PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE
TANGIPAHOA PARISH GORDON A BURGESS GOVERNMENTAL BUILDING, 206 EAST MULBERRY
STREET, AMITE, LOUISIANA Mr. Vial, Chair made it known there were no items for public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
No Items on Public Hearing
MINUTES OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 MEETING
The Tangipahoa Parish Council met on the 8
th day of September 2025 in Regular Session and was called to
order by Mr. David Vial, Chairman at 5:30pm. The Chair asked all cell phones to be muted or turned off.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Joseph and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Sinagra
The following members were PRESENT: Darrell Sinagra, Louis Joseph, Joseph Havis, Buddy Ridgel, Joey
Mayeaux, Lionell Wells, David Vial, Brigette Hyde, Strader Cieutat ABSENT: John Ingraffia
ADOPTION OF MINUTES Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Wells to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting dated August 25, 2025. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial,
Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
PUBLIC INPUT – No one from the public asked to speak
PARISH PRESIDENT'S REPORT
1. PROCLAMATION – President Miller announced National See Tracks? Think Train Week being September
15 – 21, 2025.
2. APPROVAL OF BID – Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Ms. Hyde to approve lowest bidder Model 1
Commercial Vehicle Inc in the amount of $110,877.83 for the purchase of a current model Ford Transit T-350
Van. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ABSENT: Ingraffia
3. APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION – Motion by Mr. Sinagra, seconded by Ms. Hyde to
approve the substantial completion for Florida Parishes Arena Multi-Purpose Building (Horse Barn). Roll call
as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
4. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE OFF STATE CONTRACT – Motion by Havis, seconded by Mayeaux to
approve to purchase off state contract a John Deere 524P Wheel Loader Cab ZBC in the amount of
$242,893.69 for Road and Bridge. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells,
Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
5. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 – Motion by Ms. Hyde, seconded by Mr. Joseph to approve change
order #1 for a contractual increase of $34,330.00 and 30 days for Relocate Water Lines - Hoover Road Phase
2. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT:
Ingraffia
6. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF CONDEMNATION REPORT – Motion by Mrs. Cieutat, seconded by
Ms. Hyde to accept the recommendation of condemnation report for 15476 E. Hoffman Road, Ponchatoula,
Assessment #1962205, District 10. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux,
Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
7. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF CONDEMNATION REPORT – Motion by Mr. Ridgel, seconded by
Mr. Mayeaux to PULL from the agenda 48073 Susan Drive, Tickfaw, Assessment #2918404, District 5. Roll
call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT:
Ingraffia
8. ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION OF CONDEMNATION REPORT – Motion by Mr. Wells, seconded Mr.
Joseph to accept the recommendation of condemnation report for 46073 N. Cherry St, Hammond, Assessment
#4409108, District 7. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde,
Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
President Miller gave an update on the Smitty’s event and clean up.
REGULAR BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
9. INTRODUCTION of T.P. Ordinance No. 25-26 - An Ordinance amending and enacting the operating fees of
the Florida Parishes Arena and Event Center – Motion by Mr. Mayeaux, seconded by Mrs. Cieutat to TABLE
T.P. Ordinance No. 25-26 until the next meeting for further review. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra,
Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
The Chair will set up a committee of 3 council members to meet with administration and the arena director to
discuss the fee schedule.
10. INTRODUCTION of T.P. Ordinance No. 25-27 - An Ordinance to acquire ownership of Right of Ways for the
LA16 | Bennett Road | Puleston Road intersection safety improvements in association with State Project
H.016390 LA16: Road Diet Project of Amite, LA, to authorize the Parish President to sign and execute all
necessary documents to provide for the recordation and to provide copies to all involved parties – Motion by
Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Sinagra to introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 25-27 and set public hearing for
Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5:30pm for purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call as
follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
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11. INTRODUCTION of T.P. Ordinance No. 25-28 - An Ordinance to declare surplus (1) 2024 Ford F250, Asset#
24361, and to authorize the sale of said asset online. Motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Havis to
introduce T.P. Ordinance No. 25-28 and set public hearing for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5:30pm for
purpose of receiving input on the adoption thereof. Roll call as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel,
Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
12. ADOPTION of T.P. Resolution No. R25-29 - A Resolution of the Tangipahoa Parish Council-President
Government to approve to move forward with Condemnation Proceedings of a structure located at 15476 E.
Hoffman Road, Ponchatoula, Assessment #1962205, District 10 – Motion by Mrs. Cieutat, seconded by Ms.
Hyde to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R25-29, having been published in full at WWW.TANGIPAHOA.ORG prior to
passage. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ABSENT: Ingraffia
13. ADOPTION of T.P. Resolution No. R25-30 - A Resolution of the Tangipahoa Parish Council-President
Government to approve to move forward with Condemnation Proceedings of a structure located at 48073
Susan Drive, Tickfaw, Assessment #2918404, District 5 – Motion by Mr. Joseph seconded by Mr. Havis to
PULL T.P. Resolution No. R25-30. Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux,
Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat ABSENT: Ingraffia
14. ADOPTION of T.P. Resolution No. R25-31 - A Resolution of the Tangipahoa Parish Council-President
Government to approve to move forward with Condemnation Proceedings of a structure located at 46073 N.
Cherry St, Hammond, Assessment #4409108, District 7 – Motion by Mr. Wells, seconded by Mr. Joseph to
adopt T.P. Resolution No. R25-31, having been published in full at WWW.TANGIPAHOA.ORG prior to passage.
Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ABSENT: Ingraffia
15. ADOPTION of T.P. Resolution No. R25-32 - A Resolution of Tangipahoa Parish Council authorizing the
Parish President as the designated authority to execute any and all documents in regard to Project H.015404
detour route for bridge replacement on E. Lewiston Road – Motion by Mr. Sinagra, seconded by Mr. Havis to
adopt T.P. Resolution No. R25-32, having been published in full at WWW.TANGIPAHOA.ORG prior to passage.
Roll call vote as follows: YEA: Sinagra, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Wells, Vial, Hyde, Cieutat
ABSENT: Ingraffia
BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR PERMITS - None
LEGAL MATTERS - None
COUNCILMEN'S PRIVILEGES
Mr. Havis requested Mrs. Cowart to meet with the committee for the discussion of the arena and event center fee
schedule.
Mr. Joseph announced on September 19th the VVA Chapter 1052 will the host the annual Prisoner of War event at
10:00am at Cate Square Park in Hammond.
ADJOURN
With no further discussion, Motion by Mr. Wells to adjourn the meeting. No opposition.
S/Jill DeSouge, Council Clerk S/David P. Vial, Chairman
Tangipahoa Parish Council Tangipahoa Parish Council