IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 PROPOSED ORDINANCE

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1 IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 PROPOSED ORDINANCE The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, held a Public Hearing in the Council Meeting Room, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 19 th day of June, 2012 at 6:03 P.M. pursuant to a Notice of Public Hearing published on the 14 th day of June, 2012 in the Post South. The Council Chairman, Matthew H. Jewell, called the hearing to order. A quorum was present and due notice had been given. Mr. Edward Songy, CAO was also in attendance. Finance Director, Mr. Randall Dunn read the following ordinance in entirety. ORDINANCE 1 Ordinance to Adopt and Levy Millage Rates for the tax year 2012 The floor was opened to comments and questions. Councilman Oubre asked what would happen if the Council wanted to roll the millage rates forward. Mr. Dunn stated there were no value increases and this is a reassessment year, there is no need to roll forward because the values did not increase. There was no opposition to the ordinance. There being no further business to be conducted, the hearing was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. /s/ KIRSHA D. BARKER COUNCIL CLERK /s/ MATTHEW H. JEWELL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

2 IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2 nd Floor, Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 19 th day of June, The Council Chairman, Matthew H. Jewell, 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; Salaris G. Butler, Sr., District 6; Howard Oubre, Jr., District 7; Hunter S. Markins, District 8; Terry J. Bradford, District 9; Louis R. Kelley, Jr., District 10; Timothy J. Vallet, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, District 12; Bart B. Morgan, District 13. Absent: Mitchel J. Ourso, Sr.; District 2. Parish President- J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer- Edward Songy and Legal Counsel- Scott Stassi were also in attendance. A quorum was present and due notice had been published in the official journal on the 14 th day of June, The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Council Chairman Jewell called for anyone wanting to make public comments to register with the Clerk. PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES A) Chris Daigle- Krewe of Comogo The Krewe of Comogo was created in 2011 in memory of Ms. Brenda Comeaux, with their main focus being a nighttime Mardi Gras parade here in Plaquemine. The route would be the same as the Acadian Festival Parade route and end at the Civic Center for their Annual Mardi Gras Gala. The proposed parade date is February 11, For those who are interested in joining the Krewe of Comogo or would like to be a part of the parade please contact the Krewe of Comogo at P.O. Box 787, Plaquemine, LA for more information. B) Presentation by IESI Solid Waste- Cancelled ADDENDUM Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Kelley, it was moved to go into addendum to allow two individuals to speak before the Council. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:

3 The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. C) Mr. David Battiste, constituent in Councilman Reeves district. Mr. Battiste stated he spoke to Councilman Reeves and a meeting will be set up to discuss the flooding issues near his residence. D) Ms. Carolyn Burris, representing Veterans Manor, Inc. Ms. Burris, representing Veterans Manor, Inc. proposes to help identify facilities as affordable housing for veterans, and to help create a quality program for veterans. Upon a motion by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Bradford, 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: The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Jackson, and seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was moved to wave the reading of the minutes of May 15, 2012 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: The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. PRESIDENT S REPORT President Ourso reported on the following: During a staff meeting today, it was reported to President Ourso there have been 20 accidents in the last 14 months at the intersection of Enterprise Blvd and Highway 75. Representative St. Germain informed President Ourso the White Castle Ferry has a reprieve for a year. They may be looking for local support from the State to keep the ferry open. Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott Angelle and Governor Jindal have allocated $670,000 for an upgrade project for the Bayou Sorrel Boat landing. The President would like to thank A. Wilbert s Sons, L.L.C. for their land donation. Alligator Bayou Floodgate is a floodgate not a lock, and a ruling in the Parish s favor by a judge in Ascension Parish allowed the right to open the floodgate. The owners of Alligator Bayou

