Louisiana’s Governor’s office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Iberville Parish council is seeking the services of a qualified consulting firm to update the Parish’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The procedures for selecting the firm will be in accordance with procurement requirements set forth by the Federal Government. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system which is further explained in the Request for Qualifications package. The package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the chosen firm.
Interested partied are invited to secure a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package from Gwen Carter, Purchasing Agent, 58050 Meriam Street 2nd floor, Plaquemine, Louisiana 70765, or by emailing your request to gcarter@ibervilleparish.com. The package will be available beginning January 14, 2010. The responses to the request detailed in the RFQ package must be hand delivered or mailed in such a manner that it is received no later than February 9, 2010, at 11:00AM.
The Iberville Parish Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all small and minority-owned businesses to apply.
1/28, 2/4, 2/11/10
PUBLIC NOTICE
It is the intent of the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Plaquemine, Louisiana, to consider an amendment to the Plaquemine Code of Ordinances, Chapter 23, Zoning, Section 16 related to the Official Zoning Map for the City of Plaquemine. A Public Hearing will be held before the Plaquemine Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 5:30 o’clock p.m. Action on the recommended ordinance will be taken following the Public Hearing.
Date: January 22, 2010
PLAQUEMINE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Run Dates: 01/28/2010
02/04/2010
02/11/2010
PLAQUEMINE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009
Plaquemine City Hall , 3rd Floor, 23640 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm by Chairman Dr. Charlene Bishop. A quorum was established by the attending Board Members: Dr. Charlene Bishop, Marylyn Breaux, and Mark Thomas. Absent: Thomas Burger. Others Present: City Attorney L. Phillip Canova, Jr.; Kristine Hebert, Historic District Recording Secretary/Historic Preservation Officer.
The November 9, 2009 meeting minutes were approved upon motion by Mark Thomas and seconded by Marylyn Breaux, without objection. Marianne Freeman entered the meeting at 6:50 pm.
Certificate of Appropriateness Administratively Approved – None.
Update from Previous Board Meeting:
The Council-adopted City zoning ordinance number 287(September 8, 2009) was reviewed. It was requested that future Certificate of Appropriateness Applications have an attached verified zoning status from the Zoning Secretary. Mark Thomas left the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Marianne Freeman and duly seconded by Marylyn Breaux, with no objection, that Certificate of Appropriateness applicant, Rodney Blanchard, be instructed to present at the next regular Historic District Commission Meeting for new construction building façade and signage for approval, as follow-up from the November 9, 2009 meeting.
Motion by Marylyn Breaux and seconded by Marianne Freeman, with no objection, to invite Mayor Gulotta and the three Historic District representatives Selectmen be invited to the next regular monthly meeting to discuss and review their goals and vision for the Historic District.
Discussion review discussion regarding City Historic Preservation Ordinance 288, Commission Bylaw-Rules of Procedure and Design Guidelines Manual were tabled to Monday, January 11, 2010.
Public Comments: None
ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm, motion by Marylyn Breaux, duly seconded by Marianne Freeman, without objection. The next meeting will be held at Plaquemine City Hall, 3rd Floor at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 11, 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________________________________ __________________________________________
Charlene Bishop Kristine Hebert
Plaquemine Historic District Commission Chairman Plaquemine Historic District Commission Secretary
1/28/10
Public Notice
Solid Waste Standard Permit Renewal Issuance
Taminco Higher Amines, Inc.
Agency Interest No. 3263
Site Identification No. GD-047-1504
Permit Activity No. PER19960001
3790 Louisiana Highway 30
St. Gabriel, Iberville Parish, Louisiana
In accordance with LAC 33:VII.513.H, notice is hereby given that Taminco Higher Amines, Inc. located in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, has been issued a Solid Waste Standard Permit Renewal (P-0123R1) to continue to operate the Type I Industrial Surface Impoundments at its facility. The permit was issued on November 12, 2009 by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality – Office of Environmental Services.
1/28/10
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SP# 3367
Sealed bids will be opened and publicly read by the Purchasing Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, (P.O. Box 94095), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following:
File No. Q27667U, Bid No. 2237196 – Entry Plaza Renovation, Mar 2 (NOTE: A pre bid meeting to be held at the job site on 2/16/10 at 10:00 AM. A job site visit is mandatory prior to bidding)
Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the purchasing section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
DENISE LEA
Director of State Purchasing
FAX (225) 342-8688
1/28/10
LEGAL NOTICE
Public notice is hereby given that Green Tree Servicing LLC, the secured party having a security interest in a 1997 Homes of Legend Tradition 28 x 76 mobile home bearing serial numbers THL0722AAL and THL0722BAL and belonging to Audrey Mosby has been authorized by a Louisiana court to, and will in fact, retake possession of the said mobile home and dispose of same thereafter at public or private sale in accordance with La. R.S. 9:5363.1. For info contact 12021 Lakeland Park Blvd., Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, 800-458-4758
1/28/10
IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, held a Public Hearing in the Council Meeting Room, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 15th day of December, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. pursuant to a Notice of Public Hearing published on the 10th day of December, 2009 in the Post South.
Council Chairman, Eugene P. Stevens, Jr. called the hearing to order.
The Council Chairman introduced the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 1 AN ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A. WILBERT’S SONS, LLC FOR A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN BAYOU PIGEON, LOUISIANA FOR A PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH
Mr. Edward Songy read the ordinance in entirety.
The floor was opened to comments and questions.
There being no further business to be conducted, the hearing was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
__________________ ____________________
/s/ Kirsha D. Barker /s/ Eugene P. Stevens
COUNCIL CLERK COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009
The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 15th day of December 2009.
The Council Chairman, Eugene Stevens, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following Council Members in attendance: Warren Taylor, District 1; Leonard Jackson, Sr., District 4; Edwin M. Reeves, Jr., District 5; Eugene P. Stevens, Jr., District 8; Terry J. Bradford, District 9; Timothy J. Vallet, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, District 12; Wayne M. Roy, District 13.
Absent: Mitchel J. Ourso, Sr.; District 2; Henry J. Scott, Jr., District 3; Salaris G. Butler, Sr.,
District 6; Howard Oubre, Jr., District 7; Louis R. Kelley, Jr., District 10.
A quorum was present and due notice had been published. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Chief Administrative Officer- Edward Songy and Legal Counsel- Scott Stassi were also in attendance.
Council Chairman Stevens called for anyone wanting to make public comments to register with the Clerk.
Council Chairman Stevens stated there will be a Special Meeting held on January 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss cell phone plans for the Council.
PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Vallet, it was moved to wave the reading of the minutes of November 17, 2009 and January 20, 2009 and approve as written.
The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Chief Administrative Officer- Edward Songy reported to the Council in the absence of President Ourso on the following:
· Medicaid Office- effective December 7, 2009 there are two full time state workers at the Medicaid Office, Ms. Debra Keller and Ms. Marie Pugh.
· Discussion about the curve in the River Road- a letter was written to Mr. Roy Smith of DOTD to discuss assistance with the curve, the President is hoping to hear back from him by January’s meeting.
· Rainfall in December- rain total as of December 15th in Plaquemine area was 8.96 inches, most of the rain has happened from December 8th to present. Floodgate of Alligator Bayou is closed. The barn, Hunt and Parish inmates, and DOTD are currently working to have sand bags sent out to the Bayou Sorrel and Bayou Pigeon. The sandbags are also available at the Bayou Sorrel and Bayou Pigeon fire stations and churches as well as surrounding areas City Halls.
· February Meeting- it was brought to the Council’s attention that the February meeting currently falls on February 17, 2010 on the Mardi Gras Holiday.
RESCHEDULING OF COUNCIL MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 2010:
Upon a motion by Councilman Bradford, and seconded by Councilman Jewell, it was moved to reschedule the Council’s February 17th meeting to Tuesday, February 23rd because of the Mardi Gras Holiday.
The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley.
The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT
Mr. Hank Grace was not present due to illness.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Randall Dunn stated the financial statement was sent out in the mail and the year ended well. The Parish received a DNR grant for $221,000 to retro fit the lights in the Courthouse which will allow the Courthouse to be much more energy efficient.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A. WILBERT’S SONS, LLC FOR A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN BAYOU PIGEON, LOUISIANA FOR A PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH
The foregoing ordinance which was previously introduced at a regular meeting of the Parish Council on November 17, 2009, and a summary thereof having been published in the official journal, the public hearing on this ordinance held on the 15th day of December, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd floor Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, was brought to final passage:
ORDINANCE IPC # 2009- 017
AN ORDINANCE TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A. WILBERT’S SONS, LLC FOR A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN BAYOU PIGEON, LOUISIANA FOR A PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH
The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Bradford.
WHEREAS, A. Wilbert’s Sons, LLC now has surface rights of a 1.07 acre tract of land located in Bayou Pigeon, Louisiana and said land is capable of being utilized as a boat launch.
WHEREAS, recreational and commercial fisherman, hunters, and others have expressed a need for an additional boat launch to access the waterways in the Bayou Pigeon area.
WHEREAS, A. Wilbert’s Sons, LLC has expressed its intention to enter into a lease agreement for the 1.07 acre parcel of land located in Section 28, T-11-S, R-11-E, in Iberville Parish for a public boat launch until 2028. The lease agreement will be a surface lease agreement on the property. The property to be leased in more fully described on the survey map for A. Wilbert’s Sons, LLC dated October 9, 2009 attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
WHEREAS, Section 2-11(A)(12) of the Iberville Parish Home Rule Charter provides that the acquisition of any real rights in immovable property shall be by ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Iberville Parish Council as follows:
“That J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Parish President, be and is hereby authorized to negotiate a lease agreement for the 1.07 acre tract of land located in Bayou Pigeon with A. Wilbert’s Sons, LLC through December 31, 2027 for use as a public boat launch site.”
The above ordinance having been submitted for public hearing on December 15, 2009, was adopted by the following vote on roll call.
YEAS: Taylor, Jackson, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Reeves
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The ordinance was declared adopted by the Chairman on December 15, 2009.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Songy:
ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR FIXED ASSESTS FACILITY
Upon a motion by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Bradford, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinance.
The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: Jackson
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on December 15, 2009.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
The Resolution Committee met on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 6:20 p.m. and recommended the adoption of the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL BOARD FOR HEAD START PROGRAM
RESOLUTION IPC# 2009-029
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO LOCATE PORTABLE CLASSROOM BUILDINGS ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTY LOCATED ON PLAQUEMINE STREET (OLD PLAQUEMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Vallet.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council currently operates and maintains the Head Start Program in Iberville Parish to provide educational opportunities to eligible children.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council currently has a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Iberville Parish School Board for utilization of classroom space at the various public school locations in Iberville Parish.
WHEREAS, some space currently utilized for Head Start students will be needed by the School Board to provide more space for classrooms and support staff to accommodate increased enrollment in the public school system commencing with the 2010-11 school year.
WHEREAS, a request for additional funding to acquire portable classroom buildings has been submitted to the Head Start Program Regional Office.
WHEREAS, Article 7, Section 14 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 and Iberville Parish Home Rule Charter Section 1-06 allow the Iberville Parish Council and Iberville Parish School Board to entire into a joint service agreement or cooperative effort with other governmental agencies or political subdivisions for a valid public purpose.
WHEREAS, the cooperative endeavor agreement between the Iberville Parish Council and Iberville Parish School Board will continue to enhance the overall performance of the Head Start students and provide for more effective transition from the Head Start program to the public school system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Iberville Parish Council as follows:
“That J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Parish President, be authorized to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement to locate portable Head Start Classrooms on property belonging to the Iberville Parish School Board on Plaquemine Street located in Plaquemine, Louisiana.”
The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 15th day of December, 2009 by the following vote on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Jackson
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on December 15, 2009.
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER PORTIONS OF SIDNEY ROAD TO GROSSE TETE & ROSEDALE
RESOLUTION IPC # 2009-30
RESOLUTION TO FORMALLY TRANSFER OWNERSHIP/MAINTENANCE OF PORTIONS OF SIDNEY ROADS LOCATED WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL LJMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF ROSEDALE AND VILLAGE OF GROSSE TETE
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Vallet.
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statute Title 33, Section 224 provides, “whenever any municipality annexes territory by any of the methods provided for in this Chapter, is shall also annex and maintain any parish road which is within the territory proposed to be annexed, but only insofar as the road is within the municipality. Where the road is adjacent to but not within the annexed territory the municipality and the parish shall equally share the maintenance of the road.”
