PUBLISHED September 29, 2016 AND POSTED AT PARISH COMPLEX BY October 3, 2016
AGENDA
ST. TAMMANY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2016-10-06 AT 6:00PM
ST. TAMMANY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
21490 KOOP DRIVE, MANDEVILLE, LA.

Call to Order by Honorable Marty Dean, Chairman
Invocation by
Pledge of Allegiance by
Roll Call:
Dennis Sharp
James A. (Red) Thompson
Michael R. Lorino, Jr.
Rykert O. Toledano, Jr.
Richard E. Tanner
Jacob (Jake) Groby
Marty Dean
Chris Canulette
E. L. Gene Bellisario
Maureen "MO" O'Brien
Steve Stefancik
Jerry Binder
S. Michele Blanchard
Thomas (T.J.) Smith, Jr.

SPECIAL ITEMS

1) Ord. Cal. No. 5676 - Ordinance adopting the 2016 Parish Operating Budget. (Dean/Brister) (Scheduled to be introduced at the September 28, 2016 Parish Council Special Meeting)

2) Ord. Cal. No. 5677- Ordinance to establish the 2017-2021 Parish Capital Improvement Budget and Program, and to further identify Fixed Assets & Grants Awards. (Dean/Brister) (Scheduled to be introduced at the September 28, 2016 Parish Council Special Meeting)

NOTE: The Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016 to review the proposed Parish Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets prior to adoption.

Copies of both budgets will be made available for review by October 3, 2016 at the Parish Council Office and the following Parish Library Branches:

Abita Springs, Bush, Causeway, Covington, Folsom, Lacombe, Lee Road, Madisonville, Mandeville, Pearl River, Slidell Robert Blvd, South Slidell

PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation to St. Tammany Parish Government Employee of the Month. (Brister)

2. Presentation of Jean Day Charity check to Slidell Ladies of Liberty. (Brister)

3. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to the Slidell Young Republicans. (O’Brien)

4. Presentation by Noble Young regarding Miracle League Northshore. (Dean)

CONSENT CALENDAR
(PAGES 2 THROUGH 4)

Any items not pulled from the Consent Calendar are automatically approved in whole by one vote. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar are discussed are voted upon individually.

MINUTES

Regular Council Meeting - September 1, 2016

Special Council Meeting - September 28, 2016

Council Committee Meeting -  September 28, 2016

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
(Public Hearing November 3, 2016 )

1. Ord. Cal. No. 5658 - Ordinance to impose a six (6) month moratorium on the submission and approval of any applications to enter a Parish right of way to extend, open and/or construct any unopened portion of such right of way for the purpose of gaining access to any undeveloped lot in a dormant subdivision or subdivision of record. (Tanner/Sharp) (Postponed 9/1/16)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 5681 - Ordinance amending Section 40-034.01 of the St. Tammany Subdivision Regulatory Ordinance- Ordinance Number 499 to provide for modifications to the Contiguous Lot Rule. (Tanner/Sharp)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 5682 - Ordinance to extend for six (6) months the moratorium on the issuance of permits for construction, or placement of building structures on any properties within unincorporated St. Tammany Parish Within five hundred (500) feet of the centerline on the south side of Highway 1088 from Soult Street to Hickory Street. (Ward 4, District 7) (Groby)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 5683 - Ordinance accepting finalized subdivisions into the Road & Drainage Inventory to include Pine Creek Acres, Phase 2B, specifically Knotty Pine Ct.,Tumble Creek Dr., and a portion of Pine Grove Loop; Pine Creek Acres Phase 2C, specifically a portion of Pine Grove Loop.(Ward1, District 4) (Dean/Brister)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 5684 - Ordinance establishing a No Parking Zone on Desoto Street (4-D-173). (Ward 4, District 5) (Toledano)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 5685 - Ordinance to amend the 2016 Operating Budget - Amendment No. 11. (Dean/Brister)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 5686 - Ordinance to amend the St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 (Administration), Section 2-009.00, Parish Fees and Service Charges to include a permit fee for a site work permit. (Dean/Brister)

8. Ord. Cal. No. 5687 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 5 acres located west of Highway 25, north of Highway 450, being 85275 and 85271 Highway 25, Franklinton from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District). (Ward 2, District 3) (2016-345-ZC) (Zoning Commission approved 9/22/16) (Dean/Brister)

9. Ord. Cal. No. 5688 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 0.574 acre located on the Northeast Corner of North 5th Avenue and North 8th Street from A-4 (Single Family Residential District) to ED-1 (Primary Education District). (Ward 8, District 9) (2016-351-ZC) (Zoning Commission approved 9/22/16) (Dean/Brister)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 5689 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 16.77 acres located south of Brewster Road, east of Dummyline Road, west of Tchefuncta Park Drive from A-2 (Suburban District) to A-4 (Single Family Residential District). (Ward 1, District 1) (2016-352-ZC) (Zoning Commission approved 9/22/16) (Dean/Brister)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 5690 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 2 acres located north of Theresa Nave Road, west of Highway 25 from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District). (Ward 2, District 3) (2016-353-ZC) (Zoning Commission approved 9/22/16) (Dean/Brister)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 5691 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 82.759 acres located south Highway 190, west of Highway 1077 from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-3 (Suburban District). (Ward 1, District 3) (2016-355-ZC) (Zoning Commission approved 9/22/16) (Dean/Brister)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 5692 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 82.759 acres located south of Highway 190, west of Highway 1077 from A-1(Suburban District) to A-3 (Suburban District) and PUD (Planned Unit Development Overlay). (Ward 1, District 3) (2016-357-ZC) (Zoning Commission approved 9/22/16) (Dean/Brister)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 5693 - Ordinance establishing a No Parking Zone on the median of Live Oak Court. (Ward 3, District 4) (Lorino)

15. Ord. Cal. No. 5694 - Ordinance to authorize the St. Tammany Parish Government, through the Office of the Parish President, to acquire certain parcel(s) of immovable property through the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program. (Ward 8, District 13) (Dean/Brister) 

RESOLUTIONS

1. Resolution C.S. No. C-4661 - Resolution to approve and authorize the Parish President to enter into agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation to provide energy efficient home repairs through the Weatherization Assistance Program for fiscal year 2016 with the Director of Health and Human Services and CAA Office Manager to authorize weekly reports for reimbursement. (Dean/Brister) (postponed 9/1/16)

2. Resolution C.S. No. C-4671 - resolution providing a method to appoint bond counsel and underwriters. (Bellisario)

3. Resolution C.S. No. C-4672 - Resolution to vacate in part, the six (6) month moratorium established by Ordinance C.S. No. 08-1741, and any subsequent extensions thereof, for the limited purpose of allowing the approval of rezoning applications and the issuance of plan review permits on 5.5 acres located on the corner of Highway 21 and Ochsner Boulevard. (Ward 1, District 1) (Dean)

4. Resolution C.S. No. C-4673 - Resolution to vacate, in part, the six (6) month moratorium established by Ordinance C.S. No. 16-3532, and any subsequent extensions thereof, for the limited purpose of allowing the issuance of permits for construction or placement of building structures within a portion of voting precinct 914. (Ward 8, District 14) (Smith)

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5. Resolution C.S. No. C-4674 - Resolution to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) grant from the Eastern Federal Land Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration and provide the required local match. (Dean/Brister)

6. Resolution C.S. No. C-4675 - Resolution to amend Ordinance C.S. No. 15-3439 to make changes to the 2016 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets. (Dean/Brister)

7. Resolution C.S. No. C-4676 - Resolution to establish Performance and Warranty Obligations. (Dean/Brister)

8. Resolution C.S. No. C-4677 - Resolution to acknowledge the authority pursuant to Home Rule Charter, Sections 1-04, 3-01 and 3-09, for St. Tammany Parish Government, through the Office of the Parish President, to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation for pollution source tracking and water quality restoration in the Abita River watershed. (Dean/Brister)

9. Resolution C.S. No. C-4678 - Resolution to acknowledge the receipt and review of the 2016 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for the Highway 22 Wastewater Treatment Facility. (Ward 4, District 4) (Dean/Brister)

10. Resolution C.S. No. C-4679 - Resolution approving certain action and proceedings taken by the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission in connection with the issuance of not exceeding $133,000,000 Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission Toll Revenue Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith, including the issuance of toll bond anticipation notes if deemed necessary by the commission. (Dean/Brister)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
APPEALS

1. Tobin J. Eason, Glen Smith, Alan Endermann, and Paul Broussard, et al, appealing the Zoning Commission APPROVAL on September 6, 2016 to rezone 89.5501 acres located north of Sharp Road and east of Westwood Drive from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District). (Ward 4, District 5) (2016-294-ZC) (Applicant: Jeffery Schoen on behalf of Archdiocese of New Orleans)
NOTE: To concur with Zoning APPROVAL, a simple majority vote is required and introduction of an ordinance.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning APPROVAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and adoption of a resolution.


