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 March 1, 2005, at 6:30 P.M., Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, Louisiana, to receive public comments from any person interested in the status of Pelican Road as a public servitude extending for a length of approximately 0.2 mile beginning at a point 0.6 mile from Deer Road and ending at the public drainage canal including the portion dedicated for public use May 9, 1980, by Gus P. Modlish and Helen D. Modlish.
Attorney Doug Wimberly advised of information received since calling of the public hearing. He indicated that the Parish had no obligation to maintain the 0.2 mile in question. He also stated that the dedication of the 0.2 mile was not in the same location as the existing roadway noting that once a ten year period past the dedication was no longer valid. He also noted that Mr. James Romero, a resident of the area, would be willing to dedicate use of the private road for other landowners to access their property.
Attorney Kenny Privat, representing landowner Larry Sarver, commented on roads used for three years becoming public noting that a change in the status would require an act of abandonment.
Ms. Patricia McNeely, a resident at 356 Pelican Road, reminded that she was restricted from using the access to her property for emergency services. She also stated that gate posts were installed within the easement. McNeely noted that the road had been used for many years and that no homes were beyond where her house was located.
Juror Felton Moreau stated that the Parish should not get involved in this matter.
Juror Alton Stevenson suggested that the matter was more a feud between landowners.
Juror John Humble, Sr., stated that the donated right-of-way, in his opinion, was not where the actual road is located. He asked Ms. McNeely if she would be satisfied if Mr. Romero gave her a right-of-way to access her property?
Attorney Wimberly reminded that after 10 years of non-use the right-of-way would no longer be valid and that access should be worked out between landowners.
Attorney Privat suggested that the road in question was a dedicated road.
Mr. James Romero, Jr., admitted to being willing to give a 40 foot right-of-way for people to access property beyond the end of the public road.
Juror A. J. Credeur asked where the location of the right-of-way was in relation to the road.
Mr. James Romero presented a map from the original abstract.
Mr. Larry Sarver, property owner, indicated that he bought the property at the end of the existing public road and it was used by the public. He also noted that four structures were situated on property beyond his land. He indicated that no one would have donated a right-of-way through the swamp and the road is where it was originally intended to be.
President Broussard read into the minutes correspondence received from Patricia K. McNeely where she indicates no objection to assigning a dedicated right-of-way to the Police Jury identified as a servitude measuring 30' in width originally granted to J. B. Sarver, Ferdie Fontenot and Huey Cormier by Walton Guidry across the 9 acre tract currently owned by Larry A. Sarver and Shirley L. Sarver.
Correspondence written and received from Larry A. and Shirley L. Sarver indicated that they had no objection to assigning a dedicated right-of-way to the Police Jury over and across a 21 acre tract highlighted on the enclosed map. If Ms. McNeely signs an agreement dedicating the strip of land measuring 30' in width, previously described, it is their desire that they have a dedicated Parish road Pelican Road running through Mr. Sarver’s 21 acres across Mr. James R. Romero’s tract and across his 9 acre tract of land.
There were no further comments received.
THERE BEING NO COMMENTS TO COME BEFORE THE JURY, THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MARCH 1, 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. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the February 15, 2005, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
The President recognized the award given during the second annual Chamber of Commerce Gumbo Cook Off.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J BROUSSARD AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Board of Certification and Training for Solid Waste Management Operators recognizes outstanding individuals who exhibit outstanding leadership in the solid waste and environmental field, and
WHEREAS, the Board established an Award of Merit Program better known as the Bentley B. Mackay, Jr., Award presented in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality’s Annual Conference on the Environment, and
WHEREAS, an Acadia Parish employee was nominated among others for his accomplishments and dedication to the solid waste collection, reduction and disposal programs in this Parish, and
WHEREAS, as a result of his successes, Mr. Joseph Raymond Breaux was selected as the recipient of the 2005 Bentley B. Mackay, Jr., Award for his contribution to the Acadia Parish Solid Waste Program, and
WHEREAS, this award will be bestowed on him in ceremony Thursday, March 3, 2005, in concert with the Annual DEQ Conference on the Environment, Lafayette, Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 1st day of March, 2005, does hereby congratulate Mr. Joseph Raymond Breaux, long time employee of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, for having been recognized for his achievements and contributions to the Solid Waste Industry and for having been chosen recipient of the 2005 Bentley B. Mackay, Jr., Award in conjunction with the Annual Conference on the Environment held in Lafayette, Louisiana, March 3rd.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be entered into the permanent record of these proceedings as remembrance of the contributions made by Mr. Raymond Breaux to the solid waste and environmental programs of Acadia Parish.
ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
APPOINTMENTS
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 1st day of March, 2005, does hereby re-appoint MRS. ALICE WHITING to the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission for a one year term effective March, 2005.
ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
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 1st day of March, 2005, does hereby appoint MR. BLAINE LACOMBE to Acadia Fire Protection District #2 to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Brian Rasmussen effective March, 2005.
ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN W HUMBLE SR AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury that the President and Secretary advertise for bids for the leasing of the oil, gas and mineral rights in and under the following described property, to-wit:
That certain tract or parcel of land containing 8.448 acres,
more or less, being situated in Irregular Sections 52, 53 and
54, Township 7 South, Range 2 East, Acadia Parish,
Louisiana, being further known and described as State
Highway No. 35 and a portion of State Highway No. 95 (also
know as Main Street in the Town of Church Point, Louisiana),
as outlined in red on the plat attached hereto, together with
and including all of Lessor’s rights, title and interests in and
to any rights-of-way, servitudes and drainage ditches
adjacent to or traversing across the hereinabove described
tact of land.
