November 21, 2002
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 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, Algie Breaux, 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: None
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 the Office of Emergency Preparedness, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources, Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance, Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer, Mr. Allen Smith of the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, Legal Counsel, and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.
President Derbonne called the meeting to order. A presentation of the Colors was done by Master Ted P. Harless III, Master Jonathan H. Harless, and Master Fritz W. D. Bennerscheidt of Boy Scout Troop 5, all of whom were working toward achieving their Eagle Scout Badges. The invocation was pronounced by Master Ted P. Harless, III, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Master Jonathan H. Harless. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.
Mr. Kleckley pointed out that this Boy Scout Troop was responsible for putting up and taking down the flags for the flag display at Orange Grove Cemetery on Broad Street in Lake Charles every Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and he commended them on their efforts in this regard.
President Derbonne recognized DeQuincy City Councilman Lawrence Henagan as being present at the meeting on this date.
President Derbonne advised that those persons and organizations that had contributed their time and/or funds toward the design and acquisition of the new chandelier in Courtroom A would be recognized at this time. He pointed out that in the mid- to late-1990's, a complete interior and exterior renovation and restoration had been performed on the Courthouse and that of all the offices and rooms in the building, Courtroom A was clearly the room most familiar to the citizens of Calcasieu Parish. President Derbonne stated that Courtroom A was the embodiment of all the history and events that had taken place in the Courthouse since its construction in 1912 and that it was fitting that such a grand room should have a crowning touch that befitted its stature.
President Derbonne advised that the chandelier, which had an antique brass finish, was custom designed and fabricated by the Artemus Lighting Company in Cleveland, Ohio. He expressed appreciation to Dr. Joe Cash and Mrs. Mavis Raggio for their consultation in crafting a design for the fixture that matched the period of the building’s construction. President Derbonne also thanked Mr. Willie Newlin for performing the installation of the chandelier.
Certificates of appreciation were then presented to Dr. Joe Cash and Mrs. Mavis Raggio, individually and on behalf of the Calcasieu Preservation Society, the Southwest Louisiana Bar Auxiliary represented by Ms. Sharon Hanchey, the Southwest Louisiana Historical Association represented by Mr. Robert Benoit, and Mrs. Bel Painter. The recipients thanked the Police Jury for honoring them.
President Derbonne then unveiled a plaque to be permanently hung in Courtroom A which was inscribed with the following wording:
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
expresses grateful appreciation to the
Calcasieu Preservation Society
Southwest Louisiana Bar Auxiliary
Southwest Louisiana Historical Association
Mrs. F.W. Raggio, Jr.
Dr. Joe Cash
for their generous support
toward the design and acquisition
of the chandelier in this historic courtroom
November 21, 2002
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Upon motion made by Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, the following applications for liquor and beer permits were approved, and the issuance of the following special events permit was ratified:
Huber Oil of Louisiana, Inc.
Kurt H. Huber – VP
HUBER OIL OF LA #13
1783 Hwy. 171 North
Lake Charles, LA 70611 Beer – Pkg. – ‘2003 25.00
(Don Manuel’s District)
Country Frosty, Inc.
Frances DeVall – Pres.
5400 Hwy. 14
Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer – Pkg. – ‘2003 75.00
(Enos Derbonne’s District)
Patricia M. Gaspard d/b/a
9346 Gulf Hwy.
Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer – Pkg. – ‘2003 75.00
(Enos Derbonne’s District)
Jason Wayne Rushing d/b/a
5122 Hwy. 90 East
Lake Charles, LA 70601 Liquor & Beer – ‘2003 135.00
(Calvin Collins’ District)
Maxtor, LLC
Lanis J. Viator – Pres.
5390 Hwy. 90 East
Lake Charles, LA 70601 Liquor & Beer – ‘2003 135.00
(Calvin Collins’ District)
Mojo, Inc.
Chris Huber – Pres.
2945 Davis Road
Westlake, LA 70669 Liquor & Beer – Pkg – ‘2003 75.00
(Hal McMillin’s District)
Jay’s Melody Club, Inc.
Ricky Lee Ashworth – Pres.
5232 Hwy. 12
Starks, LA 70661 Liquor & Beer – ‘2003 135.00
(Sandy Treme’s District)
Lynn Dale Havens d/b/a
1198 Hwy. 12
DeQuincy, LA 70633 Liquor & Beer – ‘2003 135.00
(Sandy Treme’s District)
The American Legion - John C. Bowden Post 208
Allen R. Malone
5461 Joe Courville Road
Vinton, LA 70668 Liquor & Beer – ‘2003 135.00
(Brent Clement’s District)
Chaisson Feed & Supply, Inc.
