Landmark & Heritage Meeting Minutes – January 2025

MINUTES OF THE BRUSLY LANDMARK & HERITAGE COMMISSION
January 27, 2025

A meeting of the Brusly Landmark and Heritage Commission was held on Monday January 27, 2025, at Brusly Town Hall, Brusly, Louisiana.  Chairman Rills called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Commissioner Bourgeois led the Pledge of Allegiance.  A roll call determined the following:

Commission Chairman:                      Jim Rills
Commission Members Present:          Billy Bourgeois, Edward Dupuy, Brian Falcon
Commission Members Absent:          Brian Parsons, Henry Soniat
Advisory Members Present:               Brent Babin
Advisory Members Absent:                Billy Hebert
Others present:                                    None

Upon motion by Commissioner Falcon; seconded by Commissioner Bourgeois, the minutes of the  October 21, 2024, meeting were unanimously approved as written.

Landmark Plaque Applications:  None

Former Landmark Site Applications:  None

Other Business:
Upon the recommendation of Chairman Rills, a motion to recommend Brent Babin to be appointed Landmark & Heritage Commissioner was made by Commissioner Bourgeois; seconded by Commissioner Falcon. The motion was approved unanimously.

Public Comment:
Commissioner Falcon reported that he photographed the home at 128 Bourg Street, originally owned by the Jolie Family, which is a landmark plaque recipient, for the historical record. The home was purchased by The Town of Brusly to expand St. James Park and will be demolished due to its derelict condition. The Landmark plaque will be removed from the home, prior to its demolition.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dupuy to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Bourgeois.  The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Commission Chairman Rills adjourned the meeting at 6:37 PM.

/s/Patricia Gaudet Thibodaux, Secretary