Lake Charles, Louisiana
May 3, 2001
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2001, in the Police Jury Room on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, with the Honorable Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President, presiding, and the following members present:
Mrs. Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Algie Breaux, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Mike Danahay, Chuck Kleckley, Chris Landry, Don
Manuel, Hal McMillin, and Cornelius "Cornie" Moon.
Absent: Mrs. Luvertha August (out-of-town); Messrs. Enos Derbonne (out-of-town) and Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S. (out-of-town)
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Ms. Kathy P. Criglow, Recording Secretary; Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness; Ms. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Ed Robinson of Plauche, Smith, and Nieset, Legal Counsel; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management; and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.
President Griffin called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Pastor Ed Rose of Moss Bluff Bible Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Manuel. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to present a trophy to the members and coaches of the Sulphur High School Lady Tors who recently won the State Softball Championship in Class 5A.
Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Clement, and Mr. Danahay congratulated the team and coaches on behalf of the Police Jury for this accomplishment. Mr. Andrepont stated that success did not come cheaply, and a lot of sacrifice, commitment, dedication, and perseverance had been necessary, particularly on the part of the team's leaders, to win the tournament. Mr. Andrepont also expressed his appreciation for the security provided by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department during said tournament.
The trophy was presented to the team, as well as individual certificates to the following persons: Head Coach Julie Mancuso and Assistant Coaches Cathy Cunningham, Heidi Fontenot, Carolyn Fuselier; Team Members Christy Baggett, Rachel Breaux, Christine Collins, Shanna Couvillion, Megan Daigle, Allyson Frederick, Amber Koonce, Samantha Laird, Kassie LeBlanc, Kim Leggett, Amanda Livengood, Ashley Meche, Tammara Prater, Stephanie Spears, Brittany Stanley, Candice Thomas, Christy Toniette, George VanDerHey, Elizabeth Vallette, and Katelyn Vollmer.
Coach Julie Mancuso of the Sulphur Lady Tors thanked the members of the team for their efforts, and also the City of Sulphur, the City of Lake Charles, and the Police Jury for help in conducting and supporting the State tournament which was held for the first time in Sulphur. She also thanked the Police Jury for the trophy and recognition bestowed on this date.
At this time, Mr. McMillin presented a plaque to KGB-FM Disc Jockey B-1 Boomer who had recently broke the Guinness Book of World Records for continuous broadcast by a disc jockey and raised $7,793.00 for Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Children's Miracle Network, and the Louisiana State Troopers Association, said funds to be earmarked to upgrade children's safety education programs.
"Boomer" expressed his appreciation for the award and stated that while almost $8,000 might seem like a "drop in the bucket" in the grand scheme of things, it had always been his belief that enough drops could fill a bucket, and he was happy to play a part in doing so.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the following application for a liquor and beer permit be approved and that the issuance of the following Special Events Permits be ratified:
WARD III
William J. Boutte d/b/a
ANGLER'S INN
3087 Hwy. 3059
Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer - Pkg. $ 75.00
(Calvin Collins' District)
Type B permit (charitable) to allow alcoholic beverages for a special event:
BENEFIT TRAIL RIDE - ROLAND CRADER
June 9, 2001
522 Park Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Karen Bellard - Sponsor
(Don Manuel's District)
Type C permit to allow alcoholic beverages for a special event:
SMALL PONY EXPRESS TRAIL RIDE
June 23, 24, 2001
5257 Elliott Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Theodore Collins, Jr. - President
(Chuck Kleckley's District)
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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, the payment of all current invoices was approved.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated April 5, 2001, be approved and that the reading of same be dispensed with.
It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the Agenda Committee Report dated April 26, 2001, be approved as follows:
AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT
April 26, 2001
A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, April 26, 2001, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon
Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Chairman, presiding, and the following members present:
Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr.
Chris Landry, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme.
Absent: Mr. Francis Andrepont
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mr. Richard Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry
Milner, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Andy Johnson, Mr. Gerry Trahan, and Mr. Jim Vickers.
Chairman Kleckley 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 May 3, 2001.
Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on April 3rd, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted with
one addition as follows:
Consideration of adopting a resolution indicating no objection to the following proposed project in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, provided said work meets with
the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and that any required permits are
obtained from the Division of Planning and Development, and further, that a list of the concerns voiced at the Regular Meeting on April 19, 2001, by the Police
Jury and residents of the area affected be forwarded with the resolution to the appropriate parties:
AGENDA NOTE: this item was discussed, and comments from the public were received, at the Regular Meeting on April 19, 2001; however, no formal action
thereon was taken by the Police Jury. At the Agenda Committee Meeting on April 26, 2001, the intent of the Police Jury was clarified as outlined above.
Also, recommendations for appointments to various boards of special service districts were made by members of the Committee.
There being no further business, Chairman Kleckley declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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Upon motion made by Mr. Kleckley, which was duly seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously, the Public Works Committee Report dated April 26, 2001, was approved as follows:
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
April 26, 2001
A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, April 26, 2001, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, 1015
Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Cornelius Moon, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr.
Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, and Mrs. Sandra Treme.
Absent: Mr. Francis Andrepont
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mr. Richard Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry
Milner, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Allen Smith, Mr. Gerry Trahan, and Mr. Jim Vickers.
Said Committee:
(1) Received and opened bids, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2001-03 (Hardsurfacing
and Overlaying of Various Roads). The following bids were received, and recommendation was made that said bids be referred to the Parish Engineer for final
tabulation with final action thereon to be taken at the Regular Meeting on May 3rd:
Prairie Construction Company, Inc. ..................................................$2,149,268.85
W. E. McDonald and Son, Inc. ..........................................................$2,293,859.71
R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. ...........................................$2,055,754.57
(2) Received report from the Planning Staff regarding MAP (Motorist Assistance Program) and recommended that the possibility of the participation of the
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office in the operation and funding of said program be explored further, and that the City of Lake Charles, the Town of Westlake, and
the City of Sulphur be asked to participate in the funding thereof. The Committee also recommended that if the decision is made to operate the program on a
local basis, that federal MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) revenues be used as a funding match. The Committee also asked that the staff prepare, for
presentation at the Regular Meeting on May 3rd, a cost estimate for the possibility of providing the program 12 hours per day/seven days per week, statistics on
how many calls for assistance were answered within the city limits of Lake Charles since inception of MAP, and a cost estimate on extending the geographical
boundary of the area served by the program to Highway 27.
WARD THREE
NOTE: These revisions were recommended by staff in order to clear up discrepancies between posted speed limits and existing ordinances, to correct speed
limits where necessary, and to correct a road name.
WARD FOUR
There being no further business, Chairman Moon declared the meeting to be adjourned.
* * * * * * * * * * * * Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 1 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the recommendation of the Parish Engineer was accepted, and the contract for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2001-03 (Hardsurfacing and Overlaying of Various Roads) was awarded to the low bidder, R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,055,754.57, and further, the President of the Police Jury was authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2001-03.
With reference to Recommendation No. 2 of the Public Works Committee, Mr. McMurry advised that the staff had met with Sheriff Lundy to put together some cost estimates which were detailed in an attachment to the agenda. He asked Mr. Beam to comment on the meetings held with Sheriff Lundy, and Mr. Beam stated that the anticipated annual cost of operating the Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) Program had increased from approximately $119,000 (as projected at the Public Works Committee meeting) to approximately $183,000, mainly because of an additional van which was deemed necessary as a replacement vehicle. Mr. Beam also explained that fuel estimates had been revised, as well as maintenance costs and expendables.
He pointed out that if the Police Jury and the Sheriff's Office split the expenses equally, the cost per entity would be approximately $91,708, and if there were to be a 50% match through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the cost per entity would be approximately $45,854. Mr. Beam also pointed out that the attachment to the agenda gave a breakdown of the mileage for patrolling Interstate 10 between Highway 27 (west boundary) and Highway 397 (east boundary), plus the Interstate 210 loop as follows: City of Charles - 49%; Calcasieu Parish - 34%; City of Sulphur - 15%, and City of Westlake - 2%.
Mr. Beam stated that the consensus of the staff, and the Sheriff and her staff, was that the program would be more streamlined and run more efficiently if it was limited to a Joint Services Agreement between the Sheriff's Office and the Police Jury.
Sheriff Beth Lundy appeared before the Police Jury and stated that it had been a concern to her that the program might not be continued. She further stated that a long-term employee of the Sheriff's Office in charge of scheduling for the program was also present at the meeting on this date to answer any questions. Sheriff Lundy distributed a list of the services provided by the MAP during the period of January 16, 1999, through January 16, 2000, indicating that 10,442 service calls were responded to during this period of time. She stated that the manpower and a share of the funding was available through her office, and she would like to see the program continued. Sheriff Lundy stated that she could not afford to take officers off the streets or neighborhoods where they were needed in order to handle all of the motorist assistance calls, but working with the Police Jury, her office would be able to take care of the potential dangers on the Interstate which were handled by the MAP and, therefore, accomplish both of her goals. Sheriff Lundy also stated that her office could assume part of the liability in a partnership with the Police Jury, but if additional entities were included, the Sheriff's Office would incur additional liability.
In answer to a question by Mr. Andrepont, Mr. McMurry stated that the more entities that were involved, the more confused some of the liability issues and decision making would become.
Mr. Clement stated that he had long been in support of continuing the program and commended the staff for "fighting to the end" to find a compromise agreeable to everyone. He also stated that he looked forward to a partnership between the Police Jury and the Sheriff's Office but wanted to make certain that tickets would not be issued by the deputies involved in the program, to which Sheriff Lundy stated that they would not - that they would be providing motorist assistance and if it saved lives, it would be worth every penny spent.
Mr. Kleckley asked if the program would be run as it was currently being run, to which Sheriff Lundy advised that this was the Police Jury's "call", and the Sheriff's Office was flexible in that regard. She stated that Corporal Wiley of her office was well versed with the program in that he had been responsible for scheduling during the current program, and he was present to answer any questions.
Mr. Kleckley pointed out that a lot of money could be saved by doing the program locally, and Sheriff Lundy stated that she planned to utilize the same individuals in her office who were already familiar with the program, so they would not need to be trained. She suggested leaving things pretty much the way they were, and her legal counsel felt it would be an easy thing to accomplish either through a Memorandum of Understanding or a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Sheriff's Office.
Mr. McMillin stated that he had been in favor of continuing the program all along, and he liked the idea of a partnership between the Parish and the Sheriff's Office, pointing out that he felt this was a way of giving something back to the cities.
Sheriff Lundy stated that she felt it would be an even better program, since it would be available 12 hours a day. She pointed out that it would not take the place of what the Sheriff's Office was already doing insofar as providing motorist assistance via the department's wreckers and coordination with the State Police, but the MAP would be enhanced. Sheriff Lundy commended Mr. Gremillion, Mr. Beam, and Mr. McMurry for their efforts in working with her and her staff in this matter, pointing out that she was happy to do anything that saved lives and helped her department be more effective.
Mr. Landry questioned what was included in an item listed on the handout distributed by Sheriff Lundy (as referenced earlier in the minutes) as "other mechanical", stating that his concern was that the MAP did not need to get into a lot of repairs. He also asked if the MAP would give the motorists a list of wrecker agencies from which they could make their own choice as to whom to call.
Corporal Robert Wiley of the Sheriff's Office appeared before the Police Jury and stated that each motorist would be given a choice as to which wrecker to call. He explained that "other mechanical" included such things as a broken belt where the MAP would provide the motorist a ride to a parts store where the motorist could purchase a belt at their own expense. Corporal Wiley stated that the MAP personnel did not perform any mechanical work because of liability reasons, but they did make tools available to the motorist if they wanted to perform the work themselves.
Mr. Manuel stated that he was a "convert" because there had been what seemed to him an excessive amount of money spent on the program in the past (when contracted by the State). He commended the staff and Sheriff Lundy for arriving at the projected costs of a locally-run program and stated that he would fully support the proposal.
Mr. Beam pointed out that the revised cost estimate actually covered an expanded area of operation which was westward to Highway 27 versus the previous boundary of the intersection of Interstates-10 and 210. He pointed out that the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) still had to approve the 50% match, and Mr. Vickers stated that the first step would be to gain MPO approval, then submit the program as a part of the DOTD's Transportation Improvement Program, and then the MAP would be eligible for federal matching funds administered by the State.
Mr. Moon pointed out that another difference between the proposed program and the former program was that it would be operated seven days a week versus five.
Motion was made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that the Police Jury enter into a Joint Services Agreement with the Sheriff's Office to continue the Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) with the provisions as outlined by the staff on this date, which included that the proposed costs of operation as delineated more fully in the attachment to the agenda be set forth in the Joint Services Agreement and divided equally between the Police Jury and the Sheriff's Office in the amount of approximately $45,854 per entity (assuming state funding of a 50% match in the amount of $91,708), that the program be run twelve hours per day - seven days per week, and that the program's boundaries of operation be expanded westward to Highway 27, with the Parish's portion of funding to be in the form of a grant from the fund balance in the General Fund.
