Kim Gurtner

The board convened a special meeting to conduct an executive session for the purpose of discussing the character and professional competence of applicants for the Chief Executive Officer position. No final or binding actions were taken during the executive session before the meeting was adjourned.

This document outlines the Plaquemines Parish Comprehensive Master Plan Action Plan Priorities, developed to create a near-term priority list for recommendations critical to the parish's long-term success. The plan is organized around key areas including economic development, coastal protection and restoration, land use, public facilities and services, population/demographics, transportation, parks and recreation, stormwater and drainage, government organization, government finance, and water and wastewater. Its overarching goals are to strengthen natural and man-made systems, expand the local economy, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents through sustainable strategies.

The council meeting addressed various administrative and budgetary matters, including proclamations of appreciation and updates from the administration regarding infrastructure projects. Multiple construction and building permits were approved. The council introduced several resolutions and ordinances related to naming an official journal, capital improvement plans for pump stations and fire facilities, and zoning regulations. Final passage was granted for ordinances concerning tax millage levies, budget amendments for facility renovations, grant writing services, manpower structure adjustments, fire department pay increases, coastal consulting services, and various equipment acquisitions. Additionally, the council received updates regarding district-specific concerns, including an ATV park project.

The Council, acting as the governing authority for the Port, Harbor and Terminal District, discussed various port infrastructure projects including ferry operations, landing replacements, and rail and bridge bypass developments. Key resolutions included the reclassification of Diesel Mechanics to adjust work schedules, updating authorized signatories for bank accounts at Hancock-Whitney and Regions Bank, and authorizing an application to the Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program for improvement projects. A motion to terminate the Chief Legal Officer's employment was also introduced.

The council meeting included a formal proclamation of appreciation and the presentation of the Louisiana's Delta Country Legacy Award for dedicated service to the tourism commission. The administration provided updates on roadway repair projects, specifically explaining the engineering approach to repairs on Highway 11. Additionally, the council discussed communication from the Congressional office regarding the inclusion of local levees in an emergency rehabilitation program and addressed maintenance concerns related to community infrastructure, including water facilities and signage.