PUBLISHED September 26, 2018 AND POSTED AT PARISH COMPLEX BY October 1, 2018
AGENDA
ST. TAMMANY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2018-10-04 AT 6:00PM
ST. TAMMANY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
21490 KOOP DRIVE, MANDEVILLE, LA.

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

SPECIAL ITEMS

1) Ord. Cal. No. 6040 - Ordinance to adopt the 2019 Operating Budget. (Blanchard/Brister) (Scheduled to be introduced at September 26, 2018 Special Council Meeting)

2) Ord. Cal. No. 6041- Ordinance to establish the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets. (Blanchard/Brister) (Scheduled to be introduced at September 26, 2018 Special Council Meeting)

NOTE: The Parish Council will hold a Public Hearing in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2018 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 10, 2018 at the Parish Council Office or online at www.stpgov.org. 

PRESENTATIONS

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

2. Presentation of "Jean Day" donation to Miracle League. (Brister)

3. Presentation by Keep America Beautiful. (Brister)

4. Presentation of Certification of Recognition to Liam McCauley for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. (Groby)

5. Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House presentation by Thomas Mitchell, Executive Director. (Blanchard)

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APPOINTMENTS

1. Resolution to appoint Christopher Masingill to the Regional Planning Commission. (Stefancik)

2. Resolution to reappoint John Evans to St. Tammany Parish Hospital Services District No. 1 (St. Tammany Hospital). (Thompson)

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. A majority vote of the entire Council (8) is required to adopt the Consent Calendar.

MINUTES

Regular Council Meeting - September 6, 2018

Special Council Meeting - September 26, 2018

Council Committee Meeting - September 26, 2018

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
(Public Hearing NOVEMBER 1, 2018 )

1. Ord. Cal. No. 6032 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 3.988 acres located south of T. J. Smith Parkway, west of Highway 11 from I-4 (Heavy Industrial District) to SWM-I (Solid Waste Management District). (Ward 8, District 9) (2018-1099-ZC) (ZC approved 8/7/18) (Blanchard/Brister) (Postponed 9/6/18)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 6034 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 3.495 acres located north of T. J. Smith Parkway, west of U S Highway 11 from I-4 (Heavy Industrial District) to SWM-I (Solid Waste Management District). (Ward 8, District 9) (2018-1100-ZC) (ZC approved 8/7/18) (Blanchard/Brister) (Postponed 9/6/18)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 6042 - Ordinance providing for the sale of not exceeding Thirty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($38,500,000) of Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Blanchard/Brister)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 6043 - Ordinance providing for the sale of not exceeding Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) of Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana; confirming the employment of professionals in connection herewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Blanchard/Brister)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 6044 - Ordinance providing for the sale of not exceeding Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000) of Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana; confirming the employment of professionals in connection herewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Blanchard/Brister)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 6045 - Ordinance to amend Sec. 2-183 of the St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances for the Reorganization of the Parish Legal Department. (Blanchard/Brister)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 6046 - Ordinance to amend Ordinance Council Series 14-3168, adopted August 14, 2014 to approve precinct splits for polling locations approaching the Louisiana Secretary of State's Maximum Voter Capacity, and to approve precinct mergers due to Minimum Capacity Regulations recommended and contained herein. (Blanchard)

8. Ord. Cal. No. 6047 - Ordinance to amend the St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article III, Parish Council, Section 2-79 entitled: Council Personnel. (Blanchard/Brister)

9. Ord. Cal. No. 6048 - Ordinance to amend the St. Tammany Parish Land Development Code, Chapter 125 - Subdivision Regulations, Section 125-188(b) - Minor Subdivision Review, relative to administrative approval of Minor Subdivisions north of the Urban Growth Boundary line. (Tanner)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 6049 - Ordinance to correct the Road & Drainage Inventory to include Rusaw Road. (Ward 2, District 2) (Blanchard/Brister)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 6050 - Ordinance to declare the former Highway 40 Polling Booth/Union Grove Recreation Center as surplus property and to authorize the private sale, public auction and/or disposal of said property described herein. (Ward 2, District 6) (Blanchard/Brister)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 6051 - Ordinance to authorize St. Tammany Parish Government, through the Office of the Parish President, to acquire full ownership interest of certain property adjudicated to St. Tammany Parish for drainage maintenance and/or improvements. (Ward 9, District 11) (Blanchard/Brister)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 6052 - 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. (Blanchard/Brister)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 6053 - Ordinance to Establish a No Parking Zone on 5th Street. (R04A055) (Ward 4, District 4) (Blanchard/Brister)

15. Ord. Cal. No. 6054 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 0.520 acre located west of Dixie Ranch Road, south of Idlewild Pines Road from A-2 (Suburban District) to A-3 (Suburban District). (Ward 9, District 11) (2018-1092-ZC) (Blanchard/Brister)

16. Ord. Cal. No. 6055 - Ordinance to amend the 2018 Operating Budget - Amendment No. 9. (Blanchard/Brister)

RESOLUTIONS

1. Resolution C.S. No. C-5074 - Resolution to amend Ordinance C.S. No. 17-3823 to make changes to the 2018 Capital Improvement Budget and Capital Assets. (Blanchard/Brister)

2. Resolution C.S. No. C-5075 - Resolution to amend Ordinance C.S. No. 18-3881 the 2018 Grant Budget. (Blanchard/Brister)

3. Resolution C.S. No. C-5076 - Resolution authorizing Parish Fire Protection District No. 13 to proceed with the issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $1,500,000 Revenue Bonds. (Blanchard/Brister)

4. Resolution C.S. No. C-5077 - Resolution to authorize the office of the Parish President to retain special counsel for employment related claims. (Blanchard/Brister)

5. Resolution C.S. No. C-5078 - Resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed Thirty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($38,500,000) of Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, of the Parish of St. Tammany, making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Blanchard/Brister)

6. Resolution C.S. No. C-5079 - Resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) of Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the Parish of St. Tammany, making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Blanchard/Brister)

7. Resolution C.S. No. C-5080 - Resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to exceed Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000) of Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Blanchard/Brister)

8. Resolution C.S. No. C-5081 - Resolution to vacate in part, the 6 Month Moratorium on property located within a portion of the Bayou De Zaire Basin and a portion of the Flowers Bayou Basin South of I-12 being the storm sewer system that flows into the Flowers Bayou Basin. (Ward 1, District 1) (Dean)

9. Resolution C.S. No. C-5082 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No. 13’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

10. Resolution C.S. No. C-5083 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.12’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

11. Resolution C.S. No. C-5084 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.11’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

12. Resolution C.S. No. C-5085 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No. 9’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

13. Resolution C.S. No. C-5086 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.8’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

14. Resolution C.S. No. C-5087 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.7’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

16. Resolution C.S. No. C-5088 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.6’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

15. Resolution C.S. No. C-5089 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.5’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

17. Resolution C.S. No. C-5090 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.4’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

18. Resolution C.S. No. C-5091 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.3’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

19. Resolution C.S. No. C-5092 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.2’s application for assistance from the Louisiana Office of Community Development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

20. Resolution C.S. No. C-5093 - Resolution to support Fire Protection District No.1’s application for assistance from the Louisiana office of community development for the purchase of equipment. (Blanchard/Brister)

21. Resolution C.S. No. C-5094 - Resolution to acknowledge and confirm the Administration's appointment of Chief Administrative Officer. (Blanchard/Brister)

22. Resolution C.S. No. C-5095 - Resolution to establish Warranty and Performance Obligations. (Blanchard/Brister)

23. Resolution C.S. No. C-5096 - Resolution supporting and authorizing the Parish President to formally request the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Division of Aviation, to provide funds to complete the airport improvements at St. Tammany Regional Airport, as specifically described in the Capital Improvement Application for State Financial Assistance. (Blanchard/Brister)

