PUBLISHED October 27, 2021 AND POSTED AT PARISH COMPLEX BY November 1, 2021
AGENDA
ST. TAMMANY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2021-11-04 AT 6:30PM
ST. TAMMANY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
21490 KOOP DRIVE, MANDEVILLE, LA.

Call to Order by Honorable Michael R. Lorino, Jr. , Chairman
Invocation by
Pledge of Allegiance by
Roll Call:
Marty Dean
David Fitzgerald
Martha Jenkins Cazaubon
Cheryl Tanner
James "Jimmie" Davis, III
Rykert O. Toledano, Jr.
Michael R. Lorino, Jr.
Christopher Canulette
Michael "Mike" Maxwell Smith
Maureen "MO" O'Brien
Kirk Drumm
Jerry Binder
Jacob "Jake" Airey
Thomas "T.J." Smith, Jr.

SPECIAL ITEMS

 
Note: The Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 to review the proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets prior to adoption. Copies of both proposed budgets will be made available for public inspection by October 14, 2021 at the Parish Council Office or online at www.stpgov.org
1) Ord. Cal. No. 6784 - Ordinance to adopt the 2022 Operating Budget. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)
2) Ord. Cal. No. 6785- Ordinance to establish the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of proclamation to St. Tammany Parish Government Employee of the Month. (President Cooper)

 

  APPOINTMENTS

1. Resolution to appoint Jesmin Finley to replace Jay Kahn (resigned) on the Board of Commissioners for St. Tammany Parish Sewerage District No. 1. (Lorino)

2. Resolution to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners for the St. Tammany Parish Planning and Zoning Commission. (Lorino/Cooper)
 

CONSENT CALENDAR
(PAGES 2 THROUGH 5)

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

MINUTES

Council Special Meeting September 29, 2021
Council Meeting October 07, 2021

 

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
(Public Hearing December 02, 2021 )

1. Ord. Cal. No. 6786 - Ordinance to amend the St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 120, Article VII Community Development Districts, to add a community development district in Division 3, Sections 120-211 through 120-214, establishing Tamanend Community Development District No. 1. (Drumm)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 6806 - Ordinance to amend St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances, Appendix B - Parish Personnel Policies Ordinance, Section 4.10 Holidays, to add Juneteenth Day as a legally observed holiday. (Lorino/Cooper)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 6807 - Ordinance authorizing the Parish of St. Tammany, through the Office of the Parish President, to acquire property for the Westwood Regional Detention Pond project and to release such property from Most Holy Trinity Conservation Area (Ward 4, District 5). (Toledano)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 6808 - An Ordinance to revoke an unopened portion of Shubert Lane, located north of Gina Denney Lane and south of Lowe Davis Rd, northeast of Abita Springs, Louisiana, Ward 10, District 6. (REV 21-08-004) (Tanner)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 6809 - Ordinance to authorize the Parish of St. Tammany, through the Office of the Parish President, to amend an existing Conservation Servitude with WBB Realty, LLC to release certain property from Maison du Lac Conservation Area (Ward 1, District 1). (Dean)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 6810 - Ordinance to authorize St. Tammany Parish Government, through the Office of the Parish President, to acquire full ownership interest of certain properties adjudicated to St. Tammany Parish for right-of-way and/or drainage maintenance and/or improvements. (Lorino/Cooper)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 6811 - An ordinance accepting finalized subdivisions into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically Grand Oaks Subdivision Ph. 2A-2 and Ph. 2-C (Ward 1, District 1). (Dean)

8. Ord. Cal. No. 6812 - Ordinance to declare multiple tax-adjudicated properties as surplus property and to authorize the Parish to proceed with the process for the advertising and sale of such adjudicated properties. (Lorino/Cooper)
9. Ord. Cal. No. 6813 – An ordinance accepting finalized subdivisions into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically Penn Mill Place (Ward 3, District 3). (Cazaubon)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 6814 - An Ordinance amending the official zoning map of St. Tammany Parish, La, to reclassify a certain parcel located on the northeast corner of Meyers Road & South Fitzmorris Road, Covington and which property comprises a total of 20.4 acres of land more or less, from its present A-1 (Suburban District) to an A-1A (Suburban District). (Ward 3, District 2). (2021-2527-ZC) (Fitzgerald)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 6815 - An Ordinance amending the official zoning map of St. Tammany Parish, La, to reclassify a certain parcel located on the south side of Third Street, west of Harrison Street; being 19402 North Third Street Covington and which property comprises a total of 1.32 acres of land more or less, from its present NC-4 (Neighborhood Institutional District) to an PF-1 (Public Facilities District) (Ward 3, District 2). (2021-2531-ZC)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 6816 - An ordinance accepting finalized subdivisions into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically Guste Island Estates, Parcel D-2, "The Oaks" (Ward 1, District 4). (Lorino)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 6817 - Ordinance to extend a six (6) month moratorium on receipt of submissions by the Parish Planning and Zoning Commission for the re-subdivision or re-zoning of property and/or on the issuance of certain permits by the Parish Department of Planning and Development/Permits for the construction or placement of certain building structures on property in the area bounded by Interstate 12, Highway 59, Sharp Road, and Highway 190, being a portion of the Little Creek/Ponchitolawa Creek, Bayou Tete L Ours and Bayou Chinchuba drainage basins (Ward 4, District 5). (Toledano)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 6818 - Ordinance to extend for six (6) months the moratorium on the submissions of subdivisions to the Parish Planning Commission for tentative and/or preliminary review and/or approval on property within Precincts 102, 112, and the unincorporated portion of Precinct MD1 located in St. Tammany Parish Council District 4. (Lorino)

15. Ord. Cal. No. 6819 - Ordinance to extend for an additional six (6) months the moratorium on the opening of new streets in Angelic Estates (Ward 3, District 5). (Lorino)

16. Ord. Cal. No. 6820 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Operating Budget - Amendment No. 13. (Lorino/Cooper)

17. Ord. Cal. No. 6821 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 66 - Disaster Relief - Emergency Events. (Lorino/Cooper)

18. Ord. Cal. No. 6822 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 67 - Buildings - General - St. Tammany Regional Airport. (Lorino/Cooper)

19. Ord. Cal. No. 6823 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 68 - Drainage - Parish Wide. (Lorino/Cooper)

20. Ord. Cal. No. 6824 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 69 - Culture And Recreation - Coastal/Environmental. (Lorino/Cooper)

21. Ord. Cal. No. 6825 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 70 - Sales Tax District 3 - District 2. (Lorino/Cooper)

22. Ord. Cal. No. 6826 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 71 - Sales Tax District 3 - District 7. (Lorino/Cooper)

23. Ord. Cal. No. 6827 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 72 - Coastal Restoration - Coastal Environmental. (Lorino/Cooper)

24. Ord. Cal. No. 6828 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 73 - Public Health - Safe Haven Facility. (Lorino/Cooper)

25. Ord. Cal. No. 6829 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Grants Budget - Amendment No. 12. (Lorino/Cooper)

26. Ord. Cal. No. 6830 - Ordinance to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 74 - St. Tammany Parish Library Facilities. (Lorino/Cooper)

RESOLUTIONS

1. Resolution C.S. No. C-6528 - A resolution to stand together with Standup St. Tammany to oppose the casino project in East St. Tammany. (T. Smith) 
2. Resolution C.S. No. C-6529 - Resolution to vacate, in part, the six (6) month moratorium on the issuance of building or conditional use permits for construction or placement of building structures on property within a portion of unincorporated Town of Alton Subdivision, specifically 31899 Derogers Lane (Ward 9, District 14). (T. Smith)
3. Resolution C.S. No. C-6530 – Resolution to vacate, in part, the six (6) month moratorium on the issuance of building or conditional use permits for construction or placement of building structures on property within a portion of unincorporated Town of Alton Subdivision, specifically 62242 N. Kent St. (Ward 9, District 14). (T. Smith)
4. Resolution C.S. No. C-6531 - Resolution to override Planning Commission denial on August 10, 2021 for a minor subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 into Lots 1-A, 2, 3, 4--A, & 5-A on a parcel located on the northeast corner of 6th Avenue & Soell Drive, Covington, LA. (Ward 3, District 5). (2021-2404-MSP) (Toledano)
5. Resolution C.S. No. C-6532 - A resolution approving the holding of an election in Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. (Airey)
6. Resolution C.S. No. C-6533 - A resolution approving the holding of an election in Fire Protection District No. 12 of the Parish of St. Tammany, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. (Toledano)
7. Resolution C.S. No. C-6534 - A resolution approving the holding of an election in St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 9, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. (Tanner)
8. Resolution C.S. No. C-6535 - Resolution to take action on performance and/or warranty obligations. (Lorino/Cooper)
9. Resolution C.S. No. C-6536 – Resolution to concur/not concur (circle one) with the City of Slidell annexation and rezoning of 0.8 acres; 1829 Old Spanish Trail - Slidell, LA, Lots 7-10, Sq. 1 , Lake Gardens S/D, more or less, from Parish HC-2 Highway Commercial to Proposed City Zoning, C-4. The property is situated in Sections 44, Township 9 South, Range 14 East, Ward 9, and District 12. (Binder)
10. Resolution C.S. No. C-6537 – Resolution to approve agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation to provide utility assistance through the low income home energy assistance program for fiscal year 2021 with the Director of Health and Human Services (Mary Burckell), Assistance Director (Tanja Hill) to authorize monthly and weekly reports for reimbursement and program coordinator (Diane Morris) to authorize weekly reports for reimbursement. (Lorino/Cooper)
11. Resolution C.S. No. C-6538 - Resolution to honor and appreciate the life and service of Edward Frederick Lewis (01/26/1953 - 09/05/2021). (Lorino/Cooper)
12. Resolution C.S. No. C-6539 - A Resolution authorizing St. Tammany Parish Government (herein referred to as this "Governmental Unit") to join with the State of Louisiana and other local governmental units as a participant in the Louisiana State-Local Government Opioid Litigation Memorandum Of Understanding (the "MOU") and any subsequent Formal Agreements necessary to implement the MOU, including but not limited to, the Subdivision Settlement Participation Form(s) in Exhibit K of the Distributor Settlement Agreement and the Janssen Settlement Agreement . (Lorino)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
APPEALS

1. Jeffrey D. Schoen appealing the Zoning Commission DENIAL on October 5, 2021 to rezone 1.9273 acres located on the north side of Louisiana Highway 36, east of Homestead Street, and west of Industry Lane, Abita Springs; from NC-4 (Neighborhood Institutional District) and A-4 (Single-Family Residential District) to I-2 (Industrial District). (Ward 3, District 2) (2021-2525-ZC) Petitioner: Jeff Schoen; Owner: Justin P. Burke and Joshua C. Rick
NOTE: To concur with Zoning DENIAL, a simple majority vote is required and adoption of a resolution.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning DENIAL, a majority vote of the entire Council is required and introduction of an ordinance.


ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
(Public Hearing)

1. Ord. Cal. No. 6711 - An Ordinance to amend St. Tammany Code of Ordinances Chapter 125-88 to incorporate updated and new criteria and standards for design and location of drainage ditches, channels, canals, and similar drainage features, including subsurface drainage. (Lorino) (Introduced and referred to the Planning Commission 07/08/2021) (Heard by Planning Commission 10/12/2021)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 6776 - An Ordinance to revoke an unopened portion of Caroline Street, located east of Soult Street and west of Molitor Street, between Square 166 and Square 175 in the Town of Mandeville Subdivision, Mandeville, Louisiana, Ward 4, District 7. (REV 21-07-003) (Davis) (Introduced 09/29/2021) (Postponed 10/07/2021)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 6787 - Ordinance to declare multiple tax-adjudicated properties as surplus property and to authorize St. Tammany Parish to proceed with the process for the advertising and sale of such adjudicated properties. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 6788 - An Ordinance to correct the Road and Drainage Inventory to include 6th Street (R04D301) (Ward 4, District 4). (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 6789 - An Ordinance to officially name the 25 foot access easement identified on the attached survey to Edmundson Lane. (Ward 2, District 3) (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 6790 - An Ordinance accepting the finalized subdivisions into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically The Landings of Cross Gates, Ph. 5 (Ward 8, District 9). (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 6791 - An Ordinance Accepting Finalized Subdivision into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically Alpha Industrial Park, Ph. IIB (Ward 4, District 5). (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

8. Ord. Cal. No. 6792 - An Ordinance Accepting Finalized Subdivisions into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically Summerfield Estates (Ward 8, District 9). (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

9. Ord. Cal. No. 6793 - An Ordinance Accepting Finalized Subdivisions into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically Weston Glen Ph. 2 (Ward 1, District 1). (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 6794 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Grants Budget - Amendment No. 11. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 6795 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 57 - Animal Services Facilities. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 6796 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 58 - St. Tammany Parish Justice Center Complex. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 6797 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No 59 - Sales Tax District 3 - District 3. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 6798 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 60 - Sales Tax District 3 - District 5. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

15. Ord. Cal. No. 6799 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 61 - Sales Tax District 3 -District 7. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

16. Ord. Cal. No. 6800 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 62 - Sales Tax District 3 - District 8. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

17. Ord. Cal. No. 6801 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 63 - Sales Tax District 3 - District 9. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)

18. Ord. Cal. No. 6802 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 64 - Sales Tax District 3 - District 13. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)
19. Ord. Cal. No. 6803 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Operating Budget - Amendment No. 11. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)
20. Ord. Cal. No. 6804 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Operating Budget - Amendment No. 12. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)
21. Ord. Cal. No. 6805 - Ordinance to Amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets - Amendment No. 65 - Utility Operations - Utilities Capital. (Lorino/Cooper) (Introduced 10/07/2021)