[StBernard] signs in the parish

[Westley Annis]

Sam,

This is a tough one.  At this point I think it is time to have the signs
picked up since there are just so many out there that you can't
differentiate one from another.  At the the same time, local businesses need
a way to advertise.

I'm not sure what the rules are for placing signs like that on the neutral
grounds, and as much as I hate to say it, perhaps there needs to be some
type of licensing for the signs.  I would suggest in the bottom right-hand
corner, using 1 inch letters, print the companies local tax account number,
the one generated by the Sheriff's office.

Established businesses in St. Bernard should already have this number.  Any
new business would have to go pay for a St. Bernard license, which would
generate some extra revenue.

Any signs without this can be picked up by the parish.

If I didn't think some unscrupulous folks would move signs around, I would
even say so sign can be within one foot of another sign.  Perhaps the better
approach here would be all signs need to be placed so that the face is
parallel with the roadway, at least 24 inches and no more than 36 inches
from the curb.  No sign can be bigger than 24 x 24 inches.

If the signs were placed neatly instead of haphazardly, it would be so bad.

My two cents,
Westley

-----Original Message-----


Westley,
Im writing to ask what your feelings are about the proposal that the 
council asked the administration to pickup the signs in the neutral 
grounds. My observation is that most of the signs in the parish are 
from businesses that were not in the parish before Katrina and whom 
will not stay for long after the work runs out. Lawyers sueing someone, 
Gutting companys, Contractors. Actually, those guys even serve a 
purpose to the community at this time. But what about the businesses 
that were here before the storm,..... Shortys PoBoy, Smoothie King, 
Discount Tires, Pakenham Repair, 5 star Car Wash in Arabi, Biamonte 
Electric and me, Dittos, just to name a few. We are all trying to 
reopen in new or temporary locations. How are we gonna get the message 
out. The signs are also put up by the parish...the military...church 
groups..all over the parish. Each of the above groups, I have made 
signs for. Right now, the only printing any customers want are business 
cards and signs. I can hardly make a living. Im going to open in the 
Licciardi building in January. How will i advertise. I put out 50 signs 
and I wouldn't have a customer if not for the signs. The signs are the 
lifeblood of our communication for now...and its hardly worth 
mentioning that they are dirtying our parish. That 's laughable at 
best. I would appreciate any comments your followers have on the 
subject.
Sammie Catalanotto
Dittos Printing
504-296-9501 Mobile
504-837-5940 Office
504-837-5942 Fax