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Sulphur, LA · June 2, 2025

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June 2, 2025 The City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, met in special session at its temporary location located at 501 Willow Avenue in the Council Chambers, Sulphur, Louisiana, on June 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., after full compliance with the convening of said meeting with the following members present: DRU ELLENDER, Council Representative of District 1 MELINDA HARDY, Council Representative of District 3 JOY ABSHIRE, Council Representative of District 4 MANDY THOMAS, Council Representative of District 5 ABSENT - NICK NEZAT, Council Representative of District 2 After the meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result, prayer was led by Mrs. Abshire, followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Thomas. The first item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance granting a rezone to Baty Land Holdings, LLC, 1401 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial. Mr. Baty addressed the Council and stated that his property should be zoned Commercial. This property has been a trucking company since the 1940’s. Austin Abrahams, Land Use Administrator, stated that in the city’s Master Plan this property is zoned Corridor Commercial, so it’s fits with our Master Plan. Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 1970, M-C SERIES ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO BATY LAND HOLDINGS, LLC, 1401 EAST NAPOLEON STREET, FROM BUSINESS TO COMMERCIAL. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Baty Land Holdings, LLC, 1401 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial for the following described property: DESCRIPTIONS: TRACT IN LOCKMOORE CO SURVEY DESC AS – COM 448 FT E OF N AND S 40 LINE BETWEEN SW NW AND SE NW 35.9.10 ON SIDE R/W O.S.T. (U S HWY 90) TH E 320 FT S 682 FT M/L ETC IMPS-SHOP IMPS-OPEN SHED IMPS-BRICK/OFC IMPS 13/CMS WRHSE W/OFFC AND ALSO: LOT ON S SIDE HWY. 90, COM 512 FT W AND 254 FT S OF DIVIDING 40 LINE BETW SE NW AND SW NE 35.9.10 W 64 FT S 413 FT M/L TO S 40 LINE SE NW ETC – (BEING S 413 FT M/L OF LOT 13 LOCK MOORE SO SUB) AND ALSO: COM 832 FT E OF W LINE SE NW 35.9.10 AND 318 FT S OF HWY. 90, TH E 128 FT, S 350 FT ETC AND ALSO: LOT IN SE SW 35.9.10 ON S/S HWY 90 DESC AS - COM 320 FT W AND 458 FT S OF INTERSECTON OF E/LINE SE NW WITH S/S OF HWY, TH W 64 FT, S 210 FT M/L ETC. SUBJ TO R/W (LOUIS LANE) ON S/SIDE AND ALSO: S 210 FT M/L OF – COM 192 FT W OF E/L OF SE NW 35.9.10 AND ON S/S HWY. 90, TH W 128 FT S 668 FT ETC. SUBJ TO RD R/W ON S/SIDE AND ALSO: LOT ON S/S OF HWY 90 DESC AS COM 128 FT W AND 643 FT S OF LINE BETWEEN SE NW AND SW NE SEC 35.9.10 S 25 FT M/L W 64 FT N 210 FT M/L E 64 FT S 185 FT TO COM SUBJ TO RD R/W ON S/S This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof. Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense, litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto. Upon approval of this rezone the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this rezone. No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be withdrawn and considered null and void. BE IT FURTHEREST ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Baty Land Holdings, LLC, 1401 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial. A vote was then called with the results as follows: YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Nezat And the above ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 2nd day of June, 2025. ATTEST: __________________________ ______________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance granting a rezone to KJP Investors, LLC, 2910 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial to allow for a new lease tenant. Mrs. Abshire stated that the Land Use Commission made a stipulation for the buses to travel on Hwy. 27, Hwy. 90 and Hwy. 108. She would like to make an amendment that Hwy. 27 be clarified that this is Beglis Parkway. Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following amendment be made to add the words Beglis Parkway: - Hwy. 27 (Beglis Parkway) Motion carried unanimously. Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Thomas that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 1971, M-C SERIES AS AMENDED ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO KJP INVESTORS, LLC, 2910 EAST NAPOLEON STREET, FROM BUSINESS TO COMMERCIAL TO ALLOW FOR A NEW TENANT. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to KJP Investors, LLC, 2910 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial to allow for a new tenant for the following described property: THAT PART OF W ½ SW NE 36.9.10 SITUATED S OF HWY 90 LESS E 25 FT AND LESS: COM 2040.07 FT W OF NE COR SE 36.9.10 TH N 693.11 FT TO S R/W OF HWY 90 W 335 FT S 692.37 FT E 343.07 FT TO PT OF COM – 4.75 ACS M/L BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following stipulation shall be placed on said business: - Buses are limited to traversing on the following streets: 1. Hwy. 27 (Beglis Parkway) 2. Hwy. 108 3. Hwy. 90 This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof. Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense, litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto. Upon approval of this rezone the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this rezone. No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be withdrawn and considered null and void. BE IT FURTHEREST ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to KJP Investors, LLC, 2910 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial to allow for a new tenant with the above stipulation. A vote was then called with the results as follows: YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Nezat And the above ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 2nd day of June, 2025. ATTEST: __________________________ ______________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman The next item on the agenda is a public hearing on ordinance authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish School Board for funding for STEM project. Mrs. Hardy stated that this money will help pay for the summer camp program. Motion was then made by Mrs. Hardy seconded by Mrs. Ellender that the following ordinance be adopted to-wit: ORDINANCE NO. 1972, M-C SERIES ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FOR FUNDING FOR STEM PROGRAM. 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 sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Calcasieu Parish School Board for funding STEM Program. 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. A vote was then called with the results as follows: YEAS: Mrs. Ellender, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Abshire, Mrs. Thomas NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Nezat And the above ordinance was declared duly adopted on this 2nd day of June, 2025. ATTEST: __________________________ ______________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman There being no further business to come before the Council, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: ______________________________ ______________________________ ARLENE BLANCHARD, Clerk JOY ABSHIRE, Chairman 6/2/25 5:07 P.M.

