MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA HELD
APRIL 10, 2001

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINEVILLE MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 10^TH DAY OF APRIL 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.

ITEM 6            Mayor Fields and Council recognized Pineville High School students for their accomplishments in qualifying for two national debate tournaments.  Students are as follows:  Joseph Perez-Montes, Ryan Garrett, Michael Hathorn, Jeff Easley, William Nixon and Levy Leatherman.

ITEM 7            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution fully supporting the need that Louisiana State University at Alexandria be immediately authorized and fully funded as a four-year Baccalaureate degree-granting college in the Louisiana State University system.

ITEM 8            Mayor Fields read the bid tabulation for the proposed State of Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.  Bids were opened Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. and are as follows:

On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to refer the bids to the Finance Committee, Mayor and City Attorney.

ITEM 9            Mayor Fields called for the report of the Zoning Commission for re-zoning of property belonging to Hayes Manufacturing Company, located off Pelican Drive, from R-2 to C-1.  Tom David addressed the Council stating the Zoning Commission had met at 6:45 p.m., however as the Commission lacked a quorum, they are issuing an advisory recommendation from the members present to approve the re-zoning request. Mr. David also requested the record reflect the Council consider a comment of the citizens, of the need for sidewalks and roadway improvements to support commercial and pedestrian traffic, for approximately 1500 feet from Highway 28 heading North of Pelican Drive.   On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded By Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission and adopt an ordinance to amend the zoning classification of a particular parcel of immovable property located within the city limits of Pineville.  Property being 7.438 acres being lots 6, 7 and 16 of the C. Reynolds Subdivision, located off of Pelican Drive from R-2 to C-1.   Roll call was as follows:

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

Nays            None

ITEM 10            Mayor Fields called for a hearing regarding a proposed ordinance creating Appendix A, Section 11.07 of the City Code adding “Sexually Oriented Businesses”.  A citizen addressed the Council stressing the need for such an ordinance and the possibility of amendments supporting it.  On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to adopt an Ordinance creating Appendix “A” Section 11.07 of the Pineville City Code adding “Sexually Oriented Businesses” and other matters with respect thereto.  Roll call was as follows:

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

Nays            None

ITEM 11            On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to accept for publication a petition from Ricky Moore, for de-annexation of property located at the corner of Bragg Street and Bayou Marie Road. (102 Bragg Street)

ITEM 12            Mayor Fields called for condemnation hearings.  Tom David addressed the Council regarding the following condemnations.

Case 99-48            1009 Main Street belonging to P.E. Lawrence.  On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the engineer and rescind the condemnation, as the building is being torn down and property cleaned and site cleared.

Case 00-63            823 Erion Street belonging to Malcolm Phillips.  On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the engineer that the property be condemned, the owner be given sixty (60) days to voluntarily demolish, clean and clear the site.  No one was present to represent Mr. Phillips.

Case 2001-02    616 Monette Street belonging to Claria Gordon.  Attorney Ruby Freeman addressed the Council stating she has located Ms. Gordon who is present with her daughter and wants to repair and live on the property.  There was a discussion regarding the condition of the property with the engineer recommending it be considered for condemnation with a sixty (60) day period established for demolition and clearance.  Ms. Gordon addressed the Council requesting an extension to repair said structure.  On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to table action for thirty (30) days, for the owner to meet with Mr. David and Inspectors to visit the site for feasibility of repairing the structure. 

Case 2001-03    1811 Gibbons Street belonging to Helen C. Tousek.  Mr. Tousek was present and addressed the Council stating, due to negotiating with the Insurance Company regarding fire coverage, he is requesting an extension.  On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Engineer to condemn the property, and grant an extension of ninety (90) days to voluntarily demolish, clean and clear the site.

On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved for Mayor Fields to add an item to the agenda.

ITEM 13            Mayor Fields recognized Chantz Wilkinson and presented him with a certificate for his achievement in the 7 – 10 age group as the new State Champion in the State Casting Kids Championship conducted on February 17, 2001.

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

ITEM 14            On motion by Alderman Dorn, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to authorize the city clerk to put the citizens and property owners of Pineville on notice, by means of the newspaper and public access channel, of Ordinance No. 1149-97 regarding grass cutting and overgrown vacant lots.

Mr. James Dauzart offered the benediction.

There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham 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 10^th day of April 2001.

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Carol Vermillion, City Clerk

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