CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
APRIL 15, 2003
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:
CATHERINE LACOMBE
JOHN HUMBLE SR
CECELIA BROUSSARD
JIMMIE PELLERIN
JOHN BEARD
PAT DAIGLE
CLAUDE COURVILLE
ABSENT: ALTON STEVENSON
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to amend the agenda and consider painting the Clerk of Court Record Room and Change Order #1 to the Courthouse Handicapped Code and Compliance Work. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to approve the Minutes of the April 1, 2003, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Al Leger, Veterans Affair Service Officer reported on the impact of revenue distributed for Veterans Aid in Acadia Parish and extended thanks for the assistance with accommodations. Mr. Leger also encouraged everyone to wear red on Fridays in support of the American Military.
* * * PROCLAMATION * * *
WHEREAS, the strength of our nation flows from the promise of individual equality and freedom of choice; and
WHEREAS, the 35th Anniversary of the National Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, during the month of April, is an occasion for all Americans - individually and collectively - to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom from housing discrimination whenever it exists. This law guarantees for each citizen that critical, personal element of freedom of choice - selection of the home; and
WHEREAS, a fair housing law has been passed by the State of Louisiana; and implementation of that law requires the positive commitment, involvement and support of each of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the department and agencies of the State of Louisiana are to provide leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal for all our citizens; and
WHEREAS, barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen will ultimately diminish the rights and limit the options of all;
THEREFORE, I, Claude J. Courville, President of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2003 as
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
in the Parish of Acadia and do hereby encourage all citizens to abide by the letter and spirit of the Fair Housing Law, and ask the citizens of this Parish to join in reaffirming the obligation and commitment to fair housing opportunities for all.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the Parish of Acadia, LA on this 15th day of April, 2003.
/s/ Claude J. Courville
CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
KATRY MARTIN
SECRETARY-TREASURER
FINANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JOHN BEARD AND MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 15th day of April, 2003, does hereby authorize the President and Secretary to advertise in the Official Journal of the Parish for the following purchases and/or services:
Gravel Lubricants
Grader Blades Lumber
Concrete Pipe Expanded Clay Aggregate
Cold Mix Emulsified Asphalt
Corrugated Metal Pipe Contract Labor
Herbicide Limestone
Sand Official Journal
Erosion Control Materials
White Goods
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids will be received by the Administrative Office of the Acadia Parish Police Jury until 10:00 A.M., on Monday, May 19, 2003.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid(s) which in the opinion of the Jury will be to the best interest of the Parish of Acadia.
ADOPTED: APRIL 15, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to authorize roof repairs to the Rayne Community Clinic. Motion carried.
Architect Mark Lalande reported on plans to transform the manufacturing facility in the Industrial Park into a Criminal Justice Center. Current activities would include determining the scope of the project and planning for emergency systems as well as the reallocation of space.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize Architect Mark Lalande to proceed with preliminary plans to convert the manufacturing facility in the Industrial Park to a Parish Criminal Justice Center. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize the painting of the ceiling in the Clerk of Court Book Room. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JOHN BEARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 15th day of April, 2003, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 1 for the repairs to the Courthouse Hallway Handicap Access Third Floor reflecting no change in contract amount or construction time.
ADOPTED: APRIL 15, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC HEALTH
Mrs. Tessie Cary, representative of the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Foundation, extended thanks for the support behind the effort to locate a Federally Qualified Health Center in the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital District. Ms. Cary expressed concern over the status of the hospital emphasizing the need for continued acute health care.
Mrs. Candy Leger expressed dismay at the deterioration of the hospital and the lack of the utilization of services.
Closing comments were offered by Reverend Malbrough emphasizing the need to oversee the activities of the hospital.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the Parish Road Manager to purchase three Woods Super Duty SGT Series Rotary Tillers at a cost of $3,400.00 each from Abell & Son, Inc. Motion carried.
The Sales Tax Report was presented for the month of March, 2003. The report indicated a gross receipt of $388,216.53 a decrease of $81,089.34 from March, 2002.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Secretary reminded of the upcoming Legislative Workshop in Baton Rouge.
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 6, 2003, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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