Plaquemine public meetings in 2022

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 6:15 p.m. followed by a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. to consider and adopt an ordinance that amends and reenacts selectman election districts one through six, using the 2020 Federal Census data. The agenda includes public comment periods and adjournment.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend selectman election districts based on 2020 Census
• Special meeting to adopt ordinance establishing new selectman election district boundaries
• Public comments allowed at both the hearing and meeting

The Board of Selectmen adopted Ordinance No. 421 to establish new election district boundaries for Districts 1 through 6. The redistricting plan is based on 2020 Federal Census data to address population malapportionment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 421 to adopt the City of Plaquemine – Plan 2022 redistricting plan (4-1)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance that would amend selectman election districts 1 through 6 and establish new district boundaries using 2020 Federal Census data. The meeting includes a public comment period and adjournment.

• Discussion of proposed ordinance to amend selectman election districts 1-6
• New district boundaries based on 2020 Federal Census
• Public comments must be registered with the Clerk

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance to amend and reenact election districts based on the 2020 Federal Census. Dr. William Blair of Strategic Demographics addressed the board regarding the establishment of these boundaries. No votes were taken on the proposed ordinance.

• Adjourned meeting at 2:34 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and special meeting to discuss and adopt an ordinance redrawing selectman election district boundaries using 2020 Census data. They will also swear in a new selectwoman for District 6, approve a 2023 liquor permit for Etcetera at 58480 Belleview Road, and acknowledge Humana as the city's health insurance carrier.

• Public hearing and ordinance to amend selectman election districts 1-6 based on 2020 Federal Census
• Swearing-in of Selectwoman Natasha Johnson (District 6) and reaffirming Selectman Michael K. Carlin Sr. (District 2)
• Approve 2023 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Etcetera (breakfast, wings & daiquiries) at 58480 Belleview Road, owner Lloyd Ruffins
• Acknowledge Humana as city's health, dental and optical insurance carrier effective January 1, 2023
• Approve payroll vouchers for October and November 2022

The Board approved multiple alcohol beverage permits for 2023, including a specific permit for Etcetera. An ordinance to establish new selectman election district boundaries based on the 2020 Census was tabled. The Board also approved payroll vouchers for October and November 2022 with specific legal counsel exceptions.

• Approved 2023 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Etcetera (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Alcohol Beverage Permits for 21 businesses in Districts 1, 3, and 4 (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance to amend and reenact selectman election districts
• Acknowledged Humana as health, dental, and optical insurance carrier effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved October and November 2022 payroll vouchers, excluding Attorney Louis Delahaye and unauthorized legal counsel (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 10 meetings held between Oct 11 and Dec 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Sworn in Natasha S. Johnson as Selectwoman - District 6
• Reaffirmed swearing-in of Michael K. Carlin, Sr. as Selectman - District 2

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to rescind a December 13 resolution setting a special election for the police chief vacancy and adopt a new proclamation for the same election.

• Rescind resolution of December 13, 2022 setting special election for Chief of Police vacancy
• Adopt proclamation calling special election to fill Chief of Police vacancy
• Public comments allowed with registration

The Board of Selectmen rescinded a previous proclamation for a special election to fill the Chief of Police vacancy. A new proclamation was adopted setting new dates for the primary, general election, and candidate qualifying period.

• Rescinded the December 13, 2022 proclamation for the Chief of Police special election (6-0)
• Approved new special election dates for Chief of Police: Primary on October 14, 2023, and General on November 18, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved candidate qualifying dates for Chief of Police special election from August 8, 2023, through August 10, 2023 (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider rescinding a December 13 resolution that set a special election for Chief of Police, then adopt a new proclamation calling the election. The special election would fill the vacancy with a primary on March 25, 2023 and a general on April 29, 2023.

• Rescind resolution of December 13, 2022 setting special election for Chief of Police
• Adopt proclamation calling special election for Chief of Police vacancy
• Primary election set for March 25, 2023; general election set for April 29, 2023

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider overriding the mayor's November 28 veto of two previously adopted resolutions. The board will also vote on appointing an interim police chief and calling a special election to fill the vacancy.

