St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
This was the St. Charles Parish Council's regular meeting on December 1, 2025, covering a proclamation, an economic development report, the Parish President's project updates, several zoning/ordinance public hearings, multiple board appointments, and adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule and council leadership. The most consequential actions were the council's unanimous rejection of a zoning change on Almedia Road (keeping industrial development away from a residential pocket), approval of a new stop sign for a dangerous subdivision intersection, and confirmation of Walter Pellier (spelled "Pillier" elsewhere in the transcript, see note below) as 2026 Council Chairman and Michelle DeBruyere (also transcribed as "DeRouillet"/"DeVrie" in places) as Vice Chairman.
Note on names: The ASR transcript is inconsistent in spelling several council members' names (e.g., "DeRouillet," "DeVrie," and "DeBruyere" appear to refer to the same councilwoman, Michelle DeBruyere; "Pillier" and "Pellier" appear to refer to the same councilman, Walter Pellier/Pillier; "Daniels" and "O'Daniels" appear to be the same councilwoman). Where the transcript itself doesn't clarify, this write-up flags the uncertainty rather than guessing.
Decisions & Votes
Approved2025-0341$-35,294.00
Phase Three Water Main Replacement in Bonnet Carry Spillway - Change Order Number One
Approval of a change order to decrease the contract amount by $35,294 for the Phase Three Water Main Replacement in the Bonnet Carry Spillway project (WWKS-105).
Approved2025-0342$1,500,000.00
St. Charles Parish Road and Bridges Capital Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-2028
Adoption of the St. Charles Parish Council Road and Bridges Capital Program Budget for fiscal year 2026 through 2028 in accordance with the Parish Transportation Act, totaling $1.5 million annually ($500,000 grant + $1 million paved streets budget).
Approved2025-0351
Installation of All-Way Stop Sign at Petrie Street in Fairfield Oaks Plantation Subdivision
Installation of an all-way stop sign at the end of Petrie Street in the Fairfield Oaks Plantation Subdivision in St. Rose to address safety concerns at a 90-degree angle intersection.
Denied2025-0358
Rezoning Request - Almedia Road Property from R1AM to M1
Rezoning petition to change the zoning classification from single-family residential with manufactured homes (R1AM) to light manufacturing (M1) on Lot G, Block 11, Almedia Plantation, 180 Almedia Road, St. Rose. Both the Department and Planning Commission recommended denial.
Approved2025-0353
2026 Parish Council Meeting Schedule with Amendment
Adoption of the 2026 Parish Council Meeting Schedule with an amendment moving the July 6th meeting date to July 13th to accommodate council members' long weekend travel.
Moved by Councilman CommerdaleSeconded by Councilwoman O'Daniels
withdrawn2025-0362
Postponement of File Number 2025-0362
Motion to postpone indefinitely from introduction file number 2025-0362. [NOTE: The specific subject matter of this file was not stated in the transcript.]
Moved by Councilman PillierSeconded by Councilwoman O'Daniels
Appointments, Proclamations & Recognitions
Approved2025-0330
Board of Adjustment Appointment - District 4 Representative
Confirmation of Clyde H. Maddox to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment as the District 4 representative for a four-year term beginning December 7, 2025 and expiring December 7, 2029.
Approved2025-0331
Board of Adjustment Appointment - District 5 Representative
Confirmation of John T. Lambert to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment as the District 5 representative for a four-year term beginning December 7, 2025 and expiring December 7, 2029.
Approved2025-0332
Board of Adjustment Appointment - District 6 Representative
Confirmation of David P. Bleakley to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment as the District 6 representative for a four-year term beginning December 7, 2025 and expiring December 7, 2029.
Approved2025-0352
Council Ex Officio Appointment to St. Charles Parish Housing Authority
Nomination and confirmation of Councilwoman Michelle DeBruyere as the Council Ex Officio representative to the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority for a one-year term beginning January 9, 2026 and expiring January 9, 2027.
Moved by Councilman Commerdale
Approved2025-0354
Council Chairman Confirmation for 2026
Confirmation of Councilman Walter Pellier as Council Chairman of the St. Charles Parish Council for 2026.
Approved2025-0355
Council Vice Chairman Confirmation for 2026
Confirmation of Councilwoman Michelle DeBrouillet as Vice Chairman of the St. Charles Parish Council for 2026.