A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2005

5:30 P.M.

1. Call to order by President McMillin.

2. Invocation. (Mrs. Griffin)

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. 2005-02 (Overlaying of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana), and take appropriate action thereon.

6. The following has been advertised in accordance with the law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., and take appropriate action thereon:

(6.1) Receive and open bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain tracts of land (5 acres, more or less) in Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 11 West, in Ward Six. (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme)

(6.2) Receive and open bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain tracts of land (2.5 acres, more or less) in Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 11 West, in Ward Six. (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme)

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

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 February 3, 2005.

10. Consideration of approval of the Agenda Committee Report dated February 24, 2005.

11. Consideration of approval of the Public Works Committee Report dated February 24, 2005. Said Committee:

(11.1) Received a presentation from Mr. Steve Rinard, Meteorologist-in-Charge with the National Weather Service, with reference to Calcasieu Parish receiving the Storm Ready Community Award for 2005 - 2008 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an award received by less than 900 entities in the United States, and Calcasieu Parish being the second in the State to receive such distinction, at the current time.

(11.2) Received a presentation from staff regarding the management of drainage in the Parish. The presentation included, among other things, an evaluation of the current drainage management system, as well as various alternatives/recommendations for effectively managing drainage in the Parish. President McMillin advised that he would poll the members of the Police Jury to determine whether a sub-committee should be formed to further study this issue. The general consensus of the Committee was that it would first be necessary to determine which alternative(s), if any, contained in the report should be implemented so that the details pertaining to such alternatives could be further refined. (A copy of the presentation is on file in the archives of the Police Jury.)

(11.3) Recommended that a recommendation be made at the Regular Meeting on March 3, 2005, relative to adoption of 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, 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: (see attached)

· Proposal of Joe Cooper to clear a 24.1 acres site, excavate, grade, and redistribute approximately 19,412 cubic yards of native earthern material and deposit an additional 1,110 cubic yards of hauled-in clay and limestone aggregate, all residential/commercial/industrial development. The proposed project is located south of I-10, at the intersection of Bruce Drive and Opelousas Street in Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

AGENDA NOTE: on February 16, 2005, the Police Jury deferred action until February 24, 2005. 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.

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

(11.4.1) establish a 25-mph speed limit on all roads and streets in Woodland Forest Subdivision located in Ward One (Police Jury District 1, Mr. Manuel); and

(11.4.2) establish “no parking” on Bending Branch Drive, in its entirety, located in Ward Three (Police Jury District 10, Mr. Stelly).

(11.5) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for a Temporary Work Area Agreement between the Police Jury and Matilda Geddings Gray Trust with reference to the Charlie Moss Road Bridge Project located in Ward Four. (Police Jury District 12, Mr. Clement)

(11.6) Recognized the members of Boy Scout Troop 110 from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who were attending the meeting on this date in preparation for their “Citizenship in the Community” badges.

12. Consideration of approval of the Budget Committee Report dated March 3, 2005.

13. 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, 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 CECOS International, Inc. to perform mechanical clearing activities to provide access corridors approximately 20 feet in width as necessary to allow the placement of cone-penetrometer or rotary exploration equipment which would be utilized to drill up to 14 exploratory test wells to determine levels/concentration of chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater. Borings will range from 1.5 inches to 8 inches in diameter and from 80 feet to 180 feet in depth and upon abandonment will be backfilled with grout. Said project is located at the BFI/Allied ConocoPhillips site in Carlyss. 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 February 22, 2005, on the following cases, and adopt an ordinance with respect to each piece of property:

(14.1) AP03-197-05 (Church Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 3, Mrs. Griffin)

[The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $100.00 by Tony Terry Zackery be accepted.]

(14.2) AP03-198-05 (Jackson Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 3, Mrs. Griffin)

[The Director of the Division of Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of $350.00 by Betty Dianne Coleman be accepted.]

15. Consideration of adopting an ordinance authorizing the donation of surplus adjudicated property, in accordance with LSA¾R.S. 33:4720.25 et seq., as follows to Jene Community Outreach, Inc. described as “AP03-181-04 (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).” (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)

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 adopting an ordinance approving the immediate demolition of property located at 2458 Quail Ridge Drive, legally described as Lot 20, Quail Ridge Subdivision, Ward One, owned by William Greely Watkins, et ux, 725 N. Huval Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70611, due to imminent danger of collapse and constituting a menace to public safety. (Police Jury District 1, Mr. Manuel) (see attached)

17. Consideration of adopting a resolution requesting that the Calcasieu Legislative Delegation consider introducing a bill to amend LSA¾R.S. 33:4754 to provide for the expansion of the authority granted to the parish under said law to include sanitary sewer systems in the list of areas of concern relative to the public welfare or safety to be regulated through condemnation, removal or required maintenance standard.

AGENDA NOTE: current law provides for condemnation and demolition of structures, grass cutting, weed abatement, or trash, debris, refuse, discarded or noxious matter, and garbage removal.

18. Consideration of amending the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with reference to litter reduction to comply with new state statutes which became effective January 1, 2004. (see attached)

19. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of not exceeding $2,500,000 Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority Revenue Bonds (McNeese State University-Cowboy Facilities, Inc. Scoreboard Project), Series 2005, approving the form of the bond purchase agreement with respect thereto, subject to the approval of Bond Counsel, Counsel to the Authority, and the State Bond Commission.

20. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving an agreement between the Police Jury, Louisiana Works, Calcasieu Workforce Center, and the Prien Lake Mall Shopping Center for the placement of a kiosk at said mall to enable the public to access immediate information regarding available jobs, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

21. Consideration of authorizing the execution of an agreement by the Parish Administrator for the renewal of a lease with a tenant and user of the Magnolia Building, in accordance with parameters established by the Police Jury Liaison Group for such purpose.

22. Reconsideration of action by the Police Jury on February 16, 2005, requesting the Louisiana Legislature to amend LSA¾R.S. 33:3819 to provide permissive legislation which would allow the board of a waterworks district in Calcasieu Parish to be paid a per diem not to exceed $100.00 per meeting for a maximum of twelve meetings per year, and further, that each board desiring to utilize such permissive legislation must obtain approval from the Police Jury prior to implementing this change in per diem. (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme; Police Jury District 12, Mr. Clement; Police Jury District 13, Mr. Andrepont; Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin; and Police Jury District 15, Mr. Danahay)

AGENDA NOTE: the Police Jury received a request from the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven (Houston River) that the Police Jury consider requesting the State Legislature to amend LSA¾R.S. 33:3819 to provide for a maximum per diem for members of boards of commissioners of waterworks districts of $100.00.

The current statutes read as follows: “The parish governing authority in the parish in which each waterworks district is located may fix the per diem to be paid to each of the members of the board of commissioners of the respective waterworks districts in an amount not to exceed sixty dollars for each meeting they attend, up to and including twenty-four meetings in each year and for each special meeting not to exceed twelve special meetings in each year.”

23. 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, and they have submitted the following three nominees, with Mr. Arnold being their first choice: Dennis Arnold, Chris Duncan, and Dale Bayard. The Agenda Committee recommended that Mr. Arnold be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

AGENDA NOTE: on February 3, 2005, the Police Jury deferred action to February 24, 2005.

24. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Dr. Susan Jones as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Parish Communications District. (Dr. Mackey is the liaison, and he recommends that Dr. Jones be reappointed. The Agenda Committee recommended that Dr. Jones be reappointed.)

25. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Ms. Madelyn Wills as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Parish Communications District. (Dr. Mackey is the liaison, and he recommends that Ms. Wills be reappointed. The Agenda Committee recommended that Ms. Wills be reappointed.)

26. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the 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. Mr. Clement is the liaison. The Agenda Committee recommended that action be deferred for thirty days on this expiration of term.)

27. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the 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, Mrs. Treme, & 12, Mr. Clement. Mr. Clement is the liaison. The Agenda Committee recommended that action be deferred for thirty days on expiration of this term.)

28. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the 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. Mr. Clement is the liaison. The Agenda Committee recommended that Mr. Dennis be reappointed.)

29. Take appropriate action on the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Pat Aguillard as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Iowa Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Aguillard represented District 10, Mr. Stelly. Mr. Stelly is the liaison, and he recommends that Mr. Greg Gremillion be appointed. The Agenda Committee recommended that Mr. Gremillion be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

30. Take appropriate action on the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Rick Davis as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six. (Mr. Davis represented District 14, Mr. McMillin. Mrs. Treme is the liaison, and she recommends that Mr. Ivan J. Tarou be appointed. The Agenda Committee recommended that Mr. Tarou be appointed to fill this vacancy.)

31. Take appropriate action on bids received on February 22, 2005, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for cold mix, hot mix, ready mix concrete, crushed stone, and lightweight aggregate, with unit prices effective from April 1, 2005, until September 30, 2005. (see attached)

32. Take appropriate action on bids received on February 28, 2005, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for pavement markings, with unit prices effective from March 4, 2005, until August 31, 2005. (see attached)

33. ADVISE that surplus adjudicated properties will be offered for sale by the Director of the Division of Planning and Development on March 28, 2005. (see attached)

34. ADVISE that C-Gov, the Calcasieu Parish Government Access Channel, is now available to cable television subscribers in Moss Bluff, Gillis, DeQuincy, Vinton, and Westlake, as well as the Old Town and Mossville areas, on Channel 61.

EMERGENCY ITEMS

REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 3, 2005

The following items were received after the Agenda Committee meeting on February 24, 2005, and will require a two-thirds vote to suspend the rules for consideration by the Police Jury:

Item No. One:

Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the amendment of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Contract between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Labor which will provide for the addition of WIA State 15% grant funds in the amount of $75,000, and should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase grant award, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

AGENDA NOTE: the funds will be used to enhance current comprehensive youth services provided to youth ages 14-21 and other related program activities.