Mohammad A. Lakhani – Pres.
2198 Claude Hebert Road
Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer – Pkg. – ‘2003 75.00
(Calvin Collins’ District)
TOTAL REMITTANCE: $ 1,000.00
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Type B Permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the special event:
BENEFIT FOR RONNIE RICHARD
November 30, 2002 at VFW Post #9933
2668 Highway 171 North, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Wanda Richard, Event Organizer
(Don Manuel’s District)
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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated October 17, 2002, be approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.
President Derbonne advised that action was needed on RA04-001-02 which was a request by Sasol North America, Inc. for road abandonment (Lincoln Heights 2 Subdivision including 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue, 8th Avenue, Electric Drive and Blocks 1, 2, and 3 of Lincoln Heights 2 Subdivision in Ward Four, Police Jury District 14). President Derbonne further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: (1) that the Mossville Water District will be allowed to remove a salvageable or reusable portion of the existing water system for future use; (2) that the existing waterlines serving these areas are properly disconnected from the remaining water system; and (3) that the existing sanitary sewer lines serving these areas are properly disconnected from the remaining system.
It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to RA04-001-02 and to grant the request to abandon with the stipulations outlined by said Board; whereupon, 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 November, 2002, that it does hereby abandon the following subdivision in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as requested by Sasol North America, Inc., and recommended by the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board, described as and with the following stipulations:
Lincoln Heights #2 Subdivision, Blocks 1, 2 and 3 (less and except Lots 1 & 2 of Block 3) including 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue, 8th Avenue (less and except the west 130’ of 8th Avenue) from Lincoln Avenue to Electric Drive and also including Electric Drive from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 64, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, located in the E/2 NW/4 in Section 28, T9S, R9W. Stipulations: 1) that the Mossville Water District will be allowed to remove any salvageable or reusable portion of the existing water system for future use; 2) that the existing waterlines serving these areas are properly disconnected from the remaining water system; and 3) that the existing sanitary sewer lines serving these areas are properly disconnected from the remaining system.
RA04-001-02
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-044-02 which was a request by R. G. Constructors of Southwest LA, Inc. to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-1 (Light Commercial) to allow commercial development on Bradley Street in Ward Three, Police Jury District 9. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, November 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 drives and parking be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); and (3) that the use is limited to a construction storage and cabinet workshop only.
Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to RZ03-044-02 and that the request to rezone be granted with the stipulations outlined by said Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4451
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by R. G. Constructors of Southwest LA, Inc. to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-1 (Light Commercial) to allow commercial development on the property described as: Com 80 feet S and 723.5 feet W of the NE cor of Lot 8 of the Dees and Foster Subdivision of the E/2 of S30 and part of the NE of S31, T10S, R8W, thence S 75 feet, E 123 feet, N 75 feet, W 123 feet, subject to R/W on E 5 feet.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of November, 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-2 (Mixed Residential) to C-1 (Light Commercial) to allow commercial development 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 drives and parking be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); and 3) that the use is limited to a construction storage and cabinet workshop only; on the property described as: Com 80 feet S and 723.5 feet W of the NE cor of Lot 8 of the Dees and Foster Subdivision of the E/2 of S30 and part of the NE of S31, T10S, R8W, thence S 75 feet, E 123 feet, N 75 feet, W 123 feet, subject to R/W on E 5 feet.
