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Kenner City Council Meeting Summary: March 5, 2026

Council Meetings — Thursday, March 5, 2026
BodyKenner, Louisiana
SessionCouncil Meetings
DateThursday, March 5, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:06

Are there any special intention?

0:10

Yes, Councilman Brennan.

0:12

Thank you, Council Chair.

0:13

Just uh with everything going on, I thought maybe uh we do our prayer.

0:17

We could include uh our country and all our military personnel and for their safety as well.

0:25

Thank you.

0:26

Thank you, Councilman Brennan.

0:28

Um Councilwoman Dunn, would you please lead us in the prayer?

0:41

Let us bow our heads in prayer.

0:45

Father, in the name of Jesus, dear master, as we come together once again this hour in the evening, dear God.

0:54

We just want to come and tell you thank you for all that you joined in our lives, dear master.

1:22

The police chief, for the administration, for the council, for everyone that makes up this body that we call the city of Kenner, the police, I mean the fire chief.

1:36

God, I pray that you would be with all of us, and that you would give us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding till as we move this city forward, dear God, that we won't do it without you, that we would do the things that's pleasing in your sight.

1:52

And dear master, I pray today, dear God, that you would continue to be with us, walk with us, talk with us.

2:00

And I pray tonight, dear God, for those that are less fortunate that we are, that you would be with them, dear master.

2:07

In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray.

2:10

Amen.

2:11

Amen.

2:13

Uh Councilmember Brennan, would you please lead us in a pledge?

2:16

Please place your hand over your marks.

2:23

And to the Republic for which the stands will tell us for all Madam Chairman, you have a quorum.

2:42

In accordance with council resolution number B, 14550.

2:46

Please be advised that our cellular telephones and other devices of this nature must be deactivated or silenced throughout the council meeting.

2:54

Next we have correspondence reports from the mayor, CAO, or department heads.

2:59

Um Mayor Glazer.

3:02

Yes.

3:16

Compared to February 25.

3:20

For the current fiscal year, we're up 6.73%, which is $2,101,522 and 42 cents compared to this time last year.

3:32

Last meeting I had uh announced that we're moving on re an overlay re-asphalting power boulevard from uh West Planet and to vintage.

3:46

Um we received DOTD numbers this week, so we can move on to design uh phase of that.

3:53

So you know we're gonna have uh a lot of road work coming up in the next 18 months.

4:00

So but once we get through it, we'll have our new brand new roadways on major uh thoroughfares in the city of Kenner.

4:07

The Italian Fest here in Rivertown is this weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

4:12

Uh come out and enjoy the music and food.

4:16

And we have a guest that would like to address you all about the upcoming session.

4:21

Senator Kirk Talbot.

4:24

Thank you, Mr.

4:25

Mayor.

4:26

Uh thank you, Council President, members of the council, um, Kirk Talbot, Senate District 10.

4:30

Just wanted to um touch touch on a few things.

4:33

We start session Monday.

4:35

It is a non-fiscal session, so we would not be um dealing with any kind of tax issues or anything like that.

4:40

It's an 85-day session, so this is one of the long ones as a former representative Wilmot can attest to.

4:46

Um last year was a 60-day uh session.

4:49

We do have um some constitutional amendments coming up on the ballot May 5th, May 16th, if I could touch on those.

4:57

Um of them is on a teacher pay raise, which is a very important constitutional amendment.

5:01

I I would hope that that this passes what we're doing is we're gonna take two billion dollars from an education fund, pay down some high interest education retirement debt, which is gonna free up local school boards to be able to give teachers pay raise and a permanent raise, not something that we funded outside of the of the of the normal raise where it's like a supplemental thing that's not permanent.

5:24

So it's a it's a very smart thing to do fiscally, and it also gives teachers a permanent pay raise.

5:30

So I think that's an important thing.

5:31

We also have a constitutional amendment on the city of St.

5:33

George, that's a school uh city in Baton Rouge that really doesn't no interest real to us here.

5:39

We also have one dealing with civil service.

5:42

We are the only state in the country that does not give the legislature the power to make changes in civil service reform, which is badly overdue.

5:50

So that constitutional amendment deals with that.

