CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
APRIL 2, 2002
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 led by Boy Scout Troop 64 from Iota. 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 Mr. John Beard, to approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2002, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR PAT DAIGLE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 2nd day of April, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute a watershed agreement for the Bayou Duralde-Lower Nezpique Watershed between the Acadia, Evangeline and Gulf Coast Soil & Water Conservation Districts, the Bayou Nezpique Gravity Drainage District, Bayou Des Cannes-Nezpique Gravity Drainage District, Acadia Parish Police Jury, Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
ADOPTED: APRIL 2, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ELECTIONS
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., and seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be
held in the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, to
authorize the levy of a sales and use tax therein; making
application to the State Bond Commission in connection
therewith; and providing for other matters in connection
therewith.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), that:
SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2002, between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION (1/4% SALES TAX)
SUMMARY: 1/4% SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD
OF 10 YEARS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF MAINTAINING AND
OPERATING A PARISHWIDE MOSQUITO CONTROL
PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE COST OF ACQUIRING LAND,
BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, WITH AUTHORITY TO FUND
THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX INTO BONDS TO PAY THE
COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUCH
PURPOSES.
Shall the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the
“Parish”), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29
of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974,
and other constitutional and statutory authority, be
authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-fourth of
one percent (1/4%) (the “Tax”) for a period of ten
(10) years from the date of the first levy of the Tax
upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental,
the consumption, and the storage for use or
consumption, of tangible personal property and on
sales of services within the Parish, all as defined in
R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, with the proceeds of the
Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs
and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax)
to be dedicated and used for the purpose of paying the
cost of maintaining and operating a parishwide mosquito
control program, including the cost of acquiring land,
buildings and equipment necessary in connection
therewith; and further, shall the Parish be authorized to
fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to pay the cost
of capital improvements for such purposes to the extent
and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana?
SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the Rayne Acadian Tribune, a weekly (published on Thursday) newspaper of general circulation within the Parish, published in Rayne, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the Parish, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days not more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.
SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Courthouse, Crowley, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2002, at SIX-THIRTY O’CLOCK (6:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election.
SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.
SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the Parish will be entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used.
SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the President and/or Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election, including but not limited to, appropriate submission to the Federal Department of Justice under Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Elections, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Acadia Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Acadia Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law.
SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and authority to levy and collect the sales and use tax provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
This resolution 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 2nd day of April, 2002.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), on April 2, 2002, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2002, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION (1/4% SALES TAX)
SUMMARY: 1/4% SALES AND USE TAX FOR A PERIOD
OF 10 YEARS TO BE DEDICATED AND USED FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF MAINTAINING AND
OPERATING A PARISHWIDE MOSQUITO CONTROL
PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE COST OF ACQUIRING LAND,
BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, WITH AUTHORITY TO FUND
THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX INTO BONDS TO PAY THE
COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUCH
PURPOSES.
Shall the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the
“Parish”), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29
of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974,
and other constitutional and statutory authority, be
authorized to levy and collect a tax of one-fourth of
one percent (1/4%) (the “Tax”) for a period of ten (10)
years from the date of the first levy of the Tax upon
the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the
consumption, and the storage for use or consumption,
of tangible personal property and on sales of services
within the Parish, all as defined in R.S. 47:301 though
47:317, with the proceeds of the Tax (after paying the
reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of
collecting and administering the Tax) to be dedicated
and used for the purpose of paying the cost of
maintaining and operating a parishwide mosquito control
program, including the cost of acquiring land, buildings
and equipment necessary in connection therewith; and
further, shall the Parish be authorized to fund the
proceeds of the Tax into bonds to pay the cost of
capital improvements for such purposes to the extent
and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana?
