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REGULAR MEETING OF THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 23, 2026 - 11:00 A.M.
KENNER HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD, KENNER, LA 70062
POSTED < 3:00 P.M. January 16, 2026
IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. B-14550, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND OTHER DEVICES OF THIS NATURE MUST BE DEACTIVATED OR SILENCED THROUGHOUT
THE COUNCIL MEETING
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – COUNCILMEMBERS
CORRESPONDENCE: REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CAO OR DEPARTMENT HEADS
RESOLUTIONS, MOTIONS, AND OTHER ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
CONSENT AGENDA
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, the regular Council Meeting of January 8, 2026.
2. APPROVAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
3. APPROVAL OF BINGO AND PUBLIC GATHERING APPLICATIONS
3-A. Application No. 25-036, Christine Hurlbut to hold a public gathering on January 24,
2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Parade After-party at the
intersection of Coronado and Gelpi Avenues, Kenner, Louisiana.
Motion by Councilmember Dunn, Seconded by
Councilmember Willmott, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Application No. 25-036
3-B. Application No. 26-001, City of Kenner to hold a public gathering on February 16,
2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of Krewe of Argus and Zulu Lundi
Gras in the 400 Block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, Louisiana. (being property
owned by the City of Kenner)
Motion by Councilmember Dunn, Seconded by
Councilmember Willmott, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Application No. 26-001
4. ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF BIDS REQUIRING AN EXPENDITURE OF LESS THAN FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00)
5. CHANGE ORDERS REQUIRING AN EXPENDITURE OF LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,000.00)
6. ACCEPTANCE OF COMMITTEE FINDINGS (FINAL PASSAGE)
7. RESUBDIVISION ORDINANCES (FINAL PASSAGE)
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PUBLIC APPEARANCE AGENDA
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FINAL PASSAGE
8-A. A PUBLIC HEARING regarding Summary Ordinance No. 14,009, an ordinance
authorizing an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and
among the City of Kenner, State of Louisiana, North 1300 Block Veterans
Boulevard Economic Development District, State of Louisiana, and Airport Motel,
L.L.C. relating to the levy, collection, use and application of a two percent (2%)
Sales and Use Tax and a two percent (2%) Hotel Occupancy Tax levied in said
district, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Motion by Councilmember McKinney, Seconded by
Councilmember Dunn, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Ordinance No. 13,018

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8-B. A PUBLIC HEARING regarding Summary Ordinance No. 14,010, an ordinance
approving an agreement with Ramelli Waste, L.L.C. for recycling services within
the corporate limits of the City of Kenner, Louisiana for a period of five (5) years.
Motion by Councilmember McKinney, Seconded by
Councilmember Branigan, to approve
Motion Carried 6/Councilmember Willmott
Ordinance No. 13,019
9. ORDINANCES FOR THE SALE, PURCHASE, TRANSFER, LEASE, AND/OR ALIENATION
OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
10. OPENING OF BIDS
11. RECLASSIFICATION OF ZONING (FINAL PASSAGE)
12. OTHER ORDINANCES (FINAL PASSAGE)
13. RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS BY COUNCILMEMBERS
13-A. A resolution exercising the third (final) one year renewal of the September 1, 2022
audit contract with Duplantier, Hrapmann, Hogan and Maher, LLP.
Motion by Councilmember McKinney, Seconded by
Councilmember LaHatte, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Resolution No. B-17497
13-B. A resolution approving appointment to the City of Kenner Historic District Design
Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Dunn, Seconded by
Councilmember Scharwath, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Resolution No. B-17498
13-C. A resolution appointing Robert Pastor to the City of Kenner Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Motion by Councilmember Brennan, Seconded by
Councilmember Branigan, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Resolution No. B-17499
14. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
15. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACTS AND SIMILAR MATTERS APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
15-A. Summary Ordinance No. 14,018, an ordinance authorizing the use of State
Contract No. 4400030770 and 4400030771 with Motorola Solutions Inc./Bearcom
to furnish and install Five (5) Motorola Converters and Antennas in the Chief
Officer’s Units in the amount of $9,075.30 for the Kenner Fire Department.
