The City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, met in regular session at its

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1 August 9, 2010 The City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place in the Council Chambers, Sulphur, Louisiana, on August 9, 2010 at 5:30 p.m., after full compliance with the convening of said meeting with the following members present: DRU ELLENDER, Council Representative of District 1 MIKE KOONCE, Council Representative of District 2 VERONICA ALLISON, Council Representative of District 3 RANDY FAVRE, Council Representative of District 4 STUART MOSS, Council Representative of District 5 After the meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result, prayer was led by Rev. Peggy Foreman, Wesley United Methodist Church, followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Ellender. The Chairman asked if there were any changes to the minutes of the previous meeting. With no changes made, motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the minutes stand as written. Motion carried. The Chairman then asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that item #3A be added to the agenda. Motion carried. Motion was then made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the agenda stand as changed. Motion carried. The first item on the agenda is a presentation to Volunteer of the Month of July. Mayor Duncan presented a certificate to Johnny Peel. 1

2 The next item on the agenda is a presentation to Armed Forces member of the Month of June. Harry Montgomery presented a plaque to the wife of Roland Durphy Menard. The next item on the agenda is Mike Danahay to give legislative update. Mr. Danahay stated that the budget was center stage this session and it is $1 billion short in revenues. There will also be a $6 million cut in this current fiscal year. Next fiscal year there will be over $2 billion in cuts, but we will endure. There were also 12 constitutional amendments. The City of Sulphur received Capital Outlay monies for the North Industrial Park that is on Priority List 1, 2 and 5. The next item on the agenda is Trevor Donnelly, Our Lady s School principal, to address Council. Mr. Donnelly stated that he wanted to introduce himself and he looks forward to working with the City to help educate the children in the process that government carries out. The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 8, Section 8 of the Code of Ordinances which prohibited the purchase, possession and sale for Synthetic Cannabinoid known as Spice or K-2. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 993, M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR WHICH PROHIBITED THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION, SALE AND OFFERING FOR SALE THE SYNTHETIC CANNABINOID, KNOWN AS SPICE OR K-2 ; PROVIDING FOR PENALITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Chapter 8, Section 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to read as follows: 2

3 Sec Prohibiting the purchase, possession, sale and offering for sale the Synthetic Cannabinoid, known as Spice or K-2 and for other purposes. (a) It is hereby declared to be unlawful for any person to use, possess, purchase, attempt to purchase, sell, publicly display for sale or attempt to sell, give, or barter any one or more of the following chemicals within the city limits of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana: (1) Saliadivinorum or salvinorum A; all parts of the plant presently classified botanically as salvia divinorum, whether growing or not, the seeds thereof; any extract from any part of such plant, and every compound, manufacture, salts derivative, mixture or preparation of such plant, its seeds or extracts; (2) (6aR, 10aR)-9(hydroxymethl)-6, 6dimethyl-3-(2- methyloctan-2yl)-6a, 7, 10, 10atetrahydrobenzo{c}chromen-1-ol some trade or other names; HU-210; (3) 1-Pentyl-3-(1-naphthoy)indole-some trade or other names: JWH-018\spice; (4) 1-Butyl-3-(1 naphthoyl)indole-some trade or other names: JWH-073; (5) 1-(3-{trifluoromethylphenyl}) piperazine-some trade or other names: TFMPP; (6) or any other similar structural analogs. (b) If any of the aforementioned substances are found in the possession of any person, they may be confiscated and destroyed by law enforcement officials. (c) It is not an offense under Section 8-8(a) above if the person was acting at the direction of an authorized agent of the City of Sulphur to enforce or ensure compliance with this law prohibiting the sale of the aforementioned substance. (d) This section does not apply to any person who commits any act described in section pursuant to the direction or prescription of a licensed physician or dentist authorized to direct or prescribe such act. This section 3

4 likewise does not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for a medical purpose or dental purpose. (e) Any person found to be in violation of this section will be guilty of a misdemeanor and/or subject to a term of imprisonment not to exceed one year and a fine not to exceed $500 and/or both. This ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayor s signature. And the said ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 9 th day of August, The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance granting a variance to Redmarque Construction, 304 Ellender Street to allow for setback on south side of lot to be located 3 feet from property line instead of required 5 feet and 308 Ellender Street to allow for setback on north side of lot to be located 3 feet from property line instead of the required 5 feet. Richard Johnson, son of property owner south of 308 Ellender Street, addressed the Council and stated that building three duplexes on this property will be way too cramped. The Inspectors have been to this property wading in water taking pictures. Mrs. Allison told Mr. Johnson that the variance doesn t affect the property line near his mothers home it only affects the northern property line. Mr. Berry, Building Inspector, stated that before anyone can get a Certificate of Occupancy all issues must be resolved. Mr. Trahan will not be able to get a Certificate of Occupancy until the drainage issue has been resolved. 4