4 appealed and were overruled twice in a court of appeals. Their last appeal will go before the Louisiana Supreme Court. At the Council meeting in April, Mr. Greg Lyons appeared before the Council to discuss drainage issues near his home. President Ourso explained the ditch that Mr. Lyons was concerned about was not a Parish drainage canal and there is no servitude. The Parish will contact the owner to look at the culverts and try to help clean them out. After the culverts are cleaned the Parish has done all they can do for that matter. Mr. Thomas David with Pan American Engineers is here tonight to answer any questions on the ongoing CDBG projects in the Parish. On August 1, 2012 the Parish will begin once a week garbage pickup and every other week boom truck pickup. The Parish has collected a 1/3 cent sales tax dedicated to the curbside collection of Solid Waste since Over the years, the continued increase in the cost of fuel, contractual services, and the disposal costs of residential solid waste has escalated from $5.19 per household per month in 1985 to $21.21 per household per month in The current twice weekly pickup and once a week boom truck service costs $261, per month which is $3,139,541 per year. The sales tax currently collects around $2,800,000 per year. The tax will not cover the contract alone. The new proposal of once a week pickup and twice per month boom truck service will cost the Parish $214, per month which is $2,571, per year. President Ourso stated there will be some glitches as the new service begins but that is to be as expected, and this decision was hard to make. Councilman Butler stated he did not have the opportunity to look at the solid waste expenditures before the cutting of services decision was made and he wants to add an agenda item for the July meeting to discuss the reduction of services. Councilman Butler stated he was not aware of the situation and he was not aware of the letter that was sent out to residents. President Ourso stated the Chairman of the Council was made of aware of the situation and that he had the authority to make such decisions through the resolution passed by the Council in which Councilman Butler was not present at that meeting. Councilman Oubre stated the once a week pickup will lead to trash being scattered all over the Parish. President Ourso suggested that the Council would have to raise additional revenues to continue the current level of services. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT Mr. Hank Grace stated there was nothing to report at this time. FINANCIAL REPORT Mr. Randall Dunn stated the annual audit should be completed by next week. Councilman Butler asked how much has been spent so far on solid waste; Mr. Dunn stated $1.2 million has been spent so far. OLD BUSINESS A) Ordinance 1) Ordinance to Adopt and Levy Millage Rates for the tax year 2012

5 ORDINANCE IPC # ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND LEVY THE AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE RATES FOR THE YEAR 2012 BE IT ORDAINED by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana, in an open meeting held on June 19, 2012 and conducted in accordance with the open meetings law, the provisions of Article VII, Section 23(B) and (C) of the 1974 Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705(b)(1) and (2) that the following millage rates be and hereby are levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within Iberville Parish for the year 2012 for the purpose of raising revenues and appropriating to the respective funds: MILLAGE General Alimony (Fund 001) General Alimony within the City of Plaquemine, City of St. Gabriel, Town of WhiteCastle, and the Town of Maringouin (Exempted Municipalities per Article 6, Section 26 (C) or (D) of the 1974 Constitution of the State of Louisiana.) (Fund 001) Public Building Maintenance (Fund 126) Parish Wide Drainage (Fund 111) Library Maintenance Fund (Maintained by the Library) 2.49 mills 1.24 mills 3.00 mills 5.00 mills 4.00 mills SECTION 2. Be It Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that the method of collections of said taxes, the time of its delinquency, penalties and other matters relating thereto, shall be as now provided by the law for the collection of State Taxes. SECTION 3. Be it Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance herewith be and the same hereby are specifically repealed. SECTION 4. Be It Further Ordained that the Assessor of the Parish of Iberville shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2012 taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of Iberville Parish shall collect and remit the same to the Iberville Parish Council in accordance with law. FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2

6 BE IT ORDAINED by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana, in an open meeting held on June 19, 2012, and conducted in accordance with the open meetings law, the provisions of Article VII, SECTION 23(B) and (C) of the 1974 Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705(b)(1) and (2) that the following millage rate be and hereby is levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 of the Parish of Iberville, Louisiana, for the year 2012, for the purpose of raising revenues and appropriating the same to Fire District No. 2 to finance the maintenance, operation and capital expenditures necessary to implement the fire protection service throughout the district as authorized by Louisiana Revised Statutes (LSA-R.S) 40: MILLAGE Fire District No. 2 Tax 6.76 Mills SECTION 2. Be It Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that the method of collections of said taxes, the time of its delinquency, penalties and other matters relating thereto, shall be as now provided by the law for the collection of State Taxes. SECTION 3. Be it Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance herewith be and the same hereby are specifically repealed. SECTION 4. Be It Further Ordained that the Assessor of the Parish of Iberville shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2012 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of Iberville Parish shall collect and remit the same to said district in accordance with law. FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 BE IT ORDAINED by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana, in an open meeting held on June 19, 2012 and conducted in accordance with the open meetings law, the provisions of Article VII, SECTION 23(B) and (C) of the 1974 Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705(b)(1) and (2) that the following millage rate be and hereby is levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 of the Parish of Iberville, Louisiana, for the year 2012, for the purpose of raising revenues and appropriating the same to Fire District No. 1 to finance the maintenance, operation and capital expenditures necessary to implement the fire protection service throughout the district as Authorized by Louisiana Revised Statutes (LSA-R.S) 40: MILLAGE Fire District No. 1 Tax 3.83 Mills SECTION 2. Be It Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that the method of collections of said taxes, the time of its delinquent, penalties and other matters relating thereto, shall be as now provided by the law for the collection of State Taxes. SECTION 3. Be it Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance herewith be and the same hereby are specifically repealed.

