MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA HELD
APRIL 9, 2002

THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINEVILLE MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 9^TH DAY OF APRIL 2002 at 7:00 P.M.

ITEM 1            Mayor Fields called the meeting to order.

ITEM 2            Alderman Dorn 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

Mayor Fields recognized Councilman Elect Tom Bouchie of District 4 and Councilman Elect Randy King of District 5. 

ITEM 5            On motion by Alderman Dorn, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve the minutes of the March 12^th regular meeting as published.

ITEM 6            On motion by Alderman Wainwright, 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 March, and on motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to approve the report.

ITEM 8            Mayor Fields introduced Mr. Kier Klepzip as the new member to the Tree Board, and on motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve the appointment of Mr. Klepzip.  Mayor Fields also recognized the other members of the Tree Board and congratulated them on the work they are performing and for the signs located at the Purple Heart Bridge and Jackson Street Bridge stating “Tree City USA” designating Pineville as “Tree City USA”.

ITEM 9            Mayor Fields called for the Zoning Commission report.  Tom David, Chairman of the Commission addressed the Council stating the Zoning Commission had met to consider a request from Cyril Burkett for the replacement of a mobile home located at 312 Katie Street.  By unanimous decision of the Commission, it was recommended to approve the request and issue a variance with the following proviso:

            Section 6.01 (f)  waive the requirement it be four times as long as its width

(h)    it not be required it be set parallel to the lot frontage

(i)  it not be required to have vinyl or aluminum lap siding

On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission and approve the request as stated by Mr. David.

ITEM 10            The Council accepted petitions for rezoning of 110 Lambert Street belonging to Angelina Iles from Industrial to R-1, 106 Lambert Street belonging to Le Roy Mattson from Industrial to R-2 and 104 Lambert Street belonging to Mary K. Prestwood from Industrial to R-2.  On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to amend the petitions and add 100 Lambert Street belonging to Willard & Janice Steen from Industrial to R-2.  On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to accept for publication and refer to the Zoning Commission the above stated rezoning petitions.

ITEM 11            On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve the re-appointment of Mr. Jim Atkins to serve as a commissioner on the Pineville Housing Authority.

ITEM 12            On motion by Alderman Dorn, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:  (Exhibit A)

WHEREAS, Act Number 400 of the 1999 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the Secretary of the Department of Health & Hospitals to lease certain property located at the rear of Pinecrest Developmental Center to the City of Pineville for recreational development purposes, and,

WHEREAS, Ward 9 Recreation District of Rapides Parish has secured voter approval to construct and operate a recreational complex and the site determined to be the best suited for development into a recreational and sports complex is that same property that Act Number 400 authorized to be leased to the City; and,

WHEREAS, Ward 9 Recreation District has requested that the City consider entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the District whereby the City would allow the District to utilize the leased acreage at Pinecrest for construction of a recreational and sports complex and the District would agree to construct, operate and maintain the facility.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to negotiate and enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ward 9 Recreation District of Rapides Parish on the utilization of land leased by the City from the Department of Health & Hospitals at the rear of Pinecrest Developmental Center for use as a recreational and sports complex.

ITEM 13            On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:  (Exhibit B)

WHEREAS, Act Number 400 of the 1999 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorized the State to lease property located at the rear of the Pinecrest Developmental Center to the City of Pineville for recreational development purposes;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to negotiate and enter into a Land Lease Agreement with the Department of Health and Hospitals as authorized by the Legislature.

ITEM 14            On motion by Alderman Dorn, 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, Rural Development Section will be accepting applications for 2001-2002 Funds from the Governor’s Office of Rural Development under Acts 216- 396; and,

WHEREAS, the residents of the Stehr Lake area who are not served by City Sewage have requested that the City sewer system be extended to include their houses; and,

WHEREAS, Pan American Engineers – Alexandria, Inc., the City Engineer, has recommended installation of a pump station with force main and gravity lines to serve these residents; and,

WHEREAS, the Pan American Engineers – Alexandria, Inc. has estimated that the cost of the new sewer facilities will be $150,000;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to prepare and submit an application to the Governor’s Office of Rural Development for a Rural Development Fund Grant of $50,000 for the purposes of providing sewer service for these residents of the Stehr Lake area.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby directed and authorized to act as the official representative of the City in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required.

ITEM 15            Mayor Fields called for condemnation hearings.  On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to hold a public hearing for property located at 504 Baker Street belonging to Willie Mae Everett; hearing to be held at the next regular scheduled council meeting on May 14^th.

CASE 2002-01  331 Baker Street belonging to Rapides Habitat for Humanity, Inc.  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 and allow the owner (thirty) 30 days to demolish the structure and clear the site.  No one was present to represent the owner.

CASE 2002-02  630 Baptist Street belonging to Henry & Mary Lee Stewart Monk. Mary Monk addressed the Council stating their intention is to demolish the property.  On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Engineer and allow (ninety) 90 days to voluntarily demolish the structure and clear the site.

CASE 2002-04  628 Baptist Street belonging to Ella S. Metoyer et.al.  Mary Lee Monk addressed the Council on behalf of her sister Ella Metoyer, stating they have plans to repair the property.  The Engineer reported the property is in very bad shape and will need extensive and costly repairs.  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 (ninety) 90 days to voluntarily demolish the structure and clear the site, with the opportunity to come back before the Council regarding same. 

Mayor Fields recognized Mr. Andre Martin who ran for election in district 4.

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.

Rosa Fields 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 above 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 9^th day of April 2002.

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Carol Vermillion, City Clerk

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