Iberia Parish hears Atchafalaya Basin management plan pitch, council asked to back regional coalition An Atchafalaya Basinkeeper representative asked the Iberia Parish Council to adopt a resolution supporting a three-part basin management plan—restore hydrology, trap and manage sediment, and transfer sediment for coastal projects—so the plan can be included in the state's coastal restoration master plan.

Iberia Parish is urged to back a vital management plan that promises to restore the Atchafalaya Basin's health and protect our communities from flooding.

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Iberia Parish committee reviews insurance renewals; broker warns of market loss of abuse/molestation coverage The executive committee reviewed renewals for employee health, dental and life insurance and property/liability coverage. Brokers said the parish’s prior carrier was withdrawing abuse/molestation coverage nationwide and a replacement quote would add about $76,000 in premium and raise the self‑insured retention to $250,000; members authorized the administration to accept the renewal while seeking improved terms if available.

Iberia Parish faces a crucial decision as insurance brokers warn of increased costs and the loss of vital abuse coverage—what will the committee choose to protect its youth programs?

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Iberia Parish council advances ordinance to transfer Sugarcane Festival Building to New Iberia After public pleas from residents and an amendment clarifying exhibits and a perpetual servitude, the council approved an amended ordinance to declare the Sugarcane Festival Building surplus and transfer it to the city of New Iberia so available grant money may be used for renovation.

The Iberia Parish Council's recent vote to transfer the historic Sugarcane Festival Building to New Iberia could be the key to saving a beloved community asset from decay.

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Iberia Parish Council defers vote on Sugar Cane Festival building transfer for legal review Councilors voted to defer an ordinance to transfer the Sugar Cane Festival building and surrounding parkland to the city of New Iberia after the city attorney asked for time to resolve century-old deed restrictions and reversion language.

The Iberia Parish Council has hit the brakes on transferring the Sugar Cane Festival building, citing century-old legal concerns that could change everything!

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Residents and council debate legality and oversight of school‑zone speed cameras in Iberia Parish Public commenters and council members debated whether the parish should assume oversight of school‑zone speed cameras, citing legal limits (Act 103), attorney‑general involvement, potential refunds for improperly collected fines, and the need for a cooperative endeavor agreement with the school board; council tabled further action pending school‑board review.

Iberia Parish Council is facing heated debate over the oversight of school-zone speed cameras, with concerns about legal implications and a staggering $1.4 million in potential refunds hanging in the balance.

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Council tables discussion of taking over school‑zone speed cameras after residents raise legal and refund concerns A council debate over assuming control of school‑zone speed cameras at Diaspora Elementary was tabled after residents and the city attorney raised concerns about legal compliance, required cooperative agreements with the school board, and potential refunds tied to previous enforcement.

The Iberia Parish Council has hit pause on a controversial plan to take control of school-zone speed cameras amid concerns over legality and potentially refunding thousands in fines.

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Iberia Parish weighing whether to assume school‑zone speed cameras as legal questions linger Council held an extended debate after New Iberia officials asked the parish to assume operation of BlueLine school‑zone speed cameras on Bassett/Dasset Road. Members cited state Acts 103 and 107 and an attorney‑general opinion, and agreed to gather more information and seek school board input before any transfer.

New Iberia's council is debating the future of speed cameras in school zones as safety concerns collide with legal complexities—will they keep the cameras that are slowing down traffic?

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Engineers present $240,000 Phase 1 for parishwide drainage master plan; council signals support CH|Finstermaker presented a six‑month Phase 1 master‑planning effort for parishwide drainage at an estimated cost of $240,000 to collect data, update models and ordinances, and prepare projects that can compete for state and federal funding; council discussed using GOMESA/CPRA funds and modernizing ordinances to improve resilience.

Iberia Parish is embarking on a $240,000 Phase 1 Drainage Master Plan to modernize its infrastructure and secure funding for future projects—will it be enough to tackle rising rainfall challenges?

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Iberia Parish Council opens discussion on taking over school‑zone speed cameras after New Iberia request Councilmembers and city officials debated whether the parish should assume oversight of automated school‑zone cameras on Dasset Road. Legal constraints in Acts 103 and 107 and an Attorney General opinion mean a cooperative endeavor agreement with the school board would be required; the council voted to move the city's resolution to the full council for follow-up.

