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Fri Jun 26, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss strategy on prospective litigation with Iberia Parish School District and Sheriff's Office
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will consider routine items including approval of May 2026 minutes and financials, then enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office after a formal written demand. The board will also receive updates on the business park, funding, and economic development from Mike Tarantino.
- Executive session to discuss strategy on prospective litigation with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
- Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
- Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
- Acceptance of May 2026 minutes and financials
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✓ Decided: Iberia Economic Development Authority approves May financials and minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the May 2026 regular meeting minutes and financial reports. The board held an executive session regarding prospective litigation, but no action was taken during that session.
- Approved May 2026 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved May 2026 financials (Unanimous)
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE IBERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Friday, June 26, 2026 7:30AM
IBERIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUILDING
101 BURKE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Acceptance of Minutes from the May, 2026 meeting.
5. Acceptance of the financials from May 2026.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion of strategy and/or negotiations with respect to
prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office
after formal written demand when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the public body;
7. Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
8. Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
9. Adjourn
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Iberia Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Friday, June 26th
Board of Commissioners of the Iberia Economic Development Authority
met on Friday, June 26th, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at
101 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
The meeting was called to order by Cecil Hymel, and the roll was called for.
Members Present: Scott Saunier, Korey Kimball, Bart Romero, Cecil Hymel
Members Absent:
Others Present: Michael Tarantino, Jeff Simon, Elizabeth Belton, Lauren Wright, Evelyn Ducote, Troy
Villa (Zoom)
Public Comments: None
A motion was made by Korey Kimball, seconded by Bart Romero, and unanimously accepted, to go into
Executive Session to discuss strategy and/or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation with the
Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, after formal written demand when an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Mrs. Belton, Ms. Wright, and Mrs. Ducote were excused. Mr. Tarantino and Mr. Villa were invited to
stay for the remainder of the Executive Session. On a motion by Scott Saunier, seconded by Korey
Kimball, the motion to close the Executive Session was unanimously approved, and the regular session
was resumed. Upon going back into regular session, Mr. Simon reported that no action was taken during
the Executive Session.
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to review the May 2026 regular meeting minutes. On …
Fri May 22, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to adopt amended 2025-26 and proposed 2026-27 operating budgets
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the amended 2025-2026 operating budget and the proposed 2026-2027 operating budget. The board will also discuss and consider approving an engagement of Eisner Amper to review last year's financials. An executive session is scheduled for strategy discussions regarding prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office.
- Public hearings and votes on amended 2025-2026 operating budget and proposed 2026-2027 operating budget
- Discussion and possible approval of engagement of Eisner Amper to review last year’s IEDA financials
- Executive session on strategy/negotiations regarding prospective litigation with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Business Park and funding update from Mike Tarantino
- Economic development update from Mike Tarantino
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✓ Decided: Board adopts amended 2025-2026 and proposed 2026-2027 operating budgets
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the amended 2025-2026 operating budget and the 2026-2027 operating budget with corrections. The board also engaged Eisner Amper to review the previous year's financials. No action was taken during an executive session regarding prospective litigation.
- Approved amended 2025-2026 operating budget (unanimous)
- Approved proposed 2026-2027 operating budget with corrections (unanimous)
- Approved engagement of Eisner Amper for financial review (unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 financials (unanimous)
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE IBERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 7:30AM
IBERIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUILDING
101 BURKE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Acceptance of Minutes from the April, 2026 meeting
5. Acceptance of the financials from April, 2026
6. Public hearings on the following resolutions:
a. Motion to open public hearing to consider adopting the amended 2025-2026 operating
budget
b. Vote to open public hearing
b. Public comments
c. Motion to close public hearing
d. Vote to close public hearing
e. Motion to open public hearing to consider adopting the proposed 2026-2027 operating
budget
g. Vote to open public hearing
f. Public Comments
g. Motion to close public hearing
h. Vote to close public hearing
7. Discuss and consider a resolution to adopt the amended 2025-2026 operating budget
8. Discuss and consider a resolution to adopt the proposed 2026-2027 operating budget
9. Discuss and consider approval of engagement of Eisner Amper to conduct a review of last
year’s IEDA financials.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion of strategy and/or negotiations with respect to
prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s
Office after formal written demand when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on
the bargaining or litigating position of the public body
11. Discus …
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Iberia Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Friday, May 22, 2026
Board of Commissioners of the Iberia Economic Development Authority
met on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at
101 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
The meeting was called to order by Scott Saunier, and the roll was called for.
Members Present: Scott Saunier, Korey Kimball, Bart Romero
Members Absent: Cecil Hymel
Others Present: Michael Tarantino, Jeff Simon, Elizabeth Belton, Lauren Wright, Evelyn Ducote, Troy
Villa (Zoom), Richard Passler (Zoom)
Public Comments: None
A motion was made by Korey Kimball, seconded by Bart Romero, and unanimously accepted, to go into
Executive Session to discuss strategy and/or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation with the
Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, after formal written demand when an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Mrs. Belton, Ms. Wright, and Mrs. Ducote were excused. Mr. Tarantino was invited to stay for the
remainder of the Executive Session. On a motion by Korey Kimball, seconded by Bart Romero, the
motion to close the Executive Session was unanimously approved, and the regular session was resumed.
Upon going back into regular session, Mr. Simon reported that no action was taken during the Executive
Session.
Mr. Saunier asked the Commissioners to review the April 2026 regular meeting …
Mon Apr 27, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss litigation strategy with school district and sheriff's office
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will consider approval of March 2026 meeting minutes and financials, and discuss new or updated policies and procedures. The board will also enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. Additionally, there will be an update on the business park and funding, including park design work by Fenstermaker.
- Executive session to discuss litigation strategy with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
- Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes
- Approval of March 2026 financials
- Discussion and approval of new and updated policies and procedures
- Mike Tarantino business park and funding update, including park design work by Fenstermaker
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE IBERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Friday, April 27th , 2026, 7:30AM
IBERIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUILDING
101 BURKE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Discuss and consider approval of the March, 2026 meeting minutes
5. Discuss and consider approval of the March, 2026 financials
6. Discuss and consider approval of new and updated policies and procedures
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion of strategy and/or negotiations with respect to
prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office
after formal written demand when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the public body;
8. Discuss and consider action regarding the Executive Session if needed.
9. Mike Tarantino- Business Park and funding update
a) Dax Douet with Fenstermaker with an update of park design work
10. Adjourn
Fri Apr 24, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Iberia Economic Development Authority approves new policies and procedures
The Board unanimously approved new policies and procedures and the March 2026 financial reports. Commissioners also approved the minutes from the March 2026 regular and special meetings. No action was taken during the Executive Session regarding prospective litigation.
- Approved March 24, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 financials (Unanimous)
- Approved new policies and procedures (Unanimous)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss prospective litigation with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office (Unanimous)
- No action taken during Executive Session
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Iberia Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Friday, April 24, 2026
Board of Commissioners of the Iberia Economic Development Authority
met on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at
101 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
The meeting was called to order by Cecil Hymel and the roll was called for.
Members Present: Cecil Hymel, Scott Saunier, David O, Korey Kimball, Bart Romero
Members Absent:
Others Present: Michael Tarantino, Jeff Simon, Elizabeth Belton, Evelyn Ducote, Troy Villa (Zoom)
Public Comments: None
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to review the March 24, 2026 Special Meeting minutes and the
March 2026 regular meeting minutes. On a motion by Korey Kimball, seconded by David O., the Special
Meeting minutes were unanimously approved. On a motion by Scott Saunier, seconded by Korey
Kimball, the regular meeting minutes for the month of March were unanimously approved.
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to review the financials for the month of March 2026. On a motion
by Korey Kimball, seconded by David O., the financials were unanimously approved.
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to discuss and consider the approval of new policies and procedures.
On a motion by Scott Saunier and seconded by David. O, the new policies and procedures were
unanimously approved.
A motion was made by David O. seconded by Korey Kimball, and unanimously accepted, to go into
Executive Session to discuss strategy and/or negotiation …
Fri Mar 27, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to hold executive session on litigation strategy
The Iberia Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss legal strategies and negotiations. The board will also receive updates on the business park, funding, and economic development.
- Executive session regarding prospective litigation with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriffs Office
- Business Park and funding update
- Economic Development update
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✓ Decided: Iberia Economic Development Authority approves February minutes and financials
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes and financial reports for February 2026. The board entered an executive session to discuss prospective litigation, but reported that no action was taken during that session.
- Approved February 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 2026 financials (unanimous)
- Entered executive session regarding prospective litigation with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
- Closed executive session with no action taken (unanimous)
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE IBERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Friday, March 27" 7:30AM
IBERIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUILDING
101 BURKE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4, EXECUTIVE SESSION — Discussion of strategy and/or negotiations with respect to
prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriffs Office
after formal written demand when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the public body;
5. Acceptance of Minutes from the February 2026 meeting.
6. Acceptance of the financials from February 2026.
7. Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
8. Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
9. Adjourn
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Iberia Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Friday, March 27, 2026
Board of Commissioners of the Iberia Economic Development Authority
met on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at
101 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
The meeting was called to order by Cecil Hymel and the roll was called for.
