Animal Control
IF YOUR PET IS LOST AT ANYTIME, PLEASE CALL LOCAL VETERINARY CLINICS, PLAQUEMINES PARISH ANIMAL CONTROL OR THE NATIONAL LOST PET HOTLINE AT 1-900-535-1515.
Raymund Ferrer, Superintendent
3706 Main Street, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: 504-394-3510 or 504-297-5402
Fax: 504-393-0437
raymund_ferrer@plaqueminesparish.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
animal_control@plaqueminesparish.com
Plaquemines Parish Animal Facility
Sewer Plant Road, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Hurricane Katrina Stories
Animal Control Brochure
Parish’s Emergency Pet Plan
Plaquemines Parish Animal Control Department Mission:
Protect animals from the lack of responsible pet ownership
Protect human health from the dangers, nuisances, or diseases from animals
Work with non-profit organizations which find new homes for adoptable dogs and cats
Animal Control Services:
Investigating dog and cat bites
Picking up stray or unwanted dogs and cats
Removing dogs and cats from Humane Box Traps
Investigating nuisance complaints
Investigating calls of neglect (dogs and cats)
Investigating calls of abuse (dogs and cats)
Be a Responsible Pet Owner:
Spay or neuter your dog or cat
Obtain yearly rabies vaccinations for your dog or cat
Keep identification tags on your pet at all times
Train your dog
Obey the leash law
Service Calls
For normal service, call Animal Control Monday through Friday between the hours 7:00am and 3:30pm. Emergency calls involving aggressive dogs, life threatening situations or bites, call the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office at (504) 564-2525 or call 911.
Service Fees*:
1st time fee for release of dog or cat - $25
2nd time fee of impoundment for release of dog or cat - $50
3rd time fee of impoundment for release of dog or cat - $100
Per day fee for boarding your pet - $15
* You must have your dog or cat vaccinated before your pet is released back to you.
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Boat Harbors and Shipyards
For information relating to the workings, upkeep and personnel of the following harbors and shipyards, please contact the Director of Operations at (504) 297-5675. The harbors do not have offices and land lines.
Buras Boat Harbor Empire Boat Harbor
Venice Boat Harbor Empire Shipyard
Pointe-a-la-Hache Harbor/Marina
Boat Harbors and Shipyards Clerk: Leslie Rollo
Email: boat_harbors@plaqueminesparish.com
Hours: 7:30am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday
Services:
- INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY OF BOAT SLIPS & SIZES
- RATES
- PROCEDURE FOR RENTING SLIPS
- BOAT HARBOR RENTAL PERMIT AGREEMENTS
- BILLING & COLLECTIONS
- INFORMATION ON TRANSACTIONS OR ACCOUNT BALANCES
- SEAFOOD BUYER PERMITS
- ANY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO BOAT HARBORS OWNED BY PLAQUEMINES PARISH GOVERNMENT
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Building Rental
Plaquemines Parish has one facility available for rental to the general public.
Plaquemines Parish Government Community Center
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse LA 70037
Facilities are rented for all occasions:
• Wedding Receptions
• Rehearsal Dinners
• Holiday Parties
• Crawfish Boils
• Meetings
Rates: $50 per hour with a deposit of $150.
FOR RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (504) 391-1878 or (504) 391-1897.
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Civil Service
P.O. Box 323, Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Director: William L. Paradelas
phone: (504) 394-9169 fax: (504) 394-9284
civil_service@plaqueminesparish.com
Plaquemines Parish Civil Service Job Openings
Download Pay Plan Booklet
Download Civil Service Rules Document
Download Career Service Employment Information
Download Application For Employment
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Community Action Agency
479 F. Edward Herbert Boulevard, (P.O. Box 399), Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 297-5404 • Fax (504) 394-2380
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mon-Fri
Othella Hughes - Community Action Superintendent
ppcaa@plaqueminesparish.com
Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency is a public agency established by council resolution in October 1982. The Plaquemines Parish Commission Council designated itself to serve as the official provider of services to the low income, economically disadvantaged elderly and disabled residents of Plaquemines Parish. The targeted group has been provided with services such as: USDA Commodities, Energy Assistance, Emergency Food & Shelter Programs Utility, Rent & Mortgage Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Fire Victims, Public Transportation, and Emergency Food Boxes.
