A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2001

5:30 P.M.

Parish Courthouse – Courtroom A

1. Call to order by President Griffin.

2. Invocation by Mr. Derbonne.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Roll Call.

5. Hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., as a result of notice provided to the owners of the properties described below, in accordance with Article II-Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, ordering said owners to show cause as to why the structures on said properties should not be condemned: (see attached)

(5.1) 117 Balboa Street, Lake Charles (Lot 25 Block 1 of Vista Subdivision, Ward Three, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana) (one manufactured home). Owner: John Alexander, 117 Balboa Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. TA # 00096776. (Police Jury District 2)

(5.2) 4012 E. Burton Street, Sulphur (Lot 6, Block 5 of Greenbriar Subdivision, Ward Four, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana) (one house). Owner: Lillie B. Verdine, c/o Waylon Braxton, 4330 E. Burton, Sulphur, LA 70663. TA # 00182990 (Police Jury District 15)

(5.3) 4013 Moss Avenue, Sulphur (Lot 13, Block 5 of Greenbriar Subdivision, Ward Four, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana) (one house). Owner: Larry Gauthia et ux, 4013 Moss Avenue, Sulphur, LA 70663-2031. TA # 00932663 (Police Jury District 15)

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

7. Receive report from Mr. Enos Derbonne, Police Juror-District Nine, with reference to on-going activities within his Police Jury District and liaison affiliations.

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

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9. Consideration of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of the Police Jury dated August 2, 2001.

10. Consideration of approval of the Agenda Committee Report dated August 30, 2001.

11. Consideration of approval of the Public Works Committee Report dated August 30, 2001. Said Committee:

(11.1) Presented certificates and a plaque to the following players and coaches of the South Lake Charles Little League All-Stars for winning the Gulf Coast Regional 12-Year Old Little League Championship and for representing the Gulf States Region in the 2001 Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania: Jack Hart, Daniel Ross Curet, Richard Karr, Ty Todd, Carmen Angelini, Jared Ashford, Austin Carnahan, Myrio Richard, Dylan Guillot, Ben Kamla, Steven Ory, Samuel Moss, Jeffery Jones, Coach Jeff Jones, Coach Carmen Angelini, and Manager Ben Mount.

(11.2) Presented certificates and a plaque to the players and coaches of the South Lake Charles Junior League All-Stars for winning the 2001 Southern Region Tournament, Second Place in the 2001 Junior League United States Series, and Third Place in the 2001 Junior World Series held in Taylor, Michigan: Justin Morales, Bailey Beard, Adam Walker, Grant Derouen, Jeremy Gormly, Jordan Daughenbaugh, Chris Claudel, Matthew George, Shane Brashear, Cain Manuel, Matthew LaFleur, James Allen Lebert, Caleb Caple, Coach Troy Derouen, Coach Kelly Beard, Coach Henry Gormly, and Manager Steve Manuel.

(11.3) Received progress report from Sheriff Beth Lundy regarding the Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) Program established locally through a partnership with the Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development wherein she advised that during the period of July 9, 2001 through August 26, 2001, there were 657 occurrences of services having been provided (flat tire changes, delivery of gasoline and/or water, accidents, other mechanical, moving of vehicles and/or debris, etc.) and 575 additional services rendered (for assistance to other agencies, directions, cell phone use, etc.), 362 of which were on Interstate-10 and 213 on Interstate 210. Sheriff Lundy further advised that the MAP Program had recently changed its strategy in that the vans were being kept parked in certain locations along the interstate and while they were still available for calls, they were not wasting gas and putting needless mileage on the vans by constantly patrolling.

(11.4) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Willow Oak Subdivision (lots fronting existing parish road) located in Section 17, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, located on Green Oaks Road in Ward One.

(11.5) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Moise Sallier Acres Subdivision (lots fronting on existing parish road) located in Section 33, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, located on Thompson Road in Ward Four.

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(11.6) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Little Indian Bayou Subdivision (lots fronting on existing parish road) located in Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, located on Coffey Road in Ward One.

(11.7) Recommended that existing ordinances be amended and/or ordinances be adopted with reference to the following:

(11.7.1) Prohibit blocking and/or parking within 50 feet of any dry hydrant water source in Calcasieu Parish; and

(11.7.2) Establish 25-mph speed limit on McGuire Road in Ward Four.

(11.8) Recommended that the Police Jury enter into an agreement with the District Attorney’s Office to cut, chip, and remove tree limbs at the ROPES course site located adjacent to the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, with the District Attorney’s Office to reimburse the Parish the cost for labor and equipment which is estimated to be $1,624.00.

12. Consideration of adopting a resolution indicating objection/no objection to the following proposed project 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 Joe Savoie to excavate a channel, deposit spoil, and construct a boathouse for recreational purposes. A 516’ x 20’ x 4’ channel will be excavated and approximately 1,530 cubic yards of excavated material will be deposited adjacent to it. An existing berm between the wetland area and the Calcasieu River will also be cut. A 20’ x 20’ boathouse will be constructed at the north end of the channel, with a walkway to the non-wet portion of the property. Approximately 0.5 acres of wetlands will be directly impacted through implementation of the project. Said project is located in wetlands adjacent to the Calcasieu River at 815 Bagdad Road in Westlake. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

· Proposal of Arnold Natali to clear, deposit, and store fill and/or aggregate material to widen Nelson Road for commercial purposes. Deposit approximately 14,000 cubic yards of fill material predominantly on the western portion of the tract, as well as spread fill along the eastern portion. An analysis determined that the project would directly impact 2.75 acres of bottomland hardwood wetlands. Said project is located approximately 0.3 miles south from Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

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· Proposal of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to clear, grade, and fill an area to construct a road for access to U. S. Highway 171 from Goos Road to relieve traffic in residential areas. The total length of the proposed road is approximately 1.9 miles and will impact approximately 3.6 acres of wetlands. The fill operation will consist of the deposition of approximately 17,702 cubic yards of native and hauled-in material in wetland and non-wetland areas. Said project is located from U. S. Highway 171 to Goos Road and approximately 5.0 miles northerly from Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

· Proposal of Jeremy Henry to clear, grade, and deposit fill for the construction of a private access driveway and homesite. Preliminary determinations have shown that approximately 0.20 of an acre of forested wetlands will be impacted from the proposed road, which will access the homesite in a non-wet location. The activity will be located within an area about 3,313 feet long and 10 feet wide, extending beyond the end of Joel road. The proposed fill operation will include the deposition of approximately 800 cubic yards of clay/sand mix and 920 cubic yards of limestone, as foundation for the proposed road. Said project is located off of Joel Road, approximately 6.5 miles northwesterly from Sulphur. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

· Proposal of Palermo Properties, L.L.C. to clear, grade, and deposit fill for the construction of a residential subdivision. Preliminary determinations have shown that approximately 3.0 acres of jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted from the proposed subdivision. The activity will be located within an area about 1,188 feet long and 200 feet wide, approximately 4,235 cubic yards of native earthern material and 905 cubic yards of hauled-in clay and aggregate. Said project is located at the intersection of Louisiana Highway 90 and Kim Street, approximately 1.5 miles easterly from Sulphur. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

· Proposal of Scott Worley to install 411 feet of vinyl bulkhead inserted 10 feet below the surface of the river bottom. Approximately 1,000 cubic yards of imported stabilized fill material will be used as fill for the bulkhead and approximately 0.01 acres will be filled. Said project is located in Bayou Guy, approximately 10.3 miles southwest of Lake Charles. 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.

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13. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the submittal of two grant applications in the amount of $5,000.00 each by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to the Calcasieu Parish Drug Fund Disbursement Board to fund intervention activities in an effort to prevent illegal drug use, and further, authorize that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or her designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

14. Consideration of approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the District Attorney’s Office wherein the Police Jury will provide funding in the amount of $1,000.00 to the District Attorney’s Office IDFY Program for the costs related to a MADD traveling multimedia show, “Fake ID,” presentation at the annual IDFY Conference on October 2, 2001, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. (Dr. Mackey)

15. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving an Amendment to the Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury, the West Calcasieu Port, Harbor, and Terminal District, the Industrial Development Board of the City of Sulphur, Louisiana, Inc., and the City of Sulphur providing for changes to quorum requirements for the West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.

16. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving an agreement between the Police Jury and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wherein both parties agree to commit the appropriate human and available financial resources sufficient to coordinate for the production of an updated, digital flood map for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the unincorporated areas, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.

17. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting the community’s strong opposition to the location of a SIT (Storage In Transit) Yard by Union Pacific Railroad off of Highway 90 West in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and further, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation and Mr. Richard “Dick” Davidson, Chief Executive Officer with Union Pacific Railroad.

18. Consideration of approving an ordinance declaring the need for the Police Jury to reapportion its election districts, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, based on population data from the 2000 Census. (see attached)

19. Consideration of adopting a resolution urging the Gaming Control Board to restrict any license said Board would issue to Boyd Racing, L.L.C. concerning slot machine gaming at Delta Downs to 500 slot machines and to a gaming facility no larger than 27,500 square feet with 15,000 square feet of gaming area.

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20. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to the Lutcher Stark Foundation, in partnership with the Southwest Louisiana Historical Association and the Calcasieu Preservation Society, for funding assistance toward the fabrication and installation of an appropriate lighting fixture for Courtroom A in the Parish Courthouse, and further, authorizing the commencement of fabrication of said fixture with an advance deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the cost, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto. (see attached)

21. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board created by the resignation of Ms. Carolyn Cockrill. (Ms. Cockrill represented the private sector-The Chamber Southwest Louisiana. Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Glynn Fontenot be appointed, in accordance with the nomination submitted by the Lake Area Industry Alliance which is now the nominating agency for this seat.)

AGENDA NOTE: action was deferred by the Police Jury on February 15, 2001, March 1, 2001, April 5, 2001, May 3, 2001, June 7, 2001, July 5, 2001, and August 2, 2001. On August 2, 2001, the Police Jury approved the reallocation of this seat.

22. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Tommy Joyce as a member Workforce Investment Board. (Mr. Joyce represented the private sector-West Calcasieu Association of Commerce, and he asked that he not be considered for reappointment. The Louisiana Auto Dealers Association is now the nominating agency for this seat, and a letter has been sent requesting nominations to fill this vacancy. Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that action be deferred for thirty days.)

AGENDA NOTE: action was deferred by the Police Jury on June 7, 2001, July 5, 2001, and August 2, 2001. On August 2, 2001, the Police Jury approved the reallocation of this seat.

23. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board created by the resignation of Mr. James Gardner, Jr. (Mr. Gardner represented the private sector-The Chamber Southwest Louisiana. The Louisiana Restaurant Association is now the nominating agency for this seat, and a letter has been sent requesting nominations to fill this vacancy. Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that action be deferred for thirty days.)

AGENDA NOTE: action was deferred by the Police Jury on August 2, 2001, and on August 2, 2001, the Police Jury approved the reallocation of this seat.

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24. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board created by the resignation of Mr. Harvey Bessette. (Mr. Bessette represented the private sector-The Chamber Southwest Louisiana, and he asked that he not be considered for reappointment. Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Ms. Sue Lowery be appointed to fill this vacancy, in accordance with the recommendation of the Louisiana Nursing Home Association which is now the nominating agency for this seat.)

AGENDA NOTE: action was deferred by the Police Jury on August 2, 2001, and on August 2, 2001, the Police Jury approved the reallocation of this seat.

25. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Three of Ward Seven created by the resignation of Mr. David T. Riggins. (Mr. Riggins represented District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison. It was recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that this item remain on the agenda for a recommendation at the Regular Meeting on September 6^th.)

AGENDA NOTE: action was deferred by the Police Jury on August 2, 2001.

26. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Louis J. LeBleu as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Seven of Ward Eight. (Mr. LeBleu represents District 2. Mr. Breaux is the liaison. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. LeBleu be reappointed, as per Mr. Collins’ recommendation.)

AGENDA NOTE: action was deferred by the Police Jury on August 2, 2001.

27. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. John Nash as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Nash represents the Alliance of Minority Business, and the names of Mr. Nash, Mr. Earl Martin, and Mr. Joseph Green were submitted, with the recommendation that Mr. Nash be reappointed. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Nash be reappointed.)

28. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Harry Broussard as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Broussard represents the Banking Institutions, and the names of Mr. Broussard, Mr. Skip McGee, and Mr. James Richard were submitted with the recommendation that Mr. Broussard be reappointed. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee that Mr. Broussard be reappointed.)

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29. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Ms. Angie B. Wood as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Ms. Wood represents the Savings and Loan Institutions, and the names of Ms. Wood, Ms. Kitty Roberts, and Mr. Mike Saunders were submitted, with the recommendation that Ms. Wood be reappointed. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Ms. Wood be reappointed.)

30. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Timothy Castle as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Castle represents the Greater Calcasieu Board of Realtors, and the names of Mr. Castle, Ms. Jackie Kibodeaux, and Ms. Jade Walker were submitted, with the recommendation that Mr. Castle be reappointed. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Castle be reappointed.)

31. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Herman M. Busch, Jr. as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Busch represents the Private Sector. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Busch be reappointed.)

32. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Ken Broussard as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Broussard represents the area Chambers of Commerce, and the names of Mr. Broussard, Mr. Joseph Cironi, and Ms. Mary Ellen Montgomery were submitted with the recommendation that Mr. Broussard be reappointed. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Broussard be reappointed.)

33. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Alvin Stevens as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Stevens represents the N.A.A.C.P., and the names of Mr. Stevens, Mr. Earl Martin, and Mr. James C. Gobert were submitted with the recommendation that Mr. Stevens be reappointed. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Stevens be reappointed.)

34. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Francis Bellow, Jr. as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Bellow represents the Central Trades and Labor Council, and a letter has been sent requesting nominations. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that action be deferred until such time as the necessary submittal of nominations by the Central Trades and Labor Council is done. Subsequent to the Agenda Committee meeting, a letter has been received from the Central Trades and Labor Council recommending that Mr. Bellow be reappointed.)

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35. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Robert L. Jones as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority. (Mr. Jones represents the private sector. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Jones be reappointed.)

36. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. J. R. McCain 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 and 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. McCain be reappointed.)

37. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Ronnie Bowers 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, and 15, with the liaison being responsible for seeing that a consensus has been reached. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Bowers be reappointed.)

38. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. J. W. Foster as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four. (Consensus recommendation of the Jurors representing Districts 3 and 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. Foster be reappointed.)

39. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Ms. Joy Abshire 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). (Ms. Abshire is the at-large representative. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Ms. Abshire be reappointed.)

40. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Gerry Trahan 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. Trahan represents District 13. Mr. Danahay is the liaison, and he recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Trahan be reappointed.)

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

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

43. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One created by the resignation of Mr. Ferrell Soileau. (Mr. Soileau represented District 14. Ms. Treme is the liaison. Mr. McMillin recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Troy Comeaux be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

44. Take appropriate action on bids received on August 21, 2001, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for crushed stone and light weight aggregate, with unit prices effective from October 1, 2001, until January 31, 2002, borrow material, with unit prices effective from September 6, 2001, until February 28, 2002, sign blanks and sign faces (high intensity grade), with unit prices effective from September 7, 2001, until February 28, 2002. (see attached)

45. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for weed control chemicals, with unit prices effective from November 1, 2001, until April 30, 2002.

ADVISE THAT THE FOLLOWING TERMS

WILL EXPIRE IN OCTOBER, 2001

· Term of Ms. Janice Areno as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. (Ms. Areno represents Ward 4. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison.)

· Term of Ms. Lutricia Cobb as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. (Ms. Cobb represents Ward 3, less Precincts 30 & 31. Mr. Andrepont is the liaison.)

· Term of Mr. D. J. David as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. David represents District 10. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)

· Term of Mr. Lester Goss 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.)