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PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND THE NEW IBERIA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW IBERIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 AT 5:30 PM
The Mayor and City Council of the City of New Iberia, State of Louisiana, met in public session at City Hall, 457 East Main Street, New Iberia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Five Thirty (5:30) p.m., (Central Standard Time). Present were the Mayor, Freddie DeCourt, as well as the following members of the New Iberia City Council, Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle. Also in attendance, Jeff Simon, City Attorney and Lanie Kerlegon, City Clerk.
The City Council for the City of New Iberia, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority for the City of New Iberia, State of Louisiana, by the Honorable Mayor, who then stated that the Governing Authority was ready for the transaction of business. Ricky Gonsoulin led the prayer and pledge.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON):
NONE.
2. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES:
a. Regular meeting of November 18, 2025, which were published on November 26, 2025.
Motion by Ricky Gonsoulin, seconded by Brooke Marcotte
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
3. ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:
a. Ordinance No. 2025-30: An Ordinance amending the City of New Iberia Code of Ordinances related to the storage of tires at tire businesses
Motion to open Public Hearing: David Merrill; 2nd Warren White
Public comment: NONE.
Motion to close Public Hearing: Ricky Gonsoulin; 2nd Ron Davis
A motion was made by Brooke Marcotte, seconded by Warren White to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-30.
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
A motion was made by Troy Comeaux, seconded by Brooke Marcotte, to amend Ordinance No. 2025-30 to give tire businesses until July 1, 2026 to comply with said Ordinance.
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: David Merrill, Ron Davis
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
A motion was made by Ricky Gonsoulin, seconded by Troy Comeaux to adopt Ordinance No. 2025-30, as amended.
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: David Merrill, Ron Davis
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
4. RESOLUTIONS:
a. Resolution No. 25-154: A Resolution awarding contract to Minvielle Lumber Company, Inc. for the Pepperplex Renovations Project (Phase II) (FP&C No. 50-ML1-23-01) and authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documentation in connection therewith, all contingent on approval from the Office of Facility Planning & Control
Motion by Troy Comeaux, seconded by Dan Doerle
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
b. Resolution No. 25-155: A Resolution awarding contract to Chandler Staples & Consulting, LLC for the Drainage Improvements Project (FP&C No. 50-ML1-25-02) and authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documentation in connection therewith, all contingent on approval from the Office of Facility Planning & Control
Motion by Ricky Gonsoulin, seconded by David Merrill
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
c. Resolution No. 25-156: A Resolution authorizing the mayor to negotiate and execute a contract by and between the City of New Iberia and Otis Elevator Company for elevator maintenance services at the Bayou Teche Museum
Motion by Ron Davis, seconded by Brooke Marcotte
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
d. Resolution No. 25-157: A Resolution announcing the dates of regular meetings of the New Iberia City Council to be held in 2026
Motion by David Merrill, seconded by Brooke Marcotte
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
e. Resolution No. 25-158: A Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 25-107, which awarded contract to Over the Horizon, LLC for the demolition of a structure located at 1608 Elm Street (District 3) and authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documentation in connection therewith
A motion was made by Ricky Gonsoulin, seconded by Troy Comeaux that Resolution No. 25-158 be deleted at this time.
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
f. Resolution No. 25-159: A Resolution awarding demolition contract for the FY 2023 Clearance Program to Lathan Construction and authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documentation in connection therewith
A motion was made by Troy Comeaux, seconded by Ricky Gonsoulin, that Resolution No. 25-159 be deleted at this time.
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
g. Resolution No. 25-160: A Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for the FY 2023 Clearance Program and authorizing the mayor to execute any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Ricky Gonsoulin, seconded by Warren White
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
h. Resolution No. 25-153: A Resolution approving the terms of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between the City of New Iberia and Iberia Parish Government related to animal control services
Motion by David Merrill, seconded by Troy Comeaux
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
a. Ordinance No. 2025-31: An Ordinance authorizing the mayor to negotiate and execute any and all documentation in connection with the conveyance of the Sugarcane Festival Building (and certain surrounding property) to the City of New Iberia from Iberia Parish Government and setting for public hearing on December 16, 2025
Motion by Dan Doerle, seconded by Ricky Gonsoulin
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: Ron Davis
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
b. Ordinance No. 2025-32: An Ordinance amending and enacting Section 38-60 of the City of New Iberia Code of Ordinances related to penalties for gross littering of tires and setting for public hearing on December 16, 2025
Motion by David Merrill, seconded by Ricky Gonsoulin
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
c. Special Ordinance No. 2025-2026-02: An Ordinance amending the budget to account for increase in group health insurance and setting for public hearing on December 16, 2025
Motion by David Merrill, seconded by Troy Comeaux
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
d. Special Ordinance No. 2025-2026-03: An Ordinance amending the budget to allocate funds for the FY 2023-2024 Local Government Assistance Program and setting for public hearing on December 16, 2025
Motion by Ricky Gonsoulin, seconded by Ron Davis
YEAS: Brooke Marcotte, Warren White, Troy Comeaux, Ricky Gonsoulin, David Merrill, Ron Davis, and Dan Doerle
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Motion adopted.
6. COUNCIL REMARKS:
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
a. The next regularly scheduled city council meeting will be held on December 16, 2025.
b. Reminder to council and citizens to participate in the MS4 Storm Water Survey at www.cityofnewiberia.com under Public Works section.
c. The City of New Iberia currently has adjudicated properties available for sale at CivicSource.com. To initiate the auction process on one or more properties, the investor must place a deposit of $850 on each property, which starts the prerequisite legal research and notification process that is required before the auction takes place. The pre-sale process takes approximately 120 days to complete. If the current property owner pays all delinquent taxes and fees during the pre-sale period, the depositor is refunded the deposit and the sale is halted. Visit CivicSource.com to learn more.
8. ADJOURN:
Unanimous motion to adjourn at 7:24 PM
/s/Lanie Kerlegon
Lanie Kerlegon, City Clerk
City of New Iberia
The cost of this notice is $429.00.
The Daily Iberian:
Dec. 10, 2025
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