A
G E N D A
5:30
P.M.
1.
Call
to order by President Stelly.
2. Invocation
by Reverend Stephen Fife, Associate Pastor of Henning Memorial United Methodist
Church. (Mr. Hassien)
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 the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated
December 20, 2007.
7. Take appropriate action on a revision to RZ01-032-98 which is a
request by Damon Wolven to revise Ordinance No. 4015 and revert a tract of
property (113.17’ x 243’) from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-3 (Central Business
Commercial) to allow a nursery. (East
portion of 758 Cob Circle in Ward One, Police Jury District 1, Mr. Spell)
[The
Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 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; 2) that an occupational license must be
obtained within 10 days of zoning approval; 3) that all items must be stored
within the 75’ x 60’ fenced area; 4) that ingress and egress be limited to
Highway 171 only; 5) that the proper permits must be obtained within 10 days of
zoning approval; and 6) that the use be limited to a nursery only.]
AGENDA
NOTE: on August 20, 1998, the entire property was
rezoned from C-3 (Central Business Commercial) to R-2 (Mixed Residential) to
allow residential development (manufactured home). On August 22, 2003,
Ordinance No. 4015 was amended by Ordinance No. 4635 to remove Stipulation No.
2, which stated to remove the manufactured home upon completion of a new house
or five years, whichever came first.
8. Take appropriate
action on RZ03-002-08 which is a request by M.A.D. Development, LLC, to rezone
from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-1 (Light Commercial) to allow a daycare
facility. (1302 Country Club Road in
Ward Three, Police Jury District 6, Mr. Scott)
[No action
necessary; case was withdrawn by the petitioner until a later date.]
9. Take appropriate
action on RZ04-029-07 which is a request by David A. Abshire, LLC, to rezone
from I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to I-2R (Heavy Industrial- Restricted) to allow a
solid waste site (construction and debris landfill–classification Type 3). (Coach Williams Drive in Ward Four, Police
Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin)
[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, January 22,
2008, and deferred action for thirty (30) days.]
10. Appearance of Mr. John Moore with reference to water service
provided by Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six related to his
new development off of Holbrook Park Road.
11. Consideration of amending ordinances with reference to the
following adjudicated property:
(11.1) adopt an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No.
5159 which allowed Ms. Gloria E. Schexnayder to purchase the following
described property: AP03-329-06, 100 Block of Louisiana Avenue – vacant lot in
Ward Three, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lot 11 of Fleischman Place Sub com N/L Lot
1 David Bloch Sub in SE NW 32.9.8, 100 ft W of NE Cor for beg, th W 114 ft, S
57 ft 4 in. E 107 ft S 37 ft E 107 ft, N 58 ft 4 in. W 100 ft N 36 ft to beg;
Assessment No. 891134. Police Jury
District 3, Mrs. Griffin.
AGENDA
NOTE: Ms. Schexnayder failed to fulfill the necessary
requirements in order to complete the sale.
It is the recommendation of the Director of the Division of Planning and
Development to readvertise the sale of the above-mentioned property.
(11.2) adopt an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 5171, which allowed Mr. Wallace Nichols to purchase the following
described property for $425.00: AP06-341-06, Lot South of Dunn Ferry Road –
vacant in Ward Six, DeQuincy, Louisiana, 1/4 int in 1/6 int in 1/4 int in- Lot
13 Sec 28.8.9- (35 acs)- 0.36 acs.; Assessment No. 218448, to extend the
deadline for completion of the sale.
Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin.
AGENDA NOTE: Mr. Nichols 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 the completion of the sale of the above
described property until April 9, 2008.
12. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving a lease
agreement between the Police Jury and Josh Basco for property located at
804 Neil Road, Westlake, Louisiana, in the amount of $100.00 annually.
(Police Jury District 3, Mrs. Griffin)
AGENDA
NOTE: In
2007, the Police Jury acquired the property due to a FEMA flood mitigation
grant. Subsequently, the house on the property has been demolished and
the property must remain "open space" forever. Mr. Basco owns the property
next door and will maintain the property as per the agreement.
13. Consideration of adopting a resolution
supporting an application for enterprise zone endorsement by The Stables at
LeBocage for construction of an equine training and production facility located
in Census Tract 17, Block Group 3, in Ward Three. (Police Jury District 7, Mr. Landry)
14. Consideration of authorizing the execution of an agreement by the
Parish Administrator for the renewal of leases with tenants and users of the
Magnolia Building, in accordance with parameters established by the Police Jury
Liaison Group for such purpose.
15. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving the renewal of a
lease between the Police Jury and Christine Hartwell for the lease of property
for the pump house/site at Lorrain Park, and further, authorizing the President
of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents
related thereto.
16. Consideration of
adopting a resolution ratifying and approving Amendment No. One to the Original
Lease between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Office of the
Governor, Mental Health Advocacy Service, for the lease of space in the Magnolia
Building, as it relates to the actual date said agency moved into the leased
space, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his
designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.
17. Consideration of approving the following requests from the Office
of Federal Program Development/Housing Department:
(17.1)
adopt a resolution approving a Management Agreement between the Police
Jury and Southwestern Louisiana Homeless Coalition, Inc. whereby the Police
Jury will provide management and professional services in the operation of the
Coalition's programs for a one-year period, and further, authorizing the
President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all
documents related thereto.
(17.2) adopt a resolution approving changes
to the Housing Department's Section Eight Administrative Plan.
18. Consideration of
approving the following requests from the Office of Community Services, as per
the recommendations of the OCS Administering Board, which met on December 12,
2007:
(18.1)
adopt a resolution authorizing the Office of Community Services to file an
application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for
a grant under 49 CFR 5311, Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program and/or 49 CFR
5309, Discretionary Capital Program, and/or 49 CFR 5310, Discretionary Capital
Program, and further, authorizing the
President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all
documents related thereto.
(18.2)
adopt a resolution authorizing the Office of Community Services to file an
application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for
the 2008-2009 Transit Job Access and Reverse Commute Program authorized under
the FTA Section 3037 of TEA-21 and/or Section 5316 Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
Efficient Transportation Equity Act, and
further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when
appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.
19. Consideration of
adopting a resolution authorizing the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to
submit a continuation grant application in an amount up to $15,000 to the
Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund for the Girls Initiative on Responsibility and
Life Skills (GIRLS) program that assists with child
abuse prevention and responsibility initiatives, and should residual funds
become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the cost of the
award, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his
designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.
20. Consideration of adopting resolutions of
appreciation to Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Tony Guillory, Mr. Cornelius Moon, Mr.
Brent Clement, and Mr. Mike Danahay, former members of the Police Jury, for their
public service as members of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
21. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving an Agreement for
Professional Veterinary Services between the Police Jury, Department of Animal
Services and Adoption Center, and Dr. Claude M. Duplechian for a period of one
year retroactive from January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, 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 approving a Contract for
Engineering Services between the Police Jury, Division of Engineering and
Public Works, and C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, Incorporated, for Storm
Water Master Planning-Ward 1 Basin, and
further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when
appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.
23. Consideration of
adopting a resolution approving the abandonment of the following right-of-way
on Arena Road in Ward Four:
Commencing at a point which is 140.4 feet
North and 384.0 feet West of the North Quarter corner of Section 10, Township
10 South, Range 10 West, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point being on
the South Right-of-Way line of Arena Road, thence West along said South
Right-of-Way line of Arena Road a distance of 405.0 feet, thence South a
distance of 10.0 feet, thence East along a line that is parallel to and 10.0
feet South of said South Right-of-Way line a distance of 405.0 feet, thence
North 10.0 feet to point of beginning.
Contains 0.10 acres more or less.
24. Consideration of approving the following
nominations for appointment to the newly-created Citizens Task Force, which is being
established to work jointly with the Parish’s planning consultants and Police
Jury staff throughout the development and implementation of Vision:
Calcasieu, a comprehensive plan and related goals for Calcasieu Parish:
Property Development...................................................................................................................... Mr.
Chad Thielen
Real Estate...................................................................................................................................... Ms.
Derenda Grubb
Rural/Agriculture......................................................................................................................... Mr.
Charles Vincent
Industry.......................................................................................................................................... Mr.
Larry DeRoussel
Communications/Technology............................................................................................................ Mr.
Paul Clifton
Chamber/Small Business (2)...................................................................................................... Ms.
Sharon Galicia
Mr.
Mark Hanudel
Faith-Based Community (2)................................................................................................................. Rev.
Karl Klaus
Rev.
Carlos Ross
Non-Profit............................................................................................................................................ Ms.
Lisa Verrette
Healthcare........................................................................................................................................ Mr.
Eligha Guillory
Environmental...................................................................................................................................... Mr.
Rick Richard
McNeese............................................................................................................................................... Dr.
Daryl Burckel
Sowela.................................................................................................................................................. Dr.
Andrea Miller
Calcasieu Parish School
Board................................................................................................. Mr.
Karl Bruchhaus
Worforce Investment Board
(Chairman).................................................................................. Mr.
Mark Eckard
At-Large (5)................................................................................................................................... Mr.
Terry Backhaus
Mr.
Cade Cole
Ms.
Sandy Gay
Mr.
Lloyd Lauw
Mr.
Nathan Taylor
AGENDA
NOTE: President Stelly has designated the Police Jury’s Planning and Zoning
Liaison Group as well as representatives of the Planning and Zoning board to
serve as liaisons for the comprehensive planning process. Each nominee listed above has been contacted
and has agreed to serve if chosen.
25. Consideration of approving the General Insurance
Committee Report dated January 24, 2008.
26. Consideration of
adopting a resolution authorizing advertising of an oil, gas, and mineral lease
on certain tracts or parcels of land (3.0 acres, more or less) in Sections 11
and 12, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, in Ward Three.
27. Consideration of authorizing the Parish
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for one new mid-sized sedan, for use by
the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, and further, declaring as surplus one 1993
Ford E-35 Econoline Van, Unit #JD3, Asset #10819, to be sold as appropriate as
a trade-in, or through the E-Gov Auction, Parish Auction or private sale.
28. Consideration
of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for five one-half
ton pickup trucks, for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works
(Mosquito Control Department), and further, declaring as surplus one 1991 Dodge
D250 Pickup Truck, Unit #E9P, Asset #12653, one 1992 Ford F150 Pickup Truck,
Unit #SW1, Asset #11153, and one 1996 Ford F150 Pickup Truck, Unit #P8P, Asset
#11008, to be sold as appropriate as
a trade-in, or through the E-Gov Auction, Parish Auction or private sale.
29. Consideration of declaring as surplus one
incinerator formerly used at the Department of Animal Services and Adoption
Center to be sold as appropriate as
a trade-in, or through the E-Gov Auction, Parish Auction or private sale.
30. Consideration of authorizing the Parish
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for one 2008 mid-sized sports utility
vehicle, for use by the Office of Federal Program Development/Housing
Department.
31. Consideration of authorizing the Office of
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness to advertise and solicit
Request-for-Qualifications (RFQ) for the rewrite of the Parish Hazard
Mitigation Plan and for engineering costs to scope potential future hazard
mitigation projects within the Parish.
AGENDA NOTE:
this office has received a grant in the amount of $150,000 to be used for this
purpose, and the requirement to advertise an RFQ is a federal requirement for
this process.