MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA HELD
FEBRUARY 13, 2001

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINEVILLE MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 13^TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.

ITEM 1            Mayor Fields called the meeting to order.

ITEM 2            Reverend Nathan Martin offered the invocation.

ITEM 3            Alderman Wainwright led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM 4            Roll call was as follows:

Present            Alderman Bishop, Alderman Dorn, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderwoman Broussard

Absent            None

ITEM 5            On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as published.

On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to move item 15 up to front of the agenda.

ITEM 15            On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to enter into executive session regarding Bobby Mickel issues.

On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to reconvene in regular session.

ITEM 6            Mayor Fields called for the report of the Zoning Commission for re-zoning of Byron Street, from the intersection of Wall Street to the dead end of the Cottingham Expressway, from R-1 to R-2.  Tom David reported the Zoning Commission had met regarding the stated request, which would allow manufactured housing and mobile homes within this area.  The Commission heard opposition from residents, and with no one present in support; the Zoning Commission’s recommendation is to deny the request.  On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to delay action on this item pending further investigation.

ITEM 7            On motion by Alderwoman Broussard, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance for annexation of property located at 201 Laurel Street belonging to Robert M. Watt, Jr.  No one present spoke either for or against the proposed annexation.  Roll call was as follows:

Yeas            Alderman Bishop, Alderman Dorn, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderwoman Broussard

Nays            None

ITEM 8            On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, by amending the property description of Ordinance No. 1229-99 and to repeal all ordinances in conflict herewith.  No one present spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance.  Roll call was as follows:

Yeas            Alderman Bishop, Alderman Dorn, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderwoman Broussard

Nays            None

ITEM 9            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to table a proposed ordinance amending Section 22-90(E) to increase the fine for parking in or obstructing a handicapped parking area without displaying a handicapped license plate due to “State Law Supercedes Local Law”.

ITEM 10            On motion by Alderman Dorn, seconded by Alderman Wainwright and passed, it was resolved to accept and refer to the Zoning Commission a petition from Craig N. Jenkins to re-zone 108 Ray Street from C-1 to C-2.

ITEM 11            On motion by Alderman Dorn, Seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve a Resolution:

WHEREAS, Chet’s Landscape and Irrigation, Contractor, the Contractor for Kees Park Phase I-Landscape has “substantially completed” the work under the Contract as recommended by Pat Moore Landscape Architects, (PMLA);

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,            that the Contract of Chet’s Landscaping, Contractor, of Pineville, Louisiana, the Contractor, for said work is hereby accepted as “Substantially Complete” with the understanding that the final retainage payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of any Punch List items and Presentation of the Lien Certificate as required by law; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signing and filing with the Clerk of Court of the Resolution of Contract Acceptance by the Mayor is hereby authorized; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to sign a Final Recap Change Order adjusting the final contract quantities and time period as necessary.

ITEM 12            On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to approve a Resolution:

WHEREAS, the Developers (Thomas, Nelwyn, Randall and Sara O’Neal) for the proposed South Pines Subdivision, Phase III, have requested that the City provide for operation and maintenance of water distribution and fire hydrant improvements that are to be constructed by the Developer and conforming to City standards under the City’s Standard Developer Permit; and,

WHEREAS, the Plans and Specifications for the water distribution and wastewater collection improvements are to be submitted to the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) for review and approval by the Developer’s Engineer; and,

WHEREAS, DHH standard policy is to require that the City provide a Resolution indicating their intent to operate and maintain the water distribution and fire hydrant improvements once constructed.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City hereby agrees to accept for operation and maintenance the water distribution and fire hydrant improvements that will be constructed to serve South Pines Subdivision Phase III contingent upon the following:

(1)               receipt of Board of Health approval of the design;

(2)               receipt of all Permits and Certifications as required under the City’s Third Party Developer Improvements procedures;

(3)               receipt of appropriate Development permit fees;

(4)               receipt of As-Built Record Drawings indicating field measured locations of all lines, water valves, fire hydrants, etc.:

(5)               receipt of certification from Developer’s Engineer that improvements have been constructed in accordance with designs as approved by the Board of Health and in conformity to minimum standards established by the City as contained in the Developer’s Agreement;

(6)               receipt from City Engineer of a report of inspection stating that improvements constructed have met designs as approved;

(7)               receipt of appropriate documentation, meeting the approval of the City Attorney, that all improvements located on property not within publicly dedicated right-of-ways have been installed within easements or servitudes acceptable to the City and meeting the minimum width requirements as required by the City Engineer;

(8)               that the Plans and Specifications upon receiving approval from the DHH shall be reviewed by the City Engineer to insure conformance for materials specified with City minimum standards for water distribution improvements.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City’s water production facilities can adequately handle the increased flow proposed by the Development and the City will continue to maintain a minimum free chlorine residual of 0.2 parts per million and a least is 15 psig pressure in it’s water system.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be submitted to the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

ITEM 13            On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Wainwright and passed, it was resolved to approve a Resolution lending our support, along with Legislators, Senators, Representatives and Others, in requesting the Esler Industrial Development District Board to transfer title, property and authority to the Louisiana National Guard.  Roll call was as follows:

Yeas            Alderman Bishop, Alderman Dorn, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderwoman Broussard

Nays            None

Mayor Fields recognized Colonel Woods of the Louisiana National Guard from Camp Beauregard, and Representative Rick Farrar in support of the above stated resolution.  Mayor Fields presented a proclamation to Colonel Woods, from the Mayor and Council, whereby they do endorse and support the transfer of the above stated property to the Louisiana National Guard.

ITEM 14            On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to table a discussion of construction of telecommunication towers.

On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to add an additional item to the agenda.

ITEM 16            On motion by Alderwoman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve the advertisement of bids for the proposed drivers license office.

On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to allow Tom David to add an item to the agenda.

ITEM 17            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to approve a Resolution:

WHEREAS, the City of Pineville has received a “Notice of Deficiencies” letter dated March 31, 2000 from the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality related to its Wardville Construction/Demolition-Debris Landfill (D-079-6727/OU-0238/PA#484); and;

WHEREAS, the City is diligently pursuing a Solid Waste Permit for the Wardville Construction/Demolition-Debris Landfill.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the “Notice of Deficiencies” response, and any future correspondence related to the Wardville Construction/Demolition-Debris Landfill Permit Application, on behalf of the City of Pineville.

Several citizens addressed the Council regarding mobile home issues, signs, code enforcement and re-zoning.

Alderman Dorn offered the benediction.

There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Dorn and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned.

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                                                                                    Clarence R. Fields, Mayor

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Carol Vermillion, City Clerk  

            I, Carol Vermillion, hereby certify that the attached and foregoing is a true and correct record of the official action taken at the Regular Council Meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Pineville, Louisiana, in legal session convened, on the 13^th day of February 2001.

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Carol Vermillion, City Clerk

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