Jefferson Parish, LA

Request for Proposal Evaluation Committee

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department will hold an RFP Evaluation Committee meeting to discuss RFP #0516, a pre-placed emergency interpreter contract for the Department of Emergency Management. The meeting is open to interested parties and will take place on September 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the General Government Building in Gretna.

• RFP #0516: Pre-Placed Emergency Interpreter Contract for a Declared Emergency
• Meeting for the Department of Emergency Management
• Open to interested parties and the public

Fire Civil Service Board

The Jefferson Parish Fire Civil Service Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a petition for mandamus in the Balser appeal, receive updates on the J. Lorenzo appeal, and consider several employee appeals related to EMR training and pay. The board may enter executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Petition for Mandamus filed in Balser appeal
• J. Lorenzo 24th JDC / 5th Circuit Appeal Update / Supreme Court
• Appeal against EMR training by Mitch Arbaugh, Adam Bayer, Michael Calamari Jr., Nico Figaro, Erin Hughes, Clay Taylor
• Craig Burkett investigation under R.S. 2560(C) regarding EMR training
• Mark Decker appeal for 12-hour straight pay for 7-3-2026 observed holiday

Fire Civil Service Board

Old Metairie Commission

Planning Advisory Board (PAB)

Old Metairie Commission

Fire Civil Service Board

The Jefferson Parish Fire Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting proposed changes to Rule XV, Section 8, which sets the qualification requirements for the Fire Chief position. The changes outline three alternative education and experience paths for candidates, including specific degree and years-of-service requirements. Unless objections are raised, the board may approve the proposal as written or amended.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to Fire Civil Service Board Rule XV, Section 8 (Fire Chief qualifications)
• Proposal includes three qualification tracks: Bachelor's degree with 10 years experience, Associate's degree with 12 years, or high school diploma with 18 years
• Requires candidates to pass physical, psychological, and drug tests after conditional offer
• Meeting at Joseph Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Council Chambers 2nd Floor, Jefferson, LA 70123

Fire Civil Service Board

JEDCO

The JEDCO Finance Committee meets on August 27, 2026, to discuss loan applicants in executive session. The open session will cover the approval of the allowance for loan loss calculation and the annual review of the JEDCO Revolving Loan Fund Plan for CARES and COVID-19 EDA funds.

• Approval of Allowance for Loan Loss Calculation
• JEDCO Revolving Loan Fund Plan Annual Review and Certification for CARES AND COVID-19 EDA Funds

JEDCO

The JEDCO Development Corporation board will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and absences, and hearing public comments. The board will enter executive session to discuss confidential loan applicant information, then reconvene to take action on those items and review an asset quality report. The agenda also includes acknowledging a memorandum of understanding with Capital CDC.

• Executive session on confidential loan applicant information
• Action on items discussed in executive session
• Approval of Asset Quality/Industry Concentration Report
• Acknowledgment of MOU between JEDCO Development Corp and Capital CDC

Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)

The Jefferson Parish Board of Standards and Appeals will accept minutes from previous meetings and review three new variance requests. The cases involve missed building inspections for a bar in Metairie and a home in Bridge City, as well as a parishwide request for alternate materials for house raising.

• Variance for missed slab, plumbing, and hanger count inspections at 4617 Sanford Street, Metairie (Bar, 4,725 sq ft).
• Parishwide variance for alternate materials and methods for shoring, leveling, and raising houses.
• Variance for missed framing inspection at 115 8th Street, Bridge City (2-story residence).

JEDCO

The JEDCO Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution approving a lease agreement and bond issuance with a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangement for Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP. The board will also consider several other items, including an internal control policy, budget amendments, a grant application for a retention pond relocation, and a cooperative agreement for a non-profit organization. Public comments will be heard.

• Resolution approving lease and bond agreement with Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP with PILOT arrangement
• Resolution approving Internal Control Policy
• Resolution authorizing application to Delta Regional Authority's Community Infrastructure Fund for retention pond relocation in Churchill Park, with $291,041 in matching funds
• Resolution approving Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for $40,000 to engage Wright Insights LLC for Friends of Jean Lafitte National Park non-profit
• Appointment to PILOT Advisory Committee

Planning Advisory Board (PAB)

The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2026, to consider two subdivision plats and three requests for zoning variances. The board will also adopt minutes from its August 13 meeting and hear updates on deferred cases.

