A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2001

5:30 P.M.

1. Call to order by President Griffin.

2. Invocation by Chaplain Mary Hassell, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Roll Call.

5. Presentation of the 2001 Police Jury Association Scholarship Award in the amount of $500.00 to Mr. Dallas Kingham, a Junior Government major at McNeese State University. (Mr. Breaux and Mrs. Treme)

6. Presentation of a plaque to Ms. Bernette Tolston, a part-time parish employee who recently was recognized by the Lake Charles American Press as an Outstanding Athlete of the Year. (Dr. Mackey)

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

8. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated May 17, 2001.

9. Receive report from Ms. Luvertha August, Police Juror-District Four, with reference to on-going activities within her Police Jury District and liaison affiliations.

10. Take appropriate action on RZ01-021-01 which is a request by Myron Palermo to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) to allow residential development. (Topsy Road in Ward One, Police Jury District 1) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that this request be granted with the following stipulation: 1) the staff recommended that all driveways be restricted to interior subdivision road and not Topsy Road.]

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11. Take appropriate action on RZ03-019-01 which is a request by Kenneth and Sylvia Wait to rezone from C-1 (Light Commercial) to R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to allow residential development. (Tom Hebert Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 9) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; and 2) that the manufactured home must be skirted within sixty days of zoning approval.]

12. Take appropriate action on RZ04-020-01 which is a request by Palvest, Inc. to rezone from I-1 (Light Industrial) and R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to R-2 (Mixed Residential) to allow a residential subdivision (Sarah Acres). (Highway 27 South in Ward Four, Police Jury District 12) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, and voted unanimously that the request be granted.]

13. Take appropriate action on RZ08-022-01 which is a request by Jennifer Bufford McCracken to rezone from R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow a warehouse. (Highway 3256 and E. Opelousas Street in Ward Eight, Police Jury District 10) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, and voted unanimously that the request be granted with the following stipulations: 1) that only the north 250’ be rezoned; 2) that all drives and parking will be hardsurfaced (concrete or asphalt); 3) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 4) that the proper permits must be obtained within thirty days of zoning approval; 5) that the use be limited to a warehouse; and 6) that the petitioner agrees to construct parking areas in accordance with the revised site plan which will be submitted at the meeting.]

14. Take appropriate action on RZ06-018-01 which is a request by C & D Management Properties, Inc. and Three Sisters Trust to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow general storage of equipment and/or mechanic shop. (1175 Highway 389 in Ward Six, Police Jury District 11) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, and voted unanimously that the request be denied.]

AGENDA NOTE: the staff recommended that the request be granted with the following stipulations: 1) that the use be limited to general storage and/or a mechanic shop; and 2) that all parts and equipment be stored within the confines of the building or within a six-foot privacy fenced area.

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15. Consideration of amending RZ08-025-01 which is a request by Toby and Stephanie Manuel to amend Stipulation No. 2 to read that all drives and parking must be hardsurfaced (calbase, concrete or asphalt).

AGENDA NOTE: on September 21, 2000, the Police Jury approved a rezoning request from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-1 (Light Commercial) to allow a daycare facility with several stipulations including the following: 2) that all drives and parking must be hardsurfaced (concrete or asphalt).

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, and voted unanimously that the request be granted and that Stipulation No. 2 be amended to read as follows: 2) that all drives and parking must be hardsurfaced (calbase, concrete or asphalt).]

16. Take appropriate action on RZ03-020-88 which is a request by the Division of Planning and Development to consider reversion of the case of Bert Jewery Webb to revert from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-2 (Mixed Residential). (Carpenter Lane in Ward Three, Police Jury District 2)

AGENDA NOTE: on November 17, 1988, the Police Jury approved a rezoning request from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow an auto mechanic shop.

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, and deferred action due to the fact that the property owner has filed an application to rezone the property.]

17. Take appropriate action on RZ04-011-97 which is a request by the Division of Planning and Development to consider reversion of the case of Joseph Vidrine to revert from C-1 (Light Commercial) to R-2 (Mixed Residential) due to the fact that the lawn mower repair shop business has ceased its operation. (Palvest Street in Ward Four, Police Jury District 15)

AGENDA NOTE: on April 17, 1997, the Police Jury approved a rezoning request from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-1 (Light Commercial) for a lawn mower repair shop.

18. Consideration of directing the Planning and Development staff to perform a reclassification study to be considered by the Planning & Zoning Board for rezoning the southwest corner of Big Lake Road and Airhart Road in Ward Three back to its original classification which was I-2 (Heavy Industrial). (Mr. Derbonne) (see attached)

AGENDA NOTE: The property is currently zoned R-2 (Mixed Residential) which was reclassified on April 19, 2001.

19. 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

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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 Edwin Stirling Robinson to install and maintain a bulkhead and fill to restore property and prevent erosion. The proposed structures and work are to be located within an area about 404 feet long and approximately 88 feet wide, extending lengthwise approximately parallel to the mean low water shoreline, the outer edge to be about 80 feet channelward therefrom. The fill operation shall consist of the deposition of approximately 210 cubic yards of hauled-in material. Said project is located off of the Calcasieu River, left descending bank in Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

· Proposal of Pujo Oil and Gas to clear, fill, and grade a tract for a commercial development consisting of four warehouse/office buildings, access roads, and parking areas. Approximately 10,000 cubic yards of on-site clays and silts and 10,000 cubic yards of hauled-in clay and limestone will be deposited to increase the elevation of the site by a maximum of approximately six inches. Two 18-inch culverts will be installed at two driveway crossings into the site. The site will be graded to drain into an existing roadside ditch and into the Calcasieu River. Approximately 0.42 acres of wetlands will be impacted through implementation of the project as proposed. Said project is located on a 6.2-acre tract between Westlake Avenue and the Calcasieu River in Westlake. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

· Proposal of Sabine Polypropylene Pipelines L.P. to install an eight-inch NGL, including Propylene, pipeline within or adjacent to established pipeline/powerline corridors, access canals, and other open water or previously disturbed areas. This proposed installation will involve mechanized clearing of forested wetlands and marsh within the proposed additional temporary workspace and proposed permanent right-of-way. Said project begins at the Fina facility in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, and tends east-northeast for 22.47 miles and ends in a tie-in to an existing pipeline 5.6 miles east of the Sabine River near Perry Ridge in Cameron Parish. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

AGENDA NOTE: any resolution of no objection to any project, if adopted, will stipulate that such “no objection” is based solely on evaluation by the Parish Planning and Development Staff relative to the project’s compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, and that no environmental assessment was made, and further, requesting the agencies and/or individuals with environmental expertise to make an evaluation and forward their findings to the U. S. Corps of Engineers.

20. Consideration of approving the Budget Committee Report dated June 21, 2001.

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21. Consideration of ratifying the Local Government Proclamation of Impending State of Emergency executed by President Elizabeth Griffin on June 5, 2001, proclaiming a state of emergency in Calcasieu Parish due to potential flooding, high winds, and tornadoes from Tropical Storm Allison.

22. Consideration of approving a donation form which will be used to accept donations of equipment, cash or labor from the appropriate agency or company for the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center, and further, authorizing the Parish’s Office of Emergency Preparedness to execute said form on the Police Jury’s behalf.

23. Consideration of authorizing the execution of an agreement by the Parish Administrator for the renewal of a lease with a tenant and user of the Magnolia Building, in accordance with parameters established by the Police Jury Liaison Group for such purpose.

24. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving a Contract for Services between the Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two (Carlyss) and Southern Ionics, Inc. wherein the Fire District will provide fire protection services at their facility located on Davison Road in Sulphur.

25. Consideration of temporarily moving the polling place for Precinct 109 from the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, to the lobby of the first floor of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, effective with the election date of October 20, 2001.

26. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the assignment of interest (8.36734642%) in an oil, gas, and mineral lease dated October 29, 1999, between the Police Jury and Mayne and Mertz, Inc., from Joyce Oil and Gas, Inc. (successor in interest from Mayne & Mertz, Inc.) to Kossak Oil & Gas on 4.8 acres in Sections 4 and 5, Township 11 South, Range 9 West.

27. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Tyler Peterson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Four. (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.)

AGENDA NOTE: on Thursday, June 7, 2001, the Police Jury deferred action for thirty (30) days.

28. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Dr. Leonard Breda, Jr. as a member of the Board of Directors of Chennault International Airport Authority. (Dr. Breda is the Minority Representative. Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Kleckley are liaisons.)

AGENDA NOTE: on Thursday, June 7, 2001, the Police Jury deferred action for thirty (30) days.

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29. Consideration of accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2001-01 (Ward One: Bonnie Blue Avenue, Bronco Circle, Bronco Lane, East Park Manor Drive, Park Manor Circle, Scarlet Drive, Tahoe Drive, Tan Tar A Circle, Wedgewood Drive, West Park Manor Drive; Ward Two: Manchester Road; Ward Three: Aberdeen Drive, Addison Loop, Autumn Lane, Drum Drive, East Lake Court Drive, Flounder Drive, Gossett Road, King Court Street, Ling Road, Marty Lane, Murbelle Road, North Lake Court Drive, North Tamela Drive, Pickerel Lane, Royal Avenue, South Lake Court Drive, South Pinewood Drive, South Tamela Drive, Spring Lane, Sundale Street, West Pinewood Drive, West Tamela Drive, Anthony Ferry Road, Barney Hoffpauir Road, Carolyn Street, Con Dios Lane, Dennis Road, Gill Drive; Ward Six: Anthony Ferry Road, Ernest Morial Road, Hooks Road and Penton Road) as substantially complete.

30. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on June 19, 2001, for the purchase of one (1) four-door mid-size sedan, for use by the WIA Program Staff. (see attached)

31. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Administrator to advertise for bids for one 2002 four-door utility vehicle, for use by the Office of Community Services.

EMERGENCY ITEMS

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The following items were received after the agenda was faxed out on June 15, 2001, and will require a two-thirds vote to suspend the rules for consideration by the Police Jury:

Item No. One:

Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to forward a letter to the State of Louisiana, Governor’s Office of Rural Development, formally requesting that Grant No. 98/99-CLC-0006 (Water Line Extension) in the Starks community be closed.

AGENDA NOTE: these funds were intended to be part of a match from other funding sources for this project, and efforts to secure this additional funding for this project has been unsuccessful.

Item No. Two:

Consideration of authorizing the Parish Administrator to advertise for bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain roads located in Section 27, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, in Ward One.

Item No. Three:

Consideration of accepting the construction of the White Oak Park Pavilion as substantially complete.

Item No. Four:

Consideration of directing the Planning and Development staff to perform a reclassification study to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Board for rezoning property located off of P. E. Daigle Rd. in Ward Eight, as requested by some of the property owners. (Mr. Breaux)

AGENDA NOTE: the property is currently zoned A-1 (Agricultural).