Ascension Parish public meetings in 2025

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, agreements, and funding approvals, including a $2.8 million roundabout construction contract and a $450,000 animal shelter agreement. The council will also hold public hearings and vote on ordinances related to road right-of-way acquisitions, drainage code amendments, zoning map changes, and a 2026 cost of living adjustment for parish employees. Several items were deferred from the November 20 meeting, including agreements for women's health services.

• Accept $2,802,464.85 bid from LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC for roundabout at Braud Road and Germany Road
• Approve $450,000 renewal with Companion Animal Rescue of Ascension (CARA) for animal shelter operations
• Approve $100,000 state appropriation for West Ascension Early Childcare Learning Center teacher salaries and childcare seats
• Approve $750,000 state appropriation for Roddy Road improvements and Amite River boat launch dock expansion in Port Vincent
• Public hearings on zoning map changes for Zeringue Properties (Conservation to Industrial/Residential/Mixed Use) and Crawfish Properties (Residential to Mixed Use 2)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, then make recommendations to the Parish Council. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on PZ-3793.25: rezone east side of Babin Road, 285' north of LA Hwy 74, from RM to MU2
• Public hearing on PZ-3801.25: rezone south side of Melancon Road, 250' east of LA Hwy 22, from Rural to Crossroads Commercial
• Public hearing on PZ-3822.25: rezone north side of LA Hwy 621, 3,350' west of LA Hwy 44, from Rural to Medium Intensity Residential
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will meet to accept minutes and written decisions from its November 12, 2025 meeting and hold a public hearing on two residential setback variance requests. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the variances will be considered but not voted on at this meeting.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3813.25 for Clinton and Tonya Waguespack (Lot 2A, Pershing Mire Road)
• Public hearing on variance PZ-3814.25 for Terry and Michelle Hebert (Lot 2C, Pershing Mire Road)
• Both requests seek relief from Ascension Parish Development Code Section 17-2073 setback and yard requirements

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, family partition requests, and a preliminary plat for an industrial park. The meeting includes public hearings on these items, as well as approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Most agenda items are routine land-use approvals.

• Final plat approval for Riverton Subdivision, 2nd Filing (Council District 3)
• Public hearing for Arrowhead Industrial Park, First Filing preliminary plat (Council District 3)
• Family partitions for properties in Council Districts 1, 3, and 6
• Six affidavits of mortgage declaration for properties in Prairieville, Geismar, St. Amant, and Sorrento

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Arrowhead Industrial Park, First Filing, a 137.9-acre industrial subdivision with 14 lots, granting waivers for asphalt streets instead of concrete and removal of rear alley requirements. The approval also requires installation of right and left turn lanes on LA Hwy 30 prior to certificate of occupancy, plus any recommended DOT traffic improvements. The commission also approved four family partitions and the final plat for Riverton, 2nd Filing, a 91-lot residential subdivision.

• Approved Arrowhead Industrial Park preliminary plat with waivers for asphalt streets and no rear alleys, plus turn lanes (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Riverton, 2nd Filing, 91 single-family lots (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Darrin A. Ruiz Property, creating 2 lots (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Clyde Schexnaydre Property, creating 2 lots (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Vista Del Lago Subdivision, creating 2 lots with 20-ft servitude waiver (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Maple Grove Subdivision, creating 3 lots (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, affidavits of mortgage declaration (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will vote on renewing and approving multiple cooperative agreements and contracts, including grants for veterans, adaptive bikes for children with special needs, and animal shelter operations. The committee will also consider state appropriations for early childcare, park improvements, fire department equipment, and road/dock upgrades.

• Approval of $20,000 grant to McLindon Family Foundation for adaptive bikes for children with special needs
• Renewal of $450,000 contract with Companion Animal Rescue of Ascension (CARA) for animal shelter operations at 9894 Airline Hwy, Sorrento
• Acceptance of $750,000 state appropriation for Roddy Road improvements and Amite River boat launch expansion in Port Vincent
• Approval of $2,802,464.85 bid for roundabout construction at Braud Road and Germany Road
• Renewal of $4,508,778.57 contract with HNTB Corporation for Move Ascension Program Manager

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider two contracts: a one-year renewal with GIS Engineering for the Isolated Pumping Stations project at $400,000, and a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to operate 15 real-time stream gauges for 2026 at a combined cost of $148,700. The board will also accept minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting and hear a drainage report.

• Contract renewal with GIS Engineering, LLC for Isolated Pumping Stations project, $400,000 for one year
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for 15 real-time stream gauges, $148,700 total ($115,700 from district, $33,000 from USGS) for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2026
• Acceptance of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will meet on December 4, 2025, to consider resolutions canvassing the November 15, 2025 election and renewing a 4.67 mill ad valorem tax. The tax renewal spans a ten-year period from 2026 to 2035 to fund equipment, special projects, and capital expenditures.

• Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the November 15, 2025 special election for a 4.67 mill ad valorem tax renewal
• Approval of Proces Verbal of the Canvass of votes cast at the November 15, 2025 election
• Resolution directing the renewal of the 4.67 mill ad valorem tax for the years 2026 through 2035 for equipment, special projects, and capital expenditures

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider a large consent agenda including contracts for road work, drainage, and professional services, plus several zoning changes and ordinance introductions. Notable items include a $5.1 million contract for Roddy Road widening and bridge construction, renewals of cooperative agreements for economic development and firefighter compensation, and a resolution to remove the parish sales tax from funding for the Highway 30 Industrial Corridor. The meeting also includes a public hearing on creating a Road Infrastructure District for the Riverton subdivision.

• Approve $5,101,614.13 contract to Barriere Construction for Roddy Road widening and bridge work
• Renew $322,800 agreement with Ascension Economic Development Corporation
• Renew $490,000 agreement with Fire District No. 3 for part-time firefighters
• Introduce ordinance to create Road Infrastructure District #IDD-2025-01 (Riverton, 2nd Filing)
• Ratify local emergency declaration for Red Dirt at LAlumina Burnside Aluminum Plant

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to receive an update from the Transportation Department and to consider a resolution adopting the inventory and proposed priorities for capital road improvements for 2026-2028. The resolution is required under the Unitary Plan of Operations for selecting parish roads for new construction and maintenance. Public comment will be heard before the vote.

• Resolution to adopt capital road improvement priorities for 2026-2028
• Transportation Department update presentation by Director Daniel Helms
• Public comment period

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The Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct an interview for the Industrial Development Board. The agenda includes public comments and general business, with the interview as the main item. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Industrial Development Board interview

The Personnel Committee voted to recommend Kirk Kallenberger to the Full Council for approval to serve on the Industrial Development Board. The motion passed without objection. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Kirk Kallenberger for Industrial Development Board (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine business, including approving contract renewals for engineering support services, a cooperative endeavor agreement with Life House, and a drainage outfall project. The agenda includes public comments and acceptance of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of one-year contract renewals with 15 engineering firms, total not to exceed $1,000,000
• Renewal of CEA between APG and Life House for labor personnel, total not to exceed $750,000, terminating December 31, 2026
• Approval of Shady Oaks / Beechwood Outfall Project for simple division of former portion of Levi Jackson property

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will consider a wide range of contracts and agreements, including a $5.1 million road widening project, renewals for economic development and firefighter funding, and a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for parish employees. The meeting also includes approvals for debris removal services, engineering contracts, and various other professional services.

• Roddy Road widening and bridge construction contract with Barriere Construction Co., LLC for $5,101,614.13
• Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Economic Development Corporation for $322,800.00
• Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Fire District No. 3 for part-time firefighters, not to exceed $490,000.00
• 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment of 2.5% for all parish employees
• Agreement with The Picard Group, LLC for federal and state governmental affairs services, not to exceed $250,000.00

The Finance Committee voted to forward all agenda items to the full Council, including a $5.1M contract for Roddy Road widening and a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for parish employees. All motions passed without objection. The meeting was procedural, with no final approvals by the committee itself.

• Approved forwarding $5.1M Roddy Road widening bid to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 2.5% COLA for all parish employees to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $322,800 economic development agreement renewal to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $490,000 firefighter compensation agreement to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $250,000 Picard Group lobbying contract to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $205,000 drug intervention program renewal to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding debris removal and monitoring contracts to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $10,000 trademark/patent legal services contract to full Council (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on three variance requests from the residential setback and yard requirements of the Ascension Parish Development Code. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its October 8, 2025 meeting. Public comments will be taken.

• Variance request PZ-3760.25 for Lot 4B, Wells Acres Road, for William Joles (William Wells)
• Variance request PZ-3788.25 for Lot 87, Belle Savanne Subdivision Phase 2A, for Chad & Stephanie Pierce
• Variance request PZ-3791.25 for Lot 20, Prairie Oaks Subdivision, for Gerard Saurage
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from October 8, 2025 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial of five amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, all related to drainage and subdivision regulations. The commission will also consider approval of meeting minutes, a mortgage declaration affidavit, and receive staff reports on subdivision status and engineering matters.

• Public hearing on amendments to ULDC Appendix V Drainage, Sections 17-506.A and 17-5013, and Appendix IV Subdivision Regulations, including Drainage Impact Study Procedure, Preliminary Plat Procedure, and Family Partition
• Consent agenda item: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Blaine and Jessica Jones, Lot 7, 43260 Maple Grove Dr, Gonzales, LA
• Approval or denial of minutes from October 8, 2025 Planning Commission and Joint Planning and Zoning Commission meetings
• Staff report on subdivision status for November 2025

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of five amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, all related to drainage and subdivision regulations. These amendments will now go to the Parish Council for final action. The commission also approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meetings.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2025 Joint Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Blaine and Jessica Jones (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC Appendix V, Section 17-506.A amendment on watershed protection (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC Appendix V, Section 17-5013 amendment on drainage design criteria (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC Appendix IV, Attachment B amendment on drainage impact study procedure (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC Appendix IV, Section 17-405 amendment on preliminary plat procedure (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC Appendix IV, Section 17-4026 amendment on family partition (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three proposed zoning map amendments, each requiring a recommendation for approval or denial to the Parish Council. The items include a large mixed industrial and mixed-use rezoning off LA Hwy 405, a residential-to-mixed-use change off LA Hwy 73, and a rural-to-mixed-use change off LA Hwy 30. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and staff reports.

• PZ-3757.25: Rezone ~2,200 ft east of Mulberry Grove Rd on LA Hwy 405 from Conservation to Heavy/Light/Medium Industrial and Mixed Use (Zeringue Properties)
• PZ-3773.25: Rezone Lot B1 on LA Hwy 73, ~380 ft south of Cattle Ave, from Medium Intensity Residential to Mixed Use 2 (Crawfish Properties, LLC)
• PZ-3787.25: Rezone on LA Hwy 30, ~1,750 ft west of LA Hwy 941, from Rural to Mixed Use 2 (Greg Swanson)
• Approval of October 8, 2025 Zoning Commission and Joint Planning & Zoning Commission minutes

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will hear a presentation on the proposed 2026 budget from the CFO and Drainage Director, and receive an update on City of Donaldsonville grants from McKim & Creed. Routine reports on drainage and vegetation will also be given. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of proposed 2026 budget for West Ascension Drainage
• City of Donaldsonville grants status update (McKim & Creed)
• Drainage and Vegetation Report (Perbert Turner, DPWW Supervisor)

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The Ascension Parish Council will consider renewing employee health insurance for 2026, approve two hospital agreements for women's health services, and act on a zoning recommendation. It will also introduce and hold public hearings on ordinances regarding drainage code amendments, parking surface standards, and the sale of surplus equipment.

• 2026 renewal of employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Amendment to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital agreement: remove women's health services, new amount $341,666.67/month
• New agreement with Woman's Hospital Foundation: $14,250/month for women's healthcare
• Zoning Review PZ 3714.25: Major Use Change for Parisienne Villas & Lafaye Center (LA 42 near Hwy 929) - recommendation to deny
• Ordinance to rezone Lot B-3-A (N. Robert Wilson Rd) from Conservation to Light Industrial for Wastepro of Louisiana

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and change orders, plus planning and zoning recommendations, general business items, ordinance introductions, and public hearings. Key items include a presentation of the amended 2025 and 2026 budgets, a resolution to opt out of state solar siting requirements, and public hearings on food truck fees and a land acquisition for drainage.

• Presentation of amended 2025 budget and 2026 budget
• Resolution to opt out of LA RS solar power siting requirements
• Public hearing on ordinance to acquire 26.909 acres for $607,500 for East Ascension Gravity Drainage District No. 1
• Public hearing on ordinance to set fees for food trucks in parish parks
• Consent agenda includes $400,000 renewals for traffic impact analysis contracts with four firms

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1 Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider one main item: approving a subrecipient agreement with Ascension Parish Government for the Region 9 - Ascension New River Stormwater Management Pump Station project. The board will also authorize the Parish President to execute the agreement and related documents, with CFO Dawn Caballero handling financial documents. Public comments are scheduled before the vote.

• Approval of subrecipient agreement for Region 9 - Ascension New River Stormwater Management Pump Station project
• Authorization for Parish President to execute agreement and all project documents
• CFO Dawn Caballero authorized for financial documents

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold public hearings on three residential variance requests and an appeal of a conditional use permit for an AT&T telecommunications tower. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its September 10, 2025 meeting.

• Variance PZ-3769.25: Infinity Investments LC seeks relief from minimum lot and frontage rules for Lot B on LA Hwy 930 near Darville Road.
• Variance PZ-3770.25: Traditions LLC requests setback variance for Lot 72 at The Meadows at Oak Grove on Fox Glove Avenue.
• Variance PZ-3774.25: Keith Broussard requests setback variance for Lot 012 in Autumn View Subdivision on Autumn Meadow Avenue.
• Appeal PZ-3726.25: AT&T appeals denial of conditional use permit for telecommunication tower on Dutchtown School Road near LA Hwy 74.

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The Joint Planning and Zoning Meeting will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or denial to the Parish Council for a Major Use Change to an approved Small Planned Unit Development (SPUD) for Tract A-2-A, located on LA Hwy 42 near Hwy 929. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on Zoning Review ID PZ-3714.25 for Parisienne Villas & Lafaye Center SPUD Major Use Change
• Site: south side of LA Hwy 42, approximately 500' west of Hwy 929

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for Lot B3, owned by Wastepro of Louisiana, Inc., located on the north side of N Robert Wilson Road. The request seeks to change the zoning from Conservation (C) to Light Industrial (LI) District. The commission will make a recommendation for approval or denial to the Parish Council. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on Zoning Review ID PZ-3720.25 for Lot B3, Wastepro of Louisiana, Inc., to rezone from Conservation (C) to Light Industrial (LI) District
• Location: north side of N Robert Wilson Road, approximately 1500' east of Rayco Sandres Road
• Acceptance of September 10, 2025 Zoning Commission meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three family land partitions and three proposed amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) regarding drainage regulations. The commission will also consider two mortgage declarations and approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. The drainage amendments, if recommended for approval, would go to the Parish Council for final action.

• Public hearing on drainage code amendments: ULDC Appendix V, Sections 17-507 (placement of fill), 17-5093 (long-term accountability of mitigation facility), and 17-50100 (definitions)
• Public hearing on family partition for A.C. Roux, Sr. Estate (Lots 4-D-1 & 4-D-2, Council District 6)
• Public hearing on family partition for Amedie Fredric Estate (Lots 9-A, 9-B, 10-A & 10-B, Council District 6)
• Public hearing on family partition for Robert Brock Property (Tracts B-1-A-2-B-1-A, B-1-A-2-B-1-B, B-1-A-2-B-2-A, Council District 10)
• Consent agenda: mortgage declarations for RBD Ascension, LLC (39120 H. Haydel Rd, Gonzales) and Samantha Michel (44089 Bill Richardson Rd, St. Amant)

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The East Ascension Drainage District Board will consider several contracts and agreements, including a change order extending a construction contract, a labor-only culvert removal project, an AI flood forecasting research agreement with LSU, and a multi-parish Bayou Manchac restoration agreement. The board will also renew surveying contracts and extend the Marvin Braud Levee Improvements contract.

• Change order No. 2 with Curran Co., LLC adding 47 days, new completion date 12/8/25
• Labor-only culvert removal and driveway installation for Assemblies of God and Lifepoint Church
• Intergovernmental research agreement with LSU for AI/ML flood forecasting
• Renewal of surveying contracts with 5 firms, total not to exceed $150,000
• Amendment #2 with Hartman Engineering extending Marvin Braud Levee Improvements to Nov 8, 2026

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will decide on multiple contracts, cooperative agreements, and change orders totaling over $1.3 million, including projects for early childhood education, women's healthcare, infrastructure, and facility renovations. The meeting will also receive quarterly updates from the Ascension Economic Development Corporation and Volunteer Ascension.

• Approval of $49,999 agreement with Ascension Parish Library for historical research
• Approval of $341,666.67 monthly payment to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital (amended from women's health services)
• Approval of $14,250 monthly payment to Woman's Hospital Foundation for women's healthcare
• Approval of $125,000 contract renewal with Lofton Industrial Services for temporary staffing
• Approval of $56,747.60 contract for Health Unit East Building floor replacement

The Finance Committee met on October 7, 2025, and voted unanimously to forward all 26 agenda items to the full Council for approval. These items include contracts, agreements, and change orders for various parish projects and services. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding intergovernmental agreement with Ascension Parish Library for history research (not to exceed $49,999)
• Approved forwarding resolution for Dawn Caballero's appointment to LA Local Government Environmental Facilities Authority board
• Approved forwarding selection of Grant Management Group, LLC for Relocation and Buyout Plan RFQ
• Approved forwarding Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish School Board for early childhood education
• Approved forwarding Amendment No. 1 with Our Lady of the Lake Hospital (remove women's health, new amount $341,666.67/month)
• Approved forwarding Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Woman's Hospital Foundation ($14,250/month)
• Approved forwarding renewal of Master Services Contract with Lofton Industrial Services (not to exceed $125,000)
• Approved forwarding ordinance declaring surplus and sale of miscellaneous movable equipment

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to consider ordinances on mobile food units in parks, a $607,500 land purchase for drainage, and exemptions to transportation impact fees for public agencies. The council will also ratify new director appointments and review personnel committee recommendations.

• Introduction of ordinance to amend parks and recreation code for food truck operations and fees in Ascension Parish parks
• Introduction of ordinance to acquire 26.909 acres for $607,500 for East Ascension Gravity Drainage District No. 1
• Public hearing on ordinance to exempt Ascension Parish-owned facilities from transportation impact fees
• Ratification of appointments for Transportation Director, Infrastructure Director, and Chief Administrative Officer
• Approval of new appointment to the West Ascension Parish Hospital District Board

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a Board of Review to approve the 2025 tax roll and consider property tax appeals. The consent agenda includes multiple contract approvals, amendments, and renewals, including cooperative agreements, construction change orders, and legal services contracts. The council will also consider two zoning map amendments, both recommended for denial, and introduce an ordinance to exempt parish-owned facilities from transportation impact fees.

• Board of Review: approve 2025 Tax Roll and consider Property Tax Appeals
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sorrento Lions Club dba Boucherie Festival Association: $3,500/year for 3 years for marketing
• Amendment No. 1 to Duplantis Design Group contract for South Louisiana Fairgrounds Park Upgrades: term extended to Dec 31, 2025, price unchanged at $177,340
• Change Order No. 4 to Stricklin and Porter Construction contract for Southwood Park Improvements: adds 45 days due to permit delays
• Renewals of legal services contracts: Larry Buquoi ($50,000), Ledet Law Group ($60,000), Jeff Diez ($90,000), Stemmans & Alley ($45,000)

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The Ascension Parish Council’s Personnel Committee will meet to interview candidates for the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comments period.

• West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board Interviews

The Personnel Committee interviewed applicants for the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board and ranked them individually. The highest-scoring recommendation was LaDarby Williams. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended LaDarby Williams for West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will meet to accept minutes and written decisions from the August 13 meeting and hold a public hearing on six zoning variance requests. The board will also address old and new business before adjourning.

• Variance request PZ-3745.25 for Galvez Pentecostal Church on Joe Sevario Road
• Variance request PZ-3746.25 for Kurt Barrient on LA Hwy 943 S
• Variance request PZ-3750.25 for Lot 15-A of Gautreau's Green Acres Subdivision on Adele Street
• Variance request PZ-3751.25 for Lot 235 of Oaks Subdivision on Rennes Drive
• Variance request PZ-3753.25 for Tract PO-5 for Earles & Associates on Anite River Road

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two rezoning requests and make recommendations to the Parish Council. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning PZ-3684.25: property on Abby James Road, 1075' east of LA Hwy 929, from RM to MU2
• Public hearing on rezoning PZ-3724.25: property on LA Hwy 42, 270' east of Wirth Evans Road, from RM to MU
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the 2025 West Bank Small Area Plan and on proposed amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) regarding parking area surfacing standards and drainage regulations. The commission will also consider a family partition for a property on Butterfly Lane and approve the minutes from the August 13 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with staff reports and consent items.

• Public hearing on 2025 West Bank Small Area Plan
• Ordinance to add parking area surfacing standards (Section 17.2081.G)
• Ordinance to amend drainage sections (17.503, 17.507, 17.5093, 17.50100)
• Family partition for Devin Geromini property, Lot 6-A-3-A and 6-A-3-B (17189 Butterfly Ln, Prairieville)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Lot 6-A-3 (17189 Butterfly Ln)

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously adopted the 2025 West Bank Small Area Plan, a guiding document for future land use and development over the next 20-25 years. The commission also recommended approval to the Parish Council for amendments to the ULDC, including new parking area surfacing standards and changes to drainage regulations. A proposed amendment to remove the 36-inch fill limit for larger lots failed, and several drainage-related items were postponed to the next meeting.

• Adopted 2025 West Bank Small Area Plan (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Lot 6-A-3 into 6-A-3-A and 6-A-3-B (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC parking area surfacing standards (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ULDC drainage applicability amendment (6-1)
• Motion to remove 36-inch fill limit failed (3-4)
• Postponed drainage items 17-507, 17-5093, and 17-50100 to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including affidavit of mortgage declaration (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will decide on multiple contracts and agreements totaling over $350,000, including legal services, facility maintenance, and infrastructure projects. The meeting will also receive updates on new government positions and parish finances.

• $3,500 3-year agreement with Sorrento Lions Club for Boucherie Festival marketing
• Amendment to extend Duplantis Design Group contract for South Louisiana Fairgrounds Park Upgrades ($177,340)
• Change Order No. 1 for Del-Con, LLC ($160,000 cap) for Governmental Complex Renovations
• Contract renewal with Ledet Law Group for $60,000 for employment lawsuits
• Sidewalk construction agreement with LADOTD along West Worthey Road (Project H.016083)

The Finance Committee met and voted to forward all 18 agenda items to the full Council for approval, with no objections. Items included cooperative agreements, contract amendments, change orders, legal services renewals, and a roofing contract. One councilman abstained from voting on one legal services renewal.

• Approved forwarding Sorrento Lions Club marketing agreement ($3,500/year, 3 years) to full Council
• Recommended no action on non-compliance notices for Mauser USA and Talon Industrial
• Approved forwarding FINS program agreement with 23rd Judicial District to full Council
• Approved forwarding Duplantis Design Group contract amendment (term extension to Dec 31, 2025) to full Council
• Approved forwarding Del-Con change order (Govt Complex renovations, +14 days) to full Council
• Approved forwarding Stricklin & Porter change order (Southwood Park, +45 days) to full Council
• Approved forwarding Roland J. Robert fuel contract amendment (12-month extension) to full Council
• Approved forwarding ServiceMaster cleaning contract to full Council

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine items including minutes approval and several contracts. Key actions include a $115,625 contract for CIPP pipelining on Manchac Lane Drive, a letter of intent regarding utility relocation on a 26.909-acre tract for regional detention, and a change order increasing a Curran Co. LLC contract by $512,605.43.

• Contract with BLD Services for CIPP pipelining on Manchac Lane Drive for $115,625.00
• Letter of intent with NWI for utility relocation on 26.909-acre tract for regional detention
• Change Order No. 1 with Curran Co. LLC: increase of $512,605.43 and 52 days, new total $1,439,181.18

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will consider an amended resolution to adopt additional drainage channels, and receive reports on the 301 Woodland Dr. project and drainage/vegetation conditions.

• Amended resolution to adopt additional drainage channels
• Update on 301 Woodland Dr. project for Dwayne Thomas
• Drainage and vegetation report

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider routine items including accepting new subdivision roads into the parish maintenance system, making appointments to boards, and approving a change order for the Prairieville Park Renovations project. They will also introduce an ordinance to add drainage channel regulations and hold a public hearing on declaring surplus equipment for sale or transfer.

• Acceptance of roads in Christy Place, Delaune Estates, Pelican Crossing, and Windmere Crossing subdivisions into parish maintenance
• Appointments to Fire Protection District #3 and Library Board
• Approval of Change Order No. 3 with GeoSurfaces, Inc. for Prairieville Park Renovations, adding 86 days
• Introduction of ordinance to add Section 18-31.1 Drainage Channels to West Ascension Gravity Drainage District No. 1
• Public hearing on ordinance declaring surplus and authorizing sale/transfer of miscellaneous movable equipment

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Fire Protection District 3 Board and the Library Board. The agenda includes public comments and additions to the agenda, followed by the interviews. No other substantive business is listed.

• Fire Protection District 3 Board interviews
• Library Board interviews
• Public comments period and additions to agenda

The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee met and recommended two individuals to the Full Council for approval. Andrew Gremillion was recommended for the Fire Protection District 3 Board, and Vickie Auguste was recommended for the Library Board. Both motions passed with no objection. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Andrew Gremillion to Fire Protection District 3 Board (no objection)
• Recommended Vickie Auguste to Library Board (no objection)

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will decide whether to accept new residential roads into the parish maintenance system and approve a $7.325 million contract for the Energy Transition Parkway – Phase II project. The committee will also receive updates on active state and parish transportation projects.

• Accept 1,140 ft of Ralph Christy Drive and 542 ft of Tony Christy Avenue from Christy Place Subdivision
• Accept 3,020 ft of Cattle Avenue and 635 ft of Hereford Street from Delaune Estates – First Filing
• Approve $7,325,000 contract with Rigid Constructors, LLC for Energy Transition Parkway – Phase II
• Accept 2,041 ft of Ducks Landing Street and 373 ft of Hawk Creek Street from Windmere Crossing Subdivision
• Public hearing on roads acceptance and contract approval

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to decide on multiple contracts, including a $7.3M construction deal for the Energy Transition Parkway Phase II project, and vote on zoning map amendments for two properties. The council will also hear updates on hospital budgets, condemnation proceedings, and animal control ordinance changes.

• $7.3M contract with Rigid Constructors, LLC for Energy Transition Parkway – Phase II
• $685,457.30 contract with M&J Civil Construction LLC for Dutchtown Rear Access Road
• Zoning change from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2) for Jeanette Crais Property on LA Hwy 431
• Zoning change from Conservation (C) and Medium Industrial (MI) to Heavy Industrial (HI) for CF Industries Blue Point, LLC property on LA Hwy 405
• $379,000 contract with Roofing Solutions, LLC for Ascension Parish West Bank Courthouse Slate Roof Replacement

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will convene a regular meeting on August 13, 2025, at the courthouse in Gonzales. The agenda lists only procedural items, including roll call, public comment, and approval of past meeting minutes. No substantive zoning or land-use decisions are scheduled.

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests from the Ascension Parish Development Code's setback and yard requirements. One request is for a commercial property on LA Hwy 42, and the other is for a residential property on Melissa Heights. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Variance request PZ-3725.25 by Brooks Gold for commercial setback at Autumn View Subdivision, north side of LA Hwy 42
• Variance request PZ-3696.25 by Lance & Gene Himes for residential setback at Melissa Heights Subdivision, west side of Melissa Heights
• Public hearing for both variance requests
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2025 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three zoning items and make recommendations to the Parish Council. The items include two rezoning requests and one conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Rezoning of property on Abby James Road from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2) for Bert and Tammy Ballard (PZ-3684.25)
• Rezoning of Lot B3 on N Robert Wilson Road from Conservation (C) to Light Industrial (LI) for Wastepro of Louisiana, Inc. (PZ-3720.25)
• Conditional use permit for a new telecommunications tower on Dutchtown School Road for AT&T (PZ-3726.25)
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to review and approve a series of contracts, amendments, change orders, and grant acceptances. Items include fire station construction, janitorial services, autopsy transport, a sublease extension, temporary nurses, and multiple infrastructure projects. The committee will also receive reports on new positions and the parish's financial status.

• Contract with Joseph E. Hood for Fire Station #34 ($65,230)
• Amendment to Move Ascension contracts, increasing by $3,000,000 to $8,000,000
• Contract with M&J Civil Construction for Dutchtown Rear Access Road ($685,457.30)
• Acceptance of FY 2025 EMPG grant ($56,438.85) and SHSP grant ($60,265.36)
• Change Order No. 4 for PR 929 Overlay, decreasing contract by $42,021.21

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward all 19 agenda items to the full Council for approval, including contracts, amendments, grants, and change orders. No items were denied or tabled. The meeting was brief, lasting only 16 minutes.

• Approved forwarding $65,230 Fire Station #34 contract with Joseph E. Hood
• Approved forwarding Jani-King janitorial contract extension to Sept 30, 2025
• Approved forwarding autopsy transport contract increase to $75,999
• Approved forwarding Donaldsonville Developments sublease extension to Sept 20, 2026 at $14,107.27/month
• Approved forwarding Ammon Staffing temporary nurse contract renewal
• Approved forwarding $56,438.85 EMPG grant acceptance
• Approved forwarding $60,265.36 SHSP grant acceptance
• Approved forwarding surplus equipment sale ordinance

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board meets to accept minutes, hear the chairman’s report, and act on flood-related business including new rain-gauge monitoring sites and contract amendments.

• Approval of rain-gauge monitoring stations on four properties to identify flood-prone areas
• Approval of Amendment #3 with Chustz Surveying, LLC and Amendment #4 with four firms, raising total contract to $550,000
• Holy Rosary Bulkhead project update

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will convene to hear updates on two drainage projects: Evangeline Drive outfall ditch and Denoux Road drainage outfall investigation. The meeting will also include routine reports on drainage and vegetation.

• Update on Evangeline Drive outfall ditch
• Update on Denoux Road drainage outfall investigation
• Drainage & Vegetation Reports

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, a resolution to remove a hospital board member, introductions of ordinances (including zoning changes and animal control updates), and public hearings on the Transportation Impact Fee and several rezoning requests. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions.

• Resolution to remove West Ascension Hospital Board member Glenn Price
• Introduction of ordinance to update Lamar Dixon Expo Center rental fees
• Public hearing on Transportation Impact Fee Program update
• Rezoning of Jeanette Crais Property (PZ-3697.25) to MU2 on LA Hwy 431
• Rezoning of Elise Plantation (PZ-3701.25) to Heavy Industrial for CF Industries Blue Point, LLC

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The Ascension Parish Council will vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and amendments, including a $610,000 Oak Grove Park renovation and a $110,000 jail generator replacement. They will also consider two rezonings, introduce ordinances for transportation impact fees and additional zoning changes, and hold a public hearing on a $400,000 budget amendment for Bayou McCall drainage. A resolution calls a special election for a 15-mill property tax in Pelican Point Golf Community.

• Resolution for Nov 15, 2025 special election on 15-mill tax in Pelican Point Golf Community
• Rezoning of Elise Plantation property to Heavy Industrial for CF Industries Blue Point
• Contract with TKO Construction for Oak Grove Park Renovations ($610,000)
• Contract with ISE Inc. for jail muffin monster generator replacement ($110,000)
• Budget Amendment #3 transferring $400,000 for Bayou McCall Drainage Improvements

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider four zoning items and make recommendations to the Parish Council. The items include three rezoning requests and one conditional use request for a telecommunications tower. The meeting will also include approval of the June 11, 2025 minutes.

• Rezone Bert & Tammy Ballard property on Abby James Road from RM to MU2
• Rezone Jeanette Crais Property (Lots A & B) on LA Hwy 431 from RM to MU2
• Rezone Elise Plantation property on LA Hwy 405 from Conservation and MI to HI for CF Industries Blue, LLC
• Conditional use for AT&T to construct a new telecommunications tower on LA Hwy 42

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on July 9, 2025, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse in Gonzales, Louisiana. The agenda includes staff reports, approval of the June 11, 2025, meeting minutes, a consent agenda item, and public hearings for two family partitions.

• Consent Agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Jordan and Lacy Gonzales - Lot TWO-B-2 (Cannon Rd, Gonzales, LA)
• Public Hearing: Edward G. Marchand Sr. Estate - Tract 6-A thru 6-E (Council District 3)
• Public Hearing: Josiah M. Ritz & Heather D. Ritz Property - Tract D-2-B-1 & D-2-B-2 (Council District 1)

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved two family partitions: the Edward G. Marchand Sr. Estate tract (23.16 acres split into five lots) and the Josiah M. Ritz and Heather D. Ritz property (1.8655 acres split into two lots). Both approvals are subject to staff conditions being met before the chairman signs the plats. The commission also approved the June 11, 2025 minutes and the consent agenda, and noted the removal of zoning item 7(A).

• Approved family partition of Edward G. Marchand Sr. Estate into Tracts 6-A through 6-E (unanimous)
• Approved family partition of Josiah M. Ritz and Heather D. Ritz property into Tracts D-2-B-1 and D-2-B-2 (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Jordan and Lacy Gonzales (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will meet on July 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at the Ascension Parish Courthouse. The meeting will include procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and acceptance of minutes, followed by a public hearing to consider a zoning variance request for a residential lot in The Melissa Heights Subdivision.

• Public hearing for variance request (PZ-3696.25) for Lot 4 in The Melissa Heights Subdivision, Lance & Gene Himes, located on the west side of Melissa Heights near LA Hwy 934

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will consider a series of contract approvals, amendments, and agreements, including funding for a food bank, insurance extensions, fee updates, and various construction and service contracts. The committee will also review a contract report and financial updates. No new positions were added in June 2025.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank for $2,500
• Extension of health care professional liability insurance with Iron Shore for $11,955
• Ordinance to update Lamar Dixon Expo Center rental fees
• Renewal of legal services contract with Butler Snow, LLP up to $70,000
• Contract for Oak Grove Park Renovations with TKO Construction Solutions for $610,000

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on July 8, 2025, and voted unanimously to forward all 21 agenda items to the full Council for approval. These included contracts, amendments, change orders, and agreements covering food bank funding, insurance, legal services, park renovations, and infrastructure projects. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding $2,500 food bank agreement (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $11,955 insurance extension (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Lamar Dixon rental fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $70,000 legal services contract (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $610,000 Oak Grove Park contract (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $53,684 roof replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $110,000 jail generator contract (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $250,000 electrical services contract (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider approving a two-year, $2,000,000 contract with Del-Con, LLC for flood control support at pumping stations, plus two amendments increasing wetland and delineation service contracts by $150,000 each. The board will also accept prior meeting minutes and hear a drainage report. Public comments are invited.

• Approval of 2-year, $2,000,000 contract with Del-Con, LLC for flood control support (pumping stations and equipment)
• Amendment #1 with ELOS Environmental, LLC: increase wetland/delineation services by $150,000 to $300,000 total
• Amendment #1 with GeoEngineers, Inc.: increase wetland/delineation services by $150,000 to $300,000 total
• Acceptance of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments period and additions to agenda

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board is meeting to consider a resolution that would call a special election on November 15, 2025, for voters to decide whether to renew a 4.67-mill property tax for ten years. The tax would fund equipment purchases, special projects, and other capital expenditures for the district. The board will also apply to the State Bond Commission for approval to hold the election.

• Resolution to call special election on November 15, 2025
• Proposed renewal of 4.67 mill property tax for 10 years
• Tax funds for equipment, special projects, and capital expenditures
• Application to State Bond Commission for election authorization

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements, including a $2.16 million roundabout construction, a $1.2 million early learning center management contract, and several change orders for park projects. The council will also consider three zoning reclassifications, a transportation impact fee update, and a hazard mitigation plan. Public hearings are scheduled for revoking a drainage servitude on Cessna Street.

