Baton Rouge public meetings in 2023

Office of Social Services Advisory Board

This is a special meeting of the Office of Social Services Advisory Board. They will hear committee reports, consider board member applications, and discuss revisions to by-laws (Standard 5.4). New business includes a recap of a December 14 collaboration event with LWC Community Works and the upcoming Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting January 2024. The board will also review overall 2023 accomplishments.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Governance & Nominating, Program, and Finance committee reports
• Board member applications under old business
• Discussion of by-laws Standard 5.4
• VITA program launch in January 2024

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board will review several citations for ordinance violations, including sales to minors and operating without licenses. The meeting includes reviews for permanent liquor licenses and a proposal to limit public comment time.

• Review of accountant's report for Town Square Pizza, 321 North Blvd., for a permanent Class A & Restaurant license
• Hearings for 7 citations regarding liquor ordinance violations, including sales to minors and unlicensed services
• Permanent Class B Beer & Liquor license application for Layan's Food Mart, 5742 Silverleaf Drive
• Permanent Class A Beer & Liquor license application for The Tipsy Librarian, 7450 Jefferson Hwy. Suite 375
• Proposed adoption of a time limit for public comments in ABC Board Rules & Procedures

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Board

The East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Board will consider approving the 2024 final proposed budget. The board will also review the 2023 operation and discuss a late-season mosquito outbreak that has drawn media attention.

• 2024 Final Proposed Budget
• 2023 Operation Review
• Media attention / Late season mosquito outbreak

Ryan White Advisory Council

The Ryan White Advisory Council is meeting to discuss service standards, grievance policies, and carryover requests for Part A, MAI, and EHE. The body will vote on a by-law amendment regarding minimum membership numbers.

• Vote on by-law amendment for minimum membership number
• Discussion of carryover requests for Part A, MAI, and EHE
• Review of service standards and grievance policy and procedure
• Discussion of election information
• Discussion of meeting day and time

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will consider approving revised job specifications for Career Development Specialist, Program Administrator (WIOA), and Senior Career Development Specialist. The board will also set 2024 meeting dates and receive updates on court proceedings and compliance training. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Revised job specifications for Career Development Specialist
• Revised job specifications for Program Administrator (WIOA)
• Revised job specifications for Senior Career Development Specialist
• Establish 2024 Personnel Board meeting dates
• Update on court proceedings

Metropolitan Council

The council will receive the 2023 Economic Development report from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and hear an emergency report from Mayor Broome, Police Chief Murphy Paul, and Safe Hopeful Healthy BR on violence prevention efforts and community safety outcomes.

• 2023 Economic Development report from Baton Rouge Area Chamber
• Emergency report on collaborative violence reduction efforts by Mayor Broome, Chief Paul, and Safe Hopeful Healthy BR
• Report to include community-based public safety outcomes and roadmap planning progress

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will meet to hear presentations, special recognitions, and other agenda items. The provided document is a public notice and does not list the specific items for decision.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including legal settlements, tax exemptions, and property condemnations. The meeting also includes the introduction of results from three fire protection district special elections.

• Proposed $800,093 settlement for Demarcus Pickens v. Baton Rouge Police Department
• Industrial Tax Exemption applications for Bopot, LLC ($3,232,046) and BBP Sales, LLC ($487,600)
• Special election results for Brownsfield, Alsen/St. Irma Lee, and Chaneyville Fire Protection Districts
• Condemnation introductions for 10 properties, including 11512 Peairs RD and 714 Julia ST
• Rezoning requests for 15356 Old Hammond Highway and 5555 Burbank Drive to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed several zoning and subdivision requests, including items for Council approval and items requiring only Commission approval. While most rezoning requests were approved or deferred, the Commission voted to deny a request to rezone property on South Foster Drive.

• Denied rezoning of 662 South Foster Drive from Light Commercial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage
• Approved rezoning of 15356 Old Hammond Highway, Suite B to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage
• Approved rezoning of 5555 Burbank Drive to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage
• Approved ISPUD rezoning for Goodwood Villa on Goodwood Boulevard
• Approved Suburb South Baton Rouge Concept Plan rezoning

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will meet to review several requests for zoning variances and exceptions. These requests involve changes to setback requirements and the size of accessory structures for residential properties.

