PUBLIC NOTICE
Bids will be accepted by the Board of Commissioners of the Tan-
gipahoa Parish Rural Fire Protection District No. 2 of Tangipahoa
Parish, State of Louisiana, c/o Dennis Crocker, Fire Administrator,
Post Office Box 215, Amite, Louisiana, 70422, until 10:00 a.m. on
Monday, December 22, 2014, for selection of a fiscal agent to enter into a three
(3) year fiscal agency contract for the deposit of funds belonging to
the Tangipahoa Parish Rural Fire Protection District No'. 2. Inter-
ested parties may obtain bid specifications by contacting Dennis
Crocker, Fire Administrator, at (985) 969-8485.
Published : December 4, 2014 December 11, 2014 December
18,2014
Official Journal
The Poncbatoula Times
CITY OF PONCHATOULA
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
A regular meeting was held Monday, November 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Council members present were Braville LeBlanc, Debra Hills, Jeannemarie
Piersor,, Melvin Toomer, and Vergil Sandifer.
Mayor Zabbia called the meeting to order. Mrs. Hills gave the invocation which
was fol:Lowed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was no public input.
Mr. LeBlanc motioned to accept the minutes of the October 14, 2014 meeting.
Mr. Sandifer seconded the motion which carried with all voting in favor.
Jeremy Peltier presented the October 2014 Fire Dept. activity report. He stated
there were 16 fire calls consisting of 3 structure fires, 3 false alarms, and 10 other.
There were 131 EMS calls consisting of 14 auto accidents, and 117 other emergency
calls.
Mrs. Pierson motioned to pass a resolution authorizing Mayor Zabbia to so-
licit bid.s, and execute all necessary documents for implementation/installation of
a SCADA system for continuous monitoring of the city's sewer, potable water, and
sewer treatment systems. Motion was seconded by Mr. LeBlanc. Motion carried
with all voting in favor.
Mrs Pierson motioned to pass a resolution authorizing Mayor Zabbia to acquire
a parcel of property located in the 200 block of W. Hickory St. (Wagner property).
Motion was seconded by Mr. LeBlanc. Mr. Toomer motioned to table the matter
until a second appraisal could be obtained and appraisals could be submitted to
the council. Mayor Zabbia stated that an appraisal had been done and a review
appraisal would be conducted. Motioned to table died for lack of second. Motion to
pass as presented carried with LeBlanc, Hills, Pierson, and Sandifer voting in favor
and Tocmer voting against.
Mayor Zabbia called for Council Members Rights of Personal Privilege.
Jearmemarie Pierson thanked everyone for attending; thanked Veterans for
their service; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Debra Hills thanked everyone for attending the meeting; and wished everyone
a Happy Thanksgiving.
Braville LeBlanc thanked Veterans for their service; thanked everyone who
supported Antique Trade Days and asked that everyone continue to support local
merchants; reminded everyone to have heaters inspected and use precaution while
using heaters; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Melvin Toomer thanked everyone for attending; thanked Veterans for their
service; and acknowledged Glenn Westmoreland, candidate for Family Judge, and
Deuce McAllister, former New Orleans Saint, in the audience.
Vergil Sandifer thanked everyone for attending the meeting, thanked Veterans
for their service; and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Zabbia congratulated the PHS football team and wished them luck in
th
the play-offs; remineeveryonefthe Christmas iightingon December 5 and the
parade 9n December 13 th (parade may be Cheded dependetW0n the high school
Tangipahoa Parish Rural Fire Protection District No. 2
football playoffs); reminded everyone of the raising of the flags at 7am on Veterans
Day; stated that the city received proposals for solid waste and recycling services
for the new 2015 contract; and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Mr. LeBlanc motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Mrs. Pier-
son. Motion passed with all voting in favor. Time 6:17 pm.
s/Robert F. Zabbia, Mayor
s/Tomlyn Poche, City Clerk
SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH
PORT COMMISSION
Official Journal
The Poncbatoula Times
SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 - 12:00 NOON
MINUTES - Re-Scheduled REGULAR MEETING
President Don Boihem called the, Re-Scheduled, meeting to order on Tuesday,
November 18, 2014, at the office of the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission,
163 W. Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Helen Muller gave the invocation and Commissioner Bill Joubert followed with
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners Present: Don Boihem, Ernest Drake, III, Daryl Ferrara, Bill
Joubert and
Lucas Watkins
Absent: None
Others Present: Patrick Dufresne, Port Director; Helen MUller, Secretary; Bill
Poland, Andre Coudrain, Stacey Neal, Gujja Ranjit, Mike Patorno, Don Ellzey and
Bryan T. McMahan, The Ponchatoula Times
All visitors were introduced and welcomed.
Hearing no public comments, the president then asked for a motion to adopt the
October meeting agenda.
It was moved Commission Joubert and seconded by Commissioner Watkins
that the Commission approve the November 18, 2014 Agenda, as presented. Mo-
tion passed. Yeas 5: Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays: None
Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Drake and seconded by Commissioner Ferrara
that the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission adopt the minutes, as present-
ed, of its Regular Meeting held, October 21, 2014. Motion passed. Yeas 5: Boihem,
Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins
Nays: None Absent: None
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Treasurer Watkins presented the financials for the period ending October 31,
2014, reporting that the total revenues were $29,448,93 and the total expenses were
$24,384,26 leaving a net income of $5,064.67. Hearing no additions or deletions,
a motion for approval of the October financials, as presented, was made by Com-
missioner Joubert and seconded by Commissioner Ferrara. Motion passed. Yeas 5:
Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays: None Absent: None
OLD BUSINESS:
1. DOTD - Port Priority State Project: SPN 578-53-0012 (321)
Bulkhead, Lay-down Area, and Dredging Project
The port director, Patrick Dufresne, introduced Mike Patorno and Gujja Ranjit
with URS Corporation who gave a brief project summary reporting that the pro-
posed Bulkhead project design plans are near completion with the possibility that
the bid packets may be ready to be let in the month of December.
Other topics discussed in regards to the project were the following: required
permit amendments, harbor dredging, future Capital Outlay request and Port Pri-
ority applications, wetland exemptions, future water bottom exemptions, 12' and
14' drafts in waterways and Notice to Proceed with bid advertising.
2. Prospective Tenant (s) Project Research Update
Port director Patrick Dufresne and Bill Poland, Port Marketing Consultant
reported on the recent meeting with various marketing personnel to discuss a
terminal marketing plan. They provided an update on the crude oil marketing
presentation pertaining to barge entrance into Lake Pontchartrain and North and
South Pass. Discuss were the following matters: price of crude, long term projects,
dredging the channel, continuation of rail service,
update marketing presentation maps, seagoing barge drafts. In conclusion, the
port director announced that the Polymer marketing presentation was completed
and he extended thanks to Bill Joubert and the Southeastern Research Business
Center for their help and assistance. The marketing presentation is for the pur-
pose of illustration the logistics advantages of trans-loading polymer pellets/resin
and for handling potential PVC Pipe at the Port Manchac intermodal terminal.
3.) Invoice Payment Approval
Treasurer Watkins presented for the Commissioner's review and payment ap-
proval the following November invoices:
a) Bill Poland, Consultant, Month of September, 2014-Amt. $500.00
b) Cashe Coudrain & Sandage Inv. 99611 Amt. $227.50
THE TIMES, DECEMBER 18 , 2014, PAGE 5
c) URS Inv# 5987819 - FP&C 36P3331201 Professional Services
(Period Ending 8/15/2014) Amt. $7,195.00
It was moved by Commissioner Joubert, seconded by Commission Drake that
the Commission approves payment on the invoices as presented by Treasurer Wat-
kins. Motion passed. Yeas 5: Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays:
None Absent: None
New Business:
1. Approval of the Proposed 2015 Budget for Public Hearing
Discussed was the meeting schedule for a Public Hearing in regards to the Pro-
posed 2015 Budget.
It was moved by Commissioner Ferrara and seconded by Commissioner Wat-
kins that the Commission approve
• having the public hearing on the 2015 Budget the same day as its regular meet-
ing at 12:00 noon on December 9, 2014, prior to its regular meeting. Motion passed.
Call vote: Yeas 5: Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins Nays: None Ab-
sent: None
2. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting Date
It was moved by Commissioner Ferrara, seconded by Commissioner Drake that
the Commission authorize the publishing of the Public Hearing Notice for the adop-
tion of the 2015 Proposed Budget, as required by Louisiana Law, in its official jour-
nal of record the Ponchatoula Times on the following dates: November 20,27 and
December 4, 2014. Motion passed. Yeas 5: Boihem, Drake, Ferrara, Joubert and
Watkins Nays: None Absent: None
3. Executive session pursuant to LSA RS 42.6-1 To Discuss Confidential Acqui-
sitions.
There was no need to have an executive session at this time to discuss land
acquisition.
There was no need to proceed with an executive session at this time.
Remarks:
The port director thanked everyone for attending the meeting and announced
that the two vacancies on the Commission were still pending, for various reasons,
and hopefully by the first of the year we'll be hearing from the governor's office.
Commissioner Ferrara expressed his thanks and appreciation, from an econom-
ic development view, to everyone involved in making sure that the infrastructure
projects for port improvements that are being done today will be good for many
years to come in the future plans.
President Boihem thanked everyone for taking time out of their busy schedule
to attend the meeting and to keep in mind that it'll take time to accomplish the
future vision for the port terminal.
It was moved by Commissioner Farrera and seconded by Drake that the meet-
ing be adjourned. Motion passed. Motion passed. Call vote: Yeas 5: Boihem, Drake,
Ferrara, Joubert and Watkins
Nays: None Absent: None
The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Daryl Ferrara, Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH RURAL
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE TPC, TANGIPAHOA PARISH COURTHOUSE ANNEX, 206
EAST MULBERRY STREET, AMITE, LA.
AGENDA
TANGIPAHOA PARISH
RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 22, 2014
1) Call to Order
2) Roll-Call
3) Public Input - Anyone Wishing to Address any Agenda Item
4) Adoption of Minutes of Special Meeting dated November 19, 2014 and
Regular Meeting dated November 24, 2014
5) Eighth Ward Fire Matters-
a) Approval of Substantial Completion- Addition to Station
b) Approval of Part Time to Full Time Personnel Change
6) Ponchatoula Fire Matters-
a) Approval of Part Time Hire
7) Independence Fire Matters-
a) Approval of Two Full Time Hires
8) Approval of Bid for Fiscal Agent
9) Adoption of Policy and Procedure Manual
10) Adoption of 2015 Contract
11) Administrators Report
12) Other Fire Matters
13) Adjourn
S/Greg Varnado, President
T. P. Rural Fire District No. 2
POSTED December 18, 2014
S/Kristen Pecararo, Secretary
T. P. Rural Fire District No. 2
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