Regular Meeting: July 5, 2006

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, July 5, 2006 at the Addis Municipal Center. Mayor Bourgeois called the meeting to order, led the pledge to the Flag and asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the members of the Fitzgerald family who were killed in a plane crash in July, 1982.

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

Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 2006 were approved, as mailed, on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups and adopted.

Parish Council: There was no report due to the absence of the Parish representative who had another commitment.

Sewer Report: The monthly sewer report, given by John Artigue, included 15 equipment failures; 2 jammed pumps; 1 grease problems; and 2 miscellaneous calls. Sewer tie-in inspections and tie-ins were made as follows: 2-Acadian Crossing; 3-Younger; 3-River Road; 1-Tullier Lane.

Police Report: The police report, given by Chief Anderson, included 140 traffic citations issued; 8 misdemeanor arrests; 1 felony arrests; and 8 vehicle crashes. The misdemeanor arrests were 1-DWI; 1-traffic: 2-disturbing the peace; 2 discharge of firearm; 2 –O.P.C. The felony arrest was a second degree battery charge.

Planning & Zoning Commission: A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission and grant a Home Occupation license to Jeremy James Aguillard, to use his home as his office for his electrical business. The motion was adopted.

Rezoning Request: Mayor Bourgeois opened a public hearing to give those present an opportunity to express their views on a request for rezoning from R-80 to R-50 on property formerly owned by the Delahaye family, located just east of Acadian Crossing Subdivision. Several objections were heard including increased traffic through the subdivision and a drop in property values.
Following the public hearing, a motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Landry to reject the request for rezoning of the above mentioned property to R-50. The motion was adopted on the following roll call vote: Yeas: Cazes; Gauthreaux; Landry; Parrish; Toups. Nays: None Absent: None Abstaining: None.
LeBlanc Resignation: The resignation of Mrs. Holly LeBlanc from the Planning & Zoning Commission was accepted on a motion by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

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Mayor Bourgeois advised that Mr. Travis Rivet expressed an interest in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission and recommended his appointment. A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Gauthreaux to accept Mayor Bourgeois’ recommendation and appoint Mr. Travis Rivet to a five year term on the Planning & Zoning Commission, to replace Mrs. Holly LeBlanc. The motion was adopted.

OLD BUSINESS: Grass Cutting: Mayor Bourgeois asked for additional bids for grass cutting along LA 1. One bid was received from Westside Lawn Service for $1,282.00 per month.
A motion was made by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Toups to accept the bid of Westside Lawn Service in the amount of $1,282.00 per month for grass cutting along LA 1 within the corporate limits of the Town of Addis. The motion was adopted.

Ordinance #2006-3: Ordinance #2006-3, an ordinance to establish the “ground water protection Ordinance and drinking water protection critical areas for the purpose of protecting ground water from contamination, was introduced on a motion by Councilman Landry, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and adopted. A public hearing was set for the August 2, 2006 meeting with action on the Ordinance to follow.

NEW BUSINESS: Y.MC.A. Mayor Bourgeois advised that the Y.M.C.A. should be open by Labor Day.

Open Container: A request for an open container for the St. John High School Alumni Softball tournament on July 21, 22 and 23, 2006 was approved on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Toups and adopted.

Justice Department: Mayor Bourgeois read a letter received from the Justice Department advising that they had no objections concerning the last three annexations made to the Town of Addis. He further advised that all residents within the corporate limits of Addis are eligible to vote if they are properly registered. The next election in West Baton Rouge will be on July 15, 2006 for renewal of millages for Water Sub-District #1 and the Health Unit.

Service Awards Banquet: A motion was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to expend approximately $2,500.00 for the annual Employees Service Awards Banquet. The motion was adopted. Date and time to be set later.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Joseph Anderson from River Landing advised of a
break-in in the subdivision and asked for help in protecting their property. A discussion

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was held on the neighborhood watch program and other means that property owners can use to combat these activities.

A complaint was filed about extremely long grass on lots along the River Road which causes blockage of traffic. Letters will be sent.

Mr. Robert Rivet advised that he has filed documents necessary for the Fire Marshall to inspect the new location for his business.
A motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Toups to grant Mr. Rivet an additional 30 days to get a review by the Fire Marshall and move his business out of its present location on East Nic. The motion was adopted.

Fire Meeting: At 7:50 p.m. a motion to temporarily adjourn the meeting, in order to hold the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Fire Sub-District #1 of WBR, was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Parrish and adopted.
At 8:13 p.m., the meeting was reconvened on a motion by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance: A motion to pay bills presented was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.
Mayor Bourgeois advised that there should be an excess in sales tax receipts at year end of $450,000.00 to $500,000.00.
A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry to set aside the excess sales tax for projects as follows: (1) Road repairs-$250,000.00 (2) $50,000.00 – Civic Center Repairs (3) $25,000.00 – design for the park/museum area; and $175,000.00 – lighting on the highway. The motion was adopted.

Sewer: None Police: Executive Session later. Personnel: None

Parish Council: Parish President PeeWee Berthelot arrived and advised that the Addis Community Center is now open. Work on the parishwide communications committee is still in progress but representatives from the Parish Council and the municipalities are still needed.

Buildings: Councilman Gauthreaux asked that the area around the washateria be inspected and something done to clean up the area. Mayor Bourgeois will check.

Drainage: John Artigue advised the culverts at the “Advocate” location are now okay. Mr. Berthelot advised that the parish is still working on drainage in Sugar Mill and will start work on the Bird Heights ditch as soon as they finish Sugar Mill.
Mr. Berthelot further advised that the log jam in Bayou Bourbeaux was cleared.

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Streets, Roads, etc.: A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Landry to spend approximately $3,000.00 for mosquito spray. The motion was adopted.
Chief Anderson asked that a sink hole in the street near his home be looked at.

Councilman Cazes thanked the Mayor, Council and Staff for the memorial leaf donated in memory of his brother, C. J.

Executive Session: At 8:28 p.m., a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss police personnel was made by Councilman Gauthreaux, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.
A motion to return to regular session was made at 8:38 p.m. by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Landry and adopted.
Mayor Bourgeois advised that personnel matters were discussed in Executive Session, specifically police personnel.

As a result of Executive Session, a motion was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Landry to approve the recommendation of Chief Anderson and accept the resignation of Officer James M. Lee, effective July 1, 2006, and hire Mr. Travis Morris to fill the vacancy, effective following notice to his present employer, at a salary of $1,500.00 per month. The motion was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilman Toups, 2nd by Councilman Cazes to accept the recommendation of Chief Anderson and grant Officer Travis Anderson a $50.00 per month increase in salary due to his completion of P.O.S.T. training. The motion was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilman Cazes, 2nd by Councilman Parrish to accept the recommendation of Chief Anderson and change Officer Paul Wayne Ramagos’ status from an unpaid auxiliary to a paid, part-time officer at a salary of $300.00 for a minimum of 50 hours of work. The motion was adopted.

At 8:44 p.m.,a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilman Parrish, 2nd by Councilman Cazes and adopted.

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