City Council

AGENDA SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M. THERE WILL BE A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 1551 EAST NAPOLEON STREET, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO DISCUSS AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING: CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Communications District for GIS Pictometry. ORD84-24 (Mayor Danahay) 2. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1469, M-C Series to enter into a First Amendment and Restatement of Servitude Agreements between the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District and the City of Sulphur and authorizing Mayor Danahay to execute documents related thereto. ORD85-24 (Mayor Danahay) 3. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE authorizing Mayor Mike Danahay to sign Buy/Sell Agreement with LOLC, LLC for property located south of 110 North Huntington Street. ORD86-24 (Mayor Danahay) 4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of property from LOLC, LLC for property located south of 110 North Huntington Street, appropriating funds for the purchase, and setting a public hearing date on said ordinance. ORD87-24 (Mayor Danahay) 5. RESOLUTION appointing a member to the Sulphur Housing Authority. RES58-24 (Mayor Danahay) 6. RESOLUTION authorizing the advertisement of bids for the annual supply of pipes and fittings, limestone & asphalt, chemicals, and office supplies for the City of Sulphur. RES59-24 (Mayor Danahay) 7. RESOLUTION approving liquor license for El Viejo Tony Mexican Grill Sulphur, Inc. located at 535 North Cities Service. RES60-24 (Mayor Danahay) 8. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE for the condition of the following addresses: a. To condemn building or structure located at 1404 Peachtree Road, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Joy Abshire) b. To condemn building or structure located at 615 West Carlton Street, Lot 8, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Dru Ellender) c. To condemn building or structure located at 102 Louisiana Avenue, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Melinda Hardy) d. To condemn building or structure located at 611 West Elizabeth Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Melinda Hardy) e. To condemn building or structure located at 725 Pitre Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Dru Ellender) f. To condemn building or structure located at 221 Canal Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Dru Ellender) g. To condemn building or structure located at 414 Pinecrest Drive, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Melinda Hardy) h. To condemn building or structure located at 2580 Ruth Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Nick Nezat) i. To condemn building or structure located at 919 Lewis Street, in accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances. (Dru Ellender) 9. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE FOR DEAD OR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL on private property for the following addresses: a. To remove dead or diseased tree located at 222 Madison Street, in accordance with Chapter 17, Article I of the Code of Ordinances. (Mandy Thomas)  b. To remove dead or diseased tree located at 213 McArthur Street, in accordance with Chapter 17, Article I of the Code of Ordinances. (Melinda Hardy) 10. PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER - ONLY SPEAK 1 TIME PER ITEM. This ends the public comment section of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 1551 East Napoleon Street, Sulphur, LA. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please contact Arlene Blanchard at 337-527-4571, describing the assistance that is necessary. Arlene Blanchard, Council Clerk City of Sulphur 101 North Huntington Street, Sulphur, LA 70663 (337) 527-4500  ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT FOR GIS PICTOMETRY. WHEREAS, the endeavor contemplated herein is to provide for the Communications District to purchase Geo-referenced, Aerial, Oblique image libraries and related software detailing the Parish of Calcasieu on the behalf of Sulphur and the City of Sulphur further agrees to compensate the Communications District in the amount of Nine thousand dollars and no cents ($9,000). BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize Mayor Mike Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Communications District for GIS Pictometry. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayor's approval, or upon proper re-adoption by the Council pursuant to Section 2- 13(C) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ____ day of _______________, 2024. ________________________________ NICK NEZAT, Chairman I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m. presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________, ____ day of ______________, 2024, the foregoing ordinance which has 2024, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor. __________________________ __________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk Page 1 of 4 Page 2 of 4 Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 4  ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1469, M-C SERIES TO ENTER INTO A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF SERVITUDE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF SULPHUR AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Ordinance No. 1469, M-C Series to enter into a First Amendment and Restatement of Servitude Agreements between the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District and the City of Sulphur and authorize Mayor Danahay to execute documents related thereto. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayor’s approval, or upon proper re-adoption by the Council pursuant to Section 2-13(C) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _______ day of ________________, 2024. __________________________________________ NICK NEZAT, Chairman I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m. presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________, ____ day of ______________, 2024, the foregoing ordinance which has 2024, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor. __________________________ __________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk  ORDINANCE NO. M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FROM LOLC, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 110 NORTH HUNTINGTON STREET (PARCEL #01200623A), APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON SAID ORDINANCE. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, in regular session convened that: WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur desires to purchase property from LOLC, LLC for property located south of 110 North Huntington Street (Parcel #01200623A); and WHEREAS, the sale price shall be sixty-seven thousand dollars ($67,000.00); and WHEREAS, sale includes a 13,608 sq. ft. vacant piece of property; and WHEREAS, the property is more fully described as follows, to-wit: COM 93.2 FT N OF SW COR BLK A TOWN OF SULPHUR TH N ON E/S OF HUNTINGTON ST 66.8 FT E 100 FT N 40 FT M/L TO A ST E 40 FT (MEASURED 32 FT) S 109.5 FT M/L TO A PT 90.5 FT N OF N R/W OF LA W RR W 140 FT (MEASURED 132 FT) TO E/S OF HUNTINGTON ST AND PT OF COM IMPS “CITY OF SULPHUR- WATER DEPT” BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that Mayor Danahay is hereby authorized and empowered to purchase said property described above, that he is authorized and directed to execute the original warranty deed between the City of Sulphur and LOLC, LLC for the sum of sixty-seven thousand dollars ($67,000.00); that it does hereby appropriate that sum for the aforesaid purchase; and that it does set a public hearing on this ordinance at its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on December 9, 2024. BE IT FURTHEREST ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayor's approval, or upon proper re-adoption by the Council pursuant to Section 2-13(C) of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _____ day of _________________, 2024. _______________________________ NICK NEZAT, Chairman I HEREBY CERTIFY that the I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have received foregoing Ordinance has been from the Mayor at ______ o’clock ___.m. presented to the Mayor on this on this ________ day of _______________, ____ day of ______________, 2024, the foregoing ordinance which has 2024, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor. __________________________ __________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk \  RESOLUTION NO. M-C SERIES Resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for the annual supply of pipes and fittings, limestone & asphalt, chemicals, and office supplies for the City of Sulphur. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby authorize advertisement for bids for the annual supply of pipes and fittings, limestone & asphalt, chemicals, and office supplies for the City of Sulphur, said bid to be in accordance with the quantities and specifications on file with the City of Sulphur Finance Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the advertisement of bids will be in “The American Press, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, in three separate publications, giving notice as follows: NOTICE TO BIDDERS Separate and sealed bids for the advertisement of bids for the annual supply of pipes and fittings, limestone & asphalt, chemicals, and office supplies for the City of Sulphur, will be received by the Clerk of the Council until 10:30 a.m. on the 3rd day of December 2024, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in an open and public bid opening session to be conducted by the Director of Finance in the Conference Room at City Hall, and the City Council shall at a regular meeting on the 9th day of December 2024, at 5:30 p.m. proceed to award the bid to the lowest bidder, to waive irregularities, or to reject any and all bids, or otherwise proceed thereto as provided by law. Bids are also available electronically at www.centralbidding.com; free membership is required to access. Said bids to be in accordance with the quantities and specifications on file with the City of Sulphur Finance Department located at 101 North Huntington Street, Sulphur, Louisiana APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _______, day of ___________________, 2024. __________________________________ NICK NEZAT, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk  RESOLUTION NO. , M-C SERIES Resolution approving liquor license for El Viejo Tony Mexican Grill Sulphur, Inc. located at 535 North Cities Service. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the governing authority thereof, that they do hereby approve liquor license for El Viejo Tony Mexican Grill Sulphur, Inc. located at 535 North Cities Service. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______ day of _________________, 2024. ________________________________ NICK NEZAT, Chairman ATTEST: _____________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk