St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
This was the St. Charles Parish Council's regular meeting on December 1, 2025, covering a proclamation, an economic development report, the Parish President's project updates, several zoning/ordinance public hearings, multiple board appointments, and adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule and council leadership. The most consequential actions were the council's unanimous rejection of a zoning change on Almedia Road (keeping industrial development away from a residential pocket), approval of a new stop sign for a dangerous subdivision intersection, and confirmation of Walter Pellier (spelled "Pillier" elsewhere in the transcript, see note below) as 2026 Council Chairman and Michelle DeBruyere (also transcribed as "DeRouillet"/"DeVrie" in places) as Vice Chairman.
Note on names: The ASR transcript is inconsistent in spelling several council members' names (e.g., "DeRouillet," "DeVrie," and "DeBruyere" appear to refer to the same councilwoman, Michelle DeBruyere; "Pillier" and "Pellier" appear to refer to the same councilman, Walter Pellier/Pillier; "Daniels" and "O'Daniels" appear to be the same councilwoman). Where the transcript itself doesn't clarify, this write-up flags the uncertainty rather than guessing.
Decisions & Votes
postponed indefinitely7-02025-0362
Postponement of Introduction
The council voted to postpone indefinitely from introduction file number 2025-0362 at the request of the administration.
Moved by Walter PiliéSeconded by Michelle O'Daniels
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Denied0-72025-0358
Zoning Change Request, Almedia Road, St. Rose
An ordinance to change zoning classification from R1AM to M1 on property at Lot G, Block 11, Almedia Plantation, 180 Almedia Road, St. Rose, as requested by Karen Abate. The Planning Commission and department recommended denial.
Nay (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0341$-35,294.00
Change Order Number One Final, Phase Three Water Main Replacement
An ordinance approving and authorizing change order number one, final, for the phase three water main replacement in the Bonnet Carre Spillway project, decreasing the contract amount by 35,294 dollars.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0342$1,500,000.00
Roads and Bridges Capital Program Budget FY2026 to 2028
An ordinance adopting the St. Charles Parish Council Road and Bridges Capital Program Budget for fiscal year 2026 through 2028 to comply with the Parish Transportation Act and receive annual grant funding.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0351
All-Way Stop Sign at Petrie Street
An ordinance providing for the installation of an all-way stop sign at the end of Petrie Street in the Fairfield Oaks Plantation Subdivision in St. Rose to improve safety at a dangerous corner.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0353
Adoption of 2026 Parish Council Meeting Schedule
An ordinance adopting the 2026 Parish Council meeting schedule, amended to move the July 6 meeting date to July 13 so council members can have the holiday weekend off.
Moved by Willie ComardelleSeconded by Michelle O'Daniels
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Appointments, Proclamations & Recognitions
Approved2025-0361
Toy and Gift Fund Day Proclamation
A proclamation declaring December 13, 2025 as Toy and Gift Fund Day in St. Charles Parish, recognizing the community fund that provides toys and gifts to families in need.
deferred2025-0329
Board of Adjustment Appointment, District 2
A resolution to appoint a member to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment as the District 2 representative. The item was deferred because the district councilmember was absent.
Approved7-02025-0330
Board of Adjustment Appointment, District 4
A resolution confirming Clyde H. Maddox as the District 4 representative to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment for a four year term beginning December 7, 2025.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0331
Board of Adjustment Appointment, District 5
A resolution confirming John T. Lambert as the District 5 representative to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment for a four year term beginning December 7, 2025.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0332
Board of Adjustment Appointment, District 6
A resolution confirming David P. Bleakley as the District 6 representative to the St. Charles Parish Board of Adjustment for a four year term beginning December 7, 2025.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0352
Council Ex Officio Appointment to St. Charles Parish Housing Authority
A resolution appointing Councilwoman Michele deBruler as the Council Ex Officio representative to the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority for a one year term beginning January 9, 2026.
Moved by Walter PiliéSeconded by Michelle O'Daniels
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0354
Confirmation of 2026 Council Chairman
A resolution confirming Councilman Walter Pilié as Chairman of the St. Charles Parish Council for 2026.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Approved7-02025-0355
Confirmation of 2026 Council Vice Chairman
A resolution confirming Councilwoman Michele deBruler as Vice Chairman of the St. Charles Parish Council for 2026.
Yea (7)Michael A. Mobley, Holly Fonseca, La Sandra D. Wilson, Walter Pilié, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (2)Heather Skiba, Bob Fisher
Public Comments