CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JUNE 20, 2000
THE ACADIA PARISH POLICE JURY met on the above date at 6:30 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, Louisiana, in regular session with the Claude J. Courville, presiding. At the request of the President, a moment of silence was offered and the Pledge to the Flag was recited in unison. The roll was called and final attendance was recorded as follows:
ALTON STEVENSON
CATHERINE LACOMBE
JOHN HUMBLE SR
CECELIA BROUSSARD
JIMMIE PELLERIN
JOHN BEARD
PAT DAIGLE
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to amend the agenda to consider a Resolution commending Mr. Jimmy Hayes on his retirement. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to approve the Minutes of the June 6, 2000, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Shad Duplesis, Case Manager with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, requested volunteers to make a one year commitment to serve as positive roll models for children ages 6 to 15 primarily from single family homes. He encouraged participation by members of the Jury indicating that they needed support from everyone in order to make the differences in the lives of children.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
WHEREAS, four organizations in the Acadiana area are currently collaborating and applying for federal grant funding that potentially could touch the lives of many local residents living with HIV, and
WHEREAS, the Ryan White Care Act, Title III, administered by Human Resources Services Administration, is sponsoring the award of 70 initiatives this year aimed at bringing coordinated and competent HIV health care services to various U. S. locations, and
WHEREAS, the service is available without regard to race.
WHEREAS, the four organizations of Acadiana include Acadiana C.A.R.E.S., LSUMC/Lafayette, Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care and Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Care Center.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of June, 2000, does hereby support the efforts of this coalition in the request for grant funding through the Ryan White Care Act, Title III Planning Grant Program in order to bring coordinated and competent HIV Health Care Services to the Acadiana Regional Area.
ADOPTED: JUNE 20, 2000
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury, by Resolution, may authorize the observance of holidays as it may deem in keeping with efficient administration.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of June, 2000, does hereby authorize the observance of Monday, July 3, 2000, as a legal holiday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acadia Parish Police Jury authorizes the closing of the Acadia Parish Courthouse and/or various offices, presently under its direct supervision to observe these holidays.
ADOPTED: JUNE 20, 2000
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, Mr. James T. Hays has served as Executive Secretary of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana for the past 28 years, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hays has been most knowledgeable in matters of state and local government and has been a keen observer and major participant in public policy making in Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hays has also served as President of the National Association of Executive Directors and member of the Louisiana Stream Control Commission and the Louisiana Air Control Commission.
WHEREAS, Mr. Hays has been a friend, colleague & mentor of Acadia Parish and all parishes during his tenure with the Association.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of June, 2000, does hereby commend Mr. James T. Hays, his wife Ravelle and his family upon his retirement as Executive Secretary of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Hays be perpetuated in the Parish and State Record for his faithful dedication to local government and that this Resolution be sent to the State Association for adoption by the 2001 Annual Conference.
ADOPTED: JUNE 20, 2000
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: PAT DAIGLE AND JOHN BEARD
WHEREAS, as a result of the untimely death of Mrs. Jean Voitier the Jury agrees to appoint Mrs. Marilyn B. Scott to the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Service District.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of June, 2000, does hereby appoint MRS. MARILYN B. SCOTT to the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Service District to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Jean Voitier.
ADOPTED: JUNE 20, 2000
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
FINANCE
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to approve the request made by Duncan Energy Company to assign their right, title and interest to Peoples Energy Corporation whose address is 130 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601 to that certain oil, gas & mineral lease dated April 25, 1994, by and between the Acadia Parish Police Jury, as Lessor and NBB Oil & Gas Partners as Lessee. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to concur with the Road Manager’s request for the following pay increases in the prescribed amounts effective July 1, 2000: Mr. Brian Migues, $7.50 per hour, Mr. Warren LeJeune, $7.25 per hour, Mr. Joseph LeBlue, $7.00 per hour and Mr. Clifford Senegal, $7.25 per hour. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of June, 2000, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute a lease of real estate with Faith House Inc., and Lafayette Teen Court, Inc., for office space at 601 North Parkerson Avenue consisting of an office and the shared use of a joint meeting space and storage room for a 12 month period.
ADOPTED: JUNE 20, 2000
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to authorize search for temporary housing for the Parish Animal Shelter until permanent arrangements could be made. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Juror John Humble, Sr., provided current information on the proposed cleanup of the abandoned property in the Midland area. He indicated that Mr. Pat Howard of ATC Group Services, Inc., inspected the Midland Rice Mill. ACT is presently working on a proposal for the environmental cleanup and the proposal should be completed by June 23, 2000. An up-to-date report will be presented at the meeting of July 18th.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of June, 2000, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the receipt of RAP material from State Project #450040065 improvements on route I-10 Acadia Parish.
ADOPTED: JUNE 20, 2000
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A request was made by Margaret Matte to acknowledge the extension of Lois Drive as a public road in order for her to access property which she owns.
No formal action was taken on the matter.
SOLID WASTE/ENVIRONMENTAL
Juror Catherine LaCombe, Chair Person of the Solid Waste Committee, gave a report on the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Day set for September 30, 2000. She indicated that the event will take place at the Multipurpose Facility located on South Cherokee Road beginning at 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon.
The Committee for the event met on Friday, June 16, 2000, to discuss subjects related to publicity volunteers, refreshments and traffic control. The next scheduled Committee Meeting will be Friday, July 21, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. in the Emergency Management Center.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to approve the adjusted cost associated with monitoring well sampling and analysis by American Analytical & Services, Inc., in the amount of $497.00 for mobilization per event and $412.30 per well per event for sampling and analysis for a total event cost of (12 wells) $5,444.60. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The President announced the upcoming Advisory Committee Meeting on the proposed Cleco-Calpine Power Plant to be held in Baton Rouge and invited the members of the Jury interested in attending.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING, THE MOTION WAS OFFERED DULY SECONDED, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF JULY 18, 2000, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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