Jessica Andrews

The board discussed and accepted FEMA reimbursements related to Hurricane Ida and Hurricane Francine, with a portion allocated for equipment and payroll reimbursement. An audit report was presented, resulting in a clean, unmodified opinion, with discussions held on internal controls regarding employee time sheet approvals. Additionally, the board approved the donation of a 2016 F250 truck to a water district, authorized the designation of an official journal, and amended a cooperative endeavor agreement for administrative support services. The meeting also included a presentation regarding a proposed celebratory event for first responders in the parish.

The council meeting covered various administrative and legislative matters, including the authorization to hire contractors for property maintenance and debris removal. The 2025 audit report was presented, resulting in a clean audit opinion with no findings. The council introduced ordinances related to non-compliant operations and the extension of a moratorium on certain types of facilities. Furthermore, a 2026 mitigation plan was adopted, and multiple appointments to local district boards were confirmed. A liquor license for a local business was also approved.

The Council conducted a public hearing regarding a commercial site development plan for Midstream Auto Sales LLC. Key business items included the approval of a change order for a broadband network project to include various parish facilities, the selection and approval of the official journal for the parish government, and the formal adoption of the commercial site development plan. Additionally, the council confirmed several appointments to local boards, including the hospital service district, a recreation district, and the local planning commission. Updates were provided regarding upcoming road work, a youth fishing rodeo, and council member announcements.

The council held a public hearing addressing a property condemnation and two ordinances concerning millage rates and solid waste vegetative debris sites. During the regular session, the council approved multiple contracts for grass cutting, debris removal, and property liens. Additionally, the council recognized a volunteer for her community service in litter cleanup. The meeting concluded with the formal adoption of the discussed ordinances regarding millage rates and updates to the solid waste vegetative debris regulations.

The meeting focused on several operational and administrative agenda items, including the surplus and disposal of a Motorola 700 MHz radio. The board approved budget and check register reports, authorized the purchase of a 2019 F-150 vehicle, and approved a 3% insurance premium increase effective June 1st. Additionally, the board expressed gratitude to the participating fire departments for their response to a recent fire incident.