City Council
Regular MeetingSulphur, LA · February 10, 2025
Minutes
February 10, 2025
The City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, met in regular session at its temporary location
located at 501 Willow Avenue in the Council Chambers, Sulphur, Louisiana, on February 10, 2025, at 5:30
p.m., after full compliance with the convening of said meeting with the following members present:
DRU ELLENDER, Council Representative of District 1
NICK NEZAT, Council Representative of District 2
MELINDA HARDY, Council Representative of District 3
JOY ABSHIRE, Council Representative of District 4
MANDY THOMAS, Council Representative of District 5
After the meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result, prayer was led by Mrs.
Ellender, followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Hardy.
The Chairman asked if there were any changes to the minutes of the previous meeting. With no changes
made, motion was made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the minutes stand as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Abshire that the agenda stand as written.
Motion carried unanimously.
The first item on the agenda is a Proclamation to Kendall Judge for winning Miss City of Sulphur. A
Proclamation was presented to Miss Judge and the Mayor and Council congratulated her on her winning.
The next item on the agenda is a resolution accepting petition for annexation from DV Property
Holdings, LLC for property located at 2211 Patton Street (northwest corner of Patton Street and Post Oak
Road). Mayor Danahay stated that the owner wanted to develop a new location. He approached the city about
annexing the property. He’s putting a large investment in this property. This is a positive thing for Sulphur.
Motion was made by Mrs. Ellender seconded by Mrs. Abshire that the following resolution be adopted to-wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 3632, M-C SERIES
Resolution accepting petition for annexation from DV Property Holdings, LLC for property located
at 2211 Patton Street (northwest corner of Patton Street and Post Oak Road).
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article III, Part 1, Section 1 (6) of the Land Use Ordinance of the City
of Sulphur, Louisiana, and 33:171 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, the City Council is revising the official
Land Use map and accepting annexation petition for the following described property:
COMMENCING 30.00 FEET NORTH AND 30.00 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTHM RANGE 10 WEST;
THENCE NORTH 00°55’45” EAST 943.18 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S.
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY #10; THENCE NORTH 89°41’44” WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT
OF WAY LINE 1246.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BAYOU DINDE; THENCE ALONG THE
CENTERLINE OF SAID BAYOU DINDE THE FOLLOWING 8 COURSES:
SOUTH 21°53’25” EAST, 68.65 FEET; SOUTH 12°51’45” EAST, 174.36 FEET; SOUTH 16°05’41”
EAST, 130.82 FEET; SOUTH 09°08’06” EAST, 148.22 FEET; SOUTH 08°02’09” EAST, 113.90
FEET; SOUTH 27°00’08” EAST, 182.83 FEET; SOUTH 35°01’08” EAST, 107.84 FEET; SOUTH
12°23’58” EAST, 51.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°01’15” EAST 935.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF
COMMENCEMENT.
HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINING 23.76 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND SUBJECT TO
ANY RIGHTS OF WAY, SERVITUDES AND/OR EASEMENTS OF RECORD OR BY USE.
Current Municipal Address: 2211 Patton Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
WHEREAS, said property, currently zoned as I1 (Light Industrial) land use district by the Parish; and
WHEREAS, at time of annexation said property shall be zoned Commercial District.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby accept
petition from DV Property Holdings, LLC for property located at 2211 Patton Street and designate as
Commercial District, with the Official Land Use map updated accordingly.
A vote was then called with the results as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mr. Nezat, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the above resolution was declared duly adopted on this 10th day of February, 2025.
ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk NICK NEZAT, Chairman
The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance enlarging and extending the boundaries
of the City of Sulphur for the annexation for DV Property Holdings, LLC for property located at 2211 Patton
Street. Motion was made by Mrs. Abshire seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the following ordinance be adopted
to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 1949, M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE ENLARGING AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
SULPHUR FOR THE ANNEXATION FOR DV PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2211 PATTON STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur has received a petition from DV Property Holdings, LLC, for the
annexation of certain property which is adjacent to and contiguous to the existing corporate limits of the City of
Sulphur, which said property is generally described herein; and
WHEREAS, Land Use Commission voted Monday, January 27, 2025, to introduce said ordinance; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing this date in accordance with the said public notice which was duly
advertised, it has been deemed desirable that the boundaries of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana be enlarged and
extended to include the said property, no one having appeared to protest said annexation, the said petition for
annexation having been signed by the sole property owner’s in the area for which annexation is sought; and
WHEREAS, said property, currently zoned as I1 (Light Industrial) land use district by the Parish; and
WHEREAS, said property shall be zoned Commercial District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that
they do now accept the aforesaid annexation petition, and that the boundaries of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana,
be and the same are hereby enlarged and extended to include the following described property situated in the
Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to-wit:
COMMENCING 30.00 FEET NORTH AND 30.00 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTHM RANGE 10 WEST;
THENCE NORTH 00°55’45” EAST 943.18 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S.
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY #10; THENCE NORTH 89°41’44” WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT
OF WAY LINE 1246.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF BAYOU DINDE; THENCE ALONG THE
CENTERLINE OF SAID BAYOU DINDE THE FOLLOWING 8 COURSES:
SOUTH 21°53’25” EAST, 68.65 FEET; SOUTH 12°51’45” EAST, 174.36 FEET; SOUTH 16°05’41”
EAST, 130.82 FEET; SOUTH 09°08’06” EAST, 148.22 FEET; SOUTH 08°02’09” EAST, 113.90
FEET; SOUTH 27°00’08” EAST, 182.83 FEET; SOUTH 35°01’08” EAST, 107.84 FEET; SOUTH
12°23’58” EAST, 51.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°01’15” EAST 935.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF
COMMENCEMENT.
HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINING 23.76 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND SUBJECT TO
ANY RIGHTS OF WAY, SERVITUDES AND/OR EASEMENTS OF RECORD OR BY USE.
Current Municipal Address: 2211 Patton Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the land use district for the annexed property shall be designated as
Commercial District, with the Official Land Use map updated accordingly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the boundaries of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, be
and the same are hereby defined as follows, to-wit:
THE COMPLETE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARY IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AT
THE OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY HALL, 101 NORTH HUNTINGTON STREET,
SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY,
EXCEPT HOLIDAYS.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the Mayor’s signature.
A vote was then called with the results as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mr. Nezat, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the above ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 10th day of February, 2025.
ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk NICK NEZAT, Chairman
The next item on the agenda is Rule to Show Cause for the condition of the following addresses:
a. 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.
Mrs. Ellender stated that they have done a great job so far on remodeling. Motion was made by Mrs.
Abshire seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the above address be postponed to the May 12, 2025, City Council
meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
b. To condemn building or structure located at 113 Arkansas Street, in accordance with Article
IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
Mr. Smith addressed the Council and stated that the sheetrock is hung, and they are continuing to work
on the house. Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the above address be
postponed to the May 12, 2025, City Council meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
c. To condemn building or structure located at 505 North Claiborne Street, in accordance with
Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of Ordinances.
Mrs. VanderHey, Ordinance Enforcement, stated that the owners haven’t fixed anything, and the home
is open and not safe. Motion was made by Mrs. Ellender seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the above address be
condemned.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item on the agenda is 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 305 Madison Street, in accordance with Chapter
17, Article I of the Code of Ordinances.
Mrs. VanderHey, Ordinance Enforcement, stated that the owner did get their letter and admitted that the
tree is dead, but they don’t have the finances to have it removed. Bill LeBlanc, Roberta Drive, asked if the City
could ride around and make a list of all the dead trees. There’s several by E. K. Key school and if they fall
they’ll fall on the power line. Mrs. VanderHey stated that this is complaint driven only. Anyone can call in the
complaint, it doesn’t have to be a neighbor. Motion was then made by Mrs. Thomas seconded by Mrs. Abshire
that the above tree be removed.
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item on the agenda is an introduction of ordinance amending Chapter 20, Section 35 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Businesses where licenses are based on flat fees (Pharmacies).
Mayor Danahay stated that this will be in line with state law. Motion was then made by Mrs. Abshire
seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the following ordinance be introduced:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SECTION 35 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – BUSINESSES WHERE LICENSES ARE
BASED ON FLAT FEES (PHARMACIES).
