PUBLIC NOTICE
JANUARY 10, 2024
NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council of Iberia Parish, Louisiana met in Regular Session in the Parish Council Chambers, Main Courthouse Building, New Iberia, Louisiana, on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
The following members were recorded as PRESENT:
Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
ABSENT: None.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:
CAO Milton “Bo” Belanger, III
Executive Secretary Cynthia Provost
Director of Finance Kimberly Segura
Director of Maintenance Bill Hulin
Director of Personnel Edythe Casselman
Director of Public Works Dexter Miguez
Director of Waterworks District No. 3 Brad Cradeur
The Parish Council of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the Governing Authority of the Parish of Iberia by Mr. Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., its Chairman, who announced that the Council was now ready to conduct its business.
A motion was made by Mr. Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., seconded by Mr. Lloyd Brown, that the Council recess its Regular Session and convene in a Public Hearing to hear comments from the public at this time.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Edward Landry and Mr. Steven Sonnier address the Council in regards to Ordinance Summary No. 5290.
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Scott Ransonet, that the Council does hereby recess its Public Hearing and reconvene into Regular Session at this time.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
REPORTS (PARISH OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES):
PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS:
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
Chairman Warren P. Gachassin, Jr. called for nominations for the Election of Officers for 2024.
Mr. Brian P. Napier nominated Mr. Warren P. Gachassin, Jr. for Chairman.
A motion was made by Mr. Brian P. Napier, seconded by Mr. Brock Pellerin, that nominations be closed for Chairman.
This motion to close nominations having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
The motion for the appointment of Mr. Warren P. Gachassin, Jr. as Chairman having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
Mr. Lloyd Brown nominated Mr. James P. Trahan for Vice Chairman.
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Brian P. Napier, that nominations be closed for Vice Chairman.
This motion to close nominations having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
The motion for the appointment of Mr. James P. Trahan as Vice Chairman having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARISH PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:
Chairman Warren P. Gachassin requested if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda at this time. Hearing no objection, Chairman Gachassin proceeded to that portion of the meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Brian P. Napier, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01
A RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MR. RONALD “PAPA DUCK” JOSEPH BOUDOIN, FATHER OF IBERIA PARISH RECREATION AND PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR DAVID “SPIKE” BOUDOIN, WHO PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 2, 2024.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby acknowledge the recent passing of Mr. Ronald “Papa Duck” Joseph Boudoin, father of Iberia Parish Recreation and Playground Supervisor David “Spike” Boudoin, who passed away on January 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boudoin was a son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather to his family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boudoin loved being in the company of his family and friends, enjoyed reading, playing cards and watching the Saints and Notre Dame football games; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Boudoin will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and his community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby express its sincere sympathies and condolences to the family of Mr. Ronald “Papa Duck” Joseph Boudoin, father of Iberia Parish Recreation and Playground Supervisor David “Spike” Boudoin, who passed away on January 2, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be forwarded to the family of Mr. Ronald “Papa Duck” Joseph Boudoin.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-02
A RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MS. ELDER VIATOR HEBERT, MOTHER OF IBERIA PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NORMA HEBERT, WHO PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 2, 2024.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby acknowledge the recent passing of Ms. Elder Viator Hebert, mother of Iberia Parish Communications District Administrative Assistant Norma Hebert, who passed away on January 2, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hebert was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother to her family; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hebert is a lifelong resident of New Iberia, Louisiana and worked as a secretary at New Iberia Senior High for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hebert will be deeply missed by her family, her friends, and her community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby express its sincere sympathies and condolences to the family of Ms. Elder Viator Hebert, mother of Iberia Parish Communications District Administrative Assistant Norma Hebert, who passed away on January 2, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be forwarded to the family of Ms. Elder Viator Hebert.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Brock Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that Ordinance Summary No. 5290, which is an Ordinance approving the reclassification request for the property of Abdule Shahid located at 5106 Highway 14, New Iberia, LA, with said parcel being rezoned from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-2 (Commercial), located in District 13, without recommendation by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission, be adopted.
A substitute motion to amend was made by Ms. Natalie Broussard, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the language be revised to reflect that approval of Ordinance Summary No. 5290 is contingent upon a verified affidavit signed by the land owner prepared between Mr. Edward P. Landry, Esq. and the Iberia Parish Council, recognizing that the land owner understands the consequences associated with the property being converted to (C-2) Commercial and that he supports said conversion.
This substitute motion to amend having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Lloyd Brown, Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, Brock Pellerin, and Lady Fontenette Brown.
NAYS: Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brian P. Napier, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED:Brock Pellerin.
And the substitute motion to amend FAILED to be adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
ORDINANCE SUMMARY NO. 5290
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION REQUEST FOR THE PROPERTY OF ABDULE SHAHID LOCATED AT 5106 HIGHWAY 14, NEW IBERIA, LA, WITH SAID PARCEL BEING REZONED FROM R-2 (MIXED RESIDENTIAL) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL), LOCATED IN DISTRICT 13, WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION BY THE IBERIA PARISH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION.
THAT THE IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 2009-02-4099, adopted February 29, 2009, established the Zoning Regulations for rural Iberia Parish and is recorded in the Official Records of Iberia Parish at COB 1430, Page 65.
SECTION 2. That the Iberia Parish Zoning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on December 19, 2023 and recommended the reclassification request for the property of Abdule Shahid located at 5106 Highway 14, New Iberia, LA, with said parcel being rezoned from R-2 (mixed residential) to C-2 (commercial), located in District 13, without recommendation by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SECTION 3. That the Iberia Parish Council does hereby approve the reclassification request for the property of Abdule Shahid located at 5106 Highway 14, New Iberia, LA, with said parcel being rezoned from R-2 (mixed residential) to C-2 (commercial), located in District 13, without recommendation by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT:
None.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance and plat shall be recorded in the Official Records of Iberia Parish.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Natalie Broussard, and Dustin Suire.
NAYS: Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brian P. Napier, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED:Brock Pellerin and Lady Fontenette Brown.
And the Ordinance FAILED to be adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-53
A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES OWNED BY ROSS PAUL DECOUX, LOCATED AT 2007 JANE STREET, NEW IBERIA, LA 70560, IDENTIFIED AS HAVING IBERIA PARISH ASSESSMENT NO. 0101318010, ORDERING THAT SAID BUILDING AND/OR STRUCTURES BE DEMOLISHED OR REMOVED; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, Iberia Parish Government desires to condemn and caused to be demolished or removed buildings or structures that are in dilapidated and dangerous condition which endangers the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, a Condemnation Hearing was conducted by the Iberia Parish Council on January 10, 2024, relating to the building and/or structures owned by Ross Paul Decoux, located at 2007 Jane Street, New Iberia, Louisiana, 70560, identified as having Iberia Parish Assessment No. 0101318010, hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “property”; and
WHEREAS, following said Condemnation Hearing, the Iberia Parish Council determined that the property was in such a dilapidated, dangerous, or unsafe condition that it endangers the public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council hereby finds that the building and/or structures owned by Ross Paul Decoux, located at 2007 Jane Street, New Iberia, Louisiana, 70560, identified as having Iberia Parish Assessment No. 0101318010 is in such a dilapidated, dangerous, or unsafe condition that it endangers the public health, safety, and welfare.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event the building or structures located on the property is not demolished or removed within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this Resolution, the Iberia Parish President is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution, including the demolition and removal of the building and/or structures located on the property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be filed with the recorder of mortgages in Iberia Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ross Paul Decoux, his heirs, successor, or assigns is hereby ORDERED to demolish or remove the building and/or structures situated on the property located at 2007 Jane Street, New Iberia, Louisiana, 70560, identified as having Iberia Parish Assessment No. 0101318010 within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this Resolution.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Brock Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Lloyd Brown, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-252
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING MS. BRIANNA DAVIS TO THE 16TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CHILDREN AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARD, REPRESENTING PARENTING & YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, FOR A TWO YEAR TERM TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY THE EXPIRATION OF TERM FOR MS. BRIANNA DAVIS, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2023.
WHEREAS, the Iberia Parish Council is desirous of acknowledging one member to the 16th Judicial District Children and Youth Planning Board, representing Parenting & Youth Organizations, for a two year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Ms. Brianna Davis; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Brianna Davis has expressed interest and recommendation has been made by the 16th Judicial District Attorney’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the Iberia Parish Council does hereby waive Section 2-42 (e) of the Iberia Parish Compiled Ordinances requiring the submission of two applicants for said appointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby appoint Ms. Brianna Davis to the 16th Judicial District Children and Youth Planning Board, representing Parenting & Youth Organizations, for a two year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Ms. Brianna Davis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said term shall commence on January 1, 2024 and shall terminate on December 31, 2025.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Ms. Natalie Broussard, seconded by Mr. James P. Trahan, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-255
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE ACADIANA FAIRGROUNDS COMMISSION, FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FIVE YEAR TERM, TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR. JONATHAN PIEL, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES AUGUST 25, 2024.
WHEREAS, the Iberia Parish Council is interested in appointing one member to the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission for the remainder of a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Jonathan Piel, whose term expires on August 25, 2024; and
WHEREAS, an application of interest has been received from Mr. Daniel L. Hebert to be appointed to fill this vacancy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby appoint Mr. Daniel L. Hebert to the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission for the remainder of a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Jonathan Piel whose term will expire on August 25, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointee’s term shall be for the duration of the unexpired term, and shall commence on January 24, 2024and shall expire on August 25, 2024.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A motion was made by Mr. Brock Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the Resolution Summary No. 257 which is a Resolution appointing one member to the Spanish Lake Game and Fishing Preserve Commission, for a four year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Mr. Leonard “Mark” Mader, whose term expires December 31, 2023, be deferred to the January 24, 2024 Iberia Parish Council Meeting to allow Mr. Leonard “Mark” Mader an opportunity to address the Council.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Brock Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that Resolution Summary No. 257 be deferred to the January 24, 2024 Iberia Parish Council Meeting.
