(10-2) Recommended
that a resolution be adopted accepting South 40 Estates Part Two Subdivision
located in Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 7 West, off of Highway 14 East
in Ward Two, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to
execute a road maintenance agreement with South 40 Estates Homeowners
Association, Inc. related to repairs and maintenance within a pipeline
right-of-way which crosses said subdivision.
(10-3)
Recommended
that existing ordinances be amended and/or ordinances be adopted with reference
to the following:
(10.3.1) establish a uniform
procedure for the removal of encroachments from the public right-of-way;
(10.3.2) establish “no launching”
of any vessel into a waterway from a parish right-of-way with the exception of
designated launches;
(10.3.3) amend school zone
speed limit provisions to stipulate that the speed limit is in effect when
children are present “or when school zone beacons are flashing.” (language in quotes indicates what was
proposed to be added)
(10-4)
Recommended
that an ad hoc committee be appointed by Chairman Moon to study and make
recommendation with reference to the issue of private roads being accepted into
the Parish transportation system. This recommendation came as a result of the
request of Mr. Glen Burnett who appeared before the Committee on October 25,
2001, that Allied Road (approximately 1600’ in length) located off of North
Claiborne Street in Ward Four be accepted as a public road since it was at one
time a part of the Parish transportation system according to Mr. Burnett.
Chairman Moon appointed Mr. Manuel, Mr. Breaux, and Mr. Collins to serve on the
ad-hoc committee.
AGENDA NOTE: it was noted on the Public
Works Committee meeting on November 29, 2001, that on October 25, 2001, the
Public Works Committee made a recommendation approving Mr. Burnett’s request,
but Dr. Mackey asked that the staff research said matter and give a report at
the regular meeting on November 1, 2001.
The staff gave a report on November 1, 2001, and the Police Jury
deferred action for thirty days.
Subsequent to the Public
Works Committee held on November 29, 2001, Chairman Moon has also appointed Mr.
Clement and Mrs. Treme to the ad hoc committee.
(10-5) Received no public comments with reference
to the 2002-2004 Capital Improvement Plan and recommended approval of same.
(10-6) Recommended that the Jefferson Davis Parish
Police Jury be contacted by staff concerning the irreparable condition of the
Lorrain Bridge in Ward 2, as well as the continuing problem of debris in
Lacassine Bayou collecting around the unstable pilings of the bridge, to
determine their willingness to participate in the demolition and removal of
said structure. ( Mr. Landry and Mrs. Treme voted in opposition to this
recommendation.)
AGENDA NOTE: it was noted at the Public Works Committee
meeting on November 29, 2001, that Lorrain Bridge had been closed to vehicular
traffic since March 2, 1998, and that debris floating down Lorrain Bayou would
get trapped on the substructure of the bridge and completely block the
waterway, slowing drainage and stopping boat traffic.
(10-7)
Recommended
that a resolution be adopted approving the submittal of an Application for
Transportation Enhancement Projects from the Louisiana Department of
Transportation and Development for the Parish to construct four-foot wide
concrete sidewalks along the east side of Heard Road and the south side of New
School Street in Ward Three, and further, authorizing the President of the
Police Jury, or her designee when appropriate, to execute all documents related
thereto.
AGENDA NOTE: it was noted at the Public Works Committee
meeting on November 29, 2001, that the total amount of the project was
$129,041.50 with the Parish contributing five percent of the total cost in the
amount of $6,452.08.
(10-8)
Recommended
that the proposal of CBK Soils Engineering, Inc. be accepted for the
performance of geotechnical investigation for the proposed Industrial Canal
Boat Launch.
(10-9) Recommended that Calcasieu Parish Project
No. 2001-03 be accepted as substantially complete (Ward 3 – East Prien Lake
Road, Greathouse Road, Lafanette Road, Luke Powers Road, Ward Line Road, and
Wesley Road; Ward 4 – Alvin Road, Arthur Vincent Road, Barrett Road, Dale
Street, Dalton Road, Fred Istre Road, Joel Road, Ollin Street, West Cotton
Vincent Road and Whittaker Street; Ward 5 – Arnold Smith Road, Buddy Johnson
Road, Earl Phillips Road, Harold Ellis Road, Hubert Braneff Road, Pete Nation
Road, Pete Nation Road Extension, Phillip Corry Road, Roy Lee Ashworth Road,
Scales Road and Scales Road Extension; Ward 6 – Dommert Place Drive; Ward 7 –
Ann Street, North Old Hwy 90, and South Old Hwy 90; Ward 8 – Dennison Road
(Part 2 of 3), McCown Road, River Road, and Shane Road) as substantially
complete.