The Iberia Parish Council is debating a potential takeover of school-zone speed cameras, raising questions about safety, legality, and community impact.

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Rabies-control manager outlines new shelter plan, warns costs and capacity pressures; city contract in question Amanda East said architectural plans for a new parish animal shelter are nearly complete and bids are expected in December; the finance director said the parish will temporarily transfer $400,000 from the health unit to support the rabies unit, while councilors debated capacity, per-animal costs and whether the City of New Iberia will resume responsibility under a contract that expires March 1.

A new animal shelter in Iberia Parish is nearly a reality, promising to double capacity and improve care, but will the city take back control before time runs out?

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Local advocate urges council to reject proposal to extend alcohol service to 4 a.m. Katie Durwell, an impaired-driving-prevention advocate and Iberia Parish resident, presented state and parish crash data and asked the council to oppose extending alcohol service to 4 a.m., saying late-night hours concentrate fatal crashes and would strain law enforcement.

A local advocate is fighting to keep Iberia Parish safe by urging council members to reject a proposal that could extend alcohol service to 4 a.m., citing alarming crash data and personal tragedy.

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Council rejects motion to create ad hoc airport district committee after split debate After a prolonged debate, the Iberia Parish Council voted down a motion to form an ad hoc airport district committee to study creating an airport taxing district. Supporters said more information was needed; opponents said an existing airport authority already performs oversight and forming another committee would duplicate effort.

The Iberia Parish Council's recent decision to reject the formation of an ad hoc airport district committee has sparked a heated debate about the future of one of the parish's most valuable assets.

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Iberia Parish committee rejects proposal to form ad hoc airport‑district study group The executive committee debated creating a six‑member ad hoc committee to study converting the airport to an independent district; proponents cited the airport as a major asset while opponents said an existing airport authority already fulfills that role, and the motion to form the ad hoc committee failed.

Iberia Parish's plan to form an ad hoc committee for airport district study sparks heated debate, revealing deep divisions over the future of a key asset.

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Iberia Parish delays vote on proposed 4 a.m. bar‑hours ordinance after public safety concerns Councilmembers moved consideration of an ordinance that would extend alcohol service hours to 4 a.m. to the Jan. 14 meeting after public testimony raised crash‑risk and transparency concerns and the clerk explained statutory publication requirements.

Iberia Parish Council is facing a heated debate over extending bar hours to 4 a.m., with residents warning about increased dangers on the roads during the most perilous hours.

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Iberia Parish hails First Solar plant, updates flood-control and port projects Parish leaders celebrated the First Solar ribbon-cutting, reported Peebles Coulee flood-control work at roughly 52% completion and said extensive work at the Port of Iberia is bringing jobs to the area.

Iberia Parish is buzzing with progress as officials celebrate the upcoming First Solar manufacturing plant and reveal major flood-control advancements poised to boost local jobs and safety.

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Parish highlights First Solar ribbon cutting and flood-control progress; council touts local job gains Iberia Parish leaders announced a First Solar ribbon cutting Nov. 21, praised local industry openings and reported that the Peebles Coulee flood-control project is about 52% complete, citing progress on wing and head wall foundations.

Iberia Parish is buzzing with excitement as they announce a major ribbon-cutting for First Solar's new facility, promising nearly 1,000 jobs and crucial flood-control advancements!

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Economic update: parish retail sales spike and First Solar nears 1,000 employees, IEDA reports Mike Tarantino of the Iberia Industrial Development Foundation reported a record $218.8 million in parish retail sales for September 2025 and said First Solar’s site employed just over 800 people and is moving toward a 1,000-employee target; natural gas prices and airport operations were also discussed.

Iberia Parish just shattered retail sales records with a staggering $218.8 million in September, while First Solar races towards a workforce of 1,000!

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Council approves adjusted parish president salary, funds back pay after Lockton audit Following a Lockton compensation review, the council approved an amended salary for the parish president and a budget amendment to cover past-due pay. Lockton calculated roughly $9,003.73 in back pay and the council amended the proposed salary before voting.

Iberia Parish Council's recent vote on the parish president's salary adjustment revealed a staggering back-pay discrepancy, raising questions about compensation definitions and future budgeting.

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