PUBLIC HEARING
It was announced by the President that notice had been given that
the Acadia Parish Police Jury would hold a public forum on January
4, 2005, at 6:30 P.M., Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse
Building, Crowley, Louisiana, to receive public comments on a
proposed ordinance regulating the discharge of firearms in the
unincorporated areas of the Parish.
The President Cecelia Broussard read the Ordinance in its entirety.
No comments were received on the Ordinance.
THERE BEING NO COMMENTS TO COME BEFORE THE JURY, THE
PRESIDENT ADJOURNED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JANUARY 4, 2005
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, Cecelia Broussard,
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
A J BROUSSARD
JOHN HUMBLE SR
CECELIA BROUSSARD
JIMMIE PELLERIN
A J CREDEUR
THOMAS BENOIT
FELTON MOREAU
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard, seconded by Mr. Felton
Moreau, to amend the agenda to consider the purchase of Road
Maintenance vehicles, to consider the cleaning under the Charlie
Arceneaux Bridge and to discuss Roberts Rule of Order. Motion
carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John
Humble, Sr., to approve the Minutes of the December 7, 2004, Regular
Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
The President opened nominations for the office of President for
2005. Cecelia S. Broussard and A. J. Credeur were placed in
nomination.
The Vice Chairman conducted the vote which ended in a tie.
The Vice President A. J. Broussard referenced an Attorney General’s
opinion that in the case of a tie the seated President remains in
that office. Legal Counsel agreed and Cecelia S. Broussard was
declared President. Mr. A. J. Broussard was elected as Vice
President by acclamation.
The Chair took up item 12a which was a request of Julian Aucoin III
for repairs to a vehicle caused by an accident with a Parish Motor
grader. Damages in the amount of $1,026.69 was presented for
payment.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J.
Credeur, to approve the request to reimburse for damages caused by
Parish road maintenance equipment where a driver backed into a
parked vehicle and further approve up to $350.00 to cover the cost
of transportation during the repair period for Lindsey Chaisson.
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. CHARLES BELLARD and
MICHAEL CORMIER to Acadia Fire Protection District #1 for a two year
term effective January, 2005.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J BROUSSARD AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. GUY CUCCIO, JEFFERY
MURRELL and BRIAN RASMUSSEN to Acadia Fire Protection District #2
for a two year term effective January, 2005.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON
MOREAU AND MRS CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. RONNIE CLAVIER, and
JOHN KURTA and appoint STEVE MILLER to Acadia Fire Protection
District #4 for a two year term effective January, 2005.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
Appointments to Fire District #6 were postponed until January 18,
2005.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND FELTON MOREAU
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby appoint MR. JACKIE PREJEAN and re-appoint
MR. CHARLES FAUL to Acadia Fire Protection District #7 effective
January, 2005.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
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 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. RODERICK BREAUX,
JOHNNY SCHEXNAIDER and GERALD SONNIER to Acadia Fire Protection
District #8 for a two year term effective January, 2005.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS:
JIMMIE PELLERIN AND A J BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby re-appoint MR. JUDE ABSHIRE to Acadia
Fire Protection District #9 for a two year term effective January,
2005.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
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 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby re-appoint MRS. MARGIE HENRY to the
Acadia Parish Tourist Commission for a one year term effective
January, 2005.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
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 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby re-appoint to the Acadia Parish Tourist
Commission MRS. TEASIE CARY for a three year term effective January,
2005 provided the Commission By-Laws allow for said appointment.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND FELTON MOREAU
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby authorize the Secretary to submit a Rural
Development Grant application in the amount of $25,000 for
pole-mounted flashing signal lights at LSU at Eunice on both sides
of LA Highway 755.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
LEGISLATION
ORDINANCE #884
An Ordinance amending the
Acadia Parish Code of Ordinances
to add a section
Regulating the Discharge of Firearms in the
unincorporated areas of
the Parish and prescribing the penalties
for violation.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Police
Jury of Acadia Parish, Louisiana in regular session on the 4th day
of January, 2005, an Ordinance Regulating the Discharge of Firearms,
as follows:
SECTION I. Restrictions.
a. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire, shoot,
discharge or
cause to be fired, shot or discharged
any type of firearm on a
Parish road or on Parish property,
unless specifically authorized by
the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
b. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire, shoot,
discharge or
cause to be fired, shot or discharged
any type of firearm, including
but not limited to shotguns of any
description, gas operated gun or
spring gun, or any similar mechanism
by whatever name known,
which is designed to expel a
projectile through a gun barrel by
action of any explosive, for any
purpose, within 300 feet of a
recognized subdivision in the Parish.
