Notice

Publication Date

2026-06-27

Subcategory

Police Jury Meeting, Police Jury Room

June 17, 2026

Abbeville, Louisiana

Minutes of a regular meeting of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury held on June 17, 2026, with President Chad Vallo presiding.

The meeting was called to order by President Chad Vallo, who asked Mr. Scott Broussard to lead the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the pledge, the President asked Mr. Ronald Darby for a moment of prayer or reflection. The President then reminded all present to turn all cell phones, pagers, etc. off or set to silent mode for the duration of the Police Jury Meeting.

The following members were present:

Mr. Dane Hebert Mr. Shane Meaux

Mr. Brent Landry Mr. Ronald Darby

Ms. Liz Touchet Mr. Roy Keith Meaux

Mr. Chad Lege Mr. Ronald Menard

Mr. Scott Broussard Mr. Dexter Callahan

Mr. Chad Vallo

Absent: Mr. Mark Poche` Mr. Errol J. Domingues

Mr. Brian Hollier

Guest: Mr. Kim Touchet Mr. Todd Vincent

President Vallo recognized a period for public comment on any agenda item to be considered.

No comments.

President Vallo recognized Time on the Agenda.

President Vallo recognized Reading or Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting- Regular Meeting of May 20, 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Shane Meaux, duly seconded by Mr. Keith Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to dispense and approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2020.

President Vallo recognized to consider action to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items presented by Engineering and Architectural reports.

Upon motion by Mr. Dexter Callahan, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Darby, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items presented by Engineering and Architectural reports.

Mr. Todd Vincent, Sellers & Associates, Inc., presented the following:

Upon motion by Mr. Shane Meaux, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Pond Permit No. 9632-29, Tristan Vincent, ED 2.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury tabled Pond Permit on John Boudreaux Rd, ED 6.

Upon motion by Mr. Shane Meaux, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Pond Permit No. 9632-31, Talia & Sabre Mair, ED 2.

Upon motion by Mr. Scott Broussard, duly seconded by Mr. Chad Lege, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to rebid for the Materials for Parish Road Maintenance - Asphalt: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved not to rebid for the Materials for Parish Road Maintenance - Tires: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to award the lowest bidder for the Materials for Parish Road Maintenance - Tires: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Brent Landry, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Saturday, December 12, 2026 for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.

Upon motion by Ms. Liz Touchet, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved a Letter of No Objection for Optimum, install underground 2” conduits with fiber cable on eight (8) roads within the parish.

Upon motion by Mr. Scott Broussard, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Partial Payment No. 3, Patriot Construction and Industrial – Cheniere Au Tigre Ridge Restoration Project (TV-0097), in the amount of $233,604.02.

Upon motion by Mr. Scott Broussard, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, with Mr. Chad Lege abstaining, the Police Jury approved the ratification of the bid for Broussard Brothers – Schooner Bayou Rehabilitation Project (ME-0039), change the pipe out in the amount of $17,375.00.

Mr. Kim Touchet, Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates LLC, presented the following:

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury authorized Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates, LLC to request proposals for Farmer Road & Spencer Road.

Mr. Gene Sellers, Jr, The Sellers Group, presented the following:

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Keith Meaux and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Payment Application No. 10, Russell J Stutes Construction – Emergency Ops & 911 Communications Center, in the amount of $551,036.00.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Keith Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of Invoice No. 5777, The Sellers Group – VP EOC/911, dated June 15, 2026, in the amount of $12,688.33.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Scott Broussard, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Change Order for Russell J Stutes Construction – Emergency Ops & 911 Communications Center, use the remaining credit as deemed appropriate by The Sellers Group and the Administrator.

President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Coastal Protection/Restoration Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly second by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to accept the Coastal Protection/Restoration Committee recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

COASTAL PROTECTION & RESTORATION COMMITTEE

JUNE 03, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A COASTAL PROTECTION & RESTORATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 03, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURY’S CONSIDERATION:

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve Change Order No. 1, Patriot – Cheniere au Tigre Ridge Restoration (TV-0097), providing a 31-day time extension for the project.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve to express show opposition of the blue line location on the map, which represents the levee alignment contained in the 2023 Coastal Master Plan (Abbeville and Vicinity, project ID 292).

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve the Revised Vermilion Parish Coastal Project Inventory Map-Parish Priority Project List.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve to adopt the revised VP Levee Alignment.

Respectfully submitted

Mr. Errol Domingues

Co-Chairman

President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Courthouse/General Needs Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Shane Meaux, duly second by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the Courthouse/General Needs Committee recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

COURTHOUSE/GENERAL NEEDS COMMITTEE

JUNE 03, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A COURTHOUSE/GENERAL NEEDS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 03, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURY’S CONSIDERATION:

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve to sign the Beef Month Proclamation.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve Contract Change Order No. 2, DRC Emergency Services LLC – Pre-Position Disaster Debris Removal, to extend the contract for one (1) more year (August 2027).

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve a Letter of No Objection for ONEOK, Inc – install a new deep well cathodic protection ground bed within Henry LRC Compressor Station.

• It is recommended the Police Jury authorize Sellers & Associates to submit an application for the FEMA FY 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve to allow Mr. Ronald Darby to attend the PJAL Black Caucus Summer Session to be held June 5-6, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lafayette.

• It is recommended the Police Jury authorize Legal Counsel to send a letter asking them to clean the property & cut the grass located at 15715 Candice Lane, Abbeville, ED9.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve payment of the following invoices from Sellers & Associates, Inc:

• Invoice No. 28937, Project No. 9600-04, Cheniere Au Tigre Segmented Breakwater – Basic Engineering Services, dated November 28, 2025, in the amount of $16,759.29.

• Invoice No. 29131, Project No. 9553-06, Salt Water Barrier Control Structure – Basic Engineering Services, dated January 29, 2026, in the amount of $28,850.00.

• Invoice No. 29369, Project No. 9216-12, North Vermilion Bay Shoreline Protection (TV-0090): Phase II – Basic Engineering Services, dated March 30, 2026, in the amount of $30,375.00.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve payment of Invoice No. VP-202606, JEPCO Holdings, LLC – recovery housing supportive services delivered as part of opioid abatement efforts for eligible VP residents, dated June 1, 2026, in the amount of $15,071.73, subject to verification of being VP residents.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve to table the payment of Invoice No. 1800251104, State of Louisiana Department of Health Cash Management, Personal and Environmental Health Services performed in VP Health Unit for April 2026, dated May 20, 2026, in the amount of $15,000.00.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve Ordinance 2026-O-04, An Ordinance Authorizing the Public Sale of Adjudicated Property Owned by the Vermilion Parish Police Jury - Por Lots 11 & 12 Blk 5 Derouen Add 957-509 (including all improvements).

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve Ordinance No. 2026 – O – 05, An Ordinance Authorizing the Public Sale of Adjudicated Properties Owned by the Vermilion Parish Police Jury - 1 Lot 195’ on N Line, 359’ E & W Line, 264’ on S Line, being Lot 2 & Por of Lot 3 Rosedale Add Cont 1.604 ac 2016011317 Por of Lot 3 Rosedale Addition in Sec 47 T 12 R 3 E Cont 1.152 ac 2016002145 Imp.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve the cleanup of the courthouse by the Sheriff Inmates.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mr. Shane Meaux

Chairman

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026 – O – 04

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SALE

OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTY OWNED BY THE

VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and the governing authority of the Parish of Vermilion, is the owner of the immovable property and improvements adjudicated to VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY on June 13, 2018 and recorded under Entry Number 2018004479 of the Conveyance Records of Vermilion Parish, La., described as:

Por Lots 11 & 12 Blk 5 Derouen Add 957-509

(including all improvements)

referred to hereinafter as the “Subject Property”

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY has determined that the Subject Property is no longer needed for public purposes and has determined that it is surplus property; and

WHEREAS, improvements on the Subject Property, if any, are nearing the end of their functional lifespan and are in need of repair; and

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY has determined that it is in the public interest to sell the Subject Property by public sale; and

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY provided the required notice to the last known owners of the Subject Property of its intent to sell the Subject Property, by certified mail and by publication in the official journal of VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY on January 28, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the last known owners of the Subject Property have not redeemed said property; and

WHEREAS, VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY wishing to avail itself of the authority granted to it pursuant to LSA-R.S. 47:2201 and following, proposes this Ordinance in order to authorize a public sale of the Subject Property to the highest bidder for the minimum bid of FOUR THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($4,000.00) DOLLARS; and

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of Vermilion Parish, in regular session convened on this 17th day of June, 2026, that the Vermilion Parish Police Jury adopt Parish Ordinance No. 2026-O- 04 as follows:

Sec. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the public sale of adjudicated surplus property described herein, the Subject Property, from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury to the highest bidder, under the authority of LSA-R.S. 47:2201 and following.

Sec. 2. Terms of Sale. The Subject Property and improvements shall be sold in its current condition, “AS IS”, without any warranty as to condition, nor warranty as to the Subject Property being fit for any intended purpose, nor any warranty of title. The minimum bid shall be FOUR THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($4,000.00) Dollars, cash, payable at closing by the highest bidder. Sealed bids must include a deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, in the form of certified funds. The Act of Cash Sale must be executed by the successful bidder within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the bid by Vermilion Parish Police Jury. If the Act of Cash Sale is not executed by the successful bidder and the balance of the purchase price is not paid within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the bid by Vermilion Parish Police Jury, any deposit submitted with the sealed bid shall be forfeited to Vermilion Parish Police Jury, and the Subject Property shall be sold to the second highest bidder, if any.

Sec. 3. Deadline to Accept Bids. Sealed bids must be submitted to Vermilion Parish Police Jury on or before July 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 100 North State Street, Suite 200, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Sec. 4. Repeal of conflicting ordinances. All ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Sec. 5. Severability. Should any part of this ordinance be declared null, void, invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, the remainder of the said ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Sec. 6. Effective date. This ordinance shall become effective after final approval of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, signature of the President of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, promulgation and legal delay.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2026 – O - 05

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SALE OF ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, and the governing authority of the Parish of Vermilion, is the owner of the immovable properties and improvements adjudicated to VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY on June 8, 2022 and recorded under Entry Number 2022004985 of the Conveyance Records of Vermilion Parish, La., described as:

• 1 Lot 195’ on N Line, 359’ E & W Line, 264’ on S Line, being Lot 2 & Por of Lot 3 Rosedale Add Cont 1.604 ac 2016011317 Por of Lot 3 Rosedale Addition in Sec 47 T 12 R 3 E Cont 1.152 ac 2016002145 Imp

Further described as:

That certain parcel of ground containing 1.604 acres, more or less, being known and designated as Lot Two (2) and a portion of Lot Three (3) of the Rosedale Addition, a subdivision of the Parish of Vermilion, Louisiana, as shown on that certain plat of survey prepared by Schexnaider-Primeaux & Associates, LLC dated August 14, 2002, attached to Cash Sale recorded March 8, 2006 under File No. 20603099 of the Records of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. And being described as having a frontage of 195.0’ feet on Graceland Avenue and is bounded southerly by Graceland Avenue, westerly by Lot 1 of said addition, northerly by Smith Alley and easterly by Tract A, and having such other dimensions, boundaries and measurements as are more fully shown on said plat of survey (the “Property”)

Together with any and all present and future buildings, constructions, component parts, improvements, attachments, appurtenances, fixtures, rights, ways, privileges, advantages, batture, and batture rights, servitudes and easements of every type and description, now and/or in the future relating to the Property, and any and all items and fixtures attached to and/or forming integral or component parts of the Property in accordance with the Louisiana Civil Code.

The real property or its address is commonly known as 1515 & 1527 Graceland Avenue, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Being the same property acquired by Graceland Partners, LLC by Cash Deed dated November 18, 2016 and recorded under Entry Number 2016011317, and by Vermilion Parish Police Jury by Adjudication dated June 8, 2022, recorded under Entry Number 2022004985, all of the conveyance records of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

• That certain tract of land, being located in Rosedale Addition, to the City of Abbeville, situated in the Eastern portion of an Irregular Section 47, T12S, R3E, 3rd Ward of Vermilion Parish, being known and designated as a portion of Lot 3, containing 1.152 acres, as per plat of survey, prepared by Richard J. Primeaux, registered land surveyor, dated February 8, 2016.

Being the same property acquired by Graceland Partners, LLC by Cash Sale dated March 7, 2016 and recorded under Entry Number 2016002145 and by Vermilion Parish Police Jury by Adjudicated dated June 8, 2022, recorded under Entry Number 2022004985, all of the conveyance records of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

Referred to hereinafter as the “Subject Properties”

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY has determined that the Subject Properties are no longer needed for public purposes and has determined that it is surplus properties; and

WHEREAS, improvements on the Subject Properties, if any, are nearing the end of their functional lifespan and are in need of repair; and

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY has determined that it is in the public interest to sell the Subject Properties by public sale; and

WHEREAS, the VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY provided the required notice to the last known owners of the Subject Properties of its intent to sell the Subject Properties, by certified mail and by publication in the official journal of VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY on November 15, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the last known owners of the Subject Properties have not redeemed said properties; and

WHEREAS, VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY wishing to avail itself of the authority granted to it pursuant to LSA-R.S. 47:2201 and following, proposes this Ordinance in order to authorize a public sale of the Subject Properties to the highest bidder for the minimum bid of SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 ($67,750.00) DOLLARS; and

Sec. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to authorize the public sale of surplus properties described herein, the Subject Properties, from the Vermilion Parish Police Jury to the highest bidder, under the authority of LSA-R.S. 47:2201 and following.