• Variance for 11733 Millburn Dr to reduce side yard setback from 8 feet to 3 feet
• Variance for 11733 Millburn Dr to reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 21 feet
• Variance for 316 Woodstone Dr to reduce rear yard setback to 9-foot 3-inches for a home addition
• Exception for 1046 Drehr Ave to allow a pool house over 1,000 sq. ft.
• Variance for 4553 Whitehaven St to increase accessory structure size to 5,144 square feet

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board will review Notice of Intent applications for beer and liquor licenses at four locations. The meeting includes hearings for eight businesses cited for ordinance violations, including sales to minors and operating without permits.

• Class B Beer & Liquor license reviews for 2 Brothers (12333 Jefferson Hwy), Aldi #83 (10201 N Rieger Road), and Aldi #71 (2345 O’Neal Lane)
• Class A & Restaurant license review for Ginza Sushi and Japanese Steak House (4215 S Sherwood Forest Blvd.)
• Citations for sales to minors at Alby’s, Save Max, Break Express 2, and Lucky Dollar Food Mart
• Hearing for The Boil & Roux Kitchen (11777 Coursey Blvd.) regarding operating without a permit and parking lot alcohol consumption
• Proposed adoption of a time limit for public comments in ABC Board Rules & Procedures

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council held public hearings to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Map and the FUTUREBR land use plan. The council approved updates to the 20-year development plan and several rezoning requests, while denying others.

• Approval of FUTUREBR 20-year Comprehensive Land Use and Development Plan update
• Rezoning of 7300 Greenwell Street from Park to Commercial and Single Family Residential to Light Commercial Two
• Amendment to Unified Development Code to create conditions for Commercial Recreation, Outdoor uses
• Rezoning of 4041 Government Street from Light Commercial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant)
• Denial of rezoning for 10255 Mollylea Drive from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish has scheduled a zoning meeting for December 6, 2023. The specific items for discussion or decision are contained in an attached agenda not provided in this notice.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on changing the location and selecting a specific venue for their December 7, 2023 meeting.

• Vote to change the location of the December 7, 2023 meeting
• Vote to select a specific venue for the December 7, 2023 meeting

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will vote on several emergency administrative items, including the condemnation of two properties for code violations: 5205 Cadillac St. and 253 W Harrison St. They will also consider approving a payroll deduction program for the EMS Local 5437 union and a professional services agreement with Jamila Shaw-Bell for up to $65,000 to provide administrative support and community outreach for Council District 5.

• Condemnation of 5205 Cadillac St. (house, outbuildings, vehicles, trailers, and debris) in District 5
• Condemnation of 253 W Harrison St. (house and side garage) in District 10
• Approval for EMS Local 5437 to participate in the city-parish payroll deduction program for union dues
• Professional services agreement with Jamila Shaw-Bell for up to $65,000 for administrative support, community outreach, and communications for Council District 5

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2023. The session includes presentations, special recognitions, and public comments. Specific agenda items are contained in an attached document not provided in the text.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will introduce and set public hearings for multiple items, including a tax abatement transfer, the 2024 pay plan, budget adjustments, and numerous contracts. Most items are introductions for future meetings, with no final decisions at this session.

• Tax abatement transfer at 2136 Lobdell Boulevard, estimated at $381,655 per year, from Gibraltar Management to Ardendale Oaks Apartments
• Adoption of revised 2024 pay plan for classified, unclassified, fire, and police employees, effective December 30, 2023
• Amending 2023 budget to adjust revenues and appropriations (Budget Supplement 9003)
• Authorizing EMS medical director contract with Dr. Dan Godbee, not exceeding $208,000 for 2024
• Authorizing agreements with Belle of Baton Rouge and Queen Baton Rouge for casino gaming and sports wagering fees

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is conducting a budget hearing regarding the Mayor's proposed budget for 2024. The session includes presentations and question-and-answer periods from several local agencies.

