SPECIAL MEETING OF THE Town of Addis, Wednesday, May 9, 1979 at 7:00 P.M
A special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Town of Addis was held on Wednesday, May 9, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall.
Present: Mayor Warren E. Fitzgerald; Aldermen Robert W. Rabalais, Hilton Guidry, Jr., B. J. DeBlanc, Jr., John Richard.
Absent: G. P. Carroll
The approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1979 were deferred until the regular June meeting on a motion by Rabalais, seconded by Guidry and approved.
Mr. Carl Robichaux of Barnard & Thomas, Engineers, advised that the Sewer Project Period has been extended. Other aspects of the Project remain the same as last week's report.
The proposal to obtain a gas allocation was discussed and more information will be secured for presentation at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Lester Tullier, President of the Water Board was present. He gave a report on the activities of the Board during the last year and advised that it is currently financially solvent. Two new members, Mr. Lester Poirrier and Mrs. Mirian W. Myhand replaced deceased members, Mr. Lyman Marchand and Mr. E. E. Deville, Sr. Mr. Tullier,‑then asked the Town for their consideration in the removal of the old water tower which stands on railroad property. A discussion on this followed with no firm decisions being made. Mr. Tullier then advised that the Water Board would be willing to work with Town Officials in working at a combination of the Water Board and Sewer System Board. He was advised that this had not been discussed yet and at present all sewer business is being handled by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
Dana Larpentur, Attorney, advised of several bills before the Legislative which would be of interest to the Town; i.e., House Bills 743, 744 and 466. A resolution, to be sent to Mr. J.E. Jumonville, Mr. Bobby Freeman and Mr. John John, was offered by Mr. DeBlanc, seconded by Mr. Guidry and unanimously approved, asking the help of these gentlemen in the passage of these bills. A complete copy of the resolution is attached to and made a part of these minutes.
A discussion on the use of the emergency van by the Fire Department was held. It was decided that the van should be used for carrying emergency equipment to a fire or accident and in administering emergency first aid, at the scene, only. It should not be used to transport any victims at any time. A letter to this effect will be sent to the Fire Department.
A private citizen requested that the debris along the ditch on the southern boundary of West River Subdivision be cleared away. This debris was left when the Parish cleaned the ditch. A letter will be written to the Police Jury asking that this be done.
Ordinance #79‑4, amending Ordinance 75, was read in full by Mr. Larpentur, Attorney, This ordinance amends Section 4 of the original ordinance to impose a fine of $200.00 and imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both; for violations. The ordinance was approved unanimously on a motion by Richard, seconded by Rabalais.
At 8:15, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen went into Executive Session to discuss police business on a motion by Rabalais, seconded by DeBlanc and approved.
Regular session resumed at 8:40 P.M. on a motion by Rabalais, seconded by Guidry and approved.
The Mayor reported that it was decided in Executive Session that the Police Committee should meet with Chief Spurlock and report back to the Board at the next regular meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8: 45 P.M. on a motion by Mr. Rabalais, seconded by Mr. Guidry and approved.
W. E. Fitzgerald, Mayor
Vera T. Lucas, Clerk