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Plaquemine public meetings in 2025

17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to consider water and sewer rate changes

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss infrastructure, insurance, and city ordinances. Key actions include amending a residential subdivision plat and renaming a portion of Fleniken Street.

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✓ Decided: City adopts street rename, budget Jeep purchase, and grant-funding resolution

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to request grant consultants for U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration infrastructure funding. It adopted an ordinance renaming a portion of Fleniken Street to Spivor Gordon Street. The 2025‑2026 budget was amended to purchase a Jeep Grand Cherokee for the police department at approximately $37,000. The board also amended its invoice‑approval policy and designated United Health Care as the city’s health, dental and optical insurance carrier effective Jan 1 2026.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance are hereby declared severable. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea · 3 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Wanda B. Jones nay · Shannon P. Courtade nay · Natasha S. Johnson nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Nov 12, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board adopts resolution to pursue Water Sector Program Phase 2 grant

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and a special meeting on November 12, 2025. At the special meeting they will adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of Water Sector Program Phase 2 grant applications, approve several special‑use permits, and hire investigators to examine possible overcharging on a fire truck purchase. They will also approve a Class A retail liquor permit for Southern Chicks Westside and adopt other routine resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts resolution renewing two 3.1‑mill taxes for police and public buildings

The Board of Selectmen adopted a resolution to canvass and declare the results of the October 11, 2025 special election, confirming that both Proposition 1 and Proposition 2, each renewing a 3.1‑mill special tax for ten years, were carried by majority vote. Proposition 1 funds the Police Department and Proposition 2 funds public buildings, each estimated to generate $133,000 annually. The resolution was approved unanimously with all six members voting yeas and no nays. Earlier, the city inspector reported that a special‑use permit for a daycare at 58690 Iron Farm Road met all requirements, and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special‑use permit for a home‑based small engine repair business at 23030 Short Street.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
resolution of the litigation. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
3 yea · 2 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade nay · Natasha S. Johnson nay
[context] The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
8 yea · 2 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Wanda B. Jones nay · Natasha S. Johnson nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to discuss water and sewer billing

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss utility billing dynamics for the City of Plaquemine. The meeting includes a discussion with Susan Robbins from the Louisiana Rural Water Association.

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✓ Decided: Board adjourned meeting at 8:09 p.m. after discussing water billing

The Board heard a presentation on water and sewer billing from Susan Robbins of the Louisiana Rural Water Association, followed by a Q&A with Finance Director Lauren Berthelot and Utilities Director Paul Seawell, Jr. No formal actions on billing were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. by a motion that passed unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine adjourn at 8:09 p.m. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
4 yea · 2 absent
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · John “JB” Barker absent · Roxane M. Richard absent
Tue Oct 28, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to vote on 2025/2026 fiscal budget

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and special meeting to address city finances. The body will consider final amendments to the 2024/2025 budget and the proposed 2025/2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025‑2026 budget and amends city pay plan

The Board of Selectmen adopted the final amendments to the 2024/2025 fiscal budget (Ordinance 451) and approved the full 2025/2026 fiscal budget (Ordinance 452). A resolution was passed to amend the city pay plan by classification as outlined in the Personnel Manual Section 4.2. All budget votes were unanimous; the pay‑plan amendment passed with one dissenting vote.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana, through its Mayor and Board of Selectmen amends its Pay Plan by Classification as outlined in the Personnel Manual Section 4.2…
4 yea · 1 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 14, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to discuss grants and infrastructure updates

The Board of Selectmen will consider resolutions for federal and state grant applications and a professional services agreement with Rostan Solutions, LLC. The meeting includes discussions on utility billing, sewer piping on Captain T.T. Harris, and personnel manual amendments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved permits, grants, and infrastructure actions at October meeting

