Ascension Parish public meetings in 2021

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests from the parish's residential setback requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its November 23, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes public comments and standard procedural items.

• Variance request PZ-2767.21 by Toby Luquette for property on Parker Road, east of Tillotson Road, to waive setback requirements.
• Variance request PZ-2776.21 by Joan Templet Lee for property on Black Bayou Road, west of Percy Parker Road, to waive setback requirements.
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from the November 23, 2021 meeting.

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This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Personnel Committee meeting originally scheduled for December 21, 2021. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for December 13, 2021, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

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This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Ascension Parish Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 13, 2021, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will not take place as planned.

• Meeting cancelled
• Originally scheduled for Dec. 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM
• Location: Ascension Parish Courthouse, 607 East Worthey Road, Gonzales, LA

General

The Ascension Parish Council will consider a consent agenda and general business items, including contract approvals, change orders, and cooperative agreements. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances regarding a drainage servitude revocation, pay classification adjustments, billboard regulations, and a new road infrastructure district. The meeting includes an executive session for pending litigation.

• Change Order No. 2 for Ascension Gym adds $29,443.50, total contract $3,039,443.50
• Naming Connector Road between Ashland Road and South St. Landry Road as 'Lawrence Minor Road'
• Approval of lowest bid for AP Jail Plumbing Upgrades Phase 1 by ANR Construction
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sheriff for generator at Courthouse Annex (828 S. Irma Blvd)
• Ordinance to adjust pay ranges for cost of living increases

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone three lots in the Magnolia Lane Subdivision from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Light Industrial (LI). The commission will make a recommendation to the Parish Council for approval or denial. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on Zoning Review ID PZ-2736.21 for Lots 2, 3, 4 Magnolia Lane Subdivision
• Request to rezone from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Light Industrial (LI)
• Property located east of Magnolia Estates, approximately 350 feet north of Perkins Road
• Applicant: Jody Ducote
• Commission will recommend approval or denial to the Ascension Parish Council

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including a staff report on subdivision status, approval of previous minutes, and a public hearing on a family partition request for the Charles Brown property. The only substantive action item is the decision to approve or deny this partition.

• Public hearing on family partition for Charles Brown Property, Lots 7-B-1-A-1 and 7-B-1-A-2, by Earles and Associates, LLC (Council District 5)
• Subdivision Status report for December 2021
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission met on December 8, 2021 and approved the minutes of its November 10, 2021 meeting. In its only substantive action, the commission approved a family partition dividing a 2.001-acre lot on the north side of LA Hwy 933 into 1.401-acre and 0.600-acre lots. Staff reported that the division meets the family partition requirements of the subdivision regulations. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved November 10, 2021 Planning Commission minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Charles Brown family partition at LA Hwy 933 into Lots 7-B-1-A-1 (1.401 acres) and 7-B-1-A-2 (0.600 acres) (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.

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This is a notice that the Ascension Parish Transportation Committee's regular meeting on December 7, 2021, has been moved from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The location remains the Ascension Parish Courthouse at 607 E. Worthey Road, Gonzales, Louisiana. No agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Meeting time changed from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting prior minutes and receiving a department report. The main substantive item is an agreement to present to the Council a proposal to name the connector road between Ashland Road (LA 3251) and South St. Landry Road as 'Lawrence Minor Road'.

• Agreement to propose naming connector road between Ashland Road (LA 3251) and South St. Landry Road as 'Lawrence Minor Road'
• Acceptance of minutes from October 12, 2021
• Transportation Director's department report

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee met on December 7, 2021 and approved the October 12, 2021 minutes as written. It also approved sending to the full Council a proposal to name the connector road between Ashland Road (LA 3251) and South St. Landry Road as "Lawrence Minor Road." A department report from Transportation Director Joey Tureau was given, with the minutes noting only that "there was a discussion." The meeting adjourned at 5:43 PM.

• Approved October 12, 2021 minutes as written (no objections)
• Approved presenting to Council the naming of the connector road between Ashland Road (LA 3251) and South St. Landry Road as "Lawrence Minor Road" (no objections)
• Adjourned at 5:43 PM (no objections)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

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The regular meeting of the East Ascension Drainage District #1 Board of Commissioners scheduled for December 6, 2021, has been cancelled.

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to receive updates on several drainage projects, including the Catalpa Street Drainage Project, the McKim Creed Proposal, and the Bayou Verret Project. The board will also accept minutes from the previous meeting and hear a drainage report. No votes on specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Catalpa Street Drainage Project update
• McKim Creed Proposal update
• Bayou Verret Project update
• Drainage report by Regina Thomas

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests from the Ascension Parish Development Code regarding residential setback and height restrictions. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from the October 26, 2021 meeting, and take public comments.

• Variance PZ-2764.21 for Doug Diez: setback variance for Lot A-7, south side of Churchpoint Road, ~600' west of Roddy Road
• Variance PZ-2767.21 for Toby Luquette: setback variance for Lot H-1-A-1, north side of Parker Road, 70' east of Tillotson Road
• Variance PZ-2768.21 for Beau & Tracy Gautreau: height restriction variance for Lot 13, Cypress Cove Estates, east side of Marina Drive, ~150' south of Stonewall Lane
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from October 26, 2021 meeting
• Head count for December 28, 2021 meeting availability

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a special meeting to consider a zoning change for property on both sides of Hwy 405, about 1.89 miles north of LA Hwy 1. The proposal would rezone land from Conservation and Medium Industrial to Mixed Use, Light Industrial, Medium Industrial, and High Industrial. The council will also vote on two consent agenda items and a bridge replacement bid.

• Rezoning for Palo Alto, Inc. (PZ-2707.21) from Conservation (C) and Medium Industrial (MI) to Mixed Use (MU), Light Industrial (LI), Medium Industrial (MI), and High Industrial (HI)
• Approval of lowest bid for 2020 CWEF Grant Improvements Altitude Valve at elevated storage tank – Grady Crawford Construction Co, Inc. of Baton Rouge
• Approval of updated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with National Water Infrastructure Services, LLC
• Approval of lowest bid for Manchac Acres at Muddy Creek Bridge Replacement – River/Road Construction, Inc

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The Council will consider the 2022 budget appropriation and several zoning map amendments. Other business includes contract renewals for mental health services, legal advice, and fire protection.

• Appropriation of the 2022 Budget for Ascension Parish Government
• $120,000.00 renewal of intergovernmental agreement for fire protection with FD#1 and Gonzales
• $224,881.28 contract renewal for psychiatric and mental health services with Dr. J. Robert Barnes
• $17,000.00 funding for Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club at Lamar Dixon Expo Center
• Zoning map amendment for Palo Alto, Inc. regarding Hwy 405

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The Ascension Parish Council and Planning Commission are holding a workshop to discuss the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) update project. The planning director and consultants will present an overview, goals, scope, critique, and initial findings, followed by a Q&A. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• ULDC Update Project presentation by Jerome Fournier, Director of Planning and Development
• Project team includes Kendig Keast Collaborative and Tischler Bise
• Overview of project goals and scope of work
• Summary of code critique and initial findings from kick-off trip
• Public comment sign-in period

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including a contract change order, budget discussions, and updates on facilities and programs. They will vote on a change order for the Ascension Gym and a cooperative agreement with Donaldsonville, and discuss the recreation budget and post-Hurricane Ida repairs.

• Approval of Change Order No. 2 for $29,443.50 for Ascension Gym (Lincoln Builders), total contract $3,039,443.50
• Discussion of AYBA Basketball Program
• Discussion of Recreation Budget
• Update on repair of South Louisiana Fairgrounds after Hurricane Ida
• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Donaldsonville for Lemann Center use and recreational programs

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to consider several water-related items, including approving a bid for an altitude valve at an elevated storage tank, an updated agreement with National Water Infrastructure Services, and a proposal with Ascension Water for repairing damaged water lines in Darrow. They will also discuss water issues in Darrow, the status of the water sector, subsurface requirements for utility companies, and a water tower on Veterans Blvd.

• Approval of lowest responsive bid for 2020 CWEF Grant Improvements Altitude Valve at elevated storage tank – Grady Crawford Construction Co, Inc. of Baton Rouge
• Approval of Updated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between National Water Infrastructure Services, LLC and Parish of Ascension
• Discussion/Approval of Proposal and Operation & Maintenance Agreement with Ascension Water for repair of damaged water lines in Darrow
• Discussion of Darrow Water Issues
• Discussion of Water Tower on Veterans Blvd

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to discuss routine planning matters, including a staff report on subdivision status, approval of previous meeting minutes, and two consent agenda items involving property lot approvals. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Subdivision Status report for November 2021
• Acceptance of minutes from October 13, 2021 meeting
• Consent agenda: Kendall Fontenot – Lots 495 & 496, River Winds Estate, 9th Filing, Part 2 of Pelican Point Golf Community (40108 River Winds CT, Gonzales, LA)
• Consent agenda: Oakland Development, LLC (Dianne M. Adams) – Lot 1 & Tract A in Oakland Crossing Subdivision, Prairieville, LA

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission met on November 10, 2021 and approved its October 13, 2021 minutes and written decisions, and approved a consent agenda with two Affidavit of Mortgage Declarations. Staff reported on subdivision status and a Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) update, and announced a combined Parish Council and Planning Commission meeting on November 18, 2021. The commission also heard that a lawsuit involving the Charles Brown Property had been dismissed, with a family partition planned for the December 8, 2021 agenda.

• Approved October 13, 2021 minutes and written decisions (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Kendall Fontenot, Lots 495 & 496, River Winds Estate, 9th Filing, Part 2 of Pelican Point Golf Community (40108 River Winds CT, Gonzales, LA) (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Oakland Development, LLC (Dianne M. Adams), Lot 1 & Tract A in Oakland Crossing Subdivision, Prairieville, LA (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:08 p.m. (motion by Julio Dumas)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending the Unified Land Development Code Section 17-2087, which governs off-premises sign standards. The commission will make a recommendation for approval or denial to the Parish Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on amending Section 17-2087, Signs; Off Premises Sign Standards
• Consideration of minutes from October 13, 2021 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a workshop on redistricting. The main item is a presentation by Mike Hefner of Geographic Planning & Demographic Services, LLC, likely covering population data and district boundary options. Public comment sign-in is included, but no formal votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on redistricting by Mike Hefner
• Public comment sign-in period
• Workshop held at Ascension Parish Governmental Complex, Conference Room 109, 615 E. Worthey Road, Gonzales

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will meet to consider several drainage projects and contracts. Key items include authorizing up to $3,590,000 in revenue refunding bonds, approving a $4,816,000 contract for New River Channel Improvements, and discussing drainage improvements for Rhonda Place Subdivision and Shadows at Manchac Subdivision. The board will also vote on agreements with East Baton Rouge Parish for Bayou Manchac clearing and with the U.S.G.S. for gage maintenance.

• Resolution to proceed with financing up to $3,590,000 for revenue refunding bonds (Series 2015)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with East Baton Rouge Parish for clearing/snagging Bayou Manchac Channel
• Proposal from McKim & Creed for Rhonda Place Subdivision drainage improvements
• Proposal from Hartman Engineering for retention pond rehabilitation at Shadows at Manchac Subdivision
• Master Contract with Boone Services, LLC for New River Channel Improvements (Re-Bid 2021) in the amount of $4,816,000

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The Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several financial items, including a request from Ascension Economic Development to introduce Project Horizon (CF Industries) for the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), a renewal of an intergovernmental fire protection agreement, and multiple contract renewals for services such as mental health, legal, IT, and hazardous waste collection. The committee will also review bids for various supplies and equipment, and receive a contract report for October 2021.

