A G E N D A

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006

5:30 P.M.

1. Call to order by President Danahay.

2. Invocation. (Mr. Stelly)

3. Roll Call.

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

· Receive and open sealed bids for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain tracts of land (1.91 acres) in Creole Acres Subdivision in Section 34, Township 10 South, Range 11 West, in Ward Seven, and take appropriate action thereon. (Police Jury District 12, Mr. Clement)

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

· Receive and open sealed bids for Improvements to Burton Memorial Coliseum Complex, Phase II – Outdoor Arena Demolition, and take appropriate action thereon.

6. 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 appropriate action thereon.

AGENDA NOTE: The review period began September 8, 2006, and ended on September 14, 2006, in the Calcasieu Parish Tax Assessor’s Office.

7. Receive report from Union Pacific Railroad representatives with reference to the Highway 108 at-grade crossing and the Packinghouse Road crossing signal and gate installation. (Police Jury Districts 14 and 15)

8. Receive report from Curtis Delaune, Project Manager with the Army Corps of Engineers, with reference to the Drainage Project Feasibility Study of the

Black Bayou, Hippolyte Coulee, Choupique Bayou, and Bayou D’Inde watersheds.

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

10. Consideration of approval of payment of all current invoices.

11. Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting August 17, 2006.

12. Take appropriate action on EA01-001-06 which is a request by Priola Development and Investment Corporation to allow abandonment of drainage and maintenance easements. (Pentangeli Square Phase 1C in Ward One, Police Jury District 1, Mr. Manuel) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.]

13. Take appropriate action on RZ03-027-06 which is a request by Joel M. and Valerie D. Davidson to rezone from I-1 (Light Industrial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (houses). (Elliott Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 8, Mr. Brame) (see attached)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 19, 2006, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.]

14. 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:

(14.1) Proposal of Citgo Petroleum Corporation to install 1,180 linear feet of steel sheetpile bulkhead as required to replace an existing deteriorated bulkhead. The new structure shall be located parallel to the existing bulkhead the outer edge to extend 6 feet channelward therefrom. Said project is located on the right descending bank of the Calcasieu River at 1044 Highway 108 in Lake Charles. The Planning Staff recommends that the Police Jury indicate no objection to this project application.

15. Consideration of adopting an ordinance providing for full administration and ownership of property, formerly owned by Melody Music Company, c/o Marjorie M. Peschier Testamentary Executrix, hereinafter referred to as the “Melody Music Site,” to be divested from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office through the Tax Collector, herein represented by Sharon Cutrera, as the administering agency to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, and further authorizing the donation of this property to Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five, in accordance with LA¾R.S. 47:2251 and 2258.

AGENDA NOTE: The Melody Music Site was adjudicated to the Parish on May 20, 1992, for nonpayment of taxes, and was recorded in the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court (Conveyance No. 2135439) on July 13, 1992, for failure to pay taxes. Said property is described as: Beg NW cor intersection where the road on S/L Sec. 35.8.13 meets and intersects Hwy 121 in Starks, N 30 ft along W/S Hwy 121 to the partition between the dry goods store now or formerly owned by A.M. Doiron, W 68 ft, etc.

16. Consideration of approving recommendations from the Calcasieu Parish Junior Golf Advisory Panel from its August 30, 2006 meeting as follows:

· Nominated Mr. Billy Rase of L’auberge du Lac for the Corporate Sponsor Representative vacancy, due to the resignation of Mr. Ray Butgereit;

· Nominated Mr. Derek Smith and Mr. Stuart Kramer as at-large representative positions, which have not been previously filled; and

· Recommended approval of the acquisition of identification badges and merit bag tags for distribution to Junior Golfers enrolled in the program.

17. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance by the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority of $15,000,000 of its single family mortgage revenue bonds, in multiple series, as recommended by the Public Trust at their meeting on September 13, 2006.

18. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) to serve as Parish Program Manager for the 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program, and further, authorizing future adjustments to the Parish’s grant allocation to be made upon joint signatures of the President of the Police Jury, the Parish Sheriff, and the Parish OHSEP Director.

19. 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.

20. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing Lancon Engineers, Inc. to perform a feasibility study on the location and configuration of proposed I-10 Service/Economic Development roads, north and south of I-10 from Ruth Street west to Pete Seay Road, as well as an interchange at I-10 and Pete Seay Road, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

21. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the Calcasieu Parish Consortium Workforce Investment Board to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Recovery Workforce Training Funds to provide demand-driven, sector-based workforce training programs that will include comprehensive strategies for recruiting, hiring, and retaining a skilled and productive workforce specific to the needs of the hurricane impacted regions and recovery-critical sectors, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

22. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a grant application in an amount up to $150,000.00 to provide for prevention and diversion services to at-risk youth and families, and should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

23. Consideration of approving the Budget Committee Report dated September 21, 2006.

24. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Administrator on September 7, 2006, for 2006 Roofing Replacement at the Calcasieu Judicial Center, the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, and the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office.

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury deferred action until September 21, 2006. The Project Architect recommends that the low bid in the amount of $184,000 of Morgan Roofing Company, Inc. be accepted.

25. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Administrator on September 7, 2006, for 2006 Repairs and Upgrades to the Office of Juvenile Justice Services located on 3615 East Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles.

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury deferred action until September 21, 2006. The Project Architect recommends that the low bid in the amount of $52,400 of John D. Myers and Associates, Inc. be accepted.

26. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on September 8, 2006, for Shelter Management Software, for use by the Animal Services Department. (see attached)

AGENDA NOTE: The Purchasing Agent recommends that action on bids be deferred until October 5, 2006.

27. Take appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on September 13, 2006, for one (1) new 2007 one-half ton extended cab pick-up truck for use by the Division of Finance. (see attached)

AGENDA NOTE: The Purchasing Agent recommends that the low bid in the amount of $21,118 of Bolton Ford be accepted.

28. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Administrator to advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2006-12 (Hardsurfacing of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish).

29. Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for one (1) 2007 one-ton single cab, V8 diesel pick-up truck with a hide away goose neck hitch, and one (1) 2007 half-ton four door extended cab pick-up truck with a utility bed, both for use by the Facility Management Department.

30. Consideration of going into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 95-3640 (Ripley et al vs. Police Jury), and Worker Compensation Claim No. WC/LT 45161 (Foraker).

The following items were received after the agenda was faxed out on September 15, 2006, 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 waiving the surface rights held by the Parish of Calcasieu on property owned by CPS Properties, LLC, where the Parish of Calcasieu owns a mineral interest, said property being described as Lot Two (2) of Dobbertin heirs, Partition of Block 10 in Eddy & Horridge Subdivision, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.