The St. Charles Parish Council is gearing up for a public meeting set for next Monday, May 19, at 6:00 pm, inviting community members to participate in discussions surrounding key infrastructure projects and local governance amendments; the session will take place in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Courthouse located at 15045 River Road, Hahnville, as noted in an announcement made public on their website.
On the agenda, there's an ordinance that proposes a final adjustment to the St. Charles Parish West Bank Library Hurricane Ida Repairs project, looking to reduce the contract amount by $2,500, potentially signaling cost savings or project adjustments not detailed in the initial procurement. Also up for discussion is a not-to-exceed $236,530.00 Professional Services Agreement with Waggoner Engineering Inc., which will aim to provide engineering services for the Westbank Lift Station Rehab, highlighting the parish's ongoing commitment to critical infrastructure.
Further investment into the region's water system is indicated by a proposed contract with Barriere Construction Co., L.L.C., for the amount of $779,876.10 for the LA 18 Cast Iron Water Main Replacement, Phase III Project also listed is a lump sum agreement for $89,500.00 with McKim & Creed, Inc., to improve the Oak Street Pump Station, suggesting an active agenda in addressing both new and aging utilities to bolster community resilience.
Keeping with the theme of infrastructure enhancement, Amendment No. 1 to Ordinance No. 23-7-6, which seeks to approve an agreement with Shread-Kuyrkendall & Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to the Engineers and Good Hope Canals Pipeline Location Investigation in the sum of $110,305 will be reviewed; this indicates a continued push towards preemptive and measured infrastructural care particularly when considering the delicate interplay of water management and civil engineering.
Moreover, the parish council is aiming to clarify the legality of dual public service roles with a resolution seeking a Louisiana Attorney General opinion on whether a simultaneous membership is permissible for an individual serving on both the St. Charles Parish Housing Authority and the St. Charles Parish Planning & Zoning Commission. Lastly, a pivotal 2025 update to the St. Charles Parish 2020 Floodplain and Stormwater Management Program for Public Information is on the docket, reflecting the locality's understanding of the critical nature of stormwater management, in light of historic weather events and their profound impact on communities.
Interested residents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the full agenda and participate in the upcoming meeting to voice their opinions and concerns. All details and documents pertaining to the agenda items are available at the St. Charles Parish government website.