Programs
Emergency Assistance
This program is funded by Plaquemines Parish Government, Community Food & Nutrition and the Emergency Food & Shelter Program. Financial assistance is given to families and individuals in immediate, temporary, and emergency situations. Services include providing financial assistance for food and clothing vouchers to fire victims, rent, mortgage or utility payments, disabled ramps and food boxes.
USDA Commodities
Commodities are distributed quarterly to low-income residents under guidelines established by the Department of Agriculture. Commodities provide a well-balanced meal to low-income families.
Low Income Energy Assistance
This program assists low-income households in meeting the burden of high home heating and cooling expenses by making portion of a payment to energy companies. Households can be assisted yearly.
Public Transportation Program Transportation is provided daily on both east and west banks of the river. All calls for transportation must be made 24 hours in advance.
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Data Processing Department
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Director of Administration
Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
DEPARTMENTS:
Ambulance Department (EMS)
Belle Chasse Location -
3706 Main Street
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 394-0214
(504) 394-2761 (Billing)
Fax: (504) 394-5271
Port Sulphur Location -
28028 Hwy. 23
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Office: (504) 564-1787 (Ambulance Operations)
Fax: (504) 564-1665
Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Gina Meyer, Superintendent
Sybil Blanchard, General Secretary (Port Sulphur)
Robin Brewer, Paramedic/Education Coordinator
The Ambulance Department provides emergency medical response in six Ambulance Service Districts, those districts are: Belle Chasse, Braithwaite, Port Sulphur, Buras, Pointe-ala-Hache and Boothville/Venice. Construction has begun on the permanent buildings that will house Fire/EMS Stations in Pointe-ala-Hache and Port Sulphur. Estimated completion date is 2009.
Health Department / Animal Control Department / Code Enforcement
3706 Main Street
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 394-3706
(504) 394-3510
Fax: (504) 393-0437
Monday – Friday: 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
Raymund Ferrer, Superintendent
Plaquemines Parish Health Department offers assistance in the areas of Enviornmental Health, Community Health and Rodent Control. The following immunizations are available at the Health Department: Polio, Mumps, Measles, Chickenpox, Whooping Cough, Bacterial Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Diphtheria, Lock Jaw, Varicella, Hepatitis, Influenza, Rubella, and HPV. Also, with the addition of the Code Enforcement Department the Health Department is able to assist in the abatement of blighted properties.
Community Action Agency
479 F. Edward Herbert Boulevard,
P.O. Box 399
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 392-9567
(504) 391-6973
Fax: (504) 394-2380
Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Othella Hughes, Superintendent
Darnell Smith, Supervisor
Plaquemines Parish Community Action Agency is a public agency established by council resolution in October 1982. The Plaquemines Parish Commission Council designated itself to serve as the official provider of services to the low income, economically disadvantaged elderly and disabled residents of Plaquemines Parish. The targeted group has been provided with services such as: USDA Commodities, Energy Assistance, Emergency Food & Shelter Programs Utility, Rent & Mortgage Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Fire Victims, Public Transportation, and Emergency Food Boxes.
Human Resources Department
8056 Highway 23, Suite 213
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 297-5650
Fax: (504)297-5535
Monday – Friday: 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Wanda Buras, Human Resources Manager
Bridgette Horton, Supervisor
Department Functions: Plan, manage and direct the Parish’s program of Personnel Management including: policy development, employee relations (including grievances), benefits administration (such as Health, Life and Dental insurance), Parish compliance with state and federal employment laws, Workers Compensation and Jones Act claims handling and management, employee training and management of third party liability claims against PPG. Additionally, HR Manager serves as Parish Risk Manager.
Finance Department
8056 Highway 23 Suite 300
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 297-5611
Fax: (504) 297-5614
Monday – Friday: 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Lori Meyers, Finance Manager
Tommy Serpas, Assistant Finance Manager
Accounts Payable – Sue Verdin, Supervisor
Boat Harbors – Leslie Rollo, Senior Clerk
Data Processing – Larry Ducombs, Manager
Fixed Assets – Shelly Johnson, Clerk III
Payroll – Tammy Summerville, Payroll Administrator
Purchasing – Brenda Stanifer, Purchasing Agent
Sales Tax – Geesler Saul, Supervisor
The Plaquemines Parish Finance Department handles accounts payable, purchasing, data processing, general revenue collection and the operations budget. In addition, the department handles billing and collection for leases, boat harbors and shipyards.
