[StBernard] after the election - FOCUS: LLT lots - HRQL Committee

[Westley Annis]

The DRAFT proposal by Waggoner and Ball was presented to the HRQL at the
September 21, 2011 meeting, viewable on the SBPG website or at link here

http://sbpg.pegcentral.com/player.php?video=4e1976b66103288029ba453828399f17
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The PowerPoint presentation is viewable here:    .

http://www.scribd.com/doc/69265973/St-Bernard-Parish-Proposed-LLT-Property-r
edevelopment-ideas
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/69265973/St-Bernard-Parish-Proposed-LLT-Property-
redevelopment-ideas>  
 
As with any major / master land use development plan, IMO, after all the
community meetings, 'The Plan' should be published and public noticed and
the commission should conduct Public Hearings.  It seems the current council
and administration will be making these decisions.

-----Original Message-----
Everyone - this is NOT about the election --
 
I have this mailing list from the meetings with the N.O.W. Citizens Group
re: the unwanted, uneeded and illegal Provident apts. Obviously all of you
are concerned residents and want the best quality for your family and
friends in St. Bernard.
 
We've all been focusing on the upcoming election and with good reason.
However, this is another issue that is important to all.
 
Now that our infamous federal judge has shoved the apts down our throats
(and we all know how it began and who the keys players are/were) -- we must
now focus on the almost 3,000 LLT lots being given back to the parish.
 
The parish says "community meetings" will be held for input  --- B U T --
committee meetings of Housing Redevelopment and Quality of Life Committee
(HRQL) are going on right now. You can check the parish website for minutes
and video.( Also be sure to check out the committee members).   However,
recently consultants presented ideas to HRQL and various discussions are
taking place about OUR future.
 
We all know that this could make or break us.  More greedy individuals and
corporations?? Other items concern me.  No redevelopment  and possible
buyouts in sparely populated areas --of homes already built - north of
Patricia St from Arabi to BVN and also Murphy areas, not to mention
abandonment of infrastructure in these same areas?
 
I am not trying to invoke panic or spread misinformation. I just want
everyone to get a HEADS UP on what could happen if we don't pay attention
and wait till its too late. From previous experience, I do not trust the
powers that be to give us enough time for input before plans are already
being made and put in place -- just like Provident.
 
SO PLEASE - let's keep a watch and use our voices BEFORE it's too late for
OUR input.
 
WE MAY NEED TO ORGANIZE AGAIN FOR THIS ISSUE.
 
We, the citizens of St. Bernard parish, are the true backbone of this
community and have a right to be aware of all public meeting contents and
plans.
 
Thanks.
Debby