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Bayou La Batre Industrial
Development Authority
Keep your eyes and ears open regarding any new
industrial development rules or regulations that will be
put into place via the BLB Industrial Development
Authority.
The Mayor of BLB previously appointed four additional
board members; Walton Kraver, Greg Marshall, Bud
Robertson and Jeff Younce. The initial board members
were Cleveland Rodriquez, Billy Ladnier and Terry Sue
Smith.
Got Questions? Maybe you should. This board will have
a major impact on future business's coming into the
area and may create changes to how existing
companies interact with the city that are within BLB's
jurisdiction.
Click Here - Read Article IV Carefully
Development Authority
Keep your eyes and ears open regarding any new
industrial development rules or regulations that will be
put into place via the BLB Industrial Development
Authority.
The Mayor of BLB previously appointed four additional
board members; Walton Kraver, Greg Marshall, Bud
Robertson and Jeff Younce. The initial board members
were Cleveland Rodriquez, Billy Ladnier and Terry Sue
Smith.
Got Questions? Maybe you should. This board will have
a major impact on future business's coming into the
area and may create changes to how existing
companies interact with the city that are within BLB's
jurisdiction.
Click Here - Read Article IV Carefully
At the first meeting of this Authority MOBAY presented
their request for tax abatements on their upcoming
project(s) totaling approx. 455 million. Tax
abatements can only be granted through the County,
a Municipality or an Industrial Development Board. I
am sure that MOBAY is unaware of the picture their
presentation at the very first meeting creates.
MOBAY's facility is not located in the corporate limits
of the City of Bayou La Batre therefore abatements
could not be made through the Municipality.
The board also requested from the City Council
approval to hire an attorney for clarification and
exposure to legal matters. At the May 7, BLB Work
Session, the Mayor made the statement that since
MOBAY requested the tax abatements then he would
have them pay for the attorney for the board's
counsel. In very poor english my personal opinion is
"that don't look too good".
their request for tax abatements on their upcoming
project(s) totaling approx. 455 million. Tax
abatements can only be granted through the County,
a Municipality or an Industrial Development Board. I
am sure that MOBAY is unaware of the picture their
presentation at the very first meeting creates.
MOBAY's facility is not located in the corporate limits
of the City of Bayou La Batre therefore abatements
could not be made through the Municipality.
The board also requested from the City Council
approval to hire an attorney for clarification and
exposure to legal matters. At the May 7, BLB Work
Session, the Mayor made the statement that since
MOBAY requested the tax abatements then he would
have them pay for the attorney for the board's
counsel. In very poor english my personal opinion is
"that don't look too good".
| In addition to the board member's listed, the city's inspector, Tommy Reynoso was placed on the board to represent the city. He was also named secretary and treasurer. Any funds or property made available to this Authority will be funneled through the City of Bayou La Batre. |
| Is it legal for an employee of a municipality to have a position on an Industrial Development Board? Maybe the city's attorney should check into that. or, Maybe Councilman Barnes could help out a bit, he brings several important legal factors to light on occasion, must be all that reading he does while squeezing the charmin. |
Highlights of the May 14th Bayou La Batre City Council meeting included:
Ordinance No. 2007-585, Re-Zone Property at 8760 Little River Road, From R-1 to B-2 upon the
condition that the only permitted use to be allowed on the property is office use only.
By vote of the City Council - NOT PASSED - This property will not be rezoned.
Our hats off to Councilwoman Debi Downey for sticking to her guns on this issue. A woman with her own
mind offers an invaluable service to her municipality. The residents applaud the fairness of both you and
Councilwoman Ida Coleman.
Approve to Abate properties as recommended by the Housing and Abatement Board at the following
addresses:
The fact that several properties belonging to Mr. Ira Johnson on Adams Street was not listed was a notable
highlight. At the work session prior to this council meeting the Council was challenged to prove that
these parcels were indeed annexed into the city of BLB. The city's attorney provided ordinances and
letter references from the Justice Department regarding these parcels yet when we requested these
documents from City Hall they were never provided. One can only assume that they do not exist or that
maybe there was an oversight in the city's legal representation of this matter.
