CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JANUARY 21, 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:
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. Catherine LaCombe, to move the subject of litigation to the end of the agenda. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to amend the agenda and include an appointment to the First Ward Drainage District, Acceptance of the Bridge Repairs on Baton Lane and consider a speed limit on Simeo Road. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to include Item 11b as part of Federal/State Financial Assistance. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the January 7, 2003, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Director of Emergency Management Mr. John Quebodeaux stated that Louisiana is Grantee of Homeland Security Funds and is providing assistance to Parishes to purchase special equipment. One Hundred Fifty-seven Thousand Seventy-six and 00/100 ($157,076.00) Dollars has been made available for this purpose.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: PAT DAIGLE AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute a Grant Application through the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and Office of Justice Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grant in the amount of $157,076.31.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding be processed on a reimbursement basis where by the Parish makes the initial purchase and the state refunds the allocation as expended.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby authorize the Office of Emergency Preparedness to make application in the amount of $40,000.00 for the preparation of a FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Plan under a 75/25 match where by local authorities may substitute the 25% with inkind services.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
FINANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has reviewed the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire in its entirety, and
WHEREAS, the questionnaire is a required part of the financial and compliance audit of Louisiana governmental units and quasi-public corporations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby adopt the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire in connection with the audit of our Financial Statements for the period ending 12/31/02.
BE IT RESOLVED that all President and Secretary-Treasurer is hereby instructed and empowered to execute on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury any and all instruments regarding the 2002 Financial Audit.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENTMr. Stephen Broussard, Executive Director and CEO of the Acadia Economic Development Corporation (I-Acadia), requested funding in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purpose of economic development activities in Acadia Parish stating that current programs included the high school Career Expo, Economic Development Summit and Base Mentoring.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to provide $50,000.00 requested by I-Acadia for 2003 and authorize the Parish President to execute an Agreement for economic development services in Acadia Parish.
An Amendment to the motion was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to reduce the amount to $10,000.00.
After brief discussion the amendment was withdrawn. A roll call vote was called on the original motion, the following vote was cast: Yeas: Alton Stevenson, Cecelia Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin and Claude Courville. Nays: Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., John Beard and Pat Daigle. As a result of the tie vote, the motion failed.
A motion was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to authorize the release of $10,000.00 in funding for I-Acadia for the period of 2003 and authorize the President to execute an Agreement to provide economic development services for the same period. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude Courville. Nays: Alton Stevenson. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize the hiring of Mr. Ervin LeJeune as Equipment Operator II at the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill at a starting salary of $7.61 per hour effective February 1, 2003, provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to authorize the hiring of Mrs. Monica Touchette as Custodian in the Acadia Parish Courthouse at a starting salary of $6.00 per hour effective February 1, 2003, provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby appoint MR. GERHARD “BOO” LEBLANC to the First Ward Drainage District to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Clyde Leger, Jr., effective January, 2003.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
IN RECOGNITION OF MR. CLYDE LEGER, JR.’S 19 YEARS
OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE FIRST WARD GRAVITY
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Mr. Clyde Leger Jr.’s made significant personal sacrifices in pursuit of adequate and effective drainage improvements and flood prevention, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leger’s efforts extended far beyond the boundaries of the First Ward and Parish of Acadia, and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury recognizes the value of his efforts and the positive impact they have had on the Parish.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby convey to Mr. Clyde Leger Jr., an expression of gratitude and debt of thanks in exchange for his unselfish work and dedicated service as a President and member of the Board of Commissioners of the First Ward Gravity Drainage District of Acadia Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be read into the permanent record of the Parish as a reminder of this accomplishment.
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
Architect Ron Lawson instructed the Jury on the necessity to upgrade the Fire and ADA Codes in the Acadia Parish Courthouse noting that authority was given and bids were solicited for the purpose of making the necessary improvements. Only one bid was submitted in the amount of $241,470.00 well in excess of the amount appropriated for the repairs.
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, Ron Lawson, Architect solicited bids for the Acadia Parish Courthouse Handicapped Accessibility and Fire Code Modifications and the sole bid received was:
BIDDER BID PROPOSAL
E. L. Habetz Builders, Inc. $241,470.00
WHEREAS, the amount of money budgeted for the purpose of such improvements was far less than the sole bid received.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby reject the bid submitted by E. L. Habetz Builders, Inc., in the amount of $241,470.00.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby authorize the President to execute a contract with E. L. Habetz Builders, Inc., in the amount of $75,956.00 for the purpose of constructing Handicap and Fire Code improvements on the third floor including the monumental steps.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A report was presented by Mader-Miers Engineering on the status of leaks following the roof replacement on the Acadia Parish Rice Arena. Mr. David Huval, Structural Consultant, discussed expansion joints and the type of fasteners used for this application.
