St. Charles Parish Council Meeting – September 14, 2026

The St. Charles Parish Council convened on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse, Hahnville, Louisiana, with Chairman Walter Pilié presiding. The published agenda covered proclamations and recognitions, standing reports, public hearings on three rezoning petitions, five ordinances scheduled for public hearing, and previously deferred appointment items. No minutes or transcript were included in the source material, so this summary reflects the published agenda and its attached legislative history; final votes and decisions made during the meeting could not be independently verified.

Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge, and Minutes

• Chairman Pilié called the meeting to order. The invocation was delivered by Doris Menezes, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cherie Thibodeaux, both of the German Coast Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
• Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 2026, was listed on the agenda.

Special Business: Proclamations and Recognitions

• 2026-0239: Recognition of the 8U All-Star Baseball team as the 2026 Louisiana USSSA State Champions, sponsored by Mr. Jewell.
• 2026-0297: Proclamation of “Constitution Week.”
• 2026-0298: Recognition of Johnny Bourgeois for the St. Charles Parish Communications District, sponsored by Councilwoman O’Daniels.
• 2026-0299: Proclamation of Alligator Weekend in St. Charles Parish, and recognition of Justin Goings as “Mr. Alligator,” sponsored by Councilwoman Fonseca.
• 2026-0300: Recognition of Kacey Lynn Beadle, 2026 Miss Alligator Festival Queen, sponsored by Councilwoman Skiba.
• 2026-0301: Recognition of Elle Adeline Johnson, 2026 Teen Alligator Festival Queen, sponsored by Councilwoman deBruler.
• 2026-0283: Notice by Chairman Pilié of the Local Board of Review for the 2026 Assessment, scheduled as a regular meeting on September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

Reports

• 2026-0294: Hospital Service District report.
• 2026-0295: Department of Legal Services report.
• 2026-0296: Parish President’s remarks/report.

Ordinances and Resolutions Introduced

• No items were listed for introduction, publication, or public hearing on the September 28, 2026 regular agenda.

Planning and Zoning Petitions – Public Hearings

• 2026-0279: Ordinance to rezone Tract B of Tract 53, Coteau De France, 16825 Highway 90, Des Allemands, from R-1A and R-1A(M) to C-3, requested by William Sigmon for Sigmon Rental Properties, LLC. The Planning & Zoning Department and the Planning Commission both recommended approval; the Parish President introduced the item August 14, 2026, and the Council published/scheduled it for public hearing August 24, 2026.
• 2026-0280: Ordinance to rezone Lot 9A, St. Gertrude Catholic Church Campus, 17302 LA 631, Des Allemands, from R-1A(M) to C-3, requested by Paul Hogan for PDJ Enterprises, LLC.
• 2026-0281: Ordinance to rezone a portion of Tract 1, Coteau De France, 117 Gwen Lane, Des Allemands, from C-3 to R-1M, requested by Baron Tregle for White Boot Investments, Inc. The Planning & Zoning Department recommended approval on August 6, 2026, and the Parish President introduced the item August 24, 2026.

Ordinances Scheduled for Public Hearing (Introduced at Previous Meeting)

• 2026-0278: Ordinance to levy assessments on the 2025 ad valorem tax bills of property owners delinquent in paying charges for removal of weeds and grass, and for removal of unsafe structures, trash, and debris, in accordance with Chapter 16, Article III. A revised report dated August 28, 2026, was attached.
• 2026-0273: Ordinance amending Chapter 15 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), adding definitions and new Secs. 15-27 through 15-30 to regulate motorized bicycles and motor driven cycles. Sponsored by Councilmembers Fonseca, Mobley, and Fisher; introduced August 24, 2026.
• 2026-0289: Ordinance approving a professional services agreement with Digital Engineering & Imaging, Inc., for Asphalt Maintenance 2027 (Project No. P260804) in an amount not to exceed $212,080.50, sponsored by the Department of Engineering and Department of Public Works.
• 2026-0290: Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an Act of Servitude Revocation, sponsored by the Department of Public Works.
• 2026-0266: Ordinance approving a contract with Cycle Construction for the Lakewood Pump Station Discharge Modifications (Project No. P241106) in the amount of $959,300.00, including bid recommendation and tabulation, insurance certificates, addendum, and the contractor’s extension request.

Previously Tabled Items

• 2026-0288: Resolution in support of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of Special Use Permit 2026-6-SPU for Automobile Fleet Services in the C-3 district on Tract B of Tract 53, 16825 Highway 90, Des Allemands, including waivers from Appendix A, Section VI, item C.[IV.]4.a., and Section VIII, item F.2. At the August 24, 2026 meeting, the Administration requested that the item be tabled; the Planning & Zoning Department and the Planning Commission had recommended approval. Chairman Pilié noted the tabling request, public comment was opened with none offered, and Parish President Matthew Jewell and Planning & Zoning Director Michael Albert spoke on the matter. The item remained on the agenda for the September 14, 2026 meeting.
• 2026-0207: Resolution appointing a District VI Representative to the St. Charles Parish Library Board of Control. The seat had been held by Robin Robicheaux (term April 18, 2022 – April 1, 2027); the vacancy was announced July 13, 2026, and the item was deferred July 27 and August 10, 2026. At the August 24, 2026 meeting, Councilman Bob Fisher nominated Ms. [name not shown in the agenda excerpt], and nominations were closed.
• 2026-0246: Resolution appointing a member to the St. Charles Parish Communications District representing the St. Charles Parish Firemen’s Association, to fill the vacancy created by Johnny Bourgeois’ resignation. Bourgeois had been appointed August 4, 2025, with a term of August 19, 2025 – August 19, 2029; the unexpired term for the new appointee runs immediately through August 19, 2029. The Council Secretary requested a written nomination from Firemen’s Association President Barry Minnich; the vacancy was announced July 27, 2026, and the item was deferred August 24, 2026, to the September 14, 2026 meeting pending receipt of the required nomination.

Announcements and Meeting Schedule

• Library Board of Control: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers.
• Board of Adjustment (ZBA): Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers.
• Pontchartrain Levee District: Monday, September 21, 2026, 6:00 PM.
• Housing Authority: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers.
• St. Charles Parish Council: Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM, Council Chambers.
• The Parish Council will sit as the Local Board of Review for the 2026 Assessment from September 16 through September 30, 2026. Written or oral protests must be received by the Parish Council Office by September 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
• Public hearings on the Proposed 2027 Capital and Consolidated Operating Budget: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:00 AM; Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM; and Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:00 PM.
• Reasonable accommodation for disabled individuals wishing to attend meetings is available upon request with three days’ advance notice to the Office of the Council Secretary at (985) 783-5125.

Key Outcomes

• No minutes or transcript were provided with the source material, so votes, motions, and final decisions made during the September 14, 2026 meeting cannot be confirmed. The agenda indicates expected action on the two deferred appointments (2026-0207 and 2026-0246), the tabled special use resolution (2026-0288), and the three zoning public hearings (2026-0279 through 2026-0281), but the recorded outcomes of these items are not contained in the materials supplied.