NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – APRIL 9, 2024, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MR. HARVEY:

             III:    COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 26, 2024:

(PUBLIC COMMENTS)      

V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.                       

        VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

            (Public Comment)

            None.

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

   None.

VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:      

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council for a fundraiser (Blend) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to Ducks Unlimited for a fundraiser (Roadkill Cookoff) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum for a fundraiser (Juleps & Jockeys) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(d) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Mu Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for a fundraiser pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(e) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the General Claire L. Chennault Foundation for the (Red, White & Blue Airshow) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

          2. Department of Administration:

              Public Comment:

    None.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:  

              Public Comment:

              None.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office: 

              Public Comment:

    None.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution adopting the City of Monroe/Monroe Transit System Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and further providing with respect thereto.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.  

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

     None.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting as substantially complete the work done by Womack and Sons Construction Group, LLC for the Ruffin Drive – Water Distribution System Improvement Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Monroe and Louisiana Office of Community Development related to the Young’s Bayou Retention Pond Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Consider request from Family Dollar/Decision Consulting for a Major Conditional Use Permit authorizing the use of this location (3038 DeSiard Street) to allow alcohol beverage sales, off-premises in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance allows this as a Major Conditional Use in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). Major Conditional Uses are those uses that require another level of approval; therefore, this request comes before the City Council for their approval in addition to that of the Planning Commission.

(d) Consider request from Family Dollar/Decision Consulting for a Major Conditional Use Permit authorizing the use of this location (7916 DeSiard Street) to allow alcohol beverage sales, off-premises in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance allows this as a Major Conditional Use in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). Major Conditional Uses are those uses that require another level of approval; therefore, this request comes before the City Council for their approval in addition to that of the Planning Commission.

(e) Consider request from Genesis Church of LA for a Major Conditional Use Permit to authorize a house of worship (church) at 1162 Oliver Road, Ste. 9 in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance allows this as a Major Conditional Use in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). Major Conditional Uses are those uses that require another level of approval; therefore, this request comes before the City Council for their approval in addition to that of the Planning Commission.

(f) Consider request from Praise Temple COGIC for a Major Conditional Use Permit to authorize a house of worship (church) at 205 North 18th Street in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance allows this as a Major Conditional Use in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). Major Conditional Uses are those uses that require another level of approval; therefore, this request comes before the City Council for their approval in addition to that of the Planning Commission.

(g) Consider request from WALIA/Brad Warren for a Major Conditional Use Permit authorizing the use of this location (1304 Sterlington Road) to allow alcohol beverage sales, off-premises in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance allows this as a Major Conditional Use in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). Major Conditional Uses are those uses that require another level of approval; therefore, this request comes before the City Council for their approval in addition to that of the Planning Commission.

(h) Consider request from First Christian Church for a Major Conditional Use Permit to authorize a house of worship (church) at 7805 DeSiard Street in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance allows this as a Major Conditional Use in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). Major Conditional Uses are those uses that require another level of approval; therefore, this request comes before the City Council for their approval in addition to that of the Planning Commission.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

  IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Lonnie Hudson, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 20, Square 2, Blanks Addition, Ouachita Parish, 824 Marx St., District 5, Monroe, La, by adjudication at Tax Saledated June 22, 2018, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance revoking a portion of Grammont Street from South Stanley Avenue to its dead end and further providing with respect thereto. (P&Z)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION    AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally adopt an Ordinance approving a Lease between the City of Monroe and Pilots for Patients at the Monroe Regional Airport and further providing with respect thereto. (Airport)

 XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN. 

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – MARCH 12, 2024, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MRS. DAWSON:

             III:    COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024:

AND THE LEGAL AND SPECIAL BUDGET HEARING MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2024:

(PUBLIC COMMENTS)      

V: PRESENTATION:    

            NONE.                       

        VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

            (Public Comment)

1. 1613 Wood Street (D3) – (Curator -Owners - S. Birds L.L.C.; Richland State Bank)
2. 613 South 2^nd St. (D4) – (Curator - Owners – Brown & Sons Realty, LLC; Madison P. Owens)

1. 400 Moore Ave. (D4) (Curator - Owner – Tiarra L. Kage)
2. 308 South 1^st St. (D4) – (Curator - Owners – Anthony Lavelle Jones, Jr.; Elena Jones)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

    None.

VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:      

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

               None.

          2. Department of Administration:

              Public Comment:

    None.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:  

              Public Comment:

    None.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum, Inc. and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Miss Louisiana Organization and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ouachita Green and further providing with respect thereto.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

    None.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.  

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

     None.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

  None.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

  IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance adopting the fiscal year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and further providing with respect thereto. (Admin.)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance adopting a five-year Capital Improvement Program for the City of Monroe from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2029, and further providing with respect thereto. (Admin.)

(c) Introduce an Ordinance approving a Lease between the City of Monroe and Pilots for Patients at the Monroe Regional Airport and further providing with respect thereto. (Airport)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION    AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

NONE

 XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN. 

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – FEBRUARY 13, 2024, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MS. WOODS:

             III:    COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF JANUARY 22, 2024:

  (PUBLIC COMMENTS)    

V: PRESENTATION:           

     NONE.

        VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

            (Public Comment)

1. 1012 Louise Anne Avenue (D4) (Owners – Finley Group, LLC)
2. 1010 Louise Anne Avenue (D4) (Owners – Finley Group, LLC)
3. 409 South 10^th Street (D4) (Owners – Finley Group, LLC)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of Bentz Construction Group, LLC, in the amount of $1,553,375.40, for the DeSiard Street Improvements (S. Grand St. to N. 6^th S.) Phase I Project and authorizing a city representative to enter into and execute a contract for said work.      

VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Addendum No. 2 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Monroe and Free Me Association d/b/a Monroe City Academy League (MCAL) and further providing with respect thereto. (Woods)

          2. Department of Administration:

              Public Comment:

(a) Consider one (1) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(b) Consider one (1) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class B Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(c) Consider an Application by the Hideout Lounge Monroe, LLC dba The Hideout, 21 Louisville Ave., Monroe LA 71201 for a New 2024 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared)

(d) Consider an Application by the Randall Garvin dba Randall’s Captain Avery Seafood & Specialty Meats, 2607 Ferrand St., Monroe LA 71201 for a New 2024 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared)

(e) Adopt a Resolution accepting the RFQ Response of PPM Consultants, Inc. to provide cleanup planning, engagement activities, cleanup/abatement activities, grant management, and reporting activities evaluation for the Candy Company Cleanup Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(f) Adopt a Resolution accepting the RFQ Response of Campo Architecture and Interior Design LLC to provide Historic Preservation Architectural Services for the Cooley House Rehabilitation Project and further providing with respect thereto.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing an addendum to an Agreement between the City of Monroe and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) AHAYAH Community Development Corporation, Inc. for $54,510.00 in home partnership funds and further providing with respect thereto.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office: 

              Public Comment:

    None.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

(a) a Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Work Authorization (MLU.017) between the City of Monroe and KSA Engineers, Inc., related to the rehabilitation of the airfield lighting at the Monroe Regional Airport and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to accept any grant offers that do not require matching funds for the Monroe Regional Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration through December 31, 2024, and further providing with respect thereto.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.  

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting $20,000.00 in funding from the United States Department of Justice for the 2022 Project Safe Neighborhoods Program and further providing with respect thereto.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Change Order No. Twelve (12) for the Water Treatment Plant Renovation and Expansion Project for an increase in the contract amount of $351,661.49 and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution approving the commitment of funds for the Louisiana Watershed Program CDBG - MIT Grant for the West Parkview Drainage Improvements Project, and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the city of Monroe and the State of Louisiana, Office of Community Development, for the Monroe Regional Airport Offsite Drainage Improvements Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to enter into and execute a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration related to the Kansas Lane – Garrett Road Connector and I-20 Improvements Project and further providing with respect thereto.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

  IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to enter into a Joint-Use Agreement with La DOTD for parking adjacent to Ouachita Grand Plaza and further providing with respect thereto. (Legal)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Monroe and the International Union of Police Associations, Local No. 81, AFL-CIO and further providing with respect thereto. (Police Dept.)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

NONE.

 XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.  

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

1. To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – JANUARY 9, 2024, 6:00PM

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

I: ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

II: INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MR. HARVEY:

III: COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Mr. Harvey

2. Mrs. Ezernack

3. Ms. Woods

4. Mr. Marshall

5. Mrs. Dawson

6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 27, 2023:

(PUBLIC COMMENTS)

V: PRESENTATION:

NONE.

VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

NONE.

PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

(Public Comment)

1. 208 Egan Street (D4) (Owner – Carrie Mae Jones)

2. 508 South 1^st Street (D4) (Owner – Benny Ray Sims)

3. 104 Jason Drive (D5) (Owner – Huey Mathis and Lorthel Pratt)

4. 207 Egan Street (D4) (Owner – Emma Fay Abraugh c/o Antony C. Johnson)

5. 505 South 25^th Street (D3) (Owner – Gator Realty, LLC and Donald D. Lewis)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

(Public Comment)

None.

VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

1. Council:

Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution granting an Exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Twin Cities Krewe of Janus (Mardi Gras Parade) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

2. Department of Administration:

None.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:

Public Comment:

None.

4. Legal Department:

Public Comment:

None.

5. Mayor’s Office:

Public Comment:

None.

6. Department of Public Works:

Public Comment:

None.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

Public Comment:

None.

8. Police Department:

Public Comment:

None.

9. Fire Department:

Public Comment:

None.

10. Engineering Services:

Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute (Close Out) Change Order No. Five (5) for State Project No. H.013937.6 Kansas Lane Extension Clearing and Grubbing for a decrease in the contract amount of $148,960.79 and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Change Order No. One (1) for the Monroe Tire Storage Building Project for a decrease in the contract amount of $5,000 and to add 96 calendar days to the contract time and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into and execute a Master Services Agreement with Mancha Consulting Group, Inc. to provide engineering, surveying, and other related professional services and further providing with respect thereto.

(d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into and execute a Master Services Agreement with Architecture Associates, APC to provide architectural and other related professional services and further providing with respect thereto.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

Public Comment:

None.

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally adopt an Ordinance approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Monroe and the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO, Local 407 and further providing with respect thereto. (Public Wks.)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(b) Finally adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to acquire a certain 4.30 acre parcel of real property in the Monroe Air Industrial Park from Banks Construction Family Limited Partnership and further providing with respect thereto. (Legal)

XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – DECEMBER 12, 2023, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MRS. DAWSON:

             III:    COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 28, 2023:

  (PUBLIC COMMENTS)    

V: PRESENTATION:           

     NONE.

        VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

            (Public Comment)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of Amethyst Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,383,422.73, for the Parkview Drive Improvements Project and authorizing a city representative to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:      

 1. Council:

          Public Comment:

None.    

          2. Department of Administration:

(a) Consider request from the Purchasing Division for authorization for an authorized City representative to advertise for bids for the Chiller Replacement at Various Locations. The engineer’s estimate is $1,100,000.00.  The DBE goal is 1.01% and the source of funds is the Capital Infrastructure.

(b) Consider an Application by KST, LLC dba Miro’s Sports Bar and Grill, 201 Walnut St., Monroe LA 71201 for a New 2023 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared)

(c) Consider seven (7) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(d) Consider six (6) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class B Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:  

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into and execute an agreement by and between the City of Monroe and Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) AHAYAH Community Development Corporation Inc. for the reconstruction of 3004 Gordon Avenue and further providing with respect thereto.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Red White and Blue Airshow Inc. and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution appointing Randall Pittman to the Monroe Fire and Police Civil Service Board and further providing with respect thereto.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

    None.     

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.  

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

     None.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Change Order No. One (1) for State Project No. H.014348 Lee Avenue: Jackson Street – Standifer Avenue for an decrease in the contract amount of $18,558.13 and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Change Order No. One (1) for the WPCC – Flow Equalization Basin Dredging Project for an increase in the contract amount of $86,914.00 and to add 10 calendar days to the contract time and further providing with respect thereto.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

  IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take Corporeal Possession of the property described below and sell to Robert K. Jones all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 8, Block 17, Unit 4, Booker T. Washington Addition, Ouachita Parish, 3602 Pippin St., District 3, Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated July 1, 2010, and further withrespect thereto. (Legal)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally adopt a Resolution endorsing Layton Properties, LLC’s Application for participation in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program for Project #20230350-RTA and further providing with respect thereto.  (Legal)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(b) Finally adopt a Resolution endorsing Georgia Tucker, LLC’s Renewal Application for participation in the benefits of the Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement Program for Project #20170018-RTA and further providing with respect thereto. (Legal)

 XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN. 

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – NOVEMBER 14, 2023, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MS. WOODS:

             III:    COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 24, 2023:

  (PUBLIC COMMENTS)    

V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

        VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

            (Public Comment)

1. 105 Malvern St. (D4) (Curator; Owner – Patricia Bell Cloman)

1. 901 South 19^th St. (D3) (Curator; Owner – Gertrude Johnson)

1. 906 South 20^th St. (D3) (Curator; Owners – Willie and Edna Rankin)

4. 3311 Richmond St. (D4) (Curator; Owners – Michael David Pittman, Elizabeth Grace Pittman Johnson, Angela Christine Pittman, Maude Lee Lenard Pittman, Cropprue rental Properties, LLC, Tchailleh Jones)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of Amethyst Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,079,545.60, for the North 6th Street Improvements Project and authorizing a city representative to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

          Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Twin City Art Foundation for an Exhibition Reception and Talk for the Unchosen Ones: Portraits of an American Pastoral by RJ Kern, at the Masur Museum of Art) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the naming of the Harvey H. Benoit Community Center Playground in the City of Monroe, Louisiana, as the Sister Margaret Ann Sanders-Jackson Playground and further providing with respect thereto. (Dawson)

          2. Department of Administration:

(a) Consider an Application by Zhong Ying You and Dong Dong Lan dba Ronin Steakhouse and Sushi House, 4681 Pecanland Mall Dr., Monroe LA 71203 for a New 2023 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared)

(b) Consider twenty-five (25) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(c) Consider twenty-two (22) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class B Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(d) Consider three (3) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class C Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(e) Consider one (1) Renewal Application for a New 2024 Class D Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(f) Consider two (2) Renewal Application for a New 2024 Class E Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(g) Consider two (2) Renewal Applications for a New 2024 Class G Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, Inc. and further providing with respect thereto.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office:   

              Public Comment:

    None.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

(a) Consider request from the Water Treatment Plant Division for authorization for an authorized City representative to advertise for bids for the purchase of a Ford F-450 Flatbed Truck. The estimated cost of the truck is $70,00.00.  The source of funds is Water Capital Funds.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to accept a Community Air Service Development Grant from the United States Department of Transportation and further providing with respect thereto.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.  

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

     None.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Monroe and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the East Street & Parkview Drive Sidewalks Project (H.015200) and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with Inspections Unlimited, L.L.C. to provide Certified Building Official (CBO) Inspections Services for the Inspections Division and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Monroe and the Office of Facility Planning and Control for the Booker T. Washington Stormwater System Evaluation and Upgrades Planning and Construction Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Change Order No. Two (2) for the Saul Adler Recreation Center Parking Lot Improvements Project adding ninety-eight (98) calendar days to the contract time and further providing with respect thereto.

(e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Task Order No. 15 with CSRS to provide Engineering and other Professional Services related to the DeSiard Street Improvements (S. Grand St. to N. 6th St.) project on behalf of DEDD and further providing with respect thereto.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

  IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take Corporeal Possession of the property described below and sell to Kevin Lee, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 6, Square 19, Alexander’s Addition, Ouachita Parish, 3910 Lee, District 4, Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated June 4, 2018, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance amending and reenacting Section 4-15 of the City of Monroe Code relating to Alcohol License Fees for new businesses and further providing with respect thereto. (Admin.)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally adopt an Ordinance revoking a portion of Adams Street from North 14^th Street to North 18^th Street and further providing with respect thereto - Applicant – James Machine Works – (PUD/P&Z) (This item was passed over at the last meeting.)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(b) Finally adopt an Ordinance prohibiting parking of commercial vehicles and construction equipment in residential areas and further providing with respect thereto.(Legal)

 XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation, social distancing guidance and the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – OCTOBER 10, 2023, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MR. HARVEY:

             III:    COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2023:

  (PUBLIC COMMENTS)    

V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

        VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

            (Public Comment)

1. 312 Marx St. (D5) (Owners – Alvin Jackson and Michelle Freeman)

1. 1409 Griffin St. (D3) (Owners – William Dunnaway & Caslean Lankford)

1. 1012 Columbia Ave. (D3) (Owners – Antonio Moore and Roberta Moore)

1. 1205 St. John St. (D4) (Owners – Jome Paul & Nancy A. Mauldin)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

         None.

VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

     None.     

          2. Department of Administration:

    Public Comment:

(a) Consider an Application by Gaffer Mafhahi dba Cloud Busters/Cloud Busters Vape Shop LLC, 2404 Old Sterlington Rd., Monroe LA 71203 for a New 2023 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved. (Distance Report Cleared, Cert. of Occupy Cleared)

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into a Fellowship Agreement with ULM and further providing with respect thereto.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office:  

              Public Comment:

    None.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

(a)  Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to submit an application for state financial assistance to the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Division of Aviation (La Dotd) for the Monroe Regional Airport and further providing with respect thereto.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.  

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

     None.  

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to execute a Superseding Agreement between the Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Monroe for the La 15 (Winnsboro Road) Streetscaping Project (H.007531) and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to enter into a Utility Relocation Agreement between the City of Monroe and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Kansas Lane and Garrett Road Connector and I-20 Interchange Improvements Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution accepting as substantially complete work done by Kepper Trucking & Dirt Contracting, LLC for the Chennault Golf Cart Paths Improvements Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to execute Amendment No. Six (6) to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Monroe and Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., related to the Monroe Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Improvements Project and further providing with respect thereto.

(e) Consider request from the Engineering Department for authorization for an authorized City representative to advertise for bids for the Parkview Drive Street Improvements (Winnsboro Road to Plum St.) Project. The engineer’s estimate is $1,582,400.00.  The DBE goal is 7.38% and the source of funds is the Capital Infrastructure Street Funds.

(f) Consider request from Tower Storage of Monroe/J. Gregory Hull for a Major Conditional Use Permit authorizing the use of this location (605 & 609 North 31st Street) to operate mini warehouses in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance allows this as a Major Conditional Use in the B-3 (General Business/Commercial District). Major Conditional Uses are those uses that require another level of approval; therefore, this request comes before the City Council for their approval in addition to that of the Planning Commission. (This item was passed over at the last meeting.)

BREAK IF NEEDED:

  IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Map for the City of Monroe, Louisiana and providing further with respect thereto – Applicant - Carmen LLC – (Eng/P&Z)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Parks Pallets, LLC, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 1, Square 3, Arent’s resub, Jack Thompson Tract Addition, Ouachita Parish, 2633 DeSiard St., District 3, Monroe, La, by adjudication at Tax Saledated July 1, 2011, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally adopt an Ordinance revoking a 60’ wide by 1,195’ long portion of Adams Street from North 14^th Street to North 18^th Street and further providing with respect thereto - Applicant – James Machine Works – (PUD/P&Z) (This item was passed over at the last meeting.)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(b) Finally adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Katie Lee Banks, all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 21, Square 53, Ouachita Cotton Mills 2^nd Addition, Ouachita Parish, 1301 Georgia St., District 4, Monroe, La, by adjudication at Tax Saledated July 13, 1999, and further with respect thereto. (legal)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(c) Finally adopt an Ordinance amending the Schedule of General Fees and Charges for certain Monroe Recreational Facilities, redesignating Aerobics as Instructor Led Programs, increasing the maximum allowable fee, and further providing with respect thereto. (Comm.Aff.)

 XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation and social distancing guidance per executive order by the Governor and the Attorney General’s Memo concerning the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – MARCH 22, 2022, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MAYOR ELLIS:

              III:   COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF MARCH 8, 2022

      AND THE LEGAL & SPECIAL SESSION OF MARCH 3, 2022:

                   (Public Comment)         

 V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

         VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

            (Public Comment)

     1.    4208 Pippin Street (D3) (Owners - (Curatorships - David Edwards III, Pearl Roberson,

            Michael Anthony, Vemela Bell-Gomez, Mary Patricia Duval,) (Non-curator – Cassandra

            Rene Edwar Joseph, Yolanda R Edwards et al)

     2.    206 Grayling Lane (D4) (Owner - Wendi Marceann Martin)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

   None.

 VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Children’s Coalition of NELA (Bayou DeSiard Dragon Boat Festival) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to ACE Development of NELA (Century Next Bank Wine & Beer Crawl) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

          2. Department of Administration:

    Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the Base Bid of Grindstone Construction, LLC in the amount of $200,000.00 and Alternate Bid No. 1 in the amount of $10,000.00, for the Central Warehouse Limited Improvements Project, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

(b) Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of Tanner Industries, Inc., for Water Treatment Chemical – Anhydrous Ammonia and, further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

(c) Adopt a Resolution accepting the bids of Harcros Chemicals for Water Treatment Chemical – Granular Chlorine  65% and Potassium Permanganate and, further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

(d) Adopt a resolution accepting the bid of G20 Technologies for Water Treatment Chemical – Liquid Aluminum Sulphate and, further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

(e) Adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of Allied Universal Corporation, for Water Treatment Chemical – Liquid Chlorine One-ton Cylinder and, further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

(f) Adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of Ecotech Enterprises, inc., for Water Treatment Chemical – Zinc Orthophosphate and, further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

(g) Adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of Diamond B. Construction Co., LLC, for Concrete Asphalt Mixture and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:

              Public Comment:

(a) Consider request from the Planning & Urban Development Department for City Council approval for an authorized City representative to advertise for bids for the 416 South Grand Home Improvements Project. The source of funds is HOME Investment Partnership Funds.

(b) Consider request from the Planning & Urban Development Department for City Council approval for an authorized City representative to advertise for bids for the 4101 South Grand Home Improvements Project. The source of funds is HOME Investment Partnership Funds.

(c) Adopt a Resolution appointing Michael D. Douglas, Sr. to the Board of Adjustments of the City of Monroe, and further providing with respect thereto.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Monroe and the Miss Louisiana Organization as per the attached agreement and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Monroe to enter into an agreement with Plugged in Creative for Professional Services and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Monroe to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the North Louisiana Economic Partnership and further providing with respect thereto.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

    None.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.

8.  Police Department: 

               Public Comment:

     None.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.  

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of CW&W Contractors, in the amount $667,231.90, for the Deborah Drive Cross Drains Replacement, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing an authorized city representative to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to amend Article II for the roadway control sections of the Kansas Lane – Garrett Road and I-20 Improvements and further providing with respect thereto.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

   IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a)  Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to enter into a pipeline and aboveground facilities servitude and easement between the City of Monroe and Atmos Energy Corporation, and further providing with respect thereto. (Legal)

(b)  Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take Corporeal Possession of the property described below and sell to Joseph and Milleny Walters all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the lot 15, square 2, Blanks Addition, Ouachita Parish, 205 Morton St., Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated June 13, 2016, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(c) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to acquire a certain parcel of real property from Harrellco Properties situated in Ouachita Parish with a municipal address of 710 S. 4^th Street, Monroe, La and further providing with respect thereto. (PUD)

(d) Introduce an Ordinance approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Monroe and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Local No. 2388 and further providing with respect thereto. (Mayor)

(e)  Introduce an Ordinance adopting a Budget of Revenues and providing for an estimate of items and expenditures for the fiscal year 2022-2023. (Admin.)

(f)  Introduce an Ordinance adopting a Capital Improvements Program for the City of Monroe and providing for a detailed statement of the contents for a five (5) year period from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2027. (Admin.)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally adopt an Ordinance amending and adjusting the City of Monroe Operating Budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022. (Admin.)

  XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation and social distancing guidance per executive order by the Governor and the Attorney General’s Memo concerning the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – JANUARY 11, 2022, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MR. HARVEY:

              III:   COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 28, 2021:

                   (Public Comment)         

 V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

         VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

      Public Comment:

            1.  2915 South Grand Street (D4) (Owners - Edith Campbell Est c/o

                 Swansea Kotz and OPPJ)

            2.  404 Hippolyte Avenue (D4) (Owners - Ervin Lee & Brandy Favre)

            3.  303 Wilson (D5) (Owners - Samuel & Shirley M McMillan)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

   None.

 VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Twin Cities Krewe of De Riviere (Mardi Gras Parade) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

          2. Department of Administration:

    Public Comment:

    None.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:  

              Public Comment:

    None.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into an agreement with the Chesapeake Group LLC for governmental relations and related professional services and further providing with respect thereto.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a city representative to execute Change Order Number 2, (MLU Runway 14/32 Extension – Phase 2) between the City of Monroe and Merrick, LLC., for runway grade  adjustments and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with DRC Emergency Services, LLC and further providing with respect thereto.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

    None.

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of Guidry’s Uniforms, for police specialized uniforms, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

(b) Adopt a Resolution accepting the bid of Guidry’s Uniforms, for police uniforms, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said services.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing an authorized city representative to readvertise for bids for a one-year contract with the option to renew two (2) times for police equipment if terms and prices remain the same and not to exceed a total of three years.  The source of funds will be the Police Department Uniforms & Equipment Account.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

           Public Comment:

  None.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

   IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Whitfield and Company LLC all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lots 2 & 3, Square 19, Unit 4, Booker T. Washington Addition, Ouachita Parish, 3610 Gayton St., Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated July 30, 2000, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take corporeal possession of the property described below and sell to Joseph and Milleny Walters all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 16, Square 2, Blanks Addition, Ouachita Parish, 207 Morton St., Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated June 13, 2016, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

(c) Introduce an Ordinance declaring certain immovable property in Monroe located on Washington St. between North 11^th St. and Pendleton Street and a strip of land on Pendleton Street between Washington and Adams Street, as no longer being needed for public use and authorizing the same to be sold to Michael Echols Enterprises, LLC pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4712, and further providing with respect thereto. (Legal)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

None.

  XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.

***NOTICE***

           TO ALL DEPARTMENTS:

CITIZENS/MEDIA

*** JANUARY 25th ***

***CITY OF MONROE COUNCIL MEETING RESCHEDULED***

THE LEGAL & REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY,  JANUARY 24, 2022, 6:00 P.M., CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

The City Officials will be attending the Washington Lobbying Trip in Washington D.C, with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and State Legislators on the regularly scheduled meeting date.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation and social distancing guidance per executive order by the Governor and the Attorney General’s Memo concerning the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – DECEMBER 28, 2021, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MAYOR ELLIS:

              III:   COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF DECEMBER 14, 2021:

                   (Public Comment)         

 V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

         VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

      Public Comment:

      1.   3709 Pippen Street (D3) ( Owners - McKinley Smith c/o Ronnie L

            Smith, McKinley Smith)

     2.    1203 South 8^th Street (D4) (Owners - Roy Sykes (Curatorship) - Pearlie Irby

            (Non-Curator))

    3.     107 Jack McEnery (D4)(Owner - Dorothy Ann Brown,

    4.     809 South 27^th Street (D3) (Owner - Marcus Stevens c/o Herbert Walk, Jr.)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

   None.

 VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

 (a) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Twin Cities Krewe of Janus (Mardi Gras Parade) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Twin City Art Foundation (Exhibition Reception and Talk for Theo Tobiasse: Textural Emergence) pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a city representative to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with University of Louisiana at Monroe, Ochsner LSU Health Monroe, Louisiana Delta Community College, and Chris Gallow to establish a Community Garden and further providing with respect thereto. (woods)

          2. Department of Administration:

    Public Comment:

(a) Consider Application by Taco Bandido, LLC dba Taco Bandido, 2127 Forsythe Ave., Monroe, LA 71201 for a New 2021 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit.  The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.  (Distance Report Cleared) Cert. of Occupy Cleared.

(b) Consider eleven (11) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(c) Consider nine (9) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class B Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(d) Consider two (2) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class C Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(e) Consider one (1) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class G Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(f) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Cookout’s Class A Alcohol License as outlined below and further providing with respect thereto.

(g) Adopt a Resolution authorizing an authorized city representative to re-advertise for bids on Central Warehouse Limited Improvements Project. The estimated cost of this project is $150,000.00.  The DBE Goal is 15% and source of funds is Capital Account.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Friday Ellis, Mayor, to the City of Monroe to reject all bids received on December 21, 2021, to rehabilitate 1606 Fairview Avenue from the (HOME) Home Investment Partnership Program M-20-MC-22-0206 and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution requesting to advertise for bids for the Housing Rehabilitation or Reconstruction Project located at 1606 Fairview Avenue from the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and further providing with respect thereto.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None.

          5. Mayor’s Office:    

              Public Comment:

    None.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into a Service Agreement with Ouachita Electrical Contractor LLC for the Public Works Department on an as needed basis and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a city representative to execute Change Order Number 2, (MLU Drainage Improvements Project) between the City of Monroe and Merrick, LLC., for an additional 56 calendar days to the contract and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to enter into a Service Agreement with Ouachita Electrical Contractor LLC for the Monroe Regional Airport and further providing with respect thereto.

(d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Monroe to advertise for bids to replace the parking, access, and revenue control system/equipment and further providing with respect thereto.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

(a) adopt a Resolution authorizing the renaming of Bendel Stadium located in Forsythe Park to Bendel-Neal Stadium in honor of Jackie Donald Neal, and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Monroe and James “Jimmy” Street for Elvis Impersonator Dean Z to perform at the Monroe Civic Center Theater and further providing with respect thereto.

8.  Police Department:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a designated city representative to accept and execute an agreement with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement to accept funding in the amount of $44,803.00 for the DARE Program and further providing with respect thereto.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Friday Ellis, Mayor, to apply for and accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on behalf of the Monroe Fire Department for funding to purchase firefighter personal protective gear extractors and dryers and further providing with respect thereto.

      10. Engineering Services:

             Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of W.L. Bass Construction Inc. in the amount $785,777.00, for the Pedestrian Bridge at Renwick Improvements Project, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

(b) Adopt a Resolution accepting as substantially complete work done by and between the City of Monroe and W.L. Bass Construction, Inc. for the Entergy Substation Cross Drain, and further providing with respect thereto.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

   IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance declaring certain immovable property in the Monroe Air Industrial Park as not being needed for public use and authorizing the same to be sold at private sale to the Chennault Aviation & Military Museum pursuant to revised statute 33:4712, and further providing with respect thereto. (Legal)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to take Corporeal Possession of the property described below and sell to Joseph and Mignon Burks all rights, title, and interest that the City may have acquired to the Lot 19, Square 18, Unit 4, Booker T. Washington Addition, Ouachita Parish, 3709 Gayton St., Monroe, La, by Adjudication at Tax Saledated July 30, 2000, and further with respect thereto. (Legal)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(b) Rescind finally adopt an Ordinance Dedication for a street name change from Century Village Boulevard to Victory Park Boulevard, being an85’ wide by 1,150’ long, more or less, street right-of-way, located north of Venable Lane, south of Allgood Street and west of U.S. Hwy 165 north and further providing with respect thereto – Applicant: Century Village Partners, LLC (PUD/P&Z)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(c) Finally adopt an Ordinance Dedication for a street name change from Century Village Boulevard to Victory Boulevard, being an85’ wide by 1,150’ long, more or less, street right-of-way, located north of Venable Lane, south of Allgood Street and west of U.S. Hwy 165 north and further providing with respect thereto – Applicant: Century Village Partners, LLC (PUD/P&Z)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(d) Finally Adopt an Ordinance adopting and amending the Zoning Map for the City of Monroe, Louisiana to rezone a ±0.33-acre tract of land, from the R-1 (Single Family Residence) District to R-4, (High Density Multi-Family Residence) District, in order for the applicant to be able to develop a 4-plex housing unit, at 1809 Hickory Street – 1809 Hickory Street (Lot 4 of the Resub. of Lot 2, Square F, Southside Commercial Subdivision Unit #2 (0.33-more or less)) – Applicant: Jerin Rountree (PUD/P&Z)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(e) Finally Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 12 Section 230 of the Monroe City Code Entitled Criminal Code and further providing with respect thereto. (Woods/Mayor Ellis)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(f) Finally Adopt an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to enter into and execute Lease by and between the City of Monroe and the United Staes of America a/k/a General Services Administration, and further providing wit respect thereto. (Legal)

  XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation and social distancing guidance per executive order by the Governor and the Attorney General’s Memo concerning the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – NOVEMBER 23, 2021, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MR. MARSHALL:

              III:   COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF NOVEMBER 9, 2021:

                   (Public Comment)         

 V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

         VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

      Public Comment:

            1.  701 Reed Street (D5) (Owner - Leon & Catherine Robinson)

            2.  2313 Jasmine Street (D1) (Owner - William Weirick)

3.  1012 South 8^th Street (D4) (Owners - Shara Jackson, LaRhonda Jackson, Quincy

     Jackson, Linda Ellington Jackson, Linda Ellington Jackson, et al, Henry Jackson)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

   None.

 VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution granting an exception to the Open Container Ordinance to the Radio People and the HUB Music Hall for a Party “Roaring into 2022 w/Feathers & Fedoras” pursuant to Monroe City Code Sec. 12-231 D. (Open Container Ordinance), and further providing with respect thereto.

          2. Department of Administration:

    Public Comment:

(a) Consider thirty-two (32) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class A Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(b) Consider twenty-one (21) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class B Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(c) Consider one (1) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class E Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(d) Consider one (1) Renewal Applications for a New 2022 Class G Alcoholic Beverage Permit. The Monroe Police Department has no disqualifying records and Sales Tax has been approved.

(e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the participation in the LaMats Administered Cooperative Purchasing Joint Commission (LACPC) and the appointment of a representative and further providing with respect thereto:

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:  

              Public Comment:

    None.

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution of the Monroe City Council approving Mid South Extrusion for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program at 2015 Jackson Street, Monroe, La 71202.

(b) Adopt a Resolution of the Monroe City Council approving Delta Packaging, Inc. for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program at 500 Exchange Place, Monroe, La 71201.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City’s participation to join with the State of Louisiana and other local governmental subdivisions as a participant in the tentative National Settlements expressed in the Distributor Settlement Agreement and the Jansen Settlement Agreement (the “National Settlements”) and Louisiana State Local Government Opioid Litigation Memorandum of Understanding and further providing with respect thereto.

          5. Mayor’s Office:    

              Public Comment:

    None.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

    None.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Monroe to accept the donation of the “Crawfish Dinner at the Zoo” Mural/Artwork located at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo from Jay N. Davis to be utilized by the City of Monroe, and further providing with respect thereto.

8.  Police Department:  

               Public Comment:

     None.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

             Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of ____________________, for the Riverbarge Street Improvements, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

(b) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of __________________________, in the amount $_______________, for the Forsythe Pool Demolition, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enterinto and execute a contract for said work.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing an authorized city representative to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 (superseding) to amend Article II between the Department of Transportation and Development and the City of Monroe for the Kansas Lane Extension and further providing with respect thereto.

(d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing an authorized city representative, to execute Change Order No. One (1) to the Entergy Substation Cross Drain Contract, between the City of Monroe and Volkert for an increase in the contract amount of $17,800.00 and an additional nine (9) days added to contract and further providing with respect thereto.

(e) Adopt a Resolution accepting the base bid of Missouri Loop LLC, in the amount of $38,500.00, for the purchase of Wetland Mitigation Credits for the Young’s Bayou Retention Area Project, and further authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute a contract for said work.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

   IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to enter into and execute Lease Amendment No. 1 by and between the City of Monroe and the United States of America a/k/a General Services Administration, and further providing with respect thereto. (Airport)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

NONE.

  XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, October 26, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation and social distancing guidance per executive order by the Governor and the Attorney General’s Memo concerning the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – OCTOBER 26, 2021, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MRS. EZERNACK:

              III:   COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF OCTOBER 12, 2021:

                   (Public Comment)         

 V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

         VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

      Public Comment:

            NONE.

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

   None.

 VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

     None.

          2. Department of Administration:

    Public Comment:

    None.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:  

              Public Comment:

    None. 

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None. 

          5. Mayor’s Office:

              Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution confirming the appointment of Tyrone Goodin to the Southside Economic Development District Board of Commissioners and further providing with respect thereto. 

