PROPOSED A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2004

5:30 P.M

1. Call to order by President Clement.

2. Invocation. (Mrs. Griffin)

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Roll Call.

5. The following action must be taken at 5:30 p.m., in accordance with election procedures:

(5.1) Consideration of adopting a proces verbal and resolution promulgating the results of an election which were held on Saturday, July 17, 2004, for the continuation of a 3.16-mill tax on all properties subject to taxation within the boundaries of the Parish for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in 2005, for the purpose of operating, maintaining and improving the facilities and services of the District Attorney and District Court of the Fourteenth Judicial District in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana;

(5.2) Consideration of adopting a proces verbal and resolution promulgating the results of an election which were held on Saturday, July 17, 2004, for the continuation of a .63-mill tax on all properties subject to taxation within the boundaries of Airport District No. One, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in 2005, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving the facilities of Lake Charles Regional Airport; and

(5.3) Consideration of adopting a proces verbal and resolution promulgating the results of an election which were held on Saturday, July 17, 2004, for the continuation of a 6.39-mill tax on all properties subject to taxation within the boundaries of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in 2005, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating waterworks facilities in the District.

6. Presentation of checks to the following public entities which represents a one-time allocation from the 2003 Delta Downs Slots Proceeds:

· City of DeQuincy $250,000

· Town of Iowa $200,000

· City of Sulphur $300,000

· Town of Vinton $400,000 ($250,000-Proceeds, $150,000-Impact Adjustment)

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

8. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated June 17, 2004.

9. Take appropriate action on RZ04-016-04 which is a request from Curtis P. and Amy M. Cart to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to allow expansion of a manufactured home park (four additional spaces). (1721 W. Burton Street in Ward Four, Police Jury District 11)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: 1) that development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that the manufactured homes must be skirted within ninety days of permit issuance; 3) that a centralized U. S. Postal approved mailbox be provided within ninety days of zoning approval; and 4) that Lot 5 is restricted to driveway access from private road only and not W. Burton Street.]

AGENDA NOTE: on June 17, 2004, the Police Jury took no action on this request due to said request being withdrawn at that time.

10. Take appropriate action on a request for a revision to RZ08-014-04 as requested by Jennifer Bufford McCracken to revise Stipulation No. Two to read that a ten-foot metal shelving unit be installed along the west property line within ninety days instead of a six-foot wood fence within ninety days, as previously stipulated. (142 Highway 3256 in Ward Eight, Police Jury District 4)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, and voted 5 (for) to 4 (against) to recommend that the request be granted.]

AGENDA NOTE: on June 17, 2004, the Police Jury granted the petitioner’s request to rezone from R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow a warehouse and office.

11. Take appropriate action on amendments to the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with reference to the general regulations on building area of accessory buildings and procedures for applying for an application to petition for frontage road variances and fees related thereto.

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be amended.

12. Consideration of adopting an ordinance rescinding Parish Ordinance No. 3729 to revert property from I-1 (Light Industrial) to A-1 (Agricultural) since the business located on this property has ceased operation. (Elliott Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 6)

AGENDA NOTE: on November 16, 1995, the Police Jury granted a request by Brian Trahan to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow a welding shop.

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 the DeQuincy Industrial Airpark to dredge ditches to remove accumulated sediment and debris and slope banks to prevent sloughing and dredge to construct a new section of ditch, install four culverts and place top soil as necessary to seed and revegetate eroded/barren areas, all to improve drainage capabilities and prevent/reduce surface erosion. Said project is located west of the City of DeQuincy, approximately 1.5 miles on Louisiana Highway 12. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

(13.2) Proposal of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to perform clearing, grading, and dredging operations and place as fill approximately 4,000 cubic yards of on-site graded earthen material, 73,000 cubic yards of hauled-in fill, 3,000 cubic yards of concrete, 3,600 cubic yards of asphalt, 12,000 cubic yards of crushed stone, and 650 cubic yards of rip-rap, all as necessary to construct a new Sam’s Club, fueling station, parking lot, access drives, stormwater drainage facilities, and installation of utilities. Said project is located on the north side of Cagle Lane, near its intersection with West Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

(13.3) Proposal of Joshua Dale Smith to clear, dredge, and place fill to construct a single-family residence, driveway, temporary access road, and pond. Approximately 240 cubic yards of topsoil and 480 cubic yards of clay will be excavated, mixed, and used as fill for homesite, driveway, and berm around the pond. An additional 20 cubic yards of hauled-in gravel will be utilized for the roadbase. Said project is located in near Sulphur. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

(13.4) Proposal of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District to dredge to remove approximately 2,800 cubic yards of material from within 750 linear feet of existing drainage ditch, deposit excavated material in addition to 1,500 cubic yards of hauled-in earth and place 2,800 cubic yards of stone aggregate, all to support the installation of three 4’ x 6’ subsurface culverts as necessary to improve drainage at the Port facility. Said project is located on the west side of Marine Street, near Bayou Contraband, in 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.

14. Consideration of adopting a resolution supporting the amendment to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as stated in H.R. 784 and S. 567, and requesting the increase of federal funding to the State of Louisiana for wastewater infrastructure improvements, and further, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation as well as members of the Calcasieu Legislative Delegation requesting their assistance and support.

15. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the 2004 Diversity Plan for the Office of Community Services, as per the request and recommendation of the Office of Community Services Executive Committee which met on June 21, 2004.

16. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to negotiate on the terms and conditions of a contract between the Police Jury and the Education and Treatment Council, Inc. for an amount up to $26,665 for counseling services for juveniles who are victims of crime, and that should additional funds become available, the contract can be amended to increase this amount, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

17. Consideration of adopting a resolution accepting the donation of one 1981 International Truck from Trunkline LNG for use at the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

18. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documentation for acquisition of right-of-way from James T. Kent, Jr., William Thomas Kent, M.D. and Judith Preddy Kent, Peggy Kent Arebalo, and Temple-Inland Forest Products Corporation on Pine Forest Road in Ward Six. (Police Jury District 11)

19. Consideration of adopting a resolution accepting Miracle Lane, a non-parish maintained road, located in Ward Three for future parish maintenance, as recommended by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and further, removing said road from the Master Private Road List.

AGENDA NOTE: 100% of the right-of-way was previously accepted by the Police Jury.

20. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the Division of Engineering and Public Works to submit an application for funding from the 2005 Calcasieu Parish Road and Drainage Trust Fund Program for the construction of a four-foot wide sidewalk along the east side of Park Road, from Recreation Boulevard north to Pine Cone Drive. (Police Jury District 1)

21. Consideration of adopting a resolution acknowledging that a final inspection has been made by the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, and Calcasieu Parish on State Project Nos. 742-10-0115 (Ihles Road), 742-10-0116 (PPG Drive), and 742-10-0117 (Davis Road), and all work was found to be substantially complete, and further, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury agrees to assume all maintenance of the improvements including, but not limited to, adequate signing, striping, and other traffic control devices.

22. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase and installation of one broadcast quality video microwave system operating at 23GHZ, for use by the Government Access Channel Department.

23. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Administrator to advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2004-08 (Side Drain Safety End Treatment Project).

24. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for one 2005 one-half ton extended cab pickup truck for use by the Division of Planning and Development, as provided for in the 2004 Annual Budget.

25. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for one new full-size sedan for use by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, as provided for in the 2004 Annual Budget.

26. ADVISE that the renewal of the cable television franchise with CommuniComm will be on the August 5^th regular meeting agenda for approval.

AGENDA NOTE: the CommuniComm franchise area includes Ward One, areas near DeQuincy and Vinton, and portions of Ward Four.