1. Call to order by President Mackey.

2. Invocation by Pastor Charley Watson, Maplewood First Baptist 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 an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain roads in Sections 32 and 33, Township 8 South, Range 7 West in Ward Eight, and take appropriate action thereon.

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

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

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

9. Consideration of approval of the Agenda Committee Report dated August 31, 2000.

10. Consideration of approval of the Communications and Emergency Response Committee Report dated August 31, 2000. Said Committee:

1. Received report from Mr. Dick Gremillion, Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, relative to LSA¾ R.S. 40:1578.7, State Uniform Fire Prevention Code, as it applies to Calcasieu Parish, as well as the Standard Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 1.

2. Recommended that Section 8-36 of the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances be amended to provide that the "current" version of the Standard Fire Prevention Code (instead of the "1982 edition, with the 1983 and 1984 Revisions thereof . . .") be followed for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion within the limits of Ward Three.

3. Discussed the proposed amendment of the current Parish ordinance and/or alternatives as it relates to the fire prevention code to include all of Calcasieu Parish. (The current parish ordinance is only applicable in Ward Three.)

(10-4) Recommended that a meeting of the Committee be scheduled during the following week so that a recommendation can be formulated for presentation to the full Police Jury at its regular meeting on September 7, 2000.

11. Consideration of approval of the Public Works Committee Report dated August 31, 2000. Said Committee:

(11-1) Recommended that the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation be overturned and that SV03-006-00 be approved, which was a request by Simeon LeBleu III for a subdivision variance to allow residential development on a non-public road off of S. LeBleu Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 9. (Chairman Breaux voted in favor of the recommendation, and Mr. Landry voted in opposition to the recommendation.) (On August 15, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 9-1 to deny.) (see attached)

(11-2) Recommended that the Planning and Zoning Board’s recommendation be upheld and that SV04-004-00 be approved, which was a request by Rosetta LeDoux for a subdivision variance to allow residential development on a non-public road off of Brian Street in Ward Four, Police Jury District 13. (On August 15, 2000, the Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.)

(11-3) Recommended that the Police Jury’s moratorium established on May 4, 2000, be rescinded with respect to requiring developers to adhere to the new subdivision regulations, until such time as the staff’s study has been completed and a new ordinance is enacted, and further, that some of the developers, as well as someone from the Board of Realtors or the real estate field, and a representative of the sewer systems manufacturer’s association, work with the staff on the new proposed sewerage regulations.

The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to this issue: Mr. Raleigh Newman, Attorney at Law and spokesperson for the developers, 1830 Hodges Street, Lake Charles; Tim Castle, Chairman of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority; Mr. David Cagle, 1011 North Tamela, Lake Charles; and Mr. Murphy Cormier, 2885 Highway 14 East, Lake Charles.

(11-4) Based on action previously taken by the Committee on item number 11-3 above, no action was necessary on a request by Mike Queenan regarding a subdivision plat submitted to the Division of Planning and Development for clarification of Police Jury action taken on Thursday, May 4, 2000, which established a moratorium on processing of applications for new subdivisions during rewrite of the Parish's Subdivision Ordinance.

(11-5) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Alvin Acres-Phase 3 off of E. Tank Farm Road in Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish.

(11-6) Accepted and took under advisement a report from Legal Counsel with reference to the discharge of fire works. (Residents of the East Opelousas Street area appeared before the Public Works Committee on July 27, 2000, and on August 3, 2000, the Police Jury recommended that Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Legal Counsel, and Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness, research the current Parish ordinance relating to fireworks and report back to the Police Jury.)

(11-7) Recommended that an ordinance be adopted amending Section 21-20 of the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances (Drainage and Maintenance Easements) to include Drainage Lateral No. L-1A/4-4.

(11-8)Recommended that the name of V Malone Road, located off of Rigmaiden Cemetery Road, be changed to Rev. O. B. Pete Road in honor of Bishop O. B. Pete, Sr., in Ward Six. (The Planning Staff recommended approval contingent upon required number of property owners to sign petition request.)

(11-9) Recommended that existing ordinances be amended and/or ordinances be adopted regulating speed limits and truck traffic on the following roads:

• establish 45-mph blanket speed limit on Hickory Branch Road in Ward One;
• cancel the existing 35-mph speed limit on Hickory Branch Road, between Gillis Cut-Off to Paul White Road, in Ward One;
• prohibit truck traffic on Ihles Road and Prien Lake Road in Ward Three; and
• cancel the existing truck route established on West Prien Lake Road, between Cove Lane and Nelson Road, in Ward Three.

(11-10) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving the renewal of the After-The-Fact Consent between the Police Jury and the Corps of Engineers which will allow for the continued operation and maintenance of a public boat launch along the Intracoastal Waterway (Intracoastal Park), and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.

(11-11) Recommended that a Joint Services Agreement be approved between the Police Jury and the Niblett’s Bluff Park Authority whereby the Division of Engineering and Public Works will assist the Park Authority in the development of a bid package for the construction of a proposed restroom facility, and the Park Authority will reimburse the Police Jury $958.76 for engineering and drafting fees.

(11-12) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving an Agreement to Provide Right-of-Passage to Property between the Police Jury and Neumin Production Company to provide access to property by way of Jennifer Lane and Cheryl Lane in Ward One for the purpose of drilling an oil and gas production well on property owned by Bruce Raymond Craven in Section 26, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, in Ward One with Neumin Production Company providing (a) $50,000 surety bond, (b) tee fittings to widen the intersection of Cheryl Lane and Jennifer Lane, (c) three inches of 610 roadbase eighteen feet wide the entire length of Cheryl Lane, (d) dust control on Cheryl Lane, and (e) maintenance and/or repair of Jennifer Lane and Cheryl Lane to their original condition or better.

(11-13) Recommended that Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-04 be accepted as substantially complete (Road District No. 4 – Carlyss Drive, Bonvie Drive, Stiffell Street, Armentor Road, Thompson Road, Pattie Moss Road, Riddle Lane, Leonard Road, Brian Street, North Crocker Street, Granger Road, White Cap Drive, Beachcomber Road, Noma Lane, Nichols Road, May Street, Woodell Lane, Deere Lane, Ms. Daisy’s Drive, Sam Vincent Road, Angela Loop, Racca Road, Old Ferry Road, Lapaix Road Cul-De-Sac, Post Oak Pavilion Parking Lot, Frey Road, and Winnie Road).

12. Consideration of approval of the General Insurance Committee Report dated September 7, 2000.

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 Duncan Oil, Inc. to fill approximately 1.34 acres of wetlands to construct a 262 by 262 foot well pad and ring levee for exploration and development of oil and gas. The fill area also includes an access road. The wetlands to be impacted consist of both forested wetlands and marsh. As mitigation for unavoidable impacts, the applicant proposed to plant approximately 1.5 acres of open water near the project site with giant bullrush and giant cutgrass on 5-foot centers. The project is located immediately south of Old Highway 90, approximately 3.75 miles south of the intersection of Old Highway 90 and Interstate Highway 10 near Toomey. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application. 
• Proposal of Michael W. Berg to excavate a boat slips and boat turnaround to provide boat access from Lundy Slough to his property. The boat slip will be 355 feet long and 12 feet wide with a surface area of 4,260 square feet. The boat turnaround will be 30 feet by 30 feet with a surface area of 900 square feet. The total surface area that will be impacted by the proposed excavation is 5,160 square feet. The water depth in both the boat slip and boat turnaround will be 6 feet. The excavation of the boat slip and boat turnaround will be performed using a trackhoe. Approximately 2,130 cubic yards of dredged material, obtained from excavating the boat slip will be placed into the waters of the United States, including wetlands, on the south side of the boat slip. Approximately 7,100 square feet (an approximate 20 by 355 foot area) of jurisdictional waters will be impacted by placing the excavated material on the south side of the slip. Due to high costs and logistics problems, it is not feasible for the applicant to move and place this dredged material on an existing upland area. However, the dredged material obtained from the excavation of the boat turnaround, approximately 600 cubic yards, will be placed on an upland area on the applicant’s property. Said project is located on Lundy Slough at 1671 Wright Road in Vinton. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.
• Proposal of HS Resources to construct two 100-foot road wings, a 350 foot by 350 foot well pad, and a tank battery to access, drill, and produce the Quatre Parish 35-1 Well. The proposed structures will be built adjacent to an existing asphalt road. Approximately 830 cubic yards of material will be excavated to construct the ring levees, and an additional 2,083 cubic yards of material will be excavated for the reserve pit. A board mat will be constructed on top of wetlands for use as a well pad. In the event that the well is successful, a production facility will be constructed on the well pad site requiring the permanent deposition of 2,268 cubic yards of limestone material. If the well does not produce, all fill will be removed and the site will be restored to its original contours. Approximately 0.3 acre of wetlands will be impacted by the proposed activity. The project is located off of Louisiana 109 near Starks. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.
• Proposal of Garrison Properties to clear, grub, and grade an area, deposit fill and/or aggregate material to construct a multi-use development composed of a 296-home residential subdivision (Fifth Avenue), recreational area, church, and commercial facilities. Fill operations will consist of the redistribution of approximately 31,097 cubic yards of on-site earthen material and an additional 62,194 cubic yards of hauled-in fill and/or aggregate material that will be deposited on-site to achieve desired elevations. The proposed project is being constructed on a 77.1-acre site on which approximately 41 acres have been determined to be jurisdictional forested wetlands. Said project is located on the west side of 5^th Avenue in Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

14. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving and authorizing a special bond and tax election in Recreation District No. One of Ward Four of the Parish of Calcasieu, on Saturday, January 20, 2001, and in the event the election carries, authorizing the levy and collection of the tax therein provided, and authorizing the issuance by Recreation District No. One of not to exceed $5,000,000 of its General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2001, for a period not to exceed ten years from the date thereof, for the purpose of establishing, acquiring, constructing, improving, extending, and maintaining within said District the recreational facilities for the benefit of all its citizens.

15. Consideration of adopting the following resolutions with reference to the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto:

• approve the submittal of an application for a continuation grant in an amount up to $25,000 from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, OJJDP, Family Services Program, for a probation case manager to assist at-risk families in identifying problems and needs, and establishing a family services plan that utilizes community resources;
• approve the submittal of an application for a continuation grant in an amount up to $25,000 from the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, Crime Victims Assistance, Child Abuse Recovery Counseling Program, for a counselor to provide therapeutic intervention to victims of child abuse, and assist these victims in recovering from effects associated with violence;
• approve the submittal of an application for a new grant in an amount up to $10,000 from the Calcasieu Parish Drug Fund Disbursement Board, Drug Intervention and Education Program, to provide drug testing and electronic monitoring of juvenile offenders in an effort to prevent illegal drug use; and
• approve an agreement between the Police Jury, Office of Juvenile Justice Services, and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, through the National School Lunch Program, for the distribution and use of donated food commodities.

16. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving Joint Services Agreements between the Police Jury and the Ward Three Marshal's Office as well as the Ward Four Marshal's Office for performing litter enforcement and awareness activities, and further, authorizing the President to execute all documents related thereto.

17. Consideration of authorizing the execution of agreements by the Parish Administrator for the renewal of two leases with two tenants and users of the Magnolia Building, in accordance with parameters established by the Police Jury Liaison Group for such purpose.

18. Take appropriate action to set as a priority for the upcoming 2002-2003 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Applications for a housing rehabilitation project in the unincorporated area of Police Jury District 2. (Mr. Collins)

19. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain roads in Curtis Wayne Richard Subdivision Parts I and II located in Section 5, Township 11 South, Range 8 West in Ward Three.

20. Take appropriate action on a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Seven of Ward Eight due to the resignation of Mr. Wilton J. Semien. (Mr. Semien represents District 10. Mr. Breaux is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. John C. Guidry be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

21. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Keith James Strickland as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One. (Mr. Strickland represents District 14. Mr. Manuel is the liaison. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Strickland be reappointed.)

22. Take appropriate action on a vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Abi Porter on the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Porter represented the Public Sector - K-12/Adult Education from the Calcasieu Parish School Board, and a letter was forwarded to them requesting that they submit a nomination for this vacancy. The Calcasieu Parish School Board has nominated Mr. Keith Leger to fill this vacancy. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Leger be appointed.)

23. Take appropriate action on a vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. John C. Grove on the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. (Mr. Grove represented at-large west of the Calcasieu River. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Ms. Bettye Cooper Brown be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

24. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Raymond L. Kelly, Sr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Kelly represents District 12. Mr. Clement is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Kelly be reappointed.)

25. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Ernest E. Corbello as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Corbello represents District 11. Mr. Clement is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Kent LeDoux be appointed to fill the vacancy which was created by Mr. Corbello’s decision to not seek reappointment.)

26. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Ms. Connie Degenhardt as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward One Fire Protection District No. One. (Ms. Degenhart represents District 1. Mr. Manuel is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Ms. Degenhardt be reappointed.)

27. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Kenneth R. Spears as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward One Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Spears represents District 14. Mr. Manuel is the liaison. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Spears be reappointed.)

28. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Earl O’Quinn, Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One. (The seats have never been assigned by the jurors representing Districts 1 & 14. District 1 has four members and District 14 has one member. Mr. Manuel is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. O’Quinn be reappointed.)

29. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Ms. Neva Martin as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven. (Consensus recommendation of the jurors representing Districts 11, 13, & 15, with the liaison being responsible for seeing that a consensus has been reached. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Ms. Martin be reappointed.)

30. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Jerry Johnson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four. (Consensus recommendation of the jurors representing Districts 3 & 14, with the liaison being responsible for seeing that a consensus has been reached. Mr. McMillin is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Johnson be reappointed.)

31. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Felix Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five. (Mr. Smith represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison, and she recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that action be deferred for thirty days.)

32. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. W. P. Wyninger, Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Two of Ward Four (a/k/a Sulphur Parks and Recreation). (Mr. Wyninger represents District 15. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Wyninger be reappointed.)

33. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Randy Bellon as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One. (Mr. Bellon represents District 1. Mr. Manuel is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Fred Gary be appointed.)

34. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Phillip B. Richardson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One. (Mr. Richardson represents District 1. Mr. Manuel is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Mike Sanders be appointed.)

35. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Jerry West as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five. (Mr. West represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison, and she recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. West be reappointed.)

36. Take appropriate action on the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Gary Gremillion on the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Three of Ward Seven. (Mr. Gremillion represented Districts 12 and 13. Mrs. Treme is the liaison, and she recommended that Ms. Lisa Paoa be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

37. Take appropriate action on the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Marlene JW Ross on the Mossville Awareness Committee. (Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that action on this vacancy be deferred for thirty days.)

38. Consideration of proclaiming Sunday, September 10, 2000, as "Bishop O. B. Pete, Sr." day in Calcasieu Parish in recognition of his 58^th anniversary and retirement as Pastor of First Church of God in Christ in DeQuincy. (Mrs. Treme)

39. Take appropriate action on bids received on August 22, 2000, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for liquid asphalt, creosoted bridge lumber, mosquito control chemicals, borrow material, square-steel tubular sign posts, and light weight aggregate, with unit prices effective for a period of six months. (see attached)

40. Take appropriate action on bids received on August 30, 2000, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for one 2000 one ton crew four door dually 4 x 2 for use by the Facility Management Department. (see attached)

41. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for calbase, with unit prices effective for a period of nine months, and pavement markings and road striping paint and glass beads, with unit prices effective for a period of six months.

42. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for one tractor with attachments for use by the Facility Management Department.

43. Consideration of approving a limited special assessment amnesty program providing for the waiver of delinquent interest payable of Special Assessment receivables that were due for a period in excess of the original 10-year term, with the provision that such interest shall be waived only if the account is rescheduled with monthly payments, and these rescheduled payments are made on a timely basis, and further authorizing the Finance Director to take necessary action to implement said program.

44. Consideration of going into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 2000-002534 (Miller vs. Police Jury).

ADVISE THAT THE FOLLOWING TERMS WILL EXPIRE IN OCTOBER, 2000 

• Term of Mr. Duane Chapman as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Chapman represents District 2. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Donald Foreman as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Foreman represents District 2. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. John Denison, Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Denison represents District 2. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Arvin Rivers as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three. (Consensus recommendation of the jurors representing Districts 3, 14, & 15, with the liaison being responsible for seeing that a consensus has been reached. Mr. McMillin is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Otis Jones as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three. (Consensus recommendation of the jurors representing Districts 3, 14, & 15, with the liaison being responsible for seeing that a consensus has been reached. Mr. McMillin is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Herbert Ryder as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. (Mr. Ryder represents Wards 2, 8, & Precincts 30 & 31 of Ward 3. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Lynn Andrus as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. (Mr. Andrus represents Ward 3, less Precincts 30 & 31. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. LeRoy Daigle as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. (Mr. Daigle represents Ward 4. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison.)

REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 7, 2000

The following items were received after the Agenda Committee meeting on August 31, 2000, and will require a two-thirds vote to suspend the rules for consideration by the Police Jury:

Consideration of adopting a resolution approving contract(s) between the Police Jury, Office of Community Services, and the Louisiana Department of Education to administer and operate a Family Day Care Home Program with an effective date for said contract to be October 1, 2000, through September 30, 2001, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury and Mrs. Sandra Mason, Director of the Office of Community Services to execute all documents related thereto.

Consideration of approving a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish School Board wherein the Division of Engineering and Public Works will provide the necessary equipment and manpower to construct an off-road parking area off of Vincent Settlement School Road to alleviate traffic flow problems, and the School Board will provide the necessary materials and property, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.

Consideration of ratifying and approving the Local Government Proclamation of State of Emergency signed by the President Mackey on September 6, 2000, proclaiming a State of Emergency to exist in Calcasieu Parish and designating Mr. Richard J. Gremillion, OEP Director, as the point of contact for all responsible activities relating to this emergency related to wildland fires.

Consideration of adopting a resolution requesting that the State Department of Transportation and Development not close the I-10 Westbound Reststop located between Sulphur and Vinton.

ADVISE that the City of Lake Charles has scheduled their annual litter pickup and beach sweep on Saturday, September 16, 2000, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. All questions can be directed to Ms. Lollion Elmer.