Town of Olla Minutes
Proceedings of the Olla Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. at the Olla Town Hall – 1907 Louisiana Street. Mayor Elliott called the regular monthly meeting to order and Phil Crawford opened with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Sonya Kennon called roll. Present: Mayor Elliott, Madge Bailey, Ashley Crawford, and Anthony Fenoli. Absent: Michael Duke and Joel Sims. Various members of the public were present.
Bailey made a motion, second by Crawford, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Fenoli made a motion, second by Bailey, to approve the February 2020 regular meeting minutes. Motion Carried.
Crawford made a motion, second by Fenoli, to approve the February 2020 bills as presented. Motion carried.
Bailey made a motion, second by Fenoli, to approve the February 2020 financial statement as presented. Motion carried.
Fire Department – Joseph Thompson gave the written fire report for February 2020. Chief Thompson stated there had been no changes in membership. All equipment is in operational condition. The department responded to 3 alarms in February. The department members attended a business meeting, and two training meetings in February, as well as an 8 hour LSU class.
Police Report – The February 2020 police report was given by Chief Daniel Smith. 109 citations issued, $24,810.05 was collected in fines and court cost, the department responded to 62 incidents, 4 arrests, and 3 dog complaints.
Public Works Department – Mayor Elliott delivered the February 2020 Superintendent’s report. Mayor Elliott stated that chlorinator regulators at the water treatment plant have been rebuilt, and the new drive unit for the sewer treatment plant is in, but yet to be installed.
Fenoli made a motion, second by Crawford, to approve the reports as presented. Motion carried.
Crawford made a motion, second by Bailey, to ADOPT Resolution 2020-003 – A Resolution approving the purchase of a 1997 Weststates Pumper/Tanker for the Olla Volunteer Fire Department. Motion carried.
Fenoli made a motion, second by Bailey, to ADOPT Resolution 2020-004 – A Resolution authorizing the Town of Olla to state their intent to maintain permit requirements as set forth by National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System to prevent wastewater permit violations and other matters with respect thereto. Motion carried.
Crawford made a motion, second by Bailey, to introduce Ordinance 2020-004 and to schedule a Public Hearing, April 14, 2020 at 7:00 P.M., adopting the addition of Policy 2020-116 Internal Controls and Operation Policy for the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Town of Olla, Louisiana. Motion carried.
Bailey made a motion, second by Fenoli, to introduce Ordinance 2020-005, and to schedule a Public Hearing, April 14, 2020 at 7:00 P.M., amending Sec 19.21 regarding delinquent accounts and Sec 19.22 relating to turn-on fees for cleaning purposes. Motion carried.
Mayor Elliott announced that she met with our engineer and consultant on renovating 8 of the 11 lift stations. There will be two lift stations that will require fencing with slats -- Duke Street and Warner Street. Mayor Elliott stated that the sidewalk project has hit another snag. The plans are being revised in an attempt to alleviate the problems we are encountering in getting DOTD permits for the parking area. Mayor Elliott also stated that employer-side retirement rates are increasing again: Municipal rates are increasing from 14 percent to 15.5 percent, and Police rates are increasing from 32.5 percent to 33.75 percent.
Bailey made a motion, second by Crawford to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried.
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Rhonda Elliott, Mayor
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Sonya Kennon, Town Clerk
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