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PUBLIC NOTICE
IBERIA PARISH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
SPECIAL AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2025
5:45 P.M.
MAIN COURTHOUSE BUILDING
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER & PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
(Policy allows Three (3) Minutes/person)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Minutes of November 12, 2025.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
None.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
(To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
None. RESOLUTIONS:
(To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
SUMMARY NO. 15 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution announcing the Regular Meetings of the Iberia Parish Economic Development District No. 1 to be held for Fiscal Year 2026.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION:
(To be voted upon at next EDD#1 meeting)
None.
ADJOURNMENT
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IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL
AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2025
6:00 P.M.
MAIN COURTHOUSE BUILDING
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER & PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARISH PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Policy allows Three (3) Minutes/person)
1. Comments from the General Public on Agenda Items
2. Persons being considered for appointment to Parish Boards/Commissions to address the Council.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
REPORTS (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION):
1. Balance Sheets for September-November, 2025. (On Request)
2. Budget Reports for September-November, 2025. (On Request)
REPORTS (PARISH OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES):
1. Monthly Permit Report for the Month of November, 2025.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS:
1. Public Works Department Report for Closed Work Orders dated October 22, 2025 - November 11, 2025.
2. Public Works Department Report for Closed Work Orders dated November 12 - 18, 2025.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
None.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:
(To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of November 19, 2025.
SUMMARY NO. 283 (Introduced by Parish President)
A Resolution of condolences to the family of Ms. Gail Broussard Boudreaux, Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission Board Member, who passed away on November 11, 2025.
SUMMARY NO. 284 (Introduced by Parish President)
A Resolution of condolences to the family of Mr. Nathaniel Francis, Sr., father of Iberia Parish Housing Assistance Program Administrator Khristina Francis, who passed away on November 11, 2025.
SUMMARY NO. 285 (Introduced by Parish President)
A Resolution of condolences to the family of Mr. Herman Joseph Gesser, Jr., well-known businessman of Iberia Parish, who passed away on November 28, 2025.
SUMMARY NO. 286 (Introduced by Lady Fontenette Brown, District 12)
A Resolution of congratulations to Fire Chief Sherry Landry and Jeanerette Fire Department on earning a Class 4 Rating from the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana.
SUMMARY NO. 287 (Introduced by Waterworks District No. 3)
A Resolution granting Substantial Completion for the Water System Improvements Contract No. 1 Water Well No. 5 for the Waterworks District No. 3 (Coteau), all as completed by Tullier Services, LLC and recommended by McBade Engineers and Consultants, LLC and authorizing the Waterworks District No. 3 Director to execute any and all documents relating to the Substantial Completion of this project.
SUMMARY NO. 288 (Introduced by Parish President)
A Resolution amending the 2025 General Fund and Public Building Maintenance Fund Budgets in the amount of $121,834 to provide carryover funding to improve the Courthouse Facade by installing LED lighting, refurbishing two (2) fountains, and landscaping, all to be funded with Federal - ARPA Loss Revenue Funds which will be transferred from the General Fund.
SUMMARY NO. 289 (Introduced by Parish President)
A Resolution amending the 2025 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $65,000 to accept a CWEF Grant Award that will be used to make upgrades to the Potable Water Treatment Plant.
SUMMARY NO. 290 (Introduced by Parish President)
A Resolution amending the 2025 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $275,000 to accept a CWEF Grant Award that will be used to extend waterlines.
SUMMARY NO. 291 (Introduced by Parish President)
A Resolution amending the 2025 General Fund Budget in the amount of $30,000 to accept LGAP State Funding for computers, laptops, software, and peripherals for Iberia Parish.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:
(To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
None.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:
(To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
SUMMARY NO. 292 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution authorizing the renewal of a contract with For the Record Video Services, LLC, d/b/a Bob Laroussini Productions, for the videoing of Council Meetings for a one year period effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
SUMMARY NO. 293 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution announcing the Regular Meetings of the Iberia Parish Economic Development District No. 1 to be held for Fiscal Year 2026.
SUMMARY NO. 294 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution announcing the Regular Meetings of the Iberia Parish Council to be held for Fiscal Year 2026.
SUMMARY NO. 295 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution appointing one member to Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory, representing Iberia Parish, for a two year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. James P. Trahan, whose term expires December 31, 2025. (Applicants of Interest on File: a) Mr. James P. Trahan.
SUMMARY NO. 296 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 for a four year term, to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Ms. Catherine Reeves, whose term expires on December 27, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File from: (a) Mr. Chad L. Hebert)
SUMMARY NO. 297 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution acknowledging the appointment of one member to the Iberia Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 Board, representing the Medical Staff, for a four year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Dr. Carlo Alphonso, whose term expires December 27, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File from: (a) Dr. Carlo Alphonso - Medical Staff Nomination)
SUMMARY NO. 298 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission, for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. Lane Romero, whose term expires on December 19, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File from: (a) Mr. Lane Romero)
SUMMARY NO. 299 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution appointing one member to the Lydia Veterans Memorial Building Advisory, for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. Brandon Migues, whose term expired on October 1, 2025, with same to be made retroactively. (Applications of Interest on File from: (a) Mr. Brandon Migues)
SUMMARY NO. 300 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Sewerage District No. 1 Board, representing The Community, for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. Sy Bodin, whose terms expired November 22, 2025, with same to be made retroactively. (Applications of Interest on File:(a) Mr. Sy Bodin)
SUMMARY NO. 301 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution acknowledging the appointment of appointing one member to the Iberia Economic Development Authority, representing Districts 1-7, for a three year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. Damon Migues, whose term expires December 31, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File:(a) Mr. David O.)
SUMMARY NO. 302 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Economic Development Authority Board, representing Districts 13-14, for a three year term, to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. Scott Saunier, whose term expires on December 31, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File from: (a) Mr. Scott Saunier)
SUMMARY NO. 303 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution appointing one member to the Teche Vermilion Freshwater District, for a two year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. Donald Segura, whose term expires December 13, 2025. (Applications on file from: (a) Mr. Donald Segura, and (b) Mr. Reed Boudreaux)
SUMMARY NO. 304 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council)
A Resolution acknowledging the appointment of Ms. Brianna Davis to the 16th Judicial District Children and Youth Planning Board, representing Parenting & Youth Organizations, for a two year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Ms. Brianna Davis, whose term expires December 31, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File from: (a) Ms. Brianna Davis)
SUMMARY NO. 305 (Introduced by Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., District 5)
A Resolution considering a collaboration with the Parish President an additional build out of the Clerk of Court Civil Department with additional security features to be implemented.
SUMMARY NO. 306 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission)
A Resolution granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a Residential Subdivision of Tract A of property belonging to Darrell Delahoussaye located at 7519 Coteau Road, District 14, Iberia Parish, to subdivide 39.653 acres creating two (2) lots, known as Tract A-1 and Tract A-2 for Residential Use, subject to compliance with Planning Commission Staff Report PC2025-0023, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION:
(To be voted upon at next Council meeting, at which time comments from the general public will be heard)
SUMMARY NO. 5420 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission)
An Ordinance granting a variance to allow placement of a residential shed on vacant property located adjacent to the residence of Andree McAnally, located at 2300 Daspit Road, Parcel No. 040311600, District 8, Iberia Parish, subject to compliance with Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report BOZ2025-03, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SUMMARY NO. 5421 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission)
An Ordinance granting a variance to allow placement of a residential shed on vacant property prior to construction of the primary residence on the property belonging to Lane Frederick, located at 13500 Rodrigue Road, Lot 2, District 9, Iberia Parish, subject to compliance with Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report BOZ2025-04, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SUMMARY NO. 5422 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission)
An Ordinance granting a variance to allow the owner/applicant placement of a residential shed on a vacant property located adjacent to the owners residence on the property belonging to Brent Dugas, located at Creighton Drive, Parcel No. 0105205000D, District 13, Iberia Parish, subject to compliance with Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report BOZ2025-05, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SUMMARY NO. 5423 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission)
An Ordinance granting a variance to allow the owner/applicant placement of a residential shed on a vacant property prior to the future placement of a residence on the same property on the property belonging to L4S Investments LLC., located on Fontenot Drive, Parcel No. 0103408000, District 2, Iberia Parish, subject to compliance with Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report BOZ2025-06, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SUMMARY NO. 5424 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission)
An Ordinance approving the reclassification request of 1.95 acres of property belonging to Chau Minh Nguyen, to be rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (Commercial), located at West Highway 90 Frontage Road, Parcel No. 0105020000C, District 3, Iberia Parish, subject to compliance with Zoning Commission Staff Report ZC2025-0012, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SUMMARY NO. 5425 (Introduced by Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., District 5)
An Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Sec. 6-2. Restrictions of the Compiled Ordinances of Iberia Parish, by amending and reenacting same, to provide for the effective date thereof; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next Council Meeting:
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Please visit the Iberia Parish Government website:
https://iberiaparishgovernment.com to complete the Stormwater Management Survey and view adjudicated properties through Civic Source.
All Iberia Parish Council and Joint Committee Meetings can be viewed live during scheduled meetings on the Iberia Parish Government website at:
https://iberiaparishgovernment.com/parish-council
ADJOURNMENT
Contact: Carrie D. Terry
Clerk of the Council
Iberia Parish Council/Government
300 Iberia Street, Suite 410
New Iberia, LA 70560
337-365-8246
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Director of Personnel Edythe Edie Casselman at (337)365-8246 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
DATE: December 10, 2025
TIME: Immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Iberia Parish Council Meeting
COMMITTEES: Francis Tommy Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus Bruce Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Policy allows Three (3) Minutes/person)
1. Comments from the General Public on Agenda Items.
2. Comments from the General Public on Non-Agenda Items.
MINUTES
Regular Joint Committee Meeting of November 19, 2025.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by James P. Trahan, District 8)
Discuss and consider a Resolution creating the Iberia Parish Airport District Ad Hoc Committee to include six elected officials and three members from the general public to discuss whether it is in the best interest of Iberia Parish to create an Airport District.
FINANCE:
None.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE:
None.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by James P. Trahan, District 8)
Discussion and consider a Resolution authorizing legal counsel to obtain an Attorney Generals Opinion regarding the speed camera on Daspit Road, New Iberia, Louisiana.
ITEM NO. 2: (Introduced by Legal Counsel)
Executive Session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17A(2) to discuss the pending litigation in New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T Mobility v. Parish of Iberia, Louisiana, et al - Case Nos. 6:25-CV-0051 and 6:25-CV-0051, United States District Court Western District of Louisiana both relating to the cell phone tower conditional use permit application denials.
ADJOURNMENT
The cost of this notice is $696.00.
Daily Iberian:
Dec. 6, 2025
AGENDA 12.10.25