1. Call to order by President Mackey.

2. Invocation by Pastor Ed Rose, Moss Bluff Bible Church.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Roll Call.

5. Consideration of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of the Police Jury dated January 6, 2000.

6. Consideration of approval of payment of all current invoices.

7. Take appropriate action on applications for liquor and beer permits. (Mr. Vickers) (No action required due to the fact that no applications have been submitted.)

8. Presentation of a resolution of condolences to the family of Mr. Tom Redd, a former member and chairman of the Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District Board, who recently passed away.

9. Appearance of Ms. Beth Lundy, Sheriff-Elect.

10. Appearance of Mr. Charlie Atherton with reference to "issues of public concern."

11. Consideration of approval of the Agenda Committee Report dated January 27, 2000.

12. Consideration of approval of the Public Works Committee Report dated January 27, 2000. Said Committee:

(12-1) Recommended that an ordinance be adopted amending the Parish Subdivision Ordinance to add the following:

 (4) ACCESS LIMITATIONS. Rear and side vehicular driveway access from residential lots shall be prohibited when such lots abut streets designed as major thoroughfares, freeways or any other public street which carries a traffic volume where additional vehicular driveways would create a traffic hazard or impede the flow of traffic. In the event that access is prohibited by these regulations or by action of the Board, such access restriction shall be noted directly upon the as-built plat, adjacent to the lots in question.

(12-2) Recommended that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with reference to Subdivision Variance Case VA01-004-00 which was a request by Lee St. Mary to allow a 3-lot residential subdivision on a non-public right-of-way off Ribbeck Avenue in Ward One. (Police Jury District 14)

(12-3) Recommended that a Joint Services Agreement be approved between the Police Jury, Vinton Harbor and Terminal Port Board, and Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One, with reference to the removal and hauling of spoil bank material along the west side of the Vinton Drain Ditch on the Port Board’s property to the Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One property, and further, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

(12-4) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving an agreement between the Police Jury and Samson Resources Company whereby Samson Resources Company would utilize Sewer District No. Eleven property to access an oil well site, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.

(12-5) Recommended that the 2000 Capital Improvement Program be amended as follows:

(12-6) Recommended that a resolution be adopted requesting the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and the LSU Experiment Station to find a solution to the aquatic fern known as Common Salvinia which has greatly impacted the Bell City Drain Ditch and other bodies of water in Police Jury District No. 10, and further, that a representative of the LSU Extension Service be asked to update the Police Jury about this problem. (Mr. Breaux)

(12-7) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Stream Family Limited Partnership, represented by Matilda Stream Management, Inc., Bruce N. Kirkpatrick, Secretary-Treasurer, on WPA Road in Wards Four and Seven (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-03), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(12-8) Recommended that Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-04 (Road District No. Four – Big Woods Cemetery Road, Brady Street, Burton Shipyard Road, Cemetery Road, Elliswood/Mosswood Road, Evergreen Road, Farquhar Cemetery Road, German Road, Johnny Brannon Road, Mary Margaret Circle, Tony Drive, Villa Drive, and Walker Road) be accepted as substantially complete.

(12-9) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for two three-quarter ton extended cab pickup trucks, for use by the Animal Control Department, in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget.

(12-10) ADVISED that a letter had been received from Mr. J. C. Chelette, Board Member of the Lake Charles Cane Cooperative, Inc., in response to the Police Jury’s request for assistance with reference to the littering of roads by haulers during the harvesting of sugar cane.

13. Consideration of approval of Budget Committee Report dated February 3, 2000.

14. Consideration of adopting an ordinance correcting the legal description contained in Parish Ordinance No. 4153 (RZ04-044-99) which was previously adopted by the Police Jury on December 16, 1999.

15. Consideration of adopting a resolution indicating objection/no objection to the following proposed projects in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that any required permits are obtained from the Division of Planning and Development:

• Proposal of Patricia Nelson to clear and grade an area and deposit approximately 400 cubic yards of fill material for the construction of a single family residence. Approximately 9.1 acres have been cleared as a result of the unauthorized activity, of which approximately 5.5 acres of wetlands were impacted. Said project is located adjacent to Houston River Road in Section 11, Township 9 South, Range 11 West. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.
• Proposal of Arnold Natali and Yvette Natali to fill to reclaim land and install and maintain a bulkhead for erosion protection. The proposed structure and fill are to be located approximately 149 feet long and 120 feet wide extending perpendicular to the low water shoreline. The fill operation will consist of approximately 2,695 cubic yards of hauled material, which is to be deposited behind the proposed bulkhead. Said project is located in Prien Lake in Section 21, Township 10 South, Range 9 West. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

16. Consideration of adopting a resolution indicating no objection to the issuance of a Class A Permit by the Division of Administration State Lands Office for E. J. Miller to install and maintain bulkheads and fill for erosion control and a home site. The proposed work is to be located within an area about 166 feet long and 75 feet wide, extending lengthwise approximately parallel to the mean low water shoreline, the outer edge to be about 10 feet channelward therefrom. The fill operation will consist of the placement of approximately 858 cubic yards of hauled material. Said project is located off the Calcasieu River, left descending bank, at a point 42.7 miles above the mouth of the waterway in the city limits of Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

17. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting W. T. Winfield’s candidacy as a Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana. (Mrs. Griffin)

18. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting Lamar Tarver’s candidacy as Third Vice President on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana. (Mr. Breaux)

19. Consideration of adopting resolutions approving the following two requests from the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority:

• issuance, sale, and delivery by the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority of not exceeding $6,500,000 Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority First Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds (DeQuincy Memorial Hospital Project) Series 2000; and
• issuance, sale, and delivery by the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority of not to exceed $15,000,000 of its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2000.

20. Consideration of adopting resolutions approving the following requests from the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto:

• Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement – OJJDP Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) – continuation grant in an amount up to $250,000 with a 10% match from existing funds. Funds would be used to assist with construction cost of the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center’s proposed Training and Education Center.
• Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement – OJJDP – Family Counselor – continuation grant in an amount up to $50,000. Funds will be used for a counselor to provide therapeutic intervention to at-risk juveniles and their families to avoid further penetration in the juvenile justice system.
• Department of Justice – Drug Courts Program Office – three-year implementation grant in an amount up to $500,000 for the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Drug Court Program to provide comprehensive, early intervention of alcohol and other drug use for court referred adolescents and their families.
• Juvenile Drug Court Office – Professional Office Lease – authorization for Martha Parnell, Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, or her designee, to negotiate on terms and conditions that she may deem advisable, a lease with Realty Source for professional office space located at 3505 Fifth Avenue, Suite A, Lake Charles, Louisiana, for the lease of office space for the juvenile drug court treatment program. Funds for lease payments will be received from a contract with the Office of Addictive Disorders.

21. Receive report from staff relative to provision of hospital care for parish prisoners.

22. Consideration of proclaiming February 7, 2000, as "Mossville Social and Civic Club" Day in Calcasieu Parish in recognition of their 25^th Anniversary. (Mrs. August and Mr. Danahay)

23. Consideration of proclaiming March 4, 2000, as "Krewe of Cosmos" Day in Calcasieu Parish in recognition of their 50^th Anniversary. (Mr. Danahay)

24. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Monte Hurley as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway District. (Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Hurley be reappointed.)

25. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Paul Guillory as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway District. (Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Guillory be reappointed.)

26. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr. as a member of the Airport Authority of Airport District No. One. (Mr. Derbonne is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Smith be reappointed.)

27. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Edward Prentis Johnson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five. (Mr. Johnson represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison, and she recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Johnson be reappointed.)

28. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board created by the resignation of Mrs. Mickey LaBorde. (Mrs. LaBorde represents Wards 3, less Precincts 30 & 31. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Johnny Johnson, who currently serves as the East Calcasieu At-Large Representative on the Board, be reassigned to the Ward Three slot previously occupied by Mrs. LaBorde and that the vacancy in Mrs. LaBorde’s term, which expires October, 2002, be filled by Mr. John Duhon as the East Calcasieu At-Large Representative.)

29. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six created by the resignation of Mr. Eric Vige. (Mr. Vige represents Districts 13 and 14. Mrs. Treme is the liaison, and she recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Carl Vige be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

30. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the West Calcasieu Community Center Authority created by the resignation of Mr. Barry Perkins. (Mr. Andrepont and Mrs. Treme are the liaisons, and it was recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting that a recommendation be made on this vacancy at the Regular Meeting on February 3, 2000.)

31. Take appropriate action on bids received on January 26, 2000, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for one 2000 three-quarter ton extended cab pickup truck, for use by the Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight. (see attached)

32. Take appropriate action on bids received on January 27, 2000, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for bids for flex-base fly ash and bottom ash, concrete tile, ready mix concrete, sign faces, and cold mix, with unit prices effective for a period of six months. (see attached)

33. Take appropriate action on bids received on February 2, 2000, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for two new 2000 transport vehicle chassis 4 x 2, for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works. (see attached)

34. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for liquid asphalt, creosoted bridge lumber, mosquito control chemicals, and borrow material, with unit prices effective for a period of six months.

35. ADVISE that requests for support have been received from the following Police Jurors who are running for Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana: Donald Wilmore-Rapides Parish, Bob Manuel-Evangeline Parish, W. T. Winfield-East Baton Rouge Parish, and Timothy P. Roussel-St. James Parish.

36. Consideration of going into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 95-2296 (Peters vs. Police Jury), and Lawsuit No. 99-5218 and Complaint No. 98-07970 (Malbrough vs. Police Jury).

• Term of Mr. Carl Murphy Ambrose, Jr. as a member of the Drug Asset Forfeiture Board. (Mr. Ambrose is the minority representative. Dr. Mackey is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Thomas J. Morris as a member of the Drug Asset Forfeiture Board. (Mr. Morris is a Police Jury Representative. Dr. Mackey is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Boyd D. Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Smith represents District 12, after consultation with the Jurors representing Districts 13 and 15. Mr. Clement is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Milton Castile as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Castile represents District 12, after consultation with Jurors representing Districts 13 and 15. Mr. Clement is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. James J. Vickers as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors.
• Term of Mrs. Deloras Campbell as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fifteen of Ward Two. (Mrs. Campbell represents District 10. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)

REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 3, 2000

The following items were received after the Agenda Committee meeting on January 27, 2000, and will require a two-thirds vote to suspend the rules for consideration by the Police Jury:

Item No. One (Mr. Smart):

Consideration of accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1998-05 (Tank Farm Road Bridge, Elliot Road Bridge, and Gum Island Road) as substantially complete.

Item No. Two (Mr. McMurry):

ADVISE that a public hearing will be held and conducted by the Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works to review highway construction priorities for the fiscal year 2000-2001 for the Parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis, which comprise Highway District 07. The Public Hearing has been scheduled on Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., at the Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 is available for review by interested persons at the Department of Transportation and Development District 07 Administrator’s Office, 5827 Highway 90 East, Lake Charles, Louisiana.