Plaquemines Parish, LA

Plaquemines Parish Development Board

The Plaquemines Parish Development Board has released its 2026 calendar for public hearings on zoning map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances. The schedule outlines specific filing deadlines, advertisement dates, and hearing times for each month. Applications must be fully complete by the designated deadlines to be scheduled for the corresponding hearing.

• Public hearings are scheduled for February 24, May 26, August 25, and October 20, 2026.
• Hearings will be held at the PS YMCA and BC locations at 6 PM.
• Application filing deadlines include January 20, March 12, May 11, August 10, and September 24.
• The schedule covers zoning map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances.

Plaquemines Parish Development Board

The Plaquemines Parish Development Board/Board of Adjustments is setting its 2026 schedule for public hearings on zoning/map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances. The agenda lists filing deadlines, advertisement dates, hearing dates, and locations (PS YMCA or Belle Chasse) for each month. No specific cases or decisions are listed; this is a procedural calendar.

• Public hearings scheduled monthly from January through October 2026, with locations at PS YMCA and Belle Chasse (BC) at 6 PM
• Application filing deadlines set for each hearing cycle, with completeness determined 10 days prior
• Additional hearings may be called subject to applications and Council request
• Contact Permits, Planning and Zoning Department at (504) 934-6130 or (504) 934-6132

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a long-term lease to Venture Global, a new visual identity, grant services agreements, and bank signatory updates. The agenda also includes an executive session, a status report, and approval of prior minutes.

• Ordinance authorizing long-term lease agreements to Plaquemines Land Ventures, LLC (Venture Global) for Port properties (Exhibits A, B, C) and a letter agreement for Exhibit D
• Resolution approving new visual identity and trademark registration for the Port (deferred from 7-23-26 and 8-13-26)
• Resolution reaffirming legal name and discontinuing 'Louisiana Gateway Port' brand (deferred from 7-23-26 and 8-13-26)
• Resolution authorizing 12-month Professional Services Agreement with Rockwood Steel for grant writing and administration
• Resolution amending Ordinance No. 25-220 regarding 'piano keys' properties purchase, correcting purchase amount to $726,000

Parish Council

Parish Council

The Plaquemines Parish Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a franchise agreement with Entergy for electric service, amendments to civil service rules, and multiple capital improvement projects. The agenda also includes public hearings on building permits, beer and liquor licenses, and a resolution to dispose of surplus vehicles. Several items were deferred from previous meetings.

• Ordinance authorizing franchise agreement with Entergy for electric power supply (deferred from 6-25-26, 7-9-26, 7-23-26)
• Ordinance amending civil service rules on emergency compensation (deferred from 7-9-26, 7-23-26)
• Ordinance appropriating $150,000 for Woodland Industrial Park repairs (sewerage, drainage, roadway)
• Ordinance appropriating $500,000 for lift station repairs (E-7, 8, 446) from SEDAP grant
• Resolution to dispose of surplus vehicles via public auction by Henderson Auctions

The Plaquemines Parish Council approved a five-year borrow pit permit for Midway Cattle Ranch, LLC and Crescent Excavation, LLC, complying with a federal court order while reserving rights to appeal. The council also approved several other permits, including construction and business occupancy permits, and introduced multiple ordinances for future consideration.

• Approved five-year borrow pit permit for Midway Cattle Ranch, LLC and Crescent Excavation, LLC (Resolution 26-245)
• Approved construction permit for Woodland Borrow Pits, LLC temporary dredge pipeline (Resolution 26-243)
• Approved construction permit for Shell Pipeline Company anomaly dig (Resolution 26-244, Cognevich abstained)
• Approved business occupancy permit for 127 Bayou Road, LLC industrial yard (Resolution 26-246)
• Approved renewal of temporary RV park permits for Ken & Zen RV Park and Deep Delta RV, LLC (Resolutions 26-247, 26-248)
• Approved surplus vehicle auction authorization with Henderson Auctions (Resolution 26-241)
• Approved special event beer/liquor permit for Free Riders MC Anniversary Dance (Resolution 26-242)
• Adopted ordinances ratifying civil service rules, budgeting grants, and capital improvements (Ordinances 26-113 to 26-116)

