A G E N D A

 

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008

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      [No action necessary; case was withdrawn by the petitioner until a later date.]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:

 

                     Area of Representation                                                                    Name

 

Finance/Banking............................................................................................................................... Mr. Jim McGough

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.