OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF MORGAN CITY
March 25, 2008
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 advised the council that there were four items that came up after the agenda was closed but needed attention. These items were (1) request of Relay for Life to hold fireworks display in empty lot between the Morgan City Jr. High School and Teche Regional; (2) resolution opposing state legislation which would allow the State to collect sales and use taxes; (3) resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement between the City and Paul’s Agency to act as a servicing agent for the City’s health insurance plan; and (4) resolution to authorize cooperative endeavor agreement between City and Office of Family Services. A motion to expand the agenda was made by Mr. Tamporello, seconded by Reverend Bias and voted unanimously in favor.
Mr. C. E. Bourg addressed the council to discuss zoning. He stated that he felt that the recent letting the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival use the Cypress Manor Museum as its office was in violation of the zoning, at which time he submitted a copy of the City’s ordinance on this topic. Discussion followed concerning the types of business that could be located in this zone, the Cypress Manor Museum not being open all day, the agreement between the City and the Festival providing that the festival allow tours, offstreet parking, etc. Mr. Bourg’s position was that the museum property should be declared surplus and sold. Other items discussed were limitation of size of office space allowed in this particular zone, the city purchasing the house because it was in the path of the new bridge and the property being donated by Katherine Cotton, whether or not the Shrimp Festival was a non-profit organization. No definitive action was taken.
The minutes of the meeting of the February 26, 2006 meeting were submitted. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions, a motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Longman, seconded by Reverend Bias, and voted unanimously in favor.
In the absence of Mrs. Deborah Garber, Finance Director, Mayor Matte submitted the following financial statement for the period ending February 29, 2008.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DATE: March 25, 2008
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Deborah Garber
RE: Comments related to summary of revenues and expenses compared to budget for the period ended February 29, 2008.
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 February 29, 2008. The following comments are related thereto:
General and Ancillary Funds: Actual total revenues are over budget by $304,200. Operating expenses are also over budget by $3,400. The net income, after transfers, of $453,800 creates a favorable variance of $300,200.
Utility Fund: Actual revenues are under budget by $131,500, with operational expenses also under budget by $163,300. The net income, after transfers, of $397,600 creates a favorable variance of $22,600.
Sanitation and Sewer Fund: The operating revenues are $19,000 under budget, with total operating expenses also under budget by $50,500. The net loss, after transfers, of $456,700 leaves a favorable variance of $31,700.
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 FEBRUARY 29, 2008 |
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FEBRUARY |
FEBRUARY |
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2008 |
2008 |
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GENERAL AND ANCILLARY FUNDS |
ACTUAL |
BUDGET |
VARIANCE |
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REVENUES |
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General Fund |
1,428,989 |
1,123,440 |
305,549 |
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Recreation Fund |
35,413 |
26,950 |
8,463 |
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Library Fund |
11 |
505 |
(494) |
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Auditorium Fund |
36,955 |
26,167 |
10,788 |
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Lake End Park Fund |
51,031 |
71,083 |
(20,052) |
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Total Revenues |
1,552,399 |
1,248,145 |
304,254 |
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EXPENSES-OPERATIONAL |
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General Fund |
1,466,567 |
1,428,461 |
38,106 |
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Recreation Fund |
68,223 |
102,864 |
(34,641) |
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Library Fund |
14,784 |
20,524 |
(5,740) |
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Auditorium Fund |
67,271 |
61,863 |
5,408 |
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Lake End Park Fund |
83,035 |
82,775 |
260 |
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Total Expenses |
1,699,880 |
1,696,487 |
3,393 |
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TRANSFERS |
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Transfers from Funds |
691,833 |
691,833 |
0 |
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Transfers to Funds |
(90,559) |
(89,907) |
(652) |
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Net Transfers |
601,274 |
601,926 |
(652) |
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EXCESS NET OF TRANSFERS |
453,793 |
153,584 |
300,209 |
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UTILITY FUND |
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Total Revenues |
3,506,159 |
3,637,640 |
(131,481) |
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Total Expenditures |
3,084,347 |
3,247,657 |
(163,310) |
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Net Excess |
421,812 |
389,983 |
31,829 |
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Net Transfers and non-oper. |
(24,224) |
(15,000) |
(9,224) |
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Excess net of transfers |
397,588 |
374,983 |
22,605 |
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SANITATION AND SEWER FUND |
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Total Revenues |
263,619 |
282,667 |
(19,048) |
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Total Expenses |
437,955 |
488,509 |
(50,554) |
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Net Excess |
(174,336) |
(205,842) |
31,506 |
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Net Transfers/non- |
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operating expenses |
(282,340) |
(282,500) |
160 |
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Excess net of transfers |
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and non-operating |
(456,676) |
(488,342) |
31,667 |
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A motion to accept the financial statement was made by Mr. Tamporello, seconded by Mr. Manfre, and voted unanimously in favor.
