Portbarre public meetings in 2022
10 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider the sale of town property and a bid for water treatment upgrades. The body will also set the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Ordinance No. 6 of 2022: Sale of immovable property at 122 W. Courtableau Drive to Jonathan Sebastien for $17,350.00
- Acceptance of base bid from Trek, Inc. for $839,261.00 for Water Treatment Facility upgrades
- Establishment of the 2023 Mayor and Town Council monthly meeting dates
The Town Council approved a contract for water treatment facility upgrades and the sale of town property. The council also established the 2023 meeting schedule and accepted monthly departmental reports.
- Approved Ordinance No. 6 of 2022 to sell property at 122 W. Courtableau Drive to Jonathan Sebastien for $17,350.00 (Unanimous)
- Accepted base bid from Trek, Inc. for $839,261.00 for Water Treatment Facility upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Set 2023 monthly meeting dates (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)
City Council
The Port Barre Town Council will meet to review departmental reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary action item is a resolution regarding the administration of a Delta Regional Authority grant.
- Resolution authorizing Mayor Ardoin to sign documents and commit funds for a Delta Regional Authority grant
The Town Council approved a resolution granting Mayor Ardoin authority to sign documents and commit funds for a Delta Regional Authority grant. The council also accepted previous meeting minutes and departmental reports.
- Approved minutes from October 4, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing Mayor Ardoin to act, sign documents, and commit funds for Delta Regional Authority grant (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)
City Council
The Town Council will meet to authorize grant applications for CWEIr and LGAP funds. The body will also consider a land use waiver for temporary housing and a variance for a mobile home. Financial and departmental reports will be accepted.
- Resolution for Mayor Ardoin to apply for FY 2022-2023 CWEIr and LGAP grants
- Resolution regarding the Expedited Temporary Housing Assistance Waiver for 2022-2023
- Variance request for a mobile home at 175 Felicite Street
The Town Council authorized the Mayor to apply for CWEF and LGAP grants and opt-in to a temporary housing assistance waiver. A variance was granted for a mobile home on Felicity Street. The council also accepted monthly financial and departmental reports.
- Approved resolution for Mayor to apply for FY 2022-2023 CWEF and LGAP grants (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Mayor to opt-in to Expedited Temporary Housing Assistance Waiver for Land Use 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
- Granted variance for mobile home at 175 Felicity Street to Jason & Laurie Satterley (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 2, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
City Council
The Town Council will open bids for four Police Department vehicles, three tractors, and property located at 122 West Courtableau. The body will also review quotes for bathroom facility renovations at Veteran's Memorial Park.
- Open bids for four (4) Police Department vehicles
- Open bids for three (3) tractors
- Open bids for property at 122 West Courtableau
- Review quotes for bathroom facility renovations at Veteran's Memorial Park
The Town Council approved the hiring of two full-time police department employees. The council also accepted bids for the sale of four police vehicles and two tractors. A bid for a third tractor was rejected for being below the base amount.
- Approved sale of 2005 Ford Crown Vic to JJ Merchant for $1,111.11 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of 2008 Chevy Impala to JJ Merchant for $2,117.71 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of 2011 Chevy Impala (VIN: 15i983) to JJ Merchant for $511.11 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of 2011 Chevy Impala (VIN: 154463) to JJ Merchant for $1,111.11 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of Kubota B241-0 Tractor to Timothy Lavergne for $3,500.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of tractor to JJ Merchant for $4,191.91 (Unanimous)
- Rejected Case IH-585 Tractor bid from JJ Merchant for $2,511.77 (Below base amount)
- Approved hiring Kimberly Stelly as full-time dispatcher/corrections officer and Kyle Guillot as full-time police officer (Unanimous)
City Council
The Town Council will meet to approve minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting and receive updates from the Mayor. The body will accept financial and departmental reports and hear from Chief Boudreaur and Town Superintendent Gregory Leger.
- Approval of June 7, 2022 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of financial and departmental reports
- Update from Chief Boudreaur
- Update from Town Superintendent Gregory Leger
The Town Council approved the use of Veteran's Memorial Park for a festival in November 2022. The council also accepted the previous meeting's minutes and monthly departmental reports.
- Approved minutes from June 7, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)
- Granted Port Barre Lion's Club permission to lease Veteran's Memorial Park November 7-14, 2022 for the Cracklin Festival (Unanimous)
City Council
The Port Barre Town Council will consider adopting the 2022 General Ad Valorem millage rate and approving a street improvement contract. The body will also discuss property sales and equipment purchases.
- Adopt General Ad Valorem millage rate of 5.150 mills for 2022
- Lowest bid of $2,123,888.75 from Prairie Contractors, LLC for 2022 street improvement project
- Purchase of a new Kubota excavator at the State contract price of $65,000.00
- Advertise to accept bids to sell the Methodist Church property
- Grant a variance to Jackie Guidroz to move her mobile home
The Town Council approved a bid for street improvements and authorized the purchase of a new excavator. The council also set the 2022 alimony millage rate and approved a grant application for water treatment facility improvements.
- Adopted General Alimony millage rate of 5.150 mills for tax year 2022 (Unanimous)
- Accepted lowest bid of $2,723,888.75 from Prairie Contractors, LLC for 2422 Street improvement project (Unanimous)
- Appointed the Daily World newspaper as the official journal for the Town of Port Barre (Unanimous)
- Approved advertising bids to sell the Albert Ray Stoute (Methodist Church) property at 122 West Courtableau Drive (Unanimous)
- Granted variance to Jackie Guidroz to move her mobile home in Port Barre (Unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor Ardoin to purchase a new Kubota excavator for $65,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor Ardoin to submit a grant application to the Delta Regional Authority for water treatment facility improvements (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)
City Council
The Town Council will meet to approve minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting and receive updates from the Mayor, Chief Boudreaux, and Town Superintendent Gregory Leger. The body will also accept financial and departmental reports.
- Approval of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of financial and departmental reports
The City Council approved the hiring of a post-certified police officer. The council also accepted the minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting and all financial and department reports.
- Approved hiring Mr. Kevin SeriaIle as a full-time, post certified police officer (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and department reports (Unanimous)
City Council
The Town Council will review Ordinance No. 2 of 2022 regarding utility rates, connections, and deposits. The meeting also includes the presentation of the fiscal year 2021 audit and several demolition quotes.
- Ordinance No. 2 of 2022: Water, Sewer and Gas Rates, Connections, Deposits, Delinquency, Etc.
- $2,800 quote from Cajun Choppers for demolition at 156 Martin Luther King
- $1,200 quote from Cajun Choppers for demolition behind 181 Carrier Street
- Audit presentation for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
- Permission for Mayor Ardoin to execute contracts for the Veterans' Memorial Park splash pad
The Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 2 of 2022 regarding utility rates and deposits. The council also approved demolition contracts for two properties and authorized the Mayor to sign contracts for a splash pad and state assistance programs.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2 of 2022, Water, Sewer & Gas Rates, Connections, Deposits, Delinquency, Etc. (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution proclaiming the week of April 11-15, 2022, as National Community Development Week (Unanimous)
- Granted Mayor permission to execute contracts and paperwork for the Veterans' Memorial Park splash pad (Unanimous)
- Accepted the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021 audit by Kolder, Steven & Company (Unanimous)
- Granted Mayor permission to submit applications for FY 2021-2022 LGAP and CWEF state assistance (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,800 quote from Cajun Choppers for demolition at 156 Martin Luther King (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 quote from Cajun Choppers for demolition of structure behind 181 Carrier Street (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)
City Council
The Port Barre City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 1 of 2022 to sell the old Fruit of the Loom plant. They will also vote on a resolution approving the 2021 Municipal Water Pollution Report and authorize the town clerk to open two special checking accounts for a $2.5 million sales tax bond issuance.
- Public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 1 of 2022, sale of the old Fruit of the Loom plant
- Adopt resolution approving 2021 Municipal Water Pollution Report (MWPP) for DEQ submission
- Authorize opening two special checking accounts for $2.5 million Sales Tax 2022 Bond Issuance
- Approval of minutes from February 1, 2022 regular meeting
- Mayor's update and acceptance of financial and departmental reports
The Town Council approved the sale of the old Fruit of the Loom plant to Randolph McCormick Realty, Inc. and authorized the opening of two bank accounts for a $2.5 million sales tax bond issuance. The Council also approved the 2021 Municipal Water Pollution Report.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2022: Sale of old Fruit of the Loom plant to Randolph McCormick Realty, Inc. for $800,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution for 2021 Municipal Water Pollution Report prepared by CENLA Environmental (Unanimous)
- Approved opening two special checking accounts for the $2.5 million Sales Tax 2022 Bond Issuance (Unanimous)
- Accepted February 1, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)
City Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to issue and sell $2.5 million in sales tax bonds. These funds are designated for street improvements. The meeting also includes departmental reports and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Public hearing and vote on $2.5 million in sales tax bonds for street improvements
The Town Council adopted an ordinance to issue and sell $2.5 million in sales tax bonds for street improvements. The council also accepted the December 2021 meeting minutes and all monthly financial and departmental reports.
- Adopted ordinance for issuance and sale of $2.5 million sales tax bonds for street improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted all financial and departmental reports (Unanimous)