May 12, 2011
The regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana was held in the City Hall Annex, May 12, 2011 at 6:00 o'clock P.M.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor who then directed the Clerk to call the roll. She did so with the following results:
Present: Mayor Michael Robertson, Sr.; Aldermen: Brenda Sampson, Craig Foster, Greg Prudhomme, Travis Armand, Clayton 'Rick' Henderson
A quorum being present, the Mayor declared the meeting duly opened for the transaction of such business as might be brought before it. He then directed the Clerk to read the minutes of the regular meeting held April 14, 2011
Whereupon, on motion by Mr. Armand and seconded by Mr. Prudhomme the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held April 14, 2011 be dispensed with.
Thereafter, upon motion by Mr. Henderson and seconded by Mr. Armand, the following resolution was unanimously adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the minutes of the regular meeting held April 14, 2011 be and the same are hereby ratified, approved and adopted as written in the minute books.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Armand Seconded by Mr. Henderson
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the hereinafter listed Payables be and the same are hereby approved and ordered ton be placed in line for payment to wit:
NAME AMOUNT
TOTAL $53,469.17
AVOYELLES FIRE DISTRICT II:
TOTAL $272.47
DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICE:
TOTAL $284.54
TO BE PAID FROM HAAS COMMUNITY CENTER:
TOTAL $750.85
TO BE PAID FROM BUNKIE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT:
TOTAL $985.30
TO BE PAID FROM RECREATION FUND:
TOTAL $2,395.40
TO BE PAID FROM MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY:
TOTAL $6,510.01
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12 , 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Prudhomme Seconded by Mrs. Armand
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened to waive the City of Bunkie, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15, Sub-Chapter C, Section 15:150 entitled, 'PUBLIC DRINKING AND OPEN CONTAINERS' for a period of three days commencing June 10, 2011 and ending June 12, 2011 for the Louisiana Corn Festival to sell liquor and beer at the corn festival grounds located at 208 Pershing Ave., Bunkie, Louisiana owned by the City of Bunkie.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
Mr. Foster introduced an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 25, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND DRAINAGE, SUBCHAPTER B. DRAINAGE; SECTION 25:25. DRAINAGE STRUCTURES IN/UNDER CROSSINGS OF BAYOU HUFFPOWER; SECTION 25:30. INSTALLATION OF CULVERTS OR DRAIN PIPES, INSPECTION AND PERMITS REQUIREMENTS; VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; SECTION 25:31. CITIZENS TO INSTALL CONCRETE CULVERTS PER CITY REQUIREMENT; SECTION 25:32. INSTALLATION OF NONCONFORMING CULVERTS AND DRAIN PIPES" to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Henderson Seconded by Mr. Foster
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the proposed ordinance to amend and re-enact the code of ordinances, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 25, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND DRAINAGE, SUBCHAPTER B. DRAINAGE; SECTION 25:25. DRAINAGE STRUCTURES IN/UNDER CROSSINGS OF BAYOU HUFFPOWER; SECTION 25:30. INSTALLATION OF CULVERTS OR DRAIN PIPES, INSPECTION AND PERMITS REQUIREMENTS; VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; SECTION 25:31. CITIZENS TO INSTALL CONCRETE CULVERTS PER CITY REQUIREMENT; SECTION 25:32. INSTALLATION OF NONCONFORMING CULVERTS AND DRAIN PIPES" be published in accordance with the law, and that a public notice will be given that:
1.) A public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance shall be held on June 9, 2011 at 5:00 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall Annex, 107 W. Oak Street, Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
2.) The aforesaid proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office located in City Hall, 105 Walnut St., Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
Mr. Foster introduced an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 4 ANIMALS AND FOWL; SUBCHAPTER A. IN GENERAL; SECTION 4:25. KEEPING ANIMALS CONSTITUTING MENACE OR NUISANCE TO PUBLIC PROHIBITED; DEFINITIONS; VIOLATIONS ADDING SECTION 4:26. RIDING ON CITY STREETS; ADDING SECTION 4:27. RIDING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS" to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mrs. Sampson Seconded by Mr. Armand