The Atchafalaya Bit and Bridle Club submitted a request (copy on file) to extend its lease with a ten (10) year lease agreement and an additional ten (10) year option and a decrease in rent from $960 per year to $1 per year. Discussion followed concerning what type of improvements would be made by the Club. Mr. Bergeron moved that this discussion be tabled for six (6) months. Further discussion followed concerning the road. The Mayor advised that the Club wanted to spend money making improvements but wanted to know if they were going to have the property with a long term lease. Discussion followed concerning the Club coming back to the Council in thirty (30) days with some type of proposal on their plans. Mr. Bergeron rescinded his motion to table the matter for six (6) months. Mr. Scott Manuel, president of the Club addressed the council stating that the Club was attempting to have the road repaired, get a new concession stand, the membership being low, etc. He agreed to come back in thirty (30) days with plans.
Mr. Greg Aucoin advised the council that several months ago the City was approached and a request was made to enter into a mineral lease with a small independent oil company. He advised that the City had two (2) options – do this on its on following all rules and regulations set forth by the State Mineral Board or do the arrangement through the Board’s office. The same benefits would be received. By going through the Board, it would handle the entire procedure including advertising for and receiving bids. Discussion followed concerning which option would be faster, whether or not the State Mineral Board charged for this, etc. Mr. Stephen McReynolds, representing Merlin Oil and Gas, addressed the council. He stated that this had been in the works for some time and he felt it would be faster if the City handled it directly. After being advised that it would cost the City more by handling it on its own, Mr. McReynolds stated that his company was responsible for the costs.
Mr. Tamporello offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:08-20
WHEREAS, seismic data has indicated a prospect for mineral deposits under properties located within the corporate limits of the City of Morgan City, and
WHEREAS, the firm of Merlin Oil and Gas is interested in leasing such properties, and
WHEREAS, some of the interested properties are public properties, located within the areas of interest,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that it hereby gives authority for the City Attorney to advertise for bids for the purpose of executing mineral leases for any and all city property within these areas of interest.
Mr. Longman seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Tamporello, Longman, Bergeron, Bias, Manfre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mr. Steve Orlando, representing the Relay for Life event addressed the council requesting permission to hold fireworks at its upcoming event on April 26, 2008. He submitted documents outlining the fireworks activity. Mayor Matte stated that the Fire Marshall’s Office would have to give final approval. Everything appeared to be in order, whereupon a motion to approve the request was made by Mr. Longman, seconded by Mr. Bergeron and voted unanimously in favor.
Mrs. Lisa Morgan, representing the Main Street Program submitted a letter (copy on file) requesting permission to hold a “Family Day” in Lawrence Park, May 3, 2008. The Main Street Program was also requesting that Freret Street be closed from Second Street to Third Street from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. A motion to approve this request was made by Mr. Bergeron, seconded by Mr. Manfre, and voted unanimously in favor.
The council was advised that the City’s Health Insurance would expire on May 1, 2008. Blue Cross submitted a proposal to renew the insurance with the current benefits and a 6.5% rate increase. The Health Insurance Committee recommended that this renewal be approved.
