The Mayor and City Council of Morgan City,
Louisiana, met at 6:00 pm in regular session, this date, in the court room,
City Court Building, Highway 182 Morgan City, Louisiana.
There were present: Honorable Timothy Matte,
Mayor; and Council Members Larry P. Bergeron, Ron Bias, Jarrod Longman, Luke P.
Manfre, and Louis J. Tamporello, Jr.
Absent: None
Also present were Mrs. Lorrie C. Braus, Chief
Administrative Officer and Mr. Gregory Aucoin, City Attorney.
The invocation was given by Reverend Ron Bias.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Jimmy Johnson as the
Positive Image Person for April, 2007. Mr. Johnson is very active working with
the youth of our area.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, 2007 and April 5, 2007 were submitted. There being no corrections, additions,
or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Bergeron,
seconded by Reverend Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, submitted
the following financial statement for the period ending March 31, 2007
MONTHLY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: April 24, 2007
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments
related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period
ended March 31, 2007.
Attached is a summary that compares our actual
revenues and expenses to our operational budget for our major funds subject to
budgetary control for the period ending March 31, 2007. The following comments
are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Actual total
revenues are above budget by $158,000. Operating expenses are $226,000 under
budget. The net excess, after transfers, of $365,000 creates a favorable
variance of $330,000.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues are below
budget by $356,000, with operational expenses also under budget by $716,000.
The net excess, after transfers, of $383,000 creates a favorable variance of
$357,000.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating
revenues are $58,500 over budget, with total operating expenses also over
budget by $36,500. The net income, after transfers, of $252,000 creates a
favorable variance of $50,000.
Respectfully
submitted,
/s/
Deborah Garber
Deborah
Garber
Finance
Director
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
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Actual Revenues and
Expenses Compared to Budget
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Period Ended March 31, 2007
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MARCH
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MARCH
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2007
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2007
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GENERAL
AND ANCILLARY FUNDS
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ACTUAL
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BUDGET
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VARIANCE
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REVENUES
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General Fund
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1,719,873
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1,548,855
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171,018
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Recreation Fund
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21,400
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40,558
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(19,158)
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Library Fund
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4,677
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8,553
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(3,876)
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Auditorium Fund
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56,135
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36,325
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19,810
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Lake End Park Fund
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89,583
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99,768
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(10,185)
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Total Revenues
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1,891,668
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1,734,058
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157,611
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EXPENSES-OPERATIONAL
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General Fund
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1,942,189
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2,087,442
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(145,253)
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Recreation Fund
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93,565
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159,696
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(66,131)
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Library Fund
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29,307
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31,261
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(1,954)
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Auditorium Fund
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97,309
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93,282
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4,027
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Lake End Park Fund
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133,976
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151,005
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(17,029)
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Total Expenses
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2,296,346
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2,522,685
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(226,339)
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TRANSFERS
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Transfers from Funds
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953,900
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983,875
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(29,975)
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Transfers to Funds
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(183,690)
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(159,950)
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(23,740)
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Net Transfers
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770,210
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823,925
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(53,715)
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EXCESS NET OF TRANSFERS
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365,532
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35,298
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330,235
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UTILITY
FUND
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Total Revenues
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5,469,129
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5,976,250
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(507,121)
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Total Expenditures
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4,381,615
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5,177,959
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(796,344)
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Net Excess
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1,087,514
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798,291
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289,223
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Net Transfers and non-oper.
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(704,774)
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(702,000)
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(2,774)
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Excess net of transfers
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382,740
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96,291
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286,449
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SANITATION
AND SEWER FUND
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Total Revenues
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480,768
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422,250
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58,518
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Total Expenses
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662,652
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626,122
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36,530
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Net Excess
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(181,884)
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(203,872)
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21,988
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Net Transfers/non-
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operating expenses
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433,751
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405,750
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28,001
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Excess net of transfers
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and non-operating
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251,867
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201,878
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49,989
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A motion to accept the financial statement was
made by Mr. Longman, seconded by Mr. Tamporello, and voted unanimously in
favor.
Mrs. Garber also submitted comments (copy on
file) related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to original Utility
Fund budget for the period ended March 31, 2007.
Mayor Matte submitted a Road Priority List (copy
on file) showing some of the roads in need of repairs or replacement.
Discussion followed. It was brought out that to perform the repairs or
replacement of roads listed would be approximately $3 million. Other items
discussed were the overlay of the City yard, some street repairs already
started, etc. No definitive action necessary at this time.
The Cemetery Committee recommendations were
submitted (copy on file). A short discussion followed. It was stated that the
proposed Mausoleum #10 would be a carbon copy of Mausoleum #9, monies available
in the special mausoleum account, other work needed in the cemetery such a
drainage and roadwork, letter being sent to BNSF Railroad requesting that they
clear the ditch along their track, repair of graves in disrepair, etc.
Mr. Bergeron offered the following Resolution,
who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 07-28
WHEREAS, burial space
at the Morgan City Cemetery is becoming limited, and
WHEREAS, funds in the
amount of $140,305.90 is available in the special mausoleum account, and
WHEREAS, these funds
could be utilized to construct Mausoleum #10,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan
City, that (1) the funds in the amount of $140,305.90 be utilized to
construct Mausoleum #10, and (2) that an engineer be retained, if needed, to
prepare any necessary plans and specifications for the construction of said
Mausoleum #10.
Mr. Longman seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bergeron, Longman, Bias,
Manfre, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved
and adopted this 24th day of April, 2007.
_____________________________
Timothy Matte. Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debbie Harrington, Clerk
Mayor Matte reported on his attendance at the
Mid-size Cities Conference, the International Building Code which has an
inspection code within it, establishing Preservation Districts which would be
an overlay zoning restriction such as the present historic district, state
cleanest city judging to be done next week, trash bash set up for April 28,
2007, and littering.
The Mayor requested that the council expand the
agenda to discuss the boat dock at Lake End Parkway. A motion to expand the
agenda was made by Mr. Bergeron, seconded by Mr. Tamporello and voted
unanimously in favor.
A meeting had been held earlier today concerning
the boat races. In a discussion with the boat dock contractor (Gray
Construction, Inc.), it was brought out that the dock might not be completed in
time for the May 26-28 boat races. Mr. Reid Miller, the city’s engineer for
the project advised he had been contacted by a company referencing the renting
a floating dock which could be installed in place and in time for the boat
races. The cost to rent this dock was $24,500. However, for $4,000 more, this
100’ dock could purchased. Further discussion followed concerning the
possibility of getting assistance from the Parish and from the Cajun Coast
Convention and Visitors Bureau, how the dock would be installed, use of this
dock in other areas, etc.
Mr. Bergeron offered the following Resolution,
who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:07-29
WHEREAS, the Morgan
City Power Boat Association, on May 26-28, 2007, will host the Eastern Inboard Divisionals
Power Boat races at the Lake End Parkway, along Lake Palourde, and will need
the use docking facilities, and
WHEREAS, on April 16,
2007, the City entered into a contract with Gray Construction, Inc. for the
construction of a dock along Lake End Parkway, however, the construction of
said dock is estimated to take at least sixty (60) working days to complete
which would extend the construction completion date beyond the May 27-28th
schedule, and
WHEREAS, it was brought
to the attention of the Mayor and Council, that a portable floating dock could
be purchased and installed for approximately $28,500.00, and be in place for
the boat races,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan
City, that (1) it hereby approves the allocation of up to $28, 500.00 from the
Public Relations Fund and (2) authorizes the Mayor to negotiation with the St.
Mary Parish Council, the Cajun Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, and any
other entity, to secure assistance in funding this portable dock.
Mr. Longman seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bergeron, Longman, Bias,
Manfre, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved
and adopted this 24th day of April, 2007.
_____________________________
Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The first reading was submitted for two
ordinances; (1) Assessing the millage for the tax year 2007 and (2) Changing
the speed limit on Eighth Street from Louisiana 182 to Marguerite Street. No
action necessary at this time.
The public hearing on the proposed 2006 Budget
Amendment and the 2007 Budget Amendment ordinances was opened. No one appeared
either for or against said ordinances, whereupon
This Ordinance introduced with first reading on March 27, 2007. Published by title on April 3, 2007.
Reverend Bias offered the following Ordinance, who
moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 07-4
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA AMENDING THE UTILITY
SECTION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006,
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance Number 06-17 dated December 19,
2006, the City Council adopted the operating budget for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006, and
WHEREAS, during the year certain amendments were
deemed necessary,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council, the
governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that the revenues be
amended to $23,395,507 and the expenditures be amended to $20,827,551, leaving
a net loss of $374,924.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, etc., that said net loss in
the amount of $374,924 be applied to the fund balance of $10,563,065, leaving a
fund balance of $10,188,141 for the fiscal year ended 2006.
Mr. Manfre seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Manfre, Bergeron, Longman,
Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified approved and adopted this 24th day of
April, 2007.
Delivered to Mayor Matte at 1:00 PM, this 25th day of April, 2007.
/s/
Debbie Harrington________________
Debbie
Harrington
Clerk
Approved this 25th day of April,
2007.
/s/
Timothy Matte____________________
Timothy
Matte
Mayor
Received from Mayor at 1:05 PM on April 25, 2007.
/s/
Debbie Harrington_________________
Debbie
Harrington
Clerk
Published: May 2, 2007
This Ordinance introduced with first reading on March 27, 2007. Published by title on April 3, 2007.
Reverend Bias offered the following Ordinance, who
moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE
NO. 07-5
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF MORGAN CITY, LOUISIANA AMENDING THE UTILITY
SECTION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007,
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance Number 06-14 dated November 28,
2006, the City Council adopted the operating budget for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007, and
WHEREAS, during the year certain amendments were
deemed necessary,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council, the
governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that the revenues be
amended to $23,266,663 and the expenditures be amended to $20,287,723, leaving
a net loss of $189,060.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, etc., that said net loss in
the amount of $189,060 be applied to the fund balance of $10,188,141, leaving a
fund balance of $9,999,081 for the fiscal year ended 2007.
Mr. Manfre seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Manfre, Bergeron, Longman,
Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified approved and adopted this 24th day
of April, 2007.
Delivered to Mayor Matte at 1:00 PM, this 25th
day of April, 2007.
/s/
Debbie Harrington_____________________
Debbie
Harrington
Clerk
Approved this 25th day of April,
2007.
/s/
Timothy Matte________________________
Timothy
Matte
Mayor
Received from Mayor at 1:05 PM on April, 2007.
/s/
Debbie Harrington_____________________
Debbie
Harrington
Clerk
Published: May 2, 2007
The Mayor advised that inquiries had been
received concerning potential development in Morgan City and possibly some
infrastructure modifications might have to be brought to the council for
action.
The public was again reminded about the “Trash
Bash” on Saturday.
There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned.
_____________________________ _____________________________
Debbie Harrington Timothy
Matte
Clerk Mayor