1 00:00:00,585 --> 00:00:02,730 regularly scheduled council meeting. 2 00:00:03,330 --> 00:00:07,380 I'd like to thank everybody who is here in person, in attendance here tonight. 3 00:00:07,471 --> 00:00:09,900 Thank you to all of those viewing online. 4 00:00:10,950 --> 00:00:14,145 First and foremost, I'd like to give a few housekeeping things. 5 00:00:14,476 --> 00:00:19,650 If you notice on your agenda, council members and those who have them, we have now 6 00:00:19,741 --> 00:00:23,491 added after adjournment future council meeting dates. 7 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:29,911 The November 17th date will be moved to the 24th due to the holiday there, so 8 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:32,610 that will be changed pending our vote. 9 00:00:33,180 --> 00:00:37,080 And so that's so when we postpone things, we can reference the future council 10 00:00:37,170 --> 00:00:40,830 meeting dates and not just say 30 days from now, because sometimes it's not always 11 00:00:41,010 --> 00:00:45,240 30 days. So we have those dates there for us now in our agenda. 12 00:00:46,170 --> 00:00:51,780 Also, for those from the public, just letting you know, we do have a request to 13 00:00:51,840 --> 00:00:57,210 postpone two agenda items. That's agenda item four and five by our 14 00:00:57,960 --> 00:01:02,280 planning and development. So if you're here to speak tonight on that as well, just 15 00:01:02,460 --> 00:01:07,230 giving you a heads up, you might want to save it if that gets moved to the next 16 00:01:07,321 --> 00:01:12,480 time. With that being said, I'm going to ask Councilwoman Haggerty and Councilman 17 00:01:12,630 --> 00:01:15,750 Abney to lead the pledge, and Councilwoman Haggerty to lead us in prayer. 18 00:01:17,670 --> 00:01:18,750 Please request to speak. 19 00:01:22,980 --> 00:01:23,370 All right. 20 00:01:24,720 --> 00:01:27,150 Heavenly Father. Put on my glasses. 21 00:01:27,795 --> 00:01:33,180 As we remember September 11th, we honor those who lost their lives and pray for 22 00:01:33,211 --> 00:01:35,910 their families who continue to carry their memory. 23 00:01:36,779 --> 00:01:41,146 We give thanks for all the courage of all the first responders, military members, 24 00:01:41,745 --> 00:01:44,400 and ordinary people who showed extraordinary bravery. 25 00:01:45,450 --> 00:01:48,150 Lord, comfort those who still grieve. 26 00:01:48,810 --> 00:01:54,060 Protect our nation, and remind us to choose love over fear, unity over 27 00:01:54,090 --> 00:01:59,641 division, and peace over hatred. May we never forget, and may your grace guide us 28 00:01:59,700 --> 00:02:01,440 as we remember. Amen. 29 00:02:03,780 --> 00:02:03,795 Amen. 30 00:02:03,900 --> 00:02:08,641 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the 31 00:02:08,671 --> 00:02:14,641 republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and 32 00:02:14,730 --> 00:02:15,510 justice for all. 33 00:02:16,530 --> 00:02:17,610 Roll call, Mr. Reece. 34 00:02:18,750 --> 00:02:23,219 Councilman Washington. Here. Councilman Daly. Here. Councilman Haggerty. 35 00:02:23,250 --> 00:02:23,460 Here. 36 00:02:23,851 --> 00:02:24,585 Councilman Dasani. 37 00:02:24,960 --> 00:02:25,380 Present. 38 00:02:25,410 --> 00:02:26,175 Councilman Brownfield. 39 00:02:26,430 --> 00:02:26,880 Present. 40 00:02:26,970 --> 00:02:27,960 Councilman Denham. 41 00:02:28,245 --> 00:02:28,740 Present. 42 00:02:28,830 --> 00:02:29,671 Councilman Jones. 43 00:02:30,330 --> 00:02:30,345 Here. 44 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:31,141 Councilman Rogers. 45 00:02:31,380 --> 00:02:31,800 Here. 46 00:02:31,921 --> 00:02:33,000 Councilman Abney. 47 00:02:34,530 --> 00:02:34,980 Present. 48 00:02:35,040 --> 00:02:37,171 At this time, we'd like to open the consent calendar. 49 00:02:37,260 --> 00:02:42,720 That is items A, B, C, D, E, F, and G 50 00:02:43,230 --> 00:02:47,101 to the public. If anyone from the public is wishing to speak to these items, you 51 00:02:47,130 --> 00:02:48,480 may do so at this time. 52 00:02:50,340 --> 00:02:53,430 Seeing no one from the public, bring it back before the council. 53 00:02:54,930 --> 00:02:55,740 Need a motion. 54 00:02:55,891 --> 00:02:57,210 Make a motion to accept. 55 00:02:57,270 --> 00:03:01,410 We have a motion to adopt the consent calendar by Councilwoman Denham, and that was 56 00:03:01,470 --> 00:03:04,410 seconded by Councilman Washington. 57 00:03:05,851 --> 00:03:08,970 Please vote your machines, and remember to vote verbally as well. 58 00:03:09,690 --> 00:03:10,080 Yay. 59 00:03:10,860 --> 00:03:10,905 Yay. 60 00:03:10,905 --> 00:03:11,130 Yay. 61 00:03:12,630 --> 00:03:17,220 All right. Moving on to Section B, special presentations. 62 00:03:18,390 --> 00:03:18,960 Slow down. 63 00:03:19,154 --> 00:03:19,650 Oh, sorry. 64 00:03:21,870 --> 00:03:22,620 You're not working. 65 00:03:23,430 --> 00:03:23,880 Tap it. 66 00:03:29,701 --> 00:03:30,570 There it is. 67 00:03:33,930 --> 00:03:34,980 Let's do roll call vote. 68 00:03:35,671 --> 00:03:37,171 Roll call vote. Verbal vote. 69 00:03:45,180 --> 00:03:46,890 Roll call vote, Council Washington. 70 00:03:48,090 --> 00:03:52,500 Roll call vote, yay or nay? Yay. Daly? Yay. 71 00:03:53,791 --> 00:03:54,781 Yay. 72 00:03:54,990 --> 00:03:55,291 Councilman. 73 00:03:55,305 --> 00:03:55,305 Yay. 74 00:03:55,305 --> 00:03:55,305 Yay. 75 00:03:55,320 --> 00:03:56,039 Yay. 76 00:03:56,070 --> 00:03:56,400 Yay. 77 00:03:57,390 --> 00:03:57,630 Yay. 78 00:03:57,810 --> 00:04:00,090 And by a nine-zero vote, consent calendar's adopted. 79 00:04:00,541 --> 00:04:03,660 Moving on to special presentations at this time. 80 00:04:03,990 --> 00:04:06,601 Would you like me to hand it over to you, Councilwoman? 81 00:04:07,065 --> 00:04:07,484 Sure. 82 00:04:08,160 --> 00:04:09,960 We're going to hand it over to Councilwoman Denham. 83 00:04:10,110 --> 00:04:11,550 Please press your request to speak. 84 00:04:14,430 --> 00:04:20,400 Good evening. I would like to call Christy Lamark and thank her 85 00:04:20,430 --> 00:04:25,290 for being with us this afternoon, and she'll be speaking with us about the National 86 00:04:25,380 --> 00:04:27,720 Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness. 87 00:04:30,210 --> 00:04:35,160 Good evening. My name is Christy Lamark Bordelon, and it is truly an honor to be 88 00:04:35,220 --> 00:04:39,480 here in the city of Slidell for this meaningful recognition. 89 00:04:39,540 --> 00:04:44,984 I would like to thank the mayor, and most of all, Councilwoman at large, Denham, 90 00:04:45,975 --> 00:04:50,445 for recognizing Stillbirth Awareness Month and for standing with the families whose 91 00:04:50,490 --> 00:04:53,701 lives have been forever changed by pregnancy loss. 92 00:04:53,790 --> 00:04:58,365 I stand before you as a nurse, a bereavement advocate, and the author of 93 00:04:58,380 --> 00:05:03,735 Louisiana's Angels' Law, legislation created to ensure that families experiencing 94 00:05:03,841 --> 00:05:09,240 pregnancy and infant loss receive compassionate, informed, and dignified care. 95 00:05:09,810 --> 00:05:15,285 Each year, stillbirth affects approximately 21,000 families in the United States. 96 00:05:15,885 --> 00:05:21,360 Stillbirth is a loss of a baby at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy who's not born 97 00:05:21,390 --> 00:05:27,360 alive. Behind every number is a deeply loved baby and a grieving family and a life 98 00:05:27,420 --> 00:05:32,910 forever changed. Awareness matters, because when we speak about stillbirth, we 99 00:05:32,970 --> 00:05:38,010 create opportunities for education, research, prevention, and improved care. 100 00:05:38,610 --> 00:05:41,985 Families should know that their baby's movements are an important sign as 101 00:05:42,031 --> 00:05:47,610 wellbeing. Programs such as Count the Kicks teach expectant parents how to learn 102 00:05:47,760 --> 00:05:53,010 and monitor their baby's normal movements during that third trimester, and to 103 00:05:53,070 --> 00:05:57,914 contact their healthcare providers immediately if they notice movement change. 