• Budget presentation by City Court
• Budget presentation by EBR Health Unit
• Budget presentation by EBR Parish Library
• Budget presentation by 19th Judicial District Court
• Budget presentation by Council on Aging

Ryan White Advisory Council

The Ryan White Advisory Council is meeting to review reports from the Part A Recipient and discuss care systems for people living with HIV. The body will consider a by-law amendment regarding minimum membership numbers and discuss an EFA cap effective March 1, 2024.

• Adoption of by-law amendment for minimum membership number
• Discussion of EFA Cap effective March 1, 2024
• Report on Needs Assessment Survey and Site Visit (EHE)
• Review of Grievance Policy and Procedure
• Discussion of Carryover Request

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board will review several new and permanent alcohol license applications for local businesses. The meeting also includes hearings for 18 citations regarding ordinance violations, including operating without permits and sales to minors.

• Review of Class B Beer & Liquor license for 2 Brothers at 12333 Jefferson Hwy
• Review of Class A Caterer License for The Caterie at 3753 Perkins Road
• Hearings for Tiger Fuel Mart at 4454 Highland Road regarding unlawful sales to minors
• Permanent license application for One Stop Smoke & Liquor at 191 Wooddale Blvd
• Permanent license application for Skal Baton Rouge LLC at 1027 W Lee Drive

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and committee appointments for the 2024 calendar year. The meeting includes reviews of benefits, investment performance, and various staff financial reports.

• Election of 2024 Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and committee appointments
• Review of investment performance summary
• Review of legal, actuarial, and investment manager fee invoices
• Review of budget report
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee

The Complete Streets Citizen Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Ten-year Buildout Map and receive staff updates. The committee will also review the September 21, 2023, minutes and discuss the annual report letter.

• Ten-year Buildout Map Discussion
• Approval of September 21, 2023 Minutes
• Annual Report Letter update
• 2024 meeting schedule review

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is conducting a public budget hearing regarding the Mayor's proposed budget for 2024. The session includes presentations from several city departments and a question and answer period.

• Department of Development presentation
• Department of Building and Grounds presentation
• Department of Environmental Services presentation
• Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control presentation

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will conduct a budget hearing regarding the Mayor’s proposed 2024 budget. The session includes presentations from Finance and Administration, the Department of Transportation and Development, and the Mayor’s Office of Community Development.

• Presentation on Mayor's 2024 proposed budget
• Finance and Administration presentation
• Department of Transportation and Development presentation
• Mayor's Office of Community Development presentation

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council holds public hearings on 13 zoning items, including a major conditional use permit for a sand and gravel mining operation, several rezoning requests, and a planned unit development revision. The council will also consider a deferred rezoning for a bar/lounge on Dallas Drive and a land use plan amendment on Wayne Drive.

• Sand and gravel mining operation (MCUP-2-23) on Greenwell Springs Road and Lee Price Road
• Rezone 2083 Dallas Drive from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar/lounge) — deferred from September and October
• Rezone 3470 Wayne Drive from Single Family Residential to Limited Residential, with companion Comprehensive Plan amendment
• Rezone 662 South Foster Drive to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (restaurant) — deferred to November 13
• Rezone 205 Kimbro Avenue from Planned Unit Development to Single Family Residential — denied by Planning Commission

Metropolitan Council

This is a zoning meeting of the Metropolitan Council on November 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The agenda is attached but not provided in the text. All items are open for public comment.

• Zoning meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm
• Public comment allowed on all agenda items
• Meeting viewable on brla.gov, Metro 21, and Facebook Live

EBRP Communications District Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and presentation regarding the proposed 2024 budget. The regular meeting will also include discussions on financial status, the North Tower Project, and the 911 phone system upgrade.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024 Budget
• Discussion of North Tower Project
• Discussion of 911 Phone System Upgrade
• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Executive Session for confidential legal advice

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to review and approve previous minutes. The board will receive a presentation from ANDCO regarding third quarter results and an update to the November 2023 Investment Policy Statement.

