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Council approves rezoning, considers millage increase

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Free seminar on home mortgages Attorney General Buddy Caldwell’s office has partnered with the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Louisiana Appleseed, Louisiana Legal Services and the Louisiana Civil Justice Center to offer a series of free workshops on mortgages and personal finance titled “LMAP: Getting Your House in Order.” The statewide tour, which kicked off April 22 and includes stops in Baker and Baton Rouge, assists Louisiana consumers in conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, observed every April. Experts from the banking, real estate and legal field will offer education on first-time home buying, refinancing, reverse mortgages and other financial matters, Caldwell said. The Louisiana Mortgage Assistance Program was established by Caldwell to provide financial information and counseling on foreclosure prevention, wrongful foreclosure, loan modification, principle reduction, refinancing and related services. In Baker, the free seminar begins at 10 a.m. April 29 in the meeting room of the Baker Library, 3501 Groom Road.

but issue a waiver. Council majority voted in favor of the zoning change, 4-1. Also on the agenda, the Council discussed the posIt was a much different outcome at the April 14 Zachary City Council meeting for property manage- sibility of rolling Zachary’s current 3.17 millage rate forward, causing a $50 annual increase to property ment company Maestri-Murrell, of Baton Rouge. At the March 24 meeting, the council voted 3-2 taxes. “Even if we decide to do it, you’re looking at 2017 beagainst the company’s site plan review prohibiting a rezone of the property adjacent to Zachary Parkside fore any tax is collected from this,” said Mayor David Amrhein. “It won’t be a big impact on residents and Apartments. most won’t even notice.” “You refused to accept the “Even if we decide to do it, you’re looking Chief Financial Offisite plan review and refused the recommendation of planat 2017 before any tax is collected from this. cer Steve Nunnery said the last time Zachary’s ning and zoning, but will you It won’t be a big impact on residents rate changed was in give us a reason as to why and most won’t even notice.” 1999-2000, when the city you voted no?” said Lawrolled the millages from rence Maestri at the March DAVID AMRHEIN, mayor of Zachary 3.29 to its current 3.17. meeting. The city has the auThe company then appealed to the council to consider rezoning the La. 964 thority to raise the rate to 5.79 mills before it must go property from urban center to residential urban, cau- to a vote of the people, Nunnery said. Council members agreed that the impact would be tioning that a more commercial zoning status would make for an unsafe environment for nearby residents. minimal to residents and that the city must have the After much debate, the Council re-voted 4-1 in fa- ability to draw operating funds from sales taxes. The percentage of the increased millage was left unvor of allowing the issue to be tabled until the April meeting, with Councilman Ben Cavin casting his vote determined but the council agreed to merely discuss the amount and consider an ordinance at the April 28 against the measure. This time around, Maestri-Murrell was given the go meeting. PUBLIC SAFETY: The council approved Brandon Noel’s ahead to begin building the 40 additional residential units after two unanimous votes by the council ap- proposal to place two stop signs at the intersection of proving a resubdivision of the property and the site 38th and Main streets to create a four-way. “People take that route to avoid stop signs on 39th plan review. However, when it came time to vote for the rezone, Cavin again cast the only nay vote, saying he would have preferred to keep the zoning the same äSee COUNCIL, page 2G sgill@theadvocate.com

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Steven Jackson, 26, surprised his daughters, Marissa, 4, and Melody, 2, at their preschool, The Little School, in Zachary on April 16.

Returning soldier surprises daughters at preschool BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com When 4-year-old Marissa Jackson and her classmates at the Little School in Zachary designed a banner last week in honor of her father serving in the Army, the children were simply told the soldier would be returning home soon. So when Steven Jackson, 26, returned to Zachary on April 16 after a 13-month deployment in South äSee SOLDIER, page 2G

Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society’s Baker/Zachary Relay for Life event is from 5 p.m. to midnight Friday at BREC’s Zachary Community Park, 20055 Old Scenic Highway. Relay for Life events provide an opportunity for communities to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back by raising awareness against the disease. Each year, more than 4 million people in over 20 countries take part in Relay for Life, raising much-needed funds and awareness in an effort to save lives from cancer. This year, Relay for Life has a movie theme — Lights, Camera, Cure — and will feature games, food and entertainment with proceeds supporting American Cancer Society with research, health services, transportation to treatment, education and prevention. For information, call Shea Malbreaugh, Baker/Zachary Relay coordinator, at (225) 301-0333 or Angela Nantamu äSee AROUND, page 2G

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Roma Prejean, a volunteer for the Zachary Food Pantry, shows Autumn Alvarado and Samantha Sanders, from left, where to put items of food the girls donated on behalf of their Girl Scout Daisy Troop April 15.

Daisies donate to Zachary Food Pantry BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com After hours at the Zachary Food Pantry on April 15, the scene was slightly chaotic. But in a good way. Daisies from Girl Scout Troop 10145 of Zachary and their parents were busy piling boxes of Do-Si-Dos and Thin Mints and bags of canned and dry goods into a shopping cart to be weighed by Food Pantry volunteer Roma Prejean. The girls then offered to help Prejean stock the shelves with their recently donated items — a can of tomatoes here, a jar of peanut butter there. “Where does this go?” asked Savannah MacArthur, 8, while tugging

on Prejean’s arm. “That goes here; wait, no it doesn’t,” another Daisy Scout said. The troop worked for weeks selling Girl Scout cookies to friends, relatives, residents and businesses throughout the Zachary community and during their sales asked people to donate boxes of cookies toward the Food Pantry effort. Those who didn’t sell cookies collected bags of food to donate. In all, 94.5 pounds of food were donated. “It’s wonderful to see these girls working together so that others can benefit. My oldest grandchild is 11, so it’s nice to be around little ones again; they are so cute, and we’re grateful for their efforts,” said

Prejean on behalf of the Food Pantry. A dip in donations between winter and spring is expected, Prejean says, but what the food bank really needs is dry goods. “Anything that comes in a box or bag — grits, oatmeal, pasta noodles, rice, flour, cereal — we’re in short supply. Don’t get me wrong, we’ll take anything people would like to donate, but what we don’t get, we just don’t get,” Prejean said. Because of the lack of dry goods, Food Pantry Director Reggie Dykes came up with the idea of a “no cando day,” which has been launched at Zachary High School as a contest between the female and male students to see who could collect the most dry goods, Prejean said.

Daisies in Girl Scout Troop 10145 of Zachary earned this Food Bank patch for their efforts in donating 94.5 pounds of cookies and food to the Zachary Food Pantry on April 15.

