Town Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, October 22, 2003

BRUSLY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 22, 2003

A regular meeting of the Brusly Planning Commission was held on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 in the Council Meeting Room, Brusly Town Hall, Brusly, Louisiana. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Debbie Thompson at 6:30 P.M.

Members present: Jules Thibodaux, Carroll Fontenot, Debbie Thompson, Rosa Stelly, Claudette Purnell, Henry Couvillon.

Members absent: Leslie Crockett.

Others present: Marianne Berthelot, Mayor Joey Normand, Don Neisler, Joanne Bourgeois, Danny Rabalais, Kim Lemoine, Addie Crochet, Skipper Grady.

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Upon motion of Mr. Carroll Fontenot seconded by Mrs. Rosa Stelly, the minutes of the September 24, 2003 meeting were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously.

The Chairman opened the public hearing on the following:

• Ordinance to amend and re-enact Chapter 19 Subdivisions* Article I. General. of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Brusly, Louisiana.

Mr. Don Neisler was recognized. He noted the proposed changes, giving the committee’s reason for proposing the changes. The mayor was recognized. He reiterated Mr. Neisler’s explanations on the need for the changes.

The Chairperson asked for comments from the public. Mr. Danny Rabalais, a local contractor and Mr. Skipper Grady were recognized. They each made suggestions on several items that they felt needed to be clarified or added to the ordinance. Their suggestions were considered and discussed and those agreed upon were noted to be included in the next draft of the ordinance. The mayor thanked Mr. Rabalais and Mr. Grady for their interest and input. He advised the commission that another public hearing is not required but any comments or suggestions from the public should be recognized and considered during the review of the next draft.

The Chairperson asked if anyone else wished to speak. There were none. Mr. Carroll Fontenot made a motion to close the public hearing. Motion was seconded by Jules Thibodaux and carried unanimously. There was no action taken on the ordinance at this time.

The dates for the November and December, 2003 meetings were set for November 19th and December 17th due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

Under other business, Mr. Skipper Grady was recognized. He stated that in reviewing the minutes of the Planning Commission he found that the minutes of the special meeting held in March 2003 were not approved and he felt that the concerns discussed during the meeting were not reflected in enough detail. The secretary was asked to look into this matter.

There was no other business to come before the Planning Commission.

Mr. Jules Thibodaux made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Claudette Purnell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 7:40 P.M.

 

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Debbie Thompson, Chairperson

MINUTES OF BRUSLY ZONING COMMISSION
October 22, 2003

A regular monthly meeting of the Brusly Zoning Commission was held on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 in the Council Meeting Room, Brusly Town Hall, Brusly, Louisiana. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Debbie Thompson at 6:46 P.M.

Members present: Jules Thibodaux, Carroll Fontenot, Debbie Thompson, Rosa Stelly, Claudette Purnell, Henry Couvillon.

Members absent: Leslie Crockett.

Others present: Marianne Berthelot, Mayor Joey Normand, Don Neisler, Joanne Bourgeois, Danny Rabalais, Kim Lemoine, Addie Crochet, Skipper Grady.
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Upon motion of Mr. Carroll Fontenot, seconded by Mrs. Rosa Stelly, the minutes of the September 24, 2003 meeting were approved as written. Motion carried unanimously.

The Chairperson read a letter from Mr. Henry Couvillon, Commission Member and former Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission offering his resignation. He was commended for his years of loyal service to the Town of Brusly and the Planning & Zoning Commission with a standing ovation. His presence and input will be missed by all.

There was no other business to come before the Zoning Commission.

Mr. Carroll Fontenot made a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Rosa Stelly seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

The meeting of the Zoning Commission adjourned at 7:43 P.M.

 

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Debbie Thompson, Chairperson