24. Resolution C.S. No. C-5097 - Resolution to acknowledge the authority pursuant to Home Rule Charter, Sections 1-04, 1-06, 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 St. Tammany Council on the Aging, Inc. for use of parking space adjacent to Hickory Barn (Ward 6, District 6) (Blanchard/Brister)

25. Resolution C.S. No. C-5098 - Resolution to acknowledge the authority pursuant to Home Rule Charter, Sections 1-04, 1-06, 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 St. Tammany Council on the Aging, Inc. for use of space at the Koop Drive Administrative Complex. (Ward 4, District 5) (Blanchard/Brister)

26. Resolution C.S. No. C-5099 - Resolution to acknowledge and confirm the appointment of Jay Watson as Parish Engineer of St. Tammany Parish for the 2016 - 2020 Parish President's term of office. (Blanchard/Brister)

27. Resolution C.S. No. C-6000 - Resolution to Concur/not Concur with the Town of Abita Springs Annexation and Rezoning of 3.466 Acres from Parish A2 (Suburban District) to Town of Abita Springs R (Residential District), which includes Lot 5, Long Branch Subdivision, located in Section 25, Township 6 South, Range 11 East, Town of Abita Springs, St. Tammany Parish. (Ward 10, District 6)

28. Resolution C.S. No. C-6001 - Resolution to vacate, in part, the six (6) month moratorium established by Ordinance C.S. 18-3912 and any subsequent extensions thereof, for the limited purpose of allowing the issuance of permits for the re-subdivision or re-zoning of property and/or the issuance of permits for construction or placement of any building structures on property within a defined area within St. Tammany Parish Council District 14. (Smith)

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
APPEALS

1. Rochelle Swanson appealing the Zoning Commission APPROVAL on May 1, 2018 to rezone 10.44 acres located east of East Highway 190 Service Road, south of Melody Lane, north of Slemmer Road from A-3 (Suburban District), HC-1 (Highway Commercial District) and NC-1 (Professional Office District) to HC-2A (Highway Commercial District). ( District 5) (2017-885-ZC) (Applicants and Owners: Catherine Alba on behalf of Fourth Chukker, LLC and The Estate of Zeno Alvin Patecek) (Postponed 6/7/18, 7/12/18, 8/2/18, 9/6/18)
NOTE: To concur with Zoning APPROVAL, a simple majority vote of the entire Council is required and introduction of an ordinance.
   
NOTE: To override Zoning APPROVAL, a majority vote of the entire Council (8) is required and adoption of a resolution.


ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION
(Public Hearing)

1. Ord. Cal. No. 6020 - Ordinance to extend for six (6) months the 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 permits by the Parish Department of Planning and Development/Permits for the construction or placement of any building structures on property within a portion of the Bayou De Zaire Basin and a Portion of the Flowers Bayou Basin south of I-12 being the storm sewer system that flows into the Flowers Bayou Basin, all as more particularly described herein. ( Ward 1, District 1) (Dean)

2. Ord. Cal. No. 6021 - Ordinance to correct the Road and Drainage inventory to include South Street and Buck Run Lateral. (Wards 3 and 9) (Districts 5 and 9) (Blanchard/Brister)

3. Ord. Cal. No. 6022 - Ordinance to revoke a portion of Pam Drive right-of-way, located in Holiday Acres Subdivision, east of Slidell, Louisiana. (Ward 8, District 13). (REV 18-07-004) (PC approved 8/14/18) (Blanchard/Brister)

4. Ord. Cal. No. 6023 - Ordinance establishing the placement of 2 stop signs and the raising and replacement of the existing stop sign at the intersection of Boxwood Street (3-J-40) and Nursery Street (3-J-37). (Ward 3, District 2) (Fitzgerald)