The Zachary Food Pantry delivered some of its collection barrels to the ZHS campus for the weeklong drive ending Friday. For the Daisy troop’s effort, the girls will earn a food bank patch.

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Powderpuff football game

A powderpuff flag football game was rescheduled for 6 p.m. Friday after rain postponed the April 14 event. In recognition of the districtwide kindness initiative, Rachel’s Challenge, and realizing teachers’ funds are limited, several girls at Zachary High School have been motivated to raise funds for teachers to purchase materials and attend professional development courses. Members of the Bronco Belles dance team, ZHS cheerleaders and several other female students have formed two teams to compete in a friendly game of powderpuff flag football. The girls have been practicing after school and will be coached by members of the Broncos basketball and football teams. Acts of kindness performed by classmates throughout the year have been written on paper chain links and will be stretched across the field at halftime. All proceeds from the game will benefit Foundation Assisting Zachary Education and the Senior Fund to pay for various senior class activities and scholarships. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday. Admission is $2 for students and $3 for adults.

AARP driver safety course

An AARP driver safety course will be held at Lane Regional Medical Center’s Diagnostic Center and Medical Plaza from noon to 4 p.m. April 30. The classroom refresher course for drivers 50 and older will teach the effects of aging related to driving and how to adjust and remain safe on the roads. Most auto insurance companies provide a multiyear discount to course graduates. Class size is limited and registration is required. For information or to preregister, call (225) 658-4587.

Student talents showcased

The Zachary Community School District’s Talented Arts Program will present Arts Alive 2015, a two-night showcase of talented theater, music and visual arts at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at Zachary High School. The elementary showcase will feature a visual arts gallery that will open for exhibition beginning at 4 p.m. followed by music at 5:45 p.m. and theater at 6 p.m. on April 30. The middle and high school showcase begins with its visual arts exhibition at 5 p.m., music at 5:45 p.m. and theater at 6 p.m. May 1. The showcases will feature work created by students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Both events are free and open to the community, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Send news and events for Around West Feliciana to Stacy Gill at sgill@the advocate.com by 3 p.m. Fridays or call (225) 993-0066.

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Children at the Little School in Zachary wave flags in honor of their classmates’ father and his return home from South Korea April 16. The children made a banner, sang songs and waved little American flags thanking the soldier for his duty overseas. Steven Jackson, 26, returned home to Zachary and his family April 16 after more than a year in South Korea with the United States Army. Gathered, from left, are Wayne Peltier, Jackson’s father-in-law; Marissa, his 4-yearold daughter; Jackson; Melody, his 2-year-old daughter; Marla, his wife; and CeCe Peltier, Jackson’s motherin-law.

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Continued from page 1G Korea, he made it his final mission to surprise Marissa and his 2-year-old daughter, Melody, at their preschool. “I’ve been thinking about his return since he left,� said Steven Jackson’s wife, Marla Jackson. “When I knew it would be happening for real about two months ago, I planned the surprise reunion between him and the girls.� Marla enlisted the help of Little School teachers and administrator Kathy Borneman,

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who were in on the surprise reunion. The banner was made, flags and balloons were on standby and one teacher baked brownies. Several minutes after the Jacksons walked through the gym doors at the preschool, the ruse was up when the 4-yearold spotted her father still in uniform and ran, flinging herself into his outstretched arms. “I’m happy and excited to have my daddy home,� Marissa said. A Florida native, Jackson said he met his wife on a cruise and followed her to her hometown

of Zachary, where they’ve lived since marrying five years ago. “I’ve missed a lot by being away, but I’m finished with my tour and will be doing something closer to home with the (Louisiana National) Guard, something closer to my family,� Steven Jackson said. When asked what he missed most about his duties as a father and husband, he said “everything.� Marla is the daughter of CeCe and Wayne Peltier, a math teacher at Zachary High School. “It’s good to be back home,� Steven Jackson said.

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Sleuthing, stars, swimming await youth at YMCA camps

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Advocate staff report The Americana YMCA in Zachary is offering a variety of summer camps for children and teens ages 4 to 17, a news release said. “YMCA summer camp programs offer opportunities for youth to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime,� said Kristin Hogan, marketing director for YMCA of the Capital Area. Weekly camp themes will give area youth a chance to engage in learning, wellness and fun, Hogan said. Some of the weekly themes

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A counselor engages area youth in an Americana YMCA camp in Zachary. planned include astronomy week, for campers to learn about stars and planets by engaging in activities and a field trip, and kinesiology week, which will teach youth how to be active and live a healthy lifestyle. Other themes featured will be marine biology, agriculture, music, criminology and zool-

City, employees rewarded for safe work practices

Sophomore Aasha Henderson, left, and junior Taylor Bonds admire the handcrafted bowls made by art students at Zachary High School for the Empty Bowls fundraiser April 16.

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Empty Bowls fundraiser a sell-out Advocate staff report

Despite rains, the Empty Bowls fundraiser benefiting the Zachary Food Pantry on April 16 was a success, said Chloe McCleary, an art teacher at Zachary High School. McCleary, along with fellow art teachers Mandy Bradley and Megan Buccere, organize the annual fundraiser, which is a national grassroots effort to end hunger at the local level. Art students handcrafted 400 ceramic pottery bowls for the event by molding, painting and kilning during their art classes. “We sold out of the 250 tickets we had, so I’d call that a suc-

ogy. Daily swimming activities, field trips, wellness activities, tennis and specialty camps will be offered as well as opportunities for teens 14 to 17 through counselors-in-training and leaders-in-training programs. The programs help build leadership skills in preteens assisting counselors with younger

cess,� McCleary said. Attendees paid $10 for a ticket, which guaranteed a pottery bowl of their choosing as well as gumbo, silent auction and music by the Brother’s Bear. Zachary High Beta Club students participated by helping unpack and pack up the bowls and by manning the gumbo lines at the event. Once the final figures have been tallied and all donations have been counted, a check will be presented to the Zachary Food Pantry, McCleary said. This is the fifth year for the Empty Bowls event made possible by the ZHS art department and students.

The city of Zachary has been rewarded for implementing policies and procedures that protect the safety and welfare of all its employees. Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation, a worker’s compensation carrier, presented a $103,637 dividend check to Zachary Mayor David Amrhein April 14. Paul Owen, agency manager with John Hendry Insurance

campers that can also be used at school, home and within the community, Hogan said. To ensure all youth have the same chance to experience camp, the YMCA offers financial assistance to those in need. Registration deadline for the YMCA camps is May 8. For information, visit ymcabr.org/ camp.

