The Public Facilities/Building & Grounds Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 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
FELTON MOREAU
JIMMIE PELLERINWithout objection the Committee amended the agenda to add discussion relative to the maintenance of the Rice Museum Building.
The Chairman advised that Mosquito Control was prepared to construct an airplane hanger at the LeGros Airport. He also advised that Savant Construction submitted a proposal in the amount of $38,500.00.
Mosquito Control Director Antoinette Derouen advised that two additional proposals had been solicited that far exceeded the budgetary amount.
The Committee recommended authorizing construction of the mosquito control airplane hanger by Savant Construction, LLC, in the amount of $38,500.00. It was suggested that the Director contact additional builders for possible quotes.
Airport Commission Chairman Ron Lawson advised members that the airport property had not been well maintained. He also advised that the well kept area in and around the runways were also in need of attention. On behalf of the Commission, he asked that the Police Jury consider a joint purchase of additional equipment to maintain the property.
The Committee recommended authorizing the funding allocation and joint purchase for one 15 ft. mower under state contract providing half of the total cost.
Mr. Ron Lawson further advised that major drainage improvements would be needed on certain areas of the airport facility. He noted that government payments from the Farm Program went to an operator who attempted to maintain the property but was unable. The Commission was in the process of soliciting individuals to aide in mechanical and chemical clearing of certain areas.
It was strongly advised by members of the Committee that an in-house effort be made to control the vegetation.
No formal recommendation was made.
The Committee recommended authorizing the painting and minor repairs to the Rice Museum property with the use of inmate labor.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Personnel Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met immediately following the Public Facilities/Building & Grounds Committee Meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 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
A J BROUSSARDA motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard to adjourn into executive session to discuss the disciplinary matter related to a Landfill employee. A roll call vote was cast and all members voted in the affirmative.
The meeting was reconvened by Chairman Cade Benoit.
The Committee recommended the termination of Mr. Byron Batiste for disciplinary cause.
Juror Broussard advised that interviews were conducted for the position of Landfill Equipment Operators earlier that afternoon.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Solid Waste/Environmental Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met immediately following the Personnel Committee on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 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
FELTON MOREAUThe Committee recommended the award of low bid to RDK Municipal Truck Center for the purchase of one new roll-off truck in the amount of $106,150.00.
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 immediately following the Solid Waste/Environmental Committee on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 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 Committee
A J CREDEUR-CHAIRMAN
CADE BENOIT
FELTON MOREAUWithout objection the Committee amended the agenda to consider signage in the Link Community, a request to fund road improvements on Morrow Road, pipe purchase for St. Jules Road and additional equipment purchases.
Juror Cade Benoit advised that state signs in the Link Community were either missing or stolen and he asked that the state be notified of the problem.
Juror A. J. Broussard requested that the Committee consider applying for grant money and obtaining additional right-of-way to construct improvements on the gravel portion of Morrow Road leading to Zaunbrecher Bridge. He further asked that the road be added higher onto the priority list in Phase III B.
The Committee recommended authorizing that state and federal grant and right-of-way search be conducted and prioritization of Morrow Road in order to construct improvements under Phase III Part B.
The Committee recommended authorizing culvert purchases for St. Jules Road in the amount of $2,981.00.
The Committee further authorized additional funding for the purchase of excavator accessories in the amount of $8,000.00.
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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