Mr. Tim Mader, Mader-Miers Engineering, advised that an inspection of each fastener on the roof of the facility would be conducted nothing that the warranty period ends on April 2, 2003.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to authorize Architect Ron Lawson to proceed with the repair/replacement to the roof on the Acadia Parish Recycling Center located on West Highway 90, Crowley. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEALTH/SAFETY
Legal Counsel André Doguet reported on the meeting held with representatives of the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital Board, the Acadia Parish Police Jury and the Acadia-St. Landry Medical Foundation.
Mr. Doguet pointed out how the clinic Doctors were unfairly treated. The Board of Directors assured those in attendance that every effort would be made to encourage Dr. Ahmed to return to practice at the hospital clinic and allow reasonable time to convert his practice.
Auditors expressed the need to contain costs resulting in a decision to seek outside assistance.
Mr. Doguet reported that the Board was in the process of hiring a new administrator and the Jury would begin receiving financial statements for review. He also announced an upcoming vacancy to the Hospital Board.
President Courville repeated the importance of the Boards intent to return Dr. Ahmed to practice and provide the ability for him to convert to private practice should he choose to do so.
Questions were raised by Jurors regarding the ownership of the Hospital and board replacement.
Attorney for the Parish reported that the Ethics Commission was investigating two possible violations of the Code.
Additional comments were received from Mr. Toby Leger, Patrick Matte, Theresa R. Cary and Mrs. Sharon LeDoux, a former employee of the Hospital the majority of which focused on public support and the replacement of Board Members.
Other allegations centered around illegal meetings, loss of public trust and problems in the Hospital Pharmacy.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
The following resolution was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, and duly resolved and adopted on January 21, 2003.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, an Act of Acceptance for E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc., Contractor, pertaining to the substantial completion of the contract, bridge repairs on Old Spanish Trail, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the bridge repairs on Old Spanish Trail, 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 an Act of Acceptance 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: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
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 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 2 to the 2002 Parishwide Base Failure Repair and Asphalt Surface Leveling in the amount of Fifty-eight Thousand Fifty-four and 50/100 ($58,054.50) Dollars with E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc., for a total adjusted price of Five Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-eight and 53/100 ($537,538.53) Dollars.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby authorize the President and Secretary to advertise in the Official Journal of the Parish for the purchase of Three (3) 3/4 Ton Heavy-Duty Two Wheel Drive Extended Cab Gasoline Trucks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids will be received by the Administrative Office of the Acadia Parish Police Jury until 9:00 A.M., March 3, 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: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 21st day of January, 2003, does hereby authorize the purchase of two (2) New Holland 90 HP Four Cylinder Diesel Tractors with Cab and Air, two (2) New John Deere Tractors 90 HP Four Cylinder Diesel Engine with Cab and Air, two (2) Tiger Twin Rotary Mowers, 60" side and 60" rear and two (2) 50" Tiger Hydraulic Rotary Boom Mowers with mounting under the provisions of the State Contract Bid Arrangement.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
The following resolution was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, and duly resolved and adopted on January 21, 2003.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, an Act of Acceptance for C & C Fontenot Construction Inc., Contractor, pertaining to the substantial completion of the contract, Cross Drain Replacement on Baton Road, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, C & C Fontenot Construction Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the Cross Drain Replacement on Baton Road, 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 an Act of Acceptance 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: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE #852
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON SIMEO 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:
Simeo 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 Mr. Alton Stevenson, and seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, 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: JANUARY 21, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
LITIGATION
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to adjourn into executive session and consider the pending litigation with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office vs. Town of Duson Docket #75890-E. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: Alton Stevenson, Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude Courville. Nays: None. Motion carried.
The President reconvened the meeting following a brief period in executive session at which time he announced that the current status of the lawsuit was discussed.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to amend the agenda and include discussion and possible action on the annexation of property along the Interstate Corridor by the Town of Duson. Motion carried.
Legal Counsel André Doguet explained the procedures and reasons for annexations along the I-10 Corridor and inquired as to whether the Jury was interested in objecting to such annexations.
Comments were again offered by Mr. Toby Leger regarding the removal of the Acadia-St. Landry Board of Directors.
The Sales Tax Report was presented for the month of December, 2002. The report indicated a gross receipt of $445,125.25 an increase of $172,620.56 from December, 2001.
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 FEBRUARY 4, 2003, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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