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the proposed ordinance to amend and re-enact the code of ordinances, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 4 ANIMALS AND FOWL; SUBCHAPTER A. IN GENERAL; SECTION 4:25. KEEPING ANIMALS CONSTITUTING MENACE OR NUISANCE TO PUBLIC PROHIBITED; DEFINITIONS; VIOLATIONS ADDING SECTION 4:26. RIDING ON CITY STREETS; ADDING SECTION 4:27. RIDING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS" be published in accordance with the law, and that a public notice will be given that:
1.) A public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance shall be held on June 9, 2011 at 5:15 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall Annex, 107 W. Oak Street, Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
2.) The aforesaid proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office located in City Hall, 105 Walnut St., Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Henderson Seconded by Mr. Armand
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened to hire CARSON MCINTYRE as an Auxiliary Patrolman for the Bunkie Police Department as recommended by Chief of Police, Mary L. Fanara.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Armand Seconded by Mr. Prudhomme
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened to hire TRAVIS GOUDEAU as an Auxiliary Patrolman for the Bunkie Police Department as recommended by Chief of Police, Mary L. Fanara.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Armand Seconded by Mr. Henderson
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened to hire CHAD FRUGE as a Full-Time Patrolman for the Bunkie Police Department as recommended by Chief of Police, Mary L. Fanara.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
Mr. Prudhomme introduced an ordinance entitled, 'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2010 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2011' to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mrs. Foster Seconded by Mr. Armand
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the proposed ordinance to amend and re-enact the code of ordinances, 'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2010 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2011' be published in accordance with the law, and that a public notice will be given that:
1.) A public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance shall be held on June 9, 2011 at 5:30 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall Annex, 107 W. Oak Street, Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
2.) The aforesaid proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office located in City Hall, 105 Walnut St., Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
Mr. Prudhomme introduced an ordinance entitled, 'AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NEW BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012' to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mrs. Foster Seconded by Mrs. Sampson
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the proposed ordinance to amend and re-enact the code of ordinances, 'AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE NEW BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012' be published in accordance with the law, and that a public notice will be given that:
1.) A public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance shall be held on June 9, 2011 at 5:45 o'clock P.M. at the City Hall Annex, 107 W. Oak Street, Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
2.) The aforesaid proposed ordinance is available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office located in City Hall, 105 Walnut St., Bunkie, Louisiana 71322.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
The Mayor then announced at a regular meeting held April 14, 2011, Mr. Prudhomme introduced an ordinance entitled, 'AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION AND ELECTIONS, SUBCHAPTER A. IN GENERAL, SECTION 2:4. CORPORATE BOUNDARIES' and that a public hearing was held on May 12, 2011 at 5:45 P.M. to consider the adoption of said ordinance.
O R D I N A N C E
Moved by Mr. Prudhomme Seconded by Mr. Armand
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that Chapter 2. Administration, Organization and Elections, Subchapter A. In General, Section 2:4 Corporate Boundaries of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2:4. Corporate boundaries.
That 18.46 acre tract of land located in Sections 21, 22, and 27 in Township 1 South, Range, East Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, and detailed on plat of survey by James W. Townsend, dated September 30, 2010, revised April 1, 2011, and described as follows:
Commence at the intersection of the extension of the north right of way of Orange Street and the centerline of the mainline tracks of the Missouri Pacific Railroad; thence South 34 degrees 31 minutes 02 seconds East, along the centerline of the said mainline tracks of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, a distance of 1,147.80 feet; thence North 54 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 3458.42 feet; thence continue North 54 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 31.54 feet to the point of beginning (P.O. B.) of the land to be described; thence North 54 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 48.61 feet; thence South 82 degrees 41 minutes 25 seconds East, along the north right of way of La. Hwy. Nos. 29 and 115, a distance of 888.00 feet; thence South 82 degrees 44 minutes 36 seconds East, along the north right of way of La. Hwy. Nos. 29 and 115, a distance of 50.50 feet; thence continue South 82 degrees 44 minutes 36 seconds East, along the north right of way of La. Hwy. Nos. 29 and 115, a distance of 189.44 feet; thence North 00 degrees 49 minutes 16 seconds East, a distance of 224.67 feet; thence South 87 degrees 38 minutes 14 seconds West, a distance of 13.45 feet; thence North 01 degrees 08 minutes 15 seconds West, a distance of 124.26 feet; thence North 88 degrees 51 minutes 33 seconds East, a distance of 199.02 feet; thence South 06 degrees 00 minutes 46 seconds East, along the west right of way of Slaughterhouse Road, a distance of 101.81 feet; thence South 02 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds West, along the west right of way of Slaughterhouse Road, a distance of 22.23 feet; thence continue South 02 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds West, along the west right of way of Slaughterhouse Road, a distance of 36 feet; thence South 00 degrees 23 minutes 09 seconds West, along the west right of way of Slaughterhouse Road, a distance of 58.47 feet; thence South 03 degrees 43 minutes 19 seconds West, along the west right of way of Slaughterhouse Road, a distance of 157.94 feet; thence South 13 degrees 00 minutes 13 seconds West, a distance of 59.24 feet; thence South 03 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West, along the west right of way of J. B. Luke Road, a distance of 169.45 feet; thence South 04 degrees 18 minutes 38 seconds East, along the west right of way of J. B. Luke Road, a distance of 106.70 feet; thence South 12 degrees 49 minutes 31 seconds East, along the west right of way of J. B. Luke Road, a distance of 126.20 feet; thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 31.40 feet; thence continue South 89 degrees 08 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 1258.33 feet; thence continue South 89 degrees
08 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 61.93 feet; thence North 00 degrees 09 minutes 48 seconds West, a distance of 336.55 feet; thence continue North 00 degrees 09 minutes 48 seconds West, a distance of 278.09 feet to the point of beginning (P.O.B.).
The same being more clearly shown on a plat of survey by Ralph L. Gagnard, C.E., Reg. No. 289, dated February 9, 1982, and updated by Jack E. Farmer, C.E., Reg. No. 4564, dated September 8, 1998.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The ORDINANCE was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Prudhomme Seconded by Mr. Armand
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2011 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the City of Bunkie.
MILLAGE
Bunkie General Obligation Bonds 11.70 mills
Bunkie General Alimony 5.66 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2011, and to make the collections of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collections thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Foster
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Henderson Seconded by Mr. Foster
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened to that the City of Bunkie requested qualification statements from professional consulting firms interested in providing certified planning and professional engineering services for the Bunkie Municipal Airport for a three year period being June 1, 2011 and ending May 31, 2014 to be received May 9, 2011.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Pan American Engineers is hereby selected by the City of Bunkie to provide certified planning and professional engineering services for the Bunkie Municipal Airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute contracts for the above services with approval from DOTD/Division of Aviation.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Armand Seconded by Mr. Henderson
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana in legal session convened that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana supports the Regional Therapeutic Facilities for Youthful Offenders in the Bunkie area. We acknowledge the potential economic impact this project could provide to our community and the parish as a whole.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Armand Seconded by Mr. Henderson
WHEREAS, the City of Bunkie has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the State of Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program administered by the Division of Administration; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions required by the STATE:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Bunkie as legal recipient of the LCDBG funds, does hereby authorize the following actions.
SECTION I.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the Financial Management regulations of the LCDBG program to authorize certain individuals to sign for drawdowns for request for payment and to authorize one certain individual to certify the correctness of each signature; and,
WHEREAS, it is further necessary under the Financial Management regulations of the LCDBG program to designate an official depositary to hold LCDBG funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Bunkie as legal authorized recipient of the LCDBG funds, in regular session convened, that Keatina Hernandez, Buddy Redmon, Joseph Frank, and Ruth Guice are hereby authorized to sign "Authorized Signature Card for Request for Payment", and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mike Robertson, Mayor shall certify the correctness of the signatures; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Capital One Bank is hereby designated as the official depositary for direct deposit of grant funds for the LCDBG project.
SECTION II.
REQUISITION OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, the STATE requires adequate financial management control over LCDBG funds. The establishment of a Requisition of Funds Policy is a vital tool to such control.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Bunkie that all invoices for work performed or materials used in relation to the LCDBG Program, prior to payment, must have attached a signed pre-printed project requisition form. The form and invoice shall be approved in the following order:
(1) Approval by Project Administrator for budget control.
(2) Approval by Chief Executive Officer (Mayor).
(3) Approval by Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mike Robertson (Mayor), Greg Prudhomme (Councilman) and Cynthia Dauzat (City Clerk) are hereby authorized to sign checks written on the LCDBG account.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
The mayor announced he had a resolution to be added to the agenda. He explained the resolution had to be sent to Baton Rouge by May 13, 2011.
There was no discussion from the audience. There was no discussion by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Armand Seconded by Mr. Henderson
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund was created to support safe and efficient aviation in the State of Louisiana with taxes levied on aviation fuel, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund became law in 1989 specifically to be used 'for the construction and development project with the primary goal of improving aviation in the State', hence thereafter the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has historically been used to support the construction of safe, effective and efficient infrastructure at commercial and general aviation airports, and-
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has been critical in attracting Federal Aviation Administration safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects that have created thousands of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has provided additional funds to airports to construct non or partially funded FAA safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects also resulting in large number of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and-
Whereas, the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of Louisiana aviation infrastructure has been greatly improved by the funding and orderly disposition of those funds through the Aviation Priority Program, and;
Whereas, while progress has been made there is still approximately 1 billion dollars ofunmet aviation needs on file with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, and;
Whereas, legislation in the 2010 Legislative session that proposed to seize vital infrastructure funds from the Aviation Trust Fund for an airline subsidy program was defeated in the House Transportation Committee, and;
Whereas, the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce through a bill (HE 302) introduced by Representative Michael Jackson in the 2011 session proposes to tear away vital job creating funds dedicated to Louisiana airport infrastructure to subsidize airline service, and;
Whereas, passage of HB 302, will do great harm to the aviation infrastructure of this state by: delaying or canceling vital projects that impact the health, safety and economic welfare of the citizens of the State of Louisiana; distorting the market for air travel by creating an unjust subsidy program for airlines; destroying demand for air service in Louisiana commercial markets; and leaving the citizens with a legacy of failing aeronautical infrastructure.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen in legal session convened, that this body calls upon the Louisiana Legislature to defeat HB 302, or any other bill, that proposes to reallocate Aviation Trust Fund infrastructure monies for airline service subsidies, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen calls upon its local delegation to communicate to the House and Senate Transportation Committees the opposition of this body to HB 302 or any variation, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen is hereby authorized and directed to make such communications as are necessary to the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Governor's Office to make clear the opposition of this body to the taking of job creating infrastructure funds for airline subsidies to be added to the agenda.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Prudhomme Seconded by Mr. Foster
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund was created to support safe and efficient aviation in the State of Louisiana with taxes levied on aviation fuel, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund became law in 1989 specifically to be used 'for the construction and development project with the primary goal of improving aviation in the State', hence thereafter the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has historically been used to support the construction of safe, effective and efficient infrastructure at commercial and general aviation airports, and-
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has been critical in attracting Federal Aviation Administration safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects that have created thousands of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has provided additional funds to airports to construct non or partially funded FAA safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects also resulting in large number of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and-
Whereas, the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of Louisiana aviation infrastructure has been greatly improved by the funding and orderly disposition of those funds through the Aviation Priority Program, and;
Whereas, while progress has been made there is still approximately 1 billion dollars ofunmet aviation needs on file with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, and;
Whereas, legislation in the 2010 Legislative session that proposed to seize vital infrastructure funds from the Aviation Trust Fund for an airline subsidy program was defeated in the House Transportation Committee, and;
Whereas, the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce through a bill (HE 302) introduced by Representative Michael Jackson in the 2011 session proposes to tear away vital job creating funds dedicated to Louisiana airport infrastructure to subsidize airline service, and;
Whereas, passage of HB 302, will do great harm to the aviation infrastructure of this state by: delaying or canceling vital projects that impact the health, safety and economic welfare of the citizens of the State of Louisiana; distorting the market for air travel by creating an unjust subsidy program for airlines; destroying demand for air service in Louisiana commercial markets; and leaving the citizens with a legacy of failing aeronautical infrastructure.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen in legal session convened, that this body calls upon the Louisiana Legislature to defeat HB 302, or any other bill, that proposes to reallocate Aviation Trust Fund infrastructure monies for airline service subsidies, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen calls upon its local delegation to communicate to the House and Senate Transportation Committees the opposition of this body to HB 302 or any variation, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen is hereby authorized and directed to make such communications as are necessary to the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Governor's Office to make clear the opposition of this body to the taking of job creating infrastructure funds for airline subsidies.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Prudhomme Seconded by Mr. Armand
WHEREAS, the CITY OF BUNKIE has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the State of Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program administered by the Division of Administration; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions required by the STATE:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the CITY OF BUNKIE as legal recipient of the LCDBG funds, does hereby authorize the following actions.
