[StBernard] sewerage

[Westley Annis]

Warren,

there is no ongoing battle for the Feds to pay our sewer pump repairs- it
just has not been acted on for almost two years despite numerous debates
over the issue.  the 16.95 bill includes a minimum water charge and despite
the sewer system being compromised, there is still sewer treatment going on
at the treatment facilities once the sewerage gets there- the sewer system
issue is one that has been debated for months and months with the bids on
the repairs for the lift stations only now being issued.  

As far as the council districts being re-districted, I would not be in favor
of jumping into that since the geographic area of the parish has not changed
and the representation of the public is still needed.  Especially since the
bargain price of 600.00 per month is still in place.  I believe the more
prudent thing to do is see what unfolds in the next few years and if
necessary then look at a charter amendment- which requires the vote of the
public.

It is odd that you see the recovery as an illusion- my hope is that in the
next few months there can be a real vision embraced and a unified effort to
make it a reality.

God Bless,
Craig
-----Original Message-----

Question for Craig,
    With the on going battle for the fed's to pay for sewerage pump
repairs in our parish and federal monies coming in to pay Unified for
suction trucks to handle sewerage, then why are we getting billed for
sewerage on our water bills. Would that be considered double dipping? If we
used US Census Bureau's 2006 estimated residents in St Bernard of 15,514 at
an average of $16.95 sewer charge that equates to $262, 962 a month in
revenue. I know there are more people here than that. What is this money
being used for? As a citizen who made the conscience decision to return to
this parish in hopes it can be rebuilt to a better and stronger place seems
to be an illusion. One other question.  Re-zoning the council districts and
cutting down the number of council members considering the lesser
population, has it been discussed in council?     

Warren J Jacob