Gonzales Weekly Citizen
April 30, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE PARISH OF ASCENSION
GONZALES, LOUISIANA
APRIL 16, 2026
The Council of the Parish of Ascension, Louisiana, met in regular session on Thursday April 16, 2026
6:00 pm, 607 E Worthey Rd, Gonzales with Chairman Chase Melancon presiding.
The opening prayer and the pledge was offered by Councilman Brett Arceneaux.
The following Council members were present:
Oliver Joseph Joel Robert Travis TurnerTodd Varnado Chase Melancon Brian HillensbeckBlaine Petite Pam Alonso Dennis CullenJenn DeFrances
Parish President Clint Cointment was present.
Chairman Melancon announced that the Regular Council Meeting of May 7, 2026 would be cancelled due to most of the Council members attending a NACO Conference.
Chairman Melancon announced the public comment sign-in.
Parish President Cointment reminded everyone about the annual Trash Bash this Saturday, April 17th. He also announced AP Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 22nd and invited everyone to attend for a day of everything Ascension Parish has to offer. He went on to report that St. Amant Library and Community Center would have a grand opening on Saturday, April 25th.
Chairman Melancon asked if anyone would like to remove any item from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. With no items removed, Councilman Todd Varnado offered a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. With no objection, the motion passed unanimously and the Consent Agenda was approved as follows:
a. Adoption of February 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes
b. Adoption of February 19. 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes
c. Adoption of March 19, 2026 Regular Council Meeting minutes
d. Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jambalaya Capital of the World for a one-time payment of $20,000.00 to assist with marketing, drawing in outside vendors and visitors, and generating increased tax revenue for Ascension Parish (Mike Gonzales, President Jambalaya Festival Association)
e. Approval of renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Volunteer Ascension for a term of five years in the amount of $25,000.00 per year to promote and foster volunteerism in Ascension Parish which furthers the progress and policies of the Parish (Sherry Denig, President Volunteer Ascension)
f. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Ascension Parish Government and Ascension Parish Assessor's Office, to replace the Assessor's Office roof, and for the Assessor's Office to pay fifty (50) percent of the project cost upon completion (Ricky Compton, Chief Administrative Officer)
g. Approval of Renewal of Master Contract for Professional Services with Roberto Macedo & Associates for Section 8 administrative services. Compensation to the provider shall be per the fee schedule (Hermina-Edward Irvin, Director Grants)
h. Approval of the Ascension Parish Professional Selection Committee's recommendation to select the highest scoring respondent, West Ascension Parish Hospital, for the Meal Services for the Children of West Ascension Early Learning Center and to authorize the Parish President to enter a contract (Colleen Arceneaux, Director Health and Community Development)
i. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Master Contract with Mission Dental, LLC for dental services for inmates at the Ascension Parish Jail. The compensation to the Provider for these services is amended to include an increase of $25,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of $60,000.00 through April 14, 2026 (Colleen Arceneaux, Director Health and Community Development)
j. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with TKO Construction Solutions, LLC for the Oak Grove Park Renovations and Improvements project. This will increase the contract time by 21 days, due to excessive rainfall and weather conditions, for a total contract time of 241 days. This will not affect the contract cost (Randy Mullis, Director Project Management)
k. Approval to accept the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $198,750.00 submitted by CMC Corporate Solutions for the Chiller Replacement at the Governmental Complex Building and to authorize the Parish President to enter a contract for the project (Jason Thompson, Director Facility Management)
l. Approval to accept the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $3,904,000.00 submitted by Capitol Construction, LLC for the construction of the Ascension Council on Aging Prairieville Senior Wellness Center and to authorize the Parish President to enter a contract for the project (Dean Thomason, Project Manager III)
m. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Grass Cutting Contract with E&C Bush Hogging, LLC to amend Attachments A & B to include one (1) additional location of 12341 Hwy 431, St. Amant, LA - St. Amant Recreation Center and Library. The total amendment amount is $17,640.00 for a new total contract amount of $230,148.00 (Geoff Sanders, Supervisor IV Recreation)
n. Approval to accept $35,000.00 from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) Grant Committee and Statewide Partners, and endeavors to provide a local funding confirmation in the amount of $140,000.00 in compliance with Grant Program Requirements to promote and implement a free to the public outdoor fitness court (Hermina Edward-Irvin, Grants Director)
o. Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Ascension Parish Government and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) for the LA 73 Roundabout at Bluff Road Connector Project, H.014918, and approval for Parish President Clint Cointment to execute the Agreement (Daniel Helms, Director Transportation)
p. Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Ascension Parish Government and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) for the LA 431 at LA 931 Roundabout Project, Project Agreement Number PA610020, and approval for Parish President Clint Cointment to execute the Agreement (Daniel Helms, Director Transportation)
Councilman Oliver Joseph made a motion to ACCEPT the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to DENY the Zoning Review ID PZ-3883.26 Lot 12 for Joseph Braud located on the north side of LA Highway 1 N. approximately 370 west of Stewart Road to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Crossroads Commercial (CC) With no objections, the motion passed and the zoning change was DENIED.
