Council backs schools' request to replace deteriorated highway guide signs

The St. Tammany Parish Council unanimously approved Resolution Council Series No. C7337 on June 29 to support the parish public school systems request to replace deteriorated highway guide signs directing drivers to Fountain Blue Junior High School and Covington High School.

Mr. Shane, speaking for the school system, thanked the council for adding the item to this special meetings agenda and explained that changes to signs on state rights-of-way require a resolution from the council for the state Department of Transportation and Development to authorize the work. "...the state Department of Transportation and Development requires a resolution from your body," Shane said, noting the school district wanted the work completed while classes are out to improve safety and traffic flow.

The council voted to support the request; the motion passed unanimously with one member absent. Mr. Shane was asked to fill out a public-comment card for the record as the speaker for the item.

With both agenda resolutions passed and no further business, a member moved to adjourn, a second was made, and the meeting concluded.