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Washington council unanimously approves multiple resolutions, adopts public-comment policy
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Town of Washington Council unanimously approved several resolutions — including support for Washington Elementary and two grant applications — accepted October financials, approved an identity-theft prevention program tied to the Red Flag Rule, and heard remarks from the assistant police chief.
The Town of Washington Council met on Nov. 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. at 405 N. Washington St. and voted unanimously to approve a package of routine actions and several resolutions, Mayor Dwight Landreneau said at the start of the meeting.
Council members approved October financial statements, accepted progress updates on audit findings for fiscal year 2022–23, and authorized the write-off of uncollectable utility debt. Beau Wilson moved to accept the financials; Mary Lavergne moved to approve the October minutes; Tanya Doucet moved to approve the write-off of uncollectable utility accounts. All motions were carried with the full council voting in favor.
The council adopted a formal Public Comment Policy after a motion by Beau Wilson. The body also approved an Identity Theft Prevention Program described in the minutes as required by the Red Flag Rule; the motion recorded the council members by name as voting yes. The minutes do not include the program text or implementation specifics.
On education and grant support, the council accepted a resolution supporting Washington Elementary after a motion by Rogers Malveaux and approved resolutions backing a CWEF application and an LGAP application on motions by Erick Fontenot and Tanya Doucet, respectively. The minutes list the council's unanimous approval but do not describe project details, grant amounts, or the specific purposes of the CWEF or LGAP applications.
Assistant Police Chief Easton Shelvin addressed the council about expectations for the police department. The minutes note the presentation occurred but do not record the substance of his remarks or any follow-up direction.
Votes at a glance: - Add resolution supporting Washington Elementary — motion carried unanimously (Fontenot, Wilson, Malveaux, Doucet, Lavergne voted yes). - Approve October 2024 minutes — motion carried unanimously. - Accept and approve October 2024 financials (budget-to-actual comparison) — motion carried unanimously. - Approve write-off of uncollectable utility debt — motion carried unanimously (amounts not specified). - Approve Identity Theft Prevention Program (per Red Flag Rule) — motion carried unanimously (YEAS listed by name in minutes). - Accept Resolution supporting Washington Elementary — motion carried unanimously. - Adopt Public Comment Policy — motion carried unanimously. - Support CWEF application — motion carried unanimously (CWEF purpose not specified in minutes). - Support LGAP application — motion carried unanimously (LGAP purpose not specified in minutes). - Adjourn — motion carried unanimously.
The meeting minutes include signatures from Mayor Dwight Landreneau and Halli Polotzola, M. Clerk. The minutes do not record any dissenting votes or public comment, and they do not include detailed financial figures, the text of adopted policies, or specifics of the grant applications. The council did not vote on or discuss any ordinances, bonds, or appointments at this session. The minutes indicate the meeting adjourned after the listed actions.
