Ascension Parish public meetings in 2022

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests: one for a residential setback on Susan Place Drive and another for off-street parking on Loop Road. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its November 30, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request PZ-2988.22 by Jose Rojas for Lot 7, Dr. Doyle F. Phillipe, west of Susan Place Drive, 700' north of Coontrap Road (LA Hwy 938), for setback relief under Section 17-2073
• Variance request PZ-3034.22 by Jeffrey & Donna Kling for Lot Z-1-C-2, north side of Loop Road, 900' east of LA Hwy 931, for off-street parking relief under Section 17-2081(F)(3)
• Acceptance of minutes from November 30, 2022 meeting
• Acceptance of written decisions from November 30, 2022 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to adopt new council district boundaries (Plan 4B) and re-establish precinct boundaries to comply with redistricting requirements. This is a regular meeting focused on redistricting.

• Public hearing and ordinance to establish new council districts per Plan 4B
• Public hearing and ordinance to re-establish precinct boundaries per Louisiana RS 18:532.1

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Library Board and Animal Services Board. The agenda includes public comments and general business, with the primary actions being the interviews.

• Library Board interviews
• Animal Services Board phone interviews
• Public comments period

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board will consider several flood control items, including approving contracts for levee construction, pump station maintenance, and engineering services, accepting land donations, and authorizing grant applications. They will also review reports on floodplain management and monthly drainage activities.

• Approval of ELOS proposal for permitting and environmental monitoring during Laurel Ridge Levee Extension construction
• Approval to use district equipment and labor for clearing along Lake Martin Rd. for Demco power line relocation
• Approval of substantial completion for Fish Bayou Control Structure (Wharton-Smith) and Jefferson Oaks CIPP Repair Project
• Approval of recommendations for Del-Con, LLC (flood control maintenance) and Hartman Engineering (Marvin Braud Pump Station levee evaluation)
• Acceptance of lowest bid from Shavers-Whittles Construction for New River Tilting Weir Structure; approval of BRIC grants for Bert Allen Ditch Detention ($6.6M) and Marty Buratt Lateral Detention Improvements ($1.8M)

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a workshop to discuss redistricting. The agenda includes a presentation by Mike Hefner of Geographic Planning & Demographic Services, LLC, followed by public comment. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Redistricting presentation by Mike Hefner
• Public comment sign-in period

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to consider a single substantive item: approval of Amendment #4 to the master contract with McKim & Creed Inc. for the West Ascension Drainage Improvement Contract. The amendment corrects the effective date of a prior amendment to July 28, 2022. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Approval of Amendment #4 to Master Contract for Professional Services with McKim & Creed Inc. for West Ascension Drainage Improvement Contract
• Amendment #2 effective date corrected to July 28, 2022

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a series of contract approvals, change orders, and substantial completions for various parish projects. Key items include a $470,000 bid for lighting at La La Regira Fields, a $87,200 fire suppression repair contract, and several contract amendments. The agenda is primarily routine administrative approvals.

• Contract renewal with Unifirst Baton Rouge for uniforms, not to exceed $70,000
• Pond cleanup at Governmental Complex with Innovative Aquatic Solutions, $69,500
• Fire suppression repairs at Lamar Dixon Expo Center, S&S Sprinkler, $87,200
• La La Regira Fields lighting bid, Geosport Lighting Systems, $470,000
• Amendment to autopsy services contract, increase of $100,000 to $149,999

The Finance Committee voted to forward several contracts, change orders, and project completion approvals to the full Council. These include lighting for La La Regira Fields, pond cleanup, and various road and bridge works. No items were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded $470,000 Geosport Lighting Systems contract for La La Regira Fields (Passed)
• Forwarded $70,000 Unifirst Baton Rouge uniform contract renewal (Passed)
• Forwarded $69,500 Innovative Aquatic Solutions pond cleanup contract (Passed)
• Forwarded $87,200 S&S Sprinkler fire suppression repair contract (Passed)
• Forwarded $50,000 Larry Buquoi real estate services contract (Passed)
• Forwarded $100,000 increase for Autopsy and Autopsy Forensic Services (Passed)
• Forwarded $30,000 increase for Autopsy Transport Services (Passed)
• Forwarded substantial completion for Chester Diez Road Bridge repair (Passed)

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will meet to consider routine business, including approving minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting and a contract amendment. The board will also hear a drainage and vegetation report and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of Amendment #4 to Master Contract for Professional Services with McKim & Creed Inc. for the West Ascension Drainage Improvement Contract
• Amendment #2 effective date correction to July 28, 2022
• Public comment period
• Drainage & Vegetation Report by Regina Thomas

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes. Key items include approving a construction contract for the Early Learning Center, introducing zoning changes, and adopting ordinances on pay classification, cost-of-living adjustments, road infrastructure districts, and animal control. The council will also discuss litigation in executive session.

• Contract with B.E.T. Construction for Early Learning Center at B. Lemann Building, Donaldsonville
• Zoning change from RM to CC for tract on LA Hwy 74 near KC Road (PZ-2986.22)
• Zoning change from MI to HI for property on LA Hwy 405 near Paul LeBlanc Road (PZ-3002.22)
• Pay classification plan adjustments based on SSA Consultants market study
• 2023 COLA with three-tiered approach effective January 9, 2023

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a zoning appeal for the Belle Savanne Apartments, located on Belle Savanne Ave. near LA Hwy 73. The board will also take up routine items including minutes, written decisions, and new member appointments.

• Public hearing on Zoning Review ID PZ-3000.22 – Belle Savanne Apartments Appeal
• Acceptance of minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Acceptance of written decisions from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Oath of office for newly appointed board member

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the 2023 budget, health and life insurance, economic development agreements, and numerous contracts for services such as debris removal, engineering, and construction. They will also hold public hearings on zoning changes and road abandonments, and discuss proposed district maps for reapportionment.

• Approval of 2023 health and life insurance with Harry Robert Insurance
• Approval of ITEP participation for Blue Runner Foods and Shell Chemical
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with AEDC for $322,800
• Amendment #2 to Evans-Graves Engineering sewer contract, +$62,719.88
• Zoning changes: Logan Patty (RM to MU), Joel Sanchez (RM to CC), ACED (MI to HI)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to review several drainage infrastructure projects. The agenda includes approving contract changes, selecting service providers, and allocating federal funds for flood recovery.

• Allocation of $1,646,686.75 in federal funding for Bluff Swamp, Frog Bayou, and Alligator Bayou Basin projects
• Contract for Shadows of Manchac-Phase 1 Sub Surface Drainage Improvements not to exceed $358,129.84
• Change Order No. 1 for New River Drainage Improvement project adding $8,225.00
• Professional Surveying and Subservice Utility Engineering contract not to exceed $200,000.00
• Cooperative agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for stream monitoring costing $130,600.00

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct an interview for the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, public comments, and the interview as the only business item.

• Interview for Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to hear public comments, receive staff reports, and consider several land-use items. Key items include a progress report on the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) from the consultant, approval of minutes, and three family partition requests. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with three mortgage declaration affidavits.

• Presentation by Kendig Keast Collaborative on ULDC Ordinance progress
• Public hearing on family partition for Charles T. Isaminger III Property (Lots 2-A & 2-B)
• Public hearing on family partition for Adrian P. Kelley Property (Tracts B-2-A-1-A & B-2-A-1-B)
• Public hearing on family partition for Alton E. Kelley Property (Lots C-1-A-1 thru C-1-A-4)
• Consent agenda: mortgage declarations for properties on W. Millien Rd and J.B. Alexander Rd

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved three family partitions, all unanimously, and approved the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes. The commission also received reports on subdivision status and the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) update, but took no action on those items.

• Approved family partition for Charles T. Isaminger III property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Adrian P. Kelley property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Alton E. Kelley property (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with three affidavits of mortgage declaration (unanimous)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three rezoning requests and make recommendations to the Parish Council. The items involve changing zoning designations for properties on Daigle Road, LA Hwy 74, and LA Hwy 405. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• PZ-2982.22: Rezone Lot 4 (Logan Patty) on Daigle Road from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use Corridor (MU)
• PZ-2986.22: Rezone Tract B (Joel Sanchez) on LA Hwy 74 from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Crossroad Commercial (CC)
• PZ-3002.22: Rezone Batture Property (ACED, LLC) on LA Hwy 405 from Medium Industrial (MI) to Heavy Industrial (HI)

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The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to discuss three items: allocating funds to each council district for drainage, roads, and infrastructure; reducing storm debris removal costs; and addressing litter caused by garbage trucks. These are discussions only, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of allocating funds to each district for drainage, roads, and infrastructure
• Discussion of reducing the cost of storm debris removal
• Discussion of litter caused by garbage trucks

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial and contractual items, including economic development incentives, employee compensation, and various contracts. Key items include introducing two companies for the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), approving a $322,800 cooperative endeavor agreement with the Ascension Economic Development Corporation, and approving a 2023 cost of living adjustment. The agenda also includes numerous contract approvals and amendments for services such as insurance, debris removal, engineering, and construction.

• ITEP participation for Project Freezer (Blue Runner Foods) and Project Panther (Shell Chemical LP)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with AEDC for 2023, total $322,800
• 2023 COLA approval with 3-tiered approach (6%, 5%, 4%)
• Amendment #2 to LoCA contract, additional $12,500, total not to exceed $74,400
• Change Order #1 for Fire District #1 Station 41 Renovations, additional $124,290, total $1,122,790

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to consider routine matters, including approving minutes and hearing reports. The main action item is a vote on Amendment #3 to extend the professional services contract with McKim & Creed, Inc. for six months through June 6, 2023.

• Approval of Amendment #3 to Master Contract for Professional Services with McKim & Creed, Inc., extending through June 6, 2023
• Public comment period
• Drainage and vegetation report
• Acceptance of minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to introduce ordinances that would rezone land near LA Hwy 405 and abandon two public roads, and to hold a public hearing on subdivision construction specifications. The agenda also includes a presentation to a youth football team and an executive session on a worker's compensation settlement.

