MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA
MARCH 11, 2003 - 7:00 P.M.
PINEVILLE CITY HALL
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Pineville met in regular session on the 11th day of March 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
ITEM 1 Mayor Fields called the meeting to order.
ITEM 2 Rev. Nathan Martin offered the invocation.
ITEM 3 Councilman Tom Bouchie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor asked for a moment of silence in memory of District 5 Councilman Randy King and the supervisor of our Sanitation Department, Mr. Thomas Miles, who both recently passed away.
ITEM 4 Newly appointed Councilwoman Carrie Broussard, District 5, was sworn in by Judge Jack Holt.
ITEM 5 Roll call was as follows:
Present: Councilman Bishop, Councilman Dorn, Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilman Bouchie, Councilwoman Broussard
Absent: None
ITEM 6 On motion by Councilwoman Cunningham, seconded by Councilman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to accept the minutes of the February 11th and March 3rd meetings as published.
ITEM 7 On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to approve the financial report as read by Kim Portier, Finance Director.
ITEM 8 Bids received for Police Department Software were as follows: Mobile Tec International, Tampa, Florida - $69,726.80 and Incode, Lubbock, Texas - $56,398.00. On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to authorize the Mayor to award the bid after consultation with the Finance Director, Kim Portier and Assistant Chief Rusty Murdock to compare specifications.
ITEM 9 The only bid received for the radios needed in the Fire Department was as follows: Mid-State Communication Services, Alexandria, LA - $74,579.00. On motion by Councilman Bouchie, seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to authorize the Mayor to award the bid after consultation with the Finance Director, Kim Portier, and Fire Chief Gary Morrow to make sure specifications were met.
ITEM 10 On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to authorize the Mayor to pursue a grant with the Land Conservation Water Fund for the BMX track.
ITEM 11 On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance for annexation of property located at 3596 Hwy. 28 East belonging to Southern Heritage Bank. Roll call was as follows:
Yeas: Councilman Bishop, Councilman Dorn, Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilman Bouchie, Councilwoman Broussard
Nays: None
ITEM 12 Although adoption was deferred until the official statement is out, the hearing was held for the ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Not Exceeding Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000) of Utilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, of the City of Pineville, State of Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of said bonds and the application of the proceeds thereof to the redemption of certain bonds of said City; awarding said bonds to the purchaser thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
ITEM 13 On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to accept for publication an ordinance providing for designation and contracting with sole provider of ambulance services in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4791.1.
ITEM 14 Mayor Fields called for the report of the Zoning Commission regarding a petition from Norman K. Martin and Bruce W. Melder for rezoning of property located in Winthrop Place Subdivision from C-2 to R-1. Mr. Tom David, Chairman, addressed the Council stating that it was the unanimous decision of the Commission to recommend that the Council rezone the property as requested and on motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Commission.
ITEM 15 On motion by Councilwoman Cunningham, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to declare the following discarded miscellaneous items in the Fire Department as surplus:
19 Pass Devices
1 1987 Rescue Truck (R-22)
1 Aerial Unit (T-21)
ITEM 16 On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
WHEREAS, the Red River Waterway Commission and the Office of State Parks intend to develop the Fort Randolph area into a State Park; and,
WHEREAS, vehicular access will be required to the proposed State Park; and,
WHEREAS, the Red River Waterway Commission has committed funds for design and construction of an improved access road from Main Street, along Riverside Drive to the location of the entrance gate of the proposed State Park;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pineville will agree to accept a Dedication of Facilities of said access road with operation and maintenance responsibilities related thereto, contingent upon the access road being constructed to the City of Pineville’s minimum standards.
ITEM 17 On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
WHEREAS, the First Pentecostal Church of Pineville has requested permission to construct a part of their new building such that it encroaches on the City’s sewer servitude that is on Church’s property; and,
WHEREAS, the Church has executed an agreement indemnifying the City against any or all claims arising from the existence of or damage to the sewer.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute the “Indemnification Agreement for Occupancy of a Sewer Servitude” on behalf of the City of Pineville allowing the Church to encroach upon the City’s sewer servitude.
ITEM 18 On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Pineville is authorized to negotiate and sign a lease with Southern Resource Management for sewer equipment.
On motion by Councilwoman Cunningham, seconded by Councilman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to add an item to the agenda.
ITEM 19 On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
WHEREAS, the Huey P. Long Medical Center in Pineville as well as Central State Hospital and Pinecrest Developmental Center serves a clear and important mission in the healthcare of Central Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the Huey P. Long Medical Center has a long and outstanding record of having one of the best medical training facilities in all of Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the Huey P. Long Medical Center is one of the top five employers in the City of Pineville.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of Pineville and the Pineville City Council ask the citizens of Pineville and all of Central Louisiana to join us in petitioning the LSU Board of Supervisors, Governor Mike Foster and our entire legislative delegation to do what is necessary to keep the charity hospital system open and viable in the State of Louisiana.
On motion by Councilman Bouchie, seconded by Councilwoman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to add another item to the agenda.
ITEM 20 On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to authorize the Mayor to negotiate with Environmental Concepts and Services for a S.C.A.D.A (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system to monitor our sewer system.
Mrs. Rosa Fields wanted to remind everyone that the district judging for the Cleanest City Contest is the second week in April and the state judging is in May.
Rev. Nathan Martin wanted to note that he received exemplary service from Patrick Thompson, Sanitation Foreman, when he contacted the Public Works Department recently.
Councilman Kevin Dorn wanted to thank the Mayor, Council and all those that showed support with prayers, cards and food during the loss of his father-in-law, Mr. Thomas Miles.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Councilwoman Cunningham, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and unanimously passed, it was resolved to adjourn the meeting. The benediction was offered by Mr. Lawrence Foster.
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Clarence R. Fields, Mayor
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Ellen Melancon, City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Ellen Melancon, 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 11th day of March 2003.
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Ellen Melancon, City Clerk
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