MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE 
CITY OF PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA HELD
JANUARY 8, 2002

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINEVILLE MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 8TH DAY OF JANUARY 2002 AT 7:00 P.M.

ITEM 1            Mayor Fields called the meeting to order.

ITEM 2            Reverend Blade 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 Dorn, seconded by Alderman Wainwright and passed, it was resolved to approve the minutes of the December 11th regular meetings as published.

ITEM 6            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to authorize payment of bills as funds become available.

ITEM 7            Alderman Wainwright read the financial cash flow report for the month of December, and on motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to approve the report.

ITEM 8            Mayor Fields introduced the City of Pineville Tree Board Members as follows:  Eric Kuehler – Chairman, Cindy Bouchie, Greg Burns, Elaine W. Hicks, Estell Wright Miles and Justin Rollins.  On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Wainwright and passed, it was resolved to approve the Tree Board Members for year 2002.

Mayor Fields presented a check in the amount of $250.00, from the International Paper Company, for Pineville Beautification and thanked the company for their donation.

ITEM 9            Tom David addressed the Council stating the Zoning Commission met at 6:30 p.m. regarding a petition from Moses Roland requesting to have property located at Lot 28 Christoffel Subdivision (facing Nora Street) re-zoned from R-2 to C-1.  The request was considered and on unanimous decision of the Commission, it was recommended the item be tabled for 30 days to enable the Commission to gather more information and make a better recommendation.  On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission and delay action for 30 days.

ITEM 10            On motion by Alderwoman Broussard, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance for annexation of property located at 127 Ivy Lane belonging to Allen Dale & Jo Lynn Crawford.  Roll call was as follows:

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

Nays   None

ITEM 11            On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Wainwright and passed, it was resolved to appoint Mr. Marvin Zochert to serve on the Pineville Zoning Commission.

ITEM 12            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution allowing the Mayor to accept a dedication of a right-of-way over property of Ruby P. Ryder, Paul Ryder, Firal L. Ryder and Jacqueline Ryder Michiels. Property located at the corner of Highway 28 East and Edgewood Drive. (Extending Edgewood Drive across the intersection approximately 200 feet)

ITEM 13            Tom David addressed the Council regarding a condemnation hearing on property located at 213 Bell Road belonging to Dennis Roland Estate c/o Maggie Young.  Mr. David is recommending the structure be condemned as it is in deplorable shape and unsafe.  Legal council was present stating she had met with Ms. Young and is asking for additional time to repair the structure. Mr. David recommends condemning the property and allowing 60 to 90 days for a voluntary demolition of the structure and to clear the site.  Mayor Fields is recommending someone talk with Ms.Young concerning the seriousness of the deteriorated structure and table said item for 30 days.  On motion by Alderman Dorn, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation and table the condemnation for 30 days.

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

ITEM 14            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve a Resolution:

WHEREAS, the City has received drawings and specifications for extensions and connections to the City’s sewer system to accommodate the construction of a retail development center adjacent to the Wal-Mart Supercenter on U.S. Highway 165 (the “Development”), being developed by Spectra Group, Inc., and said drawings and specifications have been approved by the Mayor and City Engineer.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to issue and execute on behalf of the City the “Developer’s Permit and Agreement” between the City and Spectra Group, Inc. as Developer, for the above described Development.

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

ITEM 15            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to approve a Resolution:

WHEREAS, the City of Pineville has reviewed the plans and specifications for extensions and attachments to the municipal facilities known as 8” Water Main Extensions along Papermill Cutoff Road (La Highway 3128) Improvements, the “Development”, being developed by M.H.C. Properties, and said plans and specifications have been approved by the Mayor and the City Engineer.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor is hereby authorized to issue and execute a “Developer’s Permit and Agreement” between the City of Pineville and MHC Properties, L.L.C., as Developer, for the above described development.

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.

Reverend Nathan Martin offered the benediction.

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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 8th day of January 2002.

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Carol Vermillion, City Clerk

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