WHEREAS, the following portions of Sidney Road are located within the corporate limits of the Village of Rosedale and the Village of Grosse Tete after annexation by its governing authority, namely;
VILLAGE OF GROSSE TETE: BEGINNING AT A POINT DESIGNATED ON SIDNEY ROAD AS NORTH 30 DEGREES 24.218 MINUTES WEST 91 DEGREES 25.413 MINUTES THENCE NORTH ON SIDNEY ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 5960 FEET TO A POINT DESIGNATED AS NORTH 30 DEGREES 24.994 MINUTES WEST 91 DEGREES 25.941 MINUTES. THENCE BEGINNING AT A POINT DESIGNATED ON SIDNEY ROAD AS NORTH 30 DEGREES 24.236 MINUTES WEST 91 DEGREES 26.058 MINUTES THENCE NORTH ON SIDNEY ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 2170 FEET TO A POINT DESIGNATED AS NORTH 30 DEGREES 25.461 MINUTES WEST 91 DEGREES 26.364 MINUTES.
VILLAGE OF ROSEDALE: BEGINNING AT A POINT DESIGNATED ON SIDNEY ROAD AS NORTH 30 DEGREES 25.461 MINUTES WEST 91 DEGREES 26.364 MINUTES THENCE NORTH ON SIDNEY ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 7910 FEET TO A POINT DESIGNATED AS NORTH 30 DEGREES 26.545 MINUTES WEST 91 DEGREES 27.102 MINUTES.
WHEREAS, the portions of Sidney Road to be transferred and maintained by the Village of Grosse Tete and Village of Rosedale is more particularly detailed on the map attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
WHEREAS, as a result of the above portions of Sidney Road being located with the municipal boundaries of the Village of Grosse Tete and Village of Rosedale the maintenance of said roads are now the full responsibility of the Village of Grosse Tete and Village of Rosedale according to the descriptions contained herein as designated on the attached map.
WHEREAS, the bridge crossing Bayou Grosse Tete connecting Sidney Road and La. Highway 76 shall be transferred to the Village of Grosse Tete pursuant to Louisiana law..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: That the portions of Sidney Road and vehicular bridge above described and located within the Village of Grosse Tete and Village of Rosedale no longer be included in the Parish roadway program and that the maintenance for said roads or portions of roads shall be the sole responsibility of the Village of Grosse Tete and the Village of Rosedale accordingly. .
The above resolution was adopted in regular session this 15th day of December, 2009 by the following vote on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on December 15, 2009.
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS
RESOLUTION IPC #2009-031
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL’S SUPPORT OF AND PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 2010 CENSUS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the Constitution of the United States of America to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity for Iberville Parish Council to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy;
WHEREAS, Iberville Parish Council is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
WHEREAS, more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based on census data, including healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation, social services, employment, and much more;
WHEREAS, census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts;
WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation;
WHEREAS, every Census Bureau worker takes a lifetime oath to protect confidentiality and ensure that data identifying respondents or their household not be released or shared for 72 years;
WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community-based and faith-based organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a broader audience, providing trusted advocates who can spark positive conversations about the 2010 Census;
Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that Iberville Parish Council:
1⸀ Supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation.
2⸀ Asks its affiliates and membership to partner together to achieve an accurate and complete count.
3⸀ Encourages people in Iberville Parish to participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations.
Signature____________________________
Name ______________________________
Title ______________________________
Organization________________________
Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Vallet the foregoing resolution having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on December 15, 2009.
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE OFF SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM
RESOLUTION IPC # 2009-032
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST CONTINUATION OF FUNDING FOR FEDERAL AID OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Vallet.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council has previously received funding from the Federal Government through the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation & Development for replacement of Parish bridges on Parish roads under the Federal Aid Off-System Bridge Replacement Program, including Ridge Road Bridge, Musson Road Bridge and Grosse Tete Bridge.
WHEREAS, there is a possibility that the Federal Government’s funding for the Federal Aid Off-System Bridge Replacement Program will be reduced and local funds are not available to property maintain the Parish bridges in an effort to promote public safety and commerce for the motoring public and businesses and agriculture entities.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council respectfully requests that the Federal Government continue to appropriate sufficient funding levels for the Federal Aid Off-System Bridge Program to help local governments maintain off system bridges to ensure the safety of the motoring public.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council Clerk is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to the Congressional Delegation for Iberville Parish including, Honorable Mary Landrieu, Honorable David Vitter, Honorable Rodney Alexander and Honorable Bill Cassidy.
The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 15th day of December, 2009 by the following vote on roll call;
YEAS: Taylor, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on December 15, 2009.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORT
The Boards and Commissions Committee met on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. and made the following recommendations:
Councilman Henry Scott has entered the meeting.
RESOLUTION IPC # 2009-033
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR AND AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL, 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 OF 1950
The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Reeves and seconded by Councilman Bradford.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council, State of Louisiana, has previously become a member of the Authority in accordance with the Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4546.2 of the Act, the governing authority of the Iberville Parish Council, State of Louisiana, desires to approve the appointment of Brian Berthelot to serve as a Director of the Authority and to approve the appointment of J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr. to serve as an alternate Director to act in the absence of the director herein above named;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing authority of the Iberville Parish Council, State of Louisiana, acting in such capacity:
Section 1. That, pursuant to the Act, the appointment of Brian Berthelot to serve as a Director of the Authority for a term of four (4) years from the date hereof is approved and that the appointment of J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr. /s/ to serve as an alternate Director, for like term, to act in the absence of the director is approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
The above resolution was adopted in regular session this 15th day of December, 2009 by the following vote on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ourso, Scott, Butler, Oubre, Kelley
The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on December 15, 2009.
CORRESPONDENCES
None.
ADDENDUM
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Scott, and seconded by Councilman Vallet to adjourn at 6:55 p.m.
The motion was unanimously adopted.
________________________ _______________________
/s/ KIRSHA D. BARKER /s/ EUGENE P. STEVENS
COUNCIL CLERK COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
1/28/10
IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009
PROPOSED ORDINANCES
The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, held a Public Hearing in the Council Meeting Room, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 17th day of February, 2009 at 6:00 P.M.
Council Chairman, Eugene P. Stevens, Jr. called the hearing to order.
The Council Chairman introduced the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE 1 ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3-91 OF THE IBERVILLE PARISH ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR POSSESSION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WILD QUADRUPEDS, BIG EXOTIC CATS AND NON HUMAN ANIMALS
Mr. Edward Songy read the ordinance in entirety.
Mr. David Nance the attorney representing Big Cat Rescue spoke briefly. Mr. Joseph Dupont spoke on behalf of Mr. Michael Sandlin the owner of Tony the Tiger. The floor was opened to comments and questions. Councilman Jewell stated he visits the tiger frequently and did not believe the tiger was in any distress. Councilmen Bradford and Oubre asked questions and made comments. Councilmen Reeves stated that he will not vote to amend the ordinance.
