Assumption Parish, Louisiana

Police Jury Meetings

The Police Jury and its committees will meet to review drainage project updates, personnel manual changes, and grant authorizations. The body is deciding on several ordinances, including a new polling place for Ward 3 and grass charges. They will also consider the first phase of derelict structure procedures for two properties on Shell Beach Road.

• Amended IGA with CPRA for the Amelia Project in the amount of $2,000,000
• Ordinance 26-10 to establish a new polling place for Ward 3 — Precinct 2
• Ordinance 26-11 to levy grass charges totaling $294.20
• Derelict structure procedures for dwellings between 817-821 and at 729 Shell Beach Road
• Contract with Column Title, LLC for Abstract, Title Opinion and Legal Fees for Hwy 70 property

Police Jury Meetings

The Assumption Parish Police Jury will meet to approve drainage projects, including culvert replacements and canal maintenance, and to hire a new accountant and end the probationary period for a maintenance worker. The agenda also includes discussions on road overlays, insurance renewals, and the adoption of an ordinance to levy grass cutting charges.

• Request approval to hire an Accountant at Grade 8 Step 16
• Request approval to end probationary period for Maintenance Worker 7/11/26
• Request approval to adopt ordinance 26-09 to levy grass cutting charges totaling $1,745.20
• Request approval to perform site inspection to identify collapsing culvert issues at 4509 Hwy 1 (W5) ($700)
• Request approval to sweep ditches out on Oakley Road to North 1.5 mile

Police Jury Meetings

The Assumption Parish Police Jury will meet to approve drainage projects, including culvert replacements and pump funding, and to discuss various committee reports and public hearings. The body will also vote on bills, a rental contract, and a proposed manufactured home park.

• Request approval for culvert replacement at 224 Cindy Street (W2)
• Request approval for culvert replacement at 732 Brule Road (W2)
• Request approval to purchase permanent pump property for Hwy 70 Ring Levee ($50,000)
• Public Hearing on amendments to LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION — CHAPTER 26
• Public Hearing on proposed Manufactured Home Park at 714, 716 and 718 Shell Beach Road

The Drainage Committee unanimously approved canceling the intergovernmental CEA with Lafourche Basin Levee District for Bayou Napoleon dredging. It also approved an $8,000 allocation from Ward 4’s drainage fund for temporary levee work on Georgette Street. The committee authorized an inspection of culverts from Texaco Street to Highway 70 and approved a deviation for temporary levee improvements. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Cancelled Intergovernmental CEA with Lafourche Basin Levee District for Bayou Napoleon dredging (unanimous)
• Allocated $8,000 from Ward 4 Drainage Allocation for Georgette Street temporary levee improvements (unanimous)
• Approved inspection of culverts from Texaco Street to Highway 70 and authorized right‑of‑way acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved deviation for temporary levee improvements until final plans are completed (unanimous)
• Tabled culvert replacement request at 224 Cindy Street (no vote, item tabled)
• Tabled culvert replacement request at 732 Brule Road (no vote, item tabled)
• Authorized President to sign Rental Contract with Assumption Foundation of the Arts with $1,000,000 insurance coverage for a 3‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of property for permanent pump location within Highway 70 Ring Levees Project for $50,000, contingent on landowner actions (unanimous)

Police Jury Meetings

The Assumption Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting an ordinance that permits the sale of adjudicated properties. The Jury will also approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with E&P Consulting Services to manage the sale or donation of those properties and related tax‑lien certificates. Additional agenda items include approvals for drainage projects, solid‑waste fee changes, personnel leave requests, and finance contracts.

• Adopt Ordinance to provide for the sale of adjudicated properties within Assumption Parish
• Approve President to sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with E&P Consulting Services for adjudicated property sales
• Approve purchase of a new lawn mower for the Assumption Parish Community Center ($8,000)
• Approve CPI and landfill fee increase of $1.84 per household for Waste Pro (Solid Waste)
• Approve amendment to Audit contract with Eisner Amper not to exceed $15,500 for additional testing

The Drainage Committee approved replacement of several catch basins, sweeping of drainage outfalls, and a $8,728 culvert replacement at 310 Bayou Tranquille, while tabled private‑property projects. The Road and Bridge Committee added Lee Drive repairs to the 2025/2026 Road Overlay Program. The Solid Waste Committee approved a $1.84 per household CPI and landfill fee increase for Waste Pro, absorbing the cost in the jury’s budget. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved replacement of catch basin at 423 Map le Street ($1,750) – unanimous
• Approved sweeping of drainage outfall on Massey Lane ($700) – unanimous
• Approved installation of catch basin at 129 Alida Street ($1,750) – unanimous
• Approved sweeping ditches and blowing culverts on State Hwy 1003 ($2,200) – unanimous
• Approved culvert replacement at 310 Bayou Tranquille ($8,728) – unanimous
• Approved $17,000 drainage project on Verda Street – unanimous
• Approved addition of Lee Drive repairs to 2025/2026 Road Overlay Program – unanimous
• Approved $1.84 per household CPI and landfill fee increase for Waste Pro – unanimous

