Plaquemine public meetings in 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will consider demolition bids and hold public hearings regarding property nuisances and subdivision corrections. The board will also discuss adopting a hazard mitigation plan and adding Juneteenth as a legal city holiday.

• Demolition bid for 23976 Taylor Street from Collins Property Maintenance, LLC for $4,500.00
• Demolition bid for 23941 Harmason Street from Collins Property Maintenance, LLC for $6,000.00
• Public hearing for minor subdivision correction at 59820 Avery James
• Demolition and nuisance hearings for properties at 58235 and 58240 Meriam Street
• Proposed amendment to Personnel Policy Manual to approve Juneteenth as a legal holiday

The Board adopted the Iberville Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 and approved two demolition contracts. They also designated Juneteenth as a legal city holiday and appointed a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Appointed Selectman Lindon A. Rivet, Jr. as Mayor Pro-Tem until December 31, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved $4,500 bid from Collins Property Maintenance, LLC for demolition of 23976 Taylor Street (6-0)
• Approved $6,000 bid from Collins Property Maintenance, LLC for demolition of 23941 Harmason Street (6-0)
• Adopted the Iberville Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Juneteenth (June 19th) as a legal holiday for the City of Plaquemine (6-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for November 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)
• Tabled subdivision correction at 59820 Avery James and nuisance hearing at 58240 Meriam Street

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider declaring a vacancy for Selectman District 2, appointing a person to fill the vacancy, and proclaiming an election to fill the seat. They will also appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Declare a vacancy of Selectman District 2
• Appoint a person to fill the vacancy
• Proclaim an election to fill the vacancy
• Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss declaring a vacancy for District 2 and the process for appointing a replacement. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Declaration of vacancy for Selectman District 2
• Appointment of person to fill District 2 vacancy
• Proclamation of election for District 2 vacancy
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and several demolition, nuisance, and condemnation hearings. The body will also consider the sale of city property and approve 2022 alcohol beverage permits.

• Rezone request for 58440 Bayou Road from R-6 Residential to R-4 Residential
• Rezone request for 23640 Peters Street from R-6 Residential to C-6 Commercial
• Condemnation hearings and demolition bids for properties on Long Street, Allen Street, Taylor Street, and Harmason Street
• Proposed Non-Warranty Cash Sale of 58393 Court Street to the highest bidder
• Approval of alcohol beverage permits for the year 2022

The Board approved a private sale of city property to Ronald Richardson and granted one residential rezoning request. Several properties were ordered for demolition or given compliance extensions, and 2022 alcohol beverage permits were approved for three districts.

• Approved rezoning of 58440 Bayou Road from R-6 to R-4 Residential (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 23640 Peters Street from R-6 to C-6 Commercial (2-3)
• Authorized private sale of 58393 Court Street to Ronald Richardson for $8,000 to $10,000 (5-0)
• Ordered demolition of properties at 58650 Belleview Road, 58311 Long Street, 23976 Taylor Street, and 23941 Harmason Street (5-0)
• Granted owner of 58264 Main Street 60 days for code compliance (5-0)
• Appointed Roy Cordova to the Plaquemine Historic District Commission (4-0)
• Approved 2022 alcohol beverage permits for Districts I, III, and IV
• Appointed an attorney for heirs of 57935 Jumonville Street (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct hearings regarding property nuisances and demolitions. The body will also receive an inspection update for properties on Main Street.

• Demolition hearing: 57935 Jumonville Street
• Demolition hearing: 23465 Marshall Street
• Nuisance hearing: 58735 Bayou Road
• Nuisance hearing: 58264 Main Street
• Nuisance hearing: 58650 Belleview Road

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and special meeting to address city budgets. The body will consider final amendments to the 2020/2021 budget and the proposed 2021/2022 budget.

• Final amendments to the 2020/2021 fiscal budget
• Proposed 2021/2022 fiscal budget
• Increase of the Capital Outlay Threshold from $1,000 to $5,000 effective November 1, 2021

The Board of Selectmen adopted the annual budget for the 2021/2022 fiscal year and approved final amendments to the 2020/2021 fiscal budget. The board also acknowledged an increase in the capital outlay threshold.

• Approved Ordinance 412 adopting the 2021/2022 fiscal budget (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 411 adopting final amendments to the 2020/2021 fiscal budget (5-0)
• Acknowledged increase of capital outlay threshold from $1,000 to $5,000 effective November 1, 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss several zoning requests, including properties on Bayou Road and Peters Street. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the storage of tires and an ordinance to declare specific property no longer needed for public use.

• Rezone request: 58440 Bayou Road from R-6 Residential to R-4 Residential
• Rezone request: 23640 Peters Street from R-6 Residential – Governmental District to C-6 Commercial
• Ordinance to declare property at 58393 Court Street no longer needed for public purpose
• Liquor permit: International Acadian Festival at Mark A. “Tony” Gulotta Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park
• Alcohol permit: St. John Alumni Association Cornhole Tournament at Carl F. Grant Civic Center

The Board of Selectmen declared the property at 58393 Court Street no longer needed for public purpose and authorized its sale at a minimum price of $22,000. The board also approved several liquor permits and declared a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe as surplus. Two rezoning requests were tabled.

• Approved public sale of 58393 Court Street with $22,000 minimum price (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Class T Liquor Permit for International Acadian Festival (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Class T Liquor Permit for St. John Alumni Association (4-0)
• Declared 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe surplus (4-0)
• Declared Friday, November 12, 2021 as a city employee holiday (4-0)
• Approved September 2021 payroll vouchers (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 58440 Bayou Road from R-6 to R-4
• Tabled rezoning of 23640 Peters Street from R-6 to C-6

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the proposed fiscal budget for 2021/2022. The meeting includes a public comment period. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of City of Plaquemine 2021/2022 proposed fiscal budget
• Public comments (must register with the Clerk)

The Mayor and Finance Director presented an update to the proposed 2021/2022 City of Plaquemine fiscal budget. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the meeting consisted of a presentation and discussion.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a committee meeting to discuss amendments to the 2020/2021 fiscal budget and the proposed 2021/2022 fiscal budget. No votes are scheduled; the items are listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of City of Plaquemine 2020/2021 fiscal budget amendments
• Discussion of City of Plaquemine 2021/2022 proposed fiscal budget

The Board held a committee meeting to review budget documents. Finance Director Lauren Berthelot presented amendments to the 2020/2021 fiscal budget and the proposed 2021/2022 fiscal budget. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a vote to rezone 23730 Eden Street from residential to commercial, a discussion on a Class C retail liquor permit for The Kitchen Table at 23400 Railroad Avenue, and resolutions to accept bids for demolitions of six properties. The board will also consider adopting a COVID-19 policy for the city personnel manual and a resolution to join a cooperative purchasing program.

• Rezone 23730 Eden Street from R-6 Residential to C-6 Commercial
• Discussion on a 2021 Class C Retail Liquor Permit for The Kitchen Table at 23400 Railroad Avenue
• Resolutions to accept bids for demolition of 58311 Long Street, 24230 Church Street, 24240 Church Street, 58750 Allen Street, 23976 Taylor Street, and 23941 Harmason Street
• Adopt Section 5.12 Covid-19 Policy for the city personnel manual
• Resolution to participate in LaMATS Administered Cooperative Purchasing Joint Commission

The Board of Selectmen approved a residential-to-commercial rezoning and a side-yard variance. The board also accepted two $4,500 demolition bids and joined a cooperative purchasing commission. Several other demolition bids and a COVID-19 policy update were tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 23730 Eden Street from R-6 Residential to C-6 Commercial (4-0)
• Approved 3-foot side variance for 24130 Sugar Root Road (4-0)
• Approved $4,500 bid from Collins Property Maintenance, LLC for demolition of 24230 Church Street (4-0)
• Approved $4,500 bid from Collins Property Maintenance, LLC for demolition of 24240 Church Street (4-0)
• Approved resolution to join the LaMATS Administered Cooperative Purchasing Joint Commission and appointed Roxane M. Richard as representative (4-0)
• Approved August 2021 payroll vouchers (4-0)
• Tabled demolition bids for 58311 Long Street, 58750 Allen Street, 23976 Taylor Street, and 23941 Harmason Street
• Tabled amendment to personnel manual regarding COVID-19 policy

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to vote on retail liquor permits and a special use permit for a daycare. The body will also discuss the public bid of an adjudicated property and receive drainage updates.

• Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Twisted Burgers, LLC at 22325 Highway 1
• Class C Retail Liquor Permit for The Kitchen Table at 23400 Railroad Avenue
• Special use permit for Chief Cornerstone Daycare at 58830 Annex Street
• Public bid of adjudicated property at 58393 Court Street
• Approval of July 2021 payroll vouchers

The Board of Selectmen approved two retail liquor permits and a special use permit for a daycare center. Additionally, the board granted property owners 60 days to begin improvements on two Main Street locations.

• Approved 2021 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Twisted Burgers, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Class C Retail Liquor Permit for The Kitchen Table (5-0)
• Granted owners of 58159 and 58167 Main Street 60 days to start substantial improvements (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Chief Cornerstone Daycare at 58830 Annex Street (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for July 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for July 13, July 20, and July 28 meetings (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will vote on two retail liquor permits, discuss a special use permit for a daycare in a residential zone, and consider setting a public bid for an adjudicated property. Routine items include committee reports, approval of payroll and minutes, and a July 4th celebration update.

• Approve 2021 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Twisted Burgers, LLC at 22325 Highway 1
• Approve 2021 Class C Retail Liquor Permit for The Kitchen Table at 23400 Railroad Avenue
• Discuss special use permit for daycare at 58830 Annex Street in Residential R-6 Zone
• Consider setting public bid for adjudicated property at 58393 Court Street
• Inspection update on properties at 58159 and 58167 Main Street

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will conduct a special meeting to hold hearings regarding the condemnation and demolition of several properties. The body will also discuss appointing an attorney for one property and advertising for demolition bids.

• Condemnation hearings for 57935 Jumonville Street, 23465 Marshall Street, 58750 Allen Street, and 23955 & 23965 Jackson Street
• Demolition hearings for 24230 Church Street, 24240 Church Street, and 23976 Taylor Street
• Bids for demolition of 24210 Church Street
• Bids for demolition of 23941 Harmason Street
• Appointment of attorney for property at 58311 Long Street

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to address property condemnations and demolitions. Several properties were approved for demolition bids, while others were granted short windows to reach city code compliance.

• Condemned 57935 Jumonville Street and approved demolition bids (4-0)
• Granted 5 days for 23454 Marshall Street to reach compliance or face demolition bids (4-0)
• Approved demolition bids for 58311 Long Street pending attorney appointment for heirs (4-0)
• Approved demolition bids for 24230 Church Street (4-0)
• Granted 5 days for 24240 Church Street to reach compliance or face demolition bids (4-0)
• Approved demolition of 24210 Church Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition bids for 58750 Allen Street pending attorney appointment for heirs (4-0)
• Granted 30 days to secure 23955 Jackson Street or face demolition advertisement (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen are holding a special meeting to discuss crime in the City of Plaquemine. Public comments will be accepted before the discussion. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Public comments must be registered with the Clerk
• Discussion of crime in the City of Plaquemine

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to hear reports on crime in the City of Plaquemine. District Attorney Tony Clayton, Police Chief Kenneth Payne, and Sheriff Brett Stassi, Sr. addressed the board and the public. No formal actions or votes were taken regarding crime measures.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will vote on ordinances setting new water and gas service installation fees ($500–$900) and amending subdivision approval rules. They will also discuss a railroad quiet zone, a street overlay project, and set a public bid for an adjudicated property at 58393 Court Street.

• Ordinance setting new service fees: water $500, gas $600, 2lb gas $900
• Ordinances amending Chapter 18 on subdivision approval and violations
• Ordinance adding Chapter 13 sections to prohibit portable toilets
• Discuss quiet zone with Union Pacific and LA DOTD
• Discuss overlay project on Eden and Church Streets with Rep. Chad Brown

The Board of Selectmen adopted several ordinances updating subdivision approval procedures and prohibiting unauthorized portable toilets. New installation fees were set for water and gas services, and six temporary alcohol permits were approved for upcoming events.

