Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brandon L. Smith’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Personnel Committee Committee Meeting
The committee held interviews for positions on the Tourism Commission with Dr. Thomas Soltau and Mr. Ray Prado. Following the interviews, motions were made and seconded to approve both candidates for recommendation to the full council. Additionally, two reappointments to the Tourism Commission, Ms. Mary Skinner and Mr. Richard Zeringue, were approved. The committee also began discussing a proposed ordinance to amend the parish personnel manual and official pay classification plan regarding employee benefits, specifically focusing on vacation hour buyouts and holiday observances for employees on four-day work schedules.
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The council convened as a board of review for the tax roll, confirming there were no appeals. A proclamation was issued for Adult Education and Family Literacy Month. The meeting included updates from the Parish President regarding hazardous material collection, waterway cleanup initiatives, and upcoming medical clinics. The council acted on planning and zoning recommendations, including a request to amend the zoning map. Additionally, the council heard a presentation regarding audit findings and corrective actions for the local hospital before approving its fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budgets.
The meeting focused on a zoning review for a 22-acre site to rezone property from medium intensity residential to mixed-use district for the development of a grocery-anchored retail center. Discussion topics included the potential impact on traffic congestion, drainage concerns, the proximity of the proposed development to the local high school, and the compatibility of the mixed-use designation with the surrounding area. There was also a discussion regarding the ability to apply conditions on an alcohol permit at the development stage, and the petitioner addressed concerns regarding potential site uses.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascension Parish Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the rescheduling of a future meeting due to Veterans Day. Staff reports were provided regarding subdivision status. The commission approved consent agenda items, including affidavits of mortgage declarations, and held public hearings for family partitions and a preliminary plat for a new residential development known as 'The Farm'. Discussions involved detailed reviews of traffic studies, drainage analyses, and compliance with parish code for proposed developments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
