March 21, 2002
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish
Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Enos Derbonne, President, presiding, and the following members present:
Mesdames Luvertha August, Elizabeth Conway Griffin, and Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Mike Danahay,
Chuck Kleckley, Chris Landry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, and Cornelius "Cornie" Moon
Absent: Algie Breaux (ill)
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, Claude Smart, Parish Engineer, Mr. Allen Smith, Legal
Counsel, Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management, and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.
President Derbonne called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Mr. Landry which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.
President Derbonne advised that no action was needed on applications for liquor and beer permits due to the fact that no applications had been submitted.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated February 19, 2002, were approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.
State Senator Willie Mount and State Representatives Dan Morrish and Vic Stelly appeared before the Police Jury at this time to present the following 2001-2002 Rural Development Grant Awards: Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three - $10,000 for fire equipment; Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One - $10,000 for storage compartments/pumper trucks; Waterworks District No. One of Ward One - $20,000 for water system improvements; and Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight - $10,000 for water system improvements.
Accepting the awards on behalf of the districts were Mr. Lester Goss of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three, Mr. Haskell Nixon of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One, Mr. Jimmy Pearson and Mr. Tim Gilland of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One.
Mr. Randy Fuerst appeared before the Police Jury with reference to his candidacy for Family Court Judge. He stated that he had practiced law in Calcasieu Parish for the past 21 years and for 27 years in the State of Louisiana, with focus almost exclusively on family court cases for the past 15 years. Mr. Fuerst stated that he had participated in many programs involving administration of family courts and became interested and involved in family court cases because he saw the plight of children who were caught in the middle of divorce.
Mr. Fuerst stated that he had served as Chairman of the Family Court Committee of the Louisiana Bar Association for the past two years, the purpose of which was to seek funding and to create a model for family court in the State. He further stated that the Committee had been successful in its efforts, and he hoped to implement the model in Calcasieu Parish.
Mr. Fuerst outlined the key essentials of his campaign platform and afterward thanked the jurors for their time and consideration of his candidacy.
President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ08-010-02 which was a request by Raymond and Bonnie Harris to rezone from C-1 (Light Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow horse trailer sales on Highway 397 in Ward Eight, Police Jury District 10. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, and voted unanimously that the request be granted with the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; (2) that the use be limited to horse trailers and equine equipment sales only; (3) that proper permits must be obtained within thirty (30) days of zoning approval; (4) that State Fire Marshal approval must be obtained; and (5) that an occupational license must be obtained within thirty (30) days of zoning approval.
Mr. Raymond Harris, the applicant for the rezoning request, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that he would prefer that Stipulation No. Two as listed heretofore be amended to reflect "trailers" instead of "horse trailers". Mr. Vickers stated that he had no objection to this change, and Mr. Smith stated that it was his interpretation that the Planning and Zoning Board had limited the use to the sale of trailers and other equine equipment.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to RZ08-010-02 and to grant the request to rezone with the stipulations outlined by said Board and with Stipulation No. Two being amended to read "that the use be limited to trailer and other equine equipment sales only"; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4354
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by
Raymond and Bonnie Harris to rezone from C-1 (Light Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow trailer and other equine equipment sales on the
property described as: Lot 1 Highland Heights Pt. A Lot 1 imp/92 CI Hayes Western Store on Lot 1.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be
and they are hereby amended insofar as said ordinance and map pertain to the following property in Ward Eight of this parish:
From C-1 (Light Commercial) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow trailer and other equine equipment sales with the following stipulations: 1) that the
development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that the use be limited to trailer and other equine equipment sales
only; 3) that proper permits must be obtained with thirty (30) days of zoning approval; 4) that State Fire Marshal approval must be obtained; and 5) that an
occupational license must be obtained within thirty (30) days of zoning approval; on the property described as: Lot 1 Highland Heights Pt. A Lot 1 imp/92 CI
Hayes Western Store on Lot 1.
Zoning Case RZ08-010-02
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the above described property is effective this date, classified in accordance with a new zoning District
Map (adding to the existing District Map) which is attached to this ordinance to be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court showing the classification
of the new area of the above described property.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Enos Derbonne, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary
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President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-009-02 which was a request by Richard Dignam to amend Ordinance No. 3724 to
provide for a change in Stipulation No. Four to allow a manufactured home on West Gauthier Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 9. He further advised
that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, and voted 6 (against) to 4 (for) to recommend that the request be denied, and further,
that the manufactured home be removed from the property within sixty (60) days from the zoning hearing and that Ordinance No. 3724 be rescinded to revert
zoning to R-1 (Single Family Residential) since the property was never developed for a horticultural nursery.
President Derbonne also advised that should the Police Jury grant the request, the Board recommended the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; (2) that the manufactured home be for the son only, not to exceed two years, and should the son move out prior to the two-year term limit, the manufactured home must be moved off the property immediately; and (3) that proper permits must be obtained within five (5) days of zoning approval.
(It was noted that on November 15, 1995, the Police Jury granted the petitioner's request to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow a horticultural nursery with the following stipulations: (1) that a hedge line must be provided along the east and west property lines; (2) landscaping must be planted along the north property line, excluding driveway entrance; (3) all equipment must be stored within the confines of the building; and (4) zoning use shall be restricted to a horticultural nursery and no mobile homes.)
Motion was made by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with reference to Zoning Case RZ03-009-02 and that the request be denied, that the manufactured home be moved off the property within sixty (60) days from the zoning hearing, and that Ordinance No. 3724 be rescinded since the property was never developed for a horticultural nursery; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4358
AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 3724, adopted by the Police Jury onNovember 15, 1995, which rezoned the following property in Ward Three,
and owned by Richard Dignam, in Zoning Case RZ03-057-95 from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to A-1 (Agricultural): Com 1600 feet W of the NE cor of
the NW/4 of S3, T11S, R9W; thence S 1320 feet more or less; Thence W 400 feet; thence N 1320 feet; Thence E 400 feet to the POC.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
Ordinance No. 3724, adopted by the Police Jury on November 16, 1995, is hereby repealed and declared to be null and void and of no effect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the following described property is hereby classified as R-1 (Single Family Residential):Com 1600 feet W of the NE cor
of the NW/4 of S3, T11S, R9W; thence S 1320 feet more or less; Thence W 400 feet; thence N 1320 feet; Thence E 400 feet to the POC.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana,
are hereby amended to reflect the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning classification referred to above.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinance or parts of any ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Enos Derbonne, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary
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President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-013-02 which was a request by Charles H. Precht, Jr. to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow commercial development (Dollar General Store) on Highway 14 in Ward Three, Police Jury District 10. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; (2) that all parking and drives be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); (3) that the use be limited to a retail store only; (4) that proper permits must be obtained; (5) that an occupational license must be obtained from the Division of Planning and Development; and (6) that the dumpster(s) be placed in a six (6) foot fenced in containment area.
Motion was made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-013-02 and to grant the request to rezone with the stipulations outlined by said Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4355
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Charles
H. Precht, Jr. to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow commercial development (Dollar General Store) on the
property described as: Com on W line of N/2 SW 27.10.8, 640.53 ft. N of SW cor of 80 ac tract N along W line 164 ft, E 265.61 ft etc.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be
and they are hereby amended insofar as said ordinance and map pertain to the following property in Ward Three of this parish:
From R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow commercial development (Dollar General Store) with the following stipulations:
1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that all parking and drives be hardsurfaced (asphalt or
concrete); 3) that the use be limited to a retail store only; 4) that proper permits must be obtained; 5) that an occupational license must be obtained from the
Division of Planning and Development; and 6) that the dumpster(s) be placed in a six (6) foot fenced in containment area; on the property described as: Com on
W line of N/2 SW 27.10.8, 640.53 ft. N of SW cor of 80 ac tract N along W line 164 ft, E 265.61 ft etc.
Zoning Case RZ03-013-02
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the above described property is effective this date, classified in accordance with a new zoning District
Map (adding to the existing District Map) which is attached to this ordinance to be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court showing the classification
of the new area of the above described property.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Enos Derbonne, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary
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President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ04-011-02 which was a request by RD Leasing Company, Inc. to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow retail establishment (Family Dollar Store) on Highway 27 in Ward Four, Police Jury District 12. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: (1) that the use is limited to a "Family Dollar Store" only on the north 130', however, the south 250' is limited to retail establishments only unless otherwise approved by the Director of Planning and Development; (2) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; and (3) that all drives and parking be hardsurfaced (concrete or asphalt).
It was moved by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ04-011-02 and to grant the request to rezone with the stipulations outlined by said Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4356
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by RD
Leasing Company, Inc. to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow retail establishment (Family Dollar Store) on the property
described as: Tract I: That certain tract or parcel of land situated in the NW/4 of NE/4 of S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more
particularly described as follows: Com at a point that is 398.70 feet S and 50.00 feet E of the NW cor of the NW/4 of the NE/4 of S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu
Parish, Louisiana; thence S along the E right of way line of LA Hwy #108 for a distance of 130.00 feet; thence E for a distance of 250.00 feet; thence N parallel
with said E right of way line for a distance of 130.00 feet; thence W for a distance of 250.00 feet, to the poc; herein described tract containing 0.746 acres m/l,
together with all improvements situated thereon, and Tract II: That certain tract or parcel of land situated in the NW/4 of NE/4 of S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu
Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Com at a point that is 528.70 feet S and 50.00 feet E of the NW cor of the NW/4 of the NE/4 of
S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; thence S along the E right of way line of Louisiana Hwy. #108 for a distance of 250.00 feet; thence E for a
distance of 250.00 feet; thence N parallel with said E right of way line for a distance of 250.00 feet; thence W for a distance of 250.00 feet, to the poc; herein
described tract containing 1.43 acres, m/l together with all improvements situated thereon.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be
and they are hereby amended insofar as said ordinance and map pertain to the following property in Ward Four of this parish:
From A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow retail establishment (Family Dollar Store) with the following stipulations: 1) that the use is
limited to a "Family Dollar Store" only on the north 130'; however, the south 250' is limited to retail establishments only - unless otherwise approved by the
Director of Planning and Development; 2) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; and 3) that all
drives and parking be hardsurfaced (concrete or asphalt); on the property described as: Tract I: That certain tract or parcel of land situated in the NW/4 of NE/4
of S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Com at a point that is 398.70 feet S and 50.00 feet E of the NW
cor of the NW/4 of the NE/4 of S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; thence S along the E right of way line of LA Hwy #108 for a distance of 130.00
feet; thence E for a distance of 250.00 feet; thence N parallel with said E right of way line for a distance of 130.00 feet; thence W for a distance of 250.00 feet,
to the poc; herein described tract containing 0.746 acres m/l, together with all improvements situated thereon, and Tract II: That certain tract or parcel of land
situated in the NW/4 of NE/4 of S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Com at a point that is 528.70 feet
S and 50.00 feet E of the NW cor of the NW/4 of the NE/4 of S22, T10S, R10W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; thence S along the E right of way line of
Louisiana Hwy. #108 for a distance of 250.00 feet; thence E for a distance of 250.00 feet; thence N parallel with said E right of way line for a distance of 250.00
feet; thence W for a distance of 250.00 feet, to the poc; herein described tract containing 1.43 acres, m/l together with all improvements situated thereon.
Zoning Case RZ04-011-02
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the above described property is effective this date, classified in accordance with a new zoning District
Map (adding to the existing District Map) which is attached to this ordinance to be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court showing the classification
of the new area of the above described property.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
/s/ Enos Derbonne, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary
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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4357
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 6 - Buildings, and Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby amend Chapter 6 - Buildings, and Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION I. Chapter 6, Article IV, Sec. 6-93. Location of off-premises signs (c) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
The Planning and Zoning Board may permit zoning exceptions for off-premise outdoor advertising signs in R-1 (Single Family Residential), R-2 (Mixed
Residential), R-M (Multi-Family Residential) and R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) for churches, schools, low intensive recreational uses, museums and
other similar type uses permitted in the aforementioned zones. Off-premise signs for these type uses shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in size.
