1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: Deputy Phillip Syas, Baton Rouge City Constable Chaplain 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 103, St. Jude Catholic Church
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Authorizing the Mayor-President to renew the Baton Rouge River Center Waiver Agreement with Visit Baton Rouge and SMG for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. By: Mayor-President. (F&E recommends approval)
Reconsideration of authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to enter into a settlement and Consent Decree in the matter of Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. The City of Baton Rouge, et al, U.S. District Court, Case 01-CV-0978, and appropriating $6,000,000.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Council members Wicker and Daniel.
INTRODUCTIONS
COMMITTEE ACTIONS
CONDEMNATIONS
Amending Title 12(Nuisances), Chapter 7 (Abandoned, Inoperative Motor Vehicles on Private Property), Section 12:502, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to create an exception for storage of inoperative motor vehicles in rural areas. By: Councilman Welch.
B. Amending the budget for the Wastewater Improvements Program so as to appropriate $45,000,000 related to the issuance of the 2013A Sewer Revenue Bonds through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's State Revolving Loan to finance seven projects in the Baton Rouge SSO Control and Wastewater Facilities Program. (Budget Supplement #8006) By: Director of Public Works. (F&E recommends approval) C. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494) and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $45,000,000 of Revenue Bonds (Department of Environmental Quality Project), Series 2013A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the cost of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance 2068, each adopted by the Metropolitan Council on June 12, 2002, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2013A Bonds to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2013A Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. By: Bond Counsel. (F&E recommends approval)
An Ordinance providing for the abolishment of the La Vie Economic Development District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. (F&E recommends approval)
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Susan Roland for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $18,228.06, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. (F&E recommends approval)
F. Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $500,000.00 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval) G. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the Medicaid Supplemental Payment Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on behalf of Emergency Medical Services. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval) H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to provide for the transfer of funds for the Supplemental Payment Program for emergency services provided by Emergency Medical Services. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval) I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance for the payment of administrative service fees associated with the Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF)grant from the LA Office of Community Development on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District in the amount of $100,000 to purchase twelve (12) inch water pipe to replace the current four (4) inch lines in the rural Chaneyville area of the parish. Futhermore, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. (F&E recommends approval)
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS
B. Amending Resolutions 49862 and 49863 adopted January 2, 2103 which established the Finance and Executive and Capital Improvements Committees so as to change the meeting times to 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the Council Zoning Meeting for the Finance and Executive Committee and 4:30 p.m. or immediately following the Finance and Executive Committee meeting for the Capital Improvements Committee. By: Councilman Welch. H. Amending Resolution 49862 to schedule the Finance and Executive Committee meeting currently scheduled fo the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. to be scheduled now hereafter on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. By: Councilman Delgado. I. Amending Resolution 49863 to schedule the Capital Improvements Committee meeting currently scheduled fo the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 3:30 p.m. to be scheduled now hereafter on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 3:30 p.m. By: Councilman Delgado.
Assigning of committee members to the Police Department/Sheriff’s Office merger to the Feasibility Study Committee in accordance with Metropolitan Council Resolution 48571. By: Councilman Boe.
Appointing a President, and Vice-President for the Board of Commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission for the period of January 2013 - December 2013. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $100,200 for calendar year 2013. By: Mayor-President.
F. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order Issued on January 9, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Steven Charles Armstrong and Maria Rocio Armstrong - Condemnation Proceeding No. 8984 (2683 Huron Street, South Portion of Lot 10, Square 99, Istrouma Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. G. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order Issued on January 9, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Veronica S. Carriere, Veronica Hives, Custodian for Titus T. Carriere and Shannon M. Carriere - Condemnation Proceeding No. 8975 (1620 Heron Street, Lot 24, Square 3, Scotlandville Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Establishing a committee to evaluate and assess the operations of the Parish Attorney's Office and make recommendations to the Council relating to same. By: Council members Welch and Delgado.
Jan 23, 2013 Metropolitan Council
1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: Deputy Phillip Syas, Baton Rouge City Constable Chaplain 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 103, St. Jude Catholic Church
PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Authorizing the Mayor-President to renew the Baton Rouge River Center Waiver Agreement with Visit Baton Rouge and SMG for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. By: Mayor-President. (F&E recommends approval)
Reconsideration of authorizing the Parish Attorney's Office to enter into a settlement and Consent Decree in the matter of Louisiana Environmental Action Network v. The City of Baton Rouge, et al, U.S. District Court, Case 01-CV-0978, and appropriating $6,000,000.00 for such purpose. *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Council members Wicker and Daniel.
INTRODUCTIONS
COMMITTEE ACTIONS
CONDEMNATIONS
Amending Title 12(Nuisances), Chapter 7 (Abandoned, Inoperative Motor Vehicles on Private Property), Section 12:502, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, to create an exception for storage of inoperative motor vehicles in rural areas. By: Councilman Welch.
B. Amending the budget for the Wastewater Improvements Program so as to appropriate $45,000,000 related to the issuance of the 2013A Sewer Revenue Bonds through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's State Revolving Loan to finance seven projects in the Baton Rouge SSO Control and Wastewater Facilities Program. (Budget Supplement #8006) By: Director of Public Works. (F&E recommends approval) C. A Supplemental Bond Resolution amending and supplementing Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution No. 44893 (EBROSCO No. 7494) and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $45,000,000 of Revenue Bonds (Department of Environmental Quality Project), Series 2013A, of the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, to finance the cost of upgrading, rehabilitating, extending and improving the sewage disposal system owned by the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the Amended and Restated General Bond Resolution, payable from the sewer user fees levied and collected pursuant to Ordinance No. 12334 and EBROSCO Ordinance 2068, each adopted by the Metropolitan Council on June 12, 2002, and from the avails or proceeds of the one-half of one percent (½%) sales and use tax levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, pursuant to Article VI, Section 29 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and pursuant to an election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on April 16, 1988; authorizing the sale of the Series 2013A Bonds to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the payment of principal of and interest on such Series 2013A Bonds and for the rights of the registered owners thereof; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing. By: Bond Counsel. (F&E recommends approval)
An Ordinance providing for the abolishment of the La Vie Economic Development District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By: Bond Counsel. (F&E recommends approval)
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Susan Roland for damages resulting from an auto accident with a Department of Public Works employee, in the amount of $18,228.06, which amount shall be paid from the account designated "Insurance - Auto Liability" (012.4630000.644200). *This matter may be discussed in executive session. By: Parish Attorney. (F&E recommends approval)
F. Amending the 2013 Current Expense Budget for Emergency Medical Services to appropriate $500,000.00 from Fund Balance to provide for intergovernmental transfers to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals for the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) Medicaid reimbursement program. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval) G. Authorizing the Mayor President to execute the Medicaid Supplemental Payment Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on behalf of Emergency Medical Services. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval) H. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to provide for the transfer of funds for the Supplemental Payment Program for emergency services provided by Emergency Medical Services. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval) I. Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance for the payment of administrative service fees associated with the Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. By: Interim EMS Administrator. (F&E recommends approval)
Authorizing the Mayor-President to apply for and accept a Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF)grant from the LA Office of Community Development on behalf of the Chaneyville Fire Protection District in the amount of $100,000 to purchase twelve (12) inch water pipe to replace the current four (4) inch lines in the rural Chaneyville area of the parish. Futhermore, authorizing the Finance Department to record said grant award and file the required reporting documents. By: Fire Chief, Chaneyville Fire Protection District. (F&E recommends approval)
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
APPOINTMENTS
B. Amending Resolutions 49862 and 49863 adopted January 2, 2103 which established the Finance and Executive and Capital Improvements Committees so as to change the meeting times to 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the Council Zoning Meeting for the Finance and Executive Committee and 4:30 p.m. or immediately following the Finance and Executive Committee meeting for the Capital Improvements Committee. By: Councilman Welch. H. Amending Resolution 49862 to schedule the Finance and Executive Committee meeting currently scheduled fo the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. to be scheduled now hereafter on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 3:00 p.m. By: Councilman Delgado. I. Amending Resolution 49863 to schedule the Capital Improvements Committee meeting currently scheduled fo the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 3:30 p.m. to be scheduled now hereafter on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 3:30 p.m. By: Councilman Delgado.
Assigning of committee members to the Police Department/Sheriff’s Office merger to the Feasibility Study Committee in accordance with Metropolitan Council Resolution 48571. By: Councilman Boe.
Appointing a President, and Vice-President for the Board of Commissioners for the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission for the period of January 2013 - December 2013. By: Council Administrator-Treasurer.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $100,200 for calendar year 2013. By: Mayor-President.
F. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order Issued on January 9, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Steven Charles Armstrong and Maria Rocio Armstrong - Condemnation Proceeding No. 8984 (2683 Huron Street, South Portion of Lot 10, Square 99, Istrouma Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Wicker. G. Rescinding and cancelling the Decision and Order Issued on January 9, 2013, in "City of Baton Rouge V. Veronica S. Carriere, Veronica Hives, Custodian for Titus T. Carriere and Shannon M. Carriere - Condemnation Proceeding No. 8975 (1620 Heron Street, Lot 24, Square 3, Scotlandville Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Daniel.
Establishing a committee to evaluate and assess the operations of the Parish Attorney's Office and make recommendations to the Council relating to same. By: Council members Welch and Delgado.