Plaquemine public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Selectmen
The Board agreed to purchase a larger vinyl sign for the utilities department at 24655 Plaza Drive. Discussions regarding employee raises, the Public Works Director appointment, and the interim Human Resource Director hiring process were tabled. A plan is in motion with the Parish to relocate a natural gas line in District 6 to address erosion.
- Approved purchase of a 2x8 vinyl sign for utilities department at 24655 Plaza Drive
- Tabled 6% raise for full-time and part-time employees
- Tabled appointment of Ivory Painia, III as Public Works Director
- Tabled process for hiring interim Human Resource Director
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen adopted amendments to the 2022/2023 fiscal budget and approved a contract for pump station rehabilitation. The board also updated rules for public discourse at meetings and addressed several property condemnation and nuisance cases.
- Approved Ordinance 430 adopting amendments to the 2022/2023 fiscal budget (6-0)
- Approved consolidation of Lots 6, 7, 8 & 9 into 6A & 9A at 24430 Ory Avenue (6-0)
- Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 58402 Long Street (6-0)
- Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 58905 Bayou Road (6-0)
- Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 58855 Bayou Road (6-0)
- Approved starting condemnation proceedings for 24300 Church Street (6-0)
- Granted 30 days to comply with city code for 58240 Meriam Street (6-0)
- Accepted $297,000 bid from NCMC, LLC for Charles Drive Pump Station Rehabilitation (6-0)
Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen approved the hiring of Paul D. Seawell, Jr. as Director of Utilities. The position includes a starting salary of $87,000.00 with a potential increase to $92,000.00 following a six-month performance evaluation.
- Approved hiring Paul D. Seawell, Jr. as Director of Utilities (5-0)