5. Ord. Cal. No. 6024 - Ordinance to impose six (6) month moratorium on the issuance of any permits or receipt of submissions to the Parish Zoning And/or Planning Commission for the granting of permission to access Stonebridge Drive and/or Autumnwood Drive located in St. Tammany Parish Council District 8.(Canulette)

6. Ord. Cal. No. 6025 - Ordinance accepting finalized subdivisions into the Road and Drainage Inventories, specifically Grand Oaks Subdivision, Phase 1A. (Ward 1, District 1) (Blanchard/Brister)

7. Ord. Cal. No. 6026 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 3.44 acres located west of Allen Road, north of Miller Road, being 57209 Allen Road, Slidell from A-3 (Suburban District) to PF-1 (Public Facilities District) (Ward 8, District 14) (2018-917-ZC) (Blanchard/Brister)

8. Ord. Cal. No. 6027 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 6250 square feet located west of Nellie Drive, north of U S Highway 190, being Lot 16, Square 4, Pine Shadow Subdivision from HC-2 (Highway Commercial District) to A-4A (Single-Family Residential District). (Ward 8, District 12) (2018-1064-ZC) (ZC approved 8/7/18) Blanchard/Brister)

9. Ord. Cal. No. 6028 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 2.33 acres located on the northwest corner of Surrey Lane and Red Mill Drive, being Lot 40 Belle Acres Subdivisions and 56165 Red Mill Drive, Slidell from A-2 (Suburban District) to A-2 (Suburban District) and RO (Rural Overlay). (Ward 8, District 13) (2018-1090-ZC) (ZC approved 8/7/18) (Blanchard/Brister)

10. Ord. Cal. No. 6029 -Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 8 acres located north of Stonehill Road, west of Highway 25 from A-1 (Suburban District) to A-1A (Suburban District) and RO (Rural Overlay). (Ward 2, District 3) (2018-1093-ZC) (ZC approved 8/7/18) (Blanchard/Brister)

11. Ord. Cal. No. 6030 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 0.918 acre located east of Jacob Road, south of Brownswitch Road from A-5 (Two Family Residential District) to A-4 (Single Family Residential District) and MHO (Manufactured Housing Overlay). (Ward 8, District 9) (2018-1094-ZC) (ZC approved 8/7/18)(Blanchard/Brister)

12. Ord. Cal. No. 6031 - Ordinance amending the official Parish Zoning Map to reclassify 1.27 acres located west of Eugene Wallace Road, south of Cleland Road from A-1A (Suburban District) to A-3 (Suburban District-32,471.26 sq. ft.) and A-5 (Two Family Residential District -22,979.50 sq. ft.). (Ward 10, District 6) (2018-1096-ZC) (ZC approved 8/7/18)(Blanchard/Brister)

13. Ord. Cal. No. 6033 - 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. (Blanchard/Brister)

14. Ord. Cal. No. 6035 - Ordinance amending the St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances Section 105-450 - Minimum Finished Flood Elevations to require submittal of form board elevation certificates prior to scheduling of the foundation inspection. (Blanchard/Brister)

15. Ord. Cal. No. 6036 - Ordinance to authorize St. Tammany Parish Government, through the Office of the Parish President, to accept an act of dedication and donation for East-West Road in Colonial Pinnacle Nord du Lac Subdivision for use as a public street, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Ward 1, District 1) (Blanchard/Brister)

16. Ord. Cal. No. 6037 - Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, St. Tammany Parish, Chapter 40, Section 40-71 - Sewerage System Inspection Permit Fee to provide for the following revisions. (Blanchard/Brister)

17. Ord. Cal. No. 6038 - Ordinance to amend the 2018 Operating Budget - Amendment No. 8. (Blanchard/Brister)

18. Ord. Cal. No. 6039 - Ordinance amending the St. Tammany Parish Code of Ordinances, Article XVII relative to Parish Fees for Development Related Services. (Blanchard/Brister)