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Tangipahoa Parish Council approves 1% sales-tax renewal, moves forward on condemnations and grants; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting the Tangipahoa Parish Council adopted a four-year 1% sales-and-use tax renewal, approved three condemnation actions, endorsed two grant applications (each up to $100,000), confirmed an appointment to a recreation board and approved routine items in unanimous votes.
The Tangipahoa Parish Council on Jan. 13 adopted a four-year renewal of a 1% parish sales and use tax and approved a slate of administrative and property actions in a series of unanimous votes.
The council adopted Ordinance No. 2455, renewing the levy and collection of a 1% sales-and-use tax on retail sales, leases and rentals, consumption and storage for use of tangible personal property and on the sale of services in Tangipahoa Parish for four years beginning Dec. 31, 2025. The ordinance passed on a 10-0 roll call.
The council also voted to accept condemnation recommendations and to file resolutions to proceed with condemnation proceedings for three properties: 11540 Wendell Lane (assessment 420-3100), 43158 Tillman Drive (assessment 1967207207) and 48445 Sibley Road (assessment 462-5501). Each condemnation-related vote passed 10-0.
Two grant-related resolutions also won unanimous approval. The council approved pursuing grant funds of up to $100,000 for water-system improvements and repairs tied to the Eastern Heights Water District, including line and hydrant repairs and installation of chlorine analyzers. Separately, the council approved applying for LGAP funds of up to $100,000 to purchase and install digital access panels, Google Meet hardware, software and other IT equipment at parish-owned buildings. A parish official clarified the votes authorize pursuit of the grants; no parish matching expenditures were committed at the meeting.
Other actions taken in unanimous votes included: - Approval of a special-event permit for the South Louisiana Truck and Tractor Pull, March 28–29, 2025, at 15107 East Yellowwater Road (District 6). - Adoption of Ordinance No. 2458 to amend Chapter 36 (planning and development) by adding a definition for “small box discount store” (this ordinance and a separate moratorium on such stores are covered in a separate article). - Introduction and scheduling of a public hearing (Jan. 27, 2025) for TP Ordinance 2501 to adjust the salary of the Clerk of the Tangipahoa Parish Council. - Referral of proposed Ordinance 2502 (Chapter 10, animals) to the Development Review Committee; the update incorporates state language about definitions of cruel/dangerous/vicious dogs and adds a maximum three-year possession ban in some cases. - Adoption of minutes from the Dec. 23, 2024 meeting. - Approval of an appointment: Carl Foster to the Amite (Amite/”Amy” per transcript) area recreation district to fill an unexpired term ending April 2025.
Parish President Miller offered remarks during his report, noting the council is entering the second year of its current term and encouraging continued cooperation. Miller also introduced a proclamation recognizing Catholic Schools Week beginning Jan. 26 at the request of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. On the Eastern Heights item, council members and staff said meter replacements are nearly complete and that the grant resolutions are to support applications for external funding rather than to spend parish funds immediately.
Votes at a glance (selected items) - Ordinance 2455 (sales-and-use tax renewal, four years beginning Dec. 31, 2025): adopted, tally 10–0. - Ordinance 2458 (add definition: small box discount store): adopted, tally 10–0. (See separate article on moratorium and zoning changes.) - Moratorium on small box discount stores (120 calendar days, effective on parish president’s signature): adopted, tally 10–0. - Condemnation proceedings (11540 Wendell Lane; 43158 Tillman Drive; 48445 Sibley Road): council authorized moving forward, each 10–0. - Grant application (Eastern Heights water system improvements): approved to pursue up to $100,000, 10–0. - LGAP IT equipment grant application (digital access panels, Google Meet hardware/software): approved to pursue up to $100,000, 10–0. - Special-event permit (South Louisiana Truck and Tractor Pull, March 28–29, 2025, 15107 East Yellowwater Road): approved, 10–0. - Appointment: Carl Foster to the Amite area recreation district (unexpired term to April 2025): approved, 10–0.
The meeting also included routine roll-call votes, officer elections and announcements about the parish comprehensive plan website (tangidash2045.com). Several items were referred to committee or the Development Review Committee for additional work; the council set a public hearing on the clerk’s salary ordinance for Jan. 27. The council adjourned after unanimous consent to close the meeting.