The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:
POLLING PLACES
Ward Precinct Location
1 1 Mire Fire Station, 5248 Mire Hwy., Rayne
1 2A Rayne City Courtroom, 301 E. Louisiana Avenue, Rayne
1 2B Rayne City Courtroom, 301 E. Louisiana Avenue, Rayne
1 3A Rayne High School Gym, 1020 N. Polk Street, Rayne
1 3B Rayne High School Gym, 1020 N. Polk Street, Rayne
1 4A Martin Petitjean Elementary School, 4039 C-R Hwy., Rayne
1 4B Martin Petitjean Elementary School, 4039 C-R Hwy., Rayne
1 5A Southside Community Center, 403 4th Street, Rayne
1 5B Southside Community Center, 403 4th Street, Rayne
1 6 Northside Community Center, 608 MLK Drive, Rayne
1 7 Rayne Federal Housing, 403 W. Oak Street, Rayne
1 8 Rayne Jaycee Home, 1931 E. Jeff Davis Avenue, Rayne
1 9 Martin Petitjean Elementary School, 4039 C-R Hwy., Rayne
1 10 Martin Petitjean Elementary School, 4039 C-R Hwy., Rayne
1 11 Martin Petitjean Elementary School, 4039 C-R Hwy., Rayne
2 1 Mire Fire Station, 5248 Mire Hwy., Rayne
2 2 Cramer Dryers, 1190 Wabash Road, Rayne
2 3 Branch Fire Station, 173 Dr. Parrot Road, Branch
2 4 Mowata Catholic Church Hall, 29057 C-E Hwy., CR/EU
2 5 Crowley High School Commons Area, 263 Hensgens Rd, Crowley
3 1 VFW Home Post 9903, 430 POW-MIA Mem. Drive, Church Point
3 2 Richard Elementary School, 1616 Charlene Hwy., Church Point
3 3A Church Point High School Gym, 622 S. Rogers, Church Point
3 3B Church Point High School Gym, 622 S. Rogers, Church Point
3 4 Church Point Jr. High School Gym, 340 MLK Drive, Church Point
3 5 Richard Elementary School, 1616 Charlene Hwy., Church Point
3 6 American Legion, 6515 Church Point Hwy., Church Point
3 7 Vautrots Store, 1338 Peach Bloom Hwy., Church Point
4 1 Te-Mamou KC Council 4906, 4998 Evangeline Hwy., BAS
4 2 Iota High School Lobby, 474 S. 5th Street, Iota
4 3 Crowley High School Commons Area, 263 Hensgens Rd, Crowley
4 4 Egan Elementary School, 2166 Egan Hwy., Egan
4 5 Evangeline Elementary School, 1448 Old Evangeline Hwy., EV
4 6 Iota High School Lobby, 474 S. 5th Street, Iota
5 1A Mermentau Town Hall, 104 7th Street, Mermentau
5 1B Mermentau Town Hall, 104 7th Street, Mermentau
5 2A Estherwood Town Hall, 124 N. LeBlanc Street, Estherwood
5 2B Estherwood Town Hall, 124 N. LeBlanc Street, Estherwood
5 3 Morse Elementary School, 200 Wisconsin Street, Morse
5 4 Morse Elementary School, 200 Wisconsin Street, Morse
5 5 Midland Catholic Church Hall, 214 2nd Street, Midland
5 6 Morse Elementary School, 200 Wisconsin Street, Morse
6 1 North Crowley Middle School, 401 W. Northern Avenue, Crowley
6 2 Notre Dame High School, 910 N. Eastern Avenue, Crowley
6 2A Notre Dame High School, 910 N. Eastern Avenue, Crowley
6 3A North Crowley Kindergarten, 1119 N. Parkerson, Crowley
6 3B North Crowley Kindergarten, 1119 N. Parkerson, Crowley
6 4 Courthouse Bldg., 1st Floor, 500 N. Parkerson, Crowley
6 5 Crowley City Hall, 426 N. Avenue F, Crowley
6 6 Old Ross High School, 800 N. Western Avenue, Crowley
6 7 Rice Festival Building, 717 W. Mill Street, Crowley
6 8 Immaculate Heart of Mary Hall, 616 S. Avenue M, Crowley
6 9 South Crowley Elementary School, 1102 S. Parkerson, Crowley
6 10 Lyons Point Community Center, 8006 Lyons Pt. Hwy., Crowley
6 11 Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1725 W. Hutchinson, Crowley
6 12 School Board Media Center, 2402 N. Parkerson, Crowley
6 13 School Board Media Center, 2402 N. Parkerson, Crowley
6 14 Acadia Animal Clinic, 7433 S. La. 13, Crowley
6 15 South Crowley Elementary School, 1102 S. Parkerson, Crowley
6 16 LSU Rice Experiment Station, 1373 Caffey Road, Crowley
7 1 Mowata Catholic Church Hall, 29057 C-E Hwy., CR/EU
7 2 Tepe-Tate Fire Station, 1404 Redich Road, Eunice
7 3 LSU Eunice-Health & Physical Ed. Bldg., 2048 Johnson Hwy., Eunice
7 4 LSU Eunice-Health & Physical Ed. Bldg., 2048 Johnson Hwy., Eunice
The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.
The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Courthouse, Crowley, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2002, at SIXTY-THIRTY O’CLOCK (6:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Crowley, Louisiana, on this, the 2nd day of April, 2002.
ATTEST:
/s/ Claude J Courville
President
/s/ Katry Martin
Secretary
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to approve a 3% increase in salary for Mrs. Karen Andrepont effective April 1, 2002, for satisfactory completion of Class A Solid Waste Certification. Motion carried with one no vote Mr. Alton Stevenson.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
A motion was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to authorize Architect Ron Lawson to obtain quotes to construct or install additional space to supplement community health services in Church Point. Motion carried.
All matters related to funding of major repairs to the Courthouse electrical system was referred to the Finance Committee.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the termination of agreement with Ms. Sheryl Myers for Custodial Service at the Rayne Health Unit and further authorize a temporary arrangement until the first meeting in May. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to approve partial payment #6 in the amount of $82,500.00 to K.A.S. Construction for repairs to the Multipurpose Facility. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN BEARD AND PAT DAIGLE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 2nd day of April, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Multi-Purpose Facility Roof and Structural Improvements and decrease the amount by Four Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($4,500.00) Dollars with K.A.S. Construction, LLC, for an adjusted contract price of Nine Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Sixty-two and 00/100 ($937,062.00) Dollars.
ADOPTED: APRIL 2, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION OF TERMINATION
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, duly seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., and duly resolved and adopted on April 2, 2002.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, a Notice of Termination from K.A.S. Construction, Inc., Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the contract for “Multi-Purpose Facility Roof and Structural Improvements” in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, a final inspection on the above referenced project was performed on March 28, 2002, and a punch list of miscellaneous work items to be completed is attached and made a part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, K.A.S. Construction, Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the “Multi-Purpose Facility Roof and Structural Improvements” 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 a Notice of Termination 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: APRIL 2, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
Parish Engineer Karl Aucoin reviewed right-of-way requirements to maintain minimum standards for the hardsurfacing of Parish Roads. He pointed out that portions of Vicksburg Road would not meet the minimum requirements.
The Parish Road Manager was engaged to rectify these shortcomings wherever possible within existing right-of-ways.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 2nd day of April, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute right-of-way agreements with property owners on and along Colony Road in order to acquire dedicated servitude to construct hardsurfacing improvements.
ADOPTED: APRIL 2, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MR PAT DAIGLE AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 2nd day of April, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 1 to Phase IIIA Contract 1 Road Improvements by adding Anne and Stakes Roads, District 2, Senic Drive and E. Lafosse Road, District 3, Aquilla Road, District 7, Bearcat and Simeo Roads, District 8 and increase the amount by Three Hundred Fifty-six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-seven and 95/100 ($356,257.95) Dollars with W.R. Core, LLC, for an adjusted contract price of Three Million Two Hundred Three Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-seven and 70/100 ($3,203,977.70) Dollars.
ADOPTED: APRIL 2, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN BEARD AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 2nd day of April, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 1 to Phase IIIA Contract 2 Road Improvements by adding Leger Road from Bayou Blanc to Standard Mill Road, District 4, Colony Road, District 5, Nicholas, Settlement, Arceneaux Circle, Sylvia and Hazel Roads and the remainder of Cloday Menard, District 6 and adding various Corrugated Metal Pipe for Drainage and increase the amount by Two Hundred Eighty-eight Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty and 50/100 ($288,950.50) Dollars with W.E. McDonald & Son, Inc., for an adjusted contract price of Eight Hundred Sixty-three Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-seven and 50/100 ($863,227.50) Dollars.
ADOPTED: APRIL 2, 2002
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 Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the Secretary to advertise for sealed bids for the sale of one used Road Maintenance Vehicle. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Lester Charles, native of Rayne, Louisiana Finance Director for Federally Qualified Community Health Care Programs, presented information on his plan to establish such a center in the Rayne/Church Point area. He asked the Jury to consider use of the existing Health Clinic in Rayne for this endeavor.
Mr. Kenneth Camden, resident of Lisa Drive, described the poor drainage in his subdivision.
The Road Manager was instructed to investigate.
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 APRIL16, 2002, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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