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Port Barre council adopts 2025–26 budget after brief debate over utility rates
Summary
The Port Barre Town Council adopted the fiscal 2025–26 budget on Sept. 23, 2025, following a public hearing and a short discussion with auditors about proposed water and sewer consumption rates; the ordinance passed 4–1.
The Port Barre Town Council adopted the town budget for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2026, at a special meeting on Sept. 23, 2025, after a public hearing and a brief debate about proposed increases to water and sewer consumption rates. Mayor John P. Ardoin convened the meeting after closing the public hearing at 6:12 p.m.
Auditors Brad Kolder and Burton Kolder presented the proposed 2025–26 budget and amendments to the 2024–25 budget during a public hearing held from 5:30 to 6:12 p.m. The presentation and subsequent discussion with council members covered utility consumption rates, depreciation, sewer-rate structure and the need for rate studies.
Before the council voted on the budget ordinance, Alderman Gregory P. Hardy asked for additional discussion about a proposed increase in consumption rates for water and sewer. "Alderman G. Hardy asked to have further discussion regarding the proposed increase in consumption rates for water and sewer," the minutes record. The transcript does not specify the exact dollar amount of the proposed increase.
A motion to adopt the Budget Ordinance for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2026, was made by Alderman Ronnie Kimble and seconded by Alderman Sammy W. Hardy II. Mayor Ardoin called for a vote; Alderman Robin, Alderman Susie Hebert, Alderman Ronnie Kimble and Alderman Sammy W. Hardy II voted yes, and Alderman Gregory P. Hardy voted no. The motion carried by majority vote.
The council then approved a motion to adjourn; the adjournment motion, moved by Alderman Susie Hebert and seconded by Alderman Gregory P. Hardy, passed unanimously. The meeting minutes record no further actions or motions.
Details not specified in the meeting minutes include the ordinance number for the 2025–26 budget and the precise dollar amount of the proposed consumption-rate change. The auditors engaged with the council on rate methodology and depreciation but no additional public schedule for rate study or implementation was recorded in the minutes.
