The Tangi Times
November 13, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 26, 2026, AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH GORDON A BURGESS GOVERNMENTAL BUILDING, 206 EAST MULBERRY
STREET, AMITE, LOUISIANA Ms. Hyde, Chair made it known a public hearing would be held on the following:
PUBLIC HEARING
Non-Compliant Uses and Operations Hearing - Tekton Industries, 47226 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Assessment #4870409, District 5 – Business owner Kris Clark stated he has provided all required documents to TRC.
MINUTES OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL OCTOBER 26, 2026 MEETING
The Tangipahoa Parish Council met on the 26th day of October 2026 in Regular Session and was called to order by Ms.
Brigette Hyde, Chairwoman at 5:30pm. The Chair asked all cell phones to be muted or turned off.
The Invocation was given by Mr. Jeff McKneely and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Ingraffia.
The following members were PRESENT: Darrell Sinagra, John Ingraffia, Louis Joseph, Joe Havis, Buddy Ridgel, Joey Mayeaux, Lionell Wells, David Vial, Brigette Hyde, Strader Cieutat
ADOPTION OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Wells to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting dated October 13, 2026. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
PUBLIC INPUT – No one from the public asked to speak.
PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Presentation of Roxy’s Toolbox Poster Winners – Mrs. Ginger Tastet presented students from Mater Dolorosa, Roseland Montessori, Nesom, Courtney Christian, and Hammond Westside
Proclamation - 2026 National Nurse Practitioner Week – President Miller presented the proclamation to Ms. Jean Genzale.
Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded by Mr. Ingraffia to approve to accept into the Parish Maintenance System – Twin Lakes Subdivision Phase 2 – North Pass Circle (from Lake Maurepas Court to Cul de Sac), Lake Maurepas
Court (from Twin Lakes Blvd. to Cul de Sac), Lake Pontchartrain Dr. (from Twin Lakes Blvd. to Lake Pontchartrain Dr.), Lake Vista Circle (from Twin Lakes Blvd. to Cul de Sac) in District 9. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded by Mr. Wells to approve the Substantial Completion for the Middle Mile
Broadband Network. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Vial to approve the Substantial Completion for Tangipahoa Parish Jail Roof Replacement. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Wells to approve to Hire a contractor remove trash and debris at East Palmetto Street, Amite, LA 70422, Assessment #3331105 in District 3, and lien property the cost of the contract plus administrative fees. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Sinagra to approve to Hire a contractor to cut grass and remove trash
and debris at 53056 Crossover Road, Independence, LA 70443, Assessment #3803104 in District 3, and lien property the cost of the contract plus administrative fees. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Motion by Mr. Ridgel, seconded by Mr. Mayeaux to approve to Hire a contractor to cut grass at 46240 Rufus Bankston Road, Hammond, LA 70403, Assessment #2915618 in District 5, and lien property the cost of the contract plus administrative fees. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Motion by Mrs. Cieutat seconded by Mr. Vial to approve to Hire a contractor to cut grass and remove trash
and debris at 14079 Hwy 22 West, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, Assessment #2192918 in District 10, and lien property the cost of the contract plus administrative fees. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
President Miller commended everyone for wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness and encouraged women to get mammograms.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Update: Tangipahoa Parish School System – Mrs. Melissa Stilley introduced Mr. Ron Genco and Mr. Jeff McKneely. Mrs. Stilley presented a slide show chronicling the history, milestones and conclusion of the desegregation case. She commended Mr. Genco and Mr. McKneely on their roles that brought the case to a resolution.
Discussion and Possible Action for Non-Compliant Uses and Operations - Motion by Mr. Ridgel, seconded by Mr. Havis to allow a 30-day extension to comply Tekton Industries, 47226 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond,
Assessment #4870409, District 5. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-36 - An Ordinance granting a variance from Section 36-117(a)(1) regarding commercial building side setbacks for Double H Strike Zone, Trystan and Sandrea Holder, located at 18460 Sisters Road, Ponchatoula, Assessment #5592208 in District 9 - Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Vial to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-36 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Cieutat NAY: Hyde
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-37 - An Ordinance creating a New Economic Development District in Tangipahoa Parish, to be named “North Airport Road Economic Development District” defining the boundaries thereof, and providing for the purpose, rights, powers of said District in accordance with La. R.S. 33:9038.31 et. seq. Council District 8 - Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded by Mrs. Cieutat to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-37 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-38 - An Ordinance to acquire ownership of Right of Ways for the Hano Road
Rehabilitation Project in Tangipahoa Parish, to authorize the Parish President to sign and execute all necessary documents to provide for the recordation and to provide copies to all involved parties - Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Havis to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-38 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat NOT VOTING: Ridgel
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-39 - An Ordinance adopting the 2027 Operating Budget of the Tangipahoa Parish
Library Board of Control - Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Vial to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 2639 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat NOT VOTING: Ridgel
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-40 - An Ordinance amending T.P. Ordinance No. 25-40 - 2026 Operating Budget of the
Tangipahoa Parish Library Board of Control - Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Ingraffia to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-40 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat NOT VOTING: Ridgel
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-41 - An Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages to clarify how procedures for alcoholic licenses apply in Zoning Districts, and to provide for related matters - Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded by Mr. Joseph to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-41 and set public hearing for Monday,
November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows:
YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat NOT VOTING: Ridgel
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-42 - An Ordinance amending T.P. Ordinance No. 25-36 - 2026 Budget of the Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors’ Bureau - Motion by Mr. Wells, seconded by Mr. Mayeaux to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-42 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-43 - An Ordinance adopting the 2027 Budget of the Tangipahoa Parish Convention and Visitors’ Bureau - Motion by Mr. Wells, seconded by Mrs. Cieutat to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-43 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-44 - An Ordinance to provide for sale of Adjudicated Properties; and, further providing with respect thereto - Motion by Mr. Wells, seconded by Mr. Sinagra to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-44 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
T.P. Ordinance No. 26-45 - An Ordinance to amend and revise T.P. Ordinance No. 46 of 1989 1% Sales and Use Tax - Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded by Mr. Havis to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-45 and set public hearing for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
22. T.P. Resolution No. R26-35 - A Resolution authorizing Melissa Cowart, Director of Finance, to sign documents and receive account statements for the Tangipahoa Parish OPEB account maintained at Hancock Whitney Bank - Motion by Mr. Havis, seconded by Mr. Joseph to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R26-35, having been published in full at WWW.TANGIPAHOA.ORG prior to passage. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Library Board of Control - Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded by Mr. Havis to approve to re-appoint Reggie
Sanders to serve a 2nd term, expiring October 2031, District 8. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Tangipahoa Fire Protection District No. 1 - Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Sinagra to approve to reappoint Jeff McKneely to serve a 2nd term, expiring December 2028 and approve new appointment Wayne Johnson, Jr to serve a 1st term, expiring December 2028, Parish Governing Authority appointments. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging - Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded by Mr. Ingraffia to approve to re-
appoint to serve 2nd terms; Michael Kazerooni, Susan Husser, Bruce Bordelon and approve re-appoint to serve 1st term after serving an unexpired term; Carolyn Howard - all terms will expire October 2029. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR PERMITS
26. Motion by Mr. Havis, seconded by Mr. Joseph to approve the foregoing Beer, Wine, Liquor permit as approved by TPSO for Dollar General Store #31372, 16265 Hwy 40, Independence, Class B Beer (Package Only) / Class A/B Liquor, District 4. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
COUNCILMEN’S PRIVILEGES
Mrs. Cieutat reminded everyone of the Veterans Parade in Ponchatoula on Saturday starting at 9:30am.
Mrs. Cieutat and Ms. Hyde presented Mr. Vial with a Ponchatoula High School scarf and cap for the upcoming game against Hammond High School.
LEGAL MATTERS
Motion by Mr. Wells, seconded by Mr. Havis to ENTER Executive Session. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra,
Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
27. Executive Session - Prospective Litigation involving Pinecrest, LLC pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(A)(2), concerning non-processing transfer station
Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Wells to EXIT Executive Session. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Ingraffia, Joseph, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde NOT VOTING: Sinagra, Havis, Cieutat The Chair made it known No Action was Taken.
ADJOURN
With no further discussion, Motion by Mr. Vial to adjourn the meeting. No opposition.
S/Jill DeSouge, Council Clerk S/Brigette Hyde, Chairwoman
Tangipahoa Parish Council Tangipahoa Parish Council
Cost of notice: $220.00
Miscellaneous Notices