Fall sports hit stride
We are almost one month into the 2025 fall prep season and things are happening for the Zachary Broncos Football At the time of writing, the Broncos are 2-0 after two home victories over Plaquemine (5228) and Acadiana (30-14)
The Broncos are currently ranked 10th in the Louisiana Sports Writers Association poll. After an open date this week, an originally scheduled road game against Opelousas Oct 3 will now be held at Bronco
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BY OLIVIA MCCLURE Contributing writer
The specular that many call “Friday night lights” includes more than just a football game.
The cheerleaders, dance team, band, sports medicine staff, Junior ROTC and other auxiliary units are all important parts of the football experience at Zachary High.
ZACHARY SPORTS
Zachary High JROTC Color Guard presents the flags during the National Anthem on Aug. 29 at the ZHS vs. Livonia jamboree game.
Zachary Broncos junior varsity cheerleaders at the ZHS vs. Livonia football game.
PHOTOS BY SONYA GOSS
Zachary Broncos Band of Blue takes the field to perform during a Sept. 5 home game against Plaquemine.
PHOTO BY OLIVIA MCCLURE
Betty Williams, left, retired Northwestern Elementary School custodian, is honored by the Zachary Community School Board at its Sept. 2 meeting She’s with Principal Jonathan Coats, center, and Superintendent Ben Necaise.
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Nominate Zachary’s top citizen
The Zachary Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year award. Provide your contact information as well as contact information for the nominee by Monday, Sept. 29, by email to rotaryclubofzachary.com.
The committee members include Charlene Smith, Mark Blair, Tamara Dayton, Sharon Phillips and Chloe McCleary
Questions to answer:
n How has the nominee contributed to the community? (Give specifics.)
n What organizations, cause or projects has the nominee been active in?
n How has the nominee’s involvement
made lasting or meaningful differences in the community?
n How does the nominee demonstrate leadership and inspire others?
n What personal qualities make this person stand out?
n What ongoing impact has the nominees created in the community?
n Share a story or example that illustrates why this person deserves the award.
Vendors sought for Novemberfest
Crafters and vendors are invited to participate in St. Patrick’s Novemberfest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov 1. The day will include food, games, activities, crafts/vendors, entertainment and more. The church is at 1322 Church St., Zachary For information, contact Novemberfest co-chairs Beth Kimmell, beth.kimmell@gmail.com, (225) 281-9249; or Violet Stillday, vstillday@gmail.com, (218) 556-3458.
Celebrate the market’s six years
The Zachary Farmers and Artisans Market will celebrate its sixth birthday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 on Lee Street in downtown Zachary Vendors, music, food and games will be available.
Baker events coming Autism group to host gala and resource fair: The Magnolia Rose Foundation for Autism Acceptance is holding its fourth annual Magnolia Masquerade Gatsby Gala from 8 p.m. to midnight Nov 1 at the Baker Municipal Center, 3325 Groom Road, Baker Purchase tickets at https://magnoliarosefoundation. betterworld.org/events/4mm-gatsby-gala.
The Resource Fair will feature local organizations, businesses and service providers who are committed to supporting families of children and young adults with exceptionalities. Spanish interpreters will be available on-site. Vendors will be providing door prizes valued at $25 or more, which will be given away throughout the evening.
Take a Walk in Baker: Desiree Odell-Collins and others in District 3 in Baker are hosting Let’s Take A Walk. The next community walk is at 6 p.m. Sept. 25. Meet at Redemption Life Fellowship, 2400 Debra Drive. Text (225) 954-3360 for location updated.
The foundation is also holding a Special Needs Resource Fair from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School in Baton Rouge. This event is free and open to families across the parish seeking resources, support, and guidance for exceptional children and young adults of all ages and all exceptionalities.
Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@ theadvocate.com.
Zachary Broncos varsity cheerleaders at the ZHS vs. Livonia football jamboree on Aug. 29.
Zachary Broncos Band of Blue enters Broncos Stadium to entertain the crowd during the school’s jamboree.
PHOTOS BY SONYA GOSS
Zachary Broncos senior Kristion Brooks, captain and wide receiver, leads the team onto the field as they take on the Plaquemine Green Devils in Sept 5 game.
Zachary High football sports medicine team includes, from left, seniors, Kaitlyn Muse, Jaila Matthews, Khaliyah Claiborne and De’Myia Shields
ZHS Band of Blue Fillies at the Zachary Broncos Varsity football game against the Plaquemine Green Devils on Sept. 5.