All bids to offer a cash bonus for a lease having a primary term which shall not exceed three (3) years. Minimum royalties shall be one-quarter (¼) of all oil, including condensate or other liquid minerals, produced and saved; one-quarter (¼) of the value of all gas, including casinghead gas, produced and saved or utilized by methods considered as ordinary production methods at the time of production; one-quarter (¼) of any and all other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil or gas and saved or utilized, which are not specifically mentioned herein.
Should lessee fail to begin operations for the drilling of a well on the leased premises within one (1) year from the date of the lease, the lease shall terminate as to both parties to the lease, unless on or before such anniversary date Lessee shall pay a delay rental (which shall in no event be less than one-half (½) of the bonus offered), which shall cover the privilege of deferring drilling operations for a period of one (1) year. Upon like payments annually, drilling operations may be further deferred for successive periods of one (1) year each during the primary term. The primary term of the lease shall be three (3) years.
Certified check, cashier's check or bank money order, payable to the Acadia Parish Police Jury for the full amount of the cash bonus shall accompany and be deposited with each bid, and no bid when deposited may be thereafter withdrawn or canceled and the cash bonus thus deposited shall be forfeited to the Acadia Parish Police Jury by the successful bidder in the event said bidder does not enter into a written contract within twenty (20) days after the written lease is submitted to him for execution. All bids to be submitted on Louisiana State Mineral Board bid form. Any lease awarded on the above lands shall be subject to the approval of the State Mineral Board.
The Acadia Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to grant a lease on any portion of the tracts advertised for a price not less than proportionate to the best bid offered for the lease of the entire tract.
ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize the Secretary to advertise for a part-time custodian to maintain the Crowley Health Unit Facility at $6.00 per hour. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to approve the hiring of Mrs. Debra Papillion as Animal Control Officer at a starting pay of $7.50 per hour provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the hiring of Mr. Stuart LaCombe at a starting pay of $7.00 per hour as Assistant Animal Control Officer provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, to authorize 30 days of meritorious sick leave for Mr. Kenneth Carrier as provided in the Personnel Policy. Motion carried.
The President read a letter addressed to the Jurors from Mr. John Quebodeaux tendering his resignation as Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director for Acadia Parish effective March 1, 2005. Mr. Quebodeaux expressed that his service to the Police Jury had been most rewarding and that Law Enforcement agencies, Volunteer Fire Department and public works departments have received equipment and training that could only be talked about before. He noted that Parish communications have been upgraded and encouraged the continued development of the GIS Mapping System. Without hesitation, he recommended Mrs. Kim Boudreaux as his replacement and concluded by thanking the Parish for the confidence that had been placed in him.
President Broussard noted the other duties that were bestowed on the Director of Emergency Preparedness suggested that they be transferred to other employees.
The Parish Attorney stated that his research made no distinction between the Parish President and the Police Jury President and the Police Jury President has the authority to appointment the Director of Emergency Preparedness. The President indicated her willingness to advertise for a replacement.
Juror A. J. Credeur reminded that Mr. Quebodeaux felt that the position was indeed a part-time position.
Juror Alton Stevenson acknowledged his appreciation for the Presidents decision to advertise.
The matter was referred to Committee for further discussion.
PUBLIC SAFETY
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 1st day of March, 2005, does hereby approve the distribution of FY 2004 Homeland Security Funds in the following manner:
Public Safety Communications $ 50,000.00
Law Enforcement $136,865.96
Fire Services $136,865.96
Public Works $ 10,000.00
Government Administration $ 10,000.00
Emergency Management $ 24,000.00
Administration $ 11,373.15
TOTAL $379,105.07
ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
Mr. Doug Wimberly, Parish Attorney, advised that there was no formal acceptance of the dedication of Pelican Road extension and advised against any voluntary maintenance beyond the existing public portion.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to take no formal action relative to accepting any additional portion of Pelican Road into the Parish Maintenance System. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND A J BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 1st day of March, 2005, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 1 for Indigo/Morrow Road/Bridge Project in the amount of Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirteen and 95/100 ($6,613.95) Dollars with F. Miller & Sons, LLC, to restore the road bed at the approach of the bridge crossing Bayou Plaquemine.
ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to approve the purchase of 84" x 34' arched asphalt coated 14 gauge pipe to replace a small wooden bridge under Buggy Road in the amount of $2,948.30. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J BROUSSARD AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 1st day of March, 2005, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 1 to add additional work to Petry Road Bridge Construction Project in the estimated amount of Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Forty-five and 00/100 ($11,445.00) Dollars with E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc.
ADOPTED: MARCH 1, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to amend the agenda to add drainage equipment lease. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize the lease of drainage equipment for the purpose of excavating roadside ditches at no cost subject to Legal Counsel’s approval. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Juror A. J. Broussard acknowledged the progress of the Recycling Program.
Jurors were reminded of the Solid Waste/Environmental Conference and Crawfish Boil to be held in Lafayette.
Mr. Robert Nelams extended his appreciation for drainage work done on Gail Drive.
Juror A. J. Credeur extended his gratitude for the work done by the road maintenance crew.
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 MARCH 15, 2005, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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