Motion was then made by Mrs. Abshire seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the said ordinance be
filed and remain on file with the Clerk of the Council, in final form, for public inspection and that the
Mayor is hereby authorized and instructed to publish the Public Notice of Introduction of the above
proposed ordinance in the “American Press”, the official journal of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and
that the said Notice of Introduction of the above ordinance is substantially in the following form:
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in accordance with Section 2-12B of the
Home Rule Charter of the City of Sulphur, the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SECTION 35 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – BUSINESSES WHERE LICENSES ARE
BASED ON FLAT FEES (PHARMACIES).
A public hearing on said ordinance will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 10th day of March, 2025, in the
Council Chambers at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana.
CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
BY:________________________________
NICK NEZAT, Chairman
Motion carried unanimously.
The next item on the agenda is a resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for ST22-2
Concrete Street Rehab. Mrs. Abshire asked if streets could be added to this list. Cade Cole, City Attorney,
stated yes, but an addendum would have to be made to the project. The Mayor stated that this is only rehabs
and if an entire street would need to be redone then that would fall under a capital project. Motion was then
made by Mrs. Abshire seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following resolution be adopted to-wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 3633, M-C SERIES
Resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab.
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 ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab., said bid to
be in accordance with the quantities and specifications on file with Lee Lancon Engineers, 905 McKinley St,
Westlake, LA 70669.
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 ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab. will be received by the Clerk of the Council until
10:00 a.m. on the 25th day of March, 2025, 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 Public Works in the Conference Room at City
Hall, and the City Council shall at a regular meeting on the 14th day of April, 2025, 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 Lee Lancon Engineers, located at 905 McKinley St, Westlake, LA 70669.
CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
BY ________________________________
NICK NEZAT, Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana will meet in
open and public session at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana, in the Council
Chambers on the 14th day of April, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and shall then and there proceed to award the bids to
the lowest bidder or to reject any and all bids, otherwise proceed thereto as provided by law.
A vote was then called with the results as follows:
YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mr. Nezat, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the above resolution was declared duly adopted on this 10th day of February, 2025.
ATTEST:
__________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk NICK NEZAT, Chairman
The next item on the agenda is Public to Address Council. Danny DiPetta, Bonin Drive, asked the
Council to vote no on the de-annexation of the dirt pit when it comes up again. This dirt pit would be within
3 miles of all the City Councilmen’s homes.
Cindy Robertson, West Verdine Street, asked for help with the house across the street from her. This
is a hell-hole and the cops are continuously there. There are always people screaming. The police come to
this house on a regular basis. This has gone on way too long. How can she facilitate to resolve this issue.
Mayor Danahay stated that City Attorney, Cade Cole, will now be a Louisiana Supreme Court judge.
He ran unopposed. He’s a brilliant individual and his last day as City Attorney will be at the March Council
meeting.
Mrs. Hardy then asked the Mayor to give an update on the PPDR (Personal Property Debris
Removal) for Hurricane Laura. The Mayor stated that all the paperwork has been submitted and they’re
waiting now. The cities/states that recently had disasters will have to wait in line just like we’re waiting. He
contacted the US Senate to see where we stand. People who have applied for the PPDR have no expense but
if we put on our Rule to Show Cause list then they’ll have to pay. Mrs. Hardy stated that the safety is a big
concern. It’s been almost 5 years. Austin Abrahams, Director of Public Works, stated that Calcasieu Parish
just got their approved so we shouldn’t be much further.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Chairman declared the meeting
adjourned.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk NICK NEZAT, Chairman
2/10/25
6:05 P.M.
Agenda
AGENDA
SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M.
THERE WILL BE A REGULAR MEETING OF THE SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 501 WILLOW 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. PROCLAMATION to Kendall Judge for winning Miss City of Sulphur.
