Belle Chasse Plaquemines Gazette
October 6, 2026
official proceedings OF the Plaquemines Parish Council
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Minutes of a meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council held in the Pointe-a-la-Hache Council Chambers, 18055 Hwy. 15, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Louisiana on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT: Council Member Tyronne Edwards
Council Member Brian Champagne Council Member Chris Schulz
Council Member Stuart J. Guey
Council Member Patricia McCarty
Council Member Ronnie Newsom
Council Member Carlton M.
LaFrance, Sr.
Council Member Mitch Jurisich
Kim M. Toups, Council Secretary
ABSENT: Council Member Mark
Cognevich, Chairman
The Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The following items were deferred:
• 9a4, An Ordinance to amend and amended to readopt Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the “Comprehensive Zoning District Map” therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, with reference to Application No. 2026-656 dated July 13, 2026.
• 9a5, An Ordinance to authorize Plaquemines Parish Government to approve a Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement with Cabri Pipeline, LLC, as Grantee, to construct, operate and maintain one (1) 26-inch natural gas pipeline over, across and under land located in Sections 4 and 8, Township 17 South, Range 26 East, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana and authorize the Parish President to execute the Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
• 9c, “An Ordinance to establish a Residential Parking Zone on Bradley Place within Plaquemines Parish, restricting parking within the designated residential portion of Bradley Place to resident owned vehicles and guests of residents, and providing for enforcement and penalties for violations thereof”;
• 9d, “An Ordinance to amend the 2026 Manpower Structure and Operating Expenditure Budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto”;
• 9g, “An Ordinance enacting Section 2-32 of the Plaquemines Parish Code of Ordinances prohibiting the officials and employees of Plaquemines Parish Government from entering into Non-Disclosure Agreements; and to provide for related matters”;
• District 9 Update; and
• District 7 Update items deferred were Diamond Park, Cleaning Ditches and Mosquito Control;
There were no matters to address under Agenda Item 2, “Executive Session” and no matters to address under Agenda Item 3, “Proclamations; therefore Council Member Schulz moved to agenda Item 4, “Administration Update”. Without objection, so ordered.
The Parish Comprehensive Master Plan was discussed. There was a presentation regarding the scope, planning, and the update on the Master Plan. There were 3 phases which included the kick-off community engagement, and the vision for the Parish, and intense outreach through events throughout the Parish.
There were no matters to address under Agenda Item 5, “Bids and Advertisements”; therefore, Council Member Schulz moved to Agenda Item “Beer and Liquor Licenses”. Without objection, so ordered.
R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-283
On motion of Council Member Guey, seconded by Council Member LaFrance, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following application for permit to engage in the sale of liquor and/or beer only in the Parish of Plaquemines for the year 2026 is hereby approved: TMT Belle Chasse Store, LLC d/b/a Belle Chasse Tobacco Discount, 8625 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037, Class B Retail Package Beer, Class B Package Liquor; Hector’s Tacos and Tequila Bar d/b/a Hector’s Tacos and Tequila Bar, 8617 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037, Table 1, Class A Retail Outlet Beer, Class B Retail Package Beer, Class A Retail Liquor, Class B Package Liquor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following special event/temporary beer/liquor permit is hereby issued to Fishing for the Girls Rodeo on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 starting at 5:00A.M. and ending at 5:00P.M., located at 161 Marina Lane Port Sulphur, LA 70083
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-284
On motion of Council Member Schulz, seconded by Council Member Newsom, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following application for construction permits in the Parish of Plaquemines is hereby approved: Wade Scott, Application No. 2026-785, Application date 9-3-26, Construct a boat shed over water and install a Hoist, 270 Sports Marina Road, Venice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-285
On motion of Council Member Schulz, seconded by Council Member LaFrance and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the following resolution was adopted:
A Resolution approving the issuance of a special permit to Wade Scott for a new camp in a FP (Flood Plain) Zoning District at 270 Sports Marina Road, Venice, Louisiana in accordance with Application No. 2026-782, dated August 26, 2026.
