MINUTES
For the Meeting of Mayor and Council
City of Zachary, LA
Council Chambers, 4700 Main Street
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
6:30 p.m.
A.
CALL TO ORDER
B.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Miss Taylor Hebert, Miss Zachary
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Miss Victoria Anne Jones,
Miss Teen Zachary
C.
OPENING PROCEDURES
1.
ROLL CALL
MAYOR
Davis Amrhein
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Francis Nezianya, District 1
Brandon Noel, District 2
John Coghlan, District 3
Dan Wallis, District 4
Tommy Womack, District 5
ABSENT
None
2.
READING OF CITY POLICY RELATIVE TO OPEN MEETINGS
Before proceeding with the meeting, Mayor Amrhein read a statement into the record regarding
the Open Meetings Law, and citizens’ right to participate in public meetings. The statement set
forth general rules of conduct of the public meeting and outlined the process through which a
citizen can have items placed on the Council agenda. A copy of the rules is available at City
Hall, Mayor’s Office or by calling the Clerk of the City Council. The rules will also be available
at every Council meeting.
3.
CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
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D.
HONORS, RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS
1.
Presentation of
Miss Zachary – Taylor Hebert and
Miss Teen Zachary – Victoria Anne Jones
Mayor David Amrhein recognized and presented Miss Taylor Hebert,
Miss Zachary, and Miss Victoria Anne Jones, Miss Teen Zachary and presented
them with a Certificate of Recognition and a City of Zachary lapel pin.
Miss Rhonda Gerald, the Pageant Director, spoke the Mayor and Council
announcing that the young ladies were selected in a Pageant held at an event in
the annual Zachary Arts and Music Festival (previously ZFest) held in March.
Miss Hebert is a Senior at Zachary High School and plans to go to college
to study to become a teacher, and hopes to one day teach in the Zachary school
system.
Miss Jones is a Freshman at St. Joseph Academy, and has plans to attend
college and study in the field of animal sciences.
E.
READING OF THE MINUTES
1.
March 27, 2012, Regular Council Meeting and
The motion was made by Councilman Wallis
The motion was seconded by Councilman Womack
To waive the public reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 27, 2012, and to
approve them as presented.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
2.
Nezianya
None
None
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
Womack
Special Meeting of March 29, 2012 – Condemnation Hearings
The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya
The motion was seconded by Councilman Womack
To waive the public reading of the minutes of the special meeting pertaining to condemnations held on
March 29, 2012, and to approve them as presented.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
F.
Nezianya
None
None
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
PRESENTATION OF DELEGATIONS
1.
Requests to Speak
None requested to speak.
2.
Hardship Waivers
None were requested.
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Womack
3.
Other Waivers
Waiver Request: Scott Jones for Hanger Clinic
To Allow Building Sign to be 8 feet Larger than
Ordinance Allows (Hugh Engels)
The motion was made by Councilman Womack
The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis
To approve a request for a waiver for Scott Jones, for Hanger Clinic to allow their building sign to be
8 feet larger than ordinances allow.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
4.
Nezianya
None
None
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
Womack
Exceptions to Regulations
None were requested.
G.
ACTION MANDATED BY HOME RULE CHARTER
None presented.
H.
PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS
1.
Receive Minutes of April 2, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting and
April 2, 2012, Zoning Commission Meeting
None presented
I.
2.
Planning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing:
a.
Site Plans
None presented
3.
Planning Matters NOT Requiring a Public Hearing:
None presented.
4.
Zoning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing
a.
PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permits
None Presented
5.
Zoning Matters NOT Requiring Public Hearing
None presented
APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS
1.
Approval of Accounts Payable
The motion was made by Councilman Womack
The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel
To approve accounts payable in the amount of $372,562.76, with the natural gas bill when received.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Nezianya
None
None
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
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Womack
J.
BOOKKEEPING AND BUDGET CHANGES
No items presented.
K.
CONTRACT ITEMS/CONTRACTS OR ITEMS RELATING TO PROJECTS
1.
Street Rehabilitation Projects
None presented
L.
2.
Sewer
None presented
3.
Subdivision Inspections
None presented
4.
Water and Gas Projects
None presented
CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - PUBLIC HEARINGS OR OTHER ACTION
REGARDING BUILDINGS BEING CONSIDERED FOR CONDEMNATIONS
1.
Review/Reports relative to Proposed and Active Condemnation of
Buildings
a.
4716 Avenue Z, Zachary, LA
Owner: Henrietta Gilmore, 8508 Greenwell Springs Rd., BR, LA
(Referred from special meeting of 3/29/12; Ms Gilmore was to have had
an updated city inspection done by this meeting)
Scott Masterson, building official for the City of Zachary reported that as
of this day, April 10, Ms Henrietta Gilmore had not contacted him to carry out the
required inspection. Ms. Gilmore was present and said that she has contacted a
contractor, Mr. Narvell Hamilton, and that she had come to the city on this
morning to get a list of plumbers and electricians.
