P R O P O S E D   A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005

5:30 P.M.

 

 

1.        Call to order by President McMillin.

 

2.   Invocation.  (Mr. Collins)

 

3.   Pledge of Allegiance.

 

4.   Roll Call.

5.    This item represents the proposed agenda, in its entirety, of the September 22, 2005, regular meeting of the Police Jury, which was cancelled due to the mandatory evacuation order issued, as a result of the expected landfall of Hurricane Rita.  Agenda notes have been inserted in bold print and italics for those items from that agenda that are recommended for deferral to a later meeting of the Police Jury or other action:

 

1. Call to order by President McMillin. (not necessary)

 

2. Invocation.  (not necessary)

 

3. Pledge of Allegiance.  (not necessary)

 

4. Roll Call.   (not necessary)

 

5. The following has been advertised in accordance with the law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m.:

 

(5.1) Receive and open bids for 2004/2005 CDBG Mossville Sewer Extensions, and take appropriate action thereon; and

    

(5.2) Receive and open bids for Mossville Sewer Pump Stations, and take appropriate action thereon.

 

AGENDA NOTE:  bid opening was initially postponed until Thursday, September 29, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. due to the fact that an addendum was issued within 72 hours of the scheduled September 22nd bid opening, but due to Hurricane Rita, the September 29th meeting was cancelled.  The Staff recommends and requests authority to readvertise for bids for both projects.

 

6. 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 the furnishing of all labor and materials for the EIFS and Masonry Cleaning, Repair, Re-finishing, and Waterproofing of Central Library located at West Claude and Ernest Streets in Lake Charles, and take appropriate action thereon.

 

AGENDA NOTE:  the bid opening on September 22, 2005, was cancelled due to the fact that no bid packages were picked up by any prospective contractor/bidder.  The Project Architect recommends that the Police Jury authorize readvertising for bids for said project.

 

7. The following has been advertised in accordance with the law for action to be taken at 6:00 p.m.:

 

The Police Jury shall sit as a Board of Review to hear any protests on current tax assessments and take action accordingly.  (The review period began on September 9, 2005, and ended on September 15, 2005, in the Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessor’s Office.)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  due to the cancellation of the September 22, 2005, regular meeting of the Police Jury because of Hurricane Rita, the Parish Tax Assessor will have to readvertise to provide notice of the above hearing at a later date.

 

8.   Hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., in accordance with Article II-Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, requesting authorization to condemn immediately said structures due to the structures being in danger of collapse and constituting a menace to public safety:

 

     (8.1) 541 APACHE ROAD, Moss Bluff area, Lot 43, Indian Bayou Subdivision, Ward 1, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house). Mortgage holder:  Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (no address listed) Owner:  James Edward Wright, Jr., et ux, 541 Apache Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70611, TA# 00524514 (Police Jury District 1, Mr. Manuel);

 

     (8.2) 616 NEIL ROAD, Westlake area, Lot 17, Waterways Subdivision, Ward 4, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home). Mortgage holder:  Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, c/o Latecia Williams, 1701 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, Owner:  Charles David Voohries, et al, P O Box 1152, Sulphur, Louisiana, 70664, TA# 01154907 (Police Jury District 3, Ms. Griffin);

 

(8.3) 2575 OLLINZ MORGAN ROAD, north Sulphur area, Com 268 Ft S of SW Cor NW NE 13.9.10 TH S 531 Ft W 165 Ft etc., Ward 4, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home). Owner: Elle Sue Thibodeaux Cobb, 2585 Ollinz Morgan Road, Sulphur, Louisiana, 70663, TA# 00162272 (Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin);

 

(8.4) 110 WEST STREET, DeQuincy area, Lot 12, Block 3, Ben Bennett Subdivision, Ward 6, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house). Owner: Ora Thomas, P. O. Box 14, DeQuincy, Louisiana, 70633, TA# 00222240, (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme).

 

9. Presentation of a Resolution in Memoriam to the family of Cpl. Richard Schoener, a resident of Bell City, who served his country in Afghanistan.  (Mr. Stelly)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  Mr. Stelly has asked that this item be deferred until October 20, 2005.

 

10.   Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the members, manager, and coaches of the Moss Bluff American Dixie Youth Team for winning the South Regional Championship and the State Championship.  (Mr. Manuel)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  Mr. Manuel has asked that this item be deferred until October 20, 2005.

 

11.   Receive report from staff with reference to litter prevention and education.

 

12. Receive report from Allen Smith, Jr., General Counsel to the Police Jury, with reference to alcohol sales in Ward One.

 

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

 

14. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated August 18, 2005.

 

15. Take appropriate action on RZ03-026-05 which is a request by Lake Woodland Partners, L.P. to rezone from I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) to allow a residential subdivision (houses).  (off of Goodman Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)

 

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.]

 

16. Take appropriate action on RZ06-028-05 which is a request by Anthony J. Palermo, Jr. to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow a farmer’s market and farm equipment sales.  (Highway 27 North in Ward Six, Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme)

 

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, 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; and 2) that the use is limited to a farmer’s market and farm equipment sales only.]

 

17. Take appropriate action on RZ04-027-05 which is a request by Darrell L. Jones to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow manufacturing of marble.  (1106 Kim Street in Ward Four, Police Jury District 13, Mr. Andrepont)

 

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, and voted 10 (against) and 1 (for) to recommend that the request be denied.  Should the Police Jury grant the request, the Board recommends the following stipulations: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that an occupational license must be obtained within five days of zoning approval; and 3) that the dumpster, storage, and drying of materials must be stored in a containment area enclosed with a six-foot (6’) wooden fence within fifteen (15) days of zoning approval.]

 

18.  Consideration of amending the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with reference to the subdivision regulations.

 

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, and voted unanimously to recommend that the Code be amended.]

 

AGENDA NOTE:  action was deferred by the Police Jury on August 18, 2005, until September 22, 2005.

 

19. 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:

 


(19.1) Proposal of Conoco Phillips Company to install and maintain two new 80 feet by 60 feet platforms, 280 feet of piperack, and barge turning and mooring dolphins, all to expand the Westlake Refinery Dock No. 2.  The proposed structures will be located within an area approximately 640 feet long and 360 feet wide, extending parallel to the mean low water shoreline.  The proposed dredging has been previously permitted and the applicant is now requesting approval to deposit 20,000 cubic yards of dredged material at Disposal Site No. 5 instead of No. 3.  Said project is located at the northeastern corner of Clooney Island Loop, off the Calcasieu River, in Westlake.  The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

 

AGENDA NOTE:  the proposed dredging has been previously permitted, but the applicant is now requesting approval to deposit 20,000 cubic yards of dredged material at Disposal Site No. 5 instead of No. 3.

 

(19.2) Proposal of Port Arthur LNG, L.P., Port Arthur Pipeline, L.P. for the location of a 36-inch, 70-mile-long pipeline which will begin at the terminal facility and will terminate at an existing tie-in located in Beauregard Parish.  The project site is located in waters of the United States, including wetlands, in Orange and Jefferson Counties, Texas, and Cameron, Calcasieu, and Beauregard Parishes, Louisiana, more specifically, the terminal facility is located in and along the Port Arthur Canal, on the west side of Sabine Lake, south of Port Arthur in Jefferson County, Texas.  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.

 

20. Consideration of revised provisions relating to a proposed Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the City of Lake Charles, in accordance with the authority granted under LSA—R.S. 33:140.210 et seq, providing for the consolidation of the Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment, as recommended by the citizens Joint Planning Commission Task Force formed by both entities to study the concept, and take appropriate action thereon. (Mr. Landry)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  a proposed Joint Services Agreement for this purpose was previously considered by the Police Jury on September 1st, and was rejected by an 8-7 vote as follows: Yeas – Mr. Andrepont, Mrs. Eason, Mr. Landry, Dr. Mackey, Mr. Manuel, Mr. Moon, and Mrs. Treme. Nays – Mr. Clement, Mr. Collins, Mr. Danahay, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Guillory, Mr. Stelly, and President McMillin.  Mr. Landry and the staff recommend that action on this item be deferred until November 3, 2005.

 


21.   Consideration of authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on November 17, 2005, or the first regular Police Jury meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:

 

      (21.1) OLLINZ MORGAN ROAD, north Sulphur area, Com at NE Cor of SE NW 13.9.10 TH W 165 Ft S 264 Ft etc., Ward 4U, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home). Owner: Entergy Gulf States, Inc, c/o Entergy Services Inc., Tax Department, P. O. Box 61000, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70161, Attn:  Paul Acosta, TA# 00748293 (Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin);

 

      (21.2) 622 JONES STREET, east Lake Charles area, N 80 Ft Lot 1 and N 80 Ft of E ½ Lot 2, Block 6, Airport Acres Subdivision, Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house). Owner:  Anita Jo Ferguson Howard, 622 Jones Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615, TA# 00102695 (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins);

 

      (21.3) 4222 E PRIEN LAKE ROAD, south Lake Charles area, the E 204.82 Ft of NE NE NW 14.10.8, Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home (white w/green trim) with addition and one manufactured home (white w/brown trim). Mortgage holder: Hibernia National Bank, Loan Administration Department, 440 Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, Owner: Peggy Ann Husers Ravia, et al, 4222 E Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605, TA# 0007844 (Police Jury District 9, Mr. Guidry);

 

      (21.4) 118 7TH STREET, Starks area, Lots 17 and 18, Block 6, Starks, Ward 5, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home). Owner: Kathaleen Sue White, P. O. Box 223, Starks, Louisiana, 70661, TA# 00193879 (Police Jury District 11, Ms. Treme);

 

      (21.5) 6210 SAPLING DRIVE, Moss Bluff area, Lot 33, Pine Park Subdivision, Less S/2, Ward 1, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home). Mortgage holder:  City Savings Bank & Trust Company, P. O. Box 550, DeRidder, LA 70634, Owner: Velma Marie Abshire Reese, 881A Sistrunk Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70611, TA# 00939110 (Police Jury District 1, Mr. Manuel); and

 

      (21.6) 3010 STILLWELL STREET, south Sulphur area, Lot 10, Block 1, J A Bell et al Subn Acres Subdivision No. 1, Ward 4, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house). Owner: William Max Hand, 3006 Stillwell Street, Sulphur, Louisiana, 70665, TA# 00143634  (Police Jury District 15, Mr. Danahay).

 

    AGENDA NOTE:  the Planning Staff recommends that the public hearing date stated above, November 17, 2005, be changed to December 1, 2005.

 

22. Consideration of approval of Grant Year 2006 Road and Drainage Trust Fund Grants. 

 

23.  Consideration of adopting a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and other public entities, as well as The Chamber Foundation providing for the establishment of a Business Recovery Assistance Fund.

 


24.  Consideration of adopting a resolution acknowledging and thanking the County of Boone, Illinois, for “adopting” Calcasieu Parish in an effort for said County to provide direct aid and support during this time of crisis since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast on Monday, August 29, 2005, and further, for their offer for hurricane relief efforts and other acts of mutual aid and assistance in this time of national crisis.

 

AGENDA NOTE:  Ken Terrinoni, Boone County Administrator, called on Monday, October 3, 2005, and expressed his concern and also offered the County’s assistance to Calcasieu Parish as it relates to Hurricane Rita.

 

25.  Consideration of various requests for submittal of applications for funding from the Governor’s Office of Rural Development.

 

26.  Consideration of adopting a resolution ratifying the execution by the President of the Police Jury of a WIA National Emergency Grant in the amount of $1,655,278 from August 29, 2005, through August 29, 2006, to provide temporary jobs that support projects that provide food, clothing, shelter and other humanitarian assistance to workers who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

 

27.  Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the submittal of a refunding application to the Louisiana Department of Social Services for the continuation and operation of the LaJet Program for the funding period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2008, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

 

28.  Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing Martha Parnell, Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, to negotiate on terms and conditions that she may deem advisable, a contract or contracts with Lawrence S. Dilks, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist, for psychological consultation, testing and clinical supervision for the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

 

29. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from Sweetlake Land and Oil Company, Inc. on Old Camp Road (east and west tract) in Ward Two, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and the recommendation of the Parish Engineer.  (Police Jury District 10, Mr. Stelly)

 

30. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from Tommy and Bettye Ceaser and Leonard and Linda Arsement on Bettye’s Lane (unnamed road off of Highway 3256) in Ward Eight, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and the recommendation of the Parish Engineer.  (Police Jury District 4, Mr. Guillory)

 

31. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from North American Land Company, Inc. on Red Davis Road in Ward Three, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and the recommendation of the Parish Engineer.  (Police Jury Districts 7 and 10, Mr. Landry and Mr. Stelly)

 


32. Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Kevin Lynn Marcantel on Red Davis Road in Ward Three, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and the recommendation of the Parish Engineer.  (Police Jury Districts 7 and 10, Mr. Landry and Mr. Stelly)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  the Parish Engineer requests that no action be taken on this item at this time.

 

33.  Consideration of adopting 1) a resolution accepting Bettye’s Lane (Unnamed Road Off Highway 3256), a non-parish maintained road, located in Ward Eight for future parish maintenance, as recommended by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and 2) an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to remove said road from the Master Private Road List.  (Police Jury District 4, Mr. Guillory)

 

34.  Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the Parish’s participation in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program Agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which provides for the replacement of various off-system bridges in accordance with the Parish’s approved priority list, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

 

35.  Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Four which was created by the resignation of Mr. Thomas Clophus, Sr.  (Mr. Clophus represented District 14.  Mr. McMillin is the liaison.)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  the Police Jury deferred action on September 1, 2005, to September 22, 2005.

 

36.  Take appropriate action on bids received on September 14, 2005, by the Parish Purchasing Agent for one one-half ton quad doors 4 x 2 extended cab pickup truck, for use by the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit.

 

37.  Consideration of authorizing the Parish Administrator to advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2005-11 (Hardsurfacing of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish).

 

38.  Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to purchase two lawnmowers, utilizing State Contract Purchasing Procedures, for use by the Facility Management Department.

 

39.  Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one new crew cab pickup truck, for use by the Facility Management Department.

 

40.  Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for one prefabricated double-vault concrete restroom and sewer system to be located at Mallard Junction Park.

 

 


THIS CONCLUDES THE AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE CANCELLED SEPTEMBER 22ND REGULAR MEETING OF THE POLICE JURY.

 

6.    Take appropriate action on SV04-002-0-5 which is a request by David J. Parker for a subdivision variance to allow residential development without public road frontage (house). (Ranchette Drive Extension in Ward Four, Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme).

 

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, and recommended 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; and 2) that the proper permits must be obtained within five days of zoning approval.]

 

7.   Consideration of adopting a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury, the City of Lake Charles, the Chennault International Airpark Authority, Sowela Technical Community College, and The Chamber Foundation providing for development of a Health Sciences and Business Development Center on property owned by Chennault with funding from the Police Jury, H. C. Drew Foundation, the State of Louisiana, and the City of Lake Charles, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.  (Mr. Clement)

 

8.   Consideration of adopting a resolution approving a Cooperative Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources, for the 2005-2006 "Parish Coastal Wetland Restoration Program" (Christmas Tree Recycling Project), and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

 

9.   Consideration of adopting a resolution requesting assistance from the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to amend and supplement pending legislative initiatives for relief of the adverse effects of Hurricane Katrina to add thereto those Louisiana Parishes effected by Hurricane Rita designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as warranting individual and public assistance from the Federal Government.

 

10.    Consideration of adopting 1) a resolution accepting Our Road, a non-parish maintained road, located in Ward Three for future parish maintenance, as recommended by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and 2) an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to remove said road from the Master Private Road List.  (Police Jury District 7, Mr. Landry)

 

11.     Consideration of authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from Bessie Marie Fontenot Chauvin, Lessie Eva Adams and Saradell Adams Vidrine, Clayton Couvillion, Charles Eneise Breaux, Rodney Edison Prejean, Austin Joseph Breaux, Lawrence Anthony Bordelon, Damon Charles LeBato and Jessica Carter LeBato, James Morgan Benoit, and Helen Medora Benoit Hebert on Our Road in Ward Three, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and the recommendation of the Parish Engineer.  (Police Jury District 7, Mr. Landry)

 

12.    Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Earl Sims, Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Four.  (Mr. Sims represents District 14.  Mr. McMillin is the liaison.) 