Agenda

AGENDA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SULPHUR CITY COUNCIL, MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 501 WILLOW AVENUE, SULPHUR, LOUISIANA, TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING: CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 1. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance granting a rezone to Baty Land Holdings, LLC, 1401 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial. ORD49-25 (Melinda Hardy) 2. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance granting a rezone to KJP Investors, LLC, 2910 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial to allow for a new lease tenant. ORD50-25 (Joy Abshire) 3. PUBLIC HEARING on ordinance authorizing Mayor Danahay to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish School Board for funding for STEM project. ORD51-25 (Mayor Danahay) ADJOURNMENT ***The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 501 Willow Avenue, Sulphur, Louisiana. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please contact Arlene Blanchard at 527-4500, describing the assistance that is necessary. ORDINANCE NO. M-C SERIES ORDINANCE GRANTING A REZONE TO BATY LAND HOLDINGS, LLC, 1401 EAST NAPOLEON STREET, FROM BUSINESS TO COMMERCIAL. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Baty Land Holdings, LLC, 1401 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial for the following described property: DESCRIPTIONS: TRACT IN LOCKMOORE CO SURVEY DESC AS – COM 448 FT E OF N AND S 40 LINE BETWEEN SW NW AND SE NW 35.9.10 ON SIDE R/W O.S.T. (U S HWY 90) TH E 320 FT S 682 FT M/L ETC IMPS-SHOP IMPS- OPEN SHED IMPS-BRICK/OFC IMPS 13/CMS WRHSE W/OFFC AND ALSO: LOT ON S SIDE HWY. 90, COM 512 FT W AND 254 FT S OF DIVIDING 40 LINE BETW SE NW AND SW NE 35.9.10 W 64 FT S 413 FT M/L TO S 40 LINE SE NW ETC – (BEING S 413 FT M/L OF LOT 13 LOCK MOORE SO SUB) AND ALSO: COM 832 FT E OF W LINE SE NW 35.9.10 AND 318 FT S OF HWY. 90, TH E 128 FT, S 350 FT ETC AND ALSO: LOT IN SE SW 35.9.10 ON S/S HWY 90 DESC AS - COM 320 FT W AND 458 FT S OF INTERSECTON OF E/LINE SE NW WITH S/S OF HWY, TH W 64 FT, S 210 FT M/L ETC. SUBJ TO R/W (LOUIS LANE) ON S/SIDE AND ALSO: S 210 FT M/L OF – COM 192 FT W OF E/L OF SE NW 35.9.10 AND ON S/S HWY. 90, TH W 128 FT S 668 FT ETC. SUBJ TO RD R/W ON S/SIDE AND ALSO: LOT ON S/S OF HWY 90 DESC AS COM 128 FT W AND 643 FT S OF LINE BETWEEN SE NW AND SW NE SEC 35.9.10 S 25 FT M/L W 64 FT N 210 FT M/L E 64 FT S 185 FT TO COM SUBJ TO RD R/W ON S/S This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof. Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense, litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto. Upon approval of this rezone the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this rezone. No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be withdrawn and considered null and void. BE IT FURTHEREST ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to Baty Land Holdings, LLC, 1401 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana on this _______ day of _________________ 2025. 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 GRANTING A REZONE TO KJP INVESTORS, LLC, 2910 EAST NAPOLEON STREET, FROM BUSINESS TO COMMERCIAL TO ALLOW FOR A NEW TENANT. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to KJP Investors, LLC, 2910 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial to allow for a new tenant for the following described property: THAT PART OF W ½ SW NE 36.9.10 SITUATED S OF HWY 90 LESS E 25 FT AND LESS: COM 2040.07 FT W OF NE COR SE 36.9.10 TH N 693.11 FT TO S R/W OF HWY 90 W 335 FT S 692.37 FT E 343.07 FT TO PT OF COM – 4.75 ACS M/L BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following stipulation shall be placed on said business: - Buses are limited to traversing on the following streets: 1. Hwy. 27 2. Hwy. 108 3. Hwy. 90 This rezone is granted by the City of Sulphur and may be withdrawn by the City of Sulphur should said rezone interfere with the rights and privileges owned by the City of Sulphur pursuant to a pre-existing right of way, servitude, or easement. If withdrawn, any improvements constructed thereon shall be removed at the expenses of owner thereof. Grantee hereby agrees and contracts to hold Grantor harmless from any damages created and/or caused by the granting of this rezone, including, but not limited to, litigation defense, litigation costs, violation of subdivision restrictive covenants, building code violations or any other damages, property and/or monetary or otherwise, relating thereto. Upon approval of this rezone the owner of this rezone shall be responsible for the recordation thereof, with the Clerk of Court, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall provide the City of Sulphur a receipt evidencing recordation within 10 days of the effective date of this rezone. No work shall commence until all applicable permits are obtained. In the event work is commenced prior to obtaining all applicable permits, this rezone shall be withdrawn and considered null and void. BE IT FURTHEREST ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, that they do hereby grant a rezone to KJP Investors, LLC, 2910 East Napoleon Street, from Business to Commercial to allow for a new tenant with the above stipulation. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, on this _______ day of __________________, 2025. ________________________________ JOY ABSHIRE, 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 AUTHORIZING MAYOR DANAHAY TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FOR FUNDING FOR STEM PROGRAM. 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 sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Calcasieu Parish School Board for funding STEM Program. 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 _______________, 2025. ________________________________ JOY ABSHIRE, 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 Page 1 of 5 STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF CALCASIEU COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY OF SULPHUR THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (“CPSB”), a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, represented herein by its duly authorized ___________________, _______________________ and the CITY OF SULPHUR, (“SULPHUR”), a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, represented herein by its duly authorized Mayor, Mike Danahay. WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 (C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation, or individual,” as outlined to-wit: PROGRAM GOAL AND OBJECTIVES WHEREAS, the STEM summer camp program aims to increase students’ interest and confidence in STEM subjects, while developing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The program is designed for students in grades K-12 who reside in Region 5; and ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHEREAS, the Region 5 STEM Center shall be responsible for designing and delivering the STEM summer camp program, while SULPHUR shall provide funding and promotional support; and SCOPE OF WORK WHEREAS, during STEM summer camps, the Region 5 STEM Center shall provide STEM education and activities for 500-800 students, including hands-on projects and experiments. These students can be public, private, and/or homeschooled children; and EVALUATION AND REPORTING WHEREAS, the program’s success will be evaluated based on students’ participation rates, pre- and post-program surveys, and project-based assessments. The Region 5 STEM Center shall provide progress reports to SULPHUR, highlighting program milestones and challenges. The program’s effectiveness will be evaluated using a combination of quantitative and qualitative metrics, including the student surveys, participation rates, and project quality. The Region 5 STEM shall report on specific outcomes, such as the number of students who demonstrate increased interest in STEM subjects or show improvement in their problem-solving skills; and FUNDING TERMS AND AMOUNT WHEREAS, SULPHUR shall provide $10,000 in funding for the STEM summer camp program which shall commence on July 1, 2025, and shall continue until June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for an additional year. Funds shall be used to cover teacher and paraprofessional stipends and/or program materials. The Region 5 STEM Center shall provide a detailed financial report to the CITY within 30 days of the program’s completion, including receipts and/or invoices where applicable; and Page 2 of 5 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS WHEREAS, both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information shared during the partnership, including student data and program materials. The Region 5 STEM Center retains ownership of any intellectual property developed during the program, while SULPHUR has the right to use and promote the program’s materials; and TERMINATION WHEREAS, either party may terminate the partnership within 30 days written notice, in the event of non-performance or breach of contract; and ADDRESS OF NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS, all notices between CPSB and SULPHUR pursuant to this agreement, shall be in writing. The name and address of the CPSB’s representative is: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ The name and address of the CITY’s representative is: Mayor Mike Danahay City of Sulphur 101 North Huntington Street Sulphur, Louisiana 70663 Page 3 of 5 THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this _______ day of ________________________, 2025, in Sulphur, Louisiana, and in the presence of the undersigned witnesses and Notary Public. WITNESSES: CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD __________________________ BY: ___________________________ Witness Signature Superintendent of Schools __________________________ Printed Witness Name __________________________ Witness Signature __________________________ Printed Witness Name __________________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC __________________________________________ Notary Printed/Stamped Name and Identification Number Page 4 of 5 THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this _______ day of ________________________, 2025, in Sulphur, Louisiana, and in the presence of the undersigned witnesses and Notary Public. WITNESSES: CITY OF SULPHUR __________________________ BY: ___________________________ Witness Signature MIKE DANAHAY, Mayor __________________________ Printed Witness Name __________________________ Witness Signature __________________________ Printed Witness Name __________________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC __________________________________________ Notary Printed/Stamped Name and Identification Number Page 5 of 5

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