Ascension Parish public meetings in 2023

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding two residential variance requests. These requests involve deviations from the Ascension Parish Development Code regarding setback and yard requirements.

• Variance PZ-3300.23: Re-subdivision of four unnamed lots for Jamison Dore on W. Millien Road
• Variance PZ-3320.23: Lot 130 Les Chenier Second Filing for Brent Fisher on Les Chanier Street

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on three ordinances: adopting the Ascension Consolidated Utility District #1 and Parish Utilities of Ascension Water Company's rules and regulations; purchasing parcel #8780500 at 11191 Beco Rd. for an appraised $135,000; and amending a November 2, 2023 ordinance to re-establish precinct boundaries and assign polling locations per LA RS 18:532.1. The council will also discuss animal shelter properties and consider revoking a utility servitude on the MJ Smiley property.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt Ascension Consolidated Utility District #1 and Parish Utilities of Ascension Water Company's rules and regulations
• Ordinance to purchase parcel #8780500 at 11191 Beco Rd. for $135,000 (appraised value)
• Ordinance to amend precinct boundaries and polling locations per LA RS 18:532.1
• Discussion of animal shelter properties (Councilmen Cagnolatti, Lambert, Lawler)
• Introduction of ordinance to revoke a 10-foot utility servitude on Tract A-2 of the MJ Smiley property

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a 2.28-acre parcel, approve a servitude map for drainage improvements, and authorize the parish president to handle CDBG grant documents. The board will also accept minutes from the November 7, 2023 meeting and hear a drainage report.

• Purchase of 2.28-acre parcel #20039709 at 49070 Hwy 22
• Approval of servitude map for 40' channel and 25' drainage servitude in Sections 12 and 7, T9S-R2E/R3E
• Exchange of servitude for replacement of timber bridge with box culverts at 39012 Hwy 621
• Resolution authorizing Parish President Clint Cointment and CFO Dawn Caballero to execute CDBG grant documents

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board approved a $2,984 change order to the ERS Inc. channel lining contract, bringing the total to $745,726. They also approved substantial completion for two projects, a land purchase, a USGS stream gage agreement, and discussed a timber bridge replacement. All votes were unanimous with no objections.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 to ERS Inc. contract, adding $2,984 (new total $745,726)
• Approved substantial completion of Channel Lining Improvements at Sides Bayou, Courthouse Lateral & Bayou Francois Lateral
• Approved substantial completion of CIPP Pipe Lining Old Perkins/Manchac area for $158,019.42
• Approved resolution to purchase parcel #8780500 at 11191 Beco Rd. for appraised value of $135,000
• Approved USGS agreement for 15 stream gages, with district contribution of $102,430
• Discussed timber bridge replacement at 39012 LA Hwy 621; motion made to honor 2008 agreement and complete survey, but no vote recorded

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will consider a request to rezone six lots in the Perkins Oaks subdivision from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2). The property is located on the north side of Perkins Road, about 1,100 feet west of Airline Highway. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Zoning Review ID PZ-3309.23 for Lots 126-131 of Perkins Oaks - Part II, owned by Thomas & Gladys Delaune
• Proposed map amendment from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2)
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023 Zoning Commission meeting

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider routine planning matters, including approval of previous meeting minutes, a consent agenda item for a mortgage declaration, and public hearings on three family partition requests. No major policy changes or large-scale developments are on the agenda.

• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Nathan & Suzanne Bourque, Lot C-1-B, 17052 Nathans Lane, Prairieville
• Public hearing: Kenneth Tynes Property, Lots KT-2-A and KT-2-B, Earles and Associates, LLC (Council District 10)
• Public hearing: George Carnell and Wilbert Tillotson Properties, Lots 8-A, 8-B, and 9-A, McLin Taylor, Inc. (Council District 11)
• Public hearing: Alton E. Kelley Property, Lots C-1-B-1 and C-1-B-2, McLin Taylor, Inc. (Council District 5)

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved three family partitions and a consent agenda item, all unanimously. The partitions involved properties on Kenny Tynes Road, Tillotson Road, and LA Hwy 933. No public comments were made during the hearings.

• Approved November 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda for Nathan & Suzanne Bourque mortgage declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Kenneth Tynes family partition into Lots KT-2-A and KT-2-B (unanimous)
• Approved George Carnell/Wilbert Tillotson family partition into Lots 8-A, 8-B, 9-A (unanimous)
• Approved Alton E. Kelley family partition into Lots C-1-B-1 and C-1-B-2 (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on three variance requests from the zoning code, each seeking relief from lot, setback, or yard requirements for residential properties. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its October 25, 2023 meeting. No other substantive action is listed.

• Variance PZ-3273.23 for David L. Thornhill, Lot 6A-1-A of Cambre Partition, north side of LA Hwy 42, east of Manchac Point Road, to relax minimum lot and frontage restrictions.
• Variance PZ-3299.23 for James Ryan Houston, Lot 113 Manchac Harbor Third Filing, east side of W Harbor Court, north of Lake Harbor Lane, to relax setback and yard requirements.
• Variance PZ-3300.23 for Jamison Dore, Lot A (re-subdivision of four unnamed lots), west side of W Millien Road, north of Millien Road, to relax setback and yard requirements.
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from the October 25, 2023 meeting.

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances on the 2024 budget, a pay classification plan with a cost-of-living adjustment, and a franchise for National Water Infrastructure, LLC related to the wastewater system sale. The consent agenda includes numerous contract renewals and approvals, such as economic development agreements, fire district contracts, and utility maintenance services. A resolution to remove all members of the West Ascension Hospital District Board is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to remove all members of the West Ascension Hospital District Board
• Ordinance to amend zoning from RM to MU2 for Lot 2-A of Joseph N. Delaune Estates, west side of Hwy 73 near Duplessis Road
• Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with AEDC for $322,800.00
• Contract with Ready Power, LLC for two generators at $153,298.00
• Ordinance to grant franchise to National Water Infrastructure, LLC for wastewater system

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The Planning Commission will review subdivision status and approve or deny several plat filings. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding four family partition requests.

• Final Plat Approval for Christy Place
• Final Plat Approval for Delaune Estates - 1st Filing
• Public Hearing for Jerry Savoy Property family partition
• Public Hearing for Tracy Hodgeson Gonzales Property family partition
• Public Hearing for Dorothy B. King and Ray J. Schexnayder property partitions

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the October 11, 2023 meeting minutes and unanimously approved a consent agenda containing final plats for Christy Place and Delaune Estates - 1st Filing, subject to completion of punch list items and bond requirements. The commission also held public hearings and unanimously approved four family property partitions for Jerry Savoy, Tracy Hodgeson Gonzales, Dorothey B. King, and Ray J. Schexnayder.

• Approved minutes of the October 11, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Christy Place subject to conditions and final department signoffs (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Delaune Estates - 1st Filing subject to conditions and final department signoffs (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Jerry Savoy Property (Tracts B-1-A, B-1-B and B-1-C) subject to staff notations (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Tracy Hodgeson Gonzales Property (Lots 7-A-1-A and 7-A-1-B) as presented (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Dorothey B. King Property (Lots H-1-A and H-1-B) as presented (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Ray J. Schexnayder Property (Lots 8-A-1-A, 8-A-1-B and 8-A-1-C) as presented (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several drainage and infrastructure items, including contract changes and project completions. The agenda includes a proposed land purchase and an agreement with the USGS for stream gage maintenance.

• Change order of $2,984.00 for ERS Inc. channel lining improvements at Sides Bayou, Courthouse Lateral & Bayou Francois Lateral
• Substantial completion of CIPP Pipe Lining in Old Perkins/Manchac area for $158,019.42
• Resolution to purchase parcel #8780500 at 11191 Beco Rd. for $135,000.00
• Agreement with USGS for stream gage maintenance totaling $135,430.00
• Replacement of timber bridge at 39012 LA Hwy 621 with box culverts for $67,336.26

The Board approved several contract renewals and proposals for engineering and environmental services. The Board also approved the acquisition of an 8.09-acre parcel on La Hwy 941, with a purchase agreement and memorandum of understanding to be presented to the Council.

• Extended H. Davis Cole contract for New River Canal Watershed through Nov 2, 2024
• Renewed Elos Environmental, LLC contract for wetlands services through Oct 23, 2024 for $300,000.00
• Approved Hartman Engineering proposal for culvert sizing and consulting not to exceed $150,000.00
• Renewed Ardurra Group, LLC contract for pumping station services through Oct 8, 2024 not to exceed $500,000.00
• Approved acquisition of 8.09-acre parcel (Parcel# 20039818 Lot 11-A-2) at La Hwy 941
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Frank Bonifay claim (6-1)
• Accepted August 8, 2023 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial items, including economic development incentives, contract renewals, and infrastructure projects. Key items include introducing two CF Industries Nitrogen projects for Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) participation, renewing the parish's economic development agreement for $322,800, and approving multiple contracts for fire services, utilities, and other services. The committee will also review a contract report and financial updates.

• ITEP participation for Project Blue Topaz and Project Mack (CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC)
• Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with AEDC for $322,800
• Renewal of fire protection agreement with City of Gonzales and Fire District No. 1 (up to $120,000)
• Renewal of part-time firefighter compensation agreement with Fire District No. 3 (up to $490,000)
• Contract for two generators at Ground Storage Facility and Donaldsonville Water Plant with Ready Power, LLC ($153,298)

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to discuss drainage issues, including updates on Castro Lane and a problem at 902 Mississippi Street. The board will also accept minutes from its September 7, 2023 meeting and receive drainage and vegetation reports.

• Castro Lane update
• Drainage issue discussion at 902 Mississippi Street
• Drainage and vegetation reports
• Acceptance of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on November 2, 2023, covering general business, introductions of ordinances, and public hearings. Key items include ratifying the CFO appointment, approving 2024 health/life insurance, discussing a future animal shelter, and introducing ordinances for the 2024 budget, pay adjustments, zoning changes, and a wastewater franchise. Public hearings will address two zoning map amendments and ordinances on attorney reporting and precinct boundaries.

