Case File 26-0448
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Discussion about Metal canopy's tents.
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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
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)
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
Timeline
Motion to dismiss discussion about metal canopy's. Mr. Allen made a motion, Mr.Duhon seconded the motion, the motion 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
We will continue the discussion for next's month's meeting.
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.