If you feel you have property that was not legally annexed into the City of BLB and you have pending
abatement issues with the city's abatement board and inspection department, please challenge the city to
provide you with the ordinance and related signed documents regarding the annexation of your property.
The BLB Abatement Board does not have jurisdiction outside the corporate limits and cannot demand that
you tear down your dwelling if you are outside it's jurisdiction.
Congrats to Mr. Ira Johnson for reclaiming your property rights within the County.
At the request of the Mayor, the council went into executive session to discuss pending litigation.
Upon return the Mayor requested that the city council support his recommendation that the city of BLB
pursue legal action against bayou-coden-info.com for defamation of character.
There was hesitation after the Mayor asked for a motion, but as usual, the three attending council
members obliged the Mayor in his recommendation.
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Ordinance No. 2007-585, Re-Zone Property at 8760 Little River Road, From R-1 to B-2 upon the
condition that the only permitted use to be allowed on the property is office use only.
By vote of the City Council - NOT PASSED - This property will not be rezoned.
Our hats off to Councilwoman Debi Downey for sticking to her guns on this issue. A woman with her own
mind offers an invaluable service to her municipality. The residents applaud the fairness of both you and
Councilwoman Ida Coleman.
Approve to Abate properties as recommended by the Housing and Abatement Board at the following
addresses:
The fact that several properties belonging to Mr. Ira Johnson on Adams Street was not listed was a notable
highlight. At the work session prior to this council meeting the Council was challenged to prove that
these parcels were indeed annexed into the city of BLB. The city's attorney provided ordinances and
letter references from the Justice Department regarding these parcels yet when we requested these
documents from City Hall they were never provided. One can only assume that they do not exist or that
maybe there was an oversight in the city's legal representation of this matter.
If you feel you have property that was not legally annexed into the City of BLB and you have pending
abatement issues with the city's abatement board and inspection department, please challenge the city to
provide you with the ordinance and related signed documents regarding the annexation of your property.
The BLB Abatement Board does not have jurisdiction outside the corporate limits and cannot demand that
you tear down your dwelling if you are outside it's jurisdiction.
Congrats to Mr. Ira Johnson for reclaiming your property rights within the County.
At the request of the Mayor, the council went into executive session to discuss pending litigation.
Upon return the Mayor requested that the city council support his recommendation that the city of BLB
pursue legal action against bayou-coden-info.com for defamation of character.
There was hesitation after the Mayor asked for a motion, but as usual, the three attending council
members obliged the Mayor in his recommendation.
Help support www.bayou-coden-info.com in it's effort to provide a forum for your uncensored
comments and opinions. Leave your thoughts on our BLOG.
BLB City Council Meeting May 31, 2007 - 6:00pm
It was to be expected that Greg Marshall, owner of 8760
Little River Road, approached the council with his
objections to the recent decision for denial of re-zone from
R-1 to B-2. Mr. Marshall was lacking in his case to have the
property reconsidered because of several steps that he
failed to take during the reconstruction of this property.
The phrase "the permits were waived" seems to be a
frequent response from property owners with a variety of
problems involving the city's inspection department,
abatement board and planning board. Either a lack of
understanding or just misinformation, more than just a few
property owners have fell victim to not having permits to
complete work on their construction projects or have
encountered severe problems in the aftermath. Each time
this issue has arisen the city's response has been "the
fee's were waived but not the permits". Common sense
has made property owner's question the permit's waived
comment but when a city representative tells you that you
do not need a permit the ordinary citizen does not feel it is
within their power to demand issuance of a permit. This
has left many land owners in a state of limbo with no easy
answer to the future of their reconstruction efforts. This
does however afford the city multiple avenues of which to
demand the property owner to comply with it's current
strategic plan. Even though this property was not
re-zoned in consideration of the surrounding residential
community, the non-permitting issue was of grave concern
to the council at large. If beginning or even completing a
construction project within the Bayou La Batre corporate
limits you are required to comply with all permitting rules
and regulations of which you may obtain at City Hall. If
someone should lead you to believe that a permit is not
required, it is your right to question their credentials
and/or contact their superior for confirmation that a permit
is not required. And then you might want to get that in
writing!