With reference to Recommendation No. 3 of the Public Works Committee as stated heretofore, Mr. McMurry advised that the cost of posting Sheriff's deputies during peak periods at the two "problem parks" (I-210/LaFleur Park in the Summer and Mallard Junction Park) would be approximately $25,000. He further advised that Sheriff Lundy had suggested that security be provided at all of the parks on somewhat of a random basis and had advised that her deputies would be available to do that all over the Parish which would provide leeway to move the deputies to various locations when necessary.
Mr. McMurry also stated that the Sheriff's Department had asked the Police Jury for assistance in funding half of the cost of acquiring some all-terrain vehicles (four-wheelers) in an approximate amount of $8,300, to help them patrol not only the parks but also the rural areas of the Parish.
Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that a transfer be approved from the fund balance in the General Fund to the Parks Fund in the approximate amount of $25,000.00 to fund security at Mallard Junction Park and the I-210/LaFleur Park in the Summer, and other parks as needed, and further, that a transfer also be approved from the fund balance in the General Fund to the Parks Fund to fund one-half of the cost in an approximate amount of $8,300 of the purchase of all-terrain vehicles (four-wheelers) for use by the Sheriff's Department in patrolling the parks and the rural areas of the Parish; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby authorize an agreement between the Police Jury and the Calasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to provide additional security at Mallard Junction Park to
correct problems currently being experienced at said park, at the I-210 LaFleur Park during the summer months, and on a random, as-needed basis as
determined by the Police Jury and the Sheriff's Office at all Parish Parks, with funding for same to be transferred from the fund balance in the General Fund to
the Parks budget in the approximate amount of $25,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an additional $4,150.00 be appropriated for one-half of the cost of the purchase of two all-terrain vehicles
(four-wheelers) for use by the Sheriff's Department for patrolling the parks as well as remote areas of the Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in conjunction with the results of an assessment to be provided by the Sheriff's Office with regard to additional security
measures which may be needed at all parish parks, that the Police Jury's legal counsel review the Parish's ordinances governing the consumption of alcoholic
beverages and the use of glass containers in the parks for possible revisions to said ordinances.
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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Mr. Smart pointed out that Sheriff Lundy had volunteered to do a security assessment at Mallard Junction Park and later on at I-210/LaFleur Park which would be very helpful in determining whether hours of operation at said parks should be curtailed, or the use of alcohol should be banned, etc. Mr. Smart stated that the Sheriff's Office could look at these matters professionally which would be a help to the Parish, and he appreciated it.
Mr. Collins stated that copies of a list of problems being experienced at Mallard Junction Park as submitted by Mr. Bryan Pitre, Sr., Park Keeper at said park, had been distributed, and he asked that a copy of said list be included in the record. (A copy of the handout is on file in the official archives of the Police Jury.)
Mr. Andrepont asked that the proposed funding included in a handout distributed on this date by Sheriff Lundy entitled "Proposed Security for Mallard Junction and LaFleur Parks (I-210 Beach)" be included in the record as follows: Mallard Junction Park - $13,500 total estimated cost; LaFleur (I-210) Park - $11,100 total estimated cost. (A copy of the handout is on file in the official archives of the Police Jury.)
Mr. McMillin asked if Sheriff Lundy could look into problems being experienced at Holbrook Park when the security assessment was done, and Sheriff Lundy stated that a surveillance team would be looking at all of the parks, and that information would be available to the Police Jury. She also stated that mobile command centers would be moving around throughout the Parish, and these efforts were going to be done in a positive manner to educate the public about boat safety, the Parish's alcoholic beverage ordinance, etc., to make sure the public knew the laws governing such matters. Sheriff Lundy stated that it would be more of an education and prevention program.
Sheriff Lundy stated that the lines of communication just needed to be opened between the Police Jury and the Sheriff's Office, and when the information was available from the security assessment, it would be shared with the Police Jury.
President Griffin pointed out that at the Public Works Committee, it was requested that all parish parks be included, and Mr. McMurry stated that the staff was attempting to address an emergency need at designated parks which were experiencing problems during such time as the security assessment was being done.
Mr. McMurry pointed out that following the assessment, the Police Jury's legal counsel needed to review the ordinance pertaining to possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Parish's parks. He explained that it was confusing and definitely needed fine-tuning to match the jurors' wishes concerning the use of alcoholic beverages in the parks.
Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously that Mr. Smith, the Police Jury's legal counsel, be requested to review the ordinance pertaining to possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the Parish's parks for possible amendments thereto.
Sheriff Lundy stated that if the Police Jury wanted to "take a bite out of crime", she would recommend putting some "teeth" into the ordinance. She also suggested that legal counsel for the Sheriff's Office work with the Police Jury's legal counsel in this regard.
It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 4 of the Public Works Committee Report be approved and that a resolution be adopted abandoning 200' of Fontenot Road in Ward One. Mr. Vickers pointed out that the normal procedure would be to have it go before the Planning and Zoning Board for a recommendation prior to approval by the Police Jury.
Mr. Manuel amended his motion, and Mr. McMillin accepted said amendment, to forward the request to abandon 200' of Fontenot Road in Ward One to the Planning and Zoning Board for a recommendation.
Upon motion made by Mr. Kleckley, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 5 of the Public Works
Committee as stated heretofore was approved; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:ORDINANCE NO. 4268
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 various roads in Wards Three and Four of 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.17-64, Twenty-five miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:
By Removing the following roads from the provisions of said section:
- Central Avenue in Ward 3
SECTION 2: Sec. 17-65, Thirty miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:
By Including the following roads in the provisions of said section:
- Central Drive in Ward 3
By Removing the following roads from the provisions of said section:
- Linden Lane in Ward 3, and apply the blanket speed limit of 25 mph
- Deep Woods Drive in Ward 3, and apply the blanket speed limit of 25 mph
SECTION 3: Sec. 17-66, Thirty-five miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:
By Including the following roads in the provisions of said section:
- Etienne Daigle Road in Ward 4
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 3rd day of May, 2001.
/s/ Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Parish Secretary
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With reference to Recommendation No. 6, Mr. Smart advised that the engineering staff needed more time to compile information and in accordance therewith, motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the staff's report be deferred for thirty days as to whether or not the existing 25-mph speed limit on Grape Street in Pine Acres Subdivision of Ward Six should be increased.
It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Moon, and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 7 of the Public Works Committee be approved as stated heretofore.
Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 8 of the Public Works Committee was approved.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel and seconded by Mr. Kleckley that Recommendation No. 9 of the Public Works Committee be approved.
