Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Laurie L. Lemoine’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ascension Parish Council Council Meeting
The meeting featured presentations honoring volunteer first responders for their life-saving CPR efforts and recognizing several little league baseball teams for their state championship and regional tournament achievements. The council also processed the consent agenda and engaged in a discussion regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budgets for the West Ascension Parish Hospital. A public speaker requested the deferral of the budget approval, citing concerns related to material weaknesses in financial reporting and audit findings.
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The committee reviewed updates on various active Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) projects and parish-led road improvements, including paving and drainage work. Several roads within new subdivisions were formally accepted into the parish maintenance system. The committee approved the installation of speed cushions on Butch Gore Park Road and authorized the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a turn lane project. Additionally, the committee discussed the maintenance status and history of Sugar Lane Drive.
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Adjustments Regular Meeting
The board reviewed and approved three variance requests. A variance was granted for a roof height reduction at Stony Point Estates, involving discussions about neighborhood aesthetics and privacy concerns. A second variance was approved for the construction of a backyard shop at a residential property to adjust setback requirements. Finally, a variance was granted for a side yard setback reduction to allow for a patio extension at a property in the Bell Smain subdivision.
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
The meeting included the Chairman's announcement that specific high-impact development items were transferred to the Zoning Commission agenda. Significant time was dedicated to public comments regarding environmental and geotechnical study requirements for the Harvest Fields project, with calls for increased transparency, verified testing methodologies, and groundwater assessment. Staff provided updates on upcoming subdivision changes and discussed proposed ordinance amendments related to drainage policies and no adverse impact requirements. Additionally, a presentation was delivered on the West Bank Resilient Community Overlay, outlining plans for guiding infrastructure, commercial corridors, and housing growth.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
