Decisions
Everything They've Decided
Approved2026-0027Parish Council · Jan 26
A resolution endorsing a waiver from the Subdivision Regulations for a two-lot minor subdivision requested by Laurie Dawn, allowing the creation of a lot without frontage. The lots otherwise meet minimum standards and the Planning Commission approved the request contingent upon this waiver.
Approved2026-0020$156,000.00Parish Council · Jan 26
A resolution supporting the application for funding of the water meter replacement project phase 7 through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Water Enrichment Fund in the amount of $156,000.
Approved2026-0022Parish Council · Jan 26
Approval and authorization to execute a temporary and permanent right-of-way easement and servitude agreement with International Matex Tank Terminals LLC for a 10-inch pipeline to transport food-grade vegetable oil from Bungie Chevron to storage at the grantee's facility, running under Abadie Lane in St. Rose, Louisiana.
Approved2026-0018Parish Council · Jan 26
Amendment to the Parish Code of Ordinances to provide for the installation of no overnight parking signs on Weenig Drive in Luling due to vehicles obstructing the street and creating a safety issue.
Approved2025-0401$1,507,765.04Parish Council · Jan 26
Approval and authorization to execute a contract with Karenco LLC for the Primrose Canal cleaning and improvements Phase 1B project, extending from approximately First Street to the Lagatuda Pump Station, working on both sides of the canal.
Approved2025-13-RPlanning & Zoning Commission · Jan 8
Request by Brennan Freeland to change zoning from R3 to C3 on lot 15A block 6 Nocella subdivision (14183 and 14189 Highway 90, Boutique, Council District 4). Applicant states intent to move away from apartment complex use toward commercial zoning better suited to the area. Department recommends approval, meeting 2 of 3 zoning guideline criteria. Will go to council for final decision.
Approved2025-17-MIMPlanning & Zoning Commission · Jan 8
Request by Priscilla Rivette and Miranda Najoli to resubdivide one lot into three lots at 197 Carey's Point West, Bayou Gorge Zoning District, R1AM. Revised application (prior four-lot proposal was withdrawn before recordation). All proposed lots meet minimum requirements. Department recommends approval.
Approved2025-16-MIMPlanning & Zoning Commission · Jan 8
Request by Seminole Family Land, LLC, to resubdivide undivided land into one lot at 3551 Bayou Gouache Road in Bayou Gouache Zoning District, R1AM zoning. Parcelization of Bayou Gouache Island; department notes 17 unsafe structures have been removed following prior parcelization approvals. Department recommends approval.
Approved2025-15-MIMPlanning & Zoning Commission · Jan 8
Request by Lori DeLon to resubdivide one lot into two lots at 113 Vernon Lane in R1AM zoning. Previously denied in August 2025. Commission approved with conditions: granting waiver for arrangement requirements and requiring revised plat to show access servitude through both lots 105 and 113 Vernon Lane. Motion notes this goes to council for final decision due to waiver approval.
Approved2025-0360Parish Council · Dec 15
Appointment of Ms. Barbara Fusilet (likely 'Barbara Fuseli' based on context) to the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Board as the St. Charles Parish representative for a three-year term beginning immediately and expiring January 1, 2029. This is a renewal of her previous term.
Approved2025-0352Parish Council · Dec 15
Confirmation of Councilwoman Michelle DeBruyere as the Parish Council's ex officio representative to the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority for a one-year term beginning January 9, 2026, and expiring January 9, 2027.
Approved2025-0389Parish Council · Dec 15
Resolution endorsing a waiver from Appendix C subdivision regulations (Section 3 geometric standards) to allow lot 40A to be created with less than the required 60-foot frontage due to a two-foot spike strip intrusion. The subdivision involves reorganization of four lots into four lots. Planning department and Planning and Zoning Commission approved.
Approved2025-0390Parish Council · Dec 15
Resolution to retain local control over solar farm siting and regulations by opting out of state-level permitting requirements under Act 279 of the 2025 Louisiana legislative session. Parish retains authority under its 2023 adopted solar ordinance (23-3-1) and plans to potentially strengthen local provisions, particularly regarding decommissioning requirements.
Approved2025-0378Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization to execute an entity-state agreement between Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and St. Charles Parish for LA-52 Phase II improvements extending from Blueberry Hill south to Highway 90. Project is currently under design phase and funded through federal aid.
Approved2025-0359Parish Council · Dec 15
Amendment to Chapter 2, Administration Article 1 of the St. Charles Parish Code to establish fees for copies of public records: $0.25 per page for standard copies, with provisions for redaction and special circumstances. One resident (Joseph Coco) spoke in opposition, citing Louisiana Attorney General opinion and constitutional concerns about financial barriers to public records access.
Approved2025-0376$150.00Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization for Parish President to execute a polling place lease agreement with United Steelworkers Local 750 for use of 601 Good Hope Street in Norco as a polling place for District 6, Precinct 4 at an annual lease rate of $150 for a three-year term with automatic one-year renewal.
Approved2025-0375$150.00Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization for Parish President to execute a polling place lease agreement with Norco Volunteer Fire Department for use of Zephyr and El Paraloo Fire House at 17830 River Road as a polling place for District 6, Precinct 1 at an annual lease rate of $150 for a three-year term with automatic one-year renewal.
Approved2025-0374$150.00Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization for Parish President to execute a polling place lease agreement with Luling Volunteer Fire Department for use of Luling Central Fire Station at 1603 Paul Mallard Road as a polling place for District 1, Precinct 5 at an annual lease rate of $150 for a three-year term with automatic one-year renewal.
Approved2025-0373$150.00Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization for Parish President to execute a polling place lease agreement with Kelowna Volunteer Fire Department for use as a polling place for District 1, Precinct 1 at an annual lease rate of $150 for a three-year term with automatic one-year renewal.
Approved2025-0372$150.00Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization for Parish President to execute a polling place lease agreement with Bayou Gosh Volunteer Fire Department for use as a polling place for District 4, Precinct 2 at an annual lease rate of $150 for a three-year term with automatic one-year renewal.
Approved2025-0371$150.00Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization for Parish President to execute a polling place lease agreement with Luling Volunteer Fire Department for use as a polling place for District 2, Precinct 4 at an annual lease rate of $150 for a three-year term with automatic one-year renewal. Ordinance was amended to replace 'AIMA Volunteer Fire Department' with 'Luling Volunteer Fire Department' in multiple sections.
Approved2025-0369Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization to execute change order number 1 for the East Bank Bridge Park Improvements lighting portion (rebid project) to increase contract time by 161 days due to river conditions and rainfall. No monetary adjustment; time extension only.
Approved2025-0363Parish Council · Dec 15
Final budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 to adjust beginning fund balances to actuals and adjust revenues and expenditures in various funds to officially close out the 2025 budget and ensure compliance with state requirement to stay within plus or minus 5% of budgeted amounts.
Approved2025-0356$-30,990.93Parish Council · Dec 15
Authorization to execute change order number 1 for the chiller replacement/upgrade project at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center to decrease the contract amount by $30,990.93. The chillers have been installed and are operational.
Approved2025-0387Parish Council · Dec 15
Resolution approving the holding of an election on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to authorize renewal of the special ad valorem tax (millage) for the hospital service district at a reduced rate of 2.13 mills. The tax funds construction, operation, and maintenance of hospital facilities and ambulance services on both banks of the parish.