• ITEP participation for Project Horizon (CF Industries, LLC) under Post-Executive Order 2018 rules
• Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement for fire protection with FD#1 and City of Gonzales, $120,000
• Health insurance open enrollment provider quotes for 2022 rates
• Funding $17,000 for Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club event at Lamar Dixon Expo Center
• Contract renewals: Dr. J. Robert Barnes (mental health, up to $224,881.28), Jeff Diez (legal, up to $60,000), In-Telecom Consulting (up to $77,500), Clean Earth of Alabama (up to $100,911)

The Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee met on November 8, 2021, and approved all items on its agenda. These included introducing Project Horizon (CF Industries, LLC) for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), renewing an intergovernmental fire protection agreement with Gonzales and Fire District #1 for $120,000, and approving United Healthcare as the new health insurance provider for 2022. The committee also approved funding for a high school rodeo, several service contracts, and various bid and quote purchases. All motions passed with no objection.

• Approved introduction of Project Horizon (CF Industries, LLC) for ITEP participation (no objection)
• Approved renewal of intergovernmental fire protection agreement with FD#1 and City of Gonzales, $120,000 (no objection)
• Approved 2022 health insurance rates and United Healthcare as new provider (no objection)
• Approved $17,000 funding for Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club (no objection)
• Approved contract renewal with Dr. J. Robert Barnes for mental health services, not to exceed $224,881.28 (no objection)
• Approved legal services contract renewal with Jeff Diez, not to exceed $60,000 (no objection)
• Approved contract renewal with In-Telecom Consulting, LLC, not to exceed $77,500 (no objection)
• Approved contract renewal with Clean Earth of Alabama, Inc. for hazardous materials collection, not to exceed $100,911 (no objection)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda item, several general business items, and multiple ordinances. Key actions include approving a cooperative endeavor agreement with Gonzales for road work, introducing a zoning map change, and holding public hearings on dangerous buildings, animal control, pay classification, stormwater management, and a dump truck transfer. The council will also enter executive session for legal and HR matters.

• Approval of ITEP for Project Skyfall, 1,4 GROUP, Inc.
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Gonzales for 2020 Road Rehabilitation on S. Darla Street
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone property on Hwy 405 from Conservation/Medium Industrial to Mixed Use/Light/Medium/High Industrial (PZ-2707.21)
• Public hearings on adopting 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, animal control changes, pay classification amendments, stormwater management ordinance, and dump truck transfer to Donaldsonville
• Approval to add November 24th as employee holiday in lieu of Thanksgiving luncheon

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on three variance requests related to residential setback and secondary family residence requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its August 24, 2021 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Variance request PZ-2743.21 by Joshua Fontenot for lots 195-199, Bayou Grand Subdivision South, south side of LA Hwy 621, for setback requirements
• Variance request PZ-2744.21 by William Patty III for Lot A-1-C, W.B. Valentine Property, east side of Blue Teal Ave., for setback requirements
• Variance request PZ-2747.21 by Tisha Parlow Carr for Lot A-3, survey for Purvis P. Hebert, west side of Lou Lane, for secondary family residence requirements
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from August 24, 2021 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contract renewals, change orders, and grant approvals, including a $2.4 million increase to the HNTB engineering contract. They will also vote on zoning changes, introduce several ordinances, and discuss legal matters in executive session.

• Renewal of SSA Consultants contract for $120,000
• Renewal of AEDC cooperative endeavor agreement for $322,800
• Approval of ITEP for Shell Chemical's Project Sandpiper
• Change orders for Animal Shelter Renovation totaling $4,428.50 in additions
• Approval of $2,405,000 increase to HNTB engineering contract

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider reversing several actions from June 28, 2021, including voiding a contract with the Parish President and the CEO position, and will vote on new contracts and amendments for drainage projects. They will also hear reports on floodplain management and grant programs, and hold executive sessions on legal matters.

• Vote to void contract with Parish President and reverse June 28 actions
• Approval of Amendment No. 4 to H. Davis Cole contract, increasing by $110,919 to $561,119 for New River Canal control structure
• Task Order with Hartman Engineering for HEC-RAS modeling of Villas at Galvez ditch, up to $157,000
• Task Order with Hartman Engineering for flooding study at Crawford Road, Decoteau Road, and Black Bayou Road, up to $52,000
• Approval to apply for FY2021 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several water-related items, including a proposal with Ascension Water for repairing damaged water lines in Darrow, a change order for a CDBG project, and a request for proposals for water sector program design services. They will also receive updates on water sector status and discuss subsurface requirements for utility companies and a water tower on Veterans Blvd.

• Discussion/Approval of proposal and O&M agreement with Ascension Water for Darrow water line repairs
• Approval of Change Order No. 7 for CDBG project: extension of 53 days and $51,034.89, total contract $4,893,482.21
• Discussion/Approval of RFP for Water Sector Program Design Services
• Discussion of subsurface requirements for utility companies
• Discussion of water tower on Veterans Blvd

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The Recreation Committee will hold a meeting at the Ascension Parish Courthouse. The agenda consists of a director's report from Michael King and a period for public comment.

• Director's Report by Michael King
• Public Comment period

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The Joint Planning and Zoning meeting includes a public hearing to recommend approval or denial to the Parish Council. The discussion focuses on a major use change for Lot A1 of the Cloverdale Subdivision.

• Public hearing for ID-PZ-2623.21 regarding Lot A1 of the Cloverdale Subdivision
• Major Use Change request for Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. on the west side of LA Hwy 73

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the Parish Council on two proposed zoning map amendments. One would rezone land on both sides of Hwy 405 from Conservation and Medium Industrial to a mix of Mixed Use, Light, Medium, and High Industrial. The other would rezone three lots in the Magnolia Lane Subdivision from Medium Intensity Residential to Mixed Use Corridor.

• PZ-2707.21: Rezone ~1.89 miles along Hwy 405 from Conservation (C) and Medium Industrial (MI) to Mixed Use (MU), Light Industrial (LI), Medium Industrial (MI), and High Industrial (HI) for Palo Alto, Inc.
• PZ-2736.21: Rezone Lots 2, 3, 4 of Magnolia Lane Subdivision from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use Corridor (MU) for Jody Ducote.
• Public hearing on both amendments; commission will recommend approval or denial to the Parish Council.
• Acceptance of minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting.

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial of a proposed ordinance creating a stormwater management program for the parish. The commission will also hold public hearings on two family partitions and consider approval of minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting.

• Ordinance to create Stormwater Management for Ascension Parish
• Public hearing on New Hermitage Plantation family partition (Tracts 1B-1A-2-A-1 thru 1B-1A-2-A-4)
• Public hearing on Rayford Nickens Property family partition (Lots 4B-1 and 4B-2)
• Old business: Rena Scott Property family partition (Lots B-1 and B-2)
• Approval or denial of minutes from August 11, 2021 meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Parish Council approve an ordinance to establish stormwater management. The commission also approved two family property partitions and the minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting.

• Recommended approval of Stormwater Management ordinance to Parish Council (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of New Hermitage Plantation tracts (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Rayford Nickens Property lots (unanimous)
• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to discuss two proposed ordinance amendments: one updating property maintenance standards and another updating animal control regulations. Both items are presented by the Director of Planning and Facilities. The meeting includes public comment, but no final votes are scheduled.

• Proposed ordinance to amend property maintenance standards
• Proposed ordinance to amend animal control regulations
• Public comment period

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will meet to discuss road projects, including a history presentation, department reports, and several contract renewals and change orders. Key actions include approving retainer contracts for surveying and geotechnical services, and recommending change orders for road projects to the Council. The committee will also consider a $2.4 million increase to the HNTB engineering master contract.

• Renew DPW Surveying Retainer Contract at $150K
• Renew Geotechnical Retainer Contract ($300,000 total among 3 consultants)
• Change Order No. 1 for Roddy Road Intersection Improvement ($8,144)
• Change Order No. 2 for Henry Road Roundabout Project ($21,735)
• Amendment No. 9 to HNTB Master Contract ($2,405,000 increase)

The committee approved several retainer contracts and recommended multiple road project change orders for Council approval. It also recommended final acceptance for bridge repairs and approved a significant funding increase for general engineering services.

• Approved DPW Surveying Retainer Contract renewal at $150K
• Approved Geotechnical Retainer Contract amendment ($300,000 total share)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Off-System Bridge Replacement Program Renewal
• Recommended $8,144 change order for Roddy Road Intersection Improvement
• Recommended $21,735 change order for Henry Road at A.P. 930 Roundabout Project
• Recommended $62,852.28 change order for 2020 Road Rehabilitation Task Order No. 1
• Recommended $149,275.60 change order for C. Braud Road Safety Widening
• Approved $2,405,000 increase and renewal of HNTB Master Contract through 12-31-2022

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The Finance Committee will review economic development agreements and several change orders for the Animal Shelter Renovation. The meeting also includes presentations on the 2021 amended and 2022 budgets and the acceptance of state homeland security and emergency management grants.

• Renewal of AEDC Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for $322,800.00
• Animal Shelter Renovation change orders totaling $4,428.50 in additional costs
• Introduction of Project Sandpiper (Shell Chemical) and Project Skyfall (1,4 GROUP, Inc.) for ITEP participation
• Acceptance of $49,042.50 State Homeland Security Grant (SHSP)
• Acceptance of $33,258.37 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

The Finance Committee approved several professional service renewals and economic development agreements. The committee also authorized three change orders for the animal shelter renovation and accepted two state grants.

• Approved $120,000 professional services renewal with SSA Consultants
• Approved $322,800 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with AEDC for 2022
• Approved ITEP participation for Project Sandpiper (Shell Chemical) and Project Skyfall (1,4 GROUP, Inc.)
• Approved three animal shelter renovation change orders, including $4,428.50 in cost increases
• Approved 6-month contract extension for CSRS, Inc. engineering review services
• Approved juvenile housing agreement renewal with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff
• Approved debris monitoring and removal contract renewals with Thompson Consulting Services and DRC Emergency Services
• Approved acceptance of FY 2021 SHSP grant ($49,042.50) and EMPG grant ($33,258.37)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one to rezone a lot on LA Hwy. 30 from Rural to Mixed Use-2, and another to regulate outdoor shooting ranges. They will also vote on a temporary polling place change for Precinct 39 due to Hurricane Ida damage, a cooperative agreement for homestead exemption enforcement, and a contract renewal for SCADA support. Several committee appointments and a settlement are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lot A-1 for Michael C Templet from Rural (R) to Mixed Use-2 (MU-2) on LA Hwy. 30
• Ordinance to regulate outdoor shooting range facilities (Chapter 13)
• Resolution to move Precinct 39 polling from Darrow Community Center to Apple Digital Academy, 38608 Highway 22, Darrow, due to Hurricane Ida
• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for homestead exemption enforcement (TrueRoll)
• Renewal of SCADA support contract with I.C.E Sales & Service, LLC (Project #PUA-19-001)

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The Ascension Parish Council will hear a presentation regarding the analysis of the Unified Land Development Code. The Council will also consider an amendment to the Kendig Keast contract for Phase II implementation and code updates.

• Presentation on Ascension Parish Unified Land Development Code analysis
• $345,494.00 contract amendment for Kendig Keast (Phase II)

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for appointments to five boards and commissions: Fire Protection District #2, Waterways Commission, Mental Health Board, Consolidated Utilities District #1, and Planning & Zoning Commission. The agenda includes public comments and routine procedural items.

• Interviews for Fire Protection District #2
• Interviews for Waterways Commission Board
• Interviews for Ascension Parish Mental Health Board
• Interviews for Ascension Consolidated Utilities District #1
• Interviews for Planning & Zoning Commission Board

The Personnel Committee voted to recommend multiple individuals for re-appointment or appointment to various parish boards and commissions. These recommendations are sent to the full Council for final approval.

• Recommended Malcom Dugas Jr for re-appointment to Fire Protection Dist. #2 Board
• Recommended Larry Zeringue for re-appointment to Fire Protection Dist. #2 Board
• Recommended John Robie for re-appointment to Fire Protection Dist. #2 Board
• Recommended Gina Landry for re-appointment to Waterways Commission
• Recommended Tania Comery for appointment to Mental Health and Addictive Disorders Advisory Board
• Recommended Shelia Madison for appointment to Mental Health and Addictive Disorders Advisory Board
• Recommended Michel Hirsch for re-appointment to West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board and appointment to Ascension Consolidated Utilities District #1
• Recommended John Marchand for appointment to West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board and Wade Schexnaydre for appointment to Planning & Zoning Commission

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to consider several drainage-related contracts and agreements. Key items include approving a $3.3 million bid for New River Channel Improvements, renewing professional service contracts, and authorizing multiple FEMA-funded home elevation agreements. The board will also receive a floodplain management plan update and discuss a retention pond project with a subdivision HOA.

• Approval of $3,299,285.92 bid from Bridging the Gap Solution, LLC for New River Channel Improvements Re-Bid (Project No. EAD-15-004)
• Renewal of $1,000,000 master contract for drainage engineering services shared by 14 firms
• Seven Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for FEMA-funded home elevations (Site #1-#8, amounts from $111,125.25 to $289,693.25)
• Renewal of $150,000 surveying services contract and $500,000 design services contract with Ardurra Group for drainage pumping stations
• Discussion of retention pond rework with Shadows of Manchac Subdivision HOA (final decision later)

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider several items related to Hurricane Ida recovery, including waiving permit fees for reconstruction, approving a change order for the St. Amant Sub-Station #61, and amending a contract for waterway debris assessments. The council will also introduce ordinances to rezone a property on LA Hwy. 30 and regulate outdoor shooting ranges, and hold a public hearing to acquire property for drainage improvements near LA Hwy. 22. An executive session is scheduled for a lawsuit involving Willow Lake Homeowners Association.

• Resolution to waive permit fees for Hurricane Ida reconstruction
• Change Order #2 for St. Amant Sub-Station #61: additional $16,080, total $1,770,598
• Bid acceptance: US 61 and Germany Road intersection improvements, $989,656.01
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sheriff's Office for early childhood center at 1200 Saint Patrick Street, Donaldsonville
• Public hearing to acquire property for $137,000 for LA Hwy 22 bridge and drainage improvements

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This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 14, 2021. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission and Zoning Commission meetings scheduled for September 8, 2021, have been cancelled.

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (virtual) has been cancelled. No other business is listed on this agenda.

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This agenda is a notice that the Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for August 31, 2021, at 6 PM has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests from the Ascension Parish Development Code's residential setback and yard requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its July 27, 2021 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Gonzales, LA.

• Variance request PZ-2718.21 for Kyle Singletary, Lot 1 Port Cochere, east side of Parent Road near LA Hwy 621, for setback and secondary family residence requirements
• Variance request PZ-2719.21 for Joshua Fontenot, Lots 195-199 Bayou Grand Subdivision South, north side of LA Hwy 621, for setback requirements
• Variance request PZ-2721.21 for Tanner & Lauren Perac, Lot JY-1-A-2, south side of New Eden Lane, for setback requirements
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from July 27, 2021 meeting

General

The Ascension Parish Council is meeting virtually to consider a consent agenda with multiple construction change orders, bids, and agreements, as well as planning and zoning recommendations, general business items, and an ordinance introduction. Key items include a $137,000 property acquisition for drainage improvements, zoning changes for a trucking use and a mixed-use development, and a car allowance for the Registrar of Voters.

• Change Order #2 for Animal Shelter Renovations increases cost by $8,585 and adds 7 days
• Change Order #1 for St. Amant Sub-Station #61 decreases contract by $14,482 to $1,754,518 and adds 156 days
• Bids for asphalt at $56.00 per ton and mosquito control chemicals
• Approval to pay $33,645 local match for pavement and asset data collection
• Ordinance to acquire property for $137,000 for LA 22 Bridge Construction and Drainage Improvements

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting virtually to consider several routine items, including approving minutes, extending an engineering contract, accepting wastewater treatment plant reports, and approving a change order and a contract renewal. Public comments can be submitted by email or phone.

• Extension of general engineering contract with GSA/McKim Creed for one year
• Approval of Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) reports for Hillaryville WWTP and Silver Oaks WWTP
• Change Order No. 6 for CDBG project, extending contract by 83 days and increasing amount by $37,254.42
• Renewal of contract with Curtis Environmental Services, Inc. for up to $70,000 for LPDES permit compliance sampling and testing

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee is meeting to consider three business items: an exclusive beverage rights agreement with Coca-Cola in exchange for scoreboards, a cooperative endeavor agreement with Impact Sports for the parish baseball program, and a resolution to allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court as part of the 2022 National Fitness Campaign. The agenda also includes a director's report and public comment.

• Approval of agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Gulf Coast, LLC granting exclusive beverage rights in exchange for scoreboards
• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Impact Sports for the Parish Baseball Program
• Resolution to adopt and allocate funds for an outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2022 National Fitness Campaign

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two requests to amend the parish zoning map. The commission will make recommendations to the Parish Council for approval or denial. The meeting also includes acceptance of minutes from prior meetings and staff reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lot A-1 (PZ-2693.21) on LA Hwy 30 from Rural (R) to Mixed Use-2 (MU-2)
• Public hearing on rezoning property on Hwy 405 (PZ-2707.21) from Conservation (C) and Medium Industrial (MI) to Mixed Use (MU), Light Industrial, and Medium Industrial (MI)
• Acceptance of minutes from December 9, 2020 and January 13, 2021 meetings

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including mortgage declarations and final plat approvals, as well as public hearings on several family partitions. The commission will also review subdivision status and approve the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting.

• Final plat approval for Pelican Point Golf Community – Victoria Court (Council District 2)
• Final plat approval for Hidden Lakes – Phase 1 (Council Districts 5 & 6)
• Public hearings on family partitions for Smitty J. Lee Estate, Murphy Bourque Subdivision, Jeffery P. Diez Property, Duplessis Estate, Horace Popularas Property, and MacKay Estate
• Old business: Charles Brown Property family partition (Council District 5)
• Affidavits of mortgage declaration for Simpson Properties and Tosh Properties

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved two final plats on its consent agenda: Pelican Point Golf Community – Victoria Court (13 lots on 6.71 acres) and Hidden Lakes – Phase 1 (63 lots in the first phase of a 188.4-acre private major subdivision). It also approved six family partitions and approved a seventh (MacKay Estate) by a 5-1 roll call vote, with Shannon Hutchings voting no. The Charles Brown Property family partition was placed on next month's agenda for public hearing after the applicant's representative presented a 2017 cash sale and 2016 survey.

• Approved consent agenda including final plat for Pelican Point Golf Community – Victoria Court (13 lots, 6.71 acres) and Hidden Lakes – Phase 1 (63 lots, 188.4 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Smitty J. Lee Estate – Lots SJL-1-A-1 through SJL-1-A-4 and SJL-2-A (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Murphy Bourque Subdivision – Lots 3-A-1, 3-A-2, 3-A-3 (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Jeffery P. Diez Property – Tracts B-1-A-3-A and B-1-A-3-B (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Duplessis Estate – Tracts 1A-1, 1A-2, 1A-3 (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Horace Popularas Property – Lots HP-1 through HP-5 with condition that mobile homes be moved before building permits issued (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for MacKay Estate – Lots 4-A, 4-B, 4-C (5-1, Hutchings nay)
• Placed Charles Brown Property family partition on next month's agenda for public hearing (unanimous)

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The Joint Planning and Zoning Meeting will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial to the Parish Council for a SPUD major use change (ID-PZ-2623.21) for Lot A1 of the Cloverdale Subdivision, requested by Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. The property is located on the west side of LA Hwy 73, about 110 feet north of Southwood Village Ave. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on SPUD major use change for Lot A1, Cloverdale Subdivision (ID-PZ-2623.21)
• Applicant: Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc.
• Location: west side of LA Hwy 73, ~110' north of Southwood Village Ave.
• Recommendation to Parish Council on approval or denial

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and recommend approval of two items: a $33,645 local match for a pavement and asset data collection agreement with the Baton Rouge Metro Planning Organization, and a contract extension and increase for Gresham Smith for traffic analysis at the LA 621 @ LA 73 intersection relocation. The committee will also accept minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting and hear public comments.

• Recommendation to pay $33,645 local match for Pavement and Asset Data Collection agreement with Baton Rouge Metro Planning Organization
• Recommendation to extend Gresham Smith contract to November 9, 2021 and add $11,719.60 for a total of $61,219.60 for traffic analysis at LA 621 @ LA 73 intersection relocation
• Acceptance of minutes from July 6, 2021
• Public comment via phone or email

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee met on August 10, 2021 and approved the July 6, 2021 minutes as written. It recommended that the Council pay $33,645 as the parish's local match under an agreement with the Baton Rouge Metro Planning Organization for Pavement and Asset Data Collection. It also recommended that the Council extend Gresham Smith's contract time to November 9, 2021 and add $11,719.60, for a contract total of $61,219.60, for additional traffic analysis required by DOTD at the LA 621 at LA 73 intersection relocation. All motions carried with no objections; the meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

• Approved July 6, 2021 minutes as written (no objections)
• Recommended Council pay $33,645 local match to Baton Rouge Metro Planning Organization for Pavement and Asset Data Collection (no objections)
• Recommended Council extend Gresham Smith contract to November 9, 2021 and add $11,719.60, total $61,219.60, for DOTD-required traffic analysis at LA 621 at LA 73 (no objections)
• Adjourned at 7:23 PM (no objections)

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The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a potential amendment to Section 4-18 of the Home Rule Charter, which concerns the Planning Commission. This is a discussion item only, with no final decision scheduled. Public comments can be submitted by email or phone before the meeting.

• Discussion on amending Home Rule Charter Section 4-18 (Planning Commission)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several contract amendments and property acquisitions related to drainage and flood control. Key items include extending contracts for pump station maintenance and culvert installation, approving an intergovernmental agreement for a flood control structure, and purchasing land for a bridge project. The board will also hear reports on vegetation management and the floodplain management plan.

• Amendment No. 2 with Del-Con, LLC for pump station repairs: add $500,000, total not to exceed $2,500,000
• Amendment No. 4 with On-Grade Construction, LLC for culvert installation: add $100,000, total not to exceed $260,000
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Pontchartrain Levee District for Laurel Ridge Levee Extension flood control structure
• Property acquisition for Louisiana Highway 22 Bridge project: $137,000 for 33.50 acres
• Amendment No. 1 with United Works, LLC (Life House) labor contract: increase by $300,000, total not to exceed $349,500

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The Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee is meeting virtually to discuss several construction change orders, including cost increases and decreases, and to accept bids for asphalt and mosquito control chemicals. The committee will also review the July 2021 contract report and the revenue and expenditure report.

• Change Order #2 for Animal Shelter Renovations: increase of $8,585 for sewer line and concrete work
• Change Order #1 for Ascension Filter Plant Electrical Upgrade: 45-day extension due to Mississippi River water level
• Change Order #2 for Governmental Complex Office Renovations: $1,150 for door lock and reader
• Change Order #3 for Council on Aging Wellness Center: decrease of $2,682.23 for removing TV brackets
• Bids: Asphalt at $56/ton from Barber Brothers and Barriere; mosquito control chemicals from Adapco, Clarke, Veseris, Target Specialty

The Finance Committee approved multiple change orders for parish construction projects, including adjustments to costs and contract timelines. The committee also accepted bids for asphalt and mosquito control chemicals. One agenda item regarding the Council on Aging Wellness Center was removed from consideration.

• Approved $8,585 increase and 7-day extension for animal shelter renovations
• Approved 45-day extension for filter plant electrical upgrades
• Approved $1,150 increase and 30-day extension for complex renovations
• Approved $14,482 decrease and 156-day extension for St. Amant Sub-Station #61
• Accepted asphalt bids from Barber Brother and Barriere Construction
• Accepted mosquito control chemical bids from Adapco, Clarke, Veseris, and Target

General

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a virtual regular meeting on August 5, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes presentations, reports, and several action items, including amendments to contracts, variances for sewer fees, and agreements with other agencies. The most consequential item is a proposed $1,000,000 increase to the Move Ascension engineering master contract, raising it from $11,000,000 to $12,000,000.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Pontchartrain Levee District for flood control structure maintenance (Laurel Ridge Levee Extension)
• Amendment to Move Ascension engineering contract: +$1,000,000 (total $12,000,000) shared among 11 firms
• Variance for Forestwood Subdivision to pay sewer connection/development fees per ULDC Section 18-117.5
• Variance for Jamestown Crossing, 1st Filing for sewer connection/development fees per ULDC Section 18-177.5
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish Sheriff for Early Childhood Development Center

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests from residential setback requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its June 22, 2021 meeting, and take public comments.

• Variance request PZ-2680.21 by Sheena Menard for Lot B Quail Creek, First Filing, Part 1, west side of Hwy 929, 500' south of Quail Creek Ave.
• Variance request PZ-2695.21 by Todd & Adrienne Bourgeois for Lot 8 B2A of the Peter Bourgeois Property, west side of Peter Bourgeois Rd, 600' north of Kid Bourgeois Rd.
• Both requests seek variances from Section 17-2073, Site Requirement (F) Setback & Yard Requirement (Residential).
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from June 22, 2021 meeting.

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to interview candidates for the Fire Protection District #2, the Waterways Commission Board, and the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board. The agenda includes public comments and general business, with the interviews being the main substantive items.

• Interview for Fire Protection Dist. #2
• Interview for Waterways Commission Board
• Interview for West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board

General

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to implement the April 24, 2021 sewer election results, directing the Parish President to sell, lease, or contract the sewer system. The council will also consider a resolution to call a November 13, 2021 special election for a 2-mill property tax renewal for the Public Health Center. Additionally, the consent agenda includes numerous contract extensions, amendments, and approvals related to transportation, facilities, and other parish services.

• Ordinance to implement sewer sale/lease per April 24, 2021 election
• Resolution calling Nov 13, 2021 special election for 2-mill health center tax renewal
• Contract extensions for 11 engineering firms under Move Ascension Program through Aug 23, 2022
• Pavement preservation contract renewal with Material Resources, Inc. for $749,887.50
• New seating for Savoy Arena at Lamar Dixon, bid to Insight Incorporated for $60,655.00

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone a lot on LA Hwy 30 from Rural (R) to Mixed Use-2 (MU-2). The commission will make a recommendation to the Parish Council. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Zoning Review ID PZ-2693.21 for Michael C Templet
• Rezone Lot A-1 from Rural (R) to Mixed Use-2 (MU-2)
• Lot located south side of LA Hwy 30, ~2,000 ft east of South Pupera/Hodgeson Rd
• Approval of minutes from Dec 9, 2020 and Jan 13, 2021 meetings

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to consider subdivision status reports, approve minutes, and act on consent agenda items including final plats and mortgage affidavits. Public hearings will be held to approve or deny family partitions and preliminary plats. One item (Billie Strother Property) was removed pending required documents.

• Final plat approvals for Forestwood Subdivision and Jamestown Crossing First Filing
• Public hearings on 14 family partitions, including Riverside Estates, George Babin Jr., and others
• Public hearings on preliminary plats for Delaune Estates (1st, 2nd, 3rd filings) and Windermere Crossing Major Revision
• Affidavits of mortgage declaration for properties on K.C. Rd, Hwy 44, and Muddy Creek Rd
• Notification of expiration of preliminary plat approval for Buzzard Roost (Industrial Park) 1st Filing

The Planning Commission approved preliminary plats for the Delaune Estates and Windermere Crossing subdivisions. The commission also approved several family partitions and the minutes from the June 9, 2021, meeting. Additionally, the commission noted that the Zoning Commission and Joint Planning and Zoning Commission meetings were cancelled due to notification issues.

• Approved June 9, 2021, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Delaune Estates preliminary plat with lawsuit dismissal condition (3-2)
• Approved Windermere Crossing major revision with road widening condition (3-2)
• Approved Riverside Estates family partition (unanimous)
• Approved George Babin, Jr. family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Judith F. Watson family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Lillie B. Morris family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Thad L. Denham family partition (unanimous)

General

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider three contract amendments for floodplain management and drainage infrastructure services. These include extending the HNTB floodplain management contract, increasing the Del-Con pumping station repair contract by $500,000, and extending the On-Grade culvert installation contract. The board will also hear a floodplain management update and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Amendment No. 6 to HNTB floodplain management contract, extending term to August 7, 2022
• Amendment No. 2 to Del-Con contract for pumping station repairs, adding $500,000 (total not to exceed $2,500,000)
• Amendment No. 4 to On-Grade Construction culvert contract, adding $100,000 (total not to exceed $260,000)
• Floodplain Management Update by HNTB Corporation
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 17, and 28, 2021 meetings

General

The Finance Committee will discuss several contract amendments and renewals for maintenance, uniforms, and professional services. The meeting also includes a report on June 2021 contracts and a bid for new seating at the Savoy Arena.

• Amendment to Royal Estates Lawn & Landscaping contract for $21,280.00
• Amendment to H&O Grounds contract for $20,880.00
• UniFirst Baton Rouge master contract renewal not to exceed $70,000.00
• Payment to Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for $3,209.97
• Insight Incorporated bid of $60,655.00 for Savoy Arena seating

The Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee met on July 12, 2021 and approved a series of routine items, including a mental health building roof completion certificate, a $3,209.97 payment to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services, two grounds maintenance contract amendments, a contract renewal, a uniform contract renewal, a vehicle donation acceptance, and a $60,655.00 purchase for Savoy Arena seating. All motions passed with no objection. The committee also received a revenue and expenditure report and a contract report; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Premier Service Team mental health building roof replacement (no objection)
• Approved $3,209.97 payment to Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services (no objection)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Royal Estates Lawn & Landscaping contract at amended amount of $49,151.58 (no objection)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to H&O Grounds contract for additional $20,880.00 (no objection)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Jani-King of Baton Rouge professional services contract, renewing through August 18, 2022 (no objection)
• Approved renewal of UniFirst Baton Rouge master contract with not-to-exceed amount of $70,000.00 (no objection)
• Accepted donation of 2003 Chevrolet Suburban from St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department (no objection)
• Approved lowest responsive bid of $60,655.00 from Insight Incorporated for new Savoy Arena seating at Lamar Dixon (no objection)

General

The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021, has been cancelled.

General

This meeting agenda is only a notice of cancellation. The Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 5:30 PM at the Ascension Parish Courthouse Council Chambers in Gonzales, LA, will not take place. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

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The Strategic Planning Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2021, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse Council Chambers has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will consider several transportation-related items, including extending contracts for design consultants, approving pavement preservation work, and authorizing bridge repairs. The agenda includes routine approvals for project closeouts and change orders, as well as a one-year renewal of a pavement preservation contract.

• Extend 11 Contract Design Consultants through Aug 23, 2022 for Move Ascension Program
• Approve $749,887.50 one-year renewal with Material Resources, Inc. for pavement preservation
• Authorize Notice to Proceed for Henry Road @ Hwy 930 Roundabout (MA-18-08)
• Approve change order for C. Braud Road (MA-17-11) to alter roadway design
• Approve amendments for bridge repairs including Muddy Creek Bridge and Manchac Acres Road Bridge

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee approved extending the contract terms of eleven Contract Design Consultants through August 23, 2022 for the Move Ascension Program. It also approved several road and bridge items, including a one-year renewal with Material Resources, Inc. for pavement preservation at $749,887.50, a notice to proceed and closeout for the Henry Road at Hwy 930 roundabout, and amendments for bridge repairs. All motions carried without objections; members Dal Waguespack and Dempsey Lambert were absent.

• Approved June 8, 2021 minutes as written
• Approved extending 11 Contract Design Consultants through August 23, 2022 (individually)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Task Order #3 for Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Preservation 2019-2020
• Approved substantial completion of Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Preservation 2019-2020 Task 3
• Approved one-year renewal with Material Resources, Inc. for pavement preservation, $749,887.50, through August 2, 2022
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Supplement #1 to Task Order #2, MA-18-08 Henry Road @ Hwy 930 Roundabout
• Approved project closeout Task Order #2, MA-18-08 Henry Rd. at Hwy 930 Roundabout
• Approved Change Order for Move Ascension Project MA-17-11 C. Braud Road to change roadway design typical section

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and ordinance readings. Key items include ordinances to direct sewer sale proceeds to the Mega-Infrastructure Fund, amend the Transportation Impact Fee schedule for Cannon Road and Highway 75, and add park program fees and special event permits. The council will also consider approving substantial completion of Prairieville Park sports lighting, a credit agreement for Cannon Road improvements, and ratifying the CFO.

• Approval of substantial completion for Prairieville Park sports lighting
• Credit agreement with Dantin Bruce for Cannon Road improvements under Transportation Impact Fee Program
• Resolution to ratify Patrick Goldsmith as Chief Financial Officer
• Ordinance to require sewer sale proceeds go to Mega-Infrastructure Fund
• Ordinance to add Cannon Road extension and remove Highway 75 from Transportation Impact Fee schedule

General

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider voiding its contract with the Ascension Parish President, establishing a CEO position, and hiring an interim CEO. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the parish to continue administrative functions under the existing 4% annual fee, with conditions for separating personnel and assets.

• Resolution to void contract between the drainage district and the Ascension Parish President
• Approval to establish the position of CEO of East Ascension Drainage District #1
• Approval of professional services contract with William Roux LLC as interim CEO
• Intergovernmental agreement with the parish to continue admin functions under 4% annual fee

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with several significant items, including a resolution to transfer all remaining Wastewater Fund money to the Mega-Infrastructure Fund, a notice of consideration to call an election for renewing a property tax for the Public Health Center, and public hearings on a temporary moratorium on new developments and amendments to the Industrial Overlay Zone map. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts and bids for road, sewer, and building projects.

• Resolution to transfer all remaining Wastewater Fund funds to Mega-Infrastructure Fund
• Notice of consideration to call election for renewal of ad valorem tax for Public Health Center
• Public hearing on ordinance to adopt temporary moratorium on new developments
• Bids accepted: Roddy Road clearing ($278,023.50), Roddy Road intersection improvements ($304,667.45), OEP office renovation ($191,640.00)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Volunteer Ascension for $25,000

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider two actions related to the New River Canal. They will vote on an emergency authorization for drainage crews to dredge a section of the canal, and on approving a rebid for a separate dredging project. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2021, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse.

• Emergency authorization to dredge New River Canal from Smith Bayou weir to Bayou Goudine and 300 ft downstream of Bayou Goudine
• Approval to rebid New River Canal dredging project from Bayou Goudine to the weir

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The Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss the sale of East Bank Sewer Utility assets. The agenda includes proposals to direct sale proceeds and remaining construction funds into a Mega-Infrastructure Fund.

• Proposed ordinance to direct East Bank Sewer Utility asset sale proceeds to the Mega-Infrastructure Fund
• Resolution to transfer remaining Utilities Construction funds to the Mega-Infrastructure Fund
• $35,700 contract amendment with Hartman Engineering for asset transfer quality control
• Legal review of Sewer Ordinances following the sale of East Bank Sewer Assets
• Discussion of PUA Water Meters

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss two proposed ordinances that would amend the Parks Rules and Regulations. The first would add program fees, and the second would add special event permits. The agenda also includes public comment and a director's report.

• Proposed ordinance to add program fees to Parks Rules and Regulations (Chapter 15, Article I, Section 15-2)
• Proposed ordinance to add Special Event Permits to Parks Rules and Regulations (Chapter 15, Article I, Section 15-2)

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold public hearings to approve or deny six family partitions and several preliminary plats for townhome and industrial developments. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, staff reports, and old business discussions on the Riverton Subdivision and Windermere Crossing extension request.

• Six family partition requests (Zachary King, Heather Ward Bare, Jeanette Bortner, Charles D. Fridge, Melvin Gautreau, Kenneth P. Landry)
• Preliminary plats: Lakes at Henderson Bayou (townhomes), Longleaf Townhomes, Buzzard Roost Industrial Park 1st Filing (major revision)
• Belle Savanne Townhomes preliminary plat pulled by applicant
• Consent agenda: three affidavits of mortgage declaration (Bourgeois, Landry, Landry)
• Old business: Riverton Subdivision preliminary plat conditions; Windermere Crossing six-month extension request

The Commission denied preliminary plats for Longleaf Townhomes and a major revision for Buzzard Roost Industrial Park. It also rejected a preliminary plat for Lakes at Henderson Bayou. Six family partitions and one construction plan extension were approved.

• Approved 6 family partitions for Zachary King, Heather Ward Bare, Jeanette Bortner, Charles D. Fridge, Melvin Gautreau, and Kenneth P. Landry (unanimous)
• Denied preliminary plat for Lakes at Henderson Bayou (3-4)
• Denied preliminary plat for Longleaf Townhomes (5-2)
• Denied major revision to preliminary plat for Buzzard Roost Industrial Park (7-0)
• Approved 6-month construction plan extension for Windermere Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for three Affidavit of Mortgage Declarations (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve several transportation-related items, including a no-cost extension for a traffic study contract and an amendment to reduce a construction inspection contract. The committee will also hear reports from the Planning and Transportation directors and accept minutes from the previous meeting.

• 60-day No Cost Extension for Gresham Smith contract for LA 73 @ LA 621 Intersection relocation Traffic Study, extending deadline from June 12 to August 11, 2021
• Amendment to reduce Construction Inspection Contract with MB Design Consultants by $80K, moving funds to CDBG sewer improvements contract
• Transportation Impact Fee Road Modification discussion
• Acceptance of minutes from May 11, 2021

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee voted to send a change to the full council that removes Hwy 75 from the Transportation Impact Fee Road Modification and instead adds extending and widening Cannon Rd from Hwy 431 to Airline Hwy. The committee also approved a 60-day no-cost contract extension with Gresham Smith for the LA 73 at LA 621 intersection relocation traffic study, and an $80K reduction to the MB Design Consultants construction inspection contract, with that $80K moved to the CDBG sewer improvements contract. The May 11, 2021 minutes were accepted as written. All items passed with no objections; the committee then adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Approved sending to full council: remove Hwy 75 from Transportation Impact Fee Road Modification, add extension and widening of Cannon Rd from Hwy 431 to Airline Hwy (no objections)
• Approved 60-day no-cost extension of Gresham Smith contract for LA 73 at LA 621 intersection relocation traffic study (no objections)
• Approved $80K reduction to MB Design Consultants construction inspection contract, moving $80K to CDBG sewer improvements contract (no objections)
• Accepted May 11, 2021 minutes as written (no objections)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (no objections)

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The Board of Commissioners will review updates on floodplain management and the Bayou Manchac report. The meeting includes discussions on rebuilding flooded structures and FEMA grant requirements for property elevations. The board will also consider several service contracts and a discussion regarding the Bluff Swamp flooding event.

• Contract with Prime Controls for SCADA monitoring and gauges, not to exceed $200,000
• Task Order No. 2 to Hartman Engineering, Inc. for drainage engineering, not to exceed $75,000
• Contract renewal with Chem Spray South, Inc. for tree removal, not to exceed $200,000
• HNTB presentation on Floodplain Management Project and Bayou Manchac
• Discussion of Bluff Swamp May 2021 flooding event

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The Ascension Parish Council's Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve several contracts and expenditures, including a $25,000 agreement with Volunteer Ascension, a $2,500 contribution to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and a $28,500 engineering design for a new sewer line and lift station at the parish jail. They will also consider a $50,000 renewal with the LSU Agricultural Center for 4-H programs, a $78,000 amendment to a jail/recreation/maintenance contract, and accept bids for road work and office renovations. The meeting includes a quarterly economic development briefing and routine finance reports.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Volunteer Ascension for $25,000
• Contribution to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for $2,500
• Engineering design services from ADG Baton Rouge for jail sewer line and lift station, $28,500
• Renewal of 4-H agreement with LSU Agricultural Center, $50,000
• Bids: Roddy Road clearing ($278,023.50), Roddy Road intersection improvements ($304,667.45), OEP office renovation ($191,640)

The Finance Committee approved several funding requests for community organizations and professional services. The committee also accepted the lowest bids for road improvements and government complex renovations.

• Approved $25,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Volunteer Ascension
• Approved $2,500 contribution to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
• Approved $28,500 for ADG Baton Rouge, LLC for jail sewer and electrical design
• Approved $50,000 renewal for LSU Agricultural Center 4-H programs
• Approved $78,000 contract amendment for Lofton Industrial Services, LLC
• Approved $80,000 contract extension for CSRS through October 8, 2021
• Approved $278,023.50 bid to La Contracting Enterprise, LLC for Roddy Road clearing
• Approved $304,667.45 bid to Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC for Roddy Road intersection

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation on a proposed moratorium, several approvals, and introductions of ordinances. Key items include a local emergency declaration to fast-track repairs for unrepairable jail chillers, a bid approval, a fee waiver, and multiple ordinance introductions and public hearings on zoning, fees, and other matters.

• Approval of bid for Official Journal - Gonzales Weekly Citizen
• Waive development fee for Hidden Lakes Subdivision, First and Second Filing
• Change Order # for New Substation #51 - Galvez-Lake - Blount General Contractors - decrease $3,512.98
• Local Declaration of Emergency to fast track bid process for Ascension Parish Jail Chillers
• Introduction of ordinance to amend zoning map from RM to SPUD for Tract A-3 on W Main Street

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider two variance requests from the Development Code's residential setback requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its April 27, 2021 meeting, and take public comments.

• Variance for subdivision of Lot 1 and 4 of Telsmar Moran property on Lamar Moran Road, north of Gold Place Road
• Variance for Lot 99, Pelican Point Golf Community Third Filing, on Beau Douglas Ave, south of Patio Court

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct general business. The primary item involves the approval of a bid for flood risk reduction improvements at Fish Bayou.

• Approval of lowest responsive bid for Bluff Swamp and Spanish Lake Flood Risk Reduction Improvements - Fish Bayou (Wharton Smith, Inc)

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a proposed temporary moratorium on new developments, several ordinance introductions (such as budget amendments and fee changes), and a public hearing on levying millages for the 2021 tax roll. The consent agenda includes contract renewals, change orders, and bid awards. The meeting also includes presentations, public comment, and an executive session for a claim.

• Introduction of ordinance for temporary moratorium on new developments
• Public hearing on ordinance to levy millages on 2021 tax roll
• Renewal of drug intervention program agreement with District Attorney's Office
• Change Order #1 for Del-Con, LLC: additional 116 days for Governmental Complex renovations due to COVID-19 material delays
• Amendment #1 to Republic Services contract: additional $40,000 for dumpster services

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The Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Ascension Parish Code of Ordinances. The discussion includes changes regarding the sale of East Bank Sewer Utility assets and related proceeds.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Ascension Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter
• Sale of East Bank Sewer Utility assets
• Proceeds to Mega Infrastructure Fund

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The Recreation Committee met to discuss the Parish Wide Master Recreation Plan, which includes short-term and long-term planning for all park facilities. The committee also reviewed a request for construction at the Dutchtown Library site.

• Parish Wide Master Recreation Plan for all park facilities
• Construction of splash pad at Dutchtown Library site
• Approval of COA with Ascension Parish Library

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The Council will consider several rezoning requests and preliminary plat approvals. The meeting also includes a pledge of allegiance, staff reports, and the introduction of a staff chairman.

• Rezoning request for Mortgage Declaration Burns Property MD LLC Lots A and H
• Rezoning request for Belle Savanne Townhomes
• Rezoning request for Longleaf Townhomes
• Rezoning request for Old Business a Rhonday Leverton Property Lots A and B
• Preliminary plat planning commission discussion for Riverton Subdivision

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission met May 12, 2021 and deferred two preliminary plats for townhome subdivisions on LA Hwy 73 — Belle Savanne Townhomes and Longleaf Townhomes — to next month's meeting at the developers' requests. It approved a simple division of the Rhonda Yelverton property on a 4-1 vote and approved the April 14, 2021 minutes and a consent agenda affidavit. The Riverton Subdivision preliminary plat was moved to next month's agenda because not all commissioners were present.

• Deferred Belle Savanne Townhomes preliminary plat (41 lots, Hwy 73) to next month at developer's request (unanimous)
• Deferred Longleaf Townhomes preliminary plat (100 lots, Hwy 73) to next month at developer's request (unanimous)
• Approved Rhonda Yelverton property simple division and authorized Chairman to sign plat (4-1, Chaisson opposed)
• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes and written decisions as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda affidavit of mortgage declaration for Burns Property-MD, LLC, 8200 and 8206 Hwy 44, Gonzales (unanimous)
• Moved Riverton Subdivision preliminary plat to next month's agenda (Chaisson/Firmin)

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The committee will review several transportation impact fees, subdivision ordinance revisions, and road safety improvements. Members will also consider road acceptance into the Parish maintenance system and long-term funding for transportation projects.

• Subdivision Ordinance Revision
• Substantial Completion approval for LTurn Lane Oakland Drive
• No Parking Zone signs on Broussard Road
• Speed Limit Child Restraint signs on Caesar Lane
• Change Order MC for Asphalt Reconstruction and Overlay Master Contract

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee met May 11, 2021 and approved several routine items, including subdivision ordinance revisions, substantial completion of the LA 73 turn lane at Oakland Drive, new safety signs, a change order for the 2020 asphalt overlay contract, and acceptance of roads in Oak Lake Subdivision Phases 2 and 3 into the parish maintenance system. The committee voted to send the 2021 Transportation Impact Fee Update to the full council for further discussion and deferred a transportation impact fee road modification to its next meeting. A resolution for parish project commitment for STP>200K-Exempt funding was added to the agenda and approved. No dollar amounts or vote tallies other than the 6-0 roll call on adding the resolution were recorded.

• Approved April 6, 2021 minutes as written
• Added STP>200K-Exempt funding resolution to agenda (6-0 roll call)
• Approved resolution for Parish Project Commitment for STP>200K-Exempt Funding
• Sent 2021 Transportation Impact Fee Update to full council for further discussion
• Deferred Transportation Impact Fee Road Modification to next committee meeting
• Approved Subdivision Ordinance Revision
• Approved substantial completion for LA 73 Turn Lane at Oakland Drive
• Approved 'No Parking on Shoulder' signs on Broussard Road (Smoke Bin) and 'Speed Limit and Children at Play' signs on Caesar Lane

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The Parish Council is reviewing requests for legal counsel regarding a billboard ordinance and a resolution for the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Ascension Parish Wide Safety Initiative.

• Presentation by DeSoto Parish Wide Safety Initiative
• Approval for legal counsel regarding a proposed billboard ordinance
• Approval for legal counsel regarding a resolution for the Planning and Zoning Commission

The Strategic Planning Committee voted to request legal counsel to draft a billboard ordinance using Chairman Joel Robert's guidelines and Councilman Dempsey Lambert's wording that billboards be removed at the property owner's expense when requested by the parish. The draft would go to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review, then to the Full Council for recommendation and approval. The committee also heard a presentation from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office on a parish-wide safety initiative and distracted driving. No public speakers signed up, and the meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

• Requested legal counsel draft a billboard ordinance using Robert's guidelines and Lambert's removal-at-owner's-expense wording, to go to Planning & Zoning then the Full Council (motion by Casso, second by Mason; no tally recorded)
• Heard a presentation from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office on a parish-wide safety initiative and distracted driving (no action recorded)
• Adjourned at 5:51 p.m. (motion by Mason, second by Lambert; no tally recorded)

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The commission is meeting to discuss a request for an operative endeavor agreement regarding an elevator site. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and several legal matters.

• Request for approval of an operative endeavor agreement with a homeowner for an elevator site
• Resolution regarding the Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Legal matter: Executive Session Town of Sorrento v. East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2
• Legal matter: Executive Session Parish of Livingston v. State of Louisiana

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing financial reports, budget amendments, and contract renewals. The meeting includes discussions on intergovernmental agreements and requests for professional services.

• Renewal of intergovernmental agreement between Parish and District Attorney's Office
• Renewal of agreement with Dilda Bailey for dental services
• Amendment to Master Contract with F/I West Services for dumpster services
• Approval of maintenance agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
• Request for architectural design services from Main Architecture

The Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee approved Budget Amendment No. 5 to amend the 2021 budget, along with several contract renewals and purchases. Approved items included a drug intervention program agreement with the District Attorney's Office, dental services for jail inmates, and waste services contracts. All votes passed with no objection; Councilman Travis Turner was absent.

• Approved Budget Amendment No. 5 to amend the 2021 budget (no objection)
• Approved renewal of intergovernmental agreement with District Attorney's Office for Drug Intervention Program (no objection)
• Approved renewal of agreement with Dr. Lisa Bailey for dental services to jail inmates (no objection)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Del-Con, LLC adding 116 days for substantial completion due to COVID-19 material sourcing (no objection)
• Approved Amendment #1 to master contract with BFI Waste Services/Republic Services for additional $40,000.00 for dumpster services (no objection)
• Approved renewal of BFI Waste Services/Republic Services for dumpster rentals not to exceed $165,000.00 (no objection)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Louisiana DOTD for grass cutting and litter pickup for FY ending June 30, 2022 (no objection)
• Approved lowest responsive bids: Hughes Insurance Services (agent of record), Domain Architecture $41,491.00 (Fire District #2 design), State Machinery & Equipment Sales $56,729.20 (drum grinder), Capitol Concrete Products (box culverts) (no objection)

Parish Council

The Parish Council is considering several ordinances regarding property tax millages, utility service relocation, and the creation of Road Infrastructure Districts. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments and updates to the Parish Code of Ordinances.

• Ordinance regarding tax roll property millages
• Ordinance to relocate a twelve foot utility service near Carol-Quarteau Road
• Ordinance to clarify surplus and sale of miscellaneous movable equipment
• Ordinance creating Road Infrastructure Districts I, II, and III
• Budget amendments subject to public hearing

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning variance requests. These requests involve changes to purpose, intent, setback, yard, and residential requirements for various lots.

• Zoning variance request for Belle Savannah subdivision lots through Phase IV construction development LLC near Belle Journee Avenue
• Zoning variance request for Lot B (formerly Raybrann Property) near Meritt Evans Road
• Zoning variance request for Lot Cambre Place for Hundredfold Investments near Wanult Road
• Zoning variance request for a lot near Fedbud Road

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a special meeting to canvass the election returns from the April 24, 2021, election. This election concerned a proposition to sell the Parish's East-bank wastewater utility system to National Water Infrastructure, LLC.

• Canvassing of election returns for the East-bank wastewater utility sale proposition

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The special council meeting scheduled for April 22, 2021, at 5:30 PM has been cancelled. The original agenda was intended to consider a presidential veto regarding the Delaune lawsuit settlement.

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing multiple contract amendments, bid item requests, and budget adjustments. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding road infrastructure districts and various ordinance updates.

• Amendment to Master Contract for Grants Management and Disaster Recovery
• Contract for medical services with Tyreauta to provide nurse practitioner services
• Bid items for overnight security, roof replacement, and mechanical fabrication
• Public hearing for Road Infrastructure District designation
• Budget amendments for various parish departments

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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The Planning Commission is reviewing several requests for rezoning and mortgage declarations. The meeting also includes a staff report on engineering and a discussion regarding preliminary plat planning conditions.

• Mortgage declaration rezoning for Lot AA Raymond Braud Rd
• Mortgage declaration rezoning for Jamie Eville Lots AA/AL HW
• Mortgage declaration rezoning for Carl VanOrden Lots EE/E Lebea Rd St Amant
• Mortgage declaration rezoning for Carroll Williams Lot A/Lot HW St Amant
• Public hearing for rezoning properties involving A. Jamie Eville, MCLin Taylor Inc, Cadian Builders, Gerard Bairn, and Duplessis Subdivision

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved four family partitions on April 14, 2021, including one that required a waiver reducing the minimum lot frontage from 90 feet to 80 feet. The commission also approved the March 10, 2021 minutes and a consent agenda of four mortgage declaration affidavits. A preliminary plat review for Riverton Subdivision was removed from the agenda by the Chairman before the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved family partition of Jamie Deville property into four lots (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Acadian Builders of Gonzales, Inc. property into three tracts (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Gerard Babin, Jr. property into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Duplessis Subdivision into two tracts and granted waiver from 90' to 80' minimum frontage (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda of four Affidavit of Mortgage Declarations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and written decisions of March 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Riverton Subdivision preliminary plat review removed from agenda by Chairman prior to meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing several intergovernmental agreements and project status reports. Discussions include funding for the Sorrento Storm Surge project and roadside ditch maintenance.

• Intergovernmental agreement between the Levee District and East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District
• Intergovernmental agreement between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District
• Sorrento Storm Surge project funding discussion
• Roadside ditch maintenance agreement
• Levee Extension Project update

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The Recreation Committee is meeting to review several items regarding parish facilities. Discussions include new signage for the West Ascension Recreation Basketball complex and an agreement with TYSA Micheling. The meeting also addresses park rules and general business.

• New recreation signage and branding for Aiden Couture Eagle Scout Project
• Cooperative Endevavor agreement with TYSA Micheling
• Park Rules and General Business

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is reviewing several items including federal funding applications for the Airline Highway Superstreet project. The committee is also considering road acceptance into the parish maintenance system and various land and construction change orders.

• Federal funding application for Airline Highway Superstreet from Loaves to Tupura Avientat DTCSuper Street
• Resolution for Ascension Parish to commit matching funds for Airline Highway Superstreet project
• Change Order for LA Turn Lanes - Oakland Drive
• Change Order for Mcothe Asphalt Concrete Reconstruction and Overlap Improvements
• Consideration of multiple roads for acceptance into the Parish Maintenance System

The Transportation Committee approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Gonzales to jointly seek federal funds through the Metropolitan Planning Organization for converting Airline Hwy (US 61) from Lowe's to Purpera Ave. into a DOTD SuperStreet concept, and approved a resolution committing the required 10% matching funds if the federal money is awarded. It also approved Change Order 03 for LA 73 turn lanes at Oakland Drive and Change Order MC-01 for the 2020 Asphaltic Concrete Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements project at $549,005.99. Roads in seven subdivisions were accepted into the Parish Maintenance system. All motions carried with no objections; members Aaron Lawler, Dempsey Lambert and Dal Waguespack were absent.

• Approved IGA with City of Gonzales to jointly apply to the MPO for federal funds for Airline Hwy (US 61) SuperStreet conversion from Lowe's to Purpera Ave. (no objections)
• Approved resolution committing 10% matching funds if federal money is awarded for the Airline Hwy SuperStreet project (no objections)
• Approved Change Order 03, LA 73 Turn Lanes @ Oakland Drive (no objections)
• Approved Change Order MC-01 for the 2020 Asphaltic Concrete Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements project, $549,005.99 (no objections)
• Accepted Brookstone Subdivision roads (Maddie Drive, Alexis Avenue, Nicholas Street) into Parish Maintenance (no objections)
• Accepted Cambre Oaks Subdivision roads (Cambre Oaks Drive, Ridgeland Drive, Midland Drive, Parkfair Drive, Auster Lane, East Auster Lane, Farm Road) into Parish Maintenance (no objections)
• Accepted Cedar Springs, Copperhead Phase 1, Oak Lake Phase 1 and Pelican Crossing 4th Filing subdivision roads into Parish Maintenance (no objections)
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 as written (no objections)

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The Council will hold a general business discussion regarding the Parish Wide Safety Initiative. Members will also discuss regulatory ordinances for garbage, debris, and liquid waste, as well as property mitigation.

• Discussion of Parish Wide Safety Initiative
• Discussion of resolution regarding driving without headlights
• Discussion of regulatory ordinance for garbage, debris, and liquid waste
• Discussion of property mitigation

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing several contract amendments, budget amendments, and requests for bid quotes. The session includes discussions on professional services, infrastructure repairs, and facility maintenance.

• Authorization for Three Six Zero Industries to provide strategic risk management and contract impact analysis services
• Renewal of contract for medical services with Tyreauta to provide nurse practitioners at Ascension Parish Jail
• Contract amendment for the Animal Shelter Renovation project with BRPC Construction LLC
• Contract amendment for professional services with Henderson Actions for parish vehicle equipment
• Budget amendment for Dawn Cabello

The Finance Committee approved several project change orders, professional service contracts, and budget amendments. Key actions included authorizing new equipment purchases for Fire District #1 and accepting a budget amendment for 2021.

• Approved $337,737.73 each for two 2022 Freightliner Pumper/Tanker Trucks for Fire District #1
• Approved $120,950.00 bid for one aluminum workboat from Crucial, Inc.
• Approved Budget Amendment No. 4 to amend the 2021 Budget
• Approved $546,600.00 contract renewal with All South Consulting Engineers for grants and disaster recovery
• Approved $3,009,987.00 new contract amount for Lamar Dixon Expo Center Gym Expansion after $330,013.00 decrease
• Approved $45,000.00 limit for Three Six Zero Industries for risk management services
• Approved $56,700.00 annual contract for nurse practitioner services at Ascension Parish Jail
• Approved Henderson Auctions Option B (0% Parish fee, 10% buyer fee) for surplus equipment

Parish Council

The Parish Council will consider several ordinance amendments regarding the Unified Land and Development Code and the creation of a Road Infrastructure District. The meeting also includes public hearings for drainage easement revocations and appointments to local boards.

• Appointment of members to Animal Services Board and Planning Zoning Commission Board
• Grant variance for Pelican Crossing Subdivision to use a third-party water treatment provider
• Ordinance to create a Road Infrastructure District
• Public hearing for drainage easement revocation on Samuel Tilletson Road
• Public hearing for drainage easement revocation on Causey Road

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The Ascension Parish Governmental Complex will hold a meeting on March 30. The agenda includes general business, animal services board interviews, and planning zoning commission interviews.

• General Business
• Animal Services Board interviews
• Planning Zoning Commission interviews

The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee interviewed applicants and voted to recommend appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Animal Services Board. Ken Firmin, Matthew Pryor, and Michael Varnado were recommended for Planning & Zoning unexpired terms ending 02/08/23. J. Darin Shaw, Valerie Hoffman, and Lisa Lavigne were recommended for Animal Services Board unexpired terms ending 11/21/22. All recommendations now go to the full Council for appointment.

• Recommended Ken Firmin to Planning & Zoning Commission (top ranked)
• Recommended Matthew Pryor to Planning & Zoning Commission (second ranked)
• Motion to appoint Polly Glover to Planning & Zoning failed (2 yeas, 3 nays)
• Recommended Michael Varnado to Planning & Zoning Commission (no objections)
• Recommended J. Darin Shaw to Animal Services Board
• Recommended Valerie Hoffman to Animal Services Board
• Recommended Lisa Lavigne to Animal Services Board

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning variance request. The request involves a property located north of Pee Pee Road, east of George Roye Road.

• Zoning variance request for property north of Pee Pee Road
• Request for Ascension Parish Development Code Section S1 Site Requirement F purposes
• Request for setback and yard requirements

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing multiple contract amendments, budget adjustments, and several ordinances related to road infrastructure districts and drainage services. The meeting also includes appointments to various commissions and requests for legal action regarding violations.

• Amendment to contract for preventive maintenance with Total Energy Solutions Company LLC
• Amendment for additional scope of work for Worthy Rand, LLC
• Request for a second-year agreement with ESR Environment Systems Research Institute
• Ordinance to create Road Infrastructure Districts II and III
• Ordinance to amend the Unified Land Development Code regarding drainage service requirements

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The Utilities Committee is reviewing several items including task orders for the Water Department and contract adjustments for the Oak Grove project. The committee will also discuss a proposed sewer agreement between Ascension Parish and Nionthe Baloat.

• Task order for Water Department West Bank project
• Oak Grove project wastewater treatment proposal
• Contract increase with Alvin Fairburn for Oak Grove engineering services
• Change order for CBD Project regarding utility relocation and labor shortages
• Proposed sewer agreement between Ascension Parish and Nionthe Baloat

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The Council is considering funding for a new courthouse off West Terre Haute Road and an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for road maintenance. The meeting also includes discussions regarding professional surveying services and litigation updates.

• Funding for a new courthouse off West Terre Haute Road
• Roadside ditch maintenance agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
• Professional surveying services for retention ponds at Manchac Subdivision
• Litigation discussions regarding Parish of Livingston and Bone Services LLC

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing several requests for mortgage declarations and lot rezoning. The meeting also includes public hearings for family partition and preliminary plan approvals within specific council districts.

• Mortgage declaration for Roger Paul Cabin on Black Bayou Road
• Mortgage declaration for Lane N Bennett on Fabacher Drive
• Mortgage declaration for Bradly Burnaman on Armond Road
• Mortgage declaration for Wesley Simone on Highway St. Amant
• Mortgage declaration for DB Windsor LLC on Highway Blue Ridge Drive

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved a major revision to the Pelican Crossing 4th, 5th and 6th Phases preliminary plat, adding 24 lots for a total of 349 single-family residential lots, a new street and extensions, a pool site, and reducing required park space from 6.5 to 4.2 acres. The Commission also approved three family partitions, granted a 90-day extension for the Gerald W. Sides family partition, and approved the Riverton Subdivision First Filing final plat for 77 lots. All actions were approved by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with one nay vote on the Elmo Cannon family partition.

• Approved Pelican Crossing 4th, 5th and 6th Phases major revision (unanimous)
• Approved Rena Scott family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Hubert J. and Lula Armond family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Elmo Cannon family partition (5-1, 1 absent)
• Granted 90-day extension for Gerald W. Sides family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Riverton Subdivision First Filing final plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

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The Council will hold a general business discussion regarding several parish-wide initiatives. Topics include wide safety initiatives, the White Goods Program, and waste disposal. The meeting also includes discussions on penalties to prevent litter and firework regulations.

• Discussion of Ascension Parish Wide Safety Initiative
• Discussion of Ascension Parish White Goods Program
• Discussion of Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Discussion of penalties and ordinances to prevent litter
• Discussion of regulatory ordinance for fireworks

The Strategic Planning Committee discussed parish safety topics including cell phone use while driving, traffic calming, a white goods pickup program, a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday April 3, 2021, litter penalties, and fireworks regulation. The only action taken was a motion by Councilman Lambert, seconded by Councilman Turner, to create a resolution for the Local Road Safety Program working with the Sheriff's office and Fire Department and forward it to other Council committees. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm. No other decisions were recorded.

• Motion by Lambert, seconded by Turner, to create a resolution for the Local Road Safety Program with Sheriff's office and Fire Dept. and forward to other Council committees (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned at 6:15 pm (Lambert/Turner)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Department is reviewing multiple contract amendments, project completions, and budget adjustments. The agenda includes requests for professional services, infrastructure maintenance, and various certificates of substantial completion for parish projects.

• Amendment to contract with Total Energy Solutions Company LLC for preventive maintenance
• Request for second year of agreement with HSE Environment Systems Research Institute
• Amendment to contract with Tyler Technologies for implementation and training services
• Approval of change order No. 1 for new substation at Devil's Lake
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Ascension Parish and Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

The Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee approved a $530,759 amendment to a Tyler Technologies contract for EAM, Parks and Rec, 311 and myCivic software, with $308,180 payable in 2021 and $222,579 in 2022. The committee also approved a $73,036.78 courthouse and council chambers addendum, a $41,450 preventive maintenance contract with Total Energy Solutions, and a $75,000 ESRI license agreement. An amendment for appraisal of ACUD #2 wastewater infrastructure was sent back to Finance for next month because Infrastructure Director Ken Dawson was absent. All other items, including change orders, substantial completion certificates, and bid awards, passed without objection.

• Approved $530,759 Tyler Technologies contract amendment for EAM, Parks and Rec, 311 and myCivic software ($308,180 in 2021, $222,579 in 2022)
• Approved $73,036.78 addendum to Grace Hebert Curtis Architects contract for courthouse and council chambers additions
• Approved $41,450 preventive maintenance contract amendment with Total Energy Solutions for a 100KW Generac Generator
• Approved $75,000 for second year of three-year ESRI enterprise license agreement
• Approved $48,450 additional scope for H&O Grounds to add Worthey Rd. and Irma Blvd Parish Buildings
• Tabled Amendment No. 1 with Hartman Consultants for $3,980 appraisal of ACUD #2 wastewater infrastructure, sent back to Finance next month
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Del Con, LLC for $10,145 for AP Jail Muffin Monster repairs and extended substantial completion to February 26, 2021
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Sienna Construction, LLC renovations to Women's Dorm at Ascension Parish Jail

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

Parish Council

The Parish Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on March 30. The agenda includes a call to order, a plea for public comment, and discussions regarding the appointment of a Registrar of Voters.

• Call to order, invocation, and pledge
• Public comment period
• Appointment of Registrar of Voters

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The Ascension Parish Council has scheduled a special meeting for March 3, 2021. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

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The Ascension Parish Council has called a special meeting to be held at the Ascension Parish Courthouse. The provided agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

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The special meeting of the East Ascension Consolidated Drainage Commission scheduled for February 24, 2021, has been cancelled.

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a public hearing to consider three separate zoning review requests. These requests involve changes to land use for properties located near LA Hwy in the Southeast Louisiana District.

• Zoning review for post offices on LA Hwy near the Ascension Parish Development Code Section Off Street Parking requirements
• Zoning review for a single-family residential use on the south side of Rachelle Road near LA Hwy
• Zoning review for a subdivision of parcels formerly part of the Joseph Ursins Cabin Property on the west side of Roddy Road

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The Parish Council is conducting a general business meeting. The agenda includes reviews by the Tourism Commission, Planning Zoning Commission, and Animal Services Board, as well as discussions regarding reappointment.

• Tourism Commission interviews
• Planning Zoning Commission interviews
• Animal Services Board discussion and approval of reappointment
• Waterways Commission discussion and approval of reappointment

Parish Council

The Parish Council is reviewing multiple contract amendments for courthouse construction, infrastructure maintenance, and utility services. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments for unified development codes and various zoning requests.

• Amendment to Master Contract with The Lemon Company for courthouse construction
• Approval of service contract with Canadian Total Security for GPS monitoring
• Amendment to Master Contract with H.O. Grounds Maintenance Services
• Contract agreement with ACH for Bassalt Softland Tennis Facilities
• Zoning review for Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial transitions

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The Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss various operational and facility matters. The agenda includes introductions and reviews of agreements and projects involving Ricky Compton.

• Introduction of Recreation Director Ricky Compton
• Review of operational endeavors with Impact Sports
• Review of operational endeavors with BSB
• Park Lighting Project
• Ascension Catholic Facility agreement

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The Ascension Parish Council is convening a regular meeting. The agenda contains no specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances for discussion.

• No specific items listed in the provided agenda

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to review infrastructure reports and contract amendments. Key discussions include water projects with Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District and generator installation services.

• Operational agreement with Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District for west side parish water projects
• Amendment to Craig Hebert Engineering LLC contract for critical generator installation
• Change order for Acadian Renovations LTD regarding FEMAs Statewide Generators Project
• Director's report on independent auditor for PRA and CDUI
• Approval of January Utilities Committee minutes

The Committee approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District for potable water and drainage projects. It also approved a contract extension for critical generator installation and a change order for the FEMA Statewide Generators Project.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Bayou Lafourche Freshwater District
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Craig Hebert Engineering, LLC contract to extend term through June 30, 2021
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Acadiane Renovations Ltd. adding 93 days and $16,842.22
• Approved minutes from January 12, 2021

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission meeting originally scheduled for February 10, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing several rezoning requests and preliminary plat approvals. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding amendments to the Unified Land Development Code.

• Rezoning: Wendell Crawford-R Tract A and Crawford Rd
• Rezoning: Freddie Paul Royea portion of Lot B Willie Ficklin Rd
• Public Hearing: Family Partition A Philip Babin Property Lots B and B MCLin Taylor Inc Council District
• Public Hearing: Welman Luh Hebert Properties and Engineering Surveying LLC Council District
• Public Hearing: Preliminary Plat A Pelican Point Golf Community The Filling Phase

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved a major revision to the preliminary plat for Pelican Point Golf Community 14th Filing, Phases 1 & 2 (Plantation Commons), a 77-lot subdivision off LA Hwy. 44, by a 5-1 roll call vote with one member absent. Approval was conditioned on changing the hammerhead at the end of Birdie Lane to a cul-de-sac, improving the LA Hwy. 44 and Courtyard Drive intersection with turn lanes, and having the developer submit traffic signal optimization to LADOTD. The Commission also approved four family partitions and the January 13, 2021 minutes, and recommended one land development code amendment to the Parish Council while forwarding a second without a recommendation.

• Approved Pelican Point 14th Filing Phases 1 & 2 preliminary plat, 77 lots, with conditions (5-1, Carmouche nay, Pryor absent)
• Approved family partition of Philip Babin property into Lots B-1-A-1 and B-1-A-2 (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Welman 'Lou' Hebert property into Lots D-1, D-2 and E-1 (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Kurt Kundler property into Lots 1-B-1 and 1-B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Howard M. Stafford Estates into six lots (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: two Affidavit of Mortgage Declarations (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to Parish Council of ULDC amendment to Section 17-4032.A.1 street density restrictions, with heading corrected from '17-4030' (unanimous)
• Forwarded ULDC Table C major subdivision guidelines amendment to Parish Council without a recommendation (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee met to discuss updates to the Move Ascension website. The committee also reviewed entitlement state agreements for several state projects.

• Discussion of Move Ascension website updates
• Approval of Entitlement State Agreement for State Project No. H/LG at OE Savior Rd
• Approval of Entitlement State Agreement for State Project No. H/LG at OE Savior Rd
• Approval of Entitlement State Agreement for State Project No. H/LG at Roddy Rd

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee approved three Entity/State agreements for state road projects on LA 933, LA 931, and LA 621, all at intersections with Joe Sevario Rd. or Roddy Rd. The committee also accepted the January 11, 2021 minutes as written and moved an agenda item to accommodate a public comment period. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.

• Approved Entity/State agreement for State Project No. H.014409 – LA 933 at Joe Sevario Rd.
• Approved Entity/State agreement for State Project No. H.014422 – LA 931 at Joe Sevario Rd.
• Approved Entity/State agreement for State Project No. H.014407 – LA 621 at Roddy Rd.
• Accepted January 11, 2021 minutes as written
• Moved Item D (Move Ascension annual review and preview) to Item A

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The Strategic Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2021, has been cancelled.

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The commission will consider a contract amendment with HNTB Corporation and East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for Task Order No. in the amount of $0. The The board will also review requests for the Fish Bayou Flood Control Structure Project and maintenance requests for the Shadowas Manchac subdivision drainage.

• Contract amendment with HNTB Corporation and East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1
• Approval of Fish Bayou Flood Control Structure Project requests
• Maintenance request for Shadowas Manchac subdivision drainage
• Discussion of safety guardrails along drainage canals and major highways

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing several contract amendments, service agreements, and budget adjustments. Items include infrastructure maintenance, security services, and food vendor extensions.

• Amendment to Master Contract with The Lemonie Company for new courthouse construction staging
• Executive service contract with Acadian Total Security for GPS mobile monitoring
• Renewal of contract with K. Associates LLC for Municipal Separate Stormwater System permitting
• Amendment to Master Contract with Tipton Associates for Phase II and III human resources relocation
• Budget amendment to introduce ordinance to amend budget

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee approved Phase 3 of the ERP project, courthouse construction changes, and a GPS mobile monitoring service contract with a 90-day policy delay. The committee also approved roadside ditch mowing, Lamar Dixon gym and lighting project updates, stormwater management renewal, and budget amendments.

• Approved Phase 3 of ERP project to include EAM, Parks and Rec, 311, and myCivic modules (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for New Courthouse Construction for $19,996.00 to be paid by Sheriff's Office
• Approved Acadian Total Security GPS contract up to $12,500/month or $150,000 annually with 90-day policy development period
• Approved Amendment #1 to H&O Grounds contract for roadside ditch mowing for $140,000
• Approved Lamar Dixon Gym Project 'valued engineering' approach and budget amendment to match low bid (no objection)
• Approved renewal of C-K Associates, LLC storm water management contract up to $50,000
• Approved Amendment #1 to Tipton Associates contract for $27,000 total amendment amount
• Approved Resolution for Designation of Authorized Signatory for Sales Tax Exemption Certificates

Parish Council

The Parish Council is reviewing several items including grant applications for transportation and development, water utility service bids, and multiple zoning amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on creating new road infrastructure districts and adjusting debt issuance limits.

• Grant application for Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the L'YDETT Transportation Alternative Program
• Bid for responsive bidder for the purchase of each of 7 T-Recorder Ripetewaters for water usage monitoring
• Operative Endeavor Agreement for waste water treatment facility expansion by Belle Savannah Subdivision
• Zoning amendment for lots at Ascension Commerce Center (Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial)
• Ordinance to adjust aggregate principled amount of Parish of Ascension State of Louisiana revenue funding bonds to $109,600,000

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning variance requests. The meeting also includes administrative actions such as the election of officers and acceptance of minutes.

• Zoning variance request for Evin Savoy Veron at Greenside Estates
• Zoning variance request for Damon Tarabin at Ella Avenue
• Subdivision review for Lot A, B, and C of the Lawrence-Temple-Property into Lots A, B, and C
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Acceptance of minutes

Parish Council

The Parish Council is reviewing several contract amendments, bid awards, and zoning requests. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments and new ordinances regarding debt and surplus workers.

• Zoning review for Lot A being a subdivision of James Gore Property
• Zoning approval for Ascension Commerce Center lots
• Ordinance to amend the Development Code regarding convenience stores
• Bid award for generator installation at Public Utilities
• Contract amendment for Consultant Support Services for the Recreation Department

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a public hearing regarding recommendations for the Ascension Parish Development Code. The meeting also includes the introduction of staff and the election of council officers.

• Public hearing for Ascension Parish Development Code recommendations
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Proposed zoning change from Residential to Light Industrial for Laddings Land and Estate
• Proposed use of a convenience store with gas pumps in a Commercial Use sector

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to review several requests for mortgage clarification and consider the approval of preliminary plats for various developments. The agenda also includes the approval of December Planning Commission minutes.

• Mortgage clarification: Pedron Maria Alafro Lot HW
• Mortgage clarification: Kristen Braud Lot George Lambert Rd
• Mortgage clarification: Timothy Taylor Lot Paul Rd
• Preliminary Plat: Clare Court MCLin Taylor Inc
• Preliminary Plat: Buzzard Road Industrial Parks

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the Windermere Crossing preliminary plat (103 lots) by a 4-2 vote, conditioned on connections to both Cannon Road and Roddy Road, widening Cannon Road to an 18-foot minimum from Roddy Road to O'Neal Lane, and a 103-lot maximum. The commission also approved the Clare Court preliminary plat (37 lots) 5-1 and the Buzzard Roost industrial subdivision 1st filing 5-1 with conditions including curb and gutter, a sewer treatment facility, a conceptual master plan, and rear alleys. The consent agenda, including the Pelican Crossing 5th Filing final plat, was approved unanimously, and the commission reinstated approval of the Ancil P. Templet family partition plat (instrument no. 959447). Matthew Pryor was re-elected Chairman and Julio Dumas Vice Chairman for 2021.

• Approved Windermere Crossing preliminary plat, 103 lots, with conditions (4-2)
• Approved Clare Court preliminary plat, 37 lots (5-1)
• Approved Buzzard Roost 1st Filing preliminary plat with conditions (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Pelican Crossing 5th Filing final plat (unanimous)
• Reinstated approval of Ancil P. Templet family partition plat, instrument no. 959447
• Approved December 9, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Re-elected Matthew Pryor Chairman and Julio Dumas Vice Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)

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The scheduled Joint Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for January 13, 2021, will not take place. The meeting was cancelled because the agenda items were pulled.

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss a water meter testing program and billing related to the recent COVID-19 event. The meeting includes a video conference call for public comment and the approval of minutes from the October General Business meeting.

• Discussion of Water Meters Testing Program
• Discussion of Sudden Billing from recent COVID event
• Approval of minutes from October General Business meeting
• Public comment via video conference call

The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee met on January 12, 2021 via video conference. The minutes record a motion to approve minutes from October 6, 2020 and a motion to adjourn, both made by Councilman Alvin Thomas Jr. and seconded by Councilman Joel Robert; no vote tallies are recorded. The rest of the meeting was a director's report and discussion items on COVID impacts, water meter testing, billing, and the Oak Grove School WWTP, with no outcomes stated. No substantive decisions were made.

• Motion to approve October 6, 2020 minutes made and seconded (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to adjourn made and seconded (no vote tally recorded)

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The Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for January 12, 2021, will be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will be broadcast on Ascension21 and the Parish YouTube Channel.

• Virtual meeting via video conference

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The Ascension Parish Council is reviewing several budget amendments and contract extensions for professional services and infrastructure. The meeting includes discussions on fire district funds, legal services, and various departmental service contracts.

• Amendment to Retainer Contract for Consultant Support Services for Ascension Parish Recreation Department
• Approval of ordinance to declare surplus York Chillers from Lamar Dixon Expo Center
• Amendment to Professional Services Contract for Cadian Ambulance Service
• Amendment to Automated Fleet Fuel System and supplier for On-Site dispensing
• Amendment to Professional Services Contract for Alisha Massey PLC for counseling services

The Ascension Parish Council Finance Committee met on January 12, 2021 and forwarded several items to the full Council for approval, including a $2,334,052.45 asphalt reconstruction contract, a $290,988.89 animal shelter renovation bid, and a $52,168 generator installation. The committee also approved moving the Drainage Master Plan discussion to the next East Ascension Drainage Meeting and allowed Fire District #3 to proceed with its trust fund. A fuel system contract renewal was deferred to the February Finance Meeting after a motion to approve failed for lack of a second.

• Added Drainage Master Plan discussion to agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Drainage Master Plan to next East Ascension Drainage Meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Fire District #3 to move forward with trust fund (unanimous)
• Forwarded Amendment #3 to Meyer Engineers contract, increasing amount by $39,900 to not exceed $288,900 (unanimous)
• Forwarded ordinance to declare surplus two York Chillers from Lamar Dixon Expo Center (unanimous)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Acadian Ambulance contract, adding $15,100 for total not to exceed $40,000 (unanimous)
• Deferred Amendment #4 to Automated Fleet Fuel System contract to February Finance Meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Alisha Massey counseling contract, adding $925 for total not to exceed $34,925 (unanimous)

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The commission is reviewing a request for an easement to allow site elevation at Federal Homeowner. The board is also considering an amendment for additional inspection services and a contract time extension.

• Request for easement for site elevation in accordance with FEMA regulations
• Amendment to Quailey Engineering Surveying LLC for additional inspection services at Wallace Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project
• Balancing change order for contract time extension with Mitchell Contracting, Inc.
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for Wallace Acres Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to review road connectivity and name changes. The committee will also consider approvals for asphalt concrete pavement reservation tasks.

• Review of new connector road at Hwy to Corner
• Proposed name change from Tommy King Road to Carmen Street
• Approval of change order for Asphalt Concrete Pavement Reservation Task
• Approval of substantial completion for Asphalt Concrete Pavement Reservation Task

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee approved minutes from November 9, 2020, renamed Tommy King Road to Karmen Street, and approved balancing change orders and substantial completion for two 2019-2020 asphalt concrete pavement preservation tasks. The committee also received a DOTD presentation on a proposed new connector road from Hwy 30 to Cornerview and a new I-10 interchange, but no decision was recorded on that item. All motions carried with no objections; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved November 9, 2020 minutes as written (no objections)
• Approved renaming Tommy King Road to Karmen Street (no objections)
• Approved Change Order TO-01-01, balancing change order for Asphalt Concrete Pavement Preservation 2019-2020 – Task 1 (no objections)
• Approved substantial completion of Asphalt Concrete Pavement Preservation 2019-2020 – Task 1 (no objections)
• Approved Change Order TO-02-01, balancing change order for Asphalt Concrete Pavement Preservation 2019-2020 – Task 2 (no objections)
• Approved substantial completion of Asphalt Concrete Pavement Preservation 2019-2020 – Task 2 (no objections)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:35 PM (no objections)

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The Ascension Parish Council is considering the authorization of revenue funding bonds up to $5,967,000. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning map amendments and changes to the Parish Code of Ordinances.

• Authorization of revenue funding bonds not to exceed $5,967,000
• Proposal for strategic consulting and advocacy services from Louisiana Lobbying Solutions CCAO John Diez
• Change order for Ascension Parish Courthouse new courthouse involving The Lemonie Company LLC
• Zoning review for subdivision of Lot A and Lot B of the Estate of Mary R Palmer
• Amendment to the Ascension Parish Code of Ordinances regarding a Pay Classification Plan