Gonzales Weekly Citizen
June 25, 2026
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, TOWN OF SORRENTO, TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026, 6:00 P.M., SORRENTO COMMUNITY CENTER, SORRENTO, LOUISIANA
Members Present:
Councilmen: Duane Humphrey, Chad Domingue, Wanda Bourgeois, Randy Anny, Patti Poche
Mayor: Christopher Guidry
Town Clerk: Paige Robert
Motion by Councilman Chad Domingue and seconded by Councilman Duane Humphrey to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2026, meeting of the mayor and council. Motion carried. Vote as follows:
YEAS: Chad Domingue, Wanda Bourgeois, Duane Humphrey
NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Randy Anny, Patti Poche
Motion by Councilman Randy Anny and seconded by Councilman Chad Domingue to adopt the millage rate. Motion carried. Vote as follows:
YEAS: Chad Domingue, Wanda Bourgeois, Duane Humphrey, Randy Anny, Patti Poche
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the TOWN OF SORRENTO, LOUISINA.
MILLAGE
Town of Sorrento General Alimony 6.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Chad Domingue, Wanda Bourgeois, Duane Humphrey, Randy Anny, Patti Poche
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the Town Council meeting held on June 9, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Sorrento, Louisiana, this 9th day of June 2026.
Budget to actual reports were presented by Amy Burleigh from Faulk and Winkler to the Mayor and Council for the month of April 2026. A copy is available at the town hall for review.
Motion by Councilman Chad Domingue and seconded by Councilman Randy Anny to allow Ismael Lopez until June 30th to comply with the towns ordinances or electricity will be disconnected. Motion carried. Vote as follows:
YEAS: Chad Domingue, Wanda Bourgeois, Duane Humphrey, Randy Anny, Patti Poche
NAYS: None
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board to the Mayor and Council, a motion was made to approve the request for a Minor/Re-Subdivision for Lots 5-A-1-A-1, 5-A-1-A-2, 5-A-1-A-3. 5-A-2-A-1-A, 5-A-2-A-1-B, 5-A-2-A-1-C, AND 5-A-3-A-1 INTO TRACTS P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, P-5, AND P-6 in the Orange Grove Subdivision, FORMERLY BEING A PORTION OF ORANGE GROVE PLANTATION LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, SOUTHEAST LAND DISTRICT, EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, ASCENSION PARISH, LOUISIANA, submitted by Quality Engineering & Surveying on behalf of Capitol Development Group, LLC. Motion carried. Vote as follows:
YEAS: Chad Domingue, Wanda Bourgeois, Duane Humphrey, Randy Anny, Patti Poche
NAYS : None ABSTAIN: Patti Poche
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board to the Mayor and Council, a motion was made by Councilman Randy Anny and seconded by Councilman Chad Domingue. to approve the request for the Major Subdivision Final Plat of Orange Grove Subdivision, Phase 2, First Filing, LOTS 19-22, 71-103, 154-173, TRACTS CA-1, CA-5, CA-6 & CA-7 BEING A PORTION OF ORANGE GROVE PLANTATION, LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, SOUTHEAST LAND DISTRICT, EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, ASCENSION PARISH, LOUISIANA, submitted by Quality Engineering & Surveying on behalf of Capitol Development Group, LLC. with the following contingencies:
a. Correct the Town of Sorrento approved signer to the mayor
Motion carried. Vote as follows:
YEAS: Chad Domingue, Wanda Bourgeois, Duane Humphrey, Randy Anny
NAYS : None ABSTAIN : Patti Poche
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Board to the Mayor and Council, a motion was made by Councilman Randy Anny and seconded by Councilman Chad Domingue to approve the request for a Property Exchange of Lots 2-B-2-A & 2-B-3-A on Ruby St. located in section 23, T10S-R3E, Southeastern Land District of the St. Helena Meridian, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish, LA, submitted by Earles and Associates, LLC on behalf of Kimberly A. Kerek and Jerome P. Kerek, Jr.
There being no further business to be brought before the Mayor and Council, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Paige Robert, Town Clerk
Christopher Guidry, Mayor
6/25/26 ($84.00)
Miscellaneous Notices