Little River Road, approached the council with his
objections to the recent decision for denial of re-zone from
R-1 to B-2. Mr. Marshall was lacking in his case to have the
property reconsidered because of several steps that he
failed to take during the reconstruction of this property.
The phrase "the permits were waived" seems to be a
frequent response from property owners with a variety of
problems involving the city's inspection department,
abatement board and planning board. Either a lack of
understanding or just misinformation, more than just a few
property owners have fell victim to not having permits to
complete work on their construction projects or have
encountered severe problems in the aftermath. Each time
this issue has arisen the city's response has been "the
fee's were waived but not the permits". Common sense
has made property owner's question the permit's waived
comment but when a city representative tells you that you
do not need a permit the ordinary citizen does not feel it is
within their power to demand issuance of a permit. This
has left many land owners in a state of limbo with no easy
answer to the future of their reconstruction efforts. This
does however afford the city multiple avenues of which to
demand the property owner to comply with it's current
strategic plan. Even though this property was not
re-zoned in consideration of the surrounding residential
community, the non-permitting issue was of grave concern
to the council at large. If beginning or even completing a
construction project within the Bayou La Batre corporate
limits you are required to comply with all permitting rules
and regulations of which you may obtain at City Hall. If
someone should lead you to believe that a permit is not
required, it is your right to question their credentials
and/or contact their superior for confirmation that a permit
is not required. And then you might want to get that in
writing!
| "It is not the reading of many books which is necessary to make a man wise or good, but the well-reading of a few..." Richard Baxter |
| "Ultimately, property rights and personal rights are the same thing." Calvin Coolidge |
| Support our local Council Women Ida Coleman & Debi Downey |
Boy that was quick....
How did Mr. Marshall
obtain those planning
board meeting minutes
within a matter of a
couple of hours of the
same day of approval.
He must have the hookup!
How did Mr. Marshall
obtain those planning
board meeting minutes
within a matter of a
couple of hours of the
same day of approval.
He must have the hookup!
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the May 31st meeting, click on the above
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the area informed on local news and policy.
The meeting took a surprise turn in closure by voting
unanimously to invoke a stop work order to the
contractor erecting a warehouse on the end of Tapia
street. This property belongs to Greg Marshall of
Marshall Marine. Councilman Barnes relayed to the
Council that the Planning Board had raised concerns at
their meeting earlier in the day about not receiving a site
plan for this property. The stop work order is to be in
effect until Mr. Marshall submits a site plan to the
Planning Board for review as would be required for any
new construction in the corporate limits.
unanimously to invoke a stop work order to the
contractor erecting a warehouse on the end of Tapia
street. This property belongs to Greg Marshall of
Marshall Marine. Councilman Barnes relayed to the
Council that the Planning Board had raised concerns at
their meeting earlier in the day about not receiving a site
plan for this property. The stop work order is to be in
effect until Mr. Marshall submits a site plan to the
Planning Board for review as would be required for any
new construction in the corporate limits.
Mayor Wright allowed Ms. Leila Collier to voice her
opinion of the proposed zoning of 8760 LIttle River Road
that was defeated at a previous council meeting. The
Mayor mentioned that Doug Cagle of MOBAY had
contacted him requesting to allow Mrs. Leila to speak.
