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Council adds Gay Subdivision street‑lighting to agenda, staff to return with prices
Summary
The council unanimously added a Gay Subdivision street‑lighting project to the agenda and directed staff to gather pricing and return with a budget amendment; councilman said the project will improve safety in a neighborhood described as long‑dark.
The Iberville Parish Council voted unanimously on May 19 to add a Gay Subdivision street‑lighting item to the meeting agenda and placed it as item 12.1 after the planning commission report. Councilman Dominique, who raised the item, described the neighborhood as having been without adequate lighting for decades and said the parish should act to improve resident safety.
"We should go forward right here ... this is something that's going to happen for them," Councilman Dominique said, urging prompt action to bring lights to the subdivision.
Staff said engineers and an electrical consultant met on‑site and are identifying the steps needed to run underground electrical lines to main street corners where lights can be installed. Parish President Daigle told the council pricing is being compiled and that the budget will be amended when final costs are known.
The council carried the motion to add the item; later in the meeting members returned to the subject and reiterated that the project would proceed once price estimates are received and a budget amendment is prepared. No final procurement or funding approval occurred at the May meeting.
Council members said the parish will coordinate with the city of Plaquemine and the parish engineer on underground electrical connections and permitting. Staff committed to returning with cost estimates and a budget amendment so the council can approve appropriation of funds when specifics are available.
