A
G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 2, 2006
5:30
P.M.
1. Call to order by
President Danahay.
2. Invocation. (Mr. Stelly)
3. Pledge of
Allegiance.
4. Roll
Call.
5. Take appropriate action on applications for liquor and beer
permits. (Mr. Vickers)
6. Consideration of approval of payment of all current invoices.
7. Consideration of approving the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated January 5, 2006.
8. Consideration of approval of the Agenda
Committee Report dated January 26, 2006.
9.
Consideration
of approval of the Public Works Committee Report dated January 26, 2006. Said
Committee:
(9.1) Received report from
Mr. Paul Rainwater with the City of Lake Charles with reference to debris
concerns on vacant lots and/or abandoned properties within the city limits of
Lake Charles. He stated that (1) the City was working with the Corps of
Engineers and FEMA to develop a procedure for identifying/removing this debris,
(2) City inspectors were currently surveying/assessing these locations, and (3)
the public could call in complaints to the City’s building inspection/property
nuisance department or Mr. Todd Sherman at 491-1211.
(9.2) Received report from
staff with reference to the policies and guidelines set forth by FEMA for right-of-way
debris removal throughout Calcasieu Parish wherein Mr. McMurry advised that
FEMA was in the process of finalizing the policies and guidelines, and those
would be presented at a subsequent meeting of the Police Jury, possibly as
early as the Regular Meeting on February 2, 2006. Mr. Gremillion reported that
inspections were underway of properties that might need to be demolished under
the Parish’s condemnation process, in accordance with authorization by the
Police Jury at its Regular Meeting on January 19th, for a blanket
right-of-entry throughout the Parish, exclusively with the Corps of Engineers.
(9.3) Received report and
recommendations from staff regarding drainage management for the Parish. The
Committee unanimously recommended that the staff be authorized to immediately
initiate development of a parishwide master plan for drainage, and formulate,
for consideration by the Police Jury, draft language for drainage and
development ordinances needed to address elements of the master plan. The Committee
also recommended by an 11-3 vote that the recommendation presented by staff to
place gravity drainage operations and maintenance functions within the Police
Jury’s Division of Engineering and Public Works, using a phased approach, be
referred to the Police Jury’s Drainage Liaison Committee for discussion and
further action. (Voting for this recommendation were Mr. Andrepont, Mr.
Brame, Mr. Collins, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Guillory, Mr. Landry, Dr. Mackey, Mr.
Manuel, Mr. McMillin, Mr. Moon, and Mrs. Treme. Voting against the
recommendation were Mr. Clement, Mr. Danahay, and Mr. Stelly.) Appearing
before the Committee in favor of the report as presented by staff was Mr. Rex
Dansby of AFSCME, 311 Fontenot Road, Lake Charles.
(9.4)
Received report from the Engineering Staff concerning issues discussed by the
Private Road Ad-Hoc Study Group. The Committee recommended approval of the
study group’s recommendations to (1) amend the “Conditions for Hardsurfacing
and/or Acceptance of Non-Parish Maintained Public Roads” adopted by the Police
Jury on April 7, 2005, to stipulate that the cost of hardsurfacing will not
exceed $460,000 per mile, instead of $400,000 as originally approved, because
of an increase of approximately 15% in hardsurfacing costs due to Hurricane Rita;
and (2) that the Police Jury approve, at its Regular Meeting on February 2,
2006, the award of a contract for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2005-11 which
represents the first phase of hardsurfacing these previously non-Parish
maintained roads utilizing 2002 sales tax revenues.
(9.5) Recommended by a 12-2 vote that the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld to grant SV07-004-06
which was a request by Mr. Alan Owens for a subdivision variance to allow
residential development without public road frontage off of Cormier Road in
Ward Seven, Police Jury District 12 (Mr. Clement), and further, that the
property not be further re-subdivided. (Voting for this recommendation were
Mr. Brame, Mr. Clement, Mr. Collins, Mr. Danahay, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Guillory, Dr.
Mackey, Mr. Manuel, Mr. McMillin, Mr. Moon, Mr. Stelly, and Mrs. Treme. Voting
against the recommendation were Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Landry.) Mr. Vickers
recommended that some type of maintenance plan for the road be submitted, even
if it was to be done by the homeowners, and further, that documentation be
required of the property owners acknowledging that there will be no further
subdividing of the tracts on this private road.
[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, January 17, 2006,
and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted, and further,
that the property not be further resubdivided.]
(9.6) Recommended
that an ordinance be adopted enacting emergency windloads, and more
specifically, the Standard for Hurricane Resistant Residential Construction
Code (SSTD 1099) (the “Code”), and further, adopting a map (which
is attached to and made a part of this Public Works Committee report)
establishing the 110-mph windspeed corridor (as indicated by the green line
on the attached map) in substitution for the map on Page 12 of the Code,
all as required by Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session of the State
Legislature which mandated Calcasieu Parish to enforce the Emergency Provisions
of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, with the enforcement
of same to commence February 27, 2006. The Committee also recommended the
adoption of the fee schedule presented by staff for the purpose of offsetting
the costs of enforcing the new requirements.
(9.7) Recommended adopting a resolution accepting
Cooper Place Subdivision located in Section 4, Township 7 South, Range 10
West, off of Cooper Road in Ward Six of Calcasieu Parish. (Police Jury
District 11, Mrs. Treme)
(9.8) Recommended adopting a resolution accepting
Woodland Forest Estates Subdivision Part 3 located in Section 36, Township 8
South, Range 9 West, off of N. Perkins Ferry Road in Ward One of Calcasieu
Parish. (Police Jury District 1, Mr. Manuel)
(9.9) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
accepting Audubon Acres Subdivision Part 3 located in Section 23, Township 9
South, Range 10 West, off of Audubon Avenue in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish.
(Police Jury District 13, Mr. Andrepont)
(9.10) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
accepting Horse Park Subdivision No. 1 located in Section 4,
Township 10 South, Range 7 West, off of Boys Village Road in
Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish. (Police Jury District 10, Mr. Stelly)
(9.11) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
naming a former private road off of Old River Road located in Ward Five as John
P. Gillis Road, said road having been accepted by the Police Jury for parish
maintenance on January 19, 2006.
(Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme)
(9.12) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
requesting that the bridge located on Miller Avenue across Marino Bayou in
Westlake (Structure No. U10-30151-93142-1, Report No. 070029) be added to the
Federal Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program at an
estimated replacement cost of $430,920, and further, that Calcasieu Parish
agrees to the following: a) Calcasieu Parish Engineer has determined that the
bridge is in need of replacement; b) Calcasieu Parish Engineer has contacted
the adjacent property
owners
at this bridge site and has received tentative verbal agreements that
rights-of-way would be available or the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will
obtain the right-of-way by expropriation, if necessary; and c) the Calcasieu
Parish Police Jury states that all utilities conflicting with the bridge
project will be relocated prior to construction. (Police Jury District 3, Mrs.Griffin, and Police Jury District
14, Mr. McMillin)
(9.13) Recommended that a resolution be adopted
authorizing the Department of Animal Services to submit a Disaster Recovery
Grant Application to the Humane Society of the United States for additional
grant funds to be secured for “Better Than Before-Reconstruction,” and further,
authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when
appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.
AGENDA
NOTE: the Department was previously awarded a donation check in the
amount of $10,000 from the Humane Society of the United States to assist in the
repair and/or rebuilding of the animal services facility.
(9.14) Recommended that the Parish Purchasing Agent
be authorized to advertise for bids for sewer pumps complete with fiberglass
tanks for Sewer District No. Eleven of Ward Three, two herbicide roadside spray
trucks, for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, one mid-size
sedan, for use by Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, two
vans, for use by the litter abatement crews, and two one-half ton pickup
trucks, for use by the Mosquito Control Department.
(9.15) Recommended that the Parish Purchasing Agent
be authorized to purchase two tractors and boom mowers, utilizing State
Contract Purchasing Procedures, for use by the Division of Engineering and
Public Works.
10. 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:
(10.1) Proposal of Harvey
E. Kuttner to dredge and remove approximately 2,000 cubic yards of accumulated
bottom sediment from the Cline Canal to provide a 35 feet wide by 600 feet long
by 6 feet deep channel to support a passage of marine vessels. Dredged material would be placed within a
100 feet by 450 feet non-wet area adjacent to Cline Canal. Said project is located in Cline Canal and
an adjacent upland area in Lake Charles.
The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection
to this project application.
(10.2) Proposal of FDH
Development, Inc. to clear, grub, grade, and redistribute approximately 1,200
cubic yards of native earthen material and place about 6,300 cubic yards of
hauled-in clay and concrete aggregate material, all necessary to construct
roadways, house foundations, and driveways for a residential subdivision
(Lafitte Landing). Said project is
located off of Sallier Street in Lake Charles.
The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection
to this project application.
(10.3) Proposal of Dana
Harper to remove existing docks/walkways and storage unit, install 126 linear
feet of bulkhead and place 470 cubic yards of hauled-in earthen fill, all to
stabilize eroding shorelines and provide additional yard space. Said project is located along the right
descending bank of Contraband Bayou at 1001 Terry Lane 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.
11. 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 31, 2006, on the following cases, and adopt an ordinance with
respect to each piece of property:
(11.1) AP03-256-05 (Calcasieu
Street-lot only) (Police Jury District 3, Mrs. Griffin)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$650.00 by Ms. Matilda Miller be accepted.]
(11.2) AP03-257-05 (Colletta
Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 4, Mr. Guillory)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$1,200.00 by Mr. Jonald Joseph Walker III be accepted.]
(11.3) AP03-264-05 (Ruth
Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 5, Dr. Mackey)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$1,300.00 by Mr. Murphy James Bellard be accepted.]
(11.4) AP03-270-05
(N. Moss 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
$450.00 by Ms. Lydia Larce be accepted.]
(11.5) AP03-275-05
(Hayes Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 5, Dr. Mackey)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$850.00 by Ms. Betty Larce be accepted.]
(11.6) AP03-277-05
(Boston 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
$150.00 by Mr. Robert Lynn Lewis be accepted.]
(11.7) AP03-278-05
(Reid 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
$1,500.00 by Mr. Michael Joubert be accepted.]
(11.8) AP03-279-05
(Boston 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
$400.00 by Mr. Robert Lynn Lewis be accepted.]
(11.9)
AP03-280-05 (N. Grace Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 12, Mr. Clement)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$2,500.00 by Mr. Michael Joubert be accepted.]
11.10) AP03-281-05
(N. Prater 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 $2,900.00
by Ms. Gertrude Rideaux Captain be accepted.]
(11.11) AP03-262-05
(8th Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 4, Mr. Guillory)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$3,300.00 by Mr. Jonald Joseph Walker III be accepted.]
(11.12) AP03-263-05
(S. Bank 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
$2,100.00 by Mr. Jonald Joseph Walker III be accepted.]
(11.13)
AP03-266-05 (Boston 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
$1,300.00 by Mr. Robert Lynn Lewis be accepted.]
(11.14) AP03-274-05
(N. Goos Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$2,700.00 by Mr. Robert Colston, Jr. be accepted.]
(11.15) AP03-283-05
(Mill 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
$1,400.00 by Mr. Jonald Joseph Walker III be accepted.]
(11.16) AP03-284-05
(Railroad Avenue-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 4, Mr. Guillory)
[No bids were received; therefore,
this property will be readvertised on February’s adjudicated property list.]
(11.17) AP03-285-05
(321 Hodges Street) (Police Jury District 3, Mrs. Griffin)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$10,700.00 by Mr. Robert Lynn Lewis be accepted.]
(11.18) AP03-286-05
(Hinton Drive-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 4, Mr. Guillory)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$3,900.00 by Mr. Christopher Stills be accepted.]
(11.19) AP03-287-05
(S. Lyons 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
$850.00 by Mr. Timothy Jermaine Thomas be accepted.]
(11.20) AP03-288-05
(N. Booker Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$3,500.00 by Mr. Robert Lynn Lewis be accepted.]
(11.21) AP03-289-05
(N. Adams Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$1,400.00 by Mr. Andrew J. Smith, Jr. be accepted.]
(11.22) AP03-290-05
(N. Adams Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$1,200.00 by Mr. Robert Lynn Lewis be accepted.]
(11.23) AP03-291-05
(S. Franklin 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
$5,000.00 by Mr. Joseph E. Austin be accepted.]
(11.24) AP03-292-05
(S. Franklin 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
$2,200.00 by Mr. Joseph E. Austin be accepted.]
(11.25) AP03-293-05
(2410 Mary Street) (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)
[This property was
redeemed; therefore, no action is needed.]
(11.26) AP03-294-05
(N. Booker 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
$6,200.00 by Mr. Gerald Eaglin be accepted.]
(11.27) AP03-295-05
(Madison Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 5, Dr. Mackey)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$300.00 by Mr. Paul Martin Redfud be accepted.]
(11.28) AP03-296-05
(S. Hodges 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
$8,000.00 by Mr. Jonald Joseph Walker III be accepted.]
(11.29)
AP04-267-05 (Phillips Street-vacant lot) (Police Jury District 13, Mr.
Andrepont)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$5,100.00 by Ms. Karen Alston be accepted.]
(11.30) AP04-297-05
(2100 Carlin Street) (Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin)
[The Director of the Division of
Planning and Development recommends that the highest offer in the amount of
$7,400.00 by Mr. Michael E. Stein be accepted.]
12. Consideration
of adopting a resolution urging the State Legislature to enact laws similar to
legislation known as “Jessica’s Law” which would impose tougher penalties for
sexual predators, provide more comprehensive monitoring of sex offenders, and
establish “predator alert systems” to identify repeat offenders, particularly
those who prey on children, and further, that certified copies of this
resolution be forwarded to all members of the Calcasieu Legislative Delegation
and the Louisiana Police Jury Association for support and assistance in this
matter.
13. Consideration of approval of the Wastewater
Study Committee dated February 2, 2006.
14. Consideration of approval of the Budget
Committee Report dated February 2, 2006.
15. Consideration of amending the bylaws for the Calcasieu Parish Junior
Golf Advisory Panel as follows: Under
Article III – Membership, change “One private sector representative affiliated
with the game of golf” to “One private sector representative.”
16. Consideration of appointing the following
nominees for the Junior Golf Advisory Panel:
Mr. Ray Butgereit (Corporate Sponsor), Mr. Bryant “Bear” Suarez (Golf
Professional), Mr. Neel Derouen (Golf Professional), and Mr. Shady Patton
(Private Sector).
17. Consideration of confirming the reappointment
by the City of Lake Charles of Ms. Delores Hicks as a member of the Board of
Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. (Ms. Hicks is a City of Lake Charles
representative. Mr. Moon is the
liaison.)
18. Consideration of confirming the reappointment
by the City of Lake Charles of Mr. James T. Platt as a member of the Board of
Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. (Mr. Platt is a City of Lake Charles representative. Mr. Moon is the liaison.)
19. Take
appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Dr. John F. Moffett as a
member of the Airport Authority of Airport District No. One. (Mr. Moon is the liaison, and in accordance
with his recommendation, the Agenda Committee recommended that Dr. Moffett be
reappointed.)
20. Take appropriate action on the expiration of the term of Mr.
Brian Corbello as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District
No. Fourteen of Ward Five. (Mr.
Corbello represents District 11. Mrs.
Treme is the liaison. The Agenda Committee recommended that Mr. Corbello be
reappointed.)
21. Take appropriate action on bids received by
the Police Jury on January 19, 2006, for Improvements
to Burton Memorial Coliseum Complex, Phase One, Renovations to Livestock Barn.
AGENDA
NOTE: the Police Jury deferred
action until February 2, 2006. The
Project Architect recommends that the low bid in the amount of $1,102,000.00 of
Priola Construction Corporation be accepted.
22. Take
appropriate action on bids received by the Police Jury on January 19, 2006, for
Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2005-11 (Hardsurfacing of Various Roads in
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana).
AGENDA
NOTE:
the Police Jury deferred action until February 2, 2006. The Parish Engineer recommends that the low
bid in the amount of $1,234,748.05 of Prairie Contractors, Inc. be accepted.
23. Take
appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on January
26, 2006, for sign blanks, sign faces, and pavement markings, with unit prices
effective from March 1, 2006, until August 31, 2006.
24. Take
appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on February
2, 2006, for metal sign posts, with unit prices effective from March 1, 2006,
until August 31, 2006.
25. Consideration
of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for one 2006
three-quarter ton diesel crew cab pickup truck and one three-quarter ton
gasoline crew cab pickup truck, for use by the County Agent’s Office.
26. Consideration
of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for cold mix,
hot mix, ready mix concrete, crushed stone, light weight aggregate, and borrow
material, with unit prices effective from April 1, 2006, until September 30,
2006.
27. Consideration
of going into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 2003-6847 (Crooks vs.
Police Jury)
28. ADVISE
that surplus adjudicated properties will be offered for sale by the Director of
the Division of Planning and Development on February 27, 2006.
29. ADVISE
that a draft of the “Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Plan” would
be discussed at a meeting of local elected officials on January 30, 2006. The
draft includes comments received during the recent Calcasieu Parish Long-Term
Recovery Plan Town Meetings, and the Louisiana Speaks Long-Term Community
Recovery Open House.
·
Term of Mr.
Robert Daughdril as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Parish
Communications District. (Dr. Mackey is
the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Ronald Phelps as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu Parish
Communications District. (Dr. Mackey is
the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Kenneth Jerry Merchant as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu
Parish Communications District. (Dr.
Mackey is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Billy Stinson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage
District No. Two of Ward Seven. (Mr.
Stinson represents District 12. Mr.
Clement is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Harry Aucoin as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage
District No. Two of Ward Seven. (Mr.
Aucoin represents District 12. Mr.
Clement is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Freddie Carrier as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage
District No. Two of Ward Seven. (Mr.
Carrier represents District 12. Mr.
Clement is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Tony Dougherty as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire
Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Dougherty represents District 12. Mr. Clement is the liaison.)
·
Term of Mr.
Milton Castille as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire
Protection District No. Two. (Mr.
Castille represents District 12. Mr.
Clement is the liaison.)
The following items were
received after the agenda was faxed out on January 26, 2006, and will require a
two-thirds vote to suspend the rules for consideration by the Police Jury:
Item No.
One (Mr. McMillin):
Discussion
of various disaster-related service provider signage in Parish’s rights-of-way.
Item. No. Two:
Consideration of adopting
a resolution opposing the Louisiana Task Force on Workforce Competitiveness'
recommendation to consolidate the 18 workforce areas into 8 and respectfully
request the continued designation of the currently established 18 local
workforce investment areas in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act of
1998, and further, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor
Kathleen Blanco and the Louisiana Workforce Commission.