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Lafourche Parish Council approves ordinances and resolutions in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Lafourche Parish Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions—including truck-turn restriction, a 15 mph speed limit, servitude and lease agreements, equipment transfers and appointments—with voice votes recorded as 9 ayes, 0 nays for each item.
The Lafourche Parish Council voted unanimously Oct. 28 to adopt a series of ordinances and resolutions covering traffic controls, property agreements, equipment transfers, appointments and procurement changes.
Key outcomes - Ordinance 3: Approved a prohibition on 18-wheelers turning into a parking lot off West 111th Street (LA 1 Cut Off). Motion by Councilman Lorraine, second by Chairwoman Chasson; vote 9–0.
- Ordinance 4: Established a 15 mph speed limit on Saint James Street in Gaines (Ward 8, District 6). Motion by Councilman Araby, second by Chasson; vote 9–0.
- Ordinance 5: Approved a servitude agreement between Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1 and Lafourche Parish government (Thibodaux area). Motion moved for administration by Mr. Melvin, seconded by Mr. Lorraine; vote 9–0.
- Ordinance 6: Renewed the LaRuece Boat Lodge facility right-of-way and canal use lease and authorized the parish president to execute the agreement. Motion by Ms. Adams, second by Mr. Perk; vote 9–0.
- Ordinance 7: Amended ordinance No. 6,993 to declare surplus property and authorize sale/disposition. Motion by Michelle Sullivan for administration; vote 9–0.
- Ordinances 9 & 10: Approved transfers of two 2024 Generac power systems from South Central Planning and Development Commission to Lafourche Parish government; motions by Mr. Perk and second by Mr. Adams; both approved 9–0. (Item 8 was pulled.)
Resolutions and appointments - Resolution 15: Approved an agreement with Republic Services Inc. for services at the LaRose transfer station; vote 9–0.
- Resolution 16: Reappointed Carl Williams to the Lafourche Parish Tourist Commission representing Golden Meadow; vote 9–0.
- Resolution 17: Appointed six parent representatives and alternates to the historic policy council; vote 9–0.
- Resolution 18: Appointed Jake Sherman to Drainage District No. 1; vote 9–0.
- Resolution 19: Approved an agreement with Stat Waste Stream Services Inc. for wastewater treatment services; vote 9–0.
- Resolution 20: Authorized Change Order No. 5 for Hurricane Ida Repairs Deferred Block Building Phase 2, increasing the contract by $13,284.28 and adding 14 days for completion; vote 9–0.
Procedural notes The council opened and closed the public hearing on the ordinances with no public comments recorded. Approval votes were taken by voice and recorded as unanimous (9 ayes, 0 nays) on the listed items. Several proposed ordinances (Nos. 11–14) were introduced for later consideration.
No items were tabled or defeated at this meeting.
