Votes at a glance: New Iberia council approves appointments, contracts, ARPA extensions, pay increase and budget introductions

At its meeting the City of New Iberia City Council approved a slate of routine resolutions and introduced budget ordinances. Key actions included an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, contracts for geotechnical testing and wastewater headworks work, approval of ARPA business‑grant next steps, a 2% pay increase for classified municipal employees and several budget ordinances set for public hearing.

What the council approved (outcomes and notes):

- Resolution 24109 — Appointment to Parks and Recreation Commission. The council approved appointing Brook Milazzo to the New Iberia Parks and Recreation Commission to complete a five‑year term. The appointee attended the meeting. (Introduced at 00:02:07.)

- Resolution 24110 — Award contract to Louisiana Testing and Inspection, Inc. The council approved a contract for testing and inspection related to planned asphalt street reconstruction. During discussion staff clarified this contract covers geotechnical and material testing only (core samples, lab testing and reporting); the construction contract will be separate. Councilman Dan Dahl noted the contract contemplates an upfront line item and monthly…