Stadium, as there is still work being performed on the Opelousas home field.
District starts the following week as Scotlandville makes the short trip north to Zachary Volleyball
The ZHS volleyball team has started hot, rolling out to a 7-2 record that includes two straight road wins over Port Allen and a five set nail biter over perennial power Episcopal (20-25, 16-25, 25-22, 2624, 15-13).
Coach Cheri Perry has the team turned in the right direction for home games against McKinley Sept. 25 and home games Sept. 29 against East Ascension and Slaughter Charter District play kicks in on Oct. 16 on the road against Baton Rouge High.
Cross-country
The ZHS cross-country team has already participated in a scrimmage, the Eddie Cole Classic in Thibodaux, and two meets at Highland Park (47th Annual Episcopal/Varsity EHS Round Table Run and St. Michaels Bayou Boogie).
At the Episcopal meet on Sept. 13 the top boys finisher was Max Gennaro (third at 15:26.43) and the top girls finisher was Blair Smith (20:35.07).
The boys finished sixth overall out of 32 teams and the girls finished 12th. They both will be in competition Oct. 18 when they host the Bronco Cross-Country Stampede at the Port Hudson State Historic Site.
The Northwestern Braves will also host a cross-country race later in the day Speaking of the Braves, Gerrett Anthony placed first (12:36.88) and Maci Septs finished fourth (15:30.24) at the Brusly Middle Invitational on September 13th.
The top finishers for the Copper Mill girls and boys were Zoe Raper (11th at 16:22.17) and Hudson Broussard (13:07.24), respectively
The Copper Mill boys finished first overall and the Northwestern boys finished third
The Northwestern girls finished in first place closely followed by the Copper Mill girls in second.
Swimming
Speaking of the Braves, the Northwestern swim team kicked off their season on Friday at Crawfish Aquatics with top eight finishers Gabriella Moruzzi, Wade Guy, Guillermo Vasquez, Vanessa VanDevander, Keri Price and Jace Smart. The Braves 16 swimmer roster will compete in the city championship on Nov 8 at Crawfish Aquatics.
Weekly college football check in Staying in Louisiana and closer to home, Clifton Webb, freshman offensive lineman, and Sean Hamilton freshman defensive lineman are competing for Southern (1-2).
Though they may not be making immediate impacts, give them a break they are only freshmen. Don’t be surprised to see them hitting the field soon for the Jaguars.
After starting his college career at Louisiana Tech, Luke Wisham headed north to Jonesboro, Arkansas where he is now a cornerback for the Arkansas State Red Wolves (1-3).
Remember safety Kylin Jackson? He left LSU and is now playing safety at TCU (2-0). Jackson registered a sack and three tackles against Abilene Christian, and three tackles and a tackle for loss against North Carolina.
Former Bronco offensive lineman Kavion Broussard also made a jump from Ole Miss to the University of Arkansas (2-1) and has seen action in all three of the Hogs game thus far Warren Brady covers sports for The Plainsman. He can be contacted at zachary@ theadvocate.com.
Zachary Mayor McDavid announces 2025 Community Prayer Luncheon
Community news report
Mayor David McDavid announces the 2025 Mayor’s Community Prayer Luncheon, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center Doors open at 11 a.m.
This year’s theme, “Thrive in 2025,” will focus on the importance of setting good goals, pursuing them with faith and living a life that thrives in alignment with God’s purpose
The featured guest speaker will be Sid Bream, former Major League Baseball player and Christian motivational speaker Bream played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros, appearing in four consecutive National League Championships and two World Series.
He is best remembered for his legendary game-winning
slide in the 1992 National League Playoffs, a moment that propelled the Braves to the World Series and remains one of baseball’s most iconic plays. Since retiring from pro-
fessional baseball, Bream has dedicated his life to sharing his faith and inspiring others. His motivational talks center around:
n Faith and Value: Living a life guided by Christian principles.
n Perseverance: Overcoming challenges and setbacks with determination.
n Teamwork and Leadership: The importance of working together to achieve success.
n Character and Integrity: Upholding honesty, humility, and strong moral values.
n Inspiration from “The Slide”: Using his famous moment as a lesson in finishing strong and trusting God’s plan. The luncheon will also feature entertainment by the Zachary High School Jazz band and choir and First Baptist Church Zachary Praise Team. A complimentary fish fry lunch will be served.