SECTION II. Chapter 6, Article IV, Sec. 6-93. Location of off-premises signs (c) is hereby renumbered as Chapter 6, Article IV, Sec. 6-93. Location of
off-premises signs (d).
SECTION III. Chapter 26 - Zoning, is amended by changing the word "site" to read "premise" throughout the entire chapter.
SECTION IV. Chapter 26, Article IV, Sec. 26-28. Minimum requirements, Chart A, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Zoning District: A-1
(AGRICULTURAL), Permitted Uses is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Permitted Uses -Animal hospitals; boat houses and docks; cemeteries; churches; clubs; coastal zone sites; community homes; duplexes; farms and farm-related
buildings; gardens; helistops; home occupations; kennels; low-intensive recreational facilities; modular homes; nurseries (horticultural); oil and gas exploration;
oil and gas pump transfer stations; ponds; private airstrips; private schools (excluding trade and business); public uses; the sale of products grown on premises;
single-family detached dwellings; single unit manufactured homes; stables; temporary building used in connection with construction for a period of six (6)
months; and wildlife reservations.
SECTION V. Chapter 26, Article IV, Sec. 26-28. Minimum requirements, Chart A, Schedule of Zoning District Regulations, Zoning District: A-1
(AGRICULTURAL), Permitted as Exceptions by Planning and Zoning Board is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Permitted as Exceptions by Planning and Zoning Board -Airports; bed and breakfast establishments; borrowpits; communication towers; fourplexes;
institutions; off-premise signs; outdoor shooting ranges; railroads; solid waste sites, excluding sanitary landfills; tri-plexes; and uses permitted in a C-1 (Light
Commercial) zoning district.
SECTION VI. Chapter 26, Article VI, Sec. 26-28. Minimum requirements, Zoning District: C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL), Permitted Uses is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Permitted Uses -Same as C-1, plus, auditoriums and convention centers; auto/truck sales, service, and rental; boat sales and service (wholesale and retail);
business schools; car washes; community-based recycling facilities; farm equipment sales, service, and rental; farmers market; gasoline stations; hotels and
motels; institutions; intensive recreational facilities; janitorial service; (wholesale and retail); laundries and linen services; light manufacturing; lounges, mini
warehouses; neighborhood shopping; offices; retail and wholesale uses; off-premise signs; parking garages and lots; passenger terminals; ponds; printing and
engraving; radio and television studios; recreational vehicle and/or manufactured home sale, service, and rental; residential appliance sales and service; retail
manufacturing; restaurants (alcoholic beverages consumed on premises); theaters; and truck stops.
SECTION VII. Chapter 26, Article VI, Sec. 26-34. Fees (c) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Each application to petition for zoning exception or rezoning for off-premise signs that are 32 square feet or less shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00).
SECTION VIII. Chapter 26, Article VI, Sec. 26-34. Fees (c), (d), and (e) are renumbered as Chapter 26, Article VI, Sec. 26-34. Fees (d), (e), and (f).
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinance or parts of any ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 21st day of March, 2002.
