<p> MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD AT SCOTT CITY HALL November 4, 2010 6:00PM</p><p>The Mayor and City Councilmen met in Regular Session November 4, 2010 at 6:00pm. All were present.</p><p>Councilman Menard led Prayer and Pledge.</p><p>Councilman Young motioned to approved Regular Minutes of October 7, 2010 as written. Seconded by Councilman Montoucet, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Police Chief Chad Leger presented Sergeant Gary Nezat with a Plaque for his professionalism and courage in the line of duty. Sergeant Nezat used his training from the National Guard having served in Iraq to save a motorist life.</p><p>Presentation of 4-H Scott Middle School, Projects for the Scott Community, Ms. Donna Comeaux was not present.</p><p>Councilman Moreau motioned to adopt Ordinance #2010-6, an Ordinance establishing and adopting hours of business for city hall and the maintenance department. Seconded by Councilman Boudreaux. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Menard and Young voted no. Motion carried by the majority. </p><p>Mayor Myers stated that the Proposed Gated Community at the corner of Fenetre and J. B. Road was tabled at the last meeting for more information. Mr. Chris Ortego asked the city to allow him to connect to the city sewer system. Councilman Moreau motioned to give proposed Gated Community, Mr. Ortego permission to proceed with the pump station provided he slit it up into two bids one being his cost and one including the upgrade then the city will decide if they want to do the upgrade. Seconded by Councilman Young, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Councilman Montoucet motioned to amend Police Department Capital Outlay budget for $4,300 to purchase new vehicle. Chief Leger stated that the 2011 state contract for the Ford Explorer had increased. Motioned was seconded by Councilman Moreau, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Councilman Young motioned to amend Police Department budget $4,300 for Access Control in the new Police building and leave the current equipment in the old police station for the maintenance department use. Seconded by Councilman Moreau, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Chief Leger asked to amend Police Department budget to wire a Security System for the Scott Emergency Service Building at a cost of $2381.50. Councilman Moreau motioned to allow funding to wire the Security System for a cost of $2,381.50. Seconded by Councilman Young, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Councilman Moreau motioned to amend police department budget to purchase new Security System Cameras for the Scott Emergency Service Building at cost of $28,000 and leave existing camera for the Maintenance Building. Seconded by Councilman Boudreau, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Mr. Mark Savoy with Grooms Engineering presented prices to replace Air conditioner in the Maintenance Building and the current Police Station. He stated that the city was approved for a grant and that two bids were received from Darrel A/C for $27,750 and A/C Sales for $27,528. Mr. Savoy stated that neither bids had the requested equipment stated in bid. Mr. Savoy recommended bid from Darrel’s A/C, he felt that the equipment was better. He also stated that the city could reject all bids for not having the requested equipment. Attorney Babin stated that the city had to have good reason to take higher bid. Councilman Menard motioned to accept Mr. Mark Savoy engineer’s recommendation with approval of legal council. Seconded by Councilman Montoucet, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Mayor Myers asked for approval of Harold Gauthe Road Extension pending the striping. Councilman Young motioned to approve acceptance of Harold Gauthe Road Extension pending the striping. Seconded by Councilman Moreau, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Ms. Redell Miller Tourist Coordinator with Begnaud House presented the Mayor and Council with a price list of repairs and improvements for the Heritage Begnaud Center. She would like to use grant monies received of $3,800 from LCVC in 2009/2010 budget, $1000 received from Entergy to build an Arbor and a LCVC grant received for 2010 of $11,000 to include the Arbor, artwork and printing for Kiosk, a website and renovation of the Caboose. The city received 75% of $9,000 of the grant that was awarded in May of 2010 to defray costs of associated project, and the remaining 25% will be sent on the completion of the projects. Councilman Young motioned to amend budget to spend the $3800 grant monies received. Seconded by Councilman Montoucet, motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed the replacement of the current ramp at the Begnaud House; Ms. Miller stated that the ramp was in bad shape. The council asked Ms Miller to get prices and have the ramp repaired. </p><p>Councilman Menard motioned to spend $11,000 grant money from LCVC to renovate the Caboose. Seconded by Councilman Montoucet, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Councilman Montoucet motioned to adopt Resolution #2010-18, A Resolution granting the authority to the mayor or her designated representative to sign and submit all necessary documents regarding an agreement between the City of Scott and Tauck, Inc. D/B/A Tauck World Discovery. Attorney Bill Babin and Ms. Redell Miller, Tourist Coordinator informed the Mayor and Council of the agreement with the Tour Company. Tauck Inc. would bring tourist to Scott for a charge and the city will make a percentage of this charge, which will include entertainment and a meal. Motion seconded by Councilman Menard, motion carried unanimously. Councilman Menard motioned to adopt Resolution #2010-17, A Resolution approving and ratifying the professional services agreement by and between PRA Government services, L.L.C. D/B/A Broussard Partners & Associates and the Lafayette Parish School System. Seconded by Councilman Young, motioned carried unanimously. Councilman Montoucet motioned to adopt Resolution #2010-19, A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into and execute an agreement with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office for inmate labor. Seconded by Councilman Young, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Councilman Young motioned to dispense with the regular order of business. Seconded by Councilman Menard, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Attorney Babin addressed a letter Mayor Myers receive on a Litigation of the way Louisiana assess value to interstate pipelines and that it effect over $125,000 of taxes collected and because of a lawsuit the taxes are being held in escrow. Mr. Conrad Comeaux with the Lafayette Parish Assessor office would like to hire Attorney Brian Eddington out of Baton Rouge to handle the lawsuit with a cost of 10% of any recovery if successful. Councilman Young motioned to accept Attorney Babin recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Menard, motion carried unanimously.</p><p>Mr. Gerald Arceneaux requested a Variance to Ordinance #2001-4, Trailer Ordinance to add a fifth trailer to 1336 St. Mary. This item was tabled for the October 7, 2010 meeting for more information. Mr. Arceneaux stated he agreed to repair the drainage problem affecting his neighbor and stated that he had another lot available, Chief Inspector Tammy Vincent stated that the ordinance only allows 4 trailers on that lot. Mayor Myers called for a motion. No motion was made.</p><p>There being no further business, meeting adjourned.</p><p>______Donna B. Jumonville Hazel D. Myers City Clerk Mayor</p>