Mosquito Control Department
3706 Main Street
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 394-5171
(504) 394-5370
Fax: (504) 394-5385
Monday – Friday: 7:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Christopher Denney, Supervisor
Yvette Griffin, Administrative Assistant
The Plaquemines Parish Mosquito Control Department under the aggressive leadership of Parish President, Billy Nungesser, became a full service mosquito abatement program due to the addition of an airplane larvacidal program, and mosquito collection/testing program.
Farm & Home Economics
LSU Ag Center
479 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Suite 201
Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037
Office: (504) 433-3664
Fax: (504) 392-2448
Alan Vaughn
Jacqueline Mack
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Director of Operations
Scott Lott, Director of Operations
8056 Hwy.23, Suite 200, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 297-5675
Fax: (504) 297-5695
eMail:
slott@plaqueminesparish.comJenny Kennair, Administrative Assistant
8056 Hwy.23, Suite 200, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 297-5675
Fax: (504) 297-5695
eMail:
jkennair@plaqueminesparish.comOffice Hours: 8:00am – 4:30 pm
Permits, Planning & Zoning: (504) 297-5342
Drainage / Pumping Stations: (504) 297-5405
Engineering & Public Works: (504) 297-5343
Flood Control / Heavy Equipment (building levees and digging ditches): (504) 297-5421
PROWM - Public-Right-of-Way-of-Maintenance (grass cutters for all parish rights of way, levees and state highways): (504) 297-5412
Safety Engineer (promotes safety regulations among workers, inspects incidents): (504) 297-5669
Sign Shop (makes and installs parish related signs): (504) 297-5460
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Oil, Gas & Mineral Department
Plaquemines Parish Government
(Oil, Gas & Mineral Department)
MINERAL OFFICE
8056 Hwy. 23, Suite 309
Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037
M-F - Hours: 8:00 - 4:30
STAFF:
L. V. Cooley, IV, Special Asst. Parish Attorney
Work No. (985) 639-9024
Fax: (504) 297-5696
E-Fax: (1) 832-201-0919
E-Mail: lcooleyiv@msn.com
Margaret A. AMaggie@ Bonneval, Mineral Lease Administrator
Work No. (504) 297-5677
Fax No. (504) 297-5696
E-Mail: mbonneval@plaqueminesparish.com
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Any request to nominate Parish - owned property for a mineral lease or surface lease, to apply for a Pipeline R/W Agreement or to conduct Seismic operations will require a formal letter addressed to Plaquemines Parish Government, Mineral Office, as follows:
Plaquemines Parish Government
MINERAL OFFICE
8956 Hwy. 23, Suite 309
Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037
Attn: L. V. Cooley, IV, Special Asst. Parish Attorney
APPLICATION FEES
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 03-55, adopted April 10, 2003
MINERAL LEASES $1000.00 25% Minimum Royalty
SURFACE LEASES $500.00 Rentals (CPI Escalation clause)
PIPELINES $500.00 Rentals (CPI Escalation clause)
SEISMIC $850.00
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Necessary Requirements to Nominate Parish acreage for Mineral Lease Bids
1. Formal letter of nomination (requesting the Mineral Office to advertise for bids).
Address letter to:
Plaquemines Parish Government
Mineral Office
8056 Hwy. 23, Suite 309
Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037
Attn: Margaret A. Bonneval
2. $1000.00 - Certified, Cashier=s Check or Bank Money Order (Per-Tract) made payable to the order of the Plaquemines Parish Government
3. Legal Description: Include Lambert Plane Coordinates, Sections, Township/Ranges
4. Estimate of the total acreage
5. Certified Plat - Transparency (Scale: Approx. 1" - 4000')
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PLAQUEMINES PARISH GOVERNMENT ( MINERAL OFFICE ) FOR THE RECORD
· Each mineral lease bid received by the Plaquemines Parish Mineral Office will require approval by Ordinance before the Plaquemines Parish Council
· All Plaquemines Parish Government - Mineral Leases - require approval by the State Mineral Board
· The Parish Council Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month @ approximately 1:00 P. M.
Call a Council Secretary to verify the time and place of each Council Meeting
Council Secretary: Missy LeBlanc (504) 297-5242
Council Secretary: Tamara Olivier (504) 297-5243
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Permits, Planning & Zoning
102 Avenue G
Suite C
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: 504-297-5342
Fax: 504-297-5340
28082 Hwy 23
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Office: 504-564-3092
Fax: 504-564-6761
Mike Metcalf
Certified Building Official
Certified Flood Plain Manager
Superintendent
Office: 504-297-5344
Rodney J Barthelemy
Deputy Building Official
Office: 504-297-5340
Procedures for Building Permit
Permit application requirements
1. Plaquemines Parish Building Application
- Both pages must be completely filled out
- Print and sign name on both pages at bottom right –hand corner
2. Two complete sets of detailed plans for applicable projects
- Plans are required to be stamped and signed by Architect / Engineer
- Plans are required to comply with the 2006 IRC/IBC codes
- Plans are required to display wind exposure zone
- All plans are required to indicate that the building is designed to withstand 140 mph winds
- Plans shall indicate that either tempered glass windows, workable shutters or labeled plywood cut-outs will be used
- A site plan no larger than 8-1/2 x 14 is required
3. Copy of cash sale (If property has been purchased within the past year) and current survey with servitude(s) are required
4. Copy of elevation certificate
- Required – Plaquemines Parish line south to Walker Road & outside levee areas
- Some other areas may also apply
5. Address of site must be visible from road.
6. Owner acting as builder will be required to sign and notarize an affidavit provided by the permit office.
7. Permit fees are paid by cash, check or money order.
Permit processing includes:
1. Permit application is entered into database.
2. Plans are reviewed by plans examiner
3. If job site has sewer treatment plant, permit will be sent to Health Dept. for review.
4. Building Official signs permit for approval after:
- Plans approved by plans examiner
- If necessary, approval from Health Dept. and/or Council
5. Once permit is signed by the Building Official, a verbal approval can be given to start work and you will be notified to pick up your permit and approved set of plans.
6. Building permit placard should be displayed in a dry place (Out of weather)
7. Please keep one set of approved plans on job site.
8. Subcontractors must file their own permits.
NO WORK IS TO COMMENCE UNTIL AN APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT IS RECEIVED FROM THE PERMIT OFFICE
Procedures for Construction Permit
Permit Department cannot accept applications without the following information:
I. Permit application must include:
1. Plaquemines Parish Construction Application
a. Both pages completely filled out
b. Print & sign name at bottom right-hand corner of pages
2. Vicinity map
3. Complete set of detailed drawings
4. Permit fees (See attached Ordinance Nos. 03-77 & 03-109)
5. Copy of cash sale(If property has been purchased within the past
year), lease or consent from landowner
6. Applicant or Agent needs to contact the State of Louisiana for state and federal approvals.
a. Corps of Engineers (504-862-2255)
b. Dept. of Natural Resources (225-342-7591)
c. Dept. of Transportation & Development (225-388-0491)
d. Dept. of Environmental Quality (225-219-5337)
7. Permit fees are paid by cash, check or money order.
II. Permit processing includes:
1. Permit application is typed into computer database.
2. Copy of application is sent to (5) Parish Department
Supervisors for approval.
- Safety Department
- Health Department
- Engineering Department
- Director of Operations
- Mineral Department ( Needs a copy of state and federal approvals, before giving individual approval)
3. Once all approvals are sent by supervisors, the permit is prepared
to go before Council. (Meetings are every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
4. Once the permit is approved by the Council, there is a waiting period for the resolution. (Approx. 4-6 weeks)
5. A verbal can/will be given to start the work. At least 24 hour notice must be given before equipment is moved on the job site and notification of completion is required.
6. Once the resolution is received, a copy of the permit will be mailed or picked up, if specified.
7. You must post your placard and keep it away from moisture
NO WORK IS TO COMMENCE UNTIL A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT IS APPROVED FROM THE PE ICE
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Director of Public Service
Byron Williams, Jr.
8056 Hwy. 23, Suite 309, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Email: Byron_williams@plaqueminesparish.com
Administrative Assistant: Debbie Olivier (Office) 504-297-5560 • (Fax) 504-297-5639
Email: debbie_olivier@plaqueminesparish.com
Departments:
Water Department (Angie Barthelemy, Supervisor)
203 Main Street, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The Water Department sets up water service for residential and commercial accounts, handles the billing and the collection of the fees for this service, etc. Customer Service: 504-391-2386
Ferry Department (Joel Horton Jr, Ferry Manager)
102 Ave G, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The Ferry Department handles the operations of the ferry boats at Belle Chasse/Scarsdale and East/West Pointe a la Hache, etc.
Buildings Department (Toni Martinez, Superintendent)
477 F. Edward Hebert, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The Buildings Department employs the custodial staff for all parish buildings, as well as a small grounds crew, rents out parish buildings, etc.
Libraries (Todd J. Schouest, Librarian)
8442 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The Library provides research materials in the form of written materials, internet access, etc., a Summer Youth Reading Program, etc.
Telecommunications (Jeffrey Boone, Communications Manager)
108 Ave. G , Belle Chase, LA 70037
The Telecommunications Department provides communication services internally and deal with our wireless providers, etc.
Maintenance Department (Robert Means, Superintendent)
477 F. Edward Hebert, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The Maintenance Department staffs variety of craftsman A/C Mechanics, Electricians, Carpenters, to handle the general maintenance of parish owned facilities, etc.
Recreation Department (Corey Buie, Superintendent)
499 F. Edward Hebert, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The Recreation Department oversees the parish’s youth recreational programs such as football, soccer, baseball, basketball, etc.
Solid Waste North (Scott Rousselle, Superintendent)
170 Sewer Plant Rd., Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The Solid Waste North Department is responsible for the collection of trash and garbage from Ironton north through Belle Chasse and along the east bank of the parish, etc.
Solid Waste South (Narry Sylve, Foreman)
135 Compactor Rd., Port Sulphur, LA 70083
The Solid Waste South Department is responsible for the collection of garbage and trash from Myrtle Grove to Venice, etc.
Fort Jackson Museum (Corey Buie, Superintendent)
220 Herbert Harvey Drive (Sarah McKee, Curator), Buras, LA 70041
Historical site – closed until further notice
Port Sulphur Golf Course (Corey Buie, Superintendent)
28530 Hwy. 23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083
Site is closed until further notice due to Hurricane Katrina
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Flood Control and Heavy Equipment
Building levees and digging ditches: (504) 297-5421
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Ferry Department
Ferry Information: (504) 297-5330
Ferry Tolls*
Motorcycles $.50
2 axle vehicles $1.00
3 axles or more $2.00
*No bills larger than $10 accepted.
Ferry discount ticket books are available at this address:
Belle Chasse Permit Office
102 Avenue G, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
The cost is $15 for a book of 30 coupons. Cash and checks are acceptable. Make checks payable to Plaquemines Parish Government or PPG.
Total Vehicle Length Restrictions (includes vehicle and tow; i.e. boat, trailer, etc.)
M/V Pointe a la Hache 50’
M/V Belle Chasse II 40’
M/V Louisiana 55’
M/V Plaquemines Pride 60’
FERRY SCHEDULE*
Belle Chasse Ferry
1. West Bank
The West Bank Belle Chasse Ferry departs at the top and bottom of every hour beginning at 5:00 a.m., with the last ferry departing at midnight.
2. East Bank
The East Bank Belle Chasse Ferry departs at 15 and 45 minutes after every hour beginning at 5:15 a.m., with the last ferry departing at 12:15 a.m.
Point ala Hache Ferry
1. East Bank
The East Bank Pointe ala Hache Ferry departs at the top of every hour beginning at 6:00 a.m., with the last ferry departing at 10:00 a.m. One additional departure occurs at 6:30 a.m. every morning.
2. West Bank
The West Bank Pointe ala Hache Ferry departs at 6:15 a.m. and again at 6:45 a.m. After that, departures are at the bottom of every hour beginning at 7:30 a.m., with the last ferry departing at 10:30 p.m.
*TWO FERRIES ARE IN OPERATION MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM:
5:00 AM – 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Exemption Stickers
1. Red Stickers (valid seven days a week at any time) are available to:
- Individuals over 65 years of age with private vehicle (must provide valid driver’s license and auto registration. One per individual).
- Volunteer Fire Department member in private vehicle (active members listed by each fire department)
- Emergency (ambulance and fire) vehicles
- Plaquemines Parish Council and School Board Members
- Handicapped individuals with handicapped parking sticker or license plate as well as Mobility Impaired ID card – one sticker per individual
2. Yellow Stickers (valid only from 5:45 am to 9:00 am and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday) are available to:
- PPG employees that reside on the eastbank and work on the westbank and vice-versa (PPG employees who reside and work on the same side of the river are NOT eligible for yellow sticker)
- Teachers working in Plaquemines Parish public or private schools that reside on the eastbank and work on the westbank and vice-versa (Teachers who reside and work on the same side of the river are NOT eligible for yellow sticker)
- Students (elementary, high school or college) with proper identification that reside on the eastbank and attend school in Plaquemines Parish on the westbank and vice-versa (Students who reside and attend school on the same side are NOT eligible for yellow sticker)
- Employees of the Sheriff’s Department, Judge’s Office, Clerk of Court and District Attorney’s Office (with valid driver’s license or any other ID verifying employment) that reside on the eastbank and work on the westbank and vice-versa (Employees of these offices who reside and work on the same side of the river are NOT eligible for yellow stickers).
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Finance Department
8056 Highway 23 Suite 300, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 297-5610 phone
(504) 297-5614 fax
Lori L. Meyers, Finance Manager, CPA, CGFM
Tommy Serpas, Assistant Finance Manager
Kristy Savoie, Secretary
eMail: finance@plaqueminesparish.com
The Plaquemines Parish Finance Department handles accounts payable, purchasing, data processing, general revenue collection and the operations budget. In addition, the department handles billing and collection for leases, boat harbors and shipyards.
Applications for boat slip rentals can be downloaded by clicking on form below. Follow instructions and attach copies of the required documents such as driver’s license and boat registration and mail to the parish finance department at the address listed above. Or you may hand deliver to the finance department.
Application for Boat Slip rental-pdf
For updated fund balance Summary for Plaquemines Parish – click here.
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Engineering & Public Works
102 Ave. GBelle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: 504-297-5343 Fax: 504-297-5340Wendy Ott - Secretary
wendy_ott@plaqueminesparish.com
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Drainage/Pump Stations
(504) 297-5405
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Public Right-of-Way Maintenance
PROWM
Grass cutters for all parish rights of way, levees and state highways: (504) 297-5412
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Safety Engineer
Promotes safety regulations among workers, inspects incidents: (504) 297-5669
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Sign Shop
Makes and installs parish related signs: (504) 297-5460
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Health Department
3706 Main Street, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: (504) 297-5402 or (504) 394-3510 Fax: (504) 393-0437
Monday - Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The Plaquemines Parish Health Department includes:
1. Environmental Health
Sewage (to see Aerobic Treatment Units brochure, click here)
Wastewater
Retail Food
Daycares
Nursing Homes
Schools
Cafeterias
2. Community Health
Immunizations
Tuberculosis Control
Pregnancy Tests
3. Rodent Control
The Plaquemines Parish Health Department will be distributing free Rodent Poison in limited quantities for Plaquemines Parish residents experiencing problems with rats and mice. The poison may be picked up at:
Rodent Control Information Brochure – click here
To see Aerobic Treatment Unit (Sewage) Information Brochure – click here
Health Information:
HIV Testing
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV is different from most other viruses because it attacks the immune system. The immune system gives out bodies the ability to fight infections. HIV finds and destroys a type of white blood cell that the immune system must have to fight disease.
The EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay) is a commonly used HIV screening test. We can perform it quickly and easily on blood. A positive EIA is confirmed with a Western blot test. It takes approximately 2 weeks to receive your test results.
If you are tested anonymously, no one will ask your name. You are the only one who can tell anyone else your results.
If you are tested confidentially, your name is recorded with your test results. Your record will not be shared with anyone who does not legally have access to your medical records unless you give written permission. Results of positive tests are reported to the Louisiana Office of Public Health.
Condom Distribution Site
Plaquemines Parish Health Department is a free distribution site for condoms. Literature and counseling is available by request. Please ask to speak to a nurse.
Immunization Program
Plaquemines Parish Health Department offers immunizations for the following diseases: Polio, Mumps, Measles, Chickenpox, Whooping Cough, Bacterial Meningitis, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Diphtheria, Lock Jaw, Varicella, Hepatitis, Influenza, Rubella, and HPV.
Immunizations are offered thru The Vaccines for Children Program. Requirements to receive vaccines thru the Health Department are:
Children through 18 years of age that meet at least one of the following criteria. Underinsured, uninsured, Medicaid eligible, American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Adults attending schools of higher learning.
Flu Shots for eligible participants.
Immunizations needed at times of disasters (such as Hurricanes)
For your convenience, Plaquemines Parish Health department participates in LINKS (Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids Statewide.) LINKS is a confidential computer system that helps you and your doctor keep track of your child’s immunization history.
International Travel
For information on requirements and recommendations involving immunizations for international travel, contact the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section at (504) 219-4563 or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website under TRAVELERS’HEALTH, at http://www.cdc.gov.
Pregnancy Testing
A urine sample will be tested for HCG (a hormone present in a pregnant women’s urine). A nurse will notify you of the test results as soon as possible. She will talk to you about the results of the pregnancy test and the options open to you. You may want to see a nurse alone or include others who are with you today.
It is important for you to know that the nurse will not make decisions for you or tell you what to do. We will advise you of programs available to you, and try to help you in any way we can.
Tuberculosis Program
Ensuring successful treatment of Tuberculosis is an essential public health responsibility carried out daily by TB control programs in health departments throughout this country such as Plaquemines Parish Health Department. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that usually affects the lungs. TB sometimes can affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. TB disease can be fatal if untreated.
Tuberculosis is transmitted through the air by individuals with contagious TB who are in close contact with others. It is spread when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, laughs, sings or sneezes. In 2005 Louisiana was ranked 8th in the nation for case rates (new cases per 100,000 population). Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease.
The recognized method for controlling the spread of Tuberculosis is directly observed therapy (DOT) where a health care provider observes the patient take every dose of medication. DOT is the standard of care in Louisiana, and is followed by the Plaquemines Parish Health Department.
TB SKIN TEST
You can be tested for TB at Plaquemines Parish Health Department if:
You have spent time with a person known to have active TB disease or suspected to have active TB disease.
You think you might have active TB disease.
You are from a country where active TB is very common.
Your Doctor has ordered a TB skin test.
After you receive the results of your TB skin test you can elect to receive follow-up care if needed from your primary care physician or the Health Department. All services are free from the Health Department such as doctor referral, blood work, chest X-rays, medications, etc. If you elect to seek care from your PCP your medications can be provided free.
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Volunteer Fire Departments
Volunteer Fire Departments with Fire Chiefs*
Fire District 1: Pointe-a-la-Hache | Chief Joel Frederick
Fire District 2: Belle Chasse | Chief Roy Robichaux
Fire District 3: Port Sulphur | Chief Douglas Marange
Fire District 4: Buras | Chief A.B. Croft
Fire District 5: Boothville-Venice | Chief Ray Carter
Fire District 6: Lake Hermitage | Chief Donald Durr
Fire District 7: Woodlawn/Braithwaite | Chief Urban Treuil
*To contact a Fire Chief or any Fire District, please call the Director of Operations Office.
Scott Lott, Director of Operations
8056 Hwy.23, Suite 200, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 297-5675
Fax: (504) 297-5695
eMail: slott@plaqueminesparish.com
Jenny Kennair, Administrative Assistant
8056 Hwy.23, Suite 200, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 297-5675
Fax: (504) 297-5695
eMail: jkennair@plaqueminesparish.com
Office Hours: 8:00am – 4:30 pm
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Land Department
8056 Hwy.23, Suite 200
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Blair Rittiner, Land Superintendent
Office: (504) 297-5578
Mobile: (504) 912-0344
eMail: blair@plaqueminesparish.com
Mary Ann Webster, Secretary
Phone: (504) 297-5577
Fax: (504) 297-5573
eMail: mwebster@plaqueminesparish.com
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
The Land Department provides the following services:
Levees
- Conducts quarterly levee inspections & prepares state and federal reports
- Handles levee obstructions and encroachments
- Assists in mitigation projects
Land
- Right-of-way contact for local, state and federal projects
- Assists the public with federal and state permits, requests, etc.
- Handles property acquisitions for public improvement projects
- Co-ordinates property owner relocations
- Assists in hurricane emergency preparedness, planning & evacuation
Hunting
- Conducts the alligator tag lottery
- Issues nutria permit applications
- Answers questions regarding public hunting rights
For more information on hunting, permit applications and more visit the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries website at:
www.nutria.com
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Legal Department
8056 Hwy. 23, Suite 303, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Telephone: 504-297-5000 (switchboard)
Fax: 504-297-5697
Michael L. Mullin - Assistant Parish Attorney
Telephone: 504-297-5529
Mario A. Arteaga, Jr. - Assistant Parish Attorney
Telephone: 504-297-5571 (Direct Line)
L.V. Cooley, IV - Special Assistant Parish Attorney
Oil, Gas and Mineral Attorney
Telephone: 504-297-5000
Charles A. Arceneaux - Assistant Parish Attorney
Telephone: 504-297-5528
Nicole Lamm - Paralegal
Telephone: 504-297-5579 (Direct Line)
Kathy Lutz - Paralegal
Telephone: 504-297-5575 (Direct Line)
Stephen C. Braud - Parish Attorney
8056 Hwy. 23, Suite 200, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Telephone: 504-297-5564
Christie S. Nielson - Paralegal
Assistant to Stephen C. Braud
Telephone: 504-297-5564 (Direct Line)
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Library
Todd J. Schouest
Plaquemines Parish Library Director
504-398-7302
Online Public Access Catalog
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Mosquito Department
3706 Main Street, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone (504) 394-5171 or (504) 394-5370
Fax (504) 394-5385
Email: mosquito@plaqueminesparish.com
Supervisor – Chris Denney
Administrative Assistant – Yvette Griffin
REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MOSQUITOES AROUND YOUR HOME AND NEIGHBORHOOD
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Parish Council
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Parish President/Government
Click here to view Parish President/Government.
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Plaquemines Parish Port
Click here to view Plaquemines Parish Port information.
Download Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Tariff
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Sales Tax
PlaqueminesParish/Sales Tax Division
8056 Highway 23, Suite 201 C, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 297-5620 PHONE (504) 297-5624 FAX
E-mail: sales_tax@plaqueminesparish.com
Sales Tax Registration Applications for other parishes: www.laota.com
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Coastal Zone Management
P.J. Hahn, Director of Coastal Zone Management
8056 Hwy 23, Suite 307, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: 504-297-5629
Mobile: 504-292-0734
Fax: 502-297-5539
pjhahn@plaqueminesparish.com
Krista S. Clark, Administrative Assistant
8056 Hwy 23, Suite 307, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: 504-297-5631
Fax: 504-297-5539
kclark@plaqueminesparish.com
Albertine M. Kimble, Local Coastal Program Manager
138 Edna LaFrance Road, Braithwaite, LA 70040
Office: 504-682-3903
Mobile: 504-912-5973
Fax: 504-682-4270
albertine_kimble@plaqueminesparish.com
Lonnie B. Serpas, Supervisor
138 Edna LaFrance Road, Braithwaite, LA 70040
Office: 504-682-3903
Mobile: 504-912-0135
Fax: 504-682-4270
lserpas@plaqueminesparish.com
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Recreation
Corey Buie - Superintendent
Dwight Williams - Workflow Coordinator
499 F. Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Office: (504) 297-5407
FAX: (504) 392-7480
Email: recreation@plaqueminesparish.com
Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
CLICK HERE FOR MORE RECREATION INFORMATION
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Human Resources
8056 Highway 23, Suite 213
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Phone: 504-297-5691
Fax: 504-297-5535
Hours: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
After Hours Emergency Contact: 504-297-5600
Wanda Buras – Human Resources Manager – wanda_buras@plaqueminesparish.com
Bridgette Horton – Human Resources Supervisor – bhorton@plaqueminesparish.com
Nancy Hottel – Benefits Analysis – nhottel@plaqueminesparish.com
Grace Civello – Secretary II – grace_civello@plaqueminesparish.com
Department Functions: Plan, manage and direct the Parish’s program of Personnel Management including: policy development, employee relations (including grievances), benefits administration (such as Health, Life and Dental insurance), Parish compliance with state and federal employment laws, Workers Compensation and Jones Act claims handling and management, employee training and management of third party liability claims against PPG. Additionally, HR Manager serves as Parish Risk Manager.
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Public Awareness
Kurt Fromherz
Media Specialist
Office: 504-297-5698
Email: kfromherz@plaqueminesparish.com
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Geographic Information System
102 Ave. G
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Robert Spears
G.I.S. Manager
Office: 504-297-5343
Email: rspears@plaqueminesparish.com
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