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Henderson — For once, Henderson’s ongoing issues with the Municipal Police Employee Retirement System (MPERS) were not the main focus as the board met in April.
Mayor Sherbin Collette and City Clerk Jerry Mallette informed the council they are awaiting final acceptance $889*
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of a $160,000 settlement between the town and MPERS.
“We’ve negotiated the settlement. We’re just waiting on official acceptance to finalize it,” Collette said.
Parks Commissioner Dale Duplechin addressed the council on two items. He first requested approval of the lowest bid for removing ™ a tree from the park. He also proposed a new Christmas tradition that would allow the public to hold bonfires in the park, similar to the levee bonfires in St. James Parish.
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The council approved a $2,200 bid from Possum’s Tree Service for the tree removal and agreed to consider the proposed bonfire tradition.
Duplechin also discussed the potential construction of a fishing wharf near the boat ramp.
“It could take up to a year due to regulations, but it’s something the public would really enjoy,” he said.
The council paused to recognize former Parks Commissioner Marvin Serrette for his service to the community.
Jennifer Stelly, Executive Director of the St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA), spoke about the state’s certified site program. The program evaluates potential business sites in advance, gathering all necessary data so that incoming businesses can begin development immediately.
Stelly noted that a site in Breaux Bridge is currently being prepared and asked the council to help offset some of the associated costs. The council approved contributing $2,278.76 to the project.
The council also approved a $16,300 payment to Municipal and Industrial Chlorination LLC for a new sewer system pumping station.
In addition, Elijah Stelly was hired as a new patrol officer for the town.
With no further business, the council adjourned until May.
