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Plaquemine committee tables invoice‑approval policy, refers records ordinance and adjourns
Summary
At a Jan. 27 committee meeting, Plaquemine leaders tabled discussion on approving invoices of $35,000 or more until Feb. 10, referred a public‑records ordinance to the city attorney, heard a ladder truck request from the fire chief, and adjourned at 7:20 p.m. on a 5–0 vote with one member absent.
The Mayor and Board of Selectmen of the City of Plaquemine met in committee on Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. and covered routine business including administrative policy and referrals.
The board tabled discussion of a policy on approval of invoices of $35,000 or more until the regular meeting on Feb. 10, 2026. Selectwoman Natasha S. Johnson emphasized transparency in the handling of large invoices; Mayor John “JB” Barker said budgeted invoices should be paid without additional board approval, but the matter was not resolved and was placed on the regular meeting agenda.
The board recorded a referral to City Attorney Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. to draft an ordinance establishing a public‑records request process and post a fee schedule. Fire Chief Darren Ramirez requested that the city sign a letter of intent to lock pricing for a new ladder truck for 36 months; no procurement authorization or funding was approved at the committee level.
Selectman Brent Barbier moved to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Thomas D. LeBlanc, and the board adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The vote was recorded as Yeas: Brent Barbier, Michael K. Carlin, Sr., Wanda B. Jones, Thomas D. LeBlanc and Natasha S. Johnson; Nays: none; Absent: Shannon P. Courtade.
