Lake Charles, Louisiana
December 7, 2000
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 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. Mr. 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. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator; and Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness.
President Mackey called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Reverend Hal T. Hutchison of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Sulphur, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Moon. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.
Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the following applications for liquor and beer permits be approved:
WARD III
Jason Trent Clark d/b/a
TASTEE TOMATO PIZZA COMPANY
5512 Hwy. 14
Lake Charles, LA 70605 Beer - '2001 43.75
(Enos Derbonne's District)
Southland Gaming, Inc.
Shane Gaspard - Manager
DOUBLE DIAMOND CASINO
108 -A Hwy. 397 North
Lake Charles, LA 70601 Liquor & Beer - '2001 168.75
(Calvin Collins' District)
William M. Pousson d/b/a
POKER'S BAR-B-QUE
5920 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer - '2001 135.00
(Enos Derbonne's District)
LJSM, LLC, Michael L. McVey - Manager
MARY'S LOUNGE
4017 East Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer - '2001 135.00
(Calvin Collins' District)
WARD IV
Blue House Daiquiris, Inc.
Jay M. Shelton - Pres.
BLUE HOUSE DAIQUIRIS
3580 East Napoleon Street
Sulphur, LA 70663 Liquor & Beer - '2001 168.75
(Mike Danahay's District)
Claude Granger d/b/a
FLAMINGO LOUNGE
3306 Hwy. 90 West
Sulphur, LA 70663 Liquor & Beer - '2001 168.75
(Hal McMillin's District)
TOTAL REMITTANCE: $820.00
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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that payment of all current invoices be approved.
Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated November 2, 2000, were approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.
Motion was made by Mr. Derouen, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the General Insurance Committee Report dated November 30, 2000, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved as follows:
GENERAL INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
November 30, 2000
A meeting of the General Insurance Committee was held at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish
Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Enos Derbonne, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Cornie Moon, Mrs. Sandy Treme, and Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Ex-Officio
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Ms. Gernine
Mailhes, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Richard Gremillion.
Said Committee:
(1) Recommended that Littleton Claims be selected as the Parish's Third Party Administrator (TPA) with respect to worker's compensation coverage based
on proposals received by the staff in accordance with issuance of a Request for Proposals for solicitation of quotes.
(2) Recommended that renewal of the Specific and Aggregate Co-Insurance policy (health insurance) with Majestic Underwriters, Inc., for the year
beginning January 1, 2001, be approved.
(3) Recommended that the annual contract with the Parish's third party administrator (health insurance), Employee Benefit Services, for the year beginning
January 1, 2001, be approved.
(4) Recommended that implementation of a Parish fitness program be approved whereby the Health Insurance Fund and each individual division/department
would contribute $10.00 toward the cost of an eligible employee's monthly Fitness Center dues, and further, that the employee's participation at the
fitness center be monitored to assure reasonable attendance which will be required to maintain the benefit.
(5) Recommended that an increase (from $113.25 to $150.00 per month) in the retirees' medicare supplemental policy be approved beginning January 1, 2001.
(6) Recommended that the annual life insurance policy with Reliastar be renewed for the year beginning January 1, 2001.
(7) Recommended that changes in the amount of available life insurance coverage for both current and future retirees be approved as presented by the
staff.
There being no further business, Chairman Derbonne declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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In answer to a question by Mr. Andrepont regarding Recommendation No. 5 of the General Insurance Committee as outlined heretofore, Mr. Milner explained that the rate of $113.25 had been applicable since 1992, and this insurance was actually costing the Parish's fund approximately $189 per month. Mr. Milner further explained that the increase would still be below the market rate and was an attempt to make sure the Parish's fund was not put too far into a deficit.
Upon motion made by Mr. Collins, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the Agenda Committee Report dated November 30, 2000, was approved as follows:
AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT
November 30, 2000
A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, November 30, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, 1015
Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Chairperson, presiding, and the following members present:
Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris
Landry, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme.
Absent: Mr. Francis Andrepont
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Jim
Vickers, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Gerry Trahan.
Chairperson Griffin advised that the purpose of the meeting on this date was to review the proposed agenda for the regular meeting of the Police Jury to
be held on December 7, 2000.
Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on December 7th, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted
with the following addition:
Take appropriate action to replace Mr. Patrick Danford as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five
and Six. (Mr. Danford represented Districts 13 and 14, and Mrs. Treme is the liaison. She recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr.
Nathan Spencer be appointed.)
Also, recommendations for appointments to various boards of special service districts were made by members of the Committee.
There being no further business, Chairperson Griffin declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the Public Works Committee Report dated November 30, 2000, be approved as follows:
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
November 30, 2000
A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, November 30, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building,
1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Algie Breaux, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr.
Chris Landry, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme.
Absent: Mr. Francis Andrepont
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Jim
Vickers, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Gerry Trahan.
Said Committee:
(1) Heard concerns expressed by Ms. Sonein Noack, 1486 T.A. Martin Road, Sulphur, and by Mr. Dennis Wing, 856 Pat Street, Sulphur, of the Calcasieu
Parish Sheriff's Office, relative to unlawful discharge of firearms in the Carlyss area and pertaining to cruelty to animals, damage to property, and
endangerment to children. The consensus of the Committee was that an effort should be made through the news media to raise public awareness concerning
gun safety.
(2) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting the plat of Buccaneer Acres Subdivision Revised located off of Big Lake Road in Section 34,
Township 10 South, Range 9 West, in Ward Three.
(3) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting the plat of Buccaneer Acres Subdivision Part 2 Revised located off of Big Lake Road in Section
34, Township 10 South, Range 9 West, in Ward Three.
(4) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Clearview Estates located off of Lincoln and Clearview Roads in Section 11, Township 11 South,
Range 9 West, in Ward Three.
(5) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Inwood Forest Subdivision located off of Beglis Parkway in Section 11, Township 10 South, Range
10 West, in Ward Four.
(6) Recommended that existing ordinances be amended and/or ordinances be adopted with reference to speed limits and no parking on the following roads:
(7) Received report from Engineering Staff concerning the Stormwater II permitting process/regulations, and the need for development of a best
management practices program, and recommended that the Engineering Department be authorized to seek proposals for performance of a study related
thereto. Mr. Kirby Smith and Dr. Mike Collins of U.R.S. Corporation, 3519 Patrick Street, Lake Charles, appeared before the Committee with reference
to this matter.
(8) Recommended that the 2001-2003 Capital Improvement Program list as presented on this date be approved and adopted.
(9) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving a 15-year lease agreement between the Police Jury and Vinton Harbor and Terminal District for
the relocation of the existing boat launch from Johnny Breaux Road to Camp Louise Road wherein the Police Jury will pay $1.00 per year for the lease of
the property, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.
(10) Recommended that a resolution be adopted requesting the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to provide a planting strip a minimum of two feet in width between the curb and sidewalk on the east side of Nelson Road, from I-210 to Country Club Road, in Ward Three.
There being no further business, Chairman Breaux declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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It was moved by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation Nos. 1 through 5, both inclusive, of the Public Works Committee as outlined heretofore; whereupon, the following resolutions were adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sammy Holtzman subdivided certain property in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Buccaneer Acres Subdivision Revised, a
subdivision in Section 34, Township 10 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in
accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by George A. Evans, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor No. 4750, and certification was made that the
subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on December 18, 2000, bearing File No. 2528304.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby officially accept the plat of Buccaneer Acres Subdivision Revised in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sammy Holtzman subdivided certain property in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Buccaneer Acres Subdivision Part 2
Revised, a subdivision in Section 34, Township 10 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in
accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by George A. Evans, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor No. 4750, and certification was made that the
subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on December 21, 2000, bearing File No. 2528605.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby officially accept the plat of Buccaneer Acres Subdivision Part 2 Revised in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robin Broussard subdivided certain property in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Clearview Estates, a subdivision in Section
11, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in
accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by K. Carl Johnson, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4866, and certification was made that the subdivision
plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on December 14, 2000, bearing File No. 2528305.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby officially accept Clearview Estates in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ed Nelson and Glen James subdivided certain property in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Inwood Forest Subdivision, a
subdivision in Section 11, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in
accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by K. Carl Johnson, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4866, and certification was made that the subdivision
plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on January 2, 2001, bearing File No. 2529419.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby officially accept Inwood Forest Subdivision in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Inwood Forest Boulevard, Red Maple Lane,
Sugar Maple Lane and English Ivy Circle, located within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all islands, landscape easements, and parcels A through E are common areas and will not be maintained by the Calcasieu
Parish Police Jury, and further, that no sewerage lines within this subdivision will be maintained by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 6 of the Public Works Committee was approved, and the following ordinances were adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4239
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 17, Art. II, Div. 2. Speed Limits, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to modify speed
limits on Sandy Lane in Ward Six in Calcasieu Parish.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, that it does hereby amend Chapter 17, Art. II, Div. 2. Speed Limits,
of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. Sec. 17-62, Fifteen miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:
By Removing the following road in the provisions of said section:
- Sandy Lane in Ward 6
SECTION 2. Sec. 17-66, Thirty-five miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:
By Including the following road in the provisions of said section:
- Sandy Lane in Ward 6
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that effective immediately, no vehicle shall travel in excess of the maximum speed limits established above.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that appropriate signs shall be posted along the roads set forth above, at reasonable intervals, to warn the operators of
vehicles of the speed limits herein imposed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that anyone violating the provisions of this ordinance, upon conviction, shall be fined as provided in Section 1-9 of the Code
of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances as an addition or
amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the Code.