The Mayor was accommodating. Councilman Barnes
spoke up to educate the council and the public that per
prior ordinance invoked by the city, there would have to
be a 12 month waiting period before reconsideration of
this property re-zone could occur. Sorry guys - it's a
no-go on that MOBAY property issue. As many times as
this issue has come about in the past several weeks, one
would almost think that the assumption would be to just
let them re-zone it so we don't have to hear about it
anymore but standing strong is councilwomen Ida
Coleman and Debi Downey who are standing behind their
"I have said no" decisions. Great job ladies.
opinion of the proposed zoning of 8760 LIttle River Road
that was defeated at a previous council meeting. The
Mayor mentioned that Doug Cagle of MOBAY had
contacted him requesting to allow Mrs. Leila to speak.
The Mayor was accommodating. Councilman Barnes
spoke up to educate the council and the public that per
prior ordinance invoked by the city, there would have to
be a 12 month waiting period before reconsideration of
this property re-zone could occur. Sorry guys - it's a
no-go on that MOBAY property issue. As many times as
this issue has come about in the past several weeks, one
would almost think that the assumption would be to just
let them re-zone it so we don't have to hear about it
anymore but standing strong is councilwomen Ida
Coleman and Debi Downey who are standing behind their
"I have said no" decisions. Great job ladies.
| A majority of the dwellings reconstructed in the Bayou La Batre area was done without the issuance of a permit. Where was the City's inspectors when all this construction work was going on? This is one problem that will not be resolved with any swiftness, who is to say who is at fault when miscommunication between city employees and residents resort in major monetary loss for the community as a whole after many residents are not allowed to complete their reconstruction efforts and end up homeless. Thanks BLB Inspection Dept. Try to be a little more clear about those permits and waiving of fees next time. |
| Welcome to the volunteers that will be staying at Rolston Park during the summer weeks while assisting those in need of home repairs. We appreciate your hearts and we welcome your hands in showing God's love through prayer and hard work! You will always be remembered by those you touch. |
BLB City Council Work Session
May 21, 2007 - 6:00pm
May 21, 2007 - 6:00pm
| "The secret to a good story..... change the names to protect the innocent or the elected.. whichever applies" A Bayou La Batre Resident |
| The Mayor's thoughts on drug dealers as recently expressed at a BLB Work Session... |
| Did I Hear That Right? |
BLB City Council Meeting June 11, 2007 - 6:00pm
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Click on the above Agenda for download of
complete file of the June 11th meeting.
Please check with City Hall to fill in the blanks.
Click on the above Agenda for download of
complete file of the June 11th meeting.
Please check with City Hall to fill in the blanks.
The mayor, grant writer and select others made it back
from Washington after receiving the 16 million dollars for
new housing. The mayor was praised by the grant writer
for his excellent behavior and also in helping to obtain
another grant possibility for 5 million to go forward with
the new WWTP. Even though the grant is contingent on
matching funds and the utility board is not willing to
accept a debt of 1.75 million to match these funds, the
city is stepping in to float a bond for the additional
money. That means the city will be in additional debt for
the 1.75 mil. It was mentioned that grant money for the
new housing sewer hookups (impact fees) will be
adequate to cover the new debt. As it stands, the city is
basing all new and current developmental strategies on
existing and future grant possibilities. One can only
hope their grant writer doesn't take any extended
vacations.
from Washington after receiving the 16 million dollars for
new housing. The mayor was praised by the grant writer
for his excellent behavior and also in helping to obtain
another grant possibility for 5 million to go forward with
the new WWTP. Even though the grant is contingent on
matching funds and the utility board is not willing to
accept a debt of 1.75 million to match these funds, the
city is stepping in to float a bond for the additional
money. That means the city will be in additional debt for
the 1.75 mil. It was mentioned that grant money for the
new housing sewer hookups (impact fees) will be
adequate to cover the new debt. As it stands, the city is
basing all new and current developmental strategies on
existing and future grant possibilities. One can only
hope their grant writer doesn't take any extended
vacations.
