Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 1 of 8 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING, LOUISIANA 3325 GROOM ROAD BAKER, LA 70714 April 26, 2016 5:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baker, Louisiana, met in regular session on April 26, 2016, with the following members in attendance at the meeting: MAYOR Harold M. Rideau COUNCIL MEMBERS Joyce Burges John Givens Pete Heine Dr. Charles Vincent Robert Young CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rideau presided. The invocation was given by Seketa Woods. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fire Chief Danny Edwards. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The motion was made by Council Member Vincent, seconded by Council Member Burges to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 12, 2016. YEAS: Burges, Givens, Heine, Vincent, Young ABSENT: None The motion passed with a vote of 5-0. RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognize local author Seketa Woods (Burges) Council Member Burges recognized Seketa Woods for being a local author in the City of Baker. Council Member Burges also presented Ms. Woods a certificate naming her an Honorary Councilwoman in the City of Baker. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTER NON-AGENDA ITEMS Council Member Burges reported that the Mid-Size Cities Conference in Slidell was a great event, stating that it was informative and she really learned a lot. She thanked Council Members Givens and Vincent for allowing her to attend the conference. Council Member Young thanked the citizens of Baker and Baker High School for all of the support his daughter has received, he wanted everyone to know that she s been accepted to Grambling State University. Council Member Vincent congratulated the Clerk of the Council, Angela Canady, on being chosen the City of Baker s Employee of the Year. UPDATE ON DISTRICTS 1. Update on District 3 (Burges) Council Member Burges had no update on District 3 at this time. 2. Update on District 1 (Vincent) Council Member Vincent stated that District 1 is preparing for its annual bike safety
Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 2 of 8 program and reflector give-away to be held in May. He congratulated the 2016 graduates from both Baker High School and Southern University. 3. Update on District 5 (Givens) Council Member Givens had no update on District 5 at this time. 4. Update on District 4 (Young) Council Member Young reported that he is working on a two month girl s softball clinic to be held in June and July. He stated that he is open to any ideas that will help make the clinic successful. 5. Update on District 2 (Heine) Council Member Heine reminded everyone that Little League will be starting soon, and asked that everyone support that effort. He stated that the Mid-Size Cities Conferences are some of the best meetings that local officials can attend, with much sharing between attendees. Council Member Heine reported that he was able to attend the conference with no cost to taxpayers. RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 1. Resolution in support of the Federal Railroad Administration s proposed rule making (Docket No. FRA-2014-0033) (Mayor) Discussion regarding the agenda item was held. The motion was made by Council Member Heine, seconded by Council Member Vincent to adopt the resolution. YEAS: Burges, Givens, Heine, Vincent, Young ABSENT: None The motion passed with a vote of 5-0. Council Member Young left the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING BIDS AND PROPOSALS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Appointment of Naisha Cooper to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board replacing Jack Milton (Heine) Council Member Heine appointed Naisha Cooper to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board replacing Jack Milton. The motion was made by Council Member Heine, seconded by Council Member Burges to confirm Council Member Heine s appointment of Naisha Cooper to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. YEAS: Burges, Givens, Heine, Vincent ABSENT: Young The motion passed with a vote of 4-0. CONDEMNATIONS 1. 3657 Buchanan, Lot 82, Baker Heights Subdivision (Mayor) (held over from 3/24/2015) No action was taken on this item. 2. 1984 Chamberlain, Lot 8, Square 7, Leland College Annex (Mayor) (held over from 4/14/2015) No action was taken on this item.
Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 3 of 8 3. 2005 Chamberlain, Lot 20, Square 11, Leland College Annex (Mayor) (held over from 4/14/2015) No action was taken on this item. 4. 2610 Chamberlain, Lot 8, Square 19, Leland College Annex (Mayor) (held over from 4/14/2015) No action was taken on this item. 5. 1047 Sinbad, Lot 15-B, Westmoreland-Nutt Subdivision (Mayor) (held over from 6/9/2015) The Mayor stated that the information on this property has been turned over to Cliff Palmer for investigation. ANNEXATIONS Council Member Young returned to the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduce Ordinance 2016-8, an ordinance levying within the City of Baker, State of Louisiana, effective January 1, 2016, a tax of five percent (5%) (the Tax ) upon the rent or fee charged for the occupancy of hotel rooms within the City of Baker, levying and providing for the assessment, collection, payment and dedication of the proceeds of such Tax and the purposes for which the proceeds of the Tax may be expended (Mayor) Discussion regarding the agenda item was held. The motion was made by Council Member Burges, seconded by Council Member Vincent to introduce Ordinance 2016-8. YEAS: Burges, Givens, Heine, Vincent, Young ABSENT: None The motion passed with a vote of 5-0. 2. City Auditor Melvin Davis (Burges) City Auditor Melvin Davis provided an in depth summary of the audit. Council Member Givens left the meeting. A question and answer period followed. Discussion regarding the audit was held. The motion was made by Council Member Burges, seconded by Council Member Vincent to extend the council meeting for 10 (ten) minutes. YEAS: Burges, Heine, Vincent, Young The motion passed with a vote of 4-0. 3. Discuss naming a street in Baker Martin Luther King, Jr. Thruway (Burges) Council Member Burges asked that this item be tabled until the next meeting. 4. Discuss overlaying Highway 19 from I-110 to Main Street in Zachary (Heine) Council Member Heine initiated discussion regarding the deplorable condition of Highway 19 from I-110 to Main Street in Zachary, and the need for overlay work along this portion of the highway. He stated that the city needs to send a resolution to all political representatives in an effort to get action. He also stated that the city needs to begin considering overlay work on streets within the city limits. REPORTS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission 2. Annexation Review Committee 3. Economic Development Team
Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 4 of 8 4. Heritage Museum/Related Committees 5. ABC Board 6. Other Special Committees a. Buffalo Festival Work has begun on this year s event. b. Prayer Breakfast Work on the event continues. c. Strategic Planning Committee d. Citizens Advisory Board to Law Enforcement Will meet Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Lagniappe. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ADJOURN The motion was made by Council Member Burges, seconded by Council Member Young to adjourn. YEAS: Burges, Heine, Vincent, Young The motion passed with a vote of 4-0. I, Angela Canady, certify that I am acting Clerk of the Council for the City of Baker, Louisiana, and that the above and foregoing is a copy of the minutes of a regular meeting of the Council for the City of Baker, Louisiana held on April 26, 2016. Angela Canady, Clerk of Council
Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 5 of 8 MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HILLCREST MEMORIAL GARDENS 3325 GROOM ROAD BAKER, LA 70714 April 26, 2016 The City Council of the City of Baker, Louisiana, sitting as the Board of Commissioners for the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, met in regular session on April 26, 2016, with the following members in attendance at the meeting: COMMISSIONERS Joyce Burges Pete Heine Harold M. Rideau Dr. Charles Vincent Robert Young ABSENT John Givens CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Rideau presided. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The meeting was called to order and the motion was made by Commissioner Rideau, seconded by Commissioner Vincent to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 12, 2016. YEAS: Burges, Heine, Rideau, Vincent, Young The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. PUBLIC NOTICE NEW BUSINESS OTHER NECESSARY BUSINESS 1. Monthly Business Report 2. Other Reports 3. Items Requiring Action ADJOURN There was no other business to come before the commission. The motion was made by Commissioner Rideau, seconded by Commissioner Burges to adjourn. YEAS: Burges, Heine, Rideau, Vincent, Young The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 6 of 8 I, Angela Canady, certify that I am acting Clerk of the Council for the City of Baker, Louisiana, and that the above and foregoing is a copy of the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens held on April 26, 2016. Angela Canady, Clerk of Council
Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 7 of 8 MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BAKER CONSOLIDATED UTILITIES SYSTEM 3325 GROOM ROAD BAKER, LA 70714 April 26, 2016 The City Council of the City of Baker, Louisiana, sitting as the Board of Commissioners for the Baker Consolidated Utilities System, met in regular session on April 26, 2016, with the following members attending: COMMISSIONERS Joyce Burges Pete Heine Harold M. Rideau Dr. Charles Vincent Robert Young ABSENT John Givens CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Rideau presided. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The meeting was called to order and the motion was made by Commissioner Rideau, seconded by Commissioner Vincent to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 12, 2016. YEAS: Burges, Heine, Rideau, Vincent, Young The motion passed by a vote of 5-0. PUBLIC NOTICE NEW BUSINESS OTHER NECESSARY BUSINESS 1. Monthly Business Report 2. Other Reports 3. Items Requiring Action ADJOURN There was no further business to come before the commission. The motion was made by Commissioner Rideau, seconded by Commissioner Vincent to adjourn. YEAS: Burges, Heine, Rideau, Vincent, Young The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Minutes of April 26, 2016 Page 8 of 8 I, Angela Canady, certify that I am acting Clerk of the Council for the City of Baker, Louisiana, and that the above and foregoing is a copy of the minutes of a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Baker Consolidated Utility System held on April 26, 2016. Angela Canady, Clerk of Council