Dr. Allison Parkman has been named medical director of FASTLane Urgent Care by Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, a news release said. She was previously the su- Parkman pervising physician at FASTLane. Originally from Akron, Ohio, Parkman graduated from the University of Chicago, earned her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio, completed her family medicine residency

Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation representative Kelly Quirk, from left, and John Hendry Insurance Agency Manager Paul Owen present Zachary Mayor David Amrhein and Safety Officer Bob Whitaker with a $103,637 dividend check April 14 for implementing Photo provided by SHARON PHILLIPS safe work procedures. Agency, commended the Zachary employees on promoting workplace safety and loss prevention, which ultimately led to the monetary reward the city received as a policyholder. Amrhein thanked Zachary Safety Officer Bob Whitaker for implementing the safe work practices.

training at Baton Rouge General and completed urgent care fellowship training at University Hospitals in Cleveland. She is a board-certified family medicine practitioner with more than seven years of urgent care and family medicine experience and is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine, the release said. A resident of Zachary, Parkman said she enjoys jogging, playing soccer and tennis, and watching football and basketball in her spare time, as well as volunteering as the superintendent of Christian education at the Way of Holiness Ministries in Jackson. For information, call (225) 570-2618.

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S.A.L.T. expo a hit with senior citizens

EAST BATON ROUGE SHERIFF’S BOOKINGS The following Baker and Zachary residents were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office from April 10-14. AUGUSTUS, KEDDRICK: 17, 4604 Chappeau Drive, Baker, battery on a correctional officer. HODGES, ADRIAN: 38, 18143 Martha Drive, Zachary, domestic abuse battery. JOSEPH, HORACE: 50, 1001 E. Flanacher Road, Zachary, illegal possession of stolen things. SCAMARDO, IAN: 19, 2337 Northwind Ave., Zachary, theft of a firearm and aggravated burglary. STAMPER, TIFFANY: 25, 203 Sinbad St., Baker, possession of Schedule II drugs. TAYLOR, MARK: 45, 1125 Willow Creek Drive, Zachary, theft of a motor vehicle. WILLIAMS, DEMETRI: 17, 5833 Louisville Ave., Baker, simple burglary.

Advocate staff report About 120 senior citizens from the Baker, Baton Rouge, Central, Chaneyville and Zachary communities and Council on Aging centers on April 7 attended the sixth annual East Baton Rouge Seniors and Lawmen Together Senior Expo. A S.A.L.T. Council is a group of seniors, senior organizations and local law enforcement agencies working together to determine the needs of communities’ senior populations and creating activities to address those needs, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The free event was held in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church and included law enforcement personnel from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Baker, Baton Rouge and Zachary Police departments and the Zachary fire department. “Essentially, we work together to

“S.A.L.T. Council expos aim to give seniors a more comprehensive understanding of the underlying issues related to crime and provides an opportunity to learn more about crime prevention,” said East Baton Rouge S.A.L.T. President Joshua Hollins, of the State Attorney General’s office. Free services, free resources, wellness programs and consumer tips were offered from more than 30 vendors such as AARP, American Red Cross, the Attorney General’s Office, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Charlet FuAdvocate staff photo by STACY GILL neral Home, East Baton Rouge ParMary Johnson, left, a retired respira- ish Library, Grace Health & Rehatory technician from Lane Regional bilitation, Lane Home Health, Lane Medical Center, receives a compli- Regional Medical Center, Life Source mentary blood pressure check from Hospice, the Louisiana Department of Lane’s Sherri Bolden, a registered Insurance, Louisiana Senior Medicare nurse, at the Senior Expo in Zachary Patrol, National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, Northpoint April 7. Health Center, Oakwood Village, South better the lives of seniors,” said Zach- Louisiana Hospice, Southeast Community Health System, the Hospice ary Police Chief David McDavid.

of Baton Rouge, Wellcare and others. Free health screenings, blood pressure and hearing checks were offered. Presentations were given on funeral planning by Jordan Charlet and Nicole Charlet Wilcher, of Charlet Funeral Home; crime prevention by Deputy Melvin Edwards, of the EBRSO; identity theft by Detective Enis Sims, of the ZPD; general safety by Zachary firefighters; wills and successions by attorney Ricky McDavid; and hurricane preparedness by Resilience Outreach Specialist Barbara Bourgeois, of the American Red Cross. “The event has grown to be a really fun and vital asset for area seniors,” said Terri Kaaihue, of Life Source Hospice. Door prizes were awarded, free paper products from Georgia Pacific were distributed, and Zachary Mayor David Amrhein and members of his staff prepared fried catfish lunches for the seniors.

ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from April 9-15. ALEXANDER, LANDRY: 53, 4449 Stewart St., Zachary, fugitive charges from Baton Rouge Police Department. ARMWOOD, TERRENCE: 40, 4206 S. Morvant Place, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for simple battery, speeding, suspension of driver’s license, improper lane usage, open container and possession of Schedule I controlled dangerous substance. BURCHELL, JACK: 57, 1324 N. 35th St., Baton Rouge, theft. CAMPBELL, HUNTER: 18, 3016 March St., Zachary, carnal knowledge of a juvenile, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and second-degree battery.

CARTER, DANIEL: 64, 1352 E. Poor House Road, Woodville, Mississippi, theft. FREEMAN, STEPHON: 29, 10950 Darryl Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for criminal damage to property. GERALD, AUGUSTUS: 61, 304 W. Grant St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding. HARRELL, REJOHNIA: 31, 17254 Deer Lake Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for seat belt violation. HUTCHINSON, ROBERT: 51, 6401 Main St., 23, Zachary, theft by shoplifting. JACK, TANISHA: 28, 6521 Cambridge St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant through East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear for simple assault, simple battery and resisting by flight. JEBLONSKI, SAMANTHA: 20, 2000 Brightside Drive, Apt. 422, Baton

Rouge, uninvited solicitation. JOHNSON, BERNARD: 25, 2533 La. 10, Jackson, two counts of access device fraud. JONES, DYNESHA: 21, 11577 Old Norwood Wilson Road, Norwood, theft by shoplifting. NORWOOD, DUSTIN: 29, 15066 E. Beaver St., Pride, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension and failure to appear for vehicle license required. SHIPMAN, CAROL: 49, 6401 Main St., No. 23, Zachary, theft by shoplifting. SINGLETON, SEDRICK: 35, 1850 Debby Ave., Zachary, theft and resisting an officer. SMITH, TAVARES: 20, 2214 Motel Lane, Jackson, four counts of attempted first-degree murder and assault by drive-by shooting. STAMPER, TIFFANY: 26, 203 Sinbad St., Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for driver

must be licensed and tail lamps required. STERLING, TROY: 30, 5767 Glen Oaks Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving under suspension and ran red light. THOMAS, KIRISTEN: 20, 450 Cloud Drive, Apt. 21, Baton Rouge, uninvited solicitation. WALKER, DESHERICA: 23, 12336 King Charles Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. WHATLEY, STEPHANIE: 21, 9424 S. Deercreek Ave., Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for driver must be licensed. WILLIAMS JR., ARCELL: 27, 5402 Elwood Road, Brusly, uninvited solicitation. WOODS, RILEISHA: 22, 4409 Greenwood Lane, Baker, theft. YATES, DINESHIA: 17, 2725 Sheldon Drive, Baton Rouge, theft and possession of marijuana.

and two headlights required. ROBERTSON, RENODA: 35, 3036 Dougherty Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for two headlights required and driving under suspension/revocation. SMITH, ALDDON: 21, 3841 Sycamore St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for domestic abuse. SPURLOCK, REGINALD: 64, 2090 Main St., Baker, domestic abuse child endangerment and disturbing the peace. STERLING, BRANDY: 29, 4935 Sycamore St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for safety belt use. WILLIAMS, LARRY: 30, 1337 La Annie Drive, Baton Rouge, fugi-

tive through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. WILLIAMS, PRECIOUS: 24, 7040 Jewel Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft.

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BAKER POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department April 9-15. BIVENS, AURTRELL: 20, 217 St. Thomas St., Lafayette, theft. CARTER, DEMARIS: 29, 268 Bon Crest Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for failure to register vehicle. COLLINS, JR., JOSEPH: 28, 16352 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation. CRUM, KERVIN: 22, 1120 Seville Ave., Apt. B, Baker, affidavit warrant for armed robbery, second degree kidnapping and convicted felon with a firearm. DENNIS, SANDRA: 52, 7325 Poinsettia Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft. EALY, ROGER: 35, 4207 Clayton St., Baton Rouge, possession of ecstasy and obstruction of a public passageway. GREEN, JASON: 47, 3965 Brady St., Baton Rouge, illegal possession of stolen things, possession of drug paraphernalia, no driver’s license and a fugitive through Baton Rouge Police Department. HARRELL, BRITTANY: 26, 934 N. 26th St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for theft, speeding, safety belt use and child seat restraints. HARRIS, JESSE: 26, 4004 Buchanan St., Baker, criminal mischief. HARRIS, MITCHELL: 18, 3506 Percy Dreher Road, Slaughter,

theft. JOHNSON, BERNARD: 25, 2496 Holcombe Drive, Jackson, bench warrant for failure to appear for loud music from a vehicle. LEJANDER, COURTNEY: 27, 4533 Paige St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding. PARKER, APRIL: 32, 2202 E. Azalea Ave., Baker, domestic abuse battery and affidavit warrant for simple battery. PELICHET, KIRKLAND: 34, 2213 S. Brock Place, Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation, counterfeit motor vehicle inspection, improper equipment, expired inspection, expired license plate

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Lemonade Day, a fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business — a lemonade stand — began in Houston in 2007 and has grown from 2,700 to 120,000 kids in 31 cities across America and Canada. Lemonade Day Louisiana, a nonprofit launched in 2010 by entrepreneur John Georges, CEO of Georges Enterprises and owner of The Advocate, and Todd Graves, CEO of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, empowers youth to take ownership of their lives and become productive members of society — the business leaders, social advocates, volunteers and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow, according to lemonadeday.org. Georges and Graves both received their first taste of business by operating lemonade stands as children. Each child that registers will receive a backpack with an entrepreneur workbook that teaches the 14 lessons of Lemonade Day, such as creating budgets, setting profit-making goals, serving customers, repaying investors and giving back to the community. Along the way, children acquire skills in goal-setting, problem solving and gain selfesteem, all critical for future success, the nonprofit said in a news release. At the end of the day, children get to keep all the money they earned and are encouraged to spend some, save some and share some. By participating in Lemonade Day, youth learn about supply and demand; credit, debt, gross and net income; critical thinking and collaboration; civic responsibility; customer service; team-

work and problem solving; math calculations; and oral and written communication among other valuable lessons, the lemonadedaylouisiana.org website says. Youth are urged to get creative in naming and registering their lemonade stands online so event organizers can send customers their way on Lemonade Day Louisiana, which is May 2. Local stands already registered include: Briel’s Lemonade Love, 2566 Evanston St., Baker, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.; Frootie Patootie’s Lemonade and Sweets, 1015 Meadow Glen Ave., Zachary, hours not listed; Macey and Allyson’s Lemonade Stand, 3033 Twin Lakes Court; Zachary, noon to 5 p.m.; Sweet Pink Lemonade Stand, 9234 Redwood Lake Blvd., Zachary, noon to 3:30 p.m. The Sweet Pink stand will be selling lemonade, strawberry lemonade, cookies and cupcakes. At Americana, Lemonade Day promises to be a sweet, family oriented event from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. May 2. Food trucks and inflatables will be featured all day as well as the General Lee, the classic car from The Dukes of Hazzard television show. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. YelpBR will host pet adoptions. At 11:30 a.m., lemonade stands open. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the 3 Piece White band will perform and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. John Schneider, who starred as Bo Duke on the Dukes of Hazzard television series, will perform in concert, closing out the day’s festivities. To register your stand with Lemonade Day Louisiana or for stands already registered, visit lemonadedaylouisiana. org. To learn about Lemonade Day visit lemonadeday.org.

Financial officer discusses city’s earnings Advocate staff report Zachary’s Chief Financial Officer Steve Nunnery, who has worked under three mayors including David Amrhein, visited Zachary Rotarians on April 9 to share a bit about the city’s financial earnings in 2014. Zachary operates as a $23 million a year entity based on the city’s three main funds — the general fund, with a balance of just under $14 million; the utility fund, which has an $8 million balance; and the street fund, with a total of $1.5 million, he said. Nunnery said Zachary collected $13,394,480 million

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Steve Nunnery, Zachary’s chief financial officer, speaks to Zachary Rotarians on April 9. in revenue, which includes taxes, licenses and permits, charges for services, commissions, fines and transfers from court. A summary of city projects disclosed a total of $31,629,207 spent in 2014. Zachary’s major sewer line overhaul made up the most of the total cost at $10,451,088; roads came in at $9,985,711; water and gas at $5,746,203; miscellaneous projects totaled $3,658,718; hurricane preparedness, $1,400,000; and drainage, $387,487.

Charlet appointed to Lane Board of Commissioners Advocate staff report Zachary businessman C. Jordan Charlet was recently appointed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council to a four-year term on the Board of Com- Charlet missioners at Lane Regional Medical Center. A native of Clinton, Charlet is co-owner of Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary and has more than 20 years of experience as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Louisiana. Charlet serves as public information officer for the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department and as a captain with the Zacha-

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The Baker Chamber of Commerce and community leaders welcomed World Finance Corporation to the Baker business community on Friday. Gathered April 17, front row from left, are Latania Anderson, Baker Chamber director; Kiwania Griffin, assistant manager; Mayor Harold Rideau, Baker; Lacie Pitre, manager; Kayci Longon, district supervisor; and Capt. Darryl Rainwater, Baker Police; and back row, Darnell Waites, Baker administrative officer; and Chief Mike Knaps, Baker Police.

World Finance Corp. celebrates Baker opening Advocate staff report The Baker Chamber of Commerce and community leaders officially welcomed World Finance Corp. to the Baker business community April 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 340 Main St. in the Greenwood Shopping Center, World Finance offers shortterm installment loans and tax services. District Supervisor Kayci Longon, of Lafayette, said the new Baker location is one of about 50 in Louisiana and 1,500 in the U.S. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Lacie Pitre, of Port Barre, is the manager, and Kiwania Griffin, of Baton Rouge, is the assistant manager. World Finance Corp. opened for business in Baker in November.

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Zachary leaders join Kiwanis for read-along Advocate staff report Members of the Zachary Kiwanis Club visited Zachary Early Learning Center on April 14 as part of the club’s annual literacy effort, Let’s Read. The service organization invited several guests to help read “Kindergarten ABC� by Jacqueline Rogers to 238 prekindergartners in 15 classrooms at the school as well as donated enough books so that every child received a copy. “The students were so excited and happy to receive the books, and we really liked interacting with them,� said Stella Ashford, Kiwanian. “We were also fortunate to have the guest readers that we did.� Zachary Mayor David Amrhein, Fire Chief Danny Kimble, Police Chief David McDavid, Deputy Fire Chief Glenn Triche and Ashford’s husband, Marvin, joined Kiwanians Mike Alu, Ashford, Audrey Nabors Jackson, Bruce Langley, Erby Magee and Jacqueline Moore for the literary event.

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Zachary’s team captain this year, senior first baseman Gabe Hannum, warms up in 2014 for the Broncos.

Cassard’s Broncos have momentum heading to playoffs The 2015 baseball season has rounded third and is heading for home for the talented Zachary squad. Coach Jesse Cassard’s Broncos are ranked third in the state behind perennial powers Sulphur and Catholic of Baton Rouge. Heading into the final week of the regular season, Zachary was 24-6 overall and 8-1 as well as leading District 4-5A prior to Tuesday’s game against Denham Springs. Cassard said this squad is among the best offensively he’s had in his nine years leading the Broncos. “We’ve been really consistent. We’ve won a lot of games, and our losses haven’t been back-to-back all season,” said Cassard. “The offense is the best since my first year here. Our guys can really hit, and that’s a credit to assistant coach Jacob Fisher, who is in his third year. The guys have had total buy-in to our method. We’ve scored a lot of runs on offense.” His squad has a .370 team batting average, only eclipsed by the .374 BA of his first team in 2007. But bats were livelier then. “We’re doing a good job of getting on base, and we have a good approach at the plate,” Cassard said. He said the team is still looking to improve its “small-game” execution, working

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on bunts and suicide squeeze plays as he gets the team ready for the playoffs. Pitching depth has been a huge asset for this year’s squad. Cory Musselman (7-1 record, 1.5 earned run average), Micah McHugh (7-0, 0.4 ERA) and Robert Burk (51, 1.5 ERA) are the three starters with sidearm thrower Brennan Booth providing the Broncos with a true closer. Booth has allowed only two walks in 30 innings. Leadership has been a key factor for the Broncos’ success this season, thanks to the consistent anchor of captain Gabe Hannum. Cassard said all of his players have contributed at different times and in critical situations. “But we have several players who can all be leaders and take control at different

Zachary High School baseball coach Jesse Cassard times when it’s needed,” Cassard said. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association will announce baseball playoff pairings April 25. Cassard said his aim is to finish among the top four teams in the state’s power rankings because the Broncos have the potential to play their first three playoff rounds on home fields. Zachary has faced eight of the top 10 teams and losses were to quality 5A teams, all highly positioned in the power rankings, none lower than 15th.

“That’s a huge advantage for any team,” Cassard said. “And our atmosphere makes it a tough place to play.” The first playoff game is single elimination, with best two-of-three series the next two rounds. The semifinals and finals are at Sulphur Park outside of Lake Charles. Under Cassard, ZHS has had plenty of post-season success, winning three straight äSee BRONCOS, page 2H

Run for the schools: A little wet, a lot of fun

After completing the 5K race in full gear at the Zachary Elementary Parent Teacher Organization’s Race to the Finish fundraiser, Zachary Volunteer Firefighter Jordan Charlet ran with three-year-old Seth Turner, of Zachary Elementary, across the finish line in the 1-mile race along with his son, Colin Charlet, from left, April 18. Turner was the last to finish the race Saturday and crowds lined the finish to cheer them on.

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sgill@theadvocate.com Despite rain on Saturday, organizers for the two races that are part of Zachary Elementary Parent Teacher Organization’s Race to Finish fundraising event went ahead with their backup plan: to hold the race anyway. “I had always said rain or shine, and that’s exactly what happened, but we had both,” said ZEPTO’s Lianne Crawford, event organizer. “We had lots of volunteers who were dedicated to this race as well as the Ainsley’s Angels riders, who desperately wanted the opportunity to participate, so we went ahead with our rain plan, which was to control the wet course safely and have some fun.” Students, teachers and families participated in a 1-mile fun run, 5K, or both, Saturday in support of the five elementary schools in Zachary. “The turnout was overwhelming, and our numbers were huge, despite Photo provided by SHERRY TURNER

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Some of the participants in Saturday’s Race to the Finish 1-mile and 5K, in front, from left, included Firefighter Rivers Bates, Kiley Phillips, Jake Curry, Firefighter Stephen Jones and Jameson Phillips; and back, from left, are äSee RUN, page 4H Savanah Arnold and Logan Curry.

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Senior Micah McHugh, 7-0, 0.4 ERA, gets a free ride to first after getting hit on the elbow while at bat during Zachary’s game against U-High in March. Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL

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and off the field. This has been the most fun I’ve ever had with this group of kids. They have a good aura and play hard. It’s been great. I don’t want it to end.�

Sports camps slated for summer

A number of sports camps are scheduled in Zachary in the next couple months and will be staffed by ZHS coaches. The schedule includes the Jesse Cassard Baseball Camp, May 26-29; Madeline Gugich Volleyball Camp, May 26-29; Kenny Almond Basketball Camp, June 1-5; David Brewerton Football Camp, June 1-5;

and April Brown Basketball Camp, June 1-5. For information, contact the ZHS Athletic Department at (225) 654-2776.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --Public Hearings will be held at Zachary City Hall 4700 Main St. during the Zoning Commission meeting Monday – May 4, 2015- 6:30 PM and the City Council meeting Tuesday –May 26, 2015-6:30 PM for the purpose indicated: Rezone Lot C-1-A, Hwy 964 from RE to CG. 5117077-apr 16-23-30-3t

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Public Hearings will be held at Zachary City Hall 4700 Main St. during the Zoning Commission meeting Monday – May 4, 2015- 6:30 PM and the City Council meeting Tuesday –May 26, 2015-6:30 PM for the purpose indicated: Rezone Tract C-2-B-2-D-1-B of the Marshall M. Hughes Tract from RE to CG. 5117079-apr 16-23-30-3t

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Mayor Pro Tempore SUBMITTED FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Zachary as a regular meeting of the said Council after being duly noticed and publicized public hearing held on the ___ Day of April, 2015.

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Rezone a portion of Tract C-2-B-2-D-1-C Proposed Lots C-2- B-2- D-1-C-1 and C-2- B-2D-1-C-2 of the Marshall Hughes Tract from RE to CG. Rezone a portion of Tract C-2-B-2-D-1-C Proposed Lots C-2-B-2-D-1-C-3 and C-2-B-2D-1-C-4 of the Marshall Hughes Tract from RE to CS. 5117084-apr 16-23-30-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE --Public Hearings will be held at Zachary City Hall 4700 Main St. during the Zoning Commission meeting Monday – May 4, 2015- 6:30 PM and the City Council meeting Tuesday –May 26, 2015-6:30 PM for the purpose indicated: Rezone Lot Z-1-A-1 of the Copper Mill Business Park from CS to CG. 5117088-apr 16-23-30-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE --Public Hearings will be held at Zachary City Hall 4700 Main St. during the Zoning Commission meeting Monday – May 4, 2015- 6:30 PM and the City Council meeting Tuesday –May 26, 2015-6:30 PM for the purpose indicated: Rezone Lots A-1-A-1, A-1-A2, A-1-A-3 of the Charles W. Harelson Tract From CS to CG. 5117089-apr 16-23-30-3t

NOTICE --CITY OF ZACHARY PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE STATE OF LOUISIANA ORDINANCE 2015-02 ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE DECLARATION OF INTENT BY THE CITY OF ZACHARY TO HAVE THE CERTAIN MOVABLE PROPERTY DECLARED TO BE SURPLUS AND ALLOWING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SAME WHEREAS, the City of Zachary (the “Cityâ€?) owns a certain movable property no longer be of use to the City, in which it reasonably believes the cost of removal, repair and/or required maintenance of the same will exceed the value and usefulness to the City, it is the intention of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Zachary to declare the referenced property to be surplus property of the City, and to wit: BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council for the City of Zachary that the movables described as Nine (9) metal gear lockers currently on site at the Zachary Fire Department be considered to be surplus property of the City, and as such after any and all notice, hearing and legal delay be disposed or sold at public auction. This Ordinance shall become effective at the expiration of ten (10) calendar days after publication by the City Council for the City of Zachary unless the referenced ordinance shall specify another effective date, all pursuant to § 2-10 (C) of the Home Rule Charter adopted by the electors for the City of Zachary. INTRODUCED FOR ADOPTION by the City Council of the City of Zachary as a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 24th day of March, 2015. _______________ David Amrhein, Mayor ATTEST: _________________ Jean Byers Clerk of the City Council _________________ Brandon Noel

NOTICE --MINUTES For the Meeting of Mayor and Council City of Zachary, LA Council Chambers, 4700 Main Street Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 6:30 p.m.

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Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman Ben Cavin C. OPENING PROCEDURES 1. ROLL CALL MAYOR Councilman David Amrhein COUNCIL MEMBERS Francis Nezianya – District 1 Brandon Noel – District 2 Laura O’Brien – District 3 Ben Cavin – District 4 Tommy Womack – District 5 ABSENT: None 2. READING OF CITY POLICY RELATIVE TO OPEN MEETINGS

To approve the site plan for Lot B-8 of the Roger P. Gay tract for Lane Memorial Long Term Care Facility on Carpenter Road.

a. Resubdivision of Lot 4-J of the Lilly Tract (Pope Road) (Engels) Mayor Pro Tempore Noel declared a PUBLIC HEARING to be in session at 6:39 pm. Speaking in favor of the resubdivision was Israel Hull. There were none to speak against. The public hearing was closed at 6:40 p.m. Motion by Councilman Nezianya Second by Councilman Cavin To approve the resubdivision of Lot 4-J of the Lilly Tract (Pope Road) YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None b. Site Plan Review: Lots B-1-A, B-3-A, B-3-B of the Otey M. Hughes P r o p e r t y ( P a r k s i d e Apartments) Hwy. 964 (Engels) Mayor Pro Tempore Noel declared a PUBLIC HEARING to be in session at 6:41 p.m. Speaking in favor of the site plan for Lots B1A, B3A, B3B of Otey M. Hughes property for P a r k s i d e Apartments was L a w r e n c e Maestri, of Maestri-Murrell, LLC. There being none present to speak against the apartments, the public hearing was immediately closed.

3. C H A N G E S /A D D I TIONS TO AGENDA – None were requested D. READING OF THE MINUTES Motion by Councilman Nezianya

Ensuing brief discussions primarily concerned the position of the proposed 40 units. Council members said they would like to see them set back somewhat from the road. They were concerned also about school bus pickup and drop-off s i t e s . Developers have made an agreement with BREC to allow bus drivers to use the park area for picking up and dropping off students.

Second by Councilman Womack To waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 10 and Special Meeting of March 13, 2015, and approve them as presented. YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None E. HONORS, RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS - None presented OF

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There was also discussion concerning the City of Zachary Master Plan and UDC relative to the original design and plan of the developers for their project.

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1. Requests to Speak – None requested to speak. 2. Hardship Waivers – None presented 3. Other Waivers None presented 4. Exceptions Regulations

a. Resub lots B-1-A, B-3-A, B-3-B of the Otey M. Hughes Property into 1 new lot – Hwy. 964 (Engels) This property was presented for three separate issues relative to the addition of 40 additional units at Parkside Apartments: F4a: Request for re-subdivision H2b Request for approval of site plan H4A Request for rezoning Discussion opened with questions concerning whether it should be rezoned prior to the resubdivision of the property. It was decided to alter the order of the Agenda items concerning this property. Motion by Councilman Cavin Second Councilwoman O’Brien

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1. Receive Minutes of March 2, 2015 P l a n n i n g Commission and March 2, 2015 Zoning Commission

Before proceeding with the meeting, Mayor Pro Tempore Noel read a statement into the record regarding the Open Meetings Law, and citizens’ right to participate in public meetings. The statement set forth general rules of conduct of the public meeting and outlined the process through which a citizen can have items placed on the Council agenda. A copy of the rules is available at City Hall, Mayor’s Office or by calling the Clerk of the City Council. The rules will also be available at every Council meeting.

F. PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS

There being no further comments for or against the site plan, the public hearing was closed at 6:50 p.m.

Second by Councilman Nezianya

2. Planning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing

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In answer to the size of the facility, Mr. Olsen reported it to be 16 bed acute care facility. It is anticipated that it will eventually be a 24 bed facility, however for now it has a license for 16 beds.

H. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS

Received at previous meeting – No further discussion or action.

A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Amrhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., on March 24, 2015 at the Zachary City Hall located at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA. Suffering with laryngitis, Mayor Amrhein asked Mayor Pro Tempore Brandon Noel to preside over the meeting. B. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF GIANCE Invocation Councilwoman O’Brien

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack

G. ACTION MANDATED BY HOME RULE CHARTER – None presented

ATTEST: _________________ Jean Byers Clerk of the City Council _________________ Brandon Noel Mayor Pro Tempore 5119555-apr 23-1t

Public Hearings will be held at Zachary City Hall 4700 Main St. during the Zoning Commission meeting Monday – May 4, 2015- 6:30 PM and the City Council meeting Tuesday –May 26, 2015-6:30 PM for the purpose indicated:

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ABSTAINED: None

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Second by Councilman Nezianya To approve the site plan for Lots B1A, B3A, B3B of the Otey M. Hughes property for Parkside Apartments, on Highway 964. YEAS: Nezianya, Womack NAYS: Cavin

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ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None c. Site Plan Review: Lot B-8 of the Roger P. Gay Tract (Lane Memorial Long Term Acute Care Facility) Carpenter Road (Engels) Mayor Pro Tempore Noel declared a PUBLIC HEARING to be in session at 6:45 pm. Randy Olsen, CEO of Lane Regional Medical Center, 23152 General Gardner Lane, was present to answer questions.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None d. Conditional Use Permit (Alcohol) - Z Fest – Kate McArthur Mayor Pro Tempore Noel declared a public hearing to be in session to consider granting waiver of the Conditional Use Permit to allow alcohol at ZFest. Kate McArthur, of 4636 Main Street, was present representing the ZFest. Mayor Pro Tempore Noel declared a PUBLIC HEARING to be in session at 6:51 pm. There being no others to speak for or against the granting of the waiver, the public hearing was closed at 6:53 pm. Motion by Councilman Cavin Second Councilwoman O’Brien

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To grant a waiver of the Conditional Use Permit requirement for the ZFest. YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 3. Planning Matters NOT requiring a Public Meeting There were no matters not requiring a public hearing. 4. Zoning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing a. Rezone Lots B-1A, B-3-A, B-3-B of the Otey M. Hughes Property (Parkside) from UC to RU – Hwy. 964 (Engels) Before going into a public hearing on the rezoning proposal matter, L a w r e n c e Maestri, representing the firm of MaestriMurrell, LLC, for the three matters concerning the Parkside Apartment project asked for clarification of the effect of the failed site plan, and whether they should proceed in rezoning and resubdivision. They asked for a re-vote of the site plan, and offered further discussions of the original “master plan� for their development. Councilman Noel explained concerns that influenced his vote. He said that the future land use plan for the property is Commercial S u b u r b a n , instead of the current Urban Center zoning. He believes Commercial Suburban to be more appropriate. Urban Center zoning could allow commercial development at ground level with apartments above, which would allow considerably more units than the proposed 40 units. Mr. Maestri stated that that is not the intention of the developers. His comment was that further commercial development would not be in the best interest of the residents. It is their intention to create a quiet community environment. Councilman Cavin commented that the plan offered by Maestri-Murrell doesn’t conform to the City’s Master Plan and future use plan, and he feels the rezoning would have a negative impact. Councilwoman O’Brien commented on the effect of further development on the school system.

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To follow the recommendation of the City Attorney, and open a public hearing on H4a (rezoning) and suspend action, and re-open the public hearing for H2b for reconsideration of the site plan vote, and to table H4a and F4a until the next regular meeting of the Council, April 14. YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack

Laurie Brown to attend Jan 28, 2014 meeting pertaining to failure to abide by Ordinance (4653) and continued violation of same. Laurie Brown represented by her father Joseph Brown Remains under Subpoena, remains on the agenda. O. NEW BUSINESS 1. I n t r o d u c e Ordinance # 2014 07 - Petition of Annexation East Mt. Pleasant Rd. & the remainder of the Marshall Bond Property - Located on Hwy.61 & Hwy. 64 (Remains tabled) 2. I n t r o d u c e Ordinance # 201412 calling for the Annexation of Tracts 1 & 2 of the J.A. Carruth S u b d i v i s i o n (Remains tabled) 3. I n t r o d u c e Ordinance # 201502 – Declaration of Surplus and Approve Donation to Slaughter Fire Department (9 metal gear lockers) Motion by Councilman Womack Second by Councilman Nezianya To introduce Ordinance 2015-02, pertaining to the declaration of certain property to be surplus and to approve a donation of same to Slaughter Fire Department (9 metal gear lockers) YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None

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P. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOARDS

Mayor Pro Tempore Noel declared a public hearing to be in session to reconsider the vote previously taken on the Site Plan Review on Lot B1A, B3A and B3B of the Otey M. Hughes property for Parkside Apartments. The vote was retaken with the following result: Motion by Councilman Cavin Second Councilwoman O’Brien