Police Jury Meetings

The Police Jury will consider a public hearing to adopt an ordinance for the sale of adjudicated property and a contract with E&P Consulting Services to manage the process. The meeting also includes reviews of drainage projects, personnel manual amendments, and various infrastructure repairs.

• Proposed $36,000 contract with Epic Paving for Lee Drive Culvert Overlays
• Proposed ordinance to provide for the sale of adjudicated property
• Request to advertise bids for large arena upper roof repairs
• Proposed Personnel Manual amendments regarding holidays, sick leave, and cybersecurity training
• Request to levy grass cutting charges totaling $455.35

The Drainage Committee authorized the President to sign the tax exemption certificate for the Marais Area Drainage Improvements Project, approved a culvert replacement at 109 Greenbriar Street ($2,736) and cleaning of the College Point Lane outfall ($800), and re‑appointed several members to drainage districts for five‑year terms. The Personnel Committee approved extensive amendments to the Parish Police Jury Personnel Manual, including holiday, sick‑leave, disciplinary, cybersecurity training, and procurement policy provisions. The Road and Bridge Committee tabled the Lee Drive Culvert Overlays estimate for further cost review. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved President signing Tax Exemption Certificate for Marais Area Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved President signing CEA with Beau Naquin for culvert driveway project (unanimous)
• Approved culvert replacement at 109 Greenbriar Street, Ward 1 – $2,736 (unanimous)
• Approved cleaning outfall on College Point Lane, Ward 1 – $800 (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of multiple members to various drainage districts for five‑year terms (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Manual amendments covering holidays, sick leave, disciplinary action, cybersecurity training, and procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved two‑week FMLA leave for a maintenance worker (unanimous)
• Approved ending probationary periods for an Equipment Operator 1B (effective 5/30/26) and a General Maintenance Worker (effective 6/5/26) (unanimous)

Police Jury Meetings

The Assumption Parish Police Jury will hold its regular meeting on May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Chamber in Napoleonville. The agenda includes committee reports, a discussion of recent gas rate increases, and a presentation on first‑time home‑buyer down‑payment assistance. Jurors will vote on adopting the 2026 millage rates (Resolution 1 and Resolution 2), on several special‑election resolutions, and on contracts and ordinances such as the $11,000 chiller‑maintenance contract with Chillco and a $1,441.13 grass‑cutting charge ordinance. Additional items include approval of occupational‑license applications and a request to send a DOTD letter for highway maintenance.

• Adopt the 2026 millage rates (Resolution 1) and other authorized taxes (Resolution 2)
• Approve the $11,000 annual chiller‑maintenance contract with Chillco (APCC)
• Approve up to $12,000 total for emergency and sewer‑plant generator contracts with Boudreaux’s Electric
• Approve the agreement with the Department of Transportation and Development for cost‑share of state public‑transportation capital assistance (RU‑18‑99‑27)
• Approve ordinance 26‑05 to levy grass‑cutting charges totaling $1,441.13

The Drainage Committee approved the resignation of Gerald Crochet and appointed Tad Blanchard as his replacement. It also allocated $5,000 from Ward 1 for maintenance of the Plattenville Drainage Outfall. The Personnel Committee approved several personnel actions, including a nine‑week FMLA leave and the termination of a Master Equipment Operator effective May 14, 2026. The Finance Committee approved payment of pending bills, selected The Bayou Pioneer as the Official Journal, re‑advertised surplus equipment, and authorized maintenance contracts for chillers ($11,100) and generators (up to $12,000).

• Approved resignation of Gerald Crochet and appointment of Tad Blanchard (unanimously adopted)
• Allocated $5,000 from Ward 1 for Plattenville Drainage Outfall maintenance (unanimously adopted)
• Approved nine weeks of FMLA leave for Equipment Operator II (unanimously adopted)
• Approved termination of a Master Equipment Operator effective 5/14/26 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved payment of bills submitted through May 8 2026 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved selection of The Bayou Pioneer as Official Journal at 2025 rate (unanimously adopted)
• Approved re‑advertising surplus items with no amounts (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized President to sign chiller maintenance contract with Chillco for $11,100 (unanimously adopted)