This motion to DEFER having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion to DEFER was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Dustin Suire, seconded by Mr. Caymen Crappell, that Resolution Summary No. 261, which is a Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Recreation and Playground Commission, for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of a term for Mr. Chris Esponge, which term will expire on January 13, 2024, be adopted at this time.
A motion was made by Mr. Dustin Suire, seconded by Mr. Caymen Crappell, that Resolution Summary No. 261, be tabled without a date pending revision of legislation which would allow Mr. Benny Roy, a resident of Vermilion Parish to serve on Iberia Parish Recreation and Playground Commission.
This motion to TABLE having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion to TABLE was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2023.
A motion was made by Mr. Brian P. Napier, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-262
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE IBERIA PARISH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM TO FILL A VACANCY CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF MR. JUDE HEBERT, WHICH TERM WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 25, 2028.
The Chairman requested ballot voting for the appointment of one member to the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
The ballot voting was recorded as follows:
BROUSSARD: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin. (10 VOTES)
BOWLES: Michael R. Landry, Lloyd Brown, Natalie Broussard, and Lady Fontenette Brown. (4 VOTES)
The Chairman declared that Mr. Robert Richard Broussard, Jr. has been appointed as a member of the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission, for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Jude Hebert, whose term expires June 25, 2028.
WHEREAS, the term for this appointment shall commence on January 24, 2024 and shall terminate on June 25, 2028.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Brock Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, that Resolution Summary No. 03 which is a Resolution amending the Iberia Parish Planning Commission Bylaws to have regular scheduled meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, be adopted.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Brock Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, that Resolution Summary No. 03 be amended to revise the Iberia Parish Planning Commission Bylaws to have regular scheduled meetings held on the 3rd Monday of every month.
This motion to AMEND having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the motion to AMEND was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE IBERIA PARISH PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS TO HAVE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGS HELD ON THE 3RD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
WHEREAS, Sec. 10-329 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Iberia defines that the commission created by this division shall hold at least one regular meeting in each month; and
WHEREAS, the Iberia Planning Commission currently conducts regular scheduled meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of every month; and
WHEREAS, the Iberia Planning Commission requests that their bylaws be amended to reflect a change in the regular scheduled meeting from the 3rd Tuesday of every month to the 3rd Monday of every month; and
WHEREAS, the Iberia Parish Council hereby amends the Iberia Parish Planning Commission Bylaws to reflect a change in the regular scheduled meeting from the 3rd Tuesday of every month to the 3rd Monday of every month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the Iberia Parish Planning Commission Bylaws to reflect a change in the regular scheduled meeting from the 3rd Tuesday of every month to the 3rd Monday of every month.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Chad Maturin, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-04
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 GENERAL FUND AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITY FUND BUDGETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $307,188 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT AT JAIL FACILITY WITH OPERATING TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS, ALL TO BE FUNDED FROM FUND BALANCE - PREVIOUS YEARS OF GENERAL FUND.
WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2024 General Fund and Criminal Justice Facility Fund Budgets in the amount of $307,188 to appropriate funding for Domestic Water Heater Replacement at Jail Facility with operating transfers between funds, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years of General Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2024 General Fund and Criminal Justice Facility Fund Budgets in the amount of $307,188 to appropriate funding for Domestic Water Heater Replacement at Jail Facility with operating transfers between funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2024 General Fund and Criminal Justice Facility Fund Budgets in the amount of $307,188 to appropriate funding for Domestic Water Heater Replacement at Jail Facility with operating transfers between funds, as follows:
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
499000 0000 0000 0000 Fund balance - previous years $421,590 $307,188
960112 2105 0000 0000 Criminal Justice Facility Fund -0- $307,188
910001 0000 0000 0000 General Fund -0- $307,188
533100 2310 0000 0000 Arch/engr services -0- $31,188
575000 2310 0000 0000 Contract payments -0- $276,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said amount shall be funded from the Fund Balance - Previous Years of General Fund.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, and Caymen Crappell.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Chad Maturin.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Michael R. Landry, seconded by Mr. Lloyd Brown, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024 PARISHWIDE DRAINAGE FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,895 TO FUND ACTUAL COSTS OF SPRAYING CONTRACTS, ALL TO BE FUNDED FROM FUND BALANCE - PREVIOUS YEARS.
WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2024 Parishwide Drainage Fund Budget in the amount of $50,895 to fund actual costs of spraying contracts, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2024 Parishwide Drainage Fund Budget in the amount of $50,895 to fund actual costs of spraying contracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2024 Parishwide Drainage Fund Budget in the amount of $50,895 to fund actual costs of spraying contracts, as follows:
ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
499000 0000 0000 0000 Fund balance - previous years $1,669,458 $50,895
542000 3200 0000 0000 Contract for services $315,000 $50,895
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said amount shall be funded from the Fund Balance - Previous Years of General Fund and will decrease fund balance.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Michael R. Landry, seconded by Mr. Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-06
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARISH PRESIDENT’S APPOINTMENT OF THE POSITION OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND FURTHER APPROVING THE PRESIDENT’S ESTABLISHED SALARY FOR SAID POSITION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4-01. A. AND B. OF THE IBERIA PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER.
WHEREAS, Section 4-01 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter requires Council approval of the Parish President’s appointment of all directors of departments for the Executive Branch and the annual salaries to be set for said positions; and
WHEREAS, the Parish President has requested Council approval of the continued employment of Milton “Bo” Belanger, as Chief Administrative Officer for the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $90,250.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby approve the appointment of Milton “Bo” Belanger, as Chief Administrative Officer of the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $90,250, all as requested and recommended by the Parish President.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointment allows for the continued employment of Milton “Bo” Belanger at the approved salary, effective immediately.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-07
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARISH PRESIDENT’S APPOINTMENT OF THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND FURTHER APPROVING THE PRESIDENT’S ESTABLISHED SALARY FOR SAID POSITION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4-01. A. AND B. OF THE IBERIA PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER.
WHEREAS, Section 4-01 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter requires Council approval of the Parish President’s appointment of all directors of departments for the Executive Branch and the annual salaries to be set for said positions; and
WHEREAS, the Parish President has requested Council approval of the continued employment of Kimberly Segura, as Director of Finance for the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $101,706.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby approve the appointment of Kimberly Segura, as Director of Finance of the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $101,706, all as requested and recommended by the Parish President.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointment allows for the continued employment of Kimberly Segura at the approved salary, effective immediately.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARISH PRESIDENT’S APPOINTMENT OF THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND FURTHER APPROVING THE PRESIDENT’S ESTABLISHED SALARY FOR SAID POSITION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4-01. A. AND B. OF THE IBERIA PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER.
WHEREAS, Section 4-01 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter requires Council approval of the Parish President’s appointment of all directors of departments for the Executive Branch and the annual salaries to be set for said positions; and
WHEREAS, the Parish President has requested Council approval of the employment of Edythe Casselman as Director of Personnel for the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $68,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby approve the appointment of Edythe Casselman as Director of Personnel of the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $68,000, all as requested and recommended by the Parish President.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointment allows for the employment of Edythe Casselman at the approved salary, effective immediately.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARISH PRESIDENT’S APPOINTMENT OF THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND FURTHER APPROVING THE PRESIDENT’S ESTABLISHED SALARY FOR SAID POSITION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4-01. A. AND B. OF THE IBERIA PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER.
WHEREAS, Section 4-01 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter requires Council approval of the Parish President’s appointment of all directors of departments for the Executive Branch and the annual salaries to be set for said positions; and
WHEREAS, the Parish President has requested Council approval of the employment of Dexter Miguez, as Director of Public Works for the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $84,755.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby approve the appointment of Dexter Miguez, as Director of Public Works of the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $84,755, all as requested and recommended by the Parish President.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointment allows for the continued employment of Dexter Miguez at the approved salary, effective immediately.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARISH PRESIDENT’S APPOINTMENT OF THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PERMITS, PLANNING AND ZONING AND FURTHER APPROVING THE PRESIDENT’S ESTABLISHED SALARY FOR SAID POSITION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4-01. A. AND B. OF THE IBERIA PARISH HOME RULE CHARTER.
WHEREAS, Section 4-01 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter requires Council approval of the Parish President ’s appointment of all directors of departments for the Executive Branch and the annual salaries to be set for said positions; and
WHEREAS, the Parish President has requested Council approval of the employment of Jacob Weaver, as Director of Permits, Planning and Zoning for the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $87,000 for 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby approve the appointment of Jacob Weaver, as Director of Permits, Planning and Zoning of the Executive Branch at an annual salary of $87,000, all as requested and recommended by the Parish President.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appointment allows for the continued employment of Jacob Weaver at the approved salary, effective immediately.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION:
A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Brock Pellerin, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby adjourn.
This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., Natalie Broussard, Dustin Suire, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Brock Pellerin, Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Caymen Crappell, and Chad Maturin.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
And the motion was declared adopted this 10th day of January, 2024.
Chairman Warren P. Gachassin, Jr. then declared the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE EXACT AND TRUE:
Clerk of the Council
Date of publication: February 1, 2024