CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JULY 3, 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was supported by the presentation of Flags by Company C 3-156 Infantry Mechanized Louisiana National Guard. A moment of silence was offered and the roll was called and final attendance was recorded as follows:
ALTON STEVENSON
CATHERINE LACOMBE
JOHN HUMBLE SR
JIMMIE PELLERIN
JOHN BEARD
PAT DAIGLE
CLAUDE COURVILLE
ABSENT: CECELIA BROUSSARD
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2001, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
The President divested from the routine agenda to recognize the families of Mr. Aaron Cart & Mr. Ben Daigle who served as members of the Police Jury.
The Rayne High School Powerlifting Team was recognized for their State and National Championship Achievements.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR PAT DAIGLE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 3rd day of July, 2001, does hereby re-appoint MR. ARLEN POUSSON to the Iota Fire Protection District for a two year term effective July, 2001.
ADOPTED: JULY 3, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ELECTIONS
A request was made by Mr. Charles King that a Resolution be adopted directing demographer Mr. Mike Hefner to submit an objective reapportionment plan to the Police Jury no later than its first meeting in September.
No action was taken relative to that request.
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the payment of $1,056.98 subsidy to complete the LCDBG 1999 Fire Protection Grant Project for Fire Protection District #8. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to amend the agenda to receive the report on the Interstate Lights as item 10 and to discuss repairs to the bridge located on Fournerat Road. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Electrical Contractor with H & H Electric Audie Hanks provided an update to the repairs of the I-10 Lights at the Interchange of LA. 13 noting that the ramps on the west portion was operational with the remaining work left in the median awaiting dry weather.
FINANCE
Legal Counsel André Doguet reported on the application of preferences as it pertains to the bidding of materials and supplies. He noted that the Attorney General’s Office advised that the preferences related to materials manufactured in the State on the Parish level are discretionary and advised the Police Jury to award the current bids without the application of preferences for this year.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised according to law for the bids to be received for the purchase of materials, lubricants and services, for the period commencing July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002, and
WHEREAS, it is in the opinion of the Police Jury that the following bids were the best bids submitted:
CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
ACADIANA SHELL & 12 Gauge Asphalt 60" $43.00
LIMESTONE 14 Gauge Asphalt 54" $29.00
16 Gauge Plain 72" $32.00
16 Gauge Plain 96" $42.50
16 Gauge Asphalt 96" $50.00
VERMILION SHELL & 12 Gauge Plain 30" $16.85
LIMESTONE 12 Gauge Asphalt 18" $11.73
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 3rd day of July, 2001, does hereby accept said bids for the purchase of corrugated metal pipe effective July 3, 2001, and ending June 30, 2002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury any and all contract agreements.
ADOPTED: JULY 3, 2001
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
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 3rd day of July, 2001, does hereby authorize Aucoin & Associates to draft the plans and specifications based on performance for the construction of a 40 man dorm style minimum security expansion to the Correctional Center located on Capital Drive.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Aucoin & Associates be authorized to advertise for bids for said project.
ADOPTED: JULY 3, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery
of Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars
($335,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001,
of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Acadia,
State of Louisiana, and other matters relating thereto.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, by resolution adopted on June 11, 2001, has authorized the issuance of $335,000 of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001 (the “Certificates”), for the purpose of acquiring and constructing fire protection facilities for the Issuer, including purchasing and equipping fire trucks, and paying the costs of issuance of the Certificates, under the authority conferred by Sections 2921 to 2925, inclusive, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (R.S. 33:2921-2925) (the “Act”), and other constitutional and statutory authority.
WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, to approve the issuance of the Certificates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Police Jury”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana:
SECTION 1. That, in compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3, of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the issuance of Three Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($335,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001, of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, said Certificates to be issued under the authority and for the purposes stated in the preamble hereto.
SECTION 2. That neither the Parish nor this Police Jury shall be liable in any manner for the payment of said Certificates.
The foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., Jimmie
Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Cecelia Broussard
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 3rd day of July, 2001.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
LEGISLATION
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
WHEREAS, Local Workforce Investment Area #40 serve(s) the parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion.
WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act promotes employment and training for all citizens in the seven (7) Parish area, and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Labor has indicated that funds allocated for the program may be rescinded because of low enrollments and expenditures statewide; and
WHEREAS, Local Workforce Investment Area #40 has operated the program in an efficient and aggressive manner, enrolling 36% of the total enrollments statewide, and spending far more money than any other LWIA, accounting for 33% of the total money spent statewide on youth activities, providing needed funds for participants, employers and training providers to ensure that employment and training needs in the area are met.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Parish does hereby express its full support for Local Workforce Investment Area #40, recognizing that the services rendered by them are vital to the economic well-being of this Parish, fostering employment and training for citizens of the Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish Governing Body does hereby formally request of the Louisiana Department of Labor that funding for this Parish and other parishes in LWIA #40 be maintained at current levels or increased to meet future needs, and that such funding should not be decreased because of low expenditures and enrollments in other parishes outside of LWIA #40.
ADOPTED: JULY 3, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to approve the recommendations made by the Emergency Management Director Mr. John Quebodeaux that the second phase of the Animal Control Officer probationary period be an evaluation phase with the Emergency Management Director conducting the evaluation. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the Secretary to advertise for qualification statements for those interested in managing the Multipurpose Facility. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
No action was taken regarding the request made on behalf of Bellsouth pertaining to the blanket permit to replace inoperable cable in Acadia Parish.
Road Manager Mr. Robert Bergeaux was advised to contact representatives of Bellsouth and extend an invitation to the next meeting.
Mr. John Quebodeaux, Bridge Inspector, provided an update on the progress of the Off-System Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation Program.
A motion was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to approve the Emergency Work Report for the month of June, 2001. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $1,236.87. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to increase the allocation for the repairs to the bridge located on Fournerat Road in the amount of $7,500.00 for a total of $62,500.00. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Charles King indicated that there were discrepancies in the population totals for two of the districts in the data table presented by Mr. Mike Hefner at the previous meeting indicating in his opinion Mr. Hefner used incorrect precinct boundaries in totaling the district numbers.
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 17, 2001, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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