Lutcher, LA

Coastal Zone Commission

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council voted to approve land use applications for three Catholic churches to build concrete and granite mausoleums in Vacherie. The body also introduced an ordinance allowing the Parish President to purchase rights-of-way for the West Shore Risk Reduction Connector Levee Project. Additionally, the Council authorized the Parish President to opt into the state-run temporary housing program and accepted a bid for utility relocations on the 3127 Widening project.

• Approval of 210-crypt mausoleum for Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church at 13281 Hwy 644
• Approval of 68-crypt mausoleum for St. Philip Catholic Church at 1175 Hwy 18
• Approval of 60-crypt mausoleum for St. James Catholic Church at 6564 Hwy 18
• Introduction of ordinance to purchase rights-of-way for West Shore Risk Reduction Connector Levee Project (FP&C No. 50-J47-22-01)
• Acceptance of bid from LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC for 3127 Widening Utility Relocations

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Parish Courthouse in Convent, Louisiana. The agenda includes approval of minutes and the May 2026 financial report, presentations, and multiple resolutions authorizing contracts, cooperative agreements, and bid advertisements. Items include a GOHSEP cybersecurity agreement, cooperative endeavors with youth football teams, acceptance of a library driveway project, and several construction and equipment projects.

• Resolution to approve disbursement of funds for pending invoices and payables
• Memorandum of understanding with GOHSEP for free computer endpoint protection (CrowdStrike Falcon Complete)
• Cooperative endeavor agreements with Gramercy Tigers and Vacherie Rams Bantam Football
• Contract amendment with Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC to $500,000 and extend 2 years
• Bid awards and advertisements: 2 dump trucks, District 5 Multipurpose Recreation Building renovation, Vacherie Library and Judicial Building generators, Convent Clarifier #1 rehabilitation

Coastal Zone Commission

The board will discuss updates for a Mosaic Fertilizer electrical substation and a CarbonPave LA asphalt plant. The meeting also includes reviews of state-level coastal use permits for pipeline repairs and well plugging.

• Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC (P20260465): Update on electrical substation and equipment installation
• CARBONPAVE LA (P20260543): Update on modular office and carbon asphalt plant
• Hilcorp Energy Company (P20260430 & P20260511): Plugging and abandonment of wells in La Pice Field
• Bridgeline Holdings, LP (P20260305): LAL 1440 natural gas pipeline anomaly repair
• ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, LLC (P20260342): EMPCo LA 117 anomaly repairs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider requests to build three concrete and granite mausoleums in Vacherie and St. James. The body will also review five residential plot resubdivisions and one mobile home setback variance.

• Request for 210-crypt mausoleum at 13281 Hwy 644, Vacherie
• Request for 68-crypt mausoleum at 1175 Hwy 18, Vacherie
• Request for 60-crypt mausoleum at 6564 Hwy 18, St. James
• Five residential resubdivisions including Boudreaux, Constant, Brazan, Tabor, and Bourgeois plots
• Variance request for a 28’ x 68’ mobile home at 1253 Old Vacherie Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission Working Group is meeting to review land use proposals and the Comprehensive Plan draft project list. The body will discuss specific land use designations and property sale restrictions for family subdivisions.

• Proposed land use south of LA Hwy 3127
• Land use designation for Parcel 70 in Vacherie
• Restrictions on sale of property in family subdivisions
• Comprehensive Plan draft Project List
• Goals and Objective adoption plan

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council will approve several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,679,717 road‑rehabilitation contract, bids for a new fire station, and a nutrition‑assessment services agreement. It will also reject a dump‑truck bid, approve an agricultural‑building permit, and address routine items such as minutes, finance reports, and audit presentations.

• Resolution authorizing the Parish President to accept a bid and contract with Barriere Construction Co., LLC for the Parishwide Road Rehabilitation Phase II (max $1,679,717)
• Resolution authorizing advertisement and receipt of bids for construction of the new St. James Fire Department Station 20
• Resolution approving a contract for Nutrition Assessment Services with Anita Ferdinad/Nutrition Specialists (no dollar amount specified)
• Resolution rejecting the submitted bid for two single‑axle dump trucks and authorizing re‑advertisement for bids
• Resolution approving Benjamin Rodrigue’s application to use 19613 Highway 643 for an agricultural building under the Land Use Ordinance

The St. James Parish Council approved six resolutions, including a $12.7 million contract with Barriere Construction for the Parishwide Road Rehabilitation Phase II project. They also authorized bidding for a new fire station, approved a nutrition services contract, and rejected dump truck bids for re-advertisement. The council approved the minutes and finance report, and heard the annual audit presentation.