WHEREAS, Wade Scott, applied to the Plaquemines Parish Department of Permits, Planning and Zoning (Application No. 2026-782, dated August 26, 2026) for a new camp in a FP (Flood Plain) Zoning District at 270 Sports Marina Road, Venice, Louisiana;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby approves the issuance of a special permit to Wade Scott for a new camp located in a FP (Flood Plain) Zoning District at 270 Sports Marina Road, Venice, Louisiana, all in accordance with Application No. 2026-782, dated August 26, 2026.
Council Member Schulz moved to Agenda Item 8, “Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions” Without objection, so ordered.
1. A Resolution to cancel the November 26, 2026, and December 24, 2026, regularly scheduled Council Meetings due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and Christmas Holiday; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
2. An Ordinance to amend the 2026 Manpower Structure and Operating Expenditure Budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: An ordinance to create and fund four full-time Tractor Driver II positions and create and fund four full-time Public Grounds-Keeper positions in the Public Right of Way Maintenance department. An appropriation of $158,320 from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance is required to fund said positions. These additional positions will be split between Eastbank, Southern Westbank and Upper Westbank, and these additional positions will help improve the frequency of cuts Parish wide. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
3. An Ordinance to rescind, annul and set aside Ordinance Number 26-124 adopted on August 27, 2026; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: An ordinance to rescind, annul and set-aside ordinance number 26-124. Ordinance 26-124 amended the 2026 Manpower Structure by revising a title change within the Venice Boat Harbor that should have been the Empire Boat Harbor.
4. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 961 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of Improvements to the Diamond Park; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of Improvements to the Diamond Park. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
5. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 961 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of Improvements to the Park on Avenue A; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of Improvements to the Park on Avenue A. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
6. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 3 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of the Oakville Senior Center for community engagement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of the Oakville Senior Center for community engagement. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
7. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 961 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of Improvements to the Empire Park; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of Improvements to the Empire Park. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
8. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 3 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of Recreational Infrastructure on the Eastbank of Plaquemines Parish; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of Recreational Infrastructure on the Eastbank of Plaquemines Parish. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
9. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 3 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of Improvements to Jesuit Bend Park; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of Improvements to Jesuit Bend Park. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
10. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 961 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $25,000 for the purpose of Improvements to Fort Jackson; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of Improvements to Fort Jackson. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
11. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana for a line-item appropriation contained in Act 3 of the 2026 RLS in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of Upgrades to Ironton Park; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the State Appropriation Funding program through the Louisiana Department of Treasury and the State of Louisiana on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the purpose of Upgrades to Ironton Park. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
12. An Ordinance to amend the 2026 Manpower Structure; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER JURISICH
DIGEST: An ordinance to create and fund one full-time Helper position and to delete and unfund one Guard position in the Boat Harbor-Empire department. The Administration is requesting a title change within the Empire boat harbor manpower structure which does not require additional funding. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
13. An Ordinance to amend and amended to readopt Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the “Comprehensive Zoning District Map” therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, with reference to Application No. 2026-660, dated July 26, 2026; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER LAFRANCE
Digest: The owner wants to change the zoning of the property to match the other newly rezoned properties in the area. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
