NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HEARING REGULAR MEETING
PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES IN THE PARISH BOARD ROOM 211 2ND FLOOR NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA
Monday, May 15, 2023
5:30pm
AGENDA
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Invited guests, and special presentations
Mr. Gerald Long-Update from Senator Bill Cassidy
6. Reports of Department Heads:
Interim Public Works~ Director Mr. Dustin Hightower
OCS Executive Director Ms. Sharon Harris
Parish Treasurer Ms. Julie Lockhart
Planning and Zoning Ms. Melonia McDaniel
7. Parish President Mr. John Richmond
8. Adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of the Natchitoches Parish Council held Monday, April 17, 2023.
9. Appointments of Boards and Commissions.
Consider adopting a resolution confirming reappointment/appointments to the following boards/commissions.
Council to consider removing Mr. Anthony Moore from the Natchitoches Parish Planning and Zoning Commission.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
First Introduction of proposed Ordinances: NONE Public Bearings:
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-1-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Development District I, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”); defining the potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and use tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects within the district, all as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-2-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Development District II, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”), defining the potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and used tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects within the district, all as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-3-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Development District III, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”), defining the Boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and use tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects, within the district, all as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-4-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Development District IV, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”) defining the Boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and use tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects within the district, all as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 010-2023 to affect a zoning change from an I-A District to a Business-3 (B-3) District for the purpose of a restaurant business on a 3.496-acre tract (Parcel # 0030061400B). The property is located in Section 23, 24, & 52, Township 11 North, Range 8 West with a Physical address of 932 Highway 3163, Campti, LA 71411, as shown on the Survey attached hereto, approved by the Parish Planning Commission on April 3, 2023.
Action on Proposed Ordinances:
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-1-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Development District I, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”); defining the potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and use tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects within the district, all as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-2-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Deve10pment District II, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”), defining the potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and used tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects, within the district, all as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-3-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Development District III, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”). defining the Boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and use tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects, within the district, all as authorized by Part II
of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 007-4-2023 of the Parish Council creating an Economic Development District within the Parish of Natchitoches to be named the “Economic Development District IV, Parish of Natchitoches” (THE “DISTRICT”), defining the Boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially State sales defining the boundaries thereof from which certain area local and potentially state sales and use tax increments will be determined and used to Finance Economic Development projects, within the district, all as authorized by Part II of Chapter 27 of title 33 of the Louisiana revised statutes of 1950, as amended (The Act) and providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing.
Council to Adopt Ordinance 010-2023 to affect a zoning change from an I-A District to a Business-3 (B-3) District for the purpose of a restaurant business on a 3.496-acre tract (Parcel # 0030061400B). The property is located in Section 23, 24, & 52, Township 11 North, Range 8 West with a Physical address of 932 Highway 3163, Campti, LA 71411, as shown on the Survey attached hereto, approved by the Parish Planning Commission on April 3, 2023.
Resolutions:
Council to consider adopting a resolution approving the holding of an election in Fire Protection District No. 4 of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, to authorize the rededication of a special tax therein.
Council to consider adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.
Other Agenda Items:
Council to approve an application to Delta Regional Authority for the benefit of Chestnut-Readhimer Water System for potable water improvements in the amount of $100,000 to $200,000.
Council to authorize Parish President to exercise option to extend contract with Waste Connections Bayou, Inc. in accordance with current contract effective July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2023.
Council to authorize Parish President to sign a CEA with FAUNA. As previously approved by the Parish Council, this agreement combines the annual funding for the Natchitoches Humane Society and Hope for Paws into one amount of up to $10,000 annually for the reimbursement of costs associated with the Spay and Neuter program.
Council to consider funding the District Attorney’s Office Prosecution Diversion Program, Tenth Judicial District Adult Drug Court and the Tenth Judicial District Juvenile Drug Court with the monies received from the Opioid Settlement.
Council to authorize Parish President to award and enter into a contract agreement with Sun Stream, Inc. in the amount of $429,129.00 for the required alterations to electrical service for Parish Courthouse/Live Oaks Building/Old Courthouse Museum.
Visitors for Non-Agenda Items. (3 minutes)
Adjourn