PUBLIC NOTICES

Posted March 4th, 2010

REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 3, 2010 6:00 PM

The Mayor and Board of Council Members of the Town of Lake Arthur met this day in regular meeting. Notice of the meeting was duly exercised as per requirements of open meeting laws.

Mayor Giles called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Council Member Dorothy Charles offered the invocation. Mayor E. R. Giles led the pledge of Allegiance.

Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett called roll and the following were present: Mayor E. R. Giles, Council Members: David Hanks, Dorothy Charles, Kirk Conner Cindy LaPoint, and Ellsworth Duhon; also attending was Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett, Chief of Police Cheryl Vincent, Fire Chief Craig Chapman, and Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Klein; a representative of the Lake Charles American Press, a representative of Jennings Daily News.

Mayor Giles asked if any one was present for the Citizens Agenda Item. There was no answer.

It was motioned by Ellsworth Duhon, seconded by David Hanks to adopt the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.

It was motioned by David Hanks, seconded by Cindy LaPoint to approve minutes of regular meeting held February 3, 2010. The motion carried unanimously.

It was motioned by Dorothy Charles, seconded by Cindy LaPoint to approve paying the bills. The motion carried unanimously.

It was motioned by Dorothy Charles, seconded by Kirk Conner to grant Right Of Way to Detel Wireless for the purpose of installing Fiber Optic Service to Jeff Davis Parish Library, Lake Arthur Branch, and authorize Mayor Giles to sign agreement. The motion carried unanimously.

Council Members Request:
Mayor Giles commented on a letter that had been mailed anonymously to each Council Member concerning himself and the building of the Heliport. He answered some of the accusations stated in the letter. Council Member Dorothy Charles stated “I don’t like letters they don’t sign. I want to know who writing me.” Council Member David Hanks stated “We have a meeting the first Wednesday of every month and if you have a gripe, a complaint, or if you want to pat us on the back, whatever, this is the place to do it. Don’t be a coward and send us some letters, unsigned, with ridiculous, false accusations.” Council Member Ellsworth Duhon stated “I think everybody on the Council agrees with what David said.”

Mayor Giles said “I just hate that this situation has come up because it’s just not the way to do business. I work 24/7. I work seven days a week. If they got something they want to talk to me about, come talk to me.”

Mayor Giles announced that the Easter Egg Hunt will be on March 21, 2010, the week before we usually have it because on March 27, 2010 the band, River, will be here. Also, on April 10, 2010 a car show and a band will be here and it will be televised that it will be one of their stops.

Council Member Ellsworth Duhon said that the month of February was a good month for the Town of Lake Arthur. We had an excellent Mardi Gras Ball and an excellent Parade.

It was motioned by Ellsworth Duhon, seconded by Cindy LaPoint to adjourn meeting. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

APPROVED:

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ATTEST: E. R. GILES, MAYOR

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CYNTHIA MALLETT, TOWN CLERK

PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE ARTHUR SUN TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010.