• Vote to override or sustain the mayor's veto of two resolutions from the November 28 meeting
• Resolution appointing Robert J. 'Robbie' Johnson, III as interim Chief of Police
• Proclamation of a Special Election to fill the vacant Chief of Police position
• Public comments (registration required with the Clerk)

The Board of Selectmen appointed an interim Chief of Police and scheduled a special election to fill the vacancy. The board failed to override two mayoral vetoes regarding a legal appeal and a personnel appointment.

• Appointed Robert James Johnson as interim Chief of Police (6-0)
• Ordered special election for Chief of Police with primary on March 25, 2023, and general on April 29, 2023 (5-1)
• Denied motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation (2-4)
• Failed to override Mayor's veto regarding a legal appeal in Lynn Rivet, et al v. City of Plaquemine (4-2)
• Failed to override Mayor's veto regarding the appointment of Joseph B. Dupont (4-2)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss the ruling in a pending lawsuit (Board of Selectmen vs. City of Plaquemine) and consider an appeal or new trial. They will also appoint a City Attorney. Public comments are allowed before the closed session items.

• Discussion of ruling in lawsuit Board of Selectmen vs. City of Plaquemine, case number 81,571 'B'
• Possible action on appeal or request for new trial in the same case
• Appointment of a City Attorney for the City of Plaquemine

The Board of Selectmen voted to appoint Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. as City Attorney/Prosecutor for a three-year term. The board also directed the Mayor not to appeal a court judgment that nullified the previous appointment of Louis Delahaye.

• Directed Mayor not to appeal or request a new trial regarding court case No. 81571 B (4-0)
• Resolved that no further funds be paid to Louis Delahaye as City Attorney/Prosecutor (4-0)
• Appointed Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. as City Attorney/Prosecutor through December 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Set Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. base salary and benefits equal to prior attorney Phil Canova (4-0)
• Approved $200.00 per hour rate for Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. to handle city litigation (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions supporting grant applications: one for the Community Water Enrichment Fund and another for the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP). Public comments will be taken before the votes.

• Resolution to support application for Division of Administration Community Water Enrichment Fund
• Resolution to support application for Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) funding

The Board of Selectmen adopted two resolutions to support the preparation and submittal of funding applications through the Office of Community Development. These applications target the Community Water Enrichment Fund and the Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP).

• Approved resolution to apply for Community Water Enrichment Fund (5-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on Nov. 8, 2022. Key items include a vote to adopt new district boundaries for the Board, approval of several alcohol beverage permits including a 2023 annual permit, and an update on city drainage. The board will also consider resolutions to apply for state water and local government assistance grants.

• Adopt ordinance to establish new district boundaries for the Board of Selectmen
• Public hearings on code enforcement properties at 58710 and 58714 W. W. Harleaux Street, 23991 and 23987 Harmason Street, 58841 Captain T. T. Harris Street, and 23981 Taylor Street
• Approve 2022 Class T Retail Liquor Permit for Bultra Restaurant d/b/a Fat Daddy's fundraiser at Waterfront Park on Dec. 4, 2022
• Approve 2022 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Etcetera at 58480 Belleview Road
• Adopt resolutions to apply for Community Water Enrichment Fund and Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) grants

The Board of Selectmen voted to table items 5 through 21 until a special meeting on November 15, 2022, to allow for further research on redistricting and the hiring of a City Attorney. A motion to amend the agenda regarding district boundaries failed. The board presented a proclamation and key to the city to Ms. Anna Catherine Bradford.

• Denied motion to amend agenda regarding district boundaries (2-4)
• Tabled items 5 through 21 until November 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Tabled naming of planter at Potter's Field
• Presented proclamation and key to the city to Anna Catherine Bradford

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and special meeting to consider final amendments to the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 budgets, then vote on ordinances to adopt those budgets, change compensation for the Board of Selectmen, and establish new utility rates.

• Final amendments to the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 fiscal budgets
• Ordinance to amend compensation for the Board of Selectmen
• Ordinance to amend and establish utility rates under Chapter 21, Section 68(a)

The Board of Selectmen approved the 2022/2023 fiscal budget and final amendments to the 2021/2022 budget. The board also established new sewerage rates effective November 1, 2022, but rejected a proposed pay increase for selectmen.

• Approved final amendments to 2021/2022 fiscal budget (Ordinance 418) (4-1)
• Approved 2022/2023 fiscal budget (Ordinance 419) (4-2)
• Denied ordinance to set selectmen compensation at $1,280 per month (2-4)
• Approved new sewerage rates effective 11/01/2022 (Ordinance 420) (4-2)

Board of Selectmen

The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss community development needs and a funding application for the FY2023 LCDBG Program. The regular meeting includes decisions on property condemnations, a liquor permit, and the purchase of a fire truck.

• FY2023 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) funding application and hiring of engineering and administration services
• Condemnation hearings for 23465 Marshall Street and 58847 Allen Street
• Nuisance hearing for 58667 Bayou Road
• Authorization for Mayor to sign Letter of Intent to purchase a fire truck
• 2022 Class T Liquor Permit for International Acadian Festival at Mark A. “Tony” Gulotta Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park

The Board of Selectmen approved hiring Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation for engineering and administrative services related to FY2023 Community Development Block Grants. The board also authorized the purchase of a new fire truck and issued compliance deadlines for two properties. Payroll vouchers for September 2022 were approved with specific exceptions.

• Hired Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation for FY2023 LCDBG engineering services (6-0)
• Hired Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation for FY2023 LCDBG administration services, not to exceed $50,000 (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Letter of Intent to purchase a fire truck (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Class T Liquor Permit for International Acadian Festival (6-0)
• Ordered owner of 23465 Marshall Street to remove rear structure by Oct 18, 2022 or face city demolition (6-0)
• Ordered owner of 58667 Bayou Road to bring property into code compliance by Oct 18, 2022 (6-0)
• Declared various computers, monitors, and office equipment as surplus (6-0)
• Approved September 2022 payroll vouchers, excluding Attorney Louis Delahaye and unapproved legal counsel (4-2)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss amendments to the 2021/2022 fiscal budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the proposed 2022/2023 fiscal budget.

• Discussion of 2021/2022 fiscal budget amendments
• Discussion of 2022/2023 proposed fiscal budget

The Board of Selectmen held a committee meeting to review financial documents. Finance Director Lauren Berthelot presented amendments to the 2021/2022 fiscal budget and the proposed 2022/2023 fiscal budget. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Discussed 2021/2022 fiscal budget amendments
• Discussed proposed 2022/2023 fiscal budget
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold hearings on property nuisances and condemnations for six addresses. They are also considering ordinances to restrict certain vehicles in parades and increase fees for criminal record checks and accident reports.

• Nuisance hearing for 58435 Bayou Road
• Condemnation hearings for 58770 Meriam Street, 23465 Marshall Street, 24300 Church Street, 58847 Allen Street, and 23810 Levy Street
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit horses, ATVs, and golf carts in parades
• Proposed fee increase for criminal record checks, accident reports, and complaints
• Proposed requirement for Louisiana ID to obtain occupational licenses

The Board approved ordinances to increase fees for police records and require state ID for occupational licenses. One property was condemned, while others were granted time to comply with city code. A proposed ordinance to restrict certain vehicles and animals in parades was defeated.

• Approved $25 fee for first 10 pages of criminal record checks and accident reports (6-0)
• Required Louisiana driver's license or state ID for occupational licenses (6-0)
• Condemned property at 24300 Church Street (6-0)
• Granted 90 days to comply with code for 58770 Meriam Street (6-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply with code for 23465 Marshall Street (6-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply with code for 58847 Allen Street (6-0)
• Granted 90 days to comply with code for 23810 Levy Street (6-0)
• Denied ordinance to prohibit horses and ATVs in parades (2-4)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss updating the city's employee pay plan. The body will also consider liquor permit applications for two businesses on LaBauve Avenue.