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a city representative to enter into and execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Monroe and Northeast Louisiana Arts Council and further providing with respect thereto.

(c) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a city representative to enter into a Professional Services Contract with Manning, APC for a Feasibility Study and Development Guidelines related to Downtown Monroe and further providing with respect thereto.

6. Department of Public Works:

    Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Friday Ellis to submit an application for state financial assistance to the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Division of Aviation (La Dotd) for the Monroe Regional Airport and further providing with respect thereto.

7. Department of Community Affairs:

    Public Comment:

(a)  Adopt a Resolution authorizing the temporary closure of Forsythe Boat Ramp and adjacent area to vehicle traffic from November 1^st through November 5^th, 2021 and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing a city representative to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Arts With Passion Production Company, Inc and further providing with respect thereto.

8.  Police Department:  

               Public Comment:

     None.

          9.  Fire Department:

     Public Comment:

     None.

      10. Engineering Services:

             Public Comment:

(a) Adopt a Resolution accepting as substantially complete work done by and between the City of Monroe and Amethyst Construction, Inc., for the Forsythe Boat Ramp Parking Lot Improvements Project, and further providing with respect thereto.

(b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing an authorized city representative, to enter into and execute an agreement with Volkert, Inc., to provide Professional Engineering Services for the State Project No. H.007289 Kansas Lane Extension Project and further providing with respect thereto.

BREAK IF NEEDED:

   IX: INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES:

          Public Comment:

(a) Introduce an Ordinance approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City of Monroe and the International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO, Local 407 and further providing with respect thereto. (Public Wks-WTP)

(b) Introduce an Ordinance approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the

City of Monroe and the International Union of Police Associations, Local No. 81, AFL-CIO and

Further providing with respect thereto. (Police Dept.)

(c) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to acquire a certain parcel of real property from Bricks & Timbers, LLC, situated in Ouachita Parish with a municipal address of 205, 209, 215 & 305 Walnut Street, Monroe, La, and further providing with respect thereto. (Admin.)

(d) Introduce an Ordinance authorizing the City of Monroe to acquire a certain parcel of real property from Laty McPhee, LLC, situated in Ouachita Parish with a municipal address of (no situs) North Grand Street, Monroe, La, and further providing with respect thereto. (Admin.)

X: RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND FINAL     ADOPTION AND SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING:

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(a) Finally Adopt an Ordinance extending and enlarging the boundaries of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, providing for the recordation of the entire boundary as amended: establishing the effective date thereof, and providing further with respect thereto – Applicant – I-20 Corridor Properties & North American Land Dev. (P&Z)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(b) Finally Adopt an Ordinance adopting and amending the Zoning Map for the City of Monroe, Louisiana and authorize the Clerk to publish notice of a Public Hearing to rezone a ±54-acretract of land presently located in Ouachita Parish from OS, Open Space to B-3 (General Business/Commercial) District to develop a wide variety of commercial and service activities, restaurants and hotel development – Applicant – I-20 Corridor Properties & North American land Dev. (P&Z)

Open Public Hearing/Public Comment/Close Hearing:

(c) Finally Adopt an Ordinance amendment to Chapter 37, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Monroe, Article III, Use Districts, Section 37-37 Commercial Use Districts, Table 3.3 Commercial Districts Permitted, Conditional Uses, in the Use Standards to add in the table referring to the restaurant, full-service. (P&Z)  

  XI: CITIZENS PARTICIPATION:

XII: ADJOURN.

NOTICE 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana will meet in Legal and Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 beginning at 6:00 p.m., for the following purpose:

          1.  To consider and act on all items listed on the attached agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Council reserves the right to change, add to or delete, any item listed on the attached agenda.

All interested persons are urged to attend these meetings.

  Carolus S. Riley, CMC/MMC

Council Clerk

Please be advised that the City Council will embrace public participation to the maximum extent while still adhering to the occupancy limitation and social distancing guidance per executive order by the Governor and the Attorney General’s Memo concerning the Open Meetings Law.

        In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,       please contact City Council Office at (318) 329-2252 describing the assistance that is necessary.

AGENDA

City of Monroe

            LEGAL & REGULAR SESSION – SEPTEMBER 28, 2021, 6:00PM

                        CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL

                 I:  ROLL CALL AND DECLARE QUORUM:

               II:   INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – MAYOR ELLIS:

              III:   COMMUNICATIONS & SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

                1. Mr. Harvey

                2. Mrs. Ezernack

                3. Ms. Woods

                4. Mr. Marshall

                5. Mrs. Dawson

                6. Mayor Ellis

IV: APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LEGAL AND REGULAR SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2021:

                   (Public Comment)         

 V: PRESENTATION:

            NONE.

         VI: PUBLIC HEARINGS:

                      NONE.           

      PROPOSED CONDEMNATIONS:

      Public Comment:

            1.  1300 South 4^th Street (Curator - Julia Am Smith, Corey Chambers, Corey Chambers,

                  et al) (Non curator - James Howlet & OPPJ)

VII: ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF BIDS:

        (Public Comment)

   None.

 VIII: RESOLUTIONS AND MINUTE ENTRIES:

 1. Council:

               Public Comment:

     None.

          2. Department of Administration:

    Public Comment:

    None.

3. Department of Planning & Urban Development:  

              Public Comment:

    None. 

4. Legal Department:

    Public Comment:

    None. 

          5. Mayor’s Office: