St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
The St. Charles Parish Council met on November 3, 2025, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Operating and Capital Budget after several council members redirected discretionary district funds toward food assistance, rental assistance, and home safety repairs for residents. The council also approved multiple drainage, wastewater, and water treatment engineering and construction contracts, accepted state funding agreements for park improvements in Boutte and Killona and for the Des Allemands bulkhead, and heard detailed reports from the Department of Wastewater and two Louisiana Public Service Commissioners on grid reliability, nuclear power, and rising regional energy demand.
Decisions & Votes
Approved9-02025-0319
Rezoning of Lot 52, Block E, Oak Ridge Park
An ordinance to change zoning at 1103 Paul Frederick Drive, Luling from R1AM to R2 as requested by Calvin D. Preston, allowing two family residential use.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved2025-0161$14,000,000.00
Budget amendment, Hornville Treatment Plant expansion loan increase
An amendment to increase the projects to be paid with bond issue for the Hornville Treatment Plant expansion from 10 million to 14 million dollars to reflect a 4 million dollar transfer from the general fund.
Approved$31,625.00
Budget reduction and reallocation, Council District 5
Councilwoman O'Daniels moved to reduce various District 5 budget line items totaling 31,625 dollars and reallocate the funds to community service subgrants for emergency food assistance and home safety repairs.
Approved$25,360.00
Budget reduction and reallocation, Council District 1
Councilwoman Wilson moved to reduce various District 1 budget line items totaling 25,360 dollars and reallocate the funds to community services for rental assistance and emergency food assistance.
Approved9-02025-0161
St. Charles Parish Consolidated Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal year 2026
An ordinance to approve and adopt the appropriation of funds for the parish consolidated operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2026, as amended.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0318$787,285.30
Professional services agreement with Principal Engineering Inc, Fairfield and Oakland Drainage Improvements
An ordinance approving an engineering services agreement for the Fairfield and Oakland drainage improvements project, including new pipes under Airline Highway and the CPKC railroad and additional ditch and culvert improvements.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0321$219,200.00
Professional services agreement with Hartman Engineering, Ellington Structures Cousins Pump Station T-Wall
An ordinance approving an engineering services agreement to relocate sewer force mains during construction of the Cousins Pump Station T-Wall project.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0323$89,000.00
Professional services agreement with ELOS Environmental, Turtle Pond Pump Station
An ordinance approving an environmental services agreement for the Turtle Pond Pump Station and upstream drainage improvements project.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0324$73,999.00
Professional services agreement with ELOS Environmental, Fairfield and Oak Ridge Drainage Improvements
An ordinance approving an environmental services agreement for the Fairfield and Oak Ridge drainage improvements project.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0327$2,782,000.00
Contract with Pintail Contracting Services, West Bank D Plant Clarifier Upgrade
An ordinance approving a contract for removal and replacement of the rectangular solids contact clarifier and softener clarifier at the West Bank water treatment plant.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0325$20,000.00
Cooperative endeavor agreement for Boutte Community Park
A resolution approving a state funding agreement allocating 20,000 dollars to renovate the basketball court and potentially add a new pavilion at Boutte Community Park.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0326$20,000.00
Cooperative endeavor agreement for Killona Park
A resolution approving a state funding agreement allocating 20,000 dollars to renovate basketball courts and purchase new goals at Killona Park.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Approved9-02025-0328$250,000.00
Cooperative endeavor agreement for Des Allemands bulkhead
A resolution approving a state funding agreement allocating 250,000 dollars for the next phase of the Des Allemands bulkhead project.
Yea (9)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Bob Fisher, Michele deBruler
Watch Items
- General fund balance policy: A council member proposed raising the parish's minimum required general fund balance from $7 million to $10 million, citing shortfalls exposed by Hurricane Ida recovery costs, and asked colleagues to consider a plan to add at least $500,000 a year toward that goal starting with the 2026 budget. No formal action was taken; this is expected to return as a future ordinance.
- Utility pole coordination and public safety: Council members raised ongoing problems with damaged or leaning utility poles and lack of coordination between Entergy, AT&T, and other companies over who is responsible for repairs. The Public Service Commissioner said a pending "penalty rule" to hold utilities accountable is still before the commission and has not yet been adopted.
- Power grid reliability in District 1: Unexplained power outages on the West Bank (from Killona to Avalon) were raised with the Public Service Commission; a diagnostic report from Entergy was promised but not yet delivered.
- Waterford 3 nuclear plant performance: The commission is reviewing Entergy's pending filing related to Waterford 3's outage history and a newly filed 10-year integrated resource plan.
- Upcoming public hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 pm, Council Chambers, Courthouse, Hahnville, for final passage of:
- An ordinance authorizing the issuance by the Parish of St. Charles, State of Louisiana of its Limited Tax Bond (ARC) in an amount not to exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) and providing for other matters in connection therewith. - An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation, to perform engineering services for the St. Charles Parish West Bank B Plant Clarifier Upgrade (Project No. WWKS 117), in the amount of $123,256.00. - An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of Change Order No. 1 for the Montz Pump Station No. 1 (Project No. P210301), to increase the contract amount by $111,702.07. - An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an Act of Dedication for Ashton Plantation Phase 2-B Addendum No. 1, Luling.
- Board appointments to be finalized November 17, 2025: nominations will be accepted for the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment District II, District IV, District V, and District VI representative seats.
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