Regular Meeting: September 7, 2005

TOWN OF ADDIS MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Mayor and Town Council for the Town of Addis was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 at the Addis Municipal Center. The Pledge to the Flag was recited. Mayor Bourgeois asked for a moment of silence for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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

Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 2005 were approved, as mailed, on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and adopted.

The minutes of the special, emergency meeting of August 27, 2005 were approved, as mailed, on a motion by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

Correspondence: Mayor Bourgeois advised that Port Allen is having a “Veterans on Parade” on November 6th and asked the Council to consider joining in.

Parish Council: Mr. Randy Mouch thanked everyone who helped with the shelters within the Parish. He also thanked Chief Anderson for his help in maintaining order in the shelter in Addis.

Mr. Riley Berthelot, Parish President, asked for help in monitoring the large trash pickup which will begin tomorrow. Mayor Bourgeois assured him that the pick-up will be checked for completeness.

Police Report: The monthly police report, given by Chief Anderson, included 154 traffic citations issued; 14 misdemeanor arrests; 3 felony arrests; and 4 vehicle wrecks worked. Misdemeanor arrests were: 2- traffic; 2-DWI; 1-contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile; 2 criminal trespass; 5-disturbing the peace; and 2-improper telecommunications. Felony arrests were: 2-burglary; and 1 unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

Sewer Report: The sewer report, given by John Artigue included 37 equipment failures; 4 leaks, 1 grease problem; 2 tank installations; and 2 miscellaneous calls. A sewer tie-in was inspected at 2 homes in River Landing and 1 in Missouri Acres.
John thanked Todd Berthelot and Sun Electric for their help during the storm and Mr. Owen Cope of Entergy for their prompt restoration of electricity.

Planning & Zoning Commission: Robert Rivet: Following a review of the events which have taken place on the Rivet spot-zoning issue, a motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Landry to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the request for spot-zoning of his property. This motion was adopted.
An amendment to Councilman Gauthreaux’s motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Toups to allow Mr. Rivet to continue to operate his business at its present location until 12-31-05 to give him time to work out an equitable solution to the problem. The amendment was adopted.

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Jeanne Daigle: On the request of Ms. Daigle for spot-zoning of her property, a motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the spot-zoning of property owned by Ms. Jeanne Daigle. The motion was adopted.

Sugar Mill: Mayor Bourgeois reviewed plans for an additional 117 acres recently purchased by Calvin Blount, et al of Sugar Mill Plantation. This will be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission at a future meeting.

School Resource Officer: Mayor Bourgeois advised that Mr. Carona, Parish Superintendent of Schools, was unable to attend the meeting due to problems associated with the Hurricane.

LCDBG: Mr. Oscar Boudreaux, engineer, advised that Part A of the sewer project is 97% complete. The contractor has begun work on Part B.

2006/2007 LCDBG: Mayor Bourgeois advised that he and Consultant Ed Hannum reviewed and scored proposals submitted for the Administration and Engineering for the 2006/2007 LCDBG project. Four proposals were received for the Engineering: P.S.I.; Glenn Shaheen & Associates, Inc.; Forte and Tablada, Inc. and E.E.S., Inc.
Following a review of the grading of each proposal received, a motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to award the engineering contract for the FY 2006/2007 LCDBG program to E.E.S., Inc. (Environmental Engineering Services, Inc.). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups. Nays: None Absent: None Abstaining: None The motion was adopted.

There was only one proposal received for the Administration contract, that being Hannum & Company, Inc. This proposal was also reviewed and graded, following which a motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to award the Administration contract to Hannum & Company, Inc. for the FY 2006/2007 LCDBG program. The motion was adopted on the following vote: Yeas: Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups. Nays: None Absent: None Abstaining: None

Town Map: Mayor Bourgeois advised that the new map will be complete in a couple of weeks.

Mobile Home Ordinance: Mayor Bourgeois thanked Councilman Landry for chairing the committee for the Mobile Home Ordinance. He then opened a public hearing on the proposed Mobile Home Ordinance. Mr. Larpenteur read the ordinance in full. Mr. Berthelot, Parish President, advised that the Parish Inspector would make electrical, tie-down, and setback lines inspections on mobile homes placed on individual lots. The public hearing was closed.
Following the public hearing, a motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry to adopt the Mobile Home Ordinance #2005-5, as presented. The motion was approved on the following roll call vote: Yeas: Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups. Nays: None Absent: None Abstaining: None

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Home Occupations: Mayor Bourgeois thanked Councilman Toups for chairing the committee to form the Home Occupation proposed ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to introduce an ordinance to update the Town’s Code of Ordinance as it relates to Home Occupations in residential areas, and set a public hearing to be held at the October regular meeting. The motion was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Toups to introduce an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Addis to change the size of signs for Home Occupations to agree with that in the new Home Occupations ordinance. The motion was adopted.

Building Renovations: The parking lot is being poured with Delta Testing doing the tests on the concrete. The type of a/c in the department has been changed to alleviate the necessity of going into the crawl space; the electrical work is being done; and the outside walls are complete.

New Business: Open Container: An open container permit request by Gesner J. LeBlanc, III to hold a family reunion at Myhand Park on October 9th, was approved on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and adopted.

Proclamation: A proclamation naming September as the Leukemia, Lymphomna & Myeloma Awareness month was offered by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry and adopted.

Resolutions-Hurricane Katrina: A resolution thanking and commending the citizens, firemen, police, maintenance workers and all the agencies involved for their tireless effort for the relief, care and support of the victims of Hurricane Katrina who are
housed in the VFW Hall shelter, was offered by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux and adopted unanimously.

A resolution welcoming the victims of Hurricane Katrina to the Town of Addis, and pledging to them Addis’ support and prayers through the days to come, was offered by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and unanimously adopted.

Annexation Petitions: Berthelot: A petition for the annexation of property owned by Mr. Riley L. Berthelot, located west of the Union Pacific Railroad, was accepted on a motion by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and adopted.
A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to authorize the Town Clerk to publish a notice for the Council’s intention to adopt an Ordinance for the annexation of the Berthelot property, and hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance at the October regular meeting of the Town Council, contingent on the receipt of favorable letters from the Assessor and Registrar of Voters. The motion was adopted.

Sugar Mill: A petition for the annexation of property owned by Sugar Mill Plantation, LLC, located to the south of the present Sugar Mill Plantation subdivision,

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was accepted on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.
A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to authorize the Town Clerk to publish a notice of the Council’s intention to adopt an Ordinance for the annexation of the Sugar Mill property, and hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance at the Octiber regular meeting of the Town Council, contingent on the receipt of favorable letters from the Assessor and the Registrar of Voters. The motion was adopted.

Travel Trailers: Mayor Bourgeois advised that he has been approached by individuals asking for permission to park travel trailers on their property as residences.
A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to grant a variance to the Town’s ordinance to allow relief workers for Hurricane Katrina to park travel trailers at residences in town, as temporary housing, for a period of 60 days, after which the situation will be reviewed by the Council. The motion was adopted.

Comments: Councilman Toups advised that he would like to go ahead with review of the rules and regulations for the rental of the Civic Center.
He would also like to see the Council work out a plan of action for hurricane and/or other emergency situations.
Mr. Berthelot advised that Sheriff Cazes is having by-pass surgery next week.
Chief Anderson advised that the railroad has several travel trailers on the railroad property which are being run by generators. Mayor Bourgeois will check.

Fire Meeting: At 8:25 p.m. a motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to temporarily adjourn the meeting to hold the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Fire Sub-District #1 of West Baton Rouge. The motion was adopted.
At 8:42 p.m. the meeting was reconvened on a motion by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and adopted.

Committee Reports: Finance: A motion to pay bills found in order was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux and adopted.
Sewer: None Police: Executive Session
Personnel: Due to the fact that the Civic Center is being used for storage of supplies for the evacuees, a motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to pay $300.00 to rent the Plantation Room of the Tourist Commission building for the annual Employees Appreciation Dinner. The motion was adopted.
Executive Session will be held later.
Drainage: John advised that the culvert in the “big” ditch on hunting club property is plugged. The Parish will be contacted to clear.
Buildings: John advised that he noticed several leaks at the museum. A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Toups to authorize John to get someone to look at the museum’s roof and get quotes for repairs. The motion was adopted.

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Streets, Roads, etc. A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups to authorize John Artigue to get the flail mower repaired. The motion was adopted.

Executive Session: At 8:50 p.m. a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Landry and adopted.
At 9:12 p.m, a motion to return to regular session was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux and adopted.
Mayor Bourgeois advised that the reason for Executive Session was to discuss some personnel matters.

As a result of Executive Session, a motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry to accept the recommendation of Chief Anderson to accept the resignation of Officer Travis Morris. The motion was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups to accept the recommendation of Chief Anderson and hire Travis Anderson as a full time police officer, retroactive to August 9, 2005, at a salary of $1,500.00 per month. The motion was adopted,

A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Toups to accept the recommendation of Chief Anderson and hire Jonathon LeFeaux as an unpaid auxiliary police officer. The motion was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to purchase uniforms for Mr. LeFeaux. The motion was adopted.

Drug Policy: Mayor Bourgeois asked that the Council review the proposed Drug Policy for action at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to authorize pre-employment drug testing on all new employees, effective immediately. The motion was adopted.

Other Business: Councilman Landry asked that the culvert ordinance be reviewed for possible revisions. A committee of Councilmen Gauthreaux and Parrish; Mayor Bourgeois; and Mr. Larpenteur will make recommended changes.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m. on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Landry and adopted.

s/ Carroll P. Bourgeois
s/ Vera T. Lucas Carroll P. Bourgeois
Vera T. Lucas Mayor
Town Clerk