By KAREN LAGRANGE COX
During the Youngsville City Council meeting held on September 14, 2023, the council approved amending the 2023-2024 Police Department Budget to include a $1,000 monthly auto allowance for the Chief of Police Cody Louviere, retroactive to September 1, 2023.
Council member Simone Champagne requested a motion to the amendment to add providing the necessary lights as done in the past to outfit the police chief’s vehicle.
Champagne also requested the city attorney, Wade Trahan, clarify the monthly auto allowance and what it should be used for. Trahan advised Louviere that the allowance is meant for and to be used for the operation and maintenance of his vehicle. Trahan also advised Louviere in the past, the city also provided Fuelman cards and things of that sort; that will not be provided to him.
The council approved amending the 2023-2024 Police Department Budget to increase the pay of the Civil Service Secretary from $350 to $600 per month, retroactive to August 1, 2023.
Mayoral appointments were made:
- Chief Operating Officer – Terry Bourque
- Chief Financial Officer – Kathryn Greig
Minutes
- Approval of August 10, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Approval of August 24, 2023 special meeting minutes.
Fiance Report
- Approval of July 2023 finance report.
Other Business
Robert Daigle requested and was granted a variance to allow a 20′ garage setback for Lot 70 within Benson Grove Subdivision.
The Following Resolutions were Approved
Resolution No. 2023-26 – A Resolution of the City of Youngsville authorizing signatures for bank authorization cards and any other financial matters.
Resolution No. 2023-27 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Youngsville to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and all necessary documentation between the Louisiana Department of Treasury, State of Louisiana and the City of Youngsville pertaining to an appropriation from ACT 397 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session for upgrades to the Youngsville Sports Complex.
Resolution No. 2023-28 – A Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Youngsville to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and all necessary documentation between the Louisiana Department of Treasury, State of Louisiana and the City of Youngsville pertaining to an appropriation from ACT 397 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session for infrastructure.
The meeting was held at 201 Iberia Street in Youngsville.
