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At a glance: Harahan council votes Jan. 15 — resolutions, ordinances and appointments
Summary
The council passed a cooperative endeavor for Reazor Avenue, adopted ordinances on setbacks, a speed-trailer budget amendment, lift‑assist fees, storage-container rules, updated garage/yard-sale fees, and reappointed Kevin Derr to the civil service board. All recorded measures passed by unanimous voice votes (5–0).
The Harahan City Council on Jan. 15 recorded unanimous action on multiple agenda items. Key votes and outcomes were:
- Resolution 2026-1 (Reazor Avenue roadway improvements): Approved (5–0). Authorized mayor to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement to secure state funding for improvements.
- Ordinance 2025-16 (Colonial plots setback reduction 45' to 40'): Adopted (5–0).
- Ordinance 2025-21 (Budget amendment — capital project fund for a speed trailer): Amended and adopted (5–0); clerical year and line-item corrections were made during debate.
- Ordinance 2025-22 (Non‑emergency lift‑assist fee): Adopted (5–0); fee set at $150 for privately owned residential care facilities.
- Ordinance 2025-23 (Temporary storage containers): Adopted as amended (5–0); baseline 30‑day placement with extensions allowed when an active building permit exists; building official has enforcement discretion.
- Ordinance 2025-24 (Garage/rummage/yard sale permit-fee updates): Adopted (5–0).
- Civil service board appointment: Kevin Derr confirmed by acclamation and council vote (5–0).
All of the above were approved by recorded voice votes of five ayes and zero nays. Council also set a Feb. 26, 2026 public meeting to consider calling an election on a police millage (notice only).
