The Personnel Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2004, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Personnel Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
Personnel Committee
CADE BENOIT-CHAIRMAN
ALTON STEVENSON
ABSENT: A. J. BROUSSARD
The Personnel Committee recommended authorizing the hiring of Mr. Ricky Faulk as Assistant Mosquito Control Director at an annual pay of $28,000 provided all hiring requirements are met.
The Committee recommended requesting the President to establish Mosquito Control as a three member standing committee.
The Committee recommended authorizing the promotion of Mr. Hebert Castille as Landfill Manager and assign Mr. Wallace LeBlanc to the bulk waste program.
The Committee recommended authorizing the advertising for the position of Assistant Solid Waste Supervisor.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Public Facilities/Building & Grounds Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session following the Public Works/Road & Bridge Committee on Friday, January 30, 2004, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Public Facilities/Building & Grounds Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
Public Facilities/Building & Grounds
ALTON STEVENSON-CHAIRMAN
JIMMIE PELLERIN
FELTON MOREAU
Mr. Mark Lalande, Architect, updated the Committee on the current space allocation plans for the conversion of the manufacturing facility to a criminal justice center.
Members of the Committee fielded questions regarding the use of the manufacturing facility for the purpose of a jail. It was noted that some members of the Jury in attendance felt that taking the building out of commerce may have some detrimental effect to the future of the Industrial Park.
Questions were relative to the potential sources of funding and the cost of the transition were asked.
The Committee recommended authorizing Legal Counsel to prepare for execution a binding agreement with the Sheriff to consolidate criminal justice operations including corrections at the manufacturing facility in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park.
The Secretary presented current information relative to the attempt to settle the property purchase near the Rice Arena. The current obstacle was a servitude along the property in question. The Secretary indicated that the owner of the servitude adjacent to the proposed property could be obtained by the Jury at a cost of $1,500.
The Committee authorized the President to execute a servitude agreement with John Shadwick Wilson, et ux to access property adjacent to the Rice Arena and authorize purchase of same in the amount of $1,500.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Public Works/Road & Bridge Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session following the Personnel Committee on Friday, January 30, 2004, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Public Works/Road & Bridge Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
Public Works/Road & Bridge
A. J. CREDEUR-CHAIRMAN
CADE BENOIT
FELTON MOREAU
Parish Engineer Karl Aucoin reported on the status of the project to elevate Croughan Road. He indicated that delays were inevitable due to weather conditions.
The Engineer outlined potential solutions to the drainage problems on Lisa Drive. He indicated that regardless of the solutions additional right-of-way and private property work would be required. He recommended a joint effort with the local drainage district and the Police Jury to address all matters related to the problem.
The Committee recommended authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor with the Sixth Ward & Crowley Drainage District to improve drainage conditions on public and private property near Lisa Drive.
The matter related to the permitting of the installation of utilities on and along public rights-of-way was discussed.
Parish Engineer Karl Aucoin indicated that the permit provides for the installation along the shoulder of the road at least 12 ft. from the centerline.
There were concerns raised regarding the installation of water valves above the standard grade of the roadway.
It was noted that Bayou Des-Cannes Water District generally had someone in advance of water projects that attempted to get right-of-ways.
Mr. Jeff Bouillion, Chairman of the South Rayne Water Corporation, indicated that second and third phase projects constructed by water corporations in most cases were difficult to install on private property because property owners were unwilling to grant right-of-ways.
Ms. Liz Girourd, with Sellers and Associates, commented on the additional cost relative to private property installation.
Mr. Martin Guillory noted the hardships in snaking lines on and off private property. He indicated that the Mire Branch Water District would likely not have the money to finish an existing project.
Engineer Karl Aucoin indicated that the review process was conducted measuring the application against the conditions provided for in the ordinance.
Mr. Danny Richard with the North of Crowley Water Corporation indicated that repairs made to damaged water lines left roadways in better condition.
The Committee offered no recommendations relative to the matter.
Following a brief discussion relative to the budget allocation for hard surface treatment maintenance the Committee recommended authorized Aucoin & Associates to prepare and specs to initiate the surface treatment maintenance program for 2004.
The Committee authorized the installation and maintenance of advance warning signs and pavement markings in order that LA DOTD signalize the railroad crossing on West Northern Avenue.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Finance Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session following the Public Facilities/Building & Grounds Committee on Friday, January 30, 2004, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Finance Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
Finance
JIMMIE PELLERIN-CHAIRMAN
JOHN HUMBLE SR
THOMAS BENOIT
President of the Jury Cecelia Broussard addressed the Committee relative to economic development funding. She indicated that the Crowley Chamber of Commerce requested funding and was delayed an answer relative to financial assistance for economic development.
Juror John Humble, Sr., explained to members of his past experience regarding the Landfill and the electric power plant located in the Parish. He indicated that he opposed funding the Acadia Economic Development Corporation.
President Broussard advised of her support for recurring funds and indicated that funding economic development was very important.
Chairman Pellerin suggested meeting with Acadia Economic Development Corporation to discuss the matter at more length.
No action was taken or recommended relative to the discussion on economic development.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
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