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Working to end pet overpopulation FAWS aims to boost spaying, neutering

BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com Gail Dellafiora loves animals — large, small, sickly and healthy. No matter their condition, animals tug at her heart strings. The problem, according to Dellafiora, is that there are too many of them.

“Nobody is having the conversation about spaying and neutering, and frankly, I believe pet overpopulation is at the root of animal abuse and neglect,” Dellafiora said.

In 2008, she co-founded Feliciana Animal Welfare Society with Suzanne Hobgood. Since

Dellafiora, who moved to then, a core group of volunteers assists in the operation Zachary about four months known as FAWS in East Felici- ago, says pet overpopulation in East Feliciana has reached ana Parish.

There is no FAWS facility. a critical stage. The FAWS The program is a large net- volunteers have all taken in dozens of aniwork of foster “We need foster homes, mals and are families and v o l u n t e e r s and we need a 200 percent at their limit. who take in increase in public awareness D e l l a f i o r a alone has animals. as soon as possible.” three dogs “What happens is litters GAIL DELLAFIORA, co-founder of of her own, of puppies or Feliciana Animal Welfare Society about eight additional kittens get dogs and pupdumped on a road, or left to die — some pies and about a dozen cats/kitintentionally killed — because tens. Her property in Zachary the owner cannot afford to is spacious, but even she has feed or take care of litter after her limits, she said.

“We need two things that litter. If the mother is never spayed, this just continues,” Dellafiora said. äSee PET, page 6G

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Gail Dellafiora plays with Ricky and Champ, two 9-week-old mixed-breed puppies, at her home in Zachary.

Vessel wins full term on board

Lane Auxiliary jewelry sale

The Lane Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is set to host its popular masquerade jewelry and accessories sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11-12 in the staff development classroom on the first floor of the hospital, 6300 Main St. Quality jewelry and accessories for men, women and children including rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, jewelry sets, wallets, watches and more will be sold. Everything is $5; cash, check and credit cards accepted. All proceeds benefit Auxiliary projects and educational scholarships.

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Quite an achievement

Christmas in the Village

Christmas in the Village is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday in Zachary’s Historic Village and includes an evening of musical performances by local school choirs, dance troupes and special guests. Food trucks, photos with Santa, tours of historical homes, movie on the lawn, arts and crafts vendors for holiday shopping and a children’s area of activities and fun games sponsored by BREC will be featured.

Musical line-up Friday: n 6 p.m.: Opening song n 6:05 p.m.: Mayor David Amrhein lights the town Christmas tree n 6:10 p.m.: Northwestern Elementary and Lola Hill perform (Bells) n 6:25 p.m.: Christine KeräSee GILL, page 6G

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Rollins Place student-authors view for the first time Friday the book they wrote and illustrated, titled ‘The Important Thing About Louisiana,’ published by Studentreasures, of Kansas. The first- and second-graders began the book project in early fall and can add published author to their list of achievements.

Student-authors celebrated during assembly at Rollins Place Elementary

BY STACY GILL

sgill@theadvocate.com ZACHARY — In the course of a school day, students may strive to achieve good grades, look forward to what’s on the lunch menu and anticipate the fun and games recess brings.

For Rollins Place Elementary School students, a school day includes publishing and illustrating books.

The first- and second-graders were lauded at an assembly Friday for publishing the 12-millionth book for Studentreasures, a Kansas-based scholastic publishing company.

Participating classrooms wrote their own book and chose their own topics from the hundreds offered by Studentreasures. Students in each class collaborated on the book, with each contributing a page of text and a page of illustra-

tion.

Book titles include “The Best Parts of Louisiana,” written by students in Bonnie Rader’s class, and “The Best Parts of Me.” Distinctly local in flavor, Aimee Stablier’s homeroom, which is taught writing by teacher Brandie McNabb, collaborated on “The Important Thing About Louisiana” making it the 12 millionth title published by Studentreasures.

The class was asked to design a banner marking the achievement, with first-grader Amari Wells, 7, featured on the banner.

“I was both surprised and excited to learn that our school had the 12 millionth book published. While I was pleased that the company wanted to come celebrate our students’

Rollins Place Elementary School student-author and illustrator Madison Albert reads aloud her story about cypress trees in her class book, ‘The Important Thing About Louisiana,’ at a school assembly Friday as Studentreasures representative äSee AUTHORS, page 5G Chad Zimmerman looks on.

ZACHARY — Heidi M. Vessel won a full term on the Zachary Community School Board in Saturday’s runoff election after serving almost three months as an appointed member.

Vessel, a lawyer and the mother of two children attending Zachary schools, edged Elicia “Lisa” Lathon for the board’s District 6 seat, 418 to 396, according to unofficial election returns.

District 6 is an area in a north-central part of Zachary, north of Main Street and Main’s Church Street extension. The area had been represented by Jannie Rogers, but Vessel was appointed as her replacement in September when Rogers moved out of the district.

Vessel said she ran a grassroots campaign without any organized committee supporting her.

“I knocked on more than 400 doors,” she said, adding that her 4- and 5-year-old daughters often accompanied her.

Although only 22 votes separated her from Vessel, Lathon said after the election that she had not given a thought to asking for a recount of Saturday’s vote but would “trust the democratic process.”

“It was a good experience. I learned a lot and met a lot of people,” said Lathon, a veteran educator who is a supervisor of student teaching at LSU. Only six of the nine members who began their four-year terms in January 2011 remain on the board, and three of them will not return to their seats äSee BOARD, page 4G

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ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4.

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Zachary Mayor David Amrhein and Zachary public works representative Lovenia Williams visit Rollins Place Elementary School on Nov. 21 to distribute ‘Recycling Starts with You’ pencils to each first- and second-grader. Rollins Place Principal Jennifer Marangos, along with one student representative from each classroom, accept the pencils. ‘By teaching our children about environmentally-friendly living habits, you instill principles they can carry throughout their lives. The more we teach our children about conservation and waste reduction, the brighter the future for them and the environment,’ Amrhein said. Sitting, from left, are Keilon Kirklin, Brooke Williams, Kaitlyn Peterson, Brooke Pampell, Christian Clayton, Mia Scott, Ashlyn Hodges and Alyssa Oakley; kneeling, Laya Selvaraj, Summer Dorsey, Naja Jenkins, Brailyn Richard, Jules Boudreaux, Mac Beadle, Alexandra Boudreaux, Ryder Garon, Emma Rogillio, Landon Blackwell, Eli Roberts, Christian Klusman and Kayla Crump; and standing, Na’Ty Thomas, Rachel-Lyn McGehee, Ava Easley, Gracie Landreneau, Carter Brunson, Shyann Kaufmann, Assata Firven, Conner Hanchey, Tyler Conrad, Elaine Job and Sa’Maria Berry.

BAKER, WILLIAM: 35, 15646 Bryan Chad Ave., Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, proper equipment required, no proof of insurance and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

BERNARD, ROBERT: 26, 21621 Noble Reams Road, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for driving under suspension.

BURRELL, VALERICK: 37, 25221 Shanklin Drive, Zachary, domestic abuse battery.

BROWN, KEITH: 43, 4554 Ave. G, Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for speeding and driving under suspension.

CLINE, CASSIE: 26, 4813 La. 412, Slaughter, simple battery.

COTTON, JERMAINE: 33, 8078 E. Belvin Drive, Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for general speed law.

GARNER, ROBERT: 44, 22920 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs, simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, criminal trespass and simple criminal damage to property.

EMERY, JR., CHARLES: 45, 4151 Shaffett Lane, Zachary, theft.

FISHER, CHLOE: 25, 22711 Brittney Renee Drive, Zachary, theft.

GIDDENS, WESLEY: 26, 4813 La. 412, Slaughter, simple battery and damage to property.

GRIFFIN, JANIKA: 19, 336 Gatebriar St., Baton Rouge, theft.

HARRIS, LIONELL: 56, 5272 Lennox St., Zachary, second-degree battery with domestic violence.

JOHNSON, EDWARD: 28, 4795 Ave. G, Zachary, theft of goods and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

JOHNSON, MARK: 45, 919 Daniels St., bench warrant for failure to appear for red light, driving under suspension and vehicle license plate expired.

KIRBY, JONATHAN: 20, 4651 42nd St., Zachary, disturbing the peace.

LACOSTE, BRANDON: 24, 2357 Rita St., Zachary, domestic abuse battery.

MATHIS, JOSHUA: 39, 11936 Sage Drive, Baton Rouge, felony theft.

MORRISON, CARLTON: 23, 21509 Ligon Road, Zachary, disturbing the peace, simple battery and two counts of resisting an officer.

O’CONNER, RONALD: 47, 5625 Guice Drive, Baton Rouge, fifth-offense driving while intoxicated, reckless operation, no proof of insurance and open container.

PETERSON, OATON: 42, 474 East Flanacher Road, Zachary, fugitive charges from East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to register as a sex offender and fugitive charges from Louisiana State Police for noncompliance.

ROSS, ALEXIS: 23, 3681 White Haven St., Zachary, theft.

SMITH-BELL, TERRILYN: 28, 6125 Rolling Acres Drive, Baker, theft.

TENNART JR., JIMMY: 28, 7602 Davlin Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for general speed law, expired vehicle license plate, driving under suspension, disturbing the peace by fighting and possession of controlled drug substance.

WYATT, CRAIG: 53, 4081 Chestnut Drive, Zachary, simple assault.

BAKER POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by the Baker Police Department from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4.

BAKER, WILLIAM: 35, 15646 Bryan Chad Ave., Zachary, bench warrant for failure to appear for no license plate.

BONDS, ANQUINETTE: 37, 9108 La. 19, Slaughter, bench warrants for failure to appear for windshield/window view through and motor vehicle inspection sticker violation.

BROWN, KEITH: 43, 4554 Ave. G, Zachary, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding and driving under suspension/ revocation.

BROWN, SEVON: 21, 5051 Baker Blvd., Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for speeding, noise/public peace and fugitive through East Baton Rouge Par-

ish Sheriff’s Office.

CARTER, DARING: 18, 4203 N. Morvant Place, Baker, possession of marijuana.

CASTLE, CRYSTAL: 34, 5935 Cheryl Drive, Baton Rouge, possession of stolen things, resisting an officer and driver’s license required.

COLEMAN, MISHEKIA: 21, 4747 Annette St., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for theft.

COWART, FRANCENA: 27, 28938 JP & Francis Road, Angie, bench warrants for failure to appear for no child seat restraints and driving under suspension/revocation.

MCDANIEL, SHONTA: 29, 12778 Plank Road, Apt. 30, Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for disturbing the peace and expired motor vehicle inspection.

MELTON, JESSICA: 26, 167 Melton

Lane, Greensburg, bench warrants for failure to appear for improper equipment and no proof of insurance in vehicle.

REED, SHARI: 26, 1010 Buffet St., Apt. A, Baker, bench warrant for failure to appear for criminal mischief.

RILEY, JULIAN: 27, 6820 Laurel Hill Ave., Baker, bench warrants for failure to appear for failure to signal when stopping, two headlights required and speeding.

RIVERS, KAYLA: 30, 1193 N. 48th St., Baton Rouge, bench warrants for failure to appear for driving under suspension/revocation, expired motor vehicle inspection, no insurance and expired license plate.

SHELDON, MATTHEW: 26, 1424 Jason Drive, Denham Springs, fugitive through East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.

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WESLEY, DONTAE: 17, 4304 Rue Splendeur, Baker, possession of marijuana.

WEST, EBONE: 26, 14416 Elmbridge Ave., Baton Rouge, bench warrant for failure to appear for two counts of no child seat restraints.

WILSON, ANTHONY: 34, 2715 Lupine Ave., Baton Rouge, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

WOODARD, DARIUS: 29, 12215 W. Brock Place, Baton Rouge, theft.

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BARRAGAN, CODY: 27, 19850 Buckhorn Drive, Zachary, entering or remaining after forbidden and disturbing the peace.

COLEMAN, JASON: 32, 5236 E. Mae St., Zachary, simple battery and false imprisonment.

GIVENS, KYLAN: 26, 15325 Jackson Road, Lot A, Zachary, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.

REAGAN, BOBBIE: 22, 17436 Blackwater Road, Zachary, domestic abuse battery.

RILLS, DONALD: 49, 7130 Comite Drive, Baker, domestic abuse battery.

SMITH, SHEMIKAH: 30, 2180 Groom Road, Baker, domestic abuse battery and aggravated

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Eagle Scouts honored

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Advocate staff report Matthew Flanders and Connor Usie were honored Nov. 30 for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

Flanders is the son of Chris and Vickie Flanders, and Usie is the son of Ron and Debbie Usie.

About 40 guests attended the Boy Scouts of America Troop 472 Eagle Court of Honor ceremony held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church gym.

Flanders and Usie, both 18, became involved in scouting at 4 when their older brothers, Charlie Flanders and Tyler Usie, joined Tiger Cubs in the first grade, Ron Usie said. “They started out as Scrubs, younger siblings tagging along with their older Tiger Cub Scout brothers,� Ron Usie said.

At the ceremony, the younger brothers each awarded their older brothers, both Eagle Scouts as well, a Mentor Pin in recognition of their assistance and guidance throughout their scouting careers, Usie said. “By the fifth grade, both boys crossed over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts and progressed through the ranks, earning Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star and Life statuses before achieving Eagle rank,� he said.

In 2010, the Flanders and Usie brothers attended the National Jamboree together celebrating the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America.

Matthew Flanders earned his Eagle rank in May, while Tyler Usie earned his Eagle rank in September.

According to the organization, Eagle Scout is the highest advancement ranking achieved in the Boy Scouts of America program.

To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges includingFirst Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Environmental Science, Personal Fitness, Camping, Family Life, Personal Management, Emer-

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Matthew Michael Flanders, son of Chris and Vickie Flanders, of Zachary, was honored Nov. 30 for earning the rank of Eagle Scout at the BSA Troop 472 Eagle Court of Honor ceremony.

Connor James Usie, son of Ron and Debbie Usie, of Zachary, was honored Nov. 30 for earning the rank of Eagle Scout at the BSA Troop 472 Eagle Court of Honor ceremony.

gency Preparedness or Lifesaving, and Cycling or Hiking or Swimming.

Also, Life Scouts are required to plan, develop and designate leadership to others in a community service project.

Flanders’ recent project involved the construction and placement of wood duck boxes in an area near the Port Hudson State Historic Site’s Civil War battlefield along the Mississippi River, Ron Usie said.

Tyler Usie’s project was repainting the 1,400-foot black aluminum fence that surrounds

Port Hudson National Cemetery, his father said.

Ron Usie said scouting provided the brothers numerous opportunities together attending camping trips, canoe trips, whitewater rafting, zip-line adventures, cave exploration, fishing, swimming, archery and rifle shooting.

Both Flanders and Usie are graduates of Zachary High School. Flanders is a freshman majoring in computer science at Louisiana Tech, and Usie is a freshman at LSU majoring in accounting.

Knights of Columbus Council 10080, of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Zachary donated $1,500 from its November Tootsie Roll drive to Foundation Industries, a nonprofit in Zachary that provides vocational services for people with developmental disabilities. Knights of Columbus organizations nationwide host the annual sale, selecting a local nonprofit in which to donate the proceeds. From left are Jim Lambert Oswald, Foundation Industries director; Ric Smith, St. John’s; John Paul Lamb, Foundation Industries client; and Butch Cambre, Knights of Columbus chancellor.

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A soldier comes home U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Von Kanel, 36, was given a hero’s welcome Monday when he surprised his four children at Rollins Place Elementary in Zachary.

Daughter Kaylie, 14, and son Blake, 12, attended a mock awards ceremony at the elementary school, believing they were the recipients of awards from their younger siblings, Bryce and Keira, a first- and second-grader at Rollins Place. All four were shocked when dad and mom came from behind a partition in front of the entire school, faculty and several district leaders. Daniel returned from Afghanistan on Nov. 27 and returned home to Zachary on Monday.

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Lane Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission, a news release said.

Lane Regional is one of 22 hospitals in Louisiana and one of 1,224 hospitals in the U.S. to achieve the honor.

The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report — America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety — recognized Lane RMC for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase chances of healthy outcomes for patients, as well as attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care, the release said.

To earn the Top Performer distinction, hospitals had to meet three criteria in 2013 based on accountability measures data. “Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is not only what patients expect, but it is also a cornerstone of high-quality health care,� said Randy Olson, Lane CEO. “I commend the efforts of our team at Lane for their excellent performance in the use of evidence-based interventions.

We are proud to be named a Top Performer as it recognizes the knowledge, teamwork and dedication of our entire hospital staff.�

For information about the Top Performer program, visit www. jointcommission.org.

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The traditional Girl Scout Cookie Program is going digital.

For the first time since sales began nearly 100 years ago, Girl Scouts will allow its young cookie-selling entrepreneurs to sell their wares online.

Members of the Girl Scouts Louisiana East Council will be among the group of Girl Scouts embracing the new Digital Cookie platform, with the local sale beginning Jan. 16. “Through Digital Cookie, we are bringing the Girl Scout Cookie Program fully into the 21st century,� said Alisha Moore, vice president of sales at Girl Scouts Louisiana East, which covers 23 parishes of southeast Louisiana. “Digital Cookie tailors the traditional Girl Scout Cookie Program to fit the modern world, helping give more girls an important foundation in technology.�

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sales made door to door or during booth sales.

The new platform will allow local Girl Scouts to market their online cookie businesses by inviting customers to visit their personalized cookie websites through a link sent via email.

Customers who buy cookies will be able to have their order processed, paid for and confirmed at point of sale, with the option of having cookies shipped directly to them or delivered by the Girl Scout.

Moore sees Digital Cookie as advantageous to both girls and customers, because in addition to giving girls a new sales channel, it gives customers, who may not have had access to Girl Scouts and their cookies, the opportunity to order cookies.

The local sale runs Jan. 16 through March 15, and the council will be offering two new cookies, including a gluten-free cookie at $5 a box, $1 more than the other eight varieties, selling at $4 a box.

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District 8 member Donnie Dykes moved and was replaced

by Dawn Avants in January, while District 7 member Carl Kelley moved out of state and was replaced by Boyce Smith.

Smith also moved from Zachary and was replaced by former member Beth Kimmel in August.

In addition to Vessel and Kimmel, the members re-elected this fall are Gaynell Young, Hubie Owen and David Dayton.

Young is the only member of the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original elected board who is still in office.

Incumbent Scott Swilley did not seek re-election, and Gwen Fuselier won his District 2 seat. Marty Hughes and Donna Grice defeated incumbents Sharon Samuel and Kenneth R. Mackie, respectively, in Districts 3 and 4.

Avants also lost her Nov. 4 race to Ann Watkins in District 4. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an educational model, Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got it. It works well,â&#x20AC;?

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School officials and the community will have to perform a balancing act to keep Zachary as the top-rated school district in Louisiana without becoming a financial burden on the community, she said.

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Rollins Place Elementary School student-author and illustrator Jayden Lavespere, 7, wrote about the LSU Tigers in the book ‘The Important Thing About Louisiana,’ the 12 millionth title published by Studentreasures, of Kansas. Lavespere was asked to read his story aloud at a school assembly Friday.

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Continued from page 1G work, I was most grateful that this event allowed our students time to really think about their books, being authors and being proud of their work,” Principal Jennifer Marangos said. “Confidence as writers will allow them to continue to grow as writers.”

At the assembly, Jayden Lavespere, 7, beamed while reading his brief story about the LSU Tigers.

Madison Albert wrote about cypress trees, while Emma Rogillio read aloud her story about the city of New Orleans.

Listening to the stories were classmates, teachers and Studentreasures representatives Chad Zimmerman and Corinne Collins.

“You’re published authors now. That’s quite an achievement,” Zimmerman told students at the assembly. “It’s quite a process writing a book.

The great thing about becoming an author is you get to read your book to other people.”

Studentreasures offers the publishing opportunities as a way of engaging students in reading, writing and use of the English language.

The project began in early fall, and in the spring, Rollins Place will write another book collectively as a school, Marangos said.

Rollins Place isn’t the first Zachary school to produce student-authors. Several years ago, Zachary Elementary School students wrote a book about the community from A to Z. Marangos was principal of the school at the time.

As part of the 12 millionth publishing achievement, the school received a $1,000 dona-

The Board of Commissioners, Administration and Staff of West Feliciana Parish Hospital wish each and everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

Chad Zimmerman, left, of Studentreasures, a Kansas-based scholastic publishing company, presents a $1,000 check to Rollins Place Principal Jennifer Marangos on Friday. The funds will be used to purchase new library books. tion for library books from the publishing company.

Zimmerman asked Rader what the biggest surprise was as students wrote their book.

“I was surprised at how awesome they were, their unique descriptions and good thinking skills. Their words really came to life on paper,” Rader said.

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Continued from page 1G are equally important, and we needed them a year ago.

We need foster homes, and we need a 200 percent increase in public awareness as soon as possible,” Dellafiora said, making a direct plea to the Zachary community.

Dellafiora and her team are intent on getting to the root of the problem by having the conversation and working to educate people on the urgent issue of getting animals spayed/neutered.

Enter Project Doggy Gate, the FAWS canine spay/neuter program offered to low-income residents in East Feliciana. The cost of the surgery per female dog, about $75, is sponsored by individual donations made to FAWS by contributors. Through the program, FAWS can transport family-owned dogs to spay clinics and return them the next day.

In addition to assisting lowincome families, FAWS also finds homes for unwanted puppies and uses the adoption fees to spay the mothers.

“The puppies are spayed/ neutered prior to adoption, thereby closing the gate on future litters of the mother dogs as well as the puppies,” Dellafiora said.

This year, FAWS received a one-time canine pediatric spay/neuter grant of $4,000 from the Louisiana Animal Welfare Commission to fund the spaying/neutering of 100 puppies. To date, FAWS has spent just under $6,000 for its

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Continued from page 1G shaw performs n 6:35 p.m.: Molly Myers Dance Studio performs “Turn Up the Music” n 6:40 p.m.: Michelle Willis, national singer/songwriter n 6:50 p.m.: Tiny Steps (BREC) and Becky Reeves will perform “Play the Band,” “Santa Is His Name-oh,” ‘Two Little Candy Canes,” “Isn’t It the Strangest Thing?” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” n 7:15 p.m.: The Children’s Moving Company performs a short program, “Wrapped in Red” n 7:20 p.m.: Christine Kershaw n 7:30 p.m.: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Children’s Choir with Molly Capone will sing “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Silent Night,” “Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem,” “O, Come Little Children,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Away in a Manger” and “Follow the Star to Bethlehem.” n 7:50 p.m.: Rebecca Babin performs n 8 p.m.: The Children’s Moving Company will perform “The Nativity” n 8:15 p.m.: Michelle Willis concludes an evening of performances.

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the spaying/neutering of the nine foster care providers and female canine and other dogs general FAWS volunteers; Miin the household of the original chelle Zachary, Amy Lasyone, dog/puppy litter owner, Della- Tracy Simoneaux and Wayne Wheeler, general volunteers fiora said.

“With foster care providers and canine foster care proto take in the puppies and see viders; Michaela Wells, feline them through to adoption, the management team volunteer; Peggy Smith, Project Doggy who assists Gate Program “Nobody is having the is fully funded conversation about spaying FAWS with by adoption and neutering, and frankly, bottle-feeding kittens, fees and contributions and I believe pet overpopulation p u p p i e s , is at the root of animal squirrels sponsorships and anything of residents, abuse and neglect.” hungry; businesses, organizations GAIL DELLAFIORA, co-founder of and Susan and private do- Feliciana Animal Welfare Society Boudreaux, FAW S a d nors/donations, ministrator but more help is needed,” Dellafiora said. and dispatcher.

Tractor Supply Company is “We need contributions, vola main adoption site, and Petunteers and foster families.”

The FAWS core group of vol- Sense is used as an occasional Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL unteers includes Dellafiora adoption site. A FAWS pet Meet Wren, Finch and Robin, three adorable kittens that will be ready for adoption by Christ- and Hobgood, co-founders, adoption event is scheduled mas. The kittens currently live with Gail Dellafiora, co-founder of the Feliciana Animal Welfare foster moms and volunteers; for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SaturPatrice Waldrop, feline man- day, Dec. 13, at Tractor SupSociety at her home in Zachary. agement program director; ply Company in Zachary. Call Julie Buhler and family, feline FAWS at (225) 252-5138, email canine spay/neuter programs. by would-be foster families. I for adoption at approximately foster care providers and fe- felicianaanimal welfaresociAll the animals within the think Zachary families are in eight weeks for an adoption line management team volun- ety@yahoo.com or visit FaceFAWS system are living with a good position to assist those fee of $100. Adoption fees fund teers; Betty and L.J. Miley, ca- book at Feliciana Faws. volunteers and foster fami- animals and are willing to do lies until they can be adopted so.”

“People need to know what by what FAWS calls a forever we’re doing, know where to family.

“It’s all about outside volun- send their contributions and teerism,” Dellafiora said. “We then they’re happy knowing need people outside of East Fe- we’re being good stewards liciana to know what we’re do- of those contributions,” Deling and know what kind of help lafiora said. “We’re saying no we need. East Feliciana is an to people daily, and it’s prime impoverished parish. People puppy season. Where are those who could’ve stepped up to be puppies going? The answers a part of our foster care net- are most often bad.”

When a dog is taken into work have already rescued so many strays on their own that FAWS foster care, it’s spayed/ they can’t fit anymore in. That neutered, vaccinated, brought is the No. 1 reason given to us to good health and made ready

Lane Regional Medical Center’s gift shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and Dec. 20. All proceeds from the gift shop benefit future Auxiliary projects and educational scholarships. For infor-

The annual Zachary Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade rolls at 10 a.m. Saturday. Paradegoers can check out floats decked in the theme of “It’s a Wonderful Life in Zachary: A Celebration of Christmas Movie Classics.”

Floats will line up at 9 a.m. in front of LeBlanc’s Food Store.

Marchers, dancers, floats, trucks, vintage cars and riding groups will be featured. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Display of Parade Theme, Best Float, Best Marchers and Best Riders.

Baker Christmas Parade

The city of Baker’s annual Christmas parade rolls at 10 a.m. Saturday with floats lining up at 9 a.m. in front of the old Pizza Hut parking lot on Main Street (La. 19). The parade route advances along La. 19 to Miracle Place Church,

where it ends at 2080 Main St. Free hot dogs and punch will be served at the Baker Heritage Museum, 1606 Main St., following the parade. Contact the city of Baker at (225) 7780300 for information.

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Crossroads Antiques, 20130 Plank Road, will host an open house from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday. Everyone is invited to attend. Call (225) 570-2039 for information.

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The Zachary Newcomers Club meets at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18 at the Chocolate Cafe, 5465 Main St. Club activities will be limited in December because of the holidays. For information, contact Sylvia Wahoske at (225) 337-1151 or email sjwahoske@cox.net.

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Zachary’s playoff hopes wrecked by Rams Coach David Brewerton concluded his first football season as Zachary’s head coach with a 12-2 record and posted the school’s first trip to the state semifinals since joining Class 5A in 2009.

The Broncos stumbled on a familiar hurdle, falling against Acadiana for the fourth time in the state playoffs since 2010.

Averaging 43 points per game in three previous playoff wins, the third-seeded Broncos were frustrated by the 15th-seeded Wreckin’ Rams and managed just a field goal in a 9-3 semifinal loss Friday.

The Rams, defending Class 5A champions, advance to face Destrehan in the championship game in the Mercedes-Benz Su-

field goal in the first half, and Quarterback Marqueon Mineither team managed to add nor paced the Vikings with 99 points in the second half. passing yards and touchdown passes of 21 yards to Dailon Many ends Vikings’ season Traylor and 55 yards to Jarman Fifth-seeded Northeast High Bradford. Minor also rushed School had no answer for top- for 76 yards on 11 carries.

ZACHARY SPORTS Northeast finishes the season seeded Many’s powerful running game as the Vikings’ play- with a 10-3 record, while Many off run ended Friday in a 35-12 will play second-seeded Kinder HARCENEAUX@THEADVOCATE.COM for the Class 2A championship Class 2A semifinal loss. perdome, their sixth championThe Tigers rolled up 343 rush- in the Superdome, a rematch of ship appearance since 2005. ing yards and 41 yards through last year’s title game, won by Zachary rushed for 136 yards the air as they jumped out to a Kinder. and threw for 64 more in the 15-8 halftime lead and added loss. The Broncos’ only score three rushing touchdowns in Broncos 2nd in Herty tourney was a 32-yard field goal in the the second half, wearing down Catholic High defeated Zachfirst quarter after Acadiana Northeast’s defense. ary 52-46 in the boys’ champiopened the game with a 68-yard After scoring on a 70-yard onship game of the John Herty drive, with quarterback Kevin interception return, Many had Memorial Basketball tournaMoore scoring on a 39-yard run. TD runs of 19, 11, 3 and 54 ment. Jacob Watkins and DemThe Rams later added a 30-yard yards. oine Bowie led the Broncos

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The Zachary girls also finished in second place, losing to Broadmoor in the championship game 43-29. Aleah Haynes made the all-tournament team for the Lady Broncos.

place, Clay Franklin, Collin Dupuy, Michael Sanford and Luke Troth 400 BOYS FREESTYLE RELAY: 10th place, Dupuy, Franklin, Troth and Schyler Mire 200 BOYS MEDLEY RELAY: 14th place, Mire, Austin Wittig, Stephen Samuel and Garrett Rushing 200 GIRLS FREESTYLE RELAY: 13th ZHS swimmers 12th, 15th place, Ashley Marler, Breanna The Broncos swim teams Berthelot, Hannah Partin and competed at the Louisiana Aly Clement 400 GIRLS FREESTYLE RELAY: 14th High School Athletic Association state championships in place, Clement, Berthelot, ParSulphur. The boys finished 12th tin and Ellen Manuel. and the girls finished 15th out Send sports news, photos and of 35 teams.

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Zachary’s Demoine Bowie shoots from the free throw line against East Feliciana on Dec. 4 at the John Herty Memorial Tournament. Bowie was a high scorer for the Broncos against East Feliciana and named to the All-Tournament team. The Broncos defeated the Tigers 82-41 but lost in the championship game to Catholic High 52-46.

Zachary wide receiver Douglas Coleman runs with the ball while Acadiana defender Da’narius Williams moves in for the tackle during their Class 5A playoff game at Bill Dotson Stadium on Friday in Scott. The Broncos fell to the Rams 9-3.

Dreylon Roberts commands the court for Zachary on Dec. 4 during the opening game of the John Herty Memorial Tournament against East Feliciana.

Zachary players D.J. Collins, No. 32, and Corey Kennedy, No. 14, fight for the rebound against East Feliciana on Dec. 4 during the John Herty Memorial Tournament.

Zachary Athletic Director Jesse Cassard, center, and head football coach David Brewerton, right, wait to talk to the team before during their game against Acadiana.

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The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya

PUBLIC NOTICE --MINUTES For the Meeting of Mayor and Council City of Zachary, LA Council Chambers, 4700 Main Street Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 6:30 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor David Amrhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., on September 23, 2014 at the Zachary City Hall located at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation by – Pledge by – Councilman Chief MacDavid C. OPENING PROCEDURES 1. ROLL CALL - All members were present: MAYOR David Amrhein COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Francis Nezianya Councilman Brandon Noel Councilman John Coghlan Councilman Dan Wallis ABSENT Councilman Tommy Womack

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis,

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None

NAYS: None

Occupational license to open an office cleaning business

ABSTAINING: None

No work from home; will drive to location.

The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan.

The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To approve a request by Rachel Jones of 21888 Samuels Road for a home occupational license to open an office cleaning business. She understood that there could be no signs or commercial activity at the home address.

Noel,

Before proceeding with the meeting, Mayor Amrhein 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

Trailer will be used for recreational purposes only, and during family gatherings to avoid use of home areas and bathrooms.

The motion was made by Councilman Noel

There was discussion by council members concerning safety and neighborhood reasons for not allowing a second electric meter and additional plumbing in a detached structure (accessory building, trailer or motor home) in a single family neighborhood.

Safety issues included danger of electrical shock to residents and others such as emergency respondents who might not be aware of the second meter. Council members suggested an extension cord or generator for power and applying to DHH for a permit to connect to an existing Modad at the residence.

The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis

The motion was made by Councilman Noel

To waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 23, 2014 and approve them as presented.

The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan

NAYS: None

To deny the request to install an electric meter and plumbing connection.

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Womack

ABSTAINING: None c. Mike & Angie Knaps 2209 Debra Street, Baker, LA

Mayor Amrhein recognized:

Setback waiver MacHost Road property

Gail Adkins Grover, candidate for Juvenile Court Judge F. PRESENTATION OF DELEGATIONS 1. Requests to Speak a. Roshell Williams, 4546 Avenue D Pertaining to concrete repairs

The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

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The motion was made by Councilman The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To approve the request for a waiver of setback regulations on the MacHost Road property YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None

J. BOOKKEEPING AND BUDGET CHANGES – None presented K. CONTRACT ITEMS/ CONTRACTS OR ITEMS RELATING TO PROJECTS 1. Street/Road Projects a.

2014 Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation program Approve payment request #1, submitted by RWB Contracting LLC in amount of $78,403.50 The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None

Noel,

NAYS: None

a. Approve pay request #9 on Contract #3, for Sanitary Sewer collection system, to Grady Crawford, Inc., in the amount of $206,503.56.

The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan Noel,

ABSTAINING: None 3.

Subdivision Inspections – None presented 4. Water and Gas Projects – None presented 5. Zachary Youth Park – None presented L. CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - PUBLIC HEARINGS OR OTHER ACTION RIDING BUILDINGS BEING CONSIDERED FOR CONDEMNATION 1. Review/Reports relative to Proposed and Active Condemnation of Buildings a. 5746 Avenue K – taken off list – owner demolishing

To approve the renewal of a one-year hardship waiver to allow the continuation of a mobile home for Jesse DeVall at 6505 Main Street.

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The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To approve the renewal

NAYS: None

1. Brown Property MacHost Road

ABSTAINING: None

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Subpoena issued to Laurie Brown to attend Jan 28, 2014 meeting pertaining to failure to abide by Ordinance (46-53) and continued violation of same.

Laurie Brown represented by her father Joseph Brown Remains under Subpoena, remains on the agenda. – No action.

2. Review and discuss Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation to review Master Plan for COZ The motion was made by Councilman Wallis The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To continue this item tabled pending review of Scope of Work recently sent to Council members for consideration.

Following review, the City of Zachary will publish Requests for Proposals to be presented by consulting firms. The next step would then be to call a joint work session with Council and Planning & Zoning Commission members to establish direction and intent. Councilman Noel noted and Mayor and Council agreed that it is not the intention of Council or Planning &Zoning Commission to do a complete re-write, but to adjust and correct issues that regularly require waivers. He also suggested that it would be beneficial to contract with a firm already familiar with the Zachary UDC, and said that future growth will dictate how often revisions might be necessary.

Noel,

8. Request for Stop Sign at Shaffett and Avenue A McDavid The motion was made by Councilman Noel The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To accept the recommendation by Chief McDavid, and approve the placement of a Stop sign at Shaffett and Avenue A. YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None 9. Request Stop and speed signs at Cedar and around elementary schools Coghlan The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To accept the recommendation by Councilman Coghlan, and approve the placement of a Stop sign at Cedar and N. Cedar, and speed signs on Cedar Street.

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None 10. Four-way stop at Hemlock and 39th Streets The motion was made by Councilman Noel The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To table this request for further consideration.

ABSTAINING: None 3. Resolution in support of LA Constitutional Amendment #10 which reduces redemptive period for adjudicated properties that are declared blighted from 3 years to 18 months.

No action was taken and it was directed that this item be removed from the agenda.

O. NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduce Ordinance 2014 – 07: Annexation of East Mt. Pleasant Road and the remainder of the Marshall Bond Property Located Hwy 61 and Hwy 64 (Remains tabled) New Business – continued 2. Introduce Ordinance 2014 – 12: Annexation of Lots 1 and 2 of the J.A. Carruth Subdivision (Remains tabled) 3. Name new roadway between Murphy's and Canes - Bob Odom Parkway The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan To approve naming the new roadway between Murphy’s and Canes “Bob Odom Parkway”.

The motion was made by Councilman Noel The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To table all items a – e, and retain them on the agenda.

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

ABSTAINING: None

Mayor Amrhein expressed Mrs. Millie Odom’s appreciation for the honor.

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None 4. Discuss November 11, Council meeting -- holiday

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Zoning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing – None presented

M. OLD BUSINESS PENDING FOR FINAL ACTION

5. Zoning Matters NOT Requiring Public Hearing – Zone of Influence

1. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION: Ordinance # 2014-04

To set the date for Trick or Treating for this year on October 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Proposed use: To replace an existing religious institution - Spur Lane at S. Spur Lane

Amend UDC pertaining to accessory building

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Tract 1, New Light Baptist Church property.

ABSENT: Womack

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None P. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOAR DS – None presented.

Q. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS The motion was made by Councilman Wallis The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To accept reports as presented.

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None R. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS NOT ON AGENDA (No Action May Be Taken Unless Declared an Emergency) Councilman Noel discussed the brightness of an electric sign at the carwash on Hwy 64, as a safety issue.

The motion was made by Councilman Noel The motion was second-

The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None 6. John Norris: Insurance Consultant - Presentation of Insurance program The motion was made by Councilman Noel

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The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To table this matter until October 28 meeting, at Mr. Norris’ request.

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

CERTIFICATION ______________ Jean Byers, Clerk of City Council ______________ David Amrhein, Mayor CITY OF ZACHARY EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 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, October 14, 2014, a proper quorum being there and then present. ______________ Jean Byers, Clerk of the City Council 5067342-dec 11-1

NAYS: None

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B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation by – Councilman Coghlan Pledge by – Councilman Nezianya C. OPENING PROCEDURES 1. ROLL CALL - All members were present: MAYOR David Amrhein (Absent) Mayor Pro Tempore Tommy Womack Presided COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Francis Nezianya Councilman Brandon Noel Councilman John Coghlan Councilman Dan Wallis Councilman Tommy Womack ABSENT Mayor David Amrhein 2. READING OF CITY POLICY RELATIVE TO OPEN MEETINGS Before proceeding with the meeting, Mayor Pro Tempore Tommy Womack 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 p u b l i c 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 c a l l ing the Clerk of the City Council. The rules will also be available at every Council meeting.

3. CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA By general consensus, the following changes were made to the agenda: 1. Presentation of Annual Insurance Program John Norris, Insurance Consultant Firm, Represented by Carmel Breaux To first item to be considered 2. Addendum Items as follows: #1: Approve Change Order Request for Kort’s Construction Services, i n the Amount of $327,764.02 (Rollins Road Project) #2: Approve payment of September progress billing for Kort’s Construction Services in the amount of $313,000,82 which covers the period up to September 25, 2014, to be considered as last item in Street & Road Projects ALTERED AGENDA: 1.

