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2018 Resolutions

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE ST. BERNARD PARISH COUNCIL 2018

January 2, 2018

1787 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1788(TABLED) (PDF) – A resolution to retain Tauzin Consultants, LLC as a Federal Lobbyist representing St. Bernard Parish Government for a period of one (1) year.(TABLED)

1789 (PDF) – A resolution endorsing the sending of a letter to Michael Ellis, Executive Director of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, to support the position of the Louisiana Oyster Dealers and Growers Association.

January 16, 2018

1788 (PDF) – A resolution to retain Tauzin Consultants, LLC as a Federal Lobbyist representing St. Bernard Parish Government for a period of one (1) year.

1790 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1791 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Council Chair to execute a contract with the Municipal Code Corporation to review and to propose revisions to the St. Bernard Parish Code of Ordinances to modernize and clarify the code and to eliminate inconsistencies and redundancies. (PDF)

1792 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the Parish President to sign a contract with Assessure Systems, LLC to implement and execute a Homestead Exemption Mapping System to identify properties erroneously designated as exempt or subject to senior, disabled and veterans freeze assessments and to facilitate the collection of appropriate property taxes.

February 6, 2018

1793 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1794 (PDF) – A resolution to request reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by Councilmember’s Gillis McCloskey, Wanda Alcon and Manuel “Monty” Montelongo during the month of January while in attendance at meetings Washington, DC and the Police Jury Association meetings in New Orleans, LA.

1795 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Surface Transportation Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration for the St. Bernard Parish 40 Arpent Trail from Arabi to Violet Canal.

February 20, 2018

1796 (PDF) – A resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (I) the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, (II) Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana and (III) Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and provid¬ing for other matters in connection there¬with.

1797 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1798 (PDF) – A resolution requiring that any and all requests for expenditures made by a St. Bernard Parish Councilmember be approved by the Clerk of Council and the Council Chair.

1799 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the Parish President to sign a contract with Assessure Systems, LLC to implement and execute a Homestead Exemption Mapping System to identify properties erroneously designated as exempt or subject to senior, disabled and veterans freeze assessments and to facilitate the collection of appropriate property taxes.

1800 (PDF) – A resolution requesting administration to provide the St. Bernard Parish Council with a report disclosing the amount of sales tax collected from fireworks sales and earmarked for the fire department.

1801 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of projects presented by the parks and parkways commission.

March 6, 2018

1802 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1803 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application to approve the Bluebird Park Redevelopment Project at 30 E. Chalmette Circle, which is owned and managed by St. Bernard Parish Government and exempting the project from strict compliance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 5, Section 5-21. – exemption of government buildings and land and schools with enrollment of 500 or more students. The property is designated as 30 E. Chalmette Circle.

1804 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application to approve new construction and operation of a 50-yard shooting range. The petitioned property is managed by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff Office and exempt from zoning code per the requirements of Section 5-21. – exemption of government buildings and land and schools with enrollment of 500 or more students. The property is designated as lots 1 thru 26 of squares 545, 546, 547, and 548 of Versailles subdivision located in T12S-R12E sections 25 & 48.

1805 (PDF) – A resolution to invoke the “termination for convenience” clause within the contract of DAR Inc., a lobbyist representing St. Bernard Parish Government.

1806 (PDF) – A resolution to invoke the “termination without cause” clause within the contract of Tauzin Consultants, LLC, a federal lobbyist representing St. Bernard Parish Government.

1807 (PDF) – A resolution to approve the Buccaneer Villa North Forty Arpent Lagoon Park Project and to approve an application for the U.S. Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $250,000 for the project.

1808 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit, for the Fisheries Infrastructure Assistance Program-Yscloskey Ice Plant Project.

1809 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing a grant application to The Louisiana Office of Tourism Cooperative Marketing Program in the amount of $20,000.00 for the St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism Cooperative Marketing Program.

1810 (PDF) – A resolution to approve and adopt the Reasonable Rent Policy.

March 20, 2018

1811 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1812 (PDF) – A resolution adopting the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Questionnaire.

