Plaquemine public meetings in 2024

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider accepting bids for several water, wastewater, and drainage projects. The meeting includes a proposal to rename a fire station and a discussion regarding sewerage in District 6.

• Rename Meriam Street Fire Station to Yves Ramirez Fire Station
• Accept bid for City of Plaquemine Entry Park and Pavilion (Project No. 43-028-21)
• Accept bid for Desobry Street LGAP Drainage Improvements (Project No. 11727)
• Accept bid for Luckey Street Water Main Loop (Project No. 11782)
• Accept bids for ARPA Water Treatment Plant and Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to rename the Meriam Street Fire Station to the Yves Ramirez Fire Station and accepted bids for several construction projects, including the Entry Park and Pavilion, water main loop, pump station rehabilitations, and wastewater plant improvements. The bid for the Desobry Street drainage project was rejected and tabled, and the ARPA water treatment plant filter control system bid was tabled with no bids received. The meeting also included committee reports and approval of payroll and minutes.

• Renamed Meriam Street Fire Station to Yves Ramirez Fire Station (3-0)
• Accepted $1.66M bid from Comeaux Brothers for Entry Park and Pavilion (3-0)
• Tabled bid for Desobry Street drainage improvements
• Accepted $143,590 bid from Southern Underground for Luckey Street Water Main Loop (3-0)
• Accepted $140,000 bid from Tullier Services for Pump Station Rehabilitation – Bell, Plaza, Walker (3-0)
• Accepted $740,000 bid from Tullier Services for Pump Station Rehabilitation – Sen. Gay, Commodore, Orange (3-0)
• Tabled ARPA Water Treatment Plant Filter Control System Improvements (no bids)
• Accepted $142,500 bid from Tullier Services for Miscellaneous Water Plant Improvements (3-0)

Board of Selectmen

The mayor and board of selectmen will consider multiple resolutions to accept bids for various infrastructure projects, including drainage improvements, water main loops, pump station rehabilitations, and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. They will also discuss renaming the Meriam Street Fire Station, recognize retirees and award recipients, and hear committee reports from department heads. Additionally, a farewell speech from the mayor is scheduled.

• Rename Meriam Street Fire Station to Yves Ramirez Fire Station (E.R. 09)
• Accept quote for City Park Playground Resurfacing at 24505 Ferdinand Street (E.R. 11)
• Adopt resolution accepting bid for Luckey Street Water Main Loop (E.R. 13)
• Adopt resolutions accepting bids for multiple pump station and water plant improvements (E.R. 14-18)
• Adopt resolutions accepting bids for ARPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (E.R. 19-20)

The December 10, 2024, regular meeting of the Plaquemine Board of Selectmen was held, but City Attorney Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. advised that no quorum was present, so the city could not take action on any items. A special meeting will be needed to handle items that must be heard before December 31, 2024. The meeting proceeded with recognitions only, including retiring employees, firefighters of the year, and police officer of the year. No substantive decisions were made.

• No quorum; no action taken on any agenda items
• Recognized Larry Simms and Richard Alleman upon retirement
• Recognized Travis Bourgoyne for 30+ years of service
• Recognized Jeffrey Serio, Cody Weber, and Steven Adams for Hurricane Helene assistance
• Recognized Mark Carlin as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
• Recognized Matthew Wall as Career Firefighter of the Year
• Recognized Lance Chenevert as Police Officer of the Year
• Held firefighters' graduation ceremony honoring Shelbi Johnson and Demill Pugh

Board of Selectmen

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen will hold a demolition hearing for a property on Nadler Street, discuss a variance for a new home on Allen Street, and vote on subdivisions on Price, Court, and Federal Streets. They will also consider adopting ordinances for 2025 alcohol beverage permits, declaring a police boat surplus for sale over $5,000, and setting electric service standards. Other business includes acknowledging United Health Care as the city's health insurance carrier for 2025, erecting a stop sign at Emma Avenue and Sherwood Drive, and approving flower bed upkeep on medians.

• Demolition hearing for 23256 Nadler Street (owners: Alice & Rosie P. Dorsey et al.)
• Variance to build new home at 58859 Allen Street (requested by Linda Johnson)
• Subdivision of 58175 Price Street for Plaquemine Knights of Columbus #970
• Ordinance to sell surplus police boat, motor, and trailer for minimum $5,000
• Ordinance to provide standards for electric service to city customers

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 6:15 PM to receive comments on final amendments to the 2023/2024 budget and the proposed 2024/2025 budget. Then at 6:30 PM, in a special meeting, they will vote on ordinances to adopt both budgets and a motion to amend the city pay plan. This sets spending for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on final amendments to 2023/2024 fiscal budget
• Public hearing on proposed 2024/2025 fiscal budget
• Ordinance to approve final amendments to 2023/2024 budget
• Ordinance to approve 2024/2025 fiscal budget
• Motion to amend city pay plan per Personnel Manual Section 4.2

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a zoning amendment for single-family residential districts and a subdivision proposal. Key actions include adopting ordinances for electric service standards and meter accessibility, and a resolution to retain law firms for PFAS litigation. The board will also consider several alcohol beverage permits for upcoming events, a condemnation hearing, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Approve 2024 Class T alcohol permits for International Acadian Festival, Masquerade Party, and wrestling event
• Public hearing on zoning amendment to add Section 43 R-2(A) for single-family residential districts
• Public hearing on subdividing Tract B into 'The Island 8th filing – Lots B-1 thru B-26'
• Condemnation hearing on property at 23256 Nadler Street
• Adopt resolution authorizing retainer agreement with law firms for PFAS and emerging contaminants litigation

Board of Selectmen

This committee meeting of the Board of Selectmen will discuss amendments to the 2023/2024 fiscal budget and the proposed 2024/2025 fiscal budget. Public comments are limited to agenda items and must be registered with the clerk. No formal votes are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of the City of Plaquemine 2023/2024 fiscal budget amendments
• Discussion of the City of Plaquemine 2024/2025 proposed fiscal budget

The Board of Selectmen held a committee meeting with no public comments. Finance Director Lauren Berthelot presented amendments to the 2023/2024 fiscal budget and the proposed 2024/2025 fiscal budget, answering board questions. No votes were taken on the budgets; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (5-0, Jones absent)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a zoning code amendment to add a new single-family residential district (R-2(A)) and on subdividing a 26-lot parcel known as The Island 8th Filing. Other items include approving two temporary alcohol permits, accepting a bid for an 800kW generator, and discussing water/sewer rates and utility billing. The board will also consider several infrastructure projects and updates.

• Public hearing on ordinance to add Section 43 R-2(A) for low- and medium-density single-family residential districts
• Public hearing on subdividing Tract B into 26 lots (The Island 8th Filing) by Bultra Island, LLC
• Approve 2024 Class T Alcohol Beverage Permits for International Acadian Festival (Oct 25-27) and Shriners golf tournament (Sep 28)
• Accept bid for 800kw/1000 KVA 3-phase generator with transfer switch
• Discuss sewer rates and utility calculation/billing methods

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a zoning ordinance to add an R-2(A) district for low- and medium-density detached houses and on a subdivision creating 26 lots in 'The Island 8th Filing'. They will also consider adopting ordinances on electric service standards and meter accessibility, discuss sewer rates and utility billing, and authorize bids for a generator and AMI water meters. Other items include approving temporary alcohol permits for two events, receiving committee reports, and acknowledging police and fire reports.

• Public Hearing – ordinance to amend Chapter 23 adding Section 43 R-2(A) for single-family residential districts
• Public Hearing – subdivision of Tract B into 'The Island 8th Filing' lots B-1 through B-26 by Bultra Island, LLC
• Authorize receiving bids for AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) water meters
• Discussion of sewer rates (item M.C. 14) and how utilities are calculated and billed (item N.J. 15)
• Adopt an ordinance providing standards for electric service to customers (E.R. 09)

Board of Selectmen

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen will hold a committee meeting to discuss sewer rates, address inaccurate utility billing, and consider authorizing PEC to begin the design phase for ARPH (American Rescue Plan Act) funds. A presentation from 120 Water on federal lead and copper rule guidelines is also scheduled. No final votes are expected; the items are for discussion and consideration.

• Public comments limited to 3 minutes and must relate to an agenda item
• Presentation from 120 Water on federal lead and copper rule guidelines
• Discussion of sewer rates
• Discussion of resolving inaccurate billing for utility accounts
• Authorization for PEC to begin design phase of ARPH (ARPA) funds

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to address budget amendments and utility service standards. The body will also consider personnel appointments and property-related hearings.

• Amendments to the City of Plaquemine 2023/2024 fiscal budget
• Subdividing undeveloped parcel Tract B into 'The Island 8th Filing – Lots B-1 thru B-26'
• Nuisance hearing for 57830 Guidry Street and condemnation hearing for 23256 Nadler Street
• Ordinances for electric service standards and meter accessibility
• Purchase of three police vehicles in the 2024-2025 budget

The Board of Selectmen approved Lenora Crawford as Customer Service Director and a 2024 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for The Kinberger Building – Queens' BZtreaux. They also authorized legal action on a nuisance property, granted 30 days for a condemned property to comply, and passed several utility-related measures. Two ordinances on electric service and meter accessibility failed, and several items were tabled.

• Approved Lenora Crawford as Customer Service Director (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for The Kinberger Building – Queens' BZtreaux (5-0)
• Authorized legal action on nuisance property at 57830 Guidry Street (5-0)
• Granted 30 days to comply for property at 23256 Nadler Street (5-0)
• Approved hearing citizen utility concerns not on agenda (5-0)
• Approved accepting rental receipts for utility turn-on until policy written (5-0)
• Failed electric service ordinance (2-3)
• Failed meter accessibility ordinance (no second)

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting on July 16, 2024, primarily to discuss utility concerns and related matters. The agenda also includes public comment limited to agenda items and adjournment. No votes or specific proposals are listed.

• Discussion of utility concerns and related matters

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will consider a property condemnation on Nadler Street and a development proposal for Bayou Jacob Road. The agenda also includes discussions on budget amendments, an exposed gas line in Evangeline Subdivision, and hiring a grant writer.

• Condemnation hearing for 23256 Nadler Street
• Public hearing for Bultra Island, L.L.C. lot creation at 59005 Bayou Jacob Road
• Alcohol permit approval for 'Boogie on the Bayou' at Bayou Waterfront Park
• Discussion of an exposed gas line in Evangeline Subdivision
• Authorization to negotiate a fiscal agent contract after no bids were received

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider ordinances regarding adjusted 2024 property millage rates. The agenda also includes nuisance and condemnation hearings for several properties and a subdivision request for a 2.00-acre lot. Additionally, the board will review budget amendments to hire new employees in various departments.

• Adoption of ordinances for adjusted 2024 property millage rates
• Subdivision request for a 2.00-acre lot by Little Rock Baptist Church
• Approval of a three-way stop sign at Sherwood Drive and Postell Avenue
• Budget amendments to hire employees in customer service, utility, and student roles
• Nuisance and condemnation hearings for properties on Short Street, Guidry Street, and Bayou Road

Board of Selectmen

The Special Meeting includes a declaration of an emergency to repair a substation transformer. The Committee Meeting covers discussions on budget amendments for new employees, student workers, and various infrastructure and public works maintenance items.

• Emergency declaration to repair the substation transformer
• Budget amendment to hire three Customer Service and three utility department employees
• Budget amendment for compensation for seven student workers
• Bids for a videographer to record meetings
• Speed limit changes on LA 1 and sign installations on Nathan Georgetown and Harmason Street

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider hiring a certified auditing examiner not associated with the current firm to conduct an unbiased audit. They will also hold nuisance and condemnation hearings on seven properties across multiple districts. Other items include adopting a water leak policy amendment, discussing grass cutting and flowerbed maintenance, and approving a $170,340.98 payment for the Charles Drive Pump Station.

• Hire independent auditing examiner for unbiased city audit
• Nuisance hearing: 23090 Short Street (Smith Trust)
• Condemnation hearing: 58402 Long Street (Ivory Jones, Jr.)
• Approve $170,340.98 partial payment to NCMC, LLC for Charles Drive Pump Station
• Adopt ordinance amending water leak policy (Article 2, Section 21-16)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on repositioning a property line at 22290 Walker Street, vote on a bid for police station renovations, and consider ordinances to allow backyard chickens and declare a police motorcycle surplus. They will also discuss amending the personnel manual on sick leave and performance evaluations.

• Public hearing and action on property line reposition at 22290 Walker Street (REK Investments, Inc.)
• Resolution accepting bid for Police Station Renovations
• Ordinance to add Article V (Chickens, Fowls, Birds) to Chapter 5 Animal and Fowl
• Ordinance declaring 2016 Harley Davidson police motorcycle surplus, minimum sale price >$5,000
• Budget amendments: $22,905.93 for John Deere tractor, $30,000 lawn equipment grant, $50,000 Pennington grant

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a committee meeting to discuss several proposed changes, including allowing videotaping of meetings, amending the personnel manual for sick leave and performance evaluations, and setting a $30/month flat sewer rate for residential customers. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Discussion with Randy Wheeler on videotaping Mayor and Board meetings
• Discussion of property at 58070 Bayou Road, owner Dee-Ru Investments (District 2)
• Discussion of amending Personnel Manual Section 5.3 (Sick Leave)
• Discussion of amending Personnel Manual Section 3.2 (Performance Evaluations for department heads)
• Discussion of flat sewer rate of $30.00/month for residential customers

Board of Selectmen

This is a special meeting of the Board of Selectmen with a single substantive item: discussion of a personnel/grievance matter, which may lead to an executive session. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Discussion of personnel/grievance; possible executive session

Board of Selectmen

The Board will consider several alcohol beverage permits for local events and businesses. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on amending budgets for a fire department truck and a sewer lift station system.

• Discussion regarding sewer backup at 23989 Fleniken
• Class T Alcohol Beverage Permit for TTP Brand Enterprises, LLC event at Carl F. Grant Civic Center
• Class T Alcohol Beverage Permits for events at Mark A. “Tony” Gulotta Bayou Waterfront Park
• Class B Alcohol Beverage Permit for Mulberry Delight Gift Shop, LLC
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Friends of the Lock for electrical repairs to Lockhouse

Board of Selectmen

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss residential sewer rates and review two Advanced Metering Infrastructure proposals. The body will also consider updates to utility cutoff notices and employee leave policies.

• Review of two Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) proposals
• Discussion of residential sewer rates
• Proposed amendments to Ordinance VI regarding LaMats Offset Claims and past due account notices
• Discussion of closing four ditches along Nathan Georgetown Street
• Quote from Randy Wheeler to videotape meetings

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to vote on alcohol permits, a City Hall renovation bid, and the purchase of a police vehicle. The meeting includes discussions on utility cutoffs, sewer issues during cold weather, and the Law Enforcement District Initiative.

• Accept bid for City Hall Renovations
• Emergency purchase of a police vehicle
• Alcohol Beverage Permits for Family Express 1 Inc. (58720 Belleview Road) and Etcetera (58480 Belleview Drive)
• Authorization for Iberville Museum Association, Inc. to repair front doors at 57735 Main Street
• Confirmation of VanShannon Lewis as Human Resource Director

Board of Selectmen

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen will hold a committee meeting to discuss several utility-related items, including reviewing two Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) proposals and selecting one at the next regular meeting. They will also discuss proposed changes to rental contracts, amendments to utility rates and charges ordinances, and policies for bill adjustments after water leaks or severe weather. Additional discussions cover sewer issues in extreme cold, the city's emergency protocol, and the recent mass utility cutoff.

• Review of two AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) proposals; contract to be negotiated after selection
• Discussion of proposed changes to rental contracts
• Discussion of amending ordinance VI – Rates and Charges Sec. 21-70.2 LaMATS Offset Claims Program
• Discussion of amending ordinance VI – Rates and Charges Sec. 21-71 Notice for Past Due Accounts
• Discussion of bill adjustments after water leaks and threatening weather conditions

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and vote to acquire the former Iberville Parish Courthouse, currently serving as City Hall, for exclusive use by city government. The meeting also includes nuisance hearings for two properties and a resolution to restore travel funds to the 2023-2024 budget. Additional agenda items cover equipment surplus, facility rental contracts, and the establishment of a personnel interview panel.

• Adopt ordinance to acquire former Iberville Parish Courthouse (currently City Hall) for exclusive governmental services
• Nuisance hearing for property fronting Bayou Road, Parcel ID 0300493061, owner General Structors Contractors, Inc.
• Nuisance hearing for property at 24320 Ferdinand Street, owner John T. Andrishok
• Resolution to restore travel allotment into the 2023-2024 approved budget
• Resolution declaring equipment surplus