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Council approves series of ordinances, agreements and an appointment; summary of votes
Summary
At its April 20 meeting the Saint Charles Parish Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions including renewals and cooperative agreements (files 2026-0124, 0129, 0128, 0130, 0132, and amended 0147) and confirmed an EMS communications-district appointment (2026-0086).
The Saint Charles Parish Council adopted several ordinances, resolutions and confirmations during its April 20 meeting. Below is a concise summary of formal actions taken and the council's stated intent.
• File 2026-0124 (ordinance): Renewal of an existing cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs for courthouse office space serving veterans. Public hearing closed with no speakers; chair announced the ordinance passed with all members present except Miss Skiba.
• File 2026-0129 (ordinance): Renewal of the cooperative agreement with the LSU AgCenter to continue support for the Saint Charles Parish Cooperative Extension Service through Nov. 1, 2030. Public hearing had no speakers; the council approved the measure.
• File 2026-0128 (ordinance): Acceptance of a donated 30-foot drainage servitude from property owners (Stephen and Leon Vial) and revocation of an adjacent 15-foot servitude; the servitude will allow ditching and connection to existing canal outfalls as part of the parish master drainage plan. Staff explained engineering needs; the ordinance passed after council discussion and thanks to the donating family.
• File 2026-0130 (ordinance): Five-year renewal of an intergovernmental agreement with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) for operation, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation (OMRR&R) of the Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion Project. Council discussion clarified that parish costs are covered and reimbursed; the measure passed.
• File 2026-0132 (ordinance): Professional services agreement with Digital Engineering and Imaging Inc. for engineering on the Willowdale Boulevard overlay and widening project (not to exceed $137,335). Staff described safety improvements; the council approved the contract.
• File 2026-0147 (resolution): The council amended and approved a resolution to submit pre-applications to the statewide flood control program for pump station and conveyance-improvement projects in Saint Rose; the amendment broadened the area and the resolution passed.
• File 2026-0086 (resolution/appointment): The council confirmed Kevin Gauthier to the Saint Charles Parish Communications District representing emergency medical services to fill an unexpired term through Aug. 19, 2026.
Several items were opened for public hearings with no public comment. Where vote tallies were announced, the chair reported passage with members present and noted Miss Skiba's absence; detailed roll-call tallies were not read into the record for most items.
The meeting concluded after routine announcements and adjournment.
