Regular Meeting: November 5, 2008

TOWN OF ADDIS MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Mayor and Town Council for the Town of Addis was held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Addis Municipal Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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

Minutes: The minutes of the October 1st regular meeting were approved, as mailed, on a motion by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

Mayor Bourgeois congratulated all who were recently elected or re-elected in the recent elections.

Add to Agenda: A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to add the following items to the agenda: (1) "Keep WBR Beautiful program, (2) Generators; (3) Executive Session to discuss Police Personnel (4) Executive Session to discuss possible litigation. The motion was adopted.

Parish Council: Mr. Mouch advised that the Parish will replace flags at the parish parks as necessary. He further advised that a ribbon cutting for the new Communications facility will be held Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and that the meeting of the Parish Council has been moved from November 12th to November 13th.
Mayor Bourgeois asked Mr. Mouch for details on the Keep W.B.R. Beautiful program, such as expected cost to the municipalities and the amount of involvement expected. Mr. Mouch will get back to the Council with more information. The decision on the signing of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement presented by the Parish was tabled until more information is received, on a motion by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry and adopted.

Mr. Mouch asked about the town's policy on the condemnation of properties within the corporate limits. He was advised of the steps the Town takes to condemn properties and was asked to get the owner's name and address of the property he has in mind, and the Town will follow up on this request.

Police Report: The monthly police report, given by Chief Anderson, included 166 traffic tickets issued; 18 misdemeanor arrests; and 5 felony arrests, and 5 vehicle crashes worked. The misdemeanor arrests were: 1-DWI; 5-Traffic; 4-Disturbing the Peace; 5-Domestic Violence; 1-narcotics; and 2-warrants. The felony arrests were: 2-narcotics; 1-burglary; and 1-purse snatching.

Sewer Report: John Artigue gave the monthly sewer department report which included 26 equipment failures; 3 jammed pumps; and 3 miscellaneous calls. The sewer machine was run on Addis Lane to unplug a service line; and the First Street pump station was down due to lost of control power.

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Planning & Zoning: Brittany Gassie Home Occupation: A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups to accept the receommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approve the request of Ms. Brittany Gassie to open a Home Occupation Beauty Shop at her home. The motion was adopted.

Old Business: 2008 revised budget: A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups to introduce an ordinance to revise the 2008 budgets for the General Fund and Sewer Enterprise Fund, and to hold a public hearing on these revised budgets at the December meeting, and to advertise for these actions. The motion was adopted.

2009 Budget: A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to introduce an ordinance to set the 2009 budgets for the General and Sewer Funds, and to hold a public hearing on these budgets at the December meeting, and to advertise for these actions. The motion was adopted.

Five-Year Plan: The five year plans (2009-2014) was approved, as presented, on a motion by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted. A copy of the plan is attached to and made a part of these minutes.

Museum Project Update: A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Toups to go ahead with Items 1a and 1b of Paragraph 1 of the Five-Year plan: (1a) Site preparation, drainage, fountain, clock and memorial wall; (1b) Evaluation of the DeBlanc home. The motion was adopted.

Highway Lighting: Mayor Bourgeois advised that Mr. Owen Cope advised him that the materials for the Highway lighting have been ordered, however, no time frame has been offered.

Update-Washington Street: Following a discussion on the improvement of Washington Street, a motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to put limestone on the right-of-way of this street. The motion was adopted.

Generators: A discussion was held on the need of generators for the Town Hall complex and the sewer system during a major storm. Some quotes will be obtained for getting generators as needed for emergencies.

Girl Scout Troop: A request by Mrs. Heidi Ray for use of the Civic Center twice a month to hold meetings for a Girl Scout Troop she is starting for the Addis/Brusly area was approved on a motion by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Landry and adopted.

Salaries: A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to table a discussion and decision on a change of salaries for elected officials until more information can be obtained on salary ranges in other municipalities. The

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motion was adopted. A committee of Councilmen Gauthreaux and Toups will look into getting more information.

Storage Building – Sewer: A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to authorize Mayor Bourgeois to contact Mr. Brian Budd to get a package together for bids for the storage building at the sewer plant. The motion was adopted.

First Street Lift Station: A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to get Mr. Oscar Boudreaux, engineer, to get a package ready for moving the First Street Lift Station to the south end of town. The motion was adopted.

Public Comments: A citizen complained about the smell generated at Addis Seafool. Mayor Bourgeois advised he will look into this matter tomorrow.

Mr. Todd Leveron asked if the Parish will furnish a sign for Rabalais Lane which is a new street. A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to purchase street signs necessary to identify streets in town, including the new street. The motion was adopted.

Fire Sub-District meeting: At 8:07 p.m. a motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups to temporarily adjourn the meeting and hold the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Fire Sub-District #1. The motion was adopted.
At 8:12 p.m. a motion to reconvene the regular meeting of the Mayor and Town Council was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux and adopted.

Committee Reports: Finance: A motion to pay presented, which are found in order, was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

Sewer: No Further Police: Chief Anderson asked for Executive Session later. Personnel: The inauguration for newly elected/re-elected officials will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21st.
Drainage: None
Buildings: A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to accept a quote of $12,300.00 to replace the metal roof on the maintenance barn. The motion was adopted on a 4-1 vote.
John will get prices to repair the roofs at the museum and fire station #1.
Streets, Roads, etc.: The condition of Peter Messina Road was brought up and will be checked by the Mayor and John to see what improvements need to be made.

Executive Session: At 8:25 p.,m. a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss police personnel and possible litigation was made by Councilman Toups 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux and adopted.
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At 8:40 p.m. a motion to return to regular session was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups and adopted.

As a result of Executive Session, the recommendation made by Chief Anderson to accept the resignation of Officer Paul Ramagos, effective October 2nd, was approved on a motion by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

Also, a motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to accept the recommendation of Chief Anderson and hire Mr. Ricco Thomas as a part-time, paid auxiliary officer, at a salary of $350.00 per month for 50-hours worked, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Ramagos. The motion was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes, and adopted, to purchase now, on state bid, a Ford Crown Victoria with police package.

A motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to order a 2009 Tahoe, with police package, on the State contract, with delivery in 2009. The motion was adopted.

Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. on a motion by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

Carroll P. Bourgeois
Vera T. Lucas Mayor
Town Clerk