MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012, 6:00PM CARENCRO CITY HALL 210 E. ST. PETER STREET CARENCRO, LOUISIANA

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1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012, 6:00PM CARENCRO CITY HALL 210 E. ST. PETER STREET CARENCRO, LOUISIANA Mayor Glenn Brasseaux called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Kim Guidry lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The pledge was followed by a moment of silent prayer with prayers for our military service personnel and their families who have served our country defending our freedoms. Mayor Brasseaux also asked everyone to remember in their prayers Police Chief Carlos Stout and his family due to the recent death of his father, Mr. Simon Gale Stout. Attendance: Absent: Council Members Antoine Babineaux, Kim Guidry, J. L. Richard, and Alfred Sinegal Council member L. J. Boudreaux ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Brasseaux recognized the City of Carencro s Water/Wastewater Supervisor Buster Broussard and his employees for their honor in receiving from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for the Environmental Leadership Program Award in Pollution Prevention for improving the efficiency of its wastewater treatment system and installing over 2,000 automatic meter reading devices on water meters throughout the city. The updated water meters reduced the amount of time to read and in a more efficient manner. It also reduced the amount of water it discharged during the production process and the quantity of chemicals it used in the production of water. Mayor Brasseaux also recognized City Engineer Glenn McCall for submitting the application. Mayor Brasseaux recognized City Engineer Glenn McCall who received the Beyond Exceptional Service Team Program award by C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates. McCall was honored for his leadership, professionalism and hard work. The Mayor and Council commended and congratulated Mr. McCall for his recognition. Mayor Brasseaux read a letter of recognition awarded to Chief Oren Haydel for his outstanding performance during the March 12, 2012 flooding from the Lafayette Parish Sheriff s Office. Chief Haydel was instrumental in prioritizing the hundreds of calls for service, coordinating the many resources deployed in the field, effectively

2 communicating issues to the command staff and most importantly, quickly established some efficiency for this flood incident once they were in place. The Mayor and Council commended Chief Haydel for his recognition by the Sheriff s Office. Mayor Brasseaux announced that the National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Carencro Community Center from 11am till 1pm. Everyone is invited. Mayor Brasseaux asked the council to consider hiring Ms. Mandi Mitchell as a Lobbyist for the City of Carencro for a three month trial period. City Attorney Jerry Mallet is reviewing the contract with a monthly salary of $3, Council member Babineaux made the motion to hire Ms. Mitchell based upon the recommendations of the City Attorney upon review of the contract; seconded by Council member Guidry; motion Mayor Brasseaux recognized the following guests: Mr. Brett Mellington with LEDA Ms. Penny Fredrick with Congressman Boustany Community Outreach Liaison PROCLAMATION: none Council member Babineaux made a motion to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Carencro City Council on March 19, 2012; seconded by Council member Sinegal; motion The Mayor asked for any questions or comments concerning the departments monthly reports. Mayor Brasseaux publicly commended Mr. Nelson Quebedeaux for his volunteer services throughout the years for the City of Carencro. Mr. Nelson and his wife will be moving to Georgia. His absence will be felt by the City of Carencro, the citizens and Pelican Park. We miss you already! UPDATES: Carencro Flood Damage Reduction Project, City of Carencro, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana (Continuing Authorities Program-Section 205) Mr. Durund Elzey, Sr. with the Corp of Engineers gave a presentation of the Feasibility Study regarding City of Carencro drainage. This study s primary goal is to reduce flood risk along the Beau Basin Coulee. Several alternatives were given and Alternative 7 being the most cost effective and providing the best benefits with the least disruption of the environment. Mayor Brasseaux informed everyone that since the study has began, the City of Carencro and Lafayette Consolidated Government has already spent $382, The city needs to come up with another $150, by the end of May 2012 for the design stage. By April 2013 the city needs to pay 1.1 Million Dollars for

3 their share of the construction cost. Unless funds are found to help defray these costs, this project is cost prohibited for the City of Carencro. Comments were heard from the public and the Corp of Engineers will take those comments into consideration. Public comment period for this project began on March 20, 2012 and ends on April 20, Copies are available at the public library and on the website at: INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES: Ordinance No : An ordinance of the Carencro City Council amending the Carencro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, Subdivision, Division 13, Mobile Homes, Section , Placement on Property occupied by Single-Family Residence Council member Guidry made the motion to introduce Ordinance No ; seconded by Council member Babineaux; motion PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION: Ordinance No : An ordinance of the Carencro City Council amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article III, Section changing the time Peddlers, Solicitors and Vendors permits will continue from the date of issuance to November 15 th and amending Section increasing the permit fee from $ to $ There being no comments from the public, Council member Babineaux made a motion to final adopt Ordinance No ; seconded by Council member Guidry; motion Ordinance No : An ordinance of the Carencro City Council amending the Carencro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, to add Article IV, Section 16 (a), (b), to adopt the 2009 Property Maintenance Code and to allow for amendment of same. There being no comments from the public, Council member Richard made the motion to final adopt Ordinance No ; seconded by Council member Sinegal; motion Ordinance No : An ordinance of the Carencro City Council amending the Carencro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, Subdivisions, Division 12, Design and Layout, Section , Off Street Parking requirement, by modifying certain portions of same as indicated herein. There being no comments from the public, Council member Babineaux made the motion to final adopt Ordinance No ; seconded by Council member Guidry; motion Ordinance No : An ordinance of the City of Carencro annexing property owned by the City of Carencro into its corporate limits.

4 There being no comments from the public, Council member Sinegal made the motion to final adopt Ordinance No ; seconded by Council member Richard; motion RESOLUTION: Resolution : A resolution of the Carencro City Council amending the 2011/2012 Utility Fund Budget providing $49, for the purchase of a new tractor and shredder to upkeep grass cutting within the city limits of Carencro. Council member Babineaux made a motion to approve Resolution ; seconded by Council member Sinegal; motion Resolution No : A resolution of the Carencro City Council amending the 2011/2012 Utility Fund Budget providing $30, for renovations on the Utility Department building located at 121 Andre St. Council member Guidry made a motion to approve Resolution ; seconded by Council member Sinegal; motion PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSIONS: 1. Prejean Subdivision resident s request to present grievances concerning drainage. Ms. Genevieve Hebert, residing at 120 Collins St. had concerns about the drainage due to the recent flooding on March 12, Ms. Brandi Sonnier, residing at 117 Rue Nuage and Ms. Lorena Malveaux, residing at 109 Rainbow also voiced their concerns. Mayor Brasseaux informed the citizens that he would have the city engineer look at elevations within their neighborhood. United Way was at city hall last week meeting with flood victims assessing damages to see how they could help. Forms from United Way can be picked up at city hall. Ms. Penny Fredricks, with Congressman Charles Boustany s office stated that they are also working with United Way. Flood victims can contact Congressman Boustany s office at Mr. Michael Hankins of Hankins-Kenny Ventures, LLC to request a parking space variance of 4 spaces due to the proposed Family Dollar Store to be located at 3551 North University Avenue located within a flood zone area and needs to reposition the building out of the flood zone area. Council member Richard made the motion to grant the 4 parking space variance based upon Bonnie Anderson s recommendations; seconded by Council member Babineaux; motion PUBLIC HEARING: No items for public hearing.

5 Mayor Brasseaux then asked the audience for questions and/or comments. Council member Guidry made a motion to adjourned the meeting; seconded by Council member Richard; motion With no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gwen B. Martin, MMC Master Municipal Clerk Publish: April 22, 2012