• Ratify appointment of CFO Dawn Caballero
• Approve 2024 health and life insurance for parish employees
• Introduce ordinance to adjust pay ranges for 2024 COLA
• Introduce ordinance to amend zoning for Crawfish Properties (PZ-3267.23) on Hwy 73
• Public hearing on zoning change for Germania Plantation property (PZ-3226.23) on LA 405

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request for The Camp Seafood, located on LA Hwy 44, to relax commercial setback requirements. The board will also consider minutes and written decisions from the September meeting, and discuss rescheduling the November 22 meeting due to Thanksgiving.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3264.23 for Lot 46 Old Hickory Woods, The Camp Seafood, west side of LA Hwy 44, 150' south of Sycarmore Ave, to vary Section 17-2073(F) setback requirements
• Acceptance of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting
• Acceptance of written decisions from September 27, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of moving November 22, 2023 meeting to November 29, 2023 due to Thanksgiving

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2023, with a consent agenda covering numerous contracts, change orders, and grant acceptances. Notable items include a resolution to place video gaming legality on the ballot, approval of an $840,000 purchase for animal shelter property, and a zoning change request. The meeting also includes public hearings on ordinances and an executive session for a settlement agreement.

• Resolution to place video gaming legality on the ballot
• Approval of $840,000 purchase of 8.724-acre tract at 15460 Airline Highway, Prairieville for animal shelter
• Zoning change for Crawfish Properties, LLC from RM to MU2 on Hwy 73
• Acceptance of $69,012.02 SHSP and $56,438.85 EMPG grants
• Change orders for PR 929 at Parker Road Roundabout totaling over $200,000

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including final plat approvals for two subdivisions, and public hearings on five family partition requests. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or large contracts listed.

• Final plat approval for Cessna Street Gated Community, 2nd Filing (SJB Group, LLC)
• Final plat approval for Pelican Crossing, 6th Filing (Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC)
• Five family partition requests, including properties on Wirth Evans Rd and Hwy 73
• Affidavits of mortgage declaration for properties in St. Amant and Prairieville
• Approval of September 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved consent agenda items A through F, including the final plat for the Cessna Street Gated Community 2nd Filing and the Pelican Crossing 6th Filing. The commission also approved five family partitions, creating new lots for family members. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F including Cessna Street Gated Community 2nd Filing final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Pelican Crossing 6th Filing final plat (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Laurie Brumfield property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Margaret H. Stevens property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Alice Braud property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Louis Tullier Estate (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for New Hermitage Plantation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone Lot 2-A of the Joseph N. Delaune Estates from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2). The commission will make a recommendation to the Parish Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lot 2-A of Joseph N. Delaune Estates (PZ-3267.23) for Crawfish Properties, LLC
• Property located on west side of LA Hwy 73, about 950 feet south of Duplessis Road
• Proposed change from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2)
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a wide range of financial items, including accepting a land donation for Fire District No. 2, approving multiple contract amendments and change orders, accepting state grants, and amending building fees. The agenda is largely routine approvals of contracts and expenditures, with no major policy debates listed.

• Donation of property from Palo Alto Inc. and The McCall Company for Fire District No. 2
• Amendment to water infrastructure contract adding $70,000 (total $994,000)
• Acceptance of $69,012.02 SHSP and $56,438.85 EMPG grants
• Change orders for PR 929 at Parker Road Roundabout totaling $224,670.71
• Ordinance to amend building fees in the Unified Land Development Code

The Finance Committee approved forwarding numerous contracts, change orders, and grant acceptances to the full Parish Council for final approval. These items include road improvements, fire service property and renovations, and security upgrades for the Early Learning Center-Lemann Building.

• Forwarded approval of property donation for Fire District No. 2 to full Council
• Forwarded $70,000 increase for National Water Infrastructure Services, LLC to full Council
• Forwarded selection of Del-Con, LLC for fire hydrant repairs (not to exceed $50,000) to full Council
• Forwarded acceptance of FY 2023 State Homeland Security Grant ($69,012.02) to full Council
• Forwarded acceptance of FY 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($56,438.85) to full Council
• Forwarded $186,455.42 contract reduction for R.J. Daigle and Sons Contracting, Inc. to full Council
• Forwarded $50,000 legal services contract with Mayhall, Fondren, Blaize, LLC to full Council
• Forwarded four change orders for B.E.T. Construction, Inc. (Lemann Building) to full Council

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports. The board will discuss updates on Castro Lane and a drainage issue at 902 Mississippi Street, as well as receive drainage and vegetation reports.

• Castro Lane update
• Drainage issue at 902 Mississippi Street
• Drainage and vegetation reports
• Approval of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on October 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a resolution to place a video gaming legality question on the ballot, approval of Halloween trick-or-treat hours, a bond program agreement with CAFA, and several zoning and ordinance items. Public hearings are scheduled for a waterline servitude revocation, a classification plan update, and a property acquisition for drainage.

• Resolution to place video gaming legality on ballot
• Approval of Halloween trick-or-treat Oct 31, 6-8pm
• CAFA bond program authorization (amended to prohibit PILOT agreements)
• Zoning map amendments: PZ-3196.23 (RM to MU2) and PZ-3226.23 (C/MI to MU/LI/MI/HI)
• Ordinance to acquire 8.09 acres at LA Hwy 941 for Hackett Regional Drainage

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from the parish development code. One seeks relief from minimum lot and frontage requirements on Rogers A Road, and the other from residential setback and yard requirements on Lake Bend Avenue. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its July 27, 2023 meeting.

• Variance PZ-3253.23 for Biff Fontenot: lot and frontage restrictions, north side of Rogers A Road, ~900' east of Hwy 937
• Variance PZ-3254.23 for Mike & Jennifer DeLormier: setback and yard requirements, Lot 54 Oaks on the Bluff, south side of Lake Bend Avenue, ~150' west of Swamp Maple Drive
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from July 27, 2023 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to certify the tax roll, hear property appeals, and vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts, change orders, and grant approvals. They will also consider two zoning map amendments, several ordinances including new Road Infrastructure Districts, and other general business items.

• Board of Review to certify tax roll and consider property appeals
• Zoning change for Germania Plantation property to allow industrial uses
• Butch Gore Park Renovations contract with Jones Construction Solutions, LLC for $2,803,039.00
• Amendment to Jani-King contract adding four locations, total not to exceed $1,236,992.00
• Public hearings to create Road Infrastructure Districts for Christy Place and Delaune Estates

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will meet to review staff reports and approve or deny several items. The agenda includes final plat approval for Windermere Crossing and public hearings regarding three family property partitions.

• Final Plat Approval for Windermere Crossing
• Family Partition: Charles & Bernice Gaines Property (Tracts A-2-A, A-2-B, A-2-C)
• Family Partition: J. N. James Property (Tracts 7-A-1, 7-A-2)
• Family Partition: Susan Denham Estate (Tracts A-2-C-1 through A-2-C-4)
• Five Affidavits of Mortgage Declaration

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plat for the 103-lot Windermere Crossing subdivision. The board also approved three separate family partition requests and five mortgage declarations.

• Approved final plat for Windermere Crossing subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Charles & Bernice Gaines property and servitude waiver (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for J. N. James property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Susan Denham Estate (unanimous)
• Approved five Affidavits of Mortgage Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two rezoning requests and make recommendations to the Parish Council. The first request would change a property on Hwy 929 from Medium Intensity Residential to Mixed Use 2. The second request involves the Germania Plantation property on LA Hwy 405, proposing a change from Conservation and Medium Industrial to a mix of industrial and mixed-use designations.

• Public hearing on rezoning PZ-3196.23 (William Freeman): west side of Hwy 929, 300' north of Parker Road, from RM to MU2
• Public hearing on rezoning PZ-3226.23 (Germania Plantation, Inc. ETAL): south side of LA Hwy 405, 2500' west of Mulberry Grove Road, from C & MI to MU, LI, MI, HI
• Approval of minutes from July 12, 2023 meeting

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The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss various financial matters, including multi-million dollar park renovations and several contract amendments. The agenda includes approvals for sewer fee waivers, staffing agreements, and various infrastructure project documents.

• Butch Gore Park Renovations bid from Jones Construction Solutions, LLC for up to $2,803,039.00
• South Louisiana Fair Grounds Backstop Replacement contract with Del-Con, LLC for $352,000.00
• Master Services Contract amendment with Enmon Enterprises, LLC for $200,820.00
• Nursing staff agreement amendment for Ascension Parish Jail totaling $289,500.00
• Sublease agreement for 318 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville, with rent of $13,427.50 per month

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on September 12, 2023, and voted to forward numerous items to the full Council for approval. These included contracts, change orders, fee waivers, and approvals for the Parish President to sign documents for various projects. One item, the RFP for Mechanical Services: West Ascension Fire Hydrant Repair/Replacement, was deferred to the next Finance meeting until pricing and services could be provided. All forwarded items passed with no objection.

• Approved forwarding CAFA bond program participation to full Council
• Approved forwarding ITEP participation for Project Butcherbird (Element 25) to full Council
• Approved forwarding sewer fee waivers for Riverton and Christy Place Subdivisions to full Council
• Approved forwarding Addendum #1 to Donaldsonville Developments sublease to full Council
• Approved forwarding Jani-King of Baton Rouge contract amendment ($200,820) to full Council
• Approved forwarding South Louisiana Fair Grounds Backstop Replacement contract ($352,000) to full Council
• Deferred RFP for Mechanical Services: West Ascension Fire Hydrant Repair/Replacement to next Finance meeting
• Approved forwarding Butch Gore Park Renovations contract ($2,803,039) to full Council

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider several professional service contracts, a land acquisition, and a legal claim. The board will also receive updates on drainage projects and vegetation management.

• Amendment No. 9 to extend H. Davis Cole contract for New River Canal Watershed through Nov 2, 2024 (no price change)
• Renewal of wetlands delineation contract with Elos Environmental, LLC for $300,000 through Oct 23, 2024
• Approval of culvert sizing consulting services by Hartman Engineering not to exceed $150,000
• Renewal of design services contract with Ardurra Group, LLC for up to $500,000 for drainage pumping stations
• Acquisition of 8.09-acre parcel at La Hwy 941, Gonzales (Parcel #20039818) for Hackett Regional Drainage

The Board approved a $158,019.42 quote for CIPP pipe lining and renewed a $1 million master contract for drainage engineering services. Two contract amendments were also approved to extend professional services and pump station maintenance.

• Approved $158,019.42 quote for Anding Construction Services, LLC for CIPP pipe lining (Passed)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to Infinity Engineering contract for Conway Bayou Pump Station upgrade (Passed)
• Approved $1,000,000.00 renewal of Master Task Order Contract for drainage engineering and support services (Passed)
• Approved Amendment No. 5 to Del-Con contract for pump station repair and maintenance services (Passed)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Passed)

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: ratifying the Parish President's appointment of Eric Poche as Planning and Zoning Director, and approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Ascension Parish Library to use library-owned property on Highway 431 in St. Amant for a multi-purpose complex. The complex would include a library, community center, common area, and emergency operations center. No other business is listed.

• Resolution to ratify appointment of Eric Poche as Planning and Zoning Director
• Resolution to approve Intergovernmental Agreement and Local Services Agreement with Ascension Parish Library
• Property located on Highway 431 in St. Amant
• Multi-Purpose Complex to include library, community center, common area, and Emergency Operations Center

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider several items, including the approval of the Prevost budget, a resolution to ratify the Planning and Zoning Director, and an agreement to use library property for a multi-purpose complex. They will also hold public hearings on ordinances to create two new Road Infrastructure Districts and to accept donated vehicles for Fire Protection District No. 1.

• Prevost budget presentation and approval
• Ratify appointment of Planning and Zoning Director Eric Poche
• Intergovernmental agreement for library property on Highway 431 in St. Amant for multi-purpose complex
• Create Road Infrastructure District #IDD-2023-01 (Christy Place)
• Create Road Infrastructure District #IDD-2023-02 (Delaune Estates, 1st Filing)

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will meet to discuss drainage issues, including a proposal to close a ditch on Thibaut Drive and an update on Castro Lane. The board will also hear public comments, approve minutes from the August 3 meeting, and receive drainage and vegetation reports.

• Discussion of closing ditch on Thibaut Drive
• Castro Lane update
• Drainage and vegetation reports
• Public comment period
• Approval of August 3, 2023 minutes

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering multiple contract approvals and change orders, including fire station renovations and building projects. They will also consider opting into a state temporary housing assistance program, updating a community needs assessment, and adding engineering review services for a parkway project. Public hearings are scheduled for creating two Road Infrastructure Districts and adopting the 2023 Transportation Impact Fee Study. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approval of Change Order #2 for Fire Station #41 renovations, adding $9,232.92 (total $1,132,022.92) and extending completion to Jan 24, 2024
• Approval of Amendment #1 to Mougeot Architecture contract, increasing by $50,000 to $99,500 for fire district services
• Approval of contract with ABK Constructors for $58,894.94 to re-roof Sheriff's Office and West Bank Courthouse
• Public hearings to create Road Infrastructure Districts #IDD-2023-01 (Christy Place) and #IDD-2023-02 (Delaune Estates)
• Public hearing to adopt 2023 Transportation Impact Fee Study

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee is meeting to receive the Director's Report and discuss general business. The agenda includes updates on recreation construction projects, grounds maintenance, and a discussion of Jackie Robinson Park. No votes or specific dollar amounts are listed.

• Update on progress of Recreation Construction Projects
• Update on Grounds Maintenance
• Discussion of Jackie Robinson Park

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous meeting minutes, a department report, and an update on the Move Ascension project. The main action item is a resolution recommending approval of a certificate of compliance for the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program renewal.

• Resolution 2023-2024: Recommendation of Approval of Certificate of Compliance for Off-System Bridge Replacement Program Renewal
• Department report by Chief Transportation Engineer Daniel Helms
• Move Ascension update by HNTB Senior Project Manager Jeff Burst
• Approval of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to review subdivision status, approve minutes, and act on consent agenda items including mortgage affidavits and a final plat approval. A public hearing will be held on a family partition of the Lauren Gray property. Most items are routine administrative approvals.

• Final Plat Approval: Windsor Park, Second Filing, by Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC (Council District 7)
• Public Hearing: Family partition of Lauren Gray Property, Tracts Y-1-A & Y-1-B, by B. M. Aguillard & Associates, LLC (Council District 7)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: Leroy and Brenda Kern Boudreaux, Lot 1A-1, 1011 Hwy 1 South, Donaldsonville
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: Clint P. Chachati, Lot 1A-2, 34397 Jules Dr, Donaldsonville
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: Ray J. Decareaux II and Jami Marchand Decareaux, Lot B-1, 41477 Hwy 621, Gonzales

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the final plat for Windsor Park, Second Filing, a 44-lot subdivision. They also approved a family partition for Lauren Gray's property. The meeting was procedural with no public comments.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 5 affidavits of mortgage declaration and Windsor Park final plat (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Lauren Gray property into Tracts Y-1-A and Y-1-B (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider several contract approvals, change orders, and amendments, including fire station renovations, architectural services, vehicle donations, utility variances, and recreation agreements. The agenda also includes a contract report and a financial update.

• Change Order #2 for Fire Station #41 renovations: +$9,232.92, new total $1,132,022.92
• Amendment #1 to Mougeot Architecture contract: +$50,000, new total $99,500
• Ordinance to accept donated vehicles (2009 Dodge Ram, 2010 Ford F150, 2012 Ford Expedition) from Sheriff's Office to Fire District #1
• Variance requests for MGX Equipment Services and David Divincenti under Code 18-117.2(m)
• Contract with ABK Constructors for re-roofing Sheriff's Office and West Bank Courthouse: $58,894.94

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee approved multiple items for forwarding to the full Council, including construction change orders, contract amendments, and two zoning variances. A legal agreement to determine beneficiary rights in an estate was approved with a capped cost of $500, significantly lower than the proposed $50,000. No substantive decisions were made by the Committee itself; all items were forwarded for final Council approval.

• Forwarded Change Order #2 for Fire Station #41 renovations ($9,232.92 increase) to Council
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Mougeot Architecture contract ($50,000 increase) to Council
• Forwarded ordinance accepting donated vehicles from Sheriff's Office to Fire District #1
• Forwarded variance approvals for MGX Equipment Services and David Divincenti to Council
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Impact Sports Gonzales recreation contract ($6,795 increase) to Council
• Forwarded Change Order #1 for Lamar Dixon Expo Center shed (30-day extension, no cost increase) to Council
• Forwarded $58,894.94 re-roofing contract with ABK Constructors to Council
• Forwarded legal agreement for Estate of Julia Nelly Rada McKenna with $500 cap to Council

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider several contracts and amendments, including awarding a pipe lining project to Anding Construction Services, extending engineering contracts, and renewing a $1,000,000 master task order for drainage engineering services. The board will also receive monthly reports on drainage, vegetation, and a grant application update.

• Acceptance of lowest responsive quote from Anding Construction Services, LLC for CIPP pipe lining for Old Perkins/Manchac Acres
• Approval of Amendment No. 7 to Master Contract with Infinity Engineering for Conway Bayou Pump Station (Sorrento Pump Station) Upgrade, extending term to December 31, 2023
• Renewal of Master Task Order Contract for drainage engineering services in the amount of $1,000,000.00 shared among 14 firms
• Approval of Amendment No. 5 with Del-Con for Repair & Maintenance Services (Pump Stations), extending term 90 days to November 27, 2023
• Monthly reports on HNTB ADAPT Program/Grant Application, drainage, and vegetation

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1 Board approved several contract amendments, including a $1 million increase for flood control support. The board also authorized a new contract for the parish SCADA system and approved funding for a home elevation project.

• Approved $100,000 contract with Triton Controls & Engineering, Inc. for SCADA system
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Del-Con, LLC increasing flood control contract by $1M to $2M total
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Elos Environmental, LLC increasing contract by $150,000 to $300,000 total
• Approved Amendment #2 to increase home elevation Site# 10-45500 CEA by $15,000 to $231,731
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Shadows at Manchac Phase I reducing contract by $11,019.18
• Approved Substantial Completion of Shadows at Manchac Phase I Subsurface Drainage Improvement
• Approved correction of typographical error changing Amendment No. 7 to No. 6 for Infinity Engineering
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a parish president's report, and several agenda items. Key actions include a resolution to require the West Ascension Hospital Board to obtain budget approval and comply with open meetings law, introduction of a transportation impact fee study update ordinance, and public hearings on a 2023 budget amendment and declaring surplus equipment for sale.

• Resolution requiring West Ascension Hospital Board budget approval per RS 46:1057 and open meetings compliance
• Introduction of 2023 Transportation Impact Fee Study Update ordinance
• Public hearing and ordinance for Budget Amendment #3 to amend 2023 Budget
• Public hearing and ordinance to declare surplus and authorize sale of miscellaneous movable equipment

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will consider approving a $1,401,442.00 contract with MTC Construction, LLC for the Bonadona/Cataldo Drainage Improvements, based on bid results. The board will also discuss work orders for May through December 2023 and receive reports on drainage and vegetation. Public comments and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Bid results and approval of contract with MTC Construction, LLC for $1,401,442.00 for Bonadona/Cataldo Drainage Improvements
• Discussion of work orders for May-December 2023
• Drainage and vegetation reports
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2023 meeting

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The Utilities Committee will receive updates on several parish-wide infrastructure projects. Discussions include the parish-wide sewer system, water pipe and meter replacements, and fire hydrant painting.

• Update on Parish Wide Sewer
• Discussion on Quad Area payments for PUA customers needing assistance
• Update on Fire Hydrant Painting
• Update on 219 Program water pipe and meter replacement

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Lee Simon for a property on Della Marchand Road. The variance would relax residential setback requirements under the parish development code. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and written decisions from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing for variance PZ-3201.23: Lot 5, formerly part of Alvin (J) Marchand Property, east side of Della Marchand Road, ~450' south of William Ficklin Road, to vary Section 17-2073 setback requirements
• Acceptance of minutes from June 28, 2023 meeting
• Acceptance of written decisions from June 28, 2023 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing multiple contract approvals and renewals, including a $1.4 million drainage improvement contract. They will also discuss a transportation impact fee study, ARPA funds status, and a state law on electronic meetings. A public hearing is scheduled to accept a donated emergency response boat from the Sheriff's Office.

• Bid award to MTC Construction for Bonadona/Cataldo Drainage Improvements, $1,401,442
• Renewal of Jani-King of Baton Rouge master services contract, $1,036,172
• Amendment to I.C.E. Sales and Services contract, increase $25,000 to $75,000
• Public hearing on ordinance to accept emergency response boat donation from Sheriff's Office
• Discussion of ACT 393 on electronic meetings

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee is meeting to receive the Director's Report and discuss general business. Items include updates on recreation construction projects, field remediation at Prairieville, Jackie Robinson, and Southwood Parks, concessions, and a possible volleyball program. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Update on recreation construction projects
• Field remediation at Prairieville Park, Jackie Robinson Park, and Southwood Park
• Concessions at recreation facilities
• Discussion of a volleyball program in Ascension Parish

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving department updates. They will also review and potentially approve moving forward with a transportation impact fee study update and a credit agreement with DB Windemere LLC for Cannon Road improvements.

• Approval of minutes from March 9 and June 8, 2023
• Department report from Transportation Pavement Manager Treg Cunningham
• HNTB Move Ascension update by Jeff Burst
• Review and request for approval to introduce ordinance for '2023 Transportation Impact Fee Study Update'
• Review and modification of 'Credit Agreement with DB Windemere LLC For Construction of Cannon Road Improvements'

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will discuss amending the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to address lot drainage and servitudes in major subdivisions. The commission will also hold public hearings on six family partition requests and consider consent agenda items including mortgage affidavits and a final plat approval.

• Discussion on amending ULDC for lot drainage and servitudes in major subdivisions
• Public hearings on six family partitions, including properties on Cornerview Rd, Jim Mayer's Rd, and others
• Final plat approval for Belle Maison subdivision (Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Mark & Donna Broussard (37377 Cornerview Rd, Geismar)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Bonnie Hano (15027 Jim Mayer's Rd, Prairieville)

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved six family partitions and the final plat for the Belle Maison subdivision, which includes 54 lots. The commission also discussed amending the ULDC to address lot drainage and servitudes in major subdivisions, with a member requesting more specific language for areas where new subdivisions abut older ones. No public comments were made on any agenda item.

• Approved minutes of June 14, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including two affidavits of mortgage declaration (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Rip Duplessis Subdivision Tracts 10-A, 10-B & 10-C (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Wendell Evans Property Tracts 5-B-1-B-2-A & 5-B-1-B-2-B (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Corey Guitrau Property Lots G-6-A through G-6-D (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Bonnie Hano Property Lots K-1 & K-2 (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Jill M. Prejean and Helena P. Evans Property Lots 1 & 2 (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Noah L. Boudreaux, Jr. Property Lots RB-1 through RB-6 (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change for a property near West and North Robert Wilson Road, recommending approval or denial to the Parish Council. The commission will also discuss a fence ordinance revision and accept minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Review ID PZ-3200.23 for L.J. Grezaffi to rezone from Conservation (C) and Light Industry (LI) to Medium Industry (MI)
• Property located northwest corner of West and North Robert Wilson Road, about 2640 feet north of LA Hwy 30
• Discussion of fence ordinance revision
• Acceptance of minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on July 11, 2023, to discuss and vote on various financial items, including contract renewals, amendments, and drainage improvements. The agenda features business items such as a $1,401,442.00 bid approval for the Bonadona/Cataldo Drainage Improvements and multiple service contract renewals.

• Approval of Bonadona/Cataldo Drainage Improvements contract with MTC Construction, LLC for $1,401,442.00
• Renewal of Master Services Contract with Enmon Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jani-King of Baton Rouge for $1,036,172.00
• Amendment #1 for grass cutting services with MD Lawn Service & Pressure Washing, LLC for $40,600.00
• Renewal of services contract with Life House Staffing for an amount not to exceed $149,500.00
• Renewal of Master Services Contract with Trash Rangers of Louisiana Commercial, LLC for an amount not to exceed $165,000.00

The Finance Committee voted to forward multiple contract renewals, amendments, and a drainage project bid to the full Council for final approval. These items include facility maintenance, staffing, and infrastructure improvements. No items were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded $1.4M Bonadona/Cataldo Drainage Improvements contract with MTC Construction, LLC (no objection)
• Forwarded $1,036,172.00 Jani-King of Baton Rouge master services renewal (no objection)
• Forwarded $165,000.00 Trash Rangers of Louisiana Commercial, LLC renewal (no objection)
• Forwarded $149,500.00 Life House Staffing renewal (no objection)
• Forwarded $72,000.00 Southern Strategy Group renewal (no objection)
• Forwarded $182,140.00 total contract for MD Lawn Service & Pressure Washing, LLC (no objection)
• Forwarded $75,000.00 total contract for I.C.E. Sales and Services, LLC (no objection)
• Forwarded ordinance to declare various movable items as surplus (no objection)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several contract amendments and new service agreements. The meeting also includes updates on drainage ordinances and reports regarding the Marvin Braud Pump Station incident.

• Amendment to CEA for Site #10-45500 to increase funding by $15,000.00 to a total of $231,730.00
• Contract with Triton Controls & Engineering, Inc. for SCADA system up to $100,000.00
• Change Order No. 1 for Shadows at Manchac Phase I to reduce contract by $11,019.18
• Amendment to Del-Con, LLC contract to increase total amount by $1,000,000.00
• Amendment to Elos Environmental, LLC contract to increase total amount by $150,000.00

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved meeting minutes, a change order for the New River Tilting Weir Structure, and a contract amendment for sandbagging services. The board also renewed a permit processing memorandum of agreement, authorized multiple grant applications, and approved an amendment to the ADAPT master contract.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Change Order #1 for New River Tilting Weir Structure for $56,375.17, bringing total to $2,277,875.17
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Aiden Homes for sandbagging services for an additional $345,000.00, bringing total to not exceed $690,000.00
• Approved renewal memorandum of agreement with the Department of the Army for expedited permit processing
• Approved resolution to apply for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant
• Approved resolution to apply for Emergency Preparedness Grants
• Approved resolution to apply for PROTECT formula grant
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to ADAPT master contract to increase amount by $807,239.00 to a total not to exceed $1,807,239.00

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee will meet to conduct interviews for the Tourism Commission and the Waterways Commission. The meeting will take place at 615 E Worthey Rd in Gonzales.

• Interviews for the Tourism Commission
• Interviews for the Waterways Commission

The Personnel Committee recommended five appointments to the full Council: Mary Skinner, Angela Lafleur, and Michael Bonfanti to the Tourism Board, and Lynelle Johnson and Gina Landry to the Waterways Commission. All motions passed with no objection. Councilman Joel Robert was absent.

• Recommended Mary Skinner for Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Recommended Angela Lafleur for Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Michael Bonfanti to Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Lynelle Johnson to Waterways Commission (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Gina Landry to Waterways Commission (unanimous)

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The Board will discuss drainage ditch maintenance at Castro Road and 247 Reynard Dr., as well as Work Order #6160. Members will also review procedures for requesting ditch excavation and the distribution of dirt removed from those sites.

• Discussion of drainage ditch cleaning at Castro Road
• Discussion of drainage ditch cleaning at 247 Reynard Dr.
• Discussion of Work Order #6160
• Review of procedures for ditch excavation and dirt distribution

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and budget items, plus public hearings on zoning changes and proposed animal shelter sites. Key actions include approving a $948,192.50 asphalt paving contract, a $104,000 security services renewal, and an opioid awareness needs assessment with the Sheriff's Office. The council will also consider ordinances to require Planned Unit Developments for multi-family apartments and create a new Conservation 5 zoning district.

• Asphalt Concrete Pavement Preservation 2023 contract with Material Resources, Inc. for $948,192.50
• Renewal of Security Services Contract with Merchants Security Services, Inc. for $104,000
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Sheriff for opioid awareness needs assessment, not to exceed $100,000
• Public hearings on proposed animal shelter sites at 15460 Airline Highway, 41597 Weber City Rd., and 40532 Black Bayou Rd. Ext.
• Ordinances to add Planned Unit Development requirement for multi-family apartments and create Conservation 5 zoning district

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests from residential setback and yard requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its May 24, 2023 meeting. Public comments will be taken.

• Variance request PZ-3164.23 for Lot 2-A on John West Road, near LA Hwy 931 (Eric Elisar)
• Variance request PZ-3168.23 for Lot 285 in Pelican Point Golf Community, on Swan Circle (north side)
• Variance request PZ-3177.23 for Lot 2A in Hopevilla Acres Subdivision, on Hope Villa Drive (Scott Schroll)
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from May 24, 2023 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to consider routine planning items, including final plat approvals for two subdivisions and two mortgage declarations. One mortgage declaration item was removed from the agenda due to an objection. The meeting also includes a staff report on subdivision status and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Final plat approval for Copperhead, Phase II, an industrial subdivision (Council District 3)
• Final plat approval for Belle Savanne, Phase 3B (Council District 8)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Gose-Allen Investments, LLC, Lot 2, Copperhead (6150 Copperhead Rd, Geismar)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Carlos Prettelt, Lot at 43177 Hwy 621, Gonzales (removed due to objection)
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 2023 meeting

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the final plat for Copperhead Industrial Subdivision Phase II and the final plat for Belle Savanne Phase 3B. The commission also discussed a request to list specific amenities on the plat for Moss Side Villas Stage 4 park. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final plat for Copperhead Industrial Subdivision Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Belle Savanne Phase 3B (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 10, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed revision to the fence ordinance. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a staff report, but the main item is the fence ordinance discussion.

