A G E N D A

PROPOSED A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2003

5:30 P.M

1. Call to order by President Kleckley.

2. Invocation. (Mr. Derbonne)

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Roll Call.

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

6. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated June 19, 2003.

7. Presentation of certificates of recognition to the players and coaches of the Moss Bluff National League All Star Pitching Machine Team, seven and eight year olds, for winning the District Championship and competing in the State Play-Offs.

8. Presentation of certificates of recognition to the players and coaches of the Moss Bluff American League All Star Pitching Machine Team, seven and eight year olds, for competing in the State Play-Offs.

9. Take appropriate action on RZ04-029-03 which is a request by Alfred J. Sittig, Sr. to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-M (Multi Family Residential) to allow three duplexes. (371 W. Dave Dugas Road in Ward Four, Police Jury District 12) (see attached)

10. Take appropriate action on RZ04-028-03 which is a request by Joseph R. Ellender to rezone from I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (manufactured home). (725 Harvest Drive in Ward Four, Police Jury District 12) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, 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; 2) that the manufactured home must be skirted within thirty days of zoning approval; and 3) that all junk items (washer, boat, water heater, air ducts, etc.) must be removed from the premises within thirty days of zoning approval.]

11. Take appropriate action on RZ04-027-03 which is a request by Clinton and Linda Charlie to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) and I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to allow a 78-space RV park. (6560 Highway 1133 in Ward Four, Police Jury District 12)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, and deferred action for thirty days.]

12. Take appropriate action to amend the Parish Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance to reflect new requirements as per the recently adopted Sewerage Ordinance No. 4555. (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances be amended.]

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, Best Management Practices during the course of construction set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, and approvals are received from all other appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that any required permits are obtained from the Division of Planning and Development:

(13.1) Proposal of Anthony J. Palermo to clear, grade, and place approximately 32,266 cubic yards of earthen fill in an area for a commercial development that would support a warehouse, hotel, truck/tire shop, and a parking area. Said project is located southeasterly of Interstate 10 and Louisiana Highway 108 near Sulphur. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

(13.2) Proposal of Alfred J. Sittig to clear, grade, deposit, and maintain earthen and aggregate material as necessary to construct a residential subdivision. Approximately 700 cubic yards of clean earthen fill material, 140 cubic yards of cement and 50 cubic yards of gravel would be used to construct foundations for four home sites, driveways, and parking areas. Said project is located central to a point about 6.0 miles northwesterly from Sulphur. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

(13.3) Proposal of Friendly Builders to clear, grade, grub, excavate, and place approximately 17,000 cubic yards of on-site earthen material and 25,500 cubic yards of hauled-in fill for construction of house pads, driveways, access roads, and drainage ditches, all to implement a 75-lot single-family residential subdivision. Said project is located off of Lake Street in Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

(13.4) Proposal of Carnes Oil Corporation to install, operate, and maintain structures and equipment necessary for oil and gas drilling, production, and transportation activities. The proposed project consists of the excavation and resulting dredged material placement of a 250-foot by 69-foot parallel slip and a 70-foot by 70-foot wing. Dredged material from the excavation, 6,322 cubic yards, will be placed adjacent to the newly constructed slip. 506 cubic yards of shell material will be used to construct a 210-foot by 65-foot shell pad. The slip will be used to facilitate the use of an inland drilling barge. Upon successful completion of the well, a 20-foot by 10-foot well protector platform will be constructed around the well. A 200-foot by 3-foot walkway will be constructed from the platform to the old Louisiana Highway 90 roadbed. A 4.5 inch flowline will run from the well, supported by the walkway, to the old Louisiana Highway 90 centerline. The total impacts to the waters of the United States are 1.99 acres. Said project is located in a borrow ditch off of the Sabine River. 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.

14. Receive report from the Director of the Division of Planning and Development regarding the adjudicated property program.

15. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right of way from Owen Ray Bellon on Highline Road in Ward One (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2003-06).

16. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right of way from American Sulphur Oil Company on Paul Bellon Road in Ward One (No Project Number).

17. Consideration of adopting a Resolution authorizing that a letter be sent to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development requesting that consideration be given in order of the priority shown to various railroad crossings within Calcasieu Parish for the installation of signal devices under the Highway Funding Program 203.

18. Consideration of approving a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six wherein the Division of Engineering and Public Works will haul road base to the Oak Street Park located in DeQuincy, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

AGENDA NOTE: approximately 200 tons of road base will be hauled at an approximate cost of $369.90 which will be totally reimbursed by the Community Center and Playground District.

19. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing and approving the issuance by the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority of $1,245,000 Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003A, and $4,610,000 Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003B.

20. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the exercise of the option to renew the Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for a one-year period beginning July 1, 2003, for the operation of the Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) Program, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

21. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease in certain roads and streets located in Twelve Oaks Subdivision, Sandia Estates Part I Subdivision, Spanish Pines Estates Subdivision, and in Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, in Ward Four. (Police Jury District 12)

22. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain roads and streets in North Sam Houston Forest Subdivision in Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, located in Ward One. (Police Jury District 14)

23. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Administrator to publish a proposed ordinance, in accordance with State Law, declaring Lot 22 and the West Half of Lot 23 of Block 12 of Hi-Mount Addition, and one-half of the abandoned alley adjacent to Lot 22 and West Half of Lot 23 of Block 12 described as: commencing at the Northwest Corner of Lot 22 of Block 12; thence go East 75 feet; thence go North 7.5 feet; thence go West 75 feet; thence go South 7.5 feet to the point of beginning, together with improvements, component parts, attachments, rights, privileges, advantages, servitudes, and accessories located at 1021 16^th Street as surplus property no longer needed for public purposes.

AGENDA NOTE: this property was recently donated to the Calcasieu Parish Library System, and the Board of Trustees has requested that we begin the procedure declaring the property surplus and taking bids on the sale of said property.

24. Consideration of the appointment of members to the Board of Commissioners of the newly-formed Sewer District No. Thirteen of Ward Four.

25. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Bryan Beverly as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Mr. Beverly represents the private sector - The Chamber/Southwest. Mr. Beverly does not wish to be reappointed. A letter has been forwarded to The Chamber/Southwest requesting nominations. Ms. Griffin and Mr. Moon are the liaisons.)

AGENDA NOTE: on June 5, 2003, the Police Jury deferred action until June 26, 2003, and on July 10, 2003, until July 24, 2003.

26. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Police Jury on July 10, 2003, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2003-04 (Overlay and Improvements to the following roads: Ward One – Victoria Drive, Sutherland Road, Gillis Cutoff Road, Santa Anna Drive, Cascio Road, Georgia Road, and Debra Lane); Ward Six – Douglas Road, Grape Street, Dunn Ferry Road, Marcantel Road, William Still Road, Arthur Irwin Road, Holbrook Park Road, Ruth Street, D. Pruitt Road, and Edgerly-DeQuincy Road).

AGENDA NOTE: the Parish Engineer recommends that the low bid in the amount of $1,029,337.06 of R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. be accepted.

27. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Police Jury on July 10, 2003, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2003-06 (Ward 1: Highline Roadbed and Ward 8: Boys Village Road Bridge).

AGENDA NOTE: the Parish Engineer recommends that the low bid in the amount of $851,691.70 of Cypress General Contractors, Inc. be accepted.

28. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for proposals for purchasing cards from banking institutions for authorized limited use by parish employees.

29. Consideration of going into executive session on Lawsuit No. 2001-2195 (Walling vs. Police Jury).