Sec. 2. Terms of Sale. The Subject Properties and improvements shall be sold in its current condition, “AS IS”, without any warranty as to condition, nor warranty as to the Subject Properties being fit for any intended purpose, nor any warranty of title. The minimum bid shall be SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 ($67,750.00) Dollars, cash, payable at closing by the highest bidder. Sealed bids must include a deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, in the form of certified funds. The Act of Cash Sale must be executed by the successful bidder within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the bid by Vermilion Parish Police Jury. If the Act of Cash Sale is not executed by the successful bidder and the balance of the purchase price is not paid within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the bid by Vermilion Parish Police Jury, any deposit submitted with the sealed bid shall be forfeited to Vermilion Parish Police Jury, and the Subject Properties shall be sold to the second highest bidder, if any.

Sec. 3. Deadline to Accept Bids. Sealed bids must be submitted to Vermilion Parish Police Jury on or before July 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 100 North State Street, Suite 200, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Sec. 4. Repeal of conflicting ordinances. All ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Sec. 5. Severability. Should any part of this ordinance be declared null, void, invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, the remainder of the said ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

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President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Public Works Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Brent Landry, duly second by Mr. Ronald Darby, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the Public Works Committee recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

JUNE 03, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 03, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURY’S CONSIDERATION:

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve to submit the following as replacements for Mr. Wayne LeBleu on the Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District:

• Stacy Landry

• Joey Comeaux

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve amendment to the subdivision ordinance as it pertains to drainage requirements to provide, among other changes, that the minimum drainage easement shall be not less than 50’, and that the Police Jury shall have the final authority on the size of said drainage easements. And to notify all drainage districts once the ordinance is finally adopted.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve the usage of five (5) dumpsters for the Erath 4th of July Celebration from June 29th – July 5th, 2026, located Downtown Erath.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve the lowest bids for the attached Janitorial Supply and the Transportation needs (ex. Filter) for Public Works.

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve to table the transfer of an employee from one barn to the main barn for the next meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mr. Brent Landry

Chairman

President Vallo recognized Report of Standing Committees, Public Road Committee.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly second by Mr. Keith Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved the Public Road Committee recommendations and authorize the appropriate officials to carry out the recommendations.

PUBLIC ROAD COMMITTEE

JUNE 03, 2026

ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA

AS A RESULT OF A PARISH ROAD COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 03, 2026, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED FOR THE JURY’S CONSIDERATION:

• It is recommended the Police Jury approve Final Plat Review for Zachary Romaine Partition, ED11.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mr. Chad Lege

Chairman

President Vallo recognized New Business. Need a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-R-11.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to adopt Resolution 2026-R-11.

Resolution

2026-R-11

A resolution approving the holding of an election in Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), plans to adopt a resolution on June 2, 2026, calling a special election in the District on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; and

WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and

WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Shall Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Vermilion, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 16 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $712,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within the District, including the acquisition of equipment therefor?

SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.

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President Vallo stated to consider action to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items presented by the Parish Administrator.

Upon motion by Mr. Scott Broussard, duly seconded by Ms. Liz Touchet, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to amend the agenda to discuss and consider actions on any new items by the Parish Administrator.

Mr. Keith Roy, Parish Administrator, presented the following:

• Provided to the Police Jurors is the Statement of Operations prior monthly budget-to-actual comparisons for all of the major funds of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Menard, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury authorized the President to sign the Capital Area Finance Authority Resolution.

Upon motion by Mr. Keith Meaux, duly seconded by Ms. Liz Touchet, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to accept the bid from the Abbeville Meridional for the Official Journal and Printer 2026-2027. Take under advisement until Legal Counsel can review.

• First insertion at a rate of $6.00 per square of 100 words

• For all subsequent insertions a rate of $6.00 per square of 100 words

• The circulation per issue of this newspaper is 1,300

Upon motion by Mr. Shane Meaux, duly seconded by Mr. Brent Landry, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of Invoice No. 4822, Minvielle & Associates, Inc. – Act 776 of 2024 – Line-Item Appropriation $150,000 – Highway 690 Improvements, Prepared Quarterly Reports and All Required Forms for Reimbursement M&A Contract with Parish Dated 07.17.24, dated June 04, 2026, in the amount of $995.00.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard duly seconded by Mr. Dane Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of Invoice No. 26-4-000043, Site Engineering, Inc – EOC/911 Communications Center, dated April 30, 2026, in the amount of $657.62.

Upon motion by Mr. Dexter Callahan, duly seconded by Mr. Chad Lege, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Permit to Sell Alcoholic Liquors and Application for Permit to Sell Vinous and Malt Liquors for Specklebelly Bar & Grill, LLC, located at 205 S. First Street, Gueydan, ED14.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Ms. Liz Touchet, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved Change Order No. 1,Tilden A. Bonin Construction, Inc. – Exterior Waterproofing and Painting at the Courthouse Annex, decrease of $223.00.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved he St. Mary Community Action Agency 5311 Report for the month of May 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly seconded by Mr. Scott Broussard, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of Invoice No. E267070, Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC – Professional Services Audit of 12/31/25 Financial Statements, dated May 31, 2026, in the amount of $48,970.00.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Menard, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved to pay for the hotel for the cook for the NACo Closing Reception.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Darby, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of Invoice No. 5776, The Sellers Group – 3rd Floor Courtroom, dated June 11, 2026, in the amount of $2,587.75.

Upon motion by Mr. Dane Hebert, duly seconded by Mr. Shane Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved waiver of the noise ordinance for 9839 Hwy 699, Maurice to pour concrete at 3am, June 25, 2026.

Upon motion by Mr. Chad Lege, duly seconded by Mr. Keith Meaux, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved a Resolution adopting the Vermilion Parish Hazardous Mitigation Plan.

Upon motion by Ms. Liz Touchet, duly seconded by Mr. Dexter Callahan, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved payment of the following Invoices from Sellers & Associates, Inc.:

• Invoice No. 29619, Project No. 3775-00, COE.CUP/Utility Permit/Lono: Letters of No Objection Permit (April 2026), dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $920.00.

• Invoice No. 29621, Project No. 8528-32, Borrow Pit Permits: Review Borrow Pit Application – Danny Castro (5070 John Boudreaux Rd, Abbeville), dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $452.50.

• Invoice No. 29628, Project No. 9632-24, Pond Permits: Review & Submit Pond Permit Application – Andre’ & Payton Gaspard (11431 LA Hwy 92, Maurice), dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $307.50.

• Invoice No. 29629, Project No. 9632-25, Pond Permits: Review & Submit Pond Permit Application – Seth Demette (9569 Romules, Abbeville), dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $172.50.

• Invoice No. 29630, Project No. 9717-14, Subdivision Development Review: Review of RJD Development on Kirk Road, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $1,820.00.

• Invoice No. 29631, Project No. 9717-20, Subdivision Development Review: Lake Breeze Property Partition Review, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $250.00.

• Invoice No. 29632, Project No. 9717-21, Subdivision Development Review: Maraist Farms Subdivision Review, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $360.00.

• Invoice No. 29620, Project No. 5263-59, Vermilion Parish Solid Waste Plant: Miscellaneous Projects – Various Operation Issues (April 2026), dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $120.00.

• Invoice No. 29622, Project No. 9065-11, Youngs Coulee Water Control Structure: Grant Administrative Services, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $1,301.50.

• Invoice No. 29623, Project No. 9353-04, HMGP Elevation of LA Hwy 14 Bypass: Prepare and Submit Hydrologic & Hydraulic Study, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $6,800.00.

• Invoice No. 29624, Project No. 9353-14, HMGP Elevation of LA Hwy 14 Bypass: Basic Engineering Services for Redesign Associated with Changing from Con Span Structures to Bridge Structures, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $11,000.00.

• Invoice No. 29625, Project No. 9371-03, 4559 HMGP Funding: 4559 Emergency Generators – Topographic Survey, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $995.00.

• Invoice No. 29626, Project No. 9371-04, 4559 HMGP Funding: 4559 Emergency Generators – Basic Engineering Services, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $28,125.00.

• Invoice No. 29627, Project No. 9600-03, Cheniere Au Tigre Segmented Breakwater: Permitting, dated May 28, 2026, in the amount of $785.00.

President Vallo recognized New Business, Legal Counsel, Mr. Paul Moresi, III.

Mr. Paul Moresi, III, Legal Counsel, presented the following:

Absent.

President Vallo recognizes Police Juror President Business.

No business to be presented at this time.

President Vallo recognizes Police Juror Business.

Upon motion by Mr. Ronald Menard, duly seconded by Mr. Ronald Darby, and unanimously carried, the Police Jury approved a plaque recognizing Mr. Melvin Faulk, Sr. on the Coulee Des Jonc Drainage District Board who has passed away. Along with replacing him on the board with Mr. Melvin Faulk, Jr.

Upon motion by Mr. Brent Landry, duly seconded by Ms. Liz Touchet, and unanimously carried, there being no further business to be presented, the meeting was duly adjourned.

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Parish Administrator President