Reverend Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:08-21
WHEREAS, the City’s health insurance policy will expire May 1, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the City’s present carrier, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana, has proposed to continue its service under the same coverage as last year with a 6.5% increase, in premiums, and
WHEREAS, the Health Insurance Committee, after reviewing the proposal from Blue Cross recommended that the Blue Cross proposal to continue its service under the same coverage as last year with a 6.5% increase be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute the contract between the City and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana, as per the recommendations of the Health Insurance Committee.
Tamporello seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Tamporello, Longman, Manfre
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Bergeron
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The council was also advised that the rates for life Insurance offered through MetLife were increasing by 9.7%.
Mr. Longman offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:08-22
WHEREAS, the City’s life insurance policy will expire May 1, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the City’s present carrier, MetLife has proposed to continue to provide this coverage with a 9.7% increase, and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposal from MetLife, it is recommended that this proposal with the 9.7% increase be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary between the City and MetLife, for the renewal of this life insurance policy.
Reverend Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Longman, Bias, Manfre, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Bergeron
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The next matter of business was to retain a servicing agent for the city in connection with its health insurance. The council was advised that in the past, the firm of Paul’s Agency had performed this service and was proposing to do the same this year under the same terms as last year.
Reverend Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:08-23
WHEREAS, the Health Plan Management Consultant/Servicing Agent Agreement with the firm of Paul’s Agency, to provide services to assist in administering the City’s health insurance plan expires April 30, 2008, and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of continuing this service with Paul’s Agency under the same terms and conditions at a fee of $2.75 per month per covered employee/retiree/cobra beneficiary, for the period to end April 30, 2009, except that said Paul’s Agency will be allowed to market the City’s health plan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that it hereby approves the contract between the City of Morgan City and Paul’s Agency, to act as the servicing agent for the City of Morgan City’s health insurance plan at a cost of $2.75 per month per covered employee/retiree/cobra beneficiary/ per month and that the Mayor be authorized to execute any documents necessary in connection with this project.
Mr. Manfre seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Manfre, Bergeron, Longman, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The Mayor advised that at a previous meeting, permission had been requested by Capt. L.D. Seafood, holder of a lease of Front Street property, to sublease the ice-house part of his business. This matter went before the Wharf Committee and had basically been approved in its concept subject to waiting to see the outcome of the wharf grant. The City received word that an award was made in the amount of $1.3 million and this matter was being brought before the council to bring it up to date on the happenings with the wharf grant and present lease.
A list of property to be declared surplus (copy on file) was submitted.
Mr. Bergeron offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:08-24
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that the items shown on the attached list are hereby declared surplus and no longer needed:
1. Sharp FO4500 Fax Administrative
2. Sharp 2x403 Typewriter Administrative
3. Riding Mower (stripped) Recreation
4. Ford Grass Tractor Recreation
5. Ford Backhoe Recreation
6. 1997 Ford Crown Victoria Police
7. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Police
8. 1999 Ford Taurus SE Police
9. 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Police
10. 1995 Ford T-bird Police
11. 1997 Ford F150 pick up(totaled) Utility
12. 1998 Chevy 1500 pick up Utility
13. 1992 GMC Sierra pick up Sewer
14. 1989 Ford F-f50 SLT pick up Public Works
15. 1991 Dodge Ram 150 pick up Public Works
16. 1976 Ford Vac-all Public Works
17. 1966 Mack Fire truck Public Works
18. 1979 Warner-Swasey Gradall Public Works
19. Compressed Natural Gas Station
w/ pump and cylinders
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, etc., that said items be sold either by auction or by receiving bids.
Mr. Tamporello seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bergeron, Tamporello, Bias, Longman, Manfre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The Resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The proposed Act of Donation between the City and the St. Mary Community Action Agency was taken up. This is to transfer to the Agency that property with addresses of 925 Cherry Street and 924 and 922 Short Street.
