Capital outlay committee approves moving forward with AMEET Warehouse design

The Tangipahoa Parish Capital Outlay Committee voted to authorize staff to proceed with design work for an AMEET warehouse at the parish central office. The motion was made by Mister Piazza and seconded by Mister Toler; the motion was recorded as passing, though the transcript does not include a full numerical roll-call tally.

Staff described the building as roughly 60-by-90 feet — "about 4,500 to 5,000 square feet" — and said it would be a metal, insulated structure with doors and basic interior fixtures. "We're just now seeking approval to proceed with design," an unidentified project presenter said during the discussion. Board members sought and received clarification that the action would authorize staff to engage architects and produce design drawings, not to approve a final design that would be returned for a later vote.

During discussion, one member recommended revising the agenda language to make that distinction explicit. "Maybe we need to put in there authorizing to get the building designed by architects," a board member said; staff agreed to adjust the wording prior to procurement. With that clarification, the committee called for a vote and the motion passed.

Next steps: staff will revise the authorization language to state it is procuring design services and proceed to solicit an architect or design team as appropriate. The meeting record indicates the action passed but does not include a complete vote count in the transcript.