CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MAY 6, 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. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the April 15, 2003, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
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 6th day of May, 2003, does hereby appoint MR. RONNIE COIGNARD as a member to the Acadiana Resource Conservation and Development effective May, 2003.
ADOPTED: MAY 6, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Isabella Delahoussaye, Mayor of the City of Crowley, requested an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City for the purpose of protecting Video Poker Revenue in the proposed annex area north of the Interstate Interchange at Hwy. 13. According to the Mayor the Video Poker Revenue would provide funding for sewer improvements in the proposed area as well as the funding to maintain and operate the Interstate Lighting System.
The Agreement was referred to Legal Counsel for review and no formal action was considered.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the President to negotiate with LaPac for manufacturing space in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park. Motion carried.
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MR PAT DAIGLE
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of May, 2003, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute a contract with AEGIS Innovative Solutions, L.L.C., to prepare the Parish’s Hazardous Mitigation Plan as part of the Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program.
ADOPTED: MAY 6, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to allow the Director of Emergency Management to make application for grant funds not requiring matches under the supervision of the Parish President subject to Jury ratification. Motion carried.
LITIGATION
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to authorize payment of approximately $11,000.00 to cover court cost to settle pending litigation in the matter of Travis Leger, Docket #77275. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to remove Items Four and Six from the list of Personnel Committee recommendations and approve the following: to amend the “Cooperative Staffing Agreement” with the American Legion Hospital by an amount sufficient to substitute a nutrition educator for a licensed practical nurse to enhance services at the Acadia Parish Community Clinic; To authorize the use of one full-time temporary service person for 60 days to assist with Animal Control on-call rotation; To adjust the hourly pay for Mr. Harry Orebo to $8.90 retroactive April 1, 2003; To authorize the Personnel Chairperson to solicit professional assistance to develop up-to-date personnel policies. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, that letters of reprimand be written and made a part of Personnel Files on the Parish Secretary-Treasurer and the Payroll Clerk for a period of three years for incorrectly calculating an employee pay raise in January, 2001. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: Cecelia Broussard, Catherine LaCombe, Jimmie Pellerin and John Beard. Nays: Alton Stevenson, John Humble, Sr., Pat Daigle and Claude Courville. Motion failed.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to rescind the recommendation to order that attendance by Division Managers at Police Jury Meetings be considered as uncompensated time unless specifically instructed to attend. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, to approve the hiring of Mr. Daniel Broussard as Maintenance Technician D at a starting salary of $6.25 per hour effective May 16, 2003, providing all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the request to increase the pay of Mrs. Kim Boudreaux to $9.25 per hour effective June 1, 2003. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to adjourn into executive session to consider a complaint relative to the separation of a Parish Employee where character and alleged misconduct may be discussed. 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 executive session.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to allow severance pay as provided in the Personnel Policy to Mr. Robert Semien following his separation as a Parish employee. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to authorize preliminary planning of Courthouse electrical improvements in conjunction with the award of $90,000.00 of FEMA Grant Funding to replace the emergency generator. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, Architect Ron Lawson solicited proposals to repair the roofs on the Iota Health Unit and TRIAD Buildings, and
WHEREAS, money for the repairs to the said roofs were obtained from insurance or FEMA reimbursement payments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of May, 2003, does hereby authorize Habetz Roofing to replace/repair the roofs on the Iota Unit Health and TRIAD Buildings at a total cost of $7,615.00.
ADOPTED: MAY 6, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC HEALTH/SAFETY
The Director of Emergency Management Mr. John Quebodeaux described the problems with abandoned properties in the unincorporated areas of the Parish. Pictures were displayed as part of the presentation.
It was suggested the Building & Grounds Committee along with the Parish Attorney prepare amendments to the existing Ordinance regulating abandoned properties to facilitate better enforcement.
Comments were also made regarding the Noxious Grass & Weeds Ordinance supporting the need to control areas adjacent to properties for fire protection.
Members of the Jury revealed their intent to consider calling a special tax for the purpose of mosquito abatement July 19, 2003. The proposal, if approved, would not include the municipalities of Crowley and Rayne. Copies of the proposed proposition would be distributed for review to the members prior to the next meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
Mr. Anthony Borill, representing family members owning property at the extremity of North Crocket Road in the Community of Midland, requested assistance to improve the conditions of the bridge crossing the Bayou accessing said property. He expressed concern that the use of the access road could be denied.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the calling of a public hearing 6:00 p.m., June 17, 2003, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, to receive comments related to the public’s interest in the access road and bridge crossing the Bayou on North Crocket Road in the Community of Midland. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the repairs to Industrial Drive by E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc., at an estimated cost of $14,400.00. Motion carried.
Mr. John Quebodeaux, responsible for acquiring right-of-ways for the construction of Off-System Bridges, described a problem associated with repairs made to some fencing in an area adjacent to the bridge on St. Matthew Road. He indicated that if approximately 150 ft. of chain link fence and a gate would be installed in that location it may satisfy the owner of the property.
A motion was offered by Mr. Pat Daigle, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to authorize the installation of approximately 150 ft. of chain link fencing including an access gate not to exceed the estimated cost of $500.00 on the Parish’s right-of-way at the St. Matthew Road Bridge provided the adjacent landowner releases the Parish of all other responsibilities. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD AND MR JOHN BEARD
WHEREAS, it was advertised for bids in the Official Journal for repairs to Harrington Road Improvements.
WHEREAS, bids received were as follows:
BIDDER BASE BID
R. Cloud Construction Co., Inc. $40,484.75
H & S Construction Co., Inc. $50,035.00
Bulliard Construction Co., Inc. $54,729.02
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of May, 2003, does hereby accept the low bid submitted by R. Cloud Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of Forty Thousand Four Hundred Eighty-four and 75/100 ($40,484.75) 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 R. Cloud Construction Co., Inc, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to said repairs.
ADOPTED: MAY 6, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
SOLID WASTE/ENVIRONMENTAL
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to authorize the Secretary and Solid Waste Supervisor to advertise for the following Landfill equipment: One Used Roll-off Truck, One New Articulated Dump Truck and One New Dozer w/Waste Disposal Package. Motion carried.
A Manager of Louisiana Packaging commented on the survival of manufacturing business and the need to relocate.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mrs. Cecelia Broussard, to authorize the Secretary and the Solid Waste Supervisor to advertise for proposals to provide waste processing services at the Acadia Parish Landfill. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mrs. Catherine LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Pat Daigle, to authorize the Solid Waste Engineer to request approval to amend the length of time between wood waste grinding events at the Sanitary Landfill. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CATHERINE LACOMBE AND MRS CECELIA BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of May, 2003, does hereby authorize the President to execute an “Assignment of Receivables” from BFI to Allied Receivables Funding, Inc.
ADOPTED: MAY 6, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Browning-Ferries Industries District Manager Donald “Gus” Dugas announced changes to the residential waste pick-up schedule effective June 1st.
The Sales Tax Report was presented for the month of April, 2003. The report indicated a gross receipt of $449,405.69 a decrease of $38,174.35 from April, 2002.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Comments related to annexation were offered by the President and Vice President.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND PAT DAIGLE
WHEREAS, Colonel Malcolm “Mac” Millet respectfully announced his resignation as “Chief of Deputies” with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office effective May 31, 2003, and
WHEREAS, Chief Millet devoted 50 years of service to Louisiana Law Enforcement rising through the ranks as State Trooper and eventually Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police, 19 of which were spent serving his local community as Chief Deputy until his retirement, and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury wishes to acknowledge Chief Millet’s many years of leadership and dedicated service both as an honored law enforcement officer and close friend of Acadia Parish.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of May, 2003, does hereby extend to Chief Malcolm “Mac” Millet its heartfelt appreciation and best wishes on his retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original of this Resolution be formally presented and made part of the record of the Parish of Acadia.
The foregoing Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, Catherine LaCombe, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia
Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, John Beard, Pat Daigle and Claude
Courville.
NAYS: None.
ADOPTED: MAY 6, 2003
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Claude J. Courville
KATRY MARTIN CLAUDE J. COURVILLE
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A formal request to fund the Church Point Chamber of Commerce would be taken up at the next meeting.
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 20, 2003, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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