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West Baton Rouge Parish public meetings in 2025

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

Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on 2026 budget, zoning changes, and generator bid

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several zoning ordinances, including rezoning requests for properties on Burnside Rd and Kahn's Road, and a special use permit for a wrecker service. The council will also consider adopting the 2026 operating budget, a bid for a standby generator, and various other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2026 budget, approves $4.6M fire/sheriff station bid

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the 2026 operating budget, awarded a $4.6 million contract for a new Fire/Sheriff Station off Rougon Rd., and approved several zoning changes and condemnations. A rezoning request for property on Kahn's Road failed to get the required supermajority. The council also approved a $196,400 generator system bid and surplus utility vehicles.

Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to hear rezoning and special use permit requests

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning matters: a special use permit for a wrecker service, and two rezoning requests from agricultural to residential. The commission will also consider minutes from the previous meeting. The planning portion of the agenda has no items for consideration.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN [adjourn]
18 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
ADJOURN
9 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on sidewalk project funding and annual audits

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comments, and act on several resolutions including funding for the Court Street Sidewalk Project and annual audits for the parish's natural gas, water systems, and financial records. The council will also introduce the 2026 operating budgets and consider a final plat for a land combination project.

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✓ Decided: Council denies bridge standards ordinance, approves 5 resolutions and change order

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council denied a proposed ordinance amending bridge standards and permitting (Chapter 70, Section 70-5) at the administration's request, with an 8-0 vote. The council also approved five resolutions authorizing the Parish President to execute agreements for the Court Street sidewalk project, annual audits, a LIHEAP grant, and a cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Treasury. A $47,400 change order with a 30-day extension for the Pickle Ball Court Project was approved, and a final plat combining three parcels into one lot (TK-1) with a lot width waiver was approved. All votes were 8-0 with Council Member Kirk Allain absent.

Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning commission to vote on final plat combining three parcels into one lot

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a final plat that combines three separate parcels into one lot, designated TK-1, located at 6512 S. River Road in Port Allen. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, and the agenda is primarily procedural.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
14 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Ray Rivet yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea
Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to hear rezoning requests, adopt budget amendments, and approve audit contracts

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on ordinances amending the 2025 budgets for the Fire Department and Detention Center, as well as changes to council meeting attendance rules and abandoned vehicle regulations. The council will also introduce several zoning-related ordinances, including rezoning requests for properties on Burnside Rd and Kahn's Road, and consider resolutions for audit engagements and an intergovernmental service agreement with the Town of Addis.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire budget amendments, denies detention center request

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved amendments to the Fire Department budget, denied amendments to the Detention Center budget, and passed ordinances updating roll call procedures and junk vehicle regulations. The council also approved resolutions for bridge compliance, an intergovernmental agreement with Addis, audit questionnaires, and the 2026 cafeteria plan. All votes were 9-0.

Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 17:00

Fire Board

Fire board to ratify part-time chief, consultant deal

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions, including ratifying two previously approved actions: changing the fire chief position to part-time and authorizing an updated consultant agreement with Browning Associates, LLC. The board will also consider approving personnel policies for the district.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting canceled; no items to consider

This regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, minutes approval, public hearings) with no substantive business listed.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on zoning changes and condemnations at October 9 meeting

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting to consider amendments to zoning ordinances, including special use permits for a wrecker service/storage facility and seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West. The council will also introduce ordinances to amend the Fire Department and Detention Center budgets, update election attendance rules, and address property maintenance violations. Additionally, the council will ratify condemnations for two derelict structures and consider a resolution for a state-funded emergency services facility.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $823K jail tech bid, zoning changes, and wrecker yard permit

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $823,259.98 bid from Smartcomm Solutions LLC for the Detention Center project, along with several zoning ordinance amendments and two special use permits for property at 838 Hwy 190 West. The council also ratified two derelict structure condemnations and authorized the Parish President to enter into a state agreement for the Emergency Services Facility project.

Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to weigh special use permits for wrecker service and fireworks at Port Allen site

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests for a 4.59-acre property at 838 Hwy 190 West in Port Allen, plus proposed ordinance amendments to the Unified Development Code. The planning portion has no public hearing items and only routine business.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of wrecker service and fireworks permits

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of four zoning items, including a special use permit for a wrecker service/storage facility and a separate permit for seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen. It also recommended approval of two ordinance amendments: one updating special/conditional use procedures and another adjusting definitions and fire hydrant distance requirements. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with four members absent.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
5 yea
Joycelyn Green yea · Russell Vallet yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to hear tax assessment appeals and vote on zoning changes

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on two zoning ordinances, including a rezoning request for property on Hwy 190 West. The council will also act as the Board of Review to hear a tax assessment protest and consider approval of the 2025 tax assessment report. Other business includes setting Halloween trick-or-treat times, approving a change order for road work, and authorizing agreements for a sidewalk project.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning 10.93 acres on Hwy 190 to agricultural

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a 10.93-acre property at 9690 Hwy 190 West from C-1.2 (Community Scale Commercial) to AG-3 (Agricultural Full Scale), including a master plan change. The commission will also consider a separate ordinance amending multiple sections of the zoning and site development codes. The planning portion of the agenda has no public hearing items, only routine minutes approval and scheduling.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
18 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on zoning changes for wrecker service and fireworks at Belair Industrial Park

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Port Allen. The agenda includes procedural items, public comments, and a parish president’s report. Two new zoning ordinances for a property at 838 Hwy 190 West are introduced, both requiring public hearings on October 9, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council defers Ward 6 constable appointment to governor

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the August 28, 2025 minutes and voted unanimously to defer the appointment to fill the open Constable for Ward 6 seat to the Governor's Office. Two ordinances were introduced for a special use permit for a wrecker service/storage facility and for commercial seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen, with public hearings set for October 9, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Adjustments

Board to hear variance request for minimum lot area at 4148 Willow St.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a request to vary from the R-SF-3 site development regulation requiring a minimum lot area of 22,500 sq. ft. The applicant, Keysha Joosten, seeks the variance for property owned by John R. Hill at 4148 Willow St., Port Allen. The board will also approve minutes from its February 25, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves variance for second residence on Willow St.

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance request (File #2025-03) to allow a second residence at 4148 Willow St., Port Allen, waiving the minimum lot area requirement of 22,500 sq. ft. The motion passed unanimously (3-0) with three members absent. No public comments or written protests were received. The board also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
3 yea
Grover Harrison yea · Barry Wilkinson yea · Natashia Benoit yea
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Procedural meeting with no substantive items scheduled

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission’s September 2, 2025 agenda lists only routine procedural items such as approving minutes, roll call, and adjournment. No public hearings, zoning decisions, or planning actions are scheduled for this meeting.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to consider $9.16M bond financing and multiple rezoning requests

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances, including a $9.16 million bond financing for parish projects, a fire department budget amendment, and multiple rezoning requests. The council will also consider the 2026 budget schedule, a bid for a pickleball court project, and a preliminary plat for a subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $9.16M sewer bond, rejects AG Logistics rezoning

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million bond for sewer system improvements, funded by sales tax, not user fees. It also approved the 2026 budget schedule, a $784,100 pickleball court contract, and several zoning changes. A rezoning request for AG Logistics at 3790 Rosedale Road was denied after public opposition and a failed vote.

Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 17:00

Fire Board

Fire board to vote on making fire chief part-time, consultant deal

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions. One would change the fire chief position to part-time, and the other would authorize the parish president to sign an updated consultant agreement with Browning Associates, LLC. No other business is listed.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to hear 4 rezoning requests and a subdivision plat

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and one preliminary subdivision plat. The rezoning requests involve properties on Horner Road, Rambin Road, Poydras Bayou Drive, and Rosedale Road, with changes between agricultural and residential zoning categories. The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for Sugar Pointe subdivision with a waiver for block lengths. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
16 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Aug 14, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to consider $9.16M bond financing and zoning changes

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2025, to consider several items, including accepting 2024 audit reports, a change order for the Arena Well #2 project, and introducing ordinances for a $9.16 million bond financing and zoning amendments. The council will also hold public hearings on previously introduced ordinances and consider a re-appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $68,923 change order for Arena Well #2 project

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council unanimously approved a $68,923 change order for the Arena Well #2 project due to increased casing and piping costs. The council also accepted the 2024 audit reports for the Parish Council, Fire District No. 1, and Utilities Department, and re-appointed Ray Rivet to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including a $9.16 million bond financing authorization and a zoning change request.

Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting with no substantive items

This is a procedural meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda contains only routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and correspondence, with no public hearings or substantive business listed. The agenda is marked 'Canceled'.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to consider rezoning requests, roads bid, and tax millage rates

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2025, to consider several rezoning requests, approve the 2025-2026 roads material bid, and adopt resolutions setting the 2025 tax millage rates. The agenda also includes a public hearing on previously introduced ordinances, including a rezoning for a property on Highway 190 West and budget adjustments for the Council on Aging. Several new rezoning requests will be introduced for future public hearings.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 17:00

Fire Board

Fire board to declare surplus fire truck, hear chief's report

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold its regular quarterly meeting. The board will consider adopting the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes and declaring a fire apparatus as surplus. The fire chief will also give a report, and the public may comment.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning commission to vote on two rezoning requests for Port Allen properties

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on two rezoning requests. One involves a property on Highway 190 West, and the other concerns a large tract on Rosedale Road. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like approving previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves two rezoning requests unanimously

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved two rezoning requests, both by a 9-0 vote. The first rezoned a 1.05-acre property at 1521 Highway 190 West in Port Allen from I-2 to C-1.4. The second rezoned a 31.23-acre parcel on Rosedale Road from AG-2 to AG-3 to create two 6-acre tracts. No public comments or written protests were received for either item.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
18 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Jul 10, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

West Baton Rouge Parish Council regular meeting with public hearings and ordinances

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes approval of minutes, a parish president's report, public comments, and potential public hearings on previously introduced ordinances. The agenda also covers introductions of new ordinances, status reports on current projects, resolutions, and matters related to subdivision plats, condemnations, and waivers. No specific items are detailed in the agenda text.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting with no substantive items

This is a regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning & Zoning Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, and correspondence. No public hearings or other business items are listed for this meeting, and the scheduled July 10 council meeting is noted as canceled.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on $9.16M sewer bond and rezoning request

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and vote on several ordinances. Key decisions include a $9.16M sewer system financing plan, a rezoning request for 956 Hwy 190 West, and adoption of the FY2025-26 budget. The council will also consider a donated lot in the Silverstone Subdivision and a special election resolution.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $9.16M sewer bond and calls Nov. 15 tax renewal election

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million bond for sewer system improvements, a rezoning request, a land donation, and the Council on Aging budget. It also called a special election for November 15, 2025, to renew drainage and library taxes. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Rezoning request for 956 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by Waring Oil Company, LLC, representing Yellow Transportation Inc., for property at 956 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen. The request seeks to change the zoning from I-1 (Industrial Small Scale) to I-2 (Industrial Moderate Scale). The commission will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and discuss scheduled public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends rezoning 5.88 acres to I-2 industrial

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request by Waring Oil Company, LLC, representing Yellow Transportation Inc., for property at 956 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen. The request changes the zoning from I-1 (Industrial Small Scale) to I-2 (Industrial Moderate Scale) for a 5.88-acre tract in Bel Air Industrial Park. No public comments or written protests were received. The commission also approved minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
14 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to consider $9.16M sewer bond and FY2026 budget

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider several ordinances, including a $9.16 million sewer system financing bond and the adoption of the FY2025-2026 operating budget for the Council on Aging. The council will also introduce rezoning requests and a property donation, and consider cancelling the July 10, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new animal services job, cancels July meeting

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a new job title and description for an Animal Services Administrative Specialist (classification 106), which does not increase the budget. The council also cancelled the July 10, 2025 regular meeting due to a national conference and designated The Advocate as the official journal for 2025-2026. Several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including a $9.16 million sewer bond and a rezoning request.

Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission regular meeting canceled

This meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no substantive business listed.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to consider carbon capture moratorium and fire equipment purchase

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on 2025 amendments to the Community Center Fund, consider a bid for 25 self-contained breathing apparatus units and 25 spare cylinders for the Fire Department, and vote on a resolution expressing desire for a moratorium on carbon capture sequestration storage projects in unincorporated areas. The council will also receive a presentation on the Cohn/Early College Academy project and introduce items for future meetings, including a zoning change for Waring Oil Company and a proposed tax renewal election.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Procedural meeting of West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items, including approving previous minutes and adjourning. No substantive zoning or planning decisions are listed on this agenda.

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Thu May 8, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on 7 rezonings and 2024 budget adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on seven rezoning ordinances, including a large tract on Rougon Road proposed for public facilities and a Plantation Avenue master plan change. They will also consider a bid for the 2025 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Program and resolutions authorizing grant agreements for water and sewer projects. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.38M road contract and multiple rezoning ordinances

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the 2025 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Program bid of $1,377,630.70 to Epic Paving, along with eight zoning ordinances and two water/sewer grant agreements. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Rougon Road rezoning and one nay on the Yattan North Farms plat. A public comment raised concerns about Groundwater Commission rates, but no action was taken.

Tue May 6, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to hear six rezoning requests, including TMI Enterprises to I-3

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six rezoning requests and one final plat approval. The most consequential item is a request by TMI Enterprises to rezone a 5-acre parcel on Safe Energy Dr. from I-2 to I-3 (Industrial Large Scale). Other requests include rezoning for agricultural, public facilities, and residential uses, plus a plat exchange with setback waivers.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
18 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
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9 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to hold public hearings on stormwater rules, zoning changes, land donations

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including updates to stormwater management and commercial site regulations, zoning changes for properties in Brusly and Port Allen, and acceptance of donated land. The council will also consider a bid for a flatbed truck, canvass special election results, and introduce new ordinances for rezoning and election district changes.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 17:00

Fire Board

Fire board regular meeting: minutes, chief report, public comments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a special meeting, a fire chief's report, and public comments. No major decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine administrative items.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to vote on four zoning changes including rezoning Safe Energy Drive property

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning ordinance amendments. Three proposals seek to rezone industrial and residential properties to different zoning designations, while one ordinance updates stormwater management rules and clarifies commercial site regulations. The meeting will also consider a final map for lot consolidation on Billups Lane.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
16 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on zoning changes and donations at April 10 meeting

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Port Allen. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a parish president’s report, and several zoning ordinances for public hearings in late April and May. Five rezoning requests and two alcohol license ownership changes are the most consequential items.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Michael Dupuy as Ward 2 Constable, calls special election

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the appointment of Michael Dupuy to fill the vacant Constable seat for Ward 2 and passed a proclamation calling for a special election to fill the seat permanently. The council also approved a change order for the Arena Well No. 2 Project, reducing the contract by $553,696 to $3,029,792, and approved two alcohol license ownership changes for Port Allen Ventures LLC. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Procedural meeting of West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items. No substantive decisions, public hearings, or zoning matters are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to introduce 5 ordinances including 3 rezoning requests

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will introduce five ordinances, including three rezoning requests and two code amendments, with public hearings scheduled for April 24, 2025. The council will also consider resolutions for wastewater treatment facility audits and other routine matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves three wastewater treatment facility audits

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved three resolutions accepting 2024 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) environmental audit reports for the Lukeville, Westport, and Erwinville wastewater treatment facilities. All three resolutions passed unanimously with 8 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 absent. The council also introduced five ordinances for future public hearings, including stormwater management changes and several rezoning requests.

Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Procedural meeting with no substantive items scheduled

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission’s March 18, 2025 meeting is a routine session with no substantive zoning or planning items listed. The agenda consists solely of procedural actions such as approving minutes, roll call, and adjournment.

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Thu Mar 13, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to hold public hearings on five rezoning requests and adopt 2024 budget adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests, including properties on S. River Road, Rebelle Lane, Jules Lane, N. River Road, and River West Park. The council will also consider adopting 2024 year-end budget adjustments for the operating budget and the Natural Gas & Water Systems budget, as well as 2025 council amendments to the General Fund (Planning and Zoning) budget. Other items include surplus declarations, a subdivision plat with a fire hydrant waiver, and three alcohol license renewals.

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Thu Mar 13, 2025 · 17:00

Fire Board

West Baton Rouge Fire Board to approve October 2024 meeting minutes

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve the minutes from its regular meeting on October 24, 2024. The board will also receive the Fire Chief’s report and hear communications from members or elected officials.