5 Mr. Trahan, Redmarque, addressed the Council and stated that he will take care of the flooding. The silt fence is there now but the flooding will be corrected. Can t do both of these at the same time. Mr. Trahan also stated that the way the ordinance is written isn t the variance he was requesting. Mr. Redd, City Attorney, stated that if the ordinance is changing and the application is not correct, then it will need to go back before Land Use. After much discussion, motion was made by Mrs. Allison seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following ordinance be tabled indefinitely: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ARTICLE IV, PART 3, SECTION 4 (4) OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO REDMARQUE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, 304 & 308 ELLENDER STREET, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, the following described property located in the City of Sulphur, State of Louisiana, is owned by Redmarque Construction, LLC, 304 & 308 Ellender Street, Sulphur, Louisiana 70663, to-wit: LOT 17 AND 19 OF SIMON ELLENDER SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, improvements on the property will include 304 Ellender Street to allow for setback on south side of lot to be located 3 feet from property line instead of required 5 feet and 308 Ellender Street to allow for setback on north side of lot to be located 3 feet from property line instead of the required 5 feet. WHEREAS, no variance shall be valid for a period longer than 6 months unless a building permit is issued and construction has commenced, or unless a Certificate of Occupancy is issued and a use commenced within such period; and WHEREAS, said variance is valid only to property owner issued to. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, IN REGULAR SESSION CONVENED THAT: The Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur is hereby amended to grant a variance to Redmarque Construction, LLC, of Article IV, Part 3, Section 4 (4) to exempt the following described property to wit: LOTS 17 AND 19 OF SIMON ELLENDER SUBDIVISION 5

6 This variance is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of Sulphur should said variance interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof. Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created and/or caused by the granting of this variance, including, but not limited to, litigation defense, litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto. That the owner of this variance shall be responsible for the recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this variance. No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this variance shall be withdrawn and considered null and void. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon Mayor s signature. And the said ordinance was declared tabled indefinitely on this 9 th day of August, The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance granting a variance to Isaac Guidry, 1010 Brady Street to allow for goats and chickens to be closer than 50 feet to residential property line in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Code of Ordinances. Mr. Koonce asked Mr. Redd, City Attorney, if Mr. Guidry would be grandfathered-in if the animals have been there for many, many years. Mr. Redd stated 6

7 no; not if they were there after the ordinance was adopted. Mrs. Blanchard, Council Clerk, stated that the animals were there long before the ordinance was adopted (according to Mr. Guidry). Mr. Bruce, Public Works Director, stated that he wanted to make sure that the Council knew this was a variance in the Animal section of the Code of Ordinance (Chapter 4, Section 6) not the Land Use ordinance. After discussion, motion was made by Mrs. Ellender seconded by Mr. Moss that the following ordinance be introduced: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 4, SECTION 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO ISAAC GUIDRY, 1010 BRADY STREET, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTY. Motion was then made by Mrs. Ellender seconded by Mr. Moss that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in The Southwest Daily News, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 4, SECTION 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO ISAAC GUIDRY, 1010 BRADY STREET, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PROPERTY. A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 13 th day of September, 2010, in the City of Sulphur Council Chambers in Sulphur, Louisiana. 7

8 Motion carried. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending the General Fund Budget and Sales Tax Budgets for fiscal year Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the following ordinance be introduced: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND, SALES TAX FUND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, Motion was then made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the said ordinance be filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above proposed ordinance in The Southwest Daily News, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND, SALES TAX FUND AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:00 p.m. on the 25 th day of August, 2010, in the City of Sulphur Council Chambers in Sulphur, Louisiana. 8

9 Motion carried. CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA BY: The next item on the agenda is a resolution rejecting low bid received for aluminized steel pipe and bituminous coated corrugated steel pipe for the City of Sulphur. Mayor Duncan stated that this pipe is no longer needed on a continuous basis. When needed, 3 quotes will be received for the purchase. Motion was made by Mr. Favre seconded by Mr. Moss that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2315, M-C SERIES Resolution authorizing the rejection of bids for aluminized steel pipe and bituminous coated corrugated steel pipe for the City of Sulphur. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize the rejection of bids that were opened on July 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. for aluminized steel pipe and bituminous coated corrugated steel pipe for the City of Sulphur. The next item on the agenda is a resolution appointing Johnny Bergeron to the Sulphur Armed Forces Committee to fill the unexpired term of Britt Schrumpf. Motion 9

