The St. Charles Parish Council is set to hold its next meeting on October 20, with a full agenda that includes proposed ordinance changes, contract approvals, and public works discussions. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers located at 15045 River Road in Hahnville, where residents are invited to attend and participate in local government proceedings, as per an announcement on the Parish's official website.
Items scheduled for public hearing and comment include proposed changes to document copy fees with the addition of a new subsection (d), and a contract worth nearly $5 million for the Des Allemands Boat Launch project. Cycle Construction Company, LLC is set to handle the construction. The agenda also includes adjustments to previous project contracts involving changes to both costs and timelines.
Also on the agenda are Change Orders for the East Bank Bridge Park and Eastbank Lift Stations projects, which include adjustments to budgets and schedules. The amounts involved are $87,294.80 for the park and $35,386.60 for the lift stations, with additional time added to the project timelines—134 days for the park and 173 days for the lift stations.
A resolution to acquire two tethered drones for emergency operations, funded by nearly $80,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be discussed. Additionally, reports from the Public Works Department and updates from the Parish President will be presented to inform the public about progress, plans, and future strategies.
The Council has decided to broadcast the meeting on multiple platforms, including Cox Cable Channel 6, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, SCP-TV, and Facebook Live.