1813 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint a member to the St. Bernard Parish Library Board.

1814 (PDF) – A resolution of support for the St. Bernard Parish Government 2018 Coastal Strategy Document.

1815 (PDF) – A resolution to re-appoint Devin Murphy as the fire department’s board member of the St. Bernard Fire Protection Districts No. 1 -2, Fire Civil Service Board.

1816 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application for Surface Transportation Program Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration for Pedestrian Facility Implementation Projects.

1817 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application for Surface Transportation Program Grant Funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration for Bikeway Facility Implementation Projects.

1818 (PDF) – A resolution to support the submission of a letter as public comment to the United States Army Corps of Engineers in support of permit #MVN 2018-0204 EOO.

April 3, 2018

1819 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1820 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application to approve the Bluebird Park Redevelopment Project at 30 E. Chalmette Circle, which is owned and managed by St. Bernard Parish Government and exempting the project from strict compliance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 5, Section 5-21. – Exemption of government buildings and land and schools with enrollment of 500 or more students. The property is designated as 30 E. Chalmette Circle.

1821 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application to approve new construction and operation of a 50-Yard Shooting Range. The petitioned property is managed by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff Office and exempt from zoning code per the requirements of Section 5-21. – Exemption of government buildings and land and schools with enrollment of 500 or more students. The property is designated as Lots 1 thru 26 of Squares 545, 546, 547, and 548 of Versailles Subdivision located in T12S-R12E Sections 25 & 48.

1822 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing acceptance of grant from Atmos Energy in the amount of $4,000.00 for the 2018 Jazz In June Concert Series at Torres Park.

1823 (PDF) – A resolution to retain the consulting services of Robin and Associates for St. Bernard Parish Government for a period of one (1) year.

April 17, 2018

1824 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1825 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a new member to the Regional Planning Commission.

1826 (PDF) – A resolution reappointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Personnel Board which is mandated by Section 4-10 (c) of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter.(REMOVED)

1827 (PDF) – A resolution reappointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Personnel Board which is mandated by Section 4-10 (c) of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter.

1828 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the Parish President to sign Amendment No. 5 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between St. Bernard Parish Government and Louisiana Office of Community Development, to extend the agreement to reduce, the maximum amount to allow the state to pay grant management services and to revise clauses in accordance with HUD and OCD Guidelines.

May 1, 2018

1829 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1830 (PDF) – A resolution reappointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Personnel Board which is mandated by Section 4-10 (c) of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter. (Chamber)

1831 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a new member to the St. Bernard Parish Personnel Board which is mandated by Section 4-10 (c) of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter. (Nunez)

1832 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a new member to the St. Bernard Parish Personnel Board which is mandated by Section 4-10 (c) of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter. (Council)

1833 (PDF) – A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000) of Taxable Certificates of Indebtedness, of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said certificates; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Certificates; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

1834 (PDF) – A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding Four Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,400,000) of Taxable Limited Tax Certificates of Indebtedness of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said certificates; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Certificates; and providing for other matters in connection therewith

May 15, 2018

1835 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1836 (PDF) – A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the Special Elections held in (i) the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, (ii) Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana and (iii) Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein.

1837 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission, District A.

1838 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission, District D.

1839 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission, District E.

1840 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission, At Large West.

1841 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA).

June 5, 2018

1842 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1843 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint Nicholas Fazzio to the Coastal Zone Advisory Committee.(REMOVED)

1844 (PDF) – A resolution appointing the St. Bernard Voice as the Official Journal of the Parish of St. Bernard for one year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019 pursuant to R.S. 43:150 AND R.S. 43:174.

1845 (PDF) – A resolution accepting the contract with Hard Rock Construction, LLC as complete for the St. Bernard Parish Street Rehab Program (State Project #H.009834.6).

1846 (PDF) – A resolution to re-appoint Chief Thomas Stone to the St. Bernard Parish 9-1-1 Communications District.

1847 (PDF) – A resolution to re-appoint Chief Master Sergeant James Downing to the St. Bernard Parish 9-1-1 Communications District.