• ANDCO presentation of third quarter results
• November 2023 Investment Policy Statement update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted on several amendments to the FUTUREBR comprehensive plan and the Unified Development Code. The meeting included decisions on rezoning requests for commercial and residential properties, as well as approvals for new subdivisions and development plans.

• Approved updates to the FUTUREBR 20-year Comprehensive Land Use and Development Plan
• Approved rezoning of 5.60 acres at 7300 Greenwell Street from Park to Commercial
• Approved a sand and gravel mining operation on Greenwell Springs Road and Lee Price Road
• Approved the final development plan for The Heights at Materma residential development
• Denied rezoning request for 10255 Mollylea Drive from Single Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider four requests: one to replace a manufactured home in Greenwell Springs, and three related to a property on Broussard Street in Baton Rouge, including two yard setback variances and an exception for a large accessory structure. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes and public comment rules.

• 19250 Pride-Baywood Rd: exception to replace manufactured home on lot with existing residence
• 4436 Broussard St: variance to reduce rear yard from 25 ft to 5.5 ft
• 4436 Broussard St: variance to reduce side yard setback from 8 ft to 5.5 ft
• 4436 Broussard St: exception for accessory structure over 1,000 sq ft
• Approval of October 9, 2023 minutes

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will conduct a regular meeting to review upcoming hearings and court proceedings. Administrative discussions include the 2024 Budget Classification Plan and Job Specifications Memorandum.

• Review of 2024 Budget - Classification Plan and Job Specifications Memorandum
• Personnel Board Annual 2023 Compliance Training reminder

Historic Preservation Committee

The commission will vote on a National Register nomination for a Louisiana State University boundary increase and discuss the public notification process, deferred from July. The meeting includes public hearings on all agenda items.

• National Register nomination for LSU boundary increase (recommended approval 5-0)
• Discussion of public notification process (deferred from July 12, 2023)
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023

Office of Social Services Advisory Board

The Office of Social Services Advisory Board will hear committee reports and discuss several standards, including a revised 2024 Community Action Plan and a LIHEAP audit. The board will also review the mission statement, client satisfaction, and upcoming ethics training.

• Standard 4.4: 2024 Community Action Plan submitted Sept. 22, 2023, sent back for revision
• LIHEAP Audit Review – September 8, 2023
• Standard 5.8: 2023 Sexual Harassment and Ethics Training due by December 1, 2023
• LIHWAP water assistance continuation form signed through year end
• VITA income tax volunteers needed – advertised

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several administrative matters, including a professional services agreement for District 5 and an emergency contract for airport janitorial services. The agenda also includes multiple condemnation filings and a cooperative agreement for community event use of property.

• Professional services agreement with Jamila Shaw-Bell for District 5 support up to $65,000.00
• Emergency contract with Ramelli Janitorial Service Inc. for airport services not to exceed $502,008.00
• Condemnation filings for properties on Cezanne Ave., North 46th St., and Horseshoe Dr.
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with John O. Ejim for use of property at Big Bend and N. Sherwood Forest Boulevard

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish will hold a regular meeting on November 8, 2023. The session includes presentations, special recognitions, and public hearings. Specific agenda items are contained in an attached document not provided in this notice.

• Presentations & Special Recognitions
• Public Hearings

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting at 2:00 P.M. The specific agenda items are contained in an attached document not provided in the text.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is receiving the Mayor-President's 2024 budget message. This includes the preliminary current expense and capital budgets for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge.

• Receiving the Mayor-President’s 2024 Budget Message
• Receiving the Preliminary Current Expense Budget and Capital Budget for 2024

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The board will review license applications for several businesses and hold hearings regarding ordinance violations. These include reviews of accountant reports for permanent licenses and hearings on citations for unlicensed services and sales to minors.

• Review of Class A Beer & Liquor license for The Blues Box at 6347 Greenwell Springs Road
• Review of permanent Class A & Restaurant licenses for Crust Pizza Co. (2121 Millerville Rd) and Brasas Peru (7520 Perkins Rd)
• Hearing for Alby's (2336 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd) regarding unlicensed services and sales to a minor
• Hearing for Big Brother Meat Market #3 (12606 S. Choctaw Drive) and Haifa Abed Al Malik regarding unlicensed services
• Hearing for Amigo's One Stop (17567 Florida Blvd) regarding sales to persons 18, 19, or 20 years of age

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review benefits and DROP notifications, as well as consultant reports regarding legal matters and monthly flash reports. The agenda also includes updates on service air time and a presentation on withdrawal/privatization.

• Review of pending legal matters status
• Monthly flash report summary
• Service air time update
• Withdrawal/privatization presentation
• Review of legal invoices and budget report

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will introduce two administrative matters for public hearing on November 8, 2023. Item A authorizes a $502,008 janitorial contract with Ramelli Janitorial Service Inc. for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. Item B authorizes a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with John O. Ejim to use property at Big Bend and N. Sherwood Forest Boulevard for Christmas community events. No final votes are taken at this meeting.

• Authorization for janitorial services contract at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, not to exceed $502,008, with Ramelli Janitorial Service Inc. (Solicitation No. 2023-27-0910)
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with John O. Ejim for use of property at corner of Big Bend and N. Sherwood Forest Boulevard (Tract B-2) for Christmas community events and other community events
• Both items introduced as administrative matters due to missed regular agenda deadlines
• Public hearing scheduled for November 8, 2023

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will introduce several items for future public hearings, including the 2024 budget and a $164.4 million sewer bond refunding. The agenda also includes introductions of property condemnations, adjudicated property sales, and multiple zoning changes. No final decisions are made at this meeting; public hearings are scheduled for November 8, 15, and 21.

• Introduction of 2024 final budget (ordinance) for public hearing on Nov 8
• Authorizing up to $164,408,925 in sewer bond refunding via tender offer
• Condemnation introductions for 10 properties including 1385 Swan Ave and 1623 Brightside Dr
• Adjudicated property sales for 20 lots, including multiple on Pocasset Street and Scenic Hwy
• Zoning introductions: 3470 Wayne Drive (comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning), 662 South Foster Drive (C-AB-1), and others

Metropolitan Council

This agenda text is only a public meeting notice with logistics (date, time, location, public comment rules). The actual agenda items are referenced as an attachment that is not provided, so no decisions or discussions are listed here.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish has scheduled a zoning meeting for October 18, 2023. The specific items for discussion are contained in an attached agenda not provided in this notice.

EBRP Communications District Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the draft for the 2024 budget and a 911 phone system upgrade. The meeting also includes a financial status report and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 2024 Budget Draft Discussion
• 911 Phone System Upgrade
• Financial Status Report
• Approval of September 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council met to consider multiple requests to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Map and Land Use Plan. The agenda included various rezoning requests for industrial, commercial, and residential properties across several council districts.

• Rezone 2083 Dallas Drive from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (Motion to approve failed 4-3)
• Amend land use at 16481 Old Scenic Highway to Employment Center and rezone to Planned Unit Development
• Amend land use and rezone 3540 Jones Creek Road from Residential Neighborhood to Office and General Office Low Rise
• Rezone 5466 Douglas Avenue from Single Family Residential to Heavy Commercial One
• Revoke portion of roundabout right-of-way and servitudes for Mourning Dove Drive

Employee's Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Retire Rehire Committee is meeting to discuss the language for a proposed retire rehire ordinance. The committee may also address administrative matters and take necessary actions regarding these items.

• Discussion regarding proposed retire rehire ordinance language

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met to review land use amendments, rezonings, and subdivision plans. The commission approved multiple residential and commercial rezoning requests but denied two specific applications regarding Kimbro Avenue and the Benton concept plan.

• Approved rezoning of 3470 Wayne Drive from Residential Neighborhood to Compact Neighborhood
• Approved rezoning of 3475 Wayne Drive from Single Family Residential (A2) to Limited Residential (A3.1)
• Denied rezoning of 205 Kimbro Avenue from Planned Unit Development to Single Family Residential
• Approved rezoning for 4975 Choctaw Drive from Light Industrial to Heavy Commercial One
• Approved warehouse expansion for Capitol City Produce on Commercial Avenue

Ryan White Advisory Council

The council is meeting to review reports on a site visit, needs assessment survey, and RFP. Members will discuss an EFA cap effective March 1, 2024, and a by-law amendment regarding minimum membership numbers.

