Meeting Summary

The St. Charles Parish Council held its regular meeting to review parish operations, advance several infrastructure projects, and take action on ordinances and appointments. Highlights included a detailed report from the Animal Shelter on rescue, adoption, and public-safety programs; a Parish President's update covering water system performance, pump station upgrades, the Des Allemands Boat Launch, and a new Barton Avenue bicycle/pedestrian feasibility study; and a briefing from federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors confirming Waterford III operated safely throughout 2025. The council also adopted ordinances funding a new Public Works facility and boat launch improvements, approved new stop signs in a Luling subdivision, and filled two seats on the Planning & Zoning Commission plus one on the Communications District.

Watch Items

• Public hearing scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Courthouse, Hahnville, covering the following ordinances:

- 2026-0162. An ordinance to approve and authorize the Parish President to execute an Act of Sale by St. Charles Parish, for a portion of property known as Eastern Greenbelt Park, described as Lot 1-A, Block F-I, and Lot 11-A, Block H, Norco, Louisiana 70079, in the amount of $20,000.00. - 2026-0163. An ordinance of the St. Charles Parish Council as the governing authority of the Sewerage District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Charles to approve and authorize the Parish President to execute an Act of Sale for property known as Eastern Greenbelt Park, described as Lots 31, 32, and 33, in Good Hope Subdivision, Block E, Norco, Louisiana, 70079 in the amount of $80,000.00. - 2026-0170. An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance to add a definition for Data Center and permit Data Centers as a use in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts, with supplemental use and performance regulations. - 2026-0171. An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances to create a Department of Engineering and define its responsibilities and functions. - 2026-0172. An ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with All South Consulting Engineers, LLC, for the Milling Drainage Improvements (Project No. P260501), in the lump sum of $85,575.00.

The chairman noted that the two Eastern Greenbelt Park sale ordinances (2026-0162 and 2026-0163) may be deferred at the June 1 hearing depending on public attendance.

• Barton Avenue Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Feasibility Study (“Stage Zero”): Still in early evaluation, with a final draft expected by the end of 2026. Public meetings and formation of a project management team with parish representation are planned; residents should watch for opportunities to weigh in on proposed corridor changes.

• Public Works administrative consolidation: The Parish President said the parish is negotiating to acquire property near the Courthouse to relocate wastewater administration staff, with the ultimate goal of moving core Public Works administration into the former Family Dollar building. No firm timeline was given, as a prior purchase offer was rejected by the property owner; the goal is to acquire replacement property before the end of 2026.