Members Present: Cecil Hymel, Bart Romero, David O, Korey Kimball
Members Absent: Scott Saunier
Others Present: Michael Tarantino, Lauren Wright, Jeff Simon, Elizabeth Belton, Evelyn Ducote, Troy Villa
(Zoom)
Public Comments: None
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to review the minutes for the month of February 2026. On a motion
by Korey Kimball, seconded by David O., the minutes were unanimously approved.
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to review the financials for the month of February 2026. On a
motion by Korey Kimball, seconded by David O., the financials were unanimously approved.
A motion was made by David O., seconded by Bart Romero, and unanimously accepted, to go into
Executive Session to discuss strategy and/or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation with the
Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, after formal written demand when an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Mrs. Belton, Mrs. Ducote and Ms. Wright were excused. Mr. Tarantino and Troy Villa were invited to
stay for the remainder of the Executive Session. …
Wed Mar 25, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Iberia EDC board to hold closed session on litigation strategy
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss litigation strategy in an executive session. The board may take action afterward if needed. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss strategy and/or negotiations with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding prospective litigation
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✓ Decided: Iberia Economic Development Authority board takes no action at special meeting
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss strategy regarding prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office. No action was taken during the executive session.
- Entered executive session to discuss prospective litigation (unanimous)
- Closed executive session and resumed regular session (unanimous)
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE IBERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Wednesday, March 25th , 2026, 7:30AM
IBERIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUILDING
101 BURKE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion of strategy and/or negotiations with respect to
prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office
after formal written demand when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the public body;
5. Discuss and consider action regarding the Executive Session if needed.
6. Adjourn
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Iberia Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Board of Commissioners of the Iberia Economic Development Authority
met on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at
101 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
The meeting was called to order by Cecil Hymel and the roll was called for.
Members Present: Cecil Hymel, Bart Romero, Scott Saunier, Korey Kimball
Members Absent: David O
Others Present: Michael Tarantino, Lauren Wright, Jeff Simon
Public Comments: None
A motion was made by Korey Kimball, seconded by Bart Romero, and unanimously accepted, to go into
Executive Session to discuss strategy and/or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation with the
Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, after formal written demand when an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Ms. Wright was excused. Mr. Tarantino was invited to stay for the remainder of the Executive Session.
On a motion by Scott Saunier, seconded by Bart Romero, the motion to close the Executive Session was
unanimously approved, and the regular session was resumed. Upon going back into regular session, Mr.
Simon reported that no action was taken during the Executive Session.
On a motion by Scott Saunier, seconded by Cecil Hymel, and unanimously approved, the meeting was
adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:3 …
Fri Feb 27, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on Progress Point Business Park Phase IV design contract and property resolution
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will meet to accept minutes and financials, discuss the 2025 audit, and vote on resolutions related to Progress Point Business Park ownership, a $540,030 design contract, and funding agreements. An executive session will address prospective litigation with local agencies.
- Resolution 02272026-01: Attesting ownership of Progress Point Business Park property
- Resolution 02272026-02: $540,030 contract with C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates for Phase IV design
- Resolution 02272026-03: CEA with Iberia Parish Tourist Commission for HB1 funds
- Resolution 02272026-04: Changes to Community First Bank authorized signatories
- Executive session on litigation strategy with Iberia Parish School District and Sheriff’s Office
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✓ Decided: Board approves $540,030 contract for Progress Point Business Park Phase IV
The Board approved a contract for the design and development of Phase IV of Progress Point Business Park. Other actions included accepting the FY 2025 audit and updating authorized bank signatories. The Board also attested to ownership of the Progress Point Business Park property.
- Approved Resolution 02272026-02 for $540,030.00 contract with C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 02272026-01 attesting ownership of Progress Point Business Park property (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 02272026-03 to enter into a CEA with Iberia Parish Tourist Commission for HB1 funds (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 02272026-04 updating Community First Bank authorized signatories (unanimous)
- Accepted FY ending June 30, 2025 audit (unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 financials (unanimous)
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE IBERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026, 7:30AM
IBERIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUILDING
101 BURKE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comment period
4. Oaths of Office
5. Acceptance of minutes from the January 2026 meeting
6. Acceptance of the financials for January 2026
7. Discuss acceptance of the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (Presented by Fran Henderson)
8. Executive Session – Discussion of strategy and/or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation
with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office after formal written
demand when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating
position of the public body.
9. Discuss and consider Resolution 02272026-01 attesting that the Iberia Economic Development
Authority own the property where Progress Point Business Park is located
10. Discuss and consider Resolution 02272026-02 Authorizing IEDA Board Chairman, Cecil Hymel, to
sign all necessary paperwork required to enter into a contract with
C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, LLC, in the amount of $540,030.00 to provide services needed to
design and develop Phase IV of Progress Point Business Park.
11. Discuss and consider Resolution 02272026-03 Authorizing IEDA Board Chairman, Cecil Hymel, to
sign all necessary paperwork required to enter into a …
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Iberia Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Friday, February 27, 2026
Board of Commissioners of the Iberia Economic Development Authority
met on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at
101 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
The meeting was called to order by Cecil Hymel and the roll was called for.
Members Present: Cecil Hymel, Scott Saunier, David O, Korey Kimball
Members Absent: Bart Romero
Others Present: Michael Tarantino, Lauren Wright, Jeff Simon, Elizabeth Belton, Evelyn Ducote, Fran
Henderson
Public Comments: None
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to review the minutes for the month of January 2026. On a motion
by Scott Saunier, seconded by David O., the minutes were unanimously approved.
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to review the financials for the month of January 2026. On a motion
by Korey Kimball, seconded by David O., the financials were unanimously approved.
Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to discuss the acceptance of the audit for FY ending June 30, 2025
as presented by Fran Henderson of Fran Henderson CPA. On a motion by Scott Saunier, seconded by
Korey Kimball, the motion to accept the audit for FY 2025 passed unanimously. It was noted that Fran
Henderson exited the meeting after the presentation.
A motion was made by Korey Kimball, seconded by Scott Saunier , and unanimously accepted, to go into
Executive Session to discuss strategy and/or negotiations with respect to prospective litigation with t …
Fri Jan 23, 2026
Iberia Economic Development Authority Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss litigation strategy with Iberia Parish School District and Sheriff's Office
The Iberia Economic Development Authority Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy regarding prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. The board will also elect officers for 2026, accept December 2025 minutes and financials, receive updates on the business park and economic development, and approve 2026 meeting dates.
- Executive session on litigation strategy with Iberia Parish School District and Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office
- Election of 2026 officers: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer
- Business Park and Funding update with presentation by Dax Douet of C.H. Fenstermaker
- Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
- Approval of 2026 Commission Meeting Dates
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✓ Decided: Iberia Economic Development Authority elects 2026 officers
The board elected its officers for the 2026 calendar year and approved the 2026 meeting schedule. The board also approved the December 2026 minutes and financial reports. No action was taken during an executive session regarding prospective litigation.
- Elected Cecil Hymel as Chairman (Unanimous)
- Elected Scott Saunier as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
- Elected Bart Romero as Secretary (Unanimous)
- Elected David O. as Treasurer (Unanimous)
- Approved 2026 meeting dates (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2026 financials (Unanimous)
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE IBERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Friday, January 23, 2026, 7:30AM
IBERIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUILDING
101 BURKE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Oath of Office
5. Election of Officers for the calendar year 2026
a. Chairman
b. Vice Chairman
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Discussion of strategy and/or negotiations with respect to
prospective litigation with the Iberia Parish School District and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office
after formal written demand when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the public body;
7. Acceptance of Minutes from the December 2025 meeting.
8. Acceptance of the financials from December 2025.
9. Business Park and Funding update from Mike Tarantino
A. Presentation by Dax Douet – C.H. Fenstermaker
10. Economic Development update from Mike Tarantino
11. Approval of 2026 Commission Meeting Dates
12. Adjourn
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Iberia Economic Development Authority
Regular Meeting Minutes
Friday, January 23, 2026
Board of Commissioners of the Iberia Economic Development Authority
met on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at
101 Burke Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
The meeting was called to order by Cecil Hymel and the roll was called for.
Members Present: Cecil Hymel, Scott Saunier, David O
Members Absent: Bart Romero
Others Present: Michael Tarantino, Troy Villa (attended via Zoom), Richard Passler (Attended via Zoom)
Dayna Landry, Jeff Simon, Evelyn Ducote (Attended via Zoom)
Public Comments: Michael Tarantino welcomed David O. to the IEDA board.
With guidance from Jeff Simon, Mr. Hymel asked the Commissioners to discuss and consider the
Election of Officers for the calendar year 2026. A motion was made by Scott Saunier, seconded by David
O. to nominate Cecil Hymel for IEDA Chairman for this calendar year. By unanimous vote, the motion
was adopted. A motion was made by Scott Saunier, seconded by David O. to nominate Scott Saunier for
the position of Vice Chair. By unanimous vote, the motion was adopted. A motion was made by Cecil
Hymel, seconded by David O. to nominate Bart Romero for the position of Secretary. By unanimous vote,
the motion was adopted. A motion was made by Scott Saunier, seconded by Cecil Hymel to nominate
David O. as Treasurer. By unanimous vote, the motion was adopted. Nominations were then closed and
officers were elected by unanimous …
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