St. Mary Parish Council minutes of Feb. 11

Fri, 2015-02-20 15:19 Bill Decker

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF
ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA

The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairman Kevin Voisin presiding and the following members present: Lionel Metz, Charles Middleton, Glen Hidalgo, Ken Singleton, Logan Fromenthal, Dr. Tim Tregle, Sterling Fryou, Steve Bierhorst and Albert Foulcard. Absent was David Hanagriff.

Mr. Singleton pronounced the Invocation and Mr. Fromenthal led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Bierhorst moved that the reading of the minutes of the Second Regular Meeting, January 28, 2015 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Fryou seconded the motion, which carried.

Mr. Naquin, Parish President reported on the 91st Police Jury Association of Louisiana Annual Convention held on January 29-31, 2015 in New Orleans, LA.

Mr. Naquin informed that the Convention was a huge success and represented by all 64 Parishes in the State.

The new PJAL President is David Cox of Caddo Parish.

Mr. Naquin also reported on the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Meeting that he attended on this date.

Mr. Naquin informed that the Atchafalaya Basin 2016 Master Plan was approved.

Mr. Naquin informed that the Atchafalaya Basin 2015 Master Plan includes funding for Wilson Landing.

Mr. Naquin informed that Mr. Matte, St. Mary Levee District gave a presentation on the Bayou Chene Project.

Mr. Naquin stated that the Senior Citizens Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the Franklin Recreation Center.

Henry “Bo” LaGrange, Chief Administrative Officer presented his report for a two (2) week period ending February 11, 2015.

Item 4 in Mr. LaGrange’s report stated, “The La. Office of Community Development has written to advise that $9.3 million has been made available for continuation of the Community Water Enrichment Fund for fiscal year 2014-2015. The amount available to each parish will be $135,317.00. The deadline for submittal of applications is March 20, 2015. Funds can only be used for rehabilitation, improvement, and construction projects for community water systems.”

Mr. LaGrange stated that if the Parish Council is aware of any projects for rehabilitation, improvement and construction of Community Water Enrichment Systems for consideration to please submit the applications by the March 20, 2015 deadline.

In response to an inquiry by Mr. Hidalgo relative to a list of 2014 Capital Improvement Projects submitted by Waterworks District No. 5, Mr. LaGrange advised that a portion of the Community Water Enrichment Funds may be utilized for some of those projects on the list.

Tammy Luke presented the following items as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission at their January 26, 2015 Regular Meeting:

a. Preliminary Development Approval –

Name: Coastal RV, LLC
Address: 2801 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA

Parcel Id# 3524281119.00; Sec.14 T16S R13E; 5.50 Ac Tract por of 17.00 Ac Tract BD D Daigle-Shell Rd-J Barras-Aucoin lying east of Lake Palourde Road and West of Amelia Road Acq 287 317913

Zoned: Existing Neighborhood (EN) Zoned District

PURPOSE: 96 Lot RV Park with a Bath House and Office

b. Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval –

Name: Jason Reitmeyer Represented by Nathaneal Clark, III and Ed Roe
Address: 280 Foxglove Dr., Patterson, LA

Parcel Id# 2864401198.00; Sec. 20 T15S R11E; Lot 8 Hedgerow Subd. Phase 2 Blk. G per Plat 197 305647 Acq. 29C 213879

Zoned: Single Family (SR) Residential Zoned District

PURPOSE: subdivision of lot to be acquired by adjacent property owners on each side; as shown on plat titled “Plan Showing Resubdivision of Lot 8 into Lots 8A & 8B being a portion of Block “G” of Hedgerow Subdivision (Phase 2), Sec. 20, T15S-R11E, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana” Showing Property of Jason Reitmeyer; as prepared by David A. Barnard, dated Jan. 8, 2015

c. Final Development Approval –

Name: Francis M. Accardo
Address: 1617 Prairie Road Circle, Centerville, LA

Parcel Id# 2474501009.00; Sec. 37 T15S R10E; 18.73 ac por Tract “EFGHIJKLMNOE” per Plat 41N 262386 Acq. 41S 263092.

Zoned: Agricultural Zoned District (AG)

PURPOSE: developing a (4) four lot subdivision; as shown on plat titled “Prelim Plat showing Survey of a portion of property belonging to Francis M. Accardo & Ouida Domangue Accardo said property is situated in Section 37, T15S-R10E, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana” as prepared by S. J. Langlinais & Associates, Inc., dated revised September 28, 2012; Z:\Dwg2012B\Accardo,Pat(revised).dwg

d. Recommend Re-zoning -

Name: Hebert Management & Land Company, LLC (formally Grizzaffi Capital Holdings, LLC)
Address: 401 Arlington St., Bayou Vista, LA

Parcel Id# Sec. 12 & 13 T16S R12E;
- 30114301027.00-.86 ac tract por of 5.00 ac Tract "BCDE" per Plat 11D 107188 Acq. 43O 271167,
- 3014301029.00- Lot por BD Westside Investment Inc-S Spitale-Arlington St-Grizzaffi situated in Sec. 13 T16S R12E Acq. 43O 271167 &
- 3014301030.00-Lot por BD Westside Investment Inc-S Spitale-Arlington St-Grizzaffi situated in Sec. 12 T16S R12E Acq. 43O 271167.

PURPOSE: to place storage units on the property

Rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District

e. Recommend Re-zoning –

Name: Rebecca Hayes representing Shelia Tauriac, Diane Salone & Ada Pellerin Estate
Address: 879 Verdunville Rd., Centerville, LA

Parcel Id# Sec. 4 T15S R10E;
-2564561125.00- .68 Ac por Tract BD S Fuselier-Grand Lak A Verdun-Road lying South of Verdunville Rd Acq 35I 238428.

PURPOSE: to place a Manufactured Home on the property

Rezone from Single Family (SR) Residential Zoned District to Existing
Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District

Mr. Bierhorst moved that Preliminary Development Approval be granted for:

Name: Coastal RV, LLC
Address: 2801 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA

Parcel Id# 3524281119.00; Sec.14 T16S R13E; 5.50 Ac Tract por of 17.00 Ac Tract BD D Daigle-Shell Rd-J Barras-Aucoin lying east of Lake Palourde Road and West of Amelia Road Acq 287 317913

Zoned: Existing Neighborhood (EN) Zoned District

PURPOSE: 96 Lot RV Park with a Bath House and Office Mr. Fryou seconded the motion, which carried.

Mr. Bierhorst moved that Preliminary & Final Subdivision/Development Approval be granted for:

Name: Jason Reitmeyer Represented by Nathaneal Clark, III and Ed Roe
Address: 280 Foxglove Dr., Patterson, LA

Parcel Id# 2864401198.00; Sec. 20 T15S R11E; Lot 8 Hedgerow Subd. Phase 2 Blk. G per Plat 197 305647 Acq. 29C 213879

Zoned: Single Family (SR) Residential Zoned District

Mr. Bierhorst moved that Final Development Approval be granted for:

Name: Francis M. Accardo
Address: 1617 Prairie Road Circle, Centerville, LA

Parcel Id# 2474501009.00; Sec. 37 T15S R10E; 18.73 ac por Tract “EFGHIJKLMNOE” per Plat 41N 262386 Acq. 41S 263092.

Zoned: Agricultural Zoned District (AG)

Name: Hebert Management & Land Company, LLC (formally Grizzaffi Capital Holdings, LLC)
Address: 401 Arlington St., Bayou Vista, LA

PURPOSE: to place storage units on the property

Rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District Mr. Fryou seconded the motion, which carried.

Mr. Bierhorst Recommend that Re-zoning be approved for:

Name: Rebecca Hayes representing Shelia Tauriac, Diane Salone & Ada Pellerin Estate
Address: 879 Verdunville Rd., Centerville, LA

Parcel Id# Sec. 4 T15S R10E;
-2564561125.00- .68 Ac por Tract BD S Fuselier-Grand Lak A Verdun-Road lying South of Verdunville Rd Acq 35I 238428.

PURPOSE: to place a Manufactured Home on the property

Rezone from Single Family (SR) Residential Zoned District to Existing
Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District Mr. Fryou seconded the motion, which carried.

Mr. Metz introduced the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO.

An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5
Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing,
Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments).

WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and

WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:

SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from the current zoning of Existing Neighborhood (EN) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District.

This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.

This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 11th day of February 2015; having been published in accordance with law.

EXHIBIT “A”

Name: Hebert Management & Land Company, LLC (formally Grizzaffi Capital Holdings, LLC)

Address: 401 Arlington St., Bayou Vista, LA

PURPOSE: to place storage units on the property

Rezone from Existing Neighborhood (EN) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District

Mr. Metz introduced the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO.

An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5
Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing,
Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments).

WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and

THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana:

SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Exhibit “A” is hereby rezoned from the current zoning of Single Family (SR) Residential Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District.

This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish.

This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 11th day of February 2015; having been published in accordance with law.

EXHIBIT “A”

Name: Rebecca Hayes representing Shelia Tauriac, Diane Salone & Ada Pellerin Estate

Address: 879 Verdunville Rd., Centerville, LA

Parcel Id# Sec. 4 T15S R10E;
-2564561125.00- .68 Ac por Tract BD S Fuselier-Grand Lak A Verdun-Road lying South of Verdunville Rd Acq 35I 238428.

PURPOSE: to place a Manufactured Home on the property

Rezone from Single Family (SR) Residential Zoned District to Existing
Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District

Mr. Metz introduced the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO.

An Ordinance declaring certain real property surplus
in the Parish of St. Mary.

WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council finds that the below described property is no longer needed for a public purpose and to declare such real property surplus.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the St. Mary Parish Council, on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Government, declares:

SECTION 1. That the below described properties are no longer needed for a public purpose and are hereby declared surplus property.

(1) That certain lot or parcel of land lying and being situated in the Town of Baldwin on the main public road leading from the paved road into the Cypremort Prairie, said lot having a front of seventy-five feet (75') on said public road having a depth between parallel lines of one hundred fifty feet (150') and more particularly bounded as follows to-wit:

On the north by the remaining property of Drs. Walker and Knowlton; on the east by what is known as Bollard Road; on the south by the main public gravel road aforesaid; and on the west by the property of Edgar Achee.

Together with all of the rights, ways, privileges, and appurtenances thereto belonging to and appertaining.

(2) That certain lot of ground, lying and being situated in the Town of Baldwin, St. Mary Parish, State of Louisiana, having a front of Ninety (90') feet on Bollard Road or Street, by the depth between parallel lines of Sixty (60') feet, bounded North by the property of Gulf Public Service Co., East by said Bollard Road or Street, South by the property of St. Mary Parish, West by the property of Edgar Achee; together with the rights, ways, privileges, and servitudes thereto belonging and appertaining.

SECTION 2. That the Parish President be authorized to take whatever actions and to execute all documents that are necessary to transfer ownership of said properties from St. Mary Parish.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be published in full in the official journal of the Parish Council after adoption.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon signature of the Parish President.

This ordinance having been offered and read on this the 11th day of February, 2015; having been published in accordance with law.

Following the reading of the proposed resolutions, Dr. Tregle questioned relative to Resolution E. which stated, “Resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute an Agreement with Advanced Utility Auditing relative to auditing services of utilities and telephone expenses.”

Mr. LaGrange explained that the auditing company performs audits for governmental entities’ utility bills and phone bills.

In the Agreement the Parish gives the company the authority to go to the various phone and utility companies to review charges, i.e. tariffs, fees and other assessments that the Parish may not be obligated to pay. (The auditing service receives 50% of the savings inadvertently charged to the Parish.)

In response to an inquiry by Dr. Tregle regarding Resolution F. which stated, “Resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute a Business Associate Agreement with HUB International Midwest Limited d/b/a HUB International Gulf South Limited relative to the use, disclosure, transmission, maintenance and/or creation of Protected Health Information.”, Mr. LaGrange explained that HUB International Gulf South Limited handles the Parish’s Group Insurance Plan.

Mr. LaGrange stated that the company is privy of the Protected Health Information of every Parish employee in the Group Insurance Plan. (HUB International Gulf South Limited can only use the information for whatever the law allows in the administration and execution of the Parish’s Group Insurance Plan.)

In response to an inquiry by Mr. Foulcard relative to Resolution D. which stated, “Resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute a Professional Services Agreement relative to the 911 Center Wind Retrofit and Safe Room Project.”, Mr. LaGrange stated that the Parish received a Hazard Mitigation Grant to Wind Retrofit the 911/Health Unit Building in Morgan City and to also create a Safe Room. (A Safe Room is a room which the employees can go into during a disaster.)

Mr. LaGrange further stated that with the grant, a Request for Qualification was done to hire an Engineer or Architect to design and administer the project. (Two (2) people submitted proposals for the project.)

Mr. LaGrange informed that the Administration entered into a Professional Service Agreement with Duplantis Design Group, PC, Thibodaux, LA to design the project.

Dr. Tregle moved that the following resolutions be adopted. Mr. Singleton seconded the motion, which carried by the following 9-0-0-2 Roll Call vote.

YEAS: Messrs. Metz, Middleton, Hidalgo, Singleton, Fromenthal, Dr. Tregle, Messrs. Fryou, Bierhorst and Foulcard

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Messrs. Hanagriff and Voisin

RESOLUTION OF RESPECT

WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in his Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst, Mr. Daniel Wilson, Board of Commission Member, Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Daniel was a Veteran of the United States Army, and

WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Wilson, and

WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Mary Parish Council through the unanimous adoption of this resolution that they solemnly deliberate with sincere condolences, sympathy, and understanding during this time of grief.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of February 2015.

APPROVED:

______________________________________
KEVIN VOISIN, CHAIRMAN
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

____________________________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

RESOLUTION OF RESPECT

WHEREAS, the Lord Almighty in his Infinite mercy and goodness has seen fit to remove from our midst Mr. Frank Peter Grizzaffi, Jr., Father of Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi, III, City of Morgan City, and

WHEREAS, the members of the St. Mary Parish Council wish to acknowledge publicly their sorrow and sympathy to the family of Mr. Grizzaffi, and

WHEREAS, the St. Mary Parish Council hopes that his family will find comfort in the thought that their grief and sorrow are shared by their friends.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of February 2015.

APPROVED:

______________________________________
KEVIN VOISIN, CHAIRMAN
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

____________________________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the men and women of America’s military have answered the call of duty for this great nation. They did so without question, and often with tremendous sacrifice to themselves and their families, and

WHEREAS, to ask these men and women to sacrifice more is simply unconscionable, and

WHEREAS, vital military and veterans’ benefits are at serious risk for cuts or elimination during today’s difficult fiscal times.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Mary Parish Council stands up for Veterans in strong opposition to the plans that would cut or eliminate these benefits in an effort to balance the federal budget. Any such plan is a breach of faith with America’s military and veteran families.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of February 2015.

APPROVED:

___________________________________
KEVIN VOISIN, CHAIRMAN
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

______________________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing Paul P. Naquin, Jr., the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Duplantis Design Group, PC relative to the 911 Center Wind Retrofit and Safe Room Project.

BE IT RESOLVED, that Paul P. Naquin, Jr., President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a professional service agreement with Duplantis Design Group, PC relative to the 911 Center Wind Retrofit and Safe Room Project, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of February 2015.
APPROVED:

_________________________________ KEVIN VOISIN, CHAIRMAN
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

____________________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing Paul P. Naquin, Jr., the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Advanced
Utility Auditing for auditing services of utilities and telephone expenses.

BE IT RESOLVED, that Paul P. Naquin, Jr., President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a professional service agreement with Advanced Utility Auditing for auditing services of utilities and telephone expenses, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of February 2015.

APPROVED:

_____________________________________ KEVIN VOISIN, CHAIRMAN
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

______________________________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing Paul P. Naquin, Jr., the President of the Parish of St. Mary to execute a Business Associate Agreement with HUB International Midwest Limited d/b/a HUB International Gulf South Limited for the use, disclosure, transmission, maintenance and/or creation of Protected Health Information.

BE IT RESOLVED, that Paul P. Naquin, Jr., President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute a business associate agreement with HUB International Midwest Limited d/b/a HUB International Gulf South Limited for the use, disclosure, transmission, maintenance and/or creation of Protected Health Information, with said agreement to contain such terms, conditions and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 11th day of February 2015.
APPROVED:

_____________________________________ KEVIN VOISIN, CHAIRMAN
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

ATTEST:

_____________________________________
LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK
ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A. We received the following financial statements:

Waterworks District No. 5 – Year Ended May 31, 2014

B. Jolene Holcombe, Registrar of Voters writes in compliance with LSA-RS 42:282-286, she submitted the report of expenditures for the Registrar of Voters Office for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

C. City Court of Morgan City Juvenile Service Division has submitted their Pre-Application requesting funds for Youth Center Proposed Budget 2015 - Funding Request $7,000.00.

Following comments regarding the Juvenile Services and the Youth Center contributors, Mr. Fromenthal moved that funds in the amount of $7,000 be allocated from the General Fund Budget to the City Court of Morgan City Juvenile Service Division for their Youth Center. Dr. Tregle seconded the motion, which carried.

D. Lee Dragna, President, St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 has written – The Drainage District is saddened to report the passing of Mr. Daniel Wilson recently.

We respectfully request the council begin the process for the appointment of a replacement to fill the vacancy.

The vacancy will be advertised.

E. St. Mary Parish Waterworks District No. 5 has submitted a list of the 2014 Capital Improvements.

They are requesting funding participation in any project that may qualify.

F. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:

Recreation District No. 7 (Centerville Area) – 1 Vacancy

No applications received.

There being no further business, Mr. Fryou moved for adjournment. Dr. Tregle seconded the motion, which carried.

_________________________ _______________________________
Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Kevin Voisin, Chairman

St. Mary Parish Council minutes of Feb. 11

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