• 2022 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Fat Daddy’s (57950 LaBauve Avenue)
• 2022 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Lil Daddy’s (57940 LaBauve Avenue)
• Proposed amendment to the City of Plaquemine Pay Plan by Classification

The Board approved Class A Retail Liquor Permits for two Bultra Restaurant Group, LLC locations. Additionally, the Board voted to amend the City of Plaquemine Pay Plan by Classification.

• Approved 2022 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Bultra Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Fat Daddy’s at 57950 LaBauve Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Bultra Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Lil Daddy’s at 57940 LaBauve Avenue (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the City of Plaquemine Pay Plan by Classification per Personnel Manual Section 4.2 effective September 6, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to vote on two retail liquor permits for businesses on LaBauve Avenue. The board will also discuss and potentially adopt changes to the City of Plaquemine Pay Plan by Classification.

• 2022 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Bultra Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Fat Daddy’s at 57950 LaBauve Avenue
• 2022 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for Bultra Restaurant Group, LLC d/b/a Lil Daddy’s at 57940 LaBauve Avenue
• Amendment to the City of Plaquemine Pay Plan by Classification (Personnel Manual Section 4.2)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider liquor permits for two September events and discuss amending ordinances for criminal record and accident report fees. The meeting includes presentations on Hurricane Ida recovery and the I-10 widening project.

• Class T Retail Liquor Permit for Elite Elixir, LLC at Carl F. Grant Civic Center
• Class T Retail Liquor Permit for St. John Alumni Association at Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park
• Discussion on amending ordinances for criminal records checks and accident report fees
• Authorization for Mayor to negotiate a depository or fiscal agent contract after no bids were received
• Discussion on requiring identification for state control substances

The Board of Selectmen approved two temporary liquor permits for September events and required department heads to attend regular meetings. The Mayor was authorized to negotiate a one-year contract for a city depository after no bids were received. Payroll vouchers for July 2022 were approved with specific exceptions.

• Approved 2022 Class T Retail Liquor Permit for Elite Elixir, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Class T Retail Liquor Permit for St. John Alumni Association (5-0)
• Required department heads to be present at regular meetings (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to negotiate contract for a depository or fiscal agent (5-0)
• Approved July 2022 payroll vouchers, excluding Attorney Louis Delahaye and other unapproved legal counsel (3-2)
• Approved minutes for July 12, July 20, and July 26 meetings (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting regarding reapportionment. The discussion includes consultation with Dr. William Blair of Strategic Demographics.

• Discussion on reapportionment with Dr. William Blair

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to discuss reapportionment with Dr. William Blair of Strategic Demographics. No substantive decisions or votes were made regarding the redistricting process.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special committee meeting to review the City of Plaquemine's financial statements and related matters.

• Discussion of City of Plaquemine financial statements

The Finance Director and City Auditor reviewed sewer rates and answered questions from the Board of Selectmen. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded regarding the financial statements.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special committee meeting to review the City of Plaquemine financial statements and related matters.

• Discussion of City of Plaquemine financial statements

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss city drainage and review police and fire reports from June 2022. The body will consider the re-appointment of a civil service board member and the adoption of a resolution regarding surplus equipment.

• Re-appointment of Conrad L. Mire to the Plaquemine Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board
• Resolution declaring equipment surplus
• Approval of June 2022 payroll vouchers
• Update on drainage in City of Plaquemine

The Board approved a resolution to dispose of numerous pieces of surplus equipment, including computers, radios, and bulletproof vests. The Board also ratified two personnel appointments and approved June 2022 payroll vouchers with specific legal exclusions.

• Re-appointed Conrad L. Mire to the Plaquemine Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board (6-0)
• Approved resolution declaring various equipment as surplus for disposal (6-0)
• Approved June 2022 payroll vouchers, excluding Attorney Louis Delahaye and other unapproved legal counsel (4-2)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 special meeting (6-0)
• Ratified appointment of Audriane Williams as Customer Service Director (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board will discuss a proposed increase in autopsy fees with the Iberville Parish Coroner. The meeting includes several administrative actions regarding employee appointments, liquor permits, and city newspaper designation.