Zoning Case RZ03-044-02
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 RZ03-043-02 which was a request by Neal Cormier to rezone from I-1 (Light Industrial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development and a barn on Tom Hebert Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 9. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted and further recommended that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-043-02 and the request to rezone was granted with the stipulation outlined by said Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4452
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Neal Cormier to rezone from I-l (Light Industrial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development and two barns on the property described as: Com at a point 1862.93 feet S of the NE cor of the NE/4 of S4, T11S, R8W, Calcasieu Parish; thence S along the E line of said NE/4 a distance of 788.27 feet to the SE cor of said NE/4; thence W along the S line of said NE/4 a distance of 1089.10 feet; thence N parallel to the W line of the E/2 of the NE/4 of said S4, T11S, R8W, a distance of 788.27 feet; thence E a distance of 1089.73 feet to the poc subject to public road right-of-way on the E side less and except one acre tract to be described at a later date but designated to border the Southern boundary of the above described property with a servitude of passage reserved unto LFT Leasing, Inc.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of November, 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 I-l (Light Industrial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development and two barns with the stipulation that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; on the property described as: Com at a point 1862.93 feet S of the NE cor of the NE/4 of S4, T11S, R8W, Calcasieu Parish; thence S along the E line of said NE/4 a distance of 788.27 feet to the SE cor of said NE/4; thence W along the S line of said NE/4 a distance of 1089.10 feet; thence N parallel to the W line of the E/2 of the NE/4 of said S4, T11S, R8W, a distance of 788.27 feet; thence E a distance of 1089.73 feet to the poc subject to public road right-of-way on the E side less and except one acre tract to be described at a later date but designated to border the Southern boundary of the above described property with a servitude of passage reserved unto LFT Leasing, Inc.
Zoning Case RZ03-043-02
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 RZ04-045-02 which was a request by Percy Eloi to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-2 (Mixed Residential) to allow residential development (manufactured home subdivision) at Wright and Ravia Roads in Ward Four, Police Jury District 12. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, and voted six (for) to four (against) 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 the development adhere to the subdivision regulations of Calcasieu Parish; and (3) that a six-foot wood privacy fence be placed along the entire east side of the property.
Mr. Clement stated that he was worried from a safety standpoint about children from the proposed subdivision having access to the Sabine Diversion Canal. He made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Andrepont, to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ04-045-02 and to grant the request to rezone with the stipulations as outlined by said Board, and further, with two additional stipulations as follows: (1) that a six-foot chain link fence be installed along the entire north side of the property; and (2) that both fences be constructed prior to the Police Jury accepting the subdivision.
Ms. Terri Simpson, 3624 Violet Lane, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that she owned property located at 611 Ravia Road which was directly east of the proposed subdivision. Ms. Simpson also stated that she had no problem at this point with the subdivision, but she would like to see a fence on the north side not only for safety but also to provide a visual barrier.
Mr. James Quinn, 133 Venus Street, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that his property was 330' east of the proposed subdivision, and he would also like a fence on the north side for safety reasons.
Mr. Breaux asked if the issue of the additional fence had come up at the Planning and Zoning Board, and he asked how the developer would pay for it, to which Mr. Vickers stated that he assumed the developer would pro-rate the cost of the fence among the lots to be sold. Mr. Vickers further stated that the developer had indicated that he did not want to construct the additional fence. He also stated that this issue had come up at the Planning and Zoning Board but had been met with a tied vote.
Mr. Kleckley asked how the Police Jury could ensure that the fence on the north side would be constructed, to which Mr. Vickers responded that the developer was proposing to construct a road which would have to come before the Public Works Committee for final acceptance and that before the road could be accepted, the fence would have to be installed. Mr. Vickers pointed out that if the Police Jury mandated it, the staff would enforce it.
A vote was taken on the motion on the floor, and said motion carried unanimously; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4453
AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Percy Eloi to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-2 (Mixed Residential) to allow residential development (manufactured home subdivision) on the property described as: Showing survey of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of S14, T10S, R10W, Louisiana Meridian, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as: Com at the SW cor of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of said S14, thence N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 1328.80 feet; thence N 89 degs 54’ 28" E a distance of 667.80 feet; thence S 1 deg 25’ 52" W a distance of 1329.20 feet; thence S 89 degs 56’ 32" W a distance of 667.80 feet to the poc, containing 20.36 acres m/l, and subj to a 25 foot public road R/W on the S and W sides thereof. Less and Except #1: that certain tract or parcel of land com at a point N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 420.70 feet from the SW cor of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of said S14, thence continuing N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 195.89 feet thence N 89 degs 56’ 32" E a distance of 222.37 feet; thence S 1 deg 25’ 54" W a distance of 195.89 feet; thence S 89 degs 56’ 32" W a distance of 222.37 feet to the poc, containing 1.0 acre, m/l, and subj to a 25 foot public road R/W on the W side thereof: Less and Except #2: That certain tract or parcel of land com at a point N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 1120.09 feet from the SW cor of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of said S14, thence continuing N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 208.71 feet; thence N 89 degs 54’ 28" E a distance of 208.70 feet; thence S 1 deg 25’ 54" W a distance of 208.71 feet; thence S 89 deg 54’ 28" W a distance of 208.70 feet to the poc, containing 1.0 acre, m/l and subj to a 25 foot public road R/W on the W side thereof.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 21st day of November, 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-l (Agricultural) to R-2 (Mixed Residential) to allow residential development (manufactured home subdivision) 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 development adhere to the subdivision regulations of Calcasieu Parish; 3) that a 6' wood privacy fence be placed along the entire east side of the property; 4) that a 6' chain link fence be installed along the entire north side of the property; and 5) that the fences be constructed prior to acceptance of the subdivision by the Police Jury as stipulated in No. 3 and No. 4; on the property described as: Showing survey of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of S14, T10S, R10W, Louisiana Meridian, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as: Com at the SW cor of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of said S14, thence N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 1328.80 feet; thence N 89 degs 54’ 28" E a distance of 667.80 feet; thence S 1 deg 25’ 52" W a distance of 1329.20 feet; thence S 89 degs 56’ 32" W a distance of 667.80 feet to the poc, containing 20.36 acres m/l, and subj to a 25 foot public road R/W on the S and W sides thereof. Less and Except #1: that certain tract or parcel of land com at a point N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 420.70 feet from the SW cor of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of said S14, thence continuing N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 195.89 feet thence N 89 degs 56’ 32" E a distance of 222.37 feet; thence S 1 deg 25’ 54" W a distance of 195.89 feet; thence S 89 degs 56’ 32" W a distance of 222.37 feet to the poc, containing 1.0 acre, m/l, and subj to a 25 foot public road R/W on the W side thereof: Less and Except #2: That certain tract or parcel of land com at a point N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 1120.09 feet from the SW cor of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the NW/4 of said S14, thence continuing N 1 deg 25’ 54" E a distance of 208.71 feet; thence N 89 degs 54’ 28" E a distance of 208.70 feet; thence S 1 deg 25’ 54" W a distance of 208.71 feet; thence S 89 deg 54’ 28" W a distance of 208.70 feet to the poc, containing 1.0 acre, m/l and subj to a 25 foot public road R/W on the W side thereof.
Zoning Case RZ04-045-02
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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Motion was made by Dr. Mackey and seconded by Mr. Manuel to amend the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances with reference to the filing of applications for a zoning amendment, rezoning, zoning variance, or exception, as follows: (Underlined text denotes proposed additions and struck-through text denotes proposed deletions.)
An applicant who files an application to petition for a zoning amendment or rezoning may withdraw the application to petition for zoning amendments or rezoning at any time up to its consideration by the police jury one time within one year from the date of the submission of the application at any time up to seven days prior to public hearing conducted by the board. Any request to withdraw an application within the seven day period shall be placed on the current agenda for action by the board to approve or disapprove the withdrawal request. The board shall consider no further requests for withdrawal for a period of one year from the date of the submission of the application. However, if the application to petition is withdrawn after the public hearing has been held by the board, or if the police jury disapproves of the request contained in the petition, then no further petition for the same property will be considered by the police jury or the board for a period of one (1) year from the date of the public hearing.
An applicant may withdraw his petition at any time up to the public hearing who files an application to petition for a zoning variance or exception may withdraw the application one time within one year from the date of the submission of the application to petition at any time up to seven days prior to public hearing conducted by the board. Any request to withdraw an application within the seven day period shall be placed on the current agenda for action by the board to approve or disapprove the withdrawal request. The board shall consider no further requests for withdrawal for a period of one year from the date of the submission of the application. However, if a zoning petition is withdrawn by the applicant after the public hearing has been held, or if the board disapproves of the request contained in the petition, then no further petition for the same property will be considered by the board for a period of one (1) year from the date of the public hearing.
In response to a question by Mr. Danahay, Mr. Vickers explained that the amendment would provide that if an applicant wanted to withdraw an application during the seven days prior to the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Board would have to approve the withdrawal. Mr. Vickers explained that there was an applicant who had recently submitted and withdrawn his request a number of times, and the people who were opposed to the rezoning request had to repeatedly come to the hearing just to find out the application had been withdrawn. Mr. Vickers stated that the Board felt it was an injustice to those who came to the hearing and felt the requirements on withdrawing needed to be “tightened up”. Mr. Vickers explained that up to seven days before the hearing, the staff could get in touch with some of the people who might be planning to attend to let them know of a withdrawal so that they would not have to waste a trip, and if the applicant wanted to withdraw after that, the Board felt they needed to see if the reason was legitimate or was just a “stall tactic”. Mr. Vickers stated he felt the Board would exercise good judgement and would be fair, and that this was an attempt to “level the playing field”.
Mr. Danahay stated that sometimes an applicant would withdraw in order to smooth things out with the opposition. Mr. Vickers stated that if this were the case, he felt sure the Board would either grant the request to withdraw or defer the matter for thirty days. Mr. Danahay stated that he did not think it should be the Board’s prerogative to do so and that it should be the applicant’s. He further stated that he thought the amendment would punish all applicants because of a few cases. Mr. Danahay suggested maybe limiting how many times someone could present an application in a one-year period and stated that he felt the applicant should have the right to withdraw and the opportunity to state his case. He further stated that a governmental body should not make that decision.
Mr. Manuel stated that he felt basically the same as Mr. Danahay and if there was some type of stipulation that if both sides decide at the meeting they want to negotiate, there should be something in the ordinance to let them work it out. Mr. Vickers stated that this was exactly what had happened on a recent case where the Board deferred action in order to allow the applicant an opportunity to negotiate with the other residents in the area as to an acceptable compromise.
Mr. Andrepont stated that he could see both sides of this issue and was not prepared to vote on this date. He further stated that he could not believe that an agreement could not be reached in this matter if it was what needed to be done.
Dr. Mackey called the question on the motion on the floor.
Mr. Landry agreed with Mr. Danahay, pointing out that he thought all of the various concerns could be addressed.
Mrs. Griffin stated that she could not support the proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances because she felt it was too dictatorial, and she believed that an individual should have a right to withdraw an application anytime he wanted to since he was paying the money for the application.
Mrs. Treme asked if the possibility could be considered of allowing one withdrawal as a “freebie” and something where the public could still be put on notice. She stated that she did not want to keep wearing the public down either.
Mr. Vickers pointed out that the proposed amendment had been previously submitted to the Police Jury, and the Police Jury had in turn approved a public hearing to be held with regard to this matter, but another look could certainly be taken at the proposed amendments.
Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried, with Mrs. Griffin voting in opposition to said motion, to defer action for thirty days with regard to amending the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances with reference to the filing of applications for a zoning amendment, rezoning, zoning variance, or exception.
Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August 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 Allen Singletary to clear, grade and deposit fill and/or aggregate material to facilitate the development of 21 homesites within an existing subdivision (Moss Bluff Estate No. 3 Phase II) to include utilities and drainage infrastructure. Approximately 13,100 cubic yards of on-site earthen material and an additional 6,500 cubic yards of hauled-in fill and/or aggregate material would be utilized in project construction. The proposed project would encompass approximately 16.2 acres and would impact approximately 14.2 acres of forested wetlands. The proposed work is located in Section 32, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, approximately 0.5 west of Highway 171, in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Allen Singletary 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 November, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Allen Singletary to clear, grade and deposit fill and/or aggregate material to facilitate the development of 21 homesites within an existing subdivision (Moss Bluff Estate No. 3 Phase II) to include utilities and drainage infrastructure. Approximately 13,100 cubic yards of on-site earthen material and an additional 6,500 cubic yards of hauled-in fill and/or aggregate material would be utilized in project construction. The proposed project would encompass approximately 16.2 acres and would impact approximately 14.2 acres of forested wetlands. The proposed work is located in Section 32, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, approximately 0.5 west of Highway 171, in Moss Bluff, 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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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 Renee G. Liebendorfer to install and maintain a culvert and fill for drainage. The proposed work is to be located within an area about 124 feet long and 29 feet wide. The fill operation will consist of the deposition of 316 cubic yards of hauled material in a wetland area. Proposed work will be conducted in wetlands off of Contraband Bayou, north bank, at a point about 0.8 of a mile above the Calcasieu River, in the City of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Renee G. Liebendorfer 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 November, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Renee G. Liebendorfer to install and maintain a culvert and fill for drainage. The proposed work is to be located within an area about 124 feet long and 29 feet wide. The fill operation will consist of the deposition of 316 cubic yards of hauled material in a wetland area. Proposed work will be conducted in wetlands off of Contraband Bayou, north bank, at a point about 0.8 of a mile above the Calcasieu River, in the City of Lake Charles, 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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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION stating the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s endorsement of Bollinger Calcasieu, LLC, to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program for the company’s 2002 expansion project.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature enacted Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, Act 647 of 1997, and Act 977 of 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the State; and
WHEREAS, the business is located within Census Tract 34, Block Group 3; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; and
WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury agrees:
1.To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program.
2.To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction.
3. To rebate all eligible local sales/use taxes on the purchase of eligible construction materials, machinery, and equipment purchased for this project and used by the business permanently on that site.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular and legal session convened on the 21st day of November, 2002, that Bollinger Calcasieu, LLC, Enterprise Zone Application #2001-0567, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program, for the company’s 2002 expansion project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, 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 21st day of November, 2002, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources, for the 2002-2003 “Parish Coastal Wetlands Restoration Program” (Christmas Tree Recycling Project).
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. Collins and carried unanimously, the General Insurance Committee Report dated November 21, 2002, and all recommendations contained therein, were approved as follows:
GENERAL INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
November 21, 2002
A meeting of the General Insurance Committee was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Enos Derbonne, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Hal McMillin, and Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, Ex-Officio
Absent: Mr. Calvin Collins
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy P. Criglow, and Mr. Jerry Milner.
Said Committee:
1. Recommended that the following staff recommendations be approved:
• Accept the proposal of United Healthcare, Option No. One, to be the Parish’s reinsurance carrier and third party administrator for the calendar year 2003.
• Convert from fully-insured to self-insured on the $10,000 basic life insurance policy funded 100% by the Police Jury on active employees.
• Convert from fully-insured to self-insured on retiree supplemental life insurance.
• Accept that aged-rated premiums will be charged on active employees’ supplemental life insurance coverage and that retirees’ premiums be converted over a ten-year period from composite rate to age-rated.
• Change the amount of term life insurance available for purchase by all full-time employees to $50,000, with the Parish continuing to share in 50% of the cost and to accept the lowest proposal received by the staff if said proposal’s rates are lower or equal to current rate. (Present coverage is based upon earnings with a maximum of $50,000.)
• Accept the proposal of United Healthcare to be the Parish’s third party dental administrator, with the Parish’s contribution per employee to increase from $16.50 per month in 2002 to $18.50 per month in 2003.
• Approve the staff’s hiring of Marsh, an insurance consulting firm, to assist in the administration of the insurance program for an annual fee not to exceed $25,000, with the staff to base the extent of services on their cost benefit analysis.
There being no further business, Chairman Derbonne declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously to approve the Budget Committee Report dated November 21, 2002, and all recommendations contained therein, as follows:
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
November 21, 2002
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A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Francis Andrepont, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne (Ex-Officio), Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, and Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S.
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mrs. Sandy Treme, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Tammy Bufkin, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mr. Richard Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Claude Smart.
Said Committee:
1) Received the administrative presentation of the proposed FY 2003 annual Parish budget.
2) Recommended that a request be approved from the City of DeQuincy to reallocate a previously-awarded grant in the amount of $250,000 to the City of DeQuincy from the Riverboat Fund in Grant Year 1999 to the following two projects: (a) $150,000 for construction of needed rail spur improvements in the DeQuincy Industrial Airpark providing for expansion of existing industry; and (b) $100,000 for construction of a Public Service and Safety Building which will house the DeQuincy Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office, Probation Office, and the Driver’s License Office. (On September 16, 1999, the Police Jury awarded $250,000 for the Calgon Project. On June 6, 2002, the Police Jury approved the Budget Committee’s recommendation that this grant be suspended and that an equivalent reserve for economic development activities in the City of DeQuincy be authorized.)
3) Recommended that the request of Recreation District No. One of Ward Eight be approved to reallocate a 2002 grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Ward Eight Special Projects by Ward allocation to complete Phase Two (walking path) in the recreational area near LeBleu Settlement School. (On April 18, 2002, the Police Jury awarded $25,000 to this recreation district for the purchase of playground equipment for White Oak Park.)
There being no further business, Chairman Andrepont declared the meeting to be adjourned.
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Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley and seconded by Mr. Landry to adopt a resolution supporting the formation of a joint committee of the Police Jury and the Lake Charles City Council to explore and discuss the opportunities of cost-saving measures between the Parish and the City where services and resources are duplicated with the goal of this committee to be to determine what specific future actions should be pursued.
Mr. Andrepont stated that he had no problem with saving taxpayers money, but he felt the other municipalities in Calcasieu Parish should also be invited to participate in this endeavor.
Mr. Moon stated he was in favor of Mr. Andrepont’s suggestion and asked how the committee could be structured if other municipalities chose to participate. Mr. McMurry stated that he thought the Police Jury would want at least one-third of its membership represented on such a committee. He pointed out that the work of the committee would not happen overnight, pointing out that there were lots of services that could very easily be made more efficient and some that were less likely to produce a large savings. Mr. McMurry advised that with the Jury’s permission, he would begin some discussions with the other municipalities as far as committee size, frequency of meetings, etc.
Mr. Kleckley amended his original motion, and Mr. Landry (who seconded the original motion) accepted said amendment, to invite all municipalities in Calcasieu Parish to participate in this effort.
Mr. Breaux asked what resources were being talked about insofar as services being duplicated, and Mr. Kleckley answered that he did not think anybody knew that at this point. Mr. Breaux stated that someone would have a hard time convincing him that this had not been discussed, and the one thing he was concerned about was consolidation of fire districts. He further stated that it appeared to him that this was a “back door approach” to do that (consolidate the fire districts), and he would fight it.
Mr. Breaux stated that the City of Lake Charles could not afford to give its firefighters and policemen a raise in salary but now he was reading in the newspaper that if services were consolidated, taxes could be reduced. He stated that if taxes were cut, salaries would have to be reduced. Mr. Breaux stated that it was biblical scripture that if someone was persistent, they would succeed. He further stated that until they closed his casket, he would fight the consolidation of fire districts.
Mrs. August concurred with Mr. Andrepont in feeling that this should not be done piece-meal but that the committee should have an outline of topics to address, and she suggested the following be included: (1) a list of services which could be merged on a parishwide basis, said list to be determined through an independent study; (2) a list of positions and jobs that could possibly be eliminated as a result of a merger; and (3) an estimate of the amount of money which could be saved by the Parish and the municipalities from such a merger.
Mrs. August pointed out that the jurors and council members would all have their own little “turfs” but if someone came in on an independent, contracted basis to identify the answers to these types of questions, the work of the committee could proceed more smoothly.
Mrs. Griffin stated that her main concern was a statement made by one of the Lake Charles City Council members suggesting that they could “give the taxpayers a break” if services could be consolidated. She further stated that talk of consolidation would probably turn to talk of laying people off, and with the changing times and the downturn in the economy, she would not support any loss of jobs. Mrs. Griffin concluded her remarks by stating that she would listen but if it would take anything away from North Lake Charles or if it involved people getting laid off, she was absolutely against it.
Mr. Landry stated that the fire study commissioned by the Special Service Districts Review Committee (of which he served as Chairman) was not a dead issue but had been temporarily put aside while the staff and Jury handled the issues regarding ambulance provision in the Parish and that in the next few months, the Committee would once again get together to discuss the fire study. Mr. Landry pointed out that to his knowledge, the motion on the floor had nothing to do with the fire study unless that came up in the discussions by the committee concerning consolidation of parish and city services.
Mr. Breaux stated that he would reserve his comments for later and while he was sure the motion on the floor would pass, it would not be with his vote. He asked President Derbonne to consider putting jurors not just from Lake Charles on the committee and asked him for an opportunity to serve on said Committee.
President Derbonne pointed out that there was already in place some consolidation of services at the present time, such as the library system and mosquito control, and that drainage had previously been discussed. President Derbonne urged the jurors to remember that any effort to discuss consolidation of services would be on a “walk, run, sprint” type of basis.
Mrs. August asked what the reference to “inefficiencies” in the article in the “Lake Charles American Press” related and stated that while she received phone calls from all over the Parish, she had never been told by anyone that they were dissatisfied with any parish services. Mrs. August stated that she was aware of some duplication in services but questioned whether the alleged inefficiencies related to parish services or municipal services.
Mr. McMurry stated that in every business entity and family, there were things that could be done better, and he did not think anyone should feel threatened about the current discussions. He pointed out that there were some success stories where consolidation of services had taken place such as the library system and mosquito control, and he spoke briefly of the success of the streamlining in collection of sales taxes which the Parish had proposed in 1984 whereby one central agency began collecting sales taxes for all of the various taxing entities in the Parish which had resulted in fewer employees, a savings in time and paperwork for the vendors, etc.
Mr. Andrepont commented that this collection of sales taxes by the Calcasieu Parish School Board worked beautifully, and if that was not a good example (of the benefits of consolidation of some services), then one did not exist.
Mr. McMurry also spoke of the savings that could be realized in the area of solid waste collection in that some governmental entities could save money by a consolidation of this service.
Mr. McMurry stated that he did not hear the word “inefficiency” within the context of Calcasieu Parish government and pointed out that during his 26-year tenure with the Police Jury and particularly during preparation of the budget each year, he and his staff were always looking for ways to do things better and more effectively. He further stated that those ideas were passed on to the Police Jury, and some of them might involve a “holding hands” with other governmental entities. Mr. McMurry added that if it was determined by the committee that services were already being provided at the highest level of efficiency, then that message needed to be conveyed but that no one should feel threatened by the asking of these types of questions.
In answer to a question by Mrs. August as to which entity and how much each entity would pay if services were consolidated, Mr. McMurry answered that it would depend on what type of service it was and how that particular service was funded, i.e., whether the service was currently being funded through a special tax dedicated strictly for that service, e.g., mosquito control and the library system, or if funding came from the General Fund, e.g., the Coroner’s office and the Registrar of Voters’ office. Mr. McMurry also stated that if, for example, garbage collection or transit services were merged, negotiations would have to take place between the participating entities as to what would be paid by each depending on which entity took over the responsibility of performing the service.
Mr. McMurry also pointed out that when one talked about consolidation of government, there were some areas in which this would work and some areas in which it would not work, and he did not believe that was what was being proposed because he did not feel the City of Sulphur nor the City of Lake Charles would want to be part of a single government but that if there were some services that could be shared, everyone should take a look at those. Mr. McMurry reminded the jurors that drainage was a good example of something that could possibly be consolidated, pointing out that the flow of water was not restricted to or determined by ward lines or city limit lines.
Mr. Moon pointed out that at this point, the topic of consolidation of services was only being explored, and no one should ever fear exploring better ways to provide better services or to reduce taxes.
Mr. Manuel stated that the success of some of the services currently being provided parishwide such as mosquito control was attributable in part to the fact that those services were paid for on a parishwide basis, thus everyone shared in the funding. Mr. Manuel also stated that he would jump on a chance to improve drainage and go to parishwide bonding for same “in a heart beat”. He further stated that he thought the school system should even be paid for on a parishwide basis.
Mr. Kleckley pointed out that the proposed committee would look at various options with regard to such issues as drainage, public works, garbage collection, etc., not necessarily the consolidation of government. He stated that in Lafayette where there was a city/parish form of government, it made sense because the City of Lafayette took up almost all of Lafayette Parish but that it would not work in Calcasieu Parish because of the logistics. Mr. Kleckley also pointed out that it would take time to talk through the issues and that there would probably need to be some studies done before any decisions were made. He then called the question on the motion on the floor.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion which was to adopt a resolution supporting the formation of a joint committee of the Police Jury and the Lake Charles City Council to explore and discuss the opportunities of cost-saving measures between the Parish and the City where services and resources are duplicated with the goal of this committee to be to determine what specific future actions should be pursued, and further, that all municipalities in the Parish be invited to participate in this effort. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Andrepont, Mrs. August, Mr. Clement, Mr. Collins, Mr. Danahay, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Kleckley, Mr. Landry, Dr. Mackey, Mr. Manuel, Mr. McMillin, Mr. Moon, and Mrs. Treme
NAYS:Mr. Breaux
ABSENT:None
NOT VOTING:President Derbonne
The vote being thirteen (13) in favor of the motion to one (1) against the motion, President Derbonne declared the motion as having carried; 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 November, 2002, that in response to a resolution adopted by the Lake Charles City Council on November 6, 2002, the Police Jury does hereby support the formation of a joint committee of the Police Jury and the Lake Charles City Council to explore and discuss the opportunities of cost-saving measures between the Parish and the City where services and resources are duplicated, with the goal of this committee to be to determine what specific future actions should be pursued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the municipalities of DeQuincy, Iowa, Sulphur, Vinton, and Westlake also be invited to participate in this joint venture.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Mayors of all municipalities in Calcasieu Parish for dissemination to their respective City Councils or Boards of Aldermen.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL BOND AND TAX ELECTION IN WARD ONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2003; AND IN THE EVENT THE ELECTION CARRIES, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE TAX THEREIN PROVIDED, AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY WARD ONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,750,000 OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2003; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY WARD ONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE OF NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2003; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2002, the Board of Commissioners of Ward One Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”) adopted a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held within the Issuer on Saturday, April 5, 2003, to submit to the qualified electors the following propositions, to-wit:
BOND PROPOSITION