Town Of Abita Springs

The following minutes were taken from the regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on March 18, 2008 at the Town Hall in Abita Springs.

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

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

LT. ESSURE/STPSO:
Mayor Fitzmorris welcomed Lt. Fred Escher. Lt. Escher is a resident of Abita Springs. He has been with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office for 8 ½ years. Lt. Escher is certified in Crime Prevention. Discussion followed regarding his previous experience.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Representative from Fire District #8 reported on the calls for the month. He mentioned the Annual Crawfish Boil is set for May 3, 2008.

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:
Mr. Gowland thanked the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office for all of the work completed. Mr. Gowland gave an update advising the Trailhead is almost complete. They are working on a few final touch up’s. Ms. Cognivich reported on the success of the Jazz Brunch. She recapped on how wonderful the experience was and thanked everyone for their participation. She commented on how beautiful the Quail Farm was and they wanted to make the Jazz Brunch an annual event. Alderman Lemons reported on Friends of The Park discussing fund raisers and new members. Alderman Patterson discussed some of the proposals that have been received for the water feature.

OLD BUSINESS:
Alderman Campbell made a motioned to introduce the FEMA Trailer Resolution requesting and requiring the removal of all FEMA trailers, seconded by Alderman Edmiston. Vote YEAS: 4 Campbell, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 Dugas

Brad Nobles with Kyle & Associates advised that McDonald Construction will start the Sidewalk Project on March 31, 2008 and Kapco Diversified, LLC will start the South Utility Project next week.

NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Campbell made a motion to introduce an Ordinance Changing a Portion of Historic Commercial Zoning to C2 Zoning, seconded by Alderman Lemons.
Alderman Campbell made a motion to introduce an Ordinance changing a portion of Historic Commercial Zoning to Residential/Commercial Overlay Zoning, seconded by Alderman Lemons.

Mayor Fitzmorris discussed trade marking the Logo for the Town of Abita Springs. He mentioned he has already spoken with an Attorney recommended by Edward Deano, our Town Attorney. There is a $2500.00 retainer fee. Discussion followed on why the Town should proceed with Trade marking the Logo. Alderman Campbell motioned to allow Mayor Fitzmorris to move forward with this, seconded by Alderman Patterson.

Mr. Cognivich and the VFW Post 8720 would like to donate a flag and a flag pole to the Trailhead. Mayor Fitzmorris thanked the VFW for their donation.
Alderman Campbell discussed the Whole Town Garage Sale scheduled for March 29, 2008 and the Abita Opry activities that will be on March 24, 2008. Discussion followed on the Town website.

Mayor Fitzmorris motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Patterson.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED THIS 18th DAY OF MARCH 2008.

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Jennifer Oalmann, Town Clerk Louis Fitzmorris, Mayor

TC MINUTES 3-08

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