Lafayette Daily Advertiser
September 27, 2026
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 6:00 PM
CARENCRO CITY HALL
210 E. ST. PETER ST.
CARENCRO, LOUISIANA
Mayor Clavier called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Jordan Arceneaux led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silent prayer.
Attendance: Councilmembers: Jordan Arceneaux, Danielle Capritto, Taylor James and Alfred Sinegal
Absent: Antoine Babineaux
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to amend the agenda to move Resolution No. 2026-048, Item IJ-2 be moved after Introductory Ordinance No. 2026-006, K-1; seconded by Councilmember Capritto; motion approved.
GUESTS: Lafayette Parish Superintendent Mr. Francis Touchet, Jr. announced the Superintendents Gumbo Cookoff will take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, this event will fund student and teacher incentives. The starting salary for new bus drivers increased to $25,000.00 which began on July 1, 2026.
Proclamation honoring the Louisiana Pirates Baseball Organization- Councilmember Arceneaux read the proclamation informing the Pirates were founded by Coach Allen Breaux with a mission to provide young athletes with a place to grow, develop, and succeed through the game of baseball. The City of Carencro extends its congratulations and appreciation to the Louisiana Pirates and wishes success for many seasons to come.
Councilmember Sinegal motioned to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Carencro City Council on August 17, 2026; seconded by Councilmember Capritto; motion approved.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to approve the financial reports; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
Mayor Clavier asked for questions or comments from the council or the public regarding the departments monthly reports.
Water Supervisor Buster Broussard- the water department installed, replaced water meters, a total of 18 work orders was completed. All lift stations need a little housekeeping; a total of 90 maintenance task.
Gas Supervisor Seth Darbonne- approximately 1500 linear feet of ditches have been excavated and cleaned throughout the city, crews removed most of the debris from the citys drainage canals helping restore proper flow.
City Clerk Lisa Meche updated the council and public reporting for the month that the accounting department implemented payrolls and accounts payables, ongoing records retention clean up, tracking grants, supplying budget information to various people, public records request, unemployment investigations and claims, insurance renewals for the upcoming year.
Chief Administrator Officer Purvis Morrison- meeting with DOTD for future projects, Master Plan grading for RFPs, working on the Moss Street overlay.
Pelican Park- Mike Woodall updated the council that Pelican Park started Warchief games, Mercredi started Wednesday, September 2, 2026 through October 14, 2026.
Carencro Sports Complex Mike Woodall mens soccer league on Monday and Tuesday, mens flag football on Wednesday, held a farmers market Saturday September 19, 2026.
Carencro Park- general maintenance.
Community Center held Senior Bingo
Police Chief David Anderson announced that Carencro Police and Fire National Night Out will be held on October 6, 2026 come out and enjoy this free event.
Fire Chief David Mouton informed the council that October is Fire Prevention Month and we are beginning to schedule school visits.
Utilities Supervisor Maureen Guidry reported the department generated and completed 158 work orders, 45 were for new customers and 47 were for move outs, the remaining were for troubleshooting water leaks, repairing damaged end points.
Planning Department Tammie Robertson reported that 24 building permits, 8 commercial, 16 residential, 18 electrical. Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins conversations to move forward with the development, plans will be resubmitted to Building Code.
Mayors Assistant Candyce Tompkins reported the city will be hosting a Ladies Luncheon on October 20, 2026, paint the town red on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and Taste the Cro in October. The city was awarded a $10,000.00 grant from Lafayette Visitor Enterprise Grant; these funds will be used to enhance the technology and equipment for the community center.
UPDATES:
CH Fenstermaker Andy Sellers- reported that the city-wide water project phase 1 is under construction and progressing adequately, contract documents are now being processed by contractor for the gas project.
Lynn Guidry City Hall Renovations- Mr. Guidry explained the electrical outage which took place Thursday, September 17, 2026 when the air-conditioned units were relocated.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 2026-047: A cooperative endeavor agreement between the City of Carencro and South Louisiana Pop Warner, Inc. (La Cubs).
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to table Resolution No. 2026-047.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a substitute motion to amend the title by removing the word Weaver to Warner, removing Inc. from the title, the third Whereas remove the wording continue to maintain; seconded by Councilmember Capritto.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to table Resolution No. 2026-047 as amended; seconded by Councilmember Arceneaux; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-048: A resolution of the Carencro City Council amending the 2025/2026 Hotel/Motel Fund Budget for Cest Bon Seasoning Festival in the amount of $35,000.00 for Police Security. (Moved per Motion)
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-048; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-049: A resolution of the City Council of Carencro to include a fee for the production and transmission of electronic copies of public records in response to public records request for Carencro Police Department.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-049; seconded by Councilmember Sinegal; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-050: A resolution permitting the Carencro Mardi Gras Association to hold the parade on January 23, 2027.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-050; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 2026-006: An ordinance to invest in the Carencro Cest Bon Seasoning Festival.
Councilmember James made a motion to amend the Ordinance title to read: An Ordinance to Ratify Prior Advances to And Establish Repayment Terms with the Carencro Cest Bon Seasoning Festival, amend the cooperative endeavor agreement, Article IV to add: the City of Carencro may provide reasonably appropriate security for the festival, subject to the availability of funds and in such amount as may be approved by the Carencro City Council each year.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2026-006 as amended; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
Resolution No. 2026-048: A resolution of the Carencro City Council amending the 2025/2026 Hotel/Motel Fund Budget for Cest Bon Seasoning Festival in the amount of $35,000.00 for Police Security. (Moved per Motion)
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-048; seconded by Councilmember James; motion approved.
Ordinance No. 2026-007: an ordinance to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Carencro Mardi Gras Association.
Councilmember Capritto made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2026-007; seconded by Councilmember Sinegal; motion approved.
Ordinance No. 2026-008: An ordinance of the City of Carencro, Louisiana, declaring the City-Wide Water main Rehabilitation, Phase 1 Project a public necessity and authorizing the acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way, immovable property, servitudes, and other property rights requisite to the construction of said project, either on an amicable basis or through the proper use of the expropriation process if necessary.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2026-008; seconded by Councilmember Capritto; motion approved.
PUBLIC HEARING:
FINAL ADOPTED ORDINANCES: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
Pop N Go Variance- Two steel containers currently located in the rear yard and are used for general, mixed storage in support of day-to-day store operations. Pop N Go is requesting: (1) construct a fully enclosed breezeway (walls & roof) connecting the rear of the main store building to the storage container, and (2) apply exterior finishes to the breezeway and both containers that match the material, color, and trim of the existing sort building.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to grant the variance for Pop N Go with conditions that the storage containers are not visible and meets all permit standards with the City of Carencro and Building Code Regulations; seconded by Councilmember Sinegal; nay vote by Councilmember Capritto; motion approved.
DISCUSSIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Tim Carrier came before the council asking questions about the fence installed at Wilda Street.
Councilmember Arceneaux made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Councilmember Capritto; motion approved.
With no further comments the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Meche
City Clerk- City of Carencro
Charlotte Clavier
Mayor City of Carencro
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