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Votes at a glance: Livingston Parish Council actions, June 12, 2025
Summary
A roundup of formal actions taken by the Livingston Parish Council at its June 12 meeting, including reinstatement of the Industrial Development Board, denial of an AT&T tower waiver, introduction of a mobile-home ordinance for Live Oak Acres, several zoning actions, and other administrative items.
The Livingston Parish Council took a series of formal actions on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Below are each action summarized with the motion, mover/second when recorded, vote outcome and key notes. This roundup lists formal votes taken on distinct agenda items at the meeting.
1) Adopt amendments to reinstate the Industrial Development Board (addendum) Motion: Adopt resolution authorizing filing of amended and restated articles of incorporation and proceed with reinstatement and nominations. Mover/Second: Councilman Mangus / Councilman Goff Outcome: Approved 5-3 (nos: Councilwoman Sandifer, Councilman Coates, Councilman Erdey) Note: Nominations for directors to return to council; staff to file with Secretary of State.
2) Adopt updated Livingston Parish employee handbook (substitute motion) Motion: Amend handbook to add employees under direct supervision of the Livingston Parish Council subject to parish president-council personnel policies. Mover/Second: Councilwoman Sandifer / Councilman Shavers Outcome: Passed 7-1 (one no recorded as Councilman Angus in clerk's tally) Note: Substitute motion adopted and attached as the new handbook language.
3) Correct bid-tabulation administrative error and award (asphalt-coated pipe/arch pipe) Motion: Rescind prior award and accept corrected low bid from KEDCO Supply for asphalt-coated pipe and arch pipe (administrative correction after hidden electronic column). Mover/Second: Councilman Goff / Councilman Mangus Outcome: Unanimous approval Note: Staff reported the hand-tab showed KEDCO's bid; bidders contacted.
4) Accept Indigo Trails roads and release maintenance bond (public works) Motion: Accept roads and improvements into parish maintenance system and release maintenance bond. Mover/Second: Councilman Goff / Councilman Watts Outcome: Unanimous approval Note: Standard subdivision street acceptance and bond release.
5) AT&T tower: denial of waiver requests (telecommunications setbacks) Motion: Deny requested waivers from telecom setback requirements for proposed AT&T monopole site. Mover/Second: Councilman Mangus / second recorded Outcome: Denial unanimous (8-0) Note: Planning Commission had recommended approval contingent on notarized neighbor affidavits and DOTD permit; DOTD permit was on file but required notarized letters were not.
6) Rezoning and planning items (multiple) - Case 25-162598 (Highway 16 parcel, Council District 4): Planning Commission recommended approval. Motion passed unanimously. - Case 25-178560 (Bob West Lane, parcel 0043265): Recommended by Planning Commission; motion passed unanimously. - Case 25-19 (Arnold Road parcel 0411256): Planning Commission recommended approval (6-2); council discussion resulted in a motion to table pending a development agreement negotiation; council voted to table (unanimous 1 absent). Note: The Arnold Road rezoning was tabled so staff and the applicant can negotiate a development agreement and return with terms for council action.
7) Introduction of ordinance to remove Live Oak Acres from mobile-home waiver list (proposed ordinance 25-11) Motion: Introduce ordinance to amend code and remove Live Oak Acres from waiver allowing mobile homes. Mover/Second: Councilwoman Sandifer / Councilman Shavers Outcome: Introductory reading passed (vote recorded as yes); public hearing and final adoption to be scheduled. Note: Residents addressed the council and asked staff to review waiver and covenant records before final action.
8) Amend LPR 25-130 clarifying that the parish council does not authorize CAFA to use PILOT agreements in Livingston Motion: Adopt resolution clarifying intent that the council does not authorize Capital Area Finance Authority (CAFA) to use payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) agreements to finance projects in the parish. Mover/Second: Councilman Mangus / Councilman Watts Outcome: Passed unanimous Note: Clarifying language requested by parish administration and community partners.
9) Speed-limit items - Sims Road: Motion to increase to 45 mph (from 35 mph) failed (3 yes, others no). - Preston Point Drive: Motion to set speed limit at 10 mph (short gravel road, Council District 1) passed 7-1 (one no recorded).
10) Other routine housekeeping and committee items - Adoption of minutes (May 22, 2025): Passed unanimous - Official journal appointment (Livingston Parish News): Passed unanimous - Acceptance of parish emergency operations plan receipt and other routine resolutions: Passed unanimous where recorded.
Ending: Several items that drew extended discussion were set for follow-up: the IDB reinstatement will return with nominations; the AT&T waivers were denied and the applicant invited to resubmit with additional documentation; Arnold Road rezoning was tabled to allow a development agreement to be negotiated; Live Oak Acres will proceed to public hearing after staff review. Council also asked administration and counsel to formalize scheduling and written-request procedures for legal advice.
