CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JULY 1, 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 Vice President, John Humble, Sr., presiding. At the request of the Vice 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
ABSENT: CLAUDE COURVILLE
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to amend the agenda to consider advertising for a Landfill employee, to receive Legal Counsel’s Report on the Rice Arena and entertain an address by Mr. Nicrest Thibodeaux regarding ambulance services. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the June 17, 2003, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
Mr. Nicrest Thibodeaux, having recently received services from Acadian Ambulance, complained about the rates charged for emergency transportation. He indicated that more than one service should be available in order to provide competitive rates in the Parish.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY: MR PAT DAIGLE AND MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 1st day of July, 2003, does hereby re-appoint MR. ARLEN POUSSON to the Iota Fire Protection District for a two year term effective July, 2003.
ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Gary Ortego, Director of the Evangeline Parish ARC Program, addressed the body regarding the recent closing of the Rayne Developmental Disability Facility an outreach of the St. Martin Parish operation. He felt a short term solution to the program would be to transport the participants to Scott. The people that are served by this program are generally physically handicapped or disabled.
Mr. Ortego noted that the largest obstacles would be personnel and transportation.
Juror John Humble, Sr., suggested setting up a committee to evaluate or to research the matter more closely.
Juror Cecelia Broussard indicated her willingness to provide funding to assist with the short term needs.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the Director of Emergency Management John Quebodeaux to locate possible transportation and to investigate the extent of personnel necessary to facilitate the program. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve the request to assist the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission with the purchase of one new extended multi-passenger van through state contract. Motion carried.
Legal Counsel André Doguet reported that LaPac requested the lease purchase agreement be conditioned on the receipt of EDAP Grant Funding.
A request to postpone a decision to modify the terms of the lease purchase agreement with LaPac Manufacturing, Inc., was made by Juror John Humble, Sr.
A motion to approve the request made by LaPac died for lack of a second.
Legal Counsel André Doguet reported on the progress of the warranty work on the Rice Arena Facility. The last item to be negotiated was work on the fasteners that were improperly installed.
It was tentatively agreed by the contractor, consultants and attorney that a check of each screw be done under the direct supervision of a resident inspector. The Attorney suggested entering into a settlement warranty agreement with K.A.S. Construction relieving the contractor of any workmanship subject to conducting the repairs as described by the consultants.
No formal action was taken.
It was suggested by the Jury that Tim Mader along with Huval & Associates and representatives of K.A.S. Construction be in attendance at the next meeting.
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to adopt a Parish Citizen Participation Plan to meet citizen participation requirements of Section 508 of the Housing & Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, compiled and filed with the Parish Secretary for review. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize LCDBG Grant Applications for Fire Protection Districts #7 & #5. Motion carried.
FINANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for bids in the Official Journal for one (1) New Dozer w/Waste Disposal Package.
WHEREAS, bids received were as follows:
BIDDER BASE BID EACH TRADE IN TOTAL PRICE
H & E Equipment $226,000.00 $40,000.00 $186,000.00
Louisiana Machinery $247,000.00 $55,000.00 $192,000.00
Nortrax Equipment Co. $241,879.00 $47,000.00 $194,879.00
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 1st day of July, 2003, does hereby accept the low bid submitted by H & E Equipment, in the amount of One Hundred Eighty-six Thousand and 00/100 ($186,000.00) Dollars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of this Police Jury be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute a contract with H & E Equipment, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to the purchase of said equipment.
ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN BEARD AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for bids in the Official Journal for one (1) New or Used Roll-off Truck.
WHEREAS, bids received were as follows:
BIDDER BASE BID EACH
Premier Truck Sales $48,070.00
Trucks & Parts $49,000.00
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 1st day of July, 2003, does hereby accept the low bid submitted by Premier Truck Sales, in the amount of Forty-eight Thousand Seventy and 00/100 ($48,070.00) Dollars.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of this Police Jury be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute a contract with Premier Truck Sales, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to the purchase of said truck.
ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The decision to award the low bid to CLM Equipment for one new Articulated Dump Truck was postponed until July 15, 2003.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. John Beard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize the continuation of full-time temporary help for Animal Control through the rest of 2003. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to authorize advertising for one Landfill Equipment Operator at a starting pay of $7.61 per hour. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR PAT DAIGLE
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury wishes to establish a Homeland Security Council to review all grant applications related to Homeland Security and make recommendations to the Police Jury for approval, and
WHEREAS, the Council would be responsible for equitable distribution of grant funds and ensure that equipment purchases are within the guidelines of the grant, and
WHEREAS, members on the Council will serve voluntarily without pay for a period of two years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 1st day of July, 2003, does hereby approve the following list of names as charter members of the Acadia Homeland Security Council:
John Quebodeaux, Emergency Management Director
Ken Goss, Sheriff
John D. Sittig, Mayor
K. P. Gibson, Police Chief
William L. Schmaltz & Gene I. Daigle, Fire Chiefs
John Dubose, EMS
Kim Boudreaux, Grant Coordinator
Robert Dominque, Community Member
ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve the recommendation of the Emergency Management Director to include the Parish Secretary, Road Manager and Mr. Melvin Clay as members of the Acadia Parish Working Group for Risk Assessment as it relates to the distribution of Homeland Security Grant funds. Motion carried.
Mr. Quebodeaux announced the Homeland Security Grant Award of $92,661.00 for the purchase of First Responders Equipment.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to re-designate the Local Emergency Preparedness Agency as Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Agency in accordance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes and the LA Office of Emergency Preparedness. Motion carried.
Mr. Quebodeaux also announced that federal assistance under the Department of Justice Exercise Grant in the amount of $14,790.00 was approved for Acadia Parish to conduct table-top exercises for the purpose of Emergency Preparedness.
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JOHN BEARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 1st day of July, 2003, does hereby authorize the termination of the disaster relief contract with ASHBRITT, Inc., for debris removal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Emergency Management Office be authorized to procure a new contract for debris removal subject to the current FEMA Guidelines.
ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to authorize the purchase of one used asphalt coated culvert in the amount of $7,100.00 to be installed in the public drain at North Crocker Street, Midland. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mr. John Beard, to approve the request to open cut Butterfly Road to install irrigation pipelines. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve the Emergency Work Report for the month of June, 2003. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $193.14. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. John Quebodeaux presented a brief video on chemical mosquito control.
Comments were received on the subjects of NACO, repairs to West Northern Avenue and the cleanup of abandoned property in Branch.
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 JULY 15, 2003, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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