Town Of Abita Springs

The following minutes were taken from the regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on January 19, 2010 at the Town Hall in Abita Springs.

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

PUBLIC HEARING:
HISTORIC COMMERCIAL DISTRICT USES WITHIN BOUNDRY OF CLTURE DISTRICT ORDINANCE: Mayor Fitzmorris opened the public hearing discussing the uses in the boundaries of the Cultural District. Allowable uses were established and Specific uses requiring a Special Use Permit were also determined. He explained the Special Use Permit process and noted businesses needing a Special Use Permit would go before the Planning and Zoning Committee to determine use. Alderman Campbell 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 Edmiston made a motion to accept and waive the reading of the minutes of the December 15, 2009, regular monthly meeting, seconded by Alderman Campbell, Vote YEAS: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0, ABSTAIN: 0.

Alderman Dugas made a motion to accept the October 2009 financial reports, seconded by Alderman Campbell, Vote: YEAS: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0.

DEPUTY VAUTHIER/STPSO:
Deputy Vauthier gave a brief recap of arrest/citations for the month. He commented on the Town of Abita Springs being a quiet community.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Fire District #8 representative/Troy Lange gave a brief recap of calls for 2009 and for the month of January 2010. He noted the Fire Department has taken over the All Town Garage Sale and the date has been set for March 27, 2010.

TOWN MARSHAL:
Town Marshal, Joe Candilora gave a brief summary for the month. He mentioned there was extra patrol on parking in front of businesses.

ENGINEERING PROJECT REPORT:
Town Engineer, Jean Thibodeaux reported the road paving bid came in within budget and Barriere Construction, LLC was the lowest bidder. He was excited to report he had received the sidewalk proposal draft. Mayor Fitzmorris noted the Request for Qualifying Statements for Engineering Services for the CDBG Project went out for advertisement.

Mayor Fitzmorris commented on the cold weather noting it was the coldest weather in 20 years. He explained a couple of the issues with the water and gas due to the cold weather. Mayor Fitzmorris noted bills will be high and the town is willing to work with residents on them. He thanked the maintenance department for all of their hard work making sure everyone had gas and water.

OLD BUSINESS:
Alderman Lemons made a motion to amend the Midtown Cultural District Uses as noted, seconded by Alderman Campbell. Vote was: YEAS: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0.

Alderman Campbell made a motion to adopt the Midtown Cultural District Ordinance as amended, seconded by Alderman Lemons. Vote was: YEAS: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0.

NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Lemons made a motion to adopt the Fire District #8 Board Appointment of Mr. Fred Schroder Resolution, seconded by Alderman Patterson. Vote was: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0.

Alderman Patterson made a motion to adopt the Street Improvement Bid Acceptance Resolution, seconded by Alderman Edmiston. Vote was: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0.

Alderman Dugas made a motion to introduce the Mayor & Council Compensation Ordinance, seconded by Alderman Campbell. Vote was: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0.

Alderman Dugas made a motion to amend the agenda to add the Saints NFC Championship Resolution, seconded by Alderman Campbell. Vote was: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson, NAYS: 0, ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0.

Alderman Edmiston made a motion to adopt the Saints NFC Championship Resolution, seconded by Alderman Campbell, Vote was: 5, Campbell, Dugas, Edmiston, Lemons and Patterson.

Alderman Edmiston noted Covington High School is looking for volunteers to judge the Senior Research Project. Anyone interested should call Mary Lewis at Covington High School.

Alderman Campbell announced Bryan Gowland received the Presidents Award at the St. Tammany Parish 5th Annual Arts Awards. She noted the Push Mow Parade will be held on February 6, 2010 and sign up will begin at 8:00am at Town Hall.

Town Clerk, Jennifer Oalmann mentioned WSTE will soon start clearing the town right of way.

Alderman Patterson motioned to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Edmiston.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY 2010.

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Jennifer Oalmann, Town Clerk Louis Fitzmorris, Mayor
TC MINUTES 1-10

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