10 was made by Mr. Favre seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2316, M-C SERIES Resolution appointing Johnny Bergeron to the Sulphur Armed Forces Committee to fill the unexpired term of Britt Schrumpf. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby appoint Johnny Bergeron to the Sulphur Armed Forces Committee to fill the unexpired term of Britt Schrumpf. The next item on the agenda is a resolution appointing James Ray to the Sulphur Armed Forces Committee to fill the unexpired term of Gerrit Lawrence. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the following resolution be adopted towit: RESOLUTION NO. 2317, M-C SERIES Resolution appointing James Ray to the Sulphur Armed Forces Committee to fill the unexpired term of Gerrit Lawrence. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby appoint James Ray to the Sulphur Armed Forces Committee to fill the unexpired term of Gerrit Lawrence. 10

11 The next item on the agenda is a resolution awarding low bid received for the Verdine and Burton Street Bridge Replacement Projects. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2318, M-C SERIES Resolution awarding low bid received for the Verdine and Burton Street Bridge Replacement Projects. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that bids for the Verdine and Burton Street Bridge Replacement Project were opened and read aloud in an open and public bid session on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., and the bids were as follows: Contractor Bid Amount JB James Construction, LLC $1,298, Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC $1,355, Boh Brothers Construction Co., LLC $1,672, Guinn Brothers, LLC $2,206, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the recommendation of Mayor Chris Duncan and award the bid for the Verdine and Burton Street Bridge Replacement Projects as follows: Contractor Bid Amount JB James Construction, LLC $1,298,

12 The next item on the agenda is a resolution awarding low bid received for Overlay Project. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2319, M-C SERIES Resolution awarding low bid received for Overlay Project. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that bids for the Overlay Project were opened and read aloud in an open and public bid session on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., and the bids were as follows: Contractor Bid Amount Civil Construction Company and Environmental Service, Inc. $334, R.E. Heidt Construction Co., Inc. $372, McManus Construction, Inc. $404, Prairie Contractors, Inc. $442, R.D. Spell, Inc. $484, Apac Texas, Inc. $638, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the recommendation of Mayor Chris Duncan and award the bid for Overlay Project as follows: Contractor Bid Amount Civil Construction Company and Environmental Service, Inc. $334,

13 The next item on the agenda is a resolution awarding low bid received for Overlay Project. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2320, M-C SERIES Resolution awarding low bid received for Overlay Project. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that bids for the Overlay Project were opened and read aloud in an open and public bid session on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., and the bids were as follows: Contractor Bid Amount R.E. Heidt Construction Co., Inc. $234, R.C. Paving DeRidder Asphalt, Inc. $279, Prairie Contractors, Inc. $328, Apac Texas, Inc. $459, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the recommendation of Mayor Chris Duncan and award the bid for Overlay Project as follows: Contractor Bid Amount R.E. Heidt Construction Co., Inc. $234,

14 The next item on the agenda is a resolution authorizing Mayor Duncan to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sulphur Parks and Recreation for car wash. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO: 2321, M-C SERIES Resolution authorizing Mayor Duncan to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sulphur Parks and Recreation for car wash. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize Mayor Duncan to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sulphur Parks and Recreation for car wash. The next item on the agenda is a resolution changing the observance date for Halloween. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: 14

15 RESOLUTION NO. 2322, M-C SERIES Resolution changing the observance date for Halloween. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby change the observance date for Halloween from Sunday, October 31, 2010 to Saturday, October 30, The next item on the agenda is a resolution authorizing Mayor Chris Duncan to execute and submit the application for funding for the Drainage Improvements for the Lewis Street Area Project through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP). Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the following resolution be adopted towit: RESOLUTION NO. 2323, M-C SERIES Resolution authorizing Mayor Chris Duncan to execute and submit the application for funding for the Drainage Improvements for the Lewis Street Area Project through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP). WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP) administered by the Division of Administration Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; and 15

16 WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur held a public hearing to solicit responses from the citizens of Sulphur in order to prepare the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP) application; and WHEREAS, officials and representatives from the City of Sulphur participated in the public hearing to compile the activity to be submitted for funding through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP); and WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur officials and citizens discussed drainage improvements for the Lewis Street area as the project to be submitted for funding through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that the City of Sulphur does hereby adopt Drainage Improvements for the Lewis Street Area as the project to be submitted for funding through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and submit the application for funding for this project through the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program (MIP). The next item on the agenda is a resolution appointing the selected firm as the DR CDBG Engineering Firm for the Drainage Improvements for the Lewis Street Area Project in the City of Sulphur. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: 16

17 RESOLUTION NO. 2324, M-C SERIES Resolution appointing the selected firm as the DR CDBG Engineering Firm for the Drainage Improvements for the Lewis Street Area Project in the City of Sulphur. WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program administered by the Division of Administration Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; and WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions by the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the project to be applied for under the DR CDBG Municipalities Infrastructure Program will require the procurement of engineering services for the improvement project in the City of Sulphur; and WHEREAS, the procurement process requires a selection committee to be designated to review and recommend to the Council the professional firm most qualified to perform the duties as required; and WHEREAS, the appointed Selection Committee reviewed and rated all engineering firms qualification statements as per the adopted point system criteria and recommend Meyer and Associates as the selected professional firm. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, as legal recipient of the DR CDBG Municipalities Infrastructure Program funds, does hereby appoint the following firm, Meyer and Associates, as the DR CDBG Engineering Firm for the improvement project in the City of Sulphur. 17

18 The next item on the agenda is a resolution appointing the selected firm as the DR CDBG Administrative Consulting Firm for the Drainage Improvements for the Lewis Street Area Project in the City of Sulphur. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2325, M-C SERIES Resolution appointing the selected firm as the DR CDBG Consulting Firm for the Drainage Improvements for the Lewis Street Area Project in the City of Sulphur. WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the Disaster Recovery Community Development Block Grant (DR CDBG) Municipalities Infrastructure Program administered by the Division of Administration Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; and WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions by the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the project to be applied for under the DR CDBG Municipalities Infrastructure Program will require the procurement of administrative consultant services engineering services for the improvement project in the City of Sulphur; and WHEREAS, the procurement process requires a selection committee to be designated to review and recommend to the Council the professional firm most qualified to perform the duties as required; and WHEREAS, the appointed Selection Committee reviewed and rated all administrative consultant proposals as per the adopted point system criteria and recommend Frye Magee, LLC as the selected professional firm. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, as legal recipient of the DR CDBG Municipalities Infrastructure Program funds, does hereby appoint the following firm, Frye Magee, LLC, as the DR CDBG Administrative Consulting Firm for the improvement project in the City of Sulphur. 18

19 The next item on the agenda is a resolution repealing Resolution No. 1288, M-C Series adopted April 10, 2000 which authorized the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Council on Aging. Motion was made by Mrs. Allison seconded by Mr. Moss that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2326, M-C SERIES Resolution repealing Resolution No. 1288, M-C Series, adopted April 10, 2000 which authorized the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Council on Aging. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby repeal Resolution No. 1288, M-C Series, adopted April 10, 2000 which authorized the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Council on Aging. The next item on the agenda is a resolution authorizing Mayor Chris Duncan to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Council on Aging. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mr. Favre that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: 19

20 RESOLUTION NO. 2327, M-C SERIES Resolution authorizing Mayor Chris Duncan to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Council on Aging. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize Mayor Chris Duncan to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Council on Aging. The next item on the agenda is a resolution authorizing the City of Sulphur to participate in the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program. Motion was made by Mr. Moss seconded by Mrs. Allison that the following resolution be adopted to-wit: RESOLUTION NO. 2328, M-C SERIES Resolution authorizing the City of Sulphur to participate in the National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card Program. WHEREAS, many citizens of Sulphur are among the millions of Americans without health insurance or with limited prescription drug coverage; and WHEREAS, the National League of Cities is sponsoring a program in collaboration with CVS Caremark to provide relief to city residents around the country from the high cost of prescription drugs; and WHEREAS, NLC Prescription Discount Card Program will be available to member cities of NLC at no cost to those cities; and 20

21 WHEREAS, CVS Caremark will provide participating cities with prescription discount cards, marketing materials and customer support; and WHEREAS, the discount cards offer an average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of most prescription drugs, has no enrollment form or membership fee, no restrictions based on the resident s age or income level, and may be used by city residents and their families any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that the City of Sulphur will inform the National League of Cities of its intent to participate in the NLC Prescription Discount Card Program and will work with NLC and CVS Caremark to implement the program to the benefit of the residents of Sulphur. The next item on the agenda is Public to Address Council. Pearlis Breaux, Evelyn Street, addressed the Council and stated that his neighborhood is still in bad shape. Grass needs mowing, trash and junk needs to be picked up and the drain boxes still need to be cleaned. There being no further business to come before the Council, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. MICHAEL W. KOONCE, Chairman :55 P.M. 21