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Public Meetings 2008 Tentative Meeting Dates Algiers Development District The meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the ADD was called to order by Vice Chairman Arnold at 10:45 a.m. He made the public announcement about the passing of Senator Heitmeier’s father and the funeral arrangements for that day. Members Present: Others Present: Minutes Treasurer’s Report A question was asked by Assessor Arnold if we knew whether all the new stores in the Wal-Mart complex were included in the city and state TIF amount that we receive. He requested and everyone agreed that we should have our auditors review the records of the state and the city tax reports to ensure all stores in the center are complete and being accounted for. He also offered his staff’s assistance in doing so. The question was also asked as to what payments are still outstanding from capital improvement projects. Ms. Honaker stated that all had been paid except Kabel Drive. She was instructed to wait until we receive a bill or invoice in order to pay our share of the amount. A discussion ensued about the road repairs for 2008-2009 that appeared in the newspaper. Speaker Tucker said he thought Berkley, Patterson, Woodland and Whitney were the roads targeted for 2008. Everyone agreed that a definite plan for Algiers in writing would be requested on Friday, February 1 at the scheduled meeting that Rep. Arnold, Speaker Tucker and Ms. Honaker are to attend with city officials. Ms. Honaker was asked to contact the DTOD about the status of the lights for the intercoastal bridge as to the start date for the work. The city has reported to her that they have completed all paperwork for the project to begin and returned it to the state. Assessor Arnold made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and it was seconded by Speaker Tucker. All voted to approve. Old Business/Key Projects Update: Improvement Projects State Appropriation Vice Chairman Arnold reminded the commissioners that Senator Francis Heitmeier had gotten an appropriation for $100,000.00 for the group to use on non-ADD designated projects. He emphasized that this is a separate state appropriation outside the ADD designated projects. At the November meeting, we approved work for the Police Department’s roof and lighting as well as a new air conditioner for the Fire Department located at Shirley Drive. Additionally Mr. Arnold explained that at the last meeting each Commissioner was asked to give input on uses for the money to Ms. Honaker and she was to compile a list to be voted on at this meeting. Ms. Honaker distributed a list and reported to the commissioners on the requests she received. The total for the requested projects was $97,000.00. The commissioners did not approve two of the projects. The balance was approved in addition to a request for additional Algiers signage at all entrances to the community. The requested projects are: Police Gutters and Outside Lighting $20,000.00 Ms. Honaker is to prepare the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and submit it to the state for execution. She will administer the program during the year in addition to her other duties. A motion was made by Speaker Tucker to approve all projects as discussed. It was seconded by Assessor Arnold and all voted in favor.
New Business Election of Officers Chairman Arnold called for nominations for Vice Chair. None were made. Pastor Wardsworth was asked to serve in the position. He declined. Speaker Tucker and Assessor Arnold also declined. Assessor Arnold nominated Senator David Heitmeier to serve for 2 years as Vice-Chairman. No other nominations were made. All voted in favor. Senator Heitmeier was elected Vice Chairman. Pastor Wardsworth was nominated to be Secretary of the Board of Directors by Rep. Jeff Arnold. No other nominations were made. All voted for Pastor Wardsworth as Secretary. Councilman Carter was reelected Treasurer for a 2 year term. Renewal of General Mize Contract Assessor Arnold made the motion to approve which was seconded by Speaker Tucker and approved by all. Colonel Dempsey was in the audience and stated she had made progress on the outstanding contract issues from 2007. Federal City Update He discussed several meetings with key state leaders including Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu and State Treasurer John Kennedy. A motion was made and approved to go into Executive Session to discuss key issues of Federal City. This discussion lasted about five minutes. A motion was made to return to public session and approved. After Executive Session General Mize continued his update. He explained that communications with all neighborhoods in Algiers and different organizations was the next step to inform the public about Federal City. Ms. Honaker is assisting him with arranging media shows and attendance at monthly meetings of local groups. He is scheduled to be on the radio with Politics with a Punch Show on Tuesday and Ms. Honaker is working on several others. He is also scheduled to meet with the Neighborhood Presidents Group with Barbara Foundas and the Algiers Point Association. Pastor Wardsworth inquired about the TAG Group or the Old Algiers Main Street Group. General Mize said he would be happy to attend their meetings for an update.. Ms. Honaker again reiterated that she would be happy to arrange any requested meetings for General Mize. 2008 Tentative Dates for Board Meetings Public Input Speaker Tucker made a motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Pastor Wardsworth. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Lynn Honaker |