Tangipahoa Parish Council unanimously approves traffic changes, CVB budgets, library bid and condemnation action
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Summary
At its Nov. 10 meeting the Tangipahoa Parish Council voted 8–0 on traffic ordinances (Pritchard Lane speed limit; Bon Air four‑way stop), amended and adopted Convention & Visitors Bureau budgets for 2025–26, approved a $727,000 library construction bid, and authorized a condemnation proceeding for a Kentwood property.
The Tangipahoa Parish Council on Nov. 10 unanimously approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions affecting traffic controls, budget actions for the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), a library construction contract and a condemnation proceeding.
The council voted 8–0 to adopt Ordinance 25‑33, which lowers the speed limit to 25 miles per hour on Pritchard Lane in District 9. The council also passed Ordinance 25‑34 placing a four‑way stop at the intersection of Jolene Drive, Tricou Boulevard, Renee Drive and Carlos Drive in the Bon Air subdivision in District 10; both traffic measures were approved by roll call votes recorded as 8–0.
Councilors approved Ordinance 25‑35, an amendment to Ordinance 24‑49 (the CVB 2025 budget), and Ordinance 25‑36, which adopts the CVB’s 2026 budget. Carla, identified during the meeting as the CVB representative, told the council the 2025 amendment primarily records a contribution to Southeastern’s centennial celebrations and preserves previously recorded ARPA funds; she said revenues for the bureau remain in order.
The council accepted a recommendation to move forward with condemnation proceedings for the structure at 74364 North River Road in Kentwood (Assessment No. 6150055, District 1) and adopted Resolution 25‑42, also by an 8–0 vote. Council members said the action followed an extended engagement with the property owners and represented the next step in clearing the property if necessary.
The council approved a $727,000 bid from McLenn Construction for the Tangipahoa Parish library community building. McLenn was described as the contractor building the parish’s main library in Loranger; the bid was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
Other legislative items introduced for public hearing on Nov. 24 include Ordinance 25‑37 (amending Chapter 38 to change meeting location/day for Recreation District No. 3 to the Florida Parishes Arena, second Tuesday beginning in 2026) and Ordinance 25‑38 (authorization to sell a surplus two‑acre parcel in Tickfaw to Sammy’s Body Shop Inc., subject to the parish president or designee signing transfer documents). Council members noted the parcel sale went through a bid process.
The meeting record shows each formal action above was moved, seconded and recorded by roll call; the minutes and roll‑call tallies for each item were entered into the record as passing 8–0. The council closed the meeting after routine reports and council privileges.
Votes at a glance: - Ordinance 25‑33 (Pritchard Lane speed limit to 25 mph) — Passed 8–0. - Ordinance 25‑34 (four‑way stop, Bon Air Subdivision) — Passed 8–0. - Ordinance 25‑35 (amend 2025 CVB budget) — Passed 8–0. - Ordinance 25‑36 (adopt 2026 CVB budget) — Passed 8–0. - Library construction bid (McLenn Construction) — Approved $727,000, passed 8–0. - Resolution 25‑42 (condemnation proceeding, 74364 North River Road, Kentwood) — Adopted 8–0.
The council recorded roll calls and vote tallies in the meeting transcript. Next steps include public hearings on the introduced ordinances on Nov. 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
