CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MAY 21, 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 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. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to amend the agenda to allow for an address by Mr. Kenny Privat, Candidate for District Judge and to consider rescheduling the presentation by Gueydan Manufacturing. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the May 7, 2002, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Kenny Privat, Candidate for District Judge addressed the governing body announcing his candidacy for District Judge Division J.
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JOHN HUMBLE SR AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
WHEREAS, the Acadia Airport District #1 has received a letter of resignation from Mr. Wendell Wayne Guillot as a board member of Acadia Airport District #1.
WHEREAS, Acadia Airport District #1 has placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert Dale Thibodeaux to fill said vacancy.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of May, 2002, does hereby appoint MR. ROBERT DALE THIBODEAUX to the Acadia Airport District #1 to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Wendell Wayne Guillot.
ADOPTED: MAY 21, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JOHN HUMBLE SR AND MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD
WHEREAS, previous negotiations for the sale of property in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park to small businesses yielded a per acre price of $8,500.00, and
WHEREAS, changes were made to the placement of tracts to be sold causing alterations in plans to extend the utilities, and
WHEREAS, it is still the intent of the Police Jury to negotiate the cash sale of small tracts in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 21st day of May, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute the cash sale documents for the sale of a 2.043 acre tract and a 1.319 acre tract in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park at a discounted price of $8,500.00 per acre and authorize the extension of necessary utilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish Attorney be instructed to include a buy back provision in the language of the document and to workout details related to the use of existing pavement and property access.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 50 ft. building set back requirement stipulated in the restrictive covenants in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park be waived and that a 30 ft. set back requirement be acceptable.
ADOPTED: MAY 21, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, Southern Key Developers, LLC, represented by their agent Perry F. Morrow respectfully requested support from local governing authority for the development and construction of a nursing and assisted living facility east of the City of Crowley.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of May, 2002, does hereby express no objection to the development and construction of nursing and assisted care facilities located on 7.5 acres of land east of the City of Crowley.
ADOPTED: MAY 21, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of May, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to apply for a Rural Development Grant on behalf of Acadia Fire Protection District #3 in the amount of $15,000 to assist with the purchase of new fire equipment and fire gear.
ADOPTED: MAY 21, 2002
ATTEST:
/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 21st day of May, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to apply for a Rural Development Grant on behalf of the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission in the amount of $40,000 to assist with the construction of a 20 x 30 Cultural Education Pavilion.
ADOPTED: MAY 21, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
FINANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised according to law in the Official Journal of the Parish for the sale of one used 1993 GMC 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck.
WHEREAS, the bids submitted were as follows:
BIDDER PRICE
Charles Melancon, Jr. $515.00
Flowood Trading Post $1,733.00
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of May, 2002, does hereby accept the bid submitted by Flowood Trading Post for one 1993 GMC 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck in the amount of One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-three and 00/100 ($1,733.00) Dollars.
ADOPTED: MAY 21, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND JOHN BEARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of May, 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, Nicholas, Settlement, Arceneaux Circle, Sylvia and Hazel Roads, District 6, adding various Corrugated Metal Pipe for Drainage, re-mobilization and add the contract time from August 1, 2002, to October 31, 2002 and increase the amount by Two Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-five and 40/100 ($274,435.40) Dollars with W.E. McDonald & Son, Inc., for an adjusted contract price of Eight Hundred Forty-eight Thousand Seven Hundred Twelve and 40/100 ($848,712.40) Dollars.
ADOPTED: MAY 21, 2002
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 April, 2002. The report indicated a gross receipt of $487,580.04, a decrease of $65,862.21 from April, 2001.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
President Courville expressed his concern for the problems associated with rental property as it relates to the Ordinance regulating the installation of waste disposal systems.
A request from Mrs. Vicky Meaux, resident of the City of Rayne, was made in regard to burning of debris adjacent to residential areas.
Mr. Robert Bergeaux, Parish Road Manager, thanked the Jury for the decision to participate in the deferred compensation match program as employers.
Juror Alton Stevenson reported on the reception at a recent meeting of the Lions Club where the upcoming mosquito abatement plan was discussed.
Juror Catherine LaCombe thanked all of those who took a strong position against the marketing of obscene material in the Egan area.
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 4, 2002, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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