11. 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:
(11.1) Proposal of Moss Lake Homeowners
Association to dredge and maintain a channel and an adjacent area to improve
boat access. The proposed work activity
will impact approximately 2.3 acres of shallow waterbottom. The dredging operation will consist of the
removal of approximately 25,000 cubic yards of material which will be
hydraulically pumped to an offsite disposal area. The project is located in a basin area off of Moss Lake in
Sections 2 and 11, Township 11 South, Range 10 West, central to a point about
6.5 miles southerly from Sulphur. The
Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this
project application.
(11.2) Proposal of Chris and Jane Baggett to
dredge to establish a boat slip and install and maintain a bulkhead and fill
for private recreational use, erosion control, sand safety. The proposed work is to be located within an
area approximately 172 feet long and 57 feet wide, the outer edge to be
approximately 42 feet landward therefrom.
The dredging operation shall consist of the removal of approximately 191
cubic yards of material which is to be deposited behind the bulkhead. The project is located off the Calcasieu
River adjacent to Kara Bay Subdivision, approximately one mile southwest of
Prien Lake in Section 26, Township 10 South, Range 9 West. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no
objection to this project application.
(11.3) Proposal of Vaughn Duhon to clear,
grade, and fill an area for an automated car wash with parking area. The proposed work is to be located within an
area about 225 feet long and 90 feet wide.
The fill operation will consist of the placement of approximately 1,425
cubic yards of hauled material in wetlands and non-wetlands. The project is located on Beglis Parkway in
Section 35, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, in Sulphur. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no
objection to this project application.
(11.4) Proposal of BellSouth Mobility to
clear and construct a cellular communications tower. The proposed work is to be located in an area about 115 feet long
and 75 feet wide. The fill operation
will consist of the placement of approximately 224 cubic yards of material in a
wetland area. A preliminary analysis
has shown that approximately .1 acre of wetlands would be impacted as a result
of the construction. The project is
located at 1341 W. Parish Road, in Section 4, Township 10 South, Range 10 West,
in Sulphur. 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.
12. Consideration of approving the Budget Committee Report dated
December 6, 2001.
13. Receive report from
the Division of Planning and Development staff regarding adjudicated property,
and take appropriate action thereon.
14. Consideration of approving the following requests from the Office
of Community Services Administering Board:
(14.1) Approve the selection of Ms. Gayle
Fisher (DeQuincy and Starks area) and Mr. George Reado (Lake Charles At-Large)
as members of the OCS Board representing the Poor;
AGENDA
NOTE:
each of the above applicants has complied with the required petitioning
procedures, as defined within the OCS By-laws, as they relate to
Representatives of the Poor.
(14.2) adopt a resolution approving an
additional LIHEAP Contract between the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency and the
Calcasieu Office of Community Services, and further, authorizing the President
of the Police Jury, or her designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents
related thereto;
(14.3) adopt a resolution approving an
amended contract between the Calcasieu Office of Community Services and the
Louisiana State Food Stamp Office in the amount of $148,724.00 for the period
October 1, 2001, to September 30, 2002, and further, authorizing the President
of the Police Jury, or her designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents
related thereto;
(14.4) adopt a resolution approving the
acceptance of a modification to the existing contract between Calcasieu Public
Transit System and Calcasieu Workforce Investment Board, which extends the
original contract from October 1, 1999, to January 31, 2003, and further,
authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or her designee, when
appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto; and
AGENDA
NOTE:
this contract is dependent upon funding availability and is valid until
all transit funds designated for this purpose are depleted by the Workforce
Investment Board. It is a fixed fee contract.
(14.5) approve the closure of the
Calcasieu Parish Public Transit System on December 24-26, 2001, December 31 and
January 1, 2002, to allow for mechanical repairs work and transit staff
training, with the exception of all transporting of dialysis patients.
15. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the calling of
an election on April 6, 2002, by the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks
District No. Nine of Ward Four (Carlyss area) for the renewal of a three-mill
ad valorem property tax for a period of ten years for the purpose of acquiring,
constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating the District’s waterworks
system.
16. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the calling of
an election on April 6, 2002, by the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire
Protection District No. Two (Carlyss area) for the renewal, levy, and
collection of an eight and one-half mill property tax for a period of ten
years, for maintaining, operating, and developing fire protection facilities
within the District.
17. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the assignment
of an oil, gas, and mineral lease dated October 3, 2000, between the Police
Jury and Mayne & Mertz, Inc. from Aspect Resources LLC (successor in
interest from Mayne & Mertz, Inc.) to Samedan Oil Corporation.
18. Take appropriate action
on the expiration of the term of Ms. Fran M. Sanchez as a member of the Board
of Directors of Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau which
expires on December 31, 2001. (Ms.
Sanchez represents the Festivals in Calcasieu Parish. Ms. Griffin and Mrs. Treme are the liaisons. Letters have been received confirming the
concurrence of Contraband Days Festival and Mardi Gras of Imperial Calcasieu in
a recommendation that Ms. Sanchez be reappointed. Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Ms.
