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MARCH 18, 2025
MARCH 18, 2025
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
Rd11director@abitasports.com, 985-888-6547
Brandon Harrell, Board Chairman Bart Soileau
Scott Newton Larry Route
Steve “Rock” Ruiz Lisa Palisi, Director
Notice of Public Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 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: Monday, March17, 2025 at 5:30 P.M
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. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – April 15, 2025
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-871-7555, describing the assistance that is necessary.
RECREATION DISTRICT #11
February 18, 2025 Minutes
Called to order: 7:12
Roll Call: Larry Route, Bart Soileau, Rock Ruiz, Brandon Harrell
Absent: Scott Newton
Also in attendance: Lisa Palisi
Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting: Motion by Larry Route. Second by Bart Soileau.
All in favor. Motion to approve minutes passes unanimously.
No Public Forum.
Financial report: CBT balance is $255,630.63; Whitney balance is $1, 382,586.96; sinking fund is $17.98.
No reports. Motion to postpone approved. Lisa reported that Chris Johnson approved Lisa bringing statements to Howard to open so that he can prepare financial statements in time for the meetings. Brandon suggests asking Howard how much time he needs to prepare reports for meetings.
Director’s report by Lisa. We are in the third week of soccer games. We have 17 teams for baseball, softball, and t-ball. We only had 5 boys registered for 12U baseball which is probably due to one of our former coaches moving to travel ball. Our 15U team has 15 players, so we are trying to round up a few more players to have 2 teams. Discussion about considering offering track at the recreation district. Lisa reported on prices for installation of the backflow meter at the ballpark. Discussion. Liuzza’s Plumbing was approved by the board. Lisa asked about having three pickleball courts painted on the gym floor instead of having to remove and reapply the tape when parts of the outline peel off. Brandon made a motion authorizing Lisa to approve the job if the company can paint four courts for $5,000. Second by Rock Ruiz. Motion passes unanimously.
Bart asked about what happens next with the Army Corps of Engineers. Lisa reported that once they issue the permit, we can start construction. Discussion about St. Andrew’s Village.
Next meeting March 18, 2025.
Meeting adjourned. 7:49
APRIL 29, 2025
APRIL 29, 2025
St. Tammany Parish Recreation district #11
St. Tammany Parish Recreation district #11
22519 HWY. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
Rd11director@abitasports.com, 985-888-6547
Brandon Harrell, Board Chairman Bart Soileau
Scott Newton Larry Route
Steve “Rock” Ruiz Lisa Palisi, Director
Notice of Public Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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: Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00 P.M
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. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Chris Johnson to report on financial audit of 2024
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – May 20, 2025
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-871-7555, describing the assistance that is necessary.
No meeting held in April due to no quorum. Chris Johnson met with Larry route, Scott Newton, and Lisa Palisi to explain the 2024 audit report.
MAY 20, 2025
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
Rd11director@abitasports.com, 985-888-6547
Brandon Harrell, Board Chairman Bart Soileau
Scott Newton Larry Route
Steve “Rock” Ruiz Lisa Palisi, Director
Notice of Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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: Tuesday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00 P.M
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. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Grant Schlueter, bond attorney to discuss possible election to include a recently annexed portion of property in the millage
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – June 17, 2025
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-871-7555, describing the assistance that is necessary.
RECREATION DISTRICT #11
March 28, 2025 Minutes
Called to order: 7:18
Roll Call: Scott Newton, Rock Ruiz, Bart Soileau, Larry Route, Brandon Harrell
Absent: None
Also in attendance: Lisa Palisi
Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting: Motion by Rock Ruiz. Second by Bart Soileau.
All in favor. Motion to approve minutes passes unanimously.
No Public Forum.
Financial report: Financial report.
Lisa will ask Howard to explain. Bart asked if the concerns over how items in the budget are being organized has been corrected. Lisa reported that Bridgett came to the office to meet with Jamie and Lisa to go over how expenses and deposits are classified. Chris and Autumn have the financial information to go over, so if there is anything else that needs to be moved, they will let us know. Rock asked what is allowance for bad debt on the general ledger. Lisa will ask Howard to explain. Rock asked question about shopping insurance. Lisa explained that the agent always shops the policies. He offered to meet with Lisa to look at our coverages to see if he can recommend anything, and he said that we should always shop insurance to make sure we are getting the best price.
Director’s report by Lisa. Soccer games are going on at the park. Baseball practices started last week.
We had a few batting clinics for baseball and clinics for softball with batting and pitching. Practice fields are tight especially on Thursdays since we still have soccer going on, but we’re making it work. The backflow preventer has been installed at the park. We need to move some money out of the CBT Account. Marcus called again to see if the park is still interested in the maintenance of the Abita Golf Course. Rock said that he would talk with the guy at first tee. Bart reported that he saw that they are holding a camp at 365 Baseball. He would like us to try to work with them to offer something at the park. Brandon asked where we are on wetlands mitigation. Lisa stated that we are waiting for the permit to be issued. Brandon would like to start clearing and developing that property as soon as we get the permit. Brandon also asked about the decision regarding painting the pickleball courts in the gym. Lisa reported that she is waiting to see if Covington flooring agrees to paint 4 courts for $5,000.
Next meeting is April 15, 2025.
Meeting adjourned: 7:38
MAY 21, 2025
MAY 21, 2025
St. Tammany Parish Recreation district #11
St. Tammany Parish Recreation district #11
22519 HWY. 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
Rd11director@abitasports.com, 985-888-6547
Brandon Harrell, Board Chairman Bart Soileau
Scott Newton Larry Route
Steve “Rock” Ruiz Lisa Palisi, Director
Notice of Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 20, 2025 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: Tuesday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00 P.M
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. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Grant Schlueter, bond attorney to discuss possible election to include a recently annexed portion of property in the millage
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – June 17, 2025
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-871-7555, describing the assistance that is necessary.
MAY 20, 2025
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
Rd11director@abitasports.com, 985-888-6547
Brandon Harrell, Board Chairman Bart Soileau
Scott Newton Larry Route
Steve “Rock” Ruiz Lisa Palisi, Director
Notice of Public Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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: Tuesday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00 P.M
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. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Grant Schlueter, bond attorney to discuss possible election to include a recently annexed portion of property in the millage
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – June 17, 2025
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Park Director Lisa Palisi at 985-871-7555, describing the assistance that is necessary.
JUNE 17, 2025
JUNE 17, 2025
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11
22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
985-888-6547
Notice Posted: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00 P.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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, May 21, 2025
5. Public Forum
6. Old Business
a. Financial Report
b. Director’s Report – Lisa Palisi
7. New Business
a. Adopt 2025 millage rate
b. Read announcement regarding July meeting to request an election
c. Executive session to discuss possible purchase of additional property
8. Adjournment – Next monthly regular Board meeting – July 15, 2025.
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.
JULY 15, 2025
St. Tammany Parish Recreation District #11 22519 Highway 36, Abita Springs, La. 70420
Rd11director@abitasports.com, 985-888-6547
Brandon Harrell, Board Chairman Bart Soileau
Scott Newton Larry Route
Steve “Rock” Ruiz Lisa Palisi, Director
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