St. Martin Parish Council Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026

The St. Martin Parish Council held its regular meeting on June 2, 2026, addressing several procurement and infrastructure-related matters. Key procurement actions included the approval of a lease-purchase ordinance for a Caterpillar 120-14 motor grader and authorization of change orders and administrative plan changes for drainage system maintenance projects, including the Cypress Island Joe Daig Drainage System Phase Two and a well rehabilitation project by Granger Drilling Service Incorporated. The council also ratified the appointment of Stacy Blanchard Bouquet as the Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director. Additionally, the council discussed the federally funded Gumbo 2.0 fiber project to expand broadband access to over 2,600 locations in the parish, with multiple internet service providers involved and measures to improve communication and minimize infrastructure damage. Capital outlay projects for road and park improvements were noted, with ongoing coordination for project ownership transfers. Several zoning and variance requests were considered, and resolutions related to flood protection and watershed district funding were approved. The meeting concluded with updates on local infrastructure projects and community concerns.