Houma Restoration District public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Houma Restoration District
The Houma Restoration District Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2026 proposed budget and an amendment to the 2025 budget. The board will also review loan and façade grant applications for 7717 E&D.
- Adoption of 2025 Budget Amendment and 2026 Proposed Budget
- 7717 E&D Loan & Façade Grant Applications
- Adoption of 2026 Meeting Schedule
- Bayouwalk Lighting Project Update
- Bayouwalk Sound System Update
The board approved the 2026 proposed budget and the 2025 budget amendment. It also authorized spending for website updates and maintenance. The 2026 meeting schedule and November 2025 minutes were approved.
- Approved November 2025 minutes
- Approved financials as presented
- Adopted 2025 Budget Amendment
- Adopted 2026 Proposed Budget
- Approved 2026 meeting schedule
- Approved $220 for website updates and $110 per month for maintenance
- Deferred 7717 E&D Loan Application to next meeting
Houma Restoration District
The Commissioners' board will meet to review financial reports and discuss several district projects. The agenda includes the adoption of policies and procedures and the creation of a monthly project update report.
- Fabregas Revitalization Grant Application
- Grand Re-opening of Downtown Marketing Campaign
- Bayouwalk Sound System
- Adoption of Policies and Procedures
- Ethics Opinion regarding Derick Bercegeay
The Board approved a grant application and $50,000 E&D loan for a new restaurant at the old Fabregas store. The Board also appointed Tanner Magee as President. A motion to adopt policies and procedures was rescinded.
- Approved October 2025 minutes
- Approved financials as presented
- Approved $50k E&D loan for restaurant at old Fabregas store (Tanner Magee abstained)
- Appointed Tanner Magee as President
- Rescinded motion to adopt policies and procedures
Houma Restoration District
The board approved the September 2025 meeting minutes and the presented financial reports. Members received updates on the DOTD work plan, the Bayouwalk Lighting Project, and the Fletcher Business Incubator. No new nuisance abatement items were reported.
- Approved September 2025 minutes
- Approved financials as presented
Houma Restoration District
The Restoration District Commissioners will consider several new business items, including a September NA report, renewal of a bank certificate of deposit, placement of a historical marker, and a downtown guidebook. They will also receive updates on old business items such as the Weyl's Sign, Bayouwalk Lighting Project, Overlay District Outreach, Courthouse Oaks Agreement, Fletcher Business Incubator, and Treasury Funding Extension. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes and financial reports, and officers' reports.
- Bank CD Renewal
- Historical Marker Placement
- Downtown Guidebook
- Weyl's Sign Update
- Bayouwalk Lighting Project Update
The board approved the August 2025 minutes and voted to move funds from a CD at b1 Bank into a money market account. Financial reports were deferred until the next meeting. No action was taken regarding historical marker placement or the downtown guidebook.
- Approved August 2025 minutes
- Approved transfer of CD balance at b1 Bank to money market account
Houma Restoration District
The Commissioners' board will meet to discuss the Bayouwalk Lighting Project and website development. The meeting includes a presentation of the Audit Report by Pernell Pellegrin.
- Bayouwalk Lighting Project Cat-5 Update
- Website Development Update by Matthew Armand
- Audit Report Presentation by Pernell Pellegrin
- Weyl's Sign Update
- Treasury Funding Extension Update
The Board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes and the financial reports for June and July 2025. The board noted that the Houma Restoration District will reimburse Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government for costs related to the Courthouse Oaks agreement and Bob’s Tree Preservation contract.
- Approved June 2025 minutes
- Approved June and July 2025 financials
- Approved reimbursement to TPCG for Courthouse Oaks agreement and Bob’s Tree Preservation contract
Houma Restoration District
The Houma Restoration District Commissioners will meet to discuss several project updates and review two agreements. The board will consider actions regarding the Fletcher/TEDFo partnership and the Tree Board agreement.
- Fletcher/TEDFo Partnership Agreement review and action
- Tree Board Agreement review and action
- Bayouwalk Lighting Project Cat-5 update
- 7717 Main St Facade and E&D Applications
- Website initial design review
The Houma Restoration District Board approved a CEA for the Fletcher Business Incubator and a Tree Board Agreement. The board also approved the April 2025 minutes and May financial reports. No action was taken regarding the website design or the property at 7717 Main St.
- Approved April 2025 minutes
- Approved May financials
- Approved Fletcher TedFo CEA for Fletcher Business Incubator development up to $200,000 subject to legal review
- Approved Tree Board Agreement
- Tabled 7717 Main St.
