The Finance Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met in public session at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley, LA.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, Chairperson
Cecelia Chambers
A.J. CredeurThe Finance Committee agenda was revised to include request from Crowley Fire Department for a contribution to its safety programs.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Chambers and seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur to approve payment of bills for the month of February.
Mrs. Cecelia Chamber asked that the Financial Statement be deferred until the March 20, 2007 regular meeting.
A motion was offered by Mr. A.J. Credeur and seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers to approve a $3000.00 contribution to the Crowley Fire Department’s school safety program.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Legislative Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE FINANCE COMMITTEE in public session at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March14, 2007, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley, LA.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Insurance Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
A.J. Credeur
Katry Martin
Tony MoreauThe Police Jury president appointed Mr. Joey Webb to the Legislative committee.
A motion was offered by Mr. A.J. Credeur and seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau to authorize the introduction of an ordinance making it unlawful for any person to urinate on streets, in gutters, on sidewalks, or in alleys, driveways or other places near streets, alleys, sidewalks, and other places of public resort and to set penalty.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. A.J. Credeur to authorize a resolution in support of Hometown Heroes Day.
A motion was offered by Mr. A.J. Credeur and seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau to authorize a resolution of local endorsement for 1. R. S. Property Management, LLC and 2. MACLAFF, LLC to participate in the enterprise zone program.
Mr. Joey Webb was elected chairperson of the Legislative Committee by acclamation.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
The Mosquito Control Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE in public session at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley, LA.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Mosquito Control Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMITTEE
Johnny Humble, Sr., Chairperson
Jimmie Pellerin
Al StevensonA motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin and seconded by Alton Stevenson to ratify $84,505.00 Mosquito Control grant application, authorize the execution of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and amend budget accordingly.
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, Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE in public session at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, MARCH 14, 2007, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley, LA.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Public Facilities, Buildings and Grounds Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
Al Stevenson, Chairperson
A. J. Credeur
Jimmie PellerinThe Public Facilities, Buildings and Grounds committee revised the agenda to include authorizing the president to negotiate with the city of Crowley for the joint purpose of purchasing the cinema property.
A motion was offered by Mr. A.J. Credeur and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to authorize advertising for horse stalls at the Rice Arena.
Mr. A.J. Credeur’s motion to allow the City of Crowley to purchase the Cinema Property and to negotiate with the city for future purchases died for lack of second.
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 Roads and Bridges Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC FACILITIES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE in public session at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, MARCH 14, 2007, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley, LA.
It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Public Works Roads and Bridges Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried
PUBLIC WORKS ROADS AND BRIDGES COMMITTEE
Cecelia Chambers, Chairperson
Felton Moreau
Jimmie PellerinA motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin and seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau to revise agenda to include:
1. Railroad crossing signage for Eleanor Road
2. 2007 Drainage Projects and bridge replacement
3. Speed Limit on Muskrat Road
4. Speed Limit on Lois RoadA motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to authorize the president to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Crowley for the purchase of surplus radios.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin and seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau to authorize the president to renew the contract with Vegetation Management Consultants, Inc for the 2007 Herbicide Spray Program at an annual cost of $5500.00.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to approve the request for an open cut irrigation pipe on Buckhorn Drive.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to approve proposed 2007 Drainage Projects and Bridge Replacement projects at a cost of $29,621.25 and to allocate $5000.00 from the maintenance account for the completion of said projects.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to authorization by resolution the installation and maintenance of both advance warning signs (W10-1) and pavement markings.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to amend the speed limit on Muskrat Road from Airport Road to Highway 92 to 45 MPH.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to amend the speed limit on Lois Road to 25 MPH.
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 Control Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC WORKS ROADS AND BRIDGES
in public session at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in the Courthouse Building, Police Jury Meeting Room, Crowley, LA.It was motioned and duly seconded that all action items contained in this report were taken, reviewed and discussed by the Solid Waste/Environmental Control Committee and are to be presented as agenda items. Motion carried.
SOLID WASTE/ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
John Humble, Sr., Chairperson
Felton Moreau
Al StevensonA motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson to approve the 2006/2007 residential and commercial solid waste pickup count.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson to accept the low bid of $209,690.62 from Nortrax for a track loader.
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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