Lake Charles, Louisiana
August 17, 2000
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 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, Parish Administrator; Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Assistant District Attorney; Ms. Kathy Criglow, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management; Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness; and Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator.
President Mackey called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by The Honorable Gerald "Wash" Washington, Westlake City Councilman, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. McMillin. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.
President Mackey recognized the following Division of Planning and Development employees who had recently received professional certifications: Pam Sturrock, Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM); and Jennifer Wallace, Certified Planner (AICP) by the American Institute of Certified Planners. Mr. Vickers also commended Ms. Sturrock and Ms. Wallace for their hard work, and they received a round of applause for their accomplishments.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously, the following application for a liquor and beer permit was approved, and the issuance of a Type C "Special Events" permit was ratified:
WARD III
LJSM, LLC
Michael L. McVey, Manager
MARY'S LOUNGE
4017 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer $135.00
(Calvin Collins' District)
ZYDECO FESTIVAL
Wilson A. "Boo Zoo" Chavis, Applicant
September 4, 2000 (Labor Day)
115 Petah Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(Enos Derbonne's District)
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated July 20, 2000, be approved as written, and the reading of same was dispensed with.
President Mackey advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-022-00 which was a request by PBA Properties, Inc. to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to allow a natural gas processing station on Lincoln Road in Police Jury District 9. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had voted 6-3 with 1 abstention to recommend that the request be denied.
Mr. Vickers stated that as a result of action taken by the Planning and Zoning Board, he had met with representatives of CMS Field Services, the gas processing facility, and asked them to consider looking at another site to which the company had agreed. Mr. Vickers further stated that he thought there was an alternate location which was already properly zoned, and CMS was in the process of completing negotiations in order to acquire this new site. He explained that if negotiations were successful, it was anticipated that the application for rezoning would be withdrawn; therefore, the staff's recommendation was to defer action on this request for thirty days with the anticipation that within thirty days, acquirement of the new site would be finalized.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that in accordance with the staff's recommendation, action be deferred for thirty days relative to Zoning Case RZ03-022-00.
Mr. Breaux asked if the new location would be near residents or if it would have a buffer zone, to which Mr. Vickers responded that it was in an undeveloped area north of some property currently owned by LNG, and it would not be proper to release too many details because negotiations were still not complete; however, the property was properly zoned and would be much further to the west than the present location and would not front on Lincoln Road.
Also in answer to a question by Mr. Breaux, Mr. Vickers stated that he had strongly discouraged the applicants from pursuing the site under consideration on this date any further, even if the new location did not work out. Mr. Vickers pointed out that this would be a $6.5 million project, and he felt the zoning issue would resolve itself.
Mr. Kleckley asked that an update be given in two weeks so that he could let his constituents know the status of this issue.
Mr. Larry Roach, Sr., Attorney at Law, 2917 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that he lived in the area in question and represented the citizens who opposed the rezoning request. He further stated that given the understanding that the new location was properly zoned, the citizens would have no objection to the Police Jury's deferral of action on the request to rezone.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION stating the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's endorsement of Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association, Inc.'s New Women's Hospital to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
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, Act 624 of 1997, Act 647 of 1997; and Act 977 of 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the State; and
WHEREAS, the business is located within Census Tract 19, Block Group 29, which is not a designated Enterprise Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; 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, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury agrees:
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, in regular and legal session convened on the 17th day of August, 2000, that Southwest Louisiana Hospital Association, Inc. and their New Women's Hospital, Enterprise Zone Application #20000238, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
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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With respect to the foregoing resolution, Mr. Breaux stated that he wanted to make sure to reiterate his desire that a 70% local work force be utilized on this project. Mr. Vickers pointed out that Mr. Harvey Bessette was the local contractor for the development, and he thought that as many local people as were available would be utilized.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION stating the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's endorsement of RS Cogen, LLC's Power Generation Facility to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
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, Act 624 of 1997, Act 647 of 1997, and Act 977 of 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the State; and
WHEREAS, the business is located within Census Tract 32, Block Group 9 which is a designated Enterprise Zone; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; 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, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury agrees:
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, in regular and legal session convened on the 17th day of August, 2000, that RS Cogen, LLC and their Power Generation Facility, Enterprise Zone Application #20000217, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
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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Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on September 21, 2000, or the first regular Police Jury meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:
President Mackey read aloud the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
NATIONAL MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, the national motto of the United States of America is "In God We Trust"; and
WHEREAS, the national motto was adopted in 1956, and is codified at 36 U.S.C.A. § 302; and
WHEREAS, the national motto reflects the traditional sentiment that we are a religious people whose institutions presuppose a Supreme Being; and
WHEREAS, the sentiment "In God We Trust" is deeply interwoven into the fabric of our civil polity; and
WHEREAS, the content of the motto is as old as the Republic itself, and has always been an integral part of the first Amendment as the very words of that charter of religious liberty; and
WHEREAS, the Founding Fathers believed devotedly that there was a God and that the inalienable rights of man were rooted in Him, is clearly evidenced in their writing, from the Mayflower Compact to the Constitution itself; and
WHEREAS, our national life reflects a religious people who earnestly pray that the Supreme Lawgiver guide them in every measure which may be worthy of His blessing; and
WHEREAS, the national motto appears on all coins and paper currency issued by the United States government; and
WHEREAS, the words "In God We Trust" are over the entrance to the Senate chamber, and are prominently engraved in the wall above the Speaker's dias in the chamber of the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the national motto serves the secular purposes of fostering patriotism, expressing confidence in the future, inculcating hope, instructing in humility, and encouraging the recognition of what is worthy of appreciation in society, and acknowledges the historical role of faith in our civil polity; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2000, the United States House of Representatives, by unanimous consent, resolved to encourage the display of the national motto in public buildings throughout the nation.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, at its regular meeting held on the 17th day of August, 2000, that it does hereby acknowledge our need for the superintending care of the Supreme Being;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Jury does also adopt the sentiment of the national motto, and approves the public display of the national motto in common areas of parish-owned buildings.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin and seconded by Mrs. August that the foregoing resolution
be adopted. A roll call vote was taken thereon, and the result was as follows:
YEAS: 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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
President Mackey voted in favor of the resolution and declared the motion as having carried unanimously. He requested an executive privilege to address the Police Jury and asked that a framed print of "In God We Trust" be circulated through the audience. President Mackey advised that he had spoken to each juror individually, asking them only if they had a problem displaying the framed motto - In God We Trust. He further advised that all of them had approved, and he congratulated them, pointing out that they were more concerned with the "right thing to do" than with what they had a "right to do."
President Mackey stated that support of this motto showed that the jurors' hearts were as one with their forefathers and as was recently mentioned in a public speech, government could help feed the body, but government could not feed the soul.
President Mackey further stated that the greatest demonstrations in the nation occurred every week without fanfare - and that was the gathering of people who worshiped in their own way, just as our forefathers did, because they trusted in God. He thanked the jurors for their support in this matter.
It was moved by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to request the Special Service District Review Committee to convene for the purpose of studying the feasible alternatives for increasing efficiencies of the operation and delivery of services provided by the various types of special service districts.
Mr. Manuel asked who served on this Committee, to which Mr. Landry responded that Mrs. Treme was the Chair, and Mr. Andrepont, Mrs. August, Mr. Derbonne, Mr. Kleckley and Mr. Moon were members. Mr. Landry stated that in looking at some of the special service districts, there seemed to be some citizens who were not getting the same level of services as other citizens in other areas of the Parish, and his request was just to have the committee look at it and make an attempt to make certain everyone was getting the same level of service regardless of where they lived.
A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 17th day of August, 2000, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury, acting as the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, and the Chennault International Airport Authority to provide water service along Louisiana Highway 397, subject to approval of the City of Lake Charles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is hereby authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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It was also moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 17th day of August, 2000, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, wherein the Parish would provide limited funding as well as surplus equipment to the Sheriff's new Traffic Division, with said division providing increased traffic patrols on parish roads with the goal of reducing traffic accidents on these roads.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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With respect to the foregoing resolution, Mr. Danahay asked if there was a definition of "limited funding" to which Mr. McMurry responded that it would not exceed $20,000 which was the approximate estimate on pieces of equipment which Mr. Smart and Mr. Gremillion had met with Sheriff Lundy with reference to. Mr. McMurry also stated that it was an appropriate amount of equipment to run the new program which would hopefully reduce accidents, reduce speeding, etc.
