MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA HELD
OCTOBER 9, 2001
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINEVILLE
MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2001 AT 7:00 P.M.
ITEM 1
Mayor Fields called the meeting to order.
ITEM 2
Colonel Whittington 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 Alderman Dorn and passed,
it was resolved to approve the minutes of the September 18th regular
meeting as published.
ITEM 6
Rich Dupree gave a presentation of the new “City Logo” and on motion
by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was
resolved to approve the new “City Logo” as presented.
ITEM 7
William Barron, President of the newly formed Ward 9 Recreation District,
along with Police Juror Steve Bordelon, addressed the council and citizens
presenting the proposed draft plan for the Recreation Park Development Master
Plan. The facility, with voter
approval, will be constructed on 126 acres leased behind the Pinecrest
Development Center located on Donahue Ferry Road across from Cox Cable.
After a lengthy discussion with questions and answers, on motion by
Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved
to endorse and fully support the recreation project.
ITEM 8
Tom David addressed the Council stating the Zoning Commission had met at
6:30 p.m., prior to the Council Meeting, to consider a petition from Gene L.
Buckman requesting to have 4.28 acres adjacent to Sunny Hill Acres and Ruth’s
Mobile Estates rezoned from R-1 to R-2. The
unanimous recommendation of the Zoning Commission was to deny the request.
On motion by Alderwoman Broussard, seconded by Alderman Wainwright and
passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission
and deny the request to rezone the property from R-1 to R-2.
ITEM 9
On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and
passed, it was resolved to adopt an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances,
by adding eligible employee definitions within the City of Pineville Policy and
procedure manual. 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 10
On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed,
it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication an Ordinance to amend
the Code of Ordinances, authorizing the City to adopt Reapportionment Plan No.
PV-1.
ITEM 11
On motion by Alderman Dorn, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed,
it was resolved to call a special meeting for Tuesday October 23rd at
6:00 p.m. to adopt the Reapportionment Plan.
ITEM 12
On motion by Alderwoman Broussard, seconded by Alderman Wainwright and
passed, it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication a petition for
annexation of property located at 137 Ivy Lane belonging to Ray A. and Ziranell
J. Moreau.
ITEM 13
On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed,
it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication an Ordinance to provide
for the imposition of a tax on the pursuit of business, as authorized by L.R.S.
47:341 Et Seq., and to provide for related matters. (Occupational License Tax)
ITEM 14
On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and
passed, it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication an Ordinance to
provide for the imposition of a tax on insurance premiums, as authorized by
L.R.S. 22:1076, and to provide for related matters.
ITEM 15
On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and
passed, it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication a Tree Ordinance
which enables the City to qualify for “Tree City USA” status.
ITEM 16
On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed,
it was resolved to approve the development and division of 5.418 acres of land
located on Donahue Ferry Road belonging to Cecil Merritt. (approved by the Rapides Area Planning Commission on 9-27-01)
ITEM 17
On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it
was resolved to authorize the Mayor to appoint Rich Dupree to work along with
Sue Miller regarding a proposal for historic redevelopment of two to three
blocks of Downtown Pineville.
ITEM 18
On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and
passed, it was resolved to approve a Resolution:
WHEREAS, City of Pineville received the following
bids on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, for Sewer Collection Improvements on Taylor
Street:
CONTRACTOR
BASE BID
1. Rylee Contracting, Inc.
$32,911.00
2. Corley, Inc. $36,023.00
3. Jabar Corporation
$63,204.35
WHEREAS, the bids have been checked and tabulated by
Pan American Engineers – Alexandria, Inc., with a recommendation of award to
the low bidder.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for
said construction work is hereby awarded to the low bidder, Rylee Contracting,
Inc. of Alexandria, Louisiana in the amount of $32,911.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute contracts and change orders between the City of
Pineville and the successful bidder.
ITEM 19
On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Bishop and
passed, it was resolved to table a resolution regarding submitting a LCDBG
application pending a decision of projects.
ITEM 20
On motion by Alderman Dorn, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it
was resolved to table the application for a cellular tower from N.T. Towers for
Centennial Wireless pending a petition from residents of the area involved.
On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman
Broussard and passed, it was resolved to add an additional item to the agenda.
ITEM 20-A On
motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was
resolved to approve a Resolution:
WHEREAS, the City of Pineville has been informed that
the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration will be accepting
applications for FY 2002-2003 Capital Outlay Requests until November 1, 2001;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of Pineville recognized that this
program is an excellent source of funds for needed improvements within the
City of Pineville.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is
hereby authorized to submit a request for funding for the Susek Drive
Reconstruction Project in the amount of $1,010.000 to the Division of
Administration for FY 2002-2003 Capital Outlay Request which amount totals 20%
of the total cost of the right-of-way acquisition and construction totaling
$5,050,000, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and
is directed and authorized to act as the official representative of the City
in connection with the Request and to provide such additional information as
may be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pineville
certifies the following statements to the State of Louisiana Division of
Administration:
1.
Bond funding for this $1,010,000 ($200,000 FY; $260,000 FY 01; $270,000
FY 02; $280,000 FY 03) project, other than State general obligation bond
funding, sufficient to fund the project is not available to the City of
Pineville.
2.
The City of Pineville has exhausted all local options for funding this
$1,010,000 project including taxation, special assignments, loans, bond
issues, and other sources.
3.
The current budget for the City of Pineville does not include any
non-recurring appropriations.
4.
The current budget for the City of Pineville does not include any
surplus funding or uncommitted cash.
Passed and adopted this 9th day of October
2001.
ITEM 21
Tom David reported on Condemnation Case No. 2001-04 – 316 Baker Street
belonging to Paul Galloway represented by Ruby Freeman.
Mr. David reported the structure is in deplorable condition and a danger
to children in the neighborhood, recommending the property be condemned with 30
(thirty) days for property owners to demolish and clear site.
Ms. Freeman addressed the Council stating she has not been able to
contact the owners of said property and she concurs with the recommendation of
the Engineer. On motion by Alderman
Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to accept
the recommendation of the Engineer to condemn the property with 30 (thirty) days
to demolish and clear site.
Several citizens addressed the Council regarding
different issues.
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.
Lawrence Foster offered the benediction.
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Clarence R. Fields, Mayor
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Date
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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 9th day of October 2001.
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Carol Vermillion, City Clerk
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