5:30
P.M.
1.
Call
to order by President Landry.
2. Invocation. (Mr. Collins)
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 sealed
bids for office renovations to existing building (former Mire Building) located
at the corner of Ryan and Gill Streets, and take appropriate action thereon.
6. Take appropriate
action on applications for liquor and beer permits. (Mr. Vickers)
7. Consideration of
approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated July
19, 2007.
8. Take appropriate action on a revision to RZ01-025-05 which is a
request by David Reeves to amend Ordinance No. 4959, Stipulation No. 3, to read
that “the use be limited to a storage yard and hair salon only.” (954 White Road in Ward One, Police Jury
District 2, Mr. Collins)
AGENDA NOTE:
on August 18, 2005, the Police Jury approved the petitioner’s request to
rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow a sewer
installation business, and at that time, it was stipulated that “the use be
limited to a storage yard only.” The
petitioner is requesting that the hair shop also be added to the stipulation.
[The
Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, and voted
unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.]
9. Take
appropriate action on RA01-002-07 which is a request by Dale Andrews for a road
abandonment to abandon two rights-of-way.
(off of West Leichty Road in Ward One, Police Jury District 1, Mr.
Manuel)
[The Planning and Zoning Board met on
Tuesday, August 14, 2007, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request
be granted.]
10. Take appropriate action on RZ06-022-07 which
is a request by Clarence M. Swilley, Jr. to rezone from C-1 (Light Commercial)
to R-2 (Mixed Residential) to allow residential development (manufactured
home). (1058 Highway 389 in Ward Six,
Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme)
[The Planning and Zoning Board met on
Tuesday, August 14, 2007, 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 manufactured home must be skirted prior to utilities being connected.]
11. Take appropriate action on ST04-004-06 which
is a request by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to present a reclassification
study of property located along S. Beglis Parkway and the Ravia Road area. (S. Beglis Parkway in Ward Four, Police Jury
District 15, Mr. Danahay)
[The Planning and
Zoning Board met on Tuesday, August 14, 2007, and voted 6 (for) to 1 (against)
to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: 1) that certain properties
be reclassified as per attached map; 2) that the property reclassified to R-MHP
must adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and
Development; 3) that the property reclassified to R-MHP must install all fences
within 60 days of zoning approval as depicted on the fence plan on file with
the Division of Planning and Development; 4) that the property reclassified to
R-MHP must have a landscape plan submitted and approved by the Division of
Planning and Development for the areas along S. Beglis Parkway and landscaping
must be installed upon completion of development prior to the recreational
vehicles being placed on the property; 5) that the property reclassified to
R-MHP must have all drives and parking hard surfaced (concrete or asphalt)
prior to the recreational vehicles being placed on the property; 6) that the
property reclassified to R-MHP must have a brick façade on the front of the
office and bath house; 7) that all proper permits must be obtained prior to the
issuance of an occupational license; 8) that all signs must be low profile
monument signs; and 9) that all electrical poles and lines must be removed that
are currently located on the south half of Lot 19 of Oak Lane Subdivision
within 60 days of zoning approval.]
12. Consideration of
rescinding Ordinance No. 4288, Zoning Case No. RZ03-024-01, which was a request
by Jewery B. Webb to rezone the property from C-2 (General Commercial) to I-2
(Heavy Industrial), due to cease of business.
(101 Carpenter Lane in Ward Three, Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins)
AGENDA NOTE: on July 19, 2001, the Police Jury approved a
request from Jewery B. Webb to rezone from C-2 (General Commercial) to I-2
(Heavy Industrial) to allow a salvage yard, with the stipulation that should
the business cease, the I-2 (Heavy Industrial) zoning classification was
non-transferable and the property would automatically revert to R-2 (Mixed
Residential). On April 19, 2007, the
Police Jury deferred action until May 17, 2007, on May 17, 2007, the Police
Jury deferred action until June 21, 2007, on June 21, 2007, the Police Jury
deferred action until July 19, 2007, and on July 19, 2007, the Police Jury
deferred action until August 16, 2007.
13. Consideration of adopting
an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 5135 and reverting property
from R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to A-1 (Agricultural) due to
non-development. (7331 McCown Road, Police Jury District 10, Mr. Stelly)
AGENDA NOTE: the Police Jury rezoned the property on
August 17, 2006, at the request of Stacy and Esther Dickson to allow a
manufactured home park. The owner decided not to develop a manufactured
home park on the property.
14. Consideration of adopting ordinances with reference to the following
adjudicated property:
(14.1)
adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5001 which allowed Ms. Connie Ann
Bass Savoie to purchase the following described property for $6,700.00:
AP03-258-05 1000 Block of Orange Street-vacant lot, Lot 22 Blk 21 Himount and
1/2 Aband Alley on North; Assessment No. 408336, to extend the deadline for
completion of the sale. (Police Jury District 5, Dr. Mackey).
AGENDA NOTE: Ms. Savoie has been unable to complete the
necessary requirements in the designated time period. It is the
recommendation of the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to
extend the deadline for completion of the sale of the above described property
until December 31, 2007.
(14.2)
adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5066 which allowed Mr. Collie William
Thomas to purchase the following described property for $1,100.00: AP03-298-06
1500 Block of N. Junior Street-vacant lot, Com on E/L Lot 1 Blk 37 Moeling Add,
100 ft N of SE Cor Blk 37, W 133.6 ft N 50 ft etc; Assessment No. 338958, to
extend the deadline for completion of the sale. (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins).
AGENDA
NOTE: Mr. Thomas has been unable to complete the
necessary requirements in the designated time period. It is the
recommendation of the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to
allow a two-month extension for completion of the sale of the above described
property.
(14.3)
adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5106 which allowed Mr. Erin Devillier
to purchase the following described property for $3,600.00: AP04-317-06 1300
Block of Cypress Street-vacant lot, Com NW Cor Lot 1 Blk B Villa Maria Sub, th
N 50 ft M/L to Cypress St, E 560 ft etc less part sold; Assessment No. 489573,
to extend the deadline for completion of the sale. (Police Jury District 15,
Mr. Danahay).
AGENDA
NOTE: Mr. Devillier has been unable to complete
the necessary requirements in the designated time period. It is the
recommendation of the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to
allow a two-month extension for completion of the sale of the above described
property.
15. 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:
(15.1) Proposal of EMAC
Partners 2007, LP, to clear, grub, and grade a 63-acre tract and place
approximately 10,200 cubic yards of on-site material in additional to approximately
16,690 cubic yards of hauled-in clay and lime base and approximately 23,740
cubic yards of concrete, all as necessary to prepare surface conditions to
facilitate the construction of structure foundations, access roads, driveways,
drainage facilities, lawns, playground and clubhouse, parking areas and public
utilities, all to implement a 265-lot single family residential
subdivision. Said project is located on
a 63-acre tract located on the south side of East McNeese Street at the
intersection of 5th Avenue in Lake Charles.
(15.2) Proposal of Wallace
Nichols to clear, grub, and grade a 21.1-acre and place approximately 8,000
cubic yards of on-site material in addition to 4,200 cubic yards of hauled-in
clay and lime base, all to prepare surface conditions as required to construct
access roads, drainage facilities, lawns and public utilities, all necessary to
implement a 46-lot single family residential subdivision. Said project is located on a 21.1-acre tract
located east of North Perkins Ferry Road in Moss Bluff.
(15.3) Proposal of John
Campbell III to clear, grub, grade, and deposit approximately 3,500 cubic yards
of hauled-in earthen material and 3,000 cubic yards of concrete all to
construct a residential/commercial development with apartments/condominiums and
office buildings. Said project is
located at the intersection of Lake and Sallier Streets in Lake Charles.
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.
16. Consideration of
adopting a resolution approving the calling of an election to be held on
November 17, 2007, by the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection
District No. One for continuation of its maintenance ad valorem tax in the
amount of eight mills for a period of ten years.
17. Consideration
of adopting a resolution approving the calling of an election to be held on
November 17, 2007, by the Board of Commissioners of Ward Seven Fire Protection
District No. One for continuation of its maintenance ad valorem tax in the
amount of ten mills for a period of ten years.
18. Consideration of
adopting a resolution approving the amended call of an election by the Board of
Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One
to be held on November 17, 2007, for renewal of a five-mill maintenance tax for
a period of ten years.
19. Consideration of
adopting a resolution approving the amended call of an election by the Board of
Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Two of Ward Seven to be held on
November 17, 2007, for renewal of a ten-mill maintenance tax for a period of
ten years.
AGENDA NOTE: the agenda that was faxed out on Friday,
August 10, 2007, had a typo in the millage amount, it should have been a
“ten-mill maintenance tax.”
20. Consideration of
adopting a resolution approving a contract in the amount of $8,086.00 between
the Police Jury Office of Community Services Retired Senior Volunteer Program
and the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Elderly for operating capital for the
RSVP Program for the period of July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, 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 approving a Buy/Sell Agreement between the Police Jury
and Richard Lemar Gravitt, owner of a tract of land at 1302 Common Street, Lake
Charles, adjacent to the Parish's Facility Management Building, for the
purchase of said property for an amount within the appraised value of the
property, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his
designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.
22. Receive update from staff on activities related to
the Parish’s efforts in the operation of Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of
Ward One.
23. Consideration of adopting a resolution
approving the renewal of a Contract to Provide Services/Hold Harmless Agreement
between the Police Jury and Chad and Mandy Henry for parkkeeper services at
Holbrook Park located in Ward Six, and further, authorizing the President of
the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents
related thereto.
24. Consideration of adopting a resolution authorizing Waterworks
District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor
Agreement with Clearwater of Clearfield II, LLC, operator of a community sewer
system, within the service area of the District with said agreement providing
for authority of the Waterworks District to disconnect/reconnect sewer
customers that are also customers of the District for non-payment of service
fees, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his
designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.
AGENDA NOTE: the District’s disconnect/reconnect fee will
be reimbursed by Clearwater of Clearfield II, LLC.
25. Consideration of accepting Calcasieu Parish
Project No. 2005-02 (Ward 1: Brackenridge Road, Bunker Hill Road, Eastwood
Drive, Farquar Lane, Fontenot Road, Goodwood Drive, Kingery Road, Linwood
Drive, Loblolly Lane, Long Pine Drive, Manorwood Drive, Mohawk Drive, Morrow
Road, Navajo Drive, North Park Lane, Parkwood Drive, Phil’s Lane, Pioneer
Drive, Recreation Boulevard, San Antonio Road, San Jose Street, San Juan
Street, Santa Rosa Road, Sherwood Drive, Thelma Lane, Tiffany Lane, Welcome
Road, West Fork Road, West Telephone Road, White Oak Circle, White Oak Drive
and Wilderness Road; Ward 3: Kayouchee Pump Station and Parking Area; Ward 4:
Highway 108 Extension; Ward 8: Ardoin Road, East Town Drive, Erika Drive, Ernie
Benoit Street, Garreth Road, Man Heyd Road, Manchester Road, Mark LeBleu Road,
McCown Road, Pine Hill Cemetery Road and Sonny Fontenot Road) as substantially
complete.
26. Take
appropriate action on bids received by the Police Jury on July 26, 2007, for
Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2007-07 (Overlaying, Drainage, and
Safety Improvements of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish).
AGENDA NOTE:
on August 2, 2007, the Police Jury deferred action on bids until August
16, 2007. The Parish Engineer
recommends that the bid in the amount of $7,742,792.00 of Civil Construction
Company and Environmental Services, Inc. be accepted, and further, it is
recommended that a change ordered be issued after the bid award reducing the
original bid amount of $7,742,792.00 to $6,216,467.00, a difference of
$1,526,325.00.
27. Take
appropriate action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 23,
2007, for one new air-conditioned wide pad type hydraulic excavator and one new
air conditioned wide pad track type crawler dozer, for use by the Division of
Engineering and Public Works.
AGENDA NOTE: on August 2, 2007, the Police Jury deferred
action on bids until August 16, 2007.
28. Consideration of
declaring various movable assets of various parish departments and agencies, as
established by the Division of Finance, as surplus property and authorizing a
Parish Auction on September 15, 2007, and further, approving a letter of
agreement between the Police Jury and Pedersen and Pedersen Auctions, Inc.
wherein said company will provide its services for said auction.
29. Consideration of going
into execution session to discuss Lawsuit No. 2007-1136 (Perkins vs. Police
Jury) and Lawsuit No. 36,631-07 (Simon vs. Police Jury).