CITY OF
PINEVILLE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 13, 2004 – 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL MEETING ROOM
MINUTES
The Mayor and Council of the City of Pineville met in regular session on the 13th day of July 2004 at Pineville City Hall.
1. The Mayor called the meeting to order.
2. Councilman Martin led the invocation.
3. Chase Bouchie, Boy Scout, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Roll call was as follows:
Present Councilpersons Bishop, Dorn, Cunningham, Bouchie, Martin
Absent None
5. On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to accept the minutes of the June 8th and 30th meetings as published
6. On motion by Councilman Bouchie, seconded by Councilman Martin and passed, it was resolved to accept the financial report as read by Financial Director, Kim Portier.
7. The Mayor presented certificates to Firefighter First Class/Paramedic Shane Kessler, Firefighter First Class/EMT-I Ron Parker, Fire Captain Albert Moreau and Assistant Chief/Paramedic Mike Haney for an outstanding job in recent emergency call which saved a man’s life.
· On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to move Item 16 up on the agenda.
16. On motion by councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance to enact a commercial landscaping ordinance for the City of Pineville to establish minimum standards to encourage and promote the maintenance and establishments of the unique wooded character of Pineville; to encourage the sustainable use and stewardship of the land; and to conserve and enhance properties and their value. Roll call was as follows:
Yeas Councilpersons Bishop, Dorn, Van Mol, Bouchie, Martin
Nays None
8. Councilwoman Van Mol nominated Kevin Dorn for Mayor Pro-Tempore for fiscal year 2004-2005. Councilman Bishop seconded the nomination. There being no other nominations offered, Councilman Martin moved that nominations be closed, Councilman Bouchie seconded the motion and it carried.
9. On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilman Bishop and passed, it was approved that The Alexandria Daily Town Talk be designated as the official journal of the municipality for fiscal year 2004-2005.
10. On motion by Councilman Bouchie, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to accept the recommendations following committee appointment for fiscal year 2004-2005:
Finance Committee – Tom Bouchie-Chairman, all Council members, Jack Wainwright and Joe Wolf
Planning Commission – Mayor Fields (alt. Rich Dupree), Carol Van Mol (alt. Sheryl Graham) and Nathan Martin (alt. Charlie Moore)
Legal Committee – Joe Bishop-Chairman, all Council members and Jimmy Faircloth-City Attorney
Electrical Board –E. C. Evans-Electrical Inspector/Chairman, Don Colvin, Billy Andrews, Kenneth Andrews and Kenneth Rocket
Zoning Commission – Tom David-City Engineer/Chairman, Rev. Charles Taylor, Marvin Zochert, Paige Walker and Eddie Lashney
Recreation Committee– Carol Van Mol-Chairman and Kevin Dorn-Vice-Chairman, Andre Martin, Janice Riggs, Albert Moreau, Lawrence Foster, Marvin Marzette, Doug Garrett and one opening to be filled by Chairman
Insurance Committee – Diane Ray-Human Resource Director/Chairman, Kim Portier-Finance Director, Tom Bouchie-Finance Committee Chairman, Christie Frederick, John Melancon-Cleco Rep., Bonnie Lemoine-P&G Rep., Tom Scott-Atmos Rep. and IP Rep.
Plumbing Board – Kevin Dorn-Chairman, Fred Hunt-Plumbing Inspector/Vice Chairman, Ben Baker, Mark Baden, Leroy Carter, Ellen Melancon-Secretary
Housing Authority – Sam Roland, Charles McTire, Jim Atkins, Elaine Ward and Todd Farrar
Youth Council – Carol Van Mol-Chairman
Infrastructure – Nathan Martin-Chairman, Kevin Dorn, Tom David-City Engineer, Charles Moore-Public Works Director, Charles Hurks-Safety Director, Thurman Kelly-Water & Wastewater Superintendent, Leonard Portier-Streets & Drainage Superintendent
11. On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to accept the following recommendations for staff reappointments for fiscal year 2004-2005.
Public Works Director – Charles Moore
Police Chief – Jay Barber
Finance Director – Kim Portier
Auditor – Rozier, Harrington & McKay
Engineer – Tom David, Pan American Engineers
City Prosecutor – Gary Hays
City Attorney – Faircloth, Davidson, Vilar & Elliott
Roll call was as follows:
Yeas Councilpersons Bishop, Dorn, Van Mol, Bouchie and Martin
Nays None
· The Mayor took a moment to introduce the new Safety Director/Assistant Public Works Director Charles Hurks and his wife.
12. On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to approve the recommendation for reappointment of City Clerk and introduction of amendment to Ordinance No. 1286A-2002, providing for salary of City Clerk. Roll call was as follows:
Yeas Councilpersons Bishop, Dorn, Van Mol, Bouchie and Martin
Nays None
13. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Bouchie and passed, it was resolved to approve the recommendation for appointment of Grace Beall and Melvin Williams as the college list board members of the Pineville Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board.
14. On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilman Bishop and passed it was resolved to approve recommendation of the Code Enforcement Department, that several properties be added to the condemnation list (318 Andrews Street, 111 Hollyoak Street, 612 Larry Street, 112 Pelican Drive, 550 Webster Street and one house on Wadley.)
15. On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the purchase of property located at Melrose and Shamrock Streets belonging to Fred Mills, Sr.
16. See after item 7.
17. On motion by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to accept for publication and refer to Zoning Commission an ordinance relative to zoning mobile homes. (see amendment to item 17 after Item 22)
18. On motion by Councilwoman Van Mol, seconded by Councilman Dorn and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has recommended they be updated to reflect current positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor has hereby authorized the Human Resources Department to update the City of Pineville's job descriptions and make changes as necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the new job descriptions shall be effective immediately.
19. On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a general services agreement with Pat Moore, Landscape Architect, as required for the submittal a T21 KCS Underpass Enhancement Grant Application to DOTD.
20. On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
WHEREAS, the Developer (William Barron) for the proposed William Barron Subdivision, which is located on Highway 28 East has submitted a “Short Form” Application for Subdivision Review and Plat; and,
WHEREAS, the Application and Plat have been reviewed and approved by the City Engineer;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to approve and accept the subdivision as shown on the filing plat.
21. On motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to approve a resolution:
WHEREAS, the Mayor’s office has proposed a plan of improvements to assist in the ongoing revitalization of the Old Town area consisting of new street signage, pedestrian benches, and gateway fencing; and,
WHEREAS, the Governor’s Office of Rural Development is accepting Grant Applications for projects meeting the criteria established and for those projects that have support of the Legislature Delegation; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature Delegation has acknowledged the application and endorsed the program of improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council hereby endorse the submission of an application for grant funding for Old Town improvements to the Governor’s Office Of Rural Development; and authorizes the Mayor to submit all documents related to the filing of the application
· On motion by Councilman Dorn, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and passed, it was resolved to add an item to the agenda.
22. On motion by Councilman Bouchie, seconded by Councilman Martin and passed, it was resolved to authorize Public Works Director Charles Moore, Finance Director Kim Portier, City Clerk Ellen Melancon and Mayor Fields to award bids which were solicited for items regularly used. The awarding had been delayed due to the untimely passing of Buildings Superintendent/Purchasing Agent Al Dauzart.
· Going back to Item 17, a motion was made to accept for publication and refer to the Zoning Commission an ordinance relative to zoning for mobile homes.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Councilman Bouchie, seconded by Councilwoman Van Mol and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned. The benediction was offered by Lawrence Foster.
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Clarence R. Fields, Mayor
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Date
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Ellen
Melancon, City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Ellen Melancon, Clerk of the City of Pineville, do hereby certify that the attached 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, State of Louisiana, in legal session convened on the 13th day of July 2004.
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Ellen Melancon, City Clerk
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