Thibodaux Daily Comet
January 17, 2026
TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW REGULAR MEETING MINUTES-ABRIDGED
(for unabridged minutes,
please visit https://townof
goldenmeadow-la.gov/)
Mayor Joey Bouziga was present at this public meeting and called it to order on January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Golden Meadow Town Hall, 107 Jervis Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357.
Council Members Present: Mike Billiot, Jody Cheramie, Connie Demere, Nancy Fillinich, and Kip Plaisance
Council Members Absent: NONE
Others Present: Tracee Cloutier, Jeray Jarreau, Michelle Lafont, John Plaisance, and Rachel Robichaux
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Billiot and the prayer was given by John Plaisance.
A motion to approve the towns regular meeting minutes from 12/15/2025, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
Mayors Report
SCPDC Condemnation Proceedings:
BC 1080-2621 North Bayou Drive-Marc Charpentier-condemnation order issued and demolition bid awarded to BM Construction. Permit process complete with update due today. SCPDC Certified Building Official Charles Bertrand advised that there hasnt been any progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. A motion to give the owner 14 days, with an update and appearance due at the 1/20/2026 meeting, as presented, was made by Council Member Plaisance; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
BC 1078-128 B&R Lane-Sebastian Properties (tax title) and Estate of Wilma Billiot Griffin-condemnation order issued and demolition bid awarded to BM Construction with update due today. CBO Bertrand advised that there hasnt been any progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. Ms. Sigrist is present and advised she is working with an attorney to try to get ownership issues corrected. A motion to give the owner 14 days, with an update and appearance due at the 1/20/2026 meeting, and to have her attorney reach out to Town Attorney Jarreau, as presented, was made by Council Member Cheramie; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
BC 1054-120-B Malgum Lane-Betty Phares Orgeron and Jack Phares (all have a 10% interest), Mary Brown Phares, Edward Verdin, and Mary Phares Cox-condemnation order issued with demolition bids opened but not awarded with update due today. CBO Bertrand advised that there hasnt been much progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. Mr. Verdin is present and advised he is still working on the structure. A motion to give the owner 14 days with an update due at the 1/20/2026 meeting, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
BC 1084-204 Verret Street-George Terrebonne-condemnation order issued and demolition bid awarded to Adams Land & Property Management with update due today. CBO Bertrand advised that there hasnt been any progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. A motion to issue another notice of demolition, as presented, was made by Council Member Fillinich; seconded by Council Member Billiot. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
BC 1082-183 Jefferson Street-Bobby Billiot-condemnation order issued and demolition bid awarded to BM Construction with update due today. CBO Bertrand advised that there has been some progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. Mr. Billiot is present and advised he is still tearing down his building. A motion to give the owner 14 days with an update due at the 1/20/2026 meeting, as presented, was made by Council Member Plaisance; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
BC 1091-Unnumbered Parcel near Chouest Lane-Renata Guidry and Richelle Guidry Rousse-condemnation order issued with update due today. CBO Bertrand advised that there hasnt been any progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. Mr. Guidry is present and advised he still needs to strap down and anchor the mobile home. A motion to give the owner 14 days, with an update due at the 1/20/2026 meeting, as presented, was made by Council Member Cheramie; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
BC 1027-2635 North Bayou Drive-Cheramie Apartments, Inc.-condemnation order issued with demolition bid awarded to BM Construction with update due today. CBO Bertrand advised that there hasnt been much progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. Ms. Sunday is present and advised they are still working on the structure. A motion to give the owner 14 days to get a permit and continue working on the structure, with an update for both due at the 1/20/2026 meeting, as presented, was made by Council Member Fillinich; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
BC 1094-Chase Chauvin-1201 North Bayou Drive-condemnation order issued with update and notice of demolition issued. CBO Bertrand advised that there hasnt been any progress since the previous inspection and they recommend keeping it on the condemnation list. A motion to issue another notice of demolition, as presented, was made by Council Member Plaisance; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: Cheramie; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
Attorneys Report:
A motion to add Introduction of Ordinances for the adjudicated properties in town that will be auctioned to the agenda, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
A motion to introduce each of the following Ordinances:
o Property #16-An Ordinance approving a non-warranty cash sale agreement for property adjudicated to the Town of Golden Meadow from Katherine Enterprises, Gerald T. Dantin, Victor J. Pitre to the highest bidder, with a minimum amount of $1,243.20 and authorizing the Mayor to sign, execute and administer said cash sale and any and all relevant documents.
o Property #3-An Ordinance approving a non-warranty cash sale agreement for property adjudicated to the Town of Golden Meadow from Joseph Moreaux, State Bank & Trust Company of Golden Meadow, Mitzi Miller Cheramie, and Leonard J. Miller, III, to the highest bidder, with a minimum bid amount of $2,123.85 and authorizing the Mayor to sign, execute and administer said cash sale and any and all relevant documents.
o Property #17-An Ordinance approving a non-warranty cash sale agreement for property adjudicated to the Town of Golden Meadow from Gulden, LLC, Sandra Felarise Duet, Brad Joseph Duet, unopened succession of Al Dwayne Kibodeaux, Tammy Kibodeaux, to the highest bidder, with a minimum amount of $2,757.62 and authorizing the Mayor to sign, execute and administer said cash sale and any and all relevant documents.
o Property #8-An Ordinance approving a non-warranty cash sale agreement for property adjudicated to the Town of Golden Meadow from Thomas Nathan Tschirn, Steven Richard Tschirn, Wayne Joseph Tschirn, Charles Richard Tschirn, Patrick F. Tschirn, Cheryl Anne Tschirn, Cynthia Tschirn Nuesslein, and Darrell Richoux to the highest bidder, with a minimum bid amount of $1,036.30 and authorizing the Mayor to sign, execute and administer said cash sale and any and all relevant documents.
o Property #15-An Ordinance approving a non-warranty cash sale agreement for property adjudicated to the Town of Golden Meadow from the Gary Gaudet and Victoria Matherne to the highest bidder, with a minimum bid amount of $1,405.78 and authorizing the Mayor to sign, execute and administer said cash sale and any and all relevant documents.
o Property #10-An Ordinance approving a non-warranty cash sale agreement for property adjudicated to the Town of Golden Meadow from the unopened succession of Roy Joseph Kiffe and the unopened succession of Donna Lynn Guidry Kiffe to the highest bidder, with a minimum bid amount of $1,281.53 and authorizing the Mayor to sign, execute and administer said cash sale and any and all relevant documents.
o Property #2-An Ordinance approving a non-warranty cash sale agreement for property adjudicated to the Town of Golden Meadow from Evelyn Doucet Smith located in the Town of Golden Meadow to the highest bidder, with a minimum bid amount of $2,101.18 and authorizing the Mayor to sign, execute and administer said cash sale and any and all relevant documents.
and to have a Public Hearing for each on 1/20/2026 at 7:00 PM, as presented, was made by Council Member Plaisance; seconded by Council Member Billiot. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
508 South Bayou Drive-SP Cheramie-Council gave owner until 1/5/2026 to clean property and look into alleged damage. Mr. Cheramie started cleaning up, but he hasnt finished and was not able to make tonights meeting. A motion to send Mr. Cheramie a letter to appear at the 1/20/2026 meeting, as presented, was made by Council Member Plaisance; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
Old Business
Hurricane Ida Projects:
Project 731342-Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool Pump Building, Swimming Pool Bath House Building (for possible alternate project)-waiting on FEMA obligation-working with Engineer/Architect on potential alternatives. A motion to appropriate $50,000 in legal fees while working through project with FEMA, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE. The Architect Neil Angelette, who was chosen to work on Project 731342, discussed with the Council and Mayor the pros and cons for both a swimming pool and a splash pad. A motion to move forward with a splash pad, as presented, was made by Council Member Demere; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
Request additional smoothing on asphalt repair on Ridgewood Boulevard and Doucet Drive is complete as per the parish. A motion to remove request additional smoothing on asphalt repair on Ridgewood Boulevard and Doucet Drive from the agenda, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
New Business:
A motion to approve the Krewe des Couyons parade request for Sunday 2/8/2026, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
A motion to approve Sexual Harassment Annual Report for 2025, as presented, was made by Council Member Plaisance; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
A motion to remove Ms. Diana Toups from the Council on Aging Board, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE. Mayor Bouziga asked Town Clerk Cloutier to send a letter to Ms. Toups to thank her for her service. A motion to appoint Ms. Sarah Legnion to the Council on Aging Board, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Demere. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
A motion to add Elliot Day Jr. to the agenda, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE. Elliot Day discussed his bid for Parish President.
A motion to add Easter Egg Hunt/Parade to the agenda, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Cheramie. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE. Council Member Demere discussed the Annual Easter Egg Hunt/Easter Parade that will be on 3/28/2026.
A motion to add a dip on Washington Street to the agenda, as presented, was made by Council Member Cheramie; seconded by Council Member Fillinich. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE. Council Member Demere advised that there are 2 dips on Washington Street. Mayor Bouziga stated that we will look at them.
With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn this meeting at 8:14 PM, as presented, was made by Council Member Billiot; seconded by Council Member Cheramie. A roll call vote took place as follows: YEAS: Cheramie, Fillinich, Billiot, Plaisance, Demere; NAYS: NONE; ABSTAINED: NONE; ABSENT: NONE.
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MAYOR JOEY BOUZIGA
ATTESTED:
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RACHEL ROBICHAUX
ASSISTANT TOWN CLERK
1/17/26 ($238.80)
Miscellaneous Notices