Mr. Landry stated that he had been in touch with some of the Calcasieu Parish School Board members, and some of them were not aware of the Parish's efforts in this regard. He asked if it would be better to wait so that more beacons could be purchased at one time and save money. Mr. Smart stated that he would prefer to go ahead and install the beacons at the four schools (Gillis Elementary, St. Johns Elementary, Moss Bluff Middle, and Vincent Settlement Elementary), and hopefully, it would "fire up" the School Board members for purchase of additional beacons in the coming year.
Mr. Manuel stated that he had met with the Police Jury District One representative on the School Board, as well as every school principal in his district, and all of the principals he had spoken to were in favor of implementing this program.
Mr. Kleckley stated that he had been discussing this matter with the District Eight school board member, and there had been some confusion as to where the money would come from. He further stated that this particular School Board member did not feel it was a priority for said Board.
Mr. Breaux stated that the School Board had nothing to do with roads and waiting 60 - 90 days could mean someone's life. He urged the jurors to approve the recommendation of the Public Works Committee.
A vote was then taken on the motion on the floor which was to approve Recommendation No. 9 of the Public Works Committee as stated heretofore and to purchase pager-activated flashing beacons for use at Gillis Elementary School, St. Johns Elementary School, Moss Bluff Middle School, and Vincent Settlement Elementary School at a cost of $22,400.00.
Upon motion made by Mr. Danahay, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 10 of the Public Works Committee as stated heretofore was approved; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, final inspection was made by the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, and Calcasieu Parish Bridge Inspectors on
State Project No. 713-10-0102 (Friesen Road Bridge) on April 18, 2001; and
WHEREAS, all work was found to be substantially complete in accordance with approved plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, the agreement between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury requires that the
Police Jury assume maintenance of the improvements upon completion; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury acknowledges that maintenance of the improvements includes, but is not limited to, providing adequate signing,
striping, and other traffic control devices, both initial and future.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby accept State Project No. 713-10-0102 (Friesen Road Bridge) as being complete, and assuming full maintenance of same.
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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 11 of the Public Works Committee be approved as stated heretofore.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation Nos. 12, 13, and 14 of the Public Works Committee.
With reference to Recommendation No. 14, Mr. Charlie Atherton, 122 Vine Street, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that this particular item was probably the most important item on the agenda. He asked the jurors to be a part of the solution and not just pass an ordinance and "dump it on the public and walk off." Mr. Atherton further stated that it was encouraging that the Police Jury was getting into this issue, and he felt that sewer service was a service the Police Jury needed to provide. He suggested that the Police Jury look into working this into the renewal of the 1992 sales tax for road improvements and solid waste collection. He also stated that the only people who had been involved in drawing up the proposed ordinance were people who stood to make money off of it.
Mr. Andrepont pointed out that the Police Jury had been mandated to do exactly what Mr. Atherton just said.
Mr. Kleckley stated that this issue was important for the health and environment of the people who lived in the Parish. He asked Mr. Vickers if action was needed by the Police Jury to authorize him to send the proposed ordinance on to the developers for tweaking, and Mr. Vickers stated that he did not think so, that the developers had been left with the understanding that once it moved further along, the staff would get back with them. Mr. Vickers pointed out that the proposed ordinance was just a start and that tweaking was needed. He urged the jurors to tell their constituents that it was being fine-tuned, and the Parish was trying to find a solution to the existing sewer problems. Mr. Vickers also stated that it was a shame that the Parish was having to do a job that should be the responsibility of the State; however, he wanted to develop a system that was fair insofar as fees charged, whether an inspection could be good for a couple of years, etc. Mr. Vickers stated that he would appreciate the jurors' input.
Mr. Atherton asked that some members of the public be included in the general discussions, and Mr. Vickers stated that the public would not be excluded, but there were technical matters on which the staff needed input from persons who had technical expertise on such matters.
Mr. McMillin stated that he had heard from several of his constituents after the recent article was published in the "Lake Charles American Press" concerning the proposed ordinance, and the constituents with whom he had spoken had not read the words "proposed" or "draft", and they had told him they did not want any more governmental control on their own property and definitely did not want any more fees. Mr. McMillin pointed out that the proposed ordinance was a long way from being final.
Mr. Atherton stated that the Parish needed to use its authority to provide the service, and he was willing to help see that was done.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the Ditch Maintenance Committee report dated April 26, 2001, be approved as follows:
DITCH MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
April 26, 2001
A meeting of the Ditch Maintenance Committee was held on Thursday, April 26, 2001, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building,
1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Brent Clement, Chairman, presiding, and the following members present:
Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mrs. Sandy Treme, and Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, Ex-Officio
Absent: Mr. Calvin Collins
Also present were Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mr. Andy Johnson, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Claude Smart,
Mr. Allen Wainwright, Mr. Harry Burt.
Said Committee:
Discussion relative to the necessity for the existing requirement pertaining to spec home projects, as set forth in the culvert program installation policies and
guidelines, which stipulates that "Projects such as subdivision developments, spec home projects, mobile home parks, commercial or business developments,
etc., shall not be eligible for installation by the Parish unless approved by the Permit Agent."
There being no further business, Chairman Clement declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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Mrs. Treme pointed out that no action had been taken by the Committee relative to Recommendation No. 1, since Mr. Andrepont had been unable to attend the Committee meeting. Mr. Andrepont explained that his position was that at one time, the Parish was setting all the culvert, and he had a problem with telling someone that was not being done anymore and requiring them to set their own, with the Parish coming behind them to inspect it. Mr. Andrepont stated that the setting of culvert should be the Parish's responsibility.
Mrs. Treme offered a motion to provide that the Police Jury would continue to set culvert for homes that were being built and would coordinate the setting of the culvert with whomever was constructing the house so that the Parish would not have to go back and re-set it later.
At Mr. Andrepont's suggestion, Mrs. Treme withdrew her motion, and motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously that this matter go back through the Ditch Maintenance Committee.
Upon motion made by Mr. Kleckley, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 2 of the Ditch Maintenance Committee as stated heretofore was approved.