5:53

And we also have one dealing with the inventory tax, which is gonna save the state an enormous amount of money.

5:58

We're one of the only states, maybe the only state in the country that charges we tax inventory.

6:04

So if a plant or a business or a an automaker or somebody like that would come to Louisiana and they have inventory, we tax it, which is something that's just not a very uh a good business practice, and um other states kind of use that against us when we're fighting for uh steel plants or automaker plants or all those kind of things.

6:22

Um lastly, we have a amendment dealing with the ages of judges.

6:26

I believe it's moving it from the mandatory retirement age from 70 to 75, I think.

6:32

Um so that's that's on the on the ballot as well.

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Summary of Proceedings

Kenner City Council Meeting Summary: March 5, 2026

The Kenner City Council met on March 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM (2300 UTC). The meeting included a prayer, pledge of allegiance, and a quorum was established. Mayor Glazer reported that year-to-date revenues are up 6.73% ($2,101,522.42) compared to the previous fiscal year. Senator Kirk Talbot provided a legislative update on upcoming session and constitutional amendments. The council approved a consent agenda, several public hearings, and numerous contracts. An executive session was held regarding a pending lawsuit.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: Regular council meeting of February 20, 2026, approved unanimously.
  • Alcoholic Beverage Permit Applications: None.
  • Bingo and Public Gathering Applications:
    • Application 26-003: Pakistani Community Association of Greater New Orleans – community gathering on March 6, 2026, at 2420 Illinois Avenue.
    • Application 26-002: Family Easter Fest at 1313 Clay Street. Both approved unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Mr. Taft (District unspecified): Asked about the status of cancer screening for firefighters and the number of fire trucks out of service. Fire Chief Morris responded that screening scheduling is beginning in the next few weeks and that no front-line or backup apparatus are out of service; only a high-water vehicle is currently out.

Discussion Items

  • Mayor’s Report: Mayor Glazer announced revenue increase of 6.73% ($2,101,522.42) over the same period last year. Reported that DOTD numbers were received for the Power Boulevard overlay project, allowing the design phase to proceed. Encouraged attendance at the Italian Fest in Rivertown this weekend.
  • Senator Kirk Talbot’s Legislative Update:
    • Addresses the upcoming 85-day non-fiscal session beginning March 8, 2026.
    • Discussed five constitutional amendments on the May 5/16 ballot:
      1. Teacher pay raise: using $2 billion from education fund to pay down retirement debt, enabling permanent teacher raises.
      2. City of St. George school district (no local impact).
      3. Civil service reform: giving legislature power to make changes (Louisiana is the only state without this).
      4. Inventory tax repeal: making Louisiana more competitive for business.
      5. Mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75.
    • Fortified roof legislation: aims to move statewide building code to fortified roof level (currently ~95% of code). New construction only, coastal parishes. Cost ~10% more but yields average 22% insurance savings. Grant program ($10,000 per roof) will reopen in June with $30 million from insurance industry fees. Also a $10,000 tax credit (rollable over 3 years) for self-funded roofs.
    • Flood insurance: acknowledged NFIP’s Risk Rating 2.0 is a disaster; a presidential commission has wrapped up its study and expects findings to be released soon.
  • Councilmember Sharworth: Provided update on Roosevelt Boulevard resurfacing – southbound lanes being broken up, northbound poured, driveways and sidewalks underway. Expected completion of 1900–2200 blocks by next Friday, weather permitting.
  • Public Hearings:
    • 11A (Rezoning): Lot X2, Square 378, Highway Park Subdivision from C1 (neighborhood commercial) to RR1 (single-family residential) to allow construction of a home. Approved unanimously.
    • 11B (UDC Amendment): Amend Unified Development Code to permit basic driver education schools (Class E license) in C1 district, excluding heavy-equipment schools. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 15J (Approved early): Ordinance authorizing agreement with GMB Basketball LLC for use of Pontchartrain Convention Center as home of the Lake Town Pelicans (G League team). Approved 7-0.
  • Executive Session: Motion passed (7-0) to enter executive session regarding David Key vs. City of Kenner (case 18D22F 78145 WC).
  • Resolution 13A: Authorized settlement in the David Key case. Approved 7-0.
  • Contracts and Bids (Items 15A–15I): All approved unanimously:
    • 15A: Vehicle bodies/accessories (up to $750,000/year) – Fleet Management.
    • 15B: HVAC system at Galatus Gym ($12,380) – General Services.
    • 15C: Corrugated plastic panels ($20,000/year) – General Services.
    • 15D: Rain gear ($20,000/year) – General Services.
    • 15E: Metal roof at Rivertown Theater ($9,900) – General Services.
    • 15F: Change Order #2 for Police Headquarters roof (+$5,086.92, new total $467,709.42, extension 21 days) – Police.
    • 15G: Change Order #1 for Police Training Facility roof (+$21,844.17, new total $176,844.17, extension 23 days) – Police.
    • 15H: Amendment #2 for GIS services (+$50,000, new total $149,900, extension to April 30, 2027) – Public Works.
    • 15I: Transmission repair ($6,834.45) – General Services.
  • First Reading Items (16A–16AA): Introduced for first reading; no vote taken. These include various ordinances for contracts, bids, rezoning, debt issuance, and professional services agreements.
  • Adjournment: Motion carried.

Meeting Transcript

Are there any special intention? Yes, Councilman Brennan. Thank you, Council Chair. Just uh with everything going on, I thought maybe uh we do our prayer. We could include uh our country and all our military personnel and for their safety as well. Thank you. Thank you, Councilman Brennan. Um Councilwoman Dunn, would you please lead us in the prayer? Let us bow our heads in prayer. Father, in the name of Jesus, dear master, as we come together once again this hour in the evening, dear God. We just want to come and tell you thank you for all that you joined in our lives, dear master. The police chief, for the administration, for the council, for everyone that makes up this body that we call the city of Kenner, the police, I mean the fire chief. God, I pray that you would be with all of us, and that you would give us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding till as we move this city forward, dear God, that we won't do it without you, that we would do the things that's pleasing in your sight. And dear master, I pray today, dear God, that you would continue to be with us, walk with us, talk with us. And I pray tonight, dear God, for those that are less fortunate that we are, that you would be with them, dear master. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. Amen. Uh Councilmember Brennan, would you please lead us in a pledge? Please place your hand over your marks. And to the Republic for which the stands will tell us for all Madam Chairman, you have a quorum. In accordance with council resolution number B, 14550. Please be advised that our cellular telephones and other devices of this nature must be deactivated or silenced throughout the council meeting. Next we have correspondence reports from the mayor, CAO, or department heads. Um Mayor Glazer. Yes. Compared to February 25. For the current fiscal year, we're up 6.73%, which is $2,101,522 and 42 cents compared to this time last year. Last meeting I had uh announced that we're moving on re an overlay re-asphalting power boulevard from uh West Planet and to vintage. Um we received DOTD numbers this week, so we can move on to design uh phase of that. So you know we're gonna have uh a lot of road work coming up in the next 18 months. So but once we get through it, we'll have our new brand new roadways on major uh thoroughfares in the city of Kenner. The Italian Fest here in Rivertown is this weekend, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Uh come out and enjoy the music and food. And we have a guest that would like to address you all about the upcoming session. Senator Kirk Talbot. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Uh thank you, Council President, members of the council, um, Kirk Talbot, Senate District 10. Just wanted to um touch touch on a few things. We start session Monday. It is a non-fiscal session, so we would not be um dealing with any kind of tax issues or anything like that. It's an 85-day session, so this is one of the long ones as a former representative Wilmot can attest to. Um last year was a 60-day uh session. We do have um some constitutional amendments coming up on the ballot May 5th, May 16th, if I could touch on those. Um of them is on a teacher pay raise, which is a very important constitutional amendment. I I would hope that that this passes what we're doing is we're gonna take two billion dollars from an education fund, pay down some high interest education retirement debt, which is gonna free up local school boards to be able to give teachers pay raise and a permanent raise, not something that we funded outside of the of the of the normal raise where it's like a supplemental thing that's not permanent. So it's a it's a very smart thing to do fiscally, and it also gives teachers a permanent pay raise. So I think that's an important thing. We also have a constitutional amendment on the city of St.

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