Lake Charles, Louisiana
May 18, 2000
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2000, in the Police Jury Room on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with the Honorable Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President, presiding, and the following members present:
Mesdames Luvertha August, Elizabeth C. Griffin, and Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Algie Breaux, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Mike Danahay, Enos Derbonne, Chuck Kleckley, Chris Landry, Hal McMillin, Don Manuel, and Cornelius "Cornie" Moon
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Administrator and Ex-Officio Secretary/Treasurer; Mr. Terry Manuel, Assistant District Attorney; Ms. Kathy Criglow, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Ms. Pam Sturrock, Assistant Director of Planning and Development; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness; Mr Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management; and Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator.
President Mackey called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Reverend Steve James, Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Kleckley. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.
Mr. Manuel and Mr. McMillin presented individual certificates and a plaque to members of the Sam Houston High School Lady Broncos for winning the 2000 LHSAA Girls Softball Sate Championship in Class 4A.
President Mackey then presented the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
Be it Proclaimed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury that
the week of May 22 - 26, 2000, shall be known and remembered as
Lady Broncos Week
in honor of their winning the
2000 LHSAA Girls Softball State Championship.
Congratulations and best wishes for continued success!
Presented on this, the 18th day of May, 2000./s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ Don E. Manuel, District 1
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President Mackey and Mrs. Griffin then presented individual certificates and a plaque to members of the Lake Charles Boston High School Lady Cougars for winning the 1999-2000 Girls Outdoor Track & Field State Championship in Class 3A, and also to members of the Lake Charles Boston Cougars for winning the 1999-2000 Boys Outdoor Track & Field State Championship in Class 3A. Assistant Coach Robert Pete thanked the members of the Police Jury for honoring these teams and also congratulated the Lady Broncos and the Barbe Bucs.
Mr. Kleckley and Mr. Landry then presented individual certificates and a plaque to members of the Barbe High School Bucs for winning the 2000 Boys Baseball State Championship in Class 5A. Coach Glenn Cecchini expressed his appreciation for this recognition and offered his congratulations to the other teams being honored on this date.
The hour being 6:00 p.m., President Mackey advised that a public hearing would be held, as advertised in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to allow the owners of properties described below to show cause as to why the structures on said properties should not be condemned:
With reference to the first piece of property owned by Joseph Keith Nixon, Mr. Wes Crain of the Division of Planning and Development stated that the staff recommended that the structure on the property (manufactured home) be condemned and removed within thirty days.
President Mackey asked if anyone was present in the audience to discuss this property, and there being no comments, motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Derbonne and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4192
AN ORDINANCE ordering demolition of the manufactured home on property located at 2541 LeBlanc Avenue, Lot 28 of Seal Subdivision, Moss Bluff area of Ward One, and owned by Joseph Keith Nixon.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that:
SECTION 1. The facts as set forth at the meeting of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this date, justify an order of this Police Jury, and it is hereby ordered that the manufactured home on property located at 2541 LeBlanc Avenue, Lot 28 of Seal Subdivision, Moss Bluff area of Ward One, and owned by Joseph Keith Nixon, be demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this ordinance. This order requires that all development permits be secured for demolition and all debris be removed from the premises. This order is made this 18th day of May, 2000, and is final unless appealed within five (5) days.
SECTION 2. If the manufactured home on the premises hereinabove described in the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, is not demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, notice is hereby given that the Director of Parish Planning and Development shall have work commenced on the demolition and removal of said manufactured home, in which case the Police Jury shall not be liable for damages and shall have a lien and privilege against the property upon which the manufactured home was situated for the cost of demolishing and removing said manufactured home, and for the cost of maintaining the property.
SECTION 3. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition and removal as required by law.
SECTION 4. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized to enter into a contract to accomplish the demolition of the manufactured home, if necessary, and to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate Parish funds, and to pay any and all costs associated with the demolition. Any amounts expended by the Parish of Calcasieu shall be included in the statement of costs in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and the Parish of Calcasieu shall have a lien and privilege for all costs resulting from the demolition.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary
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With reference to the next piece of property owned by David Wayne Ceasar, Mr. Crain stated that the staff had just recently found out that there was another party who would need to be notified relative to this proposed condemnation, and in accordance with Mr. Crain's recommendation, motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that action be deferred.
Mr. Crain stated that the staff's recommendation pertaining to the property owned by Elliott Joseph Clark was that the house on said property be condemned and removed within thirty days. President Mackey asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to address the Police Jury relative to this property and there being no comments, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4193
AN ORDINANCE ordering demolition of the house on property located at 204 Predium Road, Lot 16 of Predium Subdivision, south Lake Charles area of Ward Three, and owned by Elliott Joseph Clark.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that:
SECTION 1. The facts as set forth at the meeting of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this date, justify an order of this Police Jury, and it is hereby ordered that the house on property located at 204 Predium Road, Lot 16 of Predium Subdivision, south Lake Charles area of Ward Three, and owned by Elliott Joseph Clark, be demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this ordinance. This order requires that all development permits be secured for demolition and all debris be removed from the premises. This order is made this 18th day of May, 2000, and is final unless appealed within five (5) days.
SECTION 2. If the house on the premises hereinabove described in the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, is not demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, notice is hereby given that the Director of Parish Planning and Development shall have work commenced on the demolition and removal of said house, in which case the Police Jury shall not be liable for damages and shall have a lien and privilege against the property upon which the house was situated for the cost of demolishing and removing said house, and for the cost of maintaining the property.
SECTION 3. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition and removal as required by law.