STAFF FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL JOHNSON
LSU safety Kylin Jackson (23) walks up field in between plays at practice during a 2024 game. He’s playing TCU jersey this season.
STAFF FILE PHOTO BY BRETT DUK
Ruston’s Joshua Brantley (3) scores a touchdown as Zachary’s Luke Wisham (1), bottom left, defends during the LHSAA Division I nonselect state championship at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in 2023.
PROVIDED PHOTO Retired Major League Baseball player Sid Bream
PHOTOS BY OLIVIA MCCLURE
Student Caleb Conner, right, is honored by the Zachary Community School Board Sept 2 for placing in competitions at state and national Beta Club conventions. At left is Jessica Concienne. Student Kendall London Payne is honored by the Zachary Community School Board Sept. 2
Let’sPINK
THE TOWN
Join West Feliciana Hospital’s annual breast cancer awareness campaign to raise money forCancer Services of Baton Rouge, which serves a 10-parish area that includes West and East Feliciana and Pointe Coupee
Businesses and individuals are asked to decorate their homes or offices both inside andout, andenter our competition For entry forms and more information on Paint theTown Pink contactusat pttp@wfph.org or 225-635-3811 ext. 2304.
•Friday,October 3: Pink Bake Sale at Audubon Market 11:00 a.m. –till we sell out
• Thursday, October 9: Paint Party6p.m. at West Feliciana Hospital. Includes paintinstructor anddoor prizes.PRE-REGISTER ASAP on our Facebook page,itsells out!
• Wednesday,October 15: Paint the Town Pink Contest Judging forDecorated Businesses and Individals
• Friday,October 17: Schools,sports clubs,and the entirecommunity is encouraged to wear PINK!
• Thursday,October 23: Come by TheWitches Ride of St. Francisville and grab somecold H2O
• Friday,October 24: KendraScott JewelryRaffleWinner Announced!
Community news report
A team from the city of Zachary, Zachary Fire Department, Zachary Police Department and local business Thornton, Musso & Bellemin, prep a meal for 500 residents in Kerrville, Texas.
A team from the city of Zachary, Zachary Fire Department, Zachary Police Department and local business Thornton, Musso & Bellemin, prepare a meal for 500 residents in Kerrville, Texas
Mayor David McDavid’s son, Brad McDavid, a safety professional with Civitas Resources in San Antonio, joins the effort, distributing first aid kits to residents as they picked up their meals.
Zachary Police Chief Darryl Lawrence cooks.
PROVIDED PHOTO
A team from the city of Zachary, Zachary Fire Department, Zachary Police Department and local business Thornton, Musso & Bellemin, prepare a meal for 500 residents in Kerrville, Texas.
MINUTES ZONING COMMISSION CITYOFZACHARY
Monday,August 04, 2025, 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Slaughter called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.,on Monday,August 04, 2025, at the Zachary City Hall located at 4700 Main Street, Zachary,LA.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance was given by Commissioner Slaughter
C. OPENING PROCEEDURES
1. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Mindy Slaughter Jared Watkins James Peay Tommy Womack Christi Murphy ABSENT Christina Price Jason Floyd
2. READING OF CITY POLICY RELATIVE TO OPEN MEETINGS An opportunity for public comment shall be observed before avote is taken on any agenda item. Once recognized by the presiding officer,the person afforded the floor,shall identify the agenda item upon which he orshe wishes to provide comment and shall limit his or her comments to matters that arestrictly relevant to that agenda item. Commentaryshall not exceed three (3) minutes per person. No dialogue between Planning and Zoning boardmembers and the public shall be permitted at these meetings, except to clarify the natureofquestions and/or comments. The presiding officer reserves the right to limit and/or terminate any commentary when deemed necessary or outside of public decorum.
3.CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA The motion was made by Commissioner Womack The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaughter To approve to amend the agenda to remove the items fromthe consent agenda and place them on the regular agenda.
YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack,Murphy
NAYS: None
ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
D. READING OF THE MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes of the July 07, 2025, meeting and approve them as written. The motion was made by Commissioner Womack The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peay Toapprove the minutes of the July 07, 2025, meeting and approve them as written.
YEAS: Watkins, Peay,Womack,Murphy
NAYS: None
ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: Slaughter
E. PRESENTATION OF DELEGATON
F. ANNOUNCEMENTS
G. ZONING The consent agenda consists of items with no outstanding issues that do not requireplan amendments, text amendments, variances, or waivers. Consent agenda items may be approved with asingle motion without a public hearing, UNLESS removed from the consent agenda and placed in the regular agenda order
Items placed on the Consent Agenda by the Planning &Zoning Staffwill not have time allocated for speaking, UNLESS thereisa member of the Planning &Zoning Commission of the public at the meeting who wishes to speak on the item. In such cases, the item will be removed fromthe consent agenda and placed in the regular agenda order for discussion.
ALTER AGENDA
2. Old Business 3. New Business
1. Consent Agenda a. RZ-7-25 (3850 Old Baker Road) —To rezone Lot Sec 3ofthe 5.02 acres subdivision from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Urban Residential (RU), on property located at 3850 Old Baker Road, Zachary,La70791. Commissioner Slaughter opened the PUBLIC HEARING at 6:07 p.m. Dwight Roberts was present to speak in favor of the rezone. Corey Bradfordwas also present to speak in favor of the rezone. Bruce Thornton was present to speak noting concernsoftrafficissues and flooding. Carl Spears was present to against the rezone. Mike Smith was present to speak against the rezone and expressed concerns of drainage and flooding. Karrie Chubb was also present to speak against the rezone and spoke regarding the road conditions, trafficand flooding. Jean Smith also voiced concerns regarding the nearby canal that needs to be cleaned out. Tim McGraw was also present to speak against the rezone. There beingnoone else to speak in favor or against the rezone Commissioner Slaughter closed the PUBLIC HEARING at 6:26 p.m.
The motion was made by Commissioner Slaughter
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Womack
To approve a RZ-7-25 (3850 Old Baker Road) —Torezone Lot Sec 3 of the 5.02 acres subdivision from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to Residential Suburban (RS), on property located at 3850 Old Baker Road, Zachary,La70791 YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack, Murphy NAYS: None
ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
RETURN TO REGULAR ORDER
a. ZOI -55347-EOP (21200-22100 &21340 Barsket Road)
Proposed exchange of property on Tracts 2-A &2-B into Tracts 2-A-1 &2-B-1 of the Presbyterian Church of Buhlers Tract, on property located at 21200-22100 &21340 Barsket Road, Zachary,La70791.
The motion was made by Commissioner Womack
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaughter
To approve arecommendation of no objection for a ZOI -55347-EOP (21200-22100 &21340 Barsket Road) —Proposed exchange of property on Tracts 2-A &2-B into Tracts 2-A-1& 2-B-1 of the Presbyterian Church ofBuhlers Tract, on property located at 21200-22100 &21340 Barsket Road, Zachary,La70791.
YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack,Murphy
NAYS: None
ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
b. ZOI -PA-5-25 (20414 Samuels Road) —Toamend the Comprehensive Land Use from Agricultural/Rural to Commercial on 1acreportion of Tract B-1-A-1-A-2-Aofthe William T. Woodside Property,onproperty located at 20414 Samuels Road, Zachary,La70791.
The motion was made by Commissioner Slaughter
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Watkins
To approve arecommendation of no objection for a ZOI -PA-5-25 (20414 Samuels Road) —Toamend the Comprehensive Land Use from Agricultural/Rural to Commercial on 1acreportion of Tract B-1-A-1-A2-A of the William T. Woodside Property,onproperty located at 20414 Samuels Road, Zachary,La70791. YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack, Murphy
NAYS: None
ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
c. ZOI -Case 29-25 (20414 Samuels Road) —Proposed rezoning from Rural to CW1 for acommercial use on 1acreportion of Tract B-1-A-1-A-2-Aofthe William T. Woodside Property,on property located at 20414 Samuels Road, Zachary,La70791. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaughter
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Womack To approve arecommendationofno objection for a ZOI -Case 29-25 (20414 Samuels Road) —Proposed rezoning from Rural to CW1 for a commercial use on 1 acreportion of Tract B-1-A-1-A-2-Aofthe William T. Woodside Property,onproperty located at 20414 Samuels Road, Zachary,La70791. YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack,Murphy
NAYS: None
ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
d. ZOI 55342 -EOP (7170 &7172 LemonRoad) —Proposed exchange of property on Lots B-1 &A-1-B of the Lawrence W. Leet Tract, on property located at 7170 &7172 Lemon Road, Zachary,La70791. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaughter
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Womack
To approve arecommendat on of no objection for a ZOI 55342 -EOP
(7170 &7172 Lemon Road) —Proposed exchange of property on Lots
B-1 &A-1-B of the Lawrence W. Leet Tract, on property located at 7170 & 7172 Lemon Road, Zachary,La70791. YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack, Murphy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
H. REPORTOFTHE CITY PLANNER
Bryant Dixon spoke to commissioners regarding the planning development schedule.