I01-25 (Melinda Hardy)
2. RESOLUTION accepting petition for annexation from DV Property Holdings, LLC for
property located at 2211 Patton Street (northwest corner of Patton Street and Post Oak
Road). RES06-25 (Mayor Danahay)
3. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance enlarging and extending the boundaries of the City of
Sulphur for the annexation for DV Property Holdings, LLC for property located at 2211
Patton Street. ORD05-25 (Mayor Danahay)
4. RULE TO SHOW CAUSE for the condition of the following addresses:
a. 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)
b. To condemn building or structure located at 113 Arkansas Street, in
accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of
Ordinances. (Melinda Hardy)
c. To condemn building or structure located at 505 North Claiborne Street, in
accordance with Article IX, Section 5-286 through 5-296 of the Code of
Ordinances. (Dru Ellender)
5. 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 305 Madison Street, in accordance
with Chapter 17, Article I of the Code of Ordinances. (Mandy Thomas)
6. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE amending Chapter 20, Section 35 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur – Businesses where licenses are based on flat fees
(Pharmacies). ORD05-25 (Mayor Danahay)
7. RESOLUTION authorizing the advertisement of bids for ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab.
RES07-25 (Mayor Danahay)
8. 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, March 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers located at 501 Willow Avenue, 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
RESOLUTION NO. M-C SERIES
Resolution accepting petition for annexation from DV Property Holdings, LLC for
property located at 2211 Patton Street (northwest corner of Patton Street and Post
Oak Road).
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article III, Part 1, Section 1 (6) of the Land Use
Ordinance of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, and 33:171 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, the
City Council is revising the official Land Use map and accepting annexation petition for the
following described property:
COMMENCING 30.00 FEET NORTH AND 30.00 FEET WEST OF THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTHM RANGE 10
WEST;
THENCE NORTH 00°55’45” EAST 943.18 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF U.S. INTERSTATE HIGHWAY #10; THENCE NORTH 89°41’44” WEST
ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE 1246.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE
OF BAYOU DINDE; THENCE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID BAYOU
DINDE THE FOLLOWING 8 COURSES:
SOUTH 21°53’25” EAST, 68.65 FEET; SOUTH 12°51’45” EAST, 174.36 FEET;
SOUTH 16°05’41” EAST, 130.82 FEET; SOUTH 09°08’06” EAST, 148.22 FEET;
SOUTH 08°02’09” EAST, 113.90 FEET; SOUTH 27°00’08” EAST, 182.83 FEET;
SOUTH 35°01’08” EAST, 107.84 FEET; SOUTH 12°23’58” EAST, 51.94 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 89°01’15” EAST 935.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF
COMMENCEMENT.
HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINING 23.76 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND
SUBJECT TO ANY RIGHTS OF WAY, SERVITUDES AND/OR EASEMENTS OF
RECORD OR BY USE.
Current Municipal Address: 2211 Patton Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
WHEREAS, said property, currently zoned as I1 (Light Industrial) land use district by the
Parish; and
WHEREAS, at time of annexation said property shall be zoned Commercial District.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do
hereby accept petition from DV Property Holdings, LLC for property located at 2211 Patton
Street and designate as Commercial District, with the Official Land Use map updated
accordingly.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
the City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of __________________, 2025.
________________________________
NICK NEZAT, Chairman
ATTEST:
_________________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE ENLARGING AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE CITY OF SULPHUR FOR THE ANNEXATION FOR DV PROPERTY
HOLDINGS, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2211 PATTON STREET.
WHEREAS, the City of Sulphur has received a petition from DV Property Holdings, LLC,
for the annexation of certain property which is adjacent to and contiguous to the existing corporate
limits of the City of Sulphur, which said property is generally described herein; and
WHEREAS, Land Use Commission voted Monday, January 27, 2025, to introduce said
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing this date in accordance with the said public notice which
was duly advertised, it has been deemed desirable that the boundaries of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana be enlarged and extended to include the said property, no one having appeared to protest
said annexation, the said petition for annexation having been signed by the sole property owner’s
in the area for which annexation is sought; and
WHEREAS, said property, currently zoned as I1 (Light Industrial) land use district by the
Parish; and
WHEREAS, said property shall be zoned Commercial District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, that they do now accept the aforesaid annexation petition, and that the boundaries of
the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, be and the same are hereby enlarged and extended to include the
following described property situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to-wit:
COMMENCING 30.00 FEET NORTH AND 30.00 FEET WEST OF THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTHM RANGE 10
WEST;
THENCE NORTH 00°55’45” EAST 943.18 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF U.S. INTERSTATE HIGHWAY #10; THENCE NORTH 89°41’44” WEST
ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE 1246.67 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE
OF BAYOU DINDE; THENCE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID BAYOU
DINDE THE FOLLOWING 8 COURSES:
SOUTH 21°53’25” EAST, 68.65 FEET; SOUTH 12°51’45” EAST, 174.36 FEET;
SOUTH 16°05’41” EAST, 130.82 FEET; SOUTH 09°08’06” EAST, 148.22 FEET;
SOUTH 08°02’09” EAST, 113.90 FEET; SOUTH 27°00’08” EAST, 182.83 FEET;
SOUTH 35°01’08” EAST, 107.84 FEET; SOUTH 12°23’58” EAST, 51.94 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 89°01’15” EAST 935.32 FEET TO THE POINT OF
COMMENCEMENT.
HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT CONTAINING 23.76 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND
SUBJECT TO ANY RIGHTS OF WAY, SERVITUDES AND/OR EASEMENTS OF
RECORD OR BY USE.
Current Municipal Address: 2211 Patton Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the land use district for the annexed property shall be
designated as Commercial District, with the Official Land Use map updated accordingly.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the boundaries of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, be
and the same are hereby defined as follows, to-wit:
DESCRIPTION OF GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES:
SULPHUR CITY LIMITS DESCRIPTION:
ONCE COMPLETE, INSERT GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES HERE
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall become effective upon the
Mayor’s signature.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by
City Council of the City of
Sulphur, Louisiana, on this ______
day of __________________, 2025.
________________________________
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 ______________, 2025, the foregoing ordinance which has
2025, at _____ o’clock ____.m. approved/vetoed by the Mayor.
__________________________ __________________________
ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. , M-C SERIES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SECTION 35 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SULPHUR – BUSINESSES WHERE
LICENSES ARE BASED ON FLAT FEES (PHARMACIES).
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, the
governing authority thereof, that they do hereby amend Chapter 20, Section 35 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Sulphur to read as follows:
Sec. 20-35. Businesses where licenses are based on flat fees.
The following types of businesses shall obtain an annual license based on the flat fee
designated hereafter. For purposes of this section, the minimum tax noted in section 20-20 for
most new businesses for the first year of commencement or fractional part thereof does not
apply.
(1) Private banking or investment banking business.
a. For each business of carrying on a private banking house, business or agency,
investment banking house, business or agency, a license based on flat fee of five
hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be required.
b. The term "investment banking" means a business that is carried on through the
purchase of underwriting of security issues and their subsequent sale to investors.
(2) Pawnbrokers and persons lending money on wages or salaries. For each and every
pawnbroker, or person keeping a loan office and engaged in lending money on articles
pawned or pledged and for each and every money broker, money lender, or person
lending money on, or purchasing time, wages, or salaries of laborers, clerks, or other
wage earners or other persons, whether the same be earned or unearned, and whether
the business is conducted in an office or otherwise, a license based on a flat fee of one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) shall be required. Persons licensed under this category
may conduct retail sales, provided that the gross receipts from such sales do not exceed
one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). If the gross receipts from retail sales
exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), a retail license is required. Such
retail license shall be based on the sum of the gross receipts of the retail sales and on
one-third of the total amount of the money loaned. The license fee shall be based on
the rates listed in the table in section 20-30.
(3) Peddlers and itinerant vendors.
a. All peddlers, hawkers, itinerant vendors, and every person who displays samples,
models, goods, wares, or merchandise on a temporary basis in any hotel, motel,
store, storehouse, house, vehicle, or any other place, for the purpose of securing
orders for the retail sale of such goods, wares, or the like kind or quality, either for
immediate or future delivery shall obtain a license based on a fee of fifty dollars
($50.00) provided that an itinerant vendor of agricultural products purchased
directly from farmers or an itinerant vendor of seafood products who has either
harvested the seafood himself or has purchased the seafood directly from
commercial fishermen or shrimpers shall obtain a license based on a flat fee of
one hundred dollars ($100.00).
