Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, Regular Meeting Held on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 5:30 P.M
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017 AT 5:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Natchitoches met in legal and regular session at the Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor Lee Posey Councilman At Large Don Mims, Jr. Councilman Eddie Harrington Councilman Dale Nielsen Councilwoman Sylvia Morrow Councilman Lawrence Batiste Guests: None Absent: None Mayor Lee Posey called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone for coming. Michael Braxton was asked to lead the invocation and Councilman Dale Nielsen was asked to lead the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Posey then called for the reading and approval of the minutes for the September 25, 2017 meeting. Mr. Mims moved that we dispense with the reading of the minutes and approval of same. Seconded by Ms. Morrow the roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Batiste, Nielsen, Mims, Harrington, Morrow Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None Mayor Posey then recognized Jordan Rachal an 8th grader at the Natchitoches Magnet school for his life saving efforts recently as his great grandfather suffered a heart attack heading to Lafayette. Jordan was in the car and sprang into action when his great grandfather slumped over. Jordan was able to take control of the vehicle and pull it over to safety. Jordan was presented a “You Made A Difference” award by Mayor Posey. Mr. Harold Foster addressed the City Council with information in reference to Lots 3 & 4 at the Natchitoches Regional Airport. He stated he included a letter which stated he was not approved to purchase a hangar at the airport. The concern at the time was that Mr. Foster did not own an aircraft at that time. This time they are trying to make sure they follow all regulations for purchasing a hangar at the airport. He recently attended an airport commission meeting in which he showed ownership of an aircraft and a bill of sale for the hangar, but due to no quorum a decision could not be decided. He attended another meeting on September 18th in which the attorney was also there and it was the recommendation they didn’t want to approve the sale of the hangar because the bill of sale stated the sale was for the whole hangar and not just Mr. Millican’s half. They asked for a tentative approval from the commission with the commitment they would come back with a corrected bill of sale, but were denied. Mr. Foster then stated they have met all the questions that have come up from the commission and the Council. He is asking the council to vote and approve him purchasing this hangar. Mr. Corkern stated his recommendation came from the current situation of still being in litigation over the estate of Mr. McGregor and Mr. Millican as they were joint owners of Lots 3 & 4. The sale presented to sale the entire hangar to Mr. Foster. By agreeing to this I felt it would be endorsement by the airport commission that Mr. Millican had all of the property to sell, but he did not. If the bill of sale was changed to ½ interest it would be my recommendation to approve that, but I didn’t think it would be appropriate to approve it as is. The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Mims and Seconded by Mr. Nielsen as follows, to –wit: RESOLUTION NO. 086 OF 2017 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 17, 2017 AS “PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE DAY” AND OCTOBER 16 THROUGH OCTOBER 21, 2017 AS “HOMECOMING WEEK” AT NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY WHEREAS, Northwestern State University’s 2017 Homecoming Festivities will feature some new attractions, this year’s theme is “Homecoming House Party Demon Edition ” and will offer reunion events and student events such as the annual homecoming parade & pep rally; and WHEREAS, October 16 – 21, 2017 Northwestern State University will celebrate Homecoming Week and the City wishes to proclaim this as a time to generate school spirit throughout the City of Natchitoches and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, Tuesday, October 17th is Paint the Town Purple Day and the City of Natchitoches encourages all citizens, businesses and organizations to support Northwestern State University by displaying purple and white during Homecoming Week and to join in the celebrations of our distinguished university; and WHEREAS, NSU President Dr. Chris Maggio, Head Football Coach Jay Thomas and all homecoming honorees would like city-wide support and attendance at day-long activities, pre- game and the homecoming football game, NSU versus Central Arkansas, on Saturday, October 21, 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lee Posey, Mayor, and the City Council of the City of Natchitoches, do hereby proclaim the week of October 16 through 21, 2017 as: NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING WEEK And Tuesday, October 17, 2017 as: PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE DAY In the City and Parish of Natchitoches and urge all citizens to join in the celebration of our Northwestern State University football team in the Homecoming Game scheduled Saturday, October 21, 2017. This Resolution was then presented for a vote, and the vote was recorded as follows: AYES: Batiste, Nielsen, Mims, Harrington, Morrow NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None THEREUPON, Mayor Lee Posey declared the Resolution passed by a vote of 5 Ayes to 0 Nays on this 9th day of October, 2017. ___________________________________ LEE POSEY, MAYOR Councilman Mims presented the proclamation to Homecoming King Antavious Roberson and the remaining homecoming court. Each individual introduced themselves, shared their major, and stated where they were from. The students told the council all the activities that would be going on during the week and invited everyone out to attend the football game at Turpin Stadium, Saturday, October 21st at 6:00p.m. The following Ordinance was introduced by Mr. Nielsen at the Natchitoches City Council meeting held on October 9, 2017 as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 036 OF 2017 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDINGS UNSAFE AND RECOMMENDING THAT SAME BE DEMOLISHED OR PUT INTO REPAIR TO COMPLY WITH THE BUILDING CODE, AUTHORIZING NOTICE TO BE SERVED, FIXING HEARING DATE AND APPOINTING CURATOR TO REPRESENT ABSENTEES WHEREAS, the Director of Planning & Zoning and City Building Inspector have filed a written report with the City Council declaring that the building listed below is in a dangerous and unsanitary condition which makes it unsafe and endangering the public welfare, and furthermore poses a grave public emergency; WHEREAS, the condition of the building is such as to cause possible immediate loss or damage to person or property, and recommending that said building be condemned after twenty-four (24) hours' notice served upon the owner, and authorizing the City of Natchitoches to demolish the building and remove it without delay. 1. Chelsea R. Thibodeaux 7418 Redwood Dr. Little Rock, AR 72209 Lots 8 & 9 Blk B of S&P Add. (602 Amulet St.) 2. Andrea & Zachary Besant 2324 Wood Vale Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70819 Lot In Lot 8 Block R Of Bailey Heights Anex, Front Of 50 Feet By 150 Feet, N By Grayson St., E By King, S By Poche, W By Steadman (1323 Grayson St.) 3. Gilen M. Norwood 446 Henry Ave. Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lots 11A & 12 Of Block D Of East Natchitoches Shown On Plat In CB 532, Pg. 171 (446 Henry Ave.) 4. Cathy M. Chester 700 Royal St. Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot 24 Blk 6 of Bailey Hgts Annex (1219 Pavie St.) 5. Annie J. Oliphant 2419 Eight Mile Loop Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot 23 Blk 6 Of Bailey Heights Annex (1215 Pavie St.) 6. City of Natchitoches Ann Bonnette 352 South Dr. Natchitoches, LA 71457 E 1/2 Of Lot 1 Blk 2 Of JHR Addition (1021 Amulet St.) 7. Leroy, Jr. & Emily C. Berryman 210 Paula Lane Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot 8 Of Unit No. 1 & South 6 Feet Of Lot 12 Of Unit 2 Of Cane Village Subd. (210 Paula Lane) 8. Ida McClinton & Thermon R. Mitchell C/O Rene Brown 225 Powell St. Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot Cont. 1.2 Ac. On W Side Of Robeline Road Beg At SW Cor Of Lot 10 Of Blk A Of Hedges Subd., Thence S. 58 Deg. W 230.6 Ft, N 11 Deg E 400.5 Ft, S 89 Deg. 54 Min E 93.4 Ft, S 20 Deg E 297.8 Ft To Pt Of Beg (1124 Old Robeline Rd.) 9. Albert Sr. & Maggie L. Payton 1405 Dixie St. Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot 1 & S 36 Ft Of Lot 2 Block HA Breda Addition (1342 Dixie St.) 10. Mary Lee & Tamer Briggs Mitchell 124 Amanda St. Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot SE Corner Payne & Thomas St. Having Front On Payne St. of 73 1/2' By Depth On Touline St. Of 71' Being Part Of Lots 4 & 5 Blk 2 Of Carver Add. (437 Payne St.) 11. Temika Payton 1620 Spencer Highway, Apt. 308 Palestine, TX 77587 Lot 1 Blk A Of B & D Add. (430 Howell St.) 12. Silver & Alice Marie Harris 427 Moss St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Lots 14 & 15 Block G Of East Natchitoches (220, 222 & 226 Carver Alley) 13. City of Natchitoches Robert Murphy 1448 Hill Ave. Natchitoches, LA 71457 Lot 3 Blk 4 of Bailey Hgts, Less 100 Ft. Off E Side (943 Anita St.) Chelsea White (602 Amulet) stated she wanted to apologize to the City of Natchitoches for letting her property get to the point it is at. This was her grandmother’s house and had plans of moving back to Natchitoches after retirement.