Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 1 of 9 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING, LOUISIANA 3325 GROOM ROAD BAKER, LA 70714 December 17, 2013 5:00 P.M. The City Council of the City of Baker, Louisiana, met in regular session on December 17, 2013, 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 Pastor Gretha Alexander of Redemption Life Fellowship Church of Baker. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Davis. DISPOSITION OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Burges to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 3, 2013. YEAS: Burges, Givens, Vincent, Young ABSENT: Heine The motion passed with a vote of 4-0. The motion was made by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Vincent to add items 2. Recognize Madisyn Hawkins for being 2014 Miss Black Louisiana Tiny Princess and 3. Recognize Chante Rice for being 2013 Miss Black Louisiana (Young) under Recognitions to the agenda. YEAS: Burges, Givens, Vincent, Young ABSENT: Heine The motion passed with a vote of 4-0. Council Member Heine arrived. RECOGNITIONS 1. Recognize the City of Baker School Board for the renovation of the auditorium at Baker High School (Vincent) Council Member Vincent asked that this item be held over until the next meeting, as there was no representative from the City of Baker School Board present. 2. Recognize Madisyn Hawkins for being 2014 Miss Black Louisiana Tiny Princess (Young) Council Member Young recognized Madisyn Hawkins for being 2014 Miss Black Louisiana Tiny Princess. 3. Recognize Chante Rice for being 2013 Miss Black Louisiana (Young) Council Member Young recognized Chante Rice for being 2013 Miss Black Louisiana.
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 2 of 9 NON-AGENDA ITEMS 1. Mr. Scott Haynes Baker Funeral Home (Heine) Council Member Heine asked that this item be held over until the next meeting. Bill Davis, 13314 London, expressed concerns regarding the street overlay work being done in Parkwood Terrace. Discussion followed. UPDATE ON DISTRICTS 1. Update on District 3 (Burges) Council Member Burges announced that the Joy of Giving Toy Distribution event will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Baker Municipal Center Auditorium. She also announced that the toys collected during the Fire Department s Rides for Toys campaign will be distributed at Redemption Life Fellowship Church on Sunday, December 22, 2013 following their 10:00 a.m. services. 2. Update on District 1 (Vincent) Council Member Vincent stated that District 1 is very excited about the street overlay project, and looking forward to its completion. He added that Christmas decorations are going up throughout the city, and they look beautiful. 3. Update on District 5 (Givens) Council Member Givens stated that he attended the Fire Department s meeting concerning their project to distribute smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. 4. Update on District 4 (Young) Council Member Young had no update on District 4 at this time. 5. Update on District 2 (Heine) Council Member Heine stated that he had no update on District 2 at this time. RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS 1. Proclamation declaring the week of December 26, 2013 January 1, 2014 as Celebration of Kwanzaa Week in Baker (Vincent) Burges to accept the proclamation. 2. Proclamation declaring January 2014 Cervical Health Awareness Month in the City of Baker (Vincent) Burges to accept the proclamation. PUBLIC HEARINGS BIDS AND PROPOSALS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CONDEMNATIONS 1. 5405 Rue Jennifer, Lot 50, Parc Chaleur Subdivision (Mayor) Mr. Michael Smith reported that he is waiting on the official investigation report from the airport regarding the plane crash that destroyed his property. He stated that any decisions regarding the residence will be made after reviewing said report.
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 3 of 9 Burges to give Mr. Smith an additional 90 days to provide the city with a plan of action regarding the property. OLD BUSINESS 1. Donation of Landry/Nettles property to City of Baker (held over from 3/23/10) City Attorney Fabre stated that he will continue to work with former City Attorney Wall to finalize this issue. Council Member Burges asked what the city s vision is for the property, and inquired about the cost of maintaining the property as well. Discussion followed. ANNEXATIONS NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduce Ordinance 2013-29, an ordinance to annex that certain tract or parcel of ground located in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, being designated according to the official map of the Parish of East Baton Rouge being owned by Agway Systems, Inc., described as Tract A1A (8.96 acres) and Tract B (10.2 acres) Maryland Farms Subdivision Section 53, T5S-R1W, GLD East Baton Rouge Parish for Insulation Sales & Services LLC, Dated January 22, 2008 and recorded April 23, 2008 at Original 191, Bundle 12050; and directing the changing of the boundaries of the City of Baker, Louisiana, to reflect and include the annexation and to provide for the zoning of said property (Mayor) City Attorney Fabre provided information regarding annexations and the procedures to be followed in order for them to be to properly completed. Discussion followed. The motion was made by Council Member Heine, seconded by Council Member Vincent to introduce Ordinance 2013-29. 2. Introduce Ordinance 2013-30, an ordinance to annex that certain tract or parcel of ground located in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, being designated according to the official map of the Parish of East Baton Rouge being owned by George Moore, Jr. d/b/a Metro Properties of Louisiana, LLC, described as Lot A (2.42 acres) of the remaining portion of Lot 4 of the Iowa Louisiana Land Company Tract and the Chaney Tract and the J.L. Brashear Tract, located in Section 53 T5S R1E, recorded November 16, 1990, Original 96, Bundle 10197; and directing the changing of the boundaries of the City of Baker, Louisiana, to reflect and include the annexation and to provide for the zoning of said property (Mayor) Discussion regarding the proposed annexation was held. Burges to introduce Ordinance 2013-30. 3. Approve City of Baker Zero Drug Policy (Mayor) (held over from 11/26/2013) The Mayor asked that this item be held over until the next meeting.
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 4 of 9 4. Introduce Ordinance 2013-28, an ordinance to transfer $324,299.07 from the traffic division fund surplus to cover the shortfall in the Fire & Police ½ cent fund (Heine) Discussion regarding the agenda item was held. The motion was made by Council Member Heine to introduce Ordinance 2013-28. Motion failed due to lack of second. Discussion regarding the agenda item resumed. A substitute motion was made by Council Member Burges, seconded by Council Member Young to review and hear the results of the completed audit before considering the transfer of any monies. YEAS: Burges, Givens, Vincent, Young NAYS: Heine The motion passed with a vote of 4-1. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTER REPORTS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Planning and Zoning Commission 2. Annexation Review Committee 3. Economic Development Team 4. Heritage Museum/Related Committees A live nativity will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at City Hall. 5. ABC Board 6. Other Special Committees a. Buffalo Festival b. Prayer Breakfast c. Strategic Planning Committee d. Citizens Advisory Board to Law Enforcement Will hold its next meeting in January. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Council Member Vincent asked everyone to support his Relay for Life team The Cheerful Givers Z Team. Chief Knaps stated for the record that he and the Mayor are on track, and conducting themselves in a Christian manner. He said they will continue working together, while maintaining an open dialogue, in an effort to improve the City of Baker. Council Member Heine wished everyone a merry Christmas. The Mayor wished everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. He expressed his concerns regarding the lack of action while waiting on the results of the audit. ADJOURN The motion was made by Council Member Heine, seconded by Council Member Vincent to adjourn.
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 5 of 9 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 December 17, 2013. Angela Canady, Clerk of Council
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 6 of 9 MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HILLCREST MEMORIAL GARDENS 3325 GROOM ROAD BAKER, LA 70714 December 17, 2013 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 December 17, 2013, with the following members in attendance at the meeting: COMMISSIONERS Joyce Burges John Givens Pete Heine Harold M. Rideau Dr. Charles Vincent Robert Young 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 Vincent, seconded by Commissioner Burges to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 3, 2013. OLD BUSINESS Commissioner Heine stated that Donna Allen is preparing a comparative cost/price analysis and will present her findings to the Commission in January. PUBLIC NOTICE NEW BUSINESS OTHER NECESSARY BUSINESS 1. Monthly Business Report Donna Allen submitted a monthly sales report for November 2013. The motion was made by Commissioner Heine, seconded by Commissioner Rideau to accept the sales report submitted for November 2013. 2. Other Reports 3. Items Requiring Action
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 7 of 9 ADJOURN There was no other business to come before the commission. The motion was made by Commissioner Rideau, seconded by Commissioner Vincent to adjourn. 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 December 17, 2013. Angela Canady, Clerk of Council
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 8 of 9 MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BAKER CONSOLIDATED UTILITIES SYSTEM 3325 GROOM ROAD BAKER, LA 70714 December 17, 2013 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 December 17, 2013, with the following members attending: COMMISSIONERS Joyce Burges John Givens Pete Heine Harold M. Rideau Dr. Charles Vincent Robert Young 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 Heine, seconded by Commissioner Vincent to approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 3, 2013. OLD BUSINESS PUBLIC NOTICE NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss water rates for the City of Baker (Heine) Discussion regarding the agenda item was held. Commissioner Vincent asked if the city is still conducting customer service training for its employees. Discussion followed. Discussion regarding water rates for the City of Baker resumed. 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 Burges to adjourn.
Minutes of December 17, 2013 Page 9 of 9 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 December 17, 2013. Angela Canady, Clerk of Council