 

AGENDA NOTE:  on July 7, 2005, the Police Jury deferred action for ninety days until September 29, 2005, and said meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Rita.

 

13.    Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Gordon R. Clement as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Clement represents District 11.  Mr. Clement is the liaison.)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  action was deferred by the Police Jury on September 1, 2005, until September 29, 2005, and said meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Rita.

 

14.     Take appropriate action on the vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board which was created by the resignation of Mr. James Ducote.  (Mr. Ducote represented the private sector-Cameron Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Griffin and Mr. Moon are the liaisons.  A letter was sent to the Cameron Chamber of Commerce requesting nominations to replace Mr. Ducote.)

 

AGENDA NOTE:  action was deferred by the Police Jury on September 1, 2005, until September 29, 2005, and said meeting was cancelled due to Hurricane Rita.

 

15.     Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Ms. Janice Areno as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board.  (Ms. Areno represents Ward 4.  Mrs. Eason is the liaison.)

 

16.     Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Ms. Lutricia Cobb as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board.  (Ms. Cobb represents Ward 3, less Precincts 30 & 31. Mrs. Eason is the liaison.)

 

17.     Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. James M. Gentry as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three.  (Mr. Gentry represents District 14.  Mr. McMillin is the liaison.)

 

18.     Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Lloyd Lauw as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two.  (Mr. Lauw represents District 10. Mr. Stelly is the liaison.)

 

19.     Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr. Robert Moss as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three.  (Mr. Moss represents District 14.  Mr. McMillin is the liaison.)

 

20.    Take appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on September 20, 2005, for equipment tires, with unit prices effective from December 1, 2005, until May 31, 2006.

 

AGENDA NOTE:  bids were opened on September 20, 2005, and scheduled for final action on October 6, 2005, said meeting having been cancelled due to Hurricane Rita.  The Parish Purchasing Agent recommends that action on these bids be deferred until October 20, 2005.

 

21.    Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to readvertise for bids for bulk oil, with unit prices effective from November 1, 2005, until May 31, 2006.

 

AGENDA NOTE:  on July 7, 2005, the Police Jury authorized the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for bulk oil, and the Parish Purchasing Agent advertised to receive bids on September 23, 2005.  An addendum was issued by the Parish Purchasing Agent on September 21, 2005, postponing the bid opening date to September 30, 2005.  Bids were not received and/or opened on September 30, 2005, due to Hurricane Rita.  The Parish Purchasing Agent requests permission to readvertise for bids.

 

22.    Consideration of authorizing the Parish Administrator to advertise for bids for a new facility for Epps Memorial Library located on North Simmons Street in Lake Charles.

 

23.    ADVISE that a letter has been received from School Board Representative Bryan LaRocque stating that he is appointing Mr. Terry Mooney as a member of the Ward One Economic Development Board to replace Mr. Troy Kiser whose term of office expired in September.  (Mr. Kiser held a seat nominated by the Ward One School Board Representative, as per LSA¾R.S. 33:130.71-130.73.  Mr. Manuel is the liaison.)

 

24.    ADVISE that surplus adjudicated properties will be offered for sale by the Director of the Division of Planning and Development on October 31, 2005. 

 

AGENDA NOTE:  the September and October adjudicated property sales have been combined into one sale scheduled on October 31, 2005, due to Hurricane Rita.

 

 

ADVISE THAT THE FOLLOWING TERMS

WILL EXPIRE IN NOVEMBER, 2005

 

·         Term of Mr. F. B. Fluitt as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six. (Mr. Fluitt represents District 11.  Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)

 

·         Term of Mr. LeRoy Blunt as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four. (Mr. Blunt represents District 14.  Mr. McMillin is the liaison.)