January 4, 2007
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Michael E. Danahay, President, presiding, and the following members present:
Mesdames Elizabeth Conway Griffin and Sandra J. “Sandy” Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Guy Brame, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Kevin Guidry, Tony Guillory, Chris Landry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, Cornelius “Cornie” Moon, and Tony Stelly
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant Parish Administrator; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr., of the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Recording Secretary; and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.
President Danahay 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.
Before opening the floor for nominations for the office of President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year, President Danahay thanked Mr. McMurry and his staff, as well as his fellow jurors, for their leadership and service and for their confidence in him during the past year.
President Danahay then opened the floor for nominations for the office of President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year.
Mr. Andrepont nominated Mr. Landry for the office of President, and Mrs. Griffin seconded said nomination. Motion was then made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously that nominations be closed and that Mr. Landry be elected President by acclamation.
President Landry assumed the chair and thanked his fellow jurors for electing him as President.
President Landry then opened the floor for nominations for the office of Vice-President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year.
Mr. Clement nominated Mr. Stelly, and Mr. McMillin seconded said nomination. Motion was then made by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that nominations be closed and that Mr. Stelly be elected Vice-President by acclamation.
President Landry then presented an engraved plaque to outgoing-President Danahay, and Vice-President Stelly presented a plaque to outgoing-Vice-President Landry, for their efforts in the past year.
Motion was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the following applications for liquor and beer permits be approved:
WARD III
Gaspards Deux, Inc.
Patricia Gaspard – Pres.
GASPARDS #1
9346 Gulf Hwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer – Pkg. – ‘2007 93.75
(Chris Landry’s District)
WARD IV
Crown Petroleum, Inc.
Asia Bilal – Director
QUICK CHECK #9
3440 Hwy 27 South
Sulphur, LA 70665 Liquor & Beer – Pkg. – ‘2007 93.75
(Brent Clement’s District)
WARD VI
S. Nelson, Inc.
Shane Nelson – Pres.
BUCKIN’ BRONCO
1044 Hwy 27
DeQuincy, LA 70633 Liquor & Beer – ‘2007 168.75
(Sandy Treme’s District)
TOTAL REMITTANCE: 356.25
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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to approve payment of all current invoices.
Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, which was duly seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated December 7, 2006, were approved as written, and the reading of same was dispensed with.
Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be adopted, as requested by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Calcasieu Parish School Board to provide for an Educational Counselor and a Clerk for the Truancy Assessment and Service Center, with associated costs to be paid through funding from Louisiana State University, Office of Social Service Research and Development.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to renew the Joint Services Agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement personnel for the Truancy Assessment and Service Center, with associated costs to be paid through funding from Louisiana State University, Office of Social Service Research and Development.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a continuation grant application in an amount up to $15,000 for the Girls Initiative on Responsibility and Life Skills (GIRLS) program that assists with child abuse prevention and life skills initiatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, an grant adjustment can be filed to increase the cost of the award.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY 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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It was moved by Mr. Moon, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Llabetta Young, as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, said term to expire January, 2012.
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. Moon, which was duly seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted to fill a vacancy on the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, in accordance with a letter from Mr. Chad Thielen advising that he did not wish to be reappointed to said Board, as well as notification from the City of Lake Charles asking that Mr. Paul Arnold be appointed to fill this vacancy:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Paul Arnold to replace Mr. Chad Thielen, as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, said term to expire January, 2012.
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. 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 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Roy Arrant, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire January, 2010.
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. Treme, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. David L. Clark, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire January, 2010.
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. Stelly, 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 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. F. J. Sylvester, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, 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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Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Guidry 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 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Lawrence Hoffpauir, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, 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 Mr. Stelly, 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 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Nell Jean Miller, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, 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 Mr. McMillin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted to fill a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four which was created by the resignation of Mr. Mike Borel:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Occie Norton to replace Mr. Mike Borel, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four, said term to expire September, 2010.
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. Collins, seconded by Mr. Brame and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Four of Ward Three which was created by the resignation of Mr. Jack “J.C.” Chelette who was an at-large representative on said Board.
It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously to authorize the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for purchase of sign blanks, sign faces, pavement markings, and metal sign posts, with unit prices effective from March 1, 2007, until August 31, 2007.
Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the Parish Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of five (5) 2007 one-half ton extended cab pickup trucks (three for use by the Road Division, one by the Vegetation Department, and one by the Equipment Shop), one (1) 2007 three-quarter ton regular cab pickup truck (Equipment Shop), two (2) 2007 three-quarter ton regular cab pickup trucks with Animal Transport (Animal Services), one (1) 2007 one-ton regular cab pickup truck with utility bed (Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight), one (1) 2007 three-quarter ton regular cab pickup truck with utility bed (Sewer District No. Eleven of Ward Three), two (2) 2007 small SUV (one for use by Storm Water Maintenance, one for Engineering Design), one (1) gradall XL 4100, nine (9) gradall upgrade improvements, one (1) road widener/shoulder spreader, six (6) 2007 herbicide GPS systems (Vegetation Department), and one (1) 2007 GPS mapping system (Vegetation Department).
President Landry advised that Calcasieu Parish was one of seven parishes to be granted a two-year extension until December 31, 2010, in the Go Zone Extension Act. He further advised that the extension was part of HR 6111 recently passed by Congress and that the current period was set to expire at the end of 2008. President Landry pointed out that the seven parishes named in this legislation had been identified to have 60% or more housing damage and, therefore, qualified for the two-year extension.
President Landry also advised that surplus adjudicated properties would be offered for sale by the Director of the Division of Planning and Development on January 30, 2007.
President Landry further advised that the following terms would expire in February, 2007:
• Term of Mr. J. Leo McGough as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Memorial Hospital Service District. (Mr. Moon is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. George E. Miller as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five. (Mr. Miller represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Hiram DuRousseau II as a member of the Airport Authority of Airport District No. One. (Mr. Moon is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Clifton David as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. David represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Sam Berwick as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. Berwick represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
• Term of Mr. Cade Cole as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. Cole represents District 14. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)
• Term of Ms. Cheryl Piper as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Early Childhood and Elementary Education (nominated by the Calcasieu Parish School Board).
• Term of Dr. Betty Washington as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Secondary and Special Education (nominated by the Calcasieu Parish School Board).
• Term of Lieutenant Joel Bolton as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Law Enforcement (nominated by the Lake Charles Police Department).
• Term of Mr. Mike Byrne as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Law Enforcement (nominated by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department).
• Term of Mr. Ronald A. Rossito as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Prosecution (nominated by the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office).
• Term of Mr. Ronald F. Ware as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Public Defense (nominated by the Public Defender’s Office).
• Term of The Honorable Lilynn Cutrer as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing the Judiciary System (nominated by the Family and Juvenile Court).
• Term of Ms. Martha Parnell as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Juvenile Justice (nominated by the Calcasieu Parish Office of Juvenile Justice Services).
• Term of Ms. Ann Vick as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Juvenile Justice (nominated by the Office of Youth Development).
• Term of Dr. B. J. Foch as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Health Care (nominated by the Office of Public Health).
• Term of Ms. Hortensia Vincent as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Mental Health (nominated by Lake Charles Mental Health).
• Term of Ms. Charmaine Landry as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Substance Abuse (nominated by the Louisiana Office for Addictive Disorders).
• Term of Ms. Sherry Royer as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Social Services (nominated by the Office of Community Services).
• Term of Ms. Amy Dunn as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Social Services (nominated by Educational and Treatment Council, Inc.).
• Term of Ms. Gerri Captain as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing a Faith Based Organization (eastside/minority).
• Term of Reverend Mel Estess as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing a Faith Based Organization (westside).
• Term of Ms. Nancy Vallee as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing Business (nominated by The Chamber/SWLA).
• Term of Mr. Fred Rickman as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board representing a Parenting and Youth Organization (nominated by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of SWLA).
• Term of Mr. Eric Doshier as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board and is a Parent representative (eastside/minority).
• Term of Ms. Grace Bauer as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board and is a Parent representative (westside).
• Term of Dr. Charles S. Mackey as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board, a liaison to and representative of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
• Term of Mr. Tony Guillory as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board, a liaison to and representative of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
• Term of Mr. Lance Hess as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board and is a Youth representative (westside).
• Term of Mr. Ian Norton as a member of the Children and Youth Planning Board and is a Youth representative (eastside/minority).
Upon motion made by Mr. McMillin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the rules were suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution of condolences:
Resolution in Memoriam
Mayor Gerald “Wash” Washington
WHEREAS, the life and service of Mayor Gerald “Wash” Washington are engraved on memory’s table, and he will be remembered affectionately by those who proudly knew him; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Washington was a lifelong resident of Westlake and served three terms as a member of the Westlake City Council; and
WHEREAS, he was overwhelmingly elected by the citizens of Westlake in the Fall of 2006 to serve as Mayor of the City of Westlake; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Washington was treasured and respected as a mayor, husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, leader and friend to all; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Washington was well known by his friends and family for walking softly and having a big heart in rendering service in the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, “Wash” will long be remembered for his untiring efforts, and accomplished and dedicated service, which resulted in the betterment of his community, parish, and state, and for his genuine love for his family and fellow man; and
WHEREAS, in his passing, the Parish of Calcasieu feels the loss of an outstanding public-spirited citizen and friend who will be greatly missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby express sincere regret in the passing of Mayor Gerald “Wash” Washington.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this memorial shall be presented to the family of Mayor Washington in heartfelt sympathy and condolences and shall be spread upon the minutes of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in loving and respectful memory of an esteemed colleague and dear friend.
/s/ Chris E. Landry
Chris E. Landry, President
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
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With regard to the foregoing, Mr. McMillin stated that he had served with the late Mr. Washington on the Westlake City Council, and he had been a very good friend. Mr. McMillin also stated that Mr. Washington would be missed by many people from throughout Southwest Louisiana, and it was important for the family to know that thoughts and prayers were with them during this time of loss.
Following a brief report by Mr. Clement, Chairman of the Budget Committee, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to approve the Budget Committee Report dated January 4, 2007, and the recommendations contained therein, as follows:
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
January 4, 2007
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A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2007, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Brent Clement, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Kevin Guidry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Mr. Tony Stelly, Mrs. Sandra J. “Sandy” Treme, and President Michael E. Danahay, Ex-Officio
Absent: None
Also present were Police Jurors Guy Brame, Calvin Collins, Tony Guillory, Don Manuel, and Cornelius “Cornie” Moon, as well as staff members Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Tammy Bufkin, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr., Ms. Kathy P. Smith, and Mr. Jim Vickers.
Said Committee:
(1) Recommended the approval of a request from The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance for grant funding in the amount of $100,000 from the Parishwide Gaming Economic Development Fund for infrastructure improvements related to the extension of water and sewer services to accommodate a proposed building materials manufacturing project in Calcasieu Parish, with said funding being allocated from the Parishwide Gaming Economic Development Fund, and further, authorize the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and the City of Lake Charles for the joint funding of the improvements as well as any documents related thereto. (It was noted that the agreement called for the State Department of Economic Development and the City of Lake Charles to provide funding in the amount of $200,000 each.)
(2) Recommended the approval of a request from Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five for funding in the amount of $30,000 (50% grant/50% loan payable over a period of five years) from the Parishwide Gaming Economic Development Fund for purchase of property for construction of a new water tower. (It was noted that the District had been successful in obtaining a tax millage in a recent election held in 2006 for construction, operation, and maintenance of a new waterworks district in Ward Five with said tax proceeds to be available in 2008.)
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Mr. McMurry reported that a Local Government Proclamation of Pending State of Emergency had been signed earlier on this by President Danahay due to heavy flooding, and motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to ratify said proclamation as follows:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 4th day of January, 2007, that it does hereby ratify the Local Government Proclamation of Pending State of Emergency signed by President Danahay on January 4, 2007, with reference to recent heavy rains and widespread property damage that may result from flooding of most waterways in the Parish of Calcasieu. The Proclamation reads as follows:
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCLAMATION OF
PENDING STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Due to the recent heavy rains, widespread property damage may result from flooding of most waterways in the parish of Calcasieu; and
WHEREAS, immediate emergency action may be required to minimize the effects of the potential effects to property in the Parish of Calcasieu; and
WHEREAS, the area involved may be in need of emergency action, support and funding to respond to this flooding event; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael E. Danahay, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President, by the authority vested in me by the Louisiana Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act of 1993, as amended, which may prevail, do hereby proclaim a State of Emergency to exist in the Parish of Calcasieu and that all Emergency Preparedness emergency plans have been activated. It is further announced that Richard J. Gremillion has been designated as the point of contact for all responsible activities relating to this emergency.
THIS PROCLAMATION ISSUED THIS 4th DAY OF JANUARY 2007, AND EFFECTIVE AT TIME OF ISSUANCE.
/s/ Michael E. Danahay
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, President
Michael E. Danahay
/s/ Richard J. Gremillion
Office of Emergency Preparedness, Director
Richard J. Gremillion
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.
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President Landry recognized his wife, Leslie, and his children as being present at the meeting on this date.
Mr. Clement asked everyone to join with him in wishing Mr. Stelly a happy 50th birthday.
There being no other business, motion was made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Brame and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Chris E. Landry, President
/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &
Ex-Officio Parish Secretary