Regular Meeting: December 3, 2008

TOWN OF ADDIS MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Mayor and Town Council for the Town of Addis was called to order by Mayor Bourgeois at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Addis Municipal Center. The Pledge to the Flag was recited.

Roll Call: Present: Mayor Bourgeois; Councilmen Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups.
Absent: None

Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of November 5th were approved, as corrected, on a motion by Councilman Landry, 2nd b y Councilman Gauthreaux and adopted.

Additions to Agenda: The following items were added to the agenda on a motion by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups and adopted:
1. Museum park project evaluation
2. Mr. & Mrs. Kimble
3. Force sewer main from Acadian Crossing across to property owned by Ray LeJeune.
4. Bill Paying process

Parish Council: Mr. Mouch had no report. He advised that he would get the address on property on Addis Lane which he would like to see evaluated.

Sewer Report: John Artigue gave the sewer report which included 12 equipment failures; 3 jammed pumps; 1 electrical relocation. One grinder pump and one tank lid was replaced; and the sewer machine was run to unplug a homeowner's line.

Mr. Oscar Boudreaux, engineer, was introduced and reported that the "paper work" was complete on the proposed force main from Acadian Crossing across to the Ray LeJeune property.
A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to authorize Mr. Bourdreaux to go ahead and advertise for bids on the force main. The motion was adopted.

Mr. Boudreaux then reported that he is working with the Myers pump people to check to see if the pumps presently being used on the sewer system is sufficient to carry solids to the new location proposed from the First Street lift station. He will report back with this information at a future meeting.

Police Report: The monthly police report, given by Chief Anderson included 156 traffic citations issued; 14 misdemeanor arrests; 3 felony arrests and 4 vehicle crashes worked. The misdemeanor arrests were: 1-DWI; 1-traffic; 2-disturbing the peace; 4—simple battery; 1-improper telephone communication; 1-warrant; 1-obstructing of highway; and 3 thefts. The felony arrest were: 1 exploitation of infirm; and 2 warrants.

Planning & Zoning Commission: Following a public hearing in which there was much discussion on the subdivision request by Mr. Blake Cazes, a motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to deny the request for subdivision by Mr. Cazes. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: Yeas: Landry; Gauthreaux; Parrish; Toups. Abstaining: Cazes.

Old Business: Ordinance #2008-11: Mayor Bourgeois held a public hearing on Ordinance #2008-11 to revise the 2008 Budgets for the Town and Sewer. Following the public hearing and reading of the Ordinance in full by the Attorney, a motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups to adopt Ordinance #2008-11, "An ordinance revising the budgets for the Town of Addis, both General and Sewage for 2008". The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: Yeas: Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups. Nays: None; Absent: None; Abstaining: None. Complete copies of the ordinance and 2008 revised budgets are attached to and become a part of these minutes.

Ordinance #2008-12: Mayor Bourgeois held a public hearing on Ordinance #2008-12 to adopt the 2009 budgets for the Town's general and sewer dept. budgets. Following the public hearing and reading of the Ordinance in full by the Attorney, a motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups to adopt Ordinance #2008-12, "An ordinance approving the budgets of the Town of Addis, both general and sewage for 2009; " a The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: Yeas: Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups. Nays: None Abstaining: None Absent: None. A complete copy of the ordinance and the 2009 budgets are attached to and made a part of these minutes.

Town of Addis Minutes
Regular Meeting – January 7, 2009
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Highway Lighting: Mayor Bourgeois advised that the permit for the installation of lights along Highway 1 through town has been received.

Museum Project: A motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups to advertise for bids to begin site work and installation of the town clock at the museum park, and to name Mr. Brian Budd as the contact person to give out plans. The motion was adopted.

Officials Salaries: Following a report by the ad-hoc committee studying official salaries, a motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to introduce an ordinance to set the salary of the Mayor of the Town of Addis at $51,000.00 per year and the salary for the Chief of Police for the Town of Addis at $45,000.00 per year, effective January 1, 2009. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: Yeas: Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups. Nays: None Abstaining: None Absent: None

Storage Building for Sewer: A motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to advertise for bids for the installation of a storage building at the sewer plant utilizing information provided by Mr. Brian Budd. The motion was adopted.

Old Police Car: No bids were received for the sale of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. A motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups to contact Black's to dispose of the car. The motion was adopted.

"Keep WBR Beautiful" A motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups to expend approximately $6,200. 00 the first year for the Keep WBR Beautiful project. The motion was adopted.

Reappointment: A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry to reappoint Russell "Rusty" Parrish to the WBR Community Advancement Advisory Board. The motion was adopted.

Resolution: A resolution commending Councilman Harry J. Landry for his outstanding contribution and service to the Town of Addis as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner and Town Councilman from 1978 to 2008 was offered by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted unanimously. Mr. Landry chose not to run for reelection in this year's elections.

New Business: Agreement with W. W. I: The intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Addis and WBR W. W. District #1 for the inclusion of sewer bills on the district's water bills, was approved for another five year term commencing January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2014 on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups and adopted.

Agreement with W. W. II: The intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Addis and WBR W. W. District #2 for the collection of sewer bills for Addis residents within District 2's boundary was approved for another five year term commencing January 1, 2009 and ending December 31, 2014, on a motion by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry and adopted.

Mileage Allowance: Due to the fact that the price of gas has dropped below $2.00 per gallon, a motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to reduce the mileage allowance rate for employees who use their personal cars for town business to $.41 per gallon, effective January 1, 2009. The motion was adopted.

Mr. & Mrs. Kimble: Mayor Bourgeois advised that the Kimbles want to purchase an older trailer to move into West River Subdivision to replace their trailer which was damaged in the storm. The Kimbles did not attend the meeting and no action was taken.

Bill Paying Procedures: A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to have the Clerk send an "invoice edit" list of all invoices to be paid, along with minutes and agenda. The motion was adopted. This will give the Council time to review the bills payable prior to the meeting.

Additional Ordinances: A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to add to the agenda the introduction of ordinances, to amend the Code of Ordinances. The motion was adopted.

Town of Addis Minutes
Regular Meeting – January 7, 2009
Page 3

A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to introduce an ordinance amending Section 11-2 (c) of the Code of Ordinances to provide that R-80 be included as a zone where trailers are allowed. The motion was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to introduce an ordinance to amend Appendix B, the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 9, to delete the sentence "no variance shall be authorized without the recommendation of the Planning Commission; provided, however, the failure of the Planning Commission to report within thirty days from and after the date of official submission by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, to said Commission shall be deemed approval by the Commission. The motion was adopted.

Fire Meeting: At 8:40 p.m. a motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to temporarily adjourn the meeting and hold the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Fire Sub-District #1 of West Baton Rouge. The motion was adopted.
At 8:56 p.m. a motion to return to regular session was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and adopted.

Committee Reports: Finance: A motion to pay bills found in order was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.
Mayor Bourgeois advised that if the bills are not signed by three councilmen, as is the policy of the Council, the bills will not be paid.

Sewer: None Police: No further Personnel: Mayor Bourgeois reminded everyone of the Inauguration ceremony to be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chambers.
Drainage: John advised that he talked with Emile White with the parish to clean trees in ditches which we cannot handle. Buildings: A question arose about the rental of condos in Sugar Mill. It was noted that these condos could be sold or rented. Streets, Roads, etc. John advised that the striping of newly overlaid streets should begin Friday. Councilman Landry advised that he has noticed some small cracks beginning to form in some of the new asphalt.
Rocks have been spread on Washington Street. Several other road problems were discussed. Mr. Roy Mouch asked if the shrubs in the median at the red light could be removed to enhance visibility of oncoming traffic.

Executive Session: At 9:07 p.m. a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss police personnel was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.
At 9:15 p.m. a motion to return to regular session was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.
Mayor Bourgeois advised that a police personnel matter was discussed in Executive Session.

As a result of Executive Session, a motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to accept the recommendation of Chief Anderson and deduct 18 hours pay from the next paycheck for Officer Dustin Hebert for disciplinary action of an unpaid suspension due to violation of direct police policies. The motion was adopted.

Following a discussion on the possible use of a "Voyager" credit card for the purchase of gas and maintenance of vehicles, a motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups to change from the multiple credit cards presently in use to the use of the Voyager card for gas and maintenance. The motion was adopted.

Adjourn: At 9:28 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Toups and adopted.

Carroll P. Bourgeois
Vera T. Lucas Mayor
Town Clerk