CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MAY 17, 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. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to add the following items to the agenda: to reschedule the June 7th regular meeting, to take up a request from the Airport Commission relative to Legal Services and to consider a request from Mr. John Quebodeaux relative to automobile allowances. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to approve the Minutes of the May 3, 2005, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
FINANCE
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND FELTON MOREAU
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised according to law for the bids to be received for the purchase of materials, lubricants and services, for the period commencing July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2006, and
WHEREAS, it is in the opinion of the Police Jury that the following bids were the best bids submitted:
COLD MIX
LARRY GRAYSON & SON DELIVERED $ 55.00/TON
CONTRACT LABOR
KING-PATIN LTD CLERICAL $ 6.66/HR.
CUSTODIAN $ 6.66/HR.
ROAD LABORER $ 7.83/HR.
MOSQ. CONTROL DRIVER $ 8.39/HR.
TRUCK DRIVER $ 9.79/HR.
HERBICIDE APPLICATOR $ 9.79/HR.
BACKHOE OPERATOR $ 8.39/HR.
MOTORGRADER OP $ 9.79/HR.
GRADALL OPERATOR $ 11.19/HR.
MOWER/DITCHER OP. $ 8.39/HR.
WILLSTAFF WORLDWIDE MOSQ. CONTROL SUPR. $ 10.45/HR.
CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
COASTAL CULVERT REFER TO SCHEDULE “A”
CORRUGATED METAL ARCH PIPE
COASTAL CULVERT REFER TO SCHEDULE “B”
F477 POLYETHYLENE PIPE
ACADIANA SHELL & 15" $ 6.00
LIMESTONE 18" $ 8.79
24" $ 13.63
30" $ 21.96
36" $ 27.70
42" $ 37.59
48" $ 44.42
60" $ 80.32
CRUSHED CONCRETE
ROADROCK RECYCLING #57 PICKED UP $ 16.25
#57 DELIVERED $ 19.25
#610 PICKED UP $ 16.25
#610 DELIVERED $ 19.00
1/4X0 PICKED UP $ 16.25
1/4X0 DELIVERED $ 19.25
3" PICKED UP $ 19.50
3" DELIVERED $ 22.50
EMULSIFIED ASPHALT
ASPHALT PRODUCTS CRS-2 PICKED UP $ .875/GAL.
CRS-2 DELIVERED $ .90/GAL.
EXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE
BIG RIVER INDUSTRIES C-2 PICKED UP $ 22.00/PER YD.
DELIVERED $ 27.40/PER YD.
C-3 PICKED UP $ 22.00/PER YD.
DELIVERED $ 27.40/PER YD.
FUEL
ENERTEC OFF ROAD DIESEL $ .0996 MARKUP/GL.
GASOLINE $ .0996 MARKUP/GL.
GRAVEL
LARRY GRAYSON & SON WASHED GRAVEL $ 16.75
C-1 $ 18.00
C-2 $ 18.00
C-3 $ 18.00
ROADROCK RECYCLING WASHED GRAVEL $ 20.50
C-1 $ 20.50
C-2 $ 20.50
C-3 $ 20.50
HERBICIDE
HELENA CHEMICAL ROUNDUP PRO 2 ½ GAL. $ 38.40
ROUNDUP PRO 30 GAL. $459.00
2-4-D 2 ½ GAL. $ 23.50
2-4-D 30 GAL. $279.00
TOWNSEND CHEMICAL ORTHO X77/1 GAL. $ 4.90
CAMPAIGN 2 ½ GAL. $ 44.75
CAMPAIGN 30 GAL. $522.00
LIMESTONE (GRAY)
ACADIANA SHELL & #57 DELIVERED $ 25.45/TON
LIMESTONE #610 DELIVERED $ 24.45/TON
#8 PICKED UP $ 21.50/TON
#8 DELIVERED $ 25.95/TON
#78 PICKED UP $ 21.50/TON
#78 DELIVERED $ 25.95/TON
#89 DELIVERED $ 26.20/TON
3" DELIVERED $ 26.20/TON
PORT AGGREGATES #57 PICKED UP $ 20.60/TON
#610 PICKED UP $ 19.60/TON
#89 PICKED UP $ 21.60/TON
3" PICKED UP $ 20.60/TON
4"-6" PICKED UP $ 20.60/TON
4"-6" DELIVERED $ 26.51/TON
SANCTUN ROCK-CANCUN
PORT AGGREGATE #57 PICKED UP $ 19.95/TON
#57 DELIVERED $ 25.86/TON
#610 PICKED UP $ 18.45/TON
#610 DELIVERED $ 24.36/TON
LIMESTONE/ASPHALT MIX
ROADROCK RECYCLING #57 PICKED UP $ 16.50
#57 DELIVERED $ 19.50
#610 PICKED UP $ 16.50
#610 DELIVERED $ 19.50
LUBRICANTS
ENERTEC 90 WT. GEAR OIL $223.20/DRUM
GEAR LUBE #140 $223.20/DRUM
SUPER HYDRAULIC #68 $155.00/DRUM
SUPER HYDRAULIC #46 $155.00/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL SAE 30 $209.45/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL SAE 40 $209.45/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL SAE 50 $209.45/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL 15W40 $212.20/DRUM
POWER TRANS III FLUID $164.00/DRUM
DEXTRON FLUID II $218.05/DRUM
PUMPELLY OIL ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT $486.75/DRUM
MULTIPURPOSE HD GREASE $ 64.80/CS OF 60
SAND (FILL)
ACADIANA SHELL & PICKED UP $ 8.50/TON
LIMESTONE DELIVERED $ 12.50/TON
SAND (WASHED)
ACADIANA SHELL & PICKED UP $ 18.50/TON
LIMESTONE DELIVERED $ 22.50/TON
WHITE GOODS
L & K METALS GROSS TON $ 15.00
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby accept said bids for the purchase of materials, lubricants and services effective July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2006.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury any and all contract agreements.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
SCHEDULE "A"
COASTAL CULVERT & SUPPLY
16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
15" $ 8.30 $10.60 $10.60
18" $ 9.85 $12.90 $12.90
21" $11.45 $14.90 $14.90
24" $12.95 $16.80 $16.80
30" $16.25 $20.85 $20.85
36" $19.35 $24.84 $24.85
42" $22.60 $28.80 $28.80
48" $25.75 $32.80 $32.80
54" $35.45 $42.55 $42.55
60" $39.35 $47.20 $47.20
72" $48.70 $58.40 $58.40
84" $56.65 $67.95 $67.95
14 GAUGE
15" $10.05 $12.50 $12.50
18" $11.96 $15.15 $15.15
21" $13.95 $17.55 $17.55
24" $15.85 $19.90 $19.90
30" $19.75 $24.50 $24.50
36" $23.60 $29.30 $29.30
42" $27.50 $33.95 $33.95
48" $31.35 $38.65 $38.65
54" $35.20 $43.35 $43.35
60" $46.90 $56.25 $56.25
72" $57.70 $69.25 $69.25
84" $67.20 $80.65 $80.65
96" $76.65 $91.95 $91.95
12 GAUGE
18" $16.40 $19.75 $19.75
21" $19.10 $22.90 $22.90
24" $21.70 $25.95 $25.95
30" $27.00 $32.10 $32.10
36" $32.25 $38.25 $38.25
42" $37.55 $44.50 $44.50
48" $42.90 $50.65 $50.65
54" $48.10 $56.85 $56.85
60" $53.40 $62.85 $62.85
72" $78.50 $94.20 $94.20
84" $91.40 $109.65 $109.65
96" $104.25 $125.10 $125.10
SCHEDULE "B"
2 2/3" x 1/2" COASTAL CULVERT & SUPPLY
16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
15" $ 8.90 $11.20 $11.20
18" $10.45 $13.50 $13.50
21" $12.20 $15.70 $15.70
24" $13.85 $17.75 $17.75
30" $17.10 $21.80 $21.80
36" $20.40 $25.90 $25.90
14 GAUGE
15" $10.70 $13.10 $13.10
18" $12.65 $15.85 $15.85
21" $14.65 $18.30 $18.30
24" $16.70 $20.70 $20.70
30" $20.65 $25.45 $25.45
36" $24.60 $30.30 $30.30
42" $28.60 $35.10 $35.10
12 GAUGE
18" $17.00 $20.45 $20.45
21" $19.80 $23.65 $23.65
24" $22.50 $26.80 $26.80
30" $27.90 $33.00 $33.00
36" $33.25 $39.35 $39.35
42" $38.65 $45.60 $45.60
48" $44.05 $51.90 $51.90
54" $49.40 $58.20 $58.20
3" x 1" 14 GAUGE
54" $43.52 $52.60 $52.60
60" $48.65 $58.35 $58.35
66" $55.05 $66.05 $66.05
72" $60.10 $72.15 $72.15
78" $65.45 $78.55 $78.55
84" $70.80 $84.96 $84.96
12 GAUGE
60" $66.10 $79.30 $79.30
66" $74.20 $89.05 $89.05
72" $81.05 $97.25 $97.25
78" $88.10 $105.70 $105.70
84" $95.15 $114.20 $114.20
90" $102.25 $122.65 $122.65
96" $109.30 $131.15 $131.15
102" $116.40 $139.65 $139.65
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize $1,250.00 of legal services to review LeGros Airport Lease Contracts. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to approve the payment of two months automobile allowance to Mr. John Quebodeaux for the months of January and February, 2005. Motion carried.
LEGISLATION
Chairman Broussard advised the members of Community interest in alternate forms of Parish Government.
Juror John Humble, Sr., indicated that forms such as Home Rule Charters are of many different types and expressed concern that a system where a Parish President would be elected would open up an opportunity for out of Parish waste. He also expressed concern for the effect that it may have on local drainage and fire protection districts.
Juror A. J. Credeur explained the situation in St. Landry Parish and St. Mary Parish when those changes were made.
Juror Alton Stevenson indicated that working closely with municipalities is of great importance.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to authorize the Police Jury Legislative Committee to appoint an independent study committee of individuals and report their findings relative to the need for change in Acadia Parish. Motion carried.
A motion was offered Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to authorize Legal Counsel to prepare an Ordinance providing for the permitting of individuals or groups soliciting charitable contributions on or in public rights-of-ways. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, House Bill No. 378 has been introduced in the 2005 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, and the intent of this Bill is to amend and reenact LSA–R.S. 11:231(D), 11:1902(1) and (14), and 11:1938(4)(a)(i) and (ii) relative to the Parochial Employees’ Retirement System, and
WHEREAS, House Bill No. 378 provides for the final compensation of members of the Parochial Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to be calculated using a sixty-month period instead of the current thirty-six-month period, and
WHEREAS, in explanation for the need for these changes, the Parochial Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) presently uses an estimate of an 8% earnings rate on investments in computing the following year’s employer contribution, a rate that is presently used by several systems and in the past, has seemed to be a reasonable investment rate assumption; and
WHEREAS, on the date of adoption of this resolution, the Dow has an over 3% negative year-to-date return, the NASDAQ has an over 9% negative year-to-date return, and the Standard and Poor 500 has an over 2% negative year-to-date return; and
WHEREAS, the fixed income portion of the PERS portfolio is currently earning in the 5% to 6% range which is well below the 8% earnings rate assumption used in past years’ computation of employer contributions; and
WHEREAS, there has been a shift by several in the investment professional arena that an 8% earnings assumption is now on the high end and a more realistic and conservative assumption would be in the 7% to 7 ½% range, however, this would require the employer contribution rate to increase from the present rate of 12-3/4% to approximately 17%; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Board (the Board) of the PERS-whose duty is to ensure that the long-term viability of the Retirement Plan (the Plan) is protected for all Plan participants-held a meeting with several participating employers in December of 2004 to inform them of the above information and to request their opinions on their ability to fund higher employer contribution levels, and the consensus was that any rate above the current 12-3/4% rate, which has risen from 7-3/4% in 2003, would be a budgetary strain, but anything above 15% could be devastating to their individual Parish budgets; and
WHEREAS, the Board then requested its actuary to look at several different alternatives that could be used to address this issue, and the actuary felt that the change which would have the least detrimental effect on the Plan participants-but would have a substantial financial benefit to the Plan itself-would be the change outlined in House Bill No. 378; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the enactment of the proposed changes as contained in House Bill No. 378 would result in Plan A employer rates to be lower than they would otherwise be (if no changes are made to the current system) by 2.2% of payroll, and in Plan B by 1.172% of payroll; and
WHEREAS, in most cases, a member can work approximately four to twelve months to fully offset the impact of the proposed change contained in House Bill No. 378, for example, if a member is receiving 2½% annual salary increases in the affected years, that member could work an additional four months and produce a retirement benefit equal to that produced by the current formula, and a member earning 4% annual salary increases would need to work approximately six additional months to produce a benefit equal to that of the current formula; and
WHEREAS, this proposed changes does not impact current retirees of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the legislative actuary has prepared a note which is attached to House Bill No. 378 which estimates savings in excess of $50 million systemwide over the first five years if this change is implemented; and
WHEREAS, some employers have suggested that this change be applied to new hires only, however, such an approach would diminish the impact on savings such that ten years or more would elapse before a 1% of payroll deduction in contribution rates would be achieved due to the fact that if the change is applied only to new hires, it is estimated that the savings would be $4.8 million over five years instead of $50 million if the change is implemented systemwide, and such a delay in impact may come too late for the Plan’s financial health; and
WHEREAS, any change will have some negative effects but doing nothing could have negative effects that are not only substantially more distasteful but possibly financially devastating to the viability of the retirement system and to all Plan participants; and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, at its annual convention in February of 2005, urged the PERS Board to consider all available means, and study all other methods, of ensuring the financial solvency of PERS so as to minimize the adverse financial impact on Parish governments throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, finding an approach to the difficulties faced by Parochial and other public retirement funds in Louisiana is not an easy matter, and finding one solution that satisfies everyone is even harder, therefore, all suggestions for alternative approaches to maintaining affordability of the Plan would be welcomed by the PERS Board.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby support House Bill No. 378 filed by the Honorable Brett Geymann in the 2005 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature which will provide for the final compensation of members of the Parochial Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) to be calculated using a sixty-month period instead of the current thirty-six month period, and further, will require that a person working after completing participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) to work for five years in order to have the additional benefit calculated based on his compensation during the period of post-DROP employment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to all members of the Acadia Legislative Delegation respectfully requesting their support and assistance in this matter.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution also be forwarded to the Louisiana Police Jury Association.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, the name Police Jury Association of Louisiana has been in existence for over 80 years, with all 64 parishes belonging to said Association, and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury Association enjoys a favorable reputation in the Halls of the Louisiana Legislature, in the Halls of Congress, with members of the National Association of Counties and with Police Jurors-Parish Councilmen/Commissioners throughout the country and the State of Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, significant achievements have been in upgrading governmental services to the citizens of the State of Louisiana, through the united efforts of members of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, and
WHEREAS, the proposal was defeated in 1998 to change the name of the Police Jury Association to the Louisiana Parish Government Association, and
WHEREAS, the name change has caused major concern and diverseness among members of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana and ultimately will impair the ability of the Police Jury Association to further improve governmental services to its members and constituents; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby go on record as being in support of keeping the name of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution to be sent to the Seventh Police Jury Region of the Police Jury Association and the members thereof asking for their consideration and support.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur and seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson:
RESOLUTION
TO REMOVE SUGAR FROM THE CENTRAL AMERICAN FREE
TRADE AGREEMENT (CAFTA) LEGISLATION, AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
WHEREAS, agriculture is the leading industry and a large employer in Acadia and surrounding parishes, and
WHEREAS, farmers in Lafourche Parish and the State of Louisiana have suffered severe economic disasters during the last several years, including Hurricane Lili in 2002 and other conditions due to weather extremes, including drought, hurricanes and torrential rainfalls, which situation was compounded by historically low commodity prices, and
WHEREAS, many farmers and businesses, including sugar cane farmers and related industries, will be unable to survive these trying economic times, and
WHEREAS, two local sugar mills located in Lafourche Parish have recently closed permanently, affecting many employees jobs and adversely the local economy, while several other local sugar cane mills in the area struggle to remain open, and
WHEREAS, any proposed legislation which would allow for additional sugar imports from other countries, including Mexico, would be detrimental to the sugar producing areas of Louisiana and of the United States.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby respectfully request that the United States President and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation make every effort to remove sugar from the Central American Free Agreement (CAFTA) legislation, as soon as possible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Louisiana Police Jury Association and the National Association of Counties Organization are hereby requested to consider similar Resolutions in support of an effort to remove sugar from the CAFTA legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution shall also be forwarded to the Louisiana Police Jury Association and National Association of Counties requesting their support and assistance.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson:
RESOLUTION
OPPOSING A ONE CENT TAX ON FUEL DEDICATED TO THE
COMPLETION OF INTERSTATE 49 IN THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA, AND DOES URGE AND REQUEST THE SUPPORT
OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND OF PARISHES
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
WHEREAS, the completion of Interstate 49 in the State of Louisiana is of vital importance to the economic future of the State and Lafourche Parish, and
WHEREAS, Interstate 49 will serve as a major thoroughfare for commerce and industry and will create many opportunities for citizens and businesses throughout the State, and
WHEREAS, funds are needed to continue construction of Interstate 49 in both North and South Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, State Representative Billy Montgomery has proposed a one cent fuel tax to be dedicated solely to the construction of Interstate 49, to be removed from the tax rolls upon completion of the project, and
WHEREAS, even though Acadia Parish recognizes the importance of Interstate 49, it does hereby suggest that the project be funded by better management of taxpayers money than funded by a one cent fuel tax.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby oppose a one cent tax on fuel dedicated to the completion of Interstate 49 in the State of Louisiana, and does urge and request the support of its Legislative Delegation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution is forwarded to the Louisiana Police Jury Association requesting their support and assistance.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to authorize the advertising for the position of Clerk at the Acadia Parish Community Clinic. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to authorize the hiring of Mr. Joseph Mathiew as Maintenance Tech Level D (Truck Driver) at a starting pay $7.50 per hour provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to authorize the advertising for one Maintenance Tech Level D, Crowley Division, at a starting pay of $7.00 per hour. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, Act No. 204, Regular Session, Louisiana Legislature of 1952 (LA R.S. 42:1001-1011 as amended by Act 280 of 2004) established procedures whereby members of retirement system(s) in political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana may obtain Hospital Insurance-Medicare only coverage (“Medicare”), and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury desires to offer Medicare coverage to its eligible employees.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby adopt the following Resolution:
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared to be the policy and purpose of the Acadia Parish Police Jury to extend the provisions of Section 1, Act 204, 1952 Regular Session, as amended by LA Act 280 of 2004, providing Medicare coverage to eligible officers and employees of the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
SECTION 2. In pursuance of said policy, the Acadia Parish Police Jury requests the State Treasurer’s Office to conduct a divided vote referendum, under Section 218(d)(6) of the Social Security Act, for employees hired before April 1, 1986, who are members of the Parochial Employees Retirement System (LASERS). The divided vote referendum will be conducted pursuant to applicable State and Federal laws and regulations for the purpose of allowing eligible employees the option of paying the Medicare-only tax.
SECTION 3. The Acadia Parish Police Jury is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the State of Louisiana to secure Medicare coverage of eligible officers and employees as provided in Section 1 hereof.
SECTION 4. The coverage of eligible officers and employees shall be effective as of October 1, 2003, for the employees who voted “Yes” in the divided vote Medicare referendum.
SECTION 5. Withholdings from salaries or wages of officers and employees for the purposes provided in Section 1 hereof of this resolution are hereby authorized to be made in the amounts and at such times as may be required by applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, and shall be paid to the Internal Revenue Service, in such amounts and at such times as are designated in IRS Code 3121(b)(7)(E) and 3126.
SECTION 6. Employer contributions shall be paid from amounts appropriated for such purposes to the Internal Revenue Service in accordance with applicable Federal laws.
SECTION 7. The Acadia Parish Police Jury shall maintain such records and submit such reports as may be required by applicable State and Federal laws or regulations.
SECTION 8. This resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 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. Alton Stevenson, to cancel the regular meeting of the Police Jury scheduled for June 7, 2005, due to a conflict with the Crowley Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby authorize the President to execute a lease agreement with the City of Rayne to provide additional space for the Acadia Parish Community Clinic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary be authorized to make arrangements to relocate said building on newly leased property.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to authorize repairs to the Fourth Floor Courthouse Air Conditioning at an estimated cost of $4,600.00 and further authorize a budget amendment for the necessary funding. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to authorize the lease of vacant health unit property in Iota for the purpose of road maintenance activities at a monthly rate of $750.00. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, to abandon a portion of Stanford Road in Midland north of Teche Street to the drain ditch. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard. Nays: Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau. Abstained: Alton Stevenson. Motion failed.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, Inc., Ryan Fuselier, P.E., to prepare plans and specifications and solicit bids to repair the bridge located on Istre Road using the bridge plank replacement method at an estimated cost of $175,095.00 and further authorize a budget amendment in the Sales Tax Road Fund to provide the necessary funding. Motion carried.
It was noted that a bridge recently replaced on North Crocker Street, Midland, was not in line with the apparent Parish’s right-of-way.
Residents in the area indicated that property markers were moved at the time the bridge was installed.
Mr. Charles Benoit indicated that the road & bridge crossing at the end of North Crocker went to a dump site north of the drain ditch.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to authorize Legal Counsel to conduct a close investigation as to the accurate ownership of the bridge located on the end of North Crocker and further authorize Legal Counsel to establish property markers once ownership has been determined. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize the removal of trees located at the Crowley Maintenance Facility at an estimated cost of $1,800.00. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize the reallocation of $25,000 to construct drainage improvements subject to Jury approval. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize the Secretary to request U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assist with ditch bank erosion along Standard Mill Road. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to authorize a cooperative road maintenance assistance to repair and maintain shoulders along Standard Mill Road at the Crowley City limits. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to approve the Emergency Work Report for April, 2005. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $21.63. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to amend the agenda to consider recognizing a local drainage district for their hard work and dedication. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, the Bayou Des Cannes Nezpique Drainage Board Members have dedicated their time and energy to improving drainage in their community, and
WHEREAS, a successful and cooperative effort has been made to identify critical areas to plan and construct improvements that have benefitted both the Parish and residents of the Bayou Des Cannes Nezpique Drainage area.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby acknowledge the hard work and dedication of those members of the Bayou Des Cannes Nezpique Drainage District and their efforts in providing adequate and effective drainage in the area that they represent.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
SOLID WASTE/ENVIRONMENTAL
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to authorize the Parish Road Manager to prepare specifications and options for the purpose of acquiring one new hydraulic excavator and present said information to the Road & Bridge Committee for review. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to declare a 1998 F-250 Ford Recycling Pickup as Surplus and authorize its exchange with a 2000 F-150 Ford Animal Control Pickup and $3,100.00 to offset the difference in value. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau, seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to authorize a $300 per month car allowance for the Solid Waste Supervisor to be paid in the form of salary. Motion carried. Cecelia Broussard casting a nay vote.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize Mader Engineering to prepare plans and specifications and solicit bids for the modifications to the Citizens Dump Site at the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, to adjourn into executive session to consider potential litigation relative to the liner extension project at the Acadia Parish Landfill. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 17th day of May, 2005, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 3 for the extension of a Subtitle Clay Liner into Phase V at an estimated cost of Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand One Hundred and 44/100 ($315,100.44) Dollars with Pickett Industries, Inc.
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia
Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur and Felton Moreau.
NAYS: Cade Benoit.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION OF TERMINATION
The following resolution was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, and duly resolved and adopted on May 17, 2005.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, a Notice of Termination from Pickett Industries, Inc., Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the contract subject to a punch list attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution, for “Extension of a Subtitle D Clay Liner into Phase V” in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, a final inspection on the above referenced project was performed on May 17, 2005, and
WHEREAS, Pickett Industries, Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the “Extension of a Subtitle D Clay Liner into Phase V” in accordance with the 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 a Notice of Termination 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 Notice 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 Felton Moreau.
NAYS: Cade Benoit.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: MAY 17, 2005
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The Sales Tax Report was presented for the month of April, 2005. The report indicated a gross receipt of $385,763.76 an increase of $107,898.15 from April, 2004.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mrs. Jo Cart was given best wishes on her birthday.
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 JUNE 21, 2005, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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