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Port Barre hears updates on water distribution, sign replacements; council discusses sidewalks and scooter safety
Summary
Public works superintendent reported a water distribution upgrade and replacement of stop signs; the police chief requested repairs to dog kennels at the sewer treatment plant. Council and audience also discussed sidewalks, live meetings and concerns about motorized scooters and bicycles on town roads.
At the Jan. 5 meeting of the Town of Port Barre, Superintendent Greg Leger told the council that crews have started an upgrade project at the water distribution site and have begun replacing stop signs across town; he said street name signs will be replaced next.
Chief Boudreaux delivered the police department's monthly activity report and asked that the dog kennels at the sewer treatment plant be repaired. "He also requested that the dog kennels located at the sewer treatment plant be repaired," the transcript records.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyla Rivette provided an update on youth league activities.
During general discussion the council and members of the audience addressed a sidewalk project, ongoing mayoral updates, and potential changes to how meetings are held, including consideration of live council meetings. Council members also raised concerns that motorized scooters and bicycles on town roadways can be dangerous.
The council accepted financial and departmental reports by motion and adjourned; no additional timelines for the reported infrastructure work or the kennel repairs were provided in the transcript.
