1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of
In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
Discussion of amending the Plan of Government to make the Police Chief an elected position and taking whatever action is deemed necessary. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Introductions Items 7A-7D
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Herman Eugene Stevenson, Jr. and Katina Welch Stevenson Property located at 4043 North Downing Drive, Lot 211 Westminister Place Subdivision Councilman Ryan E. Heck - District 11 (This item was deferred from the January 23, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Hines Enterprises of Baton Rouge, LLC c/o Dud Hines, Jr., Agent, 3575 Donaldson Drive, Lot 56, Greenwell Terrace Subdivision Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards - District 5 C. Ben Letrue Clark, 5220 McClelland Drive, Lot 35, Brookstown Place Subdivision Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards - District 5 D. Paul Mills, 6926 & 6930 Hanks Drive, Lot 2, Kean Place Subdivision Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards - District 5 E. Annie Turner White, Julia White Harris & Bessie White Baker, 2802 Lula Avenue, Lot 1 & West ½ of 2, Square 12 Bogan Subdivision Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle - District 7 F. James E. Cox & Shelia Marie Cox, 850 Progress Street, North 30' of Lot 31, Square 2, Progress Park Addition Subdivision Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle - District 7 G. Hayward Bradford, 1735 North 48th Street, Lots 21 & 22, Square 30, Greenville Extension Subdivision Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle - District 7 H. Gary Henry Ballier & Peggy Annen Robert Ballier, 1159 W. McKinley Street, Lot 19, Square 162, South Baton Rouge Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 I. Delorise Robins Harris & Jesse Bartholemew Harris, 1601 Scenic Hwy. (Rear Shed Only), Lot 6, Square 2, Northdale Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 J. Durl Ingram, 1912 Gayosa Street, Lot 10, Square 29, Gracie Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 K. Durl Ingram, 1908 Gayosa Street, Northern Portion of Lot 11, Square 29, Gracie Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 L. Durl Ingram, 1906 Gayosa Street, Northern Portion of Lot 11, Square 29, Gracie Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 M. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr., 1353 Orange Street, West Portion of Lot 6, Square H, Bookertown Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 N. Wells Fargo Bank Minesota, N.A., 127 N. Acadian Thwy. & Rear Garage, Lot 10, Square 13, Wilson Place #2 Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 O. Harmony Properties, LLC, c/o Collis B. Temple, Jr., 1135 Convention Street, Lot 8, Square 11, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 P. Harmony Properties, LLC, c/o Collis B. Temple, Jr., 1137 Convention Street, Lot 8, Square 11, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10
Authorizing the execution and delivery of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Zachary, relative to the distribution of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by and within the Parish of East Baton Rouge pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Amending Sections 9:1003, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, and 1011,of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to consolidate recently adopted changes in procedure, unify temporary licensing procedures, adjust employee clearance time after closing, and clarify procedures for ABC Staff and Licensees. By: ABC Director and Parish Attorney
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - Joor Road - Greenwell Springs Road, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0023. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Tammie S. Wascome Vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", no. 592,752 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $44,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $909.00, for a total amount of $44,909.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100.)* This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2012 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By: Finance Director.
Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the grant period of March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with area post-secondary training and/or academic institutions to provide less than class-size "off-the-shelf" occupational training to qualified Workforce Investment Act (WIA) customers under the WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs on an "as needed" basis, for the period of March 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Further, authorizing the Director of WIA to have the ability to make changes, inclusive of additions or deletions of training providers- during the course of the program year to advance the purpose of occupational skills training and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: WIA Chief Administrator.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund in the amount of $50,000.00. The grant will fund programs in the Mayor-President's BR Proud high-impact service plan -- $25,000 to fund the implementation of the Third Grade Reads initiative and $25,000 to fund the implementation of the Love Your Block initiative. This program is funded 100% by the Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund. By: Mayor's Office
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation to purchase a new ARFF Vehicle in the amount of $800,000.00; and authorization to accept and execute the grant agreement or any other documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $720,000; State: $80,000; Total $800,000.00) By: Director of Aviation.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS Items 12A-12J
Deferred Items: A1, B1, B2, & C1
Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements East Boyd Drive Project 11-SW-HC-0060 - Account 146.7210042.647100.2015812 - Council Award Date: April 25, 2012
Sacred Heart Area Pedestrian Improvements Project CP Project No. 09-SW-US-0068 State Project No. H.000451.6 Federal Aid Project No. ENH-1709(528) - Account 146.7210042.647100.2044610 This is a Federal Aid Project with 95% Federal and 5% With Local cost Share ($15,269.77)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute contracts with Metal Works Corporation and J&C Machine Works and Fabricating Inc, being contract no. A13-1600, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (Account No.341.7548522.652120.0485600) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with The Lakvold Group, LLC in connection with Highland Road - Buchanan Street Sewer Area Upgrades, being Project No. 08-GS-ST-0021 in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00. (Account No. 415.7578213.750120.6087344) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation w/subconsultants: Camp Dresser & McKee. Inc. (CDM); LandSource, Incorporated; Terracon Consultants, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Gravity System Improvement Project SGU-C-0005 (Oak Villa Boulevard - Monterrey Boulevard), Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025, in an amount of $107,020.76. (Account No. 433.7578223.752200.6087375) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with Picou Appraisals, LLC in connection with Highland Road - Buchanan Street Sewer Area Upgrades, being Project No. 08-GS-ST-0021 in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00. (Account No. 415.7578213.750120.6087344) By: Director of Public Works.
Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on February 19, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Wilson Peter Estave & Michelle Rene Hymel Estave - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9007 (7864 Governor Derbigny Drive, Lot 229, Pleasant Hills Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Chauna Banks-Daniel.
Cancelling the following meetings; The July 10, 2013 Council Meeting, the December 25, 2013 Council Meeting; and rescheduling the November 27, 2013 Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 26, 2013, and the December 18, 2013 Council Zoning Meeting to Wednesday, December 4, 2013; and calling a special meeting for Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of consideration of the 2014 Budget and related 2014 budget Items: By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) increasing the amount of the contract by $3,481.85 for a total amount of $28,481.85. This contract is for the renewal of GIS software licensing and maintenance support. By: Director of Information Services-Interim.
C11. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Infor to convert the current Hansen software system used by Public Works in an amount not to exceed $113,000. Public Works uses Hansen for sewer and plant asset management; this contract will cover setup, data conversion and training for Hansen Version 8. By: Director of Information Services-Interim and Public Works Director-Interim. 14. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS
Feb 27, 2013 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of
In accordance with Title 1, Sections 1.2(c)(9) and 1.7(a) of the Code of Ordinances, all items on this agenda are open for public comment with the exception of those items listed as “Introductions”. Items listed as “Introductions” will be available for public comment at subsequent meetings. Those members of the public desiring to speak on a particular item should refer to a meeting agenda and fill out a request to speak card indicating which item they wish to speak on and place it in the designated location prior to the meeting. Once the item is announced, each person’s name who has filled out a card will be called on to speak for the amount of time so designated by the Pro-Tem.
Discussion of amending the Plan of Government to make the Police Chief an elected position and taking whatever action is deemed necessary. By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
Introductions Items 7A-7D
CONDEMNATIONS: A. Herman Eugene Stevenson, Jr. and Katina Welch Stevenson Property located at 4043 North Downing Drive, Lot 211 Westminister Place Subdivision Councilman Ryan E. Heck - District 11 (This item was deferred from the January 23, 2013 Council Meeting) B. Hines Enterprises of Baton Rouge, LLC c/o Dud Hines, Jr., Agent, 3575 Donaldson Drive, Lot 56, Greenwell Terrace Subdivision Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards - District 5 C. Ben Letrue Clark, 5220 McClelland Drive, Lot 35, Brookstown Place Subdivision Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards - District 5 D. Paul Mills, 6926 & 6930 Hanks Drive, Lot 2, Kean Place Subdivision Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards - District 5 E. Annie Turner White, Julia White Harris & Bessie White Baker, 2802 Lula Avenue, Lot 1 & West ½ of 2, Square 12 Bogan Subdivision Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle - District 7 F. James E. Cox & Shelia Marie Cox, 850 Progress Street, North 30' of Lot 31, Square 2, Progress Park Addition Subdivision Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle - District 7 G. Hayward Bradford, 1735 North 48th Street, Lots 21 & 22, Square 30, Greenville Extension Subdivision Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle - District 7 H. Gary Henry Ballier & Peggy Annen Robert Ballier, 1159 W. McKinley Street, Lot 19, Square 162, South Baton Rouge Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 I. Delorise Robins Harris & Jesse Bartholemew Harris, 1601 Scenic Hwy. (Rear Shed Only), Lot 6, Square 2, Northdale Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 J. Durl Ingram, 1912 Gayosa Street, Lot 10, Square 29, Gracie Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 K. Durl Ingram, 1908 Gayosa Street, Northern Portion of Lot 11, Square 29, Gracie Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 L. Durl Ingram, 1906 Gayosa Street, Northern Portion of Lot 11, Square 29, Gracie Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 M. Gerald J. Charlet, Jr., 1353 Orange Street, West Portion of Lot 6, Square H, Bookertown Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 N. Wells Fargo Bank Minesota, N.A., 127 N. Acadian Thwy. & Rear Garage, Lot 10, Square 13, Wilson Place #2 Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 O. Harmony Properties, LLC, c/o Collis B. Temple, Jr., 1135 Convention Street, Lot 8, Square 11, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10 P. Harmony Properties, LLC, c/o Collis B. Temple, Jr., 1137 Convention Street, Lot 8, Square 11, Hickey, Duncan & Mather Town Subdivision Councilwoman Tara Wicker - District 10
Authorizing the execution and delivery of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Zachary, relative to the distribution of the proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by and within the Parish of East Baton Rouge pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
Amending Sections 9:1003, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, and 1011,of Title 9 (Licensing and Regulation of Trades), Chapter 18 (Wine, Beer, and Liquor) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to consolidate recently adopted changes in procedure, unify temporary licensing procedures, adjust employee clearance time after closing, and clarify procedures for ABC Staff and Licensees. By: ABC Director and Parish Attorney
Authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to acquire through purchase, exchange and/or institution of expropriation proceedings and to take such other actions as may be required in connection with the acquisition of land necessary for Sanitary Sewer System Upgrades - Joor Road - Greenwell Springs Road, being Project No. 11-FM-MS-0023. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing settlement of the matter entitled "Tammie S. Wascome Vs. City of Baton Rouge, et al", no. 592,752 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court, in the amount of $44,000.00, plus court costs in the amount of $909.00, for a total amount of $44,909.00, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - General Liability" (012.4630000.644100.)* This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney.
Approving the responses provided to the annual Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the year 2012 as required by the Legislative Auditor of the State of Louisiana. By: Finance Director.
Authorizing the Mayor President to accept funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, on behalf of the Division of Human Development and Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program which includes Part A and the Minority AIDS Initiative in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000 for the grant period of March 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: Director of DHDS.
Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Baton Rouge Workforce Investment Board Administrative Office, to enter into a contractual agreement with area post-secondary training and/or academic institutions to provide less than class-size "off-the-shelf" occupational training to qualified Workforce Investment Act (WIA) customers under the WIA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs on an "as needed" basis, for the period of March 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Further, authorizing the Director of WIA to have the ability to make changes, inclusive of additions or deletions of training providers- during the course of the program year to advance the purpose of occupational skills training and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. By: WIA Chief Administrator.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a grant agreement and related documents with the Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund in the amount of $50,000.00. The grant will fund programs in the Mayor-President's BR Proud high-impact service plan -- $25,000 to fund the implementation of the Third Grade Reads initiative and $25,000 to fund the implementation of the Love Your Block initiative. This program is funded 100% by the Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund. By: Mayor's Office
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to submit and execute a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Louisiana, Office of Aviation to purchase a new ARFF Vehicle in the amount of $800,000.00; and authorization to accept and execute the grant agreement or any other documents in connection therewith at the appropriate time. (Funding Source: Federal $720,000; State: $80,000; Total $800,000.00) By: Director of Aviation.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES:
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS Items 12A-12J
Deferred Items: A1, B1, B2, & C1
Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements East Boyd Drive Project 11-SW-HC-0060 - Account 146.7210042.647100.2015812 - Council Award Date: April 25, 2012
Sacred Heart Area Pedestrian Improvements Project CP Project No. 09-SW-US-0068 State Project No. H.000451.6 Federal Aid Project No. ENH-1709(528) - Account 146.7210042.647100.2044610 This is a Federal Aid Project with 95% Federal and 5% With Local cost Share ($15,269.77)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute contracts with Metal Works Corporation and J&C Machine Works and Fabricating Inc, being contract no. A13-1600, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 (Account No.341.7548522.652120.0485600) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with The Lakvold Group, LLC in connection with Highland Road - Buchanan Street Sewer Area Upgrades, being Project No. 08-GS-ST-0021 in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00. (Account No. 415.7578213.750120.6087344) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Engineering Services with Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation w/subconsultants: Camp Dresser & McKee. Inc. (CDM); LandSource, Incorporated; Terracon Consultants, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with South Gravity System Improvement Project SGU-C-0005 (Oak Villa Boulevard - Monterrey Boulevard), Project No. 11-FM-MS-0025, in an amount of $107,020.76. (Account No. 433.7578223.752200.6087375) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or EBROSCO to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Contract for Appraisal Services with Picou Appraisals, LLC in connection with Highland Road - Buchanan Street Sewer Area Upgrades, being Project No. 08-GS-ST-0021 in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00. (Account No. 415.7578213.750120.6087344) By: Director of Public Works.
Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order issued on February 19, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Wilson Peter Estave & Michelle Rene Hymel Estave - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9007 (7864 Governor Derbigny Drive, Lot 229, Pleasant Hills Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Chauna Banks-Daniel.
Cancelling the following meetings; The July 10, 2013 Council Meeting, the December 25, 2013 Council Meeting; and rescheduling the November 27, 2013 Council Meeting to Tuesday, November 26, 2013, and the December 18, 2013 Council Zoning Meeting to Wednesday, December 4, 2013; and calling a special meeting for Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of consideration of the 2014 Budget and related 2014 budget Items: By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) increasing the amount of the contract by $3,481.85 for a total amount of $28,481.85. This contract is for the renewal of GIS software licensing and maintenance support. By: Director of Information Services-Interim.
C11. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a contract with Infor to convert the current Hansen software system used by Public Works in an amount not to exceed $113,000. Public Works uses Hansen for sewer and plant asset management; this contract will cover setup, data conversion and training for Hansen Version 8. By: Director of Information Services-Interim and Public Works Director-Interim. 14. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT: ANNOUNCEMENTS