This ordinance was adopted on the 7th day of December, 2000.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Parish Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 4240
AN ORDINANCE amending Sec. 17-126 of Chapter 17, Art. III, Stopping, Standing and Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana, to include provisions for "no parking, stopping, or standing" on East Weber Circle, North Weber Circle, and West Weber Circle of Ward One
within Calcasieu Parish.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, that it does hereby amend the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. Sec. 17-126 is amended by including the following road in the provisions of said subsection:
East Weber Circle, North Weber Circle, and West Weber Circle in Ward One
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that effective immediately, no vehicle shall park, stop, or stand on East Weber Circle, North Weber Circle, and West Weber
Circle in Ward One.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that appropriate signs shall be posted along Salmon Street as referred to above, at reasonable intervals, to warn operators
of vehicles that parking, stopping, or standing is prohibited.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that anyone violating the provisions of this ordinance, upon conviction, shall be fined as provided in Section 1-9 of the Code
of Ordinances.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances as an addition or
amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the Code.
This ordinance was adopted on the 7th day of December, 2000.
/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Parish Secretary
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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mrs. Treme that action be deferred until the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury on December 21, 2000, with respect to Recommendation No. 7 of the Public Works Committee as outlined above, and further, that a report be received from the staff on December 21st with regard to this matter. Mr. Andrepont explained that he would like a more definitive position prior to voting on this, thus the reason for his motion to defer action, and Mr. McMurry agreed, pointing out that part of the existing contract with Meyer and Associates, Inc. for a study on wastewater might "bleed over" into a study regarding the Stormwater II permitting process/regulations.
A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation Nos. 8 through 10, both inclusive, of the Public Works Committee as outlined heretofore be approved; whereupon, the following resolutions were adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby approve a 15-year lease agreement between the Police Jury and Vinton Harbor and Terminal District for the relocation of the existing boat
launch from Johnny Breaux Road to Camp Louise Road wherein the Police Jury will pay $1.00 per year for the lease of the property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby request the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to provide a planting strip a minimum of two feet in width between the
curb and sidewalk on the east side of Nelson Road, from I-210 to Country Club Road.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
* * * * * * * * * * * * With regard to the foregoing resolution, Mr. Moon explained that he had requested action on same due to concerns about pedestrian safety in this area of his district, particularly with children walking to Prien Lake Elementary School, parks, and residential areas.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that the Budget Committee Report dated December 7, 2000, and the recommendations contained therein, be approved as follows:
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
December 7, 2000
A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government
Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Francis Andrepont, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mrs. Sandy Treme, and Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Ex-Officio
Absent: None
Also present were Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Mrs.
Coleen Clark, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Claude Smart.
Said Committee:
There being no further business, Chairman Andrepont declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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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
WHEREAS, notification has been received that an 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 Christus Saint Patrick Hospital
to excavate and deposit fill in wetlands to construct a medical facility. Approximately 14,700 cubic yards of native soil would be excavated from the site
and 21,000 cubic yards of structural fill would be deposited. Following site preparation activities, an office building and parking lot will be constructed.
Approximately 3.3 acres of wetlands will be destroyed by the proposed project. Said project is located in Section 25, Township 10 South, Range 9 West,
within the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Christus Saint Patrick Hospital 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 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 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Christus Saint Patrick Hospital to excavate and deposit fill in wetlands to construct a medical facility.
Approximately 14,700 cubic yards of native soil would be excavated from the site and 21,000 cubic yards of structural fill would be deposited. Following
site preparation activities, an office building and parking lot will be constructed. Approximately 3.3 acres of wetlands will be destroyed by the proposed
project. Said project is located in Section 25, Township 10 South, Range 9 West, within the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish.
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.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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President Mackey advised that a report would be received at this time from the Planning Staff regarding reconsideration, as requested by Donald Hodge and Edwin Touchstone, of a resolution of objection to an application for a Corps of Engineers permit by Edwin Touchstone for property located at the junction of U. S. Highway 171 and North Perkins Ferry Road in Ward One for development of a truck stop, said resolution having been adopted by the Police Jury on May 18, 2000. (The previous objection of the Police Jury was due to the site of the proposed development not being properly zoned to accommodate the proposed use, and concerns about the impact the project would have on drainage in the area.)
Mr. Vickers advised that the staff's recommendation was to continue to maintain the current position of objection to this project.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the Police Jury maintain its position of objection to the application for a Corps of Engineers permit by Edwin Touchstone for property located at the junction of U. S. Highway 171 and North Perkins Ferry Road in Ward One for development of a truck stop due to the property not being properly zoned to accommodate the proposed use, and concerns about the impact the project would have on drainage in the area.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel 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 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby approve a contract between the Police Jury and Gus Schram & Company, Ltd., Certified Public Accounting Firm, engaging the services of said
company to perform the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury audit for the years ending December 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002, with an option of a two-year extension.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby ratify and approve the submittal of an application for a donation up to $25,000 to the H.C. Drew Estate which was due November 30, 2000,
for the purchase of additional computers and multi-media equipment for the Juvenile Detention Center to enable its clients, staff, and community
organizations to participate in local, state, and national interactive training teleconferences.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby approve the submittal of a three-year implementation grant up to $500,000 to the Department of Justice, Drug Courts Program Office, for
the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Drug Court Treatment Program which provides comprehensive, early intervention of alcohol and other drug use for
court-referred adolescents and their families.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury and/or the Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to negotiate, on terms and conditions
that he/she may deem advisable, a contract or contracts with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, with the effective date of December 7,
2000, for continued funding up to $200,000 for the operation of the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Drug Court Treatment Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury and/or the Director of Juvenile Justice Services are hereby granted the power and
authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend or renew said documents.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application up to $15,000 to the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund to work towards the prevention of child
abuse and the strengthening of families.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is 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. Clement, seconded by Mrs. August 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 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application for matching funds to the Louisiana Office of State Parks for funding assistance for the purchase
and improvements of the Intracoastal Park property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the Parish Administrator was authorized to hire an appraiser to conduct an appraisal of the Intracoastal Park property, in accordance with the Parish's Real Property Acquisition Policy.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on Thursday, December 7, 2000, that they
do hereby approve the assignment of an oil, gas, and mineral lease dated March 21, 2000, recorded under File No. 2505151 of the records of Calcasieu
Parish, Louisiana, between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Mayne & Mertz, Inc. to Neumin Production Company, Mayne & Mertz, Michael C. Puzio,
James L. Allen, Joyce Oil & Gas, Inc., Aspect Resources, LLC, Victoria Gas Corporation, Kenneth C. English, and Duncan Oil Partners on property described
as follows:
TRACT 1: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Bult Road and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 28, 1975, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 91, bearing File No. 1382197 and on a plat survey dated April 25, 1977, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 10, bearing File No. 1456604 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 2: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Tammy Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 28, 1975, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 91, bearing File No. 1382197 and on a plat of survey dated April 25, 1977, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 10, bearing File No. 1456604 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 3: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Chris Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 28, 1975, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 91, bearing File No. 1382197 and on a plat of survey dated April 25, 