Ville Platte City Council

November 10, 2015

The Ville Platte City Council and Mayor Jennifer Vidrine held their monthly meeting tonight at Ville Platte City Hall.  The Mayor reported that expenditures for the month of October were $195,040.12.  That number is down $137,604.99 from the month of September in which $332,645.11 was spent.  Vic Slaven updated the Council with a positive Audit Report reflecting a surplus of $427,718.00.  There was no reported overspending from the General Fund. 

An introductory ordinance was introduced by Councilman, Mike Perron, for the raising of the salaries of the sitting Councilman to $700.00 a month and for the Mayor’s Salary to be raised to $70,000.00 a year.  Councilman Perron pointed out that the mayor has been paid a lot less than other surrounding area mayors.  Mayor Vidrine advised that the City Council has not received a raise in 30 years.  There will be a public hearing on the matter December 8^th at 4:45.

Residents can take part in the Tax Sale coming up on November 18^th by logging onto thecityofvilleplatte.com or if you would like assistance, City Hall will have 2 computers set up to help those who need it. 

Chief Neal Lartigue announced the hiring of 6 new full time patrol officers: Shenell James, Kaleb Aymond, Quinton Aymond, Jawainez Freeman, Caleb Falgout and Gijuan Anderson.  Also hired as a part-time officer was Tommy Gallow, part-time dispatcher, Cheryl Fontenot and part-time jailers, Paula Thomas and Melissa Freeman.

And, lastly the Mayor announced that the Fire Chief from Baker will be bringing their 18-Wheeler Training Truck to town and will be providing free training to our firefighters.  They will also feature the truck in the Christmas Parade