A letter was sent into the city praising the inspection
department and their work with a new home owner.
Proof that #1 - miracles do exist and #2 - that select home
owners have no problem with receiving permits for new
construction. Good job guys! The city is in need of
whatever constitutes revenue - even a couple of permit
fees.
department and their work with a new home owner.
Proof that #1 - miracles do exist and #2 - that select home
owners have no problem with receiving permits for new
construction. Good job guys! The city is in need of
whatever constitutes revenue - even a couple of permit
fees.
BLB City Council Work Session June 18 - 6:00pm
| Come on now, play nice! |
The city's building inspector, Tommy Reynoso, wrote a
letter to the Mobile County Personnel Board claiming he
has been harassed by a couple of council members.
Evidently, they are upsetting his routine and he is now
expected to do his job - whatever that may be. The letter
was read aloud by the city's attorney so I guess Mr.
Reynoso knows that we were all listening to the story of his
plight. In consideration thereof, our sincerest regrets that
you have been subjected to such monumental problems
that have hindered your job performance. Surely there is a
position as garbage truck driver. The city may need a bully
to collect their cans or turn off the water to those
delinquents that refuse to pay for the pickup. Back to the
matter at hand, to let you know Mr. Reynoso we do not
make light of your seemingly childish allegations - and by
the way, the two members of the council did not look to
happy either.
letter to the Mobile County Personnel Board claiming he
has been harassed by a couple of council members.
Evidently, they are upsetting his routine and he is now
expected to do his job - whatever that may be. The letter
was read aloud by the city's attorney so I guess Mr.
Reynoso knows that we were all listening to the story of his
plight. In consideration thereof, our sincerest regrets that
you have been subjected to such monumental problems
that have hindered your job performance. Surely there is a
position as garbage truck driver. The city may need a bully
to collect their cans or turn off the water to those
delinquents that refuse to pay for the pickup. Back to the
matter at hand, to let you know Mr. Reynoso we do not
make light of your seemingly childish allegations - and by
the way, the two members of the council did not look to
happy either.
Click on the above clip to hear the letter read aloud.
Honestly, the audacity of those council members!
Honestly, the audacity of those council members!
Wouldn't it had just been
easier to give the site plans
to the Planning Board?
easier to give the site plans
to the Planning Board?
Approximately 160,000 was
moved from the Bush/Clinton
Boat Removal fund to the BLB
general account even though the
boat removal process ended last
year and excess monies should
have been returned. Upcoming
audit of this account in July
should prove to be pretty
interesting.
The mayor has commented on
several occasions that he is all
for accountability. I agree, lets
have some!
So hey dude, I bet if we have our
picture taken with the president
he won't mind us keeping the rest
of that money. Maybe the city
could pave some of Little River
Road with it. Or better yet, if
there is any of that gas tax
money left you could use that. I
hear that's what it's suppose be
used for.
moved from the Bush/Clinton
Boat Removal fund to the BLB
general account even though the
boat removal process ended last
year and excess monies should
have been returned. Upcoming
audit of this account in July
should prove to be pretty
interesting.
The mayor has commented on
several occasions that he is all
for accountability. I agree, lets
have some!
So hey dude, I bet if we have our
picture taken with the president
he won't mind us keeping the rest
of that money. Maybe the city
could pave some of Little River
Road with it. Or better yet, if
there is any of that gas tax
money left you could use that. I
hear that's what it's suppose be
used for.