b. This section does not apply to the following classes: Those persons making house-
to-house or personal calls displaying samples and taking orders for shipment
directly from the manufacturer; those persons making a business call or visit upon
the verbal or written invitation of the inhabitant of the premises; those persons, or
their representatives, engaged in the business of selling at wholesale, from a fixed
place of business in this state, to licensed retail dealers; and vendors, or their
agents or vendors, or their agents or representatives, in the sale or delivery of
petroleum products when drawn, conveyed, and distributed from a stock
maintained at a warehouse, distributing station, or established place of business.
c. City police and other authorized officers shall require all peddlers to exhibit their
occupational license. The license shall indicate thereon the motor vehicle license
number. They shall seize the merchandise and any vehicle or other conveyance
used by the peddler to peddle the same, if the peddler fails or refuses to exhibit his
license. All property seized shall be turned over to a court of competent
jurisdiction, to be sold according to law, to satisfy the license due and enforce the
privilege therefor. The rights of the holder of a chattel mortgage note or any
vehicle seized shall not be affected or prejudiced as a result of the seizure.
d. Whoever shall sell goods, wares, and merchandise as a peddler without first
obtaining the license herein required shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or shall be
imprisoned not more than sixty (60) days, or both.
(4) Mechanical or electronic amusement machines or devices.
a. Every person engaged in the business of operating any coin-operated mechanical
or electronic device shall pay a license of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each such
device.
b. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply in cases where the person
engaged in the business of operating such mechanical devices is operating same
under a written contract with and is solely sponsored by a nonprofit corporation
for the purpose of conducting a fair, festival, or trade show which has as one (1)
of its objectives the promotion of agricultural and agri-industrial products. For the
purposes of this subsection, the term nonprofit corporation shall be construed to
mean only a nonprofit corporation which:
1. Was organized under the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 12 of the Louisiana
Revised Statutes of 1950 prior to January 1, 1969; and,
2. Holds membership in good standing in an association organized for the
purposes of promoting fairs, festivals, and trade shows in the state.
c. For the purpose of this subsection, a "coin-operated mechanical amusement
device" is any machine or device operated by depositing a coin, token, slug, or
similar object for the placing of the device in readiness of play. This definition
includes, but is not limited to, the following devices: video games, merry-go-
rounds, mechanical hobby horses, juke boxes, pool tables, domino tables, bowling
alleys, blood pressure monitors, and pulse rate monitors.
d. All such mechanical amusement devices subject to tax under this subsection and
which do not return to the operator or player thereof anything but free additional
games or plays or, through the exercise of the skill of the operator or player, a
merchandise prize, shall not be deemed to be classed as gambling devices, and
neither this section nor any other Act shall be construed to prohibit same. Payment
of the tax imposed by this subsection shall not be held to legalize the operation of
any machine or device defined herein which is prohibited by law. This subsection
shall not be held to repeal any provisions of any law prohibiting the operation,
possession, or use of any such machine or device.
(5) Evidence of payment. The payment of the taxes levied by this section shall be
evidenced by a certificate of tax payment, or a stamp, or similar evidence of tax
payment which shall be issued by the collector. The certificate of payment shall be
securely affixed or attached to each machine or other device with respect to which a
tax has been paid, or if such certificate cannot be affixed, shall be prominently posted
in the place in which the machine or device is located and near to such machine or
device. If a machine or device is replaced by another, such other machine or device
shall not be considered an additional device service. Certificates of tax payment or
stamps are not transferable from one (1) taxing jurisdiction to another.
(6) Forfeitures.
a. Any machine or other device, on which taxes are imposed by subsection (4),
which shall be found in possession or custody or within the control of any person
for the purpose of being operated or permitted to be operated without having a
certificate of tax payment, or a stamp or similar evidence of tax payment, issued
by the collector, affixed or attached thereto, or prominently posted in the place in
which the machine or device is located and near to such machine or device, may
be seized by the collector of revenue, or his agent, in order to secure the same for
trial, and the same shall be forfeited to the collector. The collector or his agent
making the seizure shall appraise the value of the machine or other device
according to his best judgment and shall deliver to the person, association of
persons, firm or corporation, if any, found in possession of the machine or other
device, a receipt showing the fact of seizure stating from whom seized, the place
of seizure, and description of the machine or the device, and appraised value and a
duplicate of said receipt shall be filed in the office of the collector and shall be
open to public inspection.
b. 1. The proceeding to enforce such forfeiture shall be by rule and be in the nature of a
proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction where such seizure is made. The
proceeding shall be filed by the collector, or his assistant or attorney on behalf of
the city, and the same shall be summary, and it may be tried out of term time and
in chambers, and shall always be tried by preference. Whenever the petition for
rule shall be sworn to by the collector of revenue, or his assistant or his attorney,
that the facts contained in such petition are true, and accompanied with a duplicate
copy of notice of the seizure, the same shall constitute a prima facie case, but may
be rebutted by the defendant.
2. The proceeding shall be directed against the person operating or permitting
the operation of the article seized, demanding the forfeiture and sale of the
property, as a penalty for the violation of this section. Service of the
proceeding shall be made upon the persons operating or permitting the
operation of the articles seized, demanding the forfeiture and sale of the
property, as a penalty for the violation of this section. Service of the
proceeding shall be made upon the person operating or permitting the
operation of the seized articles if he is a resident of this state, or his residence
is known to the plaintiff in rule. In all cases where it is made to appear by
affidavit that the residence of the person operating or permitting the
operation of the seized articles is out of the state or unknown to the collector
or his assistants or his attorney, an attorney-at-law shall be appointed by the
courts, which has jurisdiction of the proceedings, to represent the person
operating and permitting the operations, against whom the rule shall be tried
contradictorily within ten (10) days from the date of the filing of same. The
affidavit may be made by the collector, or one (1) of his assistants, or by the
attorney representing the collector, if it be not convenient to obtain the
affidavit of the collector. The attorney so appointed to represent the person
operating or permitting the operation of the seized articles may waive service
and citation of the petition or rule, but he shall not waive time nor any legal
defense.
3. Upon the trial of the proceedings, if it is established by satisfactory proof that
with respect to the articles under seizure that this section has been violated in
any respect, then the court shall render judgment accordingly, maintaining
the seizure, declaring the forfeiture of the seized property other than cash,
and after ten (10) days notice of advertisement at least twice in the official
journal of the city permitting the sale of the articles at public auction; it being
the intent and purpose of this proceeding to afford the person operating in
permitting the operation of the seized article a fair opportunity of hearing in a
court of competent jurisdiction. It is further the intent and purpose of this
proceeding that the forfeiture and sale of the seized property shall be and
operate as a penalty for the violation of this section as aforesaid, and
payment of the tax due on the seized articles at the moment of seizure or
thereafter shall not operate to prevent, abate, or discontinue, or defeat the
forfeiture and sale of the property. The court may fix the fee of the attorney
appointed by the court to represent the owner of the seized articles at a
nominal sum to be taxed as costs and to be paid out of the proceeds of the
sale of the property.
c. In cases where, in the opinion of the trial judge, the value of the seized machine or
other device is so small as not to justify the expense of advertising and selling at
public auction the seized commodities as hereinabove provided, the court may in
any such case, in rendering judgment maintaining the seizure and declaring the
forfeiture of the seized property, direct that the seized property be sold by the
collector at private sale, without advertisement, but shall direct that the seized
property be not thus sold for a price less than a minimum figure to be fixed by the
court in its judgment.
d. Forfeiture of the machine or other device and its contents to the collector, as
herein provided, shall not prevent any auction by the collector to recover from the
persons liable any taxes incurred.
(7) Professional sports. For each person owning or carrying on a business known as
"professional sports" a license based on a flat fee of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
shall be required. By way of extension and not of limitation, the business of
"professional sports" shall include football, basketball, and baseball games, where the
individual participants are paid for their services. Sporting events that are provided for
by special laws are exempt under this section.
(8) Circuses, concerts, carnivals and special events. For each person operating a circus,
carnival, or other traveling show, and for each person or organization sponsoring a
concert or other special event, including, but not limited to, gun shows, arts and crafts
fairs, and antique shows, a license based on a flat fee of two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00) shall be required. This license shall be issued by the city. The license for a
circus, concert or carnival shall be good for a period of ten (10) days. The license for a
special event shall be good for a period of one (1) year. Should the person or
organization move the circus, concert, or other event to another jurisdiction in the state,
a new license shall be required by that jurisdiction. The sponsor or organizer shall be
responsible for all additional regulatory agency certificates and documentation.