Mayor Amrhein said that she had not carried out the requirements
stipulated at the previous meeting pertaining to the inspection, and he
recommended proceeding with condemnation of the property since the action was
begun in January of 2011, and she has had at least 15 months to rehabilitate the
property. Councilman Noel pointed out that the most important instruction given
her was that she contact the city to obtain a full inspection of the property.
Councilman Coghlan reiterated the importance of the inspection. Councilman
Nezianya asked to consider giving Ms. Gilmore until April 24 meeting to comply
with the city’s requests.
The motion was made by Councilman Noel to proceed with condemnation
action. The motion failed for lack of a second to the motion.
Mayor Amrhein suggested that if Scott Masterson can complete an
inspection on April 11, and if Ms. Gilmore returns at the next meeting with a
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detailed plan with specifications, the amount of time needed to complete the
planned work, a cost analysis with proof of financial ability to accomplish the
rehabilitation of the property, the city might consider giving her time to rehab the
house.
An alternative motion was made by Councilman Noel,
The motion was seconded by Councilman Womack
To proceed with the condemnation if:
1)
Ms. Henrietta Gilmore fails to meet with Scott Masterson and fails to
have the inspection done on April 11, or if
2)
She does meet with Scott and the inspection is performed, but she fails to
come to the next meeting with the required updated city inspection of the
property, a plan of work with specifications, a time line, a cost analysis and proof
of financial ability to proceed.
The vote was taken with the following result:
YEAS:
Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
M.
OLD BUSINESS PENDING FOR FINAL ACTION
1.
PUBLIC HEARING and Adoption of Ordinance 2012-04
Amendments to Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Flood
Damage Prevention and Flood Plan Management and matters relating
thereto
(City Attorney Hopewell)
Mayor Amrhein declared a public hearing to be in session at 7:00 p.m.
Speaking in favor of the Ordinance: Angie Knaps, Flood Control Officer
Speaking against: None
There being no others to speak, the hearing was declared closed
at 7:05 p.m.
The motion was made by Councilman Womack
The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel
To adopt Ordinance # 2012-04, Amendments to Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Flood
Damage Prevention and Flood Plan Management, and matter relating thereto.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
N.
Nezianya
None
None
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
OLD BUSINESS PENDING
1.
Changes to the UDC
(Hugh Engels)
None presented
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Womack
2.
Redistricting
Demographer Nancy Jensen presented proposed Plan #2 pertaining to the
reapportionment of Municipal Voting Districts in the City of Zachary. Council
members reviewed the plan and offered an Ordinance authorizing the proposed
reapportionment.
The motion was made by Councilman Womack
The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel
To introduce Ordinance # 2012-05, authorizing the City of Zachary to create new
municipal voting districts, and for related matters.
YEAS:
Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
O.
NEW BUSINESS
1.
Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Between City of Zachary
And Zachary Men’s Club (John Hopewell)
The motion was made by Councilman Womack
The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel
To authorize the City to enter into a 5 year cooperative endeavor agreement with the Zachary Men’s Club
allowing the city to utilize the facility if needed, without prior notice and at no cost.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
2.
Nezianya
None
None
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
Womack
Request for a Resolution Approving the Appointment of Chris Calbert as a
Director and for the appointment of Steve Nunnery as Alternate Director to
represent the City of Zachary, State of Louisiana on the Board of Directors
of the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution
Authority as provided by Chapter 10-B of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised
Statutes, 1950. (John Hopewell)
The motion was made by Councilman Noel
The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya
To adopt a resolution approving the appointment of Chris Calbert as a Director,
and Steve Nunnery as an Alternate Director to represent the City of Zachary, State of Louisiana
on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution
Authority as provided by Chapter 10-B of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, 1950.
YEAS:
Nezianya
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
Womack
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
2.
Request for Resolution Authorizing an Individual from the City of Zachary
to Act on Behalf of the City in All Matters Pertaining to This Project,
Including Certifying Requests for State Disbursements (Chris Calbert)
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The motion was made by Councilman Womack
The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis
To adopt a resolution authorizing Chris Calbert, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Zachary to
act on behalf of the City of Zachary in all matters pertaining to the Natural Gas Distribution System
Improvements planning and construction, FP&C Project No. 50-MW3-11-01.
YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Nezianya
None
None
Noel
Coghlan
Wallis
Womack
P.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOARDS
There were no items to be considered in this category.
Q.
REPORTS FROM DEPARTME NT HEADS
No reports were submitted.
R.
DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS NOT ON AGENDA
(No Action May Be Taken Unless Declared an Emergency)
Mayor Amrhein expressed his appreciation for Council members’ support of naming a
ball field at Zachary Youth Park for former Police Chief, John Herty. He also said that he would
like to have former Mayor John Womack recognized in like fashion with permission of his
family.
Mayor Amrhein announced that he would be out of town Thursday, April 12, and back
on Friday April 13.
S.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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CERTIFICATION
_____________________________
Jean Byers, Clerk of City Council
CITY OF ZACHARY
PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
___________________________
David Amrhein, Mayor
I, Jean Byers, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the City Council
for the City of Zachary, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
I further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Zachary, Louisiana, held on Tuesday,
April 10, 2012, a proper quorum being there and then present.
______________________________
Jean Byers, Clerk of the City Council
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