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August 3, 1995 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ASCENSION, DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA AUGUST 3, 1995 The Council of the Parish of Ascension met this day in Regular Session in the Governmental Building, 304 Chetimatches Street, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, 7:00 p.m. with Chairman Thomas Pearce presiding. The following members were present: Raymond Julien Joseph Pierre Milton Vicknair Shafter Kling Thomas Pearce Gilbert Buratt Allison Bourque Jerry Savoy Marvin Braud The following members were abse nt: Robert Odom Darnell Martinez President Tommy Martinez was also present. Opening prayer was offered by District 3 Councilman Joseph Pierre followed by the pledge to the flag by all present. Moved by Milton Vicknair, seconded by Jerry Savoy, the minutes of the May 22, 1995 and June 15, 1995 meetings were unanimously adopted as published. Legal Advisor Ralph Tureau stated that the existing Mobile Home Parks Ordinance adopted in 1985 was a very comprehensive Ordinance, and upon a review requested by the Parish Council there were three (3) amendments to be considered: 1. The Ascension Parish Planning and Zoning Commission be authorized to approve applications. 2. Allowance for non -hard surface roads. 3. Reduction of the required width of roads from 60 feet to 40 feet. Moved by Allison Bourque, seconded by Joseph Pierre and unanimously adopted, to open the Public Hearing called to consider an Ordinance amending the Mobile Home Park Ordinance. No comments were heard from the public. Moved by Shafter Kling, secon ded by Jerry Savoy and unanimously adopted, to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Shafter Kling, seconded by Jerry Savoy, the subsequent Ordinance amending the Mobile Home Park Ordinance was adopted as follows: The foregoing Amendment to the Mobile Home Park Ordinance was put to a vote as follows: YEAS: 8(R. Julien, J. Pierre, G. Buratt, T. Pearce, A. Bourque, S. Kling, J. Savoy, M. Braud) NAYS: 1(M. Vicknair) ABSENT: 2(R. Odom, D. Martinez) Moved by Allison Bourque, seconded by Marvin Braud and unanimously adopted to open the Public Hearing called to consider an Ordinance revoking a servitude dedication in Greenside Estates Subdivision. No comments were heard from the public. Moved by Joseph Pierre, seconded by Allison Bourque and unanimously adopted, to cl ose the Public Hearing. Moved by Allison Bourque, seconded by Shafter Kling, the subsequent Ordinance was unanimously adopted: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF DEDICATION OF SERVITUDE BE IT ORDAINED that The Parish of Ascension, through its President, T ommy Martinez, is hereby authorized to execute a Revocation of Servitude Dedication of a Ten (10) Foot Access Servitude between Lots Four (4) and Five (5) of Greenside Estates Subdivision as shown on the subdivision plat, of John P. Earles, III, R.L.S., da ted September 16, 1993, revised March 11, 1994, filed in the records of Ascension Parish; said servitude never having been used by the parish, nor is said servitude necessary. (Copy of Revocation of Servitude Dedication attached hereto) Moved by Marvin Braud, seconded by Jerry Savoy and unanimously adopted, to open the Public Hearing called to consider an Ordinance revoking the utility servitude placed on the map of Manchac Crossing Subdivision, First Filing. No comments were heard from the public, whereupo n it was unanimously agreed to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Allison Bourque, seconded by Shafter Kling the subsequent Ordinance was unanimously adopted: STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF ASCENSION REVOCATION OF SERVITUDE DEDICATION BE IT KNOWN, that on this 3rd day of August, 1995, before me, the undersigned authority, and in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED: THE PARISH OF ASCENSION herein represented by Tommy Martinez, President of The Parish of Ascension, duly authorized by ordinance of The Parish Council, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part hereof; who declared that by a survey of MANCHAC CROSSING, FIRST FILING by McLin Land Surveying, Inc. dated January 30, 1995, recorded in the records of As cension Parish, shows a Seven and one -half (7.5') Foot Utility Servitude along the northeast boundaries of Lot 117 and of Lot 118 of Manchac Crossing, First Filing; That purchasers desire to purchase Lots 117 and 118, placing a residence at the location wh ere the 7.5 -Foot Utility Servitude appears, but which is no longer needed; Because the map recorded shows a 7.5 -Foot Servitude along the northeast boundary of Lots 117 and 118, said servitude was legally dedicated for the use of the parish, its citizens and other members of the public; Notwithstanding the above language and survey duly recorded, The Parish of Ascension has never accepted or used the dedication of the 7.5 -Foot Servitude; The above described 7.5 -Foot Servitude is now on property owned by MANCHAC CROSSING, INC., which desires to sell those lots; and Appearer therefore does by these presents forever revoke, cancel and set aside the dedication of the seven and one -half (7.5') Foot Utility Servitude located on the northeast boundary of Lot 117 a nd Lot 118 of Manchac Crossing, First Filing; all as is shown according to the map and plan of survey of said subdivision duly recorded in the records of Ascension Parish, prepared by McLin Land Surveying, Inc., dated January 30, 1995, a copy of which is a ttached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on the date first above written, in the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana, in the presence of the two undersigned competent witnesses, who sign these presents with the appearers and me, notary, after due reading of the whole. THE PARISH OF ASCENSION: _________ BY: TOMMY MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT Upon receiving a unanimous vote to bring up a non -agenda item, Legal Advisor Ralph Tureau introduced an Ordinance authorizing the revocation o f servitude dedication in Arrowhead Subdivision. Moved by Jerry Savoy, seconded by Allison Bourque and unanimously adopted, to call a Public Hearing to be held Thursday, August 17, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Courthouse East, Gonzales, L ouisiana to consider an Ordinance authorizing the revocation of servitude dedication in Arrowhead Subdivision. Legal Advisor Ralph Tureau introduced an Ordinance authorizing the Ascension Parish Council to purchase land presently leased from St. Amant Prop erties, Inc. and to sign an option to purchase additional land adjacent to the aforementioned property also owned by St. Amant Properties, Inc. The Ordinance would also authorize the Parish Council to apply to the State Bond Commission for approval to incu r indebtedness. Moved by Jerry Savoy, seconded by Milton Vicknair and unanimously adopted, to call a Public Hearing to be held Thursday, August 17, 1995, 7:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room, Courthouse East, Gonzales, Louisiana to consider an Ordinance authorizing the Parish of Ascension to enter into a Sale with Mortgage and an Option to Purchase Agreement with St. Amant Properties, Inc. President Tommy Martinez stated that the funds had previously been allocated in the 1995 Budget for the purchase of t he land. He also stated that the Parish is anticipating a $50,000 grant from the State of Louisiana, off-setting the cost of the land purchase from St. Amant Properties, Inc. Legal Advisor Ralph Tureau introduced an Ordinance authorizing the Ascension Pari sh Council to purchase property located in Sorrento, Louisiana for use by the Ascension Parish Health Unit. Moved by Milton Vicknair, seconded by Joseph Pierre and unanimously adopted, to call a Public Hearing to be held on Thursday, August 17, 1995, 7:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room, Courthouse East, Gonzales, Louisiana to consider an Ordinance authorizing the Ascension Parish Council to purchase approximately two acres of property located in Sorrento, Louisiana for use by the Ascension Parish Health Unit. Legal Advisor Ralph Tureau introduced an Ordinance amending the existing Grass and Weeds Ordinance. Mr. Tureau explained that the only recourse the Parish previously had in regards to collecting grass cutting fees was to file a lien against the owner 's property; but with the enactment of State Legislative Act 62, the Parish Assessor's office is now authorized to add the fees to the property owners ad -valorem tax bills if charges remain unpaid. Moved by Milton Vicknair, seconded by Shafter Kling and unanimously adopted, to call a Public Hearing to be held Thursday, August 17, 1995, 7:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room, Courthouse East, Gonzales, Louisiana to consider an Ordinance amending the Ascension Parish Grass and Weeds Ordinance. Chairman Thomas Pearce recognized Mr. Dan Lennie of Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. who presented a brief synopsis of services provided to Ascension Parish residents. Acadian Ambulance now services a twenty -five parish area with a $60,000,000 budget employing twenty - one Ascension Parish residents and servicing over 5,000 memberships. Moved by Joseph Pierre, seconded by Marvin Braud and unanimously adopted, to award the bid for additions to the Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales, Louisiana, to the low bidder, Stafford Construction in the amount of $526,500.00, as recommended by Architect Henry Chauvin. Moved by Shafter Kling, seconded by Milton Vicknair, the following Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Ascension Parish Health Unit, St. Amant, Louisiana was unanimously adopted, as recommended by Architect Henry Chauvin: IMAGE 6: CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROJECT: Re -bid Ascension Parish Health Unit Upon receiving a unanimous vote to bring up a non -agenda item, it was moved by Allison Bourque, secon ded by Jerry Savoy and unanimously adopted, to call a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 17, 1995, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Courthouse East, Gonzales, Louisiana to consider an amendment to the Ordinance appropriating the 1995 Budget, to allow for the purchase of necessary equipment and furniture required for the St.