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Krotz Springs aldermen authorize grant accounts, prioritize water infrastructure in $1M capital outlay bid
Summary
At its Oct. 8 meeting, the Krotz Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved routine financial items, authorized dedicated accounts for grant funds, and agreed to prioritize water infrastructure when applying for a Capital Outlay Grant of up to $1 million (25% local match required).
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Krotz Springs unanimously approved a series of routine financial actions and authorized the town to open dedicated accounts for incoming grant funds at their Oct. 8 regular meeting.
Mayor Carroll Snyder told the board the town will open two accounts under General Fund Account #10421 to accept Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and funds from LGAP/CWEF (Local Government Assistance Program and Community Water Enrichment Fund). Councilwoman Cindy Stelly moved to authorize Mayor Carroll B. Snyder and Town Clerk Suzanne Belleau to open the accounts; the motion, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Keith Ardoin, passed by unanimous vote.
The board also approved the minutes from the Sept. 10 meeting, authorized payment of outstanding bills and accepted the Financial Statements and Reconciliation Worksheet. Each of those motions carried unanimously.
Mayor Snyder said the town intends to apply for a Capital Outlay Grant for up to $1,000,000 to fund infrastructure work. He told the council that the town is required to provide a 25% local match and that the board discussed ranking Water Infrastructure as its first priority and Street Overlay as a second priority. "Water Infrastructure is first priority and Street Overlay second priority," the minutes record the board agreeing.
The minutes also state that the town submitted names for demolition to the parish and expects to be included in a parish Demolition Grant application; Angie Mire of Aucoin and Associates was identified as checking on the demolition grant. The board authorized segregated grant accounts to help manage and report grant receipts and expenditures.
Police Chief Susie Snyder reported the department's Tahoe is ready and paperwork is being completed; older vehicles will later be put up for bid. Mayor Pro-tem Keith Ardoin said he had spoken with Josh Boudreaux about installing a camera at Billy's Lift Station, and Chief Snyder supported the idea and suggested additional cameras on Florida Street and U.S. Highway 190 near Kartchner's.
Officials also noted several upcoming community events and inspections, including a Teche Vermilion annual inspection Oct. 18, Second Harvest distribution Oct. 22–23 and Halloween Story Time Oct. 28. Trick-or-Treat was scheduled for Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Councilwoman Stelly said Renee Ledoux will coordinate with contractors to avoid 2nd Street during the event.
During public comment, resident Louis Polotzola asked whether Clark Saucier could occupy a rented house without utilities; the board said it will consult Building Code to determine what restrictions apply.
The meeting adjourned following a motion from Cindy Stelly, seconded by Craig Burghdoff, and carried unanimously.
