Regular Meeting
Of the
Assumption Parish Police Jury Wednesday, August 27, 2025
6:00 O’clock p.m.
1. The regular meeting of the Assumption Parish Police Jury was called to order by Police Jury President Leroy Blanchard in the Assumption Parish Police Jury Chamber located at 4813 Highway 1, Napoleonville, Louisiana.
2. Police Jurors recorded as present were: Mr. Ron Alcorn, Ward 1; Mr. Jeff Naquin, Ward 2; Mr. Ira Patureau, Ward 3; Mr. Charles Breaux, Ward 4; Mr. Michael Dias, Ward 5; Mr. Chris Carter, Ward 6; Mr. Leroy Blanchard, Ward 7; Mr. Jamie Ponville, Ward 8; Mr. Myron Matherne, Ward 9
3. President Leroy Blanchard led the prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance.
4. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval to accept any corrections and approval of minutes of the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting and the August 20, 2025 Special Meeting.
5. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the jury approve to accept any corrections and approval of the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting and the August 20, 2025 Special Meeting.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
6. President Leroy Blanchard opened the meeting to the public for comments, questions or concerns regarding the items listed on the agenda.
7. Mr. Paul Hebert, the Assistant Parish Manager stated that he has a comment under the Personnel section. He stated that he highly respects authority and on August 28th the previous Parish Manager stated that it was okay not to do much when you was employed by Assumption Parish. He stated that his priority is clear; keep employees safe, protect out people and protect our resources. He stated that he has worked with parish leadership for over thirty (30) years. He stated that he has seen four (4) managers come and go. He asked why wouldn’t we continue with full transparency and stated that if we don’t, we are just letting down our tax payers. He stated that the flow chart that was suggested by the manager brings us back to where we were before when the previous Parish Manager stated that it’s okay to not do much when your employed by Assumption Parish.
8. Mr. Patrick Morris, 137 Gold Street, stated that his daughter got married at the Community Center however the Community Center didn’t give her deposit back because her stuff wasn’t taken out of the hall on time. He stated that he was told the same thing happened this past weekend and that renter was still able to get his deposit back. He asked why was he allowed to get his deposit back but his daughter wasn’t. Police Juror Chris Carter stated that this is on the agenda and will be discussed under number thirteen (13).
9. President Leroy Blanchard asked if we had any other public comments. Following three (3) calls no public comments were received.
10. President Leroy Blanchard recognized the Drainage Committee Chairman Jamie Ponville, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved to re-appoint Mr. Derrick Domangue to Knotts Subdivision Gravity Drainage District #11; approved Project #93199 overage, Advert/Record – Plattenville Drainage Project, $105 and approved the following labor allocations: Project #93288, $600, Culvert Replacement at 256 Cindy Street and Project #93245, $800, Sweep Outfall/Lower Culvert on Lawes Street.
11. Police Juror Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, “THAT, the Jury approve the Drainage Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
12. President Leroy Blanchard recognized the Personnel Committee Chairman Michael Dias, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved and adopted the Assumption Parish Public Works Organizational Chart as presented by the Parish Manager which shall include the elimination of the Assistant Parish Manager’s Position to be replaced with an Equipment Operator III/Drainage Project Estimator and the elimination of the General Foreman – R&B position to be replaced with a Lead Man R&B/Drainage to be effective 9/5/2025; approved and adopted the Public Works work order system policies and procedures and incorporate into the Personnel Manual and approved the acceptance of the letter of engagement, authorize the President to sign and authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to meet with Mr. Mark Boyer with Boyer, Hebert & Angelle, LLC for Personnel related matters at a rate of $185/hr. to be funded through all departments specifically but not limited to General Fund, Road & Bridge and 1%.
13. Police Juror Michael Dias offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the Jury approve the Personnel Committee report as presented.” Jamie Ponville offered a countermotion.
14. Police Juror Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Myron Matherne, “THAT, the jury approve the Personnel Committee report removing number #2 so the whole jury can vote on this again.” This motion failed with Michael Dias, Jeff Naquin, Ron Alcorn, Jeff Naquin and Charles Breaux opposing.
15. Police Juror Michael Dias offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn “THAT, the Jury approve the Personnel Committee report as presented.” This motion passed with Jamie Ponville and Ira Patureau opposing.
16. President Leroy Blanchard stated that the Finance Committee met and recommended the following matters: approved the List of Bills submitted through August 22, 2025 and approved the Budget Comparison Statements for July 2025.
17. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the Jury approve the Finance Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
18. President Leroy Blanchard recognized the Engineering/Grants Committee Chairman Jeff Naquin, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: approved and authorized the President to sign the tax-exempt certificates with Infinity Engineering on the Parish-wide Sewer Plant Improvements Project; approved up to $2,500 for the concrete and labor for a 4ft wide sidewalk to be built at the Belle Rose Library to be funded through Ward 7’s Recreation Fund; approved Keith Lotts to change the sewer pipe servicing the Assessor’s Office at a total cost of $27,662.65 to be funded through 1% and approved the proposal from GIS Engineering to assist with RFI Requests for the 911/EOC building not to exceed $2,500 to be funded through 1%.
19. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, THAT, the Jury approve the Engineering/Grants Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
20. President Leroy Blanchard recognized Mr. Joshua Hebert with Assumption Foundation of the Arts. Mr. Joshua Hebert stated that they want to give an update on some of the things they have been working on. He stated that since they formed in 2023, they have raised $250,000. He stated that $157,000 of that came from the festival directly. He also stated that they had over two hundred and fifty (250) local and regional musicians between two (2) years. He stated that they had over one hundred (100) community sponsors. He stated that they have done very well year over year on the increase and profit percentage. In a short time, he stated that they have made a huge impact. He stated that they are coming to the jury tonight to request the first weekend in August to be the Sugarland Music and Arts Festival. He stated that some future goals they would like for their organization are to act as the Arts Council of Assumption Parish. He stated that they would also like to install art projects around the parish. Police Juror Ron Alcorn asked if we can get the contract a few months before so we can make any adjustments that are needed. The Secretary-Treasurer stated that once the contract is modified it will then come back before the board. Mr. Joshua Hebert stated that they want to be a long-term partner and they are not looking for free. Committee member Leroy Blanchard stated that Mr. Hebert asked us if whenever we have these types of rentals can we do a cost analysis for the usage cost of electricity and manpower. Mr. Joshua Hebert stated that they will provide a contract that has enough information to review.
21. Police Juror Michael Matherne offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, “THAT, the jury approve and grant first right of refusal to the Sugarland Music and Arts Festival relative to the rental of the APCC with such rental reserved the first weekend of August annually from Thursday through Sunday.”
22. President Leroy Blanchard requested to discuss the Fire Dept. Building at the Pierre Part Bay Bridge. Police Juror Myron Matherne stated that he put this on the agenda. He stated that this building needs a lot of maintenance and the Sheriff’s Office has been using this building. He stated that the sheriff said if we put a thirty (30) year lease with the Sheriff’s Office then he will put maintenance on that building.
23. Police Juror Myron Matherne offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the committee approve ADA Michael Calabro to meet with the Sheriff regarding the Fire Department Building at the Pierre Part Bay Bridge and propose to the Jury what they are requesting at a longer term.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
24. President Leroy Blanchard requested to address unwanted trash in Ward 4. Police Juror Charles Breaux stated that he put this on the agenda. He stated that he would like to get in touch with Billy Nungesser to attend the meeting since he Keeps the Boot Clean.
25. Police Juror Charles Breaux offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the jury approve to send Lieutenant Governor Mr. Billy Nungesser a letter to attend a meeting so they can discuss unwanted trash in Ward 4.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
26. President Leroy Blanchard requested to discuss the Community Center as it relates to refunds of deposits. Police Juror Chris Carter stated that he put this on the agenda. He stated that we have a contract in place and the issue he has is it took the renters until Sunday or Monday to take everything out of the Community Center and the deposit was still given back to the renters. He stated that we have held deposits for other renters who have not taken their things out within the time period. He stated that we have to be fair to everyone. President Leroy Blanchard stated that it was understood before the renters rented the community center that everything wouldn’t be taken out until Sunday.
27. Police Juror Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the jury approve to reimburse everyone their deposit that was held in the last twelve (12) months for not removing belongings.” This motion failed with Jamie Ponville, Michael Dias, Leroy Blanchard, Ira Patureau, Myron Matherne and Jeff Naquin opposing.
28. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval to install a new street light in Road Lighting District 1 at 2506 Hwy 1.
29. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the jury approve to install a new street light in Road Lighting District 1 at 2506 Hwy 1.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
30. President Leroy Blanchard requested to adopt Ordinance 25-15 amending Ordinance 25-12 and 25-14 creating the Labadieville Recreation District and appointing Mr. Justin Pujol, Ms. Heather Rhodes, Mr. Brandon Gesser, Ms. Ramona Brown Watkins, Mr. Mark Rodrigue, Mr. Joshua Solar and Ms. Shauna Bourg.
31. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the jury approve to adopt Ordinance 25-15 amending Ordinance 25-12 and 25-14 creating the Labadieville Recreation District and appointing Mr. Justin Pujol, Ms. Heather Rhodes, Mr. Brandon Gesser, Ms. Ramona Brown Watkins, Mr. Mark Rodrigue, Mr. Joshua Solar and Ms. Shauna Bourg.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
32. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval of the 1st phase of the derelict structure procedure for dwelling located at 114 Quail Drive.
33. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the jury approve the 1st phase of the derelict structure procedure for dwelling located at 114 Quail Drive.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
34. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval of the 1st phase of the derelict structure procedure for dwelling located at 241 Vivian Street.
35. Police Juror Ira Patureau offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the jury approve the 1st phase of the derelict structure procedure for dwelling located at 241 Vivian Street.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
36. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval to conduct charitable gaming: St. Joseph the Worker Church (May 22 – 24, 2026).
37. Police Juror Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Myron Matherne, “THAT, the jury approve to conduct charitable gaming: St. Joseph the Worker Church (May 22 – 24, 2026).” This motion was unanimously adopted.
38. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval of the following Can Shake Permits for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4222 (11/22/2025 and 11/25/2025) and Knights of Columbus 1099 (10/10/2025 and 10/11/2025).
39. Police Juror Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the jury approve the following Can Shake Permits for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4222 (11/22/2025 and 11/25/2025) and Knights of Columbus 1099 (10/10/2025 and 10/11/2025).” This motion was unanimously adopted.
40. President Leroy Blanchard stated that we have a deviation for an event to be held at the Community Center.
41. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, “THAT, the jury approves to deviate.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
42. Ms. Maria Joseph stated that she has received phone calls for an event that Ms. Lewis is looking to have on 8/31. She stated that it is an event for profit and Ms. Lewis is looking to use her 501C-3 status to receive the discounted rate. She stated that she has some issues with it because her name was not on the advertisement for the event. The Secretary-Treasurer asked if the board was going to allow a private entity that wants to use the facility use someone else’s 501C-3 status to receive the discounted rental rate. Police Juror Jeff Naquin stated that organization would have to have their own 501C-3. Ms. Shardell Lewis stated that her nonprofit is Heart of the Lions Production which will be promoting prevention of suicide, bullying, anxiety and depression. She stated that they have partnered before and her name did not have to be on the flyer and they still contributed. Mr. Gil Verner stated that he does see where the discrepancy came in play and there would be no problem if they didn’t have an advertisement. He stated that normally when he does things in the parish people do come out and support it. ADA Michael Calabro stated that he does not agree with this because while he has been working as general counsel they have denied some. He stated that they have to be consistent with this.
43. President Leroy Blanchard questioned if we had any public comments, questions or concerns regarding this item due to it being a deviation. Following three (3) calls, there were no comments received.
44. Police Juror Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the jury allow the Community Center to be rented to Ms. Lewis using her 501C-3 to receive the discounted rental rate.” This motion failed with Jamie Ponville, Michael Dias, Leroy Blanchard, Myron Matherne, Ira Patureau and Charles Breaux opposing.
45. Police Juror Ron Alcorn stated that we have to prioritize the list of projects for Washington DC. Police Juror Jeff Naquin stated that he would like to prioritize Labadieville Dredging Canal as top priority.
46. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, “THAT, the jury approves to deviate.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
47. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the jury approve the priority list of projects for Washington DC to obtain the following: Ring Levee System – Wards 7, 8 & 9; Baker Canal Dredging Project; Labadieville Canal Dredging Project; Godchaux Canal Dredging Project; Amelia Levee, Barge Gates and Pump Stations and Belle River Dredging Project.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
48. President Leroy Blanchard questioned if we had any public comments, questions or concerns regarding this item due to it being a deviation. Following three (3) calls, there were no comments received.
49. Police Juror Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, there being no further business to come before the Regular Meeting, the meeting be adjourned.” This motion was unanimously adopted.
Kim M. Torres Leroy Blanchard
Secretary-Treasurer President
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On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and adopt the Public Works work order system policies and procedures and incorporate them into the Personnel Manual.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 7
Nays: Jamie Ponville, Ira Patureau
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and adopt the Assumption Parish Public Works Organizational Chart as presented by the Parish Manager which shall include the elimination of the Assistant Parish Manager’s Position to be replaced with an Equipment Operator III/Drainage Project Estimator and the elimination of the General Foreman – R&B position to be replaced with a Lead Man R&B/Drainage to be effective 9/5/2025.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 7
Nays: Jamie Ponville, Ira Patureau
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Michael Dias, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the acceptance of the letter of engagement, authorize the President to sign and authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to meet with Mr. Mark Boyer with Boyer, Hebert & Angelle, LLC for Personnel related matters at a rate of $185/hr. to be funded through all departments specifically but not limited to General Fund, Road & Bridge and 1%.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 7
Nays: Jamie Ponville, Ira Patureau
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve an up to $2,500 allocation for the concrete and labor for a 4ft wide sidewalk to be built at the Belle Rose Library to be funded through Ward 7’s Recreational Fund.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve Keith Lotts to change the sewer pipe servicing the Assessor’s Office at a total cost of $27,662.65 to be funded through 1%.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the proposal from GIS Engineering to assist with RFI Requests for the 911/EOC building not to exceed $2,500 to be funded through 1%.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Myron Matherne seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and grant first right of refusal to the Sugarland Music and Arts Festival relative to the rental of the APCC with such rental reserved from Thursday through Sunday.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the reappointment of Mr. Derrick Domangue to the Knotts Subdivision Gravity Drainage District #11 for a 5-year term.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Chris Carter, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the President to sign the tax-exempt certificates for the Sewer Plant Improvements Project.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Myron Matherne, seconded by Mr. Charles Breaux, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve ADA Michael Calabro to meet with the Sheriff regarding the Fire Department Building at the Pierre Part Bay Bridge and propose to the Jury what they are requesting at a longer term.
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the priority list of projects for Washington DC to obtain the following:
1. Ring Levee System – Wards 7, 8 & 9
2. Baker Canal Dredging Project
3. Labadieville Canal Dredging Project
4. Godchaux Canal Dredging Project
5. Amelia Levee, Barge Gates and Pump Stations
6. Belle River Dredging Project
Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:
Yeas: 9
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
9/16/2025
Cost $612.00