• Subdivision of lots at 3240 Power Blvd. into Lots 1-A & X-6-A (C-2 General Commercial)
• Subdivision of lots at 4200 Center St. into Lots 19A and 21A (R-2 Two-Family Residential)
• Variance request for Redamo Suites at 3321 Jefferson Hwy. (CPZ overlay)
• Parking variance for Airborne X at 5025 Bloomfield Ave. (I-MU Industrial Mixed-Use)
• Sign variance for Chase Bank at 3783 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (C-1/CPZ)

Ethics and Compliance Commission

The Jefferson Parish Ethics & Compliance Commission will consider a proposed consent agreement to resolve ethics complaint JPECC 2025-001, review the Inspector General's report, and approve the shared 2027 budget. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session on possible ethical violations.

• Presentation of Proposed Consent Agreement and Order for JPECC 2025-001
• Discussion of Inspector General Report and published reports/data
• Review and approval of 2027 JPECC/JPOIG Shared Budget and resolution
• Executive session for confidential consideration of possible ethical violations
• Public comment with 2-minute limit per speaker

JEDCO

The JEDCO PILOT Advisory Committee will meet to review and discuss the PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) lease for Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP. The agenda also includes approval of the July 1, 2026 minutes and public comments on agenda items.

• Review and discussion of Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP PILOT Lease
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2026 meeting
• Public comments on agenda items

Bid Disqualification Review Committee

The Bid Disqualification Review Committee will meet to review the proposed disqualification of Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 50-00150154 for a three-year street cleaning contract during parade season. The committee will decide whether to uphold or overturn the disqualification.

• Review of proposed disqualification of Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC
• Bid Proposal No. 50-00150154 for street cleaning services during parade season
• Three-year contract for Labor, Materials, and Equipment

Public Works Change Order Review Committee

The Public Works Change Order Review Committee will meet to evaluate two change orders before they go to the Parish Council on August 26, 2026. One change order adds $571,540 to a water storage tank rehabilitation project, and the other adds $81,504.38 to a road widening project. The committee's review is required by parish ordinance.

• Change Order No. 2 for Viking Painting, LLC: $571,540 increase, new total $4,035,005, 134 extra days, new completion Aug 31, 2027, for water tank rehab (Fairmont St., Patriot St., Marrero Rd., Lafitte, West Bank Water Plant, Wall Blvd.)
• Change Order No. 2 (Final) for Otwell Services, LLC: $81,504.38 increase (3.64%), 25 extra days, for 11th Street Widening and Resurfacing (Queens St. to New Orleans Ave.)
• Both change orders are on the August 26, 2026 Parish Council agenda (Agenda Item No. 60 and Addendum Agenda Item No. 2)

Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA)

The Jefferson Parish Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider seven variance requests from property owners seeking relief from zoning requirements such as side yard setbacks, sky clearance, front yard setbacks, and building height limits. The board will also make decisions on a case from a previous hearing. All cases are in residential districts (R-1A, R-1B, R-1D) across Marrero, Gretna, Metairie, and River Ridge.

• Case W-2693: Sylvia Shumaker, 2556 Jeanne St, Marrero – carport side yard setback short 4.5 ft, sky clearance short 1 ft 10 in
• Case W-2694: Barbara & Kevin Heath, 540 Lynnmeade Dr, Gretna – carport side yard setback short 2.5 ft, sky clearance short 1.5 ft
• Case E-6133: Gant Laborde, 4650 Jasper St, Metairie – front yard fence with 0 ft setback (required 20 ft)
• Case E-6134: Brandon Walsh (Custom Power Solutions) for Patti Gardes, 115 Avenue E, Metairie – generator front yard setback short 9 ft
• Case E-6135: Ashley Attaway, 261 Midway Dr, River Ridge – front yard fence with 0 ft setback (required 35 ft)

Request for Proposal Evaluation Committee

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department will hold an RFP Evaluation Committee meeting to discuss RFP #0517, which seeks a pre-placed emergency contract for fuel delivery during a declared disaster from an area outside Southern Louisiana, for the Department of Fleet Management. The meeting is open to interested parties and will take place on August 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the General Government Building in Gretna.

• RFP #0517: Pre-Placed Emergency Contract for Fuel Delivery During a Declared Disaster
• Contract for Department of Fleet Management
• Requires fuel delivery from an area outside Southern Louisiana
• Meeting at General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3503/3506, Gretna, LA

Planning Advisory Board (PAB)

The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will review five scheduled cases for a vote on August 27, 2026. The agenda includes two preliminary/final subdivision plats and three requests for zoning variances. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of minutes and updates on deferred cases.