Councilman Oliver Joseph made a motion to DENY the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to DENY the Zoning Review ID PZ-3901.26 remainder of Lot 1 of Subdivision of Woodstock Plantation for MR Engineering (H&L Enterprises, LLC) located on the west side of LA Highway 405 approximately 1,300 south of Noel Road to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Conservation (C) to Heavy Industrial (HI) which would approve the Zoning Change. The motion passed and PZ-3901.26 was approved to be introduced as an ordinance on the May 21, 2026 Council agenda.
Councilman Todd Varnado made a motion to approve ACCEPT the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to APPROVE the Zoning Review ID PZ-3911.26 Lot A-1 for Tony Liotta located on the east side of LA Highway 22 approximately 120 south of Melancon Road to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Rural (R) to Crossroads Commercial (CC). The motion passed and PZ-3911.26 was approved to be introduced as an ordinance on the May 21, 2026 Council agenda.
Councilman Todd Varnado made a motion to DENY the recommendation of the Zoning Commission to DENY the Zoning Review ID PZ-3912.26 Lot A1 for MR Engineering and Surveying located on the north side of Swamp Road approximately 850 west of Airline Highway (US Hwy 61) to amend the Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) to Mixed Use which would approve the Zoning Change. The motion passed and PZ-3901.26 was approved to be introduced as an ordinance on the May 21, 2026 Council agenda.
Councilman Brian Hillensbeck made a motion to approve the Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre for maintenance and upkeep of AP Jail to add Section 1.02.1 Fixed Asset Purchases. The motion passed with no discussion and no objection.
Councilman Dennis Cullen made a motion to approve the Resolution in support of House Bill 997 that provides for publishing public notices on a political subdivisions official website. The motion passed with no discussion and no objection.
Code Enforcement Officer Patrice Johnson presented the Condemnation Proceedings for 6057 Brewerton Road (District 1). She reported that a letter of no objection had been received from the property owner. A motion to condemn the property was offered by Councilman Joel Robert. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Johnson also presented Condemnation Proceedings for property located at 9473 Highway 405 (District 1). The property owner was present and spoke on the item. A 90 day extension had been granted by the Council on August 21, 2025. He said the property had been in his family for over one hundred years. He reported that he was no aware of the process. Councilman Joel Robert made a motion to grant a 120 day extension. After more discussion, Councilman Oliver Joseph made a motion to grant a 30 day extension to get under contract with an engineer and within the contract have a timeline of construction for 12 months or less. Councilman Robert withdrew his original motion. The substitute motion passed with no objection.
The Council unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in Donaldsonville, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St, to consider an ordinance to levy millages on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Ascension on a motion by Councilman Brian Hillensbeck.
The Council unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in Donaldsonville, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St, to consider an ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly projects MA-17-10 Duplessis Road Safety Widening (US61- LA 73) on a motion by Councilman Brian Hillensbeck.
The Council unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in Donaldsonville, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St, to consider an ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly projects MA-22-02 USE 61 Superstreet Lowes Roundabout at LA 44 on a motion by Councilman Todd Varnado.
The Council unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in Donaldsonville, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St, to consider an ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly projects MA-23-05 LA 73 at LA 74 Roundabout on a motion by Councilman Todd Varnado.
The Council unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in Donaldsonville, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St, to consider an ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly projects MA-25-01 Roddy Road at Black Bayou (LA 934) Roundabout on a motion by Councilman Dennis Cullen.
The Council unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in Donaldsonville, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St, to consider an ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly projects MA-25-02 LA 44 at Causey Road/Merritt-Evans Road on a motion by Councilwoman Jenn DeFrances.
The Council unanimously agreed to hold a public hearing on May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in Donaldsonville, at the Ascension Parish Courthouse, 300 Houmas St, to consider an ordinance to amend the Ascension Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Parks and Recreation, Article I In General, Section 15-2 Park Rules and Regulations generally to set rental fees for St. Amant Community Recreation Center on a motion by Councilman Oliver Joseph.
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to prohibit ex parte communications by members of the Planning and Zoning Commission; to require disclosure and recusal; to provide for enforcement and removal and to provide for related matters. A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilman Joel Robert. With no public speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilman Todd Varnado.
Councilman Todd Varnado made a motion to adopt the ordinance. With objections to the motion, a roll call vote was conducted with results as follows:
YEAS: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Todd Varnado, Brian Hillensbeck, Jenn De Frances
NAYS: Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
The motion to adopt the ordinance FAILED 6:5.
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to acquire a parcel of immovable property being one hundred twenty-seven and 961/1000 acres located in Section 22, T9S, R2E, Ascension Parish designated as Tract 12-A for the price of $2,559,220.00 plus closing cost of East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1. A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite. With no speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilwoman Pam Alonso. The ordinance was unanimously adopted on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite as follows:
ORDINANCE
PURPOSE: To acquire a parcel of immovable property being one hundred twenty-seven and 961/1000 (127.961) acres located in Section 22, T9S, R2E, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, designated as Tract 12-A for the price of TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($2,559,220.00), plus the cost of closing, as more fully described in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
WHEREAS, the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 desires to acquire certain immovable property; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and a public purpose for the acquisition of certain immovable property for the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 does hereby desire to acquire the property, servitudes and/or rights-of-way and authorizes the Office of the Parish President to do whatever is necessary to acquire said Property; and;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, the Ascension Parish Governing Authority authorizes the purchase of a parcel of immovable property being one hundred twenty-seven and 961/1000 (127.961) acres located in Section 22, T9S, R2E, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, designated as Tract 12-A for the price of TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($2,559,220.00), plus the cost of closing, as more fully described in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
This Ordinance is being adopted in conformity with Section 6-01 of the Ascension ParishCharter.
The purchase of the property is subject to approval by the Parish Attorney and contingent upon the Seller being able to deliver a merchantable title. Clint Cointment, Parish President, is hereby authorized to sign all necessary documents on behalf of the East Ascension Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 for the purchase of the property.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:
Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances
Nays: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Brian Hillensbeck
And this Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 16th day of April 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately.
Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey
Secretary
Approved by Parish President:
/s/ Clint Cointment
Clint Cointment
Parish President
4/16/2026
Date
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project Roddy Road at LA 931 Roundabout Project, Parish Project Number MA-18-10 (ROAD180018). A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite. With no speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilman Brett Arceneaux. The ordinance was unanimously adopted on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite as follows:
ORDINANCE
PURPOSE: To authorize the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights-of-way, and/or servitudes for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project Roddy Road at LA 931 Roundabout Project, Parish Project Number MA-18-10 (ROAD180018).
WHEREAS, Ascension Parish Government desires to acquire certain immovable property; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and a public purpose for the acquisition of certain immovable property for the road improvements associated with the Move Ascension program; and
WHEREAS, the Ascension Parish Government does hereby desire to acquire the property, servitudes and/or rights-of-way and authorizes the Office of the Parish President to do whatever is necessary to enter into negotiations and acquire said Property, servitudes, and/or rights-of-way.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, the Ascension Parish Governing Authority authorizes the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to acquire by purchase of the parcels of immovable property for the project named Roddy Road at LA 931 Roundabout, Project Number MA-18-10 (ROAD180018).
This Ordinance is being adopted in conformity with Section 6-01 of the Ascension ParishCharter.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:
Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances
Nays: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Brian Hillensbeck
And this Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 16th day of April 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately.
Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey
Secretary
Approved by Parish President:
/s/ Clint Cointment
Clint Cointment
Parish President
4/16/2026
Date
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project LA 933 at Joe Sevario Road Roundabout Project, Parish Project Number MA-19-03 (ROAD20007) A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilman Joel Robert. With no speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilwoman Pam Alonso. The ordinance was unanimously adopted on a motion by Councilman Dennis Cullen as follows:
ORDINANCE
PURPOSE: To authorize the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights-of-way, and/or servitudes for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project LA 933 at Joe Sevario Road Roundabout Project, Parish Project Number MA-19-03 (ROAD20007).
WHEREAS, Ascension Parish Government desires to acquire certain immovable property; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and a public purpose for the acquisition of certain immovable property for the road improvements associated with the Move Ascension program; and
WHEREAS, the Ascension Parish Government does hereby desire to acquire the property, servitudes and/or rights-of-way and authorizes the Office of the Parish President to do whatever is necessary to enter into negotiations and acquire said Property, servitudes, and/or rights-of-way.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, the Ascension Parish Governing Authority authorizes the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to acquire by purchase of the parcels of immovable property for the project named LA 933 at Joe Sevario Road Roundabout, Project Number MA-19-03 (ROAD20007).
This Ordinance is being adopted in conformity with Section 6-01 of the Ascension ParishCharter.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:
Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances
Nays: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Brian Hillensbeck
And this Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 16th day of April 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately.
Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey
Secretary
Approved by Parish President:
/s/ Clint Cointment
Clint Cointment
Parish President
4/16/2026
Date
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project LA 73 Roundabout at Bluff Road Connector 4 Lane to I-10, Parish Project MA-22-01. A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilman Joel Robert. With no speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilwoman Pam Alonso. The ordinance was unanimously adopted on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite as follows:
ORDINANCE
PURPOSE: To authorize the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights-of-way, and/or servitudes for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project LA 73 Roundabout at Bluff Rd Connector 4 Lane to I-10, Parish Project Number MA-22-01 (ROAD220019).
WHEREAS, Ascension Parish Government desires to acquire certain immovable property; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and a public purpose for the acquisition of certain immovable property for the road improvements associated with the Move Ascension program; and
WHEREAS, the Ascension Parish Government does hereby desire to acquire the property, servitudes and/or rights-of-way and authorizes the Office of the Parish President to do whatever is necessary to enter into negotiations and acquire said Property, servitudes, and/or rights-of-way.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, the Ascension Parish Governing Authority authorizes the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to acquire by purchase of the parcels of immovable property for the project named LA 73 Roundabout at Bluff Rd Connector 4 Lane to I-10, Project Number MA-22-01 (ROAD220019).
This Ordinance is being adopted in conformity with Section 6-01 of the Ascension ParishCharter.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:
Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances
Nays: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Brian Hillensbeck
And this Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 16th day of April 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately.
Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey
Secretary
Approved by Parish President:
/s/ Clint Cointment
Clint Cointment
Parish President
4/16/2026
Date
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project LA 73 at Cornerview Road Roundabout, Parish Project Number MA-22-04 (ROAD23005) A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilman Dennis Cullen. With no speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilman Brett Arceneaux. The ordinance was unanimously adopted on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite as follows:
ORDINANCE
PURPOSE: To authorize the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights-of-way, and/or servitudes for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project LA 73 at Cornerview Rd Roundabout, Parish Project Number MA-22-04 (ROAD220023).
WHEREAS, Ascension Parish Government desires to acquire certain immovable property; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and a public purpose for the acquisition of certain immovable property for the road improvements associated with the Move Ascension program; and
WHEREAS, the Ascension Parish Government does hereby desire to acquire the property, servitudes and/or rights-of-way and authorizes the Office of the Parish President to do whatever is necessary to enter into negotiations and acquire said Property, servitudes, and/or rights-of-way.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, the Ascension Parish Governing Authority authorizes the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to acquire by purchase of the parcels of immovable property for the project named LA 73 at Cornerview Rd Roundabout, Project Number MA-22-04 (ROAD220023).
This Ordinance is being adopted in conformity with Section 6-01 of the Ascension ParishCharter.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:
Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances
Nays: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Brian Hillensbeck
And this Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 16th day of April 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately.
Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey
Secretary
Approved by Parish President:
/s/ Clint Cointment
Clint Cointment
Parish President
4/16/2026
Date
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to authorize the Ascension Parish Government through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights of way, and/or servitude for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project Parker Road Corridor Improvements, Parish Project MA-23-09 (ROAD23005) A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilwoman Jenn DeFrances. With no speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilman Joel Robert. The ordinance was unanimously adopted on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite as follows:
ORDINANCE
PURPOSE: To authorize the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to purchase or otherwise acquire certain parcels, rights-of-way, and/or servitudes for the Move Ascension Program, particularly project Parker Road Corridor Improvements, Parish Project Number MA-23-09 (ROAD23005).
