Plaquemine public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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)
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 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