Presentation Insurance Program

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John Norris, Insurance Consultant represented by Carmel Breaux Ms. Breaux summarize the propose annual insurance program and costs for the year, including: General Liability Coverage – Annual Premium - $189,000 Auto Liability – Physical Damage – Annual Premium $44,494 Police Liability – Included in General Liability cost Public Officials Liability – Included in General Liability Cost Crime Insurance – Annual Premium - $1,223 Inland Marine – Building & Contents

The motion was made by Councilman Noel

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1. Receive Minutes of October 6, 2014 Planning Commission and October 6, 2014 Zoning Commission None presented.

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Noel,

ABSENT: Womack

The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan

Judson

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

ABSTAINING: None

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b. Margarit 22661 Hwy 964

ABSENT: Womack

5. Set date and time for Halloween

H. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS

ABSTAINING: None

The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya

NAYS: None

A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tempore Tommy Womack called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., on October 28, 2014 at the Zachary City Hall located at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA.

NAYS: None

The motion was made by Councilman Wallis

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The motion was made by Councilman Wallis

Noel,

No action was taken. The meeting will be held as scheduled.

e. 4760 West Central – No action

ABSENT: Womack

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya

G. ACTION MANDATED BY HOME RULE CHARTER None presented

3. Planning Matters NOT requiring a Public Meeting – None presented

To table this matter for further study.

Mayor Amrhein explained that the process is that any development in the city is brought first to the Site Plan review committee, then to Planning & Zoning Commission. Those two groups then make recommendations to the City Council which has final decision.

c. 5305 Church Street – No action

2. Hardship waiver a. Jesse DeVall - 6505 Main Street

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Machinery Breakdown – Included in Building & Contents

ABSTAINING: None

d. 5960 Rollins Road – No action

NAYS: None

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Mike Freeman of 3620 Church Street expressed his hope that P&Z Commission’s request for review of UDC as a method for controlling commercialization of Church Street, and expressing concern for Economic Developmen’s role in the revision of the code.

b. 5337 Church Street – No action

4.

Exceptions to Regulations – None presented

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

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To introduce ordinance declaring certain property to be surplus and to provide for disposal thereof.

ed by Councilman Wallis

ABSENT: Womack

2. Sewer

ABSENT: Womack

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ABSTAINING: None

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

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ABSENT: Womack

ABSENT: Womack

E. HONORS, RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS

Louisiana State Representative Kenny Havard, who spoke to the Mayor and Council offering information and support for Capital Outlay funding program.

The motion was made by Councilman Noel

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Womack

ABSTAINING: None

To approve accounts payable in the amount of $244,861.86 along with the natural gas line when received.

ABSTAINING: None

Wants to install electricity and sewer in travel trailer on property.

Noel,

I. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

ABSENT: Womack b. Markeisha Smith - 5670 Rush Drive

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis,

6. Other Matters – None presented

ABSENT: Womack

2. READING OF CITY POLICY RELATIVE TO OPEN MEETINGS

Noel,

ABSENT: Womack

NAYS: None ABSTAINING: None

1. September 23, 2014

To offer no objection to the zone of influence designation, but to recommend that the building be constructed to City of Zachary standards.

a. Rachel Jones 21888 Samuels Road

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

3. CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA - There were none D. READING OF THE MINUTES

The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

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Mayor Amrhein announced that the matter had been resolved, and no action was necessary.

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ABSENT: Womack ABSTAINING: None 7. Introduce Ordinance # 2014 - 18 Declaration of Surplus Property

NOTICE --MINUTES For the Meeting of Mayor and Council City of Zachary, LA Council Chambers, 4700 Main Street Tuesday,

Optional TRIA or Terrorism Premium – not quoted in any section

Building & Contents – Annual Premium - $25,565 Sub-total of Crime Property $26,798

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GRAND TOTAL - $260,292

The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To accept the recommendation of COZ Insurance Consultants and approve the annual insurance program as presented at a total cost of $260,292.00.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None D. READING OF THE MINUTES 1. October 28, 2014 The motion was made by Councilman Wallis The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 26, 2014 and approve them as presented.

YEAS: Nezianya, Coghlan, Wallis

Noel,

NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: Womack – absent at October 28, 2014 meeting.

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2. Hardship Waivers a. Renewal: A n n a Kentrick â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3399 Pride-Port Hudson Rd The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To approve a one-year renewal of hardship waiver for Anna Kendrick at 3399 Pride-Port Hudson Road.

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Tract 5C1A1, Scenic Estates Property from AF to RS Hwy 964

The motion was made by Councilman Wallis

Mayor Pro Tempore declared a public hearing to be in session at 7:05 pm

The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To waive the reading of the minutes of the October 6, 2014 Planning Commission meeting and the October 6, 2014 Zoning Commission meeting.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack

The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya

NAYS: None

To approve the rezoning as requested from AF to RS

ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None 2.

Planning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing a. Acceptance of Final Plat of Copper Mill, 7th Filing- Copper Mill Blvd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cedar Bend Subdivision â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hwy 964 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 78 lots Mayor Pro Tempore Womack call a public hearing at 6:55 pm.

The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan

The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan

The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya

The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel

To approve a waiver for Home Occupational license for William Homes to conduct a business from his home located at 2627 Hidden Lake Avenue.

To accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, and approve the final plat as presented, with the variance granted on the calculation that would allow inclusion of the utility rightof-way into the gross density calculation.

a. Waive to allow Home Occupational For William Holmes, 2627 Hidden Lake Avenue

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack

ABSENT: None

NAYS: None

ABSTAINING: None 4.

Exceptions to Regulations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None presented

There were none to speak against. The public hearing was closed at 7:06 pm The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan

Home maintenance service business

ABSTAINING: None

Ross Bruce, 18669 Santa Maria, Baton Rouge, LA spoke in favor of the rezoning.

The vote was taken with the following result:

Ross Bruce, 18669 Santa Maria, Baton Rouge, 70809, was present to speak in favor of the final plat. All conditions have been met.

He requested a variance on the calculation allowing inclusion of the utility rightof-way into the gross density calculation. There were none to speak against. The public hearing was closed at 7:00 pm.

3. Other Waivers

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YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None 5. Zoning Matters NOT Requiring Public Hearing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None presented 6. Other Matters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None presented I. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None were presented J. BOOKKEEPING AND BUDGET CHANGES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None presented K. CONTRACT ITEMS/CON-TRACTS OR ITEMS RELATING TO PROJECTS 1. Street/Road Projects a. 2014 Road maintenance and rehabilitation project RWB Contracting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Final adjustment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Change Order #1, $11,789.15 The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To approve the final adjustment, Change Order # 1, in the amount of $11,789.15 requested by RWB Contracting Sesvices.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack

ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None

G. ACTION MANDATED BY HOME RULE CHARTER None presented

3. Planning Matters NOT requiring a Public Meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None presented

H. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS

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Zoning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing

1. Receive Minutes of

a. Approve rezoning of

NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None b. 2014 Road maintenance and rehabilitation project RWB Contracting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Receive Certificate of

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Substantial Completion The motion was made by Councilman Noel The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan To receive the certificate of substantial completion.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None

The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan To approve payment of $327,764.02 to Kortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction Services (fka known as Kortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trucking Company) YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None

ABSTAINING: None

ABSENT: None

c. 2014 Road maintenance and rehabilitation project

The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya The motion was seconded by Councilman Womack

The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya

To approve pay request #2, as presented by RWB Contracting, in the amount of $47,199.73.

The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel

Pay

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None d. Bypass Road Project

To authorize the Mayor to pay September progress billing for Kortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction (fka Kortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trucking) in the amount of $313,000.82, while negotiations continue.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None

Industrial Enterprises â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pay Request #7 in the amount of $834,102.80

ABSENT: None

The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya

2. Sewer

The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To approve payment request #7, $834,102.80, as presented by Industrial Enterprises.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None e. ADDENDUM: Rollins Road Project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approve Change Order for Kortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction Services (fka Kortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trucking) in the amount of $327,764.02. This matter is currently in dispute and negotiation. (The contractor submitted the change order requesting $396,766.17. The City agrees to the amount of $327,764.02, and this is the amount voted on.

ABSENT: None

The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To approve payment on Contract 2, Pay request # 2, in the amount of $47,011.86 to Industrial Enterprises for the new high pressure gas pipeline.

ABSENT: None

a. Industrial Enterprises â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hurricane Disaster Recover project #5

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by Industrial Enterprises.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack

ABSTAINING: None

#8, Pump

The motion was made by Councilman Wallis The motion was seconded by Councilman Coghlan To approve pay request in amount of $33,221.41, to Hawkmoon Construction as presented. This is final payment of retainage on the project.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None

c. 5305 Church Owner is taking bids for demolition. No action was taken.

e. 4760 West Central.

5. Zachary Youth Park

ABSENT: None

a.

Hawkmoon Construction Services

b. 5337 Church Street No change in condition of property. No action was taken.

No change in this property. No action was taken.

ABSTAINING: None

Pay Request $262,310.47.

ABSTAINING: None

d. 5960 Rollins Road

NAYS: None

ABSTAINING: None

Pay Request Americana Sewer Station

NAYS: None

The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan

NAYS: None

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YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack

ABSTAINING: None

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ABSENT: None

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L. CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - PUBLIC HEARINGS OR OTHER ACTION RDING BUILDINGS BEING CONSIDERED FOR CONDEMNATION 1. Review/Reports relative to Proposed and Active Condemnation of Buildings Scott Masterson, Building Official, gave reports on the following properties: a. 5746 Avenue K Reported that this item can be removed from the condemnation list.

Owners have completed demolition on this building.

The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya

3.

Subdivision Inspections â&#x20AC;&#x201C; None presented

To remove this property from the condemnation list.

Demolition is complete.

4. Water and Gas Projects

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack

No change in this property. No action was taken.

M. OLD BUSINESS PENDING FOR FINAL ACTION 1. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION of Ordinance #2014-04 Amend UDC Pertaining to Accessory Buildings Mayor Pro Tempore Womack opened a Public Hearing at 7:30 p.m.

The Council members discussed proposed changes and issues related to Accessory Buildings size and height as regulated in the UDC, and came to no clear consensus for changes.

The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To suspend the public hearing and reject the Ordinance as submitted, and return the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration and revision.

The public hearing remains in session.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION Of Ordinance # 2014-18 Pertaining to Declaration of Intent by the City of Zachary to have certain movable poverty declared to be surplus and allowing for disposal of same Mayor Pro Tempore Womack

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declared a Public Hearing to be in session. There were none present to speak for or against the matter, and the meeting was immediately closed.

for correction of this issue.

The motion was made by Councilman Nezianya The motion was seconded by Council Wallis To adopt Ordinance #2014-18, declaring certain items to be declared surplus, and allowing for disposal of same.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None

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Review/discuss Planning & Zoning recommendation to review the Master Plan for the city of Zachary.

No action was taken. This matter continues tabled.

O. NEW BUSINESS 1. John Norris, Insurance Consultant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Annual insurance program.

Taken up at beginning of meeting.

ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None N. OLD BUSINESS PENDING 1. Brown Property MacHost Road

City Attorney Hopewell told the council that there are civil and criminal actions available to the City. No action was taken.

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Subpoena issued to Laurie Brown to attend Jan 28, 2014 meeting pertaining to failure to abide by Ordinance (46-53) and continued violation of same.

Laurie Brown represented by her father Joseph Brown Remains under Subpoena, remains on the agenda. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No action.

Councilman Womack commented that he has received a complaint from Steve Pike, neighbor to the Brown Property on MacHost Road reporting that the Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are continuing to haul dirt on site in further violation of a cease and desist order and in violation of Corps of Engineers flood control regulations.

No action was taken.

2. Steve Pike, 20654 MacHost Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Requested to speak relative to neighbor bringing in additional dirt at the Brown Residence (Laurie Brown) on MacHost Road.

Mr. Pike reported a large number of loads of dirt being delivered to the Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property which is in the Flood Zone, and offered pictures showing the dirt placement.

The Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have been directed to have old and recently added dirt removed.

Violation of Flood Zone regulations can result in fines, and can jeopardize the Flood Insurance program for the entire city.

The council members briefly discussed avenues

2. Introduce Ordinance 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 07: Annexation of East Mt. Pleasant Road and the remainder of the Marshall Bond Property Located Hwy 61 and Hwy 64 (Remains tabled) 3. Introduce Ordinance 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12: Annexation of Lots 1 and 2 of the J.A. Carruth Subdivision (Remains tabled) 4. Introduce Ordinance # 2014-19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ratification of all immovable property acquisitions by the City of Zachary in relation to widening of Hwy 64 (Mt. Pleasant Road) in conjunction with Zachary Home Rule Charter, Sec. 209(A)(12) The motion was made by Councilman Noel The motion was seconded by Councilman Nezianya To introduce Ordinance 2014-19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ratification of all immovable property acquisitions by the City of Zachary in relation to widening of Hwy 64 (Mt Pleasant Rd), in conjunction with the Zachary Home Rule Charter, Sec. 209(A)(12) YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None 5. Resolution of the City Council ratifying the actions of administration for the city of Zachary in relation to procurement of utilities for the Zachary Bypass and related agreements authorizing same) The motion was made by Councilman Wallis The motion was second-

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MAYOR Mayor David Amrhein COUNCIL MEMBERS Councilman Brandon Noel Councilman John Coghlan Councilman Dan Wallis Councilman Tommy Womack ABSENT Councilman Francis Nezianya

1. Receive Minutes of November 3, 2014 Planning Commission and November 3, 2014 Zoning Commission – None presented

To adopt Resolution ratifying the actions of administration for the City of Zachary in relation to procurement of utilities for the Zachary Bypass, and related agreements authorizing same.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None 6. Four-way stop sign at Hemlock and 39th Street The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To approve installation of stop sign at Hemlock and 39th Street.

YEAS: Nezianya, Noel, Coghlan, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINING: None P. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOAR DS – None presented.

Q. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS – None presented R. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS NOT ON AGENDA (No Action May Be Taken Unless Declared an Emergency) S. ADJOURNMENT – 8:00 pm.

CERTIFICATION _________________ Jean Byers, Clerk of City Council _________________ David Amrhein, Mayor CITY OF ZACHARY EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 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, October 28, 2014, a proper quorum being there and then present. __________________ Jean Byers, Clerk of the City Council 5067343-dec 11-1t

NOTICE --MINUTES For the Meeting of Mayor and Council City of Zachary, LA Council Chambers, 4700 Main Street Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:30 p.m.

A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Amrhein called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., on October 28, 2014 at the Zachary City Hall located at 4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA. B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation – Councilman Tommy Womack Pledge of Allegiance – Councilman Brandon Noel C. OPENING PROCEDURES 1. ROLL CALL

2. READING OF CITY POLICY RELATIVE TO OPEN MEETINGS Before proceeding with the meeting, Mayor Pro Tempore Tommy Womack 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 p u b l i c 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 c a l l ing the Clerk of the City Council. The rules will also be available at every Council meeting.

3. CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA – None presented D. READING OF THE MINUTES – October 28, 2014 READING OF THE MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING – November 4, 2014 The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To waive the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 28, 2014 and of the Special Meeting of November 4, 2014, and approve them as presented.

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

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NAYS: None

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2.

Planning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing – None-presented 3. Planning Matters NOT requiring a Public Meeting – None presented 4.

Zoning Matters REQUIRING a Public Hearing – None presented

ABSTAINING: Nezianya E. HONORS, RECOGNITIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS – None presented F. PRESENTATION OF DELEGATIONS 1. Requests to Speak – There were none 2. Hardship Waivers – None were presented 3. Other Waivers

ABSENT: Nezianya ABSTAINING: None 2. Sewer – None presented 3.

Subdivision Inspections – None presented 4. Water and Gas Projects – None presented 5. Zachary Youth Park a.

Youth Park Improvements – Industrial Enterprises

6. Other Matters – None presented

Substantial Completion Certificate (PEC)

I. APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

The motion was made by Councilman Womack

The motion was made by Councilman Wallis

The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis

The motion was seconded by Councilman Womack

To receive a Certificate of Substantial Completion submitted by Industrial Enterprises for work on the Zachary Youth Park improvements.