SECTION 4. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized to enter into a contract to accomplish the demolition of the house, if necessary, and to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate Parish funds, and to pay any and all costs associated with the demolition. Any amounts expended by the Parish of Calcasieu shall be included in the statement of costs in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and the Parish of Calcasieu shall have a lien and privilege for all costs resulting from the demolition.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary
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With reference to the next piece of property owned by Edgar Lyons and Rosey Lyons White, Mr. Crain recommended that the house, manufactured home, and shop building on said property be condemned and removed within thirty days. President Mackey asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to address the Police Jury relative to this property and there being no comments, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4194
AN ORDINANCE ordering demolition of the house, manufactured home, and shop building on property located at 2162 Evergreen Road, Lot 3 of the partition of Lot 10 of the Braxton Subdivision in Southwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, Westlake area of Ward Four, and owned by Edgar Lyons and Rosey Lyons White.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that:
SECTION 1. The facts as set forth at the meeting of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this date, justify an order of this Police Jury, and it is hereby ordered that the house, manufactured home, and shop building on property located at 2162 Evergreen Road, Lot 3 of the partition of Lot 10 of the Braxton Subdivision in Southwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, Westlake area of Ward Four, and owned by Edgar Lyons and Rosey Lyons White, be demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this ordinance. This order requires that all development permits be secured for demolition and all debris be removed from the premises. This order is made this 18thday of May, 2000, and is final unless appealed within five (5) days.
SECTION 2. If the house, manufactured home, and shop building on the premises hereinabove described in the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, is not demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, notice is hereby given that the Director of Parish Planning and Development shall have work commenced on the demolition and removal of said house, manufactured home, and shop building in which case the Police Jury shall not be liable for damages and shall have a lien and privilege against the property upon which the house, manufactured home, and shop building were situated for the cost of demolishing and removing said house, manufactured home, and shop building,and for the cost of maintaining the property.
SECTION 3. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition and removal as required by law.
SECTION 4. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized to enter into a contract to accomplish the demolition of the house, manufactured home, and shop building, if necessary, and to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate Parish funds, and to pay any and all costs associated with the demolition. Any amounts expended by the Parish of Calcasieu shall be included in the statement of costs in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and the Parish of Calcasieu shall have a lien and privilege for all costs resulting from the demolition.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary
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With reference to the next piece of property owned by John Lenwood Ouzts, Mr. Crain recommended that the modular storage building on said property be condemned and removed within thirty days. President Mackey asked if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to address the Police Jury relative to this property and there being no comments, motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4195
AN ORDINANCE ordering demolition of the modular storage building on property located in 5500 block of James Clark Road (commencing 254.3 feet south of the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, then South 201.3 feet, West 208.7 feet, South 29.26 feet, West 123.25 feet, North 129.05 feet, easterly along high bank of drainage canal to point 20 feet west of the point of commencement, then East 20 feet to commencement) in the Carlyss area of Ward Four, and owned by John Lenwood Ouzts.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that:
SECTION 1. The facts as set forth at the meeting of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this date, justify an order of this Police Jury, and it is hereby ordered that the modular storage building on property located in 5500 block of James Clark Road (commencing 254.3 feet south of the Northeast Corner of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, then South 201.3 feet, West 208.7 feet, South 29.26 feet, West 123.25 feet, North 129.05 feet, easterly along high bank of drainage canal to point 20 feet west of the point of commencement, then East 20 feet to commencement) in the Carlyss area of Ward Four, and owned by John Lenwood Ouzts, be demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this ordinance. This order requires that all development permits be secured for demolition and all debris be removed from the premises. This order is made this 18th day of May, 2000, and is final unless appealed within five (5) days.
SECTION 2. If the modular storage building on the premises hereinabove described in the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, is not demolished and removed within thirty (30) days from the date of this order, notice is hereby given that the Director of Parish Planning and Development shall have work commenced on the demolition and removal of said modular storage building, in which case the Police Jury shall not be liable for damages and shall have a lien and privilege against the property upon which the modular storage building was situated for the cost of demolishing and removing said modular storage building, and for the cost of maintaining the property.
SECTION 3. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of said demolition and removal as required by law.
SECTION 4. The Director of Parish Planning and Development is hereby authorized to enter into a contract to accomplish the demolition of the modular storage building, if necessary, and to pay the fees of the contractor from appropriate Parish funds, and to pay any and all costs associated with the demolition. Any amounts expended by the Parish of Calcasieu shall be included in the statement of costs in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and the Parish of Calcasieu shall have a lien and privilege for all costs resulting from the demolition.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary
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Mr. Jay Delafield, attorney at law, appeared before the Police Jury with reference to an item on the agenda pertaining to a request for the Police Jury to adopt a resolution authorizing a special bond and tax election in Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three on Saturday, July 15, 2000, for (1) the authority for Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three to issue not exceeding $1,000,000 of up to 10-year public improvement bonds for acquiring buildings, machinery, fire trucks, and other firefighting equipment within and for the district, and (2) the authority for Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three to levy and collect a 10-year maintenance tax not exceeding five mills for the purpose of maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities.
Mr. Delafield explained that this fire district was located outside the City of Westlake, and there was a joint services agreement between said district and Westlake for fire protection. He further explained that the District would like to issue $1,000,000 in debt to build its own fire station and pointed out that the State Bond Commission had approved the calling of the election earlier on this date.
Mr. McMillin urged support of this proposition, pointing out that the construction of a new fire station would help lower the insurance rating of the District.
Motion was then made by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL BOND AND TAX ELECTION IN WARD FOUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2000; AND IN THE EVENT THE ELECTION CARRIES, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE TAX THEREIN PROVIDED, AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY WARD FOUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. THREE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, on April 10, the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the "Issuer") adopted a resolution ordering a special election to be held within the Issuer on Saturday, July 15, 2000, to submit to the qualified electors the following propositions, to-wit:
BOND PROPOSITION
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR WARD FOUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $1,000,000 OF UP TO 10-YEAR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR ACQUIRING BUILDINGS, MACHINERY, FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Shall Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,000,000 for a period not to exceed ten (10) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding ten (10%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring building, machinery and equipment, including both real and personal property, and purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment to be used in giving fire protection to the property within the District, title to which shall be in the public, which said bonds shall be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?