2. Tobin J. Eason, Glen Smith, Alan Endermann, and Paul Broussard, et al, appealing the Zoning Commission APPROVAL on September 6, 2016 to rezone 104.17 acres located north of Sharp Road and east of Westwood Drive from A-1 (Suburban District) and A-2 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District) and PUD (Planned Unit Development Overlay). (Ward 4, District 5) (2016-295-ZC) (Applicant: Jeffery Schoen on behalf of Archdiocese of New Orleans)
NOTE: To concur with Zoning APPROVAL, a simple majority vote is required and introduction of an ordinance.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning APPROVAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and adoption of a resolution.


3. Linda Roy appealing the Zoning Commission APPROVAL on September 6, 2016 to rezone 7.08 acres located north of Harrison Avenue and west of Flowers Drive from A-2 (Suburban District) to PF-1 (Public Facilities District). (Ward 3, District 2) (2016-330-ZC) (Applicant: Jeffery Schoen on behalf of Lambert Investments, Inc.)
NOTE: To concur with Zoning APPROVAL, a simple majority vote is required and introduction of an ordinance.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning APPROVAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and adoption of a resolution.


ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
(Public Hearing)

1. Ord. Cal. No. 5620 - Ordinance amending the St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 7, Section 7-042.00 to establish a program that addresses stormwater and non-stormwater discharges based on best practices and LDEQ regulations.(Postponed 7/7/16)(Introduced 8/4/16) (Postponed 9/1/16)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 5659 - Ordinance levying an additional sales tax of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) in the Highway 59 Economic Development District; designating the full amount of such additional sales tax as the sales tax increments in the district from which the local and state sales tax increments will be determined and used to finance economic development projects in St. Tammany Parish in accordance with and as authorized by Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; establishing and creating an economic development trust fund for the district; designating the initial annual baseline collection rate and establishing a monthly baseline collection rate for the district; pledging and dedicating such tax increments to reimburse economic development costs and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. (Introduced 9/1/16)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 5660 - Ordinance extending the levy and collection of the existing three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) sales and use tax being levied by the Highway 21 Economic Development District into the expanded area of said district and amending the authorized purposes of the said sales tax, in accordance with and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. (Introduced 9/1/16)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 5661 - Ordinance levying an additional sales tax of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) in the Highway 1088 Economic Development District; designating the full amount of such additional sales tax as the sales tax increments in the district from which the local and state sales tax increments will be determined and used to finance economic development projects in St. Tammany Parish in accordance with and as authorized by Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; establishing and creating an economic development trust fund for the district; designating the initial annual baseline collection rate and establishing a monthly baseline collection rate for the District; pledging and dedicating such tax increments to reimburse economic development costs and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. (Introduced 9/1/16)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 5662 - Ordinance levying an additional sales tax of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) in the Highway 434 Economic Development District; designating the full amount of such additional sales tax as the sales tax increments in the district from which the local and state sales tax increments will be determined and used to finance economic development projects in St. Tammany Parish in accordance with and as authorized by Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; establishing and creating an economic development trust fund for the district; designating the initial annual baseline collection rate and establishing a monthly baseline collection rate for the district; pledging and dedicating such tax increments to reimburse economic development costs and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. (Introduced 9/1/16)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 5663 - Ordinance expanding the boundaries of the Colonial Pinnacle Nord du Lac Economic Development District, State of Louisiana, and renaming said District as the Highway 21 Economic Development District, in Accordance with and as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. (Introduced 9/1/16)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 5664 - Ordinance levying an additional sales tax of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) in the Airport Road Economic Development District; designating the full amount of such additional sales tax as the sales tax increments in the District from which the local and state sales tax increments will be determined and used to finance economic development projects in St. Tammany Parish in accordance with and as authorized by Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; establishing and creating an economic development trust fund for the district; designating the initial annual baseline collection rate and establishing a monthly baseline collection rate for the district; pledging and dedicating such tax increments to reimburse economic development costs and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.(Introduced 9/1/16)

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8. Ord. Cal. No. 5665 - Ordinance levying an additional sales tax of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) in the Highway 1077 Economic Development District designating the full amount of such additional sales tax as the sales tax increments in the District from which the local and state sales tax increments will be determined and used to finance economic development projects in St. Tammany Parish in accordance with and as authorized by Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; establishing and creating an economic development trust fund for the district; designating the initial annual baseline collection rate and establishing a monthly baseline collection rate for the district; pledging and dedicating such tax increments to reimburse economic development costs and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.(Introduced 9/1/16)

9. Ord. Cal. No. 5666 - Ordinance to amend the 2016 Operating Budget - Amendment No. 10. (Introduced 9/1/16)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 5667 - Ordinance to authorize the Parish of St. Tammany, through the Office of the Parish President, to grant a non-exclusive utility servitude to Atmos Energy Corporation on Parish Property along Highway 434. (Ward 7, District 11) (Introduced 9/1/16)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 5668 - Ordinance to correct the Road & Drainage Inventory to remove Dimiceli Road and a portion of Pellegrin Drive Lateral; and to rename Padoc Ranch Road as Exnicios. (Wards 2, 3 & 8) (Districts 2, 3 & 14) (Introduced 9/1/16)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 5669 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1 acre located north of Highway 90, west of Honey Island Marina Road from A-1 (Suburban District) to HC-2 (Highway Commercial District). (Ward 8,District 13) (2016-316-ZC) (Introduced 9/1/16)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 5670 - Ordinance amending the Official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 5 acres located east of Highway 450, south of Bickman Road, north of Highway 25, being 86004 Highway 450, Franklinton from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District) and MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay). (Ward 2, District 3) (2016-324-ZC) (Introduced 9/1/16)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 5671 - Ordinance to declare multiple tax adjudicated properties as surplus property and authorize the Parish to proceed with the process for the advertising and sale of such adjudicated properties.(Introduced 9/1/16)

15. Ord. Cal. No. 5672 - Ordinance to accept one or more acts of dedication and donation of property for the future improvement and construction of Francis Road Extension, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Ward 1, District 1)(Introduced 9/1/16)

16. Ord. Cal. No. 5673 - Ordinance authorizing St. Tammany Parish Government, through the office of the Parish President, to purchase, expropriate or otherwise acquire a certain parcel of land, right(s) of way and/or servitudes located in Howze Beach Camp Sites Subdivision for the St. Tammany Parish Fishing Pier. (Ward 9, District 13) (Introduced 9/1/16)

17. Ord. Cal. No. 5674 - Ordinance to declare Lot 14, Square 7, Dittmar Subdivision (2805 Mary Street, Slidell) as surplus tax-adjudicated property and authorize the donation of said property to the City of Slidell.(Ward 8, District 12) (Introduced 9/1/16)

18. Ord. Cal. No. 5675 - Ordinance to amend the Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article X Qualifications - Members of Boards, Panels, Commissions, to add a new section requiring acknowledgment of receipt of the Manual for St. Tammany Parish Boards and Commissions by respective members.(Introduced 9/1/16)

19. Ord. Cal. No. 5678 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.98 acres located on the southwest corner of Highway 59 and Lonesome Road from NC-4 (Neighborhood Institutional District) to HC-2 (Highway Commercial District). (Ward 4, District 10) (2016-293-ZC) (Introduced 9/1/16)

20. Ord. Cal. No. 5679 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.199 acres located on Milne Circle, east of Alexander Drive and Highway 21 from MD-1 (Medical Residential District) to HC-2 (Highway Commercial District). (Ward 5, District 6) (2016-314-ZC) (Introduced 9/1/16)

21. Ord. Cal. No. 5680 - Ordinance amending Ordinance C.S. No. 12-2801, adopted August 2, 2012, as amended by Ordinance C.S. No. 14-3223, adopted September 4, 2014, and related Memorandum of Understanding between the Louisiana Department of State, Office of the Secretary of State, St. Tammany Parish Government, and the St. Tammany Parish Registrar of Voters Office to re-define the physical address of an established early voting location. (Dean/Brister) (Scheduled to be introduced at the September 28, 2016 Parish Council Special Meeting)

APPOINTMENTS

1. Resolution to appoint one (1) member to the Tourist and Convention Commission to replace Valerie Waeltz (resigned).(Todd Whalley requested appointment) (Parishwide) (Postponed 9/1/16)

2. Resolution to appoint/reappoint one (1) member to the Tourist and Convention Commission. (Mike Meyers has requested reappointment - term expires 12/31/16) (Parishwide)

3. Resolution to appoint/reappoint three (3) members to St. Tammany Parish Drainage District No. 6. (Phil Rapp and E. Dale Robeson have requested reappointment) (Districts 2 and 3) (Sharp/Thompson)

4. Resolution to appoint one (1) member to fill the vacant alternative position on the St. Tammany Board of Zoning Adjustments. (Jules Guidry has requested appointment)

5. Resolution to reappoint four (4) members to the Finance Authority of St. Tammany Parish (terms expired). (Matt Faust, Richard Muller, Ronald Randolph, and Peter Cavignac have requested reappointment) (Parishwide)