Council Member at Large West· January 9, 2024
Gillis McCloskey
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 22:14
- Avg per meeting
- 7:25
- Segments
- 355
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Top issues during term (20)
Commercial variance for Arabi restaurant
Unknown — no record of any conditions or costs was provided.
Parish employee pay scale and retirement leave changes
Could change the Clerk of Council's compensation depending on the amended formula.
St. Bernard Parish Govt. v. Port NOLA litigation
The port project would be tax-exempt, and short-term property value dips of 2-4% within a mile of the facility are projected by a port-commissioned study.
Release of reversion rights on seven residential parcels
No direct cost to the parish; clears title on previously sold properties.
Special election to fill Sheriff vacancy
The parish bears the cost of administering a special countywide election.
2027 Parish Operating and Capital Budget
Sets the entire parish spending plan for 2027, which ultimately affects taxes and services.
Fire Department Personnel Plan budget requirement
Doesn't set new spending itself, but keeps fire staffing costs visible in every budget cycle.
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of Council
Creates a part-time salaried position, adding personnel costs to the council office budget.
Homestead exemption for essential emergency personnel
Eligible employees could see reduced property taxes; the exemption shifts a small amount of the tax base.
LSU cooperative extension agreement
Pickleball courts ordinance remains tabled
The courts would involve public design and construction costs, still pending review.
Residential paving variance in Meraux
Unknown — no record of any conditions or costs was provided.
October council meeting date change
NOEL grant for elderly/disabled home repairs
Zero cost to parish taxpayers — the grant covers everything, with NOEL paying contractors as vendors.
Parish housing market rebound
Rising prices and sales activity boost parish wealth and property tax base, but mortgage rates near 6.5% still squeeze affordability.
Faster temporary housing after disasters
No parish cost was identified; the waiver simply removes permitting requirements for temporary units.
Major road and utility capital projects
The Daniel Drive sewer estimate dropped about $800,000, and the Village Square golf/soccer project may come in $50,000 under budget.
Sidewalk walkability audit on West Judge Perez
A $2,500 grant funds the audits; no parish match was noted.
Save Our Shrimpers Act support
Roadside live crab stand conditional use permit
Decisions during term (29)
Recorded while McCloskey was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Resolution SBPC #2662-09-26
Adoption of Resolution SBPC #2652-08-26 supporting NOEL grant application
Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
Resolution SBPC #2650-08-26 — Save Our Shrimpers Act (H.R. 2071)
Resolution SBPC #2651-08-26 — GOHSEP temporary housing waiver
Summary No. 4365 — Hammond rezoning, 3611 Pakenham Drive
Summary No. 4378 — Gator Construction rezoning, 2916-18 Jackson Boulevard
Enter executive session — Parish of St. Bernard v. Atlantic Richfield Co.
Return to regular session
Take advice of legal counsel — Atlantic Richfield litigation
Approval of May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (amended)
Proclamation of Mental Health Awareness Month
Recognition of Chamber of Commerce update
Recognition of hurricane season preparedness update
Recognition of housing market update
Capital Projects Department update
Library Board appointment — Erin Johnston
Adoption of Ordinance SBPC #2731-05-26 — personnel pay scale (Summary No. 4351)
Adoption of Ordinance SBPC #2732-05-26 — leave payout upon retirement (Summary No. 4352)
Adoption of Ordinance SBPC #2733-05-26 — 2026 Oyster Festival agreement (Summary No. 4356)
Voting record (16)
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