Parish Council · Monday, January 26, 2026
Parish Council
St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
This was a regular St. Charles Parish Council meeting covering proclamations, a detailed grants/infrastructure report, and roughly a dozen ordinances and resolutions, most passing unanimously with little debate. The most substantive discussion involved narrowing the legal language of a pipeline easement for a food-grade vegetable oil line (agreed to by amendment), and a Parish President's report highlighting federal funding uncertainty affecting local flood-mitigation and home-elevation programs.
Decisions & Votes
Approved2025-0401$1,507,765.04
Primrose Canal Cleaning and Improvements Phase 1B Contract
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.
Approved2026-0018
No Overnight Parking Signs on Weenig Drive in Luling
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.
Approved2026-0022
Temporary and Permanent Right-of-Way Easement and Servitude Agreement with International Matex Tank Terminals LLC
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.
Moved by Ms. SkibaSeconded by Ms. Fonseca
Approved2026-0020$156,000.00
Water Meter Replacement Project Phase 7 Funding Application Resolution
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.
Approved2026-0027
Subdivision Waiver Request for Lot Without Frontage
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.
Approved2026-0034
Intergovernmental Agreement with Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for Desalments Boat Launch Project
A resolution to approve and authorize the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and St. Charles Parish regarding the construction of the Desalments boat launch project (BA-0237). The previous funding agreement had expired July 31st; this is a new agreement with updated language.
Approved2026-0035$60,000.00
Turtle Pond Pump Station Upgrades Project Funding Application Resolution
A resolution supporting the application for funding of the Turtle Pond Pump Station Upgrades project through the Louisiana Office of Community Development's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Local Government Assistance Program in the amount of $60,000, to be applied toward the three million dollar local share for the project.
Approved2026-0036$5,500,000.00
Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for Sunset Pump Station Upgrade Project
A resolution to approve and authorize the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the State of Louisiana through the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board and St. Charles Parish Government regarding the construction of the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Sunset Pump Station Upgrade (Project BA-0285) in Desalments. CPRA budgeted $5.5 million for this project in their 2026 annual plan.
Approved2026-0037
Sunset Drainage District Resolution Supporting CPRA Funding Agreement
A resolution of the St. Charles Parish Council acting as the governing authority of the Sunset Drainage District, supporting the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and St. Charles Parish Government regarding the construction of the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Sunset Pump Station Upgrade (Project BA-0285).
Watch Items
- Forty Arpent Canal cleaning schedule and permit expiration: Ms. Wilson asked staff (Mr. Bingham) for the next cleaning date and permit expiration date; staff said they would follow up with that information [00:33:01–00:33:39]. Residents should watch for this update.
- River Parishes Transit Authority appointment (File 2026-0016): deferred to the Feb. 9, 2026 meeting pending nominations from the River Region Chamber of Commerce and AFL-CIO [00:54:40].
- Waterworks West Bank Plant E construction design contract: described by Chasson as "coming to you guys soon" but not on this agenda [00:13:20].
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant applications for the Ormond Oak Channel Improvements and Water Treatment Plant Generator projects: pending additional federal QAQC review; a sub-grantee agreement may come before Council later this year [00:15:09].
- Federal appropriations requests: Parish plans to resubmit funding requests for the Des Allemands bulkhead (previously not selected) and for Waterworks E-Plant construction [00:16:01–00:16:11].
- Home elevation grant program: New application round from FEMA has not yet opened as of this meeting; parish is waiting and estimates about a dozen residents have applications submitted and in process [00:17:27–00:17:55].
- Fairfield/Oakland conveyance improvements and Turtle Pond Pump Station (St. Rose area): still in early environmental-clearance phase; land acquisition needed for the pump station; Army Corps of Engineers review can take 8–9 months. Target for construction start is 2027 [00:19:07–00:19:52].
- Note on names: Several names in this transcript were inconsistently transcribed by the automated system (e.g., "Carmadel"/"Carmanow"/"Carmadelle," "Skiva"/"Skiba," "Fayard"/"Fayotte," "Oscom"/"Wascom," and an unclear name rendered as "Ucola" for the Board of Adjustment appointee, and "Mr. Oob" for what is likely the parish attorney). Residents seeking exact spellings should confirm with the Parish Clerk's office or official meeting minutes.
Appointments, Proclamations & Recognitions
Approved2025-0329
Appointment of Victor L. Ucola to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment
A resolution appointing Victor L. Ucola as the District 2 representative to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment for a four-year term beginning December 7, 2025 and expiring December 7, 2029, filling the vacancy created by the expiration of Vicki Carter's term.
Published July 7, 2026 · Last updated July 9, 2026