St. Tammany Parish Agenda Review August 26, 2026

The St. Tammany Parish Council held an agenda review meeting on August 26, 2026, which included a ceremonial recognition of Mr. Adrien Ducet for his 100th birthday and honorable military service. The meeting primarily focused on upcoming ordinances and resolutions, including zoning map amendments, moratorium renewals, and lease agreements for undeveloped property at the fairgrounds. A significant procurement-related discussion involved a resolution to explore cost-saving alternatives for the parish's bottled water and coffee service. The procurement director explained that the parish currently uses a state contract with Community Coffee, which provides the most cost-effective and efficient service, including free equipment rental. The council agreed to continue monitoring this contract and consider any potential savings. Additionally, there was a discussion about refining zoning change procedures to clarify the scope of council and public discussions, with plans to workshop and revisit the issue in future meetings. Motions were passed to refer ordinances to the finance committee and to postpone zoning discussion for further review.