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will meet to consider resolutions on the port's branding, including approving a new visual identity and reaffirming its legal name while discontinuing the 'Louisiana Gateway Port' brand. The agenda also includes an executive session for attorney-client privileged communications, a status report from the Executive Port Director, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Resolution approving a new visual identity for the port, authorizing trademark registration (deferred from 7-23-26)
• Resolution reaffirming the legal name 'Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District' and discontinuing 'Louisiana Gateway Port' branding (deferred from 7-23-26)
• Executive session for attorney-client privileged communications
• Status report by Executive Port Director including financial report/budget to actual
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026 Regular Meeting and August 5, 2026 Special Meeting

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the Port authority, introduced six resolutions covering a grant-writing contract with Rockwood Steel, a grant administration agreement, bank signatory updates, an amendment to the piano keys property purchase, and a lease agreement with Plaquemines Land Ventures. Two branding resolutions were deferred. The council approved the minutes from the July 23 and August 5 meetings and held an executive session with no action taken.

• Introduced resolution for 12-month grant writing/admin contract with Rockwood Steel
• Introduced resolution for grant administration management services (vendor blank)
• Introduced resolution to update Regions Bank signatories
• Introduced resolution to update Hancock-Whitney Bank signatories
• Introduced resolution to amend Ordinance 25-220 on piano keys properties (purchase price $726,000)
• Introduced ordinance authorizing lease agreements with Plaquemines Land Ventures (Venture Global)
• Deferred resolutions on new visual identity and legal name reaffirmation
• Approved minutes from July 23 and August 5 meetings (unanimous)

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District, will hold a special meeting on August 5, 2026. The only substantive item is a resolution on second reading to authorize the Port Chairman to enter into an employment contract with James Ethridge for the position of Port Executive Director. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including roll call, prayer, and pledge.

• Resolution to authorize employment contract with James Ethridge as Port Executive Director

The Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District approved Resolution 26-239, authorizing the Port Chairman to sign an employment contract with James Ethridge as Port Executive Director. The vote was 4-2 in favor, with Commissioners LaFrance and Cognevich voting no; Edwards and McCarty were absent. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 26-239 authorizing employment contract with James Ethridge as Port Executive Director (5-2, 2 absent)

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the Port authority, approved an ordinance amending the 2026 capital improvement budget to allocate $237,000 for repairs to the West and East Pointe a la Hache ferry landing aprons. The council also approved a contract with Cybership, LLC for computer software management services and approved the minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting. Two resolutions regarding a new visual identity and the port's legal name were deferred, and a resolution to hire James Ethridge as Port Executive Director was withdrawn.

• Approved Ordinance 26-112 amending 2026 capital budget with $237,000 for ferry apron repairs (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 26-237 authorizing contract with Cybership, LLC for software management services (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 26-238 approving minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting (7-0, 1 absent)
• Deferred resolutions on new visual identity and legal name reaffirmation
• Withdrew resolution for employment contract with James Ethridge as Port Executive Director

Parish Council

The Plaquemines Parish Council approved partial settlements in multiple lawsuits against oil and gas companies, authorizing the Parish President to finalize them while reserving claims against non-settling defendants. The council also adopted ordinances for a one-year moratorium on new RV permits in District 7, a new Paramedic-Lead position, and a $25,000 appropriation for Fort Jackson improvements. Several items were deferred or withdrawn, including the Entergy franchise agreement and the mosquito control fee repeal.

• Approved partial settlements in 11 oil/gas lawsuits (Resolution 26-230, unanimous)
• Adopted 1-year moratorium on RV and RV Park permits in District 7 (Ordinance 26-111, unanimous)
• Created and funded Paramedic-Lead position at $65,606 salary (Ordinance 26-110, unanimous)
• Appropriated $25,000 for Fort Jackson improvements (Ordinance 26-109, unanimous)
• Endorsed federal Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance Act (Resolution 26-235, unanimous)
• Approved construction permits for McMoran, Crescent Midstream, LLOX, and Plaquemines Dirt and Clay (Resolutions 26-233, 26-234)
• Approved special event beer/liquor permit for OLPH Fair (Resolution 26-232)
• Accepted low bid from Ferguson Enterprises for pipe and hydrants (Resolution 26-231)

Civil Service

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority for the Port, will vote on several contracts for the M/V Pointe a la Hache's 5-year drydock and repairs to the Westbank Ferry Landing Barge. The body will also finalize a contract with Mercury Public Affairs for lobbying services and appoint a new Executive Director. Additionally, the council will pass ordinances regarding employee hiring requirements and public records access.

• Resolution to contract with Mercury Public Affairs for federal and state lobbying services
• Resolution to appoint a new Executive Director for the Port (name redacted in agenda)
• Contract with Marine Systems, Inc. for Generator and Main Engine Overhaul on M/V Pointe a la Hache
• Contract with Sewart Supply, LLC for clutch overhaul on M/V Pointe a la Hache
• Contract with Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. for repairs to the Westbank Ferry Landing Barge

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the Port authority, approved a conditional offer of appointment for James Ethridge as Executive Director. The council also adopted ordinances and resolutions related to hiring practices, ferry repairs, and software services, while one ordinance on records access failed.

• Adopted Resolution 26-223 appointing James Ethridge as Executive Director (8-2-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-107 requiring criminal history disclosure on job applications (8-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 26-224 awarding $24,957 contract to Marine Systems, Inc. for generator overhaul (all present yes)
• Adopted Resolution 26-225 awarding $89,431 contract to Marine Systems, Inc. for main engine overhaul (all present yes)
• Adopted Resolution 26-226 awarding $48,667 contract to Sewart Supply, LLC for clutch overhaul (all present yes)
• Adopted Resolution 26-227 awarding $186,140 contract to Underwater Engineering Services for ferry landing repairs (all present yes)
• Failed Ordinance 26-108 establishing council access to Port records (4-4-1)
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2026 meeting (all present yes)

Parish Council

The Plaquemines Parish Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including a franchise agreement with Entergy for electric power, several rezoning requests to convert temporary RV parks into permanent mobile home parks, and a major restructuring of mosquito control services. The council will also vote on budget amendments for capital projects and a repeal of the $7.00 mosquito control fee. Many items have been deferred from previous meetings.

• Franchise agreement with Entergy for electric power supply (deferred from 6-25-26)
• Rezoning for multiple properties to mobile home park (Applications 2026-638, 641, 642, 640, 639)
• Rezoning for mixed zoning subdivision (Applications 2026-643 through 649)
• Ordinance to repeal $7.00 Mosquito Control Fee
• Appropriate $200,000 for Sewer Repairs Buras to Boothville project

The council voted down an ordinance to contract mosquito abatement to Vector Disease Control International and dissolve the parish department (4-5). It approved several rezoning requests, including multiple parcels in the Nairn Lands area, and approved capital improvement funding for sewer and water projects. Several items were deferred or withdrawn, including the Entergy franchise agreement and mosquito control fee repeal.

• Mosquito control privatization ordinance failed (4-5)
• Rezoning at Boothville to MH Mobile Home Park approved (9-0)
• Rezoning at Port Sulphur to I-3 Heavy Industrial approved (9-0)
• Rezoning at 8th Ward to MH Mobile Home Park approved (9-0)
• Rezoning at Diamond to MH Mobile Home Park approved (9-0)
• Resubdivision in Empire approved (9-0)
• Resubdivision in Jesuit Bend approved (9-0)
• Rezoning of Nairn Lands to C-1, R-1A, R-1AA, R-1AB, R-1B, R-1C, RM-2 approved (8-0 or 9-0)

Plaquemines Port

Parish Council

The Plaquemines Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Pointe-a-la-Hache. The agenda includes final passage of several ordinances and resolutions, including a franchise agreement with Entergy, mosquito control changes, budget amendments, and a resolution calling a November 2026 election on rededicating sales tax revenue for EMS and fire services. Several items were deferred from previous meetings and are carried over.

• Ordinance authorizing franchise agreement with Entergy for electric power supply in the parish
• Resolution calling Nov. 3, 2026 election to rededicate 50% of 1% sales tax (est. $15M/year) to EMS and fire services
• Ordinance to repeal $7.00 Mosquito Control Fee and convert mosquito control to vendor Vector Disease Control International
• Ordinance appropriating $513,500 for Lift Station Repairs-E7, 8 and 446 project
• Ordinance appropriating $100,000 for Water Tower Repairs-Belle Chasse and Eastbank project

Civil Service

The Plaquemines Parish Civil Service Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the privatization of mosquito control and proposed rule amendments for emergency compensation and essential personnel. The commission will also consider adding a newly created Paramedic-Lead position to the pay plan. Public comments are scheduled for each agenda item.

• Discussion and decision on privatization of mosquito control
• Proposed civil service rules amendments on emergency compensation and essential personnel
• Request to add Paramedic-Lead to Civil Service Pay Plan Schedule
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026 meeting

Parish Council

The Plaquemines Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2026, with several significant items on the agenda. These include final passage of ordinances to authorize an Entergy franchise agreement, overhaul mosquito control by contracting with a vendor and repealing the $7 fee, and call a November 2026 election to rededicate half of a 1% sales tax to emergency medical services. The council will also consider capital improvement appropriations for fire stations and a pump station, and a temporary ban on new billboard permits.

• Ordinance authorizing franchise agreement with Entergy for electric power supply (deferred from prior meetings)
• Ordinance to contract mosquito abatement with Vector Disease Control International and dissolve the Mosquito Control Department
• Resolution calling November 3, 2026 election to rededicate 50% of 1% sales tax revenues (est. $15M/year) to EMS
• Ordinance appropriating $16M for fire station repairs and $5M for fire training facility
• Ordinance appropriating $860,000 for Duvic Pump Station repairs

The Plaquemines Parish Council adopted a temporary parish-wide moratorium on new billboard and outdoor advertising permit applications pending review of zoning amendments. It also approved $16 million for fire station repairs, $860,000 for the Duvic Pump Station, and several permits including a new RV park and a business occupancy permit for Harvest Louisiana Terminals. Multiple items were deferred or withdrawn, including the Entergy franchise agreement and mosquito control ordinance.

• Adopted ordinance temporarily prohibiting new billboard permit applications (7-0, Newsom not voting)
• Approved $16,000,000 for fire station repairs parishwide (8-0)
• Approved $860,000 for Duvic Pump Station repairs (8-0)
• Approved new RV park permit for Robert Buford at 154 Eldorado St., Buras (8-0)
• Approved business occupancy permit for Harvest Louisiana Terminals at 15551 Hwy 23, Alliance (7-0, Cognevich abstained)
• Approved liquor licenses for Seatrain Tavern and Dad's Bar & Grill (8-0)
• Approved construction permit for Venture Global flare replacement (8-0)
• Approved Plaquemines Gazette as Official Journal (7-0, Cognevich abstained)

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing body for the Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will vote on several deferred ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include authorizing a Navy Business Case Analysis for port expansion, hiring a lobbying firm, and terminating the Chief Legal Officer. The meeting also covers the appointment of an Executive Director and the naming of the official journal.

• Ordinance to authorize a Navy Business Case Analysis and amend the 2026 Five-Year Capital Improvements Budget for Phase II and III
• Resolution to contract with Mercury Public Affairs for lobbying and governmental relations services
• Resolution to terminate the employment of Jacob Lee, Chief Legal Officer
• Resolution to appoint an unnamed individual as Executive Director of the Port
• Ordinance establishing policy allowing Parish Council members to access Port records without formal public records requests

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the Port's governing authority, terminated Chief Legal Officer Jacob Lee effective June 15, 2026, following an investigation into workplace complaints that found inappropriate comments. The council also approved resolutions authorizing the audit compliance questionnaire, an audit extension request, and naming the Plaquemines Gazette as the official journal. Several agenda items were deferred, including a Navy Business Case Analysis, a records policy ordinance, a lobbying contract, and an executive director appointment.

• Terminated Chief Legal Officer Jacob Lee, effective June 15, 2026 (7-1-1, Guey no, Cognevich abstained)
• Approved Resolution 26-208 authorizing execution of Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-209 requesting audit report extension (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-210 naming Plaquemines Gazette as Official Journal (6-0-1, Cognevich abstained)
• Approved minutes from May 28 and June 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Deferred Navy Business Case Analysis ordinance (4th time, fell off agenda)
• Deferred records policy ordinance, lobbying contract, and executive director appointment

Plaquemines Parish Development Board

The Plaquemines Parish Development Board and Board of Adjustments have established the 2026 calendar for public hearings on zoning map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances. The agenda lists specific filing deadlines, advertisement dates, and hearing times for each month. Applications must be fully complete by the designated deadlines to be scheduled for the corresponding hearing.

• January 2026 hearing scheduled for February 24 at PS YMCA at 6 PM
• March 2026 hearings scheduled for March 12 and 26
• April 2026 hearing scheduled for April 27
• May 2026 hearing scheduled for May 26 at BC at 6 PM
• June 2026 hearing scheduled for June 9

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority for the Port, Harbor and Terminal District, will hold a special meeting on June 3, 2026. The agenda consists solely of procedural items and a closed executive session to evaluate the character and professional competence of Chief Executive Officer applicants. No public agenda items or specific decisions are listed.

• Executive session to discuss character and professional competence of CEO applicants

The Plaquemines Parish Port, Harbor and Terminal District held a special meeting on June 3, 2026, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the character and professional competence of CEO applicants. The board exited executive session at 4:01 p.m. with no final or binding action taken, and the meeting adjourned immediately after. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 26-195 to enter executive session on CEO applicants (7-0, 2 absent)
• Exited executive session with no final or binding action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 4:01 p.m. (5-0, 4 absent)

Plaquemines Port

The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing body for the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will hold a public meeting on May 28, 2026. The agenda includes final votes on ordinances for a Navy business case analysis and a records access policy, as well as resolutions for a lobbying contract and employee reclassification. The council will also introduce resolutions to terminate the Chief Legal Officer and update bank account signatories.

• Ordinance to authorize a Navy Business Case Analysis and amend the 2026 Five-Year Capital Improvements Budget for Phase II and III
• Resolution to engage an independent firm to review governance processes and technology systems
• Resolution to contract with Mercury Public Affairs for federal and state lobbying services
• Ordinance establishing policy allowing Parish Council members to access Port records without formal requests
• Resolution to terminate the employment of Jacob Lee, Chief Legal Officer

Parish Council

The Plaquemines Parish Council adopted the 2026 millage levy (Ordinance 26-69) and approved a 6% pay increase for all Fire Department personnel funded by $146,170 (Ordinance 26-73). The council also approved construction permits for Crescent Midstream and CHS, and special floodplain permits for two residences. Several items were deferred or withdrawn, including the Entergy franchise agreement and mosquito control ordinances.

• Adopted 2026 millage levy (8-0, Guey absent)
• Approved 6% firefighter pay raise, $146,170 (8-0)
• Approved construction permits for Crescent Midstream pipeline and CHS barge fleet (8-0, Cognevich abstained)
• Approved special permit for trailer residence at 133 Giraud St, Port Sulphur (8-0)
• Approved special permit for residence at 109 Saint Rosalie, Port Sulphur (8-0)
• Approved $70,000 for grant writing services (8-0)
• Created Engineer Intern position, $61,306 salary (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting (8-0)