TOWN OF MARINGOUIN
PUBLIC HEARING/ REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
February 10, 2025
MARINGOUIN TOWN HALL
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in a Public Hearing with the following members present: Mayor Maurice Harris, Alderwoman Veronica Hill, Alderman Justin Bessix, Alderwoman Edna Mitchel, Alderman Jerone Martin, Alderman John Carriere was absent. Also present was Town Attorney Jerry Guillot and CPA Jacob Waguespack.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Harris opened the meeting with a Roll Call and Pledge.
Chief Anderson led the Prayers.
Public Hearing was opened on a motion from Alderwoman Mitchel, seconded by Alderman Bessix and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Attorney Jerry Guillot explained the revised Ordinance that was up for vote. There was a question as to whether anyone would be grandfather in if there was a trailer already present. No decision was determined.
A motion was made by Alderman Martin to close Public Hearing and go into regular scheduled meeting, motion was seconded by Alderwoman Hill and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: There were no announcements.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: A request was made to have Youth Bible Studies to youths, age 15 and under. Studies will be held at the Education Building every other Monday.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Alderwoman Hill to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. Motion was seconded by Alderman Bessix and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
NEW BUSINESS: A motion was made by Alderman Martin to adopt the Resolution for CWEF, motion seconded by Alderwoman Mitchel and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
A motion was made by Alderwoman Hill to adopt the Resolution for LGAP,
motion seconded by Alderman Martin and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
Mr. Wiley Brazier, presented a video on his company “We Geaux People”.
He explained they teach tech for adults and children.
Mayor Harris presented a proposal to update our website, it was decided that three proposals were needed.
Alderman Martin made the motion to authorize Mayor Harris to sign the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. Motion was seconded by Alderwoman Hill and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS: A motion was made by Alderwoman Hill, seconded by Alderman Bessix to adopt the Ordinance for the use and storage of recreational vehicles. Motion was unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
CPA Jacob Waguespack outlined the financials for December. He explained we are a quarter way thru the year, sale taxes are over projections because of a big month last month. He sees no issues at this time.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
FIRE: Chief Washington was absent.
POLICE: Chief Anderson reported that he has two new officers that he plans to bring on after they complete their training.
MAINTENANCE: Public Works Director Lee Butler asked the Board if they had any concerns or questions. It was requested that the fence at Stoner Island building be fixed for safety reasons with the Mardi Gras Parade scheduled for March 1st.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE: Alderwoman Hill presented January check registers to the Board of all payments made in January.
UTILITIES: Alderman Carriere was absent.
PERSONNEL: Alderman Bessix didn’t have anything new to add.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Alderwoman Mitchel reported buildings in the same condition.
ROADS, STREETS & DRAINAGE: Alderman Martin requested an update with the drainage projects. Mayor Harris informed the Board that he is getting prices on closing the deep ditches for next meeting.
A motion to go into Executive Session was made by Alderman Martin, seconded by Alderman Bessix and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
A motion to come out of Executive Session was made by Alderwoman Hill, seconded by Alderman Martin and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
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Maurice Harris, Mayor Carolyn Marino, Clerk