• Contract with Triumph Construction for PR 929 at PR 930 Roundabout Project, $2,157,836.50
• Cooperative Endeavor with Nicholls State University to manage West Ascension Early Learning Center, up to $1,200,000
• Rezoning of McCall Plantation and Belle SOD tracts from Conservation to industrial/mixed use
• Three change orders for South Louisiana Fairgrounds Park Improvements, totaling $17,795
• Update to Transportation Impact Fee Program and fee adjustments

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to consider and potentially approve reappointments to the Waterways Commission, Economic Development Board, and Library Board. The agenda includes public comments and additions to the agenda before the general business items.

• Waterways Commission reappointments
• Economic Development Board reappointments
• Library Board reappointments

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three proposed amendments to the parish zoning map, then vote on whether to recommend approval or denial to the Parish Council. The items include a residential-to-mixed-use change on LA Hwy 933 and two large conservation-to-industrial changes along LA Hwy 1 north of LA Hwy 405. The meeting also includes approval of the March 12, 2025 minutes and staff comments.

• PZ-3667.25: Rezone Lot Y-1-A (Deshea Waguespack) from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use 2 (MU2), north side of LA Hwy 933, ~700 ft east of LA Hwy 44
• PZ-3677.25: Rezone Division of McCall Plantation (Evan Belle Corp) from Conservation (C) to Mixed Use (MU), Light Industrial (LI), Medium Industrial (MI), and Heavy Industrial (HI), north side of LA Hwy 405, ~2000 ft east of LA Hwy 1
• PZ-3678.25: Rezone 140 & 260 acres Tract F (Belle SOD Company) from Conservation (C) to Light, Medium, and Heavy Industrial, west side of LA Hwy 1, ~6800 ft north of LA Hwy 405
• Public hearing and recommendation vote on all three zoning amendments
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will meet to accept minutes and written decisions from the May 2025 meeting, then hold a public hearing on a variance request for a residential property on Autumn Run Drive. The board will also address old and new business before adjourning.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3679.25 for Lot 116, The Autumn View Subdivision (Edward Sanders) to relax residential setback requirements

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a major revision to the Pelican Point Golf Community large-scale development master plan and a family partition of the James Smith Property. The commission will also consider three mortgage declaration affidavits and approve the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Pelican Point Golf Community Large Scale Development Master Plan - Major Revision (Council District 2)
• Public hearing on James Smith Property family partition into Lots 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, and 3-D (Council District 9)
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Christopher J. Kent (CJK Rentals, LLC) at 9575 Hwy 22, St. Amant
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Todd and Simone Folse at 45236 Marina Dr, Prairieville
• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Randal Denham at 44204 Robert Rd, St. Amant

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved a major revision to the Pelican Point Golf Community Large Scale Development Master Plan, adding 267 lots/units and changing land uses, with conditions requiring completion of traffic and drainage impacts. The commission also approved a family partition for the James Smith property and several consent agenda items. The vote on the Pelican Point revision was 5-0 with one abstention and one absence.

• Approved Pelican Point Golf Community master plan revision (5-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Approved family partition of James Smith property into four lots (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with three mortgage declarations (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider several drainage project items, including selecting an engineering firm for a major pump station project and approving contract changes. The board will also vote on minutes, a cooperative agreement, and other routine business.

• Select Hartman Engineering, Inc. for Region 9 Ascension New River Stormwater Management Pump Station, contract not to exceed $6,100,000
• Approve Change Order #5 with Shavers-Whittle Construction, LLC for New River Tilting Weir Structure, decreasing contract by $19,556.98 to $2,265,042.20 and extending completion to May 22, 2025
• Approve substantial completion of New River Canal Tilting Weir Structure
• Approve Amendment #10 with H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC extending engineering design services for New River Canal Watershed through September 30, 2025
• Approve cooperative agreement with residents of Herman Guedry Road

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a wide range of contracts and agreements, including a $1.2 million cooperative endeavor with Nicholls State University to manage the West Ascension Early Learning Center, several chamber of commerce partnerships, and multiple construction change orders. The agenda also includes budget amendments and a contract report. Most items are routine approvals, but the early learning center contract is the largest financial commitment.

• Cooperative Endeavor with Nicholls State University for West Ascension Early Learning Center operations, not to exceed $1,200,000
• Cooperative Endeavor with Ascension Chamber of Commerce for advocacy, not to exceed $48,000
• Cooperative Endeavor with Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce for economic resilience, $48,000
• Change Order #3 with Promethean General Contractors, new contract price $2,210,795
• Contract with Triumph Construction for PR 929 at PR 930 Roundabout, $2,157,836.50

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on June 10, 2025, and voted to forward most agenda items to the full Council for approval, including cooperative endeavor agreements, contracts, and change orders. The only item tabled was the renewal of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the LSU Agricultural Center for 4-H Youth Development Programs, which was tabled for further discussion and negotiation. No other substantive decisions were made; all other items were approved for forwarding.

• Approved forwarding CEA with Ascension Chamber of Commerce (advocacy) to full Council
• Approved forwarding CEA with Ascension Chamber of Commerce (podcast) to full Council
• Tabled renewal of CEA with LSU AgCenter for 4-H programs
• Approved forwarding CEA with Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce to full Council
• Approved forwarding autopsy services agreement with Dr. Frank Peretti to full Council
• Approved forwarding renewal of participation agreement with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff for juvenile housing to full Council
• Approved forwarding intergovernmental agreement with City of Gonzales for debris removal to full Council
• Approved forwarding amendment with Capital Area Finance Authority for bond programs to full Council

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 is meeting to discuss several drainage-related items, including a proposed ad valorem tax renewal election, feasibility studies for drainage improvements, and an update on a sinkhole issue. The board will also hear reports from the chair and staff.

• Notice of consideration of action to call an election to renew an existing ad valorem tax for equipment, special projects, and capital expenditures (Bond Counsel Malcolm Dugas)
• Request for feasibility cost analysis to concrete the Evangeline outfall ditch
• Request for feasibility study for a concrete culvert at the end of Market Street, Donaldsonville, for emergency generator placement
• Discussion/update on sinkhole issue on Highway 1 and Bayou Lafourche
• Meeting date change from July 3rd to July 2nd

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The Ascension Parish Council will vote on consent agenda items including adjusting the Transportation Impact Fee and adopting an Active Transportation Network plan. General business includes approving the official journal bid, canvassing May 3 special election results, and levying 15-mill taxes for Belle Maison and Belle Savanne subdivisions. The council will also hold public hearings on establishing an Adjudicated Property Program and accepting a donated Ford Explorer for Fire Protection District No. 3. Executive session will address settlement authorities for two legal cases.

• Adjust Transportation Impact Fee per Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index
• Adopt Active Transportation Network master plan for multi-use paths and sidewalks
• Approve bid for Official Journal: Gonzales Weekly Citizen/Donaldsonville Chief
• Canvass May 3 election results and levy 15-mill tax for Belle Maison and Belle Savanne infrastructure
• Public hearing on Adjudicated Property Program and donation of 2021 Ford Explorer valued at $27,000

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee will hear updates from staff on the Transportation Department, a proposed adjustment to the Transportation Impact Fee Program, and a resolution to adopt an "Active Transportation Network" master plan for multi-use paths and sidewalks.

• Update to Transportation Impact Fee Program (adjustment based on Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index)
• Resolution to adopt "Active Transportation Network" master plan for multi-use paths and sidewalks

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a resolution requesting the Parish President hire a firm to develop a buyout plan for residents affected by the CF Industries expansion, the planned Hyundai Steel plant, and the Ascension Clean Energy ammonia project in Donaldsonville. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with numerous contracts, change orders, and agreements, plus introductions of ordinances and a public hearing on a budget amendment.

• Resolution to develop buyout plan for residents affected by CF Industries expansion, Hyundai Steel plant, and Ascension Clean Energy project
• Intergovernmental agreement with City of Donaldsonville for Juneteenth Music Festival, $10,000
• Change Order #3 for PR 929 Overlay increases contract by $32,714.68 to $1,170,297.34
• Contract with Cypress Roofing for Counseling Center Renovations, $222,598.50
• Public hearing on Budget Amendment #2 to amend 2025 Budget

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to approve or deny five family partitions, which divide properties among family members. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a consent agenda item for a mortgage declaration, and staff reports on subdivision status and engineering.

• Public hearing on five family partitions, including properties on McCrory Dr., Prairieville, and in Council Districts 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9
• Consent agenda: Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Dax McCrory, Lot 5A-1 (18174 McCrory Dr., Prairieville, LA)
• Approval or denial of minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting
• Staff report on subdivision status for May 2025

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved all five family partition requests on the agenda, each unanimously. The partitions involve properties in Prairieville, Gonzales, and other areas, creating new lots for family members. The commission also approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approved family partition for Jed Babin property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for D.G. Braud and J.A. Braud properties (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for A.D. Guitrau property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Dax A. McCrory property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Winona B. Gautreau property (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous, with one abstention)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments is meeting to consider a single variance request from the zoning code's residential setback requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its April 9, 2025 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3654.25 for Lot 15-A, Gautreau's Green Acres Subdivision, north side of Adele Street, ~1,160' west of LA Hwy 44, requesting relief from Section 17-2073 setback requirements

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board. The agenda includes public comments and general business, with the interviews being the main item of discussion.

• Interviews for West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board

The Personnel Committee voted to forward its ranking of West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District Board interviews to the full council. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending hospital board interview rankings to full council (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial items, including a new bond program for homebuyers, several contracts and change orders, and an ordinance to establish an adjudicated property program. The agenda includes approvals for construction projects, service contracts, and intergovernmental agreements. No public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is open for public comment.

• Approval for CAFA to offer bond programs for home purchases
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Donaldsonville for Juneteenth Music Festival ($10,000)
• Amendment to LPHI contract for Community Health Assessment (adds $20,000, new total $69,800)
• Change Order #3 for PR 929 Overlay project (increase $32,714.68, new total $1,170,297.34)
• Ordinance to establish Adjudicated Property Program for sale/donation of properties

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward 16 items to the full Council for approval, including agreements for CAFA bond programs, a $10,000 Juneteenth festival co-sponsorship, contract extensions, and various construction and service contracts. One agenda item (replacement intergovernmental agreement for equipment lending) was removed. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved forwarding CAFA bond program agreement to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $10,000 Juneteenth Music Festival co-sponsorship to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding LPHI contract amendment (+$20,000, new total $69,800) to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Roberto Macedo and Associates selection for HUD Section 8 admin consultant to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Sorrento generator CEA under FEMA/HMGP grant to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding CSRS, LLC selection for engineering review services to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Change Order #1 for Southwood Park (60-day extension, no price change) to full Council (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding Change Order #3 for PR 929 Overlay (+$32,714.68, new total $1,170,297.34) to full Council (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will consider approving multiple Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with homeowners for FEMA-funded home elevations at 75%, 90%, and 100% federal cost shares, with no cost to the parish. The board will also vote on amendments to drainage engineering support contracts, a renewal of a sandbagging services contract, a resolution supporting a flood control project application, and a servitude dedication for the New River Canal.

• Approval of CEAs for home elevations: 8 sites at 75% federal share (e.g., $351,126.50 for site 14373), 2 sites at 90% (e.g., $263,669.70 for site 36612), 3 sites at 100% (e.g., $332,360.40 for site 15073)
• Amendment #1 to drainage engineering support contracts with 15 firms, adding $1,000,000 for a new total not to exceed $2,000,000
• Renewal of master contract with Aiden Homes, LLC for sandbagging and delivery services, not to exceed $345,000
• Resolution supporting application to Statewide Flood Control Program for Highway 74 Water Control Structure
• Approval to dedicate drainage servitude and bridge access for New River Canal in exchange for repairs to Herman Guedry Rd. Bridge

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including purchasing sugar cane/crop stubble for $148,890.63, accepting land donations, acquiring drainage parcels, levying 2025 property taxes, and amending park rental fees. They will also consider a fill material agreement with Air Products Chemicals and LAlumina for a partial closure plan monitored by LDEQ.

• Fill material agreement with Air Products Chemicals, Inc. and LAlumina, LLC for partial closure plan
• Purchase of sugar cane/crop stubble on 47.663 acres from PRICECO West, LLC for $148,890.63
• Acquisition of 5.04 acres for $450,000 and 2.01 acres for $150,000 for drainage projects
• Ordinance to levy millages on 2025 tax roll
• Amendment to park rental pricing, deleting LaLa Regira Field and adding other field usage

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews and consider reappointments for the Industrial Development Board and Fire Protection District #2. The agenda includes public comments and general business items, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Industrial Development Board interview
• Industrial Development Board reappointment considerations
• Fire Protection District #2 reappointment considerations

The Personnel Committee recommended Jeffery Dinino Jr. for the Industrial Development Board and approved reappointments for Cecil Paul Robert Jr., Kate Babin, Larry Chris Zeringue, and Malcolm J. Dugas Jr. All motions passed without objection.

• Recommended Jeffery Dinino Jr. to full Council for Industrial Development Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cecil Paul Robert Jr. to Industrial Development Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kate Babin to Industrial Development Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Larry Chris Zeringue to Fire Protection District 2 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Malcolm J. Dugas Jr. to Fire Protection District 2 (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and resolutions, followed by public hearings on zoning changes, budget amendments, and franchise renewals. The council will also canvass the results of a March 29 special election and consider several property acquisitions and donations.

• Contract with Del-Con, LLC for Governmental Complex Renovations at $240,000
• Change Order #1 to Bayou Irrigation contract for Courthouse Green Infrastructure, increasing amount by $88,715.52 to $877,715.52
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with LADOTD for roundabout projects at LA 44/Parker Road, LA 73/LA 429, and LA 73/Bluff Road connector
• Public hearings on zoning changes for Rowco Investments (CC to LI) and Kelco Properties (CC to MU)
• Ordinance to purchase 47.663 acres of sugar cane/crop stubble from PRICECO West, LLC for $148,890.63

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The Ascension Parish Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend an ordinance amending rental fees for Butch Gore Softball Field to the full council. The agenda also includes a director's report on the Ascension Parks Foundation and public comment.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Butch Gore Softball Field rental fees
• Ascension Parks Foundation update
• Public comment period

The Recreation Committee voted to recommend a proposed ordinance amending Butch Gore Softball Field rental fees to the full Ascension Parish Council. The motion passed without objection. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation from the Ascension Parks Foundation and no public comments.

• Approved motion to recommend Butch Gore Softball Field rental fee ordinance to full council (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests from residential setback and yard requirements. The board will also accept minutes and written decisions from its March 12, 2025 meeting. Public comments are invited.

• Variance request PZ-3621.25 by Wendel Delatte for Lot 189 of The Oaks, Third Filing, on Rennes Drive, to relax setback requirements.
• Variance request PZ-3629.25 by Anna Michelli for Lot 139 of Pelican Crossing, Second Filing, on Clark Plantation Drive, to relax setback requirements.
• Public hearing on both variance requests.
• Acceptance of minutes and written decisions from the March 12, 2025 meeting.

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a mortgage declaration and two final plat approvals, and will hold a public hearing on three family partition requests. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions or large-scale projects on the agenda.

• Affidavit of Mortgage Declaration for Nathan & Suzanne Bourque, Lots C-1-B-1 & C-1-B-2 (17052 & 17030 Nathans Lane, Prairieville)
• Final Plat Approval: Pelican Isle Commons, Phase V, a private townhome community (Council District 2)
• Final Plat Approval: Delaune Estates, 3rd Filing (Council District 4)
• Public hearing on family partitions: Larry P. Brignac Property (District 6), Alton E. Kelley Property (District 5), Pierre Zeringue Property (District 4)

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the final plats for Pelican Isle Commons Phase V and Delaune Estates 3rd Filing, subject to completion of outstanding punch list items and departmental signoffs. The commission also approved three family partitions, with one abstention on the Zeringue partition. No public comments were made on any agenda item.

• Approved consent agenda including final plats for Pelican Isle Commons Phase V and Delaune Estates 3rd Filing (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Larry P. Brignac Property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Alton E. Kelley Property (unanimous)
• Approved family partition for Pierre Zeringue Property (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial actions, including land purchases, contract approvals, and budget amendments. Key items include buying sugar cane crop stubble for $148,890.63, accepting a donated 59-acre parcel, and approving several construction and service contracts. The committee will also review a budget amendment and the 2025 millage process.

• Purchase of sugar cane/crop stubble on 47.663 acres from PRICECO West, LLC for $148,890.63
• Accept donation of 59.052 acres (Tracts AP3, AP4, AP5) of Arlington Plantation Property at no cost
• Amendment #2 to Claims Administration Service Agreement with LoCA, increasing not-to-exceed to $81,300.00
• Contract with Del-Con, LLC for Governmental Complex Renovations in the amount of $240,000.00
• Change Order #1 to Bayou Irrigation, Inc. contract for Courthouse Green Infrastructure, increasing amount by $88,715.52 to $877,715.52

The Ascension Parish Finance Committee met on April 8, 2025, and unanimously forwarded all 20 agenda items to the full Council for approval. These included ordinances to purchase sugar cane stubble on 47.663 acres for $148,890.63, accept a 59.052-acre land donation, and approve a $240,000 contract for Governmental Complex Renovations. The committee also forwarded a resolution authorizing the Parish President to negotiate with the Louisiana Department of Health for the WIC program, a juvenile offender housing agreement with Jackson Parish, and several cooperative agreements with LADOTD for road projects. All motions passed with no objections.

• Approved forwarding ordinance to purchase sugar cane stubble on 47.663 acres for $148,890.63 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding ordinance to accept donation of 59.052 acres (Arlington Plantation property) (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding amendment to LoCA claims administration contract, increasing not-to-exceed to $81,300 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding resolution for Parish President to negotiate with LDH for WIC program (amended) (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding juvenile offender housing agreement with Jackson Parish Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding contract with Del-Con, LLC for Governmental Complex Renovations at $240,000 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding change order #1 to Bayou Irrigation contract, increasing to $877,715.52 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding ordinance to acquire 5.04 acres for $450,000 (or appraised value) (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will consider several drainage-related items, including a land purchase for regional detention, a contract amendment for professional services, a bid award for bulkhead improvements, and a replacement intergovernmental agreement for equipment sharing. The board will also accept minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting.

• Purchase of 25.65-acre tract off Buxton Rd. for regional detention and drainage improvements, not to exceed $607,500.00 ($23,684.21 per acre)
• Amendment No. 3 to HNTB master contract for ADAPT services, extending term to June 16, 2026, and increasing amount by $778,685.00 to a new total not to exceed $3,569,550.00
• Acceptance of lowest responsive bid from Curranco., LLC for Holy Rosary Catholic Church bulkhead improvements along New River and Duckroost Bayou, not to exceed $926,575.75
• Replacement Intergovernmental Agreement between Parish, EACGDD No. 1, and WACGDD for lending/borrowing equipment, vehicles, and specialized personnel, and first refusal to purchase surplus equipment

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will elect officers, approve minutes, and consider an updated intergovernmental agreement with the parish and East Ascension district for lending/borrowing equipment, vehicles, and specialized personnel. The board will also vote on a resolution to adopt official drainage channels and recommend an ordinance to add those channels to the parish code.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of updated Intergovernmental Agreement for equipment, vehicles, and specialized personnel lending/borrowing
• Resolution to adopt West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Drainage Channels
• Recommendation to Council for ordinance amending Chapter 18, Section 18-31.1 (Drainage Channels)

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to handle general business, including ratifying the removal of a 15-mill tax proposition for the Pelican Point Golf Community from the May 3, 2025 ballot. The council will also introduce several ordinances, including zoning changes, a drainage servitude revocation, a franchise renewal, and a drainage district amendment. A public hearing and ordinance reading will address proposed fee schedule changes for water utility services.

• Ratification of removal of 15 mill tax proposition for Pelican Point Golf Community (Infrastructure Development District 2024-02) from May 3, 2025 ballot
• Zoning change from Crossroads Commercial (CC) to Light Industrial (LI) for Rowco Investments, LLC on W Edenborne Parkway (PZ-3613.25)
• Zoning change from Crossroads Commercial (CC) to Mixed Use (MU) for Kelco Properties, LLC on LA Highway 30 (PZ-3585.25)
• Revocation of 30-foot drainage servitude across portions of Lots 45, 46, 47 and 69-A-1 of Ascension Commerce Center - 6th Filing
• Public hearing on fee schedule changes for new tap fees, service deposits, and tap fee parts for 4", 6", and 8" meters for Consolidated Utilities District #1 and Parish Utilities of Ascension Water Company

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The Ascension Parish Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and agreements, including a $2 million loan to the Council on Aging for a new Senior Center in Prairieville, a $20,000 payment to the Jambalaya Festival Association, and several contract renewals and amendments. The council will also hold public hearings on zoning changes and servitude revocations, and introduce ordinances to amend the budget and utility fee schedules.

• Loan of $2,000,000 to Ascension Council on Aging for new Senior Center in Prairieville, repaid over 10 years
• One-time $20,000 payment to Jambalaya Capital of the World for marketing and PR
• Zoning change from Crossroads Commercial to Light Industrial for Rowco Investments on W Edenborne Pkwy
• Zoning change from Crossroads Commercial to Mixed Use for Kelco Properties on LA Highway 30
• Public hearings on rezoning from MU2 to SPUD for Primax Properties on LA Highway 42

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The Ascension Parish Utilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve an ordinance that would adjust the fee schedule for new tap fees, service deposits, and tap fee parts for 4", 6", and 8" meters. The meeting includes a director's report and public comment.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Consolidated Utilities District #1 and Parish Utilities of Ascension Water Company Rules and Regulations, Section 4 Billing, Fees and Payments, 3. Fees
• Adjustments to new tap fee, service deposit, and tap fee parts for 4", 6", and 8" meters

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Pickard Enterprise, LLC for a lot in the Bon Leu Subdivision. The request seeks relief from density restrictions in the parish development code. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and written decisions from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on variance PZ-3604.25 for Lot A-1-A of Bon Leu Subdivision, south side of LA Hwy 42, east of LA Hwy 929
• Variance request from density restrictions (Section 17-2073(D)(4))
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• Approval of written decisions from February 12, 2025 meeting

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider three rezoning requests that could change land-use designations for properties owned by Kelco Properties, Haddad Construction, and Rowco Investments. The commission will also review and accept minutes from its January 8, 2025 meeting.

• Rezone Lot C1D for Kelco Properties from Crossroad Commercial to Mixed Use
• Rezone Lot A-1 for Haddad Construction from Mixed Use 2 to Mixed Use
• Rezone property for Rowco Investments from Crossroad Commercial to Light Industrial

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to approve or deny ten family partitions, which divide properties among family members. The consent agenda includes six mortgage declaration affidavits. One partition item was pulled from the agenda due to a third-party objection.

• Public hearing on 10 family partitions (e.g., Dianne A. Boudreaux, Brian D. Buquoi, Herman McAlister, Deborah McCrory, F. N. Leslie, Edgar A. Saucier Jr., Emmett W. Smart, Brett Thibeau Sr., Edward G. Marchand Sr. Estate)
• Jed Babin partition pulled from agenda due to third-party objection
• Consent agenda: 6 mortgage declaration affidavits (e.g., Jed Babin at 13308 Maison Dans LeBois Rd, Gonzales; Camelot Development at 37050 Perkins Rd, Prairieville; Kirk J. Elisar at 13166 Azalea Ln, Gonzales; Lynn Levi Land Company on LA Hwy 73, Prairieville; Joseph Pizzuto at 16105 Hwy 73, Prairieville; TBDC Properties at 38358 Hwy 42, Prairieville)
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting
• Staff report on subdivision status for March 2025

The Ascension Parish Planning Commission approved eight family partitions, each creating new residential lots for donation to family members. All approvals were unanimous. One partition item was pulled from the agenda due to a third-party objection, and another was removed by legal counsel.

• Approved Dianne A. Boudreaux family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Brian D. Buquoi family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Herman McAlister family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Deborah McCrory family partition (unanimous)
• Approved F. N. Leslie family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Edgar A. Saucier Jr. family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Emmett W. Smart family partition (unanimous)
• Approved Brett Thibeau, Sr. family partition (unanimous)

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider two main items: approving a task order for Hartman Engineering for up to $300,000 for drainage evaluations and consulting, and approving expropriation of drainage servitudes for three properties near Moran Subdivision. The board will also accept minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the chairman and drainage staff.

• Approval of Task Order from Hartman Engineering, not to exceed $300,000, for drainage evaluations and consulting services
• Expropriation of drainage servitude for Parcel #1836000 (Huey Gayden and Janie G Gayden)
• Expropriation of drainage servitude for Parcel #1607200 (Durell Brandon Smilie)
• Expropriation of drainage servitude for Parcel #1944000 (Judy R Feeder)
• Acceptance of 02-11-25 drainage minutes

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee will review and vote on multiple contracts and agreements, including a $2 million loan for a new senior center in Prairieville and a $20,000 marketing agreement with Jambalaya Capital of the World. The meeting will also include updates from the Ascension Economic Development Corporation and a budget amendment for the 2025 fiscal year.

• $2,000,000 loan to Ascension Council on Aging for new Prairieville Senior Center
• $20,000 one-time payment to Jambalaya Capital of the World for marketing
• $68,825 contract with Vath's Lighting & Controls Solutions for Arena B, C, and D lighting replacement
• $4,725 monthly contract with Ty Gautreau for inmate medical services at Ascension Parish Jail
• Quarterly update from Ascension Economic Development Corporation on business retention and pipeline projects

The Finance Committee voted to forward several agreements to the full Council, including a $2,000,000 loan to the Ascension Council on Aging for a new Senior Center in Prairieville, a $20,000 payment to Jambalaya Capital of the World for marketing, and a $68,825 contract for lighting replacement at Lamar Dixon. The committee also approved forwarding a budget amendment for the 2025 budget, with the West Ascension Drainage portion removed. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved forwarding $2M loan to Council on Aging for Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $20,000 CEA with Jambalaya Capital of the World (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding $68,825 lighting contract to Vath's Lighting & Controls (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding autopsy services amendment, new cap $81,899 (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding jail medical services renewal, $56,700 cap (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding SCADA support contract to Triton Controls (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding budget amendment #1, minus West Ascension Drainage (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding legal services renewal with Kean Miller, $8,000 cap (unanimous)

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The West Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District Board will consider funding for the Lower Delta Soil and Water Conservation District, select an engineer for Bayou Verret drainage improvements, and address a flooding issue at 301 Woodland Dr. The board will also receive updates on the West Ascension Drainage Project and a drainage/vegetation report.

• Approval of $12,000 funding request from Lower Delta Soil and Water Conservation District
• Selection of Forte and Tablada, Inc. for Bayou Verret Drainage Improvements engineering services (Disaster CDBG Program)
• Approval to address flooding issue and repairs at 301 Woodland Dr (Bunn Hood Subdivision)
• Swearing in of board member Michael Cayette (appointed by Council on September 5, 2024)

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The Ascension Parish Council will meet to discuss contracts for the Mississippi River Trail, personnel appointments, and ordinances including revoking drainage servitudes for two properties and amending food truck regulations. The council will also consider increasing contract limits and performance bond amounts, and hear public comments on surplus equipment sales.

• Authorize contracts for Ascension Parish Mississippi River Trail - Phase 1 and 2, State Project Number H.04912
• Increase contract limit from $250,000 to $500,000 per project and adjust annually by CPI
• Increase performance bond amount from $25,000 to $50,000
• Revoke 30-foot and 15-foot drainage servitudes on George M. Valentine Property Tract B-1-A-1-A
• Revoke 15-foot drainage servitudes on Geron Crotwell Property Lot 5-A-1

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Planning and Zoning Commission and to consider reappointments for Fire Protection District #3. The agenda includes a public comment period and additions to the agenda. No other substantive business is listed.

• Planning and Zoning Commission interviews
• Fire Protection District #3 reappointment considerations

The Personnel Committee voted to send its ranking of Planning and Zoning Commission members to the full Council for consideration. It also approved the reappointments of David Commander and Tracy Burns to Fire Protection District 1. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved sending Planning and Zoning Commission member rankings to full Council (no objection)
• Approved reappointment of David Commander to Fire Protection District 1 (no objection)
• Approved reappointment of Tracy Burns to Fire Protection District 1 (no objection)

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda of contracts and amendments, including insurance rates, jail staffing, and construction projects. Public hearings and votes are scheduled on ordinances to regulate food trucks and food truck parks, add solar farms to zoning tables, and rezone two properties. The council will also introduce ordinances on food truck licensing, park food truck fees, and abandoning a right-of-way.

• Public hearings on ordinances to add Food Truck and Trailer Vendors and Food Truck Parks to the Unified Land Development Code
• Approval of property and casualty insurance rates (Option 2) and contract with Hughes Insurance Services as Agent of Record
• Amendment to Advantage Medical Professionals staffing contract for jail, increasing by $46,000 to $196,000
• Contract with Systemates, Inc. for project management software, $95,435 year one, $41,875 year two
• Rezoning of Charles C. Brown Property (Tract X and Y-1) from MU2 to SPUD on LA Highway 42

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The Ascension Parish Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss transportation department updates, including active projects with LA DOTD and upcoming road and bridge projects. The committee will also consider accepting several subdivision roads into the parish maintenance system, final acceptance of the Churchpoint Road and Roddy Road roundabout project, and approval of a servitude agreement with the school board.

• Acceptance of roads in Windsor Park, Clare Court, and Belle Savanne Phase 3 subdivisions into parish maintenance
• Final acceptance of Churchpoint Road and Roddy Road roundabout project (State Project H.006459, Richard Price Contracting Co., LLC)
• Approval of servitude agreement between Ascension Parish Government and Ascension Parish School Board for Parcel 1-2-A-1
• Transportation Department report on active LA DOTD projects and Move Ascension projects

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The Ascension Parish Board of Adjustments will hold its February 12, 2025 meeting at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers to elect officers for 2025 and accept minutes and written decisions from the November 13, 2024 meeting. The body will also conduct a public hearing on a single zoning variance request.

• Zoning variance request PZ-3567.25 for Lot 28 at The Fairbanks at St. Amant (Toria Lane, near Beco Road) to modify residential setback and yard requirements

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The Ascension Parish Finance Committee is meeting to consider a range of financial items, including property and casualty insurance rates, a professional services contract for insurance, and several contract amendments and new contracts for services such as jail staffing, meal services, project management software, and facility maintenance. The committee will also review finance reports and a resolution related to the 2024 audit.

• Approval of Property and Casualty Insurance Rates and contract with Hughes Insurance Services
• Amendment to Advantage Medical Professionals staffing agreement for jail, increase by $46,000 to $196,000
• Renewal of meal services agreement with Gaston's BBQ & Beer for West Ascension Early Learning Center ($10-$15/day per child)
• Contract with Systemates, Inc. for project management software, $95,435 year one, $41,875 year two
• Change orders for Churchpoint Road/Roddy Road Roundabout and PR 929 Overlay projects

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine items including minutes, reports, and two service contracts. The board will vote on selecting DRC Emergency Services, LLC for waterways debris removal (not to exceed $300,000) and ELOS Environmental Group, LLC and GeoEngineers, Inc. for wetland delineation services (not to exceed $150,000).

• Approval of contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for waterways debris removal, not to exceed $300,000
• Approval of contracts with ELOS Environmental Group, LLC and GeoEngineers, Inc. for wetland and delineation services, not to exceed $150,000
• Acceptance of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments period and additions to agenda

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The Ascension Parish Council will swear in Judge Keyojuan Gant Turner as interim District 11 Councilmember and introduce ordinances to regulate food trucks, solar farms, and zoning changes. Public hearings will consider purchasing two tracts of land totaling $1,989,250 for regional detention projects.

• Swearing in of interim District 11 Councilmember Judge Keyojuan Gant Turner
• Introduction of ordinances to regulate food trucks, trailers, and food truck parks
• Introduction of ordinance to allow solar farms in designated zoning areas
• Zoning change from Mixed Use 2 to Small Planned Unit Development for Charles C. Brown Property
• Purchase of 8.65 acres on Abbey James Road for $389,250 and 80 acres on Louis White Road for $1,600,000 for regional detention

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The East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 board will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider entering into Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with homeowners for FEMA-funded home elevations at no cost to the parish. They will also consider purchasing an 8.65-acre parcel for regional detention. The agenda includes routine items such as the call to order, public comments, and the chairman's report.

• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for 13 home elevations at 100% FEMA funding, totaling $2,906,370.30
• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for 11 home elevations at 90% FEMA funding, totaling $1,884,220.65
• Purchase of 8.65 acres off Abby James Rd. for Regional Detention, not to exceed $389,250.00 ($45,000/acre)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Acceptance of minutes from 12-10-24 and 1-7-25 meetings

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The Ascension Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2025, to consider several items including election results for road lighting tax renewals, land purchases for flood control, and zoning changes for food trucks and solar farms. The council will also vote on contracts for animal rescue, 4-H, rodeo, grass cutting, mosquito control, and health unit renovations. A public hearing is scheduled for creating a road infrastructure district for Delaune Estates.

• Resolution to canvass Dec 7, 2024 election results for 5-mill road lighting tax renewals in Districts 1-6 (2025-2034)
• Introduction of ordinance to buy 8.65 acres off Abbey James Road, Prairieville for $389,250 for regional detention
• Introduction of ordinance to buy 80 acres on Louis White Rd., Geismar for $1,600,000 for regional detention
• Public hearing to purchase 15-acre parcel on Causey Road for $865,000 for floodplain management
• Approval of $100,000 increase to Companion Animal Rescue agreement (new total $450,000)

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The Ascension Parish Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct interviews for the Tourism Commission and consider reappointments to the Fire Protection District 1 and the Waterways Commission. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Tourism Commission interviews
• Fire Protection District 1 reappointment considerations
• Waterways Commission reappointment considerations

The Personnel Committee interviewed three candidates for the Tourism Board and appointed Rutha Cayette, while reappointing Gasper Chifici. It also approved reappointments for Fire Protection District 1 (Cody Reeves, Michael Soniat) and the Waterways Commission (John Templet, Greg Bourgeois, Ronald Braud, Jared Mabile). All motions passed without objection.

• Appointed Rutha Cayette to Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gasper Chifici to Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cody Reeves to Fire Protection District 1 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Michael Soniat to Fire Protection District 1 (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Templet to Waterways Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Greg Bourgeois to Waterways Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ronald Braud to Waterways Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jared Mabile to Waterways Commission (unanimous)

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The Ascension Parish Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including the election of a chairman and vice-chairman for 2025. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from December 2024 meetings, a consent agenda with five mortgage affidavits, and public hearings on two family partition requests.

• Election of 2025 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 Planning Commission and Joint Planning and Zoning Commission meetings
• Consent agenda: five Affidavits of Mortgage Declaration (Jason Braud, Holly Broussard, Chris M. Fife, Kristy Parent, Garrett and Katie Sheets)
• Public hearing: Quinn CoCo Subdivision family partition (Lot 3-D-1, 3-D-2 & 3-D-3)
• Public hearing: Rudolph Brown Property family partition (Lot A-4-A-1 thru A-4-A-4)

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The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning matters: a request to rezone two lots on LA Hwy 621 from residential to commercial, and an ordinance to add solar farms to the parish's zoning tables. The commission will make recommendations to the Parish Council. The meeting also includes routine items like officer elections and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on rezoning Lots 4-A & 4-B (Anette Martin) from RM to CC, south of LA Hwy 621, ~720' east of LA Hwy 44
• Public hearing on Ordinance ZT-24.01 to amend Appendix I zoning tables to add solar farms
• Election of 2025 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of minutes from Dec 11, 2024 Zoning Commission and Joint Planning & Zoning Commission meetings