The Oberlin Council learned at its meeting Tuesday, November 12, that construction at city hall had been completed. Employees already had started the process of moving back into the former location of town hall. As of press time, employees expected to be working from city hall once again Monday, November 18. City hall had been updated to meet handicap guidelines, etc.
The council discussed paying bills. Councilman Bobby Thomas wanted to know why August bills were still in the stack. Mayor Joseph “Moochie” Manuel said bills were being paid every month after they were approved.
Occupational licenses were discussed, because there are some who have not paid their licenses. Ways to make sure license fees were being paid by everyone were discussed. One idea was to have the fees added to the individual’s taxes. The council will be discussing this matter to find other alternatives, because some are refusing to pay their license fees.
In other business:
•The mayor recognized the Oberlin football team for an outstanding season. “We should all be proud of them.”
•Approved the October 15, meeting’s minutes.
•Approved participating in the application process for monies for The Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) and Louisiana Government Assistance Program (LGAP). The CWEF would allow the town to make repairs to water lines. The LGAP would allow improvements to the sewage system.
•Approved a trailer being moved to S. 11th St. for Gerald and Bonnie Darbonne, who had all of the paperwork in order. Councilman Jonathan “Jay” Lewis did discuss the trailer ordinance with Attorney Luke Abrusely. He thought it might need to be revisited.
Councilman Romelzy Willis Jr. was out sick.