Mrs. August questioned what surplus equipment was being provided, and Mr. Smart advised that it would include safety cones, GPS (global positioning system) units, safety vests, etc. He pointed out that the Police Jury had been trying for 20 years to get help with traffic enforcement in problem areas of the Parish, and this was a new unit of the Sheriff's office which did not have funding, so this Joint Services Agreement would help provide start-up for the program.
Mrs. Griffin asked where the funding would come from, and Mr. McMurry stated that the $20,000 would be split equally between the Public Works Department budget and the Office of Emergency Preparedness budget.
Mrs. Griffin asked what the duration of the contract would be, and Mr. McMurry stated that it was just a one-time, limited amount of seed money and assistance to the Sheriff's Department and, hopefully, the traffic division would soon be "up and running" on its own. He further stated that it was his understanding that the life of the agreement was just for the period of time the Parish would be providing funding, and the Sheriff's traffic division would be ongoing after that.
Mr. Breaux asked if the recent increase in enforcement had been advertised to the general public, similar to the manner in which the Lake Charles City Police Department informs the public through radio and television announcements as to areas which they plan to target, because he wanted people to be aware that enforcement was being increased.
Mr. Manuel pointed out that Sheriff Lundy had stressed during and after her campaign that she would have a traffic division, and it had helped tremendously in Moss Bluff, particularly with respect to the school zones located on Highway 378. Mr. Manuel stated that he felt it was a good program, because it was forcing people to slow down.
Upon motion made by Mr. Kleckley, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 17th day of August, 2000, that it does hereby approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Police Jury, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, the Chennault International Airport Authority, the City of Lake Charles, the City of Sulphur, the City of Westlake, the Calcasieu Parish Communications District, IMCAL, Lake Charles Regional Airport, and the Port of Lake Charles, as well as all municipalities in Calcasieu Parish that wish to be a part of the consortium, with reference to the development of a Government Information Consortium (GIC) for the purpose of working together to build a parishwide geographical information system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is hereby authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mr. Moon, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that a request from the Calcasieu Parish School Board be approved for the Parish to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Parish and the School Board providing for the School Board's lease/purchase of a parish-owned building which formerly housed the Sulphur Branch of the Calcasieu Parish Library system, located adjacent to Sulphur High School.
Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to receive a report from the Parish Administrator regarding the status of actions recently announced by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals relative to the provision of public health services in Calcasieu Parish.
Mr. McMurry referred to a letter he had written to the Calcasieu Legislative Delegation regarding the proposed closure of the DeQuincy Branch of the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit, as well as recent notification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) advising of the termination of a lease with the Parish for space in a parish-owned building (former Hammer Funeral Home located immediately west of the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit at the corner of Prien Lake Road and Kirkman Street in Lake Charles) housing the State's Regional Children's Special Health Services (CSHS) Program.
Mr. McMurry advised that the staff felt the cancellation of said lease was not the best faith effort the State had ever shown in that the State had asked the Parish to make renovations to the building specifically for that program, the cost of which was to be paid out through a five-year lease. Mr. McMurry further advised that the legislative delegation was in the process of setting up a meeting with DHH, and he would have a report for the Police Jury at its next meeting.
Mr. McMurry pointed out that he understood that the State had budgetary problems, and the Parish did not wish to be a drain on those limited resources, but Calcasieu had contributed the largest amount of tax monies toward public health services than any other parish in the state and, in fact, had been very generous in that regard. He stated that an effort would be made to let those at the State level know all of this, and an appeal would be made to not close the DeQuincy Branch of the Health Unit or the CSHS Program.
Mr. Breaux pointed out that this had been brought up at a recent meeting of the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association, and Mr. McMurry stated that DHH had announced the intended closure of approximately 25 programs throughout the State.
In answer to a question by Mrs. August, Mr. McMurry stated that the Parish had already paid for the renovations to the CSHS facility as a result of the State's request for the Parish to front the costs of the construction which was to be paid back through the lease. Mr. McMurry stated that there was a cancellation clause in the lease, so the State had done nothing illegal; however, what was right and what was legal were two different things. He advised that there was a good faith effort on the Parish's part to accommodate the needs of the State and the citizens, and he pointed out that in another 14 months, the annual rental amount would have dropped to 36% of the original primary term amount which made him wonder if it had been an oversight on the State's part, because it certainly was not a good business decision on their part, and perhaps they would rethink those decisions.