Reverend Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-25
WHEREAS, Evelyn Brown Chastant donated to the City of Morgan City, those properties with municipal addresses of 922 Short Street, 924 Short Street, and 925 Cherry Street, and
WHEREAS, this donation was made for the purpose of developing low income single family housing or recreational purposes, and
WHEREAS, the City has been approached by the St. Mary Community Action Agency which has expressed an interest in acquiring these properties on which to locate low income single family housing, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City that (1) it is interested in seeing that low income single family housing be located on these properties, (2) that these properties as listed above are herewith donated to the St. Mary Community Action Agency, in accordance with the Act of Donation approved by the City Council, this date, and (3) that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish this.
Mr. Longman seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Longman, Bergeron, Manfre, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
An agreement between the City and the Housing Authority (copy on file) in connection with the sewer lift station was submitted. The City would do routine maintenance on the new lift station the Authority would build. An intergovernmental agreement was needed.
Reverend Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-26
WHEREAS, the Morgan City Housing Authority is desirous of entering into an agreement with the City to rehabilitate its sewer lift station located in the Brownell Homes, and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to provide a servitude to install and maintain said sewer lift station with the Housing Authority paying for all costs relating to the installation of said lift station, and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to operate and perform routine maintenance to the lift station not to exceed $500 per event, and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority will perform routine maintenance on the Gravity Sewer Collection System located on the Housing Authority property and will pay all labor and material costs related to said repairs and will be responsible for all costs related to the sub-surface testing and cost of replacement or repairs to any infiltration and/or inflow sources.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish this.
Mr. Longman seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Longman, Bergeron, Manfre, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Mayor Matte advised the council that funds had been allocated in the 2008 budget to work with the Parish and the other municipalities in the Parish to provide a director for the Keep St. Mary Parish Beautiful project. An Intergovernmental Agreement between the Parish and the five (5) municipalities was necessary, whereupon
Mr. Tamporello offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-27
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the St. Mary Parish Government, Town of Berwick, City of Patterson, City of Franklin, and Town of Baldwin to establish and fund the “Keep St. Mary Parish Beautiful” program, as an affiliate of the “Keep America Beautiful Program”, and
WHEREAS, the program will require a commitment from the citizens, businesses, public official and civic leaders to work together in identifying local concerns and apply the “Keep America Beautiful” five step approach.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute said Intergovernmental Agreement hereby ratifying and confirming his act or acts in the premises.
Reverend Bias seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Tamporello, Bias, Bergeron, Longman, Manfre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington, Clerk
The Mayor advised that he had received the intergovernmental agreement between the City and the State for the reconstruction of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. This agreement authorizes a non-cash line of credit.
Mr. Bergeron offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-28
WHEREAS, the eastbound down ramp at Martin Luther King Boulevard (formerly East Boulevard) is the last exit in Morgan City and the west bound down ramp is the first exit in Morgan City, and
WHEREAS, this boulevard was not constructed to handle large trucks and due to heavy volume of traffic prior to the opening lf the newest section of Highway 90, it has deteriorated, and
WHEREAS, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have increased heavy traffic in this area due to the location of companies assisting in the rebuilding of the offshore industry, and further deterioration has occurred, and
WHEREAS, the City requested funds from the State for the reconstruction of Martin Luther King Boulevard and was approved for a non-cash line of credit in the amount of $1,150,000, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that (1) it hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute all necessary documents in connection with this project and (2) this action is contingent upon receiving final approval from the State of Louisiana.
Mr. Manfre seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bergeron, Manfre, Bias, Longman, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2006.
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Timothy Matte, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington, Clerk
The next matter on the agenda was a resolution concerning a bill filed in this legislative session which calls for the State to collect local sales and use taxes and distribute to the community.
Mr. Longman offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:08-29
WHEREAS, the constitution of the State of Louisiana grants local governments the right to levy and collect local sales and use taxes, and
WHEREAS, sales and use tax revenues for the City of Morgan City represent approximately 80% of our tax revenues, and
WHEREAS, local administration and collection of sales and use taxes are the best means to protect our most important revenue source, and
WHEREAS, local governments do not wish to be dependent on outside agencies to manage this critical function, and
WHEREAS, there are bills in the 2008 Louisiana Legislative Session, such as House Bills 440, 442, and 453, proposing to have the State of Louisiana collect local sales and use taxes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana that it (1) opposes any legislation to allow the state to collect the local sales and use taxes, (2) it requests every member of our local legislative delegation vigorously support the local administration and collection of sales and use taxes, and (3) that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honorable Bobby Jindal, Governor, Senator “Butch” Gautreaux, Representative Joseph A. Harrison, Jr., and Representative Sam Jones requesting their assistance in this matter and making them aware of our position.
