Parish Council · Monday, May 19, 2025
Parish Council
St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
The St. Charles Parish Council held its regular meeting on May 19, 2025, opening with a proclamation and In Memoriam honoring former District 7 Councilman William Jewell Sirmon, Jr., and a proclamation declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. The Council heard a yearly report from the Department of Planning and Zoning/CZM, an update from Parish President Matthew Jewell on infrastructure and recreation programs, a briefing from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Waterford Unit 3's 2024 safety performance, and acted on several engineering and construction contracts tied to drainage, water main, and pump station projects. The Council also introduced several ordinances for a public hearing and final vote at its next meeting.
Decisions & Votes
Approved8–02025-0133$-2,500.00
Change Order Number 2 Final for St. Charles Parish West Bank Library Hurricane Ida Repairs
Approves and authorizes execution of change order number 2 final for the West Bank Library Hurricane Ida repairs project to decrease the contract amount by $2,500.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0134$236,530.00
Professional Services Agreement with Wagoner Engineering Inc for West Bank Lift Station Rehab Project
Approves and authorizes execution of a professional services agreement with Wagoner Engineering Inc to perform engineering services for the west bank lift station rehab project in the amount not to exceed $236,530.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0137$779,876.10
Contract with Farrier Construction Company LLC for LA18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Phase 3
Approves and authorizes execution of a contract with Farrier Construction Company LLC for the LA18 cast iron water main replacement phase 3 project to replace existing eight inch cast iron water line with new eight inch BBC along LA 18 in the Hahnville and Luling area for approximately 4,700 feet.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0138$89,500.00
Professional Services Agreement with McKim and Creed Inc for Oak Street Pump Station Improvements
Approves and authorizes execution of a professional services agreement with McKim and Creed Inc to perform engineering services for the Oak Street Pump Station Improvements project as part of the East Bank Master Drainage Plan to develop a conceptual design for grant funding purposes.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0139$110,305.00
Amendment Number 1 to Ordinance 23-7-6 for Engineers and Good Hope Canals Pipeline Location Investigation
Approves and authorizes execution of amendment number one to ordinance number 23-7-6 for professional services with Shred Kirkendall and Associates Inc for the Engineers and Good Hope Canals pipeline location investigation project to provide additional detailed information on pipeline locations and canal profiles.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0146
Resolution Requesting Louisiana Attorney General Opinion on Dual Service on Housing Authority and Planning Commission
Requests that the Louisiana Attorney General render an opinion as to whether a member of the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority may serve as a member of the St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission simultaneously.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0150
Resolution to Adopt 2025 Update to St. Charles Parish 2020 Floodplain and Stormwater Management Program for Public Information
Adopts the 2025 update to the St. Charles Parish 2020 Floodplain and Stormwater Management Program for Public Information which includes a five-page addendum and implementation schedule of 32 outreach projects to be conducted over one year to earn credit in the Community Rating System.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Watch Items
- Public hearing set for Monday, June 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Courthouse, Hahnville, where the following ordinances introduced this meeting will be considered for final passage:
- An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance of 1981, Appendix A, Section XX, Flood damage prevention, to allow wet floodproofing of residential accessory buildings up to 600 sq. ft. - An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance of 1981, Appendix A, Section VI, Wetlands District spatial requirements. - An ordinance approving a Construction Manager at Risk Pre-Construction Services Agreement with Woodward Design + Build, LLC, for the Hahnville Branch Library Construction Project ($1,550,000.00). - An ordinance approving a contract with Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. for the Deputy Jeff G. Watson Dr. Roadway Extension ($1,438,242.25). - An ordinance approving a contract with Barriere Construction Co., LLC, for the Murray Hill and Destrehan Drive Drainage Improvements ($2,112,258.00). - An ordinance amending the 2025 Consolidated Operating and Capital Budget (Amendment No. 1) to adjust fund balances and re-apply unspent 2024 project funds. - An ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for LA 52 Phase 2 (Blueberry Hill to US 90) engineering services.
- District III Planning & Zoning Commission appointment (Webb Jay) remains deferred while the parish seeks a Louisiana Attorney General opinion on whether a Housing Authority member may also serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission. The parish attorney indicated Jay will continue serving in his current seat until the matter is resolved, which could take months.
- Official Journal appointment advertisement was authorized; residents should watch for the selection of the parish's official journal for June 2025 through June 2026.
- Paul Frederick Road (Brooklyn to Hackberry section) will not be repaved in this year's asphalt maintenance round; parish officials said the road will be resurfaced only after planned drainage culvert work is completed in that area.
Appointments, Proclamations & Recognitions
Approved2025-0140
In Memoriam William Jules Sermon Jr
Posthumously honors William Jules Sermon Jr, former councilman District 7 and dedicated public servant who passed away on March 11, 2025. Expresses sincere sympathy to his family and records his memory in the official minute book.
Approved2025-0141
Proclamation Designating June 2025 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Proclaims June 2025 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month in St. Charles Parish and encourages citizens to participate in the Longest Day campaign on Saturday June 21st 2025 to raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Approved8–02025-0117
Appointment to Hospital Service District Number 1
Confirms appointment of Karen Raymond to Hospital Service District Number 1 for a six-year term beginning May 22, 2025 and expiring May 22, 2031.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0118
Appointment to Hospital Service District Number 1
Confirms appointment of Pamela W. Smith to Hospital Service District Number 1 for a six-year term beginning May 22, 2025 and expiring May 22, 2031.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0119
Appointment to St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission District 2
Confirms appointment of Randy P.T. Jr. to St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission as the district 2 representative for a four-year term beginning May 31, 2025 and expiring May 31, 2029.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0120
Appointment to St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission District 3
Defers appointment decision to St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission as the district 3 representative pending Louisiana Attorney General opinion on dual service eligibility.
Moved by Willie ComardelleSeconded by Heather Skiba
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Approved8–02025-0145
Official Journal Appointment Authorization Advertisement
Authorizes advertisement for acceptance of proposals for the official journal appointment.
Yea (8)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (1)Bob Fisher
Published July 13, 2026
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