SECTION I.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
WHEREAS, equal opportunity regulations of the LCDBG program require the appointment by the recipient of an Equal Opportunity Officer, (EEO Officer) to have responsibility for maintaining all pertinent EEO files, submitting on a timely basis all required reports, answer all related correspondence and monitor all EEO areas;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE that Mike Robertson is hereby appointed as EEO officer for the life of the LCDBG Program and as such is charged to faithfully execute all duties and responsibilities herein described.
SECTION II.
FAIR HOUSING POLICY
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to take actions to affirmatively further fair housing in compliance with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended and Executive Order 11063, as amended; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Fair Housing Policy of the CITY OF BUNKIE" dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION III.
PROCUREMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the STATE requires the establishment of uniform procedures in compliance with OMB Circular A-102; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Procurement Procedures of the CITY OF BUNKIE, Relative to the LCDBG Program" dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION IV.
SECTION 3 PLAN
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to the greatest extent feasible to provide opportunities for training and employment to lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project area be awarded to eligible business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project in compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached "Section 3 Plan" for the CITY OF BUNKIE dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION V.
COMPLAINT POLICY
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to establish procedures to deal with citizen inquiries and complaints; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Citizen Complaint Procedure", dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION VI.
SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to establish internal grievance procedures to deal with citizen inquiries and complaints concerning Section 504;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Section 504 Grievance Procedure", dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION VII.
504 COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to designate a responsible person to coordinate the City's efforts to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mike Robertson is appointed as Section 504 Compliance Officer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the CITY OF BUNKIE is hereby authorized to execute the attached Section 504 Certification.
SECTION VIII.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the LCDBG Program requires that all grant recipients adopt by resolution a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached "Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan" for the CITY OF BUNKIE dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the CITY OF BUNKIE is hereby authorized to execute the attached Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Certification.
SECTION IX.
LABOR COMPLIANCE
WHEREAS, labor compliance regulations of the LCDBG Program require the appointment by the recipient of a Labor Compliance Officer, (LCO) to have the responsibility for maintaining all pertinent labor compliance files, submitting on a timely basis all required reports, answer all related correspondence
WHEREAS, it is further necessary under the Financial Management regulations of the LCDBG program to designate an official depositary to hold LCDBG funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Bunkie as legal authorized recipient of the LCDBG funds, in regular session convened, that Keatina Hernandez, Buddy Redmon, Joseph Frank, and Ruth Guice are hereby authorized to sign "Authorized Signature Card for Request for Payment", and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mike Robertson, Mayor shall certify the correctness of the signatures; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Capital One Bank is hereby designated as the official depositary for direct deposit of grant funds for the LCDBG project.
SECTION II.
REQUISITION OF FUNDS
WHEREAS, the STATE requires adequate financial management control over LCDBG funds. The establishment of a Requisition of Funds Policy is a vital tool to such control.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Bunkie that all invoices for work performed or materials used in relation to the LCDBG Program, prior to payment, must have attached a signed pre-printed project requisition form. The form and invoice shall be approved in the following order:
(1) Approval by Project Administrator for budget control.
(2) Approval by Chief Executive Officer (Mayor).
(3) Approval by Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mike Robertson (Mayor), Greg Prudhomme (Councilman) and Cynthia Dauzat (City Clerk) are hereby authorized to sign checks written on the LCDBG account.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
The mayor announced he had a resolution to be added to the agenda. He explained the resolution had to be sent to Baton Rouge by May 13, 2011.
