CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MAY 7, 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
JIMMIE PELLERIN
JOHN BEARD
CLAUDE COURVILLE
ABSENT: CECELIA BROUSSARD
PAT DAIGLE
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to revise the agenda and add a request by Conoco to repair an underground pipeline and a speed limit on Crown Road. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to approve the Minutes of the April 16, 2002, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
Tourist Commission Director Gwen Hanks presented the new Parish Flag to the Acadia Parish Police Jury. The flag was designed by the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission and will fly at the National Association of County’s Convention in New Orleans in July.
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JOHN HUMBLE SR AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury allows enrollment in a voluntary Deferred Compensation Benefit Plan administered by Value Teachers and NationalWide Retirement Solutions through payroll deduction, and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury wishes to enhance the benefit package provided to its employees as a means of recruiting and retention.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 7th day of May, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute any and all contracts to implement an employer 3% match of the employee’s gross salary to the voluntary deferred compensation plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the requirement to participate will include the following: (1) that a person be employed at least six months, (2) a person participate for a period of four years to be vested, (3) person must be a full-time employee.
ADOPTED: MAY 7, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A large group of residences were in attendance in protest to the location of an adult retail outlet in the unincorporated area of the Parish near the Community of Egan along Interstate 10.
Presenting strong verbal opposition and addressing the body were the following people: Lisa Martin, a local resident, Joe Gall, Pastor of the Haven Church in Egan, Roger Tarver, Lloyd Singley, Pastor of the Northside Assembly of God Church, Barry Thompson, representing Family Vision Christian Television & KAJN Radio, Mrs. Ezora Proctor, former educator, Todd Hanks, Youth Pastor of the Acadiana Cathedral, the Pastor of the Parkview Baptist Church and Bonnie Emerson.
Legal Counsel André Doguet stated that Title 14 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes provides for uniform legislation related to crimes of obscenity. He advised that action be taken to formally request the District Attorney to investigate possible violations. He indicated that the law centers around contemporary community standards.
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 7th day of May, 2002, does hereby authorize Legal Counsel to pursue the prosecution through the District Attorney’s Office of the Acadiana Adult Superstore located in Egan, Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any tax licenses not yet issued be withheld and referred to the full Jury for approval.
ADOPTED: MAY 7, 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., seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving the holding of an election in
Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the
Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana,
on Saturday, July 20, 2002, to authorize the levy of a
special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on April 23, 2002, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, July 20, 2002, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. 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 Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, July 20, 2002, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION)
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 1.04 MILLS TAX CONTINUATION
FOR CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING
THE ACADIA-EVANGELINE FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT’S FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES, INCLUDING
THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE
PROTECTION PURPOSES.
Shall Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the
Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana
(the “District”), be authorized to continue to levy a one
and four hundredths (1.04) mills tax on all the property
subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten
(10) years, beginning with the year 2002 and ending
with the year 2011, for the purpose of constructing,
maintaining and operating the District’s fire protection
facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water
for fire protection purposes?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
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 and Claude Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Cecelia Broussard and Pat Daigle.
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of May, 2002.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving the holding of an election in Fire
Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Acadia, State
of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 5, 2002, to authorize
the levy of a parcel fee therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on April 16, 2002, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, October 5, 2002, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. 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. 8 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, October 5, 2002, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 8
PROPOSITION (PARCEL FEE RENEWAL)
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO RENEW A 10 YEAR $25.00
PARCEL FEE FOR ACQUIRING FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF
OBTAINING WATER, FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES
AND ALL PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, AND TO
FUND THE PROCEEDS OF SAID PARCEL FEE INTO
BONDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS.
Shall Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of
Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “District”), levy and
collect annually for a period of ten (10) years, beginning
with the year 2003, a fee of Twenty-Five Dollars
($25.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground or
individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or
in part, a residential or commercial structure, regardless
of the structure’s being occupied or unoccupied, for the
purpose of acquiring, facilities and equipment, including
paying the cost of obtaining water, for fire protection
purposes, and all purposes incidental thereto, and shall
the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds
of said parcel fee into bonds to pay the costs of capital
improvements, said bonds to be issued from time to time
in the manner provided by law, including, but not limited
to, Section 1505 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised
Statutes of 1950, as amended?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein.
