PUBLIC NOTICE

IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL

AGENDA JULY 9, 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

a. Representatives of Kolder, Slaven and Company to present the Financial Audit Report for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

b. Ms. Angela Scott to address the Iberia Parish Council regarding concerns related to the proposed solar project and Solar Ordinance.

c. Mr. Lonnie Scott to address the Iberia Parish Council to voice his support of the proposed Solar Ordinance.

d. Ms. Linell Champagne to address the Iberia Parish Council regarding concerns related to the proposed solar project.

e. Ms. Lisa Courville to address the Iberia Parish Council with additional concerns related to the proposed solar project.

f. Mr. Steven DeBuse to address the Iberia Parish Council regarding concerns related to the proposed solar project.

g. Ms. Kimberly Garcia to address the Iberia Parish Council regarding concerns and opposition related to the proposed solar project.

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):

None.

REPORTS (PARISH OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES):

1. Monthly Permit Report for the Month of June 2025.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS:

1. Public Works Department Report for Closed Work Orders dated June 11 - 24, 2025.

SPECIAL BUSINESS: None.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION: (To be voted upon at tonights meeting)

MINUTES Regular Meeting of June 25, 2025.

SUMMARY NO. 141 (Introduced by Parish President & Parish Council) A Resolution of condolences to the family of Mrs. Leona Marks Brown, wife of Councilman Lloyd Brown, who passed away on June 25, 2025.

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 Employees 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 25, 2025 Iberia Parish Council Meeting.

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.

RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION: (To be voted upon at tonights meeting)

SUMMARY NO. 142 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution accepting the audit report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 as prepared by Kolder, Slaven and Company, and further acknowledging the submissions of said audit to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor and the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

SUMMARY NO. 143 (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.

SUMMARY NO. 144 Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) A Resolution authorizing removal of No Parking At Any Time signs located at 4701 W. Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana and authorize the Public Works Department to remove said signs.

SUMMARY NO.145 (Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) A Resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to install 35 MPH speed limit signs on W. Admiral Doyle Drive and Industrial Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

SUMMARY NO. 146 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission, a representative of St. Martin Parish for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for George Krieg, whose term expires September 24, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File:(a) George Krieg)

SUMMARY NO. 147 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission, for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Clint Freyou, whose term expires September 24, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File:(a) Clint Freyou)

SUMMARY NO. 148 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Fire District No. 1 Board, for the remainder of a four year term, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Terri Green, whose term expires June 13, 2026. (Applications of file: (a) Brennon Robicheaux)

SUMMARY NO. 149 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Library Board of Control for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Gwen Leblanc, whose term expires August 23, 2025. (Applications of file: (a) Sandra E. Egland, (b) Charleen Markle, (c) Jenna Schaubert, and (d) Catherine Withrow)

SUMMARY NO. 150 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Library Board of Control for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Kathleen Rosamond, whose term expires August 23, 2025. (Applications of file:(a) Sandra E. Egland, (b) Charleen Markle, (c) Jenna Schaubert, and (d) Catherine Withrow)

SUMMARY NO. 151 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Lydia Veterans Memorial Building Advisory, for the remainder of a five year term to fill a vacancy created by a term expiring October 1, 2025. (Applications of file: (a) Brandon Migues)

SUMMARY NO. 152 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Waterworks District No. 3 Board for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Barrett Hebert, whose term expires on August 5, 2025. (Applications on file: (a) Barrett Hebert)

SUMMARY NO. 153 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Iberia Parish Levee, Hurricane, and Conservation District, representing Iberia Parish, for a four year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Rayward Fremin, Jr., whose term expires July 1, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File: (a) Rayward Fremin, Jr.)

SUMMARY NO. 154 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Iberia Parish Levee, Hurricane, and Conservation District, representing Iberia Parish, for a four year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Ashley Orphe, whose term expires July 1, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File: (a)Ashley Orphe)

SUMMARY NO. 155 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) A Resolution appointing one member to the Iberia Parish Airport Authority for a five year term to fill a vacancy created by the expiration of term for Patrick Norris, whose term expires August 24, 2025. (Applications on file from: (a)Patrick Norris, and (b) Gilbert Romano)

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. 5372 (Introduced by James P. Trahan, District 8) 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.

SUMMARY NO. 5373 (Introduced by Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., District 5) 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.

SUMMARY NO. 5374 (Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) 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.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Next Council Meeting:

July 23, 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, July 9, 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. Scott Segura to discuss his concerns regarding Iberia Parish Permit, Planning and Zoning Departments permit process.

b. Ms. Brittany Segura to discuss her concerns regarding Iberia Parish Permit, Planning and Zoning Departments permit process.

MINUTES

Regular Joint Committee Meeting of June 25, 2025.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) Quarterly Report of Compensatory Time from the Human Resources Department ending June 2025, all in accordance with Resolution No. 2014-33.(For Committee information only; no action necessary)

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., District 5) Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the 2025 Parishwide Drainage Fund Budget in the amount of $608,000 for the purchase of a Pool Washer Truck, all to be funded from Fund Budget - Previous Years.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE: None.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by Scott Ransonet, District 9) Discuss and consider amending Ordinance No. 2023-01-5237, to revise the No Permit Fee penalty requirement against homeowners for starting construction without a permit.

ADJOURNMENT

The cost of this notice is $530.10.

Daily Iberian:

July 5, 2025

AGENDA 7.9.25