(9) Hotels, motels, rooming houses, boarding houses. Any person operating a hotel, motel,
rooming house, or boarding house shall pay an annual license tax of two dollars
($2.00) for each sleeping room contained by the hotel, motel, rooming house, or
boarding house.
(10) All other businesses. For all businesses not otherwise covered by or specifically
exempted under this section, including, but not limited to, printers, lithographers,
attorneys-at-law, accountants, oculists, physicians, osteopaths, dentists, chiropodists,
bacteriologists, veterinarians, chemists, architects, and civil, mechanical, chemical or
electrical engineers engaged in the practice of their profession as an individual, or as a
firm, partnership, or corporation, the license shall be one-tenth ( ⅒) of one (1) percent
of the annual gross receipts for professional fees for services rendered by the taxpayer,
with a minimum tax of fifty dollars ($50.00) and a maximum tax of two thousand
dollars ($2,000.00). The tax levied herein shall be levied only on the business and not
separately on any individual who is employed by or is a member of the taxpayer which
conducts its business as a firm, partnership, or corporation.
(11) Pharmacy. For each business licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy as a
pharmacy and eighty percent of gross revenues of the business comes from the filling
of prescription drugs, the license shall be one-tenth of one percent of the gross annual
sales of the total business activity, with a minimum tax of fifty dollars and a maximum
tax of two thousand dollars. The tax levied herein shall be levied only on the business
and not separately on any individuals who is employed by or is a member of the
taxpayer which conducts its business as a firm, partnership, or occupation.
(11) (12) Video draw poker devices.
a. Every person engaged in the business of operating video draw poker devices as
defined and licensed by the state, shall pay to the city a license of fifty dollars
($50.00) for each such device operating within the city limits.
b. The license shall be due on or before January 1st of each year for that calendar
year. If a device is installed during the year, the license fee of fifty dollars
($50.00) shall be paid in full for any remaining part of a calendar year.
c. All devices shall be subject to the fifty dollars ($50.00) license fee upon approval
and implementation of this section for the current year remaining.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the
City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this ____ day of
______________, 2025.
________________________________
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 ____________, 2025
____ day of ____________, the foregoing ordinance which has been
2025, 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 ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab.
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 ST22-2 Concrete Street
Rehab., said bid to be in accordance with the quantities and specifications on file with Lee
Lancon Engineers, 905 McKinley St, Westlake, LA 70669.
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 ST22-2 Concrete Street Rehab. will be received by the Clerk of the
Council until 10:00 a.m. on the 25th day of March, 2025, 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 Public
Works in the Conference Room at City Hall, and the City Council shall at a regular meeting on
the 14th day of April, 2025, 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 Lee
Lancon Engineers, located at 905 McKinley St, Westlake, LA 70669.
CITY OF SULPHUR, LOUISIANA
BY ________________________________
NICK NEZAT, Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana
will meet in open and public session at their temporary location, 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur,
Louisiana, in the Council Chambers on the 14th day of April, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and shall then
and there proceed to award the bids to the lowest bidder or to reject any and all bids, otherwise
proceed thereto as provided by law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the
City Council of the City of Sulphur,
Louisiana, on this _______, day of
___________________, 2025.
__________________________________
NICK NEZAT, Chairman
1. Phillips Street – Picard to McAuthur
drainage, water and street improvements
2. Leland Street – Ewel to Ruth
Sewer Improvements and pavement patching
3. Taylor Drive – Mathilda to Lightning
Pavement Patching
4. Diane Drive – Camelia to Beth
pavement patching, drainage and sewer improvements
5. Ruth Street – Cypress to Elizabeth
Pavement patching, drainage and water improvements
6. Elizabeth Street – Wasey Intersection
Pavement patching
7. Cypress Street – S Huntington to Hickory
Joint Sealing
8. Maplewood Drive – Loretto to Beglis
Joint Sealing
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