• Rezoning from Medium Industrial and Conservation to Heavy, Medium, and Light Industrial on LA Hwy 405 (PZ-2969.22)
• Abandonment of 'Texas Public Road' and 'Public Road' in Helene Plantation subdivision
• Abandonment of Oak Leaf Avenue in Oakridge Subdivision, Phase II
• Public hearing on ULDC Appendix XIV base course proportioning specifications
• Executive session on worker's compensation settlement authority

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider seven variance requests from the zoning code, covering secondary family residences, setbacks, parking, signs, and density. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its September 28, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for secondary family residence on Larry Johnson Road (PZ-2976.22)
• Variance for setbacks on LA Hwy 74 (PZ-2985.22)
• Variance for setbacks in Pelican Point Golf Community (PZ-2989.22)
• Variance for off-street parking on Black Bayou Road (PZ-2992.22)
• Variance for sign standards on Airline Hwy (PZ-2997.22)

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a large consent agenda with over 20 items, including contract amendments, grant acceptances, and road acceptances. They will also hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments and vote on several resolutions and general business items, including a zoning change and condemnation proceedings.

• Approve $48,000 amendment to MultiStudio contract (total $97,900)
• Accept $58,765 SHSP and $44,888 EMPG grants
• Approve $420,000 addition to Bayou Manchac debris removal agreement (total $1,920,000)
• Accept roads in Pelican Crossing and Riverton subdivisions into parish maintenance
• Public hearing on ordinance requiring wetland and flood hazard identification on subdivision plats

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The Planning Commission will review subdivision status and engineering reports. The meeting includes discussions on a family partition for the Roberta O. Rushing property and a proposed amendment to subdivision construction specifications.

• Family partition for Roberta O. Rushing Property (Tracts E-1-A-1-A and E-1-A-1-B)
• Ordinance to amend ULDC Appendix XIV regarding subdivision construction specifications
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: 13116 Harold Rd, Gonzales
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: Hwy 936, St. Amant
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: 12059 Laurel Ridge Rd, St. Amant

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved a family partition of the Roberta O. Rushing property into two lots, and recommended to the Parish Council an amendment to subdivision road construction specifications lowering the required soil cement strength from 250 to 200 psi. The commission also approved the consent agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved family partition of Roberta O. Rushing property into Lots E-1-A-1-A and E-1-A-1-B (unanimous)
• Recommended to Parish Council approval of ULDC Appendix XIV road spec change from 250 to 200 psi (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with three affidavits of mortgage declaration (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for part of Germania Plantation, requested by Allen Tommy Noel. The proposal would change the zoning from Medium Industrial (MI) and Conservation (C) to a mix of Heavy Industrial (HI), Medium Industrial (MI), and Light Industrial (LI). The commission will make a recommendation to the Parish Council. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on zoning review PZ-2969.22 for part of Germania Plantation, located on both sides of LA Hwy 405, about 4000 feet west of Noel Road
• Proposed zoning change from Medium Industrial (MI) and Conservation (C) to Heavy Industrial (HI), Medium Industrial (MI), and Light Industrial (LI)
• Approval of minutes from the August 10, 2022 Zoning Commission meeting

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The committee will receive updates regarding the Louisiana Regional Airport and the HNTB Move Ascension project. Members will also consider several roads for acceptance into the Parish Maintenance system.

• Acceptance of roads in Pelican Crossing (Coastline Avenue, Marsh Lane, Panama Canal Drive, Soaring Drive)
• Acceptance of roads in Riverton (Black River Road, Hernando Desoto Drive, Mercer Avenue, Riverton Parkway, White River Road)
• Update on Louisiana Regional Airport
• HNTB Move Ascension project update
• Resolution for Off-System Bridge Replacement Program Renewal

The committee approved the addition of several roads from Pelican Crossing 5th Filing and Riverton 1st Filing to the Parish Maintenance system. It also approved a recommendation for the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program Renewal certificate of compliance.

• Approved acceptance of Coastline Avenue, Marsh Lane, Panama Canal Drive, and Soaring Drive into Parish Maintenance system
• Approved acceptance of Black River Road, Hernando Desoto Drive, Mercer Avenue, Riverton Parkway, and White River Road into Parish Maintenance system
• Approved Resolution 2022-2023 recommending approval of Certificate of Compliance for Off-System Bridge Replacement Program Renewal
• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a range of drainage-related contracts and project approvals. Key items include renewing a $1,000,000 master task order for drainage engineering services, approving a $162,945 sewer lining contract, and discussing property acquisition for the Hwy 22 Gapping Project. The board will also hear updates on floodplain management and monthly drainage reports.

• Renewal of master task order contract for drainage engineering services, $1,000,000, shared among 14 firms
• Approval of Public Works/Construction Contract with Pelican Underground, LLC, $162,945 for CIPP lining of 252 feet of 48-inch line
• Discussion/Approval for Ardurra to present justification for sheet piling and concrete pad at pumps 6 & 7
• Approval of CEA with The Church in St. Amant for property donation at 39171 Highway 42, Prairieville
• Executive Session: property acquisition at 49130-49138 Hwy 22 for Hwy 22 Gapping Project

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The Finance Committee will discuss the 2022 amended and 2023 budgets and review the September 2022 contract report. The meeting includes several decisions regarding contract amendments, grant acceptances, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Amendment to All South Consulting Engineers for waterway debris management totaling $1,102,100.00
• Debris removal agreement for Bayou Manchac totaling $1,920,000.00
• Amendment to MultiStudio, LLC contract for $97,900.00 total
• Acceptance of $58,765.42 State Homeland Security Grant and $44,888.14 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• DOTD Entity/State Agreements for US 61 Superstreet projects

The Finance Committee voted to forward the 2022 Amended and 2023 budgets to the full Council for introduction. The committee also approved forwarding numerous contract amendments, grant applications, and intergovernmental agreements for final Council approval.

• Forwarded 2022 Amended and 2023 budgets to full Council
• Forwarded $420,000 Bayou Manchac debris removal agreement amendment to Council
• Forwarded $112,000 All South Consulting Engineers amendment to Council
• Forwarded $100,000 Life House skilled laborers amendment to Council
• Forwarded $70,956 Jani-King contract amendment to Council
• Forwarded three DOTD US 61 Superstreet agreements to Council
• Forwarded $50,000 Nicholls State University agreement amendment to Council
• Forwarded $48,000 MultiStudio, LLC contract amendment to Council

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The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure and quality-of-life issues. They will consider how to allocate funds to each council district for drainage, roads, and infrastructure, as well as ways to reduce storm debris removal costs. The committee will also discuss a proposed resolution requesting state and federal help for the red dust problem in Pelican Crossing and litter caused by garbage trucks.

• Discussion of allocating funds to each district for drainage, roads, and infrastructure
• Discussion of reducing the cost of storm debris removal
• Proposed Resolution to request State & Federal Government to address Red Dust in Pelican Crossing
• Discussion of litter caused by garbage trucks

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution requesting that the Board of Commerce and Industry not penalize Mauser USA LLC and Talon Industrial LLC for failing to meet job creation and payroll performance requirements. The agenda includes only this item along with standard procedural matters.

• Resolution to request no penalties for Mauser USA LLC and Talon Industrial LLC for missing job creation and payroll requirements

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will consider several business items including a legal services contract renewal and sewer development fee waivers. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding recreational facility lease pricing and changes to the parish pay classification plan.

• Renewal of legal services contract with Jeff Diez for up to $60,000 at $175 per hour
• Sewer Development Fee waivers for Plaza 61/Wolf Pack Construction, LLC and Victory Air & Equipment
• Resolutions regarding performance and compliance penalties for Mauser USA LLC, Talon Industrial, LLC, and Sugarfield Spirits, LLC
• Ordinance to amend lease pricing for seven Ascension Gym recreational facilities
• Ordinance to add the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer position to the Pay Classification Plan

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and a drainage report from Regina Thomas. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of September 1, 2022 minutes
• Drainage report by Regina Thomas

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider a single variance request from Leo Ricca for Lot 3 on John Lambert Road, seeking relief from residential setback and yard requirements in the parish development code. The agenda also includes routine items: public comments, approval of minutes and written decisions from the August 24, 2022 meeting, and old/new business.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-2940.22 for Leo Ricca, Lot 3 on John Lambert Road, ~500 ft north of Bayou Narcisse Road, regarding Section 17-2073 setback and yard requirements
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2022 meeting
• Approval of written decisions from August 24, 2022 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Economic Development Board. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, invocation, and public comments, but the main business is the candidate interviews.

• Interviews for Planning and Zoning Commission
• Interviews for Economic Development Board

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances, including creating the Highway 30 Industrial Corridor Economic Development District and rezoning a property on LA Highway 44. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, change orders, and approvals for tax incentives (ITEP) for several companies. The meeting also includes proclamations and introductions of ordinances on recreational facility lease pricing and a new county position.

• Public hearing on ordinance creating Highway 30 Industrial Corridor Economic Development District
• Public hearing on rezoning Lot 1 Old Hickory Woods Subdivision from RM to MU2 on LA Highway 44
• Approval of $998,500 contract for Fire Station #41 renovations
• Approval of ITEP participation for Project Porto, Project Orchard, Project Sapphire, and Project Perry
• Approval of $404,000 increase for Hurricane Ida debris removal (DRC Emergency Services)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will not hold its September 14, 2022 meeting because there are no agenda items to consider. The meeting, normally held in the Council Chambers at 607 E. Worthey St., Gonzales, LA, is cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

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The Planning Commission will review progress on the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and hear public testimony regarding several family property partitions. The meeting also includes discussions on subdivision construction specifications and wetland preservation amendments.

• ULDC Ordinance Progress Report by Kendig Keast Collaborative
• Public hearing for five family property partitions
• Ordinance to amend ULDC Appendix XIV regarding subdivision construction specifications
• Ordinance to add a new section to ULDC Appendix XIV for asphalt rejuvenator emulsion
• Old business regarding ULDC Section 17-506.2 Wetland Preservation

The Planning Commission approved four family partitions and recommended two amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to the Parish Council. One family partition and one ULDC amendment were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved family partition for William A. King II et al. (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Chad & Lindsey Duplessis (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Robert Dustin O’Berry (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Robert Schexnailder, Jr. (unanimous)
• Deferred family partition for Amy Tullier (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC amendment for Asphalt Rejuvenator Emulsion (unanimous)
• Deferred ULDC amendment for Base Course Proportioning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC Section 17-506.2 Wetland Preservation (3-1)

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The Transportation Committee will review the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting and hear a department report from the Transportation Director. The committee will also consider a road name change and receive an update on the HNTB Move Ascension project.

• Approval of road name change from Humming Bird to Sumter Drive
• HNTB Move Ascension update by Jeff Burst
• Transportation Department report by Joey Tureau

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of financial matters, including introducing four industrial projects for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP), approving contracts and change orders for construction, engineering, and emergency services, and renewing various service contracts. The agenda includes several public hearings and contract approvals with specific dollar amounts.

• Introduce Project Porto (Origin US Megasite I, LLC), Project Orchard (Linde, Inc.), Project Sapphire (CF Industries, LLC), and Project Perry (Equilon Enterprises, LLC) for ITEP participation
• Approve contract with Acadian Commercial Contractors for Fire Station #41 renovations for $998,500
• Approve Amendment #3 to DRC Emergency Services for Hurricane Ida debris removal, adding $404,000
• Approve legal services contracts: Jeff Diez ($60,000) and Boyer, Hebert, Caruso & Angelle ($49,900)
• Approve change orders for US 61 and Germany Road intersection improvements, increasing contract to $1,090,033.39

The Finance Committee approved forwarding numerous contracts, project amendments, and certificates of completion to the full Council for final approval. These items include economic development projects, infrastructure repairs, and professional service renewals.

• Forwarded $998,500 Fire Station #41 renovation contract to full Council
• Forwarded ITEP participation for Project Porto, Project Orchard, Project Sapphire, and Project Perry to full Council
• Forwarded $404,000 amendment for DRC Emergency Services roadside debris pickup to full Council
• Forwarded $150,000 bridge load ratings contract renewal for Huval & Associates, Inc. to full Council
• Forwarded $60,000 legal services renewal for Jeff Diez to full Council
• Forwarded $300,000 geotechnical testing renewals for Beta Group and Gulf South Engineering to full Council
• Forwarded multiple change orders for US 61 and Germany Road intersection improvements to full Council
• Forwarded proposed ordinance to amend lease pricing for seven Ascension Gyms to full Council

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will meet to consider an amendment to a professional services contract. The board will also discuss cleaning a drainage ditch located at 1486 Hwy 308 in Donaldsonville.

• Amendment #2 to Master Contract for Professional Services with McKim & Creed to increase contract by $50,000
• Discussion of cleaning drainage ditch at 1486 Hwy 308, Donaldsonville
• Drainage Report by Regina Thomas

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will consider opting into the Temporary Housing and Shelter Assistance Program, which would waive land use regulations for temporary housing near disaster-damaged homes. They will also introduce and hold public hearings on zoning changes and a drainage servitude revocation.

• Opt-in to Temporary Housing and Shelter Assistance Program to waive land use rules for temporary mobile homes/RVs near damaged dwellings
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone Lot 1 Old Hickory Woods Subdivision from RM to MU2 (west side of LA Hwy 44, 130' north of Sycamore Ave)
• Public hearing to revoke 15-foot drainage servitude on Tai Nguyen property along Lakeview Drive
• Public hearing to rezone Tract E-1 for BRITCO, LC from Rural to Mixed Use Corridors (north side of LA Hwy 30, 1300' west of Airline Hwy)
• Executive session on Dixie Electric Membership Corporation v Ascension Parish Government (Docket #00134841D)

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a workshop to discuss redistricting. The agenda includes a presentation by Mike Hefner of Geographic Planning & Demographic Services, LLC, followed by public comment. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Redistricting presentation by Mike Hefner (Geographic Planning & Demographic Services, LLC)
• Public comment sign-in period

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, change orders, and approvals, plus planning and zoning recommendations, committee recommendations, and multiple public hearings on ordinances. Key items include a zoning map amendment, introduction of ordinances for a new economic development district and zoning change, and public hearings on regulating Kratom, food trucks in parks, creating road infrastructure districts, and amending road lighting district boundaries.

• Zoning Review PZ-2907.22: amend zoning from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2) on LA Highway 44 near Sycamore Avenue
• Contract with Trash Rangers of Louisiana Commercial, LLC for dumpster rental and waste removal not to exceed $105,000
• Lamar Dixon fence repair contract with Amko Fence & Steel Company, LLC for $55,360
• Public hearings on ordinances to regulate Kratom sale/use, allow food trucks in parks, and create Road Infrastructure Districts (Windermere Crossing, Windsor Park)
• Introduction of ordinance to create Highway 30 Industrial Corridor Economic Development District

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous minutes, department reports, and updates on grants. They will also receive a presentation on a solar panel screening level evaluation and discuss the location of sewer lines on Highway 42.

• Approval of May 12, 2022 Utilities Committee meeting minutes
• Department report by Project Manager Bill Dawson
• PUA/ACUD#1 office report by Project Manager Kim Braud
• Update on grants by Assistant Utilities Director Carl Ladmirault
• Discussion of locating sewer lines on Highway 42

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for Lot 1 of Old Hickory Woods Subdivision, requested by Linda Lou Taylor. The property, located on the west side of LA Hwy 44, about 130 feet north of Sycamore Avenue, would change from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2). The commission will make a recommendation for approval or denial to the Parish Council. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on zoning change for Lot 1 Old Hickory Woods (PZ-2907.22) from RM to MU2
• Property location: west side of LA Hwy 44, ~130' north of Sycamore Avenue
• Applicant: Linda Lou Taylor
• Minutes of July 13, 2022 meeting to be accepted

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a progress report on the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) update, approval of minutes, consent agenda items for mortgage declarations, family partitions, and a proposed ordinance amendment to the drainage regulations regarding wetland preservation for major subdivisions. The meeting includes public hearings for the family partitions and the ordinance amendment.

• Ordinance to amend ULDC Appendix V - Drainage: Section 17-506.2 A Wetland Preservation for subdivisions exceeding 20 acres or 50 lots
• Public hearing on family partitions: Betty B. Arrington Property (Lots Z-1 and Z-2), Alton LaBorde Jr. Property (removed pending documentation), Roy Sutton Property (Lots 7-A-2-A and 8-A-2-B)
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for DB Windsor, LLC - 94 lots at 17138 Blue Ridge Rd, Prairieville
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Gray Brothers Investments - Lots 12-B-1-A & 12-B-2 in Forest Oaks Subd, 15388 & 15394 Forest Oak Rd
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Jodi R. Sheets and Cade A. Sheets - Lot Z at 17208 Hwy 44, and Dane Sutton - Lot 7-A-1 at 9468 Split Log Rd

The Planning Commission approved two family partition applications and a consent agenda containing four mortgage declarations. A proposed amendment to the Unified Land Development Code regarding wetland preservation was deferred to allow for more technical data.

• Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including four Affidavit of Mortgage Declarations (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Betty B. Arrington property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Roy Sutton property (unanimous)
• Deferred ULDC Appendix V wetland preservation amendment to gather more information (unanimous)

General

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several contracts and grant applications, including a change order for roadwork, consulting services, and FEMA disaster recovery grants. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the 4H Club and a management agreement amendment. The meeting includes executive sessions for legal matters.

• Approval of Wharton Smith Change Order No. 2 increasing contract by $80,069.70 for roadway demo/replacement and crane costs due to Alligator Bayou road closure
• Approval of Hartman Engineering culvert sizing and consulting services not to exceed $150,000
• Approval to apply for FEMA-4611-DR-LA Hurricane Ida funds for Henderson Bayou safe house and New River Tilting Weir
• Approval for FY2022 Swift Current Elevation Program and Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for elevating repetitive loss properties
• Contract with CSRS for $10,450 to compare drainage ordinances with Gonzales and Sorrento

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous minutes, a department report, and an update on the Move Ascension program. They will also vote on changing the traffic impact fee district for the US 61 at Germany Road intersection improvements and on selecting consultants for design services.

• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2022
• Department report by Transportation Director Joey Tureau
• Move Ascension update by HNTB's Jeff Burst
• Change Traffic Impact Fee District for Project ROAD180020 (MA-18-05) US 61 at Germany Road from District #2 to #3
• Approval of consultant recommendation for Move Ascension design services

The committee approved a list of 17 consultants for Move Ascension professional design and related services. It also approved changing the Traffic Impact Fee District for intersection improvements at US 61 and Germany Road.

• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes
• Approved changing Traffic Impact Fee District for Project ROAD180020 (US 61 at Germany Road) from District #2 to District #3
• Approved selection of 17 consultants for Move Ascension Professional Design and Related Services

General

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will discuss the creation of the Highway 30 Industrial Corridor Economic Development District. The meeting also includes reviews of multiple construction change orders, contract extensions, and a recreation budget presentation.

• Proposed ordinance to create the Highway 30 Industrial Corridor Economic Development District
• Contract with Amko Fence & Steel Company, LLC for $55,360.00 for Lamar Dixon fence repair
• Contract with Trash Rangers, LLC not to exceed $105,000.00 for waste removal
• Change order for Human Resources relocation totaling $17,951.00
• C. Braud Road Safety Widening contract adjustment to a total of $1,953,107.77

The Finance Committee approved forwarding several contracts, ordinance proposals, and project change orders to the full Council for final approval. Key actions included a waste removal contract and the creation of an industrial corridor economic development district.

• Forwarded proposed ordinance for Highway 30 Industrial Corridor Economic Development District to Council
• Forwarded $105,000 waste removal contract with Trash Rangers of Louisiana Commercial, LLC (10-1)
• Forwarded $55,360 fence repair contract for Lamar Dixon to Council
• Forwarded fleet fuel system contract with Roland J. Robert Distributor, Inc. to Council
• Forwarded UMatter Ascension ownership transfer agreement to Council, contingent on legal review
• Forwarded contract extension for Kendig Keast Collaborative through July 21, 2023
• Forwarded $17,951 change order for Human Resources department relocation
• Forwarded C. Braud Road Safety Widening change order reducing total contract to $1,953,107.77

General

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering contracts, tax exemptions, and road projects. Key items include approving industrial tax exemptions for CF Industries and PCS Nitrogen, renewing a juvenile detention agreement, and multiple amendments to Move Ascension engineering contracts. The council will also consider resolutions for December 10, 2022 special elections on a 1.5 mill elderly services tax and a 5 mill road lighting tax, plus a zoning change for a tract on LA Hwy 30.

• Industrial tax exemptions for Project Cactus (CF Industries) and Project Harmony (PCS Nitrogen)
• Renewal of juvenile detention agreement with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff
• Move Ascension engineering contract amendments totaling $15,000,000 shared by 11 firms
• Resolution for Dec 10, 2022 special election on 1.5 mill elderly services tax renewal
• Zoning change for Tract E-1 on LA Hwy 30 from Rural to Mixed Use Corridors

General

The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to accept minutes, hear reports, and receive updates on drainage projects including the Bonadona/Cataldo Project, Bayou Lafourche Wet Well Project, and Bayou Napoleon Project. They will also discuss a DOTD grant and a request for additional funding for DOTD and 2nd Round LWI Projects.

• Update on Bonadona/Cataldo Project
• Update on Bayou Lafourche Wet Well Project
• Update on Bayou Napoleon Project
• DOTD grant and request for additional funding for DOTD and 2nd Round LWI Projects
• Drainage report by Regina Thomas

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests from the Development Code, including requests for a secondary family residence, off-street parking, setback/yard requirements, and commercial height restrictions. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its May 24, 2022 meeting.

• Variance for secondary family residence on Richardson Cemetery Road (PZ-2866.22)
• Variance for off-street parking on Parker Road (PZ-2871.22)
• Variance for setback/yard requirements at Pelican Crossing, Lot 145 (PZ-2890.22)
• Variance for commercial height restrictions at Pelican Point Commerce Center (PZ-2905.22)
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from May 24, 2022 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee will meet to conduct an interview for Fire Protection District #2. The committee will also discuss and vote on reappointments for the Library Board and the Economic Development Board.

• Interview for Fire Protection District #2
• Reappointment of Library Board members
• Reappointment of Economic Development Board members

The Personnel Committee met to recommend individuals for positions on the Fire Protection District #2, Library, and Economic Development boards. All three recommendations passed without objection.

• Recommended Gregory Walker to the Fire Protection District #2 Board
• Recommended Sandy Scallan to the Library Board
• Recommended Roger Keese to the Economic Development Board

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The committee will discuss renaming the Darrow Community Center and review updated rental policies. Members will also consider an ordinance regarding mobile food units in parks and recreation items for ARPA funding.

• Renaming of Darrow Community Center
• Presentation of updated Rental Policy and Procedures
• Proposed ordinance to include Mobile Food Units (Food Trucks) in Ascension Parks
• Approval of recreation items for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone Tract E-1 for BRITCO, LC from Rural (R) to Mixed Use Corridors (MU). The commission will make a recommendation for approval or denial to the Parish Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on zoning review PZ-2886.22 for BRITCO, LC
• Rezone Tract E-1 from Rural (R) to Mixed Use Corridors (MU)
• Property located on north side of LA Hwy 30, ~1300' west of Airline Hwy

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine planning matters, including a subdivision status report, approval of previous meeting minutes, and a consent agenda item. The main public hearing is to approve or deny a family partition for the Woodroe J. Hebert Estate, submitted by McLin Taylor, Inc., in Council District 8.

• Public hearing on family partition for Woodroe J. Hebert Estate (Lots 5-D-1-A-1, 5-D-1-A-2, 5-C-1-A-1) by McLin Taylor, Inc.
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for The Triche Team, LLC, Tract A-4 (9173 W Hwy 936, St. Amant, LA)
• Approval or denial of minutes from June 8, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
• Subdivision status report for July 2022

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission met July 13, 2022 and approved the minutes of its June 8, 2022 meeting (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstained). It approved a consent agenda item, an Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for The Triche Team, LLC on Tract A-4 at 9173 W Hwy 936, St. Amant, LA. After a public hearing with no comments, it unanimously approved a family partition of the Woodroe J. Hebert Estate on the east side of LA Hwy. 928 (Bluff Road), creating one new lot. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved June 8, 2022 Planning Commission minutes as presented (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstained)
• Approved consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration, The Triche Team, LLC, Tract A-4 (9173 W Hwy 936, St. Amant, LA), unanimously
• Approved Woodroe J. Hebert Estate family partition on east side of LA Hwy. 928 (Bluff Road), creating one new lot, unanimously
• Adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

General

The committee will discuss various transportation updates and project statuses. Items include speed limit changes, street light installations, and the allocation of ARPA funding.

• Reduction of speed limit on Calcote Road from 35 mph to 25 mph
• Installation of two street lights on Coontrap Road (LA Hwy 938)
• Update on Manchac Acres Road Bridge over Muddy Creek construction
• Update on LA Hwy 30 Projects
• Approval of roads in Task Order 2 of the 2020 Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements

General

The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including allocating funds to each council district for drainage, roads, and infrastructure, and further details on a Home Rule Charter amendment to limit terms for council members and the parish president. They will also consider requesting the Attorney General's opinion on fining censured council members and discuss a possible resolution regulating Kratom sales.

• Discussion of allocating funds to each district for drainage, roads, and infrastructure
• Discussion of Home Rule Charter Amendment to limit terms of council members and parish president
• Approval to request Attorney General's opinion on fining censured council members
• Discussion and possible resolution on regulating Kratom sales

General

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider several contracts and agreements, including a concrete ditch lining project, a contract extension, a storm surge protection bid, a property purchase, and a CIPP repair contract. They will also discuss the legality of improving a drainage outfall and a potential conflict waiver. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Approval of proposal to itemize combined projects for concrete lining of ditch through Bayou Francois
• Approval of Amendment No.7 with HNTB Floodplain Management to extend master contract through August 7, 2023
• Approval of lowest bid for Marvin Braud Storm Surge Protection
• Discussion/Approval to enter negotiations to purchase property West of DPW on Churchpoint Rd
• Approval of contract not to exceed $41,750.00 with NWI for Jefferson Oaks CIPP Repair

General

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to review the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Audit, hear from the Ascension Economic Development Corporation, and consider numerous contracts, amendments, and agreements. Items include ITEP participation for two projects, early childhood education implementation, road improvements, and various service contract renewals and increases.

• Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Audit by Faulk & Winkler
• Introduction of Project Cactus (CF Industries Nitrogen) and Project Harmony (PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer) for ITEP participation
• Approval of sub-lease agreement with Donaldsonville Developments, LLC for B. Lemann Building
• Approval of $965,216.00 renewal of Jani-King of Baton Rouge janitorial contract
• Approval of $59,988.00 contract for KC Road Bridge Repair with Durable Piling Restoration, LLC

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met July 11, 2022 and voted to forward a long list of items to the full Council for approval, with no objections recorded on any motion. These included economic development tax-break introductions for Project Cactus (CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC) and Project Harmony (PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, LP), a sub-lease for the B. Lemann Building in Donaldsonville, and a $15,000,000 total budget for Move Ascension engineering services shared by eleven firms. The committee also forwarded contract amendments, cooperative agreements with the School Board for Parker Road/PR 929 and Carrie Lane, a $59,988 KC Road Bridge Repair contract with Durable Piling Restoration, LLC, and a proposed $25 fence permit fee. The committee itself did not give final approval; each item was forwarded to the full Council.

• Forwarded Project Cactus (CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC) ITEP participation to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Project Harmony (PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer, LP) ITEP participation to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded sub-lease with Donaldsonville Developments, LLC (B. Lemann Building) to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded agreements under $50,000 with MultiStudio and Nicholls State University for early childhood education to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to ResourceFull Consulting, LLC contract, +$750, to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded renewal of juvenile housing agreement with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Ascension Parish School Board for Parker Road/PR 929 and Carrie Lane improvements to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Move Ascension engineering amendments with 11 firms, increasing total budget to $15,000,000, to full Council (no objection)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council is holding its regular meeting with public hearings and general business. The council will consider calling elections to renew existing property taxes for the Council on Aging (elderly services) and for Road Lighting Districts 1-6. A public hearing will be held on an ordinance to declare miscellaneous movable equipment surplus and authorize its sale or transfer. The council will also enter executive session to discuss Demco's alleged violation of the parish code regarding electric lines.

• Notice of consideration to call election to renew ad valorem tax for Council on Aging elderly services program
• Notice of consideration to call election to renew ad valorem tax for Road Lighting Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
• Public hearing on ordinance to declare surplus and authorize sale/transfer of miscellaneous movable equipment
• Executive session on Demco's violation of Ascension Parish Code Section 10-2 (electric lines)

General

The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will hold a meeting on July 7, 2022. The agenda includes a drainage report and the acceptance of minutes from the April 7, 2022, meeting.

• Acceptance of April 7, 2022, minutes
• Drainage Report by Regina Thomas, Supervisor III DPWW

General

The Ascension Parish Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a cooperative endeavor agreement transferring jail maintenance to the Sheriff, several construction contracts and change orders, and a budget amendment. They will also discuss solar panel research and hold a public hearing on a zoning change for a lot in Tall Timbers Subdivision.

• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement transferring jail maintenance to Sheriff Bobby Webre
• Contract with Del-Con, LLC for plumbing maintenance, $150,000 budget
• Contract with Del-Con, LLC for Administration Office renovation, $60,925
• Public hearing on zoning change from RM to MU2 for Lot 2 of Tall Timbers Subdivision
• Budget Amendment #4 for 2022

General

The East Ascension Drainage District Board will meet to accept minutes, hear reports on floodplain management and drainage projects, and vote on several contracts and change orders. Residents may comment publicly at the start. The board will also discuss repairs at The Greens at Pelican Point and bulkhead concerns at Holy Rosary Church.

• Approval of Wharton Smith change order increasing contract by $1,967.25 and extending time by 60 days
• Approval of Amendment No. 2 for The Church United, extending contract by one year and increasing amount to $699,500
• Discussion of storm drain failure repairs at The Greens at Pelican Point
• Discussion of bulkhead concerns at Holy Rosary Church in St. Amant
• Resolution to authorize Parish President to execute drainage servitude documents

General

The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning requests. One would rezone part of the Dale Willard Property from Conservation to Light Industrial, and the other would allow a new telecommunication tower on J. Leo Stevens Rd. The commission will make recommendations to the Parish Council.

• Rezone Lots B-4-A-2-B through F of Dale Willard Property (north side of N. Robert Wilson Rd, ~650' east of Rayco Sandres Rd) from Conservation (C) to Light Industrial (LI) for Stephen G. Cramer
• Conditional use for new telecommunication tower on east side of J. Leo Stevens Rd, ~1,100' north of Cannon Rd for Oden Stevens
• Acceptance of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to consider adopting proposed by-laws for the commission, receive a staff report on subdivision status, and approve the minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a consent agenda item regarding an affidavit of mortgage declaration for a property in Donaldsonville.

• Adoption of proposed Planning and Zoning Commission By-Laws
• Subdivision Status report for June 2022
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Joshua and Samantha Marks, Lot Y-1-B, 3112 Township Rd, Donaldsonville

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 8, 2022, where it unanimously approved its new Planning and Zoning Commission by-laws along with additional amendments regarding attendance policies and officer terms. The Commission also approved the minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting and an affidavit of mortgage declaration consent agenda item for 3112 Township Rd.

