Board of Aldermen

CITY OF OPELOUSAS OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10,2020 The Council of the Cþ of Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, State of Louisiana, convened in a regular session on this l0ù day of March2020 at 5:00 p.m. With Mayor Julius Alsandor presiding, the meeting was called to order. Mayor Alsandor requested the Clerk to call the roll and the following Council members were PRESENT: Marvin Richard, Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford, Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, and Chasity Davis. ABSENT: None. A moment of silent meditation was observed. Mrs. Margaret Doucet led the prayer. Dr. Ken Cochran led the Pledge of Allegiance. On a motion by Alderman Cha¡les Cummings and seconded by Alderman Floyd Ford, it was resolved to APPROVE the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held02lll/2020. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Marvin Richard, Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford, Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, and Chasity Davis. NAYS:None. ABSENT: None. On a motion by Alderman Milton Batiste III and seconded by Aldermen Floyd Ford and Marvin Richard, it was resolved to APPROVE the following changes of the revised agenda as follows: o adding under the ANNOUNCEMENTS Section, "*Mayor Julius Alsqndor's introduction of new Athletic Director qt Opelousas High School" ; o deleting under the PRESENTATIONS Section, Item No. 9, "Discass request þr CONDITIONAL USE approval for property located in a RI (RESIDENTIAL 1) ZONE at 647 Hall Street to sell alcoholic beverages at a convenience store at the øbove referenced location (Chasþ Dqvis/Broussard Grocery) " and ltem No. 10, "Discass requestfor VANANCE approval for property located in a Rl (RESIDENTIAL 1) ZONE at 1600 Block of Bossier Street to open øn Automotive Repair Shop at the above referenced location (Michael Rue - Leroy Clinton)"; o adding an ADOPTION OF ORDINAIIICES Section, Item No. l7-A, "CONSIDERATION FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 10 OF 2012 REI-ATED TO WATER AND SEWER RATES". A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford, Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, Chasity Davis, and Marvin Richard. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. On a motion by Alderwoman Sherell Roberts and seconded by Alderwoman Chasity Davis, it was resolved to ADOPT the revised agenda with the approved changes. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Floyd Ford, Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, Chasity Davis, Marvin Richard, and Milton Batiste III. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ANNOT]NCEMENTS o OGH Update. Mr. Tim Marks acknowledged the following Opelousas General Hospital representatives: Emily Soileau, Ken Cochran, Jackie Semien, and Christa Fontenot. Mr. Marks gave a brief overview of the COVID-I9 situation in our area. He stated that to date there aÍe zero cases in our area, one case in Orleans Parish. The CDC.gov website has a map that is updated daily. Mr. Marks pointed out that coronavirus is a respiratory virus and that COVID-I9 is new. The symptoms are similar to the flu and the CDC has put out recommendations to avoid the virus. Additional information may be found on the following sites: coronavirus.gov, who.int, and by calling the following hotline at855-523-2652. . Billing Cycle for City water bills will be 30-day cycles instead of 60-day cycles. Mayor Alsandor announced that beginning on 03/01/2020, the Cþ of Opelousas began 30-day water bill cycles with a 5-day grace period. Once the customer is on the delinquent list, there will also be a delinquent fee of and additional S30.00. Mayor Alsandor also noted that, effective 04/01/2020, the delinquent fee will be increase to $50.00 following the adoption of the new Ordinance. . Mqyor Julius Alsqndor's introduction of new Athletic Director at Opelousas High School. Mayor Alsandor introduced Mr. Jimmy Zachery, the new Athletic Director at Opelousas High School. Mr. Zachery stated that his motto for success is "Win the Day''. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation recognizing upcoming National Communþ Development rWeek (April 13-18,2020). 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Mr. Vic Slaven read the auditor's management letter and also the auditor's opinions which state{ "In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position ofthe governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fun{ and the aggregate remaining firnd information of the City of Opelousas, Louisiana, as of August 31,2019, and the respective changes in furancial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America." Mr. Slaven then went over various points in the audit report pertaining to the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances, the Statement of Net Position Froprietary Funds, and the Statement of Revenues, - Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position Proprietary Funds. The ñ¡ll Cþ of Opelousas audit report for FY 2018-19 may be viewed on the following websites: www.cityofopelousas.com under the heading Yow Government - Agenda/Minutes and www.lla.la.gov under the heading Reports. On a motion by Alderman Charles Cummings and seconded by Alderwoman Sherell Roberts, it was resolved to accept the Auditor's Report for FY20l8-19 as presented by Mr. Vic Slaven. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, Chasity Davis, Marvin Richard, Milton Batiste III, and Floyd Ford. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None- (ITEM DELETED) Dßcuss requestfor CONDITIONAL USE approvalfor pîopeñy located ín a Rl (RESIDENTUL 1) ZONE ar 647 HaIl Sfiea tu sell alcoholic beverages at a convenience store at the above referenced locøtion (Chasity Davis/Broussard Grocery). (ITEM DELETED) Díscuss requestÍot VARIANCE øpprovolfor pruperty located ín a R!(RESIDENTIAL I) ZONE at 1600 Block of Bossíer Street to open an AutomotÍve Repair Shop at the above referenced location (Míchael Rue - Leroy Clínton). Presentation by City Attorney. Attorney Travis Broussard stated that the trial regarding the matter of Damien Thomas v. City of Opelousas was held on 03105/2020 before Judge Gerard Caswell. The claim was denied by the Judge with all charges to be paid by plaintiff. No other matters. Engineer's Monthly Status Report. Mr. William Janell gave a brief report on the following projects: (a) Waste Water Treatrnent Plant Disinfection, Project STP#81 - project is progressing with completion date in April 2020. (b) Steet Improvements (Veazie Street), Project S#535 - work has started on the project as of 0212512020. BIDS Accept Bids for Uniforms for the Police Deparhnent (Bid #01-20). Pursuant to an advertisement inthe Daily World and through the online bidding platform https://lamats.eauctionservices.com/ for Uniforms for the Police Departrnent (Bid #01- 20), one (l) bid was received: GUIDRY'S UNIFOR]VIS ITEMS PRICE. each OVERSIZE CHG l. Long sleeve shirt, white Wpiggy back trim, $39.50 NONE unstitched epaulets, gold P buttons Brand Bid - Southeastern Style # - 29103 with Trim 2. Short sleeve shirt white wlpiggy back trim, $37.50 NONE unstitched epaulets, gold P buttons Brand Bid - Southeastem Sryle# - 29203 3. Long sleeve shirt, navy Øpiggy back trim, $41.70 NONE Brand Bid - Southeastem Style # - Z9l0l0 4. Short sleeve shirt, navy Wpiggy back trim, $39.00 NONE unstitched epaulets Brand Bid - 29201 Southeastern Style # - Poly/Custom Trim WZipper 5. Long sleeve shirt, navy polyester, wool, lycra $57.99 NONE Brand Bid - Blauer Styl€ # - 8ó70 6. Short sleeve shirt, navy polyeste¡ wool, lycra $55.99 NONE Brand Bid - Blauer Style # - 8675 7. Pant polyester, wool, lycra $50.99 NONE Brand Bid - Blauer Style#-86507  CITY OF OPELOUSAS OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA REGULAR IAEETING TAIN UTES l,tARCH 10,2O2O ITEMS each PRICE. OVERSIZE CHc 8. Raincoalreversible, black/hi-vis yellow $S2.50 NONE Brand Bid - Liberly Style # - 506 9. Rain slicker, 3 piece reversible, black/hi-vis N/A N/A yellow, with hood, pant No longer used 10. Jacket, water proof, wind proof, with hood $139.89 NONE and pull down reflcctive panels Brand Bid - Elbeco Style # - SH3504 The winning bidder will be responsible for paying a $300.00 Electronic Platform Fee whether they submitted a bid by sealed bid or electronic means. On a motion by Alderman Floyd Ford and seconded by Alderman Milton Batiste III, it was resolved to take the bid under advisement and award if the bidder meets specifications. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Sherell Robefs, Marvin Richard, Miltoñ Batiste III, Floyd Ford, and Charles Cummings. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Chasþ Davis (stepped out). Accept Bids for Type E Multi-Grade Mix and Type B Cold Mix (Bid#02-20). Accept Bids for Type E Multi-Grade Mix and Type B Cold Mix (Bid #02-20). Pursuant to an advertisement in the Daily World and through the online bidding platform, https://lamats.eauctionservices.com/ for Type E Multi-Grade Mix and Type B Cold Mix (Bid #02-20), three (3) bids were received: Bidder Price MATERIAL RESOURCES. INC. PM PLUS HIGH-PERFORIYIANCE Cold Mix PM PLUS MATERIAL-BULK Picked up at Material Resources facility: S80.00/ton. Delivered to City Bam: S90.00/ton. 24 ton minimum. Smaller Loads can be delivered, freight will change. PM PLUS MATERIAL - sffi BAGS (56 baes per pallet) Picked up at Material Resources facility: $9.00/bag. Delivered to City Barn: $13.00/bag. Minimum I Pallet. RJ DAIGLE AND SONS TRANSITFIX COLD ASPHALT HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMER Delivered to City Ba¡n: $95.60/ton. 25 ton minimum. BARRIERE CONSTRUCTION* Type E Multi Grade Mix and Type B Cold Mix No Bid (ÈCompany is currently under State contact with Louisiana Deparfinent ofTransportation) The winning bidder will be responsible for paying a $300.00 Electronic Platform Fee whether they submitted a bid by sealed bid or electronic means. On a motion by Alderman Milton Batiste III and seconded by Alderman Marvin Richard, it was resolved to take the bids under advisement and award to the lowest bidder meeting specifications. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Chasity Davis, Marvin Richard Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford, Charles Cummings, and Sherell Roberts. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Accept Bids for Chlorine (Bid #03-20). Pursuant to an advertisement in the Daily World and through the online bidding : //lamats. e auctionservic es. c ont/ f$ Chlorine #03 one I bid was received: Bidder Price DPC Enterorises L.P. l Ton Cylinder $790.00/cylinder Plus $50.00 MONTHLY RENTAL FEE PER TON CONTAINER The winning bidder will be responsible for paying a $300.00 Electronic Platform Fee whether they submiued a bid by sealed bid or electronic means. On a motion by Alderman Charles Cummings and seconded by Alderman Milton Batiste III, it was resolved to take the bid under advisement and award if the bidder meets specifications. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Marvin Richard, Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford, Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, and Chasity Davis. NAYS:None. ABSENT: None. PUBLIC ITEARINGS Pursuant to an advertisement in the Daþ World a Public Hearing was opened at 6:22 p.m. for A PUBLIC HEARING for possible condemnation/demolition of the following properties: a. Alex Decouxo C/O Hilda Decoux Gardere (Abandoned Concrete Block Building) 315 High Street Scheduled þr demolition by City as requested verbally by owner, pending notarized afidovit from owner. City Attorney advised Mrs. Doucet that the City may proceedwilh the order of condemnation. b. St. Landry Pa¡ish Police Jury, Quincy Mason Richa¡d, Sr., T/S (Abandoned Mobile Homes in Mobile Home Park) 1342 Hayward Steet Rec ommendation is c ondemnation for denolition.  CITY OF OPELOUSAS OPELOUSAS, LOUIS¡ANA REGULAR IAEETING A'IINUTES 70,2O2O ^,IARCH The Public Hearing was closed at6:27 p-m- On a motion by Alderman Charles Cummings and seconded by Alderman Marvin Richard, it was resolved to accept ttre recommendations. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford, Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, Chasity Davis, and Marvin Richard. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Pursuant to an adveftisement n the Daþ World, a Public Hearing was opened at 6:28 p.m. for A PUBLIC FIEARING FOR CONSIDERATION FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. IO OF 2OI2 RELATED TO WATER AND SEWER RATES. Mayor Alsandor asked if the Council members had any questions. No questions were asked. Mayor Alsandor pointed out that last month Mr. Todd Abshire made a short presentation referencing the water rates and their sustainability importance as we continue to go forward and how impactful those sustainabilþ rates a¡e to the survival and the forwa¡dness and the progress of the City of Opelousas. He relayed how the Census and the rates are corollary to each other as we go forward. We have to be able to balance that out. Mayor Alsandor pointed out that we are pumping out water and it's costing us more than what we are taking back in. In order for the City to get grants and loans, our rates have to be compatible-no one is going to give us money if we can't pay it back. Mr. Purvis Morrison pointed out that in the Audit that we just heard, we lost money in our utilities-basically, we have to have an increase. Mr. Todd Abshire, La. Rural Water Technician, stated that if a municipalþ cannot sustain itself, then it will not be eligible for funding. He compared it to not making enough money and going to a bank and expecting to get a loan. The government does not have the money any more to systems that are dying. Dr. Ron Ceasar stated that the water rates are a political football that has not done well in the past. It has cost people to not be re-elected. He is against it because there are poor people in this parish. He feels that they have not exhausted all alternatives of other sources of revenue and that is item should be tabled. He feels that every time there's something that affects everybody, everybody should have a say-so. There's usually a referendum and a vote. Alderman Milton Batiste III asked Mr. Abshire what the industry threshold was that the Cþ needed to get to. Mr. Abshire stated that the threshold I .10 to 1 .5 and the City was not at I .0. Alderman Batiste stated that they looked at different increments and the dollar was the lowest they could go. Mr. Abshire pointed out that it is an increase of one dolla¡ for the first 2,000 gallons of water and 3l cents per thousand after that. It was minimal as they could make it and still keep the City on the compliance list to be able to receive grants in the future. Mayor Alsandor asked if anyone else had any comments. No one else responded. Mayor Alsandor stated that all of us have to be part of the future-part of that invesünent for this City to be sustained. The infrastructure that we are steadily struggling right now is because of the lack of all of us-from an administrative side. This was really looked at and Mr. Abshire was brought in. Mr. Abshire stated that they are a non- profit and do not charge for their services. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:37 p.m. Vote will be taken under Adoption of Ordinances section. ADOPTION OF ORDINAI\ICES CONSIDERATION FOR FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. TO OF 2OI2 REI./ITED TO WATERAND SEWER RATES. oRDTNANCE NO.04 OF mm AN ORDINANCE ÀMENDING ORDINÂNCE NO. 10 OF MTZ REI-ATED TOWATERAND SEWER RÄTES WHEREÂ$ Ordinance No. 07 of 2013 amended water and sewer rates esablished by Ordinance No. 10 of 2012; WHEREAS, tî.2019 the Louisiana Rural Water Association undertook a rate study of the consumption and sales of wât€r in aad by the City of Opelousas, and performed a water rate analysis based on its study; WHER"EAS, upon conclusion the Association recommended a rate increase, elimination of any consideration of the diameter of the piping and a change in the billing cyde practices of the City of Opelousas; WHEREÀS, the City of Opelousas desires to adopt the recommendations by the Louisian¿ Rural Water Association; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance having been introduced on the 1 lth day of February ,2020 by councilmembers Floyd Ford and Chades Cummings, a publich*itg having been held on same on March 10, 2020,on motion by council member Floyd Ford a¡d seconded by councilmember Milton Batiste III, the following vote wâs held for final adoption: YEA: Floyd Fo¡d, Chades Cummings, Sherell Roberts, Chasity Davis, Marvin Richard, and Milton Batiste III. NAY None NO% THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing authority of the City of Opelousa^s, in legal session convened, that the following rates for