STCA Meeting May 14, 2024
Minutes
1. Introduction
a. Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Prayer, Introduction to the Board
2. JPSO Crime Statistics
a. Capt. Gattuso (retiring)
b. Small numbers of reports of battery, suspicious persons, vehicle tampering, 1 auto theft, burglary (of utility trailer); 2 thefts; 2 burglary suspects (at Riverdale) arrested. Larger number (45) of home alarms.
c. Discussions of new conceal/carry law.
d. Ongoing investigations of 3 homeless murders.
3. Deano’s Office Report and Q&A. (In Deano’s absence.)
a. Street Repair work update.
b. Flooding work update.
c. Homeless Task Force—upcoming update.
d. River Road Low Income Housing update.
4. One ❤️NOLA
a. Foster and adoptive kids and parents.
b. Drop off for new and decent shape goods or money.
c. Card handed out.
5. Lending Library – Little Jefferson Park
a. Patrick – St. Catherine of Sienna, Eagle Scout Project.
b. Need volunteer to monitor and collect/exchange books.
6. Legislative Update
a. Go to Legis.la.gov to research bills.
b. ->Search/Index for type of bill (agriculture, transportation, etc.).
c. HB=House bill; SB=Senate bill.
d. Be sure to add year and state.
e. Bills mentioned: Public records; SB 456 (governor to appoint every
board and commission member; HB 800 (constitutional convention)
f. Request for this information to be included in President’s Report.
7. 50/50
a. Total = $72; $36 split.
8. Adjournment
by Suzanne Falgout
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Suzanne Falgout, Ph.D.