• Discussion of fence ordinance revision
• Acceptance of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes

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The Transportation Committee will meet to discuss updates to the 2023 Transportation Impact Fee Study and modifications to a credit agreement for Cannon Road improvements. The committee will also receive a project update from HNTB regarding the Move Ascension program and a report from the Transportation Pavement Manager.

• Introduction of 2023 Transportation Impact Fee Study Update
• Modification of Credit Agreement with DB Windemere LLC for Cannon Road improvements
• Move Ascension project update by HNTB

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee met on June 8, 2023, but lacked a quorum, so Chairman Joel Robert passed all agenda items (A through D) to the next meeting. No votes were taken on any substantive matters, and there was no public comment.

• Deferred Item A: Acceptance of March 9, 2023 minutes
• Deferred Item B: 2023 Transportation Impact Fee Study Update ordinance introduction
• Deferred Item C: Credit Agreement with DB Windemere LLC for Cannon Road Improvements
• Deferred Item D: HNTB Update

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial items, including contract renewals, intergovernmental agreements, and budget amendments. Key decisions include a security services contract renewal, a parking agreement for Lamar Dixon, and an opioid needs assessment with the Sheriff's office. The agenda also includes a change order for sewer improvements and a bid award for pavement preservation.

• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with Amite River Basin Commission for drone use
• Renewal of security services contract with Merchants Security Services, Inc. for $104,000
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with TNT Building Consultants for parking at Lamar Dixon at $25,000/month
• Approval of opioid needs assessment with Sheriff, not to exceed $100,000
• Change Order #9 for Shaw Construction sewer improvements, additional $82,588 (total $5,056,157.66)

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on June 6, 2023, and voted to forward multiple items to the full Council for approval. These included a $948,192.50 asphalt pavement preservation contract with Material Resources, Inc., a $104,000 security services renewal for Lamar Dixon Expo Center, and a $25,000/month parking agreement with TNT Building Consultants (passed 8-1). The committee also forwarded an opioid awareness needs assessment agreement (up to $100,000), a $42,500 liability insurance installment, and a change order for sewer improvements. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding asphalt pavement preservation contract to Material Resources, Inc. ($948,192.50)
• Approved forwarding TNT Building Consultants parking agreement at $25,000/month (8-1)
• Approved forwarding security services renewal with Merchants Security Services ($104,000)
• Approved forwarding opioid awareness needs assessment agreement (up to $100,000)
• Approved forwarding $42,500 liability insurance installment payment
• Approved forwarding sewer program change order #9 ($82,588)
• Approved forwarding Volunteer Ascension funding request ($25,000)
• Approved forwarding drone equipment intergovernmental agreement with Amite River Basin Commission

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several contract amendments and new grant applications. The agenda includes updates on the ADAPT program and the Marvin Braud Pump Station incident.

• Change Order #1 for New River Tilting Weir Structure: $56,375.17 for materials, bringing total to $2,277,875.17
• Amendment No. 1 with Aiden Homes, LLC: $345,000.00 for 100,000 sandbags at $3.45 per bag
• Renewal of Army Memorandum of Agreement: $8,500 for FY 2023 and estimated $25,000 annually for 2024-28
• Amendment No. 1 to ADAPT Master Contract: $807,239.00 increase, bringing total to $1,807,239.00
• Resolutions to apply for BRIC, Emergency Preparedness, and PROTECT formula grants

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board approved several contracts and agreements, including an amendment to the Infinity Engineering contract for the Sorrento Pump Station upgrade and a change order for the New River Drainage Improvement project. They also approved cost-sharing agreements with the City of Gonzales and Livingston Parish. A waiver request for the Conway Subdivision pump station was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved Amendment No. 7 to Infinity Engineering contract for Sorrento Pump Station, adding $20,000 (new total $572,910)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 to Boone Services contract for New River project, adding $44,385 (new total $4,868,610) and extending completion to July 14, 2023
• Approved CEA with City of Gonzales to share wooden bulkhead repair costs, each contributing $20,175 (not to exceed $40,350)
• Approved CEA with Livingston Parish for debris removal from Amite River
• Discussed Conway Subdivision waiver request for storm drainage pumps; no vote taken

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a public comment period, and reports from the assistant director on drainage and vegetation. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2023 meeting
• Drainage and vegetation reports by Regina Thomas

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider adopting a three-year capital road improvement plan and a waiver for sewer development fees at Belle Savanne. The council will also hold public hearings on new traffic calming policies, 2023 budget amendments, and redistricting ordinances. Additionally, the council will discuss board appointments and a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit involving Dixie Electric Membership Corporation.

• Approval of 2023-2025 Capital Road Improvements plan
• Sewer development fee waiver for Belle Savanne Subdivision Phase 3 and Apartments
• Public hearing on new Appendix XV Traffic Calming policy
• Public hearing on 2023 Budget Amendment #1
• Ordinance to acquire two parcels of property for the Council on Aging

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The Board of Adjustments will meet to consider two residential variance requests regarding setback and yard requirements. The board will also review and accept minutes and written decisions from their April 26, 2023, meeting.

• Variance request for Lot 11 Angelle Estates (PZ-3111.23)
• Variance request for property on Stewart Road (PZ-3136.23)

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with consent agenda items, general business, planning and zoning recommendations, ordinance introductions, and public hearings. Key actions include approving contracts and agreements, considering zoning ordinance changes, introducing a budget amendment, and holding a public hearing on property tax millages. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss a settlement offer in a lawsuit.

• Renewal of 4-H cooperative endeavor agreement up to $50,000/year
• Amendment to plumbing contract increasing total to $129,000
• LADOTD maintenance agreement with $154,640 reimbursement
• Introduction of ordinances for PUD multi-family zoning and Conservation 5 district
• Public hearing on 2023 tax millages

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is scheduled to meet on May 16, 2023, to conduct board interviews. The agenda consists of procedural items followed by interviews for the West Ascension Parish Hospital Board, the Library Board, and the Fire Protection District 3 Board.

• Interviews for the West Ascension Parish Hospital Board
• Interviews for the Library Board
• Interviews for the Fire Protection District 3 Board

The Personnel Committee interviewed candidates and passed motions to recommend Charles Montero for the West Ascension Parish Hospital Board, pending legal approval. The committee also voted to re-elect existing members to the Hospital, Library, and Fire Protection District 3 boards. All motions passed without objection.

• Recommended Charles Montero for West Ascension Parish Hospital Board (no objection, pending legal approval)
• Recommended re-election of August Gomez to West Ascension Parish Hospital Board (no objection)
• Recommended re-election of Henry Schexnayder II to Library Board (no objection)
• Recommended re-election of Lisa Bacala to Library Board (no objection)
• Recommended re-election of Tracy Burns and Raymond Vince to Fire Protection District 3 Board (no objection)
• Recommended re-election of David Commander to Fire Protection District 3 Board (no objection)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for a new telecommunications tower, discuss revisions to the fence ordinance, and re-vote on a zoning map change to Conservation 5 (C5) designation. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on conditional use for Telecad Wireless / Vertical Bridge to construct a telecommunications tower on LA Hwy 431, 350' north of Harry Savoy Road
• Discussion of fence ordinance revision
• Re-vote on Ordinance ZM-23.04: revisions to zoning map for Conservation 5 (C5) designation

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will meet to consider final plats, family partitions, and a preliminary plat major revision. The commission will also hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial of amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding traffic calming.

• Final Plat Approval for Belle Savanne Subdivision, Phase 3A (Council District 8)
• Final Plat Approval for Clare Court (Council District 8)
• Public Hearing for Aubert Boudreaux Property Family Partition (Council District 3)
• Public Hearing for Moss Side Villas Major Revision Preliminary Plat (Council District 8)
• Public Hearing on amendments to Appendix XV Traffic Calming and Appendix IV Subdivision Regulations

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved a major revision to the Moss Side Villas preliminary plat, relocating the sewerage treatment facility, by a 3-2 roll call vote. The commission also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including final plats for Belle Savanne Phase 3A and Clare Court, and three family partitions. It recommended approval to the Parish Council for a traffic calming policy amendment to the subdivision regulations.

• Approved Moss Side Villas preliminary plat revision (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Belle Savanne Phase 3A final plat (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Clare Court final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Aubert Boudreaux family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Kevin M. Simpson family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Albertine A. Parms family partition (unanimous)
• Recommended traffic calming policy amendment to Parish Council (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet on May 9, 2023, to consider contract amendments, change orders, and cooperative agreements. Key items include funding increases for the Conway Bayou Pump Station upgrade and the New River Drainage Improvement project, as well as a cost-sharing agreement with the City of Gonzales for bulkhead repairs. The board will also discuss a waiver request and condition submittals for Conway Subdivision.

• Approval of Amendment No. 7 for Infinity Engineering Conway Bayou Pump Station (Sorrento Pump Station) upgrade for $20,000.00, making a new total of $572,910.00
• Approval of Change Order No. 2 with Boone Services, LLC for the New River Drainage Improvement project for an increase of $44,385.00 and 60 additional days, making a new total of $4,868,610.00
• Approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Gonzales to share costs of bulkhead repairs on Main St. of New River, not to exceed $40,350.00 total ($20,175.00 each)
• Approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Livingston Parish Council for the removal of debris from the Amite River
• Review and discussion of condition submittals from Conway Subdivision regarding a drainage ordinance waiver to use storm drainage pumps

The Commission approved an amendment to increase funding for a home elevation project and voted to join a lawsuit against FEMA regarding flood insurance rates. A proposed ordinance change regarding master drainage study data was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to increase CEA for Site #1-17214 elevation by $148,250.00 (Passed)
• Tabled resolution to recommend development code change for master drainage study data (Passed)
• Approved resolution to join Attorney General lawsuit against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0 (Passed)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Passed)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial and operational items, including contract renewals, utility variances, and a budget amendment. Key decisions include a variance for Belle Maison Subdivision to use a third-party wastewater provider, a waiver of sewer connection fees, and multiple contract approvals. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss a settlement claim.

• Renewal of 4-H Youth Development agreement with LSU AgCenter, up to $50,000/year
• Variance for Belle Maison Subdivision to allow third-party wastewater treatment
• Waiver of $2,500 per lot sewer connection fee for Belle Maison Subdivision
• Increase contract with Joey Thibodeaux's Drain Cleaning by $80,000 to $129,000
• Change Order #9 for Shaw Construction: $82,588 increase, total $5,056,157.66

The Finance Committee approved forwarding multiple contracts, legal services, and a budget amendment to the full Council for final approval. The committee also voted to forward a sewer fee waiver for Belle Maison Subdivision and tabled a change order for Shaw Construction Services.

• Approved forwarding LSU 4-H Youth Development agreement (up to $50,000/year) to Council
• Approved forwarding $2,500 per lot sewer fee waiver for Belle Maison Subdivision to Council (6-2)
• Approved forwarding $80,000 contract increase for Joey Thibodeaux's Drain Cleaning and Plumbing to Council (7-1)
• Approved forwarding LADOTD maintenance reimbursement agreement (up to $154,640) to Council
• Approved forwarding legal contract for Daigle, Fisse & Kessinich to represent Parish vs Demco Electric to Council
• Approved forwarding Gresham Smith traffic engineering contract extension to Council
• Approved forwarding Budget Amendment #2 to Council
• Tabled Shaw Construction Services change order for $82,588

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will hold a meeting on May 4, 2023, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse in Donaldsonville. The agenda includes a vote on a resolution to join the Louisiana Attorney General in litigation against FEMA challenging Risk Rating 2.0. The board will also receive updates on the Louisiana Watershed Initiative and hear drainage and vegetation reports.

• Resolution to join the Attorney General of Louisiana in litigation against FEMA to challenge Risk Rating 2.0
• Louisiana Watershed Initiative Update by David Weil, Executive Administrator
• Drainage & Vegetation Reports by Regina Thomas, Supervisor III DPWW

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to consider a large consent agenda involving various infrastructure projects, professional service contracts, and budget adjustments. The council will also hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of Juneteenth as a new parish holiday and introduce ordinances concerning the 2023 budget and property tax millages.

• Contract for Churchpoint Road & Roddy Road roundabout construction: $1,936,083.96
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for LaLa Regira Baseball Field: $400,000.00
• HVAC maintenance and repair contracts for parish facilities: $350,000.00
• Public hearing on adding Juneteenth as a parish holiday
• Introduction of 2023 budget amendment ordinance

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider four separate requests for zoning variances. These requests involve residential setback and yard requirements, as well as regulations regarding secondary family residences.

• PZ-3109.23: Variance for setback requirements at Kevin Road
• PZ-3115.23: Variance for secondary family residence on Latino Drive
• PZ-3121.23: Variance for setback requirements at Renaissance Subdivision
• PZ-3127.23: Variance for setback requirements at Galvez Gardens Subdivision

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider amendments to the parish development code and zoning tables. The commission will make recommendations to the Parish Council regarding new requirements for multi-family residential apartments and the creation of a new Countryside (CS) zoning district.

• Ordinance DC-23.01: Conditional Use Permit and site plan review for multi-family apartments
• Ordinance DC-23.02: Creation of Countryside (CS) zoning district
• Ordinance ZM-23.04: Revisions to the zoning map for Countryside (CS) designation
• Ordinance ZT-23.02: Zoning table amendments for multi-family apartment reviews
• Ordinance ZT-23.03: Zoning table amendments to include Countryside (CS) designation

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to consider engineering and consulting contracts, including a $250,000 contract renewal with CSRS, LLC and roundabout construction contracts with Meyer Engineers, Ltd. The council will also hold public hearings on ordinances regarding property transfers, council districts, and pipeline damage prevention, and introduce an ordinance to add Juneteenth as a parish holiday.

• Renewal of Master Contract with CSRS, LLC for Engineering Review Agency Services not to exceed $250,000.00
• Contract with Meyer Engineers, Ltd. for a roundabout at PR 929 and Parker Roads for a maximum not to exceed amount of $128,504.00
• Contract with Meyer Engineers, Ltd. for a roundabout at Churchpoint Road and Roddy Road for a maximum not to exceed amount of $265,052.00
• Introduction of an ordinance to adopt the Juneteenth holiday as a new parish holiday
• Public hearings on ordinances regarding the transfer of surplus property on West Millien Road in Donaldsonville, council district boundaries, and underground pipeline damage prevention

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution regarding a flood control project. The board will consider authorizing a pre-application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Flood Control Program to seek assistance for reducing flood damage.

• Resolution to submit a pre-application to the DOTD Flood Control Program

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss drainage projects, property management, and legal matters. The board will consider an amendment to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for a home elevation project and review proposals regarding the disposal of spoils from the Marvin Braud project. Additionally, the board will hold executive sessions regarding ongoing litigation and a potential lawsuit against FEMA concerning flood insurance rates.

• Approval of $148,250 amendment to CEA for home elevation at 17214, totaling $375,555.75
• Proposal to relocate spoils from the Marvin Braud project to the former Ormet site
• Recommendation for ordinance change regarding master drainage study data
• Executive session on Shane Anderson, et. Al. vs. Ascension Parish litigation
• Executive session on joining a lawsuit against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0

The commission approved Amendment No. 5 for Life House, extending the contract term one year through July 14, 2024, and increasing the amount by $400,000 to a new total not to exceed $1,099,500. It also approved two amendments to the H. Davis Cole master contract for the New River Dredging Project, increasing the total contract amount to $777,255. The commission accepted the lowest responsive bid from ERS, Inc. for channel improvements at Sides Bayou, Courthouse Lateral, and Bayou Francois, and approved the Parish President to enter into applicable agreements. The meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.

• Approved Amendment No. 5 for Life House, extending contract to July 14, 2024, and increasing amount by $400,000 to $1,099,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to H. Davis Cole master contract, adding $52,000 for resident inspection funds, new total $613,119 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 8 to H. Davis Cole master contract, adding $164,136 for technical services, new total $777,255 (unanimous)
• Accepted lowest responsive bid from ERS, Inc. for channel improvements at Sides Bayou, Courthouse Lateral & Bayou Francois, and approved Parish President to enter into contracts (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will consider a wide range of financial items, including cooperative endeavor agreements, professional service contracts, change orders, and budget amendments. Notable items include funding for the Jambalaya Festival, a variance for a car wash sewer fee, and multiple contracts for engineering, construction, and jail services. The committee will also review the proposed 2023 millage ordinance and a budget amendment.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jambalaya Capital of the World for $20,000 for marketing
• Variance for sewer development fee for Pit Stop Car Wash at 16338 Airline Hwy, Prairieville
• Contract with Premier Service Team, LLC for $62,050.67 to replace shingles on the Arc Building
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Donaldsonville for $400,000 for LaLa Regira Baseball Field revitalization
• Contract with Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC for $1,936,083.96 for roundabout clearing and grubbing at Churchpoint Road & Roddy Road

The Finance Committee voted to forward numerous contract renewals, amendments, and service agreements to the full Council for approval. The committee also approved forwarding the 2023 Budget Amendment #1 and the Proposed 2023 Millage Ordinance to the Council. One item regarding sewer program improvements was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved forwarding $20,000 marketing agreement to Council
• Approved forwarding sewer development fee variance to Council
• Approved forwarding $5,100 HUD consultant contract amendment to Council
• Approved forwarding $75,000 HUD consultant contract renewal to Council
• Approved forwarding HNTB selection to Council
• Approved forwarding $62,050.67 Arc Building shingle contract to Council
• Approved forwarding $250,000 CSRS, LLC contract renewal to Council
• Approved forwarding $400,000 LaLa Regira Baseball Field agreement to Council

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will meet to consider consent items including mortgage declarations and final plat approval for Windsor Park Subdivision. The agenda also includes public hearings for family partitions and a proposed ordinance amendment regarding traffic calming measures.

• Final Plat Approval for Windsor Park Subdivision - First Filing (Council District 7)
• Public Hearing for Family Partitions including Albertine A. Parms Property, Burris L. Parent Property, Leroy Robert Property, and Jimmy's Lounge, Inc. Property
• Ordinance public hearing to amend the Ascension Parish Unified Land Development Code to add Appendix XV - Traffic Calming

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Windsor Park Subdivision (First Filing), a 50-lot major subdivision on LA Hwy. 42, with conditions including completion of outstanding punch list items and recording of maintenance bonds. The commission also recommended approval to the Parish Council of an ordinance adding Appendix XV – Traffic Calming to the Unified Land Development Code. Several family partitions were approved, and one item was removed from the agenda for not meeting public notice requirements.

• Approved Windsor Park Subdivision final plat (50 lots) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Traffic Calming ordinance (Appendix XV) to Parish Council (unanimous)
• Approved family partition, Burris L. Parent Property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition, Leroy Robert Property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition, Jimmy's Lounge, Inc. Property (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Removed Windsor Park final plat from consent agenda to new business (unanimous)

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will hold a meeting on April 6, 2023. The agenda includes reports on drainage and vegetation, as well as the acceptance of minutes from the February 2, 2023, meeting.

• Acceptance of February 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• Drainage & Vegetation Reports from Regina Thomas, Supervisor III DPWW

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet on April 6, 2023, to discuss public hearings, ordinance introductions, proclamations, and executive session items. Key matters include adjusting the administrative settlement threshold for liability and auto claims, amending subdivision and drainage regulations, and discussing potential legal actions.

• Ordinance to increase the Level II administration settlement threshold for liability and automobile claims from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00
• Ordinance to transfer surplus property on West Millien Road in Donaldsonville to Jamison Dore and Heather Dore
• Ordinance to amend the Unified Land Development Code regarding sidewalks in the public right-of-way and drainage structures
• Ordinance to amend the Unified Land Development Code regarding drainage and perimeter drainage during construction
• Proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fair Housing Month, and Community Development Week

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will meet to consider two requests for residential setback variances on Etienne Road. The board will also review and accept minutes and written decisions from the February 22, 2023, meeting.

• Variance request PZ-3096.23 for Etienne Decoteau Property Tract G-1
• Variance request PZ-3102.23 for Etienne Decoteau Property Tract G-2

General

The Parish Council will review several consent agenda items including economic development participation and utility service renewals. The meeting also includes discussions on opioid litigation participation and various ordinance introductions regarding land development and drainage.

• Amendment to All South Consulting Engineers contract for $345,000.00 for disaster recovery
• Amendment to Butler Snow, LLP legal services for $25,000.00 regarding Belle Sevanne
• Contract with Hendrick Construction, Inc. for a roundabout at PR 929 & Parker Roads
• Renewal of National Water Infrastructure, LLC sewage services for $88,000.00
• Zoning review for Little Prairie Subdivision regarding Mixed Use amendments

General

This is a routine meeting of the Ascension Parish Recreation Committee. The agenda includes call to order, invocation, public comment, and a director's report, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public comment period
• Director's report

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss transportation matters, including a proposal to abandon a portion of W. Millien Lane. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a department report, and an update from HNTB on the Move Ascension project.

• Discussion and/or approval of abandoning a portion of W. Millien Lane
• Acceptance of minutes from January 10, 2023
• Transportation Department report by Joey Tureau
• HNTB Move Ascension update by Jeff Burst

The Ascension Transportation Committee approved abandoning a portion of W. Millien Lane and selling it at fair market value for $3,138.00. The motion passed without objection. The owner raised a concern about the right-of-way on the remaining portion, which will be reviewed by Legal. The meeting also included updates on the Hwy 42/Joe Sevario roundabout and a Move Ascension presentation.

• Approved abandoning a portion of W. Millien Lane and selling at fair market value $3,138.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 10, 2023 as written (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to consider several family partitions, which divide property among family members, and to recommend approval or denial of amendments to the Unified Land Development Code. One agenda item, a traffic calming amendment, was removed before the meeting. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle a mortgage declaration.

• Public hearing on six family partitions, including properties on JD Broussard Rd and in Council Districts 2, 5, 8, and 9
• Amendment to ULDC Appendix V - Drainage, Section 17.506.A on watershed protection
• Amendment to ULDC Appendix IV - Subdivision Regulations, Attachment C on typical street sections
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Lot B-2 (14184 JD Broussard Rd, Gonzales)
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved six family partition requests and recommended that the Parish Council adopt amendments to the Unified Land Development Code regarding drainage and street sections. A proposed ordinance regarding traffic calming was removed from the agenda by staff prior to the meeting.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved consent agenda including mortgage declaration
• Approved C. Schexnayder, Inc. family partition
• Approved Joseph & Alice Gautreau Estate family partition with 20' servitude waiver
• Approved Paulette A. Lee Property family partition
• Approved Estate of Pamela Lovett family partition
• Approved Cheryl M. Probst Property family partition
• Approved Wilbur Dempsey Property family partition

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two zoning requests, then consider four ordinances including a new Countryside zoning district and a conditional-use requirement for multi-family apartments. The commission makes recommendations to the Parish Council, which has final approval authority.

• Conditional use for Telecad Wireless/Vertical Bridge to build a telecommunications tower on LA Hwy 431 near Harry Savoy Road
• Zoning map change for Lots 1, 2, 3, & 5 of Little Prairie Subdivision from Mixed Use (MU2) to Mixed Use (MU)
• Ordinance ZT-23.01 requiring conditional use permit and site plan review for multi-family residential apartments
• Ordinances DC-23.02, ZT-23.03, and ZM-23.04 creating and mapping a new Countryside (CS) zoning district

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several financial items, including introducing two clean energy projects for tax incentives, addressing contract non-compliance, and approving various contracts and budget increases. The agenda includes a mix of economic development incentives, infrastructure contracts, and administrative adjustments.

• Introduction of Project Viper (Clean Hydrogen Works) and Project Point (Freepoint Eco-Systems) for ITEP participation
• Discussion of non-compliance for contracts with Mauser USA and Talon Industrial
• Increase in settlement authority for liability and auto claims from $10,000 to $25,000
• Contract with Hendrick Construction for roundabout at PR 929 & Parker Roads
• Amendment to legal services contract with Butler Snow for $25,000, new total $60,000

The Finance Committee met on March 7, 2023, and voted unanimously to forward all 17 agenda items to the full Council for approval. These included ITEP applications for two clean energy projects, a penalty for non-compliance, several cooperative endeavor agreements, contract amendments, and a roundabout construction contract. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding Project Viper (Ascension Clean Energy) ITEP application to full Council
• Approved forwarding Project Point (Freepoint Eco-Systems) ITEP application to full Council
• Approved imposing 11% penalty on Mauser USA and Talon Industrial for non-compliance
• Approved forwarding $40,000 reserve CEA with AEDC to full Council
• Approved raising liability claim settlement threshold from $10,000 to $25,000
• Approved forwarding sewer fee variance for Rivermark 185 to full Council
• Approved forwarding CEA with National Water Infrastructure ($88,000 for 2023) to full Council
• Approved forwarding roundabout contract with Hendrick Construction to full Council

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several contract amendments for labor and engineering services. The meeting also includes updates on the Conway Bayou DPS expansion and the Marvin Braud Pump Station incident.

• Amendment No. 5 for Life House to increase contract by $400,000.00 for labor
• Amendment No. 7 to H. Davis Cole contract for $52,000.00 for New River Dredging Project inspections
• Amendment No. 8 to H. Davis Cole contract for $164,136.00 for New River Canal Project technical services
• Acceptance of lowest bid from ERS, Inc. for Sides Bayou, Courthouse Lateral & Bayou Francois improvements
• Update on Marvin Braud Pump Station incident regarding safety, equipment, and operating procedures

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes and accepted proposals for culvert sizing and consulting services by Hartman Engineering. The board also heard discussions regarding regional detention opportunities and received operational reports from staff.

• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved proposals for culvert sizing and consulting services by Hartman Engineering not to exceed $150,000.00

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee will meet to conduct interviews for various local bodies. These interviews include candidates for the Tourism, Planning and Zoning, Fire Protection District 1, and Waterways commissions.

• Tourism interview
• Planning and Zoning Commission interviews
• Fire Protection District 1 interviews
• Waterways Commission interviews

General

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. One request seeks a variance from minimum lot and frontage requirements for property on Stringer Bridge Road, and the other seeks a variance from maximum sign height standards for a property on LA Hwy 30. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from the previous meeting.

• Variance request PZ-3072.23 by Jake & Sasha Savoy for lots F & G on Stringer Bridge Road, seeking relief from Section 17-2073 minimum lot and frontage requirements.
• Variance request PZ-3078.23 by Talon Industries, LLC for Lot 3-A-1 in Copperhead Industrial Subdivision, seeking relief from Section 17-2086 maximum sign height standards.
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from the January 25, 2023 meeting.

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and amendments, including a $10,000 cooperative endeavor for a 4-H livestock show, an autopsy fee increase, and a $103,523.40 GIS software agreement. They will also vote on a zoning change request, a $550,000 property purchase for a new animal shelter, and a resolution to accept $794,758 in disaster recovery funding. Public hearings are scheduled for revoking drainage servitudes on two properties.

• Purchase agreement for property at 12472 N. Burnside Ave for new Animal Shelter, $550,000
• Resolution to receive $794,758.00 in CDBG Hometown Revitalization Program funds for 2020-2021 disaster costs
• Zoning Review ID 3051.23: request to change zoning from MU2 to CC on LA Highway 42, recommendation to deny
• Approval of ESRI GIS software agreement, $103,523.40 annually for 3 years
• Amendment to autopsy services contract, increasing per-autopsy fees by $50

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on a family partition and a preliminary plat. The commission will also discuss a Parish Council resolution to integrate traffic calming requirements into subdivision rules and a proposed modification to the Unified Land Development Code regarding watershed protection. Consent agenda items and minutes from the previous meeting are also scheduled.

• Discussion of Parish Council resolution on traffic calming in subdivision requirements
• Discussion of modification to ULDC Appendix V, Section 17.506.A on watershed protection
• Public hearing: Joseph Stephens, Sr. Estate family partition (Lots E-1 through E-8, Council District 3)
• Public hearing: Moss Side Villas preliminary plat (formerly The Dutchtown Vines, Council District 8)
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Adam Diaville, Lot 14, 16389 Oakridge Rd, Prairieville

The Commission approved the preliminary plat for Moss Side Villas with specific drainage and infrastructure stipulations. A family partition for the Joseph Stephens, Sr. Estate was also approved, though a requested apron waiver was denied.

• Approved Moss Side Villas preliminary plat (5-2)
• Denied sidewalk placement waiver for Moss Side Villas
• Required Moss Side Villas to complete drainage improvements at Hwy 74
• Approved Joseph Stephens, Sr. Estate family partition
• Denied apron construction waiver for Joseph Stephens, Sr. Estate
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Adam Diaville mortgage declaration (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning requests: a map amendment for a property on LA Hwy 42 and a conditional use for a new telecommunications tower on LA Hwy 431. The commission will make recommendations to the Parish Council. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of prior minutes.

• Rezoning of Lot A (former Chester St. Amant property) on LA Hwy 42 from Mixed Use 2 (MU2) to Crossroad Commercial (CC) for Ravinderjit S. Brar
• Conditional use request for a new Telecommunication Tower on LA Hwy 431 for Telecad Wireless / Vertical Bridge on behalf of Ray Schexnaydre
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2023
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on a variety of financial items, including cooperative endeavor agreements, contract amendments, and insurance renewals. Key items include funding for a 4-H livestock show, a non-compliance notice for CF Industries, and several contract approvals for services such as autopsies, GIS software, and jail staffing. The committee will also consider resolutions related to state road transfers and an executive session on an animal shelter location.

• Approval of $10,000 for Ascension Parish 4-H District Livestock Show
• Discussion on non-compliance notice for Contract #20190355-A-ITE with CF Industries
• Approval of $103,523.40 annually for ESRI GIS software agreement (3-year term)
• Approval of $50,000 increase for nursing staff at Ascension Parish Jail (total $99,500)
• Approval of resolutions for transfer of state routes LA 3140, LA 944, LA 75 and LA 3127 extension

The Finance Committee voted to forward several funding requests, contract amendments, and professional service recommendations to the full Council for final approval. These items include funding for the 4-H District Livestock Show and the Ascension Chamber of Commerce, as well as various infrastructure and staffing agreements.

• Recommended $10,000 funding for Ascension Parish 4-H District Livestock Show
• Recommended $100,000 for Ascension Chamber of Commerce Clean Energy/Carbon Capture program
• Recommended $103,523.40 annual ESRI GIS software agreement
• Recommended $50,000 increase for Ammons Staffing nursing services at Parish Jail
• Recommended Big Events, LLC for Lamar Dixon Expo Center food service
• Recommended Corporate Mechanical Contractors for Lamar Dixon Expo Center HVAC maintenance
• Recommended $12,600 increase for Doyle Electric street lighting repair in D'ville Village
• Recommended $33,200.93 increase for McKim & Creed bridge replacement services

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The Board of Commissioners will review engineering proposals and discuss Ascension Regional Detention. The meeting also includes updates on the HNTB ADAPT program and the Marvin Braud Pump Station incident.

• Hartman Engineering culvert sizing and consulting proposals up to $150,000.00
• Ascension Regional Detention discussion with Parish President Clint Cointment
• HNTB ADAPT Program/Grant Application monthly update
• Marvin Braud Pump Station incident update

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners elected Terri Casso as Chair and Dempsey Lambert as Vice Chair. The board also approved the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting and received reports on grant applications and a pump station incident.

• Elected Terri Casso as Chair with no objections
• Elected Dempsey Lambert as Vice Chair with no objections
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will hold its regular meeting, including electing a chairman and vice-chairman, and accepting minutes from the January 5, 2023 meeting. The board will discuss cleaning a drainage ditch at 2280 Hwy 308 in Donaldsonville, and receive drainage and vegetation reports. The meeting is largely routine, with the ditch cleaning discussion being the only substantive item.

• Election of WAD Chairman/Vice-Chairman
• Discussion of cleaning a drainage ditch at 2280 Hwy 308, Donaldsonville
• Drainage & Vegetation Reports by Perbert Turner, Supervisor III DPWW
• Acceptance of minutes from January 5, 2023 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with several items, including ratifying a utilities director appointment, approving a cooperative endeavor agreement with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, and introducing ordinances related to pipeline construction and drainage servitudes. Public hearings and votes are scheduled for ordinances to eliminate two council committees and to create a Road Infrastructure District for Belle Savanne phases 1, 2A, and 2B. The agenda also includes a public hearing and vote on revoking a utility servitude on the Carole Wolfe property.

• Resolution to ratify appointment of William Dawson as Utilities Director
• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital (deferred from Jan 19)
• Ordinance to create Road Infrastructure District #IDD-2022-04 for Belle Savanne Phase 1, 2A & 2B
• Ordinance to eliminate Strategic Planning and Utilities Committees
• Ordinance to revoke 12-foot utility servitude on Carole Wolfe property along Churchpoint Road

Parish Council

The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to elect officers for 2023, accept prior meeting minutes and written decisions, and hold a public hearing on two residential setback variance requests. Both requests seek relief from the parish development code's setback and yard requirements for residential properties.

• Election of Chairman & Vice-Chairman for 2023
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from December 29, 2022 meeting
• Public hearing: variance request PZ-3045.23 by Sheldon Gaudin, property on Gold Place Road, ~970' east of Seles Point Road
• Public hearing: variance request PZ-3048.23 by Derek Duplessis, Lot 149 Shadow of Ascension 5th Filing, on Pascal Drive ~30' south of Emmy Avenue

General

The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of contracts, amendments, and resolutions, plus public hearings on a 1.5-mill property tax renewal for the Council on Aging. They will also introduce ordinances, including one to create a Road Infrastructure District for Belle Savanne, and discuss transportation staffing.

• 1.5-mill ad valorem tax renewal for elderly programs (10 years)
• Contract with Total Energy Solutions for generator maintenance ($174,950)
• Water main extension on Harry Savoy Rd to Gore Park Rd ($121,396.82)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club ($17,000)
• Ordinance to create Road Infrastructure District for Belle Savanne (Phase 1, 2A & 2B)

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold its January 2023 meeting, including the election of a chairman and vice-chairman for the year. The commission will also consider several family partition requests and approve minutes from the November 2022 meeting. Most agenda items are routine administrative matters, such as mortgage declarations and subdivision status reports.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2023
• Public hearing on family partitions for Maple Grove Subdivision, Riley Denham Property, John T. Hodgeson Property, Theodore Rivault Property, and Peter Stephens Subdivision
• Old business: Smitty J. Lee Estate family partition (Lot SJL-1-A-1 through SJL-1-A-4 and Lot SJL-2-4)
• Consent agenda: six affidavits of mortgage declaration (e.g., Glen D. Guedry, Blaine M. Jones, Daniel L. Savoy, Walter E. Sheese, FTS Land Company, Furnace and Tube Services)
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission elected Max Nassar as Chairman and Wade Schexnaydre as Vice-Chairman for 2023. The commission approved six family partitions, including several with unanimous votes and one with a single nay vote. One agenda item was removed prior to the meeting, and the commission also approved the consent agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Elected Max Nassar as Chairman for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Wade Schexnaydre as Vice-Chairman (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda with six mortgage declarations (unanimous)
• Approved Maple Grove Subdivision family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Riley Denham Property family partition (unanimous)
• Approved John T. Hodgeson Property family partition (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Theodore Rivault Property family partition (6-1)
• Approved Peter Stephens Subdivision family partition (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several transportation items, including prioritizing bridge repairs, striping Charleston Rd., and integrating traffic calming into subdivision requirements. They will also consider accepting roads from two subdivisions into the parish maintenance system and approving pavement preservation for four subdivisions. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a department report.

• Acceptance of priority list for Off-System Bridge Replacement Program
• Discussion and approval of striping Charleston Rd.
• Resolution to integrate traffic calming requirements into Subdivision Requirements
• Roads considered for parish maintenance: Forestwood Subdivision (Forestwood Ave, Sweetgum Ln, Treeline Dr) and Jamestown Crossing 1st Filing (Blue Heron Ct, Pelican Ln, Shearwater Tr)
• Pavement preservation approvals for Jefferson Oaks, Oak Alley, Quail Creek, and Manchac Harbor subdivisions

The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee approved several items, including the minutes from October 11, 2022, a priority list for bridge repairs, striping of Charleston Rd, a resolution on traffic calming requirements, acceptance of roads into the parish maintenance system, and pavement preservation for multiple subdivisions. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022
• Approved priority of bridge repairs/replacements for Off-System Bridge Replacement Program
• Approved striping of Charleston Rd
• Approved resolution asking Administration and Planning and Zoning Commission to integrate traffic calming requirements into Subdivision Requirements
• Approved acceptance of roads in Forestwood Subdivision and Jamestown Crossing into parish maintenance
• Approved pavement preservation for Jefferson Oaks Subdivision
• Approved pavement preservation for Oaks Alley Subdivision
• Approved pavement preservation for Quail Creek and Manchac Harbor Subdivisions

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including the election of a chair and vice chair, approval of the December 12, 2022 minutes, and reports on the HNTB Adapt/Grant Application and the Marvin Braud Pump Station. The meeting is primarily administrative and informational.

• Election of Chair/Vice Chair
• Acceptance of December 12, 2022 minutes
• Update on HNTB Adapt/Grant Application (John Monzon, PE)
• Marvin Braud Pump Station Recap Report (Ron Savoy, Public Works Director)

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The Finance Committee will meet to discuss various service contracts, utility extensions, and budget amendments. Items include maintenance renewals, water line extensions, and economic development briefings.

• $174,950.00 contract renewal with Total Energy Solutions for generator maintenance
• $17,000.00 agreement with Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club for Lamar Dixon Expo Center
• $121,396.82 water main extension contract for Harry Savoy Rd to Gore Park Rd
• Amendment to Joey Thibodeaux's Drain Cleaning & Plumbing for a total of $65,000.00
• Contract with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. for the LA 939 Overlay Program

The Finance Committee voted to forward the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital to the full Council with amendments, including changing the retirement eligibility from 5 to 10 years and extending the termination notice period from 90 to 180 days. A motion to defer the agreement failed. The committee also approved forwarding several other contracts and resolutions to the full Council.

• Approved forwarding 2022 Audit Engagement Letter to full Council (no objection)
• Approved forwarding 2022 Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures Engagement Letter to full Council (no objection)
• Failed motion to defer Our Lady of the Lake CEA (1-8, 2 absent)
• Approved forwarding Our Lady of the Lake CEA to full Council with amendments (no objection)
• Approved forwarding $17,000 rodeo agreement with Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club (no objection)
• Approved forwarding $174,950 generator maintenance contract renewal with Total Energy Solutions (no objection)
• Approved forwarding $65,000 contract amendment with Joey Thibodeaux's Drain Cleaning & Plumbing (no objection)
• Approved forwarding water main extension contract for $121,396.82 (no objection)

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from previous meetings, hearing public comments, and receiving reports. A key item is an update on the Louisiana Watershed Initiative, along with drainage and vegetation reports from parish staff.

• Louisiana Watershed Initiative update by David Weil
• Drainage and vegetation reports by Regina Thomas
• Approval of minutes from November 3 and December 6, 2022 meetings

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The Ascension Parish Council will canvass and declare results of the December 10, 2022 special elections, which renewed a 5-mill tax for six road lighting districts and a 1.5-mill tax for the Council on Aging. The council will also introduce an ordinance to renew the 1.5-mill elderly services tax and hold an executive session on a settlement demand for PJs Landing.

• Resolution to canvass results of Dec. 10 election renewing 5-mill tax in Road Lighting Districts 1-6 for 2 years
• Resolution directing renewal of 5-mill road lighting tax for 2 years
• Approval of process verbal for road lighting district election
• Resolution to canvass results of Dec. 10 election renewing 1.5-mill tax for Ascension Council on Aging for 10 years
• Introduction of ordinance to renew 1.5-mill tax for elderly programs for 10 years