Parish Official · Public Stance
Matthew Jewell
Motions & Decisions
No recorded motions yet in the meetings we've covered. As we transcribe and cover more meetings, this member's record will fill in.
On the Record
- Matthew Jewell explained that the special use permit resolution needed to be tabled because it was contingent on a related rezoning ordinance.Automobile fleet services special use permit tabling
- Matthew Jewell thanked staff and described the pump station and sump expansion project as an important drainage improvement.CPRA intergovernmental agreement for Cousins Pump Station
- Matthew Jewell explained that the change follows FEMA requirements and prevents construction below sea level.Sunset Drainage District flood map ordinance
- Matthew Jewell explained the purpose of the GIS Engineering contract for design refinement and permitting of the Engineers Canal Pump Station.GIS Engineering contract for Engineers Canal Pump Station
- Matthew Jewell described how the testing contract prevents construction quality problems like crumbling curbing in subdivisions.Alpha Testing and Inspection contract amendment
- Matthew Jewell thanked the grants office and expressed support for continuing the elevation program with BBEC.Residential Mitigation Program contract
- Matthew Jewell reported on parish events and programs including social media workshops, animal shelter microchipping, and public works training.Parish President's report
- Matthew Jewell read the memorial resolution for Raymond Hicks and presented it to his family.In Memoriam, Raymond Hicks
- Matthew Jewell read the proclamation recognizing the 7U All-Star Baseball team and thanked the parents and rec department.Recognition of 7U All-Star Baseball team
- Parish President Jewell explained the purpose of the new regional task force addressing saltwater intrusion.Southeast Louisiana Regional Water Purification Operations Task Force Appointment
- Parish President Jewell mentioned in-house project components and discussions with CPKC Railroad to lower costs.Fairfield and Oakland Watershed Flood Improvements
- Parish President Jewell explained how the new ditches fit into the master drainage plan for the area behind the railroad tracks.JCJR Outfall Ditches Project
- Parish President Jewell gave updates on road closures, asphalt maintenance, canal debris removal, water main projects, coastal restoration tours, park construction, and community programs.Parish President Remarks and Report
- Parish President Jewell added context about how the new meter system would help avoid past issues reading meters after storms like Hurricane Ida.Waterworks meter reading technology
- Parish President Jewell explained his tasking of Patrick Beard to rebuild and reimagine the economic development department, including small business outreach.Confirmation of Patrick Beard
- Parish President Jewell introduced and recommended confirmation of Patrick Beard as Director of Economic Development and Tourism.Confirmation of Patrick Beard
- Parish President Jewell read the proclamation declaring Hahnville High School Alumni Day.Hahnville High School Alumni Day Proclamation
- Parish President Jewell presented the tribute recognizing Ricky Roussel for 30 years of service.Recognition of Merrick Ricky Roussel
- Parish President Matthew Jewell noted the parish enforces removal of temporary trailers after the waiver period ends.GOHSEP temporary housing land use waiver resolution
- Parish President Matthew Jewell urged the council to support the drainage project, explaining it was born out of the May 2020 floods and requires extensive environmental review.King and Hahn Street drainage improvements
St. Charles Parish records the outcome and sponsor of each vote, but not always each member's individual Yea or Nay. Where a meeting transcript captures a recorded roll, it appears on that meeting's page.