January 8, 2004
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2004, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Chuck Kleckley, President, presiding, and the following members present:
Mesdames Elizabeth Conway Griffin and Sandra Treme, and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Mike Danahay, Enos Derbonne, Chris Landry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, and Cornie Moon
Absent: Mrs. Luvertha August and Mr. Algie Breaux (ill)
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant Administrator; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness; Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Claude D. Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr. of the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Mrs. Kathy P. Smith, Recording Secretary; Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facility Management; and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.
President Kleckley called the meeting to order. The invocation was pronounced by Dr. Mackey which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.
President Kleckley welcomed everyone in attendance and asked those who would like to address the Police Jury to fill out a “Request to Appear” form and submit it to the staff. He also asked that all cellular telephones and pagers be turned off or set on a suitable mode so they would not interrupt the meeting.
President Kleckley advised that bids would be received and opened at this time, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2004-01 (Reconstruction of Lorrain Bridge). Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the following bids:
F. Miller & Sons, LLC $362,240.66
Guinn Brothers $596,370.35
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the bids be referred to the Parish Engineer for final tabulation, with further action thereon to be taken by the Police Jury later in the meeting on this date.
President Kleckley asked Mr. McMillin to join him at the podium to recognize Ms. Ashley Boutte for her accomplishments and honors as part of the Southern University Soccer Team.
President Kleckley advised that the week had been an exciting one for former Barbe High School football players as there were three who played on the LSU team that had won the Sugar Bowl and the National Collegiate Football Championship, those being Justin Vincent, Bruce Wyatt, and Andrew Wright. He further advised that Nate Livings who graduated from Washington Marion High School was also a member of the LSU team. President Kleckley pointed out that Justin Vincent had been named Most Valuable Player for the national championship.
President Kleckley stated that Ashley Boutte was also a Barbe High School graduate and that she had accomplished a great deal partly because of her God-given talent but also because of the coaches, teachers and principal at Barbe High School. President Kleckley further stated that her father, Marcus Boutte, had provided strong parental backing which was also important. He advised that Ashley was offered nine scholarships coming out of Barbe, had set records while on the team there, and had a 3.3 grade point average. President Kleckley stated that Ms. Boutte had set two NCAA Division I records in her freshman year at Southern University, and she had represented Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, and Southwest Louisiana very well.
Mr. McMillin stated that everyone was proud of Ashley, and he presented to her a plaque which read as follows:
Certificate of Recognition
Presented by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
on this, the 8th day of January, 2004, to
Ashley Boutte
in recognition and commendation of her exemplary performance
as a soccer player at Southern University and for setting NCAA Division I records.
Congratulations on your accomplishments and on a job well done!
/s/ Hal McMillin, District 14 /s/ Chuck Kleckley, President
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury CalcasieuParishPolice Jury
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Ms. Boutte received a standing ovation, and she thanked the Police Jury for recognizing her for her accomplishments.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously, the following applications for liquor and beer permits were approved:
WARD II
Bell City KC Council 3048
Paul Gary - Finance Secretary
BELL CITY KC COUNCIL 3048
7302 Hwy. 14 East
Bell City, LA 70630 Beer 43.75
(Algie Breaux’s District)
WARD IV
Fisherman’s Headquarters, Inc.
C. Charles Carr - Vice President
FISHERMAN’S HEADQUARTERS
5340 Hwy. 27 South
Sulphur, LA 70665 Beer - Pkg. 31.25
(Brent Clement’s District)
Patsy Touchet/ Darrell Bertrand - Partners
LAUGHING “H” BAR & GRILL
4507 Hwy. 27 South
Sulphur, LA 70665 Liquor & Beer 135.00
(Brent Clement’s District)
TOTAL REMITTANCE: $210.00
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It was moved by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously to approve the payment of all current invoices.
Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated December 4, 2003, be approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.
