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 May 8, 2013, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of May 14, 2013.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contingency Fee Agreement for representation of the City-Parish in a claim for damages arising out of the British Petroleum Gulf Oil Spill and ratifying all prior agreements. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Mayor- President.
Receiving a report from the Constable's Office Study Committee concerning their findings and recommendations. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Introduce items 7A1 - 7A7 & 7A9 - 7A21.
Condemnation items A - R.
Abatement items S - Y.
Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center to appropriate $33,000 from the center's prior years' and current self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for center events and services, children programs, and a volunteer dinner. By: Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center.
A Supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said Parish; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
An Ordinance to repeal Ordinance Number 14022, adopted on May 16, 2007, and to repeal Sections 5:1101, 5:1102, 5:1103, 5:1104, 5:1105, and 5:1106 of Chapter 11 of Title 5 (Fire Protection) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, to abolish the Board of Commissioners of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7, and to re-enact Sections 5:1101, 5:1102, 5:1103, 5:1104, and 5:1105 to establish the Metropolitan Council as the governing body of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7, with an advisory board, all pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Section 1491, et. seq. By: Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7.
Amending the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget so as to appropriate $11 million for the acquisition and improvement of land and buildings located at 9050, 9000, & 9048 Airline Highway for use as a public safety complex. (Budget Supplement #8213) By: Mayor-President.
Authorizing the Mayor-Present to execute a supplemental agreement to the professional services contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. for legal representation related to state grants in order to increase the amount from $50,000.00 to $54,685.33. By: Mayor-President.
Authorizing the Mayor-Present to execute a professional services agreement with United Professionals Company, L.L.C. to assist the City-Parish in qualifying for and receiving additional Federal Medicaid funds. By: Mayor-President.
Amending and re-enacting an "Auto Usage Policy" for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to require all employees operating City-Parish vehicles to complete a Driver Safety Improvement Program conducted by the Department of Human Resources. By: Councilman Amoroso.
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 the Green Light Plan - South Foster Drive Sidewalk Improvement (Garig Avenue to North Boulevard), being Project No. 12-SW-HC-0064. By: Parish Attorney.
Adjudicated properties 10A - 10I.
Administrative Matters.
APPOINTMENTS: DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-President's appointment of Mr. Frederic ‘Ric' Kearny to replace Danny Montelaro who resigned. This Term Expires September 12, 2013.
13 A1. Project Title: Downtown Area PS 059, 015, and 019 Improvements and Area Wastewater Facilities 13 B2. Downtown Area PS 059, PS 015 and PS 019 Improvements and Area Wastewater Facilities Upgrade for PS 136
Brookstown Road/Evangeline Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Phase I
Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I
Group Project 1A Metro Airport Area Sewer Upgrades
Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 12-14 (Streets in Woodridge)
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-02 (Streets in Avalon & The Preserve at Hunter’s Lake)
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-09 (T.B. Herndon Ave)
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the Maintenance Agreement for the Decorative Lighting Mississippi River Bridge I-10 Baton Rouge between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development being State Project Number 450-09-0023. Funding for this Lighting Maintenance Agreement shall be 100% local obligation. (Account No. 012.7100002.642110) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the ABC Baton Rouge, LLC lease agreement to add 7.292 acres to the existing 20 acres of land for a total of 27.292 acres of land and to amend the rental rate from $95,832 per year to $130,772.35 per year. (All terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same) By: Director of Aviation.
Requesting the Department of Public Works to post signs advising the public of the prohibition of smoking within 25' of all entrances and exits of public buildings or public facilities operated by the ity-Parish or its Agencies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Concurring in the names submitted by the CAHSD for submission to the Governor to consider for appointment to the CAHSD. One vacancy exist requiring the submission of 2 names. The names submitted by the CAHSD are Dana Carpenter and Fran Bussie (Names are submitted to the Metro-Council from the CAHSD to be forwarded to the Governor for appointment) By: Council Administrator/Treasurer.
A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on October 19, 2013, for the purpose of authorizing the continuation of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of ten (10) mills for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
A Resolution changing the name of America Street from Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive to North 10th Street to "Charles T. Smith Drive." By: Councilwoman Wicker.
13L Conducting of a hearing to consider removing Greg Carroll from the Board of Commissioners of Gas Utility District No. 1 for neglect of duty and/or misconduct in office as provided for in Section 2.13 of the Plan of Government and Resolution 50113 adopted April 10, 2013. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Councilmen Welch & Wilson. 14. ADJOURNMENT:
May 22, 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 May 8, 2013, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of May 14, 2013.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contingency Fee Agreement for representation of the City-Parish in a claim for damages arising out of the British Petroleum Gulf Oil Spill and ratifying all prior agreements. * This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Mayor- President.