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

Coghlan,

ABSTAINING: None

ABSTAINING: Nezianya J. BOOKKEEPING AND BUDGET CHANGES – None presented K. CONTRACT ITEMS/CON TRACTS OR ITEMS RELATING TO PROJECTS 1. Street/Road Projects 64 –

Utility Spinks

Final Adjustment Change Order #1 - $109,625.00 (PEC)

The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To approve final adjustment Change Order #1in the amount of $109,625.00 as presented by Spinks Construction.

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

Coghlan,

ABSENT: Nezianya

ABSENT: None

a.

Hwy Relocation Construction

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack NAYS: None

NAYS: None

The motion was made by Councilman Womack

ABSENT: None

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NAYS: None

5. Zoning Matters NOT Requiring Public Hearing – None presented

To approve accounts payable in the amount of $311,666.05 and the natural gas bill when it is received.

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L. CONDEMNED BUILDINGS - PUBLIC HEARINGS OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING BUILDINGS BEING CONSIDERED FOR CONDEMNATION 1.

Review/Reports – Proposed and Active Condemnation of Buildings Scott Masterson gave an update of the condition of items “a” through “d” below and asked that they be tabled.

The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To table the following items: a. 5337 Church Street – rule to show cause (Hopewell b. 5305 Church Street –

rule to show (Hopewell)

cause

c. 5960 Rollins Road – rule to show cause (Hopewell) d. 4760 West Central Avenue – rule to show cause (Hopewell) and retain them on the agenda.

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

Coghlan,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Nezianya ABSTAINING: None e. Mr. Masterson also reported on reported on the trailer located at 4979 St, Louis #25, and Mr. Hopewell requested the Council to immediately condemn the trailer.(Hopewell) The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To approve the request that the trailer at 4979 St. Louis Street #25, be immediately condemned and demolished as a threat to public health and safety.

The building has had windows and doors removed and is in a very dilapidated condition.

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

Coghlan,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Nezianya ABSTAINING: None Police Chief McDavid asked that Scott Masterson survey other structures in the trailer park at 4979 St. Louis Street where there are other trailers in bad condition. Mayor Amrhein directed that Mr. Masterson be accompanied by a police officer when surveying the park.

M. OLD BUSINESS PENDING FOR FINAL ACTION 1. NOTE: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF Ordinance 2014-04, pertaining To Amending UDC pertaining to Accessory Building was suspended

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and remains in Session. The ordinance was returned to Planning & Zoning Commission for further consideration and revision

Zachary in relation to widening f Hwy 64 (Mt. Pleasant Road) in conjunction with the Home Rule Charter, Sec. 2-09(A)(12).

Council members briefly discussed the proposed changes to the UDC relative to accessory buildings, and reached a consensus to send to Planning & Zoning, suggesting that the size of accessory buildings not exceed 4% of the lot size and the height of the building not exceed the height of the main house. It was noted that the size and height of the accessory building may best be handled by waiver since it only becomes an issue rarely.

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

city is ready to send out RFP’s to assist the city in make revisions and corrections to the Master Plan for the City of Zachary. He asked Council members to send their considerations concerning the scope of work to him by email. No action was taken.

The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To table the matter at this time. The public hearing for the adoption of the ordinance will remain suspended.

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

Coghlan,

NAYS: None ABSENT: Nezianya ABSTAINING: None 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION of Ordinance #2014-19, Ratification of all immovable property acquisitions by the City of Zachary in relation to widening of Hwy 64 (Mt. Pleasant Road) in conjunction with Home Rule Charter, Sec. 2-09(A) (12) Mayor Amrhein declared a public hearing to be in session at 7:05 pm.

There being none to speak for or against the adoption of Ordinance 2014-19, the hearing was immediately closed.

The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel To adopt Ordinance #2014-19, Ratification of all immovable property acquisitions by the City of

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NAYS: None ABSENT: Nezianya ABSTAINING: None N. OLD BUSINESS PENDING 1. Brown Property – MacHost Road – Subpoena issued to Laurie Brown to attend Jan 28, 2014 meeting pertaining to failure to abide by Ordinance (46-53) and continued violation of same. Laurie Brown represented by her father Joseph Brown Remains under Subpoena, remains on the agenda Hugh Engels reported that two and a half weeks ago, a cease and desist letter was sent to Laurie Brown (represented by her father Joseph Brown) to immediately stop adding dirt to the MacHost Road property and to remove the excess dirt that has been brought in. A summons was issued to them on November 5, 2014. The police department was directed to handle the issue on November 12, the day after this Council meeting.

No action was taken.

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O. NEW BUSINESS 1. Introduce Ordinance 2014 – 07: Annexation of East Mt. Pleasant Road and the remainder of the Marshall Bond Property Located Hwy 61 and Hwy 64 (Remains tabled) 2. Introduce Ordinance 2014 – 12: Annexation of Lots 1 and 2 of the J.A. Carruth Subdivision (Remains tabled) 3. Police McDavid

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Request for Stop Signs at Brady at Marshall Bond Request for Stop Signs at Boudreaux at Marshall Bond (Chief McDavid) The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel

on the current contract.

P. REPORTS OF COMMITT E E S /C O M M I S S I O N S / BOARDS – None presented.

Q. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS – None presented R. DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS NOT ON AGENDA – None presented.

(No Action May Be Taken Unless Declared an Emergency) S. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

CERTIFICATION _____________ Jean Byers, Clerk of City Council _____________ David Amrhein, Mayor CITY OF ZACHARY EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 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.

NAYS: None

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, November 11, 2014, a proper quorum being there and then present. _______________ Jean Byers, Clerk of the City Council

ABSENT: Nezianya

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To approve the request for installation of 3-way stop signs at Brady at Marshall Bond and at Boudreaux at Marshall Bond.

2. Steve Pike – Requested to speak pertaining to owners of neighbors continuing to add dirt on their property in violation of flood zone regulation, and in violation of cease and desist order (Steve Pike)

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

Steve Pike, 20654 MacHost Road, neighbor of the Brown property was present with photographs of the dirt being brought in and spread. No action was taken.

4. Discussion of Selection of Official Journal to fill unexpired term vacancy of prior official journal.

(Hopewell)

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City Attorney Hopewell reported to Council members that the Plainsman, which was recently acquired by The Advocate, will remain as the City of Zachary’s Official Journal for the duration of its current contract with the city.

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3. Review and Discuss Planning & Zoning Recommendation to Review Master Plan for the City of Zachary (tabled at August 12 meeting) Mayor Amrhein told Council member that the

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ABSTAINING: None

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DEADLINE 3:30PM THURSDAY

NAYS: None ABSENT: Nezianya ABSTAINING: None

a: Approve Waiver Requested by Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation to allow the serving and/or sale of alcoholic beverages at "Code Red Chili Cook-off," a Charitable Non-Profit Event (Theresa Payment) The motion was made by Councilman Coghlan The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel

b.

Hwy Relocation Construction

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Pay Estimate $122,117.75 (PEC)

Utility Spinks #

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The motion was made by Councilman Womack The motion was seconded by Councilman Wallis To approve payment #8, to Spinks Construction as presented by Spinks Construction.

To approve a waiver requested by Lane Regional Medical Center Foundation to allow the sale and/or serving of alcoholic beverages at the charitable nonprofit event, “Code Red Chili Cook-off”

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

c. Rollins Road – Korts Trucking

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NAYS: None ABSENT: None

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NAYS: None ABSENT: Nezianya ABSTAINING: None

Substantial Completion Certificate (PEC)

ABSTAINING: Nezianya

The motion was made by Councilman Womack

4.

Exceptions to Regulations – None presented

The motion was seconded by Councilman Noel

G. ACTION MANDATED BY HOME RULE CHARTER – None presented

To receive a certificate of Substantial Completion from Korts Trucking, for the Rollins Road project.

H. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS

YEAS: Noel, Wallis, Womack

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