Tangipahoa Parish

The proceedings began with a public hearing concerning TP Ordinance 2543, which proposes a 120-day moratorium on applications related to halfway houses, addiction treatment facilities, juvenile detention facilities, live-in mental health facilities, sober living homes, and homeless shelters. Following this, TP Ordinance 2544, amending the operating and capital outlay budgets for fiscal year 2025, was adopted. Key council business included the approval of year-end bids for various materials such as fuel, limestone, and road materials, and the approval of Change Order Number One for the maintenance overlay program totaling $198,616.91. The council also introduced several ordinances for future public hearing, including amendments concerning major subdivision traffic studies, courthouse special security zones, and civil penalties for weed/trash removal. Additionally, an ordinance adjusting the salary of the Clerk of the Council was introduced. Variances related to property development standards were also discussed, with one being tabled for a future meeting.

The proceedings began with a public hearing covering five ordinances. Key items included adopting the operating and capital outlay budget for the Parish Council Government for fiscal year 2026, lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour on Lee's Lane in District 5, adopting the 2026 operating budget for the Parish Library Board of Control, and amending planning and development ordinances related to stormwater management areas and wetlands delineation. Following the public hearing, the council proceeded to regular business. Actions included adopting the previously heard ordinances. Additionally, the council introduced new ordinances for future public hearings, notably one establishing a temporary moratorium on applications related to halfway houses, treatment facilities, and homeless shelters to allow for a thorough review of existing ordinances. The council also adopted a resolution canvassing the results of a special election concerning the renewal of a 4 mill ad valorem tax for parish health units, and adopted a resolution adding the Naruto Road Bridge to the offsystem bridge program.

The public hearing addressed several ordinance items, including lowering the speed limit to 25 miles per hour on Pritchard Lane and establishing a four-way stop at the intersection of Joe Lane Drive, Triu Boulevard, Renee Drive, and Carlos Drive in the Bonire subdivision. Discussions also covered amending the 2025 budget for the Convention and Visitors Bureau and adopting the 2026 budget. Following the public hearing, the council meeting proceeded to adopt the minutes of the previous meeting held on October 27, 2025. Key actions included approving a bid of $727,000 to Mlin Construction for the Tangipahoa Parish Library community building and accepting a recommendation for condemnation on a property on North River Road. The Parish President's report featured the recognition of winners for the Roxy's Toolbox anti-litter program and the proclamation of GIS Day. The Parish President emphasized the significant expenditure on litter abatement and the importance of residents taking responsibility for litter, blighted property, and animal control.

The meeting included discussion on Hammond Fire Matters, specifically the approval and surplus of four vehicles to be donated to the city of Hammond, with a contract in place for insurance and fuel coverage. The finance committee is working on this year's budget and preparing a proposed budget for the November meeting. An update was provided on the installation of cameras in the trucks, with the process approximately 70% complete. There was also discussion on ratifying the 2026 meeting schedule.

The meeting included discussions and ratifications of full-time and part-time positions at various hourly rates. Approvals were made for the purchase of portable radios and the declaration of surplus assets, including a 1979 Ford truck, a life pack AED, and a station generator. The board also reviewed and accepted the insurance premium for the year 2019-2020. Additionally, the financial audit for fire district number two was presented, highlighting revenues, expenditures, and the financial status of various volunteer fire departments, with a focus on equipment purchases and potential budget concerns.