| A majority of the dwellings reconstructed in the Bayou La Batre area was done without the issuance of a permit. Where was the City's inspectors when all this construction work was going on? This is one problem that will not be resolved with any swiftness, who is to say who is at fault when miscommunication between city employees and residents resort in major monetary loss for the community as a whole after many residents are not allowed to complete their reconstruction efforts and end up homeless. Thanks BLB Inspection Dept. Try to be a little more clear about those permits and waiving of fees next time. |
| A majority of the dwellings reconstructed in the Bayou La Batre area was done without the issuance of a permit. Where was the City's inspectors when all this construction work was going on? This is one problem that will not be resolved with any swiftness, who is to say who is at fault when miscommunication between city employees and residents resort in major monetary loss for the community as a whole after many residents are not allowed to complete their reconstruction efforts and end up homeless. Thanks BLB Inspection Dept. Try to be a little more clear about those permits and waiving of fees next time. |
| " The bedfellows politics make are never strange. It only seems that way to those who have not watched the courtship." -- Marcel Achard |
"A memorandum is written not to
inform the reader, but to protect the
writer."
-- Dean Acheson
inform the reader, but to protect the
writer."
-- Dean Acheson
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Click on the above Agenda for download of
complete file of the June 25th meeting. Please
check with City Hall to fill in the blanks.
Click on the above Agenda for download of
complete file of the June 25th meeting. Please
check with City Hall to fill in the blanks.
| About That Letter The city's attorney apologized for reading the Reynoso letter aloud at the previous work session. No harm done. I'm sure the Mayor was inclined to accept your apology. |
| Surprise! Surprise The city brought in all their finest to hear praises for a great job during recent drug busts. Again and again guys we do thank you for your efforts in controlling the crime population. Fancy that the Librarian chose the close of this meeting to publicly bring rumors to the Council's attention (Robert's Rules of Order attached for your reference dear) inquiring of Councilman Barnes if he was plotting to have the police chief dismissed. Well if he was do you think he would have told you with all those cops standing in the back of the room? Sometimes we need to think before we speak. So for all your gossip needs head on out to the city's brand new library. They have plenty! Maybe they could open on Saturday so the parents can make it with the kids to learn something new. |
| BLB City Council Meeting June 25, 2007 - 6:00pm |
| You had to be there to witness this spectacle of a public meeting. |
| Of course you don't, Don't be silly we would never think that. |
Annexations into the Bayou La Batre Corporate
LImits:
Ordinance 2007-597
1. Nan Thi Bui
8591 Hwy 188
Ordinance 2007-598
2. Thuy Thanh Mai
8581 Rayfield Street
Ordinance 2007-599
3. David P. & Cathy N. Dishon
8601 Rayfield Street
LImits:
Ordinance 2007-597
1. Nan Thi Bui
8591 Hwy 188
Ordinance 2007-598
2. Thuy Thanh Mai
8581 Rayfield Street
Ordinance 2007-599
3. David P. & Cathy N. Dishon
8601 Rayfield Street
| JOINT PUBLIC HEARING SET AUGUST 13, 2007 5:30 PM The Mayor, Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public meeting on the re-zoning of property on Shine Rd. for Safe Harbor Estates from R-1 to R-2 and R-3. |
The Senior Citizens
will be going on a
trip to the Gulf
Coast Zoo in Gulf
Shores on Sept. 20,
2007 - You guys
have a great time!
You deserve it.
will be going on a
trip to the Gulf
Coast Zoo in Gulf
Shores on Sept. 20,
2007 - You guys
have a great time!
You deserve it.
Next BLB City Council Work Session Feb 7, 2008-
6:00pm
6:00pm
BLB City Council Meeting July 23, 2007 - 6:00pm
Annexations into the
Bayou La Batre Corporate
LImits:
Ordinance 2007-602
1. Carl & Mary Middleton
9275 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-603
2. Carl & Mary Middleton
9281 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-604
3. David & Emma Clarke
14658 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-605
4. David & Emma Clarke
14659 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-606
5. David & Emma Clarke
14676 Niolon Lane
Bayou La Batre Corporate
LImits:
Ordinance 2007-602
1. Carl & Mary Middleton
9275 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-603
2. Carl & Mary Middleton
9281 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-604
3. David & Emma Clarke
14658 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-605
4. David & Emma Clarke
14659 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-606
5. David & Emma Clarke
14676 Niolon Lane
BLB Ordinances
Ordinance 2007-600
Re-Zone Lots 1-75 and Lots
88-105 From R-1 to R-2 and
Lots 76-87 to be Re-Zoned
from R-1 to R-3 in Safe Harbor
Estates - Shine Road
Ordinance 2007-601
Amend Table of Permitted
Uses in Zoning Ordinance 495
Ordinance 2007-602
Annexation Carl & Mary
Middleton, 9275 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-603
Annexation Carl & Mary
Middleton, 9281 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-604
Annexation David & Emma
Clarke, 14658 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-605
Annexation David & Emma
Clarke, 14659 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-606
Annexation David & Emma
Clarke, 14676 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-607
Annexation Janis & Richard
Collier, Lot 18 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-600
Re-Zone Lots 1-75 and Lots
88-105 From R-1 to R-2 and
Lots 76-87 to be Re-Zoned
from R-1 to R-3 in Safe Harbor
Estates - Shine Road
Ordinance 2007-601
Amend Table of Permitted
Uses in Zoning Ordinance 495
Ordinance 2007-602
Annexation Carl & Mary
Middleton, 9275 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-603
Annexation Carl & Mary
Middleton, 9281 Faith Street
Ordinance 2007-604
Annexation David & Emma
Clarke, 14658 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-605
Annexation David & Emma
Clarke, 14659 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-606
Annexation David & Emma
Clarke, 14676 Niolon Lane
Ordinance 2007-607
Annexation Janis & Richard
Collier, Lot 18 Niolon Lane
Maybe one like this would have been
cheaper and less complicated..
cheaper and less complicated..
| New Bayou La Batre City Jail The new BLB Jail is open for business after several delays and contractor issues. You might want to think about reserving a room if you should decide to stay. |
Open for business
but not without
problems the new
BLB jail is having
some plumbing
issues that could be
cause for a special
Flood Insurance
Policy just for it. You
know what they say
about you getting
what you pay for.
but not without
problems the new
BLB jail is having
some plumbing
issues that could be
cause for a special
Flood Insurance
Policy just for it. You
know what they say
about you getting
what you pay for.
| Councilman Barnes accepting CMO award Congratulations Henry! |
1001 Uses for Duct Tape
and BLB just needs ONE.
and BLB just needs ONE.
Saturday the Mayor made some "not
so quick witted" statements in public
that embarrassed a few people from
the area. Upon looking into his
comments, I can see where one would
wonder about his strange sense of
humor at a memorial service.
so quick witted" statements in public
that embarrassed a few people from
the area. Upon looking into his
comments, I can see where one would
wonder about his strange sense of
humor at a memorial service.
| Anyone in our area interested in the Environmental Assessment for the ongoing redevelopment process, especially those regarding the proposed placement of the new WWTP should read this document. Our time to stop this environmental catastrophe is running short! Don't wait for a self explanatory public notice, it's not going to happen. This is a draft so now is the time to make our opinions known to FEMA. It is our right and our responsibility. <<Click on the report to the left to view or save the entire document. |
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For those whose interest are in why Coden and the surrounding area are upset with Bayou La Batre for their
efforts in placing a WWTP within a coastal flood zone, this is why.
Thanks B. Reid for your explanation. (DEA - Draft Environmental Assessment)
I interject no objection to the funding of the development of the proposed community housing projects but have
serious objections to the DEA and placement of the proposed relocated wastewater treatment plant. These
objections are based upon the following:
1) Lack of Notice of DEA/ Lack of Ability to Comment. Although I am an effected landowner, I have received no
notice of the DEA nor the public comment period. My first notice was during the week of January 14th, 2008 via
email from a third party. I have repeatedly requested notice from various agencies and my interest in this matter is
known to the Bayou la Batre City Council and Mayor, Attorneys for the City of Bayou La Batre and Bayou La Batre
Utilities Board. Also given that many who live in the immediate area do not speak English as a first language, I am
advised that they have not received adequate notice either. As this matter has an adverse impact upon my
property, the dictates of due process mandate adequate notice to myself and those similarly situated.
2) Placement of the RWWTP within the floodplain in a coastal high hazard zone when other alternatives exist. The
purpose and intent of the project is defeated by funding the RWWTP and creates great potential for future
environmental harm due to weather related hazards and sewer overflow. Pursuant to the DEA , the stated
purpose and intent of the proposed project is to relocate the waste water treatment plant out of the coastal high
hazard zone to alleviate the risk from future storm damage and subsequent sewer overflows (DEA Section 3.5.2) .
The proposed new site located at 14575 Railroad Street is just as vulnerable to flooding , storm surges and
contributing to sewer overflows as the current location at 285 State Docks Rd. Section 4.3.22 of the DEA notes
that “The new WWTP is located within FEMA floodplain designated zone AE, within the 100-year floodplain. The
lift station would be built in the location of the existing WWTP, which is located in the coastal high hazard area
(FEMA floodplain designated zone VE) within the 100-year flood plain). In addition, the new influent/effluent lines
would also be constructed within FEMA floodplain designated zones VE and AE (FEMA, 1998).”
efforts in placing a WWTP within a coastal flood zone, this is why.
Thanks B. Reid for your explanation. (DEA - Draft Environmental Assessment)
I interject no objection to the funding of the development of the proposed community housing projects but have
serious objections to the DEA and placement of the proposed relocated wastewater treatment plant. These
objections are based upon the following:
1) Lack of Notice of DEA/ Lack of Ability to Comment. Although I am an effected landowner, I have received no
notice of the DEA nor the public comment period. My first notice was during the week of January 14th, 2008 via
email from a third party. I have repeatedly requested notice from various agencies and my interest in this matter is
known to the Bayou la Batre City Council and Mayor, Attorneys for the City of Bayou La Batre and Bayou La Batre
Utilities Board. Also given that many who live in the immediate area do not speak English as a first language, I am
advised that they have not received adequate notice either. As this matter has an adverse impact upon my
property, the dictates of due process mandate adequate notice to myself and those similarly situated.
2) Placement of the RWWTP within the floodplain in a coastal high hazard zone when other alternatives exist. The
purpose and intent of the project is defeated by funding the RWWTP and creates great potential for future
environmental harm due to weather related hazards and sewer overflow. Pursuant to the DEA , the stated
purpose and intent of the proposed project is to relocate the waste water treatment plant out of the coastal high
hazard zone to alleviate the risk from future storm damage and subsequent sewer overflows (DEA Section 3.5.2) .
The proposed new site located at 14575 Railroad Street is just as vulnerable to flooding , storm surges and
contributing to sewer overflows as the current location at 285 State Docks Rd. Section 4.3.22 of the DEA notes
that “The new WWTP is located within FEMA floodplain designated zone AE, within the 100-year floodplain. The
lift station would be built in the location of the existing WWTP, which is located in the coastal high hazard area
(FEMA floodplain designated zone VE) within the 100-year flood plain). In addition, the new influent/effluent lines
would also be constructed within FEMA floodplain designated zones VE and AE (FEMA, 1998).”
Bayou La Batre better
hope that FEMA does not
hear about the comment
that the Mayor sat back in
his chair at home and
thought about before he
made, they might
consider taking back all
those millions of dollars
that have gone to restore
the city so far. Some
think that it is sites like
this that is his enemy but
so far I can only see one
enemy of the Mayor and
that is himself.
hope that FEMA does not
hear about the comment
that the Mayor sat back in
his chair at home and
thought about before he
made, they might
consider taking back all
those millions of dollars
that have gone to restore
the city so far. Some
think that it is sites like
this that is his enemy but
so far I can only see one
enemy of the Mayor and
that is himself.
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