1977, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 10, bearing File No. 1456604 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 4: that certain tract of land containing 1.62 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Tangueray Road and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated April 1, 1976, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 26, bearing File No. 1412467 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 5: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Debbie Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat survey dated May 7, 1976, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 61, bearing File No. 1416374 and on plat of survey dated August 24, 1978, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 85, bearing File No. 1525804 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 6: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcaiseu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Blanco Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 7, 1976, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 61, bearing File No. 1416374 and on a plat of survey dated August 24, 1978, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 85, bearing File No. 1525804 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 7: that certain tract of land containing 1.0 acre, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as Lot 49 of Garden Heights Subdivision Part 2, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 26, bearing File No. 1412467 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 8: that certain tract of land containing 1.73 acres, more or less, situated in the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Clara Drive and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated February 16, 1998, revised July 16, 1998, prepared by George A. Evans, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 35, Page 163, bearing File No. 2411911 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
All two tracts of land described above containing approximately 18.9 acres, more or less, in Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on Thursday, December 7, 2000, that they
do hereby approve the assignment of an undivided .23555% of 8/8th of interest in an oil, gas, and mineral lease dated September 21, 1999, recorded under
File No. 2481836 of the records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Duncan Oil Partners (successor in interest to
Mayne & Mertz, Inc.) to Spoonbill Investments, LLC, on property described as follows:
TRACT 1: that certain tract of land containing 2.79 acres, more or less, situated in the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W/2 NE/4) of Section 1, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Meadowview Loop West and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated November 13, 1978, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 98, bearing File No. 1534814 and on a plat of survey dated July 27, 1993, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded in Plat Book 33, Page 193, bearing File No. 2182258 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 2: that certain tract of land containing 2.77 acres, more or less, situated in the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W/2 NE/4) of Section 1, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Windmill Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated November 13, 1978, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 98, bearing File No. 1534814 and on a plat of survey dated October 1, 1992, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded in Plat Book 33, Page 129, bearing File No. 2148193 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
TRACT 3: that certain tract of land containing 2.76 acres, more or less, situated in the West Half of the Northeast Quarter (W/2 NE/4) of Section 1, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Shadow Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated November 9, 1989, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 400, bearing File No. 2043009 and on a plat of survey dated July 27, 1993, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded in Plat Book 33, Page 193, bearing File No. 2182258 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
All three tracts of land described above containing approximately 8.32 acres, more or less, in Oak Meadow Subdivision in Section 1, Township 11 South,
Range 9 West.
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President Mackey advised that action was needed regarding the appointment of the Board of Directors of Calcasieu Greens, Inc., in accordance with previous action taken authorizing him to solicit a slate of nominees from a citizens' selection group as well as providing for Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of said Corporation. President Mackey further advised that the citizens' selection group had submitted the names of the following persons for consideration as members of the Board of Directors of Calcasieu Greens, Inc.: Mr. Solomon Cannon, Mr. George E. Clyde, Mr. Elmer R. Conner, Mr. Brad Hanks, and Mr. Jim Mitchell.
In accordance therewith, motion was made by Mr. Derbonne, seconded by Mr. McMillin 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 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby appoint the following persons as members of the Board of Directors of Calcasieu Greens, Inc., for staggered five (5) year terms:
Mr. Solomon Cannon
Mr. George E. Clyde
Mr. Elmer R. Conner
Mr. Brad Hanks
Mr. Jim Mitchell
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointees shall be administered an oath of office by any judge,
justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointees shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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President Mackey advised that action was needed on expiration of the term of Mr. Felix Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five. He further advised that Mr. Smith represented District 11, and Mrs. Treme, as liaison to the Board, had recommended subsequent to the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Randy Mott be appointed to fill the vacancy which was created by the resignation of Mr. Smith.
Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously to accept the resignation of Mr. Felix Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five and to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. Randy Mott, to replace Mr. Felix Smith, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District
No. Five of Ward Five, said term to expire in September, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge,
justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mr. Danahay, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Marlene JW Ross as a member of the Mossville Awareness Committee.
Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the resignation of Mr. Felix Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five be accepted and that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. Alton White, to replace Mr. Felix Smith, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of
Ward Five, said term to expire in February, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge,
justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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President Mackey advised that action was needed on a vacancy on the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority which was created by the recent death of Mr. Stan Nichols. He further advised that Mr. Nichols had represented the banking institutions and Ms. Treme, as liaison to the Public Trust Authority, had recommended that Mr. Harry Broussard of Cameron State Bank be appointed to serve the remainder of this term which would expire in September of 2001.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin 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 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. Harry Broussard, to replace Mr. Stan Nichols, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust
Authority, said term to expire in September, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge,
justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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President Mackey advised that action was needed on expiration of the term of Ms. Cheree Ray Clark as a member of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau. He further advised that Ms. Clark represented The Chamber Southwest which was responsible under State law for submittal of three nominees for this position, and that The Chamber Southwest had submitted the following three nominations: Joe Cironi, Mary Ellen Montgomery, and Yul Lorio. President Mackey also advised that recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Yul Lorio be appointed.
It was moved by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. Yul Lorio, to replace Ms. Cheree Ray Clark, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and
Visitors Bureau, said term to expire December 31, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge,
justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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President Mackey advised that action was needed on expiration of the term of Mr. Tab Finchum as a member of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau. He further advised that Mr. Finchum represented the West Calcasieu Association of Commerce which was responsible under State law for submittal of three nominees for this position, and said organization had submitted the following three nominations: R. K. Levens, Wendy Walker Mitchell, and W. M. Seagraves. President Mackey also advised that recommendation was made at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. R. K. Levens be appointed.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins 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 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. R.K. Levens, to replace Mr. Tab Finchum, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and
Visitors Bureau, said term to expire December 31, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge,
justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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President Mackey advised that action was needed to replace Mr. Patrick Danford as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six due to the fact that Mr. Danford no longer resided within the boundaries of said district. He further advised that Mr. Danford represented Districts 13 and 14, and Mrs. Treme, as liaison, had recommended at the Agenda Committee meeting that Mr. Nathan Spencer be appointed.
Mrs. Treme stated that Mr. Spencer had declined the appointment, and she made a motion which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, to appoint Mr. Gerald Perry to fill this vacancy; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. Gerald Perry, to replace Mr. Patrick Danford, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of
Wards Five and Six, said term to expire in February, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge,
justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the low bid of John D. Myers and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $162,450.00 be accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-13 (Mosquito Control Facility Improvements), said bids having been received by the Police Jury on November 16, 2000.
It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, that the following bids be accepted for purchase of sign blanks, metal sign posts, plastic pipe, concrete pipe, and concrete catch basins, with unit prices effective for a period of six months, and for the purchase of weed control chemicals, with unit prices effective for a period of five months, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on November 22, 2000:
Sign Blanks
Accept the respective low bid of Vulcan Aluminum for a period of six months.
Metal Sign Posts
Accept the respective low bid of Vulcan Signs for a period of six months.
Plastic Pipe & Fittings
Accept the respective low bids of Diamond Lumber Company, Inc., and Coburn's Supply Company for Hancor Pipe; and Keeling and Coastal Culvert & Supply,
Inc., for ADS Pipe, for a period of six months.
Concrete Pipe
Accept the respective low bids of Dunham Price, Inc. and Choctaw, Inc., for a period of six months.
Concrete Catch Basins
Accept the respective low bid of Century Group, Inc., for a period of six months.
Weed Control Chemicals
Accept the respective low bids of UAP Mid-South, Industrial Helicopters, Inc., Townsend Chemical Division, Red River Specialties, Inc., Timberland
Enterprises, Inc., Helena Chemical Company, and Agro Distribution, LLC d/b/a Prosource One, for a period of five months.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Derbonne and carried unanimously that the low bid of Atterbery Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $206,399.00 be accepted for the purchase of one new combination jet/vacuum machine mounted on one 2000 6 x 4 vehicle chassis for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on November 21, 2000.
It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the low bid of Lake Charles Machinery, Inc. in the amount of $44,822.38 for purchase of one new 2000 rubber track mini excavator and one new sixteen-foot tiltbed trailer for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, be rejected due to the fact that the trailer did not meet specifications, and further, that the bid of Lake Charles Machinery, Inc., in the amount of $49,691.38 be accepted for purchase of same, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on November 29, 2000.
It was also moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the low bid of UTEC in the amount of $25,250.00 be accepted for purchase of one new 24' quarter frame dump trailer, for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on November 29, 2000.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the Parish Administrator was authorized to advertise for bids for two 7- or 8-passenger mini-vans, for use by the OCS Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Derbonne and carried unanimously that the Parish Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for hot mix asphalt, with unit prices effective for a period of six months, and for gasoline and diesel fuel, with unit prices effective for a period of one year.
President Mackey advised that the following terms would expire in January, 2001:
Term of Mr. James T. Platt as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. (Mr. Platt is a City of Lake Charles
representative. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
Term of Ms. Delores Hicks as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. (Ms. Hicks is a City of Lake Charles
representative. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
Term of Mr. Roy Arrant as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Arrant represents District 14.
Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
Term of Mr. David L. Clark as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Clark represents District 11.
Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
Term of Ms. Vina Richard as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two. (Ms. Richard represents District
9. Mr. Kleckley is the liaison.)
Term of Mr. Harry B. Valerie as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Valerie represents
District 9. Mr. Kleckley is the liaison.)
Term of Mr. Stanley Hoffpauir as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Hoffpauir represents
Districts 6 and 8. Mr. Kleckley is the Liaison.)
Term of Mr. F. J. Sylvester as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Sylvester represents
District 10. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)
Term of Mr. Lawrence Hoffpauir as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One. (Mr. Hoffpauir represents
District 10. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)
Term of Ms. Nell Jean Miller as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One. (Ms. Miller represents District
10. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously that the rules be 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 7th day of December, 2000, that it
does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents between the Police Jury and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) through the Louisiana Military Department, Office of Emergency Preparedness, related to the certification requirements for Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG) Program funds for the operation of the Calcasieu Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. McMillin that the Police Jury go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 99-07829 (Treadway vs. Police Jury), Lawsuit No. 99-6193 (Chasson vs. Police Jury), Lawsuit No. 99-5218 (Malbrough vs. Police Jury), Lawsuit No. 96-2957 (Monceaux vs. Police Jury), Lawsuit No. 98-4224 (Smith vs. Police Jury), Lawsuit No. 98-4214 (Sheppard vs. Police Jury), and Lawsuit No. 98-1435 (Mearse vs. Police Jury). Mr. McMurry advised that there were two additional lawsuits which also needed to be discussed during executive session, those being Lawsuit No. 99-6338 (Broussard vs. Police Jury) and Lawsuit No. 2000-1681 (Babineaux vs. Police Jury). Mr. Andrepont amended his motion, and Mr. McMillin accepted said amendment, to include the two lawsuits outlined by Mr. McMurry in the list of lawsuits to be discussed during executive session. A vote taken on the motion as amended carried unanimously.
Prior to going into executive session, Mr. Collins encouraged the police jurors to go see the beautiful building being built at White Oak Park which was located off of River Road in Ward Three. He asked when the project would commence at the Multi-Purpose Building at the intersection of Moeling and Prater Streets in North Lake Charles, to which Mr. Beam advised that this was a three-phase project and that the flag pole and plaque were anticipated to be complete in a week, and the plaza should take approximately two months.
In accordance with the foregoing motion, the Police Jury went into executive session to discuss the lawsuits as outlined heretofore. 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 Jury is desirous of employing special counsel to work in conjunction with the District Attorney's Office for the
Parish of Calcasieu, in connection with the evaluation, preparation, and specific or general defense of its employees, staff, and Jury members, to include,
but not be limited to, court appearances and/or general legal services, including but not limited to, defense of certain 14th Judicial District Court civil suits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7th day of
December, 2000, that it does hereby authorize employment of special counsel to work contemporaneously with the Police Jury's legal counsel to handle the
representation of the Police Jury relative to the defense of the lawsuit entitled:
Gary Babineaux and Pamela Babineaux vs. 2000-1681 Union Pacific Railroad Company and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Jury's Legal Counsel is authorized to retain the services of Mr. Fred Cappel of the firm of Raggio, Cappel,
Chozen and Berniard, attorneys at law, at a rate of not more than One Hundred and Fifteen Dollars ($115.00) per hour for legal services, and payment of
the fee of said counsel is hereby authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for approval of same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be spread upon the minutes of the Police Jury and published in the official journal in accordance with
L.S.A.-R.S. 42:263.
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There being no further business, President Mackey declared the meeting to be adjourned.
Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President
S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary