Ascension Parish public meetings in 2024

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with multiple contract renewals and amendments, plus several ordinances and public hearings. Key items include creating road infrastructure districts for subdivisions, purchasing land for floodplain management, and approving various service contracts. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss a contractor claim for the Manchac Acres Bridge Replacement Project.

• Ordinance to buy 15-acre parcel on Causey Road for $865,000 for floodplain management
• Public hearings to create Road Infrastructure Districts for Belle Maison, Pelican Point Golf Community, and Delaune Estates (2nd and 3rd filings)
• Amendment to add $17,000 to DA agreement, new total $106,900
• Renewals for emergency debris removal (DRC Emergency Services), debris monitoring (Tetra Tech), and emergency feeding (Ralph's Market)
• Amendment to increase HVAC maintenance contracts with Corporate Mechanical Contractors and Gallo Mechanical by $100,000 each

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The Joint Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial of a zoning map amendment for two tracts of the Charles C. Brown Property, requested by Primax Properties, LLC. The proposal would change the designation from Mixed Use 2 (MU2) to Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) on land north of LA Hwy 42, about 1,400 feet east of Old Jefferson Hwy. The commission's recommendation will go to the Parish Council for final action.

• Public hearing on ID-PZ-3401.24: rezoning Tract X and Tract Y-1 of Charles C. Brown Property from MU2 to SPUD
• Property located north of LA Hwy 42, ~1,400 ft east of Old Jefferson Hwy (LA Hwy 73)
• Applicant: Primax Properties, LLC

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three ordinances amending the Unified Land Development Code to create regulations for food truck and trailer vendors and food truck parks. The commission will make recommendations for approval or denial to the Parish Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Ordinance DC-24.01: Amend LDC Section 17-2051 to create a new section for Food Truck and Trailer Vendors
• Ordinance ZT-24.02: Amend Appendix I Zoning Tables to add Food Truck and Trailer Vendors
• Ordinance ZT-24.03: Amend Appendix I Zoning Tables to add Food Truck Parks
• Public hearing on the three ordinances
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2024 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Gateway Farms, a 77-lot subdivision off Faucheaux Road, with conditions requiring road widening and a turn lane. The commission also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included final plat approval for Delaune Estates 2nd Filing and two mortgage declaration affidavits. The minutes of the November 13, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Gateway Farms preliminary plat (77 lots) with conditions to widen Faucheaux Road to 20ft and construct a 2-way left turn lane on Hwy 74 (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Delaune Estates 2nd Filing final plat (92 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for John C. Gautreau property (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Lynn Levy Land Company, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider multiple contract approvals and amendments, including emergency services renewals, HVAC maintenance increases, and a bridge reconstruction agreement. They will also adopt a resolution for capital road improvement priorities for 2025-2027 and review a contract report. The agenda is largely routine financial approvals, with no major policy changes.

• Amendment to DA agreement adding $17,000 (new total $106,900)
• Renewals for emergency debris removal (DRC), debris monitoring (Tetra Tech), and emergency feeding (Ralph's Market)
• HVAC contract increases: Corporate Mechanical +$100,000 (total $450,000), Gallo Mechanical +$100,000 (total $450,000), Del-Con +$25,000 (total $150,000)
• LADOTD bridge reconstruction on Devall Road at no cost to Parish
• Resolution adopting 2025-2027 capital road improvement priorities

The Finance Committee met on December 10, 2024, and voted unanimously to forward all 14 agenda items to the full Council for approval. These include amendments to contracts for the District Attorney, emergency debris removal, HVAC maintenance, and bridge reconstruction, among others. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding Amendment #1 to DA agreement, adding $17,000 (new total $106,900)
• Approved forwarding renewal of DRC Emergency Services debris removal contract
• Approved forwarding renewal of Tetra Tech debris monitoring contract
• Approved forwarding renewal of Ralph's Market emergency feeding contract
• Approved forwarding renewal of Corporate Mechanical Contractors contract for Lamar Dixon Expo Center ($100,000)
• Approved forwarding Amendment #1 to Corporate Mechanical Contractors HVAC contract (add $100,000, total $450,000)
• Approved forwarding Amendment #1 to Gallo Mechanical Services HVAC contract (add $100,000, total $450,000)
• Approved forwarding Amendment #2 to Del-Con mechanical maintenance contract (add $25,000, total $150,000)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider three business items: renewing a labor agreement with Life House (up to $750,000), extending a flood control maintenance contract with Del-Con, LLC, and selecting an engineering firm for Lower Bayou Conway drainage improvements. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a drainage report.

• Renewal of CEA with Life House for labor personnel, not to exceed $750,000, through Dec 31, 2025
• Amendment No. 2 to Del-Con, LLC flood control contract, extending term to July 11, 2025 (no price change)
• Selection of T. Baker Smith, LLC for Lower Bayou Conway Drainage Improvements engineering services
• Acceptance of 11-12-24 meeting minutes
• Public comments period and drainage report

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board approved a professional selection committee's recommendation to contract with 15 engineering firms for drainage engineering support. They also approved an amendment to extend a tree-removal contract, a cooperative agreement for stream gauges, a bulkhead replacement agreement, and an intergovernmental agreement for dirt hauling. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved selection of 15 engineering firms for RFQ drainage engineering support (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with CLM Industries for tree removal, extending contract to July 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with USGS for 15 stream gauges, $142,130 total (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Holy Rosary Church for bulkhead replacement, $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with APSO for dirt hauling to L'Alumina plant (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering contract renewals, amendments, and new agreements, plus general business items including major park improvement contracts and ARPA fund reallocations. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2025 budget, a 2025 cost-of-living adjustment for parish employees, and the creation of three Road Infrastructure Districts. The council will also enter executive session for a lawsuit.

• Public hearing and ordinance to amend 2024 budget and appropriate 2025 budget
• Public hearing and ordinance for 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) effective Dec 23, 2024
• Bid approval: $2,193,000 for South Louisiana Fairgrounds Park Improvements (Promethean General Contractors)
• Bid approval: $1,974,000 for Prairieville Park Improvements (GeoSurfaces, Inc.)
• Bid approval: $749,434 for Southwood Park Improvements (Sticklin and Porter Construction)

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to receive a report from the Chief Transportation Engineer on active projects with LA DOTD, Move Ascension projects, road and bridge projects, and upcoming transportation projects. The agenda includes public comment but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Transportation Department Report by Chief Transportation Engineer Daniel Helms
• Active projects with LA DOTD
• Move Ascension Projects
• Road & Bridge Projects
• Upcoming Transportation Projects

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider five variance requests from the zoning code, all involving residential properties. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its October 9, 2024 meeting. This is a regular meeting focused on individual property requests.

• Variance for Latesha Mumphery on Robinson Lane (setback requirements)
• Variance for Seana Boatner on Josh Richardson Road (setback requirements)
• Variance for Pamela Moran on Hattie Road (minimum lot and frontage)
• Variance for Dora Kensie on LA Hwy 405 (secondary family residences)
• Variance for William & Nancy Carter on Twin Oaks Drive (setback requirements)

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to approve or deny two family partitions and will also consider two mortgage declaration affidavits. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and staff reports. One preliminary plat application (Gateway Farms) was pulled from the agenda by the developer prior to the meeting.

• Public hearing on family partition for John W. Babin Jr. Property (Lot 2-A-1, 2-A-2, 2-A-3) in Council District 9
• Public hearing on family partition for Thomas J. Stroughter Property (Tract 4-A, 4-B, 4-C) in Council District 11
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Leon LeBeau at 12288 Beau Rd, Gonzales
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Jesse Benedetto at 39376 Bradbury Ln, Prairieville
• Gateway Farms preliminary plat (Council District 8) pulled from agenda by developer

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission met on November 13, 2024, and approved minutes from its October 9 meeting, a consent agenda of two mortgage affidavits, and two family partitions. One partition on LA Hwy 621 creates three lots from 2.532 acres; the other on Smithhart Road creates three lots from 4.065 acres and includes a waiver for a utility servitude. A preliminary plat for Gateway Farms was pulled from the agenda by the developer before the meeting.

• Approved October 9, 2024, Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: two Affidavits of Mortgage Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved John W. Babin Jr. family partition on LA Hwy 621 into three lots (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas J. Stroughter family partition on Smithhart Road into three lots, granting waiver for 12' utility servitude within 30' private servitude of passage (unanimous)
• Gateway Farms preliminary plat pulled from agenda by developer prior to meeting

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a series of contracts, grant applications, and amendments. Key items include renewing the district attorney's drug intervention program, applying for state and federal grants, and approving multiple professional service contracts and amendments. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Renewal of intergovernmental agreement with 23rd Judicial District Attorney for drug intervention program, up to $205,000
• Applications for FY 2024-2025 Community Water Enrichment Fund and Local Government Assistance Program
• Agreement with The Picard Group for legislative services, total not to exceed $250,000
• Amendment to CSRS contract for drainage analysis, increasing total to $1,303,645
• Contract with Premier Service Team for PUA Water Treatment Plant roof replacement, $85,480

The Finance Committee met and voted to forward all agenda items to the full Council for approval. Key items include renewing the drug intervention program agreement with the District Attorney (up to $205,000), applying for state grant programs, and approving a $1.3M contract amendment with CSRS for drainage analysis (7-1). All other items passed without objection.

• Approved forwarding DA drug program renewal (up to $205,000) to full Council
• Approved forwarding CWEF and LGAP grant applications to full Council
• Approved forwarding Picard Group lobbying contract (up to $250,000) to full Council
• Approved forwarding Faulk & Winkler CPA contract to full Council
• Approved forwarding CSRS contract amendment (new total $1,303,645) to full Council (7-1)
• Approved forwarding three dump truck service renewals (total $175,000 shared) to full Council
• Approved forwarding Del-Con electrical and plumbing amendments (totals $300,000 and $200,000) to full Council
• Approved forwarding Guitreau contract for Trademart partition wall ($70,720) to full Council

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements, including selecting engineering firms for drainage support, amending a tree-removal contract, and approving cooperative agreements for stream gauges and a bulkhead replacement. The board will also hear a monthly update on the ADAPT program and LWI projects.

• Approval of 15 engineering firms for RFQ-Drainage Engineering Support
• Amendment No. 1 with CLM Industries for tree removal, extending contract to July 18, 2025
• Cooperative agreement with USGS for 15 stream gauges, total $142,130 ($109,130 from district, $33,000 from USGS)
• Agreement with Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church to replace failed bulkhead along New River and Duck Roost Canal
• Intergovernmental agreement with Sheriff's Office for hauling dirt to former L'Alumina plant

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board approved all agenda items, including a $6 million allocation for the New River Stormwater Management Pump Station, two land purchases for drainage projects, and several engineering contracts. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved GIS Engineering for isolated pumping stations RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved Hartman Engineering culvert sizing contract up to $85,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000,000 ADAPT funds for New River pump station (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Bayou Manchac/Wards Creek project (unanimous)
• Approved Elos Environmental contract amendment adding $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $865,000 purchase of 15-acre Causey property (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,600,000 purchase of 80-acre tract off Louis White Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Hartman Engineering contract extension for Marvin Braud project (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances, including the acquisition of a 13-acre parcel for $767,000 for floodplain management, revocation of a servitude, animal control ordinance amendments, and declaring equipment surplus. They will also discuss the 2025 insurance proposal from United Healthcare and introduce a pay classification plan amendment for a 2025 COLA.

• Public hearing and ordinance for East Ascension Drainage District #1 to acquire Lot E-1 (13 acres) for $767,000 plus closing costs for regional detention
• Ordinance to revoke a 15-foot servitude on Tract 1-A-3-A of the Joseph Kernan property
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 5 (Animals and Fowl) to clarify registration and rabies tag language
• Ordinance declaring surplus and authorizing sale/transfer of miscellaneous movable equipment
• Introduction of ordinance to adjust pay ranges for a three-tiered 2025 COLA effective December 23, 2024

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to adopt meeting minutes, vote on a $15 million allocation for the New River Stormwater Management Pump Station, and introduce the 2024 amended and 2025 budgets. The council will also consider renewals of contracts with local entities and approve ordinances, including property purchases and amendments to animal control regulations.

• $15,000,000 allocation for New River Stormwater Management Pump Station from Mega Fund
• Renewal of $322,800 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Economic Development Corporation
• Renewal of $490,000 agreement with Fire District #3 and Prairieville Fire Department for part-time firefighter compensation
• Introduction of ordinance to purchase 0.85-acre property at 42060 Churchpoint Rd. for $100,000 for DPWE recycling facility relocation
• Approval of 2024 amended and 2025 budgets

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will meet to review subdivision reports, approve or deny minutes from August, and hold a public hearing on three family land partitions. Old business includes a discussion on the Pelican Point Golf Community full DIS scope.

• Public hearing on three family land partitions: Whitney J. Amedee Jr., Thomas L. Stafford, and W. E. Stevens Estate properties
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declarations for Donovan J. Gregoire & Kristin Taylor Gregoire (8410 Paul Rd, St. Amant) and Raul E. Valdes (Camp Dr., Prairieville)
• Approval or denial of August 14, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Pelican Point Golf Community - Full DIS Scope discussion
• Subdivision Report - October 2024 presented by staff

The Planning Commission approved three family property partitions and accepted a revised drainage evaluation scope for the Pelican Point Golf Community. The board also approved the August 14, 2024, meeting minutes and two mortgage declaration affidavits.

• Approved August 14, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including mortgage declarations for 8410 Paul Rd and Camp Dr (unanimous)
• Approved Whitney J. Amedee, Jr. family partition with utility and passage servitude waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas L. Stafford family partition (unanimous)
• Approved W. E. Stevens Estate family partition (unanimous)
• Accepted Pelican Point Evaluation Scope submitted by Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC (6-0, 1 abstention)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and written decisions from the August 28, 2024 meeting. The main item is a public hearing on a single variance request from Shemicha Lewis Washington for a property on Anderson Road, seeking relief from residential setback requirements. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3491.24 for Shemicha Lewis Washington, property on south side of Anderson Road ~300' east of Stevenson Road, to waive Section 17-2073(F) setback requirements
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting
• Approval of written decisions from August 28, 2024 meeting

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider several drainage projects and contracts, including a $6 million allocation for the New River Stormwater Management Pump Station and an intergovernmental agreement for $30 million in state funds for Bayou Manchac restoration. They will also vote on engineering contracts, land purchases for drainage, and a contract extension.

• Approve $6,000,000 in ADAPT funds for New River Stormwater Management Pump Station
• Intergovernmental agreement to prioritize $30,000,000 for Bayou Manchac Restoration and Wards Creek Realignment
• Purchase 15-acre Causey property off Causey Rd for $865,000
• Purchase 80-acre Tract 12-A off Louis White Rd for up to $1,600,000
• Contract with Hartman Engineering for culvert sizing, not to exceed $85,000

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board approved several items, including a change order extending the New River Canal Tilting Weir Structure contract by 153 days, amendments increasing the shared surveying/SUE budget to $450,000, an extension of the drainage engineering services contract, and the purchase of a 13-acre property parcel. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 with Shavers-Whittle Construction, extending New River Canal Tilting Weir Structure completion to Oct 31, 2024 (no cost change)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with Chustz Surveying, LLC, increasing shared surveying/SUE budget from $300,000 to $450,000
• Approved Amendment No. 3 with five surveying firms, increasing shared budget to $450,000
• Approved Amendment No. 1 extending drainage engineering services contract through Dec 31, 2024
• Approved purchase of 13-acre portion of 18.5-acre tract (Parcel #6832201)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to review and vote on several funding agreements and contract renewals. Key items include a $15 million allocation for the New River Stormwater Management Pump Station, a $322,800 renewal of the economic development agreement with AEDC, and multiple contract renewals for legal services, firefighter compensation, and temporary staffing. The committee will also consider an ordinance amendment on animal control and a contract report for September 2024.

• Approval of $15,000,000 from Mega Fund for New River Stormwater Management Pump Station
• Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with AEDC, not to exceed $322,800
• Renewal of firefighter compensation agreement with Fire District #3, not to exceed $490,000
• Amendment to animal control ordinance on registration and rabies tags
• Reduction of courthouse architect contract from $180,000 to $151,404.85

The Finance Committee voted to forward several items to the full Council, including $15 million from the Mega Fund for the New River Stormwater Management Pump Station Project and renewals of agreements for economic development, firefighter compensation, and legal services. All motions passed without objection. The committee also approved forwarding an ordinance to clarify animal control language and a contract amendment for courthouse construction.

• Approved forwarding $15M Mega Fund allocation for New River Stormwater Pump Station (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding AEDC Cooperative Endeavor Agreement renewal up to $322,800 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Fire District #3 part-time firefighter agreement renewal up to $490,000 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Lofton Industrial Services temporary staffing contract renewal up to $125,000 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding animal control ordinance amendment on rabies tags (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding surplus equipment sale ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding DOTD mowing/litter pickup amendment increasing cycles to 5 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding courthouse construction contract reduction to $151,404.85 (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including zoning map amendments, property purchases, and intergovernmental agreements. Key decisions include rezoning land for mixed-use development, adding solar farm regulations, and selling LaLa Regira Field to the City of Donaldsonville. The council will also approve agreements for reciprocal facility use with the school board and dirt hauling for drainage projects.

• Approval of $0-cost facility use agreements between Ascension Parish Government and Ascension Parish School Board
• Purchase of .85-acre property at 42060 Churchpoint Rd. for up to $100,000 for DPWE recycling facility relocation
• Amendment of Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2) for Shelly Sanchez properties near LA Hwy 74 and Carrie Lane
• Addition of Solar Farm as a Conditional Use in the Unified Land Development Code
• Sale of LaLa Regira Field to the City of Donaldsonville via intergovernmental agreement and cash sale

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with several contract approvals, a land purchase for a recycling facility, and certification of the 2024 tax roll. They will also introduce ordinances on zoning and solar farms, and hold public hearings on building code updates and postponing a charter amendment election.

• Certification of 2024 tax roll and property tax appeals
• Purchase of .85 acre at 42060 Churchpoint Rd. for DPWE recycling facility relocation (not to exceed $100,000)
• Contract with Capital City Staffing for temporary nurses at jail (not to exceed $300,000)
• Amendment to juvenile housing contract with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff (increase $1,500 to $549,000)
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone Lot E-1 on LA Hwy 74 from RM to MU2

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of financial items, including contract approvals, amendments, and change orders. Key actions include paying the US Army Corps of Engineers $916,667 for the parish's share of waterline replacement design costs, purchasing land for a recycling facility relocation, and approving contracts for temporary nurses and juvenile housing. The committee will also receive updates on economic development and financial reports.

• Approval to pay US Army Corps of Engineers $916,667 for 25% design cost share of Waterline Replacement Project
• Approval to purchase .85-acre tract at 42060 Churchpoint Rd. for up to $100,000 for DPWE recycling facility relocation
• Approval of Master Services Contract with AMMON Healthcare for temporary nurses at Ascension Parish Jail, not to exceed $300,000
• Approval of Amendment #1 to contract with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff for juvenile housing, increasing total to $549,000
• Approval of Change Order #2 for Courtroom Improvements Project, adding 34 days with no cost change

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and a land purchase at its September 10, 2024 meeting. The most consequential item is a proposal to buy an 80-acre tract for regional detention for up to $1.6 million. The board will also vote on an engineering services contract and an amendment to a wetlands services contract.

• Approval of $85,000 proposal for culvert sizing and drainage engineering consulting services by Hartman Engineering
• Amendment No. 1 to wetlands delineation & permitting contract with Elos Environmental, LLC, adding $100,000 (new NTE $400,000) and extending term to March 31, 2025
• Purchase of 80-acre Tract 12-A off Louis White Rd. along New River for regional detention (Parcel# 20046384) at $20,000/acre, NTE $1,600,000

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to decide on zoning map amendments, a professional services contract extension for Butch Gore Park renovations, and appointments to local boards. The council will also introduce ordinances to update building codes and adjust election timing for a Home Rule Charter amendment.

• Approval of Amendment #3 to Butch Gore Park Renovations contract ($141,822.00) with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC
• Zoning Review ID: PZ-3444.24 for Rural to Mixed Use change at Bayou Narcisse Estates
• Zoning Review ID: PZ-3460.24 for Medium Intensity Residential to Mixed Use 2 change near LA Hwy 74
• Introduction of ordinance to amend building codes (Chapter 6)
• Introduction of ordinance to postpone Home Rule Charter amendment election to March 29, 2025

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider a variance request for a secondary family residence on Oak Meadow Street. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its July 31, 2024 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Variance request PZ-3459.24 by Brittany Lara for Lot 72, east side of Oak Meadow Street, ~1200 ft south of Nona Lee Street, to vary Section 17-2041 (Secondary Family Residences)
• Acceptance of minutes from July 31, 2024 meeting
• Acceptance of written decisions from July 31, 2024 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Library Board and the West Ascension Drainage Board, and to consider reappointments for Fire Protection District 1. The agenda includes public comments and general business items.

• Library Board interviews
• West Ascension Drainage Board interview
• Fire Protection District 1 reappointment considerations

The Personnel Committee appointed new members to the Library Board and the West Ascension Drainage Board. The committee also approved the reappointment of one member to Fire Protection District 1.

• Appointed Ashley Gaignard to the Library Board
• Appointed Michael Cayette to the West Ascension Drainage Board
• Re-appointed James Leblanc to Fire Protection District 1

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, amendments, and resolutions, including a $2,500 donation to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and a $100,000 increase to a drain cleaning contract. The council will also conduct condemnation proceedings for three properties and discuss the NWI Sewer Plant location. An ordinance to declare surplus equipment will be introduced.

• Donation of $2,500 to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
• Amendment #1 to Joey Thibodeaux's Drain Cleaning & Plumbing contract, adding $100,000 (new total $175,000)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Impact Sports Gonzales for baseball officials, up to $80,000
• Contract with ADT Commercial for fire/security alarm maintenance, up to $63,120
• Condemnation proceedings for 40147 Germany Rd, 40159 Germany Rd, Gonzales, and 17049 Charlie Brown Rd, Prairieville

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial of two rezoning requests, consider removing a historic site designation, and discuss adding solar farms as a conditional use. The commission will also accept minutes from its March 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning to Mixed Use 2 (MU2) for Lot E-1, north side of LA Hwy 74 near Carrie Lane (PZ-3460.24)
• Rezoning from Rural (R) to Mixed Use (MU) for Lots 11-E and 11F, Bayou Narcisse Estates (PZ-3444.24)
• Public hearing to remove historic site designation for Ashland Belle Helen Plantation (PZ-3430.24)
• Amendment to Development Code to add solar farm as conditional use (07-2038)

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to approve or deny three family partitions and consider one partition under old business, along with six mortgage declaration affidavits. The meeting also includes approval of the July 10, 2024 minutes and staff reports. Most items are routine land-use approvals.

• Public hearing on Mary Elizabeth Akridge Property partition (Tract 1-A and 1-B, Council District 5)
• Public hearing on Geraldine Bourgeois Property partition (Tract 8-C-2-C-1 and 8-C-2-C-2, Council District 6)
• Public hearing on Margaret Ficklin Estate partition (Lot B-10-A-1 and B-10-A-2, Council District 7)
• Old business: Louis Tullier Estate family partition (Lot 5-A and 5-B, Council District 6)
• Six mortgage declaration affidavits for properties in Prairieville, Gonzales, and St. Amant

The Planning Commission unanimously approved three family property partitions and granted an open extension for a fourth partition pending legal proceedings. The board also approved the July 10 meeting minutes and a consent agenda containing six mortgage declarations.

• Approved July 10, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including six Affidavit of Mortgage Declarations (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Mary Elizabeth Akridge Property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Geraldine Bourgeois Property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Margaret Ficklin Estate (unanimous)
• Approved open extension for Louis Tullier Estate family partition pending transfer documents (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to receive a department report and consider two action items: renewing the 2024-2025 Off System Bridge Replacement Program and approving a cooperative agreement with LADOTD for a donation of 800 cubic yards of recycled asphalt concrete. The committee will also take public comment.

• Resolution: 2024-2025 Off System Bridge Replacement Program Renewal
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LADOTD for donation of 800 cubic yards of Recycled Asphalt Concrete (RAP)
• Approval for Parish President Clint Cointment to execute the CEA
• Department report by Chief Transportation Engineer Daniel Helms

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved a resolution for the 2024-2025 Off System Bridge Replacement Program renewal and a cooperative agreement with LADOTD for the donation of 800 cubic yards of recycled asphalt concrete (RAP). No other substantive decisions were made; the department report was informational only.

• Approved 2024-2025 Off System Bridge Replacement Program renewal (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement with LADOTD for donation of 800 cubic yards of RAP (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial items, including a HUD Section 8 Five-Year Plan, a donation to a food bank, and multiple contract amendments and new agreements. The agenda includes public comment and reports on positions and finances.

• Approval of HUD Section 8 Five-Year Plan for 2025-2029 and public hearing authorization
• Donation of $2,500 to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
• Amendment to add $100,000 to Joey Thibodeaux's Drain Cleaning & Plumbing contract (new total $175,000)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Impact Sports Gonzales for baseball officials up to $80,000
• Contract with ADT Commercial for fire/security alarm maintenance up to $63,120

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward all agenda items to the full Council for approval, including the HUD Section 8 Five-Year Plan, a $2,500 donation to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and several contract approvals and amendments. No items were denied or tabled. The meeting was procedural, with all motions passing without objection.

• Forwarded HUD Section 8 Five-Year Plan to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 donation to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA recreation project updates and changes (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 amendment to Joey Thibodeaux's Drain Cleaning contract (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 agreement with Impact Sports Gonzales for baseball officials (unanimous)
• Approved surplus declaration and sale of movable equipment (unanimous)
• Approved contract extensions for Del-Con, ADT Commercial, Waste Management, and others (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendments for Quality Engineering and I.C.E. Sales (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider several contract amendments and a land purchase. Actions include extending a construction deadline, increasing a surveying budget, extending a drainage engineering contract, and approving the purchase of a 13-acre tract. The meeting is open to the public.

• Change Order No. 4 with Shavers-Whittle Construction for New River Canal Tilting Weir Structure: adds 153 days, new completion date Oct 31, 2024, no cost change
• Amendment No. 2 with Chustz Surveying: increases surveying/SUE shared budget from $300,000 to $450,000
• Amendment No. 3 with Crescent Engineering & Mapping, Earles & Associates, Quality Engineering & Surveying, SJB Group: same budget increase to $450,000
• Amendment No. 1 to extend drainage engineering master contract through Dec 31, 2024, for new RFQ process
• Approval to purchase 13-acre portion of 18.5-acre tract (Parcel # 6832201)

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1 Commission approved a task order for concrete lining projects. The board also received a presentation on proposed Offsite Drainage Assessment (ODA) ordinances and floodplain management models.

• Approved June 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approved task order for 2024 Concrete lining project (Ascension Trace, Hwy 74, and Francine Circle laterals) by Hartman Engineering not to exceed $206,000.00

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider ordinances to call a December 7, 2024 special election on proposed Home Rule Charter amendments, including changing how the Secretary and related staff are appointed and removing a salary cap for governing authority members. The council will also vote on a cooperative agreement with the state and L'Alumina for a red dirt site closure plan, and declare surplus equipment for sale or transfer.

• Special election Dec. 7, 2024 on Home Rule Charter amendments (Secretary appointed by Council; remove salary cap language)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with LDEQ and L'Alumina for red dirt site closure plan
• Ordinance declaring surplus and authorizing sale/transfer of miscellaneous movable equipment
• Reappointments to Human Resources Review Board and Library Board

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will meet on July 31, 2024, to accept minutes and written decisions from its June 26 meeting, hold a public hearing on two residential zoning variances, and vote on moving future meetings to the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3405.24 for Connie Buratt (Bayou Bend Road property)
• Public hearing on variance PZ-3428.24 for Carson Duplessis (Bayou Narcisse Road re-subdivision)
• Vote to change meeting schedule to 2nd Wednesday monthly at 5:30 PM

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to consider reappointments to the Human Resources Board and the Library Board, and to conduct an interview for the Library Board. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major ordinances or contracts listed.

• Consideration/approval of reappointment to Human Resources Board
• Consideration/approval of reappointment to Library Board
• Interview for Library Board position

The Personnel Committee approved two reappointments: Daniel Adkins to the Human Resources Board and Donna Dumas Whittington to the Library Board, both with no objection. A Library Board interview was skipped because the applicant withdrew. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reappointed Daniel Adkins to Human Resources Board (passed, no objection)
• Reappointed Donna Dumas Whittington to Library Board (passed, no objection)
• Skipped Library Board interview due to applicant withdrawal

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contract approvals and change orders, plus resolutions and ordinances including a special election for road lighting district tax renewals and charter amendments. Public hearings are scheduled for millage rates, drainage code changes, and a transportation impact fee decrease. The council will also enter executive session on PFAS litigation and a settlement matter.

• Resolution calling Dec. 7, 2024 special election for 5-mill road lighting tax renewals in Districts 1-6
• Ordinance to increase millage rates for Road Infrastructure Districts (not exceeding prior year's max)
• Amendment to reduce transportation impact fee schedule by 3.17%
• Contract with R.J. Daigle & Sons for US61-Parker Road overlay, $1,139,685.32
• Janitorial services contract renewal with Jani-King of Baton Rouge, not to exceed $1,594,093.00

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to consider two items: authorizing Parish President Clint Cointment to execute contracts for State Project Number H.015974, and approving an intergovernmental agreement allowing equipment and vehicle lending between Ascension Parish and the East and West drainage districts. The meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2024, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse.

• Resolution to authorize contracts for State Project H.015974
• Intergovernmental agreement for equipment and vehicle lending between Ascension Parish, East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1, and West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1

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The Planning Commission will meet to review staff reports and approve minutes from the June 12, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes several mortgage declaration affidavits and a subdivision report.

• Approval of June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: 42290 Black Bayou Rd, Gonzales
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: 39387 Hwy 22, Darrow
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration: 41137 Fifth Colonial St, Prairieville
• Gateway Farms preliminary plat (item pulled from agenda by developer)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024, meeting. The board also approved a consent agenda containing three mortgage declarations. A public hearing for the Gateway Farms preliminary plat was pulled from the agenda by the developer.

• Approved June 12, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Jeff Gautreau (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Ryan Roques (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Lindsay Rosso (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will discuss various service agreements, contract amendments, and infrastructure change orders. Items include janitorial service renewals, legal services for economic districts, and adjustments to road and water plant projects.

• Renewal of janitorial services contract with Jani-King of Baton Rouge for up to $1,594,093.00
• Legal services contract with Butler Snow, LLP for up to $70,000.00 regarding development districts
• New contract with R.J. Daigle & Sons Contractors, Inc. for US61 - Parker Road overlay for $1,139,685.32
• Amendment to autopsy transport services with KT Mortuary Transport Service, LLC for a new total of $74,999.00
• Change orders for the Churchpoint Road and Roddy Road Roundabout Project

The Finance Committee approved forwarding all 15 agenda items to the full Parish Council for final approval. These include contract amendments, new agreements, and change orders for various parish services and projects. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding CEA edit with APSB for early childhood education
• Approved forwarding $25,000 increase for autopsy transport services (new total $74,999)
• Approved forwarding sublease extension with Donaldsonville Developments (rent $13,763.19/month)
• Approved forwarding Jani-King janitorial contract renewal ($1,594,093)
• Approved forwarding CEA with Life House for labor services ($149,000)
• Approved forwarding Butler Snow legal services contract ($70,000)
• Approved forwarding surplus equipment sale ordinance
• Approved forwarding contract with R.J. Daigle for PR 929 Overlay ($1,139,685.32)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially approve a task order for concrete lining work on three laterals, and receive updates on drainage modeling and grant applications. The meeting includes public comments and acceptance of prior minutes.

• Approval of task order for 2024 Concrete lining project (Ascension Trace lateral, Hwy 74 lateral, Francine Circle lateral) by Hartman Engineering, not to exceed $206,000
• Discussion of Offsite Drainage Assessment (ODA) H&H modeling and code revisions
• Update on HNTB ADAPT Program/Grant Application and LWI Projects
• Acceptance of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board approved entering into two subrecipient agreements for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Round 2 projects, recommended declaring a manufactured home surplus for sale, supported dredging the Amite River, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with West Ascension. All motions passed unanimously with no objections. The board also accepted the May 7, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved subrecipient agreement for John Leblanc Detention Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved subrecipient agreement for Lower Bayou Conway Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended ordinance declaring 1998 Sunshine Homes Manufactured Home surplus (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Amite River dredging (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with West Ascension drainage district (unanimous)
• Accepted May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one for off-street parking requirements on Airline Hwy and one for minimum lot and frontage restrictions on Lake Martin Road. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from the May 22, 2024 meeting.

• Variance PZ-3409.24: off-street parking requirement (Section 17-2081(F)(3)) for property on east side of Airline Hwy, ~3750' south of Roddy Road
• Variance PZ-3421.24: minimum lot and frontage restrictions (Section 17-2073(E)) for property on south side of Lake Martin Road, ~300' west of Brignac Road
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from May 22, 2024 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, amendments, and agreements, including a $4.4 million road reconstruction contract, a $2.5 million annual jail maintenance renewal, and several drainage project agreements. The council will also introduce ordinances related to property taxes, surplus property, and drainage code changes, and hold public hearings on condemned properties.

• Contract with R.J. Daigle & Sons for asphalt reconstruction, not to exceed $4,419,335.00
• Renewal of jail maintenance agreement with Sheriff Bobby Webre, $2,500,000.00 per year for 4 years
• Intergovernmental agreement with Town of Sorrento for road repairs
• Renewal of ad valorem taxes for Road Lighting Districts 1-6
• Introduction of ordinance to amend Transportation Impact Fee schedule (3.17% decrease)

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to receive a department report and discuss recommendations to adjust the Transportation Impact Fee Program, which may be presented to the Council as an ordinance change. The agenda includes public comment and general business items.

• Update to the Transportation Impact Fee Program
• Recommendations to Council to adjust the Transportation Impact Fee per ordinance
• Department report by Daniel Helms
• Public comment period

The Transportation Committee met on June 13, 2024, received a department report from Daniel Helms, Skyler Wilsey, and Treg Cunningham with no action taken, and unanimously approved a recommendation to adjust the Transportation Impact Fee per ordinance.

• Approved a 3.17 decrease to the Transportation Impact Fee program recommendations unanimously

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold public hearings on family partitions, a preliminary plat, and several ordinances amending the Unified Land Development Code, including new definitions and procedures for floodplain management and offsite drainage assessments, plus a fee schedule update. The commission will also discuss standards for solar farm development and consider consent agenda items involving mortgage affidavits.

• Ordinance discussion: Solar Farms - Standards for Development
• Public hearing: Ascension Commerce Center II, 1st Filing preliminary plat (Monceaux Buller & Associates, Council District 2)
• Ordinances to amend ULDC: add Floodplain Management Plan and Offsite Drainage Assessment definitions, revise Drainage Impact Study Procedure, add Section 17-506.3 Offsite Drainage Assessment, and amend Appendix XII Fees
• Public hearings on five family partitions (e.g., John Duplechein, Clyde Villar, Bill Woodward, Vinewood Subdivision, Michael Voinche)
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for LJG Land Company (Ascension Commerce II, Industriplex Ave, Geismar) and Olvin Santos (41399 Merritt Evans Rd, Prairieville)

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Ascension Commerce Center II, a 186-acre industrial subdivision with 14 lots, including waivers for rear alleys (except Lots 1 & 2, at the director's discretion) and asphalt streets instead of concrete. The commission also approved five family partitions and recommended several ULDC amendments to the Parish Council, including adding definitions for Floodplain Management Plan and Offsite Drainage Assessment, and updating drainage study procedures. A proposed amendment to add a new Offsite Drainage Assessment section was approved with a 6-1 vote after an initial motion failed.

• Approved preliminary plat for Ascension Commerce Center II (7-0) with waivers for rear alleys (except Lots 1-2) and asphalt streets
• Approved family partition for John Duplechein property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Clyde Villar estate (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Bill Woodward property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Vinewood Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Michael Voinche property (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to Parish Council for ULDC amendments on definitions and drainage procedures (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to Parish Council for new Offsite Drainage Assessment section (6-1)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider agreements for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative Round 2 to manage drainage improvements in the Bayou Conway Basin. The board will also review a recommendation to sell a 1998 manufactured home and a resolution supporting Amite River dredging.

• Subrecipient agreement for John Leblanc Detention Improvements in Bayou Conway Basin
• Subrecipient agreement for Lower Bayou Conway Drainage Improvements
• Ordinance to declare surplus and sell a 1998 Sunshine Homes Manufactured Home
• Resolution in support of dredging the Amite River
• Intergovernmental Agreement between Ascension Parish, EA Drainage District No. 1, and West Ascension Drainage District

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 approved three Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for drainage improvements and land acquisition. The board also extended a contract with Triton Controls & Engineering.

• Approved Amendment #1 to extend Triton Controls & Engineering contract through Dec 31, 2024, not to exceed $100,000.00
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Conway Development, LLC for drainage improvements
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Mayers for acquisition of 8.09 acres in section 12, T10S-R3E, SED
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Life House not to exceed $800,000.00 through Dec 31, 2024
• Approved April 9, 2024, meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to review and recommend action on a wide range of financial items, including contract renewals, intergovernmental agreements, and budget amendments. Key items include a proposed $2.5 million annual jail maintenance contract with the Sheriff's Office, a road repair agreement with the Town of Sorrento, and several contract increases for services at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. The committee will also hear reports on opioid settlement spending and a bid award for road reconstruction.

• Renewal of jail maintenance agreement with Sheriff Bobby Webre, $2.5 million/year for 4 years
• Intergovernmental agreement with Town of Sorrento for road repairs
• Bid award to R.J. Daigle & Sons for asphalt reconstruction, up to $4,419,335
• Contract increases: ELOS Environmental +$200,000, Jani-King +$300,000, security services +$10,000
• Opioid Settlement Funds spending plan presentation

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on June 11, 2024, and voted unanimously to forward all 20 agenda items to the full Council for final approval. These items include contracts, agreements, and amendments covering jail maintenance, road repairs, drainage projects, and various service contracts. No items were denied or tabled; all motions passed without objection.

• Forwarded Reagent Chemical non-compliance penalty decision to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2024-2025 professional liability insurance approval to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded Subrecipient Agreement for John LeBlanc Detention Improvements to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded Subrecipient Agreement for Lower Bayou Conway Drainage Improvements to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded $2.5M/year jail maintenance agreement renewal to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded $4,419,335 road contract with R.J. Daigle & Sons to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded $25,000 contribution to 'Eyes on Ascension' program to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded $220,000 ELOS Environmental contract amendment to Council (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider two millage ordinances regarding property tax levies for 2024. The meeting also includes an introduction of an ordinance to call a special election on November 5, 2024, to amend the Parish Home Rule Charter.

• Millage Ordinance #1: Levying millages on the 2024 tax roll
• Millage Ordinance #2: Increasing millage rates for specific purposes
• Special election for Home Rule Charter amendments on November 5, 2024
• Cancellation of lease agreement for Lemann Buildings in downtown Donaldsonville
• Acceptance of donation of two vehicles to Ascension Parish Fire District #1

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to consider a single substantive item: an intergovernmental agreement with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for physical drainage improvements around Study Commons at 1200 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Intergovernmental agreement with Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for drainage improvements at Study Commons, 1200 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider one variance request for a residential setback on Troxclair Lane, along with routine approval of prior meeting minutes and written decisions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3386.24 for Justin & Carly Hebert, Lot 1-B-1-B, north side of Troxclair Lane, ~450' west of LA Hwy 941, to vary setback requirements under Code 17-2073(F)

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to consider and possibly approve reappointments to the Human Resources Board. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and routine administrative items.

• Consideration/approval of reappointments to the Human Resources Board

The Personnel Committee met to consider reappointments for the Human Resources Board. The committee approved the re-appointment of four individuals.

• Re-appointed Kiesha Tassin to Human Resources Board (Passed)
• Re-appointed Lindsay Baker to Human Resources Board (Passed)
• Re-appointed Tessie Bourgeois to Human Resources Board (Passed)
• Re-appointed Stacey Clarke to Human Resources Board (Passed)

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts and appropriations, including $8,000 for the Donaldsonville Juneteenth festival, a $609,608.64 increase to the Move Ascension program manager contract, and a $119,545 contract for PR 929 overlay engineering. They will also introduce ordinances to levy 2024 millages and accept donated vehicles for Fire District #1, and hold an executive session on a vehicle accident settlement.

• $8,000 appropriation to City of Donaldsonville for Juneteenth Music Festival
• $609,608.64 increase to HNTB Move Ascension contract (new total $4,794,801.08)
• $119,545 contract with Design Engineering, Inc. for PR 929 overlay CE&I services
• Introduction of millage ordinances for 2024 tax roll
• Acceptance of two donated vehicles for Fire District #1

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee is holding a regular meeting with public comment, a director's report covering project updates, spring sports, and future summer camp opportunities, followed by adjournment. No votes or specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Director's report on project updates
• Spring sports update
• Future summer camp opportunities

The Recreation Committee met and received reports from Director Michael King on park updates, spring sports, and future summer camp opportunities. No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting, which adjourned after the reports.

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The Planning Commission will review several family partition requests and land dedication proposals. The meeting also includes an engineering staff presentation regarding an off-site drainage assessment by ERA.

• Public hearing for five family partition requests
• ERA presentation on Off-site Drainage Assessment
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for 40398 Hwy 42, Prairieville
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for 6333 Airport Industrial Blvd, Gonzales
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for 14216 Harry Savoy Rd, St. Amant

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved five family partitions and the consent agenda, and discussed a proposed offsite drainage assessment ordinance for future public hearing. No public comments were made on agenda items.

• Approved Penny Place family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Peter Delatte III Property family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Sean Hebert Property family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Donna Bourke Property family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Brad Sagona family partition (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with three mortgage declarations (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several agreements regarding drainage improvements and land acquisition. Items include contract extensions and new cooperative agreements with private entities.

• Amendment #1 with Triton Controls & Engineering for up to $100,000.00
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Conway Development, LLC for drainage improvements
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Mayers to acquire 8.09 acres in Ascension Parish
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Life House for up to $800,000.00

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board approved multiple contracts and change orders, including culvert sizing and consulting services, construction plans for a bulkhead, an amendment to the ADAPT contract, a change order for the New River Tilting Weir, and a pipe replacement project. The board also discussed drainage maintenance in Moran Park Subdivision and authorized engaging a law firm for pump station site selection.

• Approved Hartman Engineering culvert sizing and consulting services, not to exceed $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Hartman Engineering proposal for steel sheet pile bulkhead plans at Holy Rosary Cemetery, not to exceed $161,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to ADAPT contract with HNTB, adding parties and increasing amount to $2,790,865 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for New River Tilting Weir, adding $23,109.09 and 51 days, new total $2,284,599.18 (unanimous)
• Approved RLJ Construction quote for 36-inch drainage outfall pipe replacement in 12 Oaks Subdivision, not to exceed $149,500 (unanimous)
• Authorized engaging law firm for New River Pump Station site selection (9-0, 2 absent)

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The Finance Committee will discuss various appropriations, contract renewals, and amendments. Items include funding for local events, youth programs, and infrastructure engineering services.

• $8,000 appropriation for the City of Donaldsonville 29th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival
• Renewal of LSU 4-H Youth Development agreement up to $50,000 per year
• Donation of two vehicles from Sheriff's Office to Fire District #1
• $30,000 increase for autopsy services with Forensic Autopsy & Consulting Services, LLC
• $609,608.64 contract amendment for HNTB Corporation Move Ascension Program

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on May 7, 2024, and voted unanimously to forward all 11 agenda items to the full Council for approval. These included an $8,000 appropriation for the Juneteenth Music Festival, a 4-H cooperative agreement, vehicle donations to Fire District #1, contract amendments, and several professional service contracts. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding $8,000 appropriation for Juneteenth Music Festival (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 4-H cooperative endeavor agreement up to $50,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding donation of two vehicles to Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding amendment to St. Amant Library agreement (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding autopsy services contract increase of $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding scrap metal recycling contract with Modern Metals & Recycling (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding engineering contract with Duplantis Design Group for fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding HNTB contract amendment increasing by $609,608.64 (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including declaring a radio transmitter surplus and donating it to KKAY 1590, amending the personnel code to remove the Parish President's authority to approve new position titles, and correcting a VIN error in a previous surplus equipment ordinance. They will also amend a prior ordinance to accept property from Palo Alto Incorporated for Fire District No. 2 via donation only. The agenda includes public hearings for these items.

• Ordinance to declare surplus and donate one Broadcast Electronics Radio Transmitter (Model AM-1A XMTR 220V 1 PH) to KKAY 1590
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 16-1 of the Parish Code to delete language allowing the Parish President to approve new position titles
• Ordinance to replace Exhibit A in a February 15, 2024 surplus equipment ordinance to correct a VIN typo
• Ordinance to amend a November 21, 2023 ordinance to accept Palo Alto Incorporated property for Fire District No. 2 via Act of Donation only
• Amendment #1 to DRC Emergency Services contract to revise term date from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, change orders, and bid approvals, including a $3.64 million water sector program contract and a $789,000 courthouse green infrastructure project. The council will also consider resolutions on personnel appointments, a traffic calming exemption, and several ordinance introductions and public hearings, including a budget amendment and property purchases.

• Bid award to Command Construction, LLC for Ascension Parish Water Sector Program (Round 1), not to exceed $3,644,250.00
• Bid award to Bayou Irrigation, Inc. for Courthouse Green Infrastructure Improvements, not to exceed $789,000.00
• Renewal of contract with Ty A. Gautreau, FNP-BC for inmate medical services at $4,725.00/month (max $56,700.00)
• Renewal of legal services contract with Daigle, Fisse, & Kessenich, not to exceed $150,000.00
• Public hearings on ordinances to revoke a drainage servitude on Eugene Lowry property and purchase part of Denise Crifasi property near Roddy Road

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will meet to receive a department report and consider accepting roads from Pelican Point Golf Community, Grand Oaks Subdivision, and Copperhead Phase II into the Parish Maintenance System. The meeting includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Acceptance of La Victoria Court (464 ft) in Pelican Point Golf Community
• Acceptance of five roads in Grand Oaks Subdivision: Admirable Oaks Ave (782.3 ft), Eminent Oaks Ave (674 ft), Grand View Ave (687.4 ft), Honorable Oaks Ave (629 ft)
• Acceptance of Copperhead Road (760 ft) in Copperhead Phase II

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved accepting six roads into the Parish Maintenance System, covering segments in Pelican Point Golf Community, Grand Oaks Subdivision, and Copperhead Phase II. No other action was taken; a department report was presented without action.

• Accepted La Victoria Court (464 ft) into maintenance (unanimous)
• Accepted Admirable Oaks Ave (782.3 ft) into maintenance (unanimous)
• Accepted Eminent Oaks Ave (674 ft) into maintenance (unanimous)
• Accepted Grand View Ave (687.4 ft) into maintenance (unanimous)
• Accepted Honorable Oaks Ave (629 ft) into maintenance (unanimous)
• Accepted Copperhead Road (760 ft) into maintenance (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to consider routine planning matters, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a mortgage declaration affidavit, and five family partition requests that will be the subject of a public hearing. No major policy decisions or large-scale developments are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Penny Place partition (Lots 11-A-1 & 11-A-2) and private servitude of access (Lot 9-A), Council District 6
• Public hearing on Peter Delatte, III property partition (Tracts PD-1-A and PD-1-B), Council District 1
• Public hearing on Sean Hebert property partition (Lots A-2-A and A-2-B), Council District 5
• Public hearing on Donna Bourke property partition (Lots 4-A and 4-B), Council District 8
• Public hearing on Brad Sagona property partition (multiple lots), Council District 5

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve a series of contracts, change orders, and agreements, including a $3.64 million water sector program contract, a $789,000 courthouse green infrastructure project, and several smaller items. The agenda also includes approval of a cooperative endeavor with the Jambalaya Festival Association, a jail medical services contract renewal, and various change orders for ongoing projects.

• Contract with Command Construction, LLC for Ascension Parish Water Sector Program (Round 1), not to exceed $3,644,250.00
• Contract with Bayou Irrigation, Inc. for Courthouse Green Infrastructure Improvements, not to exceed $789,000.00
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jambalaya Capital of the World for $20,000.00 for marketing and public relations
• Renewal of contract with Ty A. Gautreau, FNP-BC for jail medical services at $4,725.00 per month, total not to exceed $56,700.00
• Change Order #2 for Churchpoint Road and Roddy Road Roundabout Project, increasing contract by $13,650.00 to $1,952,229.96

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on April 9, 2024 and voted to forward 14 items to the full Council for approval, all passing with no objection. Major items included a contract with Command Construction, LLC for the Ascension Parish Water Sector Program (Round 1) not to exceed $3,644,250.00, and a contract with Bayou Irrigation, Inc. for Courthouse Green Infrastructure Improvements not to exceed $789,000.00. The Committee also advanced a $20,000 cooperative endeavor agreement with Jambalaya Capital of the World, a jail medical services renewal, and several change orders and contract renewals. No items were denied or tabled; the meeting adjourned at 5:41 pm.

• Advanced $20,000 cooperative endeavor agreement with Jambalaya Capital of the World for marketing and public relations (no objection)
• Advanced renewal of jail medical services contract with Ty A. Gautreau, FNP-BC at $4,725/month, total not to exceed $56,700 (no objection)
• Advanced Amendment #2 with Roberto Macedo and Associates for Section 8 project management to correct typographical error (no objection)
• Advanced CDBG policies and procedures and appointments of Hermina Edward-Irvin and Lucy Cason, authorizing Parish President to execute documents (no objection)
• Advanced ordinance to declare surplus and donate a radio transmitter to KKAY 1590 (no objection)
• Advanced contract with Bayou Irrigation, Inc. for Courthouse Green Infrastructure Improvements, not to exceed $789,000 (no objection)
• Advanced Change Order #1 for Courthouse Courtroom Improvements with Build Commercial Construction, LLC deleting contract time dates (no objection)
• Advanced renewals of HVAC maintenance contracts with Corporate Mechanical Services, LLC and Gallo Mechanical Services, LLC, each sharing a $350,000 budget (no objection)

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The Board of Commissioners will review several proposals for engineering services, construction plans, and drainage repairs. Items include contract amendments for the ADAPT program and a pipe replacement project in the 12 Oaks Subdivision.

• Hartman Engineering proposals for culvert sizing and consulting up to $150,000.00
• Hartman Engineering proposal for Holy Rosary Cemetery bulkhead plans up to $161,000.00
• Amendment No. 2 to HNTB Corporation ADAPT contract increasing total to $2,790,865.00
• Change Order No. 3 for New River Tilting Weir Structure adding $23,109.09 to the contract
• RLJ Construction, LLC quote for 12 Oaks Subdivision outfall pipe replacement up to $149,500.00

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board approved 13 Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs) with homeowners for FEMA-funded home elevations, totaling over $2.6 million, with no cost to the parish. The board also corrected contractor names on two change orders, approved a resolution requesting a state law change for board membership (8-2), and approved legal fees of $3,534.33. All other items passed unanimously.

• Approved 13 CEAs for home elevations (FEMA-funded, no parish cost)
• Approved resolution to request state law change for board membership (8-2)
• Corrected Change Order No. 2 contractor to Shavers-Whittle Construction
• Corrected Change Order No. 3 contractor to Boone Services, LLC
• Approved $3,534.33 legal fees to Ellison Law Firm
• Accepted February 6, 2024 meeting minutes

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The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance requests. These requests involve site requirements for a subdivision lot and regulations regarding secondary family residences.

• Variance request PZ-3358.24 for Nice Frames, LLC regarding minimum lot and frontage restrictions on Cecil James Road
• Variance request PZ-3366.24 for Jacie Andrews regarding secondary family residences on LA Hwy 405

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for several boards, including the Tourism Commission, Animal Services Board, and Fire Protection Districts 1 and 2. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is focused on candidate interviews.

• Tourism Commission Board interviews
• Animal Services Board interview
• Fire Protection District 1 Board interviews
• Fire Protection District 2 Board interviews

The Personnel Committee interviewed candidates and voted on board appointments. Elizabeth Laurent was re-appointed to the Tourism Board, and Mary Bailey was recommended to the full Council for the Animal Services Board. The committee also re-appointed Darius Wayne Hill and Nathaniel Stephens to Fire Protection District 1, and Malcolm Dugas Jr., Larry Christopher Zeringue, David Leblanc, and Gregory Walker to Fire Protection District 2. All motions passed with no objection.

• Re-appointed Elizabeth Laurent to Tourism Board (no objection)
• Recommended Mary Bailey to full Council for Animal Services Board (no objection)
• Re-appointed Darius Wayne Hill to Fire Protection District 1 Board (no objection)
• Re-appointed Nathaniel Stephens to Fire Protection District 1 Board (no objection)
• Re-appointed Malcolm Dugas Jr. to Fire Protection District 2 Board (no objection)
• Re-appointed Larry Christopher Zeringue to Fire Protection District 2 Board (no objection)
• Re-appointed David Leblanc to Fire Protection District 2 Board (no objection)
• Re-appointed Gregory Walker to Fire Protection District 2 Board (no objection)

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering contracts, change orders, and agreements, plus several general business items and ordinance introductions. Key actions include approving a $3.148 million water sector program contract, adopting a three-year road improvement priority list, and supporting a $1 million request for a hospital connector road. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognitions.

• Approval of $3,148,000 contract with NCMC, LLC for Ascension Parish Water Sector Program (Round 1)
• Adoption of Capital Road Improvements priorities for 2024-2026 per Unitary Plan
• Resolution supporting City of Gonzales request for $1,000,000 for St. Francis Parkway Hospital Connector Project
• Approval of $120,000/year intergovernmental agreement with City of Gonzales for fire protection
• Approval of $8,000 legal services contract with Kean Miller for Fire District #3 retiree medical plan

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee will review park and spring sports updates. The committee is also scheduled to consider an agreement with the City of Gonzales for baseball and softball programming and a citizen participation plan for a federal infrastructure grant.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Gonzales for Baseball and Softball Programming
• Adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan for a $2,982,723.64 Community Development Block Grant
• Director's Report on Park Updates
• Director's Report on Spring Sports Updates

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a new telecommunication tower proposed by Telecad Wireless / Vertical Bridge on behalf of Household of Faith Church, Inc. The tower would be located on the west side of Airline Hwy, about 4,700 feet south of S. Purpera Ave. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for telecommunication tower (Zoning Review ID PZ-3335.24)
• Applicant: Telecad Wireless / Vertical Bridge on behalf of Household of Faith Church, Inc.
• Location: west side of Airline Hwy, approximately 4,700' south of S. Purpera Ave.
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2024 Zoning Commission meeting

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine planning matters, including approval of prior minutes, consent agenda items for mortgage declarations, and a family partition for the Louis Tullier Estate. One consent item was pulled from the agenda. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Jared Bourque at 41048 Hwy 621, Gonzales (pulled from agenda)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Aaron Fournier, Tract 3 at 16217 Aikens Rd, Prairieville
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Shai Stafford, Parcel B-1 at 42260 Hwy 30, Gonzales
• Family partition of Louis Tullier Estate, Lots 5-A and 5-B, by McLin Taylor, Inc. (Council District 6)
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2024 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a 180-day extension for a family partition of the Louis Tullier Estate. The board also approved the February 14 meeting minutes and two mortgage declarations.

• Approved February 14, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Aaron Fournier (unanimous)
• Approved Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Shai Stafford (unanimous)
• Granted 180-day extension for Louis Tullier Estate family partition (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve a wide range of financial items, including contracts, change orders, and budget amendments. Key items include a $3.148 million contract for the Water Sector Program, an update from the Ascension Economic Development Corporation, and numerous change orders for road and park projects. The committee will also consider several service contracts and intergovernmental agreements.

• Approval of $3,148,000 contract with NCMC, LLC for Ascension Parish Water Sector Program (Round 1)
• Approval of $120,000/year intergovernmental agreement with City of Gonzales for fire protection services
• Approval of $8,000 legal services contract with Kean Miller, LLP for Fire District #3 retiree medical plan trust documents
• Approval of $130,000 increase to lobbying services contract with Picard Group, LLC, new total $175,000
• Approval of $790,145 increase to engineering review services contract with CSRS, LLC, new total $1,240,145

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on March 11, 2024, and voted unanimously to forward all 26 agenda items to the full Council for approval. Key actions included approving a $3,148,000 contract with NCMC, LLC for the Water Sector Program, a $1,040,145 engineering services contract with CSRS, LLC, and multiple change orders for road and park projects. The committee also approved budget amendment #1 for the 2024 budget.

• Approved forwarding $3,148,000 NCMC, LLC water contract to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $1,040,145 CSRS engineering services contract renewal to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $8,000 Kean Miller legal services contract to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $175,000 Picard Group lobbying contract amendment to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $120,000/year Gonzales fire protection agreement to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $94,279.66 National Water Infrastructure sewage treatment agreement to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $57,101 Jani-King cleaning contract amendment to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 2024 budget amendment #1 to full Council (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for home elevation projects. These projects are funded by the federal government through FEMA at little to no cost to the Parish. The board is also addressing typographical errors in existing construction contracts.

• 13 Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for home elevations totaling over $2.5 million
• Correction of Change Order No. 2 for New River Tilting Weir Structure ($2,261,490.09)
• Correction of Change Order No. 3 for New River Channel Improvements ($5,594,610.10)
• Legal fee payment of $3,534.33 to Ellison Law Firm, LLC for land acquisition
• Resolution to request changes to state law regarding board membership

The Board increased the shared budget for surveying and subsurface utility engineering services from $200,000 to $300,000 across five firms. It also approved time extensions and cost reductions for New River channel and weir projects. A settlement was approved for a forestry claim by Frank Bonifay.

• Approved 208-day time extension for New River Channel Improvements; deferred $726,000.10 cost increase
• Deferred Certificate of Substantial Completion for New River Channel Improvement
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for New River Tilting Weir Structure to reduce contract by $16,385.08 and add 30 days
• Increased shared SUE budget from $200,000 to $300,000 for Chustz Surveying, LLC
• Increased shared SUE budget from $200,000 to $300,000 for Cresent Engineering & Mapping, LLC
• Increased shared SUE budget from $200,000 to $300,000 for Earles & Associates, LLC
• Increased shared SUE budget from $200,000 to $300,000 for Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC
• Increased shared SUE budget from $200,000 to $300,000 for SJB Group, LLC

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including renaming the Donaldsonville Senior Center, approving budgets for Prevost Hospital, and amending a cooperative agreement with Nicholls State University. A major item is an ordinance to overhaul the parish's ratified positions list, removing council approval for department head pay and creating a Health and Community Development Division. The council will also hold public hearings on accepting donated fire vehicles, declaring equipment surplus, adding a fee for electronic records delivery, and purchasing a mobile home for a drainage district.

• Resolution to rename Donaldsonville Senior Center to 'Grace Reynaud Garon Senior Center'
• Approval of new operating and capital budgets for Prevost Hospital
• Amendment #5 to CEA with Nicholls State University for Early Learning Center consulting, total not to exceed $1,500,000
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 to update ratified positions, remove council approval of department head pay, create Health and Community Development Division
• Ordinance to accept donation of two 2023 Ford Explorer Police vehicles from Galvez Lake Volunteer Fire Department to Fire District #1

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and to pass a resolution defining the board's membership. The agenda contains only routine organizational items and no substantive policy or financial decisions.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Resolution to define membership of the Board of Commissioners

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee will meet to conduct interviews for several positions. These interviews include candidates for Planning and Zoning, Fire Protection District 3, and Animal Services.

• Planning and Zoning interviews
• Fire Protection District 3 interviews
• Animal Services interviews

The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee held interviews and voted to re-appoint members to the Planning and Zoning Board, Animal Services Board, and Fire Protection District 3 Board. Additionally, the committee recommended Michele Unitas for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board for full Council approval.

• Re-appointed Wade Schexnayder to Planning and Zoning Board (passed)
• Recommended Michele Unitas for Planning and Zoning Board (passed)
• Re-appointed Nicholas Miller to Planning and Zoning Board (passed)
• Re-appointed Mark Villa to Planning and Zoning Board (passed)
• Re-appointed Sharla Roussel to Animal Services Board (passed)
• Re-appointed Fenton Lipscomb to Animal Services Board (passed)
• Re-appointed Gary Newman to Fire Protection District 3 Board (passed)
• Re-appointed Cody Melancon to Fire Protection District 3 Board (passed)

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The Ascension Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering contracts, amendments, and change orders, plus several general business items and ordinance introductions. Key actions include approving funding for a rodeo, a consulting contract with Nicholls State University, and various construction and service agreements. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing the Parish President to sign contracts and introduce ordinances on personnel, vehicle donations, and fees.

• Renewal of agreement with Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club for $17,000 one-time payment for annual rodeo at Lamar Dixon Expo Center
• Amendment #4 to Nicholls State University consulting services for Early Learning Center in Donaldsonville, total not to exceed $1,500,000
• Amendment #1 to HUD Section 8 administrative consultant contract with Roberto Macedo & Associates, increase by $12,000 to $87,000
• Renewal of GPS monitoring agreement with Acadian Total Security for up to 500 units at $12,500/month or $150,000 annually
• Change Order #1 for Churchpoint Road at Roddy Road Roundabout Project, increase by $2,496 to $1,938,579.96

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold public hearings to approve or deny several family partitions and a preliminary plat revision for the Pelican Point Golf Community. One partition item (Penny Place) was pulled from the agenda by staff for additional information. The meeting also includes routine items like staff reports and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing on Hubby's Muddy Creek Acres partition (Lots 1-B-1, 1-A-1, 1-A-2), Council District 7
• Public hearing on Alton LaBorde Jr. Property partition (Lots A-D-2-B-5-A & A-D-2-B-5-B), Council District 5
• Public hearing on Cambre Partition (Lots 5A-1-A & 5A-1-B), Council District 5
• Public hearing on Pelican Point Golf Community Major Revision to Large Scale Development Master Plan, Council District 2
• Penny Place partition (Lots 9-A-1, 11-A-1, 11-A-2) pulled from agenda by staff

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and three family partitions during its February 14, 2024, regular meeting. A fourth family partition (Penny Place) was pulled by staff prior to the meeting. The commission also voted to defer a major preliminary plat revision and master plan update for the Pelican Point Golf Community after the applicant requested a delay following public opposition and commission feedback.

• Approved January 10, 2024, Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Hubby’s Muddy Creek Acres (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Alton LaBorde, Jr. Property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Cambre Partition (unanimous)
• Deferred major preliminary plat revision and master plan update for Pelican Point Golf Community to a later date (5-0, 1 abstention)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use request for a new telecommunication tower on Airline Hwy. The commission will make a recommendation to the Parish Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use for a new Telecommunication Tower (Zoning Review ID PZ-3335.24) by Telecad Wireless / Virtical Bridge on behalf of Household of Faith Church, Inc., located west of Airline Hwy, about 4700 ft south of S. Purpera Ave.
• Approval of minutes from the January 10, 2024 Zoning Commission meeting.

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial items, including a $17,000 payment to a rodeo club, acceptance of donated police vehicles, and multiple contract approvals and amendments. The agenda includes routine approvals, such as declaring equipment surplus and extending a uniform rental contract, as well as larger items like a $1.5 million consulting contract for an early learning center and a $167,500 equipment replacement. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions beyond the listed financial approvals.

• Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club for $17,000 one-time payment for a rodeo at Lamar Dixon Expo Center, March 1-3, 2024
• Acceptance of two 2023 Ford Explorer Police vehicles donated by Galvez Lake Volunteer Fire Department to Fire District #1
• Amendment #4 to Nicholls State University consulting agreement for Early Learning Center in Donaldsonville, total not to exceed $1,500,000
• Approval of Change Order #1 for Churchpoint Road at Roddy Road Roundabout Project, increasing contract by $2,496 to $1,938,579.96
• Approval of contract with I.C.E. Sales & Service for Muffin Monster Control Systems replacement at $167,500

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on February 6, 2024 and voted to forward 18 items to the full Council for approval, each passing with no objection. Items included a $17,000 rodeo club payment, a $1.5 million Nicholls State University early learning consulting amendment, and several road and utilities contracts. The committee also received finance and HR reports and adopted a resolution on the 2023 Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire. No items were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded $17,000 one-time payment to Southeast Louisiana High School Rodeo Club (no objection)
• Forwarded donation of two 2023 Ford Explorer Police vehicles from Galvez Lake Volunteer Fire Department to Ascension Parish Fire District #1 (no objection)
• Forwarded ordinance declaring miscellaneous movable equipment surplus (no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #4 to Nicholls State University early learning consulting contract, total not to exceed $1,500,000 (no objection)
• Forwarded Amendment #1 to Roberto Macedo & Associates HUD Section 8 contract, increasing amount by $12,000 to $87,000 total (no objection)
• Forwarded renewal of Acadian Total Security GPS monitoring agreement, up to $150,000 annually (no objection)
• Forwarded Change Order #4 for 2020 Asphaltic Concrete project, reducing contract by $432,684.37 to final $5,450,374.07 (no objection)
• Forwarded resolution adopting 2023 Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire (no objection)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 is reviewing several contract amendments and change orders. Items include budget adjustments for the New River Channel Improvements and surveying services. The board will also hold an executive session regarding a claim by Frank Bonifay.

• Change Order No. 3 for New River Channel Improvements to increase contract by $726,000.10
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for New River Channel Improvement project
• Change Order No. 2 for New River Tilting Weir Structure to reduce contract by $16,385.08
• Amendments to increase the shared surveying and SUE budget from $200,000.00 to $300,000.00
• Executive session regarding a claim by Frank Bonifay for tree compensation

The Board elected a Chairman and Vice Chairman and approved the purchase of a 2.28-acre property. Additionally, the Board approved a contract amendment to increase funding for skilled laborers.

• Elected Blaine Petite as Chairman
• Elected Michael Mason as Vice Chairman
• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved purchase of 2.28-acre parcel# 20039709 at 49070 Hwy. 22
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to Life House services contract, increasing total to not exceed $1,299,500.00

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and public hearings, including changing the sales tax revenue split for annexed properties from 50/50 to 75/25 in favor of the parish, rezoning six lots in Perkins Oaks from residential to mixed use, and acquiring properties for the Highway 22 Gapping Project and a sewer treatment plant. They will also vote on three change orders for the Early Learning Center at the Lemann Building in Donaldsonville, adding costs and time for ADA ramp and wainscoting work, plus a time extension. The agenda includes routine items like the call to order and public comment.

• Change Order No. 11: +$8,489.37, total $1,696,688.38, +25 days for ADA ramp at Early Learning Center
• Change Order No. 12: +$3,223.75, total $1,699,892.13, +18 days for wainscoting in Infant Classroom
• Change Order No. 13: +21 days, no cost change, due to glass replacement delays
• Ordinance to change sales tax revenue split for annexed properties from 50/50 to 75/25 (Parish/Municipalities)
• Public hearing and ordinance to rezone Lots 126-131 of Perkins Oaks from RM to MU2 (PZ-3309.23)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to elect officers for 2024, approve prior meeting minutes and written decisions, and hold a public hearing on one variance request. The only substantive item is a request by LeRoy Cook for a residential setback variance on property west of Billy Blvd. near LA Hwy 42. The rest of the agenda is routine administrative business.

• Election of Chairman & Vice-Chairman for 2024
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from December 27, 2023 meeting
• Public hearing on variance PZ-3341.23 for Tract A-8, A-9, and Lot 12 of William D. Cook, Sr. Property (LeRoy Cook) — setback variance under Section 17-2073(F), located west of Billy Blvd. ~1400 ft north of LA Hwy 42

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The Council will consider several ordinances, including changes to employee probationary periods and a proposed shift in sales tax revenue sharing with the City of Gonzales. The meeting also includes discussions on property acquisitions for drainage and utility projects.

• Proposed sales tax revenue split change from 50/50 to 75/25 between Parish and City of Gonzales
• $289,500 contract amendment for 24/7 nursing staff at the Ascension Parish Jail
• $10,000 funding for the Ascension Parish 4-H District Livestock Show
• Ordinance to acquire 2.28 acres at 49070 Highway 22 for the Highway 22 Gapping Project
• $26,000 property acquisition at 3501 Darrow Park Rd for the Sewer Treatment Plant

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, primarily to elect a chairman and vice-chairman for 2024, hear public comments, and receive a staff report on subdivision status. The agenda also includes approval of the December 2023 minutes and a consent item regarding a mortgage declaration affidavit for a lot in St. Amant. No major zoning or development decisions are listed.

• Election of 2024 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Staff report on subdivision status for January 2024
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023 meeting
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for L,B & Associates, LLC, Lot MK-1-B (Hwy 936, St. Amant)

The Planning Commission held a regular session to elect Max Nassar as Chairman and Wade Schexnaydre as Vice-Chairman. The Commission also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting and an affidavit of mortgage declaration for L,B & Associates, LLC.

• Elected Max Nassar as Chairman by acclamation
• Elected Wade Schexnaydre as Vice-Chairman by acclamation
• Approved December 13, 2023 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including L,B & Associates, LLC mortgage declaration (unanimous)

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This meeting consists of procedural items and administrative business. The Commission will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and review minutes from previous meetings.

• Election of Chairman & Vice-Chairman
• Acceptance of October 11, 2023 minutes
• Acceptance of December 13, 2023 minutes

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will meet to discuss several contracts and agreements. Items include nursing staff for the parish jail, water treatment plant maintenance, and funding for early childhood education and livestock shows.

• Amendment #4 to Capital City Staffing for $289,500 for jail nursing staff
• Pintail Contracting Services, LLC contract up to $97,056 for Donaldsonville Water Treatment Plant filters
• $10,000 funding for the District Livestock Show at Lamar Dixon Expo Center
• Amendment #1 to Adult Drug Intervention Program increasing total to $103,900
• Amendment #1 to Clean Earth of Alabama, Inc. increasing total to $123,000 for hazardous materials collection

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on January 9, 2024, and voted unanimously to forward nine agenda items to the full Council for approval. These included economic development incentives, cooperative agreements, contract amendments, and a new emergency feeding contract. No items were denied or tabled; all motions passed with no objection.

• Approved forwarding Project Jersey (CapChem Technology USA) ITEP participation to full Council
• Approved forwarding $10,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish 4-H for District Livestock Show
• Approved forwarding authorization for Parish President to execute documents for National Guard Gym Armory Renovation
• Approved forwarding Amendment #4 to General Staffing Agreement with Capital City Staffing ($289,500) for jail nursing
• Approved forwarding Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with School Board for early childhood education
• Approved forwarding Amendment #1 to Adult Drug Intervention Program agreement (increase $14,000, total $103,900)
• Approved forwarding Amendment #1 to Clean Earth of Alabama contract (increase $14,000, total $123,000)
• Approved forwarding contract with Ralph's Market Services for emergency employee feeding

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider two business items: purchasing a 2.28-acre parcel and increasing a labor contract by $200,000. The board will also receive monthly drainage and vegetation reports.

• Resolution to purchase 2.28-acre parcel #20039709 at 49070 Hwy. 22
• Amendment No. 6 to Life House labor contract, increase by $200,000 to $1,299,500
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Public comments period
• Drainage and vegetation monthly reports

The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board met on December 14, 2023. It deferred a resolution to purchase a 2.28-acre parcel at 49070 Hwy 22 to the next meeting, approved a servitude map for a 40' channel and 25' drainage servitude in exchange for replacing a timber bridge with box culverts at 39012 Hwy 621, and authorized Parish President Clint Cointment and CFO Dawn Caballero to execute documents for the state CDBG program. The board also accepted the November 7, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Deferred purchase of 2.28-acre parcel at 49070 Hwy 22 to next meeting
• Approved servitude map for 40' channel and 25' drainage servitude (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Parish President and CFO for CDBG program (unanimous)
• Accepted November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The Council will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman and consider several financial agreements. Items include accepting disaster recovery funds, approving staffing contracts, and establishing new economic development districts.

• Ratification of $7,462,232.00 in CDBG-MIT Round 2 disaster recovery funds
• Agreement with Entergy Louisiana to seek FEMA funding for power hardening
• $6,000 amendment to Lofton Industrial Services contract for temporary staffing
• $150,000 contract with Advantage Medical Professionals for jail nursing staff
• Election for Fire Protection District No. 3 ten mill ad valorem tax renewal