MAINTENANCE MILLAGE PROPOSITION
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR WARD FOUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT A 10-YEAR MAINTENANCE TAX NOT EXCEEDING FIVE (5) MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES.
Shall Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, levy and collect a tax not exceeding 5 mills for a period not to exceed ten (10) years from the first levy of the tax, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, owned or used by the District directly or indirectly to provide fire protection to the property within the District, title to which shall be in the public?
WHEREAS, on May 18, 2000, the Louisiana State Bond Commission gave approval and authority to hold the election, and in the event the election carries for further authority pursuant to the provisions of Subpart F, Part III, Chapter 4 of Title 39, and Subpart A of Part I of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, to issue, sell and deliver the bonds so authorized, and to levy and collect the tax therein provided; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu, as the beneficiary of the Issuer, must approve by resolution all elections and debt to the Issuer.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approval, consent and authority is hereby granted the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to conduct a special bond and tax election on July 15, 2000, to submit to the qualified electors of the Issuer the following propositions:
BOND PROPOSITION
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR WARD FOUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $1,000,000 OF UP TO 10-YEAR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR ACQUIRING BUILDINGS, MACHINERY, FIRE TRUCKS AND OTHER FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT WITHIN AND FOR THE DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Shall Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,000,000 for a period not to exceed then (10) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding ten (10%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring buildings, machinery and equipment, including both real and personal property, and purchasing fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment to be used in giving fire protection to the property within the District, title to which shall be in the public, which said bonds shall be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?
MAINTENANCE MILLAGE PROPOSITION
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR WARD FOUR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO LEVY AND COLLECT A 10-YEAR MAINTENANCE TAX NOT EXCEEDING FIVE (5) MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE DISTRICT'S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES.
Shall Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, levy and collect a tax not exceeding 5 mills for a period not to exceed ten (10) years from the first levy of the tax, in excess of and in addition to other taxed levied by the District, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or operating facilities, vehicles and equipment, including both movable and immovable property, owned or used by the District directly or indirectly to provide fire protection to the property within the District, title to which shall be in the public?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, approval, consent and authority is hereby granted to the Issuer to levy the tax and issue the bonds authorized in the Bond Proposition, and to levy the tax provided in the Maintenance Millage Proposition.
THUS APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 2000.
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President Mackey advised that Mr. Carl Chisholm, Director of the Southwest Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory was present at the meeting on this date for the presentation of said agency's 2000-2001 budget and to request approval of said budget.
President Mackey asked if anyone had questions concerning this budget. Hearing none, and in accordance with the staff's recommendation, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the 2000-2001 budget of the Southwest Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory be approved as presented on this date.
President Mackey advised that no action was required on applications for liquor and beer permits due to the fact that none had been received.
It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated April 19, 2000, be approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.
President Mackey advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ01-016-00 which was a request by Mildred Lee Oxendine to rezone from C-3 (Central Business Commercial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) to allow residential development on Theriot Road in Ward One, Police Jury District One. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ01-016-00 and that the request to rezone be granted; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4196
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Mildred Lee Oxendine to rezone from C-3 (Central Business Commercial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) to allow residential development on the property described as: Commencing at a point 89 degs W 696 ft. from the NE cor of the NE/4 of NW/4 of S9, T9S, R8W, thence S 2 degs 00' W 1320 ft. m/l to the S line of the NE/4 of NW/4, then W along said forty line a distance of 90 ft., thence N 2 degs 00' E 1320 ft. m/l to a point in the center of the public road 90 ft. W of the POC, thence E 90 ft. m/l to POC, subject to a right of way of 30 ft. for a public road across the N side.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be and they are hereby amended insofar as said ordinance and map pertain to the following property in Ward One of this parish:
From C-3 (Central Business Commercial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential), the property being described as follows: Commencing at a point 89 degs W 696 ft. from the NE cor of the NE/4 of NW/4 of S9, T9S, R8W, thence S 2 degs 00' W 1320 ft. m/l to the S line of the NE/4 of NW/4, then W along said forty line a distance of 90 ft., thence N 2 degs 00' E 1320 ft. m/l to a point in the center of the public road 90 ft. W of the POC, thence E 90 ft. m/l to POC, subject to a right of way of 30 ft. for a public road across the N side.
Zoning Case RZ01-016-00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the above described property is effective this date, classified in accordance with a new zoning District Map (adding to the existing District Map) which is attached to this ordinance to be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court showing the classification of the new area of the above described property.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary
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President Mackey advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-017-00 which was a request by TLC Properties to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow an off-premise outdoor advertising sign located on I-10 in Ward Three, Police Jury District 2. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had voted 9-1 to recommend that the request be denied.
It was moved by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-017-00 be upheld and that the request to rezone be denied.
President Mackey advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-020-88 which was a request by the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board to consider reversion of the case of Bert Jewery Webb to revert property located at 101 Carpenter Lane in Ward Three, Police Jury District 2, from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-2 (Mixed Residential). President Mackey further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had voted 8-2 to recommend that the property remain zoned C-2 (General Commercial) and that three-month periodic checks be performed for compliance with applicable ordinances.
Motion was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld and that the property remain zoned C-2 (General Commercial) and that three-month periodic checks be performed for compliance with applicable ordinances.
President Mackey advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ07-010-00 which was a request by Michael E. Hines to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow a stock car racetrack located at 3716 West Highway 108 in Ward Seven, Police Jury District 12. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had voted 6-4 to recommend that the request to rezone be denied.
Motion was made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Andrepont that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ07-010-00 and that the request to rezone be denied.
President Mackey pointed out that there were many people who had requested to speak in opposition to this zoning request and asked that they select a spokesperson. He stated that both the proponents and the opponents would be given six minutes to make their presentations, as well as four minutes for rebuttals.
Ms. Sturrock explained that this zoning case was for property located in the Carlyss area and had been brought up in July of 1999 before the Planning and Zoning Board; however, it was deferred until August of 1999. She further explained that at that time, the petitioner requested postponement until March of 2000. Ms. Sturrock stated that the petitioner had requested that the property be rezoned to allow a stock car racetrack which would operate on Friday nights between April and October from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and with practice times being on Saturdays from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ms. Sturrock advised that the proposed facility would provide the following: access to the track would be a four-lane, 60-foot wide, gravel entrance road off of Highway 108; parking would consist of 20 acres of grassland; an asphalt one-half mile racetrack; non-alcoholic concessions; restroom facilities; concrete bleachers with press box and suites; and landscaped buffering around the perimeter of the track, parking lot, and pit area.
Ms. Sturrock stated that the petitioner hoped to be sanctioned by NASCAR once the track was in operation and that there were eleven homes within a one-mile radius of the proposed track.
Mr. Michael E. Hines of 3716 Highway 108 West, Sulphur (the petitioner) appeared before the Police Jury and introduced Lt. Colonel Lee Sherman of 1210 Georgia Street, Sulphur, who addressed the Police Jury relative to the issue of noise. He stated that he had been certified in Fourteenth Judicial District Court as a sound specialist and had been involved with the racing of automobiles for 51 years. Lt. Colonel Sherman stated that three years ago, they had attempted to get support in keeping heavy industrial usage out of the "front yard" of the area being discussed, and that there would be a major chemical plant built in this vicinity on property owned by Cities Service.
Lt. Colonel Sherman spoke of noise levels and gave various statistics relating to his belief that the property owners in the area of the proposed racetrack would not be negatively impacted by the sound of the race cars and pointed out that his job in conjunction with the track would be to monitor the mufflers on the vehicles.
Mr. Tom Bergstedt, 1309 Ninth Street, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury in opposition to the zoning request and on behalf of himself, his family, and the dozens of residents of the Choupique community in which the proposed track would be located. He stated that in three months he would be living approximately three or four miles from it, and this area had always been a quiet and peaceful community. Mr. Bergstedt further stated that he was once the President of the West Calcasieu Chamber of Commerce and was not opposed to development of commerce and industry, but if parishwide zoning was going to mean anything, he would ask that the Police Jury keep the noise and traffic east of Highway 27. Mr. Bergstedt pointed out that the Planning and Development Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended that the request to rezone be denied, and he asked that the Police Jury do the same.
Mr. R. Brooks Fleig, 5118 Choupique Road, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that one hundred years ago, his grandfather homesteaded the acreage where his family now lived. Mr Fleig also stated that he operated The Shepherd's Rest where radios were not even allowed, and the proposed racetrack would "cut the heart out of" what they were trying to do.
Ms. Kelly Keers, 984 West Dave Dugas Road, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that she was the fourth generation of her family to live on the property she now owned. She disagreed with statements made earlier in the meeting by Lt. Colonel Sherman and further stated that she had moved back to the Choupique community for the peace and quiet.
Ms. Gayle, 1543 Oakwood Drive, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and advised that she owned land adjacent to the proposed track and was concerned that Mr. Hines would be so successful in his venture that it would make the land around the track unusable, forcing those property owners to sell their property to him.
Mr. Richard Landry, 3796 Highway 108 West, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that he lived in the vicinity and was against the request to rezone.
President Mackey ruled that the time given the opposition to present its case had elapsed, and he asked for questions and/or comments from the jurors. Mr. Clement stated that he had lived in Carlyss for 25 years and the one reason for moving to the Choupique area was to get away from the hustle and bustle and noise of the city, not to be accessible to all the amenities of city living. He further stated that zoning was in place in the Parish for a reason, and this particular request was an example of why zoning was needed.
Mr. Breaux stated that the persons in opposition had been friends of his for years, and he would vote against this request to rezone no matter how many times it came before the Police Jury.
There being no other comments from the Jury, President Mackey stated that rebuttals would be heard at this time. Mr. Hines asked that copies of the following be entered into the record: (1) photographs and maps of the area in question; and (2) letters and petitions of understanding/support of his proposal. He stated that Mr. Landry's house was about 4500' from the proposed site, and Mr. Kinney's was about 3500', with the rest of the properties being further away. Mr. Hines further stated that there was a racetrack in Leesville, and there was a lady who lived approximately 500' from the first turn who said that the frogs and crickets were louder than the noise from the racetrack, and further, that there were no muffler laws in that area.
Mr. Hines stated that extensive research and study had been done on his proposal, and he had tried to get the jurors to look at the proposed site, but no one seemed to be interested in looking at the real aspects of the issue. He also stated that he felt his proposal was workable and would create no more noise than the nearby rodeo arena. Mr. Hines further stated that automobile racing was one of the most respected sports in America and very family oriented, and he felt it would enhance the community. He closed by saying that if his immediate neighbors had concerns with his proposal, he would address them immediately, but those living two miles from it would not hear any noise.
Mr. Richard Landry again appeared before the Police Jury and stated that he grew up in the Choupique area and had moved to Houston for employment but had later moved back to Choupique. He advised that he had lived by a racetrack in Cove, Texas, and he had seen no benefits to it. Mr. Landry also stated that his opposition was related to more than just the noise issue; the neighbors in Choupique took care of each other, his children could roam his ten acres and he did not have to worry about them - it was the type of community that was dying but was desperately needed, and one could not be certain of what type of "element" would come in with the racetrack.
Ms. Janice Areno, 1220 Gant Street, Sulphur, a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, stated that there had been an attempt to have the Cities Service property (referred to by Lt. Colonel Sherman earlier in the meeting) rezoned from heavy industrial to residential, and attempts were successful in getting a buffer zone around said property. Ms. Areno stated that she realized there were people who were interested in racing, and she thought Mr. Hines was a good man, but she was against the location of the proposed racetrack. She asked that the Police Jury maintain the atmosphere for the residents of this area.
Mrs. Griffin stated that she would support the proposal in another location where it would be more feasible and not cause so much unrest. She also stated that she had received many telephone calls in opposition to the proposal even after it had been denied by the Planning and Zoning Board, and she could not support the request to rezone when there were so many people against it.
Mr. Kleckley stated that many of the people who had called him in opposition had said that Mr. Hines was a very fine man and outstanding individual, and their opposition was not against him personally. Mr. Kleckley further stated that he was a NASCAR fan himself, and he felt there were other places in Calcasieu Parish that would be more feasible for a racetrack which would offer great economic benefits for the Parish.
Mr. Breaux agreed with statements made by Mrs. Griffin and Mr. Kleckley, pointing out that he would not mind having a racetrack in the Bell City-Hayes area. He then called for the question on the motion on the floor.
President Mackey stated that there were three more jurors who wished to speak on this issue, and he recognized Mr. Landry who stated that he had gone out and looked at the proposed site, and he understood the neighbors' concerns about noise, but in looking at the way Mr. Hines was wanting to build the track, he did not feel the noise would really be an issue. He further stated that he knew his views were not the popular ones, because although he did receive a few calls in favor of the proposal, most were against, but he would support Mr. Hines' proposal because he felt it was the right thing to do.
Mr. Derbonne asked if the Police Jury had in the past approved a location for a racetrack somewhere around Chloe, and Ms. Sturrock stated that said property had never been developed because funding could not be obtained.
Mr. Danahay stated that he had heard a lot of good things about Mr. Hines, and he had also found out that Mr. Hines was a decorated Vietnam veteran. Mr. Danahay pointed out that Mr. Hines had a viable plan, but he did not agree with the location.
A roll call vote was then taken on the motion on the floor which was to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ07-010-00 which was a request by Michael E. Hines to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow a stock car racetrack located at 3716 West Highway 108 in Ward Seven, Police Jury District 12. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mrs. August, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Clement, Mr. Collins, Mr. Danahay, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Derbonne, Mr. Kleckley, Mr. McMillin, Mr. Manuel, Mr. Moon, and Mrs. Treme
NAYS: Mr. Landry
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: President Mackey
The vote being 13-1 in favor of the motion, President Mackey declared said motion as having carried, and the request to rezone was denied.
President Mackey advised that action was needed on Zoning Study ST04-001-00 which was a study to examine the feasibility of rezoning parcels located off Niel Road in Ward Four, Police Jury District 3. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had voted unanimously to recommend that the property be reclassified R-1 (Single Family Residential). (It was noted that on February 17, 2000, the Police Jury authorized the Division of Planning and Development to prepare a staff recommendation for reclassifying some properties currently zoned R-2 (Mixed Residential) in Ward Four, and the study area included parcels on Niel Road).
Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Study ST04-001-00 and that the following ordinance be adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4197
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to rezone property located off Niel Road in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be and they are hereby amended by rezoning and reclassifying the following property located off Niel Road in Ward Four from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to R-1 (Single Family Residential):
Parcels on the south side of Niel Road in Section 13, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, and Section 18, Township 9 South, Range 8 West
Study Case ST04-001-00
(Parcels located off Niel Road in Ward Four)
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning classification is effective this date, in accordance with a new zoning District Map (adding to the existing District Map) which is attached to this ordinance and shall be filed in the office of the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary
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President Mackey advised that action was needed on Zoning Study ST01-002-00 which was a study to examine the feasibility of rezoning parcels located off of North Perkins Ferry Road in Ward One, Police Jury District 14. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended that action be deferred for thirty days. (It was noted that on February 17, 2000, the Police Jury authorized the Division of Planning and Development to prepare a staff recommendation to reclassify some properties currently zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential), R-2 (Mixed Residential), C-1 (Light Commercial), R-M (Multi-Family Residential), R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park), and I-1 (Light Industrial). It was further noted that the study area included parcels along North Perkins Ferry Road, Spooner Lane, Joe Miller Road, Miller Street, and LeBlanc Road.)
Motion was made by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Study ST01-002-00 and that action thereon be deferred for thirty days.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby amend the legal description contained in a resolution which was previously adopted by the Police Jury on November 18, 1999, pertaining to the abandonment of a portion of Eastwood Drive in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, whereby the correct legal description is as follows:
The east 244 feet of the following described property: Beginning at a point on the W ROW line of Bunker Street S 1 deg 12' E 397 feet from the S ROW line of the Southern Pacific Railroad in S34, T9S, R8W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point being 50 feet W of the E line of said S34 and 3 feet N of the NE cor of the Charles K. Bunker tract; thence W parallel to and 3 feet N of the N line of the Bunker tract a distance of 1053.05 feet, m/l, to a point 225 feet E and 3 feet N of the NW cor of Bunker tract; thence on a 200 foot radius curve to the left to a point 197.0 feet S and 25 feet E of the NW cor of Bunker tract; thence S parallel to and 25 feet E of the W line of Bunker tract a distance of 273.6 feet, m/l, to the S line of Bunker tract, said point being on the N ROW line of U.S. Hwy No. 90, as relocated and 25 feet E of the SW cor of Bunker tract.
Road Abandonment Case RA03-011-99
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other portions of the resolution previously adopted by the Police Jury on November 18, 1999, pertaining to the abandonment of a portion of Eastwood Drive in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, remain in full force and effect.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the 18th day of May, 2000.
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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 4198
AN ORDINANCE providing for full administration and ownership of property, formerly owned by Rogers Enterprises of Southwest Louisiana, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the "Rogers Site", to be divested from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office through the Tax Collector, Osey McGee, to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2251 and 2258.
WHEREAS, the Rogers Site was adjudicated to the Parish on May 31, 1989, for nonpayment of taxes, and was recorded in the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court on October 20, 1989, for failure to pay taxes, a copy of Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court Conveyance No. 2038495 being attached hereto and hereby made a part of this ordinance, said property being described as follows: Commencing 403.4 feet West of Northeast Corner of Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter (NE/4 of NE/4 of NW/4) of Section 1, Township 10 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; thence South 661.5 feet to the South line of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter, thence West along said South line a distance of 279.2 feet to West line of said Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter; thence North along said West line a distance of 661.5 feet to North line of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter; thence East along said North line a distance of 279.2 feet to point of commencement, subject to road on North side thereof, with all improvements thereon situated, subject to right-of-way for Highway 90 on North 40 feet of said property; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Tax Collector, Osey McGee, is now administering for the Parish the Rogers Site which is located at 5350 East Broad Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the Rogers Site has been remediated by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Super Fund Site, and it has been indicated by officials of EPA that a letter acknowledging that the Parish will not be responsible for any cleanup costs is forthcoming; and
WHEREAS, as seen by the plat which is attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance, the Rogers Site is located adjacent to property owned by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on which property the Sheriff's Administration Office is now located, and the East Side Public Works Maintenance Facility is located near the Rogers Site; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury intends to utilize this property for a public purpose including, but not limited to, a Public Works and Engineering Maintenance Facility, an Animal Control Facility, a Facility Maintenance Facility, an Emergency Preparedness Facility, a Mosquito Control Facility, by Planning and Development for economic development, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury feels that the Rogers Site could be used by any of the aforementioned departments of parish government; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2258, the Parish intends to claim full ownership and administration over this adjudicated property from a tax sale to be utilized for a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, there are no impending claims, applications, lawsuits, or other notices for redemption, purchase, or correction of tax sale pending as per the letter dated June 1, 2000, from M. Steven Beverung which is attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 18th day of May, 2000, that in accordance with LSA R.S. 47:2258(E), the President of the Police Jury is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the Calcasieu Parish Tax Collector, herein represented by Osey McGee, as the administering agency for the full administration and ownership of property, formerly owned by Rogers Enterprises of Southwest Louisiana, Inc., located at 5350 East Broad Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinances or parts of any ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary
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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Edwin N. Touchstone to clear and fill for the development of a truck stop at the junction of U.S. Highway 171 and North Perkins Ferry Road, northwest of Gillis, in Section 6, Township 8 South, Range 8 West of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Edwin N. Touchstone relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation System; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development, and the Division of Engineering and Public Works, have concluded that there is cause for objection to the permit applications based on parish ordinances and provisions for the following reasons: (1) the site of the proposed development is not properly zoned to accommodate the proposed use, and (2) concerns about the impact the project would have on drainage in the area.
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has recommended that a resolution be adopted expressing objection to the application for permits and the proposed development by Edwin N. Touchstone.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby indicate objection to the application for a Department of the Army Permit from the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and the application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, by Edwin N. Touchstone to clear and fill for the development of a truck stop at the junction of U.S. Highway 171 and North Perkins Ferry Road, northwest of Gillis, in Section 6, Township 8 South, Range 8 West of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the objection position of the Police Jury in this permit application is based on the evaluation of the parish staff of the project's effect on current parish ordinances and provisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to the lack of expertise of the parish staff to accomplish such a study, and the Police Jury requests that agencies and/or individuals with such expertise make an environmental review of said project and forward their findings to the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Arnold Natali to clear, grade, excavate and fill and install and maintain utilities to develop a residential subdivision in Iowa, Louisiana, located in Section 22, Township 9 South, Range 7 West of Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Arnold Natali relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development concluded there is no cause for objection to the permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions, provided a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Arnold Natali to clear, grade, excavate and fill and install and maintain utilities to develop a residential subdivision in Iowa, Louisiana, located in Section 22, Township 9 South, Range 7 West of Calcasieu Parish, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the no objection position of the Police Jury in this permit application is based solely on the evaluation of the parish staff of the project's effect on current parish ordinances and provisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to the lack of expertise of the parish staff to accomplish such a study, and the Police Jury requests that agencies and/or individuals with such expertise make an environmental review of said project and forward their findings to the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by McManus Construction, Inc., to fill an area with construction debris for disposal purposes to function as a Type III Solid Waste Disposal Facility, in Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 9 West of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of McManus Construction, Inc., relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development concluded there is no cause for objection to the permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions, provided a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of McManus Construction, Inc., to fill an area with construction debris for disposal purposes to function as a Type III Solid Waste Disposal Facility, in Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 9 West of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the no objection position of the Police Jury in this permit application is based solely on the evaluation of the parish staff of the project's effect on current parish ordinances and provisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to the lack of expertise of the parish staff to accomplish such a study, and the Police Jury requests that agencies and/or individuals with such expertise make an environmental review of said project and forward their findings to the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Panaco, Inc., to excavate and place fill to construct and maintain two ring levees, access road and appurtenant structures to serve Wasson et al Well No. 1 and Williams Well No. 1, in Sections 3 and 4, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, approximately 3.9 miles northwesterly of DeQuincy, Louisiana, in Beauregard and Calcasieu Parishes; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Panaco, Inc., relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development concluded there is no cause for objection to the permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions, provided a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Panaco, Inc., to excavate and place fill to construct and maintain two ring levees, access road and appurtenant structures to serve Wasson et al Well No. 1 and Williams Well No. 1, in Sections 3 and 4, Township 7 South, Range 11 West, approximately 3.9 miles northwesterly of DeQuincy, Louisiana, in Beauregard and Calcasieu Parishes, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the no objection position of the Police Jury in this permit application is based solely on the evaluation of the parish staff of the project's effect on current parish ordinances and provisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to the lack of expertise of the parish staff to accomplish such a study, and the Police Jury requests that agencies and/or individuals with such expertise make an environmental review of said project and forward their findings to the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by First United Pentecostal Church to clear and grade a 12.2 acre area and deposit approximately 3,225 cubic yards of earthen fill material for the construction of a church and appurtenant structures adjacent to Interstate 210 and U. S. Highway 90, Lake Charles, located in Section 34, Township 9 South, Range 8 West of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of First United Pentecostal Church relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development concluded there is no cause for objection to the permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions, since the project is located within the city limits of the City of Lake Charles.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of First United Pentecostal Church to clear and grade a 12.2 acre area and deposit approximately 3,225 cubic yards of earthen fill material for the construction of a church and appurtenant structures adjacent to Interstate 210 and U. S. Highway 90, Lake Charles, located in Section 34, Township 9 South, Range 8 West of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, since said project is located within the city limits of the City of Lake Charles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the no objection position of the Police Jury in this permit application is based solely on the evaluation of the parish staff of the project's effect on current parish ordinances and provisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to the lack of expertise of the parish staff to accomplish such a study, and the Police Jury requests that agencies and/or individuals with such expertise make an environmental review of said project and forward their findings to the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION stating the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's endorsement of Calcasieu Power, L. L. C. to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program for Phase II of its power generation facility.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature enacted Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, and Act 624 of 1997, and Act 647 of 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 32, Block Group 9, as an "Enterprise Zone" based on enabling legislation (R.S. 51.21.1787-1791); and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone Map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, this Police Jury agrees:
1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.
