Clinton council authorizes LGAP application, reviews police, fire, maintenance and finance reports

At its Feb. 11 meeting the Town of Clinton board approved two resolutions related to the 2024'2025 Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP): the board authorized Police Chief Davis to apply for the LGAP grant and separately authorized Alderman Janice Betrece to sign LGAP documents on behalf of the town. Alderman Beauchamp moved both resolutions; motions passed.

The council received the January police report from Assistant Chief Kilcrease: 17 citations issued, three tickets dismissed, eight calls, one arrest, one burglary/theft, two cases forwarded to the district attorney, and 1,549 outstanding warrants reported; fines collected by AMS totaled $1,698.84 and total fines (including AMS) were $5,210.84. The fire department reported 33 calls in January (17 EMS, 16 fire/alarm/gas leak/MVA), including a house fire on Pine Street; Fire Chief Beauchamp said the department will submit a PIAL rating packet and schedule an inspection.

Mayor Mark L. Kemp presented maintenance activity including freeze preparations, sewer-pond float cleaning, gas-line repairs, barricade work for Mardi Gras, pothole patching, and staff training; two employees completed gas certification and two more will attend when dates are available. The board discussed the employment and medical-return status of an employee named Kerry and agreed the matter would be discussed in executive session.

Town accountant Mr. Butler reported that most property tax receipts have been received and that the Utility Fund had its first month of net positive contribution (about $20,000) attributed to a sewer rate increase and higher gas revenue; he reported the town cash balance at $3.6 million. The council accepted all department reports.