Motion by Councilmember Scharwath, Seconded by
Councilmember Willmott, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Ordinance No. 13,020
15-B. Summary Ordinance No. 14,019, an ordinance authorizing the purchase of Two (2)
used Harley Davidson, Police Electra Glide, Motorcycles in the amount of
$40,000.00 for the Kenner Police Department.
Motion by Councilmember Brennan, Seconded by
Councilmember LaHatte, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Ordinance No. 13,021
15-C. Summary Ordinance No. 14,020, an ordinance approving Change Order No. 1
(FINAL) to the agreement with 21 Construction, LLC, dated May 23, 2025
regarding Kenner Discovery School sidewalks, State Project No. H.015087,
Federal Aid Project No. H015087, for a decrease of $17,918.80 and to accept the
completion of the project as constructed for the Department of Public Works.
Motion by Councilmember Brennan, Seconded by
Councilmember Willmott, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
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15-D. Summary Ordinance No. 14,021, an ordinance accepting the quote received from
Precision P.S.I., LLC, a sole source provider, to repair the Yeomans Pump #1 at
27th & Salem Sewer Lift Station in the amount of $20,128.77 for the Wastewater
Department.
Motion by Councilmember Dunn , Seconded by
Councilmember Scharwath, to approve
Motion Carried 7/0
Ordinance No. 13,023
16. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS IN SUMMARY (FIRST READING)
16-A. Summary Ordinance No. 14,022, an ordinance approving an agreement with The
Pest Pros Inc. for pest control services citywide in an amount not to exceed
$40,000.00 annually for the General Services Department.
16-B. Summary Ordinance No. 14,023, an ordinance approving Amendment No. 4 to the
agreement with Digital Engineering and Imaging, Inc. dated May 13, 2019
regarding professional services associated with design and construction of a
new Fire Station 38 to increase the not to exceed agreement amount by
$98,000.00.
16-C. Summary Ordinance No. 14,024, an ordinance authorizing the purchase of five (5)
2026 Dodge Durango Police Pursuit Vehicles from Kirk Auto Group in the amount
of $254,985.00 for the Kenner Police Department.
16-D. Summary Ordinance No. 14,025, an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the
agreement with BLD Services, LLC, dated June 16, 2025 for preventative
maintenance of existing sanitary and storm sewers to increase the not to exceed
amount by $400,000.00 annually for a new not to exceed amount of $1,150,000.00
annually for the Department of Wastewater.
16-E. Summary Ordinance No. 14,026, an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the
agreement with DXP Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Delta Process dated October 21, 2025
to provide Gorman Rupp Pump and accessories on an as needed basis, to
increase the agreement amount by $200,000.00 for a new not to exceed amount of
$400,000.00 for the Department of Wastewater.
16-F. Summary Ordinance No. 14,027, an ordinance accepting the lowest responsive
bid received from Armstrong’s Supply Company, Inc. to purchase materials for
electrical upgrades at Fassbender Center in accordance with Electronic Bid 26-
2197 in an amount not to exceed $19,958.94 for the General Services Department.
16-G. Summary Ordinance No. 14,028, an ordinance authorizing the use of Louisiana
State Contract No. 4400000932 with Prison Enterprises, LLC to purchase furniture
for the new Fire Station 38 in an amount not to exceed $15,825.00 for the Kenner
Fire Department.
16-H. Summary Ordinance No. 14,029, an ordinance ratifying an Emergency Repair of
the Muffin Monster Grinder at the Wastewater Treatment Plant by Fluid Process
and Pumps, LLC in the amount of $22,335.00 for the Wastewater Department.
16-I. Summary Ordinance No. 14,030, an ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the
engineering agreement with MSMM Engineering, LLC to provide Professional
Engineering Services and Resident Inspection Services associated with St. Jude
Sewer Station Upgrades Project to increase the agreement amount by
$372,536.00 and extend the term to December 31, 2027 for the Department of
Wastewater.
17. REPORTS FROM THE COUNCIL AND/OR SPECIAL COMMITTEES
18. NEW BUSINESS
19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER OR REMOVE FROM A
TABLED POSITION
20. PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL ON SPECIAL SUBJECT MATTERS
21. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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