The Board approved a Class T alcohol permit for a November event and adopted resolutions to pursue a Louisiana Community Development Block Grant and Capital Outlay funding. It also adopted an ADA restroom policy, a professional‑services contract, a street‑name change, a property lease, and an order for six pad‑mount transformers. All actions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
9 yea · 1 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson nay
The other 16 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 30, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Discussion of Plaquemine's 2025/2026 proposed fiscal budget

The Board of Selectmen and Mayor will discuss amendments to the City of Plaquemine’s 2024‑2025 fiscal budget. They will also review the proposed fiscal budget for 2025‑2026. No decisions are indicated on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Selectmen adjourned meeting unanimously

The board discussed amendments to the 2024/2025 fiscal budget and the proposed 2025/2026 fiscal budget, but no formal actions were taken on either. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. by a unanimous vote of all members. No other decisions were recorded.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine adjourn at 7:16 p.m. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
4 yea · 2 absent
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · John “JB” Barker absent · Roxane M. Richard absent
Tue Sep 9, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to vote on Bultra Island parcel amendment and alcohol permits

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and vote on a parcel amendment for Bultra Island, L.L.C., and approve alcohol beverage permits for two events. The meeting also includes presentations on community events and a discussion on utility billing.

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✓ Decided: City approved purchase of three police vehicles in the 2025‑2026 budget

The Board approved a parcel amendment for Bultra Island, L.L.C. to create two lots at 59005 Bayou Jacob Road. It also approved three Class T alcohol permits for upcoming events and adopted a motion to discuss utility billing. The Board acknowledged the purchase of three police vehicles in the upcoming budget and approved four invoices totaling $426,892.50.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine approves a Parcel Amendment for Bulta Island, L.L.C. to create two lots; Lot 1 includes a swimming pool, tennis courts and a weight room and Lot 2 include a playground for…
5 yea · 1 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Non nay
that the City of Plaquemine approve the following four invoices for payment: • Comeaux Brothers Construction – Entry Park and Pavilion – totaling $290,700.00 • Probilling & Funding Services – 2025…
4 yea · 1 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Wanda B. Jones nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Aug 20, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to discuss water funding and city boundary mapping

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and special meeting to address zoning variances, alcohol permits, and infrastructure funding. The body will consider grant applications for water treatment and sewer piping studies, as well as a policy for approving invoices over $35,000.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple permits, grants, and policy changes, including DRA grant authority

The Board approved a 3‑foot rear‑yard variance for 58610 Belleview Road and granted Class A and Class T alcohol beverage permits for two local businesses/events. It adopted a new policy for approving invoices over $35,000 and rescinded a prior condemnation of 57736 Desobry Street. The Board also authorized the mayor to apply for a LDH water‑treatment grant and a DRA grant, and approved hiring a surveyor to map city limits.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
13 yea · 2 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Wanda B. Jones nay · Natasha S. Johnson nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 5, 2025

Board of Selectmen

August 5 Board of Selectmen meeting cancelled

The special meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025, was cancelled due to the absence of the Mayor and vital staff. The body intends to discuss fire protection services and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement at the next regular meeting on August 19, 2025.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to consider childcare permit and property intents

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on land use permits and subdivision corrections. The board will also discuss the intent of several properties and review the 2023/2024 audit report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves childcare center permit and condemns multiple properties

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen approved a special‑use permit for a childcare center at 23640 Peters Street. It also condemned properties at 58402 Long Street and 57736 Desobry Street, and granted owners of 57930 Court Street and 57838/57846 Canal Street compliance periods. The board re‑appointed Conrad L. Mire to the Fire and Police Civil Service Board, adopted a resolution naming a newspaper as the official journal, and the proposal to require board approval for invoices over $30,000 failed.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the Board be notified within 24 hours of any major changes involving $15,000 or more made with the 2025 fiscal budget, any amended budget and all future budgets approved by the Board. The…
4 yea · 1 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Michael K. Carlin nay
The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 10, 2025

Board of Selectmen

City may purchase former Plaquemine Manor Nursing Home for up to $50,000

The Board of Selectmen will consider the purchase of property at 24320 Ferdinand Street and 58220 Robertson Street. The body will also hold a condemnation hearing for a property in District 6 and discuss a nonprofit facility rental policy.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $47,000 lawsuit settlement and adopts several administrative policies

The Board adopted policies allowing agenda items to be submitted through the clerk’s office and to receive a preliminary agenda six days before meetings. It approved a $47,000 settlement of the F. Barry Marionneaux lawsuit (3‑2 vote) and authorized the City Attorney to collect delinquent 2025 occupational license taxes. Additional actions included condemning a property for code compliance, advertising for a depository/fiscal agent, declaring two Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles surplus, and accepting the resignation of the Public Works Director.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine approve settlement of F. Barry Marionneaux, APLC vs. The City of Plaquemine et al; Docket Number: 84000 D in the amount of $47,000.00. The foregoing was adopted by the…
2 yea · 2 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones nay · Natasha S. Johnson nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
🏢 Building at this address: 2 m tall
Tue May 13, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to vote on 2025 ad valorem taxes

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on zoning permits and tax levies. The body will consider property acquisitions and a resolution for the 2025 DOTD TAP Program.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts tax levy ordinance and approves several permits and projects

The Board approved a new ad valorem tax ordinance setting mill rates for general revenue, police and public buildings. It also approved a special‑use permit for a childcare academy, consolidated two lots on Stonewall Drive, and adopted resolutions for a drainage‑improvement bid, a rescue‑truck purchase, and support for a state transportation‑alternatives application. Additionally, the Board issued notices to begin condemnation of a property on Annex Street and to give owners of Allen Street 60 days to meet code requirements.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to not go into executive session to discuss litigation: F. Barry Marionneaux, APLC vs The City of Plaquemine ET AL; Docket Number: 84000 D. The foregoing motion failed by the following vote:
3 nay · 2 yea
Natasha S. Johnson yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade nay · Brent Barbier nay · Michael K. Carlin nay
motion to not go into executive session to discuss litigation: F. Barry Marionneaux, APLC vs The City of Plaquemine ET AL; Docket Number: 84000 D. The foregoing motion failed by the following vote…
3 yea · 2 nay
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Natasha S. Johnson nay · Wanda B. Jones nay
The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
🏢 Building at this address: 1 m tall
Tue Apr 8, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to vote on special election for tax renewal and CDBG projects

The Board will hold a public hearing to close out FY2023 CDBG street improvements and discuss FY2026/2027 CDBG application needs. During the regular meeting, the Board will consider resolutions for a special election to renew special taxes, hire engineering and administration services for the next CDBG cycle, and amend ordinances on meeting start time and zoning. Appointments and personnel changes include naming a new City Inspector.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts special election for millage renewal and accepts service contracts

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen approved contracts with South Central Regional Planning and Obney AI to provide city services. They also adopted a resolution calling a special election on October 11, 2025 to renew two 3.1‑mill special taxes for the police department and public buildings. The public‑hearing meeting was then adjourned.

🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine adjourn at 6:20 p.m. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine accept contracts from South Central Regional Planning and Obney AI to provide services to the City of Plaquemine. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the engineering services be performed by Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the administrative consulting services be performed by Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine table item until the regular meeting of Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine reschedule the regular meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 to Wednesday, November 12, 2025 due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday. The foregoing was adopted by the following…
4 yea
Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine appoint Steele Louviere as Commissioner, District 1 to the Municipal Planning Commission. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine appoint Jason Battiste as Commissioner, District 2 to the Municipal Planning Commission. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine appoint Russell Banks as Commissioner, District 3 to the Municipal Planning Commission. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine appoint Craig Gautreaux as Commissioner, District 4 to the Municipal Planning Commission. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine appoint Brad Guerin as Commissioner, District 5 to the Municipal Planning Commission. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine appoint Georgia Harmason as Commissioner, District 6 to the Municipal Planning Commission. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine appoint Edward A. Songy, Jr. as Commissioner, Member At Large to the Municipal Planning Commission. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Plaquemine to submit an application through the Louisiana Department of Health Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for Water System Improvements. The…
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
[context] The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine approve the change order totaling $189,196.56 on the Nathan Georgetown Project. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine acknowledge the Police and Fire Reports for March 2025. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the City of Plaquemine approve payroll vouchers for March 2025. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
that the reading of the minutes of March 18, 2025 (special meeting) were waived and approved as written. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to consider calling election to renew ad valorem taxes

The Board of Selectmen will vote on several alcohol permits for upcoming events, adopt ordinances granting investigative authority to the Fire Department and revising the Municipal Planning Commission's composition and terms, and consider bids for equipment and demolition. A public hearing is scheduled for April 8 to discuss a resolution calling an election on renewing ad valorem taxes. The meeting also includes committee reports, approval of payroll and minutes, and discussion of pending litigation.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $198K digger derrick, adopts fire investigation ordinance

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen approved a $198,000 bid for a DB37 Backyard Digger Derrick with trailer from Global Rental Co., Inc., and adopted an ordinance giving the fire department investigative authority over fires. The board also approved three temporary alcohol permits for upcoming events, adopted several ordinances restructuring the municipal planning commission, and moved forward with changing its meeting time to 6:00 p.m. starting May 1, 2025.

🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance to change the meeting time of the Mayor and Board of Selectmen from 6:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. beginning May 1, 2025. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
2 yea · 2 nay
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Brent Barbier yea · Wanda B. Jones nay · Natasha S. Johnson nay
that the City of Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana, accept the low bid from Global Rental Co., Inc. 1730 Vanderbilt Road, Birmingham, AL 38234 at a cost of $198,000.00 for a DB37…
2 yea · 2 nay
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Brent Barbier yea · Wanda B. Jones nay · Natasha S. Johnson nay
that the City of Plaquemine accept the bid received from Collins Property Maintenance LLC, 4862 Myrle Drive, Addis, LA 70701 at a cost of $6,000.00 for the demolition of 23256 Nadler Street. The…
2 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Shannon P. Courtade yea · Brent Barbier yea · Wanda B. Jones nay · Michael K. Carlin absent
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 25, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Plaquemine Board of Selectmen to discuss city boards and commissions

The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the status of city boards and commissions. The discussion covers appointments, compliance, dissolution, recensions, and revisions.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses city boards and commissions changes

The Board of Selectmen held a committee meeting where they discussed appointments, compliance, dissolution, and revisions for all city boards and commissions. No formal decisions were made, as the item was only for discussion. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine adjourn at 7:05 p.m. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea · 2 absent
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · John “JB” Barker absent · Roxane M. Richard absent
Tue Feb 11, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearings on subdivision, variance, and special use permit highlight Plaquemine board meeting

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on a subdivision re-subdivision, a variance for a new home on Allen Street, and a special use permit for a snowball stand. The board will also consider renewing a Class A liquor permit, approving a temporary Class T permit for a car show, and adopting resolutions to seek state funding for water system improvements. Bids for drainage, pump station, park resurfacing, and demolition projects will be accepted, along with personnel actions and routine approvals.

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✓ Decided: Plaquemine board approves multiple bids, permits, and hires

