CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story said that Gesser Group is now operating as CHG Group. CHG Group is a separate company. This article has been updated accordingly.
At this month’s Jeanerette Board of Aldermen meeting, one of the key agenda items focused on the ongoing City Hall renovation project, but progress has hit an unexpected snag.
The city had selected Gesser Group, an architectural firm, to handle the renovation work. However, the firm’s owner, Mr. Gesser, recently passed away. With no clear succession plan in place, city leaders say they can’t move forward with a contract until it’s clear who will take over the company.
“I just have nothing. And having nothing, I would urge you to err on the side of caution,” said City Attorney Lucretia Pecantte during the meeting. “I understand the expediency that this needs to occur, but you gotta pump your brakes.”
For now, the board has tabled the item until its next meeting.
If the city is unable to move forward with the firm, officials say it could jeopardize the project’s timeline.