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 James E. Taussig II to clear, grub and grade a 23.81 acre tract and place approximately 19,200 cubic yards of on-site graded earthen material and 8,400 cubic yards of hauled-in fill to construct access roads and homesites to implement Phase 2 of the Highland Forest Subdivision. Project implementation will impact approximately 10.0 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Said project is located on the North side of Mims Road, approximately 0.9 miles east of Miller Avenue, near the Calcasieu River, in Westlake, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of James E. Taussig II 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 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of James E. Taussig II to clear, grub and grade a 23.81 acre tract and place approximately 19,200 cubic yards of on-site graded earthen material and 8,400 cubic yards of hauled-in fill to construct access roads and homesites to implement Phase 2 of the Highland Forest Subdivision. Project implementation will impact approximately 10.0 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Said project is located on the North side of Mims Road, approximately 0.9 miles east of Miller Avenue, near the Calcasieu River, in Westlake, 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, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, subject to Best Management Practices during the course of construction as set forth by EPA guidelines, and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that all necessary development permits are obtained from the Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to 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 Conoco Phillips to mobilize construction equipment necessary to replace and upgrade an existing marine terminal facility via the installation and maintenance of two 80 feet x 60 feet docks/platforms, 280 linear feet of pipe rack, two approach ramps, and 25 barge mooring dolphins. The proposed structures are to be located within an area about 710 feet long and 235 feet wide. Said project is located at the north end of Clooney Island Loop of the Calcasieu River, in Westlake, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Conoco Phillips 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 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Conoco Phillips to mobilize construction equipment necessary to replace and upgrade an existing marine terminal facility via the installation and maintenance of two 80 feet x 60 feet docks/platforms, 280 linear feet of pipe rack, two approach ramps, and 25 barge mooring dolphins. The proposed structures are to be located within an area about 710 feet long and 235 feet wide. Said project is located at the north end of Clooney Island Loop of the Calcasieu River, in Westlake, in Westlake, 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, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers, subject to Best Management Practices during the course of construction as set forth by EPA guidelines, and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that all necessary development permits are obtained from the Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to 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 Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance to rescind Parish Ordinance No. 4618 which was adopted by the Police Jury on September 4, 2003, and which authorized the sale of adjudicated property on Prater Road (west side) in Ward Four to Ms. Gilda Marie Jones, due to the property owner redeeming the property for past due taxes:
ORDINANCE NO. 4672
AN ORDINANCE rescinding Ordinance No. 4618, adopted by the Police Jury on September 4, 2003, which declared property described as: Com 67 ft S of NE Cor SE SW 29.9.9 S 141.7 ft W 208.7 ft etc.; (AP04-113-03; Tax Assessment No. 999342); Prater Road (West Side) in Ward Four, Mossville, Louisiana, as surplus property and which authorized the sale of said property to Ms. Gilda Marie Jones for the sum of $6,000.00 (six thousand dollars) cash.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby rescind Ordinance No. 4618, adopted by the Police Jury on September 4, 2003, which declared property described as: Com 67 ft S of NE Cor SE SW 29.9.9 S 141.7 ft W 208.7 ft etc.; (AP04-113-03; Tax Assessment No. 999342); Prater Road (West Side) in Ward Four, Mossville, Louisiana, as surplus property and which authorized the sale of said property to Ms. Gilda Marie Jones for the sum of $6,000.00 (six thousand dollars) cash, due to the property owner redeeming the property for past due taxes.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all provisions of Ordinance No. 4618 are hereby declared null and void.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY ORDAINED that any ordinances or parts of any ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
This ordinance was adopted on the 8th day of January, 2004.
/s/ Chuck Kleckley, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Secretary
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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin and seconded by Mr. Moon that an ordinance be adopted to amend Article V, Littering, of Chapter 11, Garbage, Trash and Weeds, of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to correct a typographical error and to delete a paragraph which was no longer in effect.
In answer to a question by Mr. Clement, Mr. Beam explained that one of the paragraphs of this section of the Code of Ordinances did not match another paragraph in the same section and that the intent of the amendment was not only to make them match but also to allow more flexibility in the manner in which revenues from littering fines was allocated.
A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried unanimously; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:
ORDINANCE NO. 4673
AN ORDINANCE amending Article V. Littering, of Chapter 11 - Garbage, Trash and Weeds, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby amend Article V. Littering, of Chapter 11 - Garbage, Trash and Weeds, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION I. Sec. 11-116. Littering prohibited; civil penalties; special court costs, paragraph (e), including sub-sections 1, 2, and 3, is to be removed from said section:
(e)Persons found liable under the provisions of this section shall pay special court costs of fifty dollars ($50.00) in lieu of other costs of court and the special court costs shall be disbursed as follows:
(1)Twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be paid to the judicial expense fund for that judicial district, or to the justice of the peace or the city court, as the case may be.
(2)Twenty dollars ($20.00) shall be paid to the office of the district attorney, or to the constable or to the municipal prosecuting attorney, as the case may be.
(3)Ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the clerk of the district court, or to the justice of the peace or the city court, as the case may be.
SECTION II. Sec. 11-116. Littering prohibited; civil penalties; special court costs, paragraphs (f) and (g) should be renumbered as follows:
(e)A person may be held liable and fined under this section although the commission of the offense did not occur in the presence of a law enforcement officer if the evidence presented to the court establishes that the defendant has committed the offense.
(f)Persons found liable under the provisions of this section shall pay special court costs of fifty dollars ($50.00) in lieu of other costs of court which shall be directed to the Calcasieu Parish Beautification Fund as set forth in Sec. 11-118 of this article.
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 8th day of January, 2004.
/s/ Chuck Kleckley, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator &
Ex-Officio Parish Secretary
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator to execute a Cooperative Memorandum of Agreement between the Parish and the City of Lake Charles providing for the terms and conditions relative to the delivery of certain professional planning services and technical assistance by the Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development to the City of Lake Charles Planning Department, with reimbursement to the Parish by the City for said services, as requested by the City of Lake Charles.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Landry 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 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the City of Lake Charles for the improvements/overlaying of West Prien Lake Road, from St. Andrews Lane to Country Club Road.
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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Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documentation for donation of right-of-way from Patrick Arlyn and Peggy O’Brien, Robert Joseph Gafford, Dennis Keith Perkins, Amelia Lynn Marcantel, Sara Nortman Conrad, Terry Lynn Smith, Conrad Dwayne Boyer, Richard Paul and Sandra K. Couvillion, Lindsay Theodore and Patricia Yvonne Granger, Layton L. Irwin, Jr. and Pamela Sue Irwin, Layton Louis Irwin III, Joseph Samuel and Yvonne Denise Doyle on an unnamed road off of Arthur Irwin Road in Ward Six.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the President of the Police Jury was authorized to execute the necessary documentation for donation of right-of-way from Stephen Alan and Linda Marie Butler and Andy Joseph Legros, Jr. on West Sandy Lane in Ward Six.
It was moved by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute the necessary documentation for donation of right-of-way from Leonard Douglas and Bridgette Lee Cormier Dronette, Anthony and Deltra Guidry Meyers, Thomas Lynn Clark, Calvin and Juanita Marcum Fluty, Benny Craig Neal, Brenda Cash, Julia Marie and Mark Alan Teal, Carolyn Kay Blair Dean, Chuck A. Abshire, Gregory Lee and Denise Diane Foley Miller, Gerald Lynn and Mary Jane Paul Olsen, Camus D. and Terri L. Marburger Cormier, James Keith and Amy Marie Thibodeaux, Mieke Guillory LeDoux, and John Paul LeDoux on East North Sandy Lane in Ward Six.
Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documentation for donation of right-of-way from Stephen Alan and Linda Marie Butler, Paul Russel and Diane C. Sumrall, Monty J. Campbell, James Mason Francois, Felix McLean, Ronald Francis and Peggy Ann Dupuis, and Keith Latiolais on South Sandy Lane in Ward Six.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the President of the Police Jury was authorized to execute the necessary documentation for donation of right-of-way from Stephen Alan Butler, Keith Latiolais, David Britt and Charlotte Danita Bernard Landry, Harry and Ellen Jane Benoit Arabie, James Keith and Amy Marie Thibodeaux, Carolyn Kay Blaire Dean, Gregory Lee and Denise Diane Foley Miller, Roland Joseph Landry, Sr., and Gene Edgar and Jean Tanis Steele on East Sandy Lane in Ward Six.
It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2003, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury adopted a resolution providing that roads listed in the Calcasieu Parish Master Private Road List as originally adopted by the Police Jury on June 20, 2002, and subsequently amended, would be accepted for Parish maintenance provided they met all the requirements listed in the revision of the “Conditions for Hardsurfacing and Acceptance of Non-Parish Maintained Public Roads by the Police Jury”, dated February 27, 2003, and approved by the Police Jury on April 3, 2003, with the provision that the property owners would be responsible for replacing their driveway culverts to meet Parish standards; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the foregoing, the Calcasieu Parish Division of Engineering recommended at the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury on January 8, 2004, the acceptance of Rosin Road, East Sapling Square, and Evergreen Entrance located in Pine Park Subdivision in Section 6, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 85 of the records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for Parish maintenance.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby accept Rosin Road, East Sapling Square, and Evergreen Entrance (which is currently considered to be a continuation of East Sapling Square) located in Pine Park Subdivision in Section 6, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 85 of the records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for future maintenance by the Parish.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on this, the 8th day of January, 2004.
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Motion was made by Mr. McMillin, 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 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby approve the renewal of a Legislative Consulting Agreement between the Police Jury and McCleary and Associates, Inc., for legislative monitoring services for the Year 2004.
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 Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the Parish Administrator was authorized to execute an agreement for the renewal of a lease with Southwest Louisiana Legal Aid, a tenant and user of the Magnolia Building, in accordance with parameters established by the Police Jury Liaison Group for such purpose.
It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a resolution was adopted on November 20, 2003, approving the call of a special election to be held on March 9, 2004, for the renewal of a twenty (20) year one-percent (1%) sales and use tax by Sales Tax District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, beginning September 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, said resolution is scheduled to be published in the Lake Charles American Press, official journal of the Parish of Calcasieu, on January 19, January 26, February 2, and February 9, 2004, in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, only a portion of Voting Precincts 361, 860 and 861E are to be included in the election (instead of the entire precincts as outlined in the original Notice of Special Election), and further, a portion of Voting Precinct 339 is to be included in said election call.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 8th day of January, 2004, that the resolution adopted on November 20, 2003, and the associated publications of same, approving the call of a special election to be held on March 9, 2004, for the renewal of a twenty (20) year one-percent (1%) sales and use tax by Sales Tax District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, beginning September 1, 2004, are hereby amended to include a portion of Voting Precincts 361, 860 and 861E, as well as a portion of Voting Precinct 339.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all registered voters eligible to vote in the portion of Precinct numbers 361, 860 and 861E, and 339, which are included in Sales Tax District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, shall be entitled to vote in said election, as outlined more fully in Exhibit A - “Amended Notice of Special Election”, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution, including Exhibit A - “Amended Notice of Special Election”, shall be published one time in its entirety in the Lake Charles American Press, official journal of the Parish of Calcasieu.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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With respect to the foregoing, Mr. Derbonne pointed out that the election would be for a renewal of an existing tax. He stated that the Police Jury did a great job of spending money where it needed to be spent and that Calcasieu Parish had the best roads in the State.
Mr. Manuel advised that this tax was the only revenue Ward One had, and he would be working very hard in his district to get the tax renewal passed.
Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Joyce Buttross, as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, said term to expire January, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. William Fetner, as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, said term to expire January, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Calvin Collins, to replace Ms. Luvertha August, as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors, said term to expire January, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Hal McMillin, to replace Mr. Algie Breaux, as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors, said term to expire January, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Upon motion made by Mr. McMillin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Francis Andrepont, as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors, said term to expire January, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors, said term to expire January, 2008.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on expiration of the term of the following: Mr. A. J. Holland as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, Mr. Webster James Todd as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, Mr. Pat Aguillard as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Iowa Fire Protection District No. One, and Mr. Alfred Egland as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Iowa Fire Protection District No. One.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, action on the following appointments was deferred for thirty days: Mr. Roy Arrant as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, Mr. David L. Clark as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, Mr. Ronald L. Williams as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two, and Ms. Teresa Ryan as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two. (It was noted that it was possible that the reapportionment of Police Jury Districts could have an impact on the make-up of the Board for these districts. It was also noted that the staff was currently working on a new allocation plan for the Police Jury to consider which incorporated the redistricting changes in the board member appointment process, and the staff recommended that action on these appointments be deferred until the plan was reviewed and put in place by the Police Jury.)
It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to authorize the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of sign blanks, sign faces, square steel sign posts, metal sign posts, and pavement markings with unit prices effective from March 1, 2004, until August 31, 2004.
Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the following item be withdrawn from the agenda, in accordance with the recommendation of the staff: Consideration of authorizing the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one 2004 one-half ton extended cab pickup truck for use by the Division of Planning and Development.
Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the Parish Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of three 2004 rubber tire (4 x 2) hydraulic telescopic excavators (Gradall or equal) and one 2004 one-ton pickup truck for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works.
President Kleckley advised that surplus adjudicated properties would be offered for sale by the Director of the Division of Planning and Development on January 27, 2004.
President Kleckley also advised that the following terms would expire in February, 2004:
•Term of Wiley J. LeBert as a member of the Airport Authority of Airport District No. One (Mr. Derbonne is the liaison.)
•Term of Alton White as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five. (Mr. White represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
•Term of Monte Hurley as a member of the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway District. (Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
•Term of Paul Guillory as a member of the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway District. (Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
Mrs. Griffin was granted a point of personal privilege to recognize various members of the Delta Sorority who were present at the meeting on this date. She thanked them for their involvement in the community and for their interest in what was going on in Calcasieu Parish.
It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote and to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, J and P Land Development, LLC, subdivided certain property in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as The Vineyards, a subdivision in Section 1, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by William L. Haymon, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1823, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on January 21, 2004, bearing File No. 2658097.
NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of The Vineyards Subdivision in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Pinot Noir Drive, Chenin Blanc, Reserve Drive, Merlot Drive, Reisling Drive, Zinfandel Lane and Chardonnay Drive located within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.
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Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the rules were suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 8th day of January, 2004, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Harvey J. Istre, to replace Mr. Elwood Frank Granger, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Five Fire Protection District No. One.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.
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Mr. McMurry advised that President Kleckley had been in touch with the City of Lake Charles with reference to proclaiming Saturday, January 17, 2004, as “LSU Day” in honor of the school’s football team winning the Sugar Bowl game and the National Collegiate Football Championship. He further advised that festivities celebrating “LSU Day” would be held in the Contraband Room of the Civic Center.
Mr. Andrepont pointed out that the meeting on this date was Mr. Derbonne’s last as a police juror, and he stated that he had enjoyed serving with him during the past five years. Mr. Andrepont stated that Mr. Derbonne had contributed greatly to the accomplishments of the Police Jury during that time.
Mr. Derbonne thanked him and stated that for the first three or four years, a new police juror did not know anything and just when he had found out what he was doing, he was leaving. He advised that the new jurors were very fortunate to have the jurors with more tenure to learn from. Mr. Derbonne stated that the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury was the best elected board in the State and while the members had their differences, they still got along well.
Mr. Derbonne thanked various members of the staff, pointing out that whoever had hired Mr. McMurry had known what he was doing. He stated that during his year as President, he had met frequently with Mr. McMurry, Mr. Beam, and Mr. Smith, and he said “those guys know some stuff”. Mr. Derbonne advised that it did not take him long to find out who was the dumbest and while he had fallen off the turnip truck, he had not bounced too many times.
Mr. Derbonne received a standing ovation and a round of applause.
President Kleckley stated that Mr. Derbonne’s character, wisdom, and humor were very much appreciated, and he had done a great job as a juror. President Kleckley also stated that he appreciated Mr. Derbonne’s friendship.
With reference to bids received earlier in the meeting on this date, Mr. McMurry advised that the low bid was $362,240.66 which was roughly $28,000 more than the estimated cost which was tied to the agreement between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury wherein both parishes agreed to share in the funding of the reconstruction of the Lorrain Bridge. Mr. McMurry further advised that said agreement contained a clause requiring Calcasieu Parish to notify Jefferson Davis Parish if the bid came in higher than the estimate but that he was not sure if they would be successful in getting Jefferson Davis to share in the overage ($28,000). Mr. McMurry stated that the only way the Police Jury could take action on this date would be to go ahead and absorb the extra cost.
Mr. Manuel stated that he had met with a police juror from Jefferson Davis Parish, and said the parish really did not have the funds to help share in the extra costs and even if Calcasieu Parish loaned them the money, it would probably take forever for them to pay it back.
Motion was then made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury absorb the additional cost ($28,000) for reconstruction of the Lorrain Bridge and that in accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Engineer, the low bid in the amount of $362,240.66 of F. Miller and Sons, LLC. be accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2004-01 (Reconstruction of Lorrain Bridge), said bids having been received by the Police Jury earlier in the meeting on this date, and further, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Project No. 2004-01.
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Chuck Kleckley, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator
and Ex-Officio Secretary