The Plaquemine Board of Selectmen approved several items, including re-subdivision requests, a variance, a special use permit for a snowball stand, liquor permits, and resolutions supporting water system funding applications. They also accepted bids for drainage improvements, pump station rehabilitation, and city park resurfacing, and hired Mary Walls as Customer Service Director. The demolition bid for 23256 Nadler Street was tabled until the March meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine approve the request of New Horizons Community Development Corporation for re- subdivide of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Jumonville Annex & Lots 17, 18 & 19 Square 9 of Dupont Annex…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine approve the request for variance for Lot 13 Square Dupont Annex, fronting Allen Street S Jumonville Sec. 15, T95R12 to build a new home on lot, 58859 Allen Street. The…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine approve the request for a special request use permit in a residential R-6 Zone for applicant CO & MAO Unique Properties, L.L.C. for a snowball stand located variance for…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine renew a 2025 Class A Retail Liquor Permit for the Kinberger Building – Queens’ BZTreaux (RN First Assist Services, LLC.) 57945/57955 Plaquemine Street, owner Jennifer…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine approve a 2025 Class T Retail Liquor Permit for We Are The Difference (Plaquemine Car Show/Anything Over Rice) on Saturday, May 10, 2025 to be held at the Mark A. “Tony”…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the Mayor and Board of Selectmen of the City of Plaquemine, acting as the governing authority of said City, does hereby support the preparation and submittal of an application for funding…
10 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana, accept the low bid from Tullier Services, LLC, 58195 Homestead Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764, License No. 31671, with a Total Bid…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana, accept the low bid from Tullier Services, LLC, 58195 Homestead Drive, Plaquemine, LA 70764, License No. 31671, with a Total Bid…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana, accept the low bid from MAPP Maintenance, 1020 N. Ardenwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, License No. 66882, with a Base Bid of…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine hire Mary Walls as Customer Service Director starting Tuesday, February 18, 2025. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine acknowledge the Police and Fire Reports for January 2025. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine approve payroll vouchers for January 2025. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the reading of the minutes of January 14, 2025 (regular meeting) were waived and approved as written. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine schedule a Committee Meeting for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m., to be held in the courtroom on the second floor, to discuss appointments, compliance…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine reschedule the regular meeting of Tuesday, March 11, 2025 to Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (special meeting) at 6:30 p.m. to be held in the courtroom on the second floor. The…
5 yea
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea
that the City of Plaquemine adjourn at 7:50 p.m. The foregoing was adopted by the following vote:
5 yea · 1 absent
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier yea · Roxane M. Richard absent
Tue Jan 14, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on special use permit for cosmetic services in R-6 zone

The Board will hold a public hearing and take action on a special use permit request for cosmetic services at 58815 Annex Street in a Residential R-6 zone. They will also vote to ratify the Mayor's appointments of City Attorney Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. and City Clerk/Tax Collector Roxane M. Richard, and select the term length and occupant of the Mayor Pro-Temp position. Other business includes approving a 2025 retail liquor permit for Plaquemine Elks Lodge, authorizing a rebid for the ARPA Regional Pump Station Rehabilitation, accepting bids for drainage improvements and a demolition, and discussing speeding on Church Street and water issues in Island/North Plaquemine. Many items are routine administrative approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 4-year mayor pro-temp term, selects Carlin

The Board of Selectmen ratified the Mayor's appointments of Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. as City Attorney/City Prosecutor and Roxane M. Richard as City Clerk/Tax Collector. A substitute motion to set the Mayor Pro-Temp term tenure to four years passed on a tie-breaking vote by the Mayor, and Michael K. Carlin, Sr. was selected as Mayor Pro-Temp. The board also approved a special use permit for Tines Body Contouring, accepted a $149,166.05 bid from Sage Construction for Nathan Georgetown Street Drainage Improvements, and authorized a rebid for the ARPA Regional Pump Station Rehabilitation project.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City of Plaquemine approve the Mayor Pro-Temp term tenure of the City of Plaquemine to be four years. The substitute motion was adopted by the following vote:
3 yea · 2 nay
Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Natasha S. Johnson yea · Brent Barbier nay · Shannon P. Courtade nay
that the reading of the minutes of December 10, 2024 (regular meeting) and December 17, 2024 (special meeting) were waived and approved as accepted with necessary corrections. The foregoing was…
4 yea · 1 nay
Brent Barbier yea · Michael K. Carlin yea · Wanda B. Jones yea · Shannon P. Courtade yea · Natasha S. Johnson nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
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