PROPOSED
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 3, 2005
5:30
P.M.
1. Call to order by
President McMillin.
2. Invocation. (Mr. Manuel)
3. Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. Roll
Call.
5. The following has been advertised in accordance with the law for
action to be taken at 5:30 p.m.:
Receive
and open bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2005-01 (Overlaying of Various
Roads in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana), and take appropriate action thereon.
6. Consideration of adopting a resolution and proclamation for the
following purposes: (1) to proclaim a vacancy in the District Eight seat on the
Police Jury which was created by the resignation of Mr. Chuck Kleckley as a
result of his recent election as State Representative, District 36; (2) to make
an appointment to temporarily fill the vacancy in the District Eight seat on
the Police Jury; and (3) to order an election to be held in District Eight on
the following dates to fill the vacancy – Primary Election on October 15, 2005,
General Election on November 12, 2005.
7. Take appropriate action on applications for liquor
and beer permits. (Mr. Vickers)
8. Consideration of approval of payment of all current invoices.
9. Consideration of approving the minutes of the regular meeting of
the Police Jury dated January 6, 2005.
10. Consideration of approval of the Agenda
Committee Report dated January 27, 2005.
11. Consideration of approval of the Public
Works Committee Report dated January 27, 2005.
Said Committee:
(11.1) Received report from staff regarding the
status of the study to evaluate alternatives for the management of stormwater
in Calcasieu Parish. (A copy of an outline of said study as presented on
this date is attached hereto and made a part of this report.) The staff
reported that the final study, with a list of alternatives/recommendations to
be further studied and decided upon by the Police Jury, would be presented at
the Public Works Committee meeting on February 24, 2005. The Drainage Board representatives
who were present at the meeting on this date (January 28th) were
encouraged to provide input to the staff with respect to the study. President
McMillin asked that consideration be given in the study to bonding issues
coming up in the future for various drainage districts, as well as the
possibility of an east/west (of the Calcasieu River) approach to drainage
issues.
(11.2) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
accepting Southern Woods Estates Phase Two Subdivision in Section 31, Township 9
South, Range 7 West, located off of McCown Road in Ward Eight. (Police Jury
District 4)
(11.3) Recommended
that a decision be made at the Regular Meeting on February 3, 2005, with
reference to adopting a resolution accepting Clearfield Ranch Subdivision in
Section 19, Township 10 South, Range 7 West, located off of Highway 14 East in
Ward Two. (Police Jury District 10)
AGENDA NOTE: at the Public Works Committee meeting on
January 28, 2005, the staff recommended deferral on any recommendation until
the regular meeting on February 3, 2005, at which time the staff would make a
report and recommendation with regard to acceptance of this subdivision.
(11.4) Recommended
that a decision be made at the Regular Meeting on February 3, 2005, with
reference to adopting a resolution accepting Kayleigh Ridge Subdivision in
Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 7 West, located off of Amoco Road in Ward
Two. (Police Jury District 10)
AGENDA NOTE: At the Public Works Committee meeting on
January 28, 2005, the staff recommended deferral on any recommendation until
the regular meeting on February 3, 2005, at which time the staff would make a
report and recommendation with regard to acceptance of this subdivision.
(11.5) Recommended
that existing ordinances be amended and/or ordinances be adopted to establish a
25-mph speed limit on Linscomb Road (in its entirety) in Ward Seven. (Police Jury District 12)
(11.6) Recommended that the President of the
Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for donation of
right-of-way from James Joseph Caro, et ux, Kenneth Robbins, et ux, Gravity
Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One, Robert Foreman, and Chad Richard on
Park Road in Ward One, in accordance with the criteria established by the
Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.
(11.7) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute a Joint Services
Agreement between the Police Jury and Sewerage District No. Thirteen of Ward Four
(Carlyss) to make welding repairs to sewer plant tank and to provide and spread
fourteen tons of limestone on road leading to sewer plant, for which the Police
Jury will be reimbursed for labor, material, and fuel at an approximate cost of
$965.17.
(11.8) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
proclaiming February 22, 2005, as “Spay Day USA 2005” throughout Calcasieu
Parish, and further, that the Department of Animal Services and Adoption Center
remove the cost for spays and neuters of all animals adopted from the center
during the week of February 21, 2005, through February 25, 2005, in honor of
“Spay Day USA 2005.” (Mr. Landry)
(11.9) Recommended that Calcasieu Parish Project
No. 2004-03 (Paul Bellon Road and the east mile of the McNeese Street Extension)
be accepted as substantially complete.
(11.10) Recommended that the Parish Purchasing
Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for two (2) one-half ton extended cab
pickup trucks (Engineering), one (1) three-quarter ton regular cab with swab
unit (Animal Services), one (1) hydraulic telescopic excavator (Special
Drainage), one (1) one-ton regular cab pickup truck (Special Drainage), two (2)
tandem axle dump trucks (Special Drainage), one (1) hydraulic telescopic
excavator (Road Division), one (1) one-ton pickup truck with utility bed (Road
Division), one (1) brush chipper (Vegetation), one (1) herbicide spray truck
upgrade (Vegetation), one (1) one-and-one-half ton regular cab and chassis (4 x
2) pickup truck (Traffic), one (1) automated lube and herbicide card dispensing
system upgrade (East Maintenance Facility), twenty two (22) additional GPS
units to work with existing system (East Maintenance Facility), and one (1)
cargo and tool storage trailer (Parks).
12. Consideration of approval of the General Insurance Committee
Report dated February 3, 2005.
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 Shane
and Shona Higginbotham to clear, grub, and grade approximately 7.68 acres,
deposit approximately 6,195 cubic yards of on-site earthen material in addition
to approximately 5,565 cubic yards of excavated clay and silts and
approximately 287 cubic yards of limestone aggregate, all to construct two
residences, a barn, arena, and a 0.4 acre pond. Said project is located on the south side of Buttinkoffer Road
and the east side of Johnny Jones Road, approximately 1.5 miles northeasterly
of Moss Lake. The Planning Staff
recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.
(13.2) Proposal of SSX,
L.C. to construct and maintain a loading ramp approximately 85-feet long by
20-feet wide along the left descending bank of the Calcasieu River. The proposed structure will be situated
perpendicular to the existing shoreline extending approximately 85-feet
channelward. Said project is located at
901 North First Street (Avenue) 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 approving the recommendations of the Director of the Division of Planning
and Development in reference to the Surplus Adjudicated Property Sale conducted
on January 24, 2005, on the following cases, and adopt an ordinance with
respect to each piece of property:
(14.1)
AP03-194-04 (2425 Medora Street) (Police Jury District 2)
[The
Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the
highest offer in the amount of $13,000.00 by Jerrel Lenn Webb be accepted.]
(14.2)
AP04-196-04 (Franklin Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 13)
[The
Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the
highest offer in the amount of $6,000.00 by Katherine Delleen Fontenot be
accepted.]
15. Consideration of advertising a request for donation of
adjudicated property by Jene Community Outreach, Inc. described as “AP03-197-05
(1800 Block of N. Shattuck Street-vacant lots), Lots 15 and 16 Clara
Fitzenreiter Subdivision of West 339 feet Block 49 Katrina B Moeling
(Assessment No. 1032534).
AGENDA NOTE:
Jene Community Outreach, Inc. is registered with the Louisiana Secretary
of State and has a 501c(3) Exempt Status from the Internal Revenue
Service. Jene Community Outreach, Inc.
proposes to build a two-bedroom apartment with slab for a low-income family on
the above referenced property.
16. Consideration of establishing a yearly subscription fee in the
amount of $300.00 for a permit list from the Division of Planning and
Development, if entire year is paid in advance.
AGENDA NOTE:
current fee is $30.00 per month for fax, e-mail or pickup services. Regular mail is $33.00 per month.
17. Consideration of adopting an ordinance to correct a
typographical error contained in Article IV, Div. 2, Sec. 26-24 (a)(1) of the Code
of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
AGENDA NOTE:
on July 22, 2004, an ordinance was adopted which in part, specified the
building area of accessory buildings, and a typographical error occurred in
that the Code now reads “1 to 1.99 acres: 2,000 square feet maximum” and should read “0 to 1.99 acres: 2,000 square feet maximum”.
18. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing advertising
of an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain tracts of land in Sections 14 and
23, Township 8 South, Range 11 West, in Ward Six. (Police Jury District 11)
19. Consideration
of adopting a resolution authorizing advertising of an oil, gas, and mineral
lease on certain tracts of land in Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 11 West,
in Ward Six. (Police Jury District 11)
20. Consideration
of adopting a resolution giving notice of intention to reduce the boundaries of
Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District to exclude 8.72 acres of vacant
land near 602 Sam Houston Jones Parkway in Ward One and adjacent to the
hospital’s Dynamic Dimensions facility, that was purchased from the District by
J & P Land Development, as per the request of the Board of Commissioners of
the District.
21. Consideration
of adopting a resolution, acting as the Board of Commissioners of Ward
Three Fire Protection District No. Two, to call an election to be held in
the District on July 16, 2005, for renewal of an 11.54-mill tax for ten years
(beginning with the year 2006 and ending with the year 2015) for acquiring,
constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection
facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection
purposes.
22. Consideration of adopting a resolution
authorizing the issuance by Recreation District No. One of Ward Three of not to
exceed $500,000 Tax Anticipation Certificates, to be issued in various series
for a term not exceeding three years from date of issuance, at an interest rate
or rates not exceeding five percent per annum, and providing for other matters
with respect thereto.
23. Consideration of adopting a resolution amending the composition of the
Calcasieu Parish Children and Youth Planning Board to increase the number of
slots for the Police Jury's liaison to the Office of Juvenile Justice
Services from one to two.
24. Take
appropriate action to appoint the following persons to serve as members of the
Children and Youth Planning Board, which was created by the Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury on January 6, 2005, as authorized by LSA—R.S. 46:1941.1 et seq.,
and amended by Act 555 of 2004.
Liaisons to the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, who will also serve
as members of this Board, are Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., and Mr. Tony
Guillory. The listing below shows the
nominating agency and area represented for each nominee: The Agenda Committee
recommended on January 27, 2005, that all members as listed be appointed.
·
Ms. Cheryl Piper Calcasieu
Parish School Board (Education/Early childhood & Elem.)
·
Dr. Betty Washington Calcasieu Parish School Board
(Education/Secondary & Spec. Ed.)
·
Lt. Joel Bolton Lake
Charles Police Department (Law Enforcement)
·
Mr. Mike Byrne Calcasieu
Parish Sheriff’s Department (Law Enforcement)
·
Mr. Ronald Rossitto Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office
(Prosecution)
·
Mr. Ronald F. Ware Public
Defender’s Office (Public Defense)
·
Honorable Lilynn Cutrer Family and Juvenile Court (Judiciary)
·
Ms. Martha Parnell Office
of Juvenile Justice Services (Juvenile Justice)
·
Ms. Ann Vick Office
of Youth Development (Juvenile Justice)
·
Dr. B. J. Foch Office
of Public Health (Health Care)
·
Ms. Hortensia Vincent Lake Charles Mental Health (Mental Health)
·
Ms. Charmaine Landry Region V Office for Addictive Disorders (Substance
Abuse Prevention and Treatment)
·
Ms. Sherry Royer LA
Office of Community Services (Social Services)
·
Ms. Amy Dunn Educational
and Treatment Council, Inc. (Social Services)
·
Ms. Gerri Captain (Faith
Based Community, Eastside, Minority Rep)
·
Mr. Mel Estess (Faith
Based Community, Westside)
·
Ms. Nancy Vallee The
Chamber/SWLA (Business)
·
Mr. Fred Rickman Big
Brothers & Big Sisters (Parenting & Youth Organization)
·
Mr. Eric Doshier (Parent/Eastside/Minority
Rep)
·
Ms. Grace Bauer (Parent/Westside)
·
Dr. Charles S. Mackey Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (OJJS Liaison)
·
Mr. Tony Guillory Calcasieu
Parish Police Jury (OJJS Liaison)
·
Mr. Lance Hess Youth
Advisory Council of United Way (Youth/Westside)
·
Mr. Ian Norton Youth
Advisory Council of United Way (Youth/Eastside/Minority Rep)
25. Take appropriate action on the vacancy
created by the resignation of Mr. John Dixon, a member of the Board of
Commissioners of the West Calcasieu Port, Harbor and Terminal District. (Mr. Dixon represents the West Calcasieu
Association of Commerce. Mr. Andrepont
and Mr. McMillin are the liaisons. The
West Calcasieu Association of Commerce submitted the following names in
nomination for this vacancy: Kenneth
Wayne “Kenny” Nabours, Richard “Dick” Kennison, and Jonathon Areno; with Mr.
Nabours being the Association’s preference for appointment. The Agenda
Committee recommended on January 27, 2005, that Mr. Kenneth Wayne “Kenny”
Nabours be appointed to fill this vacancy.)
26. Take appropriate action on the vacancy
created by the resignation of Ms. Lisa Girot, a member of the Workforce
Investment Board (WIB). (Ms. Girot
represents the private sector-West Calcasieu Association of Commerce. Ms. Griffin and Mr. Moon are the
liaisons. A letter was sent to the West
Calcasieu Association of Commerce asking for nominations to fill this vacancy,
but no response has been received to date.
The Agenda Committee recommended on January 27, 2005, that action be
deferred for thirty days.)
27. Take appropriate action on the expiration of
the term of Dr. Harold G. Edwards as a member of the Board of Commissioners of
Memorial Hospital Service District. (Mr.
Moon is the liaison, and he recommended that Dr. Edwards be reappointed. The Agenda Committee accepted Mr. Moon’s
recommendation and recommended on January 27, 2005, that Dr. Edwards be
reappointed.)
28. Take appropriate action on the expiration of
the term of Mr. Marvin W. Crowe as a member of the Board of Commissioners of
Memorial Hospital Service District.
(Mr. Moon is the liaison, and he recommended that Mr. Crowe be
reappointed. The Agenda Committee accepted Mr. Moon’s recommendation and recommended
on January 27, 2005, that Mr. Crowe be reappointed.)
29. Take appropriate action on the expiration of
the term of Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr., as a member of the Airport Authority of
Airport District No. One. (Mr. Moon is
the liaison. The Agenda Committee
recommended on January 27, 2005, that Mr. Smith be reappointed.)
30. Take appropriate action on the expiration of
the term of Mr. Edward Prentis Johnson as a member of the Board of
Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five. (Mr. Johnson represents District 11. Mrs.
Treme is the liaison, and she recommended that Mr. Johnson be reappointed. The Agenda Committee accepted Mrs. Treme’s
recommendation and recommended on January 27, 2005, that Mr. Johnson be
reappointed.)
31. Take appropriate action on the expiration of
the term of Mr. Ray Bass as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity
Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. Bass represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison, and
she recommended that Mr. Bass be reappointed.
The Agenda Committee accepted Mrs. Treme’s recommendation and
recommended on January 27, 2005, that Mr. Bass be reappointed.)
32. Take appropriate action on the expiration of
the term of Mr. Jay C. Madison as a member of the Board of Commissioners of
Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. Madison represents District 11. Mrs.
Treme is the liaison, and she recommended that Mr. Madison be reappointed. The Agenda Committee accepted Mrs. Treme’s
recommendation and recommended on January 27, 2005, that Mr. Madison be
reappointed.)
33. Take appropriate action on a vacancy on the
Board of Commissioners of the Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District which
was created by the resignation of Mr. Scott McManus. (Mr. McManus represents
Districts 1, 2, 3 and 11. Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Danahay are liaisons to the
Board. President McMillin recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting on
January 27, 2005, that Mr. Bobby LeTard be appointed to fill this vacancy.)
34. Take
appropriate action on bids received on January 26, 2005, by the Parish
Purchasing Agent for sign blanks, sign faces, pavement markings, metal sign
posts, with unit prices effective from March 1, 2005, until August 31, 2005.
35. Consideration of
authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for cold mix, hot
mix, ready mix concrete, crushed stone, and light weight aggregate, with unit
prices effective from April 1, 2005, until September 30, 2005.
36. Consideration of
going into executive session on Lawsuit No. 2004-6422 (Jacob vs. Police Jury).
37. ADVISE that
surplus adjudicated properties will be offered for sale by the Director of the
Division of Planning and Development on February 22, 2005.
·
Term of Dr.
Susan Jones as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Parish
Communications District. (Dr. Mackey is
the liaison.)
·
Term of Ms.
Madelyn Wills as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Parish
Communications District. (Dr. Mackey is
the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
John LaGrone as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage
District No. Two of Ward Seven. (Mr. LaGrone represents District 12. Mr. Clement is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Gene Sonnier as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage
District No. Two of Ward Seven. (Mr.
Sonnier represents Districts 11 & 12.
Mr. Clement is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr. James Dennis as a member of
the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Dennis represents District 12. Mr. Clement is the liaison.)