It was moved by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 3 of the Ditch Maintenance Committee be approved.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 4 of the Ditch Maintenance Committee be approved.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin 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 Benjamin Mount to clear, grade
and fill for the construction of an automotive dealership. Preliminary determinations have shown that approximately 2.0 acres of jurisdictional wetlands will be
impacted from the proposed project. The activity will be located within an area approximately 619 feet long and 437 feet wide, adjacent to LA Hwy 3077. The
fill operation will include the deposition of approximately 4,710 cubic yards of on-site earthen material and approximately 4,710 cubic yards of hauled-in clay
and limestone aggregate. Said project is located in Calcasieu Parish, Section 2, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, off of Beglis Parkway, approximately 7.5
miles easterly from Lake Charles, Louisiana, within the City of Sulphur; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Benjamin Mount 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 Sulphur.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Benjamin Mount to clear, grade and fill for the construction of an automotive dealership. Preliminary
determinations have shown that approximately 2.0 acres of jurisdictional wetlands will be impacted from the proposed project. The activity will be located
within an area approximately 619 feet long and 437 feet wide, adjacent to LA Hwy 3077. The fill operation will include the deposition of approximately 4,710
cubic yards of on-site earthen material and approximately 4,710 cubic yards of hauled-in clay and limestone aggregate. Said project is located in Calcasieu
Parish, Section 2, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, off of Beglis Parkway, approximately 7.5 miles easterly from Lake Charles, Louisiana, within the City
of Sulphur.
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 Griffin advised that a report would be received at this time from staff regarding development proposals submitted for the Mullers Building. Mr. McMurry explained that letters had gone out to the two companies who had shown interest in acquiring the building asking for letters of financial commitment, but none had been received. He stated that a request for a 30-day extension had been received from Mullers Center, L.L.C. because said company was having discussions with another public agency, the Lake Charles Housing Authority (LCHA), that they felt could modify their proposal in a manner that would be beneficial to the Parish.
Mr. McMurry further stated that with all due respect to Mullers Center, L.L.C., the staff's recommendation was to not extend the deadline for submitting a letter of financial commitment and that the staff be directed to go forward with negotiations with the LCHA. He pointed out that Mr. Ben Taylor, Director of the LCHA, was present at the meeting if the jurors had any questions, but the LCHA was very interested in helping the Parish find a suitable location for the operations of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the "one-stop program" it was required to operate, and both entities felt that the Mullers Building was an appropriate location. Mr. McMurry also explained that if the Muller's Building was a publicly-owned building it would make the process of leasing from another public entity (versus a private entity) much easier and smoother.
Mr. McMurry stated that because of the attractiveness of the Muller's, L.L.C. proposal, the staff would like to forward said proposal to the LCHA as part of the negotiations with said entity. He pointed out that Mr. Kenneth Nelson, newly appointed Director of the Downtown Development Authority was present at the meeting on this date should the jurors have any questions of him.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mrs. Treme to accept the staff's recommendations which were (1) to not extend the deadline for submittal of a letter of financial commitment, (2) that the staff be directed to go forward with negotiations with the LCHA, and (3) that the proposal of Muller's, L.L.C. be forwarded to the LCHA as part of the negotiations with said entity.
Mr. Ben Taylor appeared before the Police Jury and stated that WIB would require approximately 25,000 - 30,000 square feet, and the Muller's Building would lend an opportunity to house the WIB office and work with other non-profit agencies in the area to make the building a center.
Ms. Peggy Savant of Muller's, L.L.C. appeared before the Police Jury and stated that the reason she had not been able to meet the deadline for submitting a letter of financial commitment was due to the fact that the Chief Financial Officer of the major anchor tenant had been unable to attend the meeting which was scheduled for this purpose, but another meeting had been scheduled for May 9, 2001. Ms. Savant stated that she could understand the advantages of a public agency working with another public agency but if a private entity was trying to work with a public entity, she questioned why the taxpayers' money would be used to pay for the complete renovation of the building. Ms. Savant stated that all she was asking for was a 30-day extension to get a memorandum of agreement worked out with Mr. Taylor. Ms. Savant further stated that she had "bent over backwards" trying to work with the staff on this matter, and she had not waited until the last minute to get a letter of financial commitment - at first it did not seem to be a problem, and all of a sudden it was.
Mr. McMurry advised that there would be no parish money going into the renovations, and further, that it would be better to negotiate with a public entity and let said entity decide what was best, but he did feel the LCHA was going to have a game plan on recouping their money. Mr. McMurry further advised that he did not see the staff's recommendation as a stumbling block to Ms. Savant's plan, and he felt it would be a smoother process particularly as it related to the Parish's responsibility to provide office space for WIB. He pointed out that Muller's, L.L.C. could continue its negotiations with the LCHA, and said agency did not have a problem continuing to do that.
Mr. McMillin asked how granting a 30-day extension would affect the staff's recommendations, pointing out that Ms. Savant had put a lot of effort into putting together a proposal. Mr. McMurry stated that if the LCHA was interested in acquiring the building, there would not be a quicker way to get the building into commerce, which was the goal of the Police Jury.
In answer to a question by Mr. McMillin, Mr. Taylor stated that the LCHA was interested in working with Ms. Savant particularly because the service provided by her non-profit agency dovetailed with services provided by the LCHA.
A vote was taken on the motion on the floor, and said motion carried unanimously, the motion being to accept the staff's recommendations as follows: (1) to not extend the deadline for submittal of a letter of financial commitment, (2) that the staff be directed to go forward with negotiations with the LCHA, and (3) that the proposal of Muller's, L.L.C. be forwarded to the LCHA as part of the negotiations with said entity.
President Griffin advised that action was needed to authorize the Police Jury through the Division of Planning and Development to apply for the Coastal Impact Assistance Program for possible funding of some parish drainage/infrastructure projects.
With reference to the foregoing, Mr. Vickers advised that a new program was available through the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources which was known as the "Coastal Impact Assistance Program". He further advised that this program had been authorized by Congress to assist states and coastal political subdivisions in mitigating the impacts from Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas production. Mr. Vickers pointed out that the State of Louisiana would receive $17,163,941 for this program which would allow all coastal parishes to apply for projects on a very competitive basis, and in addition to the $17 million, Calcasieu Parish would receive $435,956 for projects that met specific criteria.
Mr. Vickers stated that the Planning and Development staff recommended that the Police Jury submit the following project for funds allocated to the Parish:
Mr. Vickers further stated that the Planning and Development staff recommended that the Police Jury submit the following projects for the State's allotment which would be on a competitive basis:
Mr. McMillin stated that he was interested in the possibility of building a public boat launch on the west side of the Calcasieu River near the I-10 bridge north of the railroad trestle which would serve all of Calcasieu Parish particularly during the annual Contraband Days Festival.
Mr. McMurry advised that the projects recommended by the Planning and Development staff (as outlined above) were "ready to go", and there was a deadline of May 11, 2001, to apply for the funding. Mr. Vickers pointed out that there were certain eligibility criteria that had to be met with respect to coastal zone requirements for this funding.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the staff's recommendation as outlined heretofore be approved with respect to applying for funding under the Coastal Impact Assistance Program; whereupon, the following resolutions were adopted:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has instituted a new program referred to as the "Coastal Impact Assistance Program" which was
authorized by Congress to assist states and coastal political subdivisions in mitigating the impacts from Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas production; and
WHEREAS, under this program $17,163,941 will be available to the State of Louisiana from which all coastal parishes may apply for projects on a
competitive basis; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the $17,163,941, Calcasieu Parish will receive $435,956 for projects that meet specific criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at its Regular Meeting on May 3, 2001, voted unanimously to submit an application for the
$435,956 allocated strictly to Calcasieu Parish for funding to install a parish boat launch along the confluence of the Industrial Canal and the Intracoastal
Waterway off Henry Pugh Boulevard located off Big Lake Road in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, this project would include a 50-foot wide boat launch, 40 paved parking spaces (asphalt), a security fence along the east property line on property
owned by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, and a proposed road extending off the existing service road.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3rd
day of May, 2001, that it does hereby respectfully request that Calcasieu Parish be awarded a grant from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
"Coastal Impact Assistance Program" to fund the installation of a parish boat launch at the confluence of the Industrial Canal and the Intracoastal Waterway off
Henry Pugh Boulevard located off Big Lake Road in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED by a unanimous vote of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of
Louisiana, on the 3rd day of May, 2001.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has instituted a new program referred to as the "Coastal Impact Assistance Program" which was
authorized by Congress to assist states and coastal political subdivisions in mitigating the impacts from Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas production; and
WHEREAS, under this program $17,163,941 will be available to the State of Louisiana from which all coastal parishes may apply for projects on a
competitive basis; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at its Regular Meeting on May 3, 2001, voted unanimously to submit an application for this
funding to install drainage culverts in Highway 384 (Black Bayou Culverts Hydrologic Restoration Project) in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, this project would alleviate some of the drainage problems in south Ward Three since the only drainage outflow for the Black Bayou area is the
Intracoastal Waterway; and
WHEREAS, this project is a collaboration between the Cameron Parish Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and has been approved under the
Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPRA), but not yet funded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3rd
day of May, 2001, that it does hereby respectfully request that Calcasieu Parish be awarded a grant from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
"Coastal Impact Assistance Program" to fund the installation of drainage culverts in Highway 384 (Black Bayou Culverts Hydrologic Restoration Project)
located in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED by a unanimous vote of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of
Louisiana, on the 3rd day of May, 2001.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has instituted a new program referred to as the "Coastal Impact Assistance Program" which was
authorized by Congress to assist states and coastal political subdivisions in mitigating the impacts from Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas production; and
WHEREAS, under this program $17,163,941 will be available to the State of Louisiana from which all coastal parishes may apply for projects on a
competitive basis; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at its Regular Meeting on May 3, 2001, voted unanimously to submit an application for this
funding to develop a "Louisiana Wetlands Park" located on the north side of I-10 along the east end of the Calcasieu River bridge in Ward Three of Calcasieu
Parish; and
WHEREAS, this project would consist of 560 acres to promote wetlands restoration and would include an education and research center, conference center,
visitors center, guided tours, and a walking path for the cypress swamp located on the property; and
WHEREAS, this project is a collaboration between the City of Lake Charles and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3rd
day of May, 2001, that it does hereby respectfully request that Calcasieu Parish be awarded a grant from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
"Coastal Impact Assistance Program" to fund the development of a "Louisiana Wetlands Park" located on the north side of I-10 along the east end of the
Calcasieu River bridge.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED by a unanimous vote of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of
Louisiana, on the 3rd day of May, 2001.
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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously, the form of a Supplemental Payment Agreement between the Police Jury and Section Eight Housing Program tenants was approved with reference to recouping money from tenants who had understated their income, and further, the President of the Police Jury and his/her designee was authorized to execute the agreements.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Manuel 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 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby approve the renewal of the Employee Assistance Program Contract between the Police Jury and the Family Youth and Counseling Agency in the
amount of $15,600.00 for the period of July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, which includes confidential counseling services, employee and supervisory
training, and critical incident stress debriefing.
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. Collins, seconded by Mr. Kleckley 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 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby ratify the execution by the President of the Police Jury of the Sixth Extension of a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury, the Calcasieu
Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney with reference to the continuation of the TRIAD program.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
* * * * * * * * * * * * Upon motion made by Mr. McMillin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, the Police Jury acknowledged the cancellation of a Contract of Lease between the Police Jury and Ms. Sally Fullington for the lease of 21.5 acres of Police Jury-owned property on Holbrook Park Road which was used for grazing purposes, as per the request of Ms. Fullington, and further, the Parish Administrator was authorized to advertise for bids for the lease of said property.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Manuel 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 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby support House Bill No. 436 which provides for the limitation of liability of communication districts, sheriffs, service providers, and wireless
service providers for civil damages resulting from, arising out of, or due to any act or omission in the design, installation, operation, maintenance, performance
or provision of 911 services or due to the release and use of customer information released and used as a result of a service user utilizing the 911 emergency
telephone system and in furtherance of providing emergency services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a formal request for support in this effort be made to the Calcasieu Parish Legislative Delegation, by the transmittal of
this resolution to said officials.
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 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby support House Bill No. 600 which provides for the retention of each tape recording reel or unit utilized in the provision of 911 emergency services
for a period of not less than thirteen months after the reel or unit is considered fully used and is removed from the function of recording calls and conversations,
and further, that during this thirteen month period, the recorded content shall not be deleted, erased or removed by taping other conversations on the same tape.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a formal request for support in this effort be made to the Calcasieu Parish Legislative Delegation, by the transmittal of
this resolution to said officials.
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 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby support House Bill No. 825 which provides for the exemption of any recording or other medium containing information of an emergency call made
to 911 or to any public safety agency or provider for the purpose of requesting service from a law enforcement, fire protection or medical agency from the
Louisiana Public Records Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a formal request for support in this effort be made to the Calcasieu Parish Legislative Delegation, by the transmittal of
this resolution to said officials.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
* * * * * * * * * * * * Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on the vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board created by the resignation of Ms. Carolyn Cockrill. (It was noted that Ms. Cockrill represented the private sector from The Chamber Southwest, and a letter had been forwarded to said agency requesting nominations.)
With reference to the foregoing, Mr. Danahay pointed out that in speaking with Mr. Joe Cironi, Director of The Chamber Southwest, he was advised that one of the problems said agency was having in submitting nominations for the Workforce Investment Board was that any person who contracted to do business with the Board was ineligible to serve on the Board under the current regulations. Mr. Danahay encouraged those in the business community who were eligible to serve and who wished to serve to submit their names.
Upon motion made by Mr. Breaux, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, the resignation of Mr. Kirk A. Leger as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Eight was accepted, and the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. Gene Cradeur, to replace Mr. Kirk Leger, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Eight,
said term to expire in May, 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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It was moved by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously to accept the resignation of Mr. Jerry Johnson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four and to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby appoint Mr. Michael D. Borel, to replace Mr. Jerry Johnson, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Four of Ward
Four, said term to expire in September, 2005.
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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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously, the following resolutions were adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby reappoint Mr. Johnnie Hardy, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Five of Ward Four, said term to expire
in May, 2005.
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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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby reappoint Mr. Don Nassar, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Five of Ward Four, said term to expire in
May, 2005.
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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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby reappoint Mr. Harvey Boyd, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Five of Ward Four, said term to expire
in May, 2005.
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 Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on expiration of the term of Ms. Joyce Doucet as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Eight.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the low base bid in the amount of $3,849,000.00 and Alternate Bid No. One in the amount of $90,000.00 of Miller and Associates Development, Inc., be accepted for the Renovation and Additions to the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit, Lake Charles, said bids having been received by the Police Jury on April 19, 2001.
Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously, the following bids were accepted for purchase of grader blades and weed control chemicals, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on April 24, 2001:
Weed Control Chemicals:
Accept the respective low bids of UAP Mid-South, Industrial Helicopters, Inc., Townsend Chemical Division, Red River Specialties, Inc., UAP Timberland
LLC, and Helena Chemical Company, with unit prices effective from May 3, 2001, to October 31, 2001.
Grader Blades:
Accept the low bid of Scott Construction Equipment Company, LLC, with unit prices effective from June 1, 2001, to November 30, 2001.
(It was noted that due to another commitment, Mrs. Treme left the meeting at this time.)
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that the Parish Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for concrete catch basins, concrete pipe, metal pipe, and plastic pipe, with unit prices effective until December 31, 2001, for metal sign posts and sign faces, with unit prices effective until February 28, 2002, and for approach guardrails and railroad cars, with unit prices effective until July 31, 2001.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that the Parish Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for one aerial spray system for use by the Mosquito Control Department.
Motion was made by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted, and further, that a list of the concerns voiced at the Regular Meeting on April 19, 2001, by the Police Jury and by residents of the area affected be forwarded with said resolution to the appropriate parties:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Gene Kile Incorporated to clear, fill and grade a portion of a 12.5 acre tract for the development of a truck stop adjacent to an existing gas station. Approximately 6,615 cubic yards of onsite material (native clays and silts) and 6,615 cubic yards of hauled-in material (clay and limestone) will be deposited on 4.1 acres of wet pasture with some scattered trees. Elevations will be raised by approximately one foot (to 27.0' MSL) on most of the site. Development will include one building, a diesel fuel island, and several driveways and parking areas. Said project is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of US Hwy 171 and Joe Miller Road in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, within Section 29, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Gene Kile Incorporated 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, provided a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior
to commencement of the project.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Gene Kile Incorporated to clear, fill and grade a portion of a 12.5 acre tract for the development of a truck
stop adjacent to an existing gas station. Approximately 6,615 cubic yards of onsite material (native clays and silts) and 6,615 cubic yards of hauled-in material
(clay and limestone) will be deposited on 4.1 acres of wet pasture with some scattered trees. Elevations will be raised by approximately one foot (to 27.0' MSL)
on most of the site. Development will include one building, a diesel fuel island, and several driveways and parking areas. Said project is located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of US Hwy 171 and Joe Miller Road in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, within Section 29, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, in
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
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 Griffin advised that s public hearing was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District at its Board Room located at 150 Marine Street in Lake Charles for the purpose of hearing concerns and suggestions as to the improvements of West Prien Lake Road at its intersection with I-210 and Nelson Road as it relates to traffic congestion issues expected to be impacted by the development of the Super Wal-Mart and Prien Lake Plaza.
President Griffin also advised that the following terms would expire in June, 2001:
Term of Dr. Leonard Breda, Jr. as a member of the Board of Directors of Chennault International Airport Authority. (Dr. Breda is the Minority Representative.
Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Kleckley are liaisons.) (It was noted that Dr. Breda had submitted a letter requesting that he not be considered for reappointment.)
Term of Mr. Lenard Quebedeaux as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Three. (Mr. Quebedeaux represents
District 10. Mr. Kleckley and Mr. Derbonne are liaisons.)
Term of Ms. Teresa Ryan as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight. (Ms. Ryan represents
District 2. Mr. Collins is the liaison.)
Term of Mr. Tyler Peterson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Four. (Consensus recommendation of the
jurors representing Districts 3, 14, and 15, with the liaison being responsible for seeing that a consensus has been reached. Mr. McMillin is the liaison.)
Term of Mr. Joe Frank as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.)
Term of Mr. Wilbert LeJeune as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.)
Term of Mr. Keith Leger as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.)
Term of Mr. Kevin Billiot as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.)
Term of Mr. James Ducote as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.)
Term of Mr. R. K. Levens as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.)
Term of Mr. Jody Cole as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.) (It was noted that Mr. Cole had
requested that he not be considered for reappointment.)
Term of Mr. Tommy Joyce as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.) (It was noted that Mr. Joyce had submitted a letter requesting that he not be considered for reappointment.)
Term of Mr. Tommy Tomlinson as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. (Ms. Griffin and Ms. Treme are the liaisons.)
Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to receive report from staff regarding the status of discussions between the Parish, the Port, and the City of Lake Charles on the possible realignment of West Prien Lake Road north of the intersection of Nelson Road and I-210 near the Weingarten/Target development site.
Mr. McMurry stated that recent negotiations had been held in an attempt to work out an agreement which would pull together the City's interest, the Port's interest, and to some extent the Parish's interest because of traffic patterns in this area. Mr. McMurry advised that the Parish's role in the negotiations had primarily been as a mediator. He further advised that the City Council and the Port would be meeting on this date and on the following date to act on the tentative agreement which had been reached which involved the following: (1) That the cost of acquiring the necessary right-of-way, approximately $1.2 million, be split between the Port, the City, and the Parish, with the Parish to be reimbursed its contribution from the City's portion of funds to be derived from the Pinnacle project if it became a reality and if it did not become a reality, the Parish would be paid back in three equal annual installments with no interest. He pointed out that if the Pinnacle project did not materialize, the Parish would lose whatever interest that might have been earned on the money if it had not been "loaned" to the City. (2) The approximate cost of $3 million for widening West Prien Lake Road to a three-lane road (city specifications) would be loaned to the City by the Port if the Pinnacle project became a reality; however, if Pinnacle did not materialize, and if at the conclusion of the first five years of the ten-year amortization period of the loan from the Port to the City, the debt of the City to the Port was not retired, the Parish, if requested to do so by the Port, would establish a line of credit to the Port for an amount not to exceed the unpaid balance for the remaining term of the ten-year loan at the same interest rate being paid to the Port by the City; and (3) If Pinnacle did not open for business, the Parish would waive for one year only, if necessary, the provisions of its Road and Drainage Trust Fund which limit grantees to $1 million over any consecutive three-year period.
Mr. McMurry pointed out that these points of agreement would take care of a traffic situation that while in the City limits, would impact a large number of citizens from all over Calcasieu Parish, and the Parish would be a sort of financier for the project. He stated that if the agreement was approved by all entities, the Port had agreed to drop its lawsuit against the City and call off the public hearing which had been scheduled to be held in the next week.
Mr. Landry asked if three-laning the realigned road was going to be sufficient, and Mr. McMurry stated that it would not be insofar as a long-term solution but only for the short-term, pointing out that the ultimate solution would be to five-lane it. Mr. McMurry also stated that he had been advised that the 90' right-of-way would accommodate a five-lane road, but the three-laning of this road was as much as the City could currently bear financially.
Mr. McMurry stated that the participating entities would use their best efforts to have the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) agree to "swap" this particular road for the existing West Prien Lake Road, and then DOTD might bear the cost of expanding it.
Mr. Landry asked if the problem of traffic backing up at the exit from I-210 onto Prien Lake Road had been addressed, and Mr. McMurry stated that it had not been, that this would involve federal highway monies because it was an interstate highway and beyond the local entities' means.
In answer to a question by Mr. McMillin, Mr. McMurry stated that the waiver of the Road and Drainage Trust Fund provision as described heretofore would be only for a period of one year, and the Police Jury could decide if the City would need to "lay out" or not reapply for two years following the waiver.
Mr. Andrepont stated that the recent series of events was "mind boggling" to him, knowing that the property was inside the City of Lake Charles and that the Port had known all along that it was going to build an access road. He further stated that he could not support the waiver of the provision of the Road and Drainage Trust Fund, pointing out that while it was a problem to be addressed, he was not sure the rest of the Parish should be penalized.
In answer to a question by Mr. Andrepont, Mr. McMurry stated that the Parish would not be giving the City $1 million (by waiving the provisions); that all it could get would be $500,000, but if the provision was waived, the City would not have to wait a full year before reapplying for the Road and Drainage Trust Fund monies. Mr. Andrepont stated that he could "live with that."
Mr. Kleckley commended Mr. McMurry and the Port. He stated that before anything was built in the area under discussion, the traffic would back up onto I-210 almost all the way to Holly Hill Road, and he could not imagine Target not having some part in this. Mr. Kleckley also stated that he was glad the Parish could take the lead and be proactive, and while it was a shame the complete road could not be done right from the beginning, what was going to be done was better than what had been originally planned.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to receive and approve the report of the Parish Administrator and to conceptually approve the portions of the agreement relative to the Parish's participation.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously, the following proclamation was issued:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has throughout history suffered from the destructive forces of hurricanes such as storm surge, high winds, heavy rain, and
flooding; and
WHEREAS, over the years many lives have been lost, and millions of dollars in damage and destruction have been caused by hurricanes in Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, many parish emergency management agencies and state agencies will participate in hurricane readiness drills this month; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Office of Emergency Preparedness, several governmental agencies, the National Weather Service, the Louisiana Office of
Emergency Preparedness, and others are ready to work with our citizens and news media to inform the public of hurricane safety and preparedness.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3rd day of May, 2001, that it
does hereby proclaim the month of May, 2001, as
Hurricane Preparedness Month
in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and encourages the citizens of Calcasieu Parish to support hurricane safety measures and develop a hurricane readiness plan for
themselves and their family members.
* * * * * * * * * * * * With reference to the foregoing, President Griffin noted that the Police Jury's Office of Emergency Preparedness and the National Weather Service in Lake Charles was sponsoring a Hurricane Conference 2001 Workshop for public/industrial emergency response officials on May 16, 2001, at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
Mr. McMurry advised that a request had been received from The Honorable Dan Flavin, Louisiana State Representative, that the Parish apply for $50,000 from the State's General Appropriations Bill, and Mr. McMurry recommended that an application be filed to enhance the funding for the boat launch the Parish was trying to build at the Industrial Canal which would benefit boaters and fishermen throughout the Parish.
In accordance therewith, motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has instituted a new program referred to as the "Coastal Impact Assistance Program" which was
authorized by Congress to assist states and coastal political subdivisions in mitigating the impacts from Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil and gas production; and
WHEREAS, under this program $17,163,941 will be available to the State of Louisiana from which all coastal parishes may apply for projects on a
competitive basis; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the $17,163,941, Calcasieu Parish will receive $435,956 for projects that meet specific criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at its Regular Meeting on May 3, 2001, voted unanimously to submit an application for the
$435,956 allocated strictly to Calcasieu Parish for funding to install a parish boat launch along the confluence of the Industrial Canal and the Intracoastal
Waterway off Henry Pugh Boulevard located off Big Lake Road in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, this project would include a 50-foot wide boat launch, 40 paved parking spaces (asphalt), a security fence along the east property line on property
owned by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, and a proposed road extending off the existing service road; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the foregoing, the Police Jury has been requested by The Honorable Dan Flavin, Louisiana State Representative, to apply for
funding in the amount of $50,000 which may be available from the State General Appropriations Fund for a needed project in the Parish; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury desires to apply for this $50,000 available through the General Appropriations Fund to supplement and enhance the funding to be
received under the Coastal Impact Assistance Program for installation of a boat launch as outlined heretofore.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3rd
day of May, 2001, that it does hereby respectfully request that Calcasieu Parish be awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the State General
Appropriations Bill to supplement and enhance funding of the installation of a parish boat launch at the confluence of the Industrial Canal and the Intracoastal
Waterway off Henry Pugh Boulevard located off Big Lake Road in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded via facsimile transmission to The Honorable Dan Flavin, Louisiana State
Representative, to respectfully request his assistance in asking the Louisiana Legislature to appropriate funding for this $50,000 grant from the State General
Appropriations Bill.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution also be forwarded to all members of the Calcasieu Parish Legislative Delegation for
their support and assistance in this endeavor.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED by a unanimous vote of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of
Louisiana, on the 3rd day of May, 2001.
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Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 99-6130 (Broussard vs. Police Jury et al) and Lawsuit No. 00-04366 (Daigle vs. Police Jury).
Following the executive session, the Police Jury reconvened in regular session, and motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to approve the report given by legal counsel during the executive session.
There being no other business, motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary