The Mayor and City Council of the City of Pineville met in regular session on the 13^th day of April, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.

ITEM 1 The meeting was called or order by Mayor Deslatte

ITEM 2 Invocation was given by Mr. Dauzart.

ITEM 3 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Broussard.

ITEM 4 Roll call was as follows:

PRESENT Alderman Bishop, Alderman Fields, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderman Broussard

ABSENT None

ITEM 5 On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Fields and passed, it was resolved to accept the minutes of the previous meetings as published.

ITEM 6 No department head reports were given.

ITEM 7 Bids were accepted and opened for an exclusivity agreement for pouring rights for non-alcoholic beverages. Bid tabulation is as follows:

DELTA BEVERAGE GROUP
ALEXANDRIA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY

On motion by Alderwoman Cunningham, seconded by Alderman Fields and passed, it was resolved to take the bids under advisement, to be awarded at the next regular council meeting.

ITEM 8 On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Pineville, by amending Section 14-99.3 to include the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statute 40:98.4 concerning drug traffic loitering. No one present spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Roll call was as follows:

YEAS Alderman Bishop, Alderman Fields, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderman Broussard

NAYS None

ITEM 9 On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to table an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Pineville, by amending Section 14-100 to include Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.

ITEM 10 On motion by Alderman Fields, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance to add to the Code of Ordinances, City of Pineville, Louisiana, Section 14-94.1 entitled "Soliciting on Commercial Property". No one present spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Roll call was as follows:

YEAS Alderman Bishop, Alderman Fields, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderman Broussard

NAYS None

ITEM 11 On motion by Alderman Broussard, seconded by Alderman Fields and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Pineville, Louisiana, by amending Sections 24-32 and 24-33 to provide for a decrease of rates charged for water provided outside of city limits. No one present spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Roll call was as follows:

YEAS Alderman Bishop, Alderman Fields, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderman Broussard

NAYS None

ITEM 12 On motion by Alderman Fields, seconded by Alderman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to adopt an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Pineville, Louisiana, by amending Sections 24-35 and 24-37 to provide for a decrease of rates charged for sewer service provided outside of the city limits of Pineville. No one present spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Roll call was as follows:

YEAS Alderman Bishop, Alderman Fields, Alderwoman Cunningham, Alderman Wainwright, Alderman Broussard

NAYS None

ITEM 13 On motion by Alderman Fields, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication an ordinance to amend the Code of Ordinances, City of Pineville, Louisiana, by amending Sections 24-34 to limit rates charged for residential sewer service within the city limits of the City of Pineville. Alderman Fields stated that he has no problem with the ordinance although he wants to become involved along with Mr. David to research and be sure of the rates charged to the citizens of Pineville

ITEM 14 On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Fields and passed, it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication an ordinance to amend and reclassify the zoning classification of a particular parcel of immovable property located within the city limits of the City of Pineville. Property belonging to Gerald (Pete) Ferrington located at 1904 Donahue Ferry Road. Re-zoned from R-1 to R-2.

ITEM 15 On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Broussard and passed, it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication an ordinance enlarging and extending the boundaries of the City of Pineville, Louisiana, pursuant to the assent of the property owners and taxpayers within the area proposed to be included within the corporate limits; describing and defining said territory proposed to be included in the corporate limits; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. Property belonging to Marshall E. Belaga and Brenda C. Price located at 329 Iris Park Drive.

ITEM 16 On motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderman Fields and passed, it was resolved to introduce and accept for publication an ordinance enlarging and extending the boundaries of the City of Pineville, Louisiana, pursuant to the assent of the property owners and taxpayers within the area proposed to be included within the corporate limits; describing and defining said territory proposed to be included in the corporate limits; and repealing all ordinances in conflict herewith. Property belonging to AP Group, L.L.C. (Sleep Inn & Suites) located at 3411 Monroe highway.

ITEM 17 The council discussed a memorandum from Steve Rogge, Library Director, in regard to a proposed maintenance agreement for the Martin Branch Library whereby the memo suggests the City’s list of responsibilities to be maintenance, repair and replacement of all aspects of the physical plant: roofs, heating and air conditioning systems, plumbing, lights and electrical system, interior and exterior walls (including painting), windows and doors, floors and floor coverings, for the City to carry the building on its properties insurance and to continue to provide utilities at no charge. It was resolved to take this under advisement and prepare documentation for the next regular council meeting. No official action was taken

ITEM 18 Alderman Broussard made a motion to accept the resignation of Ben Whatley as Electrical Inspector and appoint E. C. Evans to replace Mr. Whatley. Motion died for lack of second. On motion by Alderman Fields, seconded by Alderman Bishop and passed, it was resolved to table this item until the next regular council meeting in lieu of studying the application for Mr. Evans.

ITEM 19 On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Fields and passed, it was resolved to approve the donation of unclaimed and abandoned bicycles to a charitable organization as recommended by the police department.

ITEM 20 On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and passed, it was resolved to accept the Old Town Master Plan as the city’s official development plan, and to write a letter to the Rapides Foundation in appreciation of the planning grant given to the city in regard to this project.

ITEM 21 On motion by Alderman Bishop, seconded by Alderman Fields and passed, it was resolved to approve entering into executive session to discuss a legal demand from Robert Mickel. Mr. Gregory Aymond, attorney representing Mr. Mickel addressed the council requesting the matter be heard in public. Jimmy Faircloth, City Attorney advised the council that he is recommending an executive session so he can advise them of how they can respond to the legalities of the demand. Mr. Faircloth read two letters of demand from Mr. Aymond to Mayor Deslatte. In regard to wages and vacation time for Robert Mickel. At this time the Mayor and Council adjourned to executive session.

Mayor Deslatte called the meeting back to order. Mayor Deslatte stated that for the record, the City Council has instructed him to have the city attorney contact and provide a written response to the demand letter by Mr. Aymond in reference to Robert Mickel.

ITEM 22 Benediction was given by Nathan Martin.

ITEM 23 There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion by Alderman Wainwright, seconded by Alderwoman Cunningham and unanimously passed, the meeting was adjourned.

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Mayor Leo Deslatte

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Carol Vermillion, City Clerk

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