There was no discussion from the audience. There was no discussion by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Bunkie, Louisiana.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Armand Seconded by Mr. Henderson
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund was created to support safe and efficient aviation in the State of Louisiana with taxes levied on aviation fuel, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund became law in 1989 specifically to be used 'for the construction and development project with the primary goal of improving aviation in the State', hence thereafter the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has historically been used to support the construction of safe, effective and efficient infrastructure at commercial and general aviation airports, and-
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has been critical in attracting Federal Aviation Administration safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects that have created thousands of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has provided additional funds to airports to construct non or partially funded FAA safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects also resulting in large number of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and-
Whereas, the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of Louisiana aviation infrastructure has been greatly improved by the funding and orderly disposition of those funds through the Aviation Priority Program, and;
Whereas, while progress has been made there is still approximately 1 billion dollars ofunmet aviation needs on file with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, and;
Whereas, legislation in the 2010 Legislative session that proposed to seize vital infrastructure funds from the Aviation Trust Fund for an airline subsidy program was defeated in the House Transportation Committee, and;
Whereas, the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce through a bill (HE 302) introduced by Representative Michael Jackson in the 2011 session proposes to tear away vital job creating funds dedicated to Louisiana airport infrastructure to subsidize airline service, and;
Whereas, passage of HB 302, will do great harm to the aviation infrastructure of this state by: delaying or canceling vital projects that impact the health, safety and economic welfare of the citizens of the State of Louisiana; distorting the market for air travel by creating an unjust subsidy program for airlines; destroying demand for air service in Louisiana commercial markets; and leaving the citizens with a legacy of failing aeronautical infrastructure.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen in legal session convened, that this body calls upon the Louisiana Legislature to defeat HB 302, or any other bill, that proposes to reallocate Aviation Trust Fund infrastructure monies for airline service subsidies, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen calls upon its local delegation to communicate to the House and Senate Transportation Committees the opposition of this body to HB 302 or any variation, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen is hereby authorized and directed to make such communications as are necessary to the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Governor's Office to make clear the opposition of this body to the taking of job creating infrastructure funds for airline subsidies to be added to the agenda.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Prudhomme Seconded by Mr. Foster
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund was created to support safe and efficient aviation in the State of Louisiana with taxes levied on aviation fuel, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund became law in 1989 specifically to be used 'for the construction and development project with the primary goal of improving aviation in the State', hence thereafter the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has historically been used to support the construction of safe, effective and efficient infrastructure at commercial and general aviation airports, and-
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has been critical in attracting Federal Aviation Administration safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects that have created thousands of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and;
Whereas, the Louisiana Aviation Trust Fund has provided additional funds to airports to construct non or partially funded FAA safe, effective and efficient infrastructure projects also resulting in large number of jobs for Louisiana citizens, and-
Whereas, the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of Louisiana aviation infrastructure has been greatly improved by the funding and orderly disposition of those funds through the Aviation Priority Program, and;
Whereas, while progress has been made there is still approximately 1 billion dollars ofunmet aviation needs on file with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, and;
Whereas, legislation in the 2010 Legislative session that proposed to seize vital infrastructure funds from the Aviation Trust Fund for an airline subsidy program was defeated in the House Transportation Committee, and;
Whereas, the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce through a bill (HE 302) introduced by Representative Michael Jackson in the 2011 session proposes to tear away vital job creating funds dedicated to Louisiana airport infrastructure to subsidize airline service, and;
Whereas, passage of HB 302, will do great harm to the aviation infrastructure of this state by: delaying or canceling vital projects that impact the health, safety and economic welfare of the citizens of the State of Louisiana; distorting the market for air travel by creating an unjust subsidy program for airlines; destroying demand for air service in Louisiana commercial markets; and leaving the citizens with a legacy of failing aeronautical infrastructure.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen in legal session convened, that this body calls upon the Louisiana Legislature to defeat HB 302, or any other bill, that proposes to reallocate Aviation Trust Fund infrastructure monies for airline service subsidies, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen calls upon its local delegation to communicate to the House and Senate Transportation Committees the opposition of this body to HB 302 or any variation, and;
Be it further resolved, that the City of Bunkie Board of Aldermen is hereby authorized and directed to make such communications as are necessary to the Louisiana Legislature, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Governor's Office to make clear the opposition of this body to the taking of job creating infrastructure funds for airline subsidies.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
R E S O L U T I O N
Moved by Mr. Prudhomme Seconded by Mr. Armand
WHEREAS, the CITY OF BUNKIE has been afforded the opportunity to participate in the State of Louisiana Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program administered by the Division of Administration; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary under the program regulations to authorize certain actions and individuals to perform certain designated functions required by the STATE:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the CITY OF BUNKIE as legal recipient of the LCDBG funds, does hereby authorize the following actions.
