Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot

Mayor says city crews aren’t for garbage collection

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot made the city’s case at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting that its crews should not be picking garbage. “We are not the trash collector in the parish,” he said. “Solid Waste contracts with Waste Connections. They are the trash collector in the parish,” Fontenot said.

City buidlings have leaky roofs, mayor wants to talk about them

By Harlan Kirgan Editor Leaky roofs at a slew of city buildings is among the topics that began to fill the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s agenda for a meeting Tuesday. Mayor Scott Fontenot brought up the roof issue at a meeting Thursday to set the agenda for the meeting to begin at 6:15 p.m.

Circle Park improvements in the works; splash pads likely

The popular Circle Park is about to get new playground equipment and other improvements, Mayor Scott Fontenot said. The Board of Aldermen gave the mayor the green light to gather bids for the Circle Park equipment along with splash pads at their November meeting.

City leaders air budget frustrations

After Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot aired his department’s problem hiring and retaining employees, the mayor and aldermen joined in expressing their frustration with the city’s budget. “We had another one resign today,” the police chief said. “Currently, I’m seven employees short.

Eunice Board heads for another Maple Avenue resolution

The Eunice Board of Aldermen will once again try to steer the state Department of Transportation and Development to overlay La. 91 — West Maple Avenue — from La. 13 to the west city limits. Jack Burson, alderman at-large, said, “This will be about the fifth time I offer a resolution on this.

Sales tax collection procedure questioned

The Eunice Board of Aldermen is asking city attorney Vernon McManus to give notice to the St. Landry Parish School Board about its failure to live up to an agreement for sales and use tax collections.

Economic panel looks at website, branding

During its second meeting, the newly formed Economic Development Committee heard from Mayor Scott Fontenot about some of his goals.

Property donation is on city’s agenda

A possible donation of property to the city is on the Eunice Board of Aldermen’s agenda for the Tuesday meeting at the Eunice Municipal Complex.

Thibodeaux takes oath as alderwoman

Connie Thibodeaux took her oath as 4th Ward alderwoman Thursday morning and attended the agenda-setting meeting that day. Thibodeaux was named to the seat at special meeting on Aug. 28 to fill the position vacated by the resignation of Dale Soileau.

Mayor launches economic panel

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot launched the city’s eight-member Economic Development Committee on Thursday with a challenge that “You all are going to be crucial to the future of our city.” Fontenot added, “I’m glad you all are on board.