• Discussion of increased autopsy fees with Coroner James Grace
• 2022 Class B Alcohol Beverage Permit for Mulberry Delight Gift Shop, LLC
• 2022 Class T Alcohol Beverage Permit for July 4th Hometown Celebration
• Acceptance of bids for a Chevrolet Silverado ½ Ton Pickup Truck for the Police Department
• Resolution to designate Plaquemine Post South Newspaper as official journal

The Board approved two alcohol beverage permits and designated the Plaquemine Post South as the city's official journal. The board also declared a list of old equipment as surplus and approved May 2022 payroll vouchers with specific legal counsel exceptions.

• Approved 2022 Class B Alcohol Beverage Permit for Mulberry Delight Gift Shop, LLC (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Class T Alcohol Beverage Permit for July 4th Hometown Celebration (5-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids for a city depository or fiscal agent for one year (5-0)
• Designated Plaquemine Post South as the official journal from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Declared various movable property/equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Approved May 2022 payroll vouchers, excluding Attorney Louis Delahaye and unapproved legal counsel (4-1)
• Approved May 10, 2022 regular meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Tabled police department pickup truck bid, appointment of Customer Service Director, and delinquent license collection (No vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the levying and collection of ad valorem taxes for the 2022 assessment roll. The meeting includes multiple condemnation hearings for properties across three districts and a vote on whether to override a mayoral veto from April 6, 2022.

• Ordinance for levying and collection of ad valorem taxes
• Public hearing for minor subdivision correction at 59820 Avery James Drive
• Condemnation hearings for properties at 234 65 Marshall St, 58679 Meriam St, 58501 Nats Alley, 23511 Liberty St, 58412 Allen St, 58444 Allen St, 23923 Taylor St, and 23955 Jackson St
• Vote to override or maintain Mayor's veto of resolutions from April 5, 2022
• Presentation of 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report

The Board approved Ordinance No. 414 to levy ad valorem taxes for general revenue, police, and public buildings. The Board also took action on several condemnation hearings and failed to override the Mayor's veto regarding the City Attorney's status and appointment.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 414 for 2022 ad valorem taxes (6-0)
• Granted 30 days for code compliance at 23465 Marshall Street (6-0)
• Granted 60 days for code compliance at 58679 Meriam Street (6-0)
• Granted 30 days to demolish property at 58501 Nats Alley (6-0)
• Granted 30 days for code compliance at 23511 Liberty Street (6-0)
• Condemned property at 58412 Allen Street (6-0)
• Approved condemnation proceedings for 58444 Allen Street and 23955 Jackson Street (6-0)
• Failed to override Mayor's veto regarding City Attorney appointment and status (4-2)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the adoption of two proposed subdivision developments. Both items involve converting undeveloped parcels into residential subdivisions.

• Proposed subdivision for Bultra Island, L.L.C./Francois Boulanger (The Park at The Island, 7th Filing Phase 2, Lots 1-53)
• Proposed subdivision for B. T. Mudbugs, L.L.C. (11.9 Acres, Lots A-1 through A-45 and Lot A-Pond)

The Board of Selectmen approved two proposals to convert undeveloped parcels into residential subdivisions. Both measures passed with five yea votes and no nay votes.

• Approved subdivision development for Bultra Island, L.L.C./Francois Boulanger (The Park at the Island, 7th Filing, Phase 2) (5-0)
• Approved subdivision development for B. T. Mudbugs, L.L.C. consisting of Lots A-1 to A-45 and Lot A-Pond (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to adopt a resolution appointing Margaret Robillard Randle as Selectwoman for District VI and to call a special election to fill the vacancy. Public comments will be taken before the vote.