water and sewer, including installation, if any, are hereby set and established ¿s follows: WATERRATES I. RESIDENTIAL INSIDE CITYLIMITS RÄTE 1sr 2,000 GAL. per month fil6.92 CI{ARGE PER 1,OOO GATT}MREAFTER $3.00 OUTSIDE CITYLIMITS 1sr 2,000 GAI, per month fi26.27 C}IARGE PER 1,OOO G.AI THEREAFTER $3.2s il. COMMERCIAL INSIDE CITYLIMITS lsr 2,000 GAL. per month fi20.92 CFIARGE PER 1,OOO GALTHERE,\F-IER ff3.25 OUISTDE CITYLIMITS 1sr 2,000 GAL per month fi30.27 C}IARGE PER 1,OOO GALTHEREAF"IER $3.s0 WATER INSTÂLI.ATION R.ATES 4 in. Meter $200.52 ó in. Meter s233.25  CITY OF OPELOUSAS OPELOUSAS, LOU¡SIANA REGUI.AR MEETING MINUTES lrlARCH 10,2O2O SEWERR.ÀTES ls-r 2,000 GAl. per month fi12.71 CI{ARGE PER 1,OOO GAL THEREAF-IER $2.18 MISCELI.ÀNEOUS R.ÀTES ÂND FEES Service Calls 920.00 Delinquent Âccouût Fee 950.00 Tampering Fees 9100.00 New connection fee/Deposit $115.00($15.00 of which is non-refundable) Use/Consumption without a Connection 950.00 Obstruction of or Interference with Meter $100.00 plus $100.00/month that obstruction Pefüsts Straight Coanection $500.00 Meter Damage Fee TBD upon inspection Installation of 3 / 4" \ùØater Tap $ó50.00 Installatioo of 1" Water Tap $900.00 Installation of Taps Larçr Than 1" Consume¡ Must Supply Installation of Sewer Tap(s) $,+00.00 a. Permit $25.00 b. Inspection $50.00 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City of Opelousas administration is hereby instructed to bill and to collect these rates pr¡rsuânt to â thirty (30) day billing cyde; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a due date shall be pfinted on each bill for water in the City of Opelousas, and any âccount not paid within five (5) days of the due date shall be subject to disconnection of sen¡ices and a reconnect fee of $50.00 to restore services. Opelousas, Louisi¿na this lgLday of Match,2020. CLERK ALSANDO& YOR RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE MAYOR'S ACCEPTANCE OF TI{E STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT oF PUBLTC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS - YOUTH SERVTCES (YS) OFFICE OF JLIVEMLE JUSTICE (OJÐ ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION GRANT FOR TIIE OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT COPS THAT CARE MENTORING (OPDCTC) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS ($142,5s1.00) ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT. On a motion by Alderman Milton Batiste III and seconded by Alderman Marvin Richard, the following Resolution \ilas offered for adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. OI OF 2O2O A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE MAYOR'S ACCEPTANCE OF TT{E STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS _ YOUTH SERVICES (YS) OFFICE OF JUVENILE ruSTICE (OJJ) ALTERNATWES TO DETENTION GRANT FORTTIE OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT COPS THAT CARE MENTORING (OPDCTC) GRANT IN THEAMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS ($142,551.00) ON BEHALF OF TrrE Crry OF OPELOUSAS POLTCE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Opelousas Police Department Cops That Care Mentoring Program (OPDCTC) provides a law enforcement based mentoring program designed to reduce the over reliance of detention and out-of-home placements by providing mentoring supports for youth in his/her home, schools, and communities. Mentoring services provided aim to promote social and emotional adjustrnent, enhance life skills, and eliminate destructive behavioral patterns. rùúHEREAS, Council desires to acknowledge that the Mayor has accepted said Grant. NOW TI{EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY AND section r. rhat rhe Mayor has accepred,n" #ttffiSoåL:JJ:åfl#"r cops that care Menrorins crant. Section 2.That Council does hereby further accept said Grant on behalf ofthe Cþ of Opelousas Police Deparftnent. Section 3. That it is found and detennined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to this legislation were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. The above Resolution, having been submitted to a vote, was adopted on this l0ü day of Ma¡ch. 2020 as follows: YEAS: Charles Cummings, Sherell Roberts, Chasity Davis, Marvin Richar{ Milton Batiste III, and Floyd Ford. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ATTEST: CLERK A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY A¡tD CORRECTIONS - YOUTH SERVICES (YS) OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (OJÐ DIVERSION GRANT FOR THE ST. LATIDRY PARISH JTIVENILE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SLPJAP) GRANT IN TIIE AMOUNT OF ONE HUI\IDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15O,OOO.OO) BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS. On a motion by Charles Cummings and seconded by Floyd Ford, the following Resolution \ilas offered for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 02 OF 2OZO A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING TTIE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STATE OF LOUISTANA, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTTONS - YOUTH SERVTCES (yS) OFFTCE OF JT.TVENTLE ruSTICE (OJJ) DIVERSION GRANT FOR THE ST. LANDRY PARISH JUVENILE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SLPJAP) GRANT IN THE AMOLTNT OF ONE HUNDRED FrFTy THOUSAND DOLLARS (S150,000.00) By THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF OPELOUSAS  CITY OF OPELOUSAS OPELOUSAS, LOUISIANA REGULAR MEETING À{INUTES À|ARCH 10,2020 WHEREAS, the St. Landry Parish Juvenile Assessment Program (SLPJAP) provides a communþ based diversion program designed to hold young people accountable for their actions while helping them to avoid prosecution and addressing the challenges and circumstances that contribute to their arrest. WHEREAS, Council acknowledges that the Mayor has accepted said Grant. NOW, TI{EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TFIE COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF OPELOUSAS, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY AND STATE OF LOUISIANA: Section l. That the Council acknowledges that the Mayor has accepted a grcnt from the Office of Juvenile Justice Diversion grant for the provision ofjuvenile services through the St. Landry Parish Juvenile Assessment Program. Section 2.That Council does hereby fr¡rttrer accept said Grant on behalf of the City of Opelousas Police Department. Section 3. That it is found and detennined that all forrral actions of this Council concerning and relating to this legislation were adopted in an open meeting of this Council and that all deliberations of this Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements. Section 4,That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. The above Resolution, having been submitted to a vote, was adopted on this l0ü day of Ma¡ch. 2020 as follows: YEAS: Sherell Roberts, Chasþ Davis, Marvin Richar{ Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford, and Charles Cummings. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ATTEST: CLERK CONSENTS On a motion by Alderman Charles Cummings and seconded by Alderwoman Chasity Davis, it was resolved to approve the following CONSENTS items: r Accept the resignation of Probationary Police Officer Bradley Tate, effective 02/ll/2020, and approve payment for foúy-eight (48) houn of unused annual leave, pending verification of hours by Fire & Police Civil Service Board. . Approve payment to former Police Communications Ofücer Chasity Deville for one hundred thi4y-two (132) hours of unused annual leave, pending verification of hours by Fire & Police Civil Service Board and approve payment for five (5) hours of compensatory time, as verified by Assistant Police Chief Scott Aymond. Ms. Deville resigned effective 02/12/2020. . Approve the recommendation for hire of Claytiona Rene Edwards as Provisional Police Communications Officer, effective 03/ll/2020. . Approve the recommendation for hire of Kevana Lewis as Probationary Police Communications Officer, effective 03/2312020. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Chasity Davis, Marvin Richard, Milton Batiste III, Floyd Ford Charles Cummings, and Sherell Roberts. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. There being nothing firther to come before the Council, on a motion by Alderwoman Sherell Roberts, seconded by Alderwoman Chasþ Davis and unanimously caried, it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at6:42p.m. ATTEST: I CITY