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 and Claude Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Cecelia Broussard and Pat Daigle.
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of May, 2002.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
HEALTH
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of May, 2002, does hereby authorize an amendment to the staffing agreement with the American Legion Hospital to provide necessary employees to operate the Acadia Parish Community Clinics.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amendment provide for an increase in the amount paid for the staffing of clinics by an estimated $3.00 per hour for full-time employment.
ADOPTED: MAY 7, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
LEGISLATION
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve the request to prepare a draft Ordinance regulating certain domestic and vicious animals. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve a probationary pay increase for Mr. David Duhon in the amount of 5% effective May 16, 2002. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
No action was taken relative to the request to execute an “Acknowledgment and Consent” form pertaining to the lease with Cajun Bag.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to approve the use of funds set aside for contractual labor as overtime pay for the purpose of maintaining the Rayne Public Health Facility. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize Architect Ron Lawson to prepare a cost estimate to repair and improve the court room facilities in the Acadia Parish Courthouse as per the request made by the Acadia Parish Bar Association. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve the request made by Animal Control to purchase a euthanizing chamber and make improvements to the Animal Shelter. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of May, 2002, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 2 to Phase IIIA Contract 1 Road Improvements for additional compensation on Sidney Richard Road for remobilization, repreparation of base course, removal of damaged surface treatment and lost production due to flooding of roadway from agricultural practices in the amount of Thirty-four Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-one and 00/100 ($34,621.00) Dollars with W.R. Core, LLC.
ADOPTED: MAY 7, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Engineer Tim Mader reported on the progress being made to negotiate for the additional work provided in Change Order No. 1 to Phase III Part A Contract 2 of Parishwide Road Improvements. He noted that the contractor was not prepared to commit to the additional work.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. John Beard, to approve the Emergency Work Report for the month of April, 2002. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $254.61. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JIMMIE PELLERIN AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
WHEREAS, bids were received and duly opened on April 23, 2002, for the Parishwide Base Failure Repair and Asphalt Surface Leveling Project, and
WHEREAS, one bid was received in the amount of $219,925.00 (base bid) $60,600.00 (Additive Alternate No. 1) and $87,024.00 (Additive Alternate No. 2) from Prairie Construction Company, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury saw fit to appropriate $100,000.00 for fiscal year 2001 and $100,000.00 for fiscal year 2002 and the estimate to construct the improvements did not exceed the appropriated funding.
WHEREAS, the base bid submitted by Prairie Construction Company was in excess of the estimated cost as well as the funding appropriations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 7th day of May, 2002, does hereby reject the bid submitted by Prairie Construction as it exceeded the estimated cost and the money appropriated to construct the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the firm of Aucoin & Associates be authorized to amend the plans and solicit bids for the Parishwide Base Failure and Leveling Project.
ADOPTED: MAY 7, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE #841
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON GOODRICH ROAD IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF THIRTY-FIVE 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 thirty-five miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:
Goodrich Road
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of thirty-five 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. John Humble, Sr., 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., Jimmie
Pellerin, John Beard and Claude Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Cecelia Broussard and Pat Daigle.
ADOPTED: MAY 7, 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. John Humble, Sr., to approve the request made by Conoco Inc., to open cut Cradle Road to make repairs to an existing pipeline. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #842
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON CROWN ROAD IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF TWENTY-FIVE 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 twenty-five miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:
Crown Road
from Highway 95 West to the last resident
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of twenty-five 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 Mr. John Beard, and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, 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., Jimmie
Pellerin, John Beard and Claude Courville.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Cecelia Broussard and Pat Daigle.
ADOPTED: MAY 7, 2002
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
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 MAY 21, 2002, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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