The Reeves Council learned a new business was coming to Reeves in the form of snowcones and snacks while it could not verify rumors that a chain store business may open its doors in the small community.
Eric Pitre and his wife, Shannon, own property at 203 Emma Avenue and want to open the Reeves Snack Shack in that location. They presently operate a snow cone truck in another location and want to bring a portable building to the property to offer snowcones and other snacks to the community.
The council was asked if the rumors were true that another dollar store chain was interested in opening a location in Reeves. The council also had heard the rumors, but at the time of the meeting no business had applied for permits to move into the community.
The council did decide to send letters to properties on Poe Street so owners would address the damages to the areas done by Hurricane Laura last year.
Craig Stephens with Emergent Enforcement Solutions presented a proposal for the town to utilize the services of ALPR (automated photo speed enforcement). The town would be a part of the trail process. Pros and cons were discussed and the item was tabled. The council said no to the proposal for the time being.
The town did discuss the post office relocation since it was destroyed by the hurricane. The post office has been offered a temporary location, but costs to remodel the area was discussed as well as placing temporary mail boxes in the community. No decision was reached by the post office.
The village did receive its last portion of its insurance settlement from the hurricane. The council is waiting for its FEMA site inspection to be completed on April 16, and then will decide how to move forward for its town hall.
The council learned:
•Its audit would be presented at the next meeting.
•The Reeves Heritage Festival was still working on its date for the event, which will be held at the recreation park.
•Learned Paul “Scooter” Michelli was still dog catcher even though moving locations for his full-time employment.