2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise zone within its jurisdiction.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby endorse Calcasieu Power, L. L. C. to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program for its power generation facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute a Contract to Provide Services/Hold Harmless Agreement with Edith Jo Kingrey to provide parkkeeper services at Alligator Park.
Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for the donation of right-of-way from the Calcasieu Parish Law Enforcement District to the Police Jury for property located between the Parish's East Maintenance Facility and the Calcasieu Correctional Center, and adjacent to property acquired as a result of the adoption of Ordinance No. 4198 earlier in the meeting on this date, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the President of the Police Jury was authorized to execute an Assignment of Rights-of-Way between the Police Jury and the City of Lake Charles wherein the Police Jury assigned rights-of-way granted to the Parish of Calcasieu on Shell Beach Drive, between Lake Street and Marine Street, to the City of Lake Charles.
President Mackey advised that a report would be received at this time from the staff on the status of the litter enforcement partnership with the Constables, Justices of the Peace, and the District Attorney's Office. Mr. Beam stated that a six-month trial of the program had been initiated as a partnership between the Police Jury to fund and direct the program, the Constables to conduct enforcement patrols and investigations, the Justices of the Peace to preside at Litter Court on a monthly basis, and the District Attorney's Office to process citations for Litter Court.
Mr. Beam advised that warning letters had been issued in November and December of 1999, and 28 citations had been written from January through April of 2000, nine of which had been paid with the remainder pending litter court, continued to a later court date, or dismissed. With respect to awareness activities, Mr. Beam stated that all fifth graders in the Calcasieu Parish school system had received a copy of the litter brochure and that the Parish's anti-litter television commercial had recently been re-aired.
Mr. Beam further stated that through April, the cost of the program was approximately $13,500, with $10,000 of the total to be paid for with a grant from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and the staff's plan was to continue enforcement activities throughout 2000 and to increase promotion of the program, and further, to seek to enlist the participation of the Ward Three and Ward Four Marshals.
Mr. Beam advised that the program had been met with positive responses, and the Constables were reporting that some areas of the Parish were being cleaned up.
Mrs. Griffin asked if the advertisements on KPLC-TV could be continued, and Mr. Beam responded that this could perhaps be funded through grants. He also stated that the program needed to be more of a community-wide effort which would include participation by the municipalities. Mr. Beam pointed out that much of the litter which was being picked up could not be tracked such as beer cans, fast food packages, etc., but it would help if license numbers of violators could be written down and reported.
Mr. Andrepont pointed out that at the outset of the program, the Ward Four Marshal's Office had declined to participate and asked if that was still the case, to which Mr. Beam responded that they were not participating at the moment, but the staff needed to contact them again in earnest.
Mr. McMurry spoke briefly about the importance of setting a good example for young people when dealing with litter and the importance of instilling a sense of pride in Southwest Louisiana by keeping litter picked up.
Mrs. Treme thanked Mr. Beam and Ms. Mailhes for their efforts in implementing the litter program. Mr. Beam expressed his appreciation for the support of the Constables and Justices of the Peace in this endeavor, pointing out that they were the key to success of the program.
Following a brief discussion, motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to accept the progress report given by staff on this date relative to the litter enforcement program.
It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that an agreement be approved between the Police Jury and Family and Youth Counseling Agency for their services related to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and further, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby approve the renewal of a lease between the Police Jury and The North American Land Company, Inc., for the lease of property for the Bell City Branch Library.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby authorize the submittal of an application for rural development funding in the amount of $25,000, on behalf of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four, for purchase of brush gear and breathing apparatus.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby authorize the submittal of an application for rural development funding in the amount of $25,000, on behalf of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two, to assist in the purchase and equipping of a service vehicle.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Basin Properties, Inc., Post Office Box 52149, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70505, made application in writing dated May 4, 2000, addressed to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Lake Charles, Louisiana, requesting the said Police Jury to advertise for bids for leasing for mineral lease all of the right, title, and interest held by the Parish of Calcasieu, in the following described land situated in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to-wit:
Those certain tracts or parcels of land containing 5.988 acres, more or less, situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW/4 SW/4) of Section 2, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as the portions of those certain roads situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW/4 SW/4) of Section 2, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, identified as North Flounder Drive, Salmon Street, Stingray Drive, and Dolphin Drive along with all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on plats of survey titled Country Pines North Subdivision - Part VI, dated January 26, 1989, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded at Plat Book 32, Page 368, bearing File No. 2016489; Country Pines North Subdivison - Part VII, dated January 28, 1992, and revised May 24, 1993, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded at Plat Book 33, Page 178, bearing File No. 2172875; and Revised Plat of Country Pines North Subdivision - Part VII, dated April 1, 1996, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded at Plat Book 34, Page 195, bearing File No. 2295243; Country Pines North Subdivision - Part VIII, dated June 27, 1994, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded at Plat Book 34, Page 88, bearing File No. 2248785; Country Pines North Subdivision - Part IX, dated January 11, 1996, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded at Plat Book 34, Page 405, bearing File No. 2325403, all in the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
WHEREAS, a certified check in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) payable to the order of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury was enclosed with such application, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, this application is in order and it is in the best interest of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, that the above described land be advertised for bids for a lease for mineral purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that its President, be and he is authorized to advertise for bids in conformity with the laws of the State of Louisiana covering publications for bids for leasing for mineral purposes public lands, and providing that all such bids must be received on or before 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 22, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Post Office Drawer 3287, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70602-3287.
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, domestic animals have been faithful friends and companions of man throughout the ages; and
WHEREAS, domestic animals rely on human kindness and responsibility for their health and happiness; and
WHEREAS, dog bites are a serious public health issue that records over 4.7 million victims bitten each year; and
WHEREAS, prevention lies in increasing public awareness of pet owner responsibilities and the right to be protected from dangerous animals; and
WHEREAS, it is vital to increase public awareness of the rising incidence of dog bites resulting in millions of dollars in medical costs, lost work productivity, and psychological damage; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Animal Control Department, the Humane Society of the United States, and the United States Postal Service, have joined together to proclaim a special week to heighten public awareness.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby proclaim the week of May 21 - 27, 2000, as
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and does hereby heartily commit to all of its citizens a full participation in all the events related thereto and urges everyone to be responsible pet owners.
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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that in accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Engineer, that the low bid of F. Miller and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $106,749.00 be accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-08 (Widening of the Boat Launch and Construction of Bulkhead and Boat Wharf at Intracoastal Park), said bids having been received by the Police Jury on May 4, 2000, and further, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-08.
In accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Purchasing Agent, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mrs. August to reject the bid received for the purchase of one fifteen-passenger van for use by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, said bid having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on May 18, 2000, due to the fact that the bid of Martin Automotive Group, Inc. in the amount of $24,504.53 did not meet delivery requirements as specified in the bid documents, and further, that the staff be authorized to re-advertise for a fifteen-passenger van and/or mini-van for use by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services.
In answer to a question by Mr. Landry, Ms. Mary Flavin, Purchasing Agent, explained that by law, the van had to be delivered by June 30, 2000, and the bidder was not able to deliver it until between the middle and end of July, 2000, thus the staff's recommendation to reject the bid and re-advertise.
A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the Parish Administrator was authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of a pavilion at White Oak Park, in accordance with the FY 2000 Budget.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and Kansas City Southern Railroad Company whereby the Police Jury will purchase two 54-foot prefabricated panels at a cost of $19,980.00 to replace the railroad crossing on Starks/Big Woods Road (DOT #329-353B).
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to ratify and approve an agreement between the Police Jury, the Mosquito Control Department, and Mosquito BEL-Air, LLC for services related to the aerial application of chemicals for the control of mosquitoes.
With reference to the foregoing action, Mrs. Griffin expressed her appreciation for the efforts of Mr. Lucas Terracina, Mosquito Control Director, and his staff during the recent outbreak of mosquitoes which had caused problems with end-of-school picnics and various outings. Mr. McMurry pointed out that the last few weeks would be an example of what it would be like to have no mosquito control program, because no aerial spraying could be done with the high winds and rain; however, action taken by the Police Jury on this date would provide additional assistance and planes so that spraying could be done as soon as possible.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously, the rules were suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 18th day of May, 2000, that it does hereby encourage the Calcasieu Legislative Delegation to oppose the Business Activity Tax, as currently being prepared by Governor Foster.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to members of the Calcasieu Legislative Delegation.
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Mr. Breaux was granted a point of personal privilege, and he advised that a vacancy had been created in the Region 7 Representative seat on the Executive Board of the Louisiana Police Jury Association due to his election as an at-large member on said Board. He further advised that the Executive Board had met on Friday, May 12, 2000, and decided to send out ballots to the eight parishes in Region 7 to find out who would be interested in serving as the Region 7 Representative. Mr. Breaux stated that he was aware of three persons who had expressed an interest, one of whom was Mrs. Treme, and he stated that he would support her in her candidacy for this position and hoped his colleagues would do the same.
Mr. Breaux also announced that Mr. Jimmy Hays, Executive Secretary of the Louisiana Police Jury Association, had retired and that Mr. Roland Dartez had been named to replace Mr. Hays.
Mr. Manuel was granted a point of personal privilege, and he announced that a walkathon would be held on May 20, 2000, at Sam Houston High School in honor of the Korean War veterans, and this would be a fund raiser for a statue to be placed at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Ward One.
Mrs. Griffin was granted a point of personal privilege to implore her colleagues to encourage support of the census count. She advised that there were still problems in getting everyone to fill out the forms, and these problems were being experienced parishwide, so she asked that all the jurors continue to encourage participation on the part of their constituents.
Mrs. Treme was granted a point of personal privilege and pointed out that the Starks Mayhaw Festival would be held during the coming weekend, and she urged everyone to take part in the festivities.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mrs. August that the Police Jury go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 98-6156 (Carlberg vs. Police Jury), Lawsuit 99-4418 (London vs. Police Jury), and Lawsuit No. 97-523 (Ewing vs. Police Jury). Mr. McMurry asked that an additional item, Lawsuit No. 99-5326 (Keisha Crawford vs. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury) also be included. Mr. Andrepont amended his motion, and Mrs. August accepted said amendment, to include this lawsuit in the list of items to be discussed in executive session. A vote taken on the motion as amended carried unanimously.
Following the executive session, the Police Jury reconvened in regular session, and motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to approve the report given by legal counsel during the executive session and to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION providing for the employment of special counsel to handle the representation of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in evaluation, preparation, handling hearing(s) and/or defense of its staff, officials, employees, and/or members, relative to their liabilities, responsibilities, and general advice with consultation(s) relative to said Police Jury and its employee(s); to provide for the payment of the fee of said special counsel and to provide for approval thereof by the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is self-insured on workers compensation claims and liability insurance claims; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury believes that the employment of special counsel to work contemporaneously with its legal counsel is in the best interest of this Jury and the public, and that a necessity exists; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Ju