SECTION II. Exceptions.
a. The provisions as recited above shall not be
construed so as to
prohibit any person from
discharging a firearm in the defense of his
person, family or property, or
any law enforcement officer in the
performance of his duties.
b. Further, this ordinance shall not apply to the
discharge of firearms
within the confines of approved
and licensed shooting ranges, law
enforcement agency ranges,
existing private and commercial
shooting ranges, gun clubs, and
official hunting areas. Further, the
discharge of blanks or
non-lethal shells or cartridges is not
prohibited by this ordinance.
SECTION III. Penalty.
Any person who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be
fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or
both. Additionally, the court may order the forfeiture of the weapon
in accordance with the law.
SECTION IV. Miscellaneous
Effective Date: Ten days after being promulgated as provided in R.S.
33:1366.
The Ordinance was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, and seconded by
Mr. A. J. Broussard, and after being read and considered section by
section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J.
Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia
Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, A.
J. Credeur and Cade Benoit.
NAYS: Felton Moreau.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: January 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
PERSONNEL
Mrs. Tanya Beller, Director of the Acadia Parish Community Clinic,
requested a change in the requirements for nursing assistance. She
indicated it was necessary to upgrade the nursing requirements from
LPN to RN in order to have available staff that could oversee the
administration of the program in her absence as well as act in an
advanced leadership role to assistant in important matters.
Due to the fact that services are so specialized and new employee
training must be complete by February of this year to facilitate new
WIC guidelines, Mrs. Beller requested immediate approval of the
matter. In addition to the status change, she requests that Wendy
Signorelli be employed as RN January 16, 2005, to assume the new
Registered Nurse position.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. A. J.
Credeur, to approve the request by the Director of the Parish
Community Clinic to change the status of the LPN position to RN and
further authorize the hiring of Wendy Signorelli, RN, at a starting
pay of $17.00 per hour January 16, 2005, provided all hiring
requirements are met. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY
MESSRS: A J BROUSSARD AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby abolish the position of Acadia Parish
Director of Operations effective January 4, 2005.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
reorganization and/or organizational chart associated with the
position of Director of Operations be hereby rescinded.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J.
Broussard, to approve supplemental pay to Mrs. Kim Boudreaux in the
amount of $200.00 for work provided during the period of December 9,
2004, through December 30, 2004. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. Felton
Moreau, to approve the hiring of Mr. Dennis Jolivette as a Landfill
Equipment Operator at a starting pay of $7.61 per hour effective
January 16, 2005, provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion
carried.
Legal Counsel Doug Wimberly provided legal opinion relative to the
employment status of Mr. John Quebodeaux. He indicated that
following a meeting with Fifteenth Judicial District Judge Christian
Earles that he was advised that Mr. Quebodeaux was no longer
employed with the Acadia Parish Police Jury. Mr. Wimberly reported
that he was contacted by Mr. Quebodeaux on December 20th at which
time Mr. Quebodeaux objected to his employment status.
Mr. Wimberly’s further research supported the authority of the
President to administer the appointment to the position of Homeland
Security and Emergency Preparedness. On December 30th, President
Cecelia Broussard exercised her authority to appoint Mr. Quebodeaux
as Director. In expanding on the subject, Mr. Wimberly stated that
the power of appointment was granted to the President, however, the
salary or compensation was to be set by the full Jury.
In addition to setting the salary, he was of the opinion that the
complete job description should be approved prior to setting salary.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to set compensation to
$7.00 per hour for the position of Director of Emergency
Preparedness and Homeland Security. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Because the current job description was in question President
Broussard read the list of duties associated with the position.
Legal Counsel also advised that the issue of back pay or
compensation between December 6, 2004 through December 30, 2004,
should be reconciled.
President Broussard read a letter in its entirety from Mr.
Quebodeaux commenting on the sequence of events. In the letter to
Mrs. Broussard, Mr. Quebodeaux requested reinstatement of his
position of Director of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security
at the original pay including any subsequent raises awarded to other
employees of the Police Jury.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J.
Broussard, to authorize the Secretary and Legal Counsel to
investigate issues relative to compensation from December 6, 2004,
through December 30, 2004. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J.
Broussard, to reinstate Mr. John Quebodeaux at his original salary
as Director of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security. The
following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: A. J. Broussard, John
Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard and Jimmie Pellerin. Nays: Alton
Stevenson, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau. Motion
failed.
Juror Cade Benoit suggested the pay should not be as much as before
due to the change in duties. It was suggested that a decision should
be made on whether Homeland Security should be full or part-time.
Mrs. Earline Oliver reminded of the testimony where it was admitted
that the position was full-time.
Juror Cade Benoit added that other qualified individuals were
available for the job.
Mr. Charles Labbe commented on the performance of Mr. Quebodeaux in
the position of Emergency Preparedness and that the dispute had
little to do with him personally. He encouraged the Jury to get away
from the stale mate of tying votes.
Mr. Markel Poullard expressed his interest in the position of
Homeland Security.
Juror John Humble, Sr., reminded the members that John Quebodeaux
was in the process of training others to take on those
responsibilities before he retires.
Juror A. J. Credeur noted it was illegal for Mr. Quebodeaux to be
elected to the School Board and appointed as Director of Emergency
Preparedness and some Jurors ignored the warning.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to set the Director of
Homeland Security pay at $1,000 per month. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Mr. Larry Regan pointed out that he served in an Assistants capacity
since 1983 and that Mr. Quebodeaux’s predecessor was receiving
approximately $2,000 per month. Mr. Regan offered his services in
the meantime.
President Broussard indicated that the position should include all
of the duties previously assigned. She also advised that an Attorney
General’s opinion relative to the dual office holding was requested
by her in writing after the fact.
Juror Felton Moreau asked if Legal Counsel was consulted.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard, seconded by Mr. John
Humble, Sr., to set compensation for the Director of Homeland
Security at $34,862.40. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas:
A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard and Jimmie
Pellerin. Nays: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and
Felton Moreau. Motion failed.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John
Humble, Sr., to set the rate of pay for the Director of Homeland
Security including all previous job duties associated with the
position at $34,862.40. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas:
A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard and Jimmie
Pellerin. Nays: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and
Felton Moreau. Motion failed.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the
acceptance of the Mosquito Control Facility Construction Project and
release the retainage in advance of the 45 day lien period. Motion
died for lack of a second.
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
The following resolution was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., duly
seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, and duly resolved and adopted on
January 4, 2005.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for
and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, an Act of Acceptance
for Howard J. Nugent, Jr, Contractor, pertaining to the substantial
completion of the contract, public housing facilities for the Acadia
Parish Mosquito Control operation, in accordance with the plans and
specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining
thereto.
WHEREAS, Howard J. Nugent,
Jr., as Contractor, has substantially completed the public housing
facilities for the Acadia Parish Mosquito Control operation, 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 she be authorized and directed to have a copy of
said acceptance recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of
Acadia, State of Louisiana.
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J.
Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia
Broussard, Jimmie
Pellerin, A. J. Credeur and Cade Benoit.
NAYS: Felton Moreau.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau, seconded by Mr. A. J.
Credeur, to approve the Emergency Work Report for the month of
November, 2004. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $330.21.
Motion carried.
Mr. Tim Miller, with the Iota Long-Point Gravity Drainage District,
explained the problems with an existing bridge crossing located on
Fabacher Road south of the Town of Iota. He noted that the crossing
restricted drainage threatening the Town and nearby residents.
RESOLUTION
BY
MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby authorize Mr. Ryan Fuselier to prepare a
cost estimate and hydraulic analysis to determine the adequacy of a
crossing located at Fabacher Road.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY
MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND A J CREDEUR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby authorize the purchase, under state
contract, of one Rubber Tire Backhoe at an estimated cost of
$60,000.00.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND FELTON
MOREAU
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby authorize the purchase, under state
contract, of two Road Maintenance Vehicles to replace existing
trucks used for the installation of road signs and road side
spraying.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JIMMIE
PELLERIN AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia
Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 4th day of
January, 2005, does hereby authorize the setting of 2005 regular
meeting dates and times on the First and Third Tuesdays each month
beginning at 6:30 P.M.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
standing Committees be scheduled to meet on a regular basis at 6:30
P.M., on the Second Tuesdays of each month.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 4, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin
/s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN
CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT
The President presented to the members the design of an emblem to be
considered in place of the existing Parish emblem.
Comments were received by Mr. Charles Labbe indicating that the
existing emblem should be kept with one minor modification.
No formal action was taken.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton
Moreau, to authorize an expenditure of $5,000 for the purpose of
removing debris from the bridge located on Charlie Arceneaux Road at
Bayou Wikoff. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The matter of Roberts Rules of Order was briefly discussed.
Mr. Lyle Johnson, Parish Librarian, offered copies of guidebooks for
members use.
Mrs. Patty McNeely requested an expansion to the Ordinance to
protect residents from the discharge of firearms.
Juror A. J. Credeur requested that the following be read into the
record for this meeting:
Statement to the Acadia Parish Police Jury and Mr. John Quibedeaux
My name is Herbert Lyons and I am a registered voter of Acadia
Parish. I was an Acadia Parish employee last summer as the Branch
Barn Manager until I was terminated. I was terminated for trying to
show some appreciation towards the men for their hard work and
cooperation by giving them a beer after work on the premises. I
found out later, this was against policy. It is amazing to me that
some of you could read that policy manual in order to terminate me,
but you could not read your own Police Jury Manual that was very
clear on the dual office holding law. Other members of the Jury
tried to point out to Mrs. Broussard, Mr. Broussard and Mr.
Quibedeaux that it was prohibited based on the Police Jury Manual.
Amazingly both of you ignored it and voted Mr. Quibedeaux in as
Director of Operations anyway–and Mr. Quibedeaux, you accepted the
position, which was a violation as per the decision of the Judge on
December 6.
Since my termination in August, I have been reading the Police Jury
Manual and I have found a few very interesting points. Le me take a
moment to remind all of you including Mr. Quibedeaux of the Oath of
Office that all of you have taken. It states and I quote “I do
solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution and the Laws of
the United States and the Constitution and the Laws of this State
and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all
the duties incumbent upon me as and according to the best of my
ability and understanding, so help me Go.”
Being Jurors have taken this Oath of Office, let me also quote
regarding malfeasance in office, “Malfeasance in Office is committee
when a Public Officer or Public Employee:
(1) Intentionally refuses or fails to perform a lawfully required
duty;
(2) Intentionally performs such duty in an unlawful manner; or
(3) Knowingly permits an officer or employee under his authority to
do so.”
The penalty for malfeasance is imprisonment for up to five (5) years
and/or a fine of up to $5,000.00.
I feel that the Jurors that voted to put Mr. Quibedeaux in this
position as Director of Operations and also Mr. Quibedeaux for
accepting this position, as an Officer, have committed malfeasance
in office.
The way I see it, maybe you should have read the Police Jury Manual
as well as you read the policy manual. It was ruled in court that
Mr. Quibedeaux was in violation of the law. Yet now, Mrs. Broussard
sees fit to re-appoint Mr. Quibedeaux to one of his former
positions. I broke a policy and was terminated by the Jury. Think
about the precedent that you are setting for Acadia Parish as a
whole. I would like to know why you never gave me a second chance to
keep my job, the same as Mr. Quibedeaux?
Just a reminder, “NONE OF YOU ARE ABOVE THE LAW.”
Thank you and have a good evening.
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 JANUARY 18, 2005, AT THE
HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.