7 SECTION 4. Be It Further Ordained that the Assessor of the Parish of Iberville shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2012 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of Iberville Parish shall collect and remit the same to said district in accordance with law. The foregoing ordinance, which was previously introduced at a regular meeting of the Parish Council on May 15, 2012, and a summary thereof having been published in the official journal, the public hearing on this ordinance held on the 19 th of June 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, was brought up for final passage with a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Vallet, having been duly submitted to a vote, the ordinance was duly adopted by the following yea and nay vote on roll call: The ordinance was declared adopted by the Chairman on the 19 th day of June, NEW BUSINESS A) Change of Council Meeting Date from July 17, 2012 to July 24, 2012 Upon a motion by Councilman Scott, and seconded by Councilman Oubre, it was moved to change the Regular Meeting date from Tuesday, July 17, 2012 to Tuesday, July 24, 2012 due to the annual convention dates. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. B) Introduction of Ordinances Mr. Randall Dunn introduced the following ordinances: 1) Ordinance to supplement the 2012 Capital Outlay Budget by $273,300 for the construction of Multi-Use Path along Enterprise Blvd 2) Ordinance to supplement the 2012 Capital Outlay Budget by $670,000 for the construction of Bayou Sorrel Boat Landing Improvements Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Kelley, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinances. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call:

8 The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on June 19, RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORT The Resolution Committee met on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 6:16 p.m., followed by the roll call with the following Resolution Committee Members only in attendance: Reeves, Vallet, Butler, Oubre, Kelley, Markins, Jackson, Morgan. Absent: None. The following resolutions were read aloud by Mr. Songy: A) Resolution for Condemnation of Structure located at Gloria Road, Plaquemine, LA This agenda item was passed on until a future meeting. B) Resolution to Select the Official Journal for the Iberville Parish Council for the Period Beginning July 1, 2012 and Ending June 30, 2013 C) Resolution Authorizing Parish President to Sign Grant Application Requests and all Documentation related to Funding from Capital Area Human Services District for Iberville Parish Council Substance Abuse Program for prevention and treatment Councilman Vallet made a recommendation to forward the resolutions to the regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Oubre. The recommendation having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call by Resolution Committee Members only: YEAS: Reeves, Vallet, Butler, Oubre, Kelley, Markins, Jackson, Morgan. ABSENT: None. The recommendation was declared adopted by the Chairman to forward these items to the regular meeting. During the Regular Meeting: RESOLUTION IPC# RESOLUTION TO SELECT THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2013

9 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Scott, and seconded by Councilman Bradford. WHEREAS, La. R.S. 43:141 provides that a Parish Council at its first meeting in June of each year shall select a newspaper as official journal for its Parish for a term of one (1) year. WHEREAS, La. R.S. 43:142 further provides that the newspaper selected shall have been published in an office physically located in the Parish in which the governing body is located for a period of five (5) years proceeding. WHEREAS, the Post-South newspaper is the only qualifying newspaper within the Parish of Iberville that meets the statutory criteria to be classified as the official parish journal. WHEREAS, for the purposes of meeting the requirements of La. R.S. 43:150, the name and address, effective date of selection and the period for which the selection is effective of the official journal be filed with the Secretary of State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Iberville Parish Council as follows: That the Post South newspaper be selected as the official journal for the Iberville Parish Council for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session on this 19 th day of June 2012 by the following votes on roll call: YEAS: Taylor, Scott, Jackson, Reeves, Butler, Markins, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Morgan. NAYS: Oubre. The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on the 19 th day of June, Councilman Oubre qualified his no vote stating the price of the Post South newspaper has gone up from $0.75 to $1.00 and that is more than the morning Advocate. RESOLUTION IPC# RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARISH PRESIDENT TO SIGN GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTS AND ALL DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO FUNDING FROM CAPITAL AREA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT FOR IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Bradford.

10 WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council will apply for grant funds from Capital Area Human Services District for its Drug Prevention Program and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program to be utilized in the program(s) operation for the Iberville Parish Substance Abuse Program in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant application and awards. WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council hereby authorizes the submission of grant application(s) to the Capital Area Human Services District for funding of its Drug Prevention Program and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Iberville Parish Council that J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Parish President, is hereby authorized to sign any and all documentation, including applications, requests for funding, payment requests, invoices and all funding documentation related to grant funds to be provided by Capital Area Human Services District to the Iberville Parish Council for funding of the Iberville Parish Substance Abuse Programs. The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 19 th day of June, 2012 by the following vote on roll call: The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman on the 19 th day of June, ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by the Council to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. The motion was unanimously adopted. /s/ KIRSHA D. BARKER COUNCIL CLERK /s/ MATTHEW H. JEWELL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN