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Scott Council approves boundary expansion, puts one-cent public safety tax on Nov. ballot
Summary
At its April 2 meeting, the Scott City Council adopted an ordinance annexing roughly 30 homes, approved a resolution to place a one-cent sales tax for Police and Fire on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot, approved several administrative motions and introduced a land‑use ordinance restricting portable storage buildings.
The Scott City Council met April 2, 2020, at Scott City Hall and approved several measures that change the city limits, place a local tax proposal before voters and advance land-use rules.
Councilman Boudreaux moved to adopt Ordinance 2020-5 to enlarge the city boundaries to include about 30 homes in the Octavia Drive/Pitt Road area; the motion carried by majority. Homeowners will be notified and the annexation becomes official 30 days after publication.
Councilman Boudreaux also moved to adopt Resolution 2020-16 to place a one-cent sales tax proposition on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot to benefit the Police and Fire departments; Councilman Suire seconded the motion and it carried by majority.
The council approved substantial completion for the LA Highway 93 Force Main Project after a motion from Councilman Bergeron and a second from Councilman Montoucet. Separately, Councilman Montoucet moved to amend the budget to transfer $3,500 from LACE funds to purchase a Stalker radar unit for a new police vehicle; that motion carried by majority.
Councilman Montoucet introduced Ordinance 2020-7, which would amend Chapter 40, Sec. 40-21 of the Land Use Code to add a definition for portable storage buildings and prohibit them in all land-use districts except industrial. If adopted, property owners would have six months to comply. The ordinance was set for adoption at the next regular meeting on May 7, 2020; the council noted that public comments and questions will be accepted via the city website live link and by dialing 337-889-5022 during the meeting.
Councilman Bergeron moved to adopt Resolution 2020-14 to abandon a portion of a utility servitude at 315 Des Jacques Road; Councilman Boudreaux seconded and the motion carried by majority without discussion.
Mr. Ryan Hebert, property owner of 1041 Dugas Road, requested a variance to Section 8-163 (prohibition of recreational park trailers) to allow temporary parking of a recreational trailer while a new home is built. The request was seconded by Councilman Bergeron and carried by majority.
With no further business, the council adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2020-5 (boundary enlargement) — adopted (carried by majority); Resolution 2020-16 (one-cent sales tax on Nov. 3 ballot) — adopted (carried by majority); Substantial completion, LA HWY 93 Force Main Project — approved (carried by majority); Budget amendment, $3,500 for Stalker radar — approved (carried by majority); Ordinance 2020-7 — introduced, set for adoption May 7, 2020; Resolution 2020-14 (utility servitude abandonment) — adopted (carried by majority); Variance for Ryan Hebert (temporary recreational trailer) — approved (carried by majority).
