*Due to technical difficulties this portion of the meeting is joined in progress* 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of June 26, 2013, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of July 17, 2013, and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of July 2, 2013.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS
3. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Cherie Ausberry, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 4. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Astrid Clements, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 5. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Helena Cunningham, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 6. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Valerie Schexnayder, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 7. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents replacement of Mr. Matthew McKay who resigned. This term expires on July 1, 2014 Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting the appointment of Mr. Blaine Grimes.
CONDEMNATIONS
Amending the 2013 current expense budget for the District 1 Volunteer Fire Protection District to appropriate $22,264.12 from the fire district's fund balance. This will provide funding for contractual obligations payable to the Zachary fire department for fire services provided in 2012. By: District 1 Fire Protection District.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Wes Hyman for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $16,969.70 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Christina B. Peck for Professional Legal Services by increasing the compensation by an additional $17,500.00, for a total compensation not to exceed $35,000.00. By: 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 - Sherwood Forest Boulevard - Goodwood Boulevard Pipeline, being Project No. 11-FM-MS- 0005. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2013 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments and Partnership (Home), Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (totaling approximately $7,230,463.00 plus $800,000.00 estimated Program Income); authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Grant Agreements for the Action Plan 2013 at the appropriate time; authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Related 2013 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Grant Agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation, (LHC), in the amount of approximately $236,213.68; authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Related Louisiana Emergency Solutions Grants with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $251,954; and authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related Community Development Contracts. By: Urban Development Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or the City Constable to accept funding awarded thru the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Office by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of $7,500.00 (Seven thousand five hundred dollars) for overtime expenditures incurred by the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office for participating in a joint warrant task force, furthermore, authorizing the Constable to sign all documentation in connection therewith. By: Constable’s Office.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Debra Ballard, whose term expires June 25, 2013, effective June 26, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term.
BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Jenkins, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term.
8. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Lear Flagg who resigned. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Jimmy D. Webb 9. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Charles Hinton who was removed from office. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Jimmy D. Webb
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Brandon Dumas, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Booker T. Carmichael Christopher K. Odinet
11. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julie Cherry, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No information received 12. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth O’Rourke, Jr., whose term expires July 26, 2013, effective July 27, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No information received
Central Consolidation, Consolidated Pump Stations Project
South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road / Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements
Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I
Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I
Choctaw Area Storage and Pump Station Facilities
South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements Phase I
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-02 (Streets in Avalon & The Perserve at Hunter’s Lake) Project 12-AO-ST-0053- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010413
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-08 (Crack Sealing : Phase 13/1) Project 12-CS-ST-0059- Account 147.7210012.647100.2011113
Baton Rouge Riverfront Redevelopment Transportation Improvements Project CP Project No. 12-DD-US-0033; State Project No. H.006500.6; Federal Aid Project No. H006500 - Account 334.1500126.652300.5900403 and 146.7210042.647100.2015912 This is a Federal Aid Project with 80%Federal and 20% Local with Local Cost Share ($222,300.00), which is supplemented with federal funds remaining after completion of the River Road Multi-use Path Phase II in the amount of $160,019.11
Fairway Drive Center Islands (Jefferson Hwy to Old Hammond Hwy) Project 12-CS-CI-0062- Account 012.7025001.643550.4000000
South Forced Lower Capacity Improvements Nicholson Dr. - Highland Rd. - Perkins Rd. Phase B Project 09-FM-MS-047B- Account 434.7578243.752400.6087356 and 411.7578243.752400.6087356
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Brown+Danos Land Design , Inc. and Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC A Joint Venture w/ Subconsultants: ABMB Engineers, Inc.; Holden Associates; Covalent Logic; Pal Productions; Dufour/Corie Studio, Ltd.; Varsity Sports; Visual Logic, Inc.; and Chancelier Skidmore for Landscape Architectural Design Services in connection with the Baton Rouge Riverfront Master Plan (Reconnecting to the River - North Boulevard Town Square) Phase I Implementation, being City-Parish Project No. 08-CS-CI-0030, RFQ No. 08-DP-DD-001, to provide for additional professional design services in a Supplemental Amount not to exceed $3,260.00, contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services. (Account No. 337.7551492.652200.598610) By: Director of Public Works.
Receiving the 2013 Report on Revenue Requirements, Costs of Service, and Rates for Wastewater Service to assist the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in their review of the sewer user fee ordinance as required by Section 4 of Ordinance 12647. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to name the Canadian National & Illinois Central Railroad Overpass, the "Jose L Alvarez Memorial Bridge". By: Director of Public Works.
Waiving the provisions of Title I, Chapter I, Part IV, Section 1:2(a) "Order of Business at Regular Meetings" So as to Begin Presentations and Special Recognitions at 3:30. By: Councilman Wilson.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 19, 2013, at Original 410, Bundle 12507, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge V. Arthur LeJander (Deceased) & Martha LeJander" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9047 (1629 N. 38th Street, Lot 37, Square 17, Eden Park Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
A Resolution supporting continued operation of the LA Swift Inter-City Bus Service, and requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to ensure the continued operation of the La Swift inter-city bus service. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Receiving and approving the recommendation of the Parish Attorney's Online Driving School RFP Evaluation Committee as to which firm is to be awarded the contract for the administration of the program; and authorizing execution of a contract with Cyber Active, Inc., in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney.
K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with JPS Executive Car Service, LLC to provide executive car services for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with Shamrock Sedans, L.L.C., for a limousine service for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Geo-Jobe contract for the airport's GIS System for software licensing agreements, software upgrades and geo-tagging of documents in an amount not to exceed $150,562.94 (Account no. 482.0986002.643540.8498647) By: Director of Aviation. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 9 to the W.D. Schock Company Contract to extend the contract period from July 31, 2013 to October 31, 2013. (No additional funds needed). By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization to amend Council Resolution No. 49185 adopted February 8, 2012 in order to update the current federal and state allocation formula for the airfield perimeter security improvements project as follows:
Pursuant to the CEA between the City-Parish and Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, BRAC would like to update the Metro Council as to economic development, announcements, activities, and related matters. By: Office of the Mayor-President.
Jul 24, 2013 Metropolitan Council
*Due to technical difficulties this portion of the meeting is joined in progress* 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. INVOCATION: 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Council Meeting of June 26, 2013, Regular Council Zoning Meeting of July 17, 2013, and The Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission Meeting of July 2, 2013.
SECTION 2.12 INTRODUCTIONS
3. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Cherie Ausberry, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 4. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Astrid Clements, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 5. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Helena Cunningham, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 6. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents reappointing or replacing Valerie Schexnayder, whose term expired July 1, 2013, effective July 2, 2013. This appointment is for a four year term. Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting reappointment. 7. EAST BATON ROUGE MORTGAGE FINANCE AUTHORITY: Concurring in the Mayor-Presidents replacement of Mr. Matthew McKay who resigned. This term expires on July 1, 2014 Current Ballot: Received letter from Mayor requesting the appointment of Mr. Blaine Grimes.
CONDEMNATIONS
Amending the 2013 current expense budget for the District 1 Volunteer Fire Protection District to appropriate $22,264.12 from the fire district's fund balance. This will provide funding for contractual obligations payable to the Zachary fire department for fire services provided in 2012. By: District 1 Fire Protection District.
Authorizing settlement of the claim of Wes Hyman for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in the claimant's home, in the amount of $16,969.70 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.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend the contract with Christina B. Peck for Professional Legal Services by increasing the compensation by an additional $17,500.00, for a total compensation not to exceed $35,000.00. By: 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 - Sherwood Forest Boulevard - Goodwood Boulevard Pipeline, being Project No. 11-FM-MS- 0005. By: Parish Attorney.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to submit the Action Plan 2013 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investments and Partnership (Home), Housing Opportunities for People with Aids (HOPWA) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Programs (totaling approximately $7,230,463.00 plus $800,000.00 estimated Program Income); authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Grant Agreements for the Action Plan 2013 at the appropriate time; authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Related 2013 Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Grant Agreement with the Louisiana Housing Corporation, (LHC), in the amount of approximately $236,213.68; authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Related Louisiana Emergency Solutions Grants with the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) in the amount of approximately $251,954; and authorizing the Mayor-President or Urban Development Director to execute the related Community Development Contracts. By: Urban Development Director.
Authorizing the Mayor-President and/or the City Constable to accept funding awarded thru the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Office by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement in the amount of $7,500.00 (Seven thousand five hundred dollars) for overtime expenditures incurred by the Baton Rouge City Constable's Office for participating in a joint warrant task force, furthermore, authorizing the Constable to sign all documentation in connection therewith. By: Constable’s Office.
ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE DISTRICT 8 - PRIDE: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Debra Ballard, whose term expires June 25, 2013, effective June 26, 2013. This appointment is for a two year term.
BROWNSFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Charles Jenkins, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term.
8. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Lear Flagg who resigned. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Jimmy D. Webb 9. GAS UTILITY DIST. # 1: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Charles Hinton who was removed from office. Term Expires 1-1-2015. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Jimmy D. Webb
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Brandon Dumas, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a five year term. Current Ballot: Craig P. Billings Booker T. Carmichael Christopher K. Odinet
11. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Julie Cherry, whose term expires July 23, 2013, effective July 24, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No information received 12. MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD: Consideration of reappointing or replacing Kenneth O’Rourke, Jr., whose term expires July 26, 2013, effective July 27, 2013. This appointment is for a three year term. Current Ballot: No information received
Central Consolidation, Consolidated Pump Stations Project
South Forced Lower Basin (Highland Road / Burbank Drive) Capacity Improvements
Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I
Central Consolidation Pump Station 42 Force Main, Phase I
Choctaw Area Storage and Pump Station Facilities
South Wastewater Treatment Plant Wet Weather Improvements Phase I
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-02 (Streets in Avalon & The Perserve at Hunter’s Lake) Project 12-AO-ST-0053- Account 147.7210012.647100.2010413
Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program Project 13-08 (Crack Sealing : Phase 13/1) Project 12-CS-ST-0059- Account 147.7210012.647100.2011113
Baton Rouge Riverfront Redevelopment Transportation Improvements Project CP Project No. 12-DD-US-0033; State Project No. H.006500.6; Federal Aid Project No. H006500 - Account 334.1500126.652300.5900403 and 146.7210042.647100.2015912 This is a Federal Aid Project with 80%Federal and 20% Local with Local Cost Share ($222,300.00), which is supplemented with federal funds remaining after completion of the River Road Multi-use Path Phase II in the amount of $160,019.11
Fairway Drive Center Islands (Jefferson Hwy to Old Hammond Hwy) Project 12-CS-CI-0062- Account 012.7025001.643550.4000000
South Forced Lower Capacity Improvements Nicholson Dr. - Highland Rd. - Perkins Rd. Phase B Project 09-FM-MS-047B- Account 434.7578243.752400.6087356 and 411.7578243.752400.6087356
Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Brown+Danos Land Design , Inc. and Joseph Furr Design Studio, LLC A Joint Venture w/ Subconsultants: ABMB Engineers, Inc.; Holden Associates; Covalent Logic; Pal Productions; Dufour/Corie Studio, Ltd.; Varsity Sports; Visual Logic, Inc.; and Chancelier Skidmore for Landscape Architectural Design Services in connection with the Baton Rouge Riverfront Master Plan (Reconnecting to the River - North Boulevard Town Square) Phase I Implementation, being City-Parish Project No. 08-CS-CI-0030, RFQ No. 08-DP-DD-001, to provide for additional professional design services in a Supplemental Amount not to exceed $3,260.00, contingent upon the provision of adequate funding for such services. (Account No. 337.7551492.652200.598610) By: Director of Public Works.
Receiving the 2013 Report on Revenue Requirements, Costs of Service, and Rates for Wastewater Service to assist the East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission in their review of the sewer user fee ordinance as required by Section 4 of Ordinance 12647. By: Director of Public Works.
Authorizing the Mayor-President to name the Canadian National & Illinois Central Railroad Overpass, the "Jose L Alvarez Memorial Bridge". By: Director of Public Works.
Waiving the provisions of Title I, Chapter I, Part IV, Section 1:2(a) "Order of Business at Regular Meetings" So as to Begin Presentations and Special Recognitions at 3:30. By: Councilman Wilson.
Rescinding and directing the Clerk of Court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on June 19, 2013, at Original 410, Bundle 12507, in the matter of "City of Baton Rouge V. Arthur LeJander (Deceased) & Martha LeJander" - Condemnation Proceeding No. 9047 (1629 N. 38th Street, Lot 37, Square 17, Eden Park Subdivision). By: Councilwoman Marcelle.
A Resolution supporting continued operation of the LA Swift Inter-City Bus Service, and requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to ensure the continued operation of the La Swift inter-city bus service. By: Councilwoman Wicker.
Receiving and approving the recommendation of the Parish Attorney's Online Driving School RFP Evaluation Committee as to which firm is to be awarded the contract for the administration of the program; and authorizing execution of a contract with Cyber Active, Inc., in connection therewith. By: Parish Attorney.
K. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with JPS Executive Car Service, LLC to provide executive car services for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. L. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute an agreement with Shamrock Sedans, L.L.C., for a limousine service for a period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option to renew at a rental rate of $150.00 per month. By: Director of Aviation. M. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Geo-Jobe contract for the airport's GIS System for software licensing agreements, software upgrades and geo-tagging of documents in an amount not to exceed $150,562.94 (Account no. 482.0986002.643540.8498647) By: Director of Aviation. N. Authorization for the Mayor-President and/or Chairman of the Airport Commission to execute Amendment No. 9 to the W.D. Schock Company Contract to extend the contract period from July 31, 2013 to October 31, 2013. (No additional funds needed). By: Director of Aviation.
Authorization to amend Council Resolution No. 49185 adopted February 8, 2012 in order to update the current federal and state allocation formula for the airfield perimeter security improvements project as follows:
Pursuant to the CEA between the City-Parish and Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership, BRAC would like to update the Metro Council as to economic development, announcements, activities, and related matters. By: Office of the Mayor-President.