There being no further business to be conducted, the hearing was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
__________________ ____________________
/s/ Kirsha D. Barker /s/ Eugene P. Stevens
COUNCIL CLERK COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009
The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 17th day of February 2009.
The Council Chairman, Eugene Stevens, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following Council Members in attendance: Warren Taylor, District 1; Henry J. Scott, Jr., District 3; Leonard Jackson, Sr., District 4; Edwin M. Reeves, Jr., District 5; Howard Oubre, Jr., District 7; Eugene P. Stevens, Jr., District 8; Terry J. Bradford, District 9; Louis R. Kelley, Jr., District 10; Timothy J. Vallet, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, District 12; Wayne M. Roy, District 13.
Absent: Mitchel J. Ourso, Sr., District 2; Salaris G. Butler, Sr., District 6
Councilman Salaris Butler arrived at the meeting after the roll call was taken.
A quorum was present and due notice had been published. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
President J. Mitchell Ourso Jr., Chief Administrative Officer- Edward Songy and Legal Counsel- Scott Stassi were also in attendance.
Council Chairman Stevens called for anyone wanting to make public comments to register with the Clerk.
PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Stassi asked to suspend the reading of the minutes so that they may be reviewed and he will present both minutes at the next meeting.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Ourso reported to the Council the following:
· Enterprise Boulevard- A list of properties were handed out to the Council. The Parish met with the owners of these listed properties and the owners have signed to sell the property to the Parish after viewing the proposed appraisals that will be provided by the Parish. On the handout an estimate by the Parish engineers was listed for the final plot of land but this estimate may change. DOTD will also do an impact traffic study on this area.
· Update on FEMA- The Parish has received around 3.6 million dollars from FEMA to pay off bills with the contractors for debris removal.
· North Iberville Community Center- A map was provided to the Council on the five acres of land for the Community Center. An appraisal will be provided at the next meeting.
· Clean up in Grosse Tete- All requirements have been met by the Parish to receive a permit. It is in the NRCS’s hands to take the next step in the process of cleaning up the bayous of Grosse Tete due to damage by Hurricane Gustav.
· Right of Entry Program- There will be a meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m.
· River West Hospital- There will be a Town Meeting on February 26, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center for the public to meet with a panel of doctors to ask any questions and discuss the status of the hospital.
· President Ourso stated he did not speak to the Council members concerning the issue of the tiger at the Tiger Truck Stop but he will make a statement on this issue after the vote has been made.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT
Mr. Hank Grace was not present due to a prior engagement.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Randall Dunn asked that the Council please set a public hearing for the next meeting to discuss a proposed introduction of an ordinance for Fire District No. 2 to amend their funds. Fire District No. 2 was able to secure a FEMA Firefighters Grant to purchase some equipment to help them improve their rating.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE TO AMEND VACATION POLICY FOR IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL EMPLOYEES CONTAINED IN PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK
Upon an original motion by Councilman Kelley, and seconded by Councilman Reeves, it was moved to have the resolution read aloud. A substitute motion to go into Executive Session was made by Councilman Oubre and seconded by Councilman Butler. The substitute motion having been duly submitted to a vote on roll call:
YEAS: Jackson, Butler, Oubre, Bradford.
NAYS: Taylor, Scott, Reeves, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
ABSENT: Ourso.
The motion was not adopted by the Council.
Councilman Butler stated the ordinance would remain tabled since he was the Councilman to table the ordinance at the January 20, 2009 meeting. Councilman Butler stated he will not vote on this ordinance until a list of all thirty two employees who were affected by Hurricane Gustav is provided to the Council.
ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3-91 OF THE IBERVILLE PARISH ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR POSSESSION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WILD QUADRUPEDS, BIG EXOTIC CATS AND NON HUMAN ANIMALS
ORDINANCE IPC # 002-09
Possession of Potentially Dangerous Wild Quadrupeds, Big Exotic Cats and Non-Human Animals
4⸀ Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful to import into, possess, purchase, or sell within the Parish of Iberville by any means whatsoever including but not limited to transactions conducted via the internet, any of the following species of live wild quadrupeds, big exotic cats, or non-human primates, domesticated or otherwise (hereinafter “listed animals”):
a⸀ Black bear (Ursus americanus);
b⸀ Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos);
c⸀ Polar bear (Ursus maritimus);
d⸀ Red wolf (Canis rufus);
e⸀ Gray wolf (Canis lupus);
f⸀ Wolf dog hybrid (Canis lupus or Canis rufus x Canis familiarus);
g⸀ All non-human primates;
h⸀ The following big exotic cats:
I⸀ Tigers;
II⸀ Lions;
III⸀ Leopards (including, but not limited to Snow Leopard and Clouded Leopard);
IV⸀ Jaguars;
V⸀ Cheetahs;
VI⸀ Cougars or mountain lions (Felis concolor);
VII⸀ All subspecies of the above listed exotic cats;
VIII⸀ Hybrids resulting from cross breeding of the above listed exotic cats.
5⸀ Those individuals who possess a Potentially Dangerous Wild Quadruped (as defined previously) as of August 15, 2006 shall be “grandfathered” upon issuance of a permit from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries until existing permitted captive animals expire, or are legally transferred out of state, or are transferred to a suitable facility. No additional listed animals may be acquired by any means whatsoever, including breeding.
6⸀ Exempted Entities: The following organizations and entities shall be exempt from this regulation, including permitting:
1⸀ Zoos accredited or certified by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA);
2⸀ Research facilities as defined in the Animal Welfare Act as found in the United States Code Title 7, Chapter 54, §2132 (e).
4. Any person transporting any listed animal through the Parish if the transit time is not more
than 24 hours and the animal is at all times maintained within a confinement sufficient to
prevent escape and contact with the public. Exhibiting the listed animal, in any manner, is
prohibited.
5. Circuses, limited to those temporarily in this Parish, offering varied performances by live
animals, clowns, and acrobats for public entertainment. Notwithstanding the above,
circuses do not include entertainment that includes any listed animal in any type of
wrestling, photography opportunity with a patron, or an activity in which any listed
animal and a patron are in close contact with each other.
6. Big Exotic Cats. An individual who legally possesses one or more exotic cats listed in
Subparagraph 1. H.I. - vii. above on August 15, 2006 (the effective date of Act 715 of the
Regular Session of 2006) and who can prove legal ownership is authorized to keep those
exotic cats under the following conditions:
1. Only those exotic cats legally possessed on August 15, 2006 will be permitted.
Additional exotic cats cannot be acquired by any means whatsoever, including breeding.
2. The individuals listed in this subsection must apply for and receive a permit from the
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
Upon a motion by Councilman Vallet, and seconded by Councilman Jewell, the foregoing ordinance having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Scott, Jackson, Butler, Oubre, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: Reeves.
ABSENT: Ourso.
The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on February 17, 2009.
At this time, President Ourso stated that he will submit a veto statement by the Home Rule Charter regulations.
Councilman Butler then stated that a 2/3 vote will also override a veto by the President.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Songy:
ORDINANCE TO AMEND 2009 OPERATING BUDGET FOR IBERVILLE PARISH FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 TO SUPPLEMENT BUDGET IN AMOUNT OF $210, 000 FOR A FEMA FIRE GRANT
Upon a motion by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Bradford, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinance.
The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Butler, Oubre, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ourso.
The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on February 17, 2009.
ADDENDUM
None.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
The Resolution Committee met on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at 6:20 p.m. and recommended the adoption of the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM THE PARISH CANALS DUE TO HURRICANE
RESOLUTION IPC # 2009-003
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
WHEREAS, the United State Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service has notified the Iberville Parish Council of its intentions to enter into a project agreement for debris removal from watershed protection areas caused by Hurricane Gustav September 2008.
WHEREAS, under the terms of the project agreement debris created by Hurricane Gustav will be removed from the following watershed areas, namely Bayou Grosse Tete, Bayou Paul, Old Bayou Paul and Bayou Tigre.
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for said debris removal is the sum of $1,002,536.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUCIL AS FOLLOWS:
“That J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Parish President, be and is hereby authorized to enter into a project agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, for debris removal Bayou Grosse Tete, Bayou Paul, Old Bayou Paul and Bayou Tigre in accordance with the provisions of Agreement Number 68-7217-09-006, which is attached to this resolution and incorporated by reference.”
Upon a motion by Councilman Stevens, and seconded by the Council, the foregoing resolution having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Butler, Oubre, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ourso.
RESOLUTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN USED MOVABLE PROPERTY SURPLUS
RESOLUTION IPC # 2009-004
RESOLUTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN USED MOVABLE PROPERTY SURPLUS
WHEREAS, the Parish of Iberville, through its Parish Council, has been requested to declare certain movable property, which is no longer required by the Parish Council and other Parish agencies, as surplus property, which is more particularly described below
1997 GMC 600 VIN 1GTGC29F6VE548300
1988 Chevrolet Van VIN 2GccG15HXJ4108076
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statue of Title 49, Section 125 provides that the State of Louisiana or any of its political subdivisions may sell surplus movable property at public auction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Iberville Parish Council follows;
“That the movable property described above be and is hereby declared as surplus movable property, and that in due course, said movable property be sold a public auction according to law after proper advertisement and notice required by law.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Parish President, be and is hereby authorized to sell the equipment by auction or any other lawful means.”
Upon a motion by Councilman Stevens, and seconded by the Council, the foregoing resolution having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Butler, Oubre, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ourso.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORT
The information will be presented at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Oubre, and seconded by Councilman Bradford to adjourn at 7:05 p.m.
The motion was unanimously adopted.
I, Kirsha D. Barker, was duly appointed as the Iberville Parish Council Clerk effective September 8, 2009, and have prepared the above minutes of the Iberville Parish Council meeting held on the 17th day of February, 2009 from a disc recording of the meeting.
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/s/ KIRSHA D. BARKER /s/ EUGENE P. STEVENS
COUNCIL CLERK COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
1/28/10
IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009
The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 17th day of March 2009.
The Council Chairman, Eugene Stevens, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following Council Members in attendance: Warren Taylor, District 1; Mitchel J. Ourso, Sr.; District 2; Henry J. Scott, Jr., District 3; Leonard Jackson, Sr., District 4; Edwin M. Reeves, Jr., District 5; Eugene P. Stevens, Jr., District 8; Terry J. Bradford, District 9; Louis R. Kelley, Jr., District 10; Timothy J. Vallet, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, District 12; Wayne M. Roy, District 13.
Absent: Salaris G. Butler, Sr., District 6; Howard Oubre, Jr., District 7.
A quorum was present and due notice had been published. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Parish President- J. Mitchell Ourso Jr., Chief Administrative Officer- Edward Songy and Legal Counsel- Scott Stassi were also in attendance.
Council Chairman Stevens called for anyone wanting to make public comments to register with the Clerk.
PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES
A plaque and resolution of condolence was prepared for Mrs. Adams the wife of the late Mr. Russell Adams. Mrs. Adams was not able to attend the meeting and will receive the plaque and resolution at a later date.
ADDENDUM
Council Chairman would like to go into Addendum.
Upon a motion by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Scott, it was moved to go into addendum. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Butler, Oubre.
The Council Chairman stated to please be advised there was a presentation that needed to be added to the agenda. A presentation to declare the month of March as Red Cross Month in their honor. A Red Cross flag will be raised in the front of the Courthouse for the entire month of March. The Council discussed the resolution and it was approved. The Council made a unanimous motion to present Red Cross with a proclamation commending them for their efforts during Hurricane Gustav and previously for Hurricane Katrina.
Upon a motion by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Kelley, it was moved to go out of addendum. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Butler, Oubre.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Chairman stated the reading and approval of minutes will be skipped until they speak to Mrs. Betty Barber on whether or not she will be able to return to work due to illness. Mr. Scott Stassi stated a disc will be sent to Mrs. Barber to prepare the previous minutes as well as this meeting’s minutes.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Ourso reported on the following:
· The President stated he appreciates the support on the 8.9 million dollar bond at the previous Special Meeting. This bond will allow the parish to finish all 26 miles of the White Castle area roads.
· Right of Entry Program- there was a total of 357 applicants that came in to request to enter into the Right of Entry Program.
· Enterprise Blvd South- this is a 2 million dollar project and by the next meeting the parish will start to purchase the land and put it up for bid by June.
· FEMA floodplain maps- FEMA proposed to change the maps in Iberville Parish concerning the flood zones. FEMA will allow the public to view the changes that will be made. They will also answer questions constituents may have on why their land has been moved into a flood zone.
· Easter Egg Hunt- there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at the Mike Zito Multi-purpose center on Saturday, April 4, 2009 sponsored by the Tourism Department.
· Mosquito Trucks- they will begin making their rounds by mid April.
· Train Derailment- the President was out of town when this incident occurred and wanted to thank the all authorities for taking care of the situation.
· LRA-(Louisiana Recovery Authority) Iberville Parish has been awarded 44 million dollars by the LRA. Iberville Parish was ranked third out of Louisiana for the most damage due to Hurricane Gustav. At this time, Mr. Barry Marrioneaux spoke on the regulations of LRA’s reward of 44 million dollars.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT
Mr. Hank Grace was not present.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Randall Dunn stated the annual audit was currently underway. Councilman Vallet asked about the sales tax and Mr. Dunn referred him to the figures on the handout that was presented to the Council.
OLD BUSINESS
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VACATION POLICY FOR IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL EMPLOYEES CONTAINED IN THE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK
ORDINANCE IPC# 001-09
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE VACATION POLICY FOR IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL EMPLOYEES CONTAINED IN THE IBERVILLE PARISH GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK IMPLEMENTD BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1998-54
The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Taylor and seconded by Councilman Reeves.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Government Personnel Policy Handbook currently provides under the section entitled “Vacation” (page 12 of handbook) that “Employees will not be permitted to carry forward hours granted under the vacation policy set forth above. Only banked hours existing prior to the institution of this policy may be carried forward.”
WHEREAS, a review of the current vacation policy reveals that it would be in the best interest of the Parish Council to afford its employees the opportunity to carry forward unused vacation hours from each calendar year. The Iberville Parish Council has a dedicated work force and many employees are forced to take vacation during the year due to the no carry over policy for vacation leave. The Parish Council has also experienced work shortages in various departments when employees are required to utilize their vacation hours at the end of the year.
WHEREAS, a revised policy of permitting Iberville Parish Council employees to carry forward vacation hours would provide for increased work productivity and be beneficial to employees and to the general operations of parish government.
WHEREAS, the Vacation policy contained in the current Iberville Parish Government Personnel Policy Handbook at page 12 provides as follows: Any and all vacation time held by an employee at the effective date of this policy will not be lost. Each employee will have the opportunity to use those banked hours as necessary and carry forward any remaining banked vacation time. Employees will not be permitted to carry forward hours granted under the vacation policy set forth above. Only banked hours existing prior to the institution of this policy may be carried forward.”
WHEREAS, the vacation policy contained in the current Iberville Parish Government Personnel Policy Handbook at page 12 shall be amended to provide for carrying forward of unused vacation hours and shall provide:
“Any and all vacation time held by an Iberville Parish Council employee commencing with January 1, 2009 will not be lost and may be carried forward by the employee to succeeding calendar years.
Each employee upon separation from the Iberville Parish Council shall be paid the value of his or her accrued annual leave in a lump sum, provided that the privileges of this rule shall not extend to any employee who is dismissed for theft of agency funds or property. The payment for such accrued leave shall be computed as follows: (1) When an employee is paid wages on an hourly basis, multiply the regular hourly rate by the number of hours of accrued vacation leave, (2) When an employee is paid on other than an hourly basis, determine the hourly rate by converting their salary in accordance with provisions in the uniform pay plan for conversion to a working hourly rate and multiply the converted hourly rate by the number of hours of accrued vacation leave. No payment for vacation leave earned shall exceed the value of 480 hours computed on the basis of the employee’s hourly rate of pay at the time of their separation. The hourly rate of pay for any employee who is on detail shall not include the employee’s rate of pay in the detailed position. No payment for vacation leave under this rule shall operation to continue the payee as an employee beyond the last day of active work duty.”
The above ordinance was scheduled for public hearing on the 20th day of January, 2009;
After being duly submitted for public hearing the above ordinance was duly adopted in regular session by the following vote on roll call;
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Butler, Oubre.
The ordinance was declared adopted by the Chairman on March 17, 2009.
CONSIDERATION OF VETO STATEMENT OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 3-91 OF THE IBERVILLE PARISH ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR POSSESSION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WILD QUADREPEDS, BIG EXOTIC CATS, AND NON HUMAN ANIMALS
VETO STATEMENT OF IBERVILLE PARISH ORDINANCE
NUMBER 273-09
Iberville Parish Home Rule Charter Section 2-13(B) entitled “Submission of Ordinances to the President” provides that “All ordinances vetoed by the President shall be vetoed in full, except that the President shall have authority to veto individual appropriation items in the ordinances adopting the operating and capital improvement budgets and/or amendments thereto”
I, J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Parish President acting pursuant to the provisions of Iberville Parish Home Rule Charter Section 2-13(B) do hereby submit this written veto statement of Ordinance Number 273-09 to the Parish Council through the clerk.
Iberville Parish Ordinance Number 273-09 in its current form authorizes the single live tiger at Tiger Truck Stop to remain in Iberville Parish, Louisiana as it was physically located in Iberville Parish on August 15, 2006. The ordinance states that this tiger shall be “grandfathered” upon issuance of a permit from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.
At this time the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries has not issued a permit for the tiger to be located at the Tiger Truck Stop, and remains in Iberville Parish without any permit.
Further review of Ordinance Number 273-09 reveals that this ordinance does not provide for any permit guidelines for the Iberville Parish Animal Control Division to determine whether the tiger can be safely housed within Iberville Parish to protect the general public or any guidelines to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the tiger itself.
If the Iberville Parish Council allows the tiger to remain at the Tiger Truck Stop, the ordinance should provide for permitting conditions to ensure the safety of the general public and the health and welfare of the tiger.
Therefore, for the above stated reasons, I VETO Iberville Parish Ordinance Number 273-09.
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/s/ J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR.
PARISH PRESIDENT
_ _2-26-09_____2:00 P.M.___
DATE TIME
This veto statement refers to Ordinance # 002-09 passed at the regular meeting on February 17, 2009.
AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 3-91 TO PROVIDE FOR POSSESSION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS WILD QUADRUPEDS, BIG EXOTIC CATS AND NON HUMAN ANIMALS
At this time, Mr. Songy stated the President would like the Council to consider both the veto statement and the modified ordinance. President Ourso is in agreement with the modified ordinance so this will determine whether it is necessary to consider the veto statement.
ORDINANCE IPC# 002-09
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECITON 3-91 OF THE UNIFIED CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR IBERVILLE PARISH
The following ordinance was introduced by Councilman Vallet and seconded by Councilman Bradford.
WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council hereby amends Section 3-91 of the Compiled Ordinances of the Parish of Iberville to provide as follows:
Section 3-91: Except as provided herein, no person shall keep or permit to be kept on any premises or within the Parish of Iberville, Louisiana, any wild, exotic, vicious animal or reptile for display or for exhibition purposes whether gratuitously or for a fee. This section shall not apply to zoological parks, performing animal exhibitions or circuses that are properly licensed by federal, state and local agencies, or veterinary clinics.
Section 3-91.1: The tiger that is currently located at the Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. in Grosse Tete, having been located in Iberville Parish as of August 15, 2006 shall be exempt from the provisions of Paragraph 3-91 of this ordinance provided the owner obtain a permit annually from the Director of the Iberville Parish Animal Control Department. Upon the death of this tiger, the transfer of ownership of the tiger from its current owner as identified on any permit application, the legal transfer of the tiger out of parish or the removal of the tiger from Iberville Parish, this exemption from the terms of Section 3-91 hereinabove shall automatically cease, and the permit issued by the Director shall be automatically cancelled.
Section 3-91.2: Any license that may be issued by the Animal Control Director or other designee relative to the tiger currently located at Tiger Truck Stop, Inc, in Grosse Tete, Louisiana shall be ineffective and conditional unless the owner is issued licenses and permits from all other required agencies, including, but not limited to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the United States Department of Agriculture. If the owner is not issued a license or permit by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries and the United Stated Department of Agriculture, within ninety (90) days of the issuance of the conditional permit issued by the Iberville Parish Council Director of Animal Control then the conditional permit that was issued shall be automatically cancelled and the tiger removed from Iberville Parish.
Section 3-91.3: The revocation or refusal to issue or renew a license by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries or the United States Department of Agriculture or any other agency that may be authorized to issue a license/permit relative to the tiger at the Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. shall automatically terminate any license/permit that is issued by the Iberville Parish Council Director of Animal Control.
Section 3-91.4: The owner of the tiger at Tiger Truck Stop, Inc., shall provide to the Iberville Parish Council Animal Control Director within ten (10) days of his/her receipt, a copy of the license/ permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and United States Department of Agriculture or any other licensing/permitting agency. Upon receipt of any violation report issued to the owner of the tiger, the owner shall within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice of violation provide a copy to the Iberville Parish Council Director of Animal Control.
Section 3-91.5: The following mandatory conditions shall be in place prior to the issuance of an annual license by the Iberville Parish Animal Control Director, and said conditions shall be put in place by the owner within thirty (30) days of the final adoption of this ordinance and if all conditions are not imposed then the tiger shall be immediately removed from Iberville Parish, Louisiana;
(A)
7⸀ A detailed written escape plan and written “Lock-Out” procedures, including a written training program for each, shall be submitted to the Director of Animal Control for approval, and such approval shall be in writing.
8⸀ The escape plan shall designate an individual (natural person designee) who will be responsible for the implementation of the escape plan. The designee shall live and reside on the premises of the Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. as long as the tiger is licensed/permitted to be as said location, and shall the necessary training and ability to carry out all requirements of the escape plan.
9⸀ The approved escape plan shall be distributed by the designee to the Louisiana State Police, Iberville Parish Council Director of Emergency Preparedness, Iberville Parish Sheriff, Chief of Police of the Village of Grosse Tete and the Mayor of the Village of Grosse Tete, either by hand delivery or certified mail and evidence of said delivery of the escape plan shall be provided to the Director of Animal Control.
10⸀ Should the designee for any reason leave the premises of Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. , the escape plan shall name a substitute designee and this designee shall have the training and ability to carry out all requirements of the escape plan and shall be physically present on the premises of Tiger Truck Stop, Inc., when the designee is not present on the premises for any reason.
11⸀ The designee, substitute designee, and all employees who will participate in the handling, care, feeding, and cleaning of the tiger and enclosure for said tiger shall be trained on the proper Lock-Out procedures and the escape plan.
(B) A permanent log book shall be maintained by the designee or substitute designee at the Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. with the contents, entries and forms approved by the Director of Animal Control. Said log book shall be available for inspection and copying ay all times by the Director or Animal Control or other Iberville Parish Animal Control personnel.
(C) Clean potable drinking water shall be available to the tiger at all times.
(D) All areas of the tiger cage shall be cleaned daily, with all solid fecal materials, urine and food waste, picked up and/or property disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations of the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals. The concrete areas shall be cleaned and scrubbed daily and an appropriate disinfectant approved for use in animal cages shall be applied. The tiger shall not be given access to wet concrete floors after cleaning of the cage. The tiger shall be properly located out of the cage enclosure that is being cleaned.
(E) The water pool shall be of sufficient size for the tiger to be full submerged and to move around in the pool, and the pool shall be drained and cleaned daily.
(F) In the enclosed den area of the cage, rubber mats shall be installed for the tiger to lay and sleep on, and during the winter months appropriate heaters shall be provided within the den areas to provide warm and dry conditions.
(G) Except when the daily cleaning is being performed, medical or other necessary activities are being performed, the tiger shall have full and complete access to the entire cage enclosure, including the grassy area.
(H) The tiger shall be fed a commercial diet approved and prescribed in writing by a licensed Louisiana veterinarian who has knowledge and training regarding the nutritional requirements of tigers in captivity.
i⸀ In addition to the permanent log book required by the Director of Animal Control, all invoices and documents concerning the care, health and maintenance of the tiger shall be maintained by the owner and designee and made available for inspection and copying by the Director at any time. The Animal Control Director and all other Animal Control Personnel shall be allowed access to the premises to inspect the permitted tiger, the facilities, equipment, and records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the requirements of this ordinance.
(J) The owner of the tiger must apply annually for and receive a permit for the tiger from the Animal Control Director and the permit application shall be on a form provided by the Director and require the following;
IX⸀ A signed agreement by the owner, personally and by Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. authorized representative indemnifying and holding harmless the Iberville Parish Council and all other Iberville Parish public agencies and employees, including agents, contractors, and the general public from any claims for damages resulting from possessing the permitted tiger.
X⸀ A signed agreement that the owner, individually and a Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. representative will be responsible for any and all costs associated with the escape, capture and disposition of the permitted tiger.
XI⸀ Proof of liability insurance from an A rated (or higher) insurance company in the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) for said tiger, valid and effective continuously for the entire license term. The policy shall include a provision requiring notice from the carrier to the Animal Control Director a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of the policy. Upon cancellation of any policy insuring the tiger, the tiger shall be removed immediately from Iberville Parish.
XII⸀ The owner shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries and United States Department of Agriculture relative to the tiger.
XIII⸀ The fee for the issuance of the license by the Animal Control Director shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
The above ordinance after having been submitted for public hearing was duly adopted in regular session this 17th day of March, 2009, by the following vote on roll call;
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Scott, Jackson, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: Reeves.
ABSENT: Butler, Oubre.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Songy:
ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR ADVANCE FUNDS TO IBERVILLE PARISH ASSESSOR’S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. R. S. 47:1906
Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Scott, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinance.
The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: Kelley
ABSENT: Butler, Oubre.
The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on March 17, 2009.
RESOLUTION COMMITTEE
The Resolution Committee met on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:10 p.m. and made the following recommendations:
RESOLUTION IPC # 2009-005
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SINCERE AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES UPON THE DEATH OF RUSSELL J. ADAMS
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the Iberville Parish Council and Iberville Parish President have learned of the death of Russell J. Adams, who passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at the age of 82.
WHEREAS, a native of White Castle and a resident of Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, the late Russell J. Adams was a veteran of World War II and provided exemplary service to Iberville Parish related to veteran affairs to ensure that Iberville Parish’s veterans received the honor and recognition they deserve. Russell J. Adams was instrumental in initiating the “West Side Honor Guard” sponsored by the Iberville Parish Council to ensure that local veterans receive military honors at their funeral services. Russell J. Adams was very involved in the planning and development of the Iberville Parish Veteran’s Memorial which was dedicated on Veterans Day November 11, 2008.
WHEREAS, Russell J. Adams was a true public servant and deeply devoted to his wife, Elizabeth Gerace Adams. Russell J. Adams will be deeply missed by the veterans of Iberville Parish and surrounding parishes.
WHEREAS, Iberville Parish has truly lost one of its heroes and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, community and all veterans. Russell J. Adams was ready to serve his country and Iberville Parish at any time called upon, and it is with great honor that we issue this resolution to express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Russell J. Adams.
WHEREAS, although the death of Russell J. Adams has left a tremendous void in Iberville Parish, his dedication and legacy of public service to Iberville Parish and its veterans shall live long in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL AND PARISH PRESIDENT AS FOLLOWS;
The Iberville Parish Council, Parish President, and Parish Staff do hereby express sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the death of Russell J. Adams and do hereby recognize and record the noble and exemplary strides he took as an active veteran in Iberville Parish to make Iberville Parish a better place for all does extend posthumous honor to Russell J. Adams for his exemplary public service and dedication to Iberville Parish.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of Russell J. Adams.
Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Vallet, the foregoing resolution having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Butler, Oubre.
The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on March 17, 2009.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORT
The Boards and Commissions Committee met on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. and made the following recommendations:
The resume of Mrs. Nancy Bradford Shearer was presented to the Council.
Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Vallet, it was moved to appoint Mrs. Nancy Shearer as the new member of the Board of Commissioners for Waterworks District No. 4 replacing Mr. Ory Persick. The foregoing motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Butler, Oubre.
The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on March 17, 2009.
CORRESPONDENCES
“Keep Iberville Beautiful” Committee will host a jambalaya dinner for volunteers who help with the cleanup in the areas of the Village of Grosse Tete on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Councilman Jewell stated he would like to propose that the Parish consider taking over the operations of the Council of Aging. Mr. Songy explained the restrictions and regulations that would have to be met for the Parish to be able to take it over.
Upon a motion by Councilman Kelley, and seconded by Councilman Jewell, it moved to ask the current board of the Council on Aging to allow the Parish Council to be in charge of the Council on Aging. The foregoing motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:
YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Jackson, Reeves, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Jewell, Roy.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Scott, Butler, Oubre.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Vallet to adjourn.
The motion was unanimously adopted.
I, Kirsha D. Barker, was duly appointed as the Iberville Parish Council Clerk effective September 8, 2009, and have prepared the above minutes of the Iberville Parish Council meeting held on the 17th day of March, 2009 from a disc recording of the meeting.
________________________ _______________________
/s/ KIRSHA D. BARKER /s/ EUGENE P. STEVENS
COUNCIL CLERK COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
1/28/10
VILLAGE OF ROSEDALE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Aldermen of the Village of Rosedale will hold a Public Hearing in the Village Hall on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 6:00 pm on the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE
“TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS 18.32(A) AND (C), 18.33(B) AND 18.36 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF ROSEDALE AND TO ENACT SECTIONS 18.32(D) AND 18.38 OF SAID CODE, RELATIVE TO CONDEMNATION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO PROVIDE PROCEDUARL REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR OF CERTAIN BUILDINGS BY THE VILLAGE; AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIE WITH RESPECT THERETO.”
1/28/10
SECTION 00030
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
OWNER: City of Plaquemine
Attn: City Clerk’s Office
Mailing: P. O. Box 675, Plaquemine, LA 70765-0675
Physical: Plaquemine City Hall, First Floor, Room 103, 23640 Railroad Ave., Plaquemine, LA 70764
Separate sealed BIDS for Water and Gas Line Relocations will be received by
City of Plaquemine,
Attn: City Clerk’s Office
Mailing: P. O. Box 675, Plaquemine, LA 70765-0675
Physical: Plaquemine City Hall, First Floor, Room 103, 23640 Railroad Ave., Plaquemine, LA 70764
until 2:30 p.m. (local time) on Thursday, February 25, 2010 .
The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at:
Plaquemine City Hall, Third Floor
Mayor’s Conference Room
23640 Railroad Avenue
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Any BIDDER sending his BID by mail or submitting in person must be addressed it to:
City of Plaquemine
City Clerk’s Office
P. O. Box 675
Plaquemine, LA 70765-0675
Attention: BID DOCUMENT
Water and Gas Line Relocations
The INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS, BID FORM, FORM OF CONTRACT, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, and BID BOND, PERFORMANCE BOND, PAYMENT BOND, and other CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
__________PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS CORPORATION__________
7600 GSRI AVENUE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70820
________--AGC/F. W. DODGE DIVISION, MCGRAW_HILL INFORMATION SYSTEMS_______---
666 NORTH STREET, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
----------AGC/F.W. DODGE DIVISION, MCGRAW-HILL INFORMATION SYSTEMS----------
2475 Canal Street, Suite 101, New Orleans, LA 70119
Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation located at 7600 GSRI Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820 upon payment of $150.00 for each set.
Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS promptly and in good condition within fourteen (14) calendar days after the BID OPENING will be refunded in accordance with current state laws less handling fees.
Each BIDDER must deposit with the BID, BID SECURITY in the amount of five (5) percent of the amount BID. BID SECURITY shall be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a BID BOND.
A CONTRACT resulting from the requested BIDS shall be accom_panied by a PERFORMANCE BOND and a PAYMENT BOND, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the CONTRACT and must be in a form acceptable to the OWNER'S attorney. SURETIES used for obtaining BONDS must appear as acceptable on U.S. Dept. of Treasury Circular 570.
