Town Of Abita Springs

The following minutes were taken from the regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on February 19, 2008 at the Town Hall in Abita Springs.

Alderman Lemons gave the Invocation and Alderman Patterson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Mayor Fitzmorris called the roll and present were Alderman Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson.

Alderman Campbell made a motion to accept and waive the reading of the January 15, 2007 regular monthly meeting, seconded by Alderman Lemons, Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0

Alderman Dugas motioned to accept the October 2007 Financial Reports, seconded by Alderman Campbell, Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0 and ABSENT: 0

LT. CARDINALE’S/STPSO:
Lt. Cardinalie announced his retirement date is March 10, 2008. Lt. Cardinalie mentioned that Officer Revere will be the new Deputy in town. Major Sharp with the STPSO advised they will replace Lt. Cardinalie with a suitable person and thanked him for his 20 years on the force. Captain Lintz, the District Commander with the STPSO, gave an annual report and commented on our safe community. Mayor Fitzmorris and the Board of Aldermen thanked Lt. Cardinalie for a job well done and stated that the STPSO has exceeded our expectations.

TOWN MARSHAL REPORT:
Town Marshal Joe Candilora gave a recap for the month. He commented on items that were closed and items still open.

PARK COMMITTEE:
Mayor Fitzmorris reported that the Longbranch Building and the Pavilion are almost complete. Alderman Campbell thanked Abita Pharmacy for the donation of $5,500.00 to Friends of the Park. She commented on the design from Learning Structures for the playground equipment and noted that there are a few minor changes. Alderman Lemons commented that Friends of the Park will have a table at the Jazz Brunch with a sign up sheet for volunteers and will also be selling bags, t-shirts, etc.

Mayor Fitzmorris noted the Push Mow Parade was a success and thanked Mary Davis, Michelle Kelsey and all of the volunteers for their hard work.

OLD BUSINESS:
Alderman Patterson motioned to introduce the Resolution authorizing the Mayor to negotiate, authorize and execute a contract for sidewalks in the Town of Abita Springs, seconded by Alderman Dugas Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0

Alderman Dugas motion to add the South Utility Extension Resolution to the agenda, seconded by Alderman Campbell. Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson NAYS:0 ABSENT: 0

Alderman Dugas motioned to adopt the South Utility Extension Resolution, seconded by Alderman Edmiston Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0

NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Fitzmorris commented on the situation regarding gas pressure. He noted that we are servicing the gas lines and apologized for any inconvenience. Discussion followed regarding the service that is being done.

Alderman Dugas motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Patterson.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED THIS 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2008.

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Jennifer Oalmann, Town Clerk Louis Fitzmorris, Mayor

TC MINUTES 2-08

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