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To table the matter of the Site Plan Review on Lot B1A, B3A and B3B of the Otey M. Hughes property for Parkside Apartments until the April 14, meeting. YEAS: Nezianya, O’Brien, Womack

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NAYS: Cavin ABSENT: None 5. Zoning Matters NOT Requiring Public Hearing - None presented

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None presented R. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS NOT ON AGENDA (No Action May Be Taken Unless Declared an Emergency) City Attorney Hopewell gave a brief report on the search for a replacement for Clerk of City Council. S. ADJOURNMENT – 7:50 pm CERTIFICATION ____________ Jean Byers, Clerk of City Council CITY OF ZACHARY ____________ David Amrhein, Mayor

ABSTAINED: None

6. Other Matters None presented

None presented Q. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS

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APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS – None were presented

J. BOOKKEEPING AND BUDGET CHANGES – None were presented K. C O N T R A C T ITEMS/CONTRACTS OR ITEMS RELATING TO PROJECTS 1. S t r e e t / R o a d Projects a. Rollins Road Change Order #2, Kort’s Construction S e r v i c e s $43,555.00 (PEC) Motion by Councilman Womack Second by Councilman Cavin To approve Rollins Road Change Order # 2, presented by Kort’s Construction Services in the amount of $43,555.00. YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None b. Rollins Road Final Pay Request from K o r t ’ s Construction S e r v i c e s $158,909.57 (PEC)

PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE STATE OF LOUISIANA I, Jean Byers, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and acting Clerk of the City Council for the City of Zachary, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Zachary, Louisiana, held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 a proper quorum being there and then present. ________________ Jean Byers, Clerk of the City Council 5119556-apr 23-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE --Public Hearings will be held at Zachary City Hall 4700 Main St. during the Zoning Commission meeting Monday – May 4, 2015- 6:30 PM and the City Council meeting Tuesday –May 26, 2015-6:30 PM for the purpose indicated: Resubdivide Tract C-1-A of the Hubert C. Owens Tract into two new lots. 5120220-apr 23-1t

Motion by Councilman Womack Second by Councilman Cavin To approve final pay request submitted by Kort’s Construction Services in the amount of $158,909.57. YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None c. Bypass Road – Request to Pay # 8 presented by Industrial Enterprises, Inc, in the amount of $457,577.47 (PEC)

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YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, O’Brien, Cavin, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None 3. S u b d i v i s i o n Inspections None submitted 4. Water and Gas Projects None presented 5. Zachary Youth Park None submitted L. CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - PUBLIC HEARINGS OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING BUILDINGS BEING CONSIDERED FOR CONDEMNATION 1. Review/Reports relative to Proposed/ A c t i v e Condemnations None presented M. OLD BUSINESS PENDING FOR FINAL ACTI None presented N. OLD BUSINESS PENDING 1. Brown Property – MacHost Road Subpoena issued to

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Continued from page 1H a wet start to the day,” Crawford said. “Overall, 720 participants registered, not bad for a little community like Zachary. These numbers are what bigger cities typically generate, but this speaks volumes as to what people in this community want to participate in — healthy, fun community events that are school-driven and volunteerdriven.” The highlights of the day were the Zachary firefighters running the mile and 5K in full gear, and the five Ainsley’s Angels, who had people cheering wildly at the finish line, Crawford said. Zachary Elementary School Principal Dewey Davis, Northwestern Elementary Principal Martha Davis and Zachary Early Learning Center’s Lorrie Wax ran in the event, with ZES winning the teacher participation trophy for having the most teachers registered. Principals Jennifer Marangos, Rollins Place, and Keisha Thomas, of Copper Mill, participated in the mile run and volunteered throughout the day. Other highlights were a balloon release in memory of Cherry and Jerry Boudreaux, sponsored by Superior Ford, and a jambalaya cook-off that helped feed the hungry runners. “I am very grateful and thankful for all the teachers who pulled together, encour-

Carrie Godbold, of Keller Williams Realty, left, presents Jaala Thymes, a student at Zachary Elementary School, with an award as the fastest female to finish the 1-mile race April 18 at the Zachary Elementary Parent Teacher Organization’s Race to the Finish event. aging their students to participate,” Crawford said. “In my eyes, this event is really about our teachers. They are incredible, and we should all support them more.” Crawford said it was touching to see several children running alongside the five Ainsley’s Angels riders, children with disabilities. Superintendent Scott Devillier presented the five “Angels” with custommade medals at the finish line. Race to the Finish winners included: 5K (women): Hannah Curry, 24:25; Jennifer Reitzell, 24:49; and Melanie Anderson, 25:06. 5K (men): Charles Anderson, 17:55; Bradley Marler, 18:45; and Wyatt Barbe, 21:15. OVERALL MASTERS (women): Belinda Smith, Aimee Charlet and Christy Wojohn. OVERALL MASTERS (men): Joel Carter, Carroll White and Michael Ackman.

Colin Charlet, left, a student at Copper Mill Elementary in Zachary, presents Hannah Curry with her award as the fastest female to finish the 5K at Zachary Elementary Parent Teacher Organization’s Race to the Finish fundraiser April 18. Curry won her division in 24:25.

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The Zachary Elementary Parent Teacher Organization’s second annual Race to the Finish fundraising event was April 18 and included a 1-mile and 5K race. Running in the 5K, from left, were Randy Olson, CEO of Lane; Belinda Smith and Carroll White, of Colonial Pipeline, and ZEPTO’s Lianne Crawford, race organizer. Lane and Colonial Pipeline were the two title sponsors of the event benefiting Zachary’s elementary schools. Mile (men): Thomas Ackman, first place; Brandon Blunschi, second place; and Carson DayZachary Superintendent Scott Devillier, left, awards Principal ton, third place. Dewey Davis of Zachary Elementary, with the Teacher ParticiThe jambalaya cook-off winpation trophy Saturday at the Race to the Finish fundraiser ner was Rhett Messer. benefiting Zachary’s five elementary schools. ZES had the Significant in helping Race most teachers registered in the event. to the Finish take off were: Zachary School District ofMile (women): Jaala Thymes, second place; and Katy Knecht, fice employees; Jesse Cassard and Chrissy Ashford, Zachary first place; Jakenzie Thymes, third place.

Athletic Foundation; Rebecca Silman, race volunteer coordinator; Sherry Turner, registration coordinator; Dr. Elizabeth Hess, donated gift baskets to winners; Greg Barbe, Jeff Goudeau and Susan Hayden, Rocketkidz Foundation; Bret Fairchild, Coca Cola Bottling Company; and ZEPTO board members.

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