WHEREAS, Ascension Parish Government desires to acquire certain immovable property; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and a public purpose for the acquisition of certain immovable property for the road improvements associated with the Move Ascension program; and
WHEREAS, the Ascension Parish Government does hereby desire to acquire the property, servitudes and/or rights-of-way and authorizes the Office of the Parish President to do whatever is necessary to enter into negotiations and acquire said Property, servitudes, and/or rights-of-way.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, the Ascension Parish Governing Authority authorizes the Ascension Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to acquire by purchase of the parcels of immovable property for the project named Parker Road Corridor Improvements, Project Number MA-23-09 (ROAD23005).
This Ordinance is being adopted in conformity with Section 6-01 of the Ascension ParishCharter.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:
Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances
Nays: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Brian Hillensbeck
And this Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 16th day of April 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately.
Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey
Secretary
Approved by Parish President:
/s/ Clint Cointment
Clint Cointment
Parish President
4/16/2026
Date
Legal Counsel Kenneth Dupaty read the ordinance to revoke an existing twelve (12) foot utility servitude located on the northern portion of Lots 4-A & 4-B of the Nathan Sugarman property at 17904 Old Jefferson Highway A public hearing was opened on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite. With no speakers, the public hearing was closed on a motion by Councilman Joel Robert. The ordinance was unanimously adopted on a motion by Councilwoman Pam Alonso as follows:
ORDINANCE
Purpose: To revoke an existing twelve (12) foot utility servitude located on the northern portion ofLots 4-A & 4-B of the Nathan Sugarman property at 17904 Old Jefferson Hwy. Property as depicted on the map showing a, Family PartitionMackay Estate forHeirs of Thompson J Brown, Jr. by McLin Taylor, Inc., dated July 7, 2021, and recorded at instrument no. 1036425.
WHEREAS, the petitioner has petitioned the Ascension Parish Council to revoke an existing twelve (12) foot utility servitude located on the northern portion of Lots 4-A & 4-B of the Nathan Sugarman property at 17904 Old Jefferson Hwy. Property as depicted on the map showing a, Family PartitionMackay Estate forHeirs of Thompson J Brown, Jr. by McLin Taylor, Inc., dated July 7, 2021, and recorded at instrument no. 1036425; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department and Engineering Department have reviewed and researched said request and have no objection to the revocation;
THE PARISH OF ASCENSION HEREBY ORDAINS, that it grants approval of the revocation of an existing twelve (12) foot utility servitude located on the northern portion of Lots 4-A & 4-B of the Nathan Sugarman property at 17904 Old Jefferson Hwy. Property as depicted on the map showing a, Family PartitionMackay Estate forHeirs of Thompson J Brown, Jr. by McLin Taylor, Inc., dated July 7, 2021, and recorded at instrument no. 1036425, attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit A.
REPEAL: All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby and henceforth repealed.
SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Ordinance is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions herein which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective fifteen (15) days after adoption.
This ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:
Yeas: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen Jenn DeFrances
Nays: None
Not Voting: None
Absent: Brian Hillensbeck
And this Ordinance was adopted by the Council on the 16th day of April 2026, and this Ordinance is effective immediately.
Attest: /s/ Cinnamon McKey
Secretary
Approved by Parish President:
/s/ Clint Cointment
Clint Cointment
Parish President
4/16/2026
Date.
Councilman Blaine Petite made a motion to go into Executive Session on the matter of Approval of claim for LCA-0032575 Subrogation Claim. A roll call vote was conducted with the results as follows:
YEAS: Oliver Joseph, Joel Robert, Travis Turner, Brett Arceneaux, Todd Varnado, Chase Melancon, Pam Alonso, ,Blaine Petite, Dennis Cullen, Jenn De Frances
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Brian Hillensbeck
NOT VOTING: None
The motion passed and the Council convened into Executive Session. They reconvened on a motion by Councilman Blaine Petite. Councilwoman Pam Alonso made a motion to approve the claim in the amount discussed in Executive Session. The motion passed with no objection.
There being no further business to come before the Council of the Parish of Ascension upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 6:52 PM.
/s/ Chase Melancon
Chairman
/s/ Cinnamon McKey
SECRETARY
12268639 4/30/26 ($552.96)
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