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Council approves meter‑reader hire, discusses Adam Carlson Park upgrades and accepts pavilion bid
Summary
Council accepted a $148,934 low bid for the Adam Carlson Park pavilion, discussed bleachers and a scoreboard for the park and approved hiring Jasper Savoy as a full‑time meter reader (paygrade 107, $14.20/hr). The hire passed 3–2; the pavilion bid was accepted and construction will begin soon.
Council discussion on March 17, 2025 covered improvements at Adam Carlson Park, personnel and capital projects.
Mayor Jason Willis reported the football field at Adam Carlson Park is ready and the council discussed purchasing bleachers and a scoreboard. On personnel, Mayor Willis recommended hiring Jasper Savoy as a full‑time meter reader at paygrade 107 ($14.20 per hour), effective March 19, 2025. The motion to hire passed with Yeas from Councilman Jonas Fontenette, Councilwoman Janise Anthony and Councilwoman Flo Chatman and Nays from Councilman Mike Fuselier and Councilwoman Carol Frederick.
On capital work, the council accepted the low bid for the Adam Carlson Park pavilion from Dana Dugas Affordable Homes at $148,934; the minutes state construction will begin soon. The minutes do not record further procurement details or a construction start date beyond the acceptance and low‑bid announcement.
The personnel vote shows a split among council members; the minutes do not include statements explaining each member’s vote.