104 00:05:58,531 --> 00:06:04,140 We cannot prevent every stillbirth, but greater awareness and education helps us to 105 00:06:04,170 --> 00:06:09,074 prevent more of them. When parents are informed, healthcare providers listen and 106 00:06:09,091 --> 00:06:11,880 communities work together, lives can be saved. 107 00:06:12,345 --> 00:06:16,620 This proclamation sends a powerful message throughout the whole city of Slidell. 108 00:06:17,040 --> 00:06:21,510 Remember every baby, support every grieving family, and stand with us 109 00:06:22,770 --> 00:06:26,145 to make stillbirth prevention and compassionate care a priority. 110 00:06:26,505 --> 00:06:30,599 Thank you for bringing attention to a loss that has remained silent for far too 111 00:06:30,630 --> 00:06:35,716 long. Your recognition honors these precious babies, acknowledges their families, 112 00:06:35,730 --> 00:06:40,620 and helps create a future in which fewer families experience the heartbreak of 113 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:44,520 stillbirth. Thank you for standing with us, for speaking their names, and for 114 00:06:44,550 --> 00:06:48,059 helping ensure that no family has to walk through this alone. 115 00:06:49,530 --> 00:06:50,010 Thank you. 116 00:06:50,130 --> 00:06:51,600 Thank you. 117 00:07:05,401 --> 00:07:06,360 Can you give her the mic? 118 00:07:07,951 --> 00:07:08,581 We don't have one? 119 00:07:12,030 --> 00:07:17,670 Whereas stillbirth is the loss of a baby after 20 weeks of pregnancy and affects 120 00:07:17,701 --> 00:07:23,040 over 20,000 families in the United States each year, creating a profound and 121 00:07:23,100 --> 00:07:27,329 lasting impact on parents, families, and communities. 122 00:07:27,975 --> 00:07:33,555 And whereas behind every statistic is a family forever changed, and 123 00:07:33,600 --> 00:07:39,480 National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day serves to honor the lives 124 00:07:39,540 --> 00:07:44,970 of babies lost too soon, support grieving families, and bring 125 00:07:45,061 --> 00:07:48,360 awareness to pregnancy and infant loss. 126 00:07:49,290 --> 00:07:54,780 And whereas research indicates that some stillbirths may be 127 00:07:54,811 --> 00:07:59,550 preventable through improved education, increased awareness, 128 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:06,180 quality prenatal care, and evidence-based healthcare practices that 129 00:08:06,270 --> 00:08:10,320 support healthier pregnancies and better outcomes. 130 00:08:11,326 --> 00:08:16,905 And whereas Louisiana continues to provide compassionate support for 131 00:08:16,980 --> 00:08:22,290 families through Angels' Law, Senate Bill 32, Act 132 00:08:22,561 --> 00:08:28,170 346, signed into law June 133 00:08:28,380 --> 00:08:34,020 1st, 2026, which requires hospitals with maternity 134 00:08:34,530 --> 00:08:39,300 and neonatal units to provide comprehensive perinatal 135 00:08:39,390 --> 00:08:44,100 bereavement care, including bereavement resources, 136 00:08:44,940 --> 00:08:48,330 specialized staff training, and access 137 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:55,681 to perinatal cooling devices such as caring cradles, which 138 00:08:55,740 --> 00:09:01,651 allows grieving parents precious memory-making time with their infant without 139 00:09:01,740 --> 00:09:07,674 feeling rushed And whereas the city of Slidell recognizes the 140 00:09:07,705 --> 00:09:13,584 importance of supporting families affected by stillbirth, honoring the memory of 141 00:09:13,644 --> 00:09:19,194 babies lost too soon, and recognizing the healthcare professionals, 142 00:09:19,764 --> 00:09:25,554 advocates, and organizations dedicated to improving maternal and infant 143 00:09:25,614 --> 00:09:31,464 health. Now therefore, I, Randy Fadou, Mayor of the City of 144 00:09:31,584 --> 00:09:37,014 Slidell, Louisiana, on behalf of the Slidell City Council and 145 00:09:37,104 --> 00:09:42,744 citizens of Slidell, do hereby proclaim September 19th, 146 00:09:43,164 --> 00:09:48,955 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. 147 00:09:50,364 --> 00:09:52,344 And the city of Slidell 148 00:09:54,325 --> 00:09:59,709 encourage all citizens to remember the babies whose lives were lost too soon, 149 00:10:00,414 --> 00:10:05,724 support families experiencing pregnancies and infant loss, and promote 150 00:10:05,784 --> 00:10:10,884 awareness, compassion, education, and hope for healthier 151 00:10:10,974 --> 00:10:13,374 pregnancies and strong communities. 152 00:10:14,244 --> 00:10:19,584 In the name of and by the authority vested in the Honorable Randy Fadou, 153 00:10:20,274 --> 00:10:25,854 Mayor of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, and Leslie Denham, Councilwoman at 154 00:10:25,884 --> 00:10:26,424 Large. 155 00:10:51,354 --> 00:10:52,194 Thank you so much. 156 00:10:55,584 --> 00:10:59,469 Moving on to our second special presentation tonight, Councilwoman Haggerty? 157 00:11:00,174 --> 00:11:04,869 Yes, I'd like to welcome Gladys Campbell to the Slidell City Council Chambers. 158 00:11:05,334 --> 00:11:09,279 I was fortunate enough to hear Gladys give a presentation at Pocotello Hall High 159 00:11:09,384 --> 00:11:13,075 School to our students, and it was moving, and it was wonderful, and I wanted to 160 00:11:13,104 --> 00:11:17,080 invite her here. This is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. 161 00:11:17,575 --> 00:11:19,254 So Gladys is going to share a little bit with us. 162 00:11:20,034 --> 00:11:25,104 Hi, everybody. Thank you all for having me, and thank you for 163 00:11:25,164 --> 00:11:29,994 highlighting National Stillborn Month. I am a mother of a stillborn. 164 00:11:31,494 --> 00:11:35,874 And it still touches me. So my little angel, Lola, is in heaven shining down on me, 165 00:11:36,024 --> 00:11:39,774 so she gives me strength to talk about needed subjects like suicide. 166 00:11:40,524 --> 00:11:46,344 So NAMI National has acquired Suicide Prevention Month for the month of September, 167 00:11:46,374 --> 00:11:47,049 and it is 168 00:11:48,654 --> 00:11:54,399 a mental health impact that has affected 48,000 individuals in the United 169 00:11:54,564 --> 00:11:58,764 States. In Louisiana, it is the third leading cause of death. 170 00:12:00,325 --> 00:12:06,174 Many individuals have been subjected to mental illness, feeling like there's no 171 00:12:06,205 --> 00:12:11,979 way out when it comes to suicide. And our 172 00:12:12,084 --> 00:12:17,634 goal is to speak to everyone, to share awareness, to show them that they're not 173 00:12:17,693 --> 00:12:18,863 alone in their journey. 174 00:12:20,214 --> 00:12:20,455 So 175 00:12:21,744 --> 00:12:27,474 we recognize that it's to spread hope and awareness and to engage 176 00:12:27,489 --> 00:12:32,004 everyone, to let them know that there are folks out there to help. 177 00:12:32,604 --> 00:12:35,934 We have 988, and I'm hoping everyone in here knows 988. 178 00:12:37,854 --> 00:12:43,075 Yeah. Okay, cool. So 988 is a helpline for individuals that are going through 179 00:12:43,089 --> 00:12:47,694 mental health crises. You do not have to be suicidal to call 988. 180 00:12:48,144 --> 00:12:50,214 The biggest thing, you can be in crisis. 181 00:12:50,724 --> 00:12:55,269 NAMI Southeast Louisiana does its due diligence by if you have a crisis going on, 182 00:12:55,825 --> 00:13:00,114 call us up so that we can guide you to support services and care. 183 00:13:00,744 --> 00:13:05,604 Individuals as young as 10 years old have completed suicide. 184 00:13:05,664 --> 00:13:10,134 It doesn't discriminate on age. It doesn't discriminate on demographics. 185 00:13:10,195 --> 00:13:13,344 It doesn't discriminate on socioeconomic status. 186 00:13:13,809 --> 00:13:19,659 Suicide affects us all. How can we help people that 187 00:13:19,674 --> 00:13:23,874 are feeling like they're suicidal or just in a mental health crisis? 188 00:13:23,904 --> 00:13:28,614 By starting the conversation. It is very uncomfortable to talk about suicide, 189 00:13:28,704 --> 00:13:34,539 right? Many of us have probably known someone who have completed suicide, and I'm 190 00:13:34,644 --> 00:13:39,654 sure you're like, "Well, what could I have done to deter them, to stop them, to 191 00:13:39,684 --> 00:13:45,339 help them, to guide them, to show them that I'm here and present?" By just asking 192 00:13:45,354 --> 00:13:50,559 them, "How are you doing? Are you doing okay? Can I assist you in some way? 193 00:13:51,265 --> 00:13:54,519 Have you talked to a therapist about this? Have you talked to your partner? 194 00:13:54,594 --> 00:13:58,674 Who is your person that you spend the most time with? 195 00:13:59,034 --> 00:14:02,529 Do you have a self-care mechanism that you're using? 196 00:14:02,994 --> 00:14:06,984 What are your positive coping strategies?" And I know we're in Louisiana, 197 00:14:08,274 --> 00:14:14,124 and we love to drink. But not leaning towards a bottle for any 198 00:14:14,184 --> 00:14:16,945 type of coping, but something more positive. 199 00:14:17,034 --> 00:14:22,434 Getting out and exercising, stretching, reading a book, different strategies that's 200 00:14:22,464 --> 00:14:26,754 going to help alleviate their mind to reduce those crises. 201 00:14:27,144 --> 00:14:30,534 Now, some of the warning signs that I'm going to share with you, it's going to be 202 00:14:30,654 --> 00:14:35,904 short, but there are many signs. However, if someone is talking or writing about 203 00:14:35,964 --> 00:14:39,295 death, dying, or suicide, that's a warning sign in itself. 204 00:14:39,445 --> 00:14:45,295 Even if they say it in passing, they can be very serious on their act. 205 00:14:45,384 --> 00:14:51,354 And because I have a lot of men in here, for men, it is very quickly. 206 00:14:51,414 --> 00:14:56,904 It is something very impulsive, and they kind of use... Not kind of. They use guns. 207 00:14:56,964 --> 00:15:00,295 They jump off bridges. They jump off buildings. 208 00:15:00,325 --> 00:15:05,950 So a very impulsive and quick act. Expressing hopelessness for the future, 209 00:15:06,414 --> 00:15:11,575 not thinking about those future plans, not talking about those future plans. 210 00:15:11,619 --> 00:15:14,904 Ensure to them that, "Hey, you have this to look forward to. 211 00:15:14,964 --> 00:15:20,109 Let's make sure that we make it to that date." Displaying severe overwhelming 212 00:15:20,214 --> 00:15:24,654 emotional pain or distress, which can look like a lot of different things for 213 00:15:24,714 --> 00:15:30,144 individuals. However, if you can see someone that is severely distressed, engage 214 00:15:30,174 --> 00:15:33,489 with them, talk with them. You could be that person that could save that person's 215 00:15:33,624 --> 00:15:39,354 life. Showing worrisome changes in behaviors, particularly with the warning signs 216 00:15:39,414 --> 00:15:45,054 above, including significant withdrawal from friends, families, changes in sleep 217 00:15:45,114 --> 00:15:50,829 patterns, showing up late or canceling plans, anger or hostility, and 218 00:15:50,874 --> 00:15:54,534 then recent agitation or irritability. 219 00:15:54,594 --> 00:15:59,244 It takes us, everyone in this room, to stop a suicide. 220 00:15:59,394 --> 00:16:05,140 One in five individuals have a mental health crisis, so look around us. 221 00:16:05,409 --> 00:16:07,644 Many of us have mental health challenges. 222 00:16:07,704 --> 00:16:11,950 Not many of us have mental illnesses, but all of us can be subjected to a mental 223 00:16:11,964 --> 00:16:16,164 health challenge. It is our goal here at NAMI Southeast Louisiana to spread 224 00:16:16,284 --> 00:16:18,670 awareness, reduce stigma, and provide support. 225 00:16:19,075 --> 00:16:23,124 I want to thank you all for having me today, and I have some goodies in the back I 226 00:16:23,184 --> 00:16:27,504 want to hand out to provide with you guys just to spread the awareness, and thank 227 00:16:27,534 --> 00:16:29,274 you so much for having me. 228 00:16:29,335 --> 00:16:29,634 Thank you. 229 00:16:30,085 --> 00:16:31,524 Thank you. 230 00:16:38,034 --> 00:16:42,414 Moving on to our third special presentation, Keep St. 231 00:16:42,474 --> 00:16:46,704 Tammany Safe Initiative. I'm not sure who is exactly... 232 00:16:48,144 --> 00:16:50,994 Mr. Caruso Jr., please come in. 233 00:16:55,164 --> 00:16:57,174 You'll get a couple of us tonight. Thank you very much. 234 00:16:57,325 --> 00:17:03,174 Thank you all for having us here. I'm Sam Caruso, and I have been brought on as the 235 00:17:03,234 --> 00:17:08,904 coach for this initiative for St. Tammany Parish government to get a new 236 00:17:08,964 --> 00:17:14,575 quarter-cent sales tax passed for our justice system across St. Tammany Parish. 237 00:17:14,589 --> 00:17:17,814 And tonight, what we're going to do in a moment, I'm going to have 238 00:17:19,104 --> 00:17:23,394 Mary come up and re-sign into this computer, and we're going to show you a quick 239 00:17:23,484 --> 00:17:28,824 four-minute video. And following that, Chairwoman Cheryl Tanner is going to come 240 00:17:28,884 --> 00:17:33,009 talk to you for a few minutes. We're not going to take a lot of your time tonight, 241 00:17:33,024 --> 00:17:38,274 but we are going to give you some information about the many public meetings that 242 00:17:38,334 --> 00:17:43,374 we are holding all around St. Tammany Parish and encourage you and the citizens of 243 00:17:43,434 --> 00:17:48,174 Slidell to attend those. So without further ado, I'll ask Mary to come get our 244 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:49,509 video started. Thank you. 245 00:17:49,509 --> 00:17:49,914 Thank you. 246 00:18:03,265 --> 00:18:04,404 Oh, good. I remembered it. 247 00:18:13,440 --> 00:18:17,310 You've seen it by now. The news reports, the Facebook posts, and newspaper 248 00:18:17,400 --> 00:18:22,484 articles. Some of that's true, and some of it is not. The truth is, St. 249 00:18:22,710 --> 00:18:27,285 Tammany has a funding issue. You're thinking, "We pay high taxes. 250 00:18:27,540 --> 00:18:30,450 How is this even possible?" So let's talk about it. 251 00:18:31,290 --> 00:18:33,465 First, we need to discuss our tax structure. 252 00:18:34,020 --> 00:18:38,220 Unlike many other parishes, your tax dollars do not go to one place. 253 00:18:38,250 --> 00:18:41,986 Your money gets divided up to dozens of agencies like the school board, sheriff's 254 00:18:42,060 --> 00:18:44,040 office, library, and fire districts. 255 00:18:44,280 --> 00:18:48,000 By law, those dollars can only be used for the purpose approved by the voters. 256 00:18:48,390 --> 00:18:52,770 The library can't share money to fight fires, and the mosquito money can't be used 257 00:18:52,801 --> 00:18:54,450 to fund the district attorney or the courts. 258 00:18:55,111 --> 00:18:59,715 These restrictions were put in place by you, the voters, and can only be changed by 259 00:18:59,850 --> 00:19:03,330 you, not the parish president, council, or any elected official. 260 00:19:04,080 --> 00:19:06,930 This system is called dedicated funding. 261 00:19:07,020 --> 00:19:09,450 We all know why the voters chose this structure. 262 00:19:09,945 --> 00:19:11,670 You know exactly where your money's going. 263 00:19:12,150 --> 00:19:16,801 The downside of that is the needs of today may not be the needs of tomorrow. 264 00:19:17,100 --> 00:19:21,690 Over time, our needs changed, and that leaves us where we are today. 265 00:19:22,230 --> 00:19:27,390 Of the $400 million you pay annually in property taxes, none of it is dedicated to 266 00:19:27,420 --> 00:19:31,621 criminal justice. Remember, your taxes are not one big pot of money. 267 00:19:32,400 --> 00:19:37,290 Only $7 million in property taxes is undedicated and can be used to fund our public 268 00:19:37,350 --> 00:19:41,970 safety. For the last 10 years, one-time monies like the Deepwater Horizon 269 00:19:42,030 --> 00:19:46,335 settlement or COVID recovery dollars and the parish savings were used to fund 270 00:19:46,440 --> 00:19:52,200 public safety. In 2026, the last of those dollars were used, and it wasn't enough 271 00:19:52,215 --> 00:19:56,295 to fund these critical agencies, which is why you heard of budget cuts to public 272 00:19:56,371 --> 00:20:01,680 safety. For 2027, all that remains is the $7 million in undedicated property 273 00:20:01,740 --> 00:20:06,345 taxes. With that, the funding provided to the judicial system from parish 274 00:20:06,361 --> 00:20:09,285 government will be reduced by 60%. 275 00:20:09,990 --> 00:20:14,250 Remember, other agencies cannot share funds. Now you know the problem. 276 00:20:14,940 --> 00:20:20,715 Next, how do we fix this? Restructuring this system will take years and many votes 277 00:20:20,730 --> 00:20:25,246 by you. For the last several months, community leaders have thought out a plan with 278 00:20:25,290 --> 00:20:29,085 your feedback to cover critical services without more money. 279 00:20:29,595 --> 00:20:34,275 A quarter of a penny sales tax with a reduction in property taxes was chosen, as it 280 00:20:34,290 --> 00:20:36,510 is the most cost-effective option. 281 00:20:37,111 --> 00:20:42,871 To fund our public safety agencies, it would cost you around $5.60 a month. 282 00:20:42,930 --> 00:20:45,405 That's around the cost of an extra cup of coffee a month. 283 00:20:45,780 --> 00:20:48,810 For a $100 grocery bill, it's $0.25 more. 284 00:20:49,290 --> 00:20:53,460 For a third of your Netflix subscription, this keeps St. Tammany safe. 285 00:20:53,551 --> 00:20:58,230 At the same time, the sales tax will be offset by lowering property taxes. 286 00:20:58,410 --> 00:21:02,130 Some lowering has already been done with the library and mosquito district, which 287 00:21:02,190 --> 00:21:04,890 saves millions annually. That's step one. 288 00:21:05,280 --> 00:21:09,780 Step two is the quarter of a penny sales tax to support public safety for five 289 00:21:09,871 --> 00:21:14,159 years. The final step is to restructure our tax system. 290 00:21:14,611 --> 00:21:18,270 It took us 50 years to get here, so this will require some time. 291 00:21:19,020 --> 00:21:22,861 Our plan is to cover essential services while lowering the tax burden on our 292 00:21:22,890 --> 00:21:28,560 community. Our judicial system is top tier and one of the main reasons we're safe. 293 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:33,615 If nothing is done, its funding will be cut by more than half in 2027. 294 00:21:34,170 --> 00:21:38,340 So what does that mean? Prosecuting criminals will take longer, and they'll have to 295 00:21:38,371 --> 00:21:39,825 be released while awaiting trial. 296 00:21:40,260 --> 00:21:43,124 The Justice Center will have limited hours, and crime may 297 00:21:43,170 --> 00:21:48,900 rise. There's a reason we're proud to call St. Tammany home. 298 00:21:49,530 --> 00:21:53,490 From the beautiful waterways to the great schools and safe neighborhoods, our 299 00:21:53,551 --> 00:21:59,265 quality of life is unmatched. Here, families grow, businesses thrive, and 300 00:21:59,310 --> 00:22:01,695 neighbors still know each other by name. St. 301 00:22:01,890 --> 00:22:05,760 Tammany is more than just a place to live. It's a place worth protecting. 302 00:22:06,301 --> 00:22:08,700 That quality of life could change and fast. 303 00:22:09,210 --> 00:22:13,950 Let's work together and protect the community we love. The choice is yours. 304 00:22:14,340 --> 00:22:15,630 Keep St. Tammany safe. 305 00:22:25,350 --> 00:22:29,160 Thank you for having us. I'm Cheryl Tanner. 306 00:22:29,730 --> 00:22:35,205 I'm District Six councilor, but I'm also chair of the St. 307 00:22:35,371 --> 00:22:40,830 Tammany Parish Council. Thank you for letting us give this presentation. 308 00:22:42,240 --> 00:22:45,871 We have... And I don't know whether they can see this. 309 00:22:46,080 --> 00:22:48,240 The presentations 310 00:22:51,900 --> 00:22:52,260 for the 311 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,170 months ahead, 312 00:22:58,020 --> 00:23:02,551 September and October and November, we will get those to you. 313 00:23:02,611 --> 00:23:08,220 They're also on our website. We also have with us tonight, the 314 00:23:08,250 --> 00:23:10,230 warden from St. Tammany Parish Jail. 315 00:23:11,220 --> 00:23:11,580 Warden 316 00:23:13,740 --> 00:23:18,900 and Chief Deputy Cox. And we have Bella from our 317 00:23:19,500 --> 00:23:24,750 DNA lab that is available if anybody afterwards would like to ask questions. 318 00:23:24,810 --> 00:23:30,750 We also have our councilmen Joe Impastata and David Coughel with us tonight. 319 00:23:32,760 --> 00:23:38,010 I would also like to ask the public and the council to come to any 320 00:23:38,460 --> 00:23:41,850 meetings so you can see our full presentation. 321 00:23:42,480 --> 00:23:48,150 And also, I would like to request that the council pass a resolution in support of 322 00:23:48,210 --> 00:23:52,051 this. It's not only for the parish, it's for the municipalities. 323 00:23:52,200 --> 00:23:57,780 This is our Justice Center, the Towers Building, our DA, our courts, 324 00:23:58,890 --> 00:24:03,090 coroner's office, and our jail. Thank you so much for having me. 325 00:24:03,301 --> 00:24:03,600 Thank you. 326 00:24:06,210 --> 00:24:09,720 Yes, thank you, Councilman Coughel, Councilman Impastato for attending as well 327 00:24:09,810 --> 00:24:15,690 tonight. We appreciate you guys. Our last special presentation tonight will be for 328 00:24:15,750 --> 00:24:17,611 the Slidell Heritage Festival. 329 00:24:22,290 --> 00:24:24,330 Mr. Ron Davis, please come to the front. 330 00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:32,400 Good evening, everybody. Like Tracy said, I'm Ron Davis. 331 00:24:32,490 --> 00:24:36,871 I'm on the board of directors of the Slidell Heritage Foundation. 332 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:41,565 Numbers don't add up right because I think I've been on that board for 85 years, 333 00:24:41,640 --> 00:24:45,375 but this was our 25th year to do this festival, so I'm not sure how that worked 334 00:24:45,480 --> 00:24:50,145 out. But I also wanted to thank the ladies in the back in the red shirts back 335 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:54,420 there. I got voluntold to come make this presentation, but it's actually a great 336 00:24:54,450 --> 00:25:00,270 thing that I like to do. But we just completed our 25th annual Slidell Heritage 337 00:25:00,361 --> 00:25:05,190 Festival. Wanted to take a minute to kinda explain to some of you guys how we do it 338 00:25:05,430 --> 00:25:09,090 and what goes on with it. There's two different Rotary Clubs in the city of 339 00:25:09,150 --> 00:25:14,250 Slidell. So the two Rotary Clubs, in conjunction with the city of Slidell, work 340 00:25:14,280 --> 00:25:16,170 together to put on this festival every year. 341 00:25:16,950 --> 00:25:21,676 This year it was probably our best festival in a long time regarding the amount of 342 00:25:21,720 --> 00:25:27,180 money we brought in. But each year we get together and we pick, part about it the 343 00:25:27,210 --> 00:25:33,000 best, we pick six local nonprofits that come together to help us out, run the show. 344 00:25:33,390 --> 00:25:37,785 And also, they split up the money. All the money that's brought in is actually 345 00:25:37,801 --> 00:25:42,060 given out to the two Rotary Clubs, plus these nonprofits. 346 00:25:42,660 --> 00:25:46,680 This year, our nonprofits, make sure I got this right. 347 00:25:49,440 --> 00:25:52,530 Excuse me, one second here. 348 00:25:58,650 --> 00:26:02,430 The Slidell Police Association, the Boy Scouts 349 00:26:04,140 --> 00:26:09,210 Cypress District. Those two organizations help us out each year because they do 350 00:26:09,241 --> 00:26:12,750 such a tremendous job to help us out, put the festival on. 351 00:26:13,170 --> 00:26:16,830 The Slidell Police Association, they provide a whole lot. 352 00:26:16,950 --> 00:26:20,310 One of the gates they run for us every year, and then they also provide 353 00:26:21,660 --> 00:26:25,440 the safety for us at the event. Done a great job for us. 354 00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:31,215 Boy Scouts every year, they've been a continual person that we've used every year, 355 00:26:31,321 --> 00:26:32,400 but they run our 356 00:26:33,810 --> 00:26:38,520 parking lots, which is a tremendously hot job, as you can imagine. 357 00:26:38,551 --> 00:26:43,305 But they do a great job parking because it is a mess out there trying to keep all 358 00:26:43,380 --> 00:26:46,875 the parking and all that together. So we use those every year. 359 00:26:47,460 --> 00:26:51,585 We also had the Integrated Warrior Assistance this year, Our Friend's Closet 360 00:26:52,339 --> 00:26:54,529 Community Christian Concern. So those were the 361 00:26:56,058 --> 00:26:59,762 organizations that were going to benefit from the proceeds this year of the 362 00:26:59,808 --> 00:27:04,399 festival. I wanted to take just a real quick minute to thank the city. 363 00:27:05,089 --> 00:27:08,973 It's great to be able to work together with all the people at the Parks and 364 00:27:09,018 --> 00:27:12,738 Recreation, and as well as everybody to be able to put this together. 365 00:27:13,578 --> 00:27:17,808 It's gotten smoother and smoother each year, and we couldn't do it without the help 366 00:27:17,868 --> 00:27:23,044 of the city. So appreciate you guys providing all you do to help us put on the 367 00:27:23,089 --> 00:27:23,478 festival. 368 00:27:25,128 --> 00:27:28,128 Like I mentioned before, this was our 25th year. 369 00:27:28,488 --> 00:27:32,508 In those 25 years, we've given over a million dollars to these local non-profits. 370 00:27:32,808 --> 00:27:37,938 What I like about it is that we do tend to pick smaller non-profits that don't 371 00:27:38,058 --> 00:27:42,843 usually have big fundraising events, so we're able to help out smaller non-profits, 372 00:27:42,889 --> 00:27:46,188 and it's different ones each year. So we're very proud of that part there. 373 00:27:46,968 --> 00:27:51,678 This year was one of our more successful financial events this year. 374 00:27:51,889 --> 00:27:56,044 I'm not going to tell you exactly how much we raised this year because we've not 375 00:27:56,149 --> 00:27:59,839 done the check presentations to these organizations yet, so we're going to keep 376 00:27:59,868 --> 00:28:02,538 that under wraps here. But it was a great year for us. 377 00:28:03,078 --> 00:28:08,058 I've been trying to work with Kevin Walcott each year to try to keep the weather a 378 00:28:08,118 --> 00:28:12,408 high of 72. He's not helped us out on that yet, but we're going to keep working on 379 00:28:12,438 --> 00:28:14,928 that. But no, it's a great organization. 380 00:28:14,958 --> 00:28:18,708 It's a great festival, and we were very, very happy to do that. 381 00:28:19,038 --> 00:28:21,558 And once again, we wanted to thank the City of Slidell. 382 00:28:22,639 --> 00:28:27,048 Actually, in the last few years have stepped forward financially, and it's been a 383 00:28:27,078 --> 00:28:30,228 real great working relationship for these years. So thank you very much. 384 00:28:30,738 --> 00:28:31,188 Thank you. 385 00:28:37,308 --> 00:28:42,828 Moving on to public hearings. Item number 26-083662, an ordinance 386 00:28:42,858 --> 00:28:47,073 declaring certain property of the City of Slidell surplus and setting the method of 387 00:28:47,089 --> 00:28:51,228 disposing the same, Brownfield Denham, by request of administration. 388 00:28:51,258 --> 00:28:54,139 Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this topic? 389 00:28:56,688 --> 00:28:59,208 Seeing none, bring it back before the council. Need a motion. 390 00:29:01,368 --> 00:29:02,208 Motion to adopt. 391 00:29:02,223 --> 00:29:04,908 A motion to adopt by Councilwoman Denham, seconded by Councilman DeSanti. 392 00:29:05,928 --> 00:29:06,708 Any discussion? 393 00:29:09,228 --> 00:29:14,688 Second by Faidley. Oh, I'm sorry. Faidley, my mistake. Miss, you caught that? 394 00:29:16,399 --> 00:29:16,488 Yeah. 395 00:29:16,639 --> 00:29:20,358 Okay, thank you. Machine's working now. Oh, your machine's working. All right. 396 00:29:20,448 --> 00:29:24,018 With no discussion, before the council, please vote your machines. 397 00:29:24,678 --> 00:29:24,978 Yay. 398 00:29:25,503 --> 00:29:26,358 Yay. Yay. 399 00:29:29,089 --> 00:29:33,828 By a nine, zero vote, item 26083662 is adopted. 400 00:29:35,419 --> 00:29:41,193 Moving on. Item number 26-083663, an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of 401 00:29:41,193 --> 00:29:45,169 the City of Slidell, Chapter 28, with respect to certain fees and costs for city 402 00:29:45,288 --> 00:29:50,029 utility accounts, water connection and disconnection practices, and collection of 403 00:29:50,058 --> 00:29:55,294 debt, and to provide for ancillary matters related to utility billing in connection 404 00:29:55,339 --> 00:29:59,868 therewith. Faidley Jones. Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this item? 405 00:30:01,788 --> 00:30:03,529 Seeing none, I bring it back before the council. 406 00:30:04,068 --> 00:30:06,139 Any discussion, Councilwoman Denham? 407 00:30:07,818 --> 00:30:12,978 I just would like for either Councilman Faidley or Jones just to say what the 408 00:30:13,038 --> 00:30:13,968 changes were. 409 00:30:16,758 --> 00:30:20,478 Councilwoman Faidley. I mean Councilman. I am so sorry. 410 00:30:21,139 --> 00:30:22,339 Out of control. 411 00:30:22,608 --> 00:30:23,178 I'm sorry. 412 00:30:23,748 --> 00:30:24,692 Jeez, Louise. 413 00:30:27,214 --> 00:30:33,018 So yes, this water ordinance. Basically, the gist of this ordinance, why we 414 00:30:33,048 --> 00:30:36,649 brought this up is every year the city-- I don't have the figure in front of me. 415 00:30:36,948 --> 00:30:41,178 I believe it's actually the number that's in the actual ordinance in the back. 416 00:30:41,899 --> 00:30:46,112 In the whereas clauses, it's actually much higher than what that number says, that 417 00:30:46,128 --> 00:30:50,208 the city basically gets bad debt from unpaid water bills every year. 418 00:30:50,268 --> 00:30:52,188 It's a couple hundred thousand a year. 419 00:30:53,389 --> 00:30:59,328 On top of that, we spend about $90,000 a year mailing bills to people 420 00:30:59,419 --> 00:31:02,058 and trying to collect and things like that. 421 00:31:02,178 --> 00:31:07,968 So what this does is, how do I put this? 422 00:31:08,899 --> 00:31:13,608 This accelerates the time from non-payment to shutoff for two reasons. 423 00:31:13,698 --> 00:31:18,378 One, to protect the city from sending out three months worth of free water to 424 00:31:18,408 --> 00:31:23,208 somebody that's not paying. And two, if you're already behind one month, and you 425 00:31:23,268 --> 00:31:25,279 can't get caught up, you're not going to get caught up on three months. 426 00:31:25,998 --> 00:31:28,308 So hopefully you can get that smaller amount. 427 00:31:28,368 --> 00:31:31,563 The average bill in the city is 60, 70 bucks, something like that, for water, 428 00:31:31,669 --> 00:31:37,173 trash, and all. So that's the idea behind that, as well as it lowers the fee for 429 00:31:37,998 --> 00:31:42,798 reconnections. It makes it cheaper to get your water reconnected if you do 430 00:31:43,368 --> 00:31:48,228 default. So just moving things around a little bit to help protect the city and 431 00:31:48,618 --> 00:31:52,488 guard some taxpayer money from going out the window nonstop all year long. 432 00:31:52,878 --> 00:31:53,328 Thank you. 433 00:31:55,308 --> 00:31:56,073 Motion to adopt. 434 00:31:56,988 --> 00:32:02,058 Motion to adopt by Councilwoman Denham. Second. Seconded by Councilman Jones. 435 00:32:03,618 --> 00:32:05,899 Please vote your machines. Yay. Yay. 436 00:32:07,578 --> 00:32:07,803 Yay. 437 00:32:07,803 --> 00:32:07,938 Yay. 438 00:32:11,718 --> 00:32:15,768 And by a nine, zero vote, item 26083663 is adopted. 439 00:32:16,218 --> 00:32:22,158 Item number 26-08-3664, an ordinance to amend the zoning map for 440 00:32:22,248 --> 00:32:27,828 properties located at 1353 11th Street, zoned SPR, Parks and 441 00:32:27,889 --> 00:32:33,468 Recreation, along with 842 Florida Avenue and 834 Florida 442 00:32:33,589 --> 00:32:39,318 Avenue, zoned RSF, Residential Single Family, identified as 443 00:32:39,378 --> 00:32:44,958 Lots 22A, 24, 26, and 28, and the east 444 00:32:45,139 --> 00:32:50,238 30 feet of the Lots 25 and 27 and Square 48 445 00:32:50,313 --> 00:32:55,608 Brugette Addition, to change their current zoning to 446 00:32:55,758 --> 00:33:00,904 SCI, Civic and Institutional, and SPR, Parks and Recreation, 447 00:33:01,698 --> 00:33:04,758 Brownfield/Haggerty, by request of administration. 448 00:33:04,818 --> 00:33:07,098 Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this item? 449 00:33:16,038 --> 00:33:17,477 Please sign in and state your name. 450 00:33:30,108 --> 00:33:32,568 Buddy Lloyd, Brugette Addition. 451 00:33:36,018 --> 00:33:38,688 This ordinance kind of wraps up 452 00:33:40,279 --> 00:33:44,688 the transition of the current fitness park into a parking lot 453 00:33:47,328 --> 00:33:52,563 that allows for buffering from the residential properties adjacent to 454 00:33:52,608 --> 00:33:58,578 it and also across the street. This will allow for 455 00:33:58,639 --> 00:34:04,518 a new park along Florida Avenue, which will provide additional buffering. 456 00:34:07,339 --> 00:34:13,024 I'd like to thank the council , the hospital, the administration, 457 00:34:13,728 --> 00:34:19,248 the citizens of Brugette, also of Slidell, for working really 458 00:34:19,308 --> 00:34:21,378 hard to come to 459 00:34:23,388 --> 00:34:28,158 a compromise. The hospital really gave up a lot. 460 00:34:29,569 --> 00:34:33,468 Kudos to them for coming back to the table 461 00:34:34,399 --> 00:34:38,268 again and again, and giving something up every time. 462 00:34:41,718 --> 00:34:45,589 I think this will allow some closure there. 463 00:34:45,828 --> 00:34:50,794 Also, this whole process is a reminder 464 00:34:52,218 --> 00:34:58,128 that the laws that we have in place are only good 465 00:34:58,188 --> 00:35:01,218 for as long as you have the votes to keep them. 466 00:35:02,418 --> 00:35:06,468 That park was supposed to be there for 25 years. 467 00:35:09,348 --> 00:35:11,568 That only lasted 15. 468 00:35:13,188 --> 00:35:18,078 The new ordinance, the new park, the buffer zone, 469 00:35:19,428 --> 00:35:21,018 is supposed to be permanent. 470 00:35:22,248 --> 00:35:28,188 It will only be permanent as long as we have the votes to 471 00:35:28,248 --> 00:35:30,648 keep it that way. Thank you. 472 00:35:30,678 --> 00:35:31,008 Thank you. 473 00:35:43,428 --> 00:35:44,688 Please sign in and state your name. 474 00:35:48,529 --> 00:35:51,048 Hey, Nathan Shelley with Brugette Homeowners. 475 00:35:53,526 --> 00:35:58,297 So the neighborhood has come to an agreement with the hospital, and I think we did 476 00:35:58,326 --> 00:36:02,286 a good job on both sides with that. And the city council, we all worked together. 477 00:36:03,366 --> 00:36:08,961 I think that's phase one of this. Phase two would be how is the hospital 478 00:36:10,026 --> 00:36:15,291 and the city going to mitigate the traffic impact on the neighborhood long-term, 479 00:36:15,726 --> 00:36:21,172 short-term? Currently, I don't know what's been 480 00:36:21,186 --> 00:36:25,896 proposed, if there's a traffic study or management plan for the traffic, but I 481 00:36:25,927 --> 00:36:31,776 think there needs to be one. The last time we had a project for the parking 482 00:36:31,836 --> 00:36:32,136 lot, 483 00:36:33,966 --> 00:36:37,626 construction traffic all day cutting through the neighborhood, whether it's 10th, 484 00:36:37,776 --> 00:36:39,606 9th, 11th Street. 485 00:36:41,047 --> 00:36:43,776 I had to go out there, talk to the contractor in person. 486 00:36:44,466 --> 00:36:48,456 I sent Sandy an email and others at the hospital, kind of fell on deaf ears. 487 00:36:48,636 --> 00:36:49,836 I don't know if anything's changed. 488 00:36:49,927 --> 00:36:51,276 The gentleman seems to be more 489 00:36:52,746 --> 00:36:53,586 in line with us. 490 00:36:54,817 --> 00:36:59,226 However, when I spoke to the contractor, he said, "Look, we're trying to build a 491 00:36:59,286 --> 00:37:03,846 parking lot here. We don't care, basically." So nothing changed. 492 00:37:04,416 --> 00:37:10,177 So my concern is we're going to do this next phase of this project, and the 493 00:37:10,206 --> 00:37:14,436 neighborhood, the neighbors are going to have to take the impact of this. 494 00:37:15,427 --> 00:37:20,466 We're not only having construction traffic, we're going to have emergency vehicles, 495 00:37:21,456 --> 00:37:23,766 rideshare vehicles cutting through the neighborhood. 496 00:37:24,936 --> 00:37:29,615 So what can we do to mitigate this impact to the 497 00:37:29,677 --> 00:37:35,106 neighborhood and enforce something with the city, with the hospital, 498 00:37:35,406 --> 00:37:37,356 where there can be some accountability? 499 00:37:38,406 --> 00:37:44,226 And with that accountability, maybe some kind of mitigation to the neighborhood 500 00:37:44,346 --> 00:37:46,416 to clean up the neighborhood or something like that. 501 00:37:46,476 --> 00:37:48,756 Maybe the hospital can come up with 502 00:37:50,826 --> 00:37:55,836 some verbiage in their contract that if vendors cut through the neighborhood, 503 00:37:55,956 --> 00:37:59,976 they're penalized. I'm sure they would agree to that in some form or fashion 504 00:38:00,036 --> 00:38:01,836 because they like to do business with the hospital. 505 00:38:03,067 --> 00:38:07,146 I also sent you this in an email back on August 25th to review. 506 00:38:07,326 --> 00:38:09,786 So that's my concern going forward. 507 00:38:09,846 --> 00:38:13,791 So hopefully the city council, the hospital, we can all come together and come up 508 00:38:13,806 --> 00:38:19,536 with some kind of agreement, and also have some direct contact at the hospital so 509 00:38:19,567 --> 00:38:24,096 the neighborhood can communicate with them, communicate with the city, and kind of 510 00:38:24,186 --> 00:38:29,286 all work together for a brighter future for the city. Thank you. 511 00:38:29,346 --> 00:38:29,391 Thank you. 512 00:38:29,391 --> 00:38:29,766 Thank you. 513 00:38:33,006 --> 00:38:35,677 Anyone else from the public wishing to speak on this topic? 514 00:38:36,696 --> 00:38:39,846 Seeing none, I bring it back before the council. Motion? 515 00:38:40,986 --> 00:38:41,991 Motion to adopt Denham. 516 00:38:42,756 --> 00:38:46,761 Councilwoman Denham, seconded by Councilwoman Haggerty 517 00:38:48,576 --> 00:38:50,976 to adopt. Please vote your machines. 518 00:38:51,817 --> 00:38:52,177 Yay. 519 00:38:52,297 --> 00:38:53,196 Yay. 520 00:38:57,216 --> 00:39:00,876 Item 26083664 is adopted by a nine zero vote. 521 00:39:03,336 --> 00:39:08,631 By request of planning, we are asking to formally postpone this 522 00:39:09,216 --> 00:39:15,111 item, item number 26-083665, an ordinance annexing into the City 523 00:39:15,216 --> 00:39:20,766 of Slidell 2,014 linear feet of paved and unpaved portions of the full 524 00:39:20,856 --> 00:39:26,826 width of the right of way for U.S. Highway 190 East and that 54.5 acre 525 00:39:26,886 --> 00:39:32,646 parcel of land addressed as 39200 Highway 190 526 00:39:32,766 --> 00:39:38,436 East on the southeast corner of Highway 190 East at Brookster Street, 527 00:39:38,646 --> 00:39:44,466 located in Section 13, T9S, R14E, and establish city 528 00:39:44,556 --> 00:39:50,481 zoning classification as CC Commercial Corridor, Brownfield Jones by request of 529 00:39:50,556 --> 00:39:55,596 administration. Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this topic? 530 00:39:55,881 --> 00:40:00,321 Also, the postponed requested date for any council member to make a motion is 531 00:40:00,366 --> 00:40:01,506 October 13th. 532 00:40:04,746 --> 00:40:07,956 Seeing no one from the public wishing to speak on this item, we bring it back 533 00:40:07,986 --> 00:40:08,766 before the council. 534 00:40:09,936 --> 00:40:12,486 Move to postpone till October 13th. 535 00:40:12,576 --> 00:40:17,781 We have a motion to postpone by Councilwoman Denham, seconded by 536 00:40:17,826 --> 00:40:22,927 Councilman Jones to postpone this item to October 13th. 537 00:40:23,196 --> 00:40:23,856 Any discussion? 538 00:40:25,177 --> 00:40:27,276 Mr. Faigley. Councilman Faigley. 539 00:40:29,256 --> 00:40:32,196 Yeah, I just wanted to tell the public why we're postponing this, because 540 00:40:32,256 --> 00:40:37,236 oftentimes things do get postponed, and I see comments on the interwebs and the 541 00:40:37,297 --> 00:40:40,431 talking, thinking we're just kicking things down the curb and not taking action. 542 00:40:40,506 --> 00:40:45,336 So, and somebody that maybe knows better than me, correct me if I misspeak here, 543 00:40:45,396 --> 00:40:49,986 but essentially we're postponing this because we are attempting to annex a parish 544 00:40:50,016 --> 00:40:53,736 area, and we need their concurrence for sales tax purposes, for ad valorem tax 545 00:40:53,766 --> 00:40:58,116 purposes. So if we just go ahead and come in and say, "Yeah, we're annexing this 546 00:40:58,146 --> 00:41:01,596 and doing it," and then the parish decides in a couple of weeks, "Eh, yeah, we 547 00:41:01,626 --> 00:41:04,386 don't really like that," they get to keep a whole bunch of the tax money. 548 00:41:04,956 --> 00:41:10,596 So we're waiting for that to go through as well as this particular one has the 549 00:41:10,746 --> 00:41:13,146 2,000 feet or whatever of the highway. 550 00:41:13,206 --> 00:41:16,116 That's a state highway, and so they need to give that over to us as well because it 551 00:41:16,131 --> 00:41:18,306 doesn't run contiguous with our city. 552 00:41:18,936 --> 00:41:23,166 So for transparency purposes for the public, this is why this is getting postponed. 553 00:41:24,186 --> 00:41:25,536 Thank you, Councilman Faigley. 554 00:41:28,326 --> 00:41:34,026 We have a motion on the floor by Councilwoman Denham, seconded by Council 555 00:41:34,177 --> 00:41:39,246 Jones to postpone to the October 13th meeting. Please vote your machines. 556 00:41:40,086 --> 00:41:40,192 Yay. 557 00:41:40,192 --> 00:41:40,416 Yay. 558 00:41:40,806 --> 00:41:41,466 Yay. 559 00:41:44,436 --> 00:41:49,611 Item 9-0, vote item 26083665 is postponed to October 13th. 560 00:41:50,136 --> 00:41:55,446 Moving on to item number 26-08-3666, an 561 00:41:55,536 --> 00:42:00,920 ordinance annexing into the City of Slidell that parcel of land containing 562 00:42:01,146 --> 00:42:06,966 2.12 acres, addressed as 2081 Gause Boulevard East, located 563 00:42:06,996 --> 00:42:12,817 at the southeast corner of the Pearl Acres Road, identified as Lot 1A, Square 24, 564 00:42:12,846 --> 00:42:18,396 Pearl Acres Subdivision, and establishing the city zoning classification as CC 565 00:42:18,486 --> 00:42:23,945 Corridor Commercial, Brownfield Jones by request of the administration. 566 00:42:26,016 --> 00:42:30,936 We also, from planning, have been asked to postpone this to the October 13th 567 00:42:30,996 --> 00:42:34,536 meeting for the same reason, if I'm not mistaken. Is that correct? 568 00:42:36,246 --> 00:42:40,206 Thank you. Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this item? 569 00:42:41,556 --> 00:42:45,006 Seeing none, I take it back before the council. We need a motion. 570 00:42:45,696 --> 00:42:48,126 Motion to postpone till October 13th. 571 00:42:50,526 --> 00:42:55,626 We have a motion to postpone to October 13th by Councilwoman Denham, seconded by 572 00:42:55,686 --> 00:42:58,806 Councilman Faigley. Please vote your machines. 573 00:42:59,616 --> 00:42:59,886 Yay. 574 00:43:03,081 --> 00:43:03,081 Yay. 575 00:43:03,186 --> 00:43:09,021 And by a 9-0 vote, item 26083666 is postponed to October 576 00:43:09,096 --> 00:43:09,636 13th. 577 00:43:09,996 --> 00:43:13,297 Moving on to legislative comments and reports. Councilwoman Denham. 578 00:43:14,976 --> 00:43:20,856 Okay, I'm going to read this verbatim because I don't want to mess it up. 579 00:43:21,561 --> 00:43:27,291 But last week I had the opportunity to visit a home, one of our habitat homes, 580 00:43:27,846 --> 00:43:32,556 right in the Possum Hollow area, where they were receiving 581 00:43:33,726 --> 00:43:38,391 this little device to attach to their HVAC system that 582 00:43:38,436 --> 00:43:44,256 will reduce the cost of utilities in that home. 583 00:43:44,376 --> 00:43:50,166 It was the very first home in the state of Louisiana that received it, and I'm 584 00:43:50,196 --> 00:43:55,656 going to read exactly what was done and who sponsored it. 585 00:43:57,261 --> 00:44:03,036 "Homest strong. It lowers bills. Stronger Homes is a partnership 586 00:44:03,096 --> 00:44:09,036 between Reclaim Energy, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, 587 00:44:09,096 --> 00:44:15,006 and Housing NOLA that helps homeowners reduce energy costs 588 00:44:15,126 --> 00:44:20,302 and improve home efficiency. The program provides 589 00:44:20,346 --> 00:44:24,876 no-cost HVAC improvements and solar saving 590 00:44:24,966 --> 00:44:28,416 technology to eligible homeowners. 591 00:44:29,736 --> 00:44:35,436 Solar Savior is an energy efficiency device 592 00:44:35,706 --> 00:44:41,616 designed to help reduce electricity use and lower household utility 593 00:44:41,706 --> 00:44:47,406 bills. By improving HVAC performance and managing energy 594 00:44:47,436 --> 00:44:53,256 consumption, the device can make homes more comfortable and affordable 595 00:44:53,317 --> 00:44:54,067 to operate." 596 00:44:55,632 --> 00:45:01,512 Garrett Hartley, a former NFL kicker and Louisiana native, 597 00:45:02,143 --> 00:45:07,707 supports efforts that promote energy savings, home ownership, and 598 00:45:07,842 --> 00:45:13,812 stronger communities. His involvement helps raise awareness of programs like 599 00:45:13,842 --> 00:45:19,498 Home Strong and the benefits they can provide to families. 600 00:45:20,832 --> 00:45:26,757 And again, the first installation in Louisiana took place here in Slidell at 601 00:45:26,802 --> 00:45:29,112 the home of Crystal James 602 00:45:30,552 --> 00:45:31,602 McAllister. 603 00:45:35,022 --> 00:45:40,768 It was a Habitat home. The program demonstrates how partnerships can 604 00:45:40,842 --> 00:45:46,527 help families lower household costs, preserve home ownership, and 605 00:45:46,692 --> 00:45:52,302 strengthen the community. If you have questions or would like to participate in the 606 00:45:52,332 --> 00:45:54,912 program, you can reach out to 607 00:45:55,272 --> 00:46:06,732 www.homestronglouisiana.org, 608 00:46:06,822 --> 00:46:12,357 and it's all one word, homestronglouisiana.org, or 609 00:46:12,522 --> 00:46:13,123 call 610 00:46:14,052 --> 00:46:20,682 504-224-8300. 611 00:46:21,207 --> 00:46:26,172 Again, if you would like to participate in the program, the number is 612 00:46:26,532 --> 00:46:31,797 504-224-8300 or visit the 613 00:46:31,873 --> 00:46:36,162 website homestronglouisiana.org. 614 00:46:37,407 --> 00:46:40,002 So that's the first thing. Everybody has that? 615 00:46:40,782 --> 00:46:42,792 And the second announcement is 616 00:46:45,373 --> 00:46:50,442 our chief engineer, Blaine Clancy, contacted me this morning, and we have just 617 00:46:50,532 --> 00:46:56,112 received all of the funds necessary to complete the next phase of 618 00:46:56,172 --> 00:47:00,552 Ducksworth Park. So they'll be starting on the walking trail soon. 619 00:47:00,732 --> 00:47:02,382 So I'm very excited about that. 620 00:47:02,742 --> 00:47:04,123 I remember working with that. 621 00:47:04,302 --> 00:47:04,842 I know. 622 00:47:04,902 --> 00:47:06,462 That was a long time ago. 623 00:47:07,272 --> 00:47:07,662 Thank you. 624 00:47:07,992 --> 00:47:10,287 Thank you. Councilman Failey. 625 00:47:11,352 --> 00:47:16,347 Yes, I just got two things. One, you'll notice a lot of us up here have gold on 626 00:47:16,362 --> 00:47:21,417 tonight. September, among many other months, it is also Childhood Cancer Awareness 627 00:47:21,492 --> 00:47:25,722 Month, and gold is the color. So my colleagues here, I asked them to wear some 628 00:47:25,782 --> 00:47:29,592 gold. My son went through childhood cancer. He's good now. 629 00:47:29,682 --> 00:47:32,502 I just want to read a couple of details, bring some awareness to it. 630 00:47:35,112 --> 00:47:38,262 Approximately 10,000 children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with cancer in the 631 00:47:38,292 --> 00:47:44,143 US annually. The reason that there's a Childhood 632 00:47:44,232 --> 00:47:47,893 Cancer Awareness Month is because there's a funding disparity between adults and 633 00:47:47,952 --> 00:47:50,262 kids and cancer treatments and how it works. 634 00:47:50,292 --> 00:47:55,992 In most kids, cancer treatments are just adult cancer treatments shrunk down based 635 00:47:56,052 --> 00:48:01,857 on their body weight or whatever. And conspiracy theorists or not, Big 636 00:48:01,962 --> 00:48:05,262 Pharma, where's the market? There's way more adults than there is kids getting 637 00:48:05,292 --> 00:48:08,143 cancer treatments. That's where the money goes. That's where they make the money. 638 00:48:08,742 --> 00:48:13,302 So I just wanted to bring light to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month for September. 639 00:48:13,362 --> 00:48:18,387 And the next thing is this Saturday is Slidell Youth Soccer's 50th anniversary, and 640 00:48:18,432 --> 00:48:23,998 it's their season opener at 8:30 in the morning. Their first game's at 9:00. 641 00:48:24,072 --> 00:48:27,732 That's down in the glorious District B area. 642 00:48:28,242 --> 00:48:30,611 So congrats to 50 years strong. 643 00:48:32,202 --> 00:48:32,652 That's all I got. 644 00:48:33,162 --> 00:48:36,612 Thank you, Councilman Failey. Councilman Washington. 645 00:48:36,643 --> 00:48:40,736 Hello, everybody. I just want to let everybody know on Thursday this week, I'm 646 00:48:40,782 --> 00:48:43,992 hosting a District A community meeting. 647 00:48:44,623 --> 00:48:49,182 It's open to the public, but it's also open to all the constituents of District A 648 00:48:49,242 --> 00:48:53,982 to give them some information on the new UDC code. 649 00:48:54,282 --> 00:48:57,762 And in October, we're having a D-date in District A. 650 00:48:58,542 --> 00:49:01,976 And anybody that comes to the meeting from District A have any concerns, they are 651 00:49:02,052 --> 00:49:04,257 more than welcome to bring those concerns to the meeting. 652 00:49:04,677 --> 00:49:08,893 I will listen, and I will work on trying to take care of those concerns. 653 00:49:09,012 --> 00:49:14,532 Also, there will be the city marshal and the city judge. 654 00:49:14,562 --> 00:49:17,802 They will be there on hand, whichever one's come, and they're just going to have a 655 00:49:17,832 --> 00:49:21,462 little spiel for two, three minutes, talk to the public, and that's about it. 656 00:49:22,123 --> 00:49:22,572 What time? 657 00:49:23,082 --> 00:49:27,042 Oh, I'm sorry. 6:00 to 8:00, Thursday, September 10th. 658 00:49:27,462 --> 00:49:28,002 And where? 659 00:49:28,092 --> 00:49:28,962 Here in the council chambers. 660 00:49:28,992 --> 00:49:32,187 Here in the council. All right. So this Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00. 661 00:49:32,202 --> 00:49:35,742 6:00 to 8:00 here in the council chambers, we will have a District A community 662 00:49:35,772 --> 00:49:35,998 meeting. 663 00:49:36,552 --> 00:49:41,787 Thank you, Councilman Washington. Seeing none. No one else, I should say. Mayor? 664 00:49:43,482 --> 00:49:45,342 Only I'll see you Thursday. I'll be there. 665 00:49:45,582 --> 00:49:46,197 Yes, sir. 666 00:49:46,257 --> 00:49:51,192 If you got any questions, I'll be glad to answer. And that is it for me. Thank you. 667 00:49:52,002 --> 00:49:56,802 I want to say thank you for partnering with us and hosting the open house. 668 00:49:57,162 --> 00:49:59,562 We had a great turnout that night. So thank you. 669 00:49:59,592 --> 00:49:59,607 That's great. 670 00:50:00,102 --> 00:50:03,342 And shout out to Roberta, our office 671 00:50:04,752 --> 00:50:08,652 lady. She did an amazing job getting everything prepared for us and opening 672 00:50:08,712 --> 00:50:12,792 everything and decorating. So thank you so much for that, Roberta. Chief? 673 00:50:13,782 --> 00:50:19,512 Just a couple of things. Friday, myself and Chief Kaufman are working on a 911 674 00:50:19,842 --> 00:50:23,262 remembrance ceremony, 5:00, Heritage Park. 675 00:50:23,952 --> 00:50:27,402 If the mayor can attend, anybody else that's all, it's open to the public. 676 00:50:27,762 --> 00:50:33,402 It'll be real quick. Some of the high schools have asked for first responders to 677 00:50:33,462 --> 00:50:37,752 also be in attendance. They'll do a little short ceremony before the football games 678 00:50:37,842 --> 00:50:42,942 start. Pope John Paul and Slidell High School have reached out to us. 679 00:50:43,092 --> 00:50:48,102 I said most of you, I think, got a calendar invite for the wrap-up on the drone 680 00:50:48,582 --> 00:50:52,842 program that we had here. It's pretty exciting. We've used it a lot. 681 00:50:53,022 --> 00:50:55,932 It's been a little helpful tool for us. 682 00:50:56,562 --> 00:51:00,942 Also, I'd like to thank all of you that came out for the groundbreaking. 683 00:51:01,316 --> 00:51:02,172 Great days ahead. 684 00:51:03,522 --> 00:51:05,037 Too bad you won't get to sit there, Mayor. 685 00:51:06,552 --> 00:51:10,692 But anyway. He threw the keys. He threw me the keys to the other car. 686 00:51:11,022 --> 00:51:14,172 The public that came out, we welcome you as well. 687 00:51:14,262 --> 00:51:17,532 It was great to see all the kids from Bonny Oak Hole that came over. 688 00:51:18,103 --> 00:51:20,353 So other than that, that's all I got. 689 00:51:20,982 --> 00:51:24,402 And they started clearing. The machines in the woods today. 690 00:51:24,417 --> 00:51:27,521 Oh, yeah, I was going to say that some of the trees are coming down, the brush and 691 00:51:27,552 --> 00:51:30,163 the shrubbery. We flew the drone today over it. 692 00:51:30,222 --> 00:51:35,383 We got a little video footage of the first stuff coming down. So we're excited. 693 00:51:35,472 --> 00:51:36,402 Everybody's ready for it. 694 00:51:36,672 --> 00:51:36,897 Awesome. 695 00:51:36,942 --> 00:51:37,512 Thank you all. 696 00:51:37,633 --> 00:51:41,051 Thank you. With no business further, meeting is adjourned.