Arabi St. Bernard Voice
January 16, 2026
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
PARISH OF ST. BERNARD
REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 6, 2026
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA,
TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD
ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 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, January
6, 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 7:01 p.m. Members present:
Council Chair Fred Everhardt, Jr., Patrice Cusimano,
Joshua “Josh” Moran, Cindi Meyer, Ryan Randall,
and Amanda Mones.
Councilmember McCloskey was absent.
Also present were Roxanne Buras, Clerk of Council,
serving as official secretary of the Council and Louis
Pomes - Parish President, John B. White – Legal
Counsel, Justin Frank – Director of Finance, Craig
Deharde – Executive Assistant to CAO/President,
and John Lane – Executive Director of Coastal Operations.
Matt Woodward with The Gathering delivered the invocation
and Councilmember Mones led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Elected Officials present were Howard Luna – Former
Councilmember District “C”.
#1 On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Mrs.
Mones, it was moved to approve the minutes from
the December 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting as
published in the official journal, the St. Bernard Voice
on Friday, December 16, 2025.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
#2 On joint motion of the Council Chair, without objection
and by unanimous consent, it was moved to
recognize Matt Woodward with the Four Pillars organization
to discuss the “For His Glory”.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
#3 On motion of the Council Chair, without objection
and by unanimous consent, it was moved to address
this item under “Other Matters”.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
On motion of the Council Chair, without objection and
by unanimous consent, it was moved to amend the
agenda to recognize Claude Maher with the St. Bernard
Parish Home Mortgage Authority.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
Elected Official Tony “Te-Ton” Jeansonne Constable
Ward “J” is present.
#4 Recognize the Public
• Tommy Delaune – Chalmette, LA
Council Chair waived the rules and recognized
Howard Luna to speak.
#5 Councilmember’s District Update
A copy of this update is on file with the minutes of
this meeting.
#6 President’s Report
A copy of this report is on file with the minutes of
this meeting.
#7 Summary No. 4328
Removed at Introduction on 12/2/25
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL
on 12/9/25
Introduced by: Administration on 12/16/25
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE DOCKET Z-2025-
015, PETITION OF CSD PROPERTIES, LLC FOR
A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) ZONING TO I-1 (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) ZONING TO ALLOW FOR A STORAGE
FACILITY. SITE LOCATION: 7903 E ST. BERNARD
HWY, VIOLET, LA 70092.
NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR
AGAINST THIS ITEM.
#8 Summary No. 4329
Removed at Introduction on 12/2/25
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL
on 12/9/25
Introduced by: Administration on 12/16/25
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE DOCKET
Z-2025-016, PETITION OF MICHAEL BOGDAN
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW A CAR
WASH. SITE LOCATION: LOT B41 PARCEL #
639900000615 OFF E. LA HWY 46. ST. BERNARD,
LA 70085.
A COPY OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING IS ON
FILE AT THE CLERK OF COUNCIL’S OFFICE.
#9 On motion of Ms. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Randall,
it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE SBPC #2712-01-26
Summary No. 4328
Removed at Introduction on 12/2/25
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL
on 12/9/25
Introduced by: Administration on 12/16/25
Public Hearing held on 1/6/26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE DOCKET Z-2025-
015, PETITION OF CSD PROPERTIES, LLC FOR
A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) ZONING TO I-1 (LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL) ZONING TO ALLOW FOR A STORAGE
FACILITY. SITE LOCATION: 7903 E ST. BERNARD
HWY, VIOLET, LA 70092.
Discussion ensued; The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
#10 On motion of Ms. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Randall,
it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:
Summary No. 4329
Removed at Introduction on 12/2/25
Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on
12/9/25
Introduced by: Administration on 12/16/25
Public Hearing held on 1/6/26
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE DOCKET Z-2025-
016, PETITION OF MICHAEL BOGDAN FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW A CAR WASH. SITE
LOCATION: LOT B41 PARCEL # 639900000615 OFF
E. LA HWY 46. ST. BERNARD, LA 70085.
Discussion ensued;
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: None
NAYS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
NAY.
And the motion was declared failed on the 6th day of
January, 2026.
#11 On motion of Ms. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Randall,
it was moved to introduce the following ordinance:
Summary No. 4330
Personnel Board recommended APPROVAL on
12/10/25
Introduced by: Administration on 1/6/26
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ST. BERNARD
PARISH GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL PAY SCALE.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
#12 On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Ms. Meyer,
it was moved to accept the Monthly Financial Summary
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures and
Change in Fund Balance for November, 2025.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
#13 Coastal Zone Advisory Committee
No action taken on this item
#3 No action taken on this item.
#14 On motion of the Council Chair, without objection
and by unanimous consent, it was moved to enter into
Executive Session to provide an update on St. Bernard
Parish Govt. v. Port NOLA 34th JDC No. 23-1006.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
#14 No action taken on this item.
On motion of Mr. Randall, seconded by Mrs. Mones, it
was moved to amend the agenda to include Item #15.
RESOLUTION SBPC #2604-01-26
A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE FEBRUARY 19,
2026 COUNCIL MEETING TO FEBRUARY 23, 2026.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
#15 On motion of Mrs. Mones, seconded by Ms. Meyer,
it was moved to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION SBPC #2604-01-26
A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE FEBRUARY 19,
2026 COUNCIL MEETING TO FEBRUARY 23, 2026.
The above and foregoing having been submitted to a
vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:
YEAS: Cusimano, Moran, Meyer, Randall, Mones
NAYS: None
ABSENT: McCloskey
The Council Chair, Mr. Everhardt, cast his vote as
YEA.
And the motion was declared adopted on the 6th day
of January, 2026.
There being no further business for discussion, the
Council Chair declared the meeting adjourned at
9:12 p.m. on the 6th day of January, 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.
__ Roxanne Buras_ __Fred Everhardt, Jr.
ROXANNE BURAS FRED EVERHARDT, JR.
CLERK OF COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAIR
January 16, 2026
Cost to Publish: $312.00
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