CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JUNE 5, 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 Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to revise the agenda and consider: an appointment to the Acadia Parish Planning Commission and a request from St. Martin Parish Council President related to Health Unit Funding. The following vote was cast: Yeas: Alton Stevenson, Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude Courville. Nays: None. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to approve the Minutes of the May 15, 2001, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
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 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby appoint MR. CLAUDE J COURVILLE as member to the Acadiana Regional Development District and MR. KATRY MARTIN as alternate with all rights and privileges in the absence of the President.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JOHN BEARD AND MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. JOHN CLYDE LEGER, RICKY VENABLE, WALLACE DUPLECHAIN, WALTER WINN and RONALD CASTILLE to Second Ward Drainage District #1 for a four year term effective June, 2001.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
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
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby appoint MR. CHARLES ANDRUS to the Acadia Parish Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. J. D. Sittig, Jr., effective June, 2001.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby authorize its President Mr. Claude Courville or a designee of his choice to negotiate a lease agreement for the 75,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility located in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for an oil, gas and mineral lease as provided by law for all of the oil rights in and to any highways, rights-of-way, streets, roads, lanes and alleys or other lands owned by and not presently under mineral lease from the Acadia Parish Police Jury, Acadia Parish, Louisiana in the following described property:
That portion of Acadia Parish Road No. 6-39, in Section
39, Township 10 South, Range 2 East, and possibly in
Section 38, Township 10 South, Range 1 East, Acadia
Parish, Louisiana, lying and being situated within the
geographical boundaries of the HET RA SUA, defined by
State of Louisiana Office of Conservation Order No.
448-R, Perry Point Field, dated effective August 25,
1998, but outside the geographical boundaries of the
BOL M RB SUA as defined by the State of Louisiana
Office of Conservation Order No. 448-P, Perry Point
Field, dated effective July 14, 1992, estimated to
contain 1.0 acre, more or less.
It is the intention of the Lessor and Lessee herein to
include all of the lands owned by Lessor lying within the
HET RA SUA, but outside the BOL M RB SUA, whether
properly described or not. Being a total of 1.0 acre, more
or less, to be leased.
WHEREAS, the following bid of Elysium Energy, L.L.C. was the sole bid received:
For a three (3) year lease.
BONUS: $500.00 (Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars).
DELAY RENTAL: $500.00 (Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars).
ROYALTY: 1/4 of all the oil, gas and all other minerals produced and
saved. 1/4 of all gas produced and saved or utilized, but not
less than 1/8th, and 1/4 of all other liquid or gaseous minerals
in solution and produced with oil and gas and saved or utilized
but not less than 1/8th.
PRIMARY TERMS: Three (3) years.
WHEREAS, after careful consideration it is the opinion of the Police Jury that the bid is satisfactory.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, that the bid of Elysium Energy, L.L.C., for said oil, gas and mineral lease is hereby accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President is hereby authorized to sign the oil, gas and mineral lease as herein approved in behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a completed copy of said lease be sent to the Louisiana State Mineral Board for its approval.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
FINANCE
Legal Counsel André Doguet reported on the application of preferences for materials produced, manufactured or assembled within the State of Louisiana advising that bids for metal pipe and herbicides should be awarded at this time taking exception to seven items on the bid list within the 7% allowable preference range suggesting postponement of those bids until further research is complete.