Receiving a report from the Constable's Office Study Committee concerning their findings and recommendations. By: Councilwoman Edwards.
Introduce items 7A1 - 7A7 & 7A9 - 7A21.
Condemnation items A - R.
Abatement items S - Y.
Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for the Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center to appropriate $33,000 from the center's prior years' and current self-generated revenues. This will provide funding for center events and services, children programs, and a volunteer dinner. By: Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center.
A Supplemental Resolution authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of Public Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2013A of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, payable from the proceeds of the two percent (2%) sales and use tax levied by said Parish; prescribing the form, fixing the details, providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters related thereto. By: Bond Counsel.
An Ordinance to repeal Ordinance Number 14022, adopted on May 16, 2007, and to repeal Sections 5:1101, 5:1102, 5:1103, 5:1104, 5:1105, and 5:1106 of Chapter 11 of Title 5 (Fire Protection) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, to abolish the Board of Commissioners of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7, and to re-enact Sections 5:1101, 5:1102, 5:1103, 5:1104, and 5:1105 to establish the Metropolitan Council as the governing body of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7, with an advisory board, all pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 40, Section 1491, et. seq. By: Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7.
Amending the 2013 Capital Improvement Budget so as to appropriate $11 million for the acquisition and improvement of land and buildings located at 9050, 9000, & 9048 Airline Highway for use as a public safety complex. (Budget Supplement #8213) By: Mayor-President.
Authorizing the Mayor-Present to execute a supplemental agreement to the professional services contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. for legal representation related to state grants in order to increase the amount from $50,000.00 to $54,685.33. By: Mayor-President.
Authorizing the Mayor-Present to execute a professional services agreement with United Professionals Company, L.L.C. to assist the City-Parish in qualifying for and receiving additional Federal Medicaid funds. By: Mayor-President.
Amending and re-enacting an "Auto Usage Policy" for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge so as to require all employees operating City-Parish vehicles to complete a Driver Safety Improvement Program conducted by the Department of Human Resources. By: Councilman Amoroso.
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 the Green Light Plan - South Foster Drive Sidewalk Improvement (Garig Avenue to North Boulevard), being Project No. 12-SW-HC-0064. By: Parish Attorney.
Adjudicated properties 10A - 10I.
Administrative Matters.
APPOINTMENTS: DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Concurring in the Mayor-President's appointment of Mr. Frederic ‘Ric' Kearny to replace Danny Montelaro who resigned. This Term Expires September 12, 2013.
13 A1. Project Title: Downtown Area PS 059, 015, and 019 Improvements and Area Wastewater Facilities 13 B2. Downtown Area PS 059, PS 015 and PS 019 Improvements and Area Wastewater Facilities Upgrade for PS 136
Brookstown Road/Evangeline Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Phase I
Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I
Group Project 1A Metro Airport Area Sewer Upgrades
Sales Tax Street & Road Rehabilitation Program, Project 12-14 (Streets in Woodridge)
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-02 (Streets in Avalon & The Preserve at Hunter’s Lake)
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-09 (T.B. Herndon Ave)
Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the Maintenance Agreement for the Decorative Lighting Mississippi River Bridge I-10 Baton Rouge between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development being State Project Number 450-09-0023. Funding for this Lighting Maintenance Agreement shall be 100% local obligation. (Account No. 012.7100002.642110) By: Director of Public Works.
Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to the ABC Baton Rouge, LLC lease agreement to add 7.292 acres to the existing 20 acres of land for a total of 27.292 acres of land and to amend the rental rate from $95,832 per year to $130,772.35 per year. (All terms and conditions of the original lease remain the same) By: Director of Aviation.
Requesting the Department of Public Works to post signs advising the public of the prohibition of smoking within 25' of all entrances and exits of public buildings or public facilities operated by the ity-Parish or its Agencies. By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Concurring in the names submitted by the CAHSD for submission to the Governor to consider for appointment to the CAHSD. One vacancy exist requiring the submission of 2 names. The names submitted by the CAHSD are Dana Carpenter and Fran Bussie (Names are submitted to the Metro-Council from the CAHSD to be forwarded to the Governor for appointment) By: Council Administrator/Treasurer.
A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on October 19, 2013, for the purpose of authorizing the continuation of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of ten (10) mills for a period of ten (10) years for fire protection purposes of the Brownsfield Fire Protection District No. 3; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel.
A Resolution changing the name of America Street from Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive to North 10th Street to "Charles T. Smith Drive." By: Councilwoman Wicker.
13L Conducting of a hearing to consider removing Greg Carroll from the Board of Commissioners of Gas Utility District No. 1 for neglect of duty and/or misconduct in office as provided for in Section 2.13 of the Plan of Government and Resolution 50113 adopted April 10, 2013. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Councilmen Welch & Wilson. 14. ADJOURNMENT: