The Airport Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Police Jury Meeting room. Present were Messrs. Cade Benoit, Chairman, Kermit Richard, and Felton Moreau.
Mr. Kenny Privat addressed the Committee concerning the possible leasing of property at LeGros Airport for the purpose of constructing a hangar. He advised the members of the Committee that he would be working with the Parish Attorney to decide if he wanted to lease property at the airport.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, that the Police Jury adopt a resolution approving the Aviation Priority Program for the LA DOTD.
Mr. Drew Miller addressed the Committee regarding possible consulting services at LeGros Airport. A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to recommend that the matter be referred to the entire Police Jury.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe
SECRETARY
The Building and Grounds Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met following the Airport Committee on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Police Jury Meeting Room. Present were Messrs. John Quebodeaux, Chairman, Felton Moreau, and Alton Stevenson.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, that the Police Jury authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to advertise for the purchase of a 500 KW Generator for use at the Acadia Parish Courthouse.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe
SECRETARY
The Industrial Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met following the Building and Grounds Committee on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Police Jury Meeting Room. Present were Messrs. Thomas Sonnier, Chairman, John Quebodeaux, and Felton Moreau.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, that the Police Jury approve and authorize the President to sign a Right-of-Way Agreement with Cleco for additional right-of-way in the Crowley-Rayne Industrial Park.
Mr. Thomas Sonnier gave a brief report of the progress being made by the Industrial Inducement Committee and invited all members of the Police Jury and public to attend a meeting on October 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM at the LSU Ag Center to discuss industrial development and inducement in Acadia Parish.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe
SECRETARY
The Road and Bridge Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met following the Industrial Committee on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Police Jury Meeting Room. Present were Messrs. Cade Benoit, Chairman, Kermit Richard, and Felton Moreau.
Mayor Greg Jones of the City of Crowley addressed the Committee and asked that the Police Jury consider placing the South Avenue H Bridge in a priority position in the Off- System Bridge Replacement Program when the Police Jury acts on this at its November meeting.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard, that the Police Jury approve a resolution requesting the Parish Engineer to prepare a preliminary cost estimate for the construction of a roadway and improvements in a proposed subdivision presented by Ms. Dazetta Thorne which is located off of Highway 90 west of Crowley.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard, that the Police Jury adopt a resolution requesting the LA DOTD to place a center turning lane in the vicinity of Atwood Acres.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, requesting that the Police Jury authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to advertise for the purchase of a truck for use by a parish wide mechanic.
Mr. Michael "Pee Wee" Schexnider gave a report to the Police Jury on various road and bridge matters.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe
SECRETARY
The Solid Waste Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met following the Road and Bridge Committee on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Police Jury Meeting Room. Present were Messrs. Felton Moreau, Chairman, Alton Stevenson, and A. J. Broussard.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. A.J. Broussard, that the Police Jury authorize the firm of Riley, Park, and Hayden to prepare an Air Permit Renewal application and authorize Mader Engineering to review and submit an Air Permit Renewal Application to LDEQ as provided under Title V Air Permit Renewal for the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe
SECRETARY
The Finance Committee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury met following the Solid Waste Committee on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in the Police Jury Meeting Room. Present were Messrs. Cade Benoit, Thomas Sonnier, and Felton Moreau.
Ms. Barbara Latiola, representing the Acadia Parish School Board, gave a report on recent Legislation regarding the tax exemption for crawfish farmers.
A motion was offered by Mr. Thomas Sonnier, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, that the Police Jury adopt a resolution providing for an exemption from local sales tax on the purchase of bait by persons actively involved in the business of crawfishing.
Mayor Greg Jones of the City of Crowley addressed the Committee and requested that the Police Jury pay for fifty percent (50%) of the engineering costs for the lights at Exit 82 and Interstate 10 in Crowley.
A motion was offered by Mr. Thomas Sonnier, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, that the Police Jury pay the $36,313.63 as requested by the City of Crowley.
A motion was offered by Mr. Thomas Sonnier, seconded by Mr. Mr. Felton Moreau, that the Police Jury authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to advertise for the purchase of materials and supplies for the period beginning January 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2010.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau, seconded by Mr. Thomas Sonnier, that the firm of Aucoin and Associates be appointed as the Architectural/Engineering Consulting Services firm for the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal year 2010-2011.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING.
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe
SECRETARY
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