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July 14, 2026 Abbeville City Council Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Police Department Adds New Hires and Approves Emergency Debris Removal Contracts
The council ratified the recommendation to appoint two new personnel to the police department. Jonathan Goodrich, aged 19, a military national guardsman from Meraux, was recommended for hire, described as mature for his age. Kevin Hargrave was also recommended for a part-time position (24 hours a week) as a monitor for the Technical Support Unit of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office. Hargrave has 18 years of experience monitoring cameras for Acadian Total Security and will assist in recovering information related to hit-and-runs and accidents. The council also approved emergency debris removal contracts with Extraordinary Emergency Recovery Events and Premium Forestry Associates LLC for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.
City Approves Agreements for Fire Department Tablets and Authorizes Mayor for Grant Programs
The council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement between the city of Abbeville, Maurice Volunteer Fire Department, and Seventh Ward Volunteer Fire Department concerning the ownership of computer tablets. The fire department had four tablets eligible for upgrades, resulting in four surplus tablets. Morris received three, and Seven Four received one. The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign and submit necessary documents for the LCDBG clearance program, including updating the financial management questionnaire, related to demolishing structures throughout the city. Additionally, they adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign documents for the water sector program, similar to the LCDBG, which involves a $4 million grant.
Council Appoints Interim Member, Hires Prosecutor, and Ratifies Executive Assistant Role
The council appointed Billy Noble as an interim council member for District 8, nominated by Neil Richards' family. They also ratified the Mayor's appointment of Carolyn Dessart as executive assistant to the mayor. Gil Mulkey was hired as the city prosecutor. The council also discussed and approved actions related to real property for Barbara, Sellers and Associates, Preble, Suarez, Kucher and Associates as engineers, Darnel Sykes, and Frederick as auditing and accounting consultant. Brady Broussard was nominated as mayor pro tem.
Airport Hangar Project Costs Increase; Two Police Vehicles Declared Surplus
The council approved a plan change order for the hangar development area project at the airport. This change order increases the contract price by $13,689.35 and extends the contract time by 60 days. The project involves constructing an asphalt area for future hangar development, with added subsurface drainage near the entrance to address erosion and improve the entrance area. This project is funded by FAA and state funds. Additionally, the council decided to declare two police department vehicles, a 2026 Mercury Grand Prix and a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, as surplus due to high mileage and age. The Mercury Grand Prix has an air conditioner that works poorly, and the Silverado has high mileage but runs. The funds from selling these vehicles will be put back into city funds for future purchases.
Council Approves $10K+ for Lift Station Repair, Orders Transformers, and Authorizes Water Treatment Plant Payment
The council approved an estimate from Glynn County Water Department for drainage service to upgrade the main lift station at the barn, with an estimated cost of $10,935. This repair is needed for the third pump in line, which has a worn wear plate, impeller, and broken seals, affecting its pumping capacity. The city also approved the purchase of three transformers for stock from Sunbelt Solomon for $10,470 to ensure adequate inventory for hurricane season. Furthermore, the council approved a partial payment estimate of $310,115.25 to Preferred Mechanical for the water treatment plant improvement project. This payment is for work completed last month, with Preferred Mechanical being approximately 48% complete on the water sector project and having used 53% of their allocated time.
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