Houma Restoration District
The board will discuss and potentially vote on façade grant and loan applications for 7712 and 7717 Main Street, as well as a partnership with the Tree Board for Courthouse Oaks. Other business includes updates on the Fletcher Business Incubator, Bayouwalk Lighting, and the Overlay District.
- 7712 Main Street Façade Grant Application
- 7712 Main Street E&D Loan Application
- 7717 Main Street Façade Grant Application
- 7717 Main Street E&D Loan Application
- Courthouse Oaks Partnership with Tree Board
The board approved increased services for the A Place of Restoration contract and granted façade and E&D funding for 7712 Main Street. Financials for March and April were approved, while a grant application for 7717 Main Street was tabled.
- Approved increased services for A Place of Restoration contract
- Approved April 2025 minutes
- Approved March and April financials
- Approved façade grant for 7712 Main Street
- Approved E&D Grant Application for 7712 Main Street
- Tabled 7717 Main Street façade and E&D grant applications
Houma Restoration District
The Houma Restoration District Commissioners will consider approving auditor engagement letters and a resolution to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. They will also receive updates on the RAISE grant application, board member training, and the Bayouwalk lighting project.
- Approval of Auditor Engagement Letters
- Resolution to Adopt the LA Compliance Questionnaire
- RAISE Grant Application update
- Bayouwalk Lighting Project update
- Treasury Funding Extension update
The board approved the March 2025 minutes and February financials. It also approved audit engagement agreements and a resolution to adopt the LA Compliance Questionnaire. No action was taken on the Raise Grant application.
- Approved March 2025 minutes
- Approved February financials
- Approved audit engagement agreements
- Approved Resolution to adopt the LA Compliance Questionnaire
Houma Restoration District
The Houma Restoration District Commissioners will consider awarding the Bayouwalk Lighting Project and reviewing Columbus Townhomes ED Loan and Facade Grant applications. Other new business includes a March NA report and training updates. Old business covers Weyl's Sign, overlay district outreach, treasury funding extension, Fletcher Business Incubator, and website design.
- Award Bayouwalk Lighting Project
- Columbus Townhomes ED Loan and Facade Grant Applications
- Sexual Harassment and Ethics Training, Financial Disclosure Reporting
- Weyl's Sign Update
- Overlay District Outreach
The board awarded the Bayouwalk Lighting project to Cat 5 Energy Services. It also approved an E&D Loan grant and a façade grant for Columbus Townhomes. Financials for January and minutes from February 2025 were approved.
- Awarded Bayouwalk Lighting project to Cat 5 Energy Services for $530,395.00
- Approved Columbus Townhomes E&D Loan grant application
- Approved Columbus Townhomes façade grant application
- Approved February 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved January financials
Houma Restoration District
The Houma District Restoration Commissioners will hold a meeting to discuss new and old business items. Key topics include a BRAC allocation, a RAISE grant application, and updates on the Dishman Building overlay district outreach.
- BRAC Allocation
- RAISE Grant Application
- Overlay District Outreach – Dishman Building
- Bayouwalk Lighting Project Progress
- Weyl's Sign Update
The Board approved the disbursement of $250,000 to BRAC and awarded a website development contract to Armand Creative. Additionally, the Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with Elk’s Lodge for National Historic Registry assistance.
- Approved January 2025 minutes
- Approved December financials
- Approved disbursement of $250,000 to BRAC
- Awarded website development contract to Armand Creative
- Approved CEA with Elk’s Lodge and authorized Noah Lirette to sign
Houma Restoration District
The Houma Restoration District Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve the 2025 meeting schedule, grant and loan applications, and a nuisance abatement report. New business includes several facade grant and loan applications, while old business covers ongoing projects like the Bayouwalk Lighting and Guard Rail Project.
- 2025 Grant and Loan Applications
- RAISE Grant Application/CSRS Update
- Columbus Town Homes Facade Grant/E&D Loan Applications
- Stickies Snack Shack Facade Grant Application
- 01/25 Nuisance Abatement Report
The board approved the December minutes, November financials, and the 2025 meeting schedule. Melissa Boudreaux was nominated as Secretary. Several façade grant and loan applications were deferred to the next meeting.
- Approved December minutes
- Approved November financials
- Approved 2025 meeting schedule
- Nominated Melissa Boudreaux as Secretary