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
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
COASTAL CULVERT & See Schedule “A”
SUPPLY
ACADIANA SHELL & 16 Gauge Asphalt 72" $40.00
LIMESTONE 16 Gauge Asphalt 84" $45.00
12 Gauge Plain 72" $44.00
12 Gauge Asphalt 72" $52.00
VERMILION SHELL & 12 Gauge Plain 84" $45.27
LIMESTONE 12 Gauge Plain 96" $51.54
12 Gauge Asphalt 84" $57.87
12 Gauge Asphalt 96" $66.02
F477 POLYETHYLENE PIPE
ACADIANA SHELL & 15" CPECP $ 3.85
LIMESTONE 18" CPECP $ 5.83
24" CPECP $ 9.09
30" CPECP $14.71
36" CPECP $18.19
42" CPECP $27.82
48" CPECP $33.17
54" CPECP $59.00
60" CPECP $66.34
HERBICIDE
UAP MIDSOUTH 2-4-D 2 ½ Gal. $ 24.25
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ROUNDUP PRO 2 ½ Gal. $ 87.50
PROSOURCE ONE 2-4-D 30 Gal. $ 282.15
HELENA CHEMICAL ROUNDUP PRO 30 Gal. $1,015.50
ORTHO X77 1 Gal. $ 6.00
CAMPAIGN 2 ½ Gal. $ 54.90
CAMPAIGN 30 Gal. $ 599.00
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby accept said bids for the purchase of corrugated metal pipe and herbicide effective July 1, 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: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
SCHEDULE "A"
COASTAL CULVERT & SUPPLY
16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated
15" $ 5.20 $ 6.30
18" $ 6.20 $ 7.60
21" $ 7.20 $ 8.85
24" $ 8.15 $ 9.95
30" $10.15 $12.50
36" $12.15 $15.00
42" $14.15 $17.50
48" $16.15 $20.00
54" $23.50 $28.00
60" $26.25 $32.00
84" $37.50 $45.00
14 GAUGE
15" $ 6.35 $ 7.45
18" $ 7.55 $ 9.00
21" $ 8.75 $10.50
24" $10.00 $12.00
30" $12.50 $14.70
36" $14.85 $17.50
42" $17.35 $20.50
48" $20.00 $23.50
54" $23.00
60" $31.50 $38.50
72" $38.00 $45.00
84" $45.00 $51.00
96" $51.00 $60.00
12 GAUGE
15" $ 9.00 $11.00
18" $10.50
21" $12.50 $14.00
24" $13.75 $15.50
30" $19.50
36" $20.20 $23.00
42" $23.70 $28.00
48" $27.00 $30.50
54" $30.50 $37.00
60" $34.00
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for bids to be received for its Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, and
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
THE RAYNE TRIBUNE $ .75 Per Legal Square $ 0.00 Affidavits
THE RAYNE INDEPENDENT $ .92 Per Legal Square $ 0.00 Affidavits
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby accept the bid submitted by The Rayne Tribune in the amount of Seventy-five Cents (75¢) per legal square.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury a contract agreement with The Rayne Tribune.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has reviewed the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire in its entirety, and
WHEREAS, the questionnaire is a required part of the financial and compliance audit of Louisiana governmental units and quasi-public corporations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby adopt the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire in connection with the audit of our Financial Statements for the period ending 12/31/00.
BE IT RESOLVED that all President and Secretary-Treasurer is hereby instructed and empowered to execute on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury any and all instruments regarding the 2000 Financial Audit.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. John Beard, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001, of Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, and other matters relating thereto.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 6 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, by resolution adopted on May 21, 2001, has authorized the issuance of $200,000 of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001 (the “Certificates”), for the purposes of (i) acquiring and equipping a new fire truck, (ii) acquiring other equipment necessary to provide fire protection in the Issuer, and (iii) paying the costs of issuance of the Certificates, under the authority conferred by Section 742.2 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (R.S. 39:742.2) (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. 6, of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the issuance of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001, of Fire Protection District No. 6 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., Cecelia
Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude
Courville.
NAYS: None.
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 5th day of June, 2001.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE #828
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORIGINAL ORDINANCE NO. 345, TO MODIFY THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE REGULATION OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AT THE LEGROS MEMORIAL AIRPORT AND TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS PROCEDURES DURING THE CROP GROWING SEASON.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of Acadia Parish, Louisiana in regular session on this 5th day of June, 2001, an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 345, to modify the provisions governing the regulation of vehicular traffic at the LeGros Memorial Airport and to provide for special operations procedures during the crop growing season, as follows:
REGULATIONS GOVERNING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
1. No person shall operate any motor vehicle on the Airport otherwise than in strict accordance with the applicable provisions of these regulations and applicable Federal, State and Municipal laws, codes and other similar regulatory measures, now in existence or as may hereafter be modified or amended.
2. NORMAL OPERATIONS: All private and commercial vehicles must remain clear of and are not to be operated on/near active runways and taxiways. Except for Special Operations discussed below, only FAA, State, and other official vehicles approved by the Airport Owner–for the explicit purpose of performing official aviation functions–may be allowed on airport runways and taxiways. Additionally, all vehicles in excess of 15,000 pounds except those vehicles servicing Fixed Based Operations, will remain clear of Nighthawk Road and may access the airport only by other roads designated for commercial/heavy vehicle operations once construction of the commercial access road(s) are complete(d).
(3)(A) SPECIAL OPERATIONS: The Airport Authority’s designated representative may approve a brief period (approximately one week) for Special Operations for Commercial Owners/Operators in which the Owners/Operators may use pre-designated alternate areas of the airport for loading and application of seed rice, fertilizer and/or herbicide if both of the following circumstances exist:
1. Following a period of extensive rainfall during the crop-growing season when there exists a very narrow window of opportunity to successfully sow rice seed during the germination period and/or apply fertilizer and/or herbicide.