1848 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to enter into an agreement with Gaffney & Gaffney, a Law Corporation, Cusimano Law Firm, Bernard Plaia, and Lynn Wiltz regarding professional services for a consultant to provide FEMA direct and indirect management services concerning storm drain repair project.

1849 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing acceptance of a Surface Transportation Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration for the St. Bernard Parish Bikeway Plan Implementation Project.

1850 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing acceptance of a Surface Transportation Program Grant from the U.S. Department Of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration for the St. Bernard Pedestrian Improvements Project.

1851 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a new member to the St. Bernard Parish Personnel Board which is mandated by Section 4-10 (c) of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter.

1852 (PDF) – A resolution to retain the consulting services of Robin and Associates for St. Bernard Parish Government for a period of one (1) year.

June 19, 2018

1853 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1854 (PDF) – A resolution declaring that the St. Bernard Parish Council has read and understands that the Munster Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 3300 Munster Blvd. is meeting the treatment effluent requirements that are that are set forth by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. (Tabled)

1855 (PDF) – A resolution declaring that the St. Bernard Parish Council has read and understands that the Riverbend Oxidation Pond located on Judge Perez at Southlake Blvd. is meeting the treatment effluent requirements that are that are set forth by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. (Tabled)

July 3, 2018

1856 (PDF) – A resolution declaring that the St. Bernard Parish Council has read and understands that the Munster Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 3300 Munster Blvd. is meeting the treatment effluent requirements that are that are set forth by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

1857 (PDF) – A resolution declaring that the St. Bernard Parish Council has read and understands that the Riverbend Oxidation Pond located on Judge Perez at Southlake Blvd. is meeting the treatment effluent requirements that are that are set forth by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.

1858 (PDF) – A resolution requesting the Louisiana Delegation of the United States House of Representatives and Senate to introduce and support legislation to impose a $.10 cent per pound fee on all seafood imported into the United States to be utilized to improve imported seafood safety.

July 17, 2018

1859 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1860 (PDF) – A resolution appointing Elizabeth Melancon, Council Assistant of the St. Bernard Parish Council.

1861 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing a grant application to the Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program for FY2018-2019 in the amount of $77,800.00 for the Cougar Forty Arpent Canal Fishing Pier.

August 7, 2018

1862 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1863 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application to approve new construction of a monument sign that exceeds district standards. The petitioned property is managed by Hospital Service District of St. Bernard Parish, State of LA and exempt from zoning code per the requirements of Section 5-21. – Exemption of Government Buildings and Land and Schools with Enrollment of 500 or more students. The property is designated as lot M-2 (including ingress & egress) located in T13S-R12E Sections 17 & 21. (Removed)

1864 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing a grant application to The National Fish And Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Coastal Resiliency in the amount of $1,048,810.00 for the East Bank Sediment Pipeline Preliminary Design Program.

August 21, 2018

1865 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1866 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application to approve new construction of a monument sign that exceeds district standards. The petitioned property is managed by Hospital Service District of St. Bernard Parish, State of LA and exempt from zoning code per the requirements of Section 5-21. – Exemption of Government Buildings and Land and Schools with Enrollment of 500 or more students. The property is designated as lot M-2 (including ingress & egress) located in T13S-R12E Sections 17 & 21.

1867 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the Parish President to sign the opt-in notice form necessary for St. Bernard Parish Government to opt in to the Class Action entitled “Kane County v. United States", U.S. F.C.C. Nos. 17-739c and 17-1991 C.

1868 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the approval of a project presented by the District C Council Representative on the Parks and Parkways Commission.

1869 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the Parish President to submit grass cutting charges for grass cutting and removal to be added to the 2017 Annual Ad Valorem Tax Bill of the non-adjudicated properties involved.

September 4, 2018 - Meeting canceled due to Tropical Storm Gordon

1870 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1871 (PDF) – A resolution in support of the 10 Minutes in History project to be created and executed by the St. Bernard C.H.A.I.R. committee to promote Historical Awareness in cooperation with the St. Bernard Parish Film Department.

1872 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint a member to the St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission.

1873 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint a member to the St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission.

1874 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA).

1875 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Home Mortgage Authority.

1876 (PDF) – A resolution approving the agreement for services with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $61,826.00 in total. Of the total project cost, LDNR shall contribute a maximum of thirty thousand nine hundred thirteen and 00/100 dollars ($30,913.00) and St. Bernard Parish Government shall contribute a minimum of thirty thousand nine hundred thirteen and 00/100 dollars ($30,913.00).

September 18, 2018

1870 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1872 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint a member to the St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission.

1873 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint a member to the St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission.

1874 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA).

1875 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a member to the St. Bernard Parish Home Mortgage Authority.

1877 (PDF) – A resolution to appoint Charlie Licciardi as the Fire Department’s Board Member of the St. Bernard Fire Protection Districts No. 1 -2, Fire Civil Service Board.

1878 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing an application to the Louisiana Office of Community Development to spend $3,500,000 of Community Development Block Grant Program Income Funds for the LLT Maintenance and Disposition Project.

1879 (PDF) – A resolution adopting The Restore Act Multiyear Implementation Plan Update.

1880 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the Parish President to sign an Interagency Agreement with U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide emergency and fire protection services for nasa’s michoud assembly facility.

October 2, 2018

1881 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1882 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to submit a loan pre-application and accompanying documents to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality on behalf of St. Bernard Parish for the purpose of repair and rehabilitation of the Sanitary Sewer Gravity Collection System of the St. Bernard Parish Sewer District.

1883 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Deparment for Violet Canal dredging in the amount of $280,095.00 (State Project Number PO-0001).

October 16, 2018

1884 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

November 6, 2018

1885 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1886 (PDF) – A resolution certifying to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that St. Bernard Parish Government has and will continue to comply with all FHWA/DOTD requirements regarding performance of interim inspections, calculating the load carrying capacity and load posting deficient brides under their jurisdiction for 2018.

1887 (PDF) – A resolution designating a Certifying Officer for Administration of the Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program and the Louisiana Community Water Enrichment Program.

1888 (PDF) – A resolution to approve the Chenier Nature Trail Project and to obligate matching funds to Land and Water Conservation Fund Project.

1889 (PDF) – A resolution to amend the adopted St. Bernard Parish Government 2018 Coastal Strategy Document to add the Barrier Island Creation Study as a Tier 1 Priority.

November 20, 2018

1890 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1891 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to complete and submit those documents and agreements required in connection with the Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) 2018-2019 grant application in the sum of $79,200.00 to the State Of Louisiana to assist the Public Works Department with replacement of waterline on East Carolina Drive to improve the Public Works Department’s ability to provide water service to the citizens of St. Bernard Parish.

1892 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the Parish President to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board to perform conceptual design and implementation plan development for the East Bank Sediment Transport Corridor Project.

December 4, 2018

1893 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1894 (PDF) – A resolution adopting the 2019 Council meeting dates.

1895 (PDF) – A resolution appointing a new member to the Regional Planning Commission.

1896 (PDF) – A resolution supporting the introduction and passage of legislation to enable St. Bernard Parish to impose and collect a Hotel/Motel Tax to supplement the funding of the St. Bernard Parish Fire Department.(Removed)

1897 (PDF) – A resolution endorsing a letter to the Caernarvon Interagency Advisory Committee (CIAC) opposing the proposed 2019 Operational Regime

December 18, 2018

1898 (PDF) – Approve permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department.

1899 (PDF) – A resolution authorizing the Parish President to submit a Loan Application Form 100A and accompanying documents to the Department of Health on behalf of St. Bernard Parish for the purpose of placing improvements to the St. Bernard Parish Water District – PWS ID No. 1087001 on the comprehensive priority list for funding through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program.

1900 (PDF) – A resolution to approve and adopt the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) Administrative Plan.

1901 (PDF) – A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the Special Election held in the Parish of St. Bernard, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 8, 2018, to amend Article II, Sec. 2-01.1 of the St. Bernard Parish Home Rule Charter.