Napoleonville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Napoleonville City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance 24-09, which adopts the proposed 2025 General Operating Budget and amends the 2024 budget. The council will also consider Resolution 24-10 to authorize submission of the FY 2024-2025 LGAP grant. Additional items include discussion of the demolition or sale of the building at 4751 Highway 1, approval of the 2025 meeting dates, and a Mardi Gras Parade 2025 proposal.

• Adoption of Ordinance 24-09 for the 2025 General Operating Budget and amended 2024 budget
• Resolution 24-10 authorizing submission of the FY 2024-2025 LGAP grant
• Mardi Gras Parade 2025 – Krewe of Vuuduu proposal
• Discussion of demolition or sale of the building at 4751 Highway 1
• Approval of the 2025 meeting dates

The Napoleonville City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 24-09, which adopts the proposed 2025 General Operating Budget and the amended 2024 General Operating Budget. The council also passed Resolution 24-10 authorizing the submission of the LGAP 2024-2025 grant application. Discussion on the sale or demolition of the building at 4751 Highway 1 was tabled until the January 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes from Nov 11 and Nov 27 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted November 2024 financial reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-09 for 2025 budget and amended 2024 budget (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-10 for LGAP grant application (2-0)
• Tabled discussion on sale/demolition of 4751 Highway 1 until Jan 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2025 Council meeting dates (unanimous)

City Council

The Napoleonville City Council will discuss the amended 2024 and proposed 2025 general operating budgets, and introduce Ordinance 24-09 to adopt them. A public hearing and vote on the ordinance is scheduled for December 9, 2024. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discussion of Amended 2024 General Operating Budget
• Discussion of Proposed 2025 General Operating Budget
• Introduction of Ordinance 24-09 to adopt 2025 and amended 2024 budgets
• Public hearing set for December 9, 2024 to vote on Ordinance 24-09
• Executive session on personnel

City Council

The Napoleonville City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider three ordinances: one amending manufactured home regulations, one prohibiting halfway houses, and one renewing Entergy's franchise. They will also present the amended 2024 and proposed 2025 general operating budgets, with a special meeting scheduled for public comments on the budgets.

• Ordinance 24:04 amending Section 11:25-11:39 on manufactured homes
• Ordinance 24:07 amending Section 11:103 to prohibit halfway houses
• Ordinance 24:08 Chapter 8 Entergy franchise renewal
• Presentation of amended 2024 and proposed 2025 general operating budgets
• Special meeting on November 27, 2024 for public comments on budgets

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to provide updates on derelict structures and blighted properties. Members will discuss specific ordinances and review updates from the October 1, 2024, Ordinance Violation Court.

• Updates on blighted properties including 202 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. and 608 Railroad St.
• Discussion of Ordinance 14:100 (Curfew)
• Discussion of Ordinance 16:200 (Abandon Vehicles)
• Discussion of Ordinance 14:64 (Obstruction of Public Passages)
• Discussion of Ordinance 14:75 (Disturbing the Peace)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance regarding eating and drinking establishments. The body will also discuss regulations for manufactured homes and halfway houses.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 24:06: Adding Section 13:5 Regulations for Eating and Drinking Establishments
• Discussion of Ordinance 24:04: Amending Section 11:25 - 11:39 Manufactured Homes
• Discussion of Ordinance 24:07: Amending Section 11:103 prohibiting halfway houses
• Introduction of Ordinance 24:08: Entergy Franchise Renewal

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt five ordinances regarding zoning, mayor's court, housing, and manufactured homes. The body will also introduce new ordinances concerning liquor establishment regulations and halfway houses.

• Ordinance 24:01: Adding Board of Zoning Adjustment to Planning and Zoning
• Ordinance 24:02: Adding Mayor’s Court section
• Ordinance 24:03: Amending replacement of existing housing regulations
• Ordinance 24:04: Amending manufactured homes regulations
• Ordinance 24:07: Proposal prohibiting halfway houses in the village

City Council

The City Council will approve the minutes from the July 8 regular meeting and the July 22 special meeting. It will review reconciled bank statements for May, June and July 2024. The council will introduce several new ordinances related to planning and zoning, housing regulations, manufactured homes, property owner duties, the mayor’s court and officer compensation, and will adopt revised 2024 meeting dates.

• Introduction of Ordinance 24:01 adding Sub‑Chapter C to Chapter 17 Planning and Zoning (Board of Zoning Adjustment)
• Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 11:9 to replace existing housing regulations
• Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 11:25‑11:39 concerning manufactured homes
• Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 11:101 on duties of property owners or tenants
• Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 25 Mayor’s Court sections 25:1‑25:4

The Napoleonville City Council introduced five ordinances (24-01 through 24-05) covering zoning adjustments, housing replacement, manufactured homes, property owner/tenant duties, and a Mayor's Court. All were referred to the legal committee for review, with public hearings scheduled for September 9, 2024. The council also approved revised meeting dates for the remainder of 2024, including budget-related sessions, and agreed to have the legal committee draft an ordinance regulating bars. No ordinances were adopted or denied; all actions were procedural.