• Approved Ascension Parish Planning and Zoning Commission by-laws (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to by-laws concerning officer terms, absences, and 48-hour meeting notification (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including mortgage declaration for 3112 Township Rd, Donaldsonville, LA (unanimous)

General

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider several contracts, amendments, and agreements, including a $150,000 plumbing maintenance contract, a $60,925 office renovation, and a cooperative endeavor agreement transferring jail administration to the Sheriff. They will also discuss a lighting district tax and receive a budget presentation on transportation.

• Contract with Del-Con, LLC for plumbing maintenance and repairs, $150,000
• Contract with Del-Con, LLC for Administration Office renovation, $60,925
• Amendment to extend Dutchtown Library Splash Pad contract to July 3, 2023
• Amendment to extend St. Amant Park Splash Pad contract to July 3, 2023
• Agreement with DOTD for LA 42 Roundabout at Joe Sevario Road

The Finance Committee reviewed and approved forwarding several items to the full Parish Council for final action. These include infrastructure projects, facility maintenance contracts, and a cooperative agreement regarding the administration of the Ascension Parish Jail. One proposed contract amendment for the St. Amant Park Splash Pad failed to advance due to a lack of a second.

• Forwarded surplus assets ordinance to Council
• Forwarded $150,000 plumbing maintenance contract to Council
• Forwarded $60,925 office renovation contract to Council (5-1)
• Forwarded Dutchtown Library contract extension to Council
• St. Amant Park contract extension motion died for lack of second
• Forwarded Lamar Dixon gym expansion contract extension to Council
• Forwarded LA 42 roundabout agreement to Council
• Forwarded $34,075.75 bridge project change order to Council

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will consider ordinances regarding property tax millages and updates to the Transportation Impact Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning changes and several board appointments.

• Public hearings on ordinances to levy millages on the 2022 Ascension Parish Tax Roll
• Ordinance to update the Transportation Impact Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2022
• Ordinance to delay the Transportation Impact Fee Equation update to 2023
• Zoning amendment for Lot 2 of Tall Timbers Subdivision from RM to MU2
• Personnel Committee recommendations for various boards including Fire Protection and Library

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments meets to accept minutes and written decisions from the prior month and to hold a public hearing on three zoning variance requests. The board will review variances to setback, yard, and height requirements under the Ascension Parish Development Code.

• Variance PZ-2646.22 for Sheena Menard on Lot B Quail Creek, First Filing, Part 1 (Hwy 929 near Quail Creek Ave)
• Variance PZ-2851.22 for Timothy Shows on Lot X-2 formerly part of Joseph Leonard Edmonston Property (Fife Lane near Duplessis Road)
• Variance PZ-2853.22 for Ty Gose on Tract D-2-A-1 John A. Jones Property (Talon Drive near LA Hwy 30)

General

The Council will consider several budget amendments and a Home Rule Charter amendment to limit terms for council members and the Parish President. The meeting also includes discussions on industrial tax exemptions and various infrastructure contracts.

• Home Rule Charter amendment to limit Council and President terms to three terms
• Industrial Tax Exemption (ITEP) for Shell Chemical LP and MCC Methacrylates Americas, Inc.
• $30,000.00 In-Telecom contract amendment for IT infrastructure and 911 migration
• $50,000.00 renewal of LSU AgCenter 4-H Youth Development Programs contract
• $104,000.00 security services contract renewal for Lamar Dixon Expo Center

General

The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for several boards and districts, including the Industrial Development Board, Fire Protection Districts 1 and 3, Animal Services Board, Tourism Board, and Library Board. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Interviews for Industrial Development Board
• Interviews for Fire Protection District 1
• Interviews for Fire Protection District 3
• Interviews for Animal Services Board
• Interviews for Tourism Board and Library Board

The Personnel Committee met to review candidates for various parish boards. The committee voted to recommend several individuals for appointment or reappointment to industrial, fire, animal services, tourism, and library boards.

• Recommended Chad Lynch to the Industrial Development Board (Passed)
• Recommended and re-elected Nathaniel Stephens, James LeBlanc and Darius Hill to the Fire Protection District 1 Board (Passed)
• Recommended and re-elected Cody Melancon and Gary Newman to the Fire Protection District 3 Board (Passed)
• Approved Raymond Vince for Fire Protection District 3 (Passed)
• Reappointed Nina Wager to the Animal Services Board (Passed)
• Reappointed Al Schof to the Tourism Board (Passed)
• Reappointed Gasper Chifici to the Tourism Board (Passed)
• Reappointed Robert Ryland Percy to the Ascension Parish Library Board (Passed)

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to receive updates from utility directors on goals, billing, projects and grants, the Darrow Sewer Project, and the water plant. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a briefing session.

• Director's report and goals by Utilities Director Bill Dawson
• PUA/ACUD Billing Office report by Utilities Project Manager Kim Braud
• Projects and Grants update by Assistant Utilities Director Carl Ladrimault
• Darrow Sewer Project update by Carl Ladrimault
• Water Plant update by Utilities Operation Manager Jason Licciardi

General

The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning requests and make recommendations to the Parish Council. The items include a rezoning of a lot in Tall Timbers Subdivision and a conditional use for a new telecommunication tower. The meeting also includes routine administrative items like electing officers and approving minutes.

• Rezoning Lot 2 of Tall Timbers Subdivision from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2) for Larry Campbell
• Conditional use request by Oden Stevens for a new telecommunication tower on J. Leo Stevens Rd.
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2022 meeting

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will review proposed Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) ordinance changes and updates. The meeting also includes a status report on subdivisions and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation on ULDC Ordinance Changes and Scope of Work
• Subdivision Status report for May 2022
• Approval of April 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Shane Gautreaux at 12352 Gilbert LeBlanc Rd

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting and a consent agenda item. Chairman Max Nassar appointed a committee to draft modern by-laws for the Commission. Staff and consultants provided reports on subdivision status and ULDC ordinance updates.

• Approved April 13, 2022 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Shane Gautreaux (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Miller, Wade Schexnaydre, and Todd Varnado to a by-laws construction committee

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The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee will discuss and potentially vote on two proposed Home Rule Charter amendments: one to limit terms for council members and the parish president, and another to impose fines on censured council members. The committee will also hear a discussion about a litter buyback program.

• Proposed Home Rule Charter Amendment to limit terms of Ascension Parish Council members and Parish President
• Proposed levy of fines for censured council members
• Discussion on Litter Buyback Program

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will discuss updates to the Transportation Impact Fee Program, department reports, and road maintenance. Items include street light additions, road name changes, and traffic speed control methods.

• Accept minutes from February 8 and March 8, 2022 meetings
• Add street lights on LA 938, Coontrap Road near Toby St.
• Consider renaming Hwy 930 to Daigle, Hwy 929 to Causey Road and Braud Road, and new roundabout at Henry Road & Hwy 930 to Panther Roundabout
• Rename Lawrence Bruley Road back to Rodrigue Road
• Discuss traffic speed control methods

The committee approved adding Terminal Court to the Parish Maintenance system and installing street lights on LA 938. Several roads and a roundabout were renamed, and a motion was made to move Transportation Impact Fee adjustments to the full council.

• Approved acceptance of Terminal Court (1,532 ft) into Parish Maintenance system
• Approved adding street lights on LA 938, Coontrap Road near Toby Street
• Approved renaming Lawrence Bruley Road back to Rodrigue Road
• Approved renaming Hwy 930 to Daigle, Hwy 929 West-East Bound to Causey Road, Hwy 929 North-South Bound to Braud Road, and Henry Road & Hwy 930 roundabout to Panther Roundabout
• Approved motion to go to full council to adjust Transportation Impact Fee schedule and delay equation update to 2023
• Approved minutes of February 8 and March 8, 2022

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on several drainage-related items. Key actions include considering contract recommendations for the Adapt-Ascension Drainage Assistance Program and sandbagging services, as well as discussing new drainage standards for Eastbank municipalities. The board will also receive updates on various drainage projects and reports.

• Recommendation to accept HNTB Corporation proposal for Adapt-Ascension Drainage Assistance Program and authorize contract negotiations
• Recommendation to accept Aiden Homes, LLC proposal for sandbagging and delivery services
• Discussion on requiring Eastbank municipalities to adopt drainage standards at least equal to Parish standards
• Resolution asking Eastbank municipalities to refuse annexation of properties developed at lower drainage standards
• Updates on New River Channel Improvements, Laurel Ridge Levee right of way, and floodplain management

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The Finance Committee will consider several contract renewals, amendments, and project completions. The meeting includes discussions on IT infrastructure, security services, and various parish maintenance and construction projects.

• $30,000 amendment to In-Telecom contract for IT infrastructure and 911 phone migration
• $104,000 security services contract renewal for Lamar Dixon Expo Center
• $50,000 renewal of LSU AgCenter Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 4-H programs
• $52,336.72 change order for jail HVAC Upgrades Phase 1
• Approval of the proposed 2022 Millage Ordinance

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on May 9, 2022, and voted to forward 15 items to the full Council for approval, all passing with no objection. Items included a $30,000 amendment to the In-Telecom contract for IT infrastructure and 911 phone system migration, a $50,000 renewal with the LSU AgCenter for 4-H programs, and a $104,000 security services renewal at Lamar Dixon Expo Center. The committee also forwarded a 2022 budget amendment, a millage ordinance, and a resolution adopting the 2021 Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire. No items were denied or tabled; all votes were unanimous with no objection.

• Forwarded amendment to In-Telecom contract adding $30,000 for IT infrastructure and 911 phone system migration (no objection)
• Forwarded annual DOTD maintenance agreement for mowing and litter pickup on state roadways, June 2022-June 2023, at state expense (no objection)
• Forwarded renewal of LSU AgCenter Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 4-H Youth Development Programs, $50,000 (no objection)
• Forwarded renewal of security services contract at Lamar Dixon Expo Center with Merchant Security Services, Inc. through June 16, 2023, not to exceed $104,000 (no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Master Contract with Insight, Inc. extending arena lower seating project completion to June 1, 2022 (no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Louisiana Claims Administration contract adding $22,900, total contract $61,900 (no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #2 to Tipton Associates contract extending term through September 15, 2022 (no objection)
• Forwarded Change Order #2 and Certificate of Substantial Completion for GeoSport Lighting Systems lighting replacement at Butch Gore, J. Leo Stevens, and St. Amant Parks (no objection)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposed extension of a moratorium on developments generating more than 40 peak trips, a utility fee schedule adjustment, and a resolution to negotiate a WIC services contract. They will also consider a condemnation proceeding and an ordinance to add traffic impact analysis requirements. The agenda includes an executive session for pending litigation.

• Approval of Communications Director Brandon Gatlin for social media access
• Condemnation proceedings for property at 43318 Highway 621, Gonzales
• Resolution to authorize negotiation of WIC services contract with Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
• Introduction of ordinance to add Section 17-4060 Traffic Impact Analysis to the Development Code
• Introduction of ordinance to extend moratorium on developments producing more than 40 peak trips until June 30, 2022

General

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, focusing on drainage regulations and subdivision rules. Three ordinances will be read, followed by public hearings, before final votes on the proposed changes.

• Amendments to drainage requirements (Sections 17-4044, 17-4045, 17-506, 17-506.1, 17-506.2, 17-507, 17-5012, 17-5013, 17-5014, 17-5094)
• Updates to subdivision regulations including servitude revocation (Section 17-4050) and floodplain development rules
• Proposed changes to fence requirements (Section 17-2082-B) and traffic impact analysis (Section 17-4060)

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will vote on a resolution to prepare a pre-application for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Flood Control Program. The goal is to reduce existing flood damages and document those damages for potential state assistance.

• DOTD Resolution to authorize pre-application for Flood Control Program assistance
• Project aims to reduce existing flood damages in the district

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on five variance requests, mostly for residential setback and yard requirement relief. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its February 22, 2022 meeting. All items are for discussion and decision at this meeting.

• Variance for Lot 9, Amite River Road (Ricky O'Neal) - setback/yard requirements
• Variance for properties on LA Hwy 70 (Raphael & Falsetta) - sign standards
• Variance for Lot 1-A, Earls Court (FCPA, LLC) - setback/yard requirements
• Variance for Tract B-3-B-2-A, Pertuis Acres Road (Lucas Ragusa) - setback/yard requirements
• Variance for Lot 5-E, KC Road (Todd Daigle) - setback/yard requirements

General

The Parish Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and utility fee adjustments. Key items include public hearings for industrial rezoning and the creation of the Riverplex Megapark Economic Development District.

• Remodeling 1200 Saint Patrick Street into a Tutoring Center (not to exceed $250,000)
• Medical services contract for Ascension Parish Jail inmates ($56,700.00)
• Rezoning LA Hwy 405 from Conservation/Medium Industrial to Light, Medium, and Heavy Industrial
• Creation of the Riverplex Megapark Economic Development District
• Adult Drug Intervention Program agreement renewal ($89,900.00)

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting on April 13, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Ascension Parish Courthouse. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including the election of officers, public comment, staff reports, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions on zoning or development are listed.

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission held its April 13, 2022 meeting, swearing in six newly appointed commissioners and electing Max Nassar as Chairman and Wade Schexnaydre as Vice-Chairman for 2022. The commission approved the March 9, 2022 minutes and a consent agenda with two mortgage declaration affidavits. It also granted an additional 90-day extension for the Albert Howard family partition, and received a staff report on subdivision status and upcoming ordinance changes.

• Elected Max Nassar as Chairman for 2022 (7-0)
• Elected Wade Schexnaydre as Vice-Chairman for 2022 (4-3)
• Approved March 9, 2022 Planning Commission minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Tracye L. Brown – Lot A-1 (42265 Weber City Rd, Gonzales, LA) and Ronald Picou – Lots C-2 & D-2 (16372 Joe Sevario Rd, Prairieville, LA) (unanimous)
• Approved additional 90-day extension for Albert Howard family partition (unanimous)

General

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a wide range of financial items, including cooperative endeavor agreements, contract amendments, change orders, and budget amendments. Key actions include approving a $250,000 reimbursement for a sheriff's office remodeling project, a $56,700 medical services contract for the jail, and a $89,900 agreement for the Adult Drug Intervention Program. The committee will also review a contract report and receive a legislative update.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sheriff's Office for Early Childhood Development Center remodeling, not to exceed $250,000
• Contract for Medical Services for jail inmates with Ty Gautreau, FNP-BC, total $56,700
• Renewal of Adult Drug Intervention Program agreement with District Attorney, total $89,900
• Ordinance to adjust fee schedule for Ascension Consolidated Utilities District #1 and Parish Utilities of Ascension Water Company
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jambalaya Capital of the World for $20,000 and with CARA'S House for $49,000

The Finance Committee reviewed and voted to forward numerous contract amendments, change orders, and intergovernmental agreements to the full Council for final approval. These items include funding for a tutoring center, jail medical services, and various road and sewer projects. The committee also recommended approval of Budget Amendment #3 for the 2022 Budget.

• Forwarded approval of $250,000 for Tutoring Center remodeling (no objection)
• Forwarded $56,700 contract for inmate medical services with Ty Gautreau, FNP-BC (no objection)
• Forwarded $89,900 renewal for Adult Drug Intervention Program (no objection)
• Forwarded $20,000 payment to Jambalaya Capital of the World (no objection)
• Forwarded $49,000 payment to CARA'S House for staffing (no objection)
• Forwarded approval of 2022 Budget Amendment #3 (no objection)
• Forwarded agreement for Parish to enforce state uniform code for Town of Sorrento (no objection)
• Forwarded $60,000 amendment for Gresham Smith and Partners study (no objection)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a budget amendment, a land donation, and an extension of a subdivision moratorium. They will also introduce ordinances for a zoning map change, updates to drainage and development codes, and creation of the Riverplex Megapark Economic Development District. Additionally, they will consider contracts for a sub-lease, a cooperative endeavor agreement, and legal services.

• Zoning change for Charles Thibaut property on LA Hwy 405 from Conservation/Medium Industrial to Light/Medium/Heavy Industrial (PZ-2811.22)
• Contract with Baker Donelson law firm for health care negotiations, not to exceed $49,900
• Sub-lease approval to Lemann Farm Supply for buildings at 317 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville
• Creation of Riverplex Megapark Economic Development District for tax increment financing
• Budget Amendment #2 to amend 2022 budget

General

The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive item is an update on the Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret project from a Lafourche Basin Levee District representative, along with a drainage report from parish staff.

• Public comment period
• Approval of March 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret project update (Lafourche Basin Levee District representative)
• Drainage report by Regina Thomas, Supervisor III DPWW

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss utility operations, including a water plant report, a proposed contract extension for engineering services, potential fee changes for PUA/ACUD#1, and a review of the 2020 audit. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of Amendment No. 10 to Master Contract for Professional Services with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. to extend term to December 31, 2022
• Discussion/Approval of PUA/ACUD#1 Rules and Regulations - Fees
• Review of 2020 Audit - PUA
• Water Plant Report by Gavin Fleming, Assistant Director of Utilities

General

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a special meeting to introduce an ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on property subdivision on the east bank of the parish. The current moratorium is set to expire; the proposed extension would last until May 31, 2022.

• Introduction of ordinance to extend east-bank subdivision moratorium to May 31, 2022

General

The Ascension Parish Council held a workshop to discuss redistricting, including a presentation by Mike Hefner from Geographic Planning & Demographic Services, LLC. No decisions were made; this was an informational session.

• Presentation on redistricting by Mike Hefner, Geographic Planning & Demographic Services, LLC

General

The Ascension Parish Council will consider consent agenda items including a major increase to a debris removal contract, several construction contracts, and a contribution to a Donaldsonville gym renovation. They will also hold public hearings on budget amendments, land use code changes, and a utility fee reduction, and discuss a potential violation by Demco in executive session.

• Amendment to increase waterway debris removal contract with DRC Emergency Services from $7M to $15.5M
• Contribution of $58,000 to Donaldsonville Shooting Stars for Lemann Center gym renovation
• Bid award to Davie Shoring, Inc. for $498,000 for Westbank Courthouse stabilization
• Bid award to Triumph Construction, LLC for $502,000 for Henry Road widening clearing
• Public hearing to reduce ACUD#1/PUA disconnect fee from $42 to $20

General

The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Planning & Zoning Commission. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, invocation, and public comments, with the main business being the interviews.

• Interviews for Planning & Zoning Commission

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Planning & Zoning Commission. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business listed.

• Interviews for Planning & Zoning Commission

General

The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning requests. One would rezone land along LA Hwy 405 from Conservation and Medium Industrial to a mix of Light, Medium, and Heavy Industrial. The other is a conditional use request for a new telecommunications tower on Old Jefferson Hwy. The commission will make recommendations to the Parish Council.

• Rezoning PZ-2811.22: 1.57 miles of land on both sides of LA Hwy 405, north of LA Hwy 1-North, from Conservation (C) & Medium Industrial (MI) to Light Industrial (LI), Medium Industrial (MI), & Heavy Industrial (HI)
• Conditional use PZ-2814.22: new telecommunications tower on west side of Old Jefferson Hwy, ~350 ft north of LA Hwy 42
• Public hearing for both zoning items
• Acceptance of minutes from January 12, 2022 meeting

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Unified Land Development Code. The proposed changes focus on subdivision regulations and drainage requirements. The commission will also consider a family property partition and a final plat approval.

• Public hearing on Unified Land Development Code amendments regarding drainage and subdivision regulations
• Public hearing for Artilla Thompson property family partition (Tracs A-1, A-2 and A-3)
• Final Plat Approval for Hidden Lakes - Second Filing
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Gerard Cryer at 42143 Clouatre Rd, Gonzales

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission voted unanimously on March 9, 2022 to recommend 13 amendments to the Unified Land Development Code covering drainage requirements, design criteria, servitudes, definitions, and a new wetland preservation section. The commission also approved the Hidden Lakes Second Filing final plat (24 lots on 188.4 acres) and a family partition on LA Hwy 929. All votes were unanimous; the amendments now go to the Parish Council for consideration.

• Recommended ULDC drainage amendments (13 items) to Parish Council, all unanimous
• Approved Hidden Lakes Second Filing final plat: 24 lots on 188.4 acres, 63-acre tract dedicated to Parish
• Approved family partition of Artilia Thompson property into Lots A-1 (2.00 ac), A-2 (2.00 ac), A-3 (1.971 ac)
• Approved February 16, 2022 Planning Commission minutes
• Added Section 17-506.2 Wetland Preservation to agenda
• Amended 17-4044.J to remove exclusion of simple divisions and family partitions from open-ditch perpetuity rule
• Amended 17-507.C(1) to replace 'or' with 'and shall not exceed 36 inches on any individual lot'
• Amended Attachment B F(4) to insert 11.1 inches for 50-year rainfall

General

The Ascension Parish Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve two proposed Home Rule Charter amendments: one to limit the terms of Parish Council members and the Parish President, and another to levy a fine on any Council member censured by a vote of the Council. Both items are listed under general business and are sponsored by Chairman Joel Robert.

• Discussion/approval of Home Rule Charter amendment to limit terms of Parish Council members and Parish President
• Discussion/approval of levying a fine for Council members censured by a vote of the Council

General

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will consider several road and bridge projects, including change orders and substantial completion approvals for the Roddy Road intersection improvements and the Manchac Acres bridge replacement. They will also discuss renaming roads, including Lawrence Bruley Road back to Rodrigue Road, and the hiring of additional transportation employees.

• Approval of CO 03 for Roddy Road intersection improvements at Merritt Evans/Devall and Norwood Rd.
• Approval of Substantial Completion of Roddy Road Intersection Improvements (MA-18-13).
• Approval of CO 01 for Manchac Acres at Muddy Creek Bridge Replacement.
• Renaming Lawrence Bruley road back to Rodrigue Road.
• Discussion on renaming Hwy 930 to Daigle, Hwy 929 to Causey/Braud, and roundabout to Panther Roundabout.

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee meeting on March 8, 2022 was cancelled because only two of five members were present, short of a quorum. Chairman Aaron Lawler allowed discussion of one agenda item — renaming Lawrence Bruley Road back to Rodrigue Road — since members of the Rodrigue family attended. No decision was recorded on the renaming; the minutes note only that there was a discussion. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM.

• Meeting cancelled for lack of quorum (2 of 5 members present)
• Discussion only, no action taken on renaming Lawrence Bruley Road back to Rodrigue Road
• Adjourned at 6:51 PM (motion by Chase Melancon, seconded by Aaron Lawler; carried)

General

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several capital projects and administrative actions. Key items include approving contract amendments totaling $1.3 million for pumping station work, purchasing 12 real-time stream gauges, and discussing a bulkhead ordinance. The board will also receive updates on capital projects, drainage, and vegetation.

• Approval of Amendment No. 3 for Del-Con to increase contract by $1,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00 for pumping station maintenance and repair
• Approval of Amendment No. 1 for Ardurra Group to increase contract by $300,000.00 to $800,000.00 for pumping station engineering support
• Approval to move forward with purchase and installation of 12 real-time stream level gauges with rainfall capabilities
• Approval to move forward for proposed Hwy 74 improvements
• Bulkhead Ordinance/Policy Discussion

General

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several contracts, amendments, and budget items. Key actions include increasing a waterway debris removal contract to $15.5 million, approving a $75,000 payment for GIS software, and awarding multiple construction bids. The committee will also consider a contribution to a gymnasium renovation and a cooperative endeavor agreement for Lemann Farm Buildings.

• Amendment #1 to DRC Emergency Services contract for waterway debris removal, increasing not-to-exceed from $7,000,000 to $15,500,000
• Amendment #1 to Thompson Consulting Services contract for disaster debris monitoring, increasing from $10,000 to $550,000
• Contribution to Donaldsonville Shooting Stars for Lemann Center gymnasium renovation
• Bid award to Del-Con, LLC for $220,674 for HR Department Relocation and Renovations at Ascension Parish Annex Phase 2
• Bid award to Triumph Construction, LLC for $502,000 for Henry Road Safety Widening: LA 73 to Tillotson Road/Aikens Road

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee voted to forward several items to the full Council, including a contract amendment raising the waterway debris removal not-to-exceed amount from $7,000,000 to $15,500,000 and a $58,000 contribution to the Donaldsonville Shooting Stars Leadership Ascension Team for renovating the Lemann Center into a gymnasium. The committee also advanced a disaster debris monitoring contract increase from $10,000 to $550,000, a four-month extension of the Louisiana Lobbying Solutions agreement, and multiple construction and service contracts. All items passed with no objection except the Lemann Center contribution, which passed on a roll call vote with all present members voting yea and two members absent.

• Forwarded Amendment #1 to DRC Emergency Services contract for waterway debris removal, raising not-to-exceed from $7,000,000 to $15,500,000 (passed, no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Thompson Consulting Services contract for disaster debris monitoring, raising not-to-exceed from $10,000 to $550,000 (passed, no objection)
• Approved $58,000 contribution to Donaldsonville Shooting Stars Leadership Ascension Team for Lemann Center gym renovation (passed 9-0, 2 absent)
• Forwarded Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Kevin Kelly, lease of Lemann Farm Buildings, and sub-lease to Lemann Farm Supply to full Council (passed, no objection)
• Extended Louisiana Lobbying Solutions agreement for four months until June 6, 2022, then go out for RFQ (passed, no objection)
• Forwarded $75,000 third-year payment to ESRI for Small Government Enterprise License Agreement (passed, no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #3 to Jani-King contract adding locations, total amendment $52,023, contract not-to-exceed $432,020 (passed, no objection)
• Forwarded Change Order #2 to ASA Contractors for OEP relocation, additional $588, total contract $232,035.90 (passed, no objection)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will hold its regular meeting, including consent agenda items, general business, introductions of ordinances, and public hearings. Key actions include approving property and casualty insurance rates, ratifying the HR Director, introducing ordinances on development code amendments, a utility disconnect fee decrease, and personnel policy changes, and holding a public hearing on park lease pricing. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approval of property and casualty insurance rates for Ascension Parish (Bret Hughes, Hughes Insurance)
• Introduction of ordinance to decrease disconnect fee from $42.00 to $20.00 in ACUD#1/PUA schedule of fees
• Introduction of ordinance to amend Unified Land Development Code and Subdivision Regulations (multiple sections)
• Public hearing on ordinance to adjust lease pricing for recreational facilities (Chapter 15, Section 15.2)
• Ratification of Human Resources Director Lucy Cason

General

The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to discuss routine business and receive updates on several drainage-related projects. Key items include a report on dumpster placement, updates on the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, the Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret project, and Hurricane Ida debris removal from drainage canals. The board will also hear a drainage report from the Department of Public Works.

• Dumpster placement discussion
• Louisiana Watershed Initiative update
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret project update
• Hurricane Ida debris removal from drainage canals update
• Drainage report from Supervisor III DPWW

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one for a sign standard on LA Hwy 70 and one for a residential setback on Gold Place Rd. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from the January 25, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request PZ-2795.22 for sign standards (Section 17-2086) on LA Hwy 70, east of LA Hwy 3120
• Variance request PZ-2810.22 for residential setback (Section 17-2073) on Gold Place Rd., west of Jim Babin Road
• Acceptance of minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting
• Acceptance of written decisions from January 25, 2022 meeting

General

The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, change orders, and agreements, plus several general business items. The most consequential item is a proposed $3 million increase to the Move Ascension engineering design contract, raising it to $15 million. The council will also introduce ordinances on budget amendments and park lease pricing, and hold a public hearing on a zoning change for a property on C. Braud Road.

• Move Ascension design contract increase of $3,000,000 to $15,000,000
• Zoning change from RM to MU for 1.34-acre Ruby Ory property on C. Braud Road
• Supplemental pay of $10,000 annually for Registrar of Voters Chief Deputy
• Contract for engineering review services with CSRS, LLC for $250,000
• Change Order #1 for OEP relocation adding $39,807.90

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending amendments to the Unified Land Development Code's subdivision regulations. The changes cover fence requirements, preliminary plat procedures, large-scale development, street requirements, access and connectivity, servitudes, block requirements, and traffic impact analysis. The commission will also accept minutes from the January 12, 2022 meeting and receive staff reports.

• Public hearing on amendments to ULDC Appendix IV - Subdivision Regulations
• New section on fence requirements (17-2082-B)
• New section on access and connectivity (17-4032.B)
• Replacement of TIA policy with new Traffic Impact Analysis section (17-4060)
• Acceptance of January 12, 2022 meeting minutes

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission voted to recommend approval to the Parish Council of amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, including a new fence section, preliminary plat procedure, large scale development, street requirements, access and connectivity, servitudes, block requirements, and a new Traffic Impact Analysis ordinance. The Commission unanimously adopted most amendments as presented, with some changes: it eliminated the height subsection from the new fence requirements, added 'only' to the access and connectivity modification standard, and added restrictions on when traffic counts may be conducted. A motion to change 'may' to 'shall' in the TIA denial provision failed 2-3. The Commission also approved the January 12, 2022 minutes and announced three upcoming public meetings on the ULDC changes.

• Approved January 12, 2022 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Amended new fence requirements to eliminate D(1)(2)(3)(4) Height (unanimous)
• Motion to eliminate all of D Height from fence requirements died for lack of a second
• Amended Preliminary Plat Procedure as presented (unanimous)
• Amended Large Scale Development B by adding 'this paragraph' (unanimous)
• Amended Street Requirements as presented, including 20-ft minimum road width (unanimous)
• Amended Access and Connectivity C(5) by adding 'only' (unanimous)
• Amended Servitudes and Block Requirements as presented (unanimous)

General

The Utilities Committee will review sewer system variance requests for three subdivisions. Members will also discuss water issues in Darrow and potential fee changes for ACUD#1 and PUA.

• Sewer system variance for Windermere Crossing Subdivision
• Sewer system variance for Windsor Park Subdivision
• Sewer system variance for Pelican Crossing, 6th Filing
• Discussion of Darrow Water Issues
• Proposed change to $42.00 ACUD#1/PUA disconnect fee

General

The committee will review presentations regarding the Lemann Center Repair Project and pickleball. Members will also consider agreements with the School Board and Ascension Catholic School, along with a contract amendment and an ordinance to adjust lease pricing for recreational facilities.

• Lemann Center Repair Project presentation
• Amended agreement with Ascension Parish School Board for Roger J. Clouatre Park and APSB Baseball Fields
• Agreement with Ascension Catholic School for LaLa Regira Field Grandstand repairs
• Amendment to Lamar Dixon Expo Center Soccer Field Fence Replacement contract
• Proposed ordinance to adjust lease pricing for recreational facilities

General

The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for February 9, 2022, will not take place due to a lack of agenda items.

General

The regular meeting of the Ascension Parish Planning Commission originally scheduled for February 9, 2022, has been moved. The meeting will now take place on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. at the Ascension Parish Courthouse.

• Meeting date change from February 9 to February 16, 2022

General

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several transportation-related items, including multiple change orders for road projects, approval of substantial completion for LA 73 at Brown Road, and a significant $3 million increase to the Move Ascension engineering contract. The agenda also includes accepting new roads into the parish maintenance system and a resolution on capital road improvement priorities.

• Approval of Change Order 04 for Henry Rd at AP 930 RAB, adding $20,499.46 and 37 days
• Approval of Change Order #3 for C Braud Rd Safety Widening, increasing total by $82,082.72
• Approval of Change Order No. 2 for LA Hwy 73 at Brown Road, adding 402 days due to Covid
• Approval to amend Move Ascension contract by $3,000,000, increasing total to $15,000,000
• Approval to install NO PARKING ON PAVEMENT signs on N. Lone Oak Road at W. Lone Oak Road

The committee approved several infrastructure projects, including a $3 million increase to the Move Ascension engineering design contract. Members also authorized various road construction change orders, accepted multiple new roads into the parish maintenance system, and approved utility and right-of-way agreements.

• Approved $3M increase to Move Ascension engineering contract
• Approved $20,499.46 change order for Henry Rd at AP 930 RAB
• Approved $82,082.72 change order for C Braud Rd safety widening
• Approved 402-day extension for LA Hwy 73 at Brown Road project
• Accepted 9 new roads into parish maintenance system
• Authorized utility relocation and right-of-way acquisition agreements
• Approved 2022-2024 capital road improvement priorities

General

The Board of Commissioners will review drainage reports from multiple engineering firms and discuss various infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on a new Drainage Director position, an organizational chart, and program management for capital projects.

• Task order for Shadows of Manchac Drainage Project Phase 1
• CSRS, LLC task order not to exceed $22,225.00 for Muddy Creek LOMR application
• Contract amendment for labor purposes with United Works
• Discussion of Villa Galvez Channel Concrete Lining and Hwy 74/Bluff Swamp improvements
• Discussion of Bayou Conway/Sorrento Pump Station Expansion

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The Finance Committee will discuss the 2020 audit presentation and several contract amendments. The meeting includes reviews of engineering services, facility maintenance, and a proposed 2022 budget amendment.

• $250,000.00 contract for CSRS, LLC to perform engineering review agency services
• $8,900.00 amendment for old courthouse chiller replacement, totaling $103,700.00
• $39,816.90 change order for OEP Department relocation and renovation
• $12,000.00 amendment for LDEC HVAC maintenance, totaling $61,000.00
• Approval of Budget Amendment #1 to amend the 2022 Budget

Ascension Parish's Finance Committee met on February 7, 2022 and forwarded a series of items to the full Council for approval, including the 2021 audit engagement letter, a $250,000 engineering review services contract with CSRS, LLC, and participation by Air Products Blue Energy, LLC in an industrial tax exemption program. The committee also advanced several construction change orders and contract amendments, including a $39,816.90 increase for the OEP Department relocation and a $12,000 increase for chiller maintenance at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. All motions passed with no objection. The committee received a presentation on the 2020 audit and finance reports, and removed the renewal of an agreement with Louisiana Lobbying Solutions from the agenda.

• Forwarded 2021 Audit Engagement Letter to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded 2021 Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures Engagement Letter to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Air Products Blue Energy, LLC participation in ITEP under Post-Executive Order 2018 rules to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded $250,000 contract with CSRS, LLC for engineering review agency services to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 adding $8,900 for chiller replacement at old courthouse, total $103,700, to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Change Order #1 adding $39,816.90 and 65 days for OEP Department relocation, total $231,456.90, to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Fire District #3 and Prairieville Fire Department for part-time firefighters to full Council (no objection)
• Forwarded Budget Amendment #1 to amend 2022 Budget to full Council (no objection)

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, a report from the Parish President, and a consent agenda. The main business is introducing an ordinance to rezone a 1.34-acre lot on C. Braud Road from Medium Intensity Residential to Mixed Use Corridors, and holding public hearings on declaring two right-of-way properties on Commerce Lane as surplus for sale.

• Introduction of ordinance to rezone 1.34-acre Ruby Ory property (PZ-2775.22) on C. Braud Road, 1050' west of LA Hwy 73, from RM to MU
• Public hearing: ordinance to declare surplus and sell right-of-way property on Commerce Lane
• Public hearing: ordinance to declare surplus and sell another right-of-way property on Commerce Lane
• Presentation by Registrar of Voters on first year in office and future plans
• Adoption of minutes from January 6 and January 20, 2022 meetings

General

The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates on the Louisiana Watershed Initiative and the Bayou Napoleon/Verret Project. The board will also hear a drainage report from the Department of Public Works and Water.

• Louisiana Watershed Initiative Update
• Bayou Napoleon/Verret Project Update
• Drainage Report by Regina Thomas, Supervisor III, DPWW
• Acceptance of minutes from December 2, 2021 meeting

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests: one for a secondary family residence on Walter Hill Road and another for a setback requirement on Sally Street. The board will also elect officers for 2022 and accept minutes and written decisions from the previous meeting.

• Variance request PZ-2791.22 by Allen & Shirley Clairborne for a secondary family residence on Walter Hill Road, south of LA Hwy 22
• Variance request PZ-2792.22 by Frank Miller for a setback requirement at Lot 151, Trailer Land Subdivision, on Sally Street
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2022
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from December 28, 2021 meeting

General

The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including zoning changes, contracts, and a tax renewal. They will vote on recommendations for two zoning amendments, approve several contracts and change orders, and hold public hearings on ordinances, including a property sale and a health center tax renewal. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal matters.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish 4-H for $8,000 for South Central Livestock Show
• Change Order #7 for Courthouse Project decreases contract by $94,643
• Contract renewal with Total Energy Solutions for $135,230.02
• Purchase of two Freightliner rescue trucks for Fire District #1 for $808,811.93
• Public hearing on 2.0 mills ad valorem tax renewal for Public Health Center

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The Ascension Parish Council and Planning Commission are holding a workshop to receive a presentation and update from Kendig Keast Collaborative on modifying the Unified Land Development Code and addressing growth management issues. This is a discussion and informational session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Presentation/update by Kendig Keast Collaborative on Unified Land Development Code modification
• Discussion of growth management issues

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee will meet to discuss cooperative endeavor and facility usage agreements, alongside a proposed ordinance regarding park rules and lease pricing for recreational facilities. The meeting takes place at the Ascension Parish Courthouse in Gonzales.

• Approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Donaldsonville and the Ascension Parish Recreation Department for the Lemann Center and recreational programs
• Approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Kingdom Fitness Recreation and the Parish of Ascension for the Parish Basketball Program
• Approval of a Facility Usage Agreement between Ascension Catholic School and the Parish of Ascension for facilities at the South Louisiana Fairgrounds
• Proposed Ordinance to amend Chapter 15, Article 1, Section 15-2 of the Ascension Parish Code of Ordinances to adjust lease pricing for recreational facilities

General

The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning map amendments, which will be recommended for approval or denial to the Parish Council. The first would change three lots in Magnolia Lane Subdivision from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Light Industrial (LI). The second would change a 1.34-acre lot on C. Braud Road from RM to Mixed Use Corridors (MU). The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on PZ-2736.21: rezone Lots 2, 3, 4 Magnolia Lane Subdivision (east side of Magnolia Estates, ~350' north of Perkins Road) from RM to LI
• Public hearing on PZ-2775.22: rezone 1.34-acre Ruby Ory Property (south side of C. Braud Road, ~1050' west of LA Hwy 73) from RM to MU
• Consideration of minutes from December 8, 2021 meeting

General

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting minutes, reviewing subdivision status, and considering consent agenda items. The main substantive item is a family partition of the Albert Howard Property into six lots, proposed by McLin Taylor, Inc. The meeting also includes public comment and staff reports.

• Family partition of Albert Howard Property (Lots EH-2-C-1 thru EH-2-C-6) by McLin Taylor, Inc. (Council District 3)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Michael and Stacy Montgomery, Lot A-1-A-1-A (10312 Hwy 937, St. Amant)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Sound Holdings, LLC, Lot A-2-A (10302 LA Hwy 937, St. Amant)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Michael Alan Tompkins, Lot 74 (39383 Woodrun Circle, Gonzales)
• Acceptance of minutes from December 8, 2021 meeting

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the minutes from its December 8, 2021 meeting and approved a consent agenda containing three affidavits of mortgage declaration. The commission also granted a 90-day extension for the Albert Howard property family partition. Additionally, Chairman Matthew Pryor announced his departure from the commission.

• Approved December 8, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda for affidavits of mortgage declaration for Michael and Stacy Montgomery, Sound Holdings, LLC, and Michael Alan Tompkins (unanimously)
• Approved a 90-day extension for the Albert Howard property family partition (unanimously)

General

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to consider routine business, including approving two road construction change orders and installing no-parking signs. The agenda includes public comment and a department report, but no major policy decisions.

• Approval of Change Order 04 for Henry Rd at AP 930 RAB, adding $20,499.46 and 37 calendar days
• Approval of Change Order #3 for C Braud Rd Safety Widening, increasing total by $23,012.72
• Approval to install NO PARKING ON PAVEMENT signs on N. Lone Oak Road at W. Lone Oak Road

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet via video conference to conduct business regarding drainage management. The agenda includes the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, as well as reports on drainage and flood plains.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of Phase 1 and 2 for Shadows of Manchac Retention Pond Repair
• Approval of Hartman Engineering, Inc. proposal for consulting services up to $75,000.00
• HNTB Flood Plain Update

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with several business items, including approving the issuance of up to $3.59 million in revenue refunding bonds for the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1, canvassing the results of a December 2021 special election for a health center tax renewal, and approving a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Sheriff for litter and vegetation debris removal. The council will also introduce ordinances on records requests and the health center tax renewal, and hold a public hearing on building regulations.

• Resolution authorizing up to $3,590,000 in revenue refunding bonds for East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1
• Resolution to canvass returns and declare result of Dec. 11, 2021 special election on 2-mill ad valorem tax renewal for Public Health Center
• Approval of RFQ for Water Sector Program with McKim & Creed, Inc., Hartman Engineer, Inc., and Infinity Engineering, Inc.
• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish Sheriff for litter and vegetation debris removal
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 6, Buildings and Building Regulations