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

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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

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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

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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 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 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 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)

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 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

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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)

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 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

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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

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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

General

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

General

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

General

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)

General

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

General

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

General

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)

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

General

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