/s/ Enos Derbonne, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator &
Ex-Officio Parish Secretary
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Upon motion made by Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the following resolutions were 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 an
application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Mr. Arnold Natali to clear, grub,
excavate, and grade a 20.7 acre tract, of 7.8 acres of bottomland hardwood wetlands will be directly impacted. Approximately 9,680 cubic yards of on-site
dredge earthen material in addition to 38,720 yards of hauled-in earthen material and aggregate fill will be deposited on-site to prepare surface conditions to
facilitate the construction of a residential subdivision. Said project is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish, Section 13, Township 10 South,
Range 9 West; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Mr. Arnold Natali relative to its compliance with current
parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as
its impact on the Parish Transportation 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 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Mr. Arnold Natali to clear, grub, excavate, and grade a 20.7 acre tract, of 7.8 acres of bottomland
hardwood wetlands will be directly impacted. Approximately 9,680 cubic yards of on-site dredge earthen material in addition to 38,720 yards of hauled-in
earthen material and aggregate fill will be deposited on-site to prepare surface conditions to facilitate the construction of a residential subdivision. Said project
is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish, Section 13, Township 10 South, Range 9 West.
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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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 an
application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Kenneth Alexander to clear,
excavate, and grade for a driveway and single family residence house pad. The fill operation would consist of approximately 168 cubic yards of roadbase and
asphalt, 1100 cubic yards of fill dirt, and 160 cubic yards of concrete. The proposed project would directly impact approximately .337 of an acre of which .118
is jurisdictional wetlands. Said project will take place on Lots 1 and 2, of Gardenwood Subdivision in Lake Charles, Louisiana, located in Calcasieu Parish,
Section 31, Township 8 South, Range 8 West; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Kenneth Alexander 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 all necessary permits are 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 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Kenneth Alexander to clear, excavate, and grade for a driveway and single family residence house pad.
The fill operation would consist of approximately 168 cubic yards of roadbase and asphalt, 1100 cubic yards of fill dirt, and 160 cubic yards of concrete. The
proposed project would directly impact approximately .337 of an acre of which .118 is jurisdictional wetlands. Said project will take place on Lots 1 and 2, of
Gardenwood Subdivision in Lake Charles, Louisiana, located in Calcasieu Parish, Section 31, Township 8 South, Range 8 West.
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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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 by Mr. and
Mrs. John and Betty Huber to install and maintain a boathouse and walkway for private recreational use. The proposed structures are to be located within an
area about 124 feet long and 47 feet wide, extending lengthwise approximately perpendicular to the mean low water shoreline. Said project is located in Lake
Charles, southern shore, near Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Mr. and Mrs. John and Betty Huber 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 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Mr. and Mrs. John and Betty Huber to install and maintain a boathouse and walkway for private
recreational use. The proposed structures are to be located within an area about 124 feet long and 47 feet wide, extending lengthwise approximately