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✓ Decided: Fire board approves Oct. 2024 minutes, hears fire rating report

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 24, 2024 regular meeting. Fire Superintendent Butch Browning presented a report on the district's fire rating and discussed potential improvements, as well as an update on ambulance service. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to hear four rezoning requests, including rail site to I-3

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a request to rezone a large tract for industrial use with a special use permit, and a request to rezone a residential property to agricultural. The commission will also consider a proposed ordinance to clarify definitions in the Unified Development Code and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
16 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to hold public hearings on two industrial rezoning requests

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests to industrial use, introduce several ordinances including stormwater rules and budget amendments, and consider project approvals and subdivision plats. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council denies rezoning for Bayou Fabricated Products, approves two others

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council denied a rezoning request from David Lefeaux for Bayou Fabricated Products at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane, Port Allen, to change 3.964 acres from C-1.2 to I-2 with waivers, despite the owner's testimony and no opposition from a neighbor. The council approved a rezoning for Tara Tilton McCartney/Hunter Munson for 5+/- acres at Parcel#044300000600, Port Allen, from C-1.3/AG-3/I-1 to I-2, and adopted an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code definitions and zoning districts regarding heavy warehouse storage. The council also approved substantial completion of the North End Water Project, ratified a condemnation for a derelict structure at 3793 Choctaw Rd., Brusly, with a 90-day remodel timeframe, and deferred a final plat for FDNC Properties LLC to the next meeting.

Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 17:00

Board of Adjustments

Board to hear two requests to vary lot and yard rules

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from site development regulations. The board will also approve minutes from its November 11, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
5 yea
Grover Harrison yea · Barry Wilkinson yea · Steve Jones yea · Natashia Benoit yea · Prince Gray yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to hear three rezoning requests, including two industrial rezonings

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including two for industrial use, and one ordinance amending zoning definitions. It will also consider two final plats for subdivision approval. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
8 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea
Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to consider 5-mill tax, employee raises, and multiple rezonings

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on a 5-mill property tax for 2025-2034, consider a cost-of-living increase for parish employees, and introduce several rezoning ordinances. They will also act on liquor license transfers, a bridge replacement agreement, and declaring fire department vehicles as surplus.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2% cost-of-living raise for parish employees

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a 2% cost-of-living increase plus a 1-step (2%) pay scale increase for all classified full-time and permanent part-time employees, effective February 3, 2025. The council also adopted an ordinance levying a 5.00-mill property tax for recreational facilities for 10 years (2025-2034), as approved by voters in December 2024. A resolution authorizing the parish president to execute agreements with LaDOTD to replace the Section Road Bridge over Bayou Poydras was also passed.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED ORDINANCES
6 yea
Daryl "Turf" Babin yea · Atley Walker yea · Brady Hotard yea · Carey Denstel yea · Alan Crowe yea · Katherine Andre yea
Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting with no listed substantive items

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, correspondence, public hearings, and adjournment. No specific items, cases, or proposals are listed under the public hearing or other business sections, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to consider employee cost-of-living raise and two rezonings

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a state of the parish update, and several action items. The council will consider a cost-of-living increase for parish employees, declare two fire department vehicles as surplus, and hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. It will also consider a resolution to authorize the parish president to sign agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation for a bridge replacement project.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 17:00

Fire Board

Fire board meets to approve prior minutes, hear chief report

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting, a fire chief report, and public comments. No resolutions or major actions are listed.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider two industrial rezoning requests in Port Allen

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests to moderate industrial (I-2) districts, plus a proposed ordinance amending zoning definitions and districts. The meeting was canceled due to winter weather, so this agenda was not acted on. The planning portion has no items to consider.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 17:30

Parish Council

Council to vote on 5-mill tax, two rezonings, and officer elections

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2025, to elect a chairman and vice chairman, approve minutes, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include introducing ordinances for two rezonings (one for Bayou Fabricated Products, one for Belle Vale property), a 5-mill special tax levy, and approving annual sales tax adjustments. The council will also consider a change order for the 2024 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Program and intergovernmental agreements for permitting and inspection services.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 17:30

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends fencing ordinance update with amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint meeting on January 7, 2025, and unanimously approved the election of Todd Plauche as Chairman and Justin Brown as Vice Chairman. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. The only substantive action was a unanimous recommendation to approve an ordinance updating fencing requirements for certain zones, with amendments to add Industrial Site Development Regulations. No public comments or written protests were received.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURN
18 yea
Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea · Ray Rivet yea · Joycelyn Green yea · Todd Plauche yea · Russell Vallet yea · Alfreda Jackson yea · Gary Leblanc yea · Justin Brown yea · David Rodrigue yea · Peyton Gascon yea