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Plaquemine leaders discuss changes to public-records fees; city attorney to research
Summary
Mayor John “JB” Barker and the Plaquemine Board of Selectmen discussed a proposed amendment to Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Plaquemine Code of Ordinances on public-record request procedures and fees; City Attorney Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. will research the changes before the item returns April 14, 2026.
Mayor John “JB” Barker and the Plaquemine Board of Selectmen discussed a proposed ordinance that would amend Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Plaquemine Code of Ordinances regarding public-record requests and associated fees.
City Attorney Joseph B. Dupont, Jr. told the board he will research the proposed changes and the item will be placed on the agenda for the regular meeting on April 14, 2026. The discussion did not include formal drafting or a vote at this meeting.
The proposed change was introduced as an agenda item for discussion; no fee schedule or specific language was adopted. Board members reviewed the concept and directed the city attorney to return with recommended language and any legal considerations at the April meeting.
Next procedural steps: the city attorney will prepare research and recommended ordinance language for board consideration on April 14, 2026.