Sanchez be reappointed.
19. Take appropriate action
on the expiration of the term of Mr. Joe Heacook as a member of the Board of
Directors of Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau which expires
on December 31, 2001. (Mr. Heacook represents the Southwest Louisiana
Restaurant Association. Ms. Griffin and
Mrs. Treme are the liaisons. A letter
has been received from the Louisiana Restaurant Association recommending that
Mr. Heacook be reappointed.
Recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Heacook be
reappointed.)
20. Take appropriate action
on the expiration of the term of Mr. Gary McQuiston as a member of the Board of
Directors of Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau which expires
on December 31, 2001. (Mr. McQuiston represents the Southwest Louisiana Hotel
Motel Association. Ms. Griffin and Mrs.
Treme are the liaisons. A letter has
been received from the Southwest Louisiana Hotel Motel Association recommending
that Mr. McQuiston be reappointed. Recommendation
was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. McQuiston be reappointed.)
21. Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners
of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two which was created by the
resignation of Mr. D. J. David. (Mr.
David represents District 10. Mr.
Breaux is the liaison, and he
recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Paul Guillory be appointed
to fill this vacancy.)
22. Take appropriate action on the vacancy
on the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three
created by the resignation of Mrs. Ethel Chiasson. (Consensus recommendation of the Jurors representing Districts 3,
14, and 15, with the liaison being responsible for seeing that a consensus has
been reached. Mr. McMillin is the liaison. A
joint recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting by the jurors
representing Districts 3, 14, and 15 that action on this vacancy be deferred
until the Regular Meeting on December 20, 2001, and further that Chapter 2,
Section 13.2 of the Operational Policies
Manual, 2nd Edition, be amended with respect to the composition
of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three,
as well as the composition of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District
No. One of Ward Four, to replace the existing “consensus” nomination for the
seats to said Board with a formal allocation plan as follows: District 3 – one member, District 14 – three
members, and District 15 – one member.
23. Consideration of appointing two individuals
to the Regional Partnership for Economic Development Steering Committee. Recommendation was made at the Agenda
Committee meeting that the President of the Police Jury and the Chairman of the
Agenda Committee together formulate a list of nominees for further
consideration by the Police Jury.
AGENDA NOTE: the City of Lake Charles hosted a meeting to discuss the
establishment of the above referred to partnership, and it was attended by a
cross-section of local governmental entities located in the five-parish
area. At the conclusion of the meeting,
there was a general consensus that such a partnership should be formed. It was agreed that the best way to
accomplish this task was for a steering committee composed of two members from
each parish to be appointed by each Police Jury. One member would represent a local governmental entity within the
parish, and the other member would represent private business within the
parish.
24. Take
appropriate action on bids received on November 19, 2001, by the Parish
Purchasing Agent for gasoline and diesel fuel and mosquito control chemicals,
with unit prices effective from January 1, 2002, until December 31, 2002,
concrete catch basins, concrete pipe, metal pipe, and plastic pipe, with unit
prices effective from January 1, 2002, until June 30, 2002. (see
attached)
25. Take
appropriate action on bids received on December 3, 2001, by the Parish
Purchasing Agent for two 2002 Four-Door Mid-Size Sedans, for use by the Office
of Juvenile Justice Services. (see
attached)
26.
Consideration
of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for hot mix,
cold mix, flex base fly ash and bottom ash, ready mix concrete, liquid asphalt,
crushed stone, and light weight aggregate, with unit prices effective from
February 1, 2002, until July 31, 2002.
27.
Consideration
of declaring Monday, December 24, 2001, as a paid holiday for Police Jury
employees.
28. Receive
report from Mr. Cedric Floyd, of Data Center in Kenner, Louisiana,
regarding an alternative Police Jury reapportionment plan he is proposing in
lieu of the plan approved by the Police Jury on November 15, 2001.
ADVISE THAT THE FOLLOWING TERMS
WILL EXPIRE IN
JANUARY, 2002
·
Term of Mr.
Jerry Wise as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public
Library System. (Mr. Wise is a Police
Jury representative. Mrs. Treme is the
liaison.)
·
Term
of Mr. Chad Thielen as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish
Public Library System. (Mr. Thielen is
a City of Lake Charles representative.
Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Troy Comeaux as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire
Protection District No. One. (Mr.
Comeaux represents District 14. Mrs.
Treme is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
A. J. Holland as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire
Protection District No. One. (Mr.
Holland represents District 10. Mr.
Breaux is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Webster James Todd, Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two
Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr.
Todd represents District 10. Mr. Breaux
is the liaison.)
·
Term of Pat
Aguillard as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Iowa Fire Protection
District No. One. (Mr. Aguillard
represents District 10. Mr. Breaux is
the liaison.)
