A legislative proposal to let the Jefferson Parish Council lease the parish's public hospitals without a public referendum will be discussed at a Metairie public meeting set to start at 7 p.m
- A legislative proposal to let the Jefferson Parish Council lease the parish's public hospitals without a public referendum will be discussed at a Metairie public meeting set to start at 7 p.m. The session, organized by the Civic League of East Jefferson, is set to take place in the Esplanade Room 1 at East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd. EJGH's board Chairman Newell Normand, who also is Jefferson's sheriff, and Dr. Mark Peters, the hospital's president, are expected to make presentations.
- Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni begins presenting his budget proposal to the City Council at 1 p.m. The mayor is proposing using reserves to fund the $58.4 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The hearings, if needed, would continue Tuesday and Wednesday, also at 1 p.m. each day. The sessions are open to the public and taking place at the council's chambers, 1801 Williams Blvd.
- The Board of Standards and Appeals is planning to meet at 9 a.m. in Elmwood to consider a code variance request from New Orleans Food & Spirits restaurant, at 2330 Lapalco Boulevard in Harvey. The restaurant wants a variance from a provision requiring a sprinkler system for businesses if its nature with an occupancy load of more than 100 people. The session will take place in Suite 303 at the Joe S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Elmwood.
- An audit committee of the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission is set to approve the agency's 2012 financial report. The session is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at JEDCO's offices, 700 Churchill Parkway, Avondale.
- The Jefferson Parish Finance Authority board meets at 10:30 a.m. in Elmwood. The agenda includes a discussion of authority expenditures totaling nearly $2,500. The session will take place in the Parish Council chambers, on the second floor at the Yenni Building.
- A Technical Evaluation Committee is set to meet at 2 p.m. in Elmwood to review the qualifications of 21 engineering firms seeking parish work. The session is to be held in Suite 906 at the Yenni Building.
