Town Of Abita Springs

The following minutes were taken from the regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on April 15, 2008 at the Town Hall in Abita Springs.

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
BUFFERS & CONFORMING USES REZONE: Mayor Fitzmorris opened the Public Hearing discussing zoning. Alderman Campbell showed specific detail on rezoning using a map and answered questions. Discussion followed on previous rezoning and areas included. Alderman Patterson made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Alderman Lemons.

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

Alderman Lemons made a motion to accept and waive the reading of the minutes of the March 18, 2008 regular monthly meeting, seconded by Alderman Campbell, Vote: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0

LT. ESCHER/STPSO:
Lt. Escher gave a brief summary on all traffic citations/arrest for the month of April as well as commenting on response times.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Alderman Lemons announced the Fire Department District #8 Annual Crawfish Boil is set for May 3, 2008 at the Park. He noted some of the vendors and entertainment that will be there.

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

Mayor Fitzmorris reported on the action taken for removal of FEMA Trailers. He noted letters were delivered to occupants with the number to FEMA for trailer removal or rental assistance.

PARK COMMITTEE:
Mayor Fitzmorris reported that the Museum opened and the Smithsonian Exhibit “New Harmonies” is on loan to the town for 6 weeks. He mentioned there will be music every Sunday through May 3, 2008. Mayor Fitzmorris summarized the research for a water feature. Alderman Patterson described the water and light feature design and options. A proposed design was shown. Construction on water feature is planned to begin in May.

FRIENDS OF THE PARK: Alderman Campbell announced that building of the playground will begin on June 25, 2008 and end on June 29, 2008. She expressed the need for volunteers and noted that Friends of the Park are still having fund raisers. Alderman Lemons announced Friends of the Park received a grant from Northshore Community Foundation for $20,000.00.

OLD BUSINESS:
Alderman Campbell made a motion to adopt the Buffers & Conforming Uses Rezoning Historic Commercial District to C2 District Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Edmiston. Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0.

NOTE: 5 Minute Break

Alderman Patterson motioned to accept the amendments as read to the Buffers & Conforming Uses Rezoning Historic Commercial District to Residential/Commercial District Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Campbell. Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0.

Alderman Patterson motioned to adopt the Buffers & Conforming Uses Rezoning Historic Commercial District to Residential/Commercial District Ordinance as amended, seconded by Alderman Campbell. Vote YEAS: 5 Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0.

Mayor Fitzmorris welcomed Mr. Alahmed who was requesting Cahill Street revoked due to a portion of the house being on the street. Discussion followed and it was suggested that Mr. Alahmed to return to Public Committee with his request.

NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Lemons made a motion to adopt the NIMS Resolution, seconded by Alderman Edmiston. Vote YEAS: 5 Alderman Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0.

Alderman Patterson made a motion to adopt the Verizon Resolution, seconded by Alderman Campbell. Vote YEAS: 5 Alderman Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0.

Alderman Lemons motioned to introduce Hwy. 59 Rezone Residential to Residential/Commercial Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Dugas.

Brad Nobles with Kyle Associates stated that South Utility Extension is on track. He noted landscape plans are being looked at for the Round a Bout and Sidewalk construction should start around April 28, 2008.

Alderman Dugas motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Patterson.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED THIS 15th DAY OF APRIL 2008.

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Jennifer Oalmann, Town Clerk Louis Fitzmorris, Mayor

TC MINUTES 4-08

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