• EFA Cap effective March 1, 2024
• Adoption of by-law amendment for minimum membership number
• Report on Needs Assessment Survey
• Report on RFP
• Report on Site Visit

Historic Preservation Committee

The commission will hold a meeting to review staff updates and commissioner comments. The body will also address a deferred discussion regarding the public notification process.

• Discussion of public notification process (deferred from July 12, 2023)

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will introduce multiple items for public hearing at its October 25 meeting, including 13 five-year property tax abatements for RBR Government LP on Delphine Street, a debris hauling contract with Waste Pro up to $100,000, and a $140,641 lawsuit settlement. Also introduced are condemnations, adjudicated property sales, and grant acceptances for police overtime and emergency management.

• 13 five-year property tax abatements for RBR Government LP at 110–218 Delphine Street, estimated $1,425–$1,632 per year each
• Debris hauling contract with Waste Pro of Louisiana, Inc. not to exceed $100,000
• Settlement of Jeimmy Alvarado v. Brandon Taylor for $140,641
• Acceptance of $127,385 in HIDTA grant funds for police overtime and vehicle costs
• Sale of surplus parcels 33-1 and 33-1-C-1 to DOTD for $120,099 and $17,105

Metropolitan Council

This is a regular meeting of the Metropolitan Council. The agenda is referenced as attached but not provided in the text, so specific items are unknown. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM
• Presentations and special recognitions at 3:30 PM
• Public comments are open for all agenda items

Metro Board of Adjustment

The Metropolitan Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests to the Unified Development Code, all involving reductions in required setbacks for residential properties. Two requests are for the same property on Millburn Drive, and one is for a property on Sharpsburg Avenue. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 8 ft to 5 ft at 17114 Sharpsburg Ave (Jason Payment)
• Variance to reduce side yard setback from 8 ft to 3 ft at 11733 Millburn Dr (Kathryn Schaefer)
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 21 ft at 11733 Millburn Dr (Kathryn Schaefer)
• Approval of September 11, 2023 minutes

Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2024 budget request. The agenda also includes updates on operations, surveillance, and helicopters.

• 2024 Budget Request
• Operations/Surveillance Update
• Helicopter News

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review three applications for new or permanent beer and liquor licenses, including one for a grocery store and one for a restaurant. It will also hold an opposition hearing for a proposed license at a store on George O'Neal Road and a citation hearing for a violation at a bar on N. Sherwood Forest Blvd.

• Kiuwa LLC d/b/a Jim & Lu Grocery-Hot Meal & Drive Thru, 2285 N Acadian Thruway W., review of Notice of Intent for Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Sams Food Mart Inc. d/b/a Sams Food Mart, 1760 Plank Road, review of Notice of Intent for Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Kingdoms Purpose LLC d/b/a Bullfish Bistro, 14241 Airline Highway #105, review of accountant's report for permanent Class A & Restaurant license
• NCC 1 Inc. d/b/a Town Store, 16565 George O'Neal Road, opposition hearing for Class B Beer & Liquor license
• Citation #4939 issued to 2336 Inc. d/b/a Alby's, 2336 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd., for allowing unlicensed persons to serve and unlawful sales to a minor

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including a new economic development district and multiple property condemnations. The body is also introducing various rezoning requests and adjudicated property bids.

• Ordinance 23-01308 to create the Aztek Cove Economic Development District
• 10 condemnation introductions for properties including 20233 Buck Horn Dr. and 9871 Avenue A
• 19 adjudicated property introductions with bids ranging from $100 to $2,000
• Rezoning of 5466 Douglas Avenue from Single Family Residential to Heavy Commercial One
• Rezoning of 2574 North Acadian Thruway East to Commercial Alcoholic Beverage (bar or lounge)