Parish Official · Public Stance
Holly Fonseca
Motions & Decisions
- Adoption of 2025 Parish Council Meeting Schedule2024-0348 · Moved · Approved
- Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notice of Intent to Create Luling Bridge Economic Development District No. 12024-0386 · Moved · Approved
- An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Elections, Sec. 8-2., Visible voting precinct boundaries and polling places., to provide for a permanent change of Polling Places for Precincts 4-1 and 4-1A.2024-0305 · Seconded · Approved
- Mr. Drew Childs: Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2023 Assessment of Waterford, Unit 32024-0316 · Moved · Approved
- Board of Review2024-0290 · Moved · Approved
- An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance of 1981, to change the zoning classification from R-1A, R-3, and C-3 to O-L and M-1 on approximately 250 acres designated Tract L, Davis Plantation, Luling as requested by Traci L. Johnson for Luling Exchange, LLC.2024-0289 · Moved · Approved
- Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notice of Intention to Create Highway 90 Economic Development District 12024-0269 · Moved · Approved
- Annual Millage Ordinance for General Parochial Purposes and Special Districts2024-0257 · Moved · Approved
- Amendment Number 2 to Professional Services Agreement for Destrahan Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Basin Rehabilitation2024-0245 · Seconded · Approved
- Amendment Number 1 to Professional Services Agreement for Deputy Jeff G. Watson Drive Extension2024-0239 · Moved · Approved
- Change Order Number 2 for Barber Road Bank Stabilization Project2024-0238 · Moved · Approved
- Resolution Appointing Ad Hoc Member with Health Professional Background to the Board of Directors for the Arc of St. Charles2026-0181 · Moved · Approved
- Sale of Eastern Greenbelt Park Property2026-0150 · Seconded · tabled
- Resolution approving pre-application to Statewide Flood Control Program for St. Rose flood damage reduction project2026-0147 · Moved · Approved
- Resolution Appointing Member to River Parish Transit Authority2026-0016 · Moved · Approved
- Temporary and Permanent Right-of-Way Easement and Servitude Agreement with International Matex Tank Terminals LLC2026-0022 · Seconded · Approved
On the Record
- Fonseca thanked the administration and legal office for their work securing servitudes and explained the project was initiated in the previous term.Kindler and Paul Frederick Project
- Fonseca expressed strong support for the dog park, noting 15 years of resident requests and emphasizing balance between drainage work and quality of life projects.Dog Park Project and Quality of Life
- Fonseca suggested establishing an annual report schedule for the fire department similar to other agencies reporting to the council.Fire Department Annual Reporting
- Fonseca thanked fellow councilmembers for working with her during her term as Vice Chairwoman and expressed anticipation for the upcoming year.Recognition as 2024 Council Vice Chairwoman
- Holly Fonseca questioned the revenue impact of raising the usage threshold and noted that billing cycle length variations should be considered when analyzing customer bill increases.2024-0407 usage tier changes and billing cycle impact
- Kristen Fonseca questioned whether the ordinance should reference how rates are adjusted annually and suggested including sections A through E to show the full context of rate adjustments in the standalone ordinance document.2024-0407 ordinance structure and rate clarity
- Fonseca questioned the methodology for calculating revenue impact and requested data on summer billing cycle savings.Water usage thresholds and billing impact
- Fonseca questioned whether the ordinance should include language about annual CPI adjustments to avoid confusion about outdated rates in the future.Water ordinance clarity and CPI references
- Kristen Fonseca proposed moving three January and February 2025 meetings to accommodate council and administration attendance at events in Washington, D.C.Council Meeting Schedule Amendment for Washington, D.C. Trip
- Kristen Fonseca stated she reviewed the water rate study and found it demonstrates prudent financial management, though she noted a potential typo regarding depreciation schedules.Resolution 2024-0387 Water Rate Study Conclusions
- Kristen Fonseca questioned the meaning of implementing findings when no specific fee changes are being adopted tonight and noted the difficulty of reviewing documents received on Thursday evening.Resolution 2024-0387 Water Rate Study Implementation Language
- Kristen Fonseca echoed concerns about receiving items on Thursday evening with subsequent email correspondence, creating confusion and pressure, and requested avoiding such deviations in the future unless critical.Deviation from Agenda and Last-Minute Document Changes
- Fonseca asked about the cost share requirement for property owners in the elevation program.Elevation Program Cost Share Requirements
- Fonseca expressed disappointment that the conversion application was not approved after five years of discussion and requested clarity on the timeline for the new RAD Section 18 process.Housing Authority Streamlined Voluntary Conversion Application Timeline
- Fonseca expressed support noting the historical pattern of purchasing adjacent properties to expand the campus and cited the library property as precedent.Purchase of property at 15110 River Road
- Fonseca noted that quantity of work orders does not necessarily indicate the complexity or actual work involved.Work order complexity varies by district
- Fonseca presented the proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day.Proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and World Suicide Prevention Day
- Fonseca expressed satisfaction with reduced rates based on Attorney General-approved state-level rates and noted the need for specialized firms for this type of work.Resolution for Creation of Highway 90 Economic Development District Number 1
- Fonseca expressed relief at the minimal cost of the mitigation compared to prior projects and asked about deadlines for removing the interim pump station.Wetlands Mitigation Agreement for Muntz Pump Station Projects
- Fonseca questioned the attorney rates being requested and moved to table the item for clarification.Attorney rates for Economic Development District
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