2. The designated operating areas for commercial users will be unable to accommodate all the aircraft that need to load and fly for the purpose set forth above.
(3)(B) Under the aforementioned circumstances, the Airport Authority’s Designee may implement Special Operations in designated alternate areas of the airport (including aprons and taxiways–but not runways) where Commercial Owners/Operators may temporarily operate heavy vehicles. Additionally, four (4) hours prior to implementing each specified period for special operations, the Airport Authority’s Designee will notify the DeRidder Flight Service to publish a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) pertaining to the implementation of Special Operations, including the closure of specific taxiways and aprons and the specific period of closure. Once implemented, the Airport Authority’s Designee will also notify the DOTD/Aviation Division in writing that Special Operations have been initiated and will specify the period for which these procedures will be in effect.
4. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to fail to give proper signals or to ignore or disobey the instructions of any official traffic sign placed in accordance with these regulations unless otherwise directed by a traffic officer.
5. Pedestrians and aircraft shall at all times have right-of-way over vehicular traffic. All vehicles shall pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft.
6. Before crossing runways or taxiways of authorized vehicles, drivers will insure by personal observation that no aircraft is approaching his position.
7. When parking adjacent to a runway, all vehicles must park parallel to the runway and at least 50 feet laterally outside of the runway lights.
8. Heavy trucks in excess of 20,000 lbs. single axle load will not be permitted on runways or taxiways. A fine of fifty ($50) dollars and the cost of repairing any damage caused by such truck will be levied against the owner/operator of said truck for the first violation. Subsequent violations may result in the additional penalty of prohibition of use of the airport by said owner/operator as provided in Paragraph 21 below.
9. No person shall operator a motor vehicle of any kind on the Airport in a reckless or negligent manner nor in such a manner that it is not under safe and proper control at all times, weather and traffic conditions considered.
10. No person shall operate any vehicle other than authorized emergency and maintenance vehicles on the Airport at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.
11. No person under the influence of liquor or narcotic drugs shall operate a motor vehicle or aircraft on the Airport.
12. No person shall ride on the running board, stand up in the body of moving vehicles, ride on the outside of the body of a vehicle, or with arms or legs protruding from the body of motor vehicles, other than crash, fire and rescue vehicles designed for standing personnel.
13. No person shall operate a motor vehicle which is so constructed, equipped or loaded or in such physical or mechanical condition as to endanger persons or property, or which had attached thereto any object or equipment which is being towed, or drags, or swings, or projects so as to be hazardous to persons or property upon the Airport.
14. No person shall operate a motor scooter, truck or other motor vehicle in any hangar or the Airport without exhausts protected by screens or baffles to prevent the escape of sparks or the propagation of flame.
15. No person shall clean or make any repairs to vehicles anywhere within the Airport boundary other than in shop or other areas designated for such purposes, except minor repairs necessary to remove such vehicles from the Airport, nor shall any person move, interfere or tamper with any vehicle or put in motion the engine or take or use any vehicle part, instrument or tool thereof without permission of the owner or satisfactory evidence of the right to do so presented to the Airport Manager.
16. Emergency conditions existing at any time on the Airport air operations area will not mitigate or cancel these regulations. During such conditions, the driver of any vehicle, civilian or military, will make certain that he does not move his vehicle in any direction unless specifically cleared to do so. The Airport Authority shall determine when normal operations may be resumed.
17. Vehicles shall be registered, in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana unless said vehicle is specifically authorized by the Airport Authority to be operated in such areas.
18. Vehicles shall have an overhead yellow or red flashing light displayed or display a checkered flag, not less than one and one-half (1 ½’) feet square, of international orange and white in accordance with FAA AC 150/5210-5.
19. In the interest of safety, the Airport Authority is authorized to open or close areas as necessary.
20. Auto access lanes may be designated by the Police Jury or Airport Authority as necessary.
21. Any person found to be in violation of vehicular traffic or parking regulations as specified herein may be denied permission by the Airport Manager to operate a vehicle upon the Airport premises.
