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Parish council adopts no‑truck route for North Ochsner Lane, approves fence-permit changes and several bids
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Summary
The council adopted TPO Ordinance 26-12 (no‑truck route for North Ochsner Lane) and TP Ordinance 26-13 (permit requirements and fees for fences in major subdivisions) and approved bids including a $219,712 contract for Ponchatoula pedestrian improvements.
The Tangipahoa Parish Council adopted two ordinances and approved several procurement items during its April 13 meeting.
The council adopted TPO Ordinance 26-12, establishing North Ochsner Lane in District 2 as a no‑truck route. The motion passed on roll call (members recorded voting yes during the meeting).
The council also adopted TP Ordinance 26-13, an amendment to Chapter 12 (building and building regulations). The ordinance requires permits for fences in major subdivisions, establishes a permit fee, requires gate access, prohibits fences within servitudes or that obstruct drainage, and updates building permit fees. The ordinance was recommended by the DRC and passed on roll call.
In procurement business the council approved the low bid for Ponchatoula Pedestrian Improvements (North 5th Street to East Beach Street sidewalk extension) to 20 First Construction LLC for $219,712; the consulting engineer reviewed and recommended award.
Council members approved several other routine bid listings for tires and landfill tires and completed a series of board appointments and administrative approvals before adjourning.