perpendicular to the mean low water shoreline. Said project is located in Lake Charles, southern shore, near 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 Derbonne advised that no action was necessary on adopting a resolution supporting an application for an enterprise zone endorsement by Citgo Petroleum Corporation's Conversion Optimization Phase II which would be located in Census Tract 32, Block Group 9, due to the fact that a letter had been received from Citgo Petroleum Corporation asking that their request be temporarily withdrawn.
Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously that the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on May 2, 2002, or the first regular Police Jury meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:
• OPELOUSAS STREET, Lake Charles area, (LOT 7 LESS S 100 FT, CARPENTER SUBDIVISION, WARD THREE, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA)
(one house and one storage shed) Owner: Amos Roy Watson, 1530 N HWY 171, Lake Charles, LA 70601. TA# 00107433 (Police Jury District 2);
• 1756 IRA BREAUX ROAD, LeBleu Settlement area, (COM AT PT ON N/L SEC 17.9.7, SAID PT BEING E 1110 FT FROM NW COR SEC 17, TH E 814
FT TO C/L of 50 FT CANAL HEADING SWLY, TH SWLY FOLLOWING C/L MEADERS OF SAID CANAL 2470 FT M/L TO PT ON W/L SEC BEING
33 FT M/L N OF SW COR NW NW, N 977 FT M/L TO PT BEING 313 FT S OF NW COR OF SEC, E 1110 FT, N 313 FT TO COM SUBJ TO PUBLIC RD
R/W ALONG N AND W/S AND 25 FT CANAL R/W ALONG SLY/S LESS S 13.5 ACS (32 ACS) 18.50 ACS IMPS STORAGE, WARD EIGHT,
CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA) (one house) Owner: Curtis Mae Stodder, et al, 10922 Sageberry, Houston, TX 77089. TA# 01322758 (Police Jury
District 2);
• 227 GOODMAN ROAD, Lake Charles area, (LOT 13, BLOCK 4, VISTA SUBDIVISION AS PER PLAT, WARD THREE, CALCASIEU PARISH,
LOUISIANA) (one manufactured home) Owner: Frederick Eason, 3961 Henry Pugh Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. TA# 00500526 (Police Jury District 2);
• 3280 LAUREL AVENUE, Lake Charles area, (LOT 3, BLOCK 3, PINE HILLS SUBDIVISION, 14.9.8 AND ADJ S 40 FT PINE HILLS SUBDIVISION,
WARD THREE, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA) (one storage building) Owner: Mrs. Oza Fontenot, et al, C/O Cating Accounting Firm, 1 Lakeshore
Drive, Suite 1670, Lake Charles, LA 70629. TA# 00068225 (Police District 2);
• 4016 SHERRY STREET, Sulphur area, (LOT 42, ROSEMENT NO. 5 (PART NO. 1) WARD FOUR, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA) (one
manufactured home) Owner: Jiemel Vincent, et ux, 764 Henry Street, Sulphur, LA 70663. TA# 01328470 (Police Jury District 12);
• 8049 MILES ROAD, Lake Charles area, (PORTION OF LOT 6 RAYMOND SMITH HEIRS PARTITION DESC AS: COM NE COR SW SW 12.11.9 S
573.2 FT TO PT OF BEG TH S 111.3 FT W 656 FT ETC, WARD THREE, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA) (one house) Owner: Viola Marie Hendricks
Miles Swire, 2113 Pin Oak Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605. TA# 00088196 (Police Jury District 8);
• 1601 NOLIA STREET, Sulphur area, (LOT 5 LUKE HENRY SUBDIVISION ALSO DESCRIBED AS: COM 924.8 FT W AND 244 FT N OF SE COR NE
NE 4.10.10 (WHICH IS 204 FT N AND 155 FT W OF INTERSECTION OF W/L EVA ST WITH N/L PARISH RD), TH N 85.5 FT, W 155 FT ETC, WARD
FOUR, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA)(one manufactured home) Owner: Sarah Jane Johnson Finkleman, 1601 Nolia Street, Sulphur, LA 70663. TA#
00185973 (Police Jury District 13);
• 102 BALBOA STREET, Lake Charles area, (LOT 30 BLOCK 2 VISTA SUBDIVISION, WARD THREE, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA)(one
house) Owner: Joseph Ezanne Poullard, Jr., c/o Eva Papilion, P.O. Box 19173, East Side Station, Lake Charles, LA 70616. TA# 00096350 (Police Jury District
2);
• LAFLEUR ROAD, LeBleu Settlement area, (COM 208.7 FT S AND 521.8 FT W OF NE COR SW NE 4.9.7 TH S 290.65 FT W 137.2 FT ETC - IMPS R/H,
WARD 8 S, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA) (one house) Owner: Martha M. Leslie Miller, 2480 Claude Hebert Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601. TA#
00264474 (Police Jury District 2); AND
• 7774A HIGHWAY 90 EAST, Lake Charles area, (COM 208.7 FT W AND 40 FT N OF SE COR 27.9.7 TH W 154 FT N 90 FT ETC, WARD EIGHT,
CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA (one four-plex) Owner: Richard Morris Guillory, 7774A HWY 90 E, Lake Charles, LA 70601. TA# 00266590 (Police
Jury District 10).
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It was moved by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Dorothy Allen Barber Richard and Billy R. Baker on Walker Road in Ward Four, Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2002-07, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Treme 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 21st day of March, 2002, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by LSA-R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property located in Section 22, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, necessary for the Walker Road Project in Ward Four, said property being owned by The Joseph D. Greco II Trust, the Natalie A. Greco Trust and the Laurie J. Greco Trust, and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 10 South, Range 10 West in Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana, thence S 89° 02' 11" E along the North line of said Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter a distance of 1330.81 feet to the Northeast corner of the
Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, thence S 0° 44' 52" W along the East line of said Northwest
Quarter of Northeast Quarter a distance of 44.88 feet, thence N 88° 38' 33" W a distance of 306.83 feet to the beginning of a curve to the Southwest that has a
radius of 68710.0 feet and a central angle of 0° 39' 57", thence Southwesterly along said curve a distance of 798.40 feet, thence S 89° 18' 30" W a distance of
80.92 feet, thence S 84° 58' 52" W a distance of 100.50 feet, thence S 89° 18' 30" W a distance of 44.61 feet to the West line of said Northwest Quarter of
Northeast Quarter thence N 0° 39' 21" E along said West line a distance of 52.99 feet to the point of beginning. Contains 1.31 acres more or less.
THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously to adopt a resolution approving a format of a Hold Harmless Agreement between the Police Jury and the Lorrain Bridge Association with reference to the association holding multiple fundraisers at Lorrain Park, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee when appropriate, to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement for each event and all documents related thereto.
Mrs. Lisa Broussard Louviere, 6601 Ursan Drive, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury and advised that there were some minor amendments to the draft of the Hold Harmless Agreement insofar as the time of the events, etc. She further advised that the first fundraiser was scheduled for April 27, 2002, and/or April 28, 2002, depending on the weather, and that she mainly was in attendance to answer any questions the jurors might have.
Mr. McMillin invited the jurors and their families to participate in the fundraisers at Lorrain Park and said that it was a tremendous effort and good opportunity to raise money for Lorrain Bridge.
A vote was then taken on the motion on the floor, and said motion carried unanimously; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby approve a format of a Hold Harmless Agreement between the Police Jury and the Lorrain Bridge Association with reference to the association
holding multiple fundraisers at Lorrain Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the park boat launch will be closed and all camp spaces will be reserved for fundraiser participants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement
for each event and all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mr. Moon, seconded by Dr. Mackey 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 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby approve a local match in the amount of five percent (estimated at $6,452.08) of the total project cost of $129,041.50 under the Transportation
Enhancement Program for 2002 for the purpose of managing and maintaining the sidewalk projects on Heard Road and New School Street, an application for
construction of said sidewalks having been previously submitted by the Police Jury under the Transportation Enhancement Program for 2002 and subsequently
approved for funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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With reference to the foregoing resolution, Mr. Moon complimented Mr. Smart on the excellent job he had done in getting the grant for the sidewalk projects which would result in an additional 3900' of sidewalks to increase safety for the children in this particular area. He pointed out that the Parish only had to pay five percent of the total cost of the project.
It was moved by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously to authorize the Parish Administrator to advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2002-04 (Ward Two - Ward Line Road, Ward Three - Weaver Road, Elliot Road, West Cal-Cam Line Road, and Greathouse Road).
Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously that in accordance with the request of the Office of Community Services (OCS), the OCS's newly-revised Affirmative Action and Diversity Plan for Fiscal Year 2002-2004 be approved, and further, that the recommendation of the OCS Administering Board be approved with reference to appointing Mrs. Theresa Richard to serve on the newly-restructured Board of Directors of the Acadiana Legal Services Corporation to fill OCS's designated seat on said Board.
Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, which was duly seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously, the following resolutions were adopted in accordance with the request of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby approve the submittal of an application for a continuation grant in an amount up to $1,000.00 to the Entergy Community Partnership Grant
Program for the support of intervention activities in an effort to prevent delinquency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, 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 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application in an amount up to $50,000 with a twenty percent match in volunteer hours, to the Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Crime Victims Assistance, to provide case management services to victims of child abuse to assist with recovering from
effects associated with violence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, 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 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby approve the submittal of a continuation grant application in an amount up to $3,000 to the Department of Justice, Bulletproof Vest Partnership,
with up to a 50% match from the funding source for bulletproof vests for use by the probation officers of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, in accordance
with the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Acts of 1998.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, 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 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby approve the extension of up to eight months (May, 2002, to December, 2002) of a Commercial Lease Agreement between the Police Jury and
Realty Source for the lease of office space located at 3505 Fifth Avenue, Suite A, in Lake Charles, for use by the Juvenile Drug Court Treatment Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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With reference to the foregoing resolution, it was noted that the construction of a new building for the Juvenile Drug Court Treatment Program was currently ongoing and should be completed by December, 2002.
It was moved by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby approve a Cooperative Agreement/Donation between Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two (Carlyss) and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury,
on behalf of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four (Houston River), for the donation of a fire truck and miscellaneous firefighting equipment from the
Carlyss Fire District to the Houston River Fire District.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, 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 Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously, the following proclamations were issued:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has operated since 1974 to provide local governments with the resources required to
primarily meet the needs of low and moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program is among the few remaining federal programs available to address the needs of low and
moderate income persons and small cities; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has provided Calcasieu Parish with important and flexible assistance to meet the needs of
low and moderate income residents by funding water and sewer system improvements, housing rehabilitation, and other public improvements and economic
development activities; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress and the nation acknowledge the critical value of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the significant
projects that rely on its funds for support; and
WHEREAS, the week of April 1 - 7, 2002, has been reserved for recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Block Grant Program.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of March, 2002, that
it does hereby proclaim the week of April 1 - 7, 2002, as
Community Development Block Grant Week
in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens are called upon to participate in ceremonies and activities celebrating the Community Development Block
Grant Program.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the strength of our nation flows from the promise of individual equality and freedom of choice; and
WHEREAS, the 34th anniversary of the National Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, during the month of April, is an occasion for all
Americans, individually and collectively, to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom from housing discrimination whenever it exists; and
WHEREAS, this law guarantees for each citizen that critical, personal element of freedom of choice - selection of the home; and
WHEREAS, a fair housing law has been passed by the Parish of Calcasieu, and implementation of that law requires the positive commitment, involvement,
and support of each of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, agencies of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury are to provide leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal for all our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen will ultimately diminish the rights and limit the options of all.
NOW, THEREFORE,
I, Enos Derbonne, President of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2002 as
Fair Housing Month
throughout Calcasieu Parish, and encourage all citizens to abide by the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Law, and to join in reaffirming the obligation and
commitment to fair housing opportunities for all.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish to be affixed this 21st day of March, 2002.
/s/ Enos Derbonne, President
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Louisiana's retired teachers have devoted their careers to the education and training of literally thousands upon thousands of Louisiana's youth; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's retired teachers have retrained and/or provided primary educational opportunities to hundreds of adults in the state who, for one
reason or other, had fallen behind in the formal education needed for jobs and social skills; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's retired teachers have rendered valuable service in diverse leadership roles in their communities and institutions throughout their
careers and continue to render such services as retirees; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's retired teachers represent the profession, which is given the basic responsibility for launching the careers of state and national leaders,
and for laying the foundation for the welfare of all members of our society; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's retired teachers have toiled ceaselessly to improve the quality of life in the state and nation, too often in less than adequate
circumstances and for less than adequate pay; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's retired teachers represent a tremendous pool of experience and training which remains dedicated to the betterment of society
everywhere; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's retired teachers represent a loyal, patriotic, and concerned citizenry which provides dedicated and dependable support to the leaders in
our communities, state, and nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Enos Derbonne, President of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim March 21, 2002, as
Retired Teachers Day
in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and urge all citizens to join with the Police Jury in honoring Louisiana's retired teachers and their contributions to the betterment
of our society.
/s/ Enos Derbonne, President
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
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It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 2000-005275 (Ferguson vs. Police Jury). Following the executive session, the Police Jury reconvened in regular session and motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve the report given by legal counsel during the executive session.
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Moon, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
Enos Derbonne, President
S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary