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Building and Grounds Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met at 6:30 o’clock PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in the Police Jury Meeting room. Present were Mr. John Quebodeaux, Chairman, Mr. Tony Moreau and Mr. Al Stevenson.A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Stevenson, and carried, to add an item to the agenda regarding the Police Jury’s no-smoking ordinance.
A motion was made by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Stevenson, and carried, to explore the possibility of contracting out custodial services for the Acadia Parish Courthouse.
A discussion was held regarding possible renovations to the Courthouse Annex Building and the old Parish Jail. A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Stevenson, and carried that the matter be tabled for 60 days and that the Chairman, Mr. Quebodeaux, research grant possibilities.
A motion was offered by Mr. Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Moreau, and carried, recommending to the Police Jury that the Smoking in Public Places ordinance is revised to comply with State Statutes and that a Public Hearing is set regarding this matter.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, a motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Stevenson, and carried, to adjourn.
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The Road and Bridge Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met at 7:05 o’clock PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in the Police Jury meeting room. Present were Mr. Cade Benoit, Chairman, Mr. Tony Moreau and Mr. Kermit Richard.
Mr. Karl Aucoin, Parish Engineer, requested that the agenda be amended to add two (2) items regarding the Hidden Heritage Road Construction project. A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard, and carried to add the two items.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard, and carried, that the $15.00 culvert permit fee be waived and that residents be allowed to apply for permits at the Branch, Crowley and Iota Police Jury facilities.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard, and carried, to grant a sixty (60) day extension to H&S Construction Company regarding the Hidden Heritage Road Construction Project.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard, and carried, to authorize the expenditure of $1800.00 with the Mire-Branch Water System to adjust the elevation of a water line crossing.
Their being no further business to come before the Committee a motion was offered by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Moreau, and carried, to adjourn.
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The
Solid Waste Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met at 7:25 o’clock PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in the Police Jury Meeting room. Present were Mr. Tony Moreau, Chairman, and Mr. Al Stevenson and Mr. A.J. "Fatty" Broussard.A motion was made by Mr. Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Broussard, and carried, that the drivers for the new grappler trucks will have a starting base rate of $12.00 per hour.
Their being no further business to come before the Committee a motion was offered by Mr. Broussard, seconded by Mr. Stevenson, and carried, to adjourn.
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The
Finance Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met at 7:40 o’clock PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, in the Police Jury Meeting Room. Present were Mr. Cade Benoit, Chairman, Mr. Tony Moreau and Mr. Thomas Sonnier.A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Benoit, and carried, to add an item to the agenda regarding the Correctional Center Construction Project.
Mr. Mark Lalande, Architect, recommended withholding payment of Application and Certificate for Payment #20 and recommended payment of Application and Certificate for Payment #21 in the amount of $362,223.61 on the Correctional Center Construction Project. A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried to follow Mr.Lalande’s recommendations.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, that a request by the City of Crowley for the Police Jury to authorize, appropriate, and budget $75,000.00 for the installation of a lighting system on Interstate 10 at Exit 82 be referred to the Secretary-Treasurer to determine if funds are available to cover the City’s request.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, to place the Auto Liability Insurance Coverage with Stone Oak Underwriters, LLC, with an annual premium of $44,155.00.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, that Police Jury hourly employees be given a 2.5% cost of living wage increase effective January 1, 2008.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, that the request of the District Attorney, Michael Harson, to add Lori A. McGee, Assistant District Attorney, to the Police Jury payroll at the rate of $6,000.00 annually, to add Roger P. Hamilton, Jr. as an Assistant District Attorney, at the annual rate of $12,500.00, and to increase the annual payroll rate of Kim Hayes by $5,000.00 and also to increase the annual payroll rate of Frederick Welter by $8,500.00 be approved with all changes effective January 1, 2008.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried to approve the bills for payment.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried to request that Ms. Gwen Hanks, Acadia Parish Tourist Commission, be present at the next Finance Committee meeting to answer questions regarding the Commission’s 2008 Budget.
A motion was offered by Mr. Sonnier, seconded by Mr. Moreau, and carried that a John Deere 5425 tractor be purchased for use at the Acadia Parish Rice Arena under State contract for $33,522.20 minus the $7,000.00 trade-in of a John Deere 2640 tractor.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, to refer the matter of HVAC inspection and maintenance to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, to deny the request of Mr. Wayne Melvin for reimbursement for windshield repair.
A motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, to authorize the President to sign Plan Change #1 and also the final acceptance of the contract for the Runway 4-22 Navaids Improvements project at LeGros Memorial Airport.
Their being no further business to come before the Committee a motion was offered by Mr. Moreau, seconded by Mr. Sonnier, and carried, to adjourn.
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