PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL ON JUNE 22, 2026,
AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH GORDON A BURGESS
GOVERNMENTAL BUILDING, 206 EAST MULBERRY STREET,
AMITE, LOUISIANA
Ms. Hyde, Chair made it known there were no items for
PUBLIC HEARING
No Items for Public Hearing
MINUTES OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL JUNE 22, 2026 MEETING
The Tangipahoa Parish Council met on the 22nd day of June 2026 in Regular Session
and was called to order by Ms. Brigette Hyde, Chairwoman at 5:30pm.
The Chair asked all cell phones to be muted or turned off.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Wells, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
by Councilman Havis.
The following members were PRESENT: Darrell Sinagra, John Ingraffia, Louis Joseph,
Joe Havis, Joey Mayeaux,
Lionell Wells, David Vial, Brigette Hyde, Strader Cieutat ABSENT: Buddy Ridgel
ADOPTION OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Wells to adopt the
minutes of the regular meeting dated June 8, 2026. Roll call as follows:
YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieu-
tat ABSENT: Ridgel
PUBLIC INPUT– No one from the public asked to speak
PARISH PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
1. FINANCIAL REPORT – Mr. Joe Thomas, CAO, made known monthly
financial reports were emailed to the council.
2. APPROVAL TO HIRE – Motion by Mr. Ingraffia, seconded by Mr. Sinagra
to approve to hire a contractor to cut grass at 42322 Atmore Place, Pon-
chatoula, LA 70454, Assessment #6424929 in District 2, and lien property
the cost of the contract plus administrative fees. Roll call as follows: YEA:
Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ABSENT: Ridgel
3. APPROVAL TO HIRE – The Chair noted the address should be Tickfaw.
Motion by Mr. Havis, seconded by Mr. Joseph to approve to hire a contrac-
tor to cut grass, and remove trash and debris at 48233 Laura Rogers, Pon-
chatoula, LA 70454, Assessment #3615308 in District 4, and lien property
the cost of the contract plus administrative fees. Roll call as follows: YEA:
Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ABSENT: Ridgel
4. APPROVAL TO HIRE – Motion by Mr. Mayeaux, seconded by Mr. Wells to
approve to hire a contractor to cut
grass at 48078 Susan Drive, Tickfaw, LA 701466 Assessment #2918404
in District 5, and lien property the cost of the contract plus administrative
fees. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux,
Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ridgel
REGULAR BUSINESS
5.
FY 2025 AUDIT REPORT PRESENTATION - James Lambert Riggs & Associates, Inc
– Mr. Paul Riggs gave
the parish a clean audit with no findings. Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded
by Mr. Wells to accept the FY 2025 audit report as presented. Roll call
as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial,
Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ridgel
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
6. INTRODUCTION of T.P. Ordinance No. 26-18 - An Ordinance amending
and enacting Chapter 1, General Provisions - Procedures for Non-Compli-
ant Uses and Operations - Motion by Mrs. Cieutat, seconded by Mr. Vial to
introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-18 and set public hearing for Monday, July
13, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof.
Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux,
Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ridgel
7. INTRODUCTION of T.P. Ordinance No. 26-19 - An Ordinance extending
the temporary moratorium established by T.P. Ordinance No. 25-43 on
the acceptance, processing, and approval of any applications or requests
made pursuant to Article IX of Chapter 26 of the Tangipahoa Parish Code
of Ordinances relating to Halfway Houses, Addictive Disorder Treatment
Facilities, Juvenile Detention Facilities, Live-In Mental Health Facilities, So-
ber-Living Homes, and Homeless Shelters through September 14, 2026;
and otherwise providing with respect thereto - Motion by Mr. Vial, second-
ed by Mrs. Cieutat to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 26-19 and set public
hearing for Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving
input on the adoption thereof. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia,
Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ridgel
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
8. ADOPTION of T.P. Resolution No. R26-18 - A Resolution of the Tangipa-
hoa Parish Government to adopt the 2026 Mitigation Plan – Motion by Mr.
Joseph, seconded by Mr. Vial to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R26-18, having
been published in full at WWW.TANGIPAHOA.ORG prior to passage. Roll
call as follows: YEA: Sinagra,
Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT:
Ridgel
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9. COMMUNICATION DISTRICT NO. 1 (911) – Motion by Mr. Vial, seconded
by Mr. Joseph to approve the reappointment of Michael Thornhill, 2nd
term, expires June 2030, TPG appointed. Roll call as follows: YEA:
Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ABSENT: Ridgel
10. HAMMOND AREA RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 (HARD) – Motion by
Mr. Vial, seconded by Mr.
Ingraffia to approve the re-appointment Jessica Bennett, 1st term after
serving an unexpired term, expires June 2031, District 8. Roll call as fol-
lows: YEA: Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde,
Cieutat ABSENT: Ridgel
11. KEEP TANGIPAHOA BEAUTIFUL – Motion by Mr. Sinagra, seconded
by Mr. Ingaffia to approve new appointment Robert “Mr. Kim” Taratoot,
1st term, expires May 2028, District 1. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra,
Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT:
Ridgel
BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR PERMITS
12. Motion by Mr. Ingraffia, seconded by Mrs. Cieutat to approve the foregoing
Beer, Wine, Liquor permit as approved by TPSO for Funky Munky, LLC,
25084 Hwy 22, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, Class A Beer (On
Premises) & Class A/B Liquor, District 9. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra,
Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT:
Ridgel
LEGAL MATTERS –
None
COUNCILMEN’S PRIVILEGES
Mr. Joseph expounded on the importance of the Health Unit Renewal Millage Tax and
the vital services it supports within the parish.
Mr. Wells emphasized that the millage is not a new tax, but rather a renewal of an
existing tax.
Ms. Hyde explained that the millage also supports the health inspectors who ensure
restaurants and food establishments maintain proper health and sanitation standards.
Mrs. Cieutat expressed that, although the millage was voted down last month, resi-
dents are still paying the existing tax; therefore, it is not a new tax but a renewal.
Mr. Ingraffia asked Mr. Thomas about a potential subdivision development in Loranger
that includes a canal running through the property. He noted the area is not currently
located in a drainage district and inquired whether grant funding may be available to
assist with cleaning the canal.
Mr. Havis further discussed the issue of undistricted drainage areas and asked
whether the parish could engage ELOS to develop a scope of work to explore options
moving forward. He requested that Mr. Cascio, Legal Counsel, identify the process
for creating a parish-wide drainage district, expanding Gravity Drainage District No.
1, or creating a new drainage district in the area, including the pros and cons of each
option.
Mr. Cascio stated that any of the three options would require approval through a vote
of the people.
Mr. Havis requested that the Chair to create a committee to further review the matter.
Mr. Cascio suggested conducting public meetings to determine which areas would
support the additional millage and which areas would not.
Mr. Kiley Bates, Administrator for Gravity Drainage District No 1, asked for clarifica-
tion regarding the process for establishing drainage district boundaries, specifically
whether the boundaries are set by the State Legislature or through an ordinance. He
stated that this is an issue frequently raised during planning meetings and should be
addressed and presented to the voters.
The Chair created a Drainage Committee consisting of: Kiley Bates, Joe Havis, Darrell
Sinagra, John Ingraffia, Tracie Schillace, Missy Cowart or her designee.
ADJOURN
With no further discussion, Motion by Mr. Vial to adjourn the meeting. No opposition.
S/Jill DeSouge, Council Clerk
S/Brigette Hyde, Chairwoman
Tangipahoa Parish Council
Tangipahoa Parish Council
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