THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2000

5:30 P.M.

1. Call to order by President Mackey.

2. Invocation by Pastor J. L. Franklin, Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship Church.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Roll Call.

5. The following has been advertised in accordance with the law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m.:

Receive and open sealed bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-02 (Hardsurfacing, overlaying, and Drainage Improvements of Various Roads in Ward One), and take appropriate action thereon.

6. The following has been advertised in accordance with the law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., and take appropriate action thereon:

• Receive and open sealed bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain lands situated in Acadian Acres Subdivision, Parts, I, II, and III, in Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, in Ward Three (16.2 acres); and
• Receive and open sealed bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain lands situated in Garden Heights Subdivision and Alvin Acres, Phase Two, located in Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, in Ward Three (18.9 acres).

7. Appearance of former Senator Jesse Knowles with reference to the proposed World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Mr. Breaux)

8. Consideration of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of the Police Jury dated February 3, 2000.

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

10. Take appropriate action on applications for liquor and beer permits. (Mr. Vickers) (see attached)

11. Consideration of approval of the Agenda Committee Report dated February 23, 2000.

12. Consideration of approval of the Public Works Committee Report dated February 23, 2000. Said Committee:

(12-1) Received report from Jerry Whatley, County Agent, with reference to finding 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. Mr. Whatley advised that three consecutive mild winters and the resulting lack of a hard freeze had contributed to the spread of this vegetation, the greatest agricultural threat of which was the blocking of waterways. Mr. Whatley also advised that the cost of herbicide application to kill the vegetation was very expensive (approximately $80 - $100 per acre), and he would check with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture to see if any assistance was available through said office for areas where the vegetation was completely blocking the flow of water. Mr. Whatley recommended continued monitoring of the situation to make sure water sources were not being blocked.

(12-2) Discussed a drainage problem on a lateral off of Third Avenue in the City of Lake Charles whereby Ms. Mary Morris, 2345 See Street, Lake Charles, appeared on behalf of Ms. Helen Vernell, and advised that the Drainage Board (Gravity Drainage District No. Four of Ward Three) had cut down a tree which had been causing sewer and other problems for Ms. Vernell and had also killed some of the vegetation to eliminate rodents and vermin, but there were still problems with erosion of the property which she felt was caused by the drainage lateral itself.

Also, discussed the 12^th Street Drainage lateral wherein Mr. Anthony Deville, 2330 Ninth Street, Lake Charles, appeared and spoke of problems with rodents and snakes, and with litter clogging up the lateral, as well as children playing near it.

Recommendation was made by the Committee that Mr. Kleckley and Mr. Collins, liaisons to the Drainage Board, meet with Ms. Vernell and the Board to try and find a solution to her problems, and further, to advise the Police Jury as to the results of their efforts at the next meeting of the Public Works Committee on March 30, 2000.

(12-3) Discussed a report presented by the Planning Staff as well as public input regarding the proposed abandonment by Union Pacific Railroad of 8.5 miles of right-of-way and the proposed construction of a bicycle path. Ms. Jennifer Wallace advised that an agreement with Union Pacific would need to be executed prior to a grant application and in corresponding with UP’s land manager, the staff was informed that the asking price was $1,200 per acre ($131,000 total) for the purchase of a servitude. Ms. Wallace further advised that the agreement would mean that the Police Jury would railbank the line which meant that the line would not be abandoned to the adjacent property owners, and it would actually be preserved by the Police Jury for any future rail use.

Recommendation was made by the Committee that Mr. Sullivan’s withdrawal of interest in the proposal be accepted and that action previously taken by the Police Jury on January 6, 2000, be rescinded which authorized the Division of Planning and Development to submit an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for enhancement funds to obtain right-of-way for use as a bicycle path. The staff was encouraged to look at areas of the Parish which could be used to establish bicycle paths, i.e., Holbrook Park, and to continue the practice of utilizing existing right-of-way when overlaying roads to increase shoulder width for bicycle riding and jogging.

(12-4) Discussed a request to close the open ditches on Goodman Road, from Opelousas Street to Railroad Avenue, wherein Mr. Smart advised that an attempt had been made to include this project in the Capital Improvement Plan, but it did not meet the approval of the committee, and suggestion had been made at that time that if the residents of Goodman Road would buy the necessary culverts, the Parish would install them in accordance with current policy. Mr. Smart also advised that the 2000 Capital Improvement Plan could be amended to accommodate this project, but it would require approval of the Police Jury. (Mr. Collins)

(12-5) Discussed the installation of culverts on private property wherein Mr. Collins advised that he had read newspaper articles which indicated that this type of work done in Evangeline Parish had been determined to be illegal. Ms. Mailhes stated that if the work served a public purpose, it could be done on private property, and she would review and research the information which Mr. Collins had on this matter.

(12-6) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting William’s Place Subdivision located in Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, off of the north side of Highway 90 in Ward Eight (east of Louisiana 397), and further, that an ordinance be adopted requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation of 14 ft. msl of all dwellings and meet all FEMA requirements.

(12-7) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Majestic Pines Subdivision No. Two located in Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, off of the north side of Barney Hoffpauir Road in Ward Four.

(12-8) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Niel’s West Fork Subdivision located in Section 13, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, off of the north side of Niel Road in Ward Four, and further, that an ordinance be adopted requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation of 11 ft. msl of all dwellings on Lots 4-6 and meet all FEMA requirements.

(12-9) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting South Forty Estates Part One located in Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 7 West, off of the south side of Highway 14 in Ward Two.

(12-10) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Rustic View Estates located off of the north side of Helms Road in Ward Three, and further, that an ordinance be adopted requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation of 9 ft. msl of all dwellings within said subdivision and meet all FEMA requirements.

(12-11) Recommended that an ordinance be adopted requiring that certain properties located within the unincorporated areas in the vicinity of the Chennault International Airport, and as designated on the attached map, be included under the Calcasieu Parish Grass and Weeds Ordinance No. 3601.

(12-12) Recommended that the Year 2000 Road Capital Improvement Plan in Road District No. One be amended to add the following roads (Mr. Manuel):

Road Name Mileage Priority Cost

Jennifer Lane .51 15 $50,000

Blackmon Road .49 13 $50,000

DeerRun Road 1.13 15 $113,000

Alamitos Circle .49 16 $50,000

Gillis Cut Off Road .52 13 $65,000

(12-13) Recommended that a letter be forwarded to Mr. Richard Meyer with Meyer and Associates requesting his appearance at the March 30^th Public Works Committee meeting to update the Police Jury on the progress of the engineering plans on the Rose Bluff Industrial access road and bridge.

(12-14) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Ruth Williamson Estate, Cecil Carrol Williamson, and Joe Gilbert Williamson on Nelson Road in Ward Three (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-07), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(12-15) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Lewis Arthur Moyse, Becky Lynn Simmons, Hermann Moyse III, Jean Moyse Simmons Wilcox, Marie Moyse Schlesinger, and Joseph Gottlieb Simmons on Gum Island Road in Wards Four and Seven (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1998-03), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(12-16) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from Dorothy Ewalt Miller on Corbello Road in Ward Eight (Calcaiseu Parish Project No. 2000-01), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(12-17) Recommended that a letter be forwarded to the State Department of Transportation of Development requesting permission for the Parish to install "Mallard Junction Park" directional signs along Opelousas Street near the August Street entrance to the park. (Mr. Collins)

(12-18) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase and installation of two prefabricated homes to be used by the parkkeepers at Holbrook Park and Alligator Park.

13. 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 Zinn Petroleum Company to excavate and place fill to install and maintain a ring levee, drill site, and appurtenant structures for the exploration and/or production of oil and gas. Approximately 267 cubic yards of material will be excavated and placed in wetlands for use in the proposed construction. The District Engineer may require restoration at the site when the location is abandoned if it is found to be in the public’s interest. Said project is located central to a point 1.6 miles northwesterly from Hayes, Louisiana. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.
• Proposal of Darrell Sarvaunt to deposit hauled-in fill for a foundation for a private residence. The fill operation consisted of the deposition of approximately 2,600 cubic yards of material for a foundation pad for applicant’s residence. The proposed work is to be located within area about 121 feet long and 120 feet wide. Said project is located adjacent to the Calcasieu River, north bank, in Section 2, Township 9 South, Range 8 West in Moss Bluff. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

14. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury, the Chairman of the Budget Committee, and the Parish Administrator to commence formal negotiations with the appropriate parties concerning the possible acquisition of property adjacent to Prien Lake Park, and further, authorizing the Parish Administrator to proceed with the appraisal process on said property, in accordance with the Parish’s Real Property Acquisition Policy.

15. Consideration of adopting a resolution to be forwarded to the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Social Services supporting the effort to exclude income from temporary Census 2000 jobs in benefit determinations for welfare participants. (Mrs. Griffin)

16. Consideration of adopting the following resolutions with reference to the Office of Community Services:

• Approve the renewal of a contract with the Corporation for National Services, on behalf of the Office of Community Services R.S.V.P. Project, in the amount of $348,856.00 to support the cost of operating R.S.V.P. from July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2001, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto;
• Approve a contract with the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs, on behalf of the Office of Community Services R.S.V.P. Project, in the amount of $9,528.00 to be utilized as a local cash match for its R.S.V.P. Program, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto; and
• Approve and authorize Ms. Sandra Mason, Director of the Office of Community Services, to amend the existing multi-year Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Contract to include seven separate augmentation awards resulting in a maximum contract amount of $1,033,954 to be utilized to operate and expand its existing LIHEAP Program, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.

17. Receive report from staff with reference to the possibility of the Police Jury sponsoring a Job Access Grant through the State Department of Transportation and Development related to transportation services.

18. Consideration of a request from the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two that the Police Jury approve a per diem increase for the members of the board from $30.00 to $60.00 per meeting, in accordance with legislation approved in the 1999 Regular Session of the State Legislature.

19. Consideration of approving a request from the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four for a four-month time extension (April, 2000, to August, 2000) on the completion of the maintenance and repair of an elevated tower and ground storage, in accordance with the requirements of the Riverboat Fund Special Service District Program.

20. 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 they recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Alton White be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

21. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Three created by the resignation of Mr. Wiley LeBert. (Mr. LeBert represented District 10. Mr. Derbonne and Mr. Kleckley are the liaisons, and they recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that a recommendation on this vacancy be made at the Regular Meeting on March 2^nd. Mr. Breaux, Mr. Derbonne, and Mr. Kleckley recommend that Mr. Lenard Quebedeaux be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

22. Take appropriate action on the appointment of two representatives to the Managing Board of the West Calcasieu Airport. (Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Clement are the liaisons to the West Calcasieu Port Harbor and Terminal District, which is the parent agency to the West Calcasieu Airport, and they recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Joe Palermo and Mr. Gene Mullin be appointed to these two positions.)

23. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the 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, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that a recommendation be made at the March 2^nd Regular Meeting relative to this vacancy.)

24. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the 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, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Morris be reappointed.)

25. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the 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, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Smith be reappointed.)

26. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Milton Castille as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Castille represents District 12, after consultation with Jurors representing Districts 13 and 15. Mr. Clement is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Castille be reappointed.)

27. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. James J. Vickers as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors. (Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Vickers be reappointed.)

28. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the 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, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that action on this appointment be deferred for thirty days.)

29. Consideration of approving Mr. Roderick Scott, as a representative of Senator Mary Landrieu, in the public body sector of the Calcasieu Estuary Community Task Force.

30. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Police Jury on February 17, 2000, on Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-01 (Hardsurfacing, Overlaying, and Drainage Improvements of Various Roads).

31. Take appropriate action on bids received February 23, 2000, for liquid asphalt, creosoted bridge lumber, mosquito control chemicals, and borrow material, with unit prices effective for a period of six months. (see attached)

32. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for calbase and pavement markings, with unit prices effective for a period of six months.

EMERGENCY ITEMS

REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 2, 2000

The following items were received after the Agenda Committee meeting on February 23, 2000, and will require a two-thirds vote to suspend the rules for consideration by the Police Jury:

Consideration of adopting a resolution of condolences to the family of Mr. Gene Garrett, former member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

Consideration of declaring Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 7, 2000, as a parish holiday for all parish employees.

ADVISE that the bridge located approximately ½ mile west of Highway 108 on Bayou D’Inde Road was recently inspected by the State Department of Transportation and Development. The inspection revealed that the bridge is in critical condition and may be subject to closure in the near future. The Calcasieu Parish Division of Engineering and Public Works is planning to replace the bridge structure with pipe within the next two weeks

Consideration of going into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 99-6193 (Chasson vs. Police Jury) and Worker’s Compensation No. 99-02470 (Chasson vs. Police Jury), and Lawsuit No. 97-9315 (Comeaux vs. Police Jury).