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St. Martinville council clears nuisance cleanup bids, OKs solar-light agreement; police chief to resign July 5
Summary
Council authorized bids to remove debris at a nuisance property, approved an intergovernmental agreement for solar lights at the La 31/La 92 roundabout, and recorded Police Chief Ricky Martin’s resignation effective July 5; all measures recorded as unanimous motions.
At its June 15 meeting the St. Martinville City Council authorized staff to solicit and award bids and approved an intergovernmental agreement, and the mayor reported routine community updates and a personnel resignation.
Councilman Mike Fuselier moved, and Councilwoman Flo Chatman seconded, authorization for Planning & Zoning Coordinator Otis Chatmn to obtain bids to remove debris from a nuisance property at 211 Hyacinth St., owned by Emile Ledet; the minutes say the coordinator should proceed to award the lowest responsive bidder once bids are obtained. The motion passed unanimously.
Council also authorized Mayor Jason Willis to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the St. Martin Parish Government to install solar lights on the welcome sign at the roundabout at La 31 (Main Hwy) and La 92 (Smede Hwy). That motion was moved by Councilwoman Carol Frederick, seconded by Councilwoman Flo Chatman, and carried unanimously.
In the mayor’s report, Mayor Jason Willis noted a series of community programs and operational items: Cultural Camp and basketball camp had begun, swimming lessons were underway, the splash pad was open and the swimming pool was scheduled to open the following day, Juneteenth activities were held and city offices were closed for Juneteenth, sandbags were available at the public works barn, and a new utility bill format was introduced to encourage summer conservation. The council presented an award to Councilman Mike Fuselier for 34 years of service and scheduled the swearing-in for the mayor and council for July 1 at City Hall.
Police Chief Ricky Martin announced his resignation effective July 5 and thanked supporters; the minutes record the announcement but do not list a successor or related personnel action.
What happens next
Planning & Zoning staff will seek bids and report back for contract award; the administration will proceed with the intergovernmental agreement steps required for the solar-light installation. Personnel and succession steps for the police department were not recorded in the minutes and may be handled administratively.
