Council goes into executive session, adopts confidentiality for Riverplex negotiations and approves item tied to 'Demco versus Ascension Parish'

The Central Parish Council moved into executive session during its Jan. 8 meeting to conduct confidential negotiations related to the 'West Ascension Parish Riverplex Megapark Industrial Development Site.' The motion to enter executive session was made by Mister Hillensbeck and seconded by Mister Voronado; the roll call was recorded in the transcript.

After reconvening, the council reconsidered agenda item 9a and adopted a motion/resolution stating that, "considering parish president [name garbled in transcript] declaration that confidential negotiations are critical to securing future development," all negotiations would remain confidential. The council then moved and approved an item described on the record as the "summit with Demco versus Ascension Parish" (motion by Miss Alonzo, second by Mister Voronado); the transcript does not disclose settlement terms or further public details.

Because the subject matter was handled in executive session and the council expressly voted to keep negotiations confidential, the public transcript contains no substantive details about the negotiations, any settlement amounts, or specific contractual commitments. The council adjourned after concluding the agenda.