I. REPORTOFTHE CHAIRMAN
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Dana LeJeune Recording Secretary
Minday Slaughter -Chairman
Dana LeJeune, Recording Secretary CITY OF ZACHARY
PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE STATEOFLOUISIANA
MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ZACHARY
Monday,August 04, 2025, 6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Slaughter called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m., on Monday,August 04, 2025, at the Zachary City Hall located at 4700 Main Street, Zachary,LA.
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was carried over from the previous meeting.
C. OPENING PROCEEDURES
1. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Mindy Slaughter Jared Watkins James Peay Tommy Womack Christi Murphy ABSENT Christina Price Jason Floyd
2. READINGOFCITY POLICYRELATIVE TO OPEN MEETINGS
An opportunity for public comment shall be observed beforea vote is taken on any agenda item. Once recognized by the presiding officer,the person afforded the floor,shall identify the agenda item upon which he or she wishes to provide comment and shall limit his or her comments to matters that arestrictly relevant to that agenda item. Commentary shall not exceed three (3) minutes per person. No dialogue between Planning and Zoning boardmembers and the public shall be permitted at these meetings, except to clarify the natureofquestions and/or comments. The presiding officer reserves the right to limit and/or terminate any commentary when deemed necessary or outside of public decorum.
3. CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
The motion was made by Commissioner Womack
The motion was seconded by CommissionerWatkins
To approve to amend the agenda to remove the items from the consent agenda and place them on the regular agenda.
YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack, Murphy
NAYS: None ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
D. READING OF THE MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes of the July 07, 2025, meeting and approve them as written.
The motion was made by Commissioner Womack
The motion was seconded by CommissionerWatkins
To approve the minutes of the July 07, 2025, meeting and approve them as written.
YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack, Murphy
NAYS: None ABSENT:Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: Slaughter
E. PRESENTATION OF DELEGATON
F. ANNOUNCEMENTS
G. PLANNING
The consent agenda consists of items with no outstanding issues that do not requireplan amendments, text amendments, variances, or waivers.
Consent agenda items may be approved with asingle motion without a public hearing, UNLESS removed from the consent agenda and placed in the regular agenda order
Items placed on the Consent Agenda by the Planning &Zoning Staffwill not have time allocated for speaking, UNLESS thereisa member of the Planning &Zoning Commission of the public at the meeting who wishes to speak on the item. In such cases, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and placed in the regular agenda order for discussion.
ALTER AGENDA
2. Old Business
3. New Business
1. Consent Agenda
a. CUPAB-4-25 (Genevieve Sushi)
—Proposed restaurant to serve liquor/alcoholicbeverages on Tract B-4 of the Otey M. Hughes Tract, on property located at 20377 Old Scenic Highway,Zachary,La70791.
Commissioner Slaughter opened the PUBLIC HEARING at 6:58 p.m.
Therebeing no one to speak in favor or against the conditional use permit
Commissioner Slaughter closed the PUBLIC HEARING at 6:58 p.m. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaughter The motion was seconded by Commissioner Womack
To approve a CUPAB-4-25 (Genevieve Sushi) —Proposed restaurant to serve liquor/alcoholicbeverages on Tract B-4 of the Otey M. Hughes Tract, on property located at 20377 Old ScenicHighway,Zachary,La 70791. YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack, Murphy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
b. CUPAB-5-25 (Top Shelf Bartending LLC)
—Proposed
commercial space for the sale of liquor/alcoholicbeverages on Tract 17-A-1 of the Robert Flanders Tract, on property located at 5145 Main Street, Zachary,La70791. Commissioner Slaughter opened the PUBLIC HEARING at 7:01 p.m.
