CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
SEPTEMBER 4, 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 Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to amend the agenda to consider the following subject matters: bridge replacement on Treasure Road, waiver of permit fees on Roy LeBlanc Road and request from Mermentau Mayor David Frugé. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the August 21, 2001, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
* * * PROCLAMATION * * *
WHEREAS, the week of October 7-13, 2001, has been designated in Louisiana and the nation as “Fire Prevention Week”; and
WHEREAS, the loss of life and property as the result of fire is extensive and often caused by carelessness or lack of attention to fire prevention rules; and
WHEREAS, our rural community is privileged to have protection from the destruction of fire by a large team of dedicated Volunteer Firefighter’s in the Mire Volunteer Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Acadia Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim the week of October 7-13, 2001, as
“FIRE PREVENTION WEEK”
in Mire, Louisiana, and urge all citizens to take reasonable precautions to avoid the risks of unknowingly creating or retaining a fire hazard and instructing their children in the same prevention methods and the importance of those concerns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the Parish of Acadia, LA on this 4th day of September, 2001.
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Mr. Stanley Guillory, representative of Entergy Corporation, presented a corporate sponsorship to the Acadia Parish Police Jury in the amount of $500.00 for the upcoming Region 7, Police Jury Annual Meeting.
The Jury expressed grateful appreciation.
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JOHN BEARD
WHEREAS, the Parish of Acadia wishes to be a part of the Renewal Community application being submitted by the State of Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Acadia authorizes the use of all eligible census tracts in our jurisdiction for this application.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this the 4th day of September, 2001, does hereby authorize the President to sign all necessary documentation such as nomination forms, application and verification documents for this application.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Mayor David Frugé, Village of Mermentau, expressed concern over the continued operation of the recently constructed elderly housing apartments in the Village. He pointed out that an estimated $12,000.00 shortfall would mean a possible closure and shortage of housing.
The matter was referred to Legal Counsel to determine the possibility of the Police Jury providing temporary financial support.
FINANCE
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to amend the General Fund Capital Outlay Budget to include $285,000.00 for a total of $635,000.00 for the construction of an expansion to the Parish Correctional Facility, from miscellaneous fund balance, previous years. Motion carried.
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE #831
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #761 TO PROVIDE
FOR CONDITIONS OF PRIVATE STREET AND PRIVATE
ALLEYS IN PARISH SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENTS,
WHEREIN A PRIVATE STREET IS DEFINED AS A RIGHT-OF-
PASSAGE INTENDED FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC
THAT IS DESIGNATED AS A PRIVATE STREET ON THE
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT.
SECTION 1. PRIVATE STREETS AND PRIVATE ALLEYS
(a) General Arrangement and Layout of Private Streets
The pattern or layout of the private street system in any project must provide for the following basic design concepts:
(a) Provide adequate vehicle access to buildings and facilities within the plat boundaries.
(b) Provide adequate interior traffic circulation and access to buildings by fire fighting personnel and equipment.
(c) Provide adequate access to the existing public street system adjacent to the boundaries of the plat.
(d) Be so designed to allow for the orderly flow of vehicular traffic, which would not induce a hazard to vehicular traffic and the occupants of the development as determined by the Parish Engineer.
(e) Private streets may be utilized only in those areas where there is no possibility of future extension of public streets into the area; and in areas where due to the boundaries of the subdivision there will be no future need to extend the private streets beyond the boundaries.
(f) The designation of a private street as a private street, is the responsibility of the Planning Commission.
(b) Right-of-Way Widths and Pavement Requirements of Private Streets
Right-of-Way widths shall be the same as required for public streets. The private street shall be paved to the same pavement requirements that pertain to public streets. The assurance of pavement construction requirements will be under the jurisdiction of the Parish’s review of construction standards.
(c) Each lot shall have a direct frontage on a public or private street. Where a townhouse, condominium, apartment complex, or mobile home subdivision is planned, a certified copy of restrictions, agreements or contracts providing adequate public access and safety to each unit must be submitted to the Parish Planning Commission.
(d) General Arrangement and Layout of Private Alleys
Private alleys may be provided within any subdivision to provide secondary vehicular access to buildings which otherwise have their primary access from an adjacent public street or private street. Private alleys cannot be used or designed to provide the principle access to property outside the subdivision plat boundaries in which the private alleys are located.
(e) Right-of-Way Widths and Pavement of Private Alleys
Private Alleys shall conform to minimum requirements for public alleys.
(f) Dead-Ends, Cul-de-Sacs and T-Type Turnarounds for Private Streets
& Private Alleys
Dead-end private streets and private alleys over one hundred-fifty feet (150') long, measured from the nearest right-of-way line at the intersection, must be terminated by a circular cul-de-sac having a right-of-passage radius of not less than fifty feet (50'). It is permissible for a private alley to be terminated by a T-type turnaround designated in conformance with the standards of the Parish.
(g) Allowable Lengths of Private Streets and Private Alley Cul-de-Sacs
Allowable lengths of private streets and private alley cul-de-sacs conform to minimum requirements for public streets and alleys.
(h) Intersections of Private Streets and Private Alleys
Private streets must not be direct projections of any public street. When a private street or private alley intersects with a public street there must be a minimum offset distance of one hundred and twenty-five feet (125') from the center line of the private street or private alley to the center line of any adjacent street or alley intersecting the public street. Intersections of all private streets and private alleys with the public streets must be at right angles with variations not to exceed ten degrees (10̊) and have twenty-five feet (25') radii at all corners.
(i) Multiple Access Points to Public Streets
All property containing private streets must have a private street system so designed to provide adequate emergency vehicular access. The private street system must be designed to provide more than one point of access to the project or development from the public street adjacent to the boundaries of the project or development, if at all possible.
(j) Designation of Private Streets and Private Alleys
The right-of-way of all private streets will be clearly marked and designated as private streets or private alleys on the Preliminary and Final plats.
(k) Maintenance of Private Streets, Private Alleys and Drainage Facilities
Within Development
The developer will cause to be created (or furnish a certified correct copy if already in existence) a financial and management legal entity or entities that will guarantee and assure the maintenance of all private streets and private alleys constructed. The developer will provide a certification to the Parish Planning Commission, prior to obtaining final subdivision approval, from an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana, that the documentation, attached to such certification, provides for the creation of an entity that is responsible for the maintenance of the private streets, private roads, private alleys and drainage facilities in the subdivision; which certification shall contain the name of the entity responsible for maintenance and its registered office.
(l) Drainage of Private Streets and Private Alleys
Private streets and private alleys must be provided with adequate drainage and shall conform to minimum requirements for public streets and alleys.
SECTION 2. All other Sections of Ordinance No. 761 shall remain in full force and effect. This Ordinance shall have full force & effect from and after the date of this adoption.
SECTION 3. All Ordinance or parts of Ordinances contrary to or in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
The Ordinance was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, 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: September 4, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
TAX ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR PAT DAIGLE
WHEREAS, the list of assessments for the Parish of Acadia in the dollar amount of $159,548,050.00 have been exposed for public review, and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury did sit as a Board of Review as required by law and no protests were received.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 4th day of September, 2001, that valuation for the 2001 Taxes, Parish of Acadia, as set by the Acadia Parish Tax Assessor, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Police Jury of Acadia Parish.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
Mr. Audie Hanks, H & H Electric, explained the delays in the completion of I-10 light repairs.
ORDINANCE #832
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON
TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON
BREEZEWAY COURT IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT
A SPEED IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN MILES PER HOUR, 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 to operate or drive a motor vehicle in excess of fifteen miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:
Breezeway Court
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of fifteen miles per hour on the Parish road described above, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefore, shall be fined not 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 Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, and seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, 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: SEPTEMBER 4, 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 CECELIA BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of September, 2001, does hereby authorize Aucoin & Associates to prepare plans and solicit proposals to repair the bridge on Treasure Road at an estimated cost of $45,700.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President be empowered, authorized and directed to execute all contract documents relative to the repair of said bridge.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 4, 2001
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to approve the request to open cut Roy LeBlanc Road to replace a damaged water line and waive the permit fees for the construction with exception of as-built drawings. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Charles King encouraged the Jury to consider a policy of laying over new laws such as speed limits prior to adoption.
Jury President Claude Courville encouraged that such requests be submitted to Legal Counsel.
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 18, 2001, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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