Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from M.J. Smiley’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Transportation Committee Meeting Transcript
The committee discussed the acceptance of several roads into the parish maintenance system, including Done Estate subdivision, Delto Avenue, Rose Street, and South Down Circle. They also approved intersection work, the relocation of an all-way stop on Charleston Road, and the annual certification of compliance for the off-system bridge replacement program. The meeting included a report from the Transportation Department detailing road maintenance activities, such as paving and patching, as well as storm preparation efforts.
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Ascension Parish Planning Commission Special Meeting
The meeting focused on the West Bank Resilience Community Overlay and its integration with the existing small area plan. Key discussion topics included the mapping of the overlay district, the potential impact of residential zoning on specific property owners, and the feasibility of residential versus light industrial development for certain tracts. The commission held a public hearing to receive input on the overlay map and the proposed ordinance, during which landowners raised concerns regarding the viability of residential development and requested considerations for alternative commercial or industrial uses for their properties.
The committee meeting addressed the removal of an agenda item regarding a proposed agreement with a for-profit organization. Several business items were approved, including a cooperative endeavor agreement for an upcoming rodeo event and the renewal of various intergovernmental and master services contracts. These renewals covered research documentation, utility infrastructure relocations, fire protection services, temporary staffing, disaster recovery services, debris management, and HVAC maintenance. Finally, the committee approved the selection of a contractor for a building automation system replacement project.
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
East Ascension Drainage Board Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on the approval of professional service contract renewals for surveying and subsurface utility engineering services with several firms. A drainage report was presented regarding the recently completed Alligator Bayou mulching and shredding project, which was confirmed to be finished on schedule and within budget. Additionally, the board discussed preliminary planning and resident coordination requirements for upcoming maintenance work on the New River.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