Mr. Manfre seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Longman, Manfre, Bergeron, Bias, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Timothy Matte, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington, Clerk
The City received a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and the Office of Family Services which would, in the event of a natural disaster, allow the City to provide a facility for the food stamp office to distribute the food stamps in our community.
Reverend Bias offered the following Resolution, who moved for its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. R:08-30
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support (DSS/OFS) desires to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Morgan City for the City to provide a suitable facility for the DSS/OFS operation of a Disaster Food Stamp Program, in times of disasters, and
WHEREAS, the City of Morgan City desires to assist the DSS/OFS in whatever manner it can,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, that it hereby authorizes the Mayor the enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, to provide a suitable facility for the DSS/OFS to operate a Disaster Food Stamp Program, when necessary.
Mr. Tamporello seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bias, Tamporello, Bergeron, Longman, Manfre
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The resolution was therefore declared approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
_____________________________
Timothy Matte
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debbie Harrington
Clerk
The public hearing on the proposed ordinance establishing burial fees was opened. No one appeared either for or against said ordinance, whereby
This ordinance was introduced with a first reading on February 20, 2008. Published by title on March 3, 2008.
Mr. Bergeron offered the following ordinance, who moved for its adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 08-2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING SECTION 30-32, BURIAL FEES, OF CHAPTER 30 – CEMETERIES, ARTICLE II – CITY CEMETERY.
SECTION 1
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council, the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, that Section 30-32, Burial Fees, of Chapter 30, Cemeteries, Article II – City Cemetery, said section to read as follows:
CHAPTER 30
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ARTICLE II – CITY CEMETERY
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Section 30-32 – Burial Fees
a. Resident/Nonresident – The burial fee for a single grave site (five feet by ten feet) shall be $600.00.
b. Child/Infant – the burial fee for a single grave site (three feet by five feet) for a child or infant shall be $100.00
SECTION 2
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared unconstitutional or repealed for any reason, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected hereby. That all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage within the time prescribed by law.
Mr. Longman seconded the motion.
The vote thereon was as follows:
AYES: Bergeron, Longman, Bias, Manfre, Tamporello
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Certified approved and adopted this 25th day of March, 2008.
Delivered to Mayor Matte at 8:30 am this 27th day of March, 2008.
/s/ Debbie Harrington_______________
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Approved this 27th day of March, 2008.
/s/ Timothy Matte__________________
Timothy Matte
Mayor
Received from Mayor at 10:00 am on March 27, 2008.
/s/ Debbie Harrington_______________
Debbie Harrington
Clerk
Published: April 1, 2008
In line with the new starting times for schools, an ordinance to change the ordinance which provides for “school zone” speed limits was submitted for a first reading. No definitive action was necessary.
A condemnation report on the properties located at 306 and 308 Bush Street was given. Mr. Carl Kramer advised that the structure at 306 Bush had been torn down and the owner was rehabilitating the structure at 308 Bush. He would be using this structure as a storage accessory building which is an acceptable use. Reverend Bias moved that a ninety (90) day extension be given. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tamporello and voted unanimously in favor.
Concerning the property at 1030 Fifth Street, the owner of the property is in the process of rehabilitating the structure. Mr. Scadlock, owner of the property, advised the council of some of the work he was doing, such as re-supporting the roof, keeping the property clean, etc. A motion was made by Mr. Manfre to give Mr. Scadlock a ninety (90) day extension. The motion was seconded by Revered Bias and voted unanimously in favor.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Manfre, seconded by Reverend Bias and voted unanimously in favor.
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Debbie Harrington Timothy Matte
Clerk Mayor