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Town Meeting Minutes – July 2024
July 8, 2024
Town of Brusly
Brusly, Louisiana
The regular meeting of the Town of Brusly was called to order this date, July 8, 2024, at the Brusly Town Hall, at 6:30 p.m., by Mayor Rhodes. Council Member Neisler led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call determined the following officials present:
Mayor: Scot Rhodes
Council Members: Rusty Daigle, Joanne Bourgeois, Blake Tassin, Don Neisler
Town Attorney: Thomas Acosta, Jr.
Absent: Shane André
Recognitions & Commendations: None
A motion to approve minutes of the Town’s regular meeting of June 13, 2024, was made by Council Member Daigle; seconded by Council Member Tassin. Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for public comment. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Public Works Committee:
Mayor Rhodes read the Public Works Report for the month of June, prepared by Public Works Supervisor Shane Sarradet. There were 4.7 inches of rainfall in the month; no drainage issues; 0 SCADA alarms at the Wastewater Lift Stations; 2 “out of compliance” test results on the Sewer Treatment Facility; several washouts along subsurface drainage were repaired throughout town; continuing preparation for upcoming hurricane season; Entergy cleared right of way from Live Oak Station across the back to Allene St. and then up N. LaBauve toward W. Main Street; flags have flown since Memorial Day and will come down next week.
Regular bulk trash will be picked up the week of July 8th; the extra trash pickup will be July 26th.
Planning and Zoning Committee:
Mayor Rhodes read aloud the variance request for David Galley Jr. at 111 St. Mark, Non-Compliance Sec. 120-147(c)(2) Rear Setback, to reduce from 10 feet to 5 feet. Following a brief discussion, a motion to grant the variance was made by Council Member Bourgeois; seconded by Council Member Neisler. Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for public comments. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for discussion on the condemnation of the house at 325 S. LaBauve Ave. After hearing from Ms. Valerie Spriggs, caretaker of the property, it was determined that the issue be reviewed at the August Council Meeting.
Finance Committee:
Mayor Rhodes noted that the “Budget to Actual Comparison Report” for June, in the meeting packets, is available for Council Members to review.
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Rhodes, Council Member Bourgeois made a motion to name Baxley & Associates as the Town of Brusly’s 2023/2024 Auditor; seconded by Council Member Tassin. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
A discussion was held regarding the purchase of a piece of property adjacent to St. James Park. Council Members directed the Mayor to take steps toward getting an appraisal.
Personnel Committee: None
Recreation Committee:
Upon the request of Mayor Rhodes, a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a permit for sale of beer at the Alexander Park on August 3, 2024, for the Caroline Grace Gill Softball Tournament, was made by Council Member Neisler; seconded by Council Member Daigle. Mayor Rhodes opened the floor for public comment. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote.
Police Committee: None
Governmental Affairs Committee:
Council Member Bourgeois gave an update on what the Landmark & Heritage Commission has accomplished sense it’s inception in 2006. The list is as follows:
1. Awarded Landmark Plaques to 146 homes/properties;
2. Installed 5 State of Louisiana Historic Markers to recognize –
Original Brusly High School Campus, Kirkland Drive,
Charles P. Adams, Founder of Grambling University, South Vaughan,
St. James Square/Molaisonville, Bourg Street,
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Kirkland Drive,
Union Baptist Church, Gwin Street;
3. Placed Former Brusly Landmark Site Signs to Identify the Following –
Excelsior School, North LaBauve,
Semi-Pro Baseball Field, East St. Francis,
First Full-Service Automotive Station, North Vaughan,
Bourgeois House, Kirkland Drive,
Eureka School, East Main Street,
Original Brusly Drug Store, Kirkland Drive,
Stonewall Plantation, South LaBauve,
Hebert & Mouch Store, Kirkland Drive,
Black Top Movie Theater, West Main,
Esnard Gassie Home, North Vaughan,
Blacksmith Shop, East St. Francis (Heck’s Lane),
Mariah Woods Property, (Grandmother of Charles P. Adams), East Main,
Morales Grocery Store, East Main Street;
4. Placed Original Brusly High School Gym on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Consideration of Vetoed Ordinances: None
Hearing & Final Action on Ordinances:
Ordinance 6 of 2024, to amend and reenact the Town of Brusly Code of Ordinances, Chapter 110-Building Regulations, Sec. 110-38. Accessory structures and uses., subsection (3), was read aloud and opened for Public Hearing by Mayor Rhodes. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor Rhodes directed the issue to the Council for consideration. A motion to adopt Ordinance 6 of 2024, as discussed, was made by Council Member Daigle; seconded by Council Member Tassin. A roll call vote was had with the following result:
Yeas: Neisler, Daigle, Bourgeois, Tassin
Nays: None
Absent: André
Introduction of Ordinances: None
Resolutions: None
Police Department Report:
Police Department Report for the month of June was given by Officer Ron Tetzel. There were eight (8) agency assists, two (2) alarms, two (2) assaults, three (3) controlled substances, one (1) crime prevention, one (1) disturbance, one (1) drunkenness, one (1) fire, one (1) harassment, three (3) medical, ten (10) no insurance tows, one (1) non UCR reportable, one (1) obstruct police, one (1) public peace, two (2) public service, one (1) stolen property, one (1) stolen vehicle, one (1) suspicious, two (2) theft, six (6) traffic accidents, four (4) traffic problems, one (1) trespassing, two (2) unlocks, four (4) warrants and one (1) welfare check. For the month, there were 61 total events, 374 total citations and 500 total violations. No Flock activity to report.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Rhodes gave an update on the Water Sector Projects. The Mayor reported that qualifying for the election will be July 17th to July 19th.
Remarks of Personal Privilege: None
Announcements:
Landmark & Heritage Commission meeting July 15th at 6:30pm.
Council Member Tassin made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Council Member Daigle. Hearing no comments, the motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
/s/Scot Rhodes, Mayor /s/Blaine Rabalais, Town Clerk
