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Terrebonne Parish Council: votes at a glance — Aug. 27, 2025
Summary
The Terrebonne Parish Council on Aug. 27 approved multiple ordinances and budget amendments, authorized a property lease to Hancock Whitney Bank and postponed one condemnation action; most measures passed unanimously or by recorded unanimous tallies.
The Terrebonne Parish Council on Aug. 27 adopted multiple ordinances, amended budgets and approved a property lease. The meeting record shows the council approved the measures listed below; votes and motion sponsors are recorded as stated on the meeting transcript.
Votes and outcomes
- Postponement of condemnation action for 121 Cypress Grove Street, Montague, Louisiana (owner: Michael L. Kent): Motion to postpone any further action on a condemnation order adopted 07/29/2025 until the next condemnation hearing on 10/28/2025. Moved by “mister Trust Glass,” second by “mister Pleasure.” Outcome: Motion passed, 8–0.
- Ordinance enacting security deposit and late application fees for public property use permits: The council held required public hearings, closed the hearings and voted to adopt the ordinance establishing a refundable security deposit of $500 and a late application fee of $250 for public property use permits. Motion to adopt moved by “mister Hamdi,” second by “mister Champine.” Outcome: Motion passed, 7–0. Council discussion noted the deposit is refundable if no damages or cleanup are required.
- Ordinance amending certain portions of the parish floodplain code governing variances for nonresidential structures below minimum base flood elevation: After public calls and committee discussion the council voted to adopt the amendment. Transcript discussion states the change—focused on temporary nonresidential structures—was developed in consultation with FEMA Region 6 to avoid jeopardizing parish ratings. Outcome: Motion passed, 7–0.
- Authorization to lease property at 7910 Main Street, Houma, Louisiana to Hancock Whitney Bank: The council authorized the lease and empowered the parish president to execute documents. Outcome: Motion passed, 8–0.
- Amendments to the adopted 2025 operating budget and the 2025 five‑year capital outlay budget: The council approved line‑item amendments including $14,500 for the animal shelter, $710,000 for a roundabout (facility planning and control), and $2,300,000 for a CDBG‑DR housing and human services annex. Outcome: Motion passed, 8–0.
- Appointments and reappointments: The council reappointed Joshua Alford, James J. Bouquet III, Michael J. Garcia and Michael Lewis to the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority (voice vote). Recreation District 6 appointment: Dakota Fitch was appointed by roll call (vote recorded as 9 for Fitch, 0 for LaBeouf/LaVorn). Outcome: Appointments approved by the council.
Context and notes
- Several motions were announced with the mover and second provided in the transcript; most roll calls were recorded as unanimous or near‑unanimous in the transcript language. Where the transcript listed only a tally (for example, “Motion passed 8 0” or “Motion passed 7 0”), the article reports the tally rather than individual member votes.
- On the floodplain amendment, a council member asked whether issuing variances would affect the parish’s FEMA ratings. Administration staff responded that the amendment is intended for temporary nonresidential structures and that parish staff have worked with FEMA Region 6 for guidance.
- The security deposit ordinance was described on the record as a refundable deposit intended to cover costs such as cleanup or repairs if required after use of parish property.
Ending
The council concluded the meeting after committee reports and confirmations of appointments. Several items adopted will require subsequent administrative steps such as lease document execution, budget bookkeeping and coordination with FEMA and other agencies for variance guidance.
