CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
AUGUST 21, 2001
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 President, Claude 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
CLAUDE COURVILLE
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to amend the agenda and consider the following items: introduction to the Renewal Community Program by I-Acadia, annual roadway patching project and Leadership EXCEL workshop participation. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the July 31, 2001, Special Police Jury Meeting and the August 7, 2001, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
Senator Fred Hoyt, on behalf of area legislators, presented the award certificate for a $500,000 Louisiana CDBG Project which will include the hardsurfacing of approximately three miles of streets in the Parish. In addition to summarizing the recent legislative events, he complemented the members of the Jury for their successful effort in community health care.
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, Justice and Huang Engineers, Inc., advertised for bids for the Apron and Two Stub Taxiways at the LeGros Memorial Airport and the following bids were received:
BIDDER BID PROPOSAL ALTERNATE NO. 2 TOTAL BID
K.A.S. Construction $278,481.00 $ 71,045.00 $349,526.00
C & C Fontenot Const. $280,893.60 $ 85,440.20 $366,333.80
C.R. Kirby $383,901.80 $119,724.36 $503,626.16
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 21st day of August, 2001, does hereby award the low bid submitted by K.A.S. Construction, LLC for the total construction cost of Three Hundred Forty-nine Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-six and 00/100 ($349,526.00) Dollars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of this Police Jury be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute a contract with K.A.S. Construction, LLC, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to said project.
ADOPTED: AUGUST 21, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JOHN HUMBLE SR AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of August, 2001, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to apply for a Rural Development Grant on behalf of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District #1(5th Ward) of Acadia Parish in the amount of $35,000 to purchase spray equipment to maintain public drainage.
ADOPTED: AUGUST 21, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Mr. Stephen Broussard, representing I-Acadia, explained the Renewal Community Program, suggesting that it will be a great opportunity for new business incentives for our region of the state and invited participation by the Parish. He announced upcoming meetings and offered to represent the Police Jury to offer input and obtain information for the application process.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to authorize I-Acadia to represent Acadia Parish during the planning and development of a regional application to participate in the Renewal Community Program. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to sponsor two applicants in the annual Leadership EXCEL Training Workshops. Motion carried.
LEGISLATION
Parish Engineer Karl Aucoin introduced the proposed amendments to the Ordinance regulating subdivision developments that would set minimum standards for private roads.
Final action was set for the next regular meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to approve the Emergency Work Report for the month of July, 2001. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $490.53. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize the Parish Engineer to establish new load ratings for bridge #P0130232921791 and bridge #P0130200922181 as part of the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation Program as required. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY: MR PAT DAIGLE AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of August, 2001, does hereby authorize the firm of Aucoin and Associates to prepare plans and specifications and solicit bids for the annual hardsurface patching project.
ADOPTED: AUGUST 21, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The Sales Tax Report was presented for the month of July, 2001. The report indicated a gross receipt of $721,927.90, an increase of $298,986.18 from July, 2000.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
President Courville announced that the members have been developing a plan to implement a Parishwide mosquito control program. It was noted the subject will be on the next regular meeting agenda.
Ms. Kay Dietz, resident of the Perchville Community, requested information on the upcoming Phase III Road Improvement Project as it relates to an ongoing self-assessment program in her neighborhood. The Secretary indicated that a portion of the self-assessment project will be included in the Phase III Program.
Mr. Victor Credeur, resident of Victor Lane, requested assistance to control speeding in his neighborhood and to resolve garbage and school bus matters.
Mr. Charles King requested the Jury consider changing both the manner in which agendas are amended and the procedure by which Ordinances are enacted.
Parish Engineers Karl Aucoin and Tim Mader provided an update on plans for the Phase III Road Improvements.
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 SEPTEMBER 4, 2001, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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