14. An Ordinance to amend the 2026 General Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget, Parish Council District 7 Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER LAFRANCE
DIGEST: An ordinance to transfer funds within the 2026 General Fund, Operating and Capital Outlay Expenditure Budgets, Parish Council District 7 Department by transferring $2,480 from the operating expenditure budget to the capital outlay budget to purchase a Microsoft Surface Pro for the Councilman of District Seven. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
15. An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, Improvements-Blackie Barras Park Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER MCCARTY
DIGEST: An ordinance to appropriate additional funding in the amount of $150,000 to the capital improvements plan for the Improvements-Blackie Barras Park project. Funding source is General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance. Councilmember McCarty is requesting additional funding to purchase equipment and for repairs to the Blackie Barras Park. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
16. A Resolution granting conditional approval for a plan of subdivision of John and Bonnie Panepinto, of a portion of Plots 24 and 25 of the Belle Chasse Plantation Section D, Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as shown on map of subdivision by Dufrene Surveying and Engineering, Inc., Registered Land Surveyor, dated May 18, 2016, revised August 31, 2017, without cost to Plaquemines Parish Government or the Parish of Plaquemines; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER GUEY
17. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with State of Louisiana administered by the Office of Facility Planning and Control for State Capital Outlay funding of $1,000,000. This funding is for the Building Renovation to house the Clerk of Court, Assessor, and Judges Offices, Planning and Construction; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER CHAMPAGNE
DIGEST: A resolution to authorize the Parish President or his designee to execute all documents required for the Capital Outlay Funding program through the State of Louisiana Office of Facility Planning and Control on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Government and for the Parish to provide up to $335,000 in Capital Outlay matching funds. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
18. A Resolution authorizing the Parish President, on behalf of the Plaquemines Parish Council, to certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that the Plaquemines Parish Government has complied with all FHWA/DOTD requirements in 2026 relative to bridges located in Plaquemines Parish under the Plaquemines Parish Government’s jurisdiction; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER CHAMPAGNE
Digest: Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) participates in the Off-System Bridge Program offered through the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development (LADOTD). Being involved in this program offers funding opportunities but also mandates certain requirements on publicly traveled bridges. As a participating party, PPG must perform interim inspections and ensure the required signage are in place. PPG must attest to this annually which is satisfied through the requested resolution. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
19. An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, Camera Inspection-Belle Chasse Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER CHAMPAGNE
DIGEST: An ordinance to appropriate $20,000 to the Camera Inspection-Belle Chasse Project. Funding source is the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance. Funding is needed to video storm drainage and sanitary sewer lines on Vista Drive, Highland Drive, Edinburgh Court and Chapel Hill Drive to determine the extent of repairs required. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
20. An Ordinance declaring certain immovable property owned by Plaquemines Parish Government as surplus and no longer needed for parish public purposes; authorizing the private intergovernmental sale of certain Main Street and batture property to the Plaquemines Parish School Board pursuant to La. R.S. 33:4711 and in accordance with the procedures set forth in La. R.S. 33:4712; authorizing the execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement, act of sale, and related documents; reserving all mineral rights and certain perpetual public access rights; providing certain disclaimers, conditions, and findings; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER CHAMPAGNE
DIGEST: This Ordinance declares certain immovable property owned by Plaquemines Parish Government surplus and no longer needed for Parish purposes; authorizes the sale of certain property located at 3712 and 3706 Main Street and a batture tract along the Mississippi River near Main Street and F. Edward Hebert Boulevard in Belle Chasse, LA, to the Plaquemines Parish School Board; reserves all mineral rights and certain perpetual governmental/public access rights; authorizes related agreements and documents. The ball fields, sports park, and associated recreational property are not included within the property authorized for conveyance by this Ordinance. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
Council Member Schulz moved to Agenda Item 9, “Ordinances and Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage”. Without objection, so ordered.
Item 9a(1) was offered with changes:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-140
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Schulz who moved for its adoption:
An Ordinance authorizing the Parish President to enter into a franchise agreement with Entergy for the right and privilege to supply electric power and energy throughout Plaquemines Parish, and the rights to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain such plants, structures, transmission lines, distribution systems, and equipment as may necessary for the generation, production, transportation, distribution, and/or sale of electric power and energy throughout the Parish; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
DIGEST: An ordinance to authorize the Parish President to enter into a franchise agreement with Entergy for the right and privilege to supply electric power and energy throughout Plaquemines Parish, and the rights to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain such plants, structures, transmission lines, distribution systems, and equipment as may necessary for the generation, production, transportation, distribution, and/or sale of electric power and energy throughout the Parish. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
WHEREAS, Section 4.01 A (22) of the Charter for Local Self-Government for the Parish of Plaquemines states that the Parish Council shall “regulate, control, grant franchises to, or itself operate any public utilities…”; and
WHEREAS, Plaquemines Parish Government (“Parish”) desires to grant to Entergy Louisiana, LLC (“Company”), its successors and assigns, the franchise, right and privilege, for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date of the adoption hereof, to supply electric power and energy throughout the Parish of Plaquemines, Louisiana, to the inhabitants thereof, or to any person, firm, or corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Parish further desires to grant the Company the right to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain such plants, structures, transmission lines, distribution systems, and equipment as may be useful or necessary for the generation, production, transportation, distribution, and/or sale of electric power and energy throughout the Parish of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the Parish further desires to grant the Company the right to erect, operate, and maintain poles, masts, supports, wires, cables, transmission lines, conduits, conductors, substations distribution systems, and any and all other appliances useful or necessary for the transportation and/or distribution and/or sale of electric power and energy on, over, under, along, upon, and across all of the present and/or future streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places of the Parish of Plaquemines, Louisiana, not within the limits of any incorporated city, town or village, and the right to repair, replace, or remove same, or any portion thereof, and the right to connect any such transmission line or distribution system to any other transmission line or distribution system for the purpose of transporting electric power and energy into Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and through, or beyond the boundaries of the Parish; and
WHEREAS, the Parish shall reasonably use lawful measures necessary to protect the property and property rights of the Company made pursuant to this agreement and owned and operated under this Franchise, and the Parish will not in any way interfere with the full legal use by the Company of the property which it now maintains or may hereafter maintain in the Parish; and
WHEREAS, the franchise agreement shall be for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the effective date of the Franchise Agreement, and upon exercise by the Company of any of the privileges granted by this Franchise, which shall be irrevocable during this time frame; and
WHEREAS, nothing in the franchise agreement shall be construed as superseding, repealing, canceling, modifying, or in any way affecting any of the rights enjoyed by Company, and/or Entergy Louisiana, LLC and its subsidiaries, pursuant to prior agreements, if any; and
WHEREAS, Company and/or Entergy Louisiana, LLC shall execute and file with the Parish of Plaquemines, Company’s franchise agreement no later than three (3) months from the effective date of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1
Pursuant to Section 4.01 A (22) of the Charter for Local Self-Government for the Parish of Plaquemines, the laws of the State of Louisiana, and subject to the terms and conditions provided for herein, the Parish President is hereby authorized to enter into a Franchise Agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for a period of twenty-five (25) years for the right and privilege to supply electric power and energy throughout Plaquemines Parish, and the rights to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain such plants, structures, transmission lines, distribution systems, and equipment as may necessary for the generation, production, transportation, distribution, and/or sale of electric power and energy throughout the Parish which shall include the additional rights to erect, operate, and maintain poles, masts, supports, wires, cables, transmission lines, conduits, conductors, substations distribution systems, and any and all other appliances useful or necessary for the transportation and/or distribution and/or sale of electric power and energy on, over, under, along, upon, and across all of the present and/or future streets, roads, highways, alleys, and public places of the Parish of Plaquemines, Louisiana, not within the limits of any incorporated city, town or village, and the right to repair, replace, or remove same, or any portion thereof, and the right to connect any such transmission line or distribution system to any other transmission line or distribution system for the purpose of transporting electric power and energy into Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, and through, or beyond the boundaries of the Parish.
SECTION 2
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
Council Member Jurisich seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members Tyronne Edwards, Brian Champagne, Stuart J. Guey, Patricia L. McCarty, Ronnie Newsom, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., and Mitch Jurisich
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 24th day of September, 2026
ORDINANCE NO. 26-141
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Jurisich who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend and amended to readopt Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the “Comprehensive Zoning District Map” therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, with reference to Application No. 2026-658, dated July 13, 2026.
Digest: The owner has a business on the first lot of the street and wants to build storage on the three properties behind the store. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
WHEREAS, a proposed Map Change was filed by Guilbeau, Inc., (Application No. 2026-658, dated July 13, 2026) to consider Map Change; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing was held on August 11, 2026, providing all interested parties and the public with an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed Map Change, and the advertisement required by law was made in the Plaquemines Gazette, the official journal of the Parish of Plaquemines; and there were no objections to the map change petition, and
WHEREAS, at a meeting held on August 11, 2026, the Plaquemines Parish Development Board favorably adopted Resolution No. 26-23, dated August 11, 2026, to recommend approval of the Map Change as proposed filed by Guilbeau, Inc., (Application No. 2026-658 dated July 13, 2026) to consider the Map Change from R-1C (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1
Subsection 2 of Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the “Comprehensive Zoning District Maps” therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, are hereby amended and as amended readopted so that the following described properties are hereby rezoned from R-1C (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District:
A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereon or thereunto belonging, situated in the parish of Plaquemines, on the west side of the Mississippi River, and on the west side of Louisiana State Highway No. 23, in the town of Port Sulphur, about 50 miles below the city of New Orleans, being a part of Lot 69 of the Bellvue Plantation more or particularly described as follows:
That certain lot designated at Lot “A” fronting on the Louisiana State Highway No. 23 side of Lot No. 1 of West Subdivision at a width of 56.3 feet front on Milan Drive between equal and parallel lines of 125 feet; said lot being a total distance from Louisiana State Highway No. 23 of 164.6 feet. Being bounded in front by Milan Drive; on the Louisiana State Highway No. 23 side by lands now or formerly belonging to Guilbeau, Inc., in the rear by lands now or formerly belonging to George A. West. All as more fully shown on a Plat of survey by Chambers & Black, C.E. Dated October 13, 1979, a copy of which is attached hereto, upon which said lot is designated as Lot “A”.
and
ONE CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF LAND, together with all of the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated lying and being in the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, on the West descending bank of the Mississippi River at Port Sulphur Louisiana having and measuring 110’ front on Milan Drive by a depth between equal and parallel lines of 113’ and which certain piece of portion of ground is located in the West Subdivision and consists of all of Lot No. 1 and the West 50’ of Lot No. 3 and is bounded on the Northeast or riverside by lands formerly belonging to George A. West and Louise Milan West, wife of George A. West, and Which has been transferred to Harold J. Guilbeau on the S.W. or woods side by the remaining portion of Lot No. 3, now owned by Mrs. Camelia Asher, wife of Hebert L. Quarterman of survey for Chalmers and Black, C.E., dated April 10, 1956.
SECTION 2
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
Council Member Newsom seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members Tyronne Edwards, Brian Champagne, Chris Schulz, Stuart J. Guey, Patricia L. McCarty, Ronnie Newsom, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., Mitch Jurisich
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 24th day of September, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-142
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Guey who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend and amended to readopt Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the “Comprehensive Zoning District Map” therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, with reference to Application No. 2026-655, dated July 9, 2026.
Digest: The owner has a commercial building on the property that was not in use and would like to rezone the property to be able to use the building. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
WHEREAS, a proposed Map Change was filed by Donna Blanchard (Application No. 2026-655, dated July 9, 2026) to consider Map Change; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing was held on August 11, 2026, providing all interested parties and the public with an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed Map Change, and the advertisement required by law was made in the Plaquemines Gazette, the official journal of the Parish of Plaquemines; and there were no objections to the map change petition, and
WHEREAS, at a meeting held on August 11, 2026, the Plaquemines Parish Development Board favorably adopted Resolution No. 26-21, dated August 11, 2026, to recommend approval of the Map Change as proposed filed by Donna Blanchard (Application No. 2026-655 dated July 9, 2026) to consider the Map Change from R-1C (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1
Subsection 2 of Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the “Comprehensive Zoning District Maps” therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, are hereby amended and as amended readopted so that the following described properties are hereby rezoned from R-1C (Single Family Residential) Zoning District to C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District:
ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as Belle Chasse Heights Subdivision, designated as Lot16 on a plan of subdivision by McCurdy Schiling, C.E. & S., dated November 14, 1959, revised March9, 1960, by Hugh B. McCurdy, Jr., C.E., approved by Plaquemines Parish Police Jury, registered in COB 232, Folio 68, Lot 16 forms the corner of State Highway No. 23 and Bayhi Street and measures 63.84 feet front on Louisiana State Highway No. 23, same width in the rear, by a dept of 120 feet between equal and parallel lines.
Being the same property acquired by Larry J. Pelas and Glen J. Stipelcovich, by purchase from Glenwood Enterprises, Inc., act dated August 23, 1976, and duly recorded in COB 437, Folio 1, Parish of Plaquemines.
Being a portion of the same property acquired by Delta Bank & Trust Company in Sheriff’s Sale recorded in COB 851, Folio 747, on January 13, 1995.
Being acquired by Act before Darryl W. Bubrig, Sr., Notary Public, on March 15, 1995 and registered in COB 856, Folio 753 on March 20, 1995.
SECTION 2
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
Council Member McCarty seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members Tyronne Edwards, Brian Champagne, Chris Schulz, Stuart J. Guey, Patricia L. McCarty, Ronnie Newsom, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., Mitch Jurisich
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 24th day of September, 2026.
R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-286
On motion of Council Member Schulz, seconded by Council Member Jurisich and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the following resolution was adopted:
A Resolution to provide employees’ group insurance coverages consisting of medical, vision, dental and life for the policy period January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, on an employer/employee contributory basis of 80%/20%; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, the best quote for total employees’ medical was Blue Cross at $725,623 per month or $8,707,474 per year; the best quotes for vision was Blue Cross at $3,114 per month or $37,370 per year; the best quote for dental was Blue Cross at $17,151 per month or $205,814 per year; the best quote for life was Sun Life at $14,872 per month or $178,458 per year; and
WHEREAS, on insurance for which the Parish pays a portion of the premium on an employer/employee basis of 80%/20% on a calendar basis, and the equal monetary amount for those who select the premium medical; and
WHEREAS, after a total detailed evaluation, it is recommended to the Parish Council with concurrence of the Parish President, Keith Hinkley, that the quote for medical, vision, dental and life coverage be accepted to provide the aforementioned employee and early retiree group insurance;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby authorizes the acceptance of Blue Cross for medical coverage, Blue Cross for vision coverage, Blue Cross for dental coverage, and Sun Life for life insurance coverage to provide the employee group insurance for the policy period January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, on an employer/employee contributory basis of 80%/20% respectively for HMO, Dental and Life coverage and the equal monetary amount that those who select the premium medical.
R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-287
On motion of Council Member LaFrance, seconded by Council Member Jurisich and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the following resolution was adopted:
A Resolution approving the requested Variance filed by Elma B Wilson to vary the minimum side yard setback requirement of 7’ to 2’ (waiver of 5’), in the FP (Flood Plain) Zoning District, for a placement of an elevated manufactured home, on a portion of ground designated as Village of Ironton, Square 5, Lot 18, 109 Johnson Street, Ironton, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Section 7, Township 16 South, Range 25 East, all in accordance with Application No. 2026-656; dated July 13, 2026.
Digest: The owner wants to replace her home that was lost from Hurricane Ida.
WHEREAS, a proposed request for Variance was filed by Elma B Wilson, (Application No. 2026-656; dated July 13, 2026, to consider; and
WHEREAS, Elma B Wilson applied to the Plaquemines Parish Zoning Board of Adjustments (Application No. 2026-656; dated July 13, 2026) for variance to vary the minimum side yard setback requirement of 7’ to 2’ (waiver of 5’), in the FP (Flood Plain) Zoning District, for a placement of an elevated manufactured home; Section VI, Table 1, Height, Yard and Area Requirements, of Plaquemines Parish Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 142; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing was held on August 11, 2026, providing all interested parties and the public with an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed Request for Variance, and the advertisement required by law was made in the Plaquemines Gazette, the official journal of the Parish of Plaquemines, and there were no objections to this request; and
WHEREAS, at a meeting held on August 11, 2026, the Plaquemines Parish Board of Adjustments favorably adopted Resolution No. 26-20, dated August 11, 2026, recommending the approval of the request of Variance filed by Elma B Wilson to vary the minimum side yard setback requirement of 7’ to 2’ (waiver of 5’), in the FP (Flood Plain) Zoning District to be considered;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby approves the requested Variance filed by Elma B Wilson to vary the minimum side yard setback requirement of 7’ to 2’ (waiver of 5’), in the FP (Flood Plain) Zoning District, for a placement of an elevated manufactured home, on a portion of ground designated as Village of Ironton, Square 5, Lot 18, 109 Johnson Street, Ironton, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Section 7, Township 16 South, Range 25 East, all in accordance with Application No. 2026-656; dated July 13, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
MOTION TO AMEND
On motion of Council Member Newsom, seconded by Council Member Schulz, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the following amendment was adopted:
Amendment to strike Section 2 in its entirety.
SECTION 2
It hereby authorizes the transfer of $2,005,824 from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balane to the Fund Balance Designated for Surplus.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-143
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Newsom who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend the 2026 General Fund Fund Balance Designations; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
DIGEST: An ordinance to amend the 2026 General Fund, fund balance designations to reflect the 2025 budget carryover. Adjustments have been requested by the Parish Council to increase the Fund Balance Designated for Emergencies and the Fund Balance Designated for Surplus from the 2025 budget carryover. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
WHEREAS, the 2026 current budget and fund balance designations were adjusted to reflect the actual 2025 budget carryover; and
WHEREAS, a review of the adjusted fund balances was performed and the following amendments are requested;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1
It hereby authorizes the transfer of $2,046,960 from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance to the Fund Balance Designated for Emergencies.
SECTION 2
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
Council Member Jurisich seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members Tyronne Edwards, Brian Champagne, Chris Schulz, Stuart J. Guey, Patricia L. McCarty, Ronnie Newsom, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., Mitch Jurisich
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 24th day of September, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-144
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Champagne who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, Repairs-Telecommunications Fiber Optic Vaults Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
DIGEST: An ordinance to appropriate $30,000 to the Repairs-Telecommunications Fiber Optic Vaults Project for repairs to the telecom vaults on the PPG Government Complex. Funding source is the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance.
WHEREAS, the Telecommunications network is a critical system during daily PPG operations, as well as during emergency operations; and
WHEREAS, eight of the thirty-three telecom Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) vaults on the government complex are severely damaged and in need of replacement to ensure connectivity with our fiber optic network; and
WHEREAS, a cost estimate to replace the eight FOC vaults is approximately $30,000.00; and
WHEREAS, a review of the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan was performed and an amendment is required;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1
The Five Year Capital Improvements Plan is amended by appropriating $30,000 to the Repairs- Telecommunications Fiber Optic Vaults project from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance; funding year 2026.
SECTION 2
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
Council Member Edwards seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members Tyronne Edwards, Brian Champagne, Chris Schulz, Stuart J. Guey, Patricia L. McCarty, Ronnie Newsom, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., Mitch Jurisich
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 24th day of September, 2026.
MOTION TO AMEND
On motion of Council Member LaFrance, seconded by Council Member Edwards, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT” and Council Members Schulz and Newsom who voted “NO”, the following amendment was adopted:
On lines 10 and 16, update the project amount to $4.4 million. In the chart, strike the previously listed $1.6 million allocation for Animal Shelter Renovations and add a new line item for Diamond Park Improvements in the amount of $100,000.
ORDINANCE NO. 26-145
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Guey who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend the 2026 General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance and the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
DIGEST: An ordinance to appropriate the 2025 budget carryover by creating and funding various capital projects needed parish wide. The funding for Boothville/Venice Community Center, Renovations-Animal Shelter, Road Repair-Milan/Caroline Drive will be $3,400,000 from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance. The Solid Waste Transfer Station funding will be $500,000 from the Solid Waste Disposal Fund Unreserved/Undesignated and $2,500,000 from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance. The total amount from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated is $4,400,000
WHEREAS, the 2026 General Fund and the five year capital improvements plan were adjusted to reflect the actual 2025 budget carryover;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
SECTION 1
The Five Year Capital Improvements Plan is amended by appropriating $4,400,000 from the General Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance and $500,000 from the Solid Waste Disposal Fund Unreserved Undesignated Fund Balance for the following projects, funding year 2026:
Project Name Appropriation Amount
New Construction-Boothville/Venice Community Center $800,000
Solid Waste Transfer Station $3,000,000
Diamond Park $100,000
Road Repair-Milan/Caroline Drive $1,000,000
SECTION 2
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-288
On motion of Council Member Schulz, seconded by Council Member LaFrance and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Members Edwards and Cognevich who were “ABSENT”, the following resolution was adopted:
A Resolution, amending Resolution 26-262, calling special elections for the office of Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, Plaquemines Parish; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
DIGEST: To call special elections for the office Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, Plaquemines Parish. The digest is for informational purposes only and is superseded by the language of the actual ordinance or resolution.
WHEREAS, the only candidate that qualified for the office of Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, Plaquemines Parish, for the election in the fall of 2026, was Moniqu Smith Denet, but she has since withdrawn her candidacy; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with LRS 18:602, the Plaquemines Parish Council, as the governing authority of Plaquemines Parish, is required to call a special election for the office of Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5; and
WHEREAS, the next available special election is April 17, 2027 (Municipal Primary) and May 29, 2027 (Municipal General), in the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast in the Municipal Primary;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT The Plaquemines Parish Council hereby calls a special elections on April 17, 2027 (Municipal Primary) and May 29, 2027 (Municipal General) for the office Constable, Justice of the Peace Ward 5, Plaquemines Parish, with qualifying for such election to be held on January 13, 2027 through January 15, 2027, as provided by Louisiana law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and the Registrar of Voters of Plaquemines Parish in order that they may take the necessary actions in response to this Resolution.
Council Member Schulz moved to Agenda Item 10, “Approval of the Minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting.
R E S O L U T I O N NO. 26-289
On motion of Council Member Newsom, seconded by Council Member Jurisich and on roll call all members present and voting “YES”, except Council Members Edwards and Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the following resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby approves the minutes from the September 10, 2026 regular meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
Council Member Schulz moved to Agenda Item 11, “New Business”. Without objection, so ordered.
Under Agenda Item 11c, “District 7 Update”, Council Member LaFrance stated that some of the signs were blocking the line of sight.
Under Agenda Item 11d, “District 5 Update”, Council Member McCarty spoke about water issues in the Fort Saint Leon North Subdivision. There were no leaks found and Mildred and Alpha Strees were cleared. The did have leaking on Nu Street.
Under Agenda Item 11e, “District 3 Update”, Council Member Schulz spoke about political signs on Parish property and right-of-ways. He stated that our property enforcement ordinance states they must be removed. Council Member Schulz stated that 4 different candidates had signs on State Property.
There being no further business to come before this Council, on Motion of Council Member LaFrance, seconded by Council Member Newsom, and on roll call all members present voting “YES”, except Council Member Edwards who voted “NO”, and Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT”, the meeting adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
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Vice-ChairmanSecretary
For a full transcript of discussions and presentations a video of this meeting is available for viewing on the Parish website or on YouTube.
October 6, 2026
Cost to Publish: $1140.00
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