• Approved Ordinance 403, 404, 405, and 406 updating subdivision approval and plat requirements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 407 regulating portable toilets and prohibiting their use as permanent sewer service (5-0)
• Set new installation fees: $500 for water, $600 for gas, and $900 for 2lb gas service (5-0)
• Approved six Class T Alcohol Permits for various community and alumni events (5-0)
• Declared a 2012 Chevrolet White Tahoe as surplus for public auction (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate a contract for a depository or fiscal agent (5-0)
• Approved June 2021 payroll vouchers (5-0)
• Tabled public bid for property at 58393 Court Street until August 10, 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will conduct a special meeting regarding multiple property condemnation hearings. These hearings involve various residential addresses located throughout the city.

• Condemnation hearing: 57935 Jumonville Street
• Condemnation hearing: 23465 Marshall Street
• Condemnation hearing: 24230 Church Street
• Condemnation hearing: 24240 Church Street
• Condemnation hearing: 58750 Allen Street

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss several proposed amendments to Chapter 18 regarding subdivision approval, plat requirements, and unauthorized work. The body will also consider water and gas service fees and a quiet zone involving Union Pacific Railroad.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 18 Sections 4 and 5 regarding general subdivision approval
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 18 Section 426 regarding preliminary plat approval
• Proposed addition of Section 24 to Chapter 18 regarding unauthorized work notice
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 18 Section 429 regarding final plat approval
• Discussion of new installation service fees for water and gas

The Board held a committee meeting to discuss several proposed ordinances and service fees. No final votes were taken on these items; they were scheduled for the regular meeting on July 13, 2021.

• Scheduled discussion of Chapter 18 subdivision and plat ordinances for July 13, 2021
• Scheduled discussion of Quiet Zone and Union Pacific Railroad crossing closures for July 13, 2021
• Scheduled discussion of new water and gas installation service fees for July 13, 2021
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to consider several property matters, including potential condemnations and a land re-subdivision. The agenda also includes discussions on drainage studies, street signage, and city business such as newspaper designation and liquor permits.

• Condemnation of 24210 Church Street
• Condemnation of 58044 Fort Street
• Public hearing for re-subdivision of Lots 7, 8, and 9 in Cane Estates Subdivision
• Demolition bids for 23965 Harmason Street
• Setting public bid for adjudicated property at 58393 Court Street

The Board of Selectmen approved a citywide drainage study and the condemnation and demolition of properties at 24210 Church Street and 58044 Fort Street. They also accepted a $4,500 low bid for the demolition of 23965 Harmason Street. Additional actions included approving liquor permits and designating the official city journal.

• Approved citywide drainage study (6-0)
• Approved condemnation and demolition of 24210 Church Street (6-0)
• Approved condemnation and demolition of 58044 Fort Street (6-0)
• Accepted $4,500 low bid from Jason Reed, Sr. for demolition of 23965 Harmason Street (6-0)
• Approved re-subdivide of lot 7, 8, and 9 in Cane Estates Subdivision for CK Reeves, L.L.C. (6-0)
• Approved placement of stop sign at Regina Street and Delacroix Avenue (6-0)
• Designated Plaquemine Post South as official journal from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Authorized City Attorney L. Phillip Canova, Jr. to collect delinquent 2021 occupational licenses (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to review bids for the Plaquemine Levee Trail Project and discuss an emergency replacement of fuel pumps. The meeting also includes several hearings regarding property nuisances and condemnations.

• Bids for Phase 1 and Alternate for Plaquemine Levee Trail Project
• Emergency resolution to replace fuel pumps
• Nuisance hearings for 57830 Guidry Street and 57935 Jumonville Street
• Condemnation hearings for 58159 Main Street, 23976 Taylor Street, 23955 Jackson Street, and 58750 Allen Street

The Board of Selectmen accepted the low bid for the Riverfront Recreational Trail Improvements Phase I. The board also declared an emergency to repair fuel pumps at the city warehouse and took action on several property nuisance and condemnation hearings.

• Approved $545,000 bid from Comeaux Brothers Construction for Plaquemine Riverfront Recreational Trail Improvements – Phase I (5-0)
• Declared an emergency to replace or repair two gasoline pumps at the City Warehouse, 58155 Captain T. Harris Avenue (5-0)
• Granted owner of 57830 Guidry Street 30 additional days to comply with city code (5-0)
• Approved starting condemnation proceedings for 57935 Jumonville Street (5-0)
• Approved structural inspection of 58159 and 58167 Main Street by Fusion Architect (5-0)
• Approved starting condemnation proceedings for 23976 Taylor Street (5-0)
• Tabled condemnation hearing for 23955 Jackson Street
• Tabled condemnation hearing for 58750 Allen Street until June 23, 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider an ordinance for levying and collecting ad valorem taxes and setting fees for Hookah Bar/Smoking Bar Permits. The body will also review bids for the Plaquemine Levee Trail Project and two property demolitions.

• Ordinance for levying and collection of ad valorem taxes for the 2021 assessment roll
• Ordinance setting the fee for Hookah Bar/Smoking Bar Permits
• Bids for Phase 1 and alternate for Plaquemine Levee Trail Project
• Bids for demolition of 58752 W. W. Harleaux Street and 58434 Meriam Street
• Alcohol Beverage Permits for events at 24700 J. Gerald Berret Blvd.

The Board of Selectmen approved an ordinance for the levying and collection of 2021 ad valorem taxes. The board also established permit fees for hookah and smoking bars and approved two temporary alcohol permits.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 402 setting 2021 millage rates: 4.85 mills for General Revenue, 3.10 mills for Police Department, and 3.10 mills for public buildings (6-0)
• Approved $50 permit fee for Hookah Lounge/Smoking Bars from July 1 to December 31, 2021, and an annual fee of $100 starting January 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Class T Alcohol Permit for We Are The Difference, Inc. 'Music Thru The Decades' on June 5, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved Class T Alcohol Permit for We Are The Difference, Inc. 'Red Velvet Cake Wars' on August 7 and 8, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for April 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13 and April 28, 2021 meetings (6-0)
• Tabled Landmark of Plaquemine presentation
• Tabled public bid for property at 58393 Court Street

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will conduct several public hearings regarding property conditions. These include demolition, nuisance, and condemnation hearings for various residential and commercial properties throughout the city.

• Demolition Hearing: 23085 Short Street
• Demolition Hearing: 24230 Church Street
• Demolition Hearing: 23965 Harmason Street
• Demolition Hearing: 23975 Harmason Street
• Multiple Condemnation and Nuisance Hearings for various street addresses

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to address several nuisance, condemnation, and demolition hearings. The board approved seeking bids for two demolitions and granted various owners time to comply with city codes. Several other hearings were tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved advertising for demolition bids at 23965 Harmason Street (4-0)
• Approved advertising for demolition bids at 23975 Harmason Street (4-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 23029 Jacob Street (4-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 57840 Foundry Street (4-0)
• Granted two weeks to comply with city code for 57830 Guidry Street (4-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 57960 Plaquemine Street (4-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 58270 Fort Street (4-0)
• Granted 60 days to comply with city code for 58744 Allen Street (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will discuss several proposed ordinances to amend Chapter 18 regarding subdivision approval, unauthorized work, and plat approvals. The body will also discuss a specific property and the installation of speed bumps.

• Discussion of adjudicated property at 58393 Court Street
• Proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 18 Sections 4 and 5 for general subdivision approval
• Proposed addition of Section 24 to Chapter 18 regarding unauthorized work
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 18 Sections 426 and 429 regarding preliminary and final plat approval
• Discussion of speed bumps at Meriam Street/Oak Street, W. W. Harleaux/Oak Street, Marshall Street/W. W. Harleaux, and Meriam Street/Marshall Street

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will discuss several property matters including demolition hearings and a subdivision request. The board is also considering an ordinance to regulate hookah lounges and smoking bars.

• Demolition hearing for 58905 Bayou Road
• Demolition hearing for 23660 Kearney Street
• Nuisance hearing for 23930 Church Street
• Re-subdivide request for Cardinal Subdivision (Lot 10-A and Lot 11-A)
• Ordinance to regulate Hookah Lounges and Smoking Bars

The Board of Selectmen approved Ordinance 401 to regulate hookah lounges and smoking bars, including permit requirements and zoning restrictions. The board also authorized a sidewalk agreement with the state DOTD and approved a land re-subdivide request.

• Approved Ordinance 401 regulating hookah lounges and smoking bars (5-0)
• Approved re-subdivide request for New Horizons Community Development Corporation (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute sidewalk agreement with State of Louisiana DOTD (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for March 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for March 9 and March 24, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 2021 as National Fair Housing Month (5-0)
• Tabled proclamation honoring Harold Michael “Mike” Little
• Determined properties at 58905 Bayou Road and 23660 Kearney Street are in code compliance

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will conduct several hearings regarding property condemnations and one nuisance hearing. The meeting also includes a request for an alcohol beverage permit for an Easter brunch.

• 2021 Class T Alcohol Beverage Permit for We Are The Difference at 58015 Plaquemine Street
• Multiple condemnation and update hearings for various properties including Church, Harleaux, and Meriam Streets
• Appointment of an attorney to represent heirs of 24210 Church Street
• Appointment of an attorney to represent heirs of 58044 Fort Street
• Nuisance hearing for 23930 Church Street

The Board of Selectmen took action on numerous property condemnation and nuisance hearings, granting various compliance extensions or initiating demolition and condemnation proceedings. The board also approved a temporary alcohol permit for a local event.

• Approved 2021 Class T Alcohol Beverage Permit for We Are The Difference (5-0)
• Began condemnation proceedings at 23085 Short Street (6-0)
• Approved bids for demolition at 58752 W. W. Harleaux and 58434 Meriam Street (6-0)
• Condemned property at 24230 Church Street and 58714 W. W. Harleaux Street (6-0)
• Granted code compliance extensions for properties at 57840 Foundry Street, 24240 Church Street, and 23660 Kearney Street
• Appointed attorneys to represent heirs of 58044 Fort Street and 23941 Harmason Street
• Removed 23510 Webster Street from agenda due to city code compliance (5-1)
• Tabled hearings for 24210 Church Street, 24310 Seminary Street, and 58241 Court Street

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to hold a discussion regarding the City of Plaquemine Emergency Plan. No other specific items are listed for decision or action on this agenda.

• Discussion of the City of Plaquemine Emergency Plan

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will consider a grant agreement for trail construction and review bids for city vehicles. The body will also discuss car allowance increases for the Mayor and Chief of Police.

• Proposed $1,000,000 LDOTD grant for Plaquemine Riverfront Recreational Trail, Phases 3 and 4
• Nuisance hearing for 58776 Allen Street
• Proposed $500 increase to car allowances for the Mayor and Chief of Police
• Acceptance of bids for a derrick digger truck and a bucket truck
• Approval of February 2021 payroll vouchers

The Board of Selectmen approved a grant agreement for the Plaquemine Riverfront Recreational Trail and accepted bids for two utility trucks. They also granted a property owner 30 days to remove vehicles. Proposals to increase car allowances for the Mayor and Chief of Police were tabled.

• Authorized Mayor to sign $1,000,000 LDOTD grant for Riverfront Recreational Trail Phases 3 and 4 (5-0)
• Accepted bid from Altec, Industries, Inc. for Derrick Digger Truck for $197,600.00 (5-0)
• Accepted bid from Altec, Industries, Inc. for Bucket Truck for $203,000.00 (5-0)
• Granted owners of 58776 Allen Street 30 days to remove vehicles (5-0)
• Approved February 2021 payroll vouchers (5-0)
• Approved minutes from five February 2021 meetings (5-0)
• Tabled increase of car allowance for Mayor and Chief of Police
• Tabled update on Main Street Board

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will discuss a resolution to approve the sale of 74 lots within The Park at The Island subdivision. The item also includes authorizing the Mayor to execute the final plat for Phase 1, Lots 1-97 and specific tracts.

• Resolution approving 74 lots for sale in The Park at The Island
• Authorization for Mayor to execute final plat for Phase 1, Lots 1-97 and Tracts CA-1, CA-2, and CA-3

The Board of Selectmen approved a resolution allowing 74 lots for sale in The Park at The Island subdivision and authorized the Mayor to execute the final plat. This action is part of a proposed resolution to litigation between the City of Plaquemine and Island 7th Filing, LLC.

• Approved 74 lots for sale in The Park at The Island and authorized execution of the final plat (4-1)
• Authorized the dismissal with prejudice of litigation between City of Plaquemine and Island 7th Filing, LLC (4-1)
• Designated Lots 69, 70, and 41 as Common Areas for maintenance by the Island Community Association (4-1)
• Restricted the sale of 20 specific lots (including Lots 24 and 55-62, 87-97) until Phase 2 development conditions are met (4-1)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to conduct several condemnation hearings. The agenda also includes a period for public comments.

• Condemnation hearing for 23085 Short Street
• Condemnation hearing for 57840 Foundry Street
• Condemnation hearing for 57831 Government Street
• Condemnation hearing for 58752 W. W. Harleaux Street
• Condemnation hearing for 58434 Meriam Street

The Board of Selectmen conducted a series of condemnation hearings for various city properties. The board voted to condemn two properties, start condemnation proceedings on two others, and grant several owners extensions to comply with city code or complete demolitions.

• Condemned 24210 Church Street (5-0)
• Condemned 24240 Church Street (5-0)
• Started condemnation proceedings for 57831 Government Street (5-0)
• Started condemnation proceedings for 58044 Fort Street (5-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 23085 Short Street, 57840 Foundry Street, 58434 Meriam Street, and 58235 Meriam Street (5-0 each)
• Granted 30 days to tear down 58752 W. W. Harleaux Street (5-0)
• Granted 30 days to complete demolition of 58771 Captain T.T. Harris Street (5-0)
• Authorized internal inspection of 24230 Church Street within two weeks (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

This is a committee meeting of the Mayor and Board of Selectmen to discuss utilities with Customer Service Director Kedric Edwards and finances with Finance Director Lauren Berthelot. Public comments are allowed. The meeting will adjourn after these discussions.

• Public comments (must register with the clerk)
• Discussion of utilities with Customer Service Director Kedric Edwards
• Discussion of finances with Finance Director Lauren Berthelot

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to accept bids for a water line relocation on LA Hwy. 1 and a street sweeper. The meeting includes reports from city department directors and the approval of January 2021 payroll vouchers.

• Accept bids for LA Hwy. 1 Waterline Relocation
• Accept bids for Street Sweeper
• Resolution declaring equipment surplus
• Approval of January 2021 payroll vouchers
• Acknowledgment of police and fire reports for January 2021

The Board of Selectmen approved low bids for drainage improvements and a waterline relocation, and accepted a higher bid for a street sweeper. The board also declared two vehicles as surplus and approved January 2021 payroll vouchers.

• Approved $122,915.00 bid from Grady Crawford Construction Co., Inc. for Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $452,700.00 bid from Tullier Services, LLC for LA Hwy. 1 Water Line Relocation (6-0)
• Approved $217,360.00 bid from Texas Municipal Equipment for a street sweeper (6-0)
• Declared a 2016 Harley Davidson and 2007 Chevrolet Pick Up as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for January 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 12 and January 26, 2021 meetings (5-0)
• Tabled update on Main Street Board

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss information regarding The Park at The Island subdivision. The board will also consider a resolution to approve the Final Plat for Phase I, which includes Lots 1 through 97 and Tracts CA-1, CA-2, and CA-3.

• Review of information regarding The Park at The Island subdivision
• Resolution for approval of Final Plat: The Park at The Island, Phase I (Lots 1-97 and Tracts CA-1, CA-2, CA-3)

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to discuss the subdivision identified as The Park at the Island. No motion or resolution was made to approve the final plat for Phase I. The board also entered and exited a brief executive session regarding litigation with Island 7th Filing LLC.

• Approved agenda amendment for litigation executive session (6-0)
• Entered executive session at 6:33 p.m. (6-0)
• Exited executive session at 6:40 p.m. (6-0)
• No action taken on resolution to approve Final Plat for The Park at the Island, Phase I

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution approving the final plat for The Part at The Island subdivision, Phase 1, Lots 1-97 and Tracts CA-1, CA-2, and CA-3. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a possible executive session regarding ongoing litigation with Island 7th Filing LLC.

• Resolution to accept final plat for The Part at The Island, Phase 1 (97 lots and 3 tracts)
• Public comments must be registered with the Clerk
• Possible executive session on litigation: City of Plaquemine vs. Island 7th Filing LLC (consolidated cases)

The Board of Selectmen tabled the resolution to accept and approve the final plat for The Island, Phase 1. The board also entered and exited an executive session to discuss litigation involving Island 7th Filing LLC.

• Tabled final plat for The Island, Phase 1, Lots 1-97 and Tracts CA-1, CA-2, CA-3 (6-0)
• Approved entry into executive session at 6:31 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved exit from executive session at 6:42 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss a property re-subdivision and utility billing. The agenda also includes a possible executive session regarding litigation with Island 7th Filing LLC.

• Public hearing to re-subdivide a 1.111 acre tract into Lot E1-1 and Lot E1-2 at 24000 Marshall Street for Expanse Investment, L.L.C.
• Possible executive session regarding City of Plaquemine vs. Island 7th Filing LLC (Case No. 80369 'A' and 80371 'A')
• Discussion on utility bills with Customer Service Director Kedric Edwards

The Board of Selectmen approved the re-subdivision of a 1.111-acre tract into two lots for Expanse Investment, L.L.C. The board also held an executive session regarding litigation with Island 7th Filing LLC and discussed utility billing processes.

• Approved re-subdivision of 1.111 acre lot into Lot E1-1 and Lot E1-2 at 24000 Marshall Street (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation with Island 7th Filing LLC (6-0)
• Exited executive session (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a property demolition and a lot re-subdivision. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a selectwoman and the ratification of city official reappointments.

• Demolition hearing for property at 58311 Long Street
• Public hearing to re-subdivide 1.111 acre lot at 24000 Marshall Street
• Class B Retail Liquor Permit for Mulberry Delight Gift Shop, LLC at 58725 Belleview Road
• Ratification of reappointments for City Attorney L. Phillip Canova, Jr. and City Clerk Roxane M. Richard
• Resolution declaring equipment surplus

The Board of Selectmen appointed a Mayor Pro-Tem and ratified the reappointment of the City Attorney and City Clerk. They also approved a retail liquor permit, a property demolition, and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Appointed Selectman Oscar S. Mellion as Mayor Pro-Tem thru December 31, 2024 (4-2)
• Ratified reappointment of City Attorney L. Phillip Canova, Jr. and City Clerk Roxane M. Richard (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Class B Retail Liquor Permit for Mulberry Delight Gift Shop, LLC (6-0)
• Approved demolition of property at 58311 Long Street (6-0)
• Declared 40 SCBA Cylinders as surplus equipment (6-0)
• Approved December 2020 payroll vouchers (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 8, 2020 and January 5, 2021 (6-0)
• Tabled re-subdividing of lot at 24000 Marshall Street until February 9, 2021

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to address public comments and potential executive session matters. The agenda includes discussion of litigation involving the City of Plaquemine and Island 7th Filing LLC.

• Litigation: City of Plaquemine vs. Island 7th Filing LLC (No. 80369 'A')
• Litigation: Island 7th Filing LLC vs. City of Plaquemine Board of Selectmen et al (No. 80371 'A')

The Board of Selectmen met for a special meeting to enter an executive session regarding litigation between the City of Plaquemine and Island 7th Filing LLC. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session at 6:34 p.m. (5-0)
• Exited executive session at 7:13 p.m. (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (5-0)