Municue

Case File 26-0448

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Discussion about Metal canopy's tents.

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site_specificSignificantWater, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee
The Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal for metal canopy tent structures at a site-specific location. The matter has proceeded through multiple review stages and remains under active consideration.
4 eventsFirst seen Apr 2, 2026Last activity Jul 9, 2026File #: 26-0448
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Attorney

Confirm the vote tally that killed beach canopy rules

Why now: The July 9 entry states the motion 'passed' but names only Mr. Allen (motion) and Mr. Duhon (second), with no recorded vote count for this final action.

What to do: Pull the certified July 9 minutes to verify quorum and the actual vote count on the motion to dismiss — the record names only two members as moving and seconding without stating a tally, so any effort to reopen the canopy issue could turn on whether the dismissal was procedurally valid.

Act before: After next hearing on this item

Source: Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee — Jul 09, 2026 →
Journalist

Ask why beach canopy tent rules were dropped

Why now: On April 2 the committee tasked staff with reporting how many metal canopies it services monthly, but by the July 9 dismissal (Allen motion, Duhon second) no such report appears in the timeline.

What to do: File a records request for the staff report on monthly canopy volume that the committee asked for on April 2 — the topic was killed on July 9 with no indication in the record that the requested data was ever delivered.

Act before: After records request response (typically 10 business days)

Source: Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee — Jul 09, 2026 →
Resident

Raise beach canopy tent concerns at next meeting

Applies if: resident is concerned about canopy density or safety at the beach

Why now: The committee dismissed the canopy discussion on July 9 (Allen motion, Duhon second) after opening the review in April with a data request that never surfaced in the record.

What to do: The committee closed its three-month review of metal beach canopy tent rules on July 9 without adopting any new limits, so if canopy clutter or safety near the beach bothers you, you'll need to petition to reopen the item — it won't come back on its own.

Act before: After next hearing on this item

Source: Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee — Jul 09, 2026 →

Timeline

Vote
Passed

Motion to dismiss discussion about metal canopy's. Mr. Allen made a motion, Mr.Duhon seconded the motion, the motion passed.

Hearing
Passed

Discussion about Metal canopy's tents.

Vote: 0 for, 0 against

Discussion about metal canopy tents - no comment, continued to next month

No formal vote taken; discussion continued to next month's meeting

Vote
Passed

We will continue the discussion for next's month's meeting.

Hearing
Discussed; no action taken

Discussion about Metal canopy's tents.

Vote: 0 for, 0 against

discussion only; more information to be brought on canopy removals

Mr. Michael Pitman shared with the group about the Beach law and regulations from other States.