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Cameron Parish jury amends draft no-wake ordinance, sends it back for public advertisement
Summary
After a public hearing and a letter from a charter captain, the Cameron Parish Police Jury voted to amend the boundaries of a proposed no-wake ordinance and to re-advertise the draft for further public comment and a follow-up hearing.
The Cameron Parish Police Jury opened a public hearing on a proposed no-wake ordinance that would create no-wake zones in the Cameron Loop, East Fork O River, Kelso Bayou and other areas. The ordinance establishes idle/no-wake speeds and penalties up to $500 and possible parish jail time for violations.
Staff noted a letter in the meeting packet from Captain Eric R. of Kushu Charter Service opposing some of the draft boundaries and offering alternate locations. Jurors discussed recommended amendments to remove the east fork Old River section and to add the entrance to Kelso Bay with coordinates; they were advised that changes now require re-advertisement and a second hearing before final adoption.
Mr. Wilkerson moved to amend the ordinance as recommended and to re-advertise the draft, and the jury approved the motion. The parish plans to post the amended boundaries and hold a subsequent public-comment period before considering final adoption.
Next steps: the ordinance will be revised according to the jury’s amendments, re-advertised for public comment, and returned for a follow-up hearing and potential adoption.
