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Scott council adopts land-use change, awards $497,963 road contract and advances $98M sewer bond plan
Summary
At its Feb. 1 meeting, the City of Scott council adopted a land-use map amendment for the Payton Woods subdivision, approved a $497,963 roadway overlay contract, authorized several intergovernmental and engineering agreements, and declared intent to pursue up to $98 million in sewer revenue bonds. A proposed one-year moratorium on storage-unit approvals was introduced for adoption March 7.
The Scott Mayor and City Council met at Scott City Hall on Feb. 1, 2024 and approved a series of ordinances, resolutions and contracts affecting land use, road repair and utility infrastructure.
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2024-1, which reassigns the Payton Woods Subdivision at the corner of JB Road and Fenetre Road to T3 Suburban Residential on the city land-use map. Councilman Montoucet moved the ordinance and Councilman Domingue seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
Council members voted to award a $497,963 contract to Glen Lege Construction for the 2023 Roadway Patching and Overlay project that will cover sections including Dulles, Cormier and Cayret streets. Councilman Montoucet made the motion and Councilman Domingue seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
The council also adopted Resolution 2024-5, authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the engineering contract with Fenstermaker & Associates for the Apollo Road Extension Utilities—Phase 2 project. The amendment covers design and construction of water, sewer and gas lines and includes installing 1,600 feet of sewer line from the existing lift station at JB Road to the Waters Apartments. Councilman Domingue moved the resolution; Councilman Boudreaux seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
In a separate action, the council adopted Resolution 2024-6 approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government (LCG). Mayor Richard said LCG will transfer $500,000 in capital outlay funds toward construction of a BMX park within the city limits. The resolution passed unanimously.
The council adopted Resolution 2024-7 approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for State Project No. H.012870 (I-10 Ramp — Renaud, Lafayette Parish). The motion carried unanimously.
On a major financing item, the council adopted Resolution 2024-8 declaring its intent to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds (DEQ) in an amount not to exceed $98,000,000. Jason Akers of Foley & Judell Associates told the council the proposed structure would be a 0.95% fixed interest rate over a 22-year term with a two-year drawdown to fund design of a new sewer plant and replace the Lions Club pump station and other force mains. The resolution passed unanimously.
The council approved Resolution 2024-9, authorizing a servitude agreement with SA-SCOTT, LLC, and granted a code exception for The Plush Box (100 S. Sunset Street) following a unanimous Planning Commission recommendation; both measures passed unanimously.
Separately, Councilman Moreau introduced Ordinance 2024-2, a proposed one-year moratorium on approval of properties for use as storage-site facilities and storage units; the ordinance was introduced for consideration and is scheduled for adoption at the March 7, 2024 meeting.
Members also heard updates from engineering firms Groom's Engineering and Fenstermaker & Associates, a school-district report from Lafayette Parish School Board Member David Lejeune, and the Scott Police Department's 2023 update from Police Chief Chad Leger. City Attorney William Babin administered the oath to Brian Schlesinger for appointment to the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board.
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
