PUBLIC NOTICE

Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. 300 Iberia St, 1st Floor New Iberia, LA 70560

Published: Saturday, August 9,2025 The Daily Iberian New Iberia, LA 70560

IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL

AGENDA AUGUST 13, 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): None.

REPORTS (PARISH OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES):

1. Mr. Mike Tarantino to provide an update on Professional Economic Services provided to the Parish, all as authorized by Resolution No. 2021-27.1.

2. Chief Guy Bonin with Iberia Parish Fire District No. 1 to address the Iberia Parish Council regarding Fire Districts Health Insurance coverage.

3. Monthly Permit Report for the Month of July 2025.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS:

1. Public Works Department Report for Closed Work Orders dated July 9 - 22, 2025.

SPECIAL BUSINESS:

1. Adopt the adjusted millage rates for the year 2025 assessment and set forth the adjusted millage rates and roll forward to millage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized rates.

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

MINUTES Amendment to the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2025. Regular Meeting of July 23, 2025.

SUMMARY NO. 166 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution accepting the resignation of Mr. Kasey Thibodeaux, as a member of Iberia Parish Sewerage District No. 1 Board, effective immediately.

SUMMARY NO. 167 (Introduced by James P. Trahan, District 8) A Resolution of appreciation and congratulations to Ms. Trudi Perret, Bookkeeper for the Sales & Use Tax Department of Iberia Parish School Board, upon her retirement with twenty-seven years of service.

SUMMARY NO. 168 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution granting Substantial Completion to LA 3212 Turn Lane Improvements, all as completed by Glenn Lege Construction, LLC, and as recommended by Engineers for C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC.

SUMMARY NO. 169 (Introduced by Parish President)A Resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the State of Louisiana and the Parishes of Acadia, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion, and the Cities of New Iberia, Lafayette Consolidated Government, Broussard, Carencro, Scott, Youngsville, Breaux Bridge, St. Martinville, and Abbeville, relating to the re-designation of the Lafayette Metropolitan Planning Organization as the Acadiana Metropolitan Planning Organization and its Governance.

SUMMARY NO. 170 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution of the Iberia Parish Council authorizing the submission of a matching grant fund application to the Louisiana Infrastructure Technical Assistance Corporation (LITACORP), and, further authorizing the Parish President to act as the Parish Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to Iberia Parish Governments participation in said program.

SUMMARY NO. 171 (Introduced by Parish President)A Resolution of the Iberia Parish Council authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Delta Regional Authority 2025 Community Infrastructure Fund Program, and, further authorizing the Parish President to act as the Parish Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the Iberia Parish Governments participation in said program.

SUMMARY NO. 172 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution amending the 2025 Public Building Maintenance Fund Budget to recognize revenue of $300,000 from State Capital Outlay and appropriate funding for the project.

SUMMARY NO. 173 (Introduced by Sewerage District No. 1) A Resolution amending the 2024 Sewerage District No. 1 Fund Budget in the net amount of $74,850 to correct carryover of project funding for engineering services and contract payments for ARPA/WSG Generator Project and related revenues and to carryover expenditure funding for a dump truck.

SUMMARY NO. 174 (Introduced by Acadiana Regional Airport) A Resolution adjusting the 2025 Airport Authority Fund Budget in the amount of $1,703,201, all to be funded from Federal and State FAA and DOTD Grant Revenues.

SUMMARY NO. 175 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution amending the 2025 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $175,300 for the Public Works Wind Retrofit Project with $157,770 being funded from FEMA and $17,530 being funded from local share.

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

SUMMARY NO. 5364 (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) An Ordinance setting forth and establishing a property millage for the Public Library System, which is levied on all taxable property in the Parish, at a rate of 4.50 mills for 2025.Note: This item was deferred at the July 23, 2025 Iberia Parish Council Meeting.

SUMMARY NO. 5374 (Introduced by Marcus Bruce Broussard, District 3) An Ordinance amending Chapter 20 of the Compiled Ordinances to establish a crosswalk at 4607 W. Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, Louisiana and authorize the Public Works Department to install said crosswalk signs.Note: This item was deferred at the July 23, 2025 Iberia Parish Council Meeting.

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

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 expired July 1, 2025. (Applications of Interest on File: (a) Rayward Fremin, Jr.)Note: This item was deferred at the July 23, 2025 Iberia Parish Council Meeting.

SUMMARY NO. 162 (Introduced by Warren P. Gachassin, Jr., District 5) 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. Note: This item was deferred at the July 23, 2025 Iberia Parish Council Meeting.

SUMMARY NO. 176 (Introduced by Parish President) A Resolution amending the 2025 Public Buildings Maintenance Fund Budget in the amount of $25,000 to clean and repair air conditioning chillers in the Iberia Parish Courthouse, all to be funded with Fund Balance - Previous Years.

SUMMARY NO. 177 (Introduced by Parish President)A Resolution amending the 2025 General Fund Budget in the amount of $63,000 for Tyler Munis Software to reconfigure the payroll module and to provide Munis training to employees, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years.

SUMMARY NO. 178 (Introduced by Fire Protection District) A Resolution amending the 2025 Fire Protection District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $43,000 to appropriate funding for Station 100 Building Repairs, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years.

SUMMARY NO. 179 (Introduced by Acadiana Regional Airport) A Resolution adjusting the 2025 Airport Authority Fund Budget in the amount of $10,000, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years.

SUMMARY NO. 180 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission) A Resolution granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a subdivision of property belonging to Wayne Leblanc and Dianne Leblanc, located on Sidney LeBlanc Road, Iberia Parish, District 10, to subdivide 10.085 acres of property into five (5) lots for Residential Use, subject to compliance with Planning Commission Staff Report PC2025-0012, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.

SUMMARY NO. 181 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission) A Resolution granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a subdivision of property belonging to Maxine Landry Ducrest, located on Blue Lane Road, Iberia Parish, District 9, to subdivide 9.88 acres of property, creating one (1) 0.419-acre lot for Residential Use, subject to compliance with Planning Commission Staff Report PC2025-0013, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.

SUMMARY NO. 182 (Introduced by Regional Planning Commission) A Resolution granting Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a subdivision of property belonging to Ronald Fremin and Bart Fremin, located on W. Highway 90, Iberia Parish, District 2, to subdivide 17.37 acres of property, into two (2) lots for Industrial Use, subject to compliance with Planning Commission Staff Report PC2025-0014, 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. 5375 (Introduced by Zoning Commission) An Ordinance approving the reclassification request of 14.87 acres of property belonging to Coastal Timbers Inc., located on Port Road and Larson Road in Iberia Parish, District 13, to be rezoned from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-1 (Industrial), subject to compliance with Zoning Commission Staff Report ZC2025-0006, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.

SUMMARY NO. 5376 (Introduced by Zoning Commission) An Ordinance approving the reclassification request of 150 acres of property belonging to Cajun Sugar Company, LLC, located on Sugar Oaks Road in Iberia Parish, District 8, to be rezoned from C-2 (Commercial) to A-1 (Agricultural), subject to compliance with Zoning Commission Staff Report ZC2025-0007, all as reviewed and recommended by the Iberia Parish Regional Planning Commission.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next Council Meeting: August 27, 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, August 13, 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. Ms. Francine Guillot to address the Iberia Parish Council regarding ongoing animal nuisance issues in the Parish.

MINUTES

Regular Joint Committee Meeting of July 23, 2025.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: None.

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by Clerk of the Council) Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing travel expenses for members of the Iberia Parish Council to attend the 2025 PJAL Parish Legal Horizons Workshop from September 24-25, 2025 in Pineville, LA at an estimated cost to the Parish of $350.00 per attendee.

ITEM NO. 2: (Introduced by Parish President) Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the 2025 Public Buildings Maintenance Fund Budget in the amount of $50,000 to cover repair expenses on Chiller No. 2 in the Iberia Parish Courthouse, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: None.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:

ITEM NO. 1: (Introduced by Chad Maturin, District 14) Discuss and consider a Resolution amending Resolution No. 2011-61, adopted March 9, 2011, which approved a list of Parish drainage channels to be sprayed (ditches and channels as listed) in order to remove the addresses of 1606 to 1707 N. Captain Cade Road from the spray list, and, further to add same to the roadside grass cutting list.

ITEM NO. 2: (Introduced by Caymen Crappell, District 13) Discuss and consider a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to install a sign at 1817 David Duboin Road, District 13, to inform the community of the Provost Farm Heritage Center and Community Garden.

ADJOURNMENT

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