TOWN OF MARINGOUIN
PUBLIC HEARING /REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING
September 14, 2026
MARINGOUIN TOWN HALL
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in a Public Hearing with the following members present: Mayor Maurice Harris, Alderwoman Edna Mitchel, Alderman Jerone Martin, and Alderman John Carriere. Alderwoman Veronica Hill and Alderman Justin Bessix were absent. Also present was Town Attorney Jerry Guillot and CPA Jacob Waguespack.
A motion to open the Public Hearing was made by Alderman Martin, seconded by Alderwoman Mitchel and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
Audience questioned the Manufactured Homes Ordinance again. It was decided that the Ordinance would be tabled until October 12, 2026 meeting.
The Ordinance on Utility Rates was tabled until October 12, 2026 meeting.
A motion to close the public hearing was made by Alderman Carriere, seconded by Alderman Martin and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Harris opened with Roll Call ,Pledge and Prayers.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
Rachel Crochet – Candidate for Iberville Parish School Board District C addressed the Board outlining her education, qualifications of teaching for the past 18 years, background experiences and family who continue to reside in Iberville Parish. Asked for the Town’s support.
Cindy Wille Prouty – Candidate for Iberville Parish School Board addressed the Board outlining her education qualifications, introduced her husband who attended the meeting with her. She informed the Board that she is originally from Iberville Parish. She is invested in the school, wants students to have everything needed to grow. She asked everyone for their support.
Ursula Harris – Candidate for Iberville Parish School Board District C addressed the Board outlining her qualifications, her employment experiences, her family who continue to live in the Maringouin area. She feels the children of Iberville deserve people who will stand up for them. Children need educators who feel for them. She wants her grandson to be a part of North Iberville.
Jeanne Medine – Candidate for Iberville Parish School Board at large, lifelong resident of Iberville. She comes from a family of strong leadership for the school, addressed the Board outlining her qualifications, experiences with the Iberville School System.
Stanley Washington – Candidate for Justice of Peace, Ward 6 outlined his past experiences. He asked for everyone’s support informing them that they can trust him.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
James Travis of Trinity Homes addressed the Board concerning the building of homes on the town property at Railroad and Lane Street.
Mr. Travis furnished a map of future subdivision. Mayor wants to move forward with this project. Trinity would develop the whole thing. Mr. Travis informed the Board that he has blueprints for 6 different styles.
Mayor Harris informed everyone of the Master Planning for Iberville Parish.
Round 2 is scheduled September 16, 2026 at the North Iberville Community Center on Rosedale Road everyone is invited to attend meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Alderwoman Mitchel made the motion to approve the minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting. Motion was seconded by Alderman Carriere and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
CPA Jacob Waguespack furnished the Board with August financials. He informed the Board that the revenues look good at this time. The utility fund does show a deficit.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Ordinance on the Manufactured Homes was tabled until next meeting.
The Ordinance on Utility Rates was tabled until next meeting.
It was decided that the time capsule be buried at the end of the month.
Mayor Harris has contractors lined up for Friday, September 25th 12:00.
Alderman Martin introduced the Ordinance regarding operation of town vehicles.
Alderman Carriere introduced the Ordinance to provide for general penalty for certain ordinance violations.
Alderman Martin made the motion to adopt the Ordinance on amended 2026 budget and proposed 2027 budget. Motion seconded by Alderwoman Mitchel, unanimously approved by Board in attendance.
Alderman Carriere made the motion to adopt the Ordinance for the Clerk’s salary increase, motion seconded by Alderman Martin and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
Alderman Martin made the motion to adopt the Ordinance on municipal streets with the addition of Williams Dr. be added. Motion was seconded by Alderman Carriere and unanimously approved by the Board in attendance.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
FIRE: Chief Washington reported 21 calls in August. All units are in service at this time. Regular meeting had 7 members present, more training scheduled in September. Alderman Carriere thanked the Chief and his department for working the fire.
POLICE: Chief Anderson reported 19 calls. He informed the Board that there be training. He also information the Board that there is a scam with calls being made by AI. Chief Anderson also discussed the cameras. He informed everyone that the Cameras are important because they cannot be in all places at once. They also need the public’s help.
MAINTENANCE: Public Works Director Lee Butler was absent. Mayor Harris informed everyone that the meter project will be starting soon. He advised everyone that they will see contractors in their yards.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE: Alderwoman Hill was absent.
UTILITIES: Alderman Carriere didn’t have anything new to report.
PERSONNEL: Alderman Bessix was absent.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Alderwoman Mitchel reported that nothing has changed. She reported that there are some bolts standing out on speed bumps.
ROADS, STREETS & DRAINAGE: Alderman Martin reported that the road on Pecan Street is corroding and the ditch needs to be closed with culvert changed.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned by a motion from Alderman Carriere and seconded by Alderwoman Mitchel.
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Maurice Harris, Mayor Carolyn Marino, Clerk
