MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED MEETING -BOARD OF ALDERMEN Monday July 21, 2025

[City Clerk]

CITY OF JEANERETTE JEANERETTE, LA
MINUTES OF THE CONTINUED MEETING -BOARD OF ALDERMEN Monday July 21, 2025
Proceedings of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Jeanerette, State of Louisiana, at their Regular meeting place held Monday July 21, 2025 at the Public Hearing/Meeting at 6:30 p.m. The Mayor called the meeting to order and led the prayer. Alderman Bourgeois led the pledge of allegiance. Those present were: Mayor Carol Bourgeois Jr., Alderwoman Charlene Moore, Alderman Garland Bourgeois, Alderwoman Christia Simmons, Alderman Ray Duplechain, City Attorney Lucretia Pecante and Finance Manager Christie Connor. Alderwoman Mariah Clay and City Clerk Susan Colden were absent. Mayor Carol Bourgeois Jr. determined that a quorum was present.
10A. Matt Goulotta, who was confirmed to be appointed to the Planning and Zoning Parish Commission Board at the July 14, regular meeting introduced himself to the board.
10 B. Award of Bid for the 2024 LCDBG Sewer System Improvement Project #9642-03, Mr. Todd Vincent of Sellers & Associates reviewed the process for the board. Alderman Simmons moved to award the bid to NCMC, LLC, for $1,882,645.00, motion seconded by Alderwoman Moore. Ms. Pecante asked for the record to reflect that she did not receive the bid tabulation. Alderwoman Simmons said the only budget numbers she had was the engineers cost estimate and she had requested a formalized budget Mr. Vincent said he would get that done. Roll call vote,
Yeas: Alderwoman Moore, Alderman Bourgeois, Alderwoman Simmons, Alderman Duplechain
Nay: None
Absent: Alderwoman Clay,
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
C. Approval of PPE#3 (Final) to Pelican Playgrounds for the park improvements project This would include the punch list and retainage. On motion by Alderman Duplechain to approve PPE#3, and second by Alderwoman Simmons. Roll call vote,
Yeas: Alderwoman Moore, Alderman Bourgeois, Alderwoman Simmons, Alderman Duplechain
Nay: None
Absent: Alderwoman Clay,
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
D. Award of the asbestos testing contract to Ritter Consulting Engineers, LTD. to conduct asbestos inspection for the structures to be demolished in the FY 2025 LCDBG Clearance Program, introduction by Mr. Vincent that all structures identified for demolition must be inspected for the presence of asbestos. Ms. Pecantte again stated that since she did not receive a packet, therefore she cannot offer advice on this item. Alderwoman Simmons said that of the 41 homes on the list we have releases signed by 21 owners, so how many homes are we doing and what is the cost be home? Mr. Vincent said that the costs are not yet known, there is an environmental clearance program that needs to be done. All of the costs up to this point are estimates. The number of homes that will be involved in the program can be reduced to fit the budgeted numbers. On motion by Alderwoman Moore to approve the bid from Ritter Consulting, and second by Alderman Duplechain. Roll call vote,
Yeas: Alderwoman Moore, Alderman Bourgeois, Alderwoman Simmons, Alderman Duplechain
Nay: None
Absent: Alderwoman Clay,
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
E. Approval of the Professional Service Agreement for 2025 COP Water System Improvements - Contract A and Contract B. Ms Pecante stated she does not have a copy of the contract and therefore has not reviewed it. Alderwoman Simmons questioned why contract A had remove old water meters and replacing them with smart meters. Then it lists to refurbish the ground storage tanks which she agrees that has been talked about. Then it also lists repairing the water plant building and electrical. Ms. Simmons then stated that she knows that we have a million dollars from Capital Outlay which she thought we were going to use for the repair of the above ground storage tanks, this project would require a match from the city of $333,333. So, Alderwoman Simmons thought this was coming in strictly for the ground storage tanks and asked where the money for the water meters was coming from and Mr. Vincent said when we got the Capital Outlay for 1 million there was also money put into priority 5, that Jim Lee said was available and the total budget was 2.1 million dollars. Mr. Vincent said that is what is reflected in this agreement. Alderwoman Simmons said that in the past we have not counted on funds that are in priority 5, Mr. Vincent said he agrees and he will revise. Motion by Alderwoman Moore second by Alderman Bourgeois to table the to table the Agreement until next meeting when legal has an opportunity to look at it.
Roll call vote,
Yeas: Alderwoman Moore, Alderman Bourgeois, Alderwoman Simmons, Alderman Duplechain
Nay: None
Absent: Alderwoman Clay,
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
12. Resolutions-
A. Resolution 9 of 2025 Granting the Authority to the Mayor to Sign and Submit all Necessary Documents Along with Adopting Certain Policies, Plans & Procedures in connection with the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant Clearance Program. On motion by Alderwoman Simmons grant the Mayor the Authority, and second by Alderwoman Moore. Roll call vote,
Yeas: Alderwoman Moore, Alderman Bourgeois, Alderwoman Simmons, Alderman Duplechain
Nay: None
Absent: Alderwoman Clay,
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
13. Ordinances –
A. Introduction of Ordinance 07-2025A Revise and Reanact Sections 11-5029 Open Container, Alderwoman Simmons outlined the process to develop. On motion by Alderwoman Moore and second by Alderwoman Simmons to introduce the ordinance passed on a voice vote of all yeah, no nay.
B. Introduction of Ordinance 07-2025B Revise and Reanact Sections 10-403 thru 10-4011 Parade Regulations. On motion by Alderman Duplechain and second by Alderwoman Moore to introduce the ordinance passed on a voice vote of all yeah, no nay.
14.Adjournment Motion by Aderman Simmons second by Alderwoman Simmons to adjourn, motion, carried on voice vote of all yeah, no nay and no abstain.



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Carol Bourgeois Jr., Mayor
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Susan Colden City Clerk