Minute

Special Meeting

March 23, 2009

7:00 p.m.

The Mayor and the City Council for the Town of Amite City, Louisiana came together in a special session this 23rd day of March 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held in the meeting room of City Hall, 212 E. Oak Street, Amite, Louisiana. Mayor Goldsby called the meeting to order and asked Ms. Lee for roll call. The following were present: R. E. Goldsby, M.D., Mayor; Neil Currier, Mayor Pro-tem; Council Members Mark Vining, Rose Sumrall, Jonathon Foster, and Walter Daniels III.

Resolution No. 4-2009- Lallie Kemp Medical Center.

RESOLUTION NO. 4 - 2009

WHEREAS, Lallie Kemp Medical Center is a vital provider of medical care to the greater Tangipahoa area; and,

WHEREAS, Lallie Kemp Medical Center addresses the needs of those who are poor and uninsured; and,

WHEREAS, Lallie Kemp Medical Center has a long history of providing excellent medical care to the needy people of this area; and,

WHEREAS, Lallie Kemp Medical Center provides employment for over 400 men and women who are residents of this area; and,

WHEREAS, the qualify of life for hundreds of people will be adversely affected if the mission of the hospital is changed; and,

WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has expressed its intention to reduce the status of Lallie Kemp Medical Center to an outpatient clinic; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council for the Town of Amite City supports the full funding of Lallie Kemp Medical Center and urges the State of Louisiana to provide that funding so that medical care will be available to the people of Tangipahoa Parish.

On a motion by Mr. Vining, seconded by Mr. Currier, Resolution No. 4 - 2009 was duly adopted by a majority vote of the City Council for the Town of Amite City this 23rd day of March 2009.

Attest:

R. E. Goldsby, M.D.

Mayor

Mary Lou Lee

City Clerk

Resolution No. 5 – 2009 – Delta Regional Authority Grant.

Mayor Goldsby said the grant will provide funding for improvements to the sewer treatment plant that are needed to accept sewer discharge from Four Star Meats and is tied to an increased number of jobs at the facility. Mayor Goldsby said the town will apply for another grant for a force main from Four Star Meats to the town’s lift station on Hwy. 16. Mr. Currier moved and Mr. Daniels seconded to adopt Resolution No. 5 – 2009. Motion carried without opposition.

RESOLUTION NO. 5 - 2009

WHEREAS, the City Council of the Town of Amite City wishes to submit an application to the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) requesting grant funds which will be used for a project consistent with DRA eligibility requirements; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Town of Amite City, Louisiana, is authorized to make and sign an application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, with the DRA with respect to the above-referenced project; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Town of Amite City is authorized and directed to serve as the official representative of the Town of Amite City, to act in connection with the application and to sign any DRA grant documents to bind the Town of Amite City.

The foregoing resolution was read, considered, and is adopted this 23rd day of March 2009.

Attest:

R.E. Goldsby, M.D.

Mayor

Mary Lou Lee

City Clerk

Mayor Goldsby closed the special meeting and opened the agenda meeting.

To Set Agenda for April 7, 2009 Regular Meeting (No action taken):

Mayor Goldsby – Gasoline Bids.

Mayor Goldsby – Louisiana Land Trust Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.

Mr. Currier – Oak Street Railroad Crossing.

Mr. Currier – Beer and Liquor Permits/Renewals.

Mr. Vining – Police and Fire Matters.

Mr. Vining – Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Bulky Refuse.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Sewage Collection and Treatment.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Rate within Town Limits.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Carrying, Possessing, Drinking from Open container Prohibited.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Battery of a Police Officer.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Battery of a School Teacher.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Criminal Trespass.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Entry on Or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Theft of Utility Service.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Theft of Goods.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances - Theft of Animals.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Unlawful Sales to Persons Under Twenty-One.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Purchase and Public Possession of Alcoholic Beverages.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Reckless Operation of a Vehicle.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Misrepresentation During Booking.

Mr. Vining – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Leased Movables; Obtaining By False Representation; Failure to Return or Surrender.

Mr. Vining – Sidewalk – W. Olive Street and N. Second Street.

Mr. Vining – Left Turn into Angled Parking.

Mrs. Sumrall – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinance – Park Rules.

Mrs. Sumrall – Update on New Shopping Center.

Mrs. Sumrall – Railroad Crossing at Foulks Lane.

Mrs. Sumrall – Update on Concession Stand at Fleet Easley Park.

Mr. Foster – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Fireworks.

Mr. Foster – Economic Stimulus Package.

Mr. Foster – Police Matters – Juveniles.

Mr. Foster – Drainage.

Mr. Foster – Surveillance Cameras.

Mr. Foster – Introduce Ordinance, No Left Turn at W. Oak Street at S. First Street.

Mr. Foster – Resolution – Police Grant.

Mr. Daniels – Amendment to Town of Amite, Code of Ordinances – Full-time Mayor 2013.

Mr. Daniels – Annexation Committee.

Mr. Daniels – Sidewalk Grant.

Mr. Daniels – Drainage Culverts Cherry Street and South Street.

Mr. Foster moved and Mr. Vining seconded to adjourn. Motion carried without opposition.

Attest:

R. E. Goldsby, M.D., Mayor

Mary Lou Lee, City Clerk

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Publish in the Amite Tangi Digest on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.