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JANUARY 2026
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La., 985-888-6547
Notice Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: St. Tammany Recreation District #11 Gym
Multi-Use Facility – Conference Room
22519 HWY. 36 East, Abita Springs, La.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes from last meeting/hearing.
5. Public Forum
6. Old Business
7. New Business
a. Adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
b. Adopt Resolution for Engagement Letter for Hebert/Johnson Accounting Firm
to handle yearly audit
8. Adjournment - Next monthly regular Board meeting – February 10, 2026.
Brandon Harrell
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
985-888-6547
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-888-6547 describing the assistance that is necessary.
December Meeting Minutes
Called to order: 7:20
Roll Call: Rock Ruiz, Scott Newton, Larry Route, Brandon Harrell
Bart Soileau recently resigned.
Absent: None.
Also in attendance: Pat and Brandy Burel, Lisa Palisi
Public Forum. None.
Motion to approve minutes from October meeting. First by Rock. Second by Scott. Motion passes.
Motion to approve financials. First by Scott. Second by Larry.
Motion to amend 2025 budget. First by Scott. Second by Larry.
Adopt 2026 budget. First by Rock. Second by Scott.
Canvass of election results from November 15, 2025. Brandon read the resolution. There were 246 votes in favor of the tax, 339 votes against, resulting in the proposition being defeated.
Vote accepting the results of the election.
Scott Newton yeay
Bart Soileau absent, resigned
Brandon Harrell yeay
Larry Route yeay
Rock Ruiz yeay
Resolution adopted.
Rock wanted to discuss whether we should go before the voters again for the millage. By unanimous vote, this item was added to the agenda as item c. Discussion of future millage election ensued. Brandon asked Lisa to get dollar amount recreation district could expect from the entire district including the annexed portion.
Next meeting is January 20, 2026.
Meeting adjourned: 8:07 P.M.
FEBRUARY 2026
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 985-888-6547
Notice Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: St. Tammany Recreation District #11 Gym
Multi-Use Facility – Conference Room
22519 HWY. 36 East, Abita Springs, La.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes from last meeting/hearing.
5. Public Forum
6. Old Business
a. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Adopt Resolution Calling for a Special Election to authorize the levy of a special tax.
b. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of Limited Tax Bonds of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 11, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said certificates; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Certificates; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
8. Adjournment - Next monthly regular Board meeting – March 24, 2026.
Brandon Harrell
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
985-888-6547
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-888-6547 describing the assistance that is necessary.
*The February 10 meeting was not held due to not having a quorum.
The meeting was rescheduled as follows:
Notice Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30 P.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, February 25, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: St. Tammany Recreation District #11 Gym
Multi-Use Facility – Conference Room
22519 HWY. 36 East, Abita Springs, La.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes from last meeting/hearing.
5. Public Forum
6. Old Business
a. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Adopt Resolution Calling for a Special Election to authorize the levy of a special tax.
b. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of Limited Tax Bonds of St. Tammany Parish Recreation District No. 11, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said certificates; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Certificates; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
8. Adjournment - Next monthly regular Board meeting – March 24, 2026.
Brandon Harrell
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
985-888-6547
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-888-6547 describing the assistance that is necessary.
MARCH 2026
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 985-888-6547
Notice Posted: Friday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30 P.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: St. Tammany Recreation District #11 Gym
Multi-Use Facility – Conference Room
22519 HWY. 36 East, Abita Springs, La.
22519 HWY. 36 East, Abita Springs, La.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes from last meeting/hearing, February 25, 2026
5. Public Forum
6. Old Business
a. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Adopt Resolution Calling for a Special Election to authorize the levy of a special tax.
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – April 21, 2026.
Brandon Harrell
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
985-888-6547
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-888-6547 describing the assistance that is necessary.
February 25, minutes:
Called to order: 7:12
Roll Call: Larry Route, Rock Ruiz, Scott Newton, Brandon Harrell
Absent: None.
Also in attendance: Pat and Brandy Burel, Lisa Palisi
Public Forum. None.
Old Business: Approval of January minutes: Motion by Rock Ruiz. Second by Larry Route. Motion passes unanimously.
Director’s Report. Lisa sent out commitment letters for the bond to CBT and Hancock/Whitney Banks. She reported that Hancock/Whitney no longer offers bonds. Grant Schlueter recommended that she look into it further since we have been doing business with the bank for so many years. Board discussion.
Approval of financials: First by Scott Newton. Second by Larry Route. Motion passes unanimously.
New Business:
Brandon read the announcement for the election into the record.
Brandon read the resolution for the preliminary approval for the issuance of bonds. First by Larry Route. Second by Scott Newton
Brandon Harrell yea
Scott Newton yea
Larry Route yea
Rock Ruiz yea
Motion passes unanimously. Resolution adopted.
Next meeting is March 24, 2026.
Meeting adjourned: 8: 20 P.M.
APRIL 2026
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La.
985-888-6547
Notice Posted: Friday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: St. Tammany Recreation District #11 Gym
Multi-Use Facility – Conference Room
22519 HWY. 36 East, Abita Springs, La.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes from last meeting/hearing, February 25, 2026
5. Public Forum
6. Old Business
a. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Adopt Resolution Calling for a Special Election to authorize the levy of a special tax.
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – April 21, 2026.
Brandon Harrell
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
985-888-6547
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-888-6547 describing the assistance that is necessary.
MAY 2026
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La.
985-888-6547
Notice Posted: Friday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: St. Tammany Recreation District #11 Gym
Multi-Use Facility – Conference Room
22519 HWY. 36 East, Abita Springs, La.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes from last meeting/hearing, April 23, 2026
5. Public Forum
6. Old Business
a. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Discuss scheduling a special meeting in June regarding the park expansion
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – June 16, 2026.
Brandon Harrell
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
985-888-6547
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-888-6547 describing the assistance that is necessary.
JUNE 2026
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
Rd11director@abitasports.com, 985-888-6547
Brandon Harrell, Board Chairman Scott Newton,
Larry Route Steven “Rock” Ruiz
Brandy Burel
Notice of Special Public Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
St. Tammany Recreation District #11 Gym
Multi-Use Facility – Conference Room
22519 Hwy. 36 East, Abita Springs, LA
Notice Posted: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00 P.M.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. New Business
a. Discuss Phase 1 Development Plans
b. Public Comment
5. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting –Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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