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fortunately, anyone who was at the last city council meeting can
attest that the statement was 80 feet of existing trees. Now it is
down to 35. What the heck?
Q: What about diesel pollution and other pollution associated
with daily operations?
A: '%Ve welcome you to visit our sustainability website. We are
working hard on technologies to reduce air pollutants."
Over and over again I have had people secretly say that they
would not want this building this close to their properties either. I
need those same people to say it out loud. Traffic, noise pollution,
drainage, and run-off pollutants affect all of Ponchatoula and the
sooner they let their representatives know, the better. It is time to
get rid of the "thank goodness it is not in my back yard" mental-
ity and have our representatives take a stand on having this done
right. I am not saying don't do it, just do it right.
Patricia Hicks
o Man on the Street
responded, "The forum will al-
low my constituents and all
those interested to see the latest
design and for my constituents
to voice their concerns directly
to Walmart representatives."
City Councilwoman Jean-
nemarie Pierson, had this to
communicate, "I'm pleased that
the Walmart representatives
were so willing to participate
in a forum. I encountered no
resistance to their participa-
tion. In fact, after we discussed
my request for the public meet-
ing, they suggested the idea of
a reception where all of the in-
formation would be made avail-
able at various stations with
representatives prepared to
discuss the plans and answer
questions. This is an opportu-
nity for all citizens to acquaint
themselves with the plans
whether they are in favor of, in
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opposition to, or are undecided
on the Walmart development. I
encourage all of our citizens to
attend, learn about the proj-
ect, and contact all members of
the council with their informed
opinions. The constituents I
have spoken to, from through-
out the city, are very grateful
for the opportunity to express
their opinions and concerns
and, more importantly, to be in-
volved in the process."
Councilwoman Debra Hills
responded to The Times ex-
plaining that she needed to de-
cline to comment on the issue at
this time due to not fully having
a chance to hear from her con-
stituents on the matter as yet.
At press time Councilmen
Vergil Sandifer and Melvin
Toomer had not responded to
the request for comment.
Legals
Ponchatoula City millage
rates unchanged
2012 is a property reassessment year, and the assessed value
of property within the City of Ponchatoula is $46.5 million, an in-
crease of approx. $260,000.
Mayor Bob Zabbia says that the City plans to leave the citywide
millage rate at 16.52 mills, which will result in additional revenue
of approx. $4,300 per year. The city will hold a public hearing dur-
ing the City Council meeting on Monday, August 13th at 6:00pm
in the council chambers at city hall to consider adopting adjusted
millage rates and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior
year's maximum millage, which in Ponchatoula's case is 16.52.
Of the 16.52 mills the city levies, 6.52 mills is for the general
fund, 6.0 mills is for Police Dept. Salaries, 2.0 mills is for Fire
Dept. salaries, and 2.0 mills are for Police and Fire Equipment.
Fellowship of Christian
Athletes to host Summer
Variety Show
On August 4th at 7:00pm in the evening, the Southeastern Lou-
isiana District of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold
their second annual summer Variety Show. The event will take
place in the Ponchatoula High
School Auditorium and will
feature Christian and Country
music. Ross Downing's Autop-
lex will sponsor the show. Pro-
ceeds from the event assist with
the ministry provided to over
4000 student-athletes and their
huddles that are located in the
Middle and High schools in
Tangipahoa, Livingston and St.
Helena parishes. There is even
a large huddle at Southeastern
Louisiana University.
The featured acts are the
County Village Band (Kyle,
Chris and Ron Smith), vocalists
Perry Walton, Kim Ellzy Smith
& Nick Smith along with Jer-
emy & Jennifer Teague. There
may also be some surprise en-
tertainment that night.
Admission is only $10.00 and
there will be refreshments for
sale. Tickets will be available
at the door and locally they are
available at Heavenly Gifts on
East Pine Street in Ponchatou-
la.
For more information, please
call FCA Area Director Bob In-
galls (225) 907-4067 or Show
Coordinator Ron Smith(985)
320-1323. You can also visit the
FCA's website at www.selaFCA.
org.
Official Journal
The Ponchatoula Times
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was intro-
duced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the City Council
of the City of Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana, on July 9, 2012,
and laid over for publication of notice:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 495 (ZONING ORDINANCE),
CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF PONCHATOU-
LA, TANGIPAHOA PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA
AN ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT PART OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP FOR THE CITY OF PONCHATOULA, TANGIPAHOA PARISH, STATE OF
LOUISIANA TO DESIGNATE APPROXIMATELY 26.093 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 51 BUSINESS - VETER-
ANS BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY 2500 FEET NORTH OF LA HIGHWAY 22,
SUBDMSION OF NORTH ½ OF SECTION 59, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH - RANGE
7 EAST, CITY OF PONCHATOULA, LOUISIANA WITH A ZONING CLASSIFI-
CATION OF C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AS SUCH ZONING CLASSIFICA-
TION IS DEFINED IN THE ZONING ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF PON-
CHATOULA, LOUISIANA.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Ponchatoula will meet on August 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Ponchatoula City Hall,
125 W. Hickory St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, at which time there will be a
public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.
Copies of the proposed ordinance will be available for public inspection at Pon-
chatoula City Hall.
]s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
/s/Robert F. Zabbia, Mayor
Published: July 19, 26,8/2, 2012
THE PONCHATOULA TIMES, AUGUST 2, 2012, PAGE 5
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was intro-
duced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the City Council
of the City of Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana, on July 9, 2012,
and laid over for publication of notice:
AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CERTAIN VARIANCES
AN ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CERTAIN VARIANCES
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 51 BUSI-
NESS - VETERANS BOULEVARD APPROXIMATELY 2500 FEET NORTH OF
LA HIGHWAY 22, SUBDMSION OF NORTH ½ OF SECTION 59, TOWNSHIP 7
SOUTH - RANGE 7 EAST, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PONCHATOULA, TAN-
GIPAHOA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
THE SITE PLAN BY DUPLANTIS DESIGN GROUP, PC DATED MAY 24, 2012,
AS SUPPLEMENTED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Ponchatoula will meet on August 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Ponchatoula City Hall,
125 W. Hickory St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, at which time there will be a
public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.
Copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection
at Ponchatoula City Hall.
/s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
/s/Robert F. Zabbia, Mayor
Published: July 19, 26,8/2, 2012
NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was intro-
duced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the City Council
of the City of Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana, on July 9, 2012,
and laid over for publication of notice:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING RESUBDIVISION PLATS
AN ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RESUBDIVISION PLATS ENTITLED
"PLAT SHOWING RESUBDMSION OF LOTS 11, 12 AND 13 INTO TRACT 1 &
TRACT 2 AND SOUTH ½ OF LOT 2 INTO LOT 2-A & LOT 2-B SUBDMSION OF
NORTH ½ OF SECTION 59, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH - RANGE 7 EAST CITY OF
PONCHATOULA, TANGIPAHOA PARISH, LOUISIANA, FOR WAL-MART REAL
ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST" AND "PLAT SHOWING RESUBDIVISION OF
TRACT 2 & LOT 2-B INTO LOTS 1, 2 & 3 OF THE WAL-MART PONCHATOULA
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION OF NORTH ½ OF SECTION
59, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH - RANGE 7 EAST CITY OF PONCHATOULA, TAN-
GIPAHOA PARISH, LOUISIANA, FOR WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
TRUST".
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Ponchatoula will meet on August 13, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Ponchatoula City Hall,
125 W. Hickory St., Ponchatoula, Louisiana 70454, at which time there will be a
public hearing on the adoption of
the aforesaid ordinance.
Copies of the proposed ordinance will be available for public inspection at Pon-
chatoula City Hall.
/s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
/s/Robert F. Zabbia, Mayor
Published: July 19, 26,8/2, 2012
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