Lafayette Daily Advertiser
May 24, 2026
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 6:00 PM
CARENCRO CITY HALL
210 E. ST. PETER ST.
CARENCRO, LOUISIANA
Mayor Clavier called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Alred Sinegal led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silent prayer.
Attendance: Councilmembers: Jordan Arceneaux, Antoine Babineaux, Danielle Capritto, Taylor James and Alfred Sinegal
Absent:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: LDH Water Grade- Mayor Clavier announced that the Carencro Water System received an A Rating, congratulations to Water Supervisor Buster Broussard for maintaining our water system.
New System installed by Go Media is nearly complete with more training to come.
Camp Addir Jay, BBQ Sales- Mayor Clavier informed everyone that the event will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11-2 pm at the Carencro Pavilion.
Carencro Sports Complex- registration for summer camp is taking place now, ages range from 5-13.
Independence Day Celebration will be celebrated on June 27, 2026 at Pelican Park, doors open at 7:00 pm with the fireworks display to begin at 10:00 pm.
Memorial Day Celebration will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Carencro City Hall beginning at 11:30 am.
GUESTS: Leader of the month from Carencro Middle School (6th grade), Hayden Pellerin was congratulated for his outstanding leadership.
PROCLAMATION: None
Councilmember Babineaux motioned to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Carencro City Council on April 20, 2026; seconded by Councilmember Capritto; motion approved.
Councilmember Sinegal made a motion to approve the financial reports; seconded by Councilmember Arceneaux; motion approved.
Mayor Clavier asked for questions or comments from the council or the public regarding the departments monthly reports.
Water Supervisor Buster Broussard- the water department installed, replaced water meters, lowered meters to make sure they pass inspections. All lift stations are working properly. Final inspection on Pelican Point Subdivision, Saddle Creek poured concrete for catch basin tops.
Gas Supervisor Seth Darbonne- absent
City Clerk Lisa Meche updated the council and public reporting for the month that the accounting department implemented payrolls and accounts payables, human resource maintenance, public records request, audit files for USDA.
Chief Administrator Officer Purvis Morrison- ARPA report completed, sent out RFP for the recreation grants.
Pelican Park- Michelle Wright updated the council that park has booked rentals for Warchiefs games, yoga every Monday, preparing for the Independence Day Celebration.
Carencro Sports Complex Mike Woodall mens soccer league on Monday and Tuesday, mens flag football on Wednesday, home school physical education on Thursday, summer camp is at 168 kids.
Carencro Park- held 1 farmers market, sign ups for pitch hit and run.
Community Center held Senior Bingo, Second Harvest Food Drive.
Police Chief David Anderson- announced that Carencro High School Badges of Trust will begin June 1 through June 5, 2026 from ages 6-8. Registration is taking place at Carencro Police Department.
Fire Chief David Mouton informed the public that Captain Andrew Herban has resigned to start a new career, we wish him the best of luck!
Utilities Supervisor Maureen Guidry reported to the council the core responsibilities, meter inventory and maintenance, and current challenges with aging gas meters, endpoints and staff turnover.
Planning Department Tammie Robertson reported that building permits issued were 80, two division of properties, master plan beginning with Pelican Park, backflow preventer process of payments, MS-4 stormwater permits.
Mayors Assistant Candyce Tompkins reported on the branding with Brand Russo, technology & operations improvements, citizen engagement and grants outreach.
CH Fenstermaker Andy Sellers- reported that Co-D Construction owes the city $236,918.02 as a final payment.
Lynn Guidry City Hall Renovations- Mr. Guidry informed everyone that the bid date is set for June 11, 2026.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 2026-026: A resolution authorizing the mayor of the City of Carencro to amend a professional services contract with Desire Line LLC for professional urban and regional planning, floodplain, and land use services to update city nuisance and code enforcement ordinances as part of the implementation of the citys comprehensive plan.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to table Resolution No. 2026-026; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-028: A resolution of support for improvements along Louisiana Highway 98 (West and East Gloria Switch Road), including restriping, pavement overlay, and other improvements; and providing for other related matters related thereto.
Councilmember Babineaux made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-028; seconded by Councilmember James.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to amend Resolution No. 2026-028 to read: Contingent upon Lafayette Consolidated Government funding of their portion of the 45% and City of Carencros portion of 55% of $1,347,075 million; seconded by Councilmember Capritto.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-028 as amended; seconded by Councilmember Sinegal; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-029: A resolution of the Carencro City Council authorizing Mayor Charlotte Clavier on behalf of the City of Carencro to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana through DOTD for State Project No. H.016842 and Federal Aid Project No. H.016842 Prejean Road Sidewalks, Carencro, Louisiana, LA. 182 Lafayette Parish.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-029; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-030: A resolution of the City Council of Carencro, supporting the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportations Safe Streets and Roads for all (SS4A) Program and formally committing to the vision zero goal of eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
Councilmember Babineaux made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-030; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-031: A resolution of the Carencro City Council amending the 2025/2026 Sales Tax Utility Fund Budget for Collins Street Gravity Main Replacement in the amount of $455,000.00.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-031; seconded by Councilmember Babineaux; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-032: A resolution of the Carencro City Council authorizing Mayor Charlotte Clavier to enter into a contract agreement with C.H. Fenstermaker LLC engineering services for the City-Wide Water Rehabilitation Phase 1 Project.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-032; seconded by Councilmember Babineaux; motion approved.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 2025-021: An ordinance to enact Chapter 78 Article VI Utilities to establish cross-connection control device implementation requirements (back flow preventer) Amend Section 78-228, Letter to remove fee of $25.00.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-021; seconded by Councilmember Babineaux; motion approved.
PUBLIC HEARING:
FINAL ADOPTED ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 2026-004: An ordinance of the City of Carencro to update Chapter 22- Environment to clarify open burning standards associated with land clearing activities.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to table Ordinance No. 2026-004; seconded by Councilmember Sinegal; motion approved.
Ordinance No. 2026-005: An ordinance of the City of Carencro to update Chapter 70- Taxation to clarify Occupational License Standards.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to table Ordinance No. 2026-005; seconded by Councilmember Arceneaux; motion approved.
PUBLIC HEARING:
DISCUSSIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENT: Councilmember Capritto thanked the public for all the volunteers for Keep Carencro Beautiful Litter Clean Up. She also thanked Tammy Robinson and the Carencro High School Students for the wastewater medallions placed on the drains.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Councilmember Capritto; motion approved.
With no further comments the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Meche
City Clerk- City of Carencro
Charlotte Clavier
Mayor City of Carencro
5/24/2026 ($212.72)
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