The Finance Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 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 Committee
JIMMIE PELLERIN-CHAIRMAN
CADE BENOIT
ABSENT: JOHN HUMBLE SR
Without objection the Committee revised the agenda to consider an agreement with the Louisiana State University Cooperative Extension Service.
Chief Judge John Trahan submitted a written request for the Police Jury to advance for reimbursement any amounts necessary to keep the witness fee payments current. Judge Trahan indicated that they will continue to assess increased court costs which should keep revenues current with expenses.
The Committee recommended authorizing the advance of funds to pay Law Enforcement Witness Fees that are due.
The Cooperative Agreement with the LSU Ag Center was extended to the Committee by Ron Levy, Parish County Agent. The philosophy of the partnership is to provide a long standing presence of Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service Faculty in the Parish and to establish invaluable ties to the local clientele and government and that federal, state and local financial support is necessary to meet the needs of the community as identified by local advisory committees.
The agreement provides that an increase of contributions from local government for non-4H faculty members at the LSU Ag Center be made.
The Committee authorized the President to execute a Cooperative Agreement to support and administer Louisiana Cooperative Units off campus.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
SECRETARY The Public Works/Road & Bridge Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session immediately following the Finance Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 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
ABSENT: FELTON MOREAU
Without objection the Committee added a speed limit request on Deer Road and an update to the current asphalt patching project.
Parish Road Manager Robert Bergeaux presented a list of new drainage projects that he suggested be considered for construction in Atwood Acres, Treasure Road and North Crocker in Midland.
The Committee authorized the drainage projects: 2005-3, 2005-4 & 2005-5 in or on Atwood Acres, Treasure Road and North Crocker at an estimated cost of $1,876.00.
The Committee recommended a 25 mph speed limit on Becky Drive.
Written request from Mr. Phillip R. Daigle was received by the Committee. Mr. Daigle requested warning signs on Ellis Road which would inform motorists that handicapped individuals frequent the area.
The Committee recommended the placement of warning signs on Ellis Road.
The Committee recommended authorizing Aucoin & Associates to prepare a cost estimate to repair the bridge on Sonnier Road.
Discussion relative to crop damage on Harmon Road was tabled by the Committee.
The Committee recommended approving the Emergency Work Reports for June and July, 2005.
A request was made by Mr. John Monceaux to reinstate a 700 ft. stretch of Horse Trot Road into the Parish Road System.
Questions were raised as to whether it was a tacit dedication over the years.
Parish Road Manager Robert Bergeaux stated that the portion of road in question was in good shape.
The Committee recommended authorizing the President to execute right-of-way agreements with property owners along Horse Trot Road extension as provided for in the Ordinance setting forth guidelines for accepting existing gravel roads into the Maintenance System.
The Committee recommended a 35 mph speed limit on Deer Road.
Discussion ensued relative to the additional cost of asphalt patching particularly in District 4.
Parish Engineer Karl Aucoin noted that some of the roadways in that area had generally poor base conditions causing extended failure. He further noted that the condition is not likely to exist throughout the Parish although there would be an increase in quantities needed to complete the project.
The Committee recommended authorizing Aucoin & Associates to extend the limits of patch work with E. B. Feucht & Sons as needed in District 4.
Mr. Aucoin explained the additional problems that were existent with the recent chip seal work. He noted that areas near the intersections of Standard Mill and Ebenezer and Llama Road and Highway 98 as well as Standard Mill and Highway 35 were experiencing continued bleeding. He attributed that to the over applying of emulsion at the time of the improvements.
Several attempts were made to absorb the emulsion. The Contractor and others were continuing to monitor the situation.
Mr. Aucoin also noted that the project had yet to be accepted.
Comments from the public
A resident near the bridge on Capitol Drive currently out of commission requested that the Jury participate in the removal of the broken material due to the risk of flooding.
It was noted that the Sixth Ward Drainage Board was scheduled to meet and the matter was to be addressed then.
Mr. Robinson suggested the removal of the bridge and the piling to open the water way.
Further comments were made relative to the possible abandonment of a portion of Capitol Drive once the bridge material was removed.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
SECRETARY The Solid Waste/Environmental Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met immediately following the Public Works/Road & Bridge Committee on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 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 Solid Waste/Environmental Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
Solid Waste/Environmental Committee
A J BROUSSARD-CHAIRMAN
A J CREDEUR
ABSENT: FELTON MOREAU
Without objection the Committee added a request from the Rice Festival Association relative to the collection of Solid Waste.
The Committee considered the administrative portion of the proposed Groundwater Protection Ordinance.
It was suggested by the Committee that the Police Jury Environmental Committee and the Police Jury body act as the special permit granting authority. It was also noted that the maps associated with the ordinance would and could be kept in possession of the Police Jury.
Additional suggested changes were presented by the Secretary involving the period of time for filing complaints.
Chairman Broussard explained also the conditions that exist relative to the locating of new municipal water sources.
Juror Cade Benoit questioned the process of abandoning existing water wells.
The Secretary indicated that a particular section of the proposed ordinance providing for comments or written recommendations from other agencies should be deleted.
No objections were raised.
The Committee instructed the ordinance be placed on the upcoming agenda for consideration.
A request to provide commercial roll-off containers at fairs and festivals in Acadia Parish was approved by the Committee.
The Committee recommended implementing practice to collect bulk solid waste at local fairs.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
SECRETARY The Personnel Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met immediately following the Solid Waste/Environmental Committee on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 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
A J BROUSSARD
ALTON STEVENSON
Without objection the Committee added discussion relative to the employment of an Assistant Animal Control Officer, use of cell phones in meetings and request for health insurance proposals.
The Committee recommended authorizing the Secretary to advertise for an Assistant Animal Control Officer and approve temporary help in the interim.
Police Jury President Cecelia Broussard encouraged members to either silence or to turn off any cell phones in possession at the regular Police Jury Meetings.
The Committee acknowledged the request.
The Committee authorized a request for proposals for employee group health insurance for the upcoming year and further authorized the President to appoint an Insurance Review Committee.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
SECRETARY The Public Facilities/Building & Grounds Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met immediately following the Personnel Committee on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 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 Committee
ALTON STEVENSON-CHAIRMAN
JIMMIE PELLERIN
ABSENT: FELTON MOREAU
The Committee considered a request to purchase property in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park.
Mr. Chris Cuccio, J.B.A. Properties, LLC, indicated that the property would be used for boat and recreational vehicle storage.
The Committee authorized the Secretary to negotiate the sale of property in the Industrial Park to J.B.A. Properties, LLC, at fair market value for the purpose of locating a small business enterprise.
The Committee further authorized a budget increase to repair courthouse air conditioning in the amount of $7,000.00
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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