PUBLIC NOTICE
IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL
AGENDA JUNE 25, 2025
6:00 P.M. MAIN COURTHOUSE BUILDING
NEW IBERIA, LA 70560
CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER & PLEDGE
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARISH PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Policy allows Three (3) Minutes/person)
1. Comments from the General Public on Agenda Items
2. Persons being considered for appointment to Parish Boards/Commissions to address the Council.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS None.
REPORTS (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION):
1. Balance Sheets for March, 2025 thru May, 2025. (On Request)
2. Budget Reports for March, 2025 thru May, 2025. (On Request
REPORTS (PARISH OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES):
1. Monthly Permit Report for the Month of May, 2025.
2. Airport Director Maurice Moe Songy to provide a mid-year update regarding Acadiana Regional Airport.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS:
1. Public Works Department Report for Closed Work Orders dated May 28, 2025 - June 10, 2025.
SPECIAL BUSINESS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION: (To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 11, 2025.
SUMMARY NO. 141 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution of condolences to the family of Ms. Shirley Hulin Viator, mother of former Director of Iberia Parish Recreation and Playground Ms. Katie V. Landry, who passed away on May 31, 2025.
SUMMARY NO. 142 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution of condolences to the family of TyShaun Reagan Gee, grandchild of Executive Communications Coordinator Josepha Jo Morgan, who passed away on April 16, 2025.
SUMMARY NO.143 (Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) A Resolution of congratulations to the Catholic High School Panthers Baseball Team for winning the 2025 Division III Select State Championship.
SUMMARY NO. 144 (Introduced by Waterworks District No. 3) A Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to sign Change Order No. 5 for the Acadiana Regional Airport Water Treatment Plant Construction Project in the amount of $199,072.74 to allow for purchase and installation of permanent generator power and other construction items.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION: (To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
SUMMARY NO. 5359 (Introduced by Parish President)An Ordinance amending Sec. 2-99, Emergency Compensation for Essential Employers of the Code of Ordinances of Iberia Parish, Louisiana to provide for emergency pay for Iberia Parish Government employees during disasters and emergency events; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
Note: This item was deferred at the June 11, 2025 Iberia Parish Council Meeting.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION: (To be voted upon at tonights meeting)
SUMMARY NO. 145 (Introduced by Scott Ransonet, District 9) A Resolution adjusting the 2025 Iberia Parish Nonexpendable Library Trust Fund Budget in the amount of $1,950,000 based on millage tax passed in May 2025.
SUMMARY NO. 146 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission) A Resolution granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a subdivision of property belonging to Andrew James Picheloup, located at 8915 Harold Landry Road, Iberia Parish, District 9, to subdivide 8.50 acres of property into one (1) lot for Residential Use, subject to compliance with Planning Commission Staff Report PC2025-0009, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SUMMARY NO. 147 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission)A Resolution granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a subdivision of property belonging to Lanie Romero and Stoney Romero, located at 5207 North Freetown Road, Iberia Parish, District 14, to subdivide 1.00 acres of property into two (2) lots for Residential Use and acquiring 0.618 acres from Eddie Romero, subject to compliance with Planning Commission Staff Report PC2025-0010, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
SUMMARY NO. 148 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission) A Resolution granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a subdivision of property belonging to Evans Comeaux, located at 9316 Braquet Road, Iberia Parish, District 9, to subdivide twenty-two (22) acres of property into one (1) lot for Residential Use, subject to compliance with Planning Commission Staff Report PC2025-0011, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION: (To be voted upon at next Council meeting, at which time comments from the general public will be heard)
SUMMARY NO. 5371 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission) An Ordinance approving the reclassification request of 40.49 acres of property belonging to JQ Holdings, Inc., to be rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-1 (Industrial), located on Adolph Road and Larson Road, District 13, subject to compliance with Zoning Commission Staff Report ZC2025-0005, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Next Council Meeting: July 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Please visit the Iberia Parish Government website: https://iberiaparishgovernment.com to complete the Stormwater Management Survey and view adjudicated properties through Civic Source.
All Iberia Parish Council and Joint Committee Meetings can be viewed live during scheduled meetings on the Iberia Parish Government website at: https://iberiaparishgovernment.com/parish-council
ADJOURNMENT
Contact: Carrie D. Terry
Clerk of the Council
Iberia Parish Council/Government
300 Iberia Street, Suite 410
New Iberia, LA 70560
337-365-8246
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Director of Personnel Edythe Edie Casselman at (337)365-8246 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
TIME: Immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Iberia Parish Council Meeting
COMMITTEES: 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.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Policy allows Three (3) Minutes/person)
1. Comments from the General Public on Agenda Items.
2. Comments from the General Public on Non-Agenda Items.
a. Mr. Vince Dorsey to discuss his concerns regarding Regional Planning and Zoning office permits process.
b. Ms. Brittany Segura to discuss her concerns regarding Regional Planning and Zoning office permit process for zoning regulations, codes, and ordinances.
MINUTES Regular Joint Committee Meeting of June 11, 2025.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: None.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by Waterworks District No. 3)
A Resolution amending the 2025 Waterworks District No. 3 Fund Budget in the amount of $45,065 to recognize additional funding from IEDA deriving from interest proceeds from the construction account for the Acadiana Regional Airport Water Treatment Plant Construction Project.
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE:
ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by James P. Trahan, District 8)Discuss and consider an Ordinance to enact Chapter 120 of the Code of Ordinances of Iberia Parish, Louisiana relative to Renewable Energy Power Plant (Solar Energy) Development; to establish minimum requirements and regulations for the placement, construction, and modification of solar power plants, while promoting the safe, effective, and efficient use of such energy systems; to provide for the effective date thereof; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto.
ITEM NO. 2: (Introduced by Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.) Discuss and consider an Ordinance to amend and reenact Chapter 8, Animals and Fowl, Sections 8-26, 8-36, 8-61, 8-63, and 8-102 of the Code of Ordinances of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, relating to animals and/or fowl to prohibit such animals and/or fowl from running at large.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Compiled Ordinances to establish a crosswalk to be installed at 4607 W. Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana and authorize the Public Works Department to install the crosswalk signs.
ITEM NO. 2: (Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing removal of No Parking At Any Time signs located at 4610 W. Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana and authorize the Public Works Department to remove said signs.
ITEM NO. 3: (Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) Discuss and consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Compiled Ordinances to establish a speed limit of 35 MPH on W. Admiral Doyle Drive and Industrial Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana and authorize the Public Works Department to install speed limit signs.
ADJOURNMENT
The cost of this notice is $401.40.
Daily Iberian:
June 21, 2025
AGENDA 6.25.25