MISCELLANEOUS
EFFECTIVE DATE
Ten days after being promulgated as provided in R.S. 33:1366.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby go on record in support of the efforts made by Parishes effected by the closures of Public Health Units in an attempt to obtain direct payment of $100,000 per Parish by amending the States Appropriations Budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary be authorized to testify on behalf of the Parish regarding this matter.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PERSONNEL
The proposed Drug & Alcohol Policy presented to the Personnel Committee for review was reviewed by Legal Counsel André Doguet. Counsel will provide a completed document for adoption at the next regular meeting.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to ratify the decision made by the Parish Road Manager to advertise for the positions of Mower Operators for Crowley and Iota. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Representatives from the Mire Volunteer Fire Department requested that the Jury consider the needs of the fire district and support an application for a Community Development Block Grant to assist with the construction of a new fire station. It was noted, that the grant application period would likely be in December and that public comments would be received prior to that date.
No action was taken.
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, duly seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., and duly resolved and adopted on June 5, 2001.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, an Act of Acceptance for Fruge Lumber Company, Inc., Contractor, pertaining to the substantial completion of the contract subject to a punch list, for Fire Station Addition - District No. 8 in Lyons Point, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, Fruge Lumber Company, Inc, as Contractor, has substantially completed the Fire Station Addition - District No. 8 in Lyons Point, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury desires to accept the completed work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury that the President of said Acadia Parish Police Jury be, and is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute an Act of Acceptance for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury accepting the work as being substantially completed, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
Engineer Tim Mader provided a comprehensive report on the cost to stabilize the embankment on parts of the Crowley Center Ditch. He estimated that two of the three part plan would cost approximately $50,000 and would include all engineering, contingencies and would provide for the purchase of materials. The work would be provided as inkind by the local drainage district.
The Jury suggested that Juror Alton Stevenson attend the next Public Works Committee Meeting of the Crowley City Council to encourage participation by the City.
No formal action was taken.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize the Parish Engineer to present the project information to the City of Crowley for review. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to approve the request made by St. Thomas Moore Church to assist with the construction of an access road to the church cemetery. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #829
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON TEPETATE ROAD (PRIMARY ROAD 11) IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, WITH A GROSS WEIGHT IN EXCESS OF TWENTY (20) TONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of Acadia Parish, Louisiana, that it shall be unlawful for any person except local farmers during harvest and garbage truck drivers to operate a motor vehicle with a gross weight in excess of Twenty (20) Tons on the following described Parish road:
TEPETATE ROAD (PRIMARY ROAD 11)
from 368 to 3068
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle with a gross weight exceeding Twenty (20) Tons on the Parish road described above, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefore, shall be fined nor more than Fifty Dollars ($50) or be imprisoned not more than ten (10) days or both.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any laws or parts of laws in conflict are hereby repealed.
The Ordinance was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, and after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia
Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude
Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the request to purchase small tools for the Parish inmate program out of the Solid Waste and Health Unit Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 from each fund. Motion carried.
SOLID WASTE/ENVIRONMENTAL
Juror John Humble, Sr., expressed concern over a request for an exemption to State Environmental Laws that would allow the disposition of solid waste sludge over crop land in Acadia Parish.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, public notice was given that Walton Farms, Inc., 2469 South LeBlanc Road, Morse, Louisiana, 70559 does intend to submit to the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services, Permits Division, a request for an exemption of LAC Title 33, VII 1103A to operate a Beneficial Use Solid Waste Facility for the land application of sewage sludge in Acadia Parish and,
WHEREAS, said application is intended for agricultural land in the Fifth Ward of Acadia Parish and there is much skepticism and a lack of knowledge regarding the proposal.
WHEREAS, local residents of the targeted areas, Agricultural Marketing Specialists, health interests and local politicians voiced strong objections to granting exemptions from such environmental laws.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2001, does hereby object to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality granting an exemption of LAC Title 33 VII 1103A to Walton Farms, Inc., 2469 South LeBlanc Road, Morse, Louisiana, for the application of sewage sludge on land in Acadia Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an opportunity for open public hearings be granted in these local areas and that any and all similar requests made subject to involving systems of land in Acadia Parish be denied.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Acadia Parish Legislative Delegation.
ADOPTED: JUNE 5, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
LITIGATION
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to adjourn into executive session to consider the matter related to the Town of Duson with regard to Video Poker Revenue Docket #75,890E. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: Alton Stevenson, Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude Courville. Motion carried.
Following the executive session the President reconvened the meeting.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to approve the hiring of Professor Lee Hargrave as a professional witness to aide in the litigation as an expert witness at the rate of $150.00 per hour contingent upon the Sheriff’s agreeing to pay half the cost. Motion carried.
The Sales Tax Report was presented for the month of April, 2001. The report indicated a gross receipt of $553,442.25, an increase of $143,955.12 from April, 2000.
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 JUNE 19, 2001, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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