Parish Council · Monday, February 9, 2026
Parish Council
St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
This was a regular St. Charles Parish Council meeting held February 9, 2026, dominated by Mardi Gras season proclamations (recognizing parade krewes, kings/queens, and grand marshals) alongside routine council business. The most consequential actions were approval of an opioid-settlement-funded purchase of chest compression and defibrillator equipment for volunteer fire departments, a zoning change enabling commercial redevelopment near Boutte High School, and a lengthy public comment session in which three residents asked the council to force enforcement action against an alleged illegal home plumbing business creating a traffic hazard on Horseshoe Lane.
Decisions & Votes
Approved6-02026-0028
Rezoning R3 to C3, Mimosa Subdivision, Boutte
Changes the zoning classification from R3 to C3 on property at 14183 and 14189 Highway 90 in Boutte, restoring it to its previous commercial zoning near the high school.
Yea (6)Michael A. Mobley, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (3)Holly Fonseca, Walter Pilié, Bob Fisher
Approved6-02026-0023$-85,019.76
Change Order No. 1 Final, LA 18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Phase 3
Approves a final change order decreasing the contract amount for the LA 18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement Phase 3 project due to quantity adjustments.
Yea (6)Michael A. Mobley, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (3)Holly Fonseca, Walter Pilié, Bob Fisher
Approved6-02026-0025
Amend Council District Boundaries 1 and 7
Amends the parish code to revise legal descriptions of council districts one and seven, realigning Pit Road, Alexander Street, and Boutte Estates Drive south of Tinney Street into a single district.
Yea (6)Michael A. Mobley, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (3)Holly Fonseca, Walter Pilié, Bob Fisher
Approved6-02026-0038$200,000.00
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Charles Firemen's Association
Approves a cooperative endeavor agreement funded by opioid litigation settlement money for the purchase of lifeline chest compression systems and AEDs for nine volunteer fire departments, amended to update the association's address.
Moved by Michelle O'DanielsSeconded by Heather Skiba
Yea (6)Michael A. Mobley, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (3)Holly Fonseca, Walter Pilié, Bob Fisher
Approved6-02026-0039$79,855.00
Professional Services Agreement with Huseman and Associates for Courthouse Electrical Replacement
Approves an engineering services agreement for the St. Charles Parish Courthouse electrical replacement project to plan replacement of aging electrical panels.
Yea (6)Michael A. Mobley, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (3)Holly Fonseca, Walter Pilié, Bob Fisher
Approved6-02026-0041$-192,662.65
Change Order No. 2 Final, Sunset Screen Cleaner Project
Approves a final change order decreasing the contract amount and contract time for the Sunset screen cleaner and canal widening project near the pump station.
Yea (6)Michael A. Mobley, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (3)Holly Fonseca, Walter Pilié, Bob Fisher
Approved6-02026-0061
Change Polling Place for Precinct 2-3
Moves the polling place for precinct 2-3 from Mimosa Park Elementary School to the Bible Center Church in Luling now that renovations after Hurricane Ida are complete.
Yea (6)Michael A. Mobley, La Sandra D. Wilson, Heather Skiba, Willie Comardelle, Michelle O'Daniels, Michele deBruler
Absent (3)Holly Fonseca, Walter Pilié, Bob Fisher
Watch Items
- Horseshoe Lane zoning/nuisance complaint: Planning & Zoning and the Legal Department are reviewing enforcement options against the alleged unpermitted home plumbing business; the property owner has reportedly told inspectors he is selling one commercial vehicle, but residents and Councilwoman O'Daniels expressed skepticism this resolves the underlying issue [01:24:45–01:27:08]. No formal council action was taken at this meeting, residents should watch for follow-up.
- Cary Point Road repairs: Following heavy equipment damage from the Sunset Screen Cleaner project, a Public Works/parish official committed to residents: "we do plan to have that road milled and overlaid as soon as we can" [01:15:05–01:15:11]. No timeline was given.
- Two appointments deferred to March 2, 2026 meeting: River Parishes Transit Authority vacancy (2026-0016) and Planning & Zoning Commission District 3 seat vacated by Ed Griffin (2026-0044/2026-0045).
- Website ADA compliance project: Public Information Officer Blanchard noted a federally mandated audit and ongoing fixes to the parish website are in progress, contingent on hiring a vacant multimedia coordinator position [00:46:18–00:47:07].
- Next two phases of LA-18 water main replacement are to be designed "over the next two years" per Environmental/Waterworks Director Greg Gordon [00:57:34–00:57:46].
- Next council meeting: Monday, March 2, 2026, 6 p.m., a three-week gap was specifically noted due to Mardi Gras holidays [01:31:56–01:32:06].
Appointments, Proclamations & Recognitions
Approved2026-0040
Proclamation, Crew of G.O. Old Timers Day
Proclaims Thursday, February 12, 2026 as Crew of G.O. Old Timers Day, recognizing the annual Mardi Gras dance for senior citizens held at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center.
Approved2026-0049
Proclamation, Hardline Mardi Gras Fest
Proclaims Saturday, February 14, 2026 as Hardline Mardi Gras Fest in St. Charles Parish, recognizing a youth fundraiser event at First Baptist Church of Luling.
Approved2026-0050
Proclamation, Crew of Loo Day
Proclaims Saturday, February 14, 2026 as Crew of Loo Day, recognizing the 49th annual Mardi Gras parade through the streets of Luling and its organizers.
Approved2026-0051
Recognition of 2026 King and Queen, Crew of Loo
Recognizes Mr. Billy Thigpen and Ms. Sarah Becknell Thigpen as the 2026 King and Queen of the Crew of Loo.
Approved2026-0052
Recognition of 2026 Grand Marshal, Crew of Loo
Recognizes Ms. Suzanne Sue Landry Armand as the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Crew of Loo.
Approved2026-0053
Proclamation, Crew of Des Allemands Day
Proclaims Sunday, February 15, 2026 as Crew of Des Allemands Day, recognizing the community's Carnival parade tradition of over 60 years.
Approved2026-0054
Recognition of 2026 King and Queen, Crew of Des Allemands
Recognizes Mr. Alvin Coe Abear and Mrs. Nancy Bergeron Abear as the 2026 King and Queen of the Crew of Des Allemands.
Approved2026-0055
Recognition of 2026 Grand Marshal, Crew of Des Allemands
Recognizes Ms. Trudy Babineaux Tastet as the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Crew of Des Allemands.
Approved2026-0056
Recognition of 2026 Grand Marshal, Crew of Des Allemands
Recognizes Ms. Darlene Zeringue as the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Crew of Des Allemands.
deferred2026-0016
Appointment to River Parishes Transit Authority
Appointment to fill a vacancy on the River Parishes Transit Authority caused by the resignation of Mr. Neil Broussard.
deferred2026-0044
Accept Resignation of Ed Griffin from Planning and Zoning Commission
Accepts the resignation of Mr. Ed Griffin as the District 3 representative on the St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
deferred2026-0045
Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission District 3
Appointment of a District 3 representative to the St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy caused by Ed Griffin's resignation.
Published July 7, 2026 · Last updated July 9, 2026
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