Mr. Andrepont pointed out that he had recently asked Mr. McMurry one night after a Police Jury meeting if he had heard anything about the Health Unit branches in Sulphur and DeQuincy being closed, and before Mr. McMurry could even find out, the news had been announced. Mr. Andrepont stated that there should have been some forewarning from the State but in any event, a meeting needed to be held.
Mr. McMurry agreed with Mr. Andrepont's statements, pointing out that the press conference had been held in Baton Rouge the morning after Mr. Andrepont had asked him about the matter.
Mrs. Griffin stated that she was glad all of this information had come up, because the public should know that the Police Jury was not aware of the intended closures but should have been informed because of the many people's lives that would be affected.
Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that action be deferred until the regular meeting on September 7, 2000, relative to a vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board which was created by the resignation of Ms. Abi Porter.
It was moved by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that action be deferred until the regular meeting on September 7, 2000, relative to a vacancy on the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board which was created by the resignation of Mr. John C. Grove. (Mr. Grove represented at-large west of the Calcasieu River, and Mr. Andrepont is the liaison.)
In accordance with the staff's recommendation, motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following bids be accepted, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on August 16, 2000:
One diesel fire pump motor for use by the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center:
Accept the only bid submitted of Lake Charles Diesel, Inc. in the amount of $14,650.00
One 2001 full-size, 3/4 ton, four wheel drive, heavy duty, crew cab, four-door pickup truck for use by the Office of Emergency Preparedness:
Accept the low bid of Bolton Ford, Inc. in the amount of $31,999.00
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following bids be accepted, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on August 16, 2000:
Two 2001 3/4 ton pickup trucks with service bodies for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works (Parks Department):
Accept the low bid of All Star Pontiac, GMC in the amount of $45,344.68
One 2000 Rubber Track Mini Excavator for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works:
Accept the low bid of Lake Charles Machinery in the amount of $39,894.88
Two 2001 3/4 ton extended cap pickup trucks for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works (Animal Control Department):
All bids were rejected due to budget limitations, and the staff was authorized to re-advertise.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the Parish Administrator was authorized to advertise for the sale of a 1974 Cessna Model 337 Twin Engine Airplane by the Mosquito Control Department pending FAA certification.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for an oil-water separator and a storage tank for use at the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center.
President Mackey advised that a report would be given by Legal Counsel at the Public Works Committee meeting on August 31, 2000, with reference to the discharge of fireworks in the East Opelousas Street area. (On July 27, 2000, residents of this area appeared before the Public Works Committee requesting assistance with reference to problems associated with the discharge of fireworks, and the Public Works Committee requested that Legal Counsel meet with the appropriate parties and report back to the Police Jury.)
President Mackey also advised that an all-day benefit fund raiser for Mr. Raymond Reynolds had been scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2000, at the VFW in Moss Bluff, and the benefit was for extensive medical expenses related to Completely Disabled Demylatating Toxic Neuropathy.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Derbonne 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 17th day of August, 2000, that it does hereby amend a resolution which was adopted on March 2, 2000, which approved a contract with the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs, on behalf of the Office of Community Services R.S.V.P. Project, in the amount of $9,528.00 to be utilized as a local cash match for its R.S.V.P. Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of the local cash match is hereby amended to be in the amount of $10,023.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury and the Director of the Office of Community Services are authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins 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 17th day of August, 2000, that it does hereby approve a contract with the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs, on behalf of the Office of Community Services Foster Grandparent Program, in the amount of $15,100.00 to be utilized as a local match for its Foster Grandparent Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury and the Director of the Office of Community Services are authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously to go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 00-00081 (Fontenot vs. Police Jury).
Following the executive session, the Police Jury reconvened in regular session, and motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to approve the report given by legal counsel during executive session.
Ms. Susan Lincoln, the Police Jury's news correspondent with KYKZ-96 Radio Station, appeared before the Police Jury and announced that she had accepted a job as a legislative reporter for the Louisiana Network in Baton Rouge. She stated that she wanted to say for the record how much she had enjoyed working with the Police Jury, and the jurors wished her good luck in her new endeavors.
There being no further business, President Mackey declared the meeting to be adjourned.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator & Ex-Officio Parish Secretary