Tammy Hollier

The meeting included a review of the January financial statements, noting that sales tax revenue was down 1.70% compared to January 2025 and was down year to date. The Finance Committee recommended authorizing a brokerage agreement with Ventura Foods/LouAna for cardboard recycling, which was approved. The Administrative Committee recommended implementing emergency measures on January 25-26, 2026, due to winter weather and authorizing holiday pay provision for all employees, which was also approved. The Inspector provided the January 2026 report detailing permits issued, loads processed, and updates on litter abatement and waste hauling. The Director reported on information received from an inquiry about carbon capture made through LDEQ.

The document outlines the agendas for several committees of the St. Landry Solid Waste Disposal District scheduled to meet on February 26, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM. The Landfill Committee agenda includes receiving bids for the construction of Cells 18 & 19 and a monthly landfill report. The Finance Committee is scheduled to approve quotes and authorize the purchase of Alternative Daily Cover and landfill construction mats. The Administrative Committee plans to appoint an official journal for the 12-month period ending March 2027 and discuss Household Hazardous Waste Day 2026. The Recycling Committee agenda includes a monthly report on quantities and sales.

The meeting included a public comment session where an individual addressed the commission regarding containers on a specific property. The commission moved into executive session to discuss a demand from Norman Gobert concerning an Administrative Settlement and Resolution. Upon returning to the regular session, the commission unanimously voted to reaffirm the original decision and deny the revised settlement proposal submitted by Norman Gobert. No further business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned.

Key discussions included a review of the December financial statements, noting that sales tax revenue for December 2025 was slightly down compared to December 2024. The commission approved several annual contracts, including one with Acadiana Construction & Environmental, LLC for CNG inspection and maintenance, and another with Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers, LLC for environmental monitoring. A personnel action was approved to reclassify an employee from Warehouse/Driver to Groundskeeper and set their pay. The board also approved the brokering of recyclable material. Following an executive session to discuss a demand from Norman Gobert, the commission voted to decline the demand. The Inspector's Report for December 2025 detailed permit issuance and waste hauling updates. The Opelousas Mayor addressed the commission regarding litter reduction efforts.