• Approved Resolution 26-144 to pay pending and current invoices (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-145 to advertise for bids for Fire Station 20 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-146 to contract with Barriere Construction for road rehab Phase II (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-147 for nutrition assessment services contract (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-148 to reject dump truck bids and re-advertise (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-149 for agricultural building at 19613 Highway 643 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 1, 2026 meeting
• Approved Finance Department Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for April 2026

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council approved the disbursement of funds to pay pending invoices and accepted the completion of the Emergency Control Center Exterior Renovations project. The meeting also included updates on drainage studies and senior center projects.

• Approval of pending and current invoices
• Acceptance of Emergency Control Center Exterior Renovations
• Update of drainage study from Forrestal Street to Pool Lane
• Update of Multipurpose Building
• Acceptance of Change Order #5 for Vacherie Senior Center Project

The council adopted Resolution 26-134 to release funds for pending and current invoices, with all seven members voting in favor. It also approved seven additional resolutions covering contract acceptance, utility relocation bidding, drainage change orders, culvert contracts, senior‑center work, and a wellness program agreement, each adopted unanimously or with seven votes in favor.

• Approved Resolution 26-134 to disburse funds for pending invoices (7 in favor)
• Approved Resolution 26-135 to accept work by Capital Area Construction for Emergency Controls Center renovations (7 in favor)
• Approved Resolution 26-136 to advertise and accept bids for LA Hwy 3127 widening utility relocation (7 in favor)
• Approved Resolution 26-137 to authorize Change Order 2 for Humble Phase II drainage improvements (7 in favor)
• Approved Resolution 26-138 to accept bid and sign culvert contract with Coburn Supply Co. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-139 to accept Change Order #5 from B.E.T. Construction for Vacherie Senior Center (7 in favor)
• Approved Resolution 26-140 to accept work by B.E.T. Construction for Vacherie Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-141 to authorize agreement with Julie Guidry for senior wellness exercise program (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. James Parish Planning Commission Working Group will meet at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the St. James Parish Community Profile and Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the St. James Parish Community Profile & Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning Commission

The St. James Parish Planning Commission will consider two residential resubdivision applications for the former Hester Plantation and two land‑use requests. One request is Air Liquide Large Industries’ proposal to construct an air‑separation unit at 5891 Highway 18 on a six‑and‑a‑half‑acre parcel leased from Koch Methanol within an industrial‑use zone. The other is Benjamin Rodrigue’s request to build an agricultural storage building at 19613 Hwy 643, a site designated for Residential Growth where agricultural use is not listed as allowable.

• Darr Simple Resubdivision: Lot 3 of The Hester Plantation split into Lots 3‑A (0.87 ac), 3‑B (0.87 ac) and 3‑C (2.65 ac) – Residential Growth
• Lance and January Boudreaux Resubdivision: Lot 5 of The Hester Plantation split into seven lots (1.269 ac to 6.196 ac) – Residential Growth
• Air Liquide Large Industries Land Use: construction of an air‑separation unit at 5891 Highway 18 on a 6.5‑acre lease from Koch Methanol – Industrial Use
• Benjamin Rodrigue Land Use: proposed agricultural building for farm equipment and hay at 19613 Hwy 643 – currently Residential Growth (agricultural use not permitted)
• Report from legal counsel

Coastal Zone Commission

The Commission will discuss updates on industrial projects and review new requests for facility construction. The meeting also includes a review of several state-level coastal use permits for pipeline repairs and well plugging.

• Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC request for a new electrical substation building (P20260465)
• CARBONPAVE LA proposal for a modular office and carbon asphalt plant (P20260543)
• Air Liquide Large Industries U.S., L.P. update on a new Air Separation Unit facility (P20260385)
• Hilcorp Energy Company requests to plug wells in the La Pice Field (P20260430, P20260511)
• St. James Parish Government project for LA 3127 Widening (P20250319)

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council will set the 2026 property tax millage rates and consider an ordinance to rezone the Shady Grove area from agricultural to industrial use. The council also plans to approve payments for invoices, schedule a Board of Review, and authorize bids for a community sports complex.

• Action on Ordinance 26-09: Adopted property tax millage for 2026
• Action on Ordinance 26-08: Rezone Shady Grove area to industrial use
• Resolution to approve pending and current invoices
• Resolution to authorize bids for Vacherie Community and Sports Complex
• Resolution to designate News Examiner-Enterprise as official journal

The council voted to approve the June 17 meeting minutes. A motion was passed allowing Ordinance 26-08 to proceed after an amendment, with all members in favor. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 26-08 to proceed (unanimous)

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council adopted an ordinance to change the land use designation of the Shady Grove area from Agricultural to Industrial. The vote took place on June 17, 2026, and the ordinance is effective immediately.

• Ordinance 26-08: Amends land use ordinance to rezone Shady Grove to Industrial
• Resolution to approve payroll disbursements for June, July, and August 2026
• Resolution authorizing contract with Graves Public Services, LLC for professional services
• Resolution authorizing contract with Crescent Engineering and Mapping LLC for professional services
• Resolution rejecting bids for culvert materials due to insufficient bid award language

The council approved payroll disbursements for June through September 2026, authorized several contracts and bid actions, and adopted the 2026 property tax millage ordinance. All votes were unanimous with six members in favor and Vice‑Chairwoman Long absent. The ordinance will be posted for public inspection and a hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2026.

• Approved payroll numbers 12‑13 for June 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved payroll numbers 14‑16 for July 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved payroll numbers 17‑18 for August 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved payroll numbers 18‑19 for September 2026 (6‑0)
• Authorized contract with Graves Public Services, LLC for professional services (6‑0)
• Adopted 2026 property tax millage ordinance; hearing set for June 17 (6‑0)
• Authorized re‑advertising and accepting bids for drainage culverts (6‑0)

Parish Council

The Council will hold a public hearing on ordinances regarding the Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee and the Keep St. James Parish Beautiful Board. The regular meeting includes discussions on disaster recovery funding, a special election for the District V Recreation District, and various infrastructure contracts.

• Preliminary approval for up to $10,000,000 in Disaster Recovery Revenue Bonds
• Proposed rezoning of the Shady Grove area from Agricultural to Industrial use
• Contract with CAT-5 Energy Services, LLC for the Rosary Street Utility Relocations Project
• Special election call for District V Recreation District to authorize debt and special tax
• Proposed Ordinance 26-06 regarding the Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee

The St. James Parish Council approved a series of resolutions, including a preliminary approval to issue up to $10,000,000 of disaster recovery revenue bonds. All seven council members voted in favor of the bonds resolution and of several other contracts, donations, and grant applications. The council also adopted an ordinance to change the Shady Grove area’s land‑use designation and approved a FY 2027 public‑transportation capital assistance program.

• Approved Resolution 26-107, preliminary approval for up to $10,000,000 disaster recovery bonds (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-105, disbursement of funds to pay pending invoices (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-106, called a special election for District V recreation district (7‑0)
• Authorized Resolution 26-110, contract with CAT‑5 Energy Services for Rosary Street utility relocations (7‑0)
• Authorized Resolution 26-111, application for a federal PIDP grant for Louisiana Sugar Refining LLC (7‑0)
• Authorized Resolution 26-114, FY 2027 public‑transportation capital assistance program with DOTD (7‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amendment to change Shady Grove land‑use from agricultural to industrial and set hearing dates (7‑0)
• Unanimously adopted Resolution 26-108, donation of surplus portable and mobile radios to Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The St. James Parish Planning Commission Working Group will meet to discuss the update of the Community Profile and Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of the St. James Parish Community Profile & Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss changing the land use map for the Shady Grove area from Agricultural to Industrial. The commission may recommend this change to the parish council for final ordinance adoption.

• Public hearing for Item #26-23: Redesignating Shady Grove from Agricultural to Industrial
• Item #26-15: Variance request by Rene Anderson for a 12 x 24 residential building at 8164 Hargis Street in Convent

Keep St. James Parish Beautiful Board

The Keep St. James Parish Beautiful Board will discuss reports on past cleanup events, recycling, and trash can placement. New business includes voting on a restaurant tour contest winner, reviewing a written budget and committee assignments, and planning a tree‑planting event for the 250th USA celebration. The board will also consider a newly applied $5,000 grant from KLB and start a litter survey in early June.

• New grant application for $5,000 from KLB
• Vote on winner of the restaurant tour contest
• Budget discussion and formation of a budgeting committee
• Plan tree‑planting program for the 250th USA celebration on April 18
• Begin litter survey during the first week of June

Coastal Zone Commission

The St. James Parish Coastal Zone Advisory Board will discuss a proposal to construct an industrial gas facility and review updates on existing land-use permits. The board will also review several state-level pipeline repair and dredging applications.

• Air Liquide Large Industries U.S., L.P. (P20260385) proposal for a new Air Separation Unit (ASU) facility
• ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, LLC (P20260342) anomaly repairs on the 36-inch LA 117 pipeline
• Koch Methanol St. James (P20250765) maintenance dredging at water intake structure and marine offloading facility
• Crescent Midstream LLC (P20260186) anomaly repairs on the 16-inch Raceland to St. James pipeline
• Williams (P20260399) pipeline repairs for SELA B/C SCCDA Digs

Parish Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance 26-05 to designate property tax millage rates for 2026. The meeting also includes discussions on drainage studies and several resolutions for parish contracts and proclamations.

• Ordinance 26-05: Setting 2026 property tax millage rates for general fund, libraries, and other services
• Resolution to approve May payroll numbers 9 and 10 up to $700,000 per payroll
• Contract authorization for Industrial Emergency Services, LLC for emergency response support
• Bidding authorization for Parishwide Road Rehabilitation Phase II (Project 50-J47-23-01)
• Bidding authorization for drainage culverts

The council approved the January 2026 Finance Department Statement of Revenues and Expenditures. It also adopted a series of resolutions, including payroll disbursements, payment of pending invoices, designation of Hurricane Preparedness Awareness Week, a maintenance agreement with the Department of Transportation, and authorizations for road‑rehabilitation and drainage‑culvert bidding, as well as contracts for emergency response services and professional services. All votes were unanimous, with all seven council members voting in favor.

• Approved Finance Department Jan 2026 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑90 to disburse payroll numbers 9 & 10 for May (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑91 to pay pending invoices and payables (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑92 declaring May 3‑9 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Awareness Week (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑93 authorizing a maintenance agreement with DOTD for mowing and litter pickup (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑98 authorizing advertisement and bids for Phase II road rehabilitation (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑99 authorizing advertisement and bids for drainage culverts (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑100 authorizing a contract with Industrial Emergency Services, LLC for emergency response services (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The St. James Parish Government Planning Commission Working Group will meet to discuss the St. James Parish Community Profile and Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Discussion of the St. James Parish Community Profile & Comprehensive Plan Update

Planning Commission

The St. James Parish Planning Commission will consider two variance requests to allow additional mobile homes on single lots. The body will also discuss land use requests for residential construction in industrial zones and a pole barn in a residential area.

• Adams Variance: Request to place a third mobile home at 2153 Kilmer Street
• Jones Variance: Request for front and back setback variances at 3177 Domino Lane
• Michael Green Land Use: Request to build a new home at 9848 Highway 44 in Convent
• Gravois LC Land Use: Request to build a 40' x 80' pole barn at 1219 Elma Road
• Chase Malbrough Land Use: Request to build a pole barn at 20710 Highway 3125 in Paulina

The commission approved a variance to place a third structure on the parcel at 2153 Kilmer Street in Vacherie. It also approved a setback variance for a replacement mobile home at 3177 Domino Street in Vacherie. Both motions passed with majority votes. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Adams variance for 2153 Kilmer St (8-1)
• Approved Jones variance for 3177 Domino St (9-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (9-0)

Coastal Zone Commission

The St. James Parish Coastal Zone Advisory Board will discuss a request to determine if a property is suitable for a home, shed, and pond. The board will also review several state-level permit applications for pipeline maintenance and dredging.

• Hali Waguespack (P20260235): Request to place a home, shed, and pond on land
• Marathon Petroleum (P20260045): Pipeline maintenance excavation north of LA Highway 3125
• Koch Methanol St. James (P20250765): Maintenance dredging at water intake and marine offloading facility
• Crescent Midstream LLC (P20260186): Anomaly repairs on 16-inch pipeline from Raceland to St. James
• Williams (P20260299): Routine anomaly repairs on existing pipeline

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council will meet to decide on the purchase of 0.695 acres of land to expand parking for the Lutcher Library. The body will also consider several land-use applications, insurance contracts, and a property tax millage designation for 2026.

• Ordinance 26-04: Purchase of 0.695 acres from Society of St. Vincent De Paul for $50,000 for Lutcher Library parking
• Proposed ordinance to designate the Adopted Property Tax Millage for the Year 2026
• Land use application for a 40’ x 80’ pole barn at 1219 Elma Road, Vacherie
• Land use application for a new residential home at 3848 Highway 44, Convent
• Resolution to advertise and receive bids for firefighting equipment

The St. James Parish Council approved a series of resolutions, including authorizing the President’s Office to advertise and receive bids for firefighting equipment, accepting a change order for a Union Pacific Railroad culvert improvement, and approving disbursement of funds for pending invoices. Additional resolutions approved land use applications, insurance contracts, and several aging services contracts. All votes were unanimous.

• Authorized President’s Office to advertise and receive bids for firefighting equipment (unanimous)
• Accepted Change Order #1 for Union Pacific Railroad culvert improvements (unanimous)
• Approved disbursement of funds for pending invoices and payables (unanimous)
• Authorized pre‑application to Statewide Flood Control Program (unanimous)
• Approved Gravois, LLC pole barn use at 1219 Elma Road (unanimous)
• Approved Michael Green residential home use at 9848 Highway 44 (unanimous)
• Authorized insurance contracts with multiple carriers (unanimous)
• Approved signing of FY 2027 Parish Council on Aging contract (unanimous)

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council will approve minutes from the March 18 meetings, consider a payroll disbursement resolution, and vote on numerous contract extensions and amendments, including a $6.8 million amendment for the West Shore Risk Reduction Levee Project. The council will also consider Ordinance‑26‑03 to purchase immovable property from Ellis & Lena W. Bourgeois Family Properties, LLC, and introduce a new ordinance to purchase property from the Society of St. Vincent De Paul Lutcher‑Gramercy Chapter. Additional items include proclamations and bids for utility relocation work.

• Ordinance‑26‑03 authorizing purchase of immovable property from Ellis & Lena W. Bourgeois Family Properties, LLC (Deroche)
• Amendment to Intercostal Coastal Consultants contract to $6,800,000 for professional services on the West Shore Risk Reduction Levee Project
• Resolution to approve payroll disbursements numbers 7 and 8 for April
• Resolution to approve disbursement of funds for pending invoices and payables
• Resolution to advertise for and accept competitive bids for the Rosary Street Utility Relocations Project

The St. James Parish Council adopted a series of resolutions authorizing contract extensions, fund disbursements, and a $6.8 million amendment to the Intracoastal Consultants contract for the West Shore Risk Reduction Levee Project. All seven council members voted in favor of each resolution, making the approvals unanimous. The council also proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month and approved the purchase of property from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

• Approved $6.8 M amendment to Intracoastal Consultants contract for West Shore levee project (unanimous)
• Accepted work by Barriere Construction for FY2024 roadway rehabilitation project (unanimous)
• Authorized disbursement of payroll numbers 7 and 8 for April (unanimous)
• Authorized disbursement of funds to pay pending invoices and payables (unanimous)
• Authorized multiple contract extensions with Lemoine Disaster Recovery for various services (unanimous)
• Authorized contract extensions with DRC Emergency Services for debris removal (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Tetra Tech Emergency Services for debris monitoring (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Autism Awareness Month and April 2, 2026 as Autism Awareness Day (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider five plot resubdivisions and three land use requests for properties in Convent, Vacherie, and Paulina. The body will also review five variance requests for mobile homes and residential additions.

• Request to build a residential home at 9848 Highway 44 in Convent (Industrial zone)
• Request for a 40’ x 80’ pole barn at 1219 Elma Road in Vacherie (Residential Growth zone)
• Request for a pole barn and animal use at 20710 Highway 3125 in Paulina
• Five setback variances for mobile homes and additions in Vacherie and Convent
• Five simplified subdivision requests including the Westbank Utility Office

The commission approved five simplified subdivision requests for various parcels, each pending health department approval and CAD file delivery. It also recommended approval of three land-use applications: a residential home on an industrial‑zoned lot, a pole barn on a residential‑growth lot, and a pole barn on a mixed‑use lot with a condition to avoid wetlands. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved resubdivision of Westbank Utility Office tract (Item 26-14) – all in favor
• Approved resubdivision of Earline Falgoust Becnel property (Item 26-16) – all in favor
• Approved resubdivision of former Schexnayder and Tassin Tracts (Item 26-17) – all in favor
• Approved resubdivision of Lot JL-4 and The Frank Rouseel Track (Item 26-18) – all in favor
• Approved resubdivision of 1/3 arpent tract 3 with variance recommendation (Item 26-19) – all in favor
• Recommended approval of Michael Green’s residential home on 9848 Highway 44 (Item 26-07) – all in favor
• Recommended approval of Gravois LC, LLC pole barn on 1219 Elma Rd (Item 26-08) – all in favor
• Recommended approval of Chase Malbrough’s pole barn on 20710 Highway 3125 with wetlands restriction (Item 26-09) – all in favor

Planning Commission

The St. James Parish Planning Commission Working Group will meet at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the St. James Parish Community Profile and an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Discussion of the St. James Parish Community Profile & Comprehensive Plan Update

Coastal Zone Commission

The board will discuss land clearing proposals for personal residences and review several state-level coastal use permit applications. These include infrastructure projects for transmission lines, pipeline maintenance, and water line extensions.

• Devin Roussel (P20260075): Proposed land clearing for personal residence
• Donovan Zenon (P20260125): Proposed land clearing for residential structure
• Entergy Louisiana, LLC (P20240832): Proposed 500kV and 230kV transmission lines project
• Marathon Petroleum Company (P20260045): Pipeline maintenance excavation north of LA Highway 3125
• Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District (P20260020): Water line extension for American Cruise Line in Vacherie

Economic Development Board Meetings

The board will discuss upcoming events including Market Day and the Small Business Banquet. Members will also receive updates on the Welcome Center and economic prospects.

• Market Day scheduled for 4/11/26
• St. James Day at the State Capitol on 4/14/26
• Small Business Banquet on 6/4/26
• Welcome Center updates
• Small Business of the Month nominations

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council met to adopt a resolution designating March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The resolution encourages residents to support the National Council on Problem Gambling.

• Resolution 26- proclaiming March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Parish Council

The St. James Parish Council adopted a resolution to accept Change Order #1 for the Watershed Humble Phase III Drainage Improvement project. The change order adds $5,214.84 to the contract with Triumph Construction, LLC and extends the schedule by five days. The council authorized Parish President Peter A. Dufresne to sign the necessary documents.

• Acceptance of Change Order #1 for Watershed Humble Phase III Drainage Improvement project
• Contract value increase of $5,214.84
• Additional five contract days required
• Authorization for Parish President Peter A. Dufresne to sign related documents

Board of Building Code Appeals

The Board of Building Code Appeals will hear a mobile home permit denial appeal from Danine Frazier, who seeks an exception to the 12,000‑sq‑ft minimum lot size and removal of damaged‑mobile‑home requirements for a permit at 3434 Baytree Street, Vacherie, LA 70090. The Board will also adopt Robert’s Rules of Order as its official procedural guide and elect a chairman and vice‑chair. Standard agenda items such as call to order, minutes of the February 12 meeting, and public comment (none) will be addressed.

• Appeal by Danine Frazier for a mobile home permit at 3434 Baytree Street, Vacherie (requesting exception to 12,000 sq ft lot size and damaged‑mobile‑home requirements)
• Election of Jon Hotard as chairman and Justin James as vice‑chair of the Board
• Adoption of Robert’s Rules of Order as the Board’s official rules of order
• Adoption of procedural rules covering 24‑hour public notice, walking quorum, and public‑records handling
• Review of minutes from the inaugural February 12 meeting (no public comments received)