Andrea Moorewas present to speak in favor of the conditional use permit. Randy Alberez was present to ask questions regarding licensing for bartenders. Therebeing no one else to speak in favor or against the conditional use permit Commissioner Slaughter closed the PUBLIC HEARING at 7:02 p.m. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaughter The motion was seconded by Commissioner Womack To approve a CUPAB-5-25 (Top Shelf Bartending LLC) —Proposed
commercial space for the sale of liquor/alcoholicbeverages on Tract 17A-1 of the Robert Flanders Tract, on property located at 5145 Main Street, Zachary,La70791. YEAS: Slaughter,Watkins, Peay,Womack, Murphy
NAYS: None ABSENT: Price, Floyd
ABSTAINED: None
c. SP-10-25 (Wellcome) —Proposed site plan for aconvenience storeonTract B-2-D-1-C-2 of the George Henry Blankenship Tract, on property located at 19919 Old ScenicHighway Zachary,La70791. Commissioner Slaughter opened the PUBLIC HEARING at 7:05 p.m. A representative of Monroeand Corie, Inc. was present to speak in favor of the site plan. Randy
HEARING at 7:02 p.m. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaughter The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peay To approve a SP-10-25 (Wellcome) —Proposed site plan for a convenience storeonTract B-2-D-1-C-2 of theGeorge Henry Blankenship Tract, on property located at 19919 Old Scenic Highway,Zachary,La 70791 contingent
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:Price,
ABSTAINED:
a.
Villavaso and Associates, LLC was present to give abrief presentation of the proposed Master Plan Draft.
b. Question &Comment (Villavaso &Associates)
Citizens of the Zachary community werepresent to speak and ask questions regarding the proposed Master Plan. Concerns wereexpressed regarding property values, taxes, mixed use residential, traffic, flooding, and cleaning canals.
H. REPORTOFTHE CITY PLANNER
I. REPORTOFTHE CHAIRMAN
J. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
Dana LeJeune Recording Secretary
Minday Slaughter -Chairman
Dana LeJeune, Recording Secretary CITY OF ZACHARY PARISH OF EASTBATON ROUGE STATEOFLOUISIANA
For the Meeting of Mayor and Council City of Zachary,LA CouncilChambers, 4700 Main Street Tuesday,August
A.
B. INVOCATION
C.
3. CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA D. READING OF THE MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of
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and
The motion was made by Councilwoman Westmoreland The motion was seconded by Councilwoman DeVirgilio To approve the Minutes of August 12, 2025, regular meeting, and approve them with corrections as noted.
YEAS: Westmoreland, LeBlanc, DeVirgilio, Graves, Landry
NAYS: None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None
E. HONORS, RECOGNITIONS, AND INTRODUCTIONS
F. CONTRACT ITEMS/CONTRACTS OR ITEMS RELATING TO PROJECTS
1. Street/Road Projects a. Pay Request #5- 2024 Road Rehabilitation –Retainage The motion was made by Councilwoman Westmoreland The motion was seconded by Councilwoman DeVirgilio To approve aPay Request #5 -2024 Road Rehabilitation –Retainage to M-Trak, Inc. in the amount of $115,946.40
YEAS: Westmoreland, LeBlanc, DeVirgilio, Graves, Landry
NAYS: None ABSENT:None
ABSTAINED: None
2. Sewer
3. Subdivision Inspections
4. Water and Gas Projects
5. Other Projects
G. PRESENTATION OF DELEGATIONS
1. Requests to Speak Vicky Jones, candidate for District Court Judge, East Baton Rouge Parish, was present to introduce herself and ask for voter support in the upcoming election.
Janet Simmons, Interim BREC Superintendent, was present to speak to Mayor McDavid and council members regarding futureprojects for the Zachary BREC parks and futuregoals of the organization.
2. Hardship Waivers 3. Other Variances/Waivers 4. Exceptions to Regulations
H. ACTION MANDATED BY HOME RULE CHARTER
I. RECEIVE RECORD OF PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE J. PLANNING &ZONING MATTERS 1. Receive Minutes of the Regular meeting of of the Planning Commission and the Minutes of the Regular meeting of of the Zoning Commission.
2. Planning Matters REQUIRING aPublicHearing a. CUPAB-4-25 (Genevieve Sushi) —Proposed restaurant to serve liquor/alcoholic beverages on Tract B-4 of the Otey M. Hughes Tract, on property located at 20377 Old Scenic Highway,Zachary,La70791. Mayor McDavid opened the PUBLIC HEARING at 7:05 p.m. Therebeing no one to speak in favor or against the conditional use permit Mayor McDavid closed the PUBLIC HEARING at 7:05 p.m. The motion was made by Councilwoman DeVirgilio
