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St. Martinville council authorizes intergovernmental agreement for Willis Canal repairs

Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Martinville · May 18, 2026
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Summary

The St. Martinville City Council unanimously authorized Mayor Jason Willis to execute an intergovernmental agreement with St. Martin Parish to carry out work on Willis Canal, contingent on approval by the city attorney.

The St. Martinville City Council on May 18 unanimously authorized Mayor Jason Willis to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Martin Parish Government for work related to Willis Canal, contingent on approval by City Attorney Allan L. Durand.

Councilman Jonas Fontenette moved the authorization and Councilwoman Flo Chatman seconded; the motion was recorded as "unanimously carried" in the meeting minutes. The minutes specify the authorization is contingent upon review and approval by City Attorney Allan L. Durand before the mayor signs the agreement.

The measure directs the mayor to finalize the agreement with the parish for canal work; the minutes do not specify the scope of repairs, the timetable, or the dollar amount for the work. Officials did not record a public discussion of project specifics during the motion.

Next steps, as recorded, are review by the city attorney and, if approved, execution of the agreement by the mayor.