St. Charles Parish Council Meeting: October 12, 2026

The St. Charles Parish Council held its regular meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6 PM in the council chambers. The meeting included opening with prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, approval of minutes, and special business including seven recognitions and proclamations, including a tribute to the late councilman Richard Dewey, and recognitions of musicians Gilliam Pierre and Frozine Francis, proclamations for the Arc Fall Fest and National First Responders Day. Reports and presentations covered updates from the Parish President on drainage and construction, a new tourism director highlighting projects underway, a board of drainage dise, and a drone delivery partnership with Walmart presented evidence of community engagement and details, also footage under orders controversy and discussion relating to a multi-million dollar change. minutes objections East and members discussions addressing charity, cost overruns and property deal and safe streets study, early free environmental for early and appointments and community conference; and more and administrative announcements and meetings schedules for resolution, concluding announcements for early budget hearings days deadlines for further the general November 3rd primary.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of minutes: A motion by Miss Wilson accepted to meetings on September 28, 2026, passed with all members present.

Public Comments & Testimony

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Discussion Items

• Special Recognitions:

  • Proclamation signing and honoring Richard Dickey Dewey (1943-2026), recognizing his service as councilman, volunteer firefighter, constable over 20 years. Family members accepted tribute.
  • Proclamation awarding Gilliam Gil Pierre III for musical contributions and community choirs.
  • Recognition of Miss Frozine Ross Francis, 86, as music teacher, founder of a music school, and decades of service to community choirs.
  • Proclamation designating October 22, 2026, as Arc Fall Fest and Trunk Retreat at the Edward Dufrem Center with focus on children with disabilities and prom activities. By ongoing and art events.
  • Proclamation designating October 28, 2026, as Annual First Responders Day Summary.

• **Reports: Reports-Finance/Administrative:

  • Tourism Commission: New Director Craig Hollowett reported a 100-day goal listening tour to promotions and community. Highlighted alligator past remarks: $290 million visitors $44, earnings events up $1,200 jobs about;
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  • Boasting $ 2025 early data program within, churchish, shoreline: 45 teams participants
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