SECTION I.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
WHEREAS, equal opportunity regulations of the LCDBG program require the appointment by the recipient of an Equal Opportunity Officer, (EEO Officer) to have responsibility for maintaining all pertinent EEO files, submitting on a timely basis all required reports, answer all related correspondence and monitor all EEO areas;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE that Mike Robertson is hereby appointed as EEO officer for the life of the LCDBG Program and as such is charged to faithfully execute all duties and responsibilities herein described.
SECTION II.
FAIR HOUSING POLICY
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to take actions to affirmatively further fair housing in compliance with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended and Executive Order 11063, as amended; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Fair Housing Policy of the CITY OF BUNKIE" dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION III.
PROCUREMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the STATE requires the establishment of uniform procedures in compliance with OMB Circular A-102; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Procurement Procedures of the CITY OF BUNKIE, Relative to the LCDBG Program" dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION IV.
SECTION 3 PLAN
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to the greatest extent feasible to provide opportunities for training and employment to lower income residents of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project area be awarded to eligible business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project in compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached "Section 3 Plan" for the CITY OF BUNKIE dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION V.
COMPLAINT POLICY
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to establish procedures to deal with citizen inquiries and complaints; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Citizen Complaint Procedure", dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION VI.
SECTION 504 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to establish internal grievance procedures to deal with citizen inquiries and complaints concerning Section 504;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE, that the attached policy entitled "Section 504 Grievance Procedure", dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
SECTION VII.
504 COORDINATOR
WHEREAS, the STATE requires Grantees to designate a responsible person to coordinate the City's efforts to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mike Robertson is appointed as Section 504 Compliance Officer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the CITY OF BUNKIE is hereby authorized to execute the attached Section 504 Certification.
SECTION VIII.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the LCDBG Program requires that all grant recipients adopt by resolution a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached "Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan" for the CITY OF BUNKIE dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the CITY OF BUNKIE is hereby authorized to execute the attached Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Certification.
SECTION IX.
LABOR COMPLIANCE
WHEREAS, labor compliance regulations of the LCDBG Program require the appointment by the recipient of a Labor Compliance Officer, (LCO) to have the responsibility for maintaining all pertinent labor compliance files, submitting on a timely basis all required reports, answer all related correspondence and monitor all labor compliance areas;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the CITY OF BUNKIE that Thomas David is hereby appointed as Labor Compliance Officer for the life of the LCDBG Program and as such is charged to faithfully execute all duties and responsibilities herein described.
SECTION X.
COMMUNICATION
WHEREAS, the LCDBG Program requires that all grant recipients adopt by resolution a policy for communicating information to persons with hearing impairments,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached "Policy Statement For Communicating Information to Persons With Sensory Impairments" for the CITY OF BUNKIE dated May 12, 2011 is hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the CITY OF BUNKIE hereby adopts a policy to utilize the Louisiana Hearing Impaired Relay System for communicating with hearing impaired persons. The relay numbers are: Information 1-800-333-0605, TDD Users 1-800-846-5277 and Voice Users 1-800-947-5277.
The recorded vote thereon being as follows:
YEAS: Sampson, Foster, Prudhomme, Armand, Henderson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The resolution was declared duly adopted May 12, 2011.
Thereafter, the written reports of the operations of the City of Bunkie for the month of April, 2011 were reviewed with the department heads.
No further business appearing and upon motion duly seconded, the meeting adjourned.
/s/Michael Robertson, Sr., Mayor
/s/Cynthia Dauzat, MMC
City Clerk
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