• Resolution to appoint Margaret Robillard Randle as Selectwoman, District VI
• Proclamation of a special election to fill the vacancy
• Public comments period before the vote

The Board of Selectmen appointed Margaret Robillard Randle to fill the District VI vacancy following the death of Jimmie Randle, Jr. The board also ordered a special election to permanently fill the seat.

• Appointed Margaret Robillard Randle as Selectwoman, District VI (4-0)
• Ordered special election for District VI with primary on Nov 8, 2022, and general on Dec 10, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially raise sewer fees, and vote on an ordinance adding parade regulations. They will also hold multiple nuisance hearings and appoint attorneys for several properties.

• Discussion on raising sewer fees (Item 29)
• Adopt ordinance adding Section 20-465 to Chapter 20 on parades (Item 27)
• Public hearing on minor subdivision correction at 59820 Avery James (Item 8)
• Nuisance hearings for properties on Short, Bayou, Church, Seminary, Meriam, Liberty, First, Taylor, and Allen streets (Items 11, 14-20, 22, 24, 26)
• Appoint attorneys for heirs of properties on Government, Bayou, Levy, Taylor, and Allen streets (Items 9, 10, 12, 13, 21, 23, 25)

The Board of Selectmen voted to reject the appointment of Lou Delahaye as City Attorney and confirmed the role as a department head. The board also approved several alcohol permits for We Are The Difference, Inc. and declared various pieces of equipment as surplus.

• Rejected appointment of Lou Delahaye as City Attorney (3-1)
• Confirmed City Attorney as a department head of the legal department (3-1)
• Approved three Class T Alcohol Beverage Permits for We Are The Difference, Inc. (4-0)
• Declared various electronics, vehicles, and office equipment as surplus (4-0)
• Appointed Attorney John W. Wilbert, III for heirs of 57831 and 57844 Government Street (4-0)
• Appointed attorneys for heirs of 58315 Bayou Road, 58905 Bayou Road, 58955 Bayou Road, 23920 Levy Street, 23935 Taylor Street, and 58763 Allen Street (4-0)
• Granted 30 to 60 days for property compliance at 24240 Church St, 23700 Seminary St, 57940 Meriam St, and 23923 Taylor St (4-0)
• Approved March 2022 payroll vouchers (4-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting with public comments, then conduct 16 nuisance hearings on properties across Plaquemine and vote to appoint attorneys for the heirs of three properties. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on code enforcement and legal representation.

• Nuisance hearing at 57831 Government Street (Edmond & Charlie Williams)
• Nuisance hearing at 57844 Government Street (Mary Battiste)
• Nuisance hearing at 23080 Short Street (Kerry Paul Christopher, Jr.)
• Appoint attorney for heirs of 58315 Bayou Road (Audrey P. Turner, ET AL)
• Appoint attorney for heirs of 58905 Bayou Road (D'Marcus Veal)

The Special Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Selectmen on March 23, 2022, was cancelled. No official business was conducted because a quorum was not present.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider authorizing $1.5 million in taxable sales tax bonds. The meeting includes discussions on hotel bed taxes, drainage updates, and several residential subdivision applications.

• Ordinance for Taxable Sales Tax Bonds (DEQ) not exceeding $1,500,000
• Public hearing for minor subdivision correction at 59820 Avery James
• Residential subdivision applications for The Park at the Island (Lots 1-53) and B. T. Mudbugs, L.L.C. (Lots A-1 to A-45)
• Bid increases for a Derrick Digger Truck ($203,707.00 total) and an Aerial Truck ($209,339.00 total)
• Alcoholic license suspension for 22325 Hwy 1

The Board approved the issuance of up to $1.5 million in taxable sales tax bonds to improve the city's sewer system. Other actions included suspending an alcohol permit for Twisted Burger and approving cost increases for two electrical department trucks.

• Approved Ordinance No. 413 to issue up to $1.5M in Taxable Sales Tax Bonds (DEQ) for sewer system projects (6-0)
• Suspended Alcohol Beverage Permit No. 01218 for Twisted Burger for 90 days starting Feb 24, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved $6,107 bid increase for a Derrick Digger Truck, totaling $203,707 (6-0)
• Approved $6,339 bid increase for an Aerial Truck, totaling $209,339 (6-0)
• Appointed Travis Bourgoyne as Director and Edwin M. Reeves, Jr. as Alternate Director to the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority (6-0)
• Appointed Hamah Young to the Planning and Zoning Commission as Commissioner at Large (6-0)
• Authorized hiring Dr. Bill Blair of Strategic Demographics for city reapportionment (6-0)
• Denied motion to amend agenda to clarify department heads due to lack of unanimous vote (4-2)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss city streets with Representative Chad Brown and review drainage updates. The body will consider several approvals including a liquor permit and a property sale. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a subdivision correction.

• Emergency engine replacement for bucket truck #6 totaling $32,856.38
• Public hearing for minor subdivision correction at 59820 Avery James
• Private sale of improved immovable property at 58393 Court Street
• 2022 Class B Alcohol Beverage Permit for Pelican Shoppette at 23135 Hwy. 1
• Amendment to Personnel Manual to change firefighter pay period from 28 to 14 days

The Board of Selectmen approved an emergency engine replacement for a city bucket truck and authorized the private sale of city property. They also updated the firefighter pay period and extended the term of the Mayor Pro-Tem. A subdivision correction request was tabled.

• Approved $32,856.38 emergency engine replacement for Bucket Truck #6 (6-0)
• Authorized private sale of 58393 Court Street to Ronald Richardson for $8,000 (6-0)
• Changed firefighter pay period from 28 days to 14 days, effective March 8, 2022 (6-0)
• Appointed Selectman Lindon A. Rivet, Jr. as Mayor Pro-Tem until December 31, 2024 (5-1)
• Approved 2022 Class B Alcohol Beverage Permit for Pelican Shoppette (6-0)
• Tabled minor subdivision correction at 59820 Avery James
• Approved January 2022 payroll vouchers (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11 and January 26, 2022 meetings (6-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to conduct nuisance hearings. These hearings address specific properties within the city.

• Nuisance Hearing: 57960 Plaquemine Street
• Nuisance Hearing: 23465 Marshall Street
• Nuisance Hearing: 58955, 58905, and 58315 Bayou Road
• Nuisance Hearing: 58264 Main Street
• Nuisance Hearings: 58480, 58763, and 58847 Allen Street

The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting to address several nuisance property hearings. Decisions included initiating condemnation proceedings for one property, ordering a meter removal, and granting compliance extensions to others.

• Approved condemnation proceedings for 58905 Bayou Road (6-0)
• Approved weekly monitoring for 57960 Plaquemine Street (6-0)
• Granted 30 days to tear down rear addition at 58847 Allen Street (6-0)
• Granted 60 days for compliance at 23981 Harmason Street (6-0)
• Approved meter removal at 23935 Taylor Street (6-0)
• Granted 30 days for compliance at 23929 Taylor Street (6-0)
• Tabled hearings for 23465 Marshall Street, 58955 Bayou Road, and 58315 Bayou Road

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning 23835 Eden Street from R-6 Residential to B-8 Business District. Other items include recognizing the outgoing city attorney, authorizing the sale of a property at 58393 Court Street, and receiving updates on drainage and committee reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning 23835 Eden Street from R-6 Residential to B-8 Business District
• Resolution authorizing private sale of property at 58393 Court Street
• Proclamation for Plaquemine School Choice Week (Jan 23-29, 2022)
• Update on city drainage
• Police and fire reports for December 2021

The Board of Selectmen approved the rezoning of a property on Eden Street to a business district and authorized the private sale of city property on Court Street. The board also recognized a retiring city attorney and proclaimed a school choice week.

• Approved rezoning of 23835 Eden Street from R-6 Residential to B-8 Business District (5-1)
• Approved private sale of 58393 Court Street to Ronald Richardson for $8,000 (6-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Plaquemine School Choice Week, Jan 23–29, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for December 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 meeting with corrections (6-0)
• Presented retirement proclamation to City Attorney L. Phillip Canova, Jr.