• Approved minutes from July 8 and July 22, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted financial reports for May, June, and July 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-01 (zoning adjustment board) and set public hearing for Sept 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-03 (replacement of existing houses) and set public hearing for Sept 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 23-04 (manufactured homes) and set public hearing for Sept 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-05 (property owner/tenant duties) and set public hearing for Sept 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-02 (Mayor's Court) and set public hearing for Sept 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2024 meeting dates, including budget hearings in Oct-Dec (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to address derelict structures and blighted properties. The body will review ordinance violation court updates and discuss new regulations for housing, manufactured homes, landlords, and bars.

• Updates on ordinance violations for 17 specific properties, including 602 Railroad St. and 168 Highway 401
• Proposed street name changes for Telegraph St, Jefferson St, and Washington St
• Discussion of Ordinance 11:9 (Housing Regulation) and Ordinance 11:25-11:39 (Manufactured Homes)
• Appointment of members to a Board of Zoning Adjustment Committee
• Appointment of a magistrate to address ordinance violations such as trash in ditches

City Council

The council will review June 2024 reconciled bank statements and approve the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. New business includes discussions regarding the 2023 audit and a DEQ audit.

• 2023 Audit
• DEQ Audit
• June 2024 Reconciled Bank Statements
• Approval of June 10, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Napoleonville City Council will consider resolutions regarding sales and use tax collection and the appointment of an official journal. The council will also review May 2024 bank statements and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution 24:07 authorizing the sales and use tax collection for 2024-2025
• Resolution 24-08 appointing the official journal for 2024-2025
• Resolution 24-09 accepting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
• Review of May 2024 reconciled bank statements

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to set maintenance millage rates for the 2024 tax year. The body will also discuss derelict property impacts for hurricane season and the appointment of a magistrate and legal ordinance committee for Mayor's Court.

• Resolution 24:05: General Maintenance Millage Rate of 6.570 mills for 2024
• Resolution 24:06: Maintenance Millage Rate of 6.970 mills for 2024
• Resolution 24:04: Maintain LPDES Permit #LA0043966
• Appointment of a Magistrate and Legal Ordinance Committee for Mayor's Court
• Discussion on derelict property and hurricane season impact

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda is a proposed ordinance regarding the obstruction of public passages.

• Ordinance 14:64 Obstruction of Public Passages

City Council

The Napoleonville City Council is holding a special meeting focused on derelict structures, blighted property, and ordinance violations. The agenda includes updates on these issues, a citizen property inquiry, ordinance discussion, and a court update on ordinance violations. Public comments are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Derelict Structures, Blighted Property & Ordinance Violations Update
• Citizen Property Inquiry & Ordinance Questions
• Ordinance Discussion
• Ordinance Violations Court Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address sewer rates for Gold Street residents and a lease with Union Pacific for Railroad Park. The body will also review March 2024 bank statements and the budget for community events.

• Sewer rates for Gold Street residents
• Railroad Park / Union Pacific Lease
• Rules for private organizations
• Budget for Community Events
• March 2024 Bank Statements

City Council

The Napoleonville City Council will consider resolutions to set tax millage rates for the 2024 tax year. The body will also discuss the Summer Bash 2024 and issue proclamations for Fair Housing Month and National Community Development Week.

• Resolution 24:01: General Maintenance Millage Rate of 6.560 mills for 2024
• Resolution 24:02: Maintenance Millage Rate of 6.950 mills for 2024
• Proclamation for Fair Housing Month
• Proclamation for National Community Development Week (April 1-5, 2024)
• Discussion of Summer Bash 2024

City Council

The City Council will meet to review February 2024 bank statements and discuss community events related to the Krewe of Vuuduu. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel.

• Discussion of Krewe of Vuuduu community events
• Review of February 2024 reconciled bank statements
• Executive session on personnel

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding open meeting law compliance and an audit engagement. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding Delta Builds and Dr. Dorothy Nairne.

• Resolution 24-01: Amendments to Personnel & Policy Manual for Act 393 Open Meeting Law Compliance
• Resolution 24-02: Audit Letter of Engagement from Diez, Dupuy & Ruiz
• Resolution 24-03: Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Engagements of Governments
• Discussion regarding Delta Builds- Dr. Dorothy Nairne

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss security requirements for the 2024 Mardi Gras Parade. The agenda includes discussions regarding resident activities and potential parties, followed by an executive session on the parade.

• Security for the 2024 Mardi Gras Parade
• Resident activities and potential parties
• Executive session regarding the Mardi Gras Parade

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a Derelict Structure Hearing. The body will discuss updates regarding blighted properties, ordinance violations, and the Ordinance Violations Court.

• Derelict Structures, Blighted Property & Ordinance Violations Update
• Ordinance Violations Court Update

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss options and requirements for the 2024 Mardi Gras Parade. The agenda also includes the review of December 2023 reconciled bank statements.

• Discussion of 2024 Mardi Gras Parade options and requirements
• Executive session regarding the Mardi Gras Parade
• Review of December 2023 reconciled bank statements