NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA

WATER AND SEWER RATES

The City of Natchitoches will hold a public hearing at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Natchitoches Arts Center, 716 Second Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana. The purpose of the hearing is to explain the proposed need for the water and sewer rate increase. All persons interested are encouraged to attend.

Natchitoches City Council will have a pre-council meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. to discuss non-agenda items. The City Council meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month and will be reserved to only items on the Agenda. The public is invited to both the pre-council meetings and council meetings with the understanding that items not on the agenda will not be discussed at the scheduled council meetings, but the public is welcome to discuss any topic at the pre-council meetings. The City Council Meetings are held at the Natchitoches Arts Center located at 716 Second Street, Natchitoches, Louisiana.

NATCHITOCHES CITY COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 24, 2017

5:30 P.M.

A G E N D A

1.  CALL TO ORDER

2.  INVOCATION

3.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.  READING AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2017.

5.  PLANNING & ZONING – INTRODUCTION:

#026 Batiste Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 64 Of 2001 By Changing

Zoning Classification Of Property Described As Follows:

Lot On South Side Of Amulet Street, 59.4 Feet Front Situated At Southwest Corner Of Amulet Street And T&P Railway Right Of Way. (615 Amulet Street) Larry & Rose Petite.

6.  ORDINANCE – FINAL:

#025 Harrington Ordinance To Amend And Reenact Sections 30-2.1, 30-3, 30-4, 30-7, 30-8, 30-18, 30-34 And 30-42, And To Add Section 30-7.1, All Of Which Are Located In Article IV Of Section 30 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Natchitoches, Entitled “Utilities” Said Amendments Being Made To Implement Changes In Miscellaneous Fees, Electrical KWH Charge, And A New Rate Schedule For Water And Sewer Use Which New Rate Structure Has Been Proposed In A Water And Sewer Rate Study Prepared By Shuler Consulting Company, Providing For Advertising, Further Providing For Severability, And Further Providing For A Repealer.

7.  ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION:

#027 Nielsen Ordinance Approving The Acquisition Of Two Lots On The East Side Of Jefferson Street In The City And Parish Of Natchitoches, Louisiana, From Cush Family Holdings, LLC, For The Total Consideration Of Fifty Thousand Dollars, Of Which Sum The City Is Advancing Thirty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Lee Posey, To Execute A Cash Sale Deed On Behalf Of The City For The Acquisition Of The Tract And To Execute Any And All Other Related Documents That Might Be Necessary And Proper, To Provide For Advertising, And A Savings Clause.

#028 Mims Ordinance Approving The Acquisition Of A Lot On The East Side Of Jefferson Street In The City And Parish Of Natchitoches, Louisiana, From Estate Of Tom Paul Southerland, For The Consideration Of Fifty Thousand Dollars, Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Lee Posey, To Execute A Cash Sale Deed On Behalf Of The City For The Acquisition Of The Tract And To Execute Any And All Other Related Documents That Might Be Necessary And Proper, To Provide For Advertising, And A Savings Clause.

#029 Morrow Ordinance Approving The Acquisition Of A Tract Of Land On The East Side Of Jefferson Street, With Municipal Address Of 123 Jefferson Street, From TG Investments, L.L.C., The Consideration Being A Donation From TG Investments, L.L.C., And Authorizing The Acceptance Of The Donation Of The Property Having A Market Value Of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars, Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Lee Posey, To Execute An Act Of Donation Of The Tract And Specifically Authorizing The Mayor To Accept The Donation On Behalf Of The City And To Execute Any And All Other Related Documents That Might Be Necessary And Proper, To Provide For Advertising, And A Savings Clause.

#030 Mims Ordinance Approving The Acquisition Of A 1.0 Acre Tract Of Ground Located In Section 83, Township 9 North, Range 7 West, From Michael Ray Bowen, For The Cash Consideration Of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars, Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Lee Posey, To Execute A Cash Sale Deed On Behalf Of The City For The Acquisition Of The Tract And To Execute Any And All Other Related Documents That Might Be Necessary And Proper, To Provide For Advertising, And A Savings Clause.

8.  RESOLUTIONS:

#062 Harrington Resolution Approving A Lease Agreement Between The City Of Natchitoches And Marie Lacaze And Cody Lacaze For The Placement Of An Omnidirectional Approach Light As Well As A Utility Line Necessary To Operate, Service And Maintain The Omnidirectional Approach Light.

#063 Batiste Resolution Authorizing The Mayor To Advertise And Accept Bids For (5) 72.5 KV Dead Tank Gas Circuit Breakers. (Bid No. 0598)

#064 Nielsen Resolution Authorizing The Mayor Of The City Of Natchitoches, Louisiana, To Enter Into A Cooperative Agreement With The Louisiana Department Of Veterans Affairs To Support The Cost To Operate And Maintain The Natchitoches Parish Veterans Service Office.

9.  REPORTS: Pat Jones - Financial Report

10.  COUNCILWOMAN SYLVIA MORROW - Richardson Park, District III

11.  ANNOUNCEMENTS:

·  The next scheduled City Council meeting will be August 14, 2017.

·  On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. the Natchitoches Parish Government and the City of Natchitoches will partner with CivicSource to hold a community information session on purchasing tax-distressed real estate at the Natchitoches Art Center, located at 716 Second St. The event is free and open to the public. Interested citizens will learn how to purchase tax-distressed real estate with title insurance.

12.  ADJOURNMENT:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (318) 352-2772 describing the assistance that is necessary.

If you wish to address the Council, please complete the “Request to Address City Council” form located on the entrance table.