• ES-81-26: Preliminary/final plat for David Drive Subdivision at 3240 Power Blvd., zoned C-2 General Commercial and CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone.
• ES-79-26: Preliminary/final plat for Suburban Villas Subdivision at 4200 Center St., zoned R-2 Two-Family Residential.
• SP-27-26: Variance request for Redamo Suites at 3321 Jefferson Hwy. regarding CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone regulations.
• SP-38-26: Variance request for Airborne X at 5025 Bloomfield Ave. regarding off-street parking in the I-MU Industrial Mixed-Use District.
• SP-42-26: Variance request for Chase Bank at 3783 Veterans Memorial Blvd. regarding sign regulations in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial and CPZ zones.

Request for Proposal Evaluation Committee

The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department will hold an RFP Evaluation Committee meeting to discuss RFP #0516 for interpretation services in shelters, evacuation sites, and community distribution sites during declared emergencies. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties may attend.

• RFP #0516: Interpretation services for emergency sites
• Meeting at General Government Building, 200 Derbigny St, Suite 3507, Gretna, LA
• Meeting on August 19, 2026 at 2 p.m.

Legal Services Evaluation Committee

The Legal Services Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss legal matters, including the selection of counsel for the Parish of Jefferson's lawsuit against NFT Group, LLC and Markel Insurance Company. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for legal discussions.

• Selection of counsel for Parish of Jefferson vs. NFT Group, LLC and Markel Insurance Company, 24th JDC No. 877-580, Division J
• Public comment period
• Motions from the floor

Library Board

The Jefferson Parish Library Board is meeting to review July minutes, hear the director's report on the Summer Reading Challenge and fall plans, and review statistical, financial, and comment letters. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Director's report includes Summer Reading Challenge and fall plans by Community Engagement Librarian Erin Korosi
• Employee acknowledgements
• Library facilities and status report
• Review of statistical and financial reports and comment letters
• Attendance record shows Antoinette Scott absent for all 2026 meetings

LaSalle Public Benefit Corporation

The LaSalle Area Park Development Corp. board is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss old and new matters, including inspector reports and the annual audit process. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026
• Treasurer report on rent collection and payment approvals
• Inspector reports on project (Bonano/Constant)
• Annual audit process discussion (Bonano/Constant)
• Confirm next board meeting for July 21, 2026

Library Board

The Jefferson Parish Library Board met and heard the director's report on recent conferences, summer reading programs, device repair clinics, and a new blood pressure kit circulation initiative. The board also discussed facilities updates, including storm prep for Grand Isle and HVAC repairs, and recognized two employees of the month. The meeting was largely informational with no votes on policy or budget items.

• Libraries with Heart initiative to circulate blood pressure kits launches next month
• Grand Isle library prepared for Tropical Storm Bertha; Live Oak and Grand Isle closed for HVAC repairs
• Terrytown roof leak being repaired; Lakeshore generator ready
• June Employees of the Month: Monica Ezelle and Lucie Shilling
• Board requested a report on library statistics and community impact for each council district

Fire Civil Service Board

The Jefferson Parish Fire Civil Service Board is holding a special meeting to review an appeal filed by Clay Taylor with the 24th Judicial District Court. The board will discuss the filing record and approve a legal response, authorizing the attorney to respond. The board will go into executive session for this discussion.

• Appeal to 24th JDC filed by Clay Taylor
• Review filing record and approve legal response
• Authorize attorney response
• Executive session

Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)

The Board of Standards and Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider five variance requests, including four for missed required inspections and one for a non-pile-supported addition. The board will also accept minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting. All cases involve residential properties in Metairie, Marrero, Terrytown, and Kenner.

• Case B-9-26: Variance for missed framing and electrical inspections at 4616 Cleary Ave, Metairie
• Case WB-18-26: Variance for non-pile-supported addition at 1609 Somerset Pl, Marrero
• Case WB-19-26: Variance for missed geo-tagged photos at 2237 Northbrook Dr, Terrytown
• Case B-20-26: Variance for missed slab inspection at 809 Bath Ave, Metairie
• Accept minutes from July 23, 2026 meeting

Planning Advisory Board (PAB)

The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2026, to consider two deferred subdivision plats, a rezoning request, an industrial variance, and an amendment to a special permitted use. These are the main items on the agenda, along with routine procedural matters.

• WS-9-26: Subdivision at 1907 Belle Chasse Highway into four lots with waivers, zoned R-1A
• WS-49-26: Subdivision at 8233 River Road into two lots with area waivers, zoned S-1
• WZ-5-26: Rezoning at 4924 Leo Kerner from R-1B to C-2 with CPZ overlay
• SP-84-25: Variances for landscaping/fencing at 324 Robinson Ave. for a tow service, zoned I-L
• SPU-4-26: Amendment to Cornerstone Energy Park special use, adding a 160-ft flare and other changes

Personnel Board

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Board will consider amendments to the classified service pay plan, including creating a new classification and revising the pay grade for Fire Training Center Training Officer. The board will also vote on changes to appeal procedure deadlines and an extension of a transient appointment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss an employee's leave without pay request.

• Amend pay plan to create new classification
• Revise pay grade for Fire Training Center Training Officer
• Amend Rules of Appeal Procedure to change summary disposition deadlines from 7 to 10 working days and opposition from 15 calendar to 5 working days
• Extend transient appointment of Meshia Kenner as Office Assistant I until April 4, 2027
• Presentation of 2027 Operating Budget

Parc des Familles Advisory Board

The Parc des Familles Advisory Board is meeting to discuss park updates and new projects. Items include a hotel/motel tax benefiting the park, pickleball courts and artificial turf at Estelle, a mountain bike trail, and a mural at the south entrance. The board will also plan the fall festival and a master plan meeting.

• Senator Patrick Connick to discuss hotel/motel tax as Parc des Familles beneficiary
• Pickleball court and artificial turf at Estelle
• Mountain bike trail update
• Wall mural at south entrance
• Fall Festival on October 24th

Fire Civil Service Board

Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA)

The Jefferson Parish Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, to consider two variance requests. The board will decide on a side-yard setback variance for an accessory building at 3671 Barataria Boulevard in Marrero and a rear-yard setback and height variance for a garage at 1600 Ellis Parkway in Metairie. The agenda includes roll call and reading of minutes from the last hearing.

• Case W-2692: Variance for insufficient side yard setback at 3671 Barataria Boulevard, Marrero (required 7.5 ft, has 5.5 ft, short 2 ft)
• Case E-6132: Variance for insufficient rear yard setback at 1600 Ellis Parkway, Metairie (required 10 ft, has 5 ft, short 5 ft)
• Case E-6132: Variance for garage height exceeding maximum (allowed 13 ft, has 16 ft 2.5 in, over by 3 ft 2.5 in)

Old Metairie Commission

The Old Metairie Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two requests for new single-family residences in the Metairie Club Gardens Subdivision. Both properties are located in the Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District and require variances from standard zoning requirements. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from July 9, 2026, and the election of officers.

• OM-3-26: Request to demolish a residence and construct a new single-family home at 15 Nassau Dr with a height variance and tree removal appeal.
• OM-11-26: Request to construct a new single-family home at 24 Nassau Dr with a side yard variance.
• Adoption of minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting.
• Election of commission officers.

Planning Advisory Board (PAB)

Technical Evaluation Committee

The Technical Evaluation Committee will meet to evaluate statements of qualifications for professional soils investigation services for the Department of Public Works on an as-needed basis for two years. Ten vendors are under consideration. The meeting is open to the public.

• Resolution 148593 / SOQ 26-015: professional soils investigation services, 2-year period
• Vendors considered: Adaptive Management and Engineering, Ardaman & Associates, ECS Southeast, Ensolum, Gulf South Engineering and Testing, Intertek PSI, Raba Kistner, SEMS, Stratum Engineering, Terracon Consultants

JEDCO

Legal Services Evaluation Committee

Fire Civil Service Board

The Jefferson Parish Fire Civil Service Board will hold a regular meeting to address new business items, including specific employee appeals and a legal update. The board will also continue a public hearing regarding proposed changes to fire chief qualifications. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Item #7-26-295: Mark Decker appeal for 12-hour straight pay for 7-3-2026 observed holiday
• J. Lorenzo 24th JDC / 5th Circuit Appeal Update/ Supreme Court
• Terrytown Appeal: Petition for Appeal of Disciplinary Action Taken Against Fire Employees
• Public Hearing: Changes to Fire Chief Qualifications