City of Carencro

The meeting included guest updates regarding the Lafayette Parish School System and proclamations for Students of the Year for Ossun Elementary and Carencro High School. Financial reports were reviewed and approved. Various department reports were presented, covering water repairs, drainage work, auditing preparations, tourism grants, and maintenance of park and sports facilities. The council approved several resolutions, including the acceptance of a low bid for water main rehabilitation, budget amendments for a sidewalk project, the acceptance of Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Audit Reports, the suspension of electronic speed enforcement, and the adoption of findings from a sewer rate study. An ordinance was introduced to annex property on Thoroughbred Drive, and final ordinances were adopted concerning review fees and the condemnation of a dilapidated structure. A variance request for a driveway surface was waived, and announcements were made regarding an upcoming open house for land use ordinances and local community events.

The Mayor announced that the sewer rate study resulted in no increases for 2026, with a revisit scheduled for 2028. Announcements included details about an annual church fundraiser and congratulations to the Carencro Middle School Leaders of the Month. Department reports covered water meter installation and replacement, drainage work orders, payroll implementation, human resource maintenance, progress on the drainage master plan, and updates on park and sports complex activities. Police Chief Anderson reported a decrease in felony cases but an increase in crashes. The Fire Chief introduced a new full-time employee. Engineering updates included the bid opening schedule for the Water Main Rehab Phase 1 and the start of Teema Road Sidewalks. Resolutions adopted authorized the Police Department to sell a publicly owned vehicle, authorized the Mayor to close St. Peter Street for two events, approved appointments to the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority Board, authorized entering into an agreement with Royal Engineers for consultant services, and certified requirements for the Prejean Road Sidewalks Project. The council introduced two ordinances: one amending review fees for land use regulations and another declaring a property at 129 East Gloria Switch Road dilapidated and ordering demolition. Finally, the council adopted an ordinance amending traffic regulations to require an access form and traffic impact analysis.

The meeting featured announcements regarding upcoming local events, including the Full Moon Market, Sr. Bingo, Carencro Business Association Breakfast, and Mardi Gras Parade. Recognition was given to Carencro Middle School and Carencro High School Leaders of the Month, as well as local 4-H participants. Department reports included updates on payroll implementation, bond closing, permit issuances, progress on a gas grant advertisement, ongoing servitude acquisition for water rehabilitation, and litigation involving CO-D Construction. Resolutions adopted authorized the execution of an Act of Acceptance for the Pelican Park Sewer Extension, included a fee structure for electronic public records requests, and established an intergovernmental agreement for surface improvements to Cormier Road. One introductory ordinance was proposed to amend traffic regulations to require an access form and traffic impact analysis.

The meeting included a review of the 2024/2025 amended budget and the 2025/2026 proposed budget. The council adopted an amended operating budget for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 2024, and ending November 30, 2025, as well as an operating budget for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 2025, and ending November 30, 2026.

The meeting included announcements about upcoming events, proclamations honoring a Student of the Year and recognizing National 4-H Week, and recognition of Carencro Middle School Leaders of the Month. The council discussed departmental reports, including updates from the Water Supervisor, Gas Supervisor, City Clerk, Chief Administrator Officer, Pelican Park, Carencro Sports Complex, Police Chief, and Fire Chief. Resolutions were addressed, including a resolution for financial assistance from the State of Louisiana and a resolution approving the Land Development Code Update Phase I Work Plan. The council also discussed a variance request for Saddle Creek Development, the Mardi Gras parade date, Sis Lane Ditches, and an amendment to a Betterment Agreement with Shawkat.