A regular meeting was held Monday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall in Ponchatoula,
LA.
Mayor Daniels called the meeting to order and Mrs. James gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Council members present: Jeff Wright, Roslind Batiste, Danny Elstrott, Melvin Toomer, Vergil Sandifer
Public Input –
Mr. Wright motioned to accept the minutes of the March regular meeting. Mrs. Batiste second the motion which
carried with all present in favor.
Mayor Daniels noted that the Building, Downtown, Fire, and Police reports are in the council packets.
Mayor Daniels advised monthly Financials are in their packets. Mr. Toomer requested any and all reimbursements
submitted for the 2024 Strawberry Festival.
Mayor Daniels opened the floor to the Resolution giving the Mayor Authorization to sale three Police vehicles to
Independence Police Department Mrs. Batiste motioned to pass the Resolution. Motion second by Mr. Elstrott.
During discussion Mr. Toomer asked that the motion be amended to approved with the condition that the City
Attorney review the LAMATS agreement with the City to assure the sale is something the City could legally.
Motion to amend with condition passed with all in favor.
Mayor Daniels opened the floor to the Resolution to Authorizing the City Building Inspector to solicit/award bids
for the removal of structure, trash and debris on a demolition at 150 Ford Street. Mrs. Batiste motioned to pass
the Resolution. Second by Mr. Elstrott. Motion passed with all in favor.
Mayor Daniels opened the floor to a Resolution requesting Authorization to apply for a Credit Card with First
Guaranty Bank. giving Mr. Wright motioned to approve the permit. Motion second by Mr. Toomer. Motion passed
with all in favor.
Mayor Daniels opened the floor to a Resolution giving the Mayor Authorization to sign a Settlement between the
City and DEQ. After discussion, Mr. Wright Motioned to accept the settlement. Motion second by Mrs. Batiste.
Motion passed with all in favor.
City Attorney advised the public that Mr. John Jackson’s request to appeal the Consolidated Board’s denial decision
for a sign Variance will be pulled from the agenda and advertised as a public hearing for the May 12, 2025 Council
meeting. All in favor.
Mayor Daniels called for Officials Rights of Personal Privilege.
Mr. Wright motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:28. m., which was seconded by Mrs. Batiste. Motion passed with
all present voting in favor.
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J. Wesley Daniels, Mayor
Nikki James, City Clerk