Arabi St. Bernard Voice
August 14, 2026
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 4, 2026
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT COMPLEX, LOCATED AT 8201 WEST JUDGE PEREZ DRIVE, CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA.
The St. Bernard Parish Council, the Governing Authority, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at seven o’clock p.m. pursuant to notice given to each member and posted in the manner required by law.
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Council Chair Fred Everhardt, Jr., Patrice Cusimano, Joshua “Josh” Moran, Cindi Meyer, Ryan Randall, Amanda Mones, and Gillis McCloskey.
Also present were Jennifer Lemoine, Deputy Clerk of Council, serving as official secretary of the Council and Louis Pomes - Parish President, Donny Bourgeois, III – CAO, John Lane – Executive Director of Coastal Operations, John B. White – Legal Counsel, Rodney Ourso – Interim Fire Chief, and Craig Deharde – Executive Assistant to CAO/President.
Councilmember Meyer delivered the invocation and Councilmember Moran led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Elected Officials present was Tony “Te-Ton” Jeansonne – Constable Ward “J”.
#1 On the motion of Mrs. Mones, seconded by Ms. Meyer, it was moved to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting as published in the official journal, the St. Bernard Voice on Friday, July 31, 2026.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#2 On motion of Ms. Meyer, seconded by Mrs. Mones, it was moved to recognize the N.P. Trist Middle School Junior Beta Club for their national recognition at the National Junior Beta Convention held this summer in Nashville, Tennessee.
Discussion ensued;
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#3 Recognize the Public
• Mike Fernandez – Arabi, LA
• Christian Sullivan – Arabi, LA
On motion of the Council Chair, without objection and by unanimous consent, it was moved to move up and address items #21-23 in globo.
#21 Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss Lorrie Allen – Claim #22J25K419303.
#22 Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss Frederick Hartwick – Claim #21J25K027444.
#23 Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss LMB v. St. Bernard Parish Government, 34th JDC No. 23-1617.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
On motion of the Council Chair, without objection and by unanimous consent, it was moved to return to Regular Session.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#21 On motion of Mrs. Cusimano, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to accept the advice of legal counsel in the matter of Lorrie Allen – Claim #22J25K419303.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#22 On motion of Mrs. Cusimano, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to accept the advice of legal counsel in the matter of Frederick Hartwick – Claim #21J25K027444.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#23 On motion of Mrs. Cusimano, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to accept the advice of legal counsel in the matter of LMB v. St. Bernard Parish Government, 34th JDC No. 23-1617.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#4 Councilmember’s District Update
A copy of this update is on file with the minutes of this meeting.
#5 President’s Report
A copy of this report is on file with the minutes of this meeting.
#6 Summary No. 4370
Introduced by: Councilmember Randall on 7/7/26
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on 7/28/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, ZONING; SECTION 22-6, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS; SUBSECTION 22-6-4, PERMITTED USES IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES.
NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THIS ITEM.
#7 Summary No. 4372
Introduced by: Councilmember Randall on 7/7/26
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on 7/28/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, ZONING; SECTION 2-22, INTERPRETATION; SUBSECTION 22-2-4, DEFINITIONS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES.
NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THIS ITEM.
#8 Summary No. 4375
Introduced by: Administration on 7/21/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE SBPC #2703-12-25, AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2026 ST. BERNARD PARISH ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.
NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THIS ITEM.
#9 Summary No. 4376
Introduced by: Administration on 7/21/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE SBPC #2703-12-25, AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2026 ST. BERNARD PARISH ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.
NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THIS ITEM.
#10 On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Mrs. Mones, it was moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION SBPC #2649-08-26
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) COMPLIANCE AND PROCESS MANUAL FOR ST. BERNARD PARISH.
Discussion ensued;
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#11 On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Ms. Meyer, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
Summary No. 4364
Introduced by: Councilmember Randall on 6/16/26
Planning Commission Mtg. was canceled due to a lack of a quorum on 6/23/26
Public Hearing held on 7/7/26
Tabled on 7/7/26 until 8/4/26
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL with recommendations on 7/28/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, ZONING; SECTION 22-4, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SUBSECTION 22-4-3; EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS, SUB-SUBSECTION 22-4-3.2, EXCEPTIONS TO AREA REGULATIONS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES.
On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Ms. Meyer, it was moved to amend Summary No. 4364 to take Planning Commissions recommendation to remove e(3) and f(3) but to change f(4) to read as follows:
Remove e(3) - 3. Provisions of 22-4-4 must be met., remove f(3) 3. The provision of 22-4-4 are met. And to change f(4) to read: Party wall doubles where both sides are owned by 1 entity must be re-subdivided together.
Discussion on the proposed amendment;
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Ms. Meyer, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance as amended:
ORDINANCE SBPC #2751-08-26
Summary No. 4364
Introduced by: Councilmember Randall on 6/16/26
Planning Commission Mtg. was canceled due to a lack of a quorum on 6/23/26
Public Hearing held on 7/7/26
Tabled on 7/7/26 until 8/4/26
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL with recommendations on 7/28/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, ZONING; SECTION 22-4, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SUBSECTION 22-4-3; EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS, SUB-SUBSECTION 22-4-3.2, EXCEPTIONS TO AREA REGULATIONS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#12 On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
Summary No. 4365
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on 6/4/26
Introduced by: Administration on 6/16/26
Public Hearing held on 7/7/26
Tabled on 7/7/26 until 8/4/26
Tabled on 8/4/26 until 8/18/26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE DOCKET Z-2026-005, PETITION OF MARK HAMMOND FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-3MD (MULTIPLE-FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE FOR A PROPOSED VEHICLE OPERATIONS FACILITY. SITE LOCATION: 3611 PAKENHAM DRIVE, CHALMETTE, LA 70043.
Discussion ensued;
On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to table Summary No. 4365 until the August 18, 2026 Council Meeting.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#13 On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Ms. Meyer, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE SBPC #2752-08-26
Summary No. 4370
Introduced by: Councilmember Randall on 7/7/26
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on 7/28/26
Public Hearing held on 8/4/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, ZONING; SECTION 22-6, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS; SUBSECTION 22-6-4, PERMITTED USES IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Discussion ensued;
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#14 On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Mrs. Mones, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE SBPC #2753-08-26
Summary No. 4372
Introduced by: Councilmember Randall on 7/7/26
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on 7/28/26
Public Hearing held on 8/4/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, ZONING; SECTION 2-22, INTERPRETATION; SUBSECTION 22-2-4, DEFINITIONS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#15 On motion of Ms. Meyer, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE SBPC #2754-08-26
Summary No. 4375
Introduced by: Administration on 7/21/26
Public Hearing held on 8/4/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE SBPC #2703-12-25, AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2026 ST. BERNARD PARISH ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#16 On motion of Ms. Meyer, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE SBPC #2755-08-26
Summary No. 4376
Introduced by: Administration on 7/21/26
Public Hearing held on 8/4/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE SBPC #2703-12-25, AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2026 ST. BERNARD PARISH ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.
Discussion ensued;
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#17 On motion of Mr. McCloskey, seconded by Mr. Randall, it was moved to introduce the following ordinance:
Summary No. 4377
Introduced by: Councilmember Everhardt on 8/4/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR A DONATION OF $5,000.00 TO THE SNIP & TIP – ST. BERNARD TNR.
Discussion ensued;
On motion of the Council Chair, without objection and by unanimous consent, it was moved to remove Summary No. 4377 from the agenda.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#18 On motion of Ms. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Moran, it was moved to introduced the following ordinance:
Summary No. 4378
Planning Commission recommended DENIAL on 7/28/26
Introduced by: Administration on 8/4/26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE DOCKET Z-2026-006, PETITION OF GATOR CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE. SITE LOCATION: 2916-18 JACKSON BOULEVARD, CHALMETTE, LA 70043.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#19 On motion of Mrs. Mones, seconded by Mr. Randall, it was moved to accept the Monthly Financial Summary Statement of Revenues and Expenditures and Change in Fund Balance for June, 2026.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones, McCloskey
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 4th day of August, 2026.
#20 Coastal Zone Advisory Committee
No action taken on this item
There being no further business for discussion, the Council Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m. on the 4th day of August, 2026.
COPIES OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN THEIR ENTIRETY ARE ON FILE AT THE CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.
__ Jennifer Lemoine___Fred Everhardt, Jr.
JENNIFER LEMOINEFRED EVERHARDT, JR.
DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCILCOUNCIL CHAIR
August 14, 2026
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