North Lake Charles Economic Development District public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The board will meet to discuss next steps for funding and meeting arrangements with Mr. Broussard. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Hackett Group pricing.
- Discussion of funding next steps
- Discussion of Hackett Group pricing
- Meeting arrangements with Mr. Broussard
The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed a potential new economic district that could impact current funding and planned a future meeting for budgeting and strategic planning.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The North Lake Charles Economic Development District reviewed consultant proposals and discussed future projects like a walk path along Goos Blvd and community farming. The board tabled a decision on hiring Fitz et al. contractors and requested pricing from four firms. They also approved a standard logo for the district.
- Motion to table decision on Fitz et al. contractors
- Motion to request pricing from Ernie Broussard, The Colt Group, The Hackett Group, LLC, and Crimson Enterprises
- Approval of standard logo for the district
- Discussion of future projects: walk path along Goos Blvd, community farming on adjudicated property, entertainment development along English Bayou
The board reviewed potential consultants for economic development and decided to table a decision on the group including Fitzgerald Darbonne, Tya Scoggins, and Stephen Mayberry. Members voted to seek pricing from four specific firms. The board also agreed on a standard logo from two presented options.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Approved request for pricing from Ernie Broussard, The Colt Group, The Hackett Group, LLC, and Crimson Enterprises
- Tabled decision on utilizing Fitz Et al.
- Agreed on one of two presented logo options
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The board will meet to introduce its attorney and hear from guests. The agenda consists of introductions and discussions with presenters.
- Introduction of Board Attorney
- Presentation by Ernie Broussard
- Presentation by Hackett Group (Toni Hackett)
- Presentation by Crimson Enterprises (Kimberly Dellafosse)
The Board met with three prospective consultants to evaluate their experience in the economic sector. No consultant was selected during this meeting. A follow-up discussion and scoring review are scheduled for November 19, 2025.
- Heard presentation from Ernie Broussard (Hunt Guillot & Assoc.)
- Heard presentation from Toni Hackett (Hackett Group, LLC)
- Heard presentation from Kimberly Dellafosse (Crimson Enterprises)
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The North Lake Charles Economic Development District Board held a meeting with introductions, discussed scheduling a meeting with SWLA for resources, and planned visits to other economic development districts. Reports were given on meetings with Erin Broussard, social media and open properties, and a list of district businesses. The board also considered a vote on rescheduling or cancelling the November 27th meeting.
- New board member Marsha Duplechain introduced
- Schedule meeting with SWLA to discuss resources
- Visits to Baton Rouge and New Iberia economic development districts planned
- Reports on social media and list of open properties
- Vote on rescheduling or cancelling November 27th meeting
The board rescheduled its November meeting to 11/20/25 and cancelled the 11/17 meeting. Members discussed scheduling meetings with SWLA, BREC, and other economic development districts. Staff reported ongoing work on social media and business and property lists.
- Rescheduled November meeting to 11/20/25
- Cancelled meeting on 11/17
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The North Lake Charles Economic Development District Board discussed the resignation of a board member, potential funding opportunities, and how to utilize adjudicated property in the district. The board also considered working with government authorities and scheduling a meeting with business owners.
- Resignation of board member Constance Bellard
- Discussion of potential funding with Fitzgerald Darbonne
- Discussion of the Mary Morris business strip center project
- Discussion of adjudicated property and possible use of the SEED center
The Board recorded the resignation of member Constance Bellard. Members discussed potential uses for adjudicated property and the Mary Morris business strip center project. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Recorded resignation of Board member Constance Bellard
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The North Lake Charles Economic Development District Board met but lacked a quorum. Members reviewed talking points for an upcoming city council meeting, discussed creating a social media flyer, and considered a board member resignation and reappointment.
- Reviewed talking points for August 6 city council meeting
- Discussed creating a flyer for social media and churches
- Considered resignation and reappointment of a board member
- No quorum present; no formal votes taken
The board did not have a quorum present. Members discussed priorities for an August 6th city council meeting, including home ownership and business attraction. No formal votes or official decisions were made.
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The City Council will discuss property and housing matters in the district, consider ad hoc committees, and handle re-appointments. The meeting includes updates on social media, website, and Facebook page, along with announcements and other business.
- Property and housing in the district
- Ad hoc committees
- Re-appointments
- Updates on social media, website, and Facebook page
- Next meeting scheduled for July 24th, 5 pm, at Carter Law Firm
The board discussed strategies to secure city funding and identify available properties within the district. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Planned presentation for August city council meeting regarding city funding
- Recommended working with the Better Business Bureau to identify commercial properties
- Assigned task to Shawntel Willis to create a social media flyer and PowerPoint for councilmen
- Assigned task to Marzetta Landry and Carl Ambrose to list available properties in the district
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The board will receive a report from Carl Ambrose regarding the Police Jury. Discussion includes seeking support for funding and community communication.
- Police Jury report by Carl Ambrose
- Discussion on funding support
- Community communication discussion
The board discussed strategies to secure funding from the police jury and the Lake Charles City Council. Members agreed to recruit community support and attend the city council swearing-in on June 30. Marzetta Landry was appointed to manage social media.
- Appointed Marzetta Landry as social media person
- Agreed to attend city council swearing-in on 6/30
- Agreed on a logo and the purchase of shirts
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The board will meet via Zoom to discuss a previous conversation with the Mayor, Nic Hunter, and Kim Dellafosse. The session will also cover community communication and board meeting logistics.
- Discussion of 2/11/25 meeting with Mayor, Nic Hunter, and Kim Dellafosse
- Community meet and greet updates
- Community communication strategies
- Board meeting space
- Social media content
The board coordinated a community meet-and-greet event and discussed potential funding and office space. Members discussed the Mayor's proposal for city and parish funding and the use of city employees for operations. No formal votes were recorded.
- Confirmed community meet-and-greet for March 19, 12-2 p.m. at MLK Center
- Recommended hiring someone not working with the city
- Recommended researching the Annex building for meeting space
North Lake Charles Economic Development District
The Board of Zoning Appeals is holding its first meeting to organize. The agenda includes electing officers, discussing community involvement, and scheduling future meetings. No substantive zoning decisions are on the agenda.
- Election of officers for the newly formed Board
- Discussion of community outreach and how to publicize the Board's formation
- Scheduling of regular meeting times
The board established a regular meeting schedule and coordinated a meeting with the Mayor to discuss city funding support. Plans were discussed for a community meet-and-greet with local business owners in March.
- Voted to meet every fourth Thursday at 5 p.m. at Carter Law Firm
- Scheduled meeting with the Mayor for 2/11/25 at 3 p.m. regarding city funding support