A G E N D A

 

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2007

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).