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St. Martinville council endorses 'Friends of the Park,' accepts police-civil-service resignation and approves local permits
Summary
The council unanimously endorsed the newly formed Friends of the Park and applauded organizer Joe Paris; it accepted Police Civil Service Chairman Michael Formeller's resignation and appointed retired Major Kervin Fontenette, approved a March 15 Grief Walk permit, moved utility due dates for two months due to meter software issues, authorized a lease for Local Workforce Board office space and noted Main Street construction is set to begin Feb. 23.
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the St. Martinville City Council adopted a resolution supporting formation of a volunteer group called Friends of the Park to help maintain and improve Magnolia Park and applauded Joe Paris for organizing the effort.
The resolution was offered by Councilman Mike Fuselier, seconded by Councilwoman Carol Frederick and recorded as adopted with Yeas listed in the minutes as M. Fuselier, C. Frederick, J. Fontenette, J. Anthony and F. Chatman.
On the same agenda the council accepted the resignation of Police Civil Service Chairman Michael Formeller. Councilman Mike Fuselier moved and Councilwoman Carol Frederick seconded acceptance of the resignation; the motion was carried. The council then appointed retired SMPSO Major Kervin Fontenette to fill the board seat vacated by Formeller.
Other administrative approvals included permission for Catherine James to hold a Grief Walk from Candlelight Lounge to Lil Easy on March 15 (moved by Councilwoman Flo Chatman and seconded by Councilman Jonas Fontenette), direction that property owner Blair Boudreaux obtain bids to remove a dilapidated structure at 215 Honore9 Street and a notification from Planning & Zoning Coordinator Otis Chatman that Ms. Boudreaux will be asked to appear at the next meeting with plans for the property.
The council authorized Mayor Jason Willis to enter into a lease with St. Landry Parish Government for office space for the Local Workforce Board, and on the mayor's recommendation moved the utility-bill due date for February and March from the 15th to the 20th of the month because of software interface issues resulting from the installation of automated meters.
In his report Mayor Jason Willis said the contract for the Main Street Enhancement Project is signed and construction is scheduled to begin Feb. 23.
The meeting was then adjourned; the minutes were attested by City Clerk Lorrie M. Poirier.
