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 April 20, 2004, at 6:30 P.M., Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, Louisiana, to receive public comments on the proposed partial abandonment of Castle Cove Road consisting of the final one-third mile of roadway located in District 3 of Acadia Parish approximately 1,750 feet in length.
The President convened the public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the aforementioned notice.
No comments were received.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS TO COME BEFORE THE JURY, THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
APRIL 20, 2004
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:
A J BROUSSARD
JOHN HUMBLE SR
CECELIA BROUSSARD
JIMMIE PELLERIN
A J CREDEUR
THOMAS BENOIT
FELTON MOREAU
ABSENT: ALTON STEVENSON
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to amend the agenda to consider discussion relative to the Critical Access status of the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to approve the Minutes of the April 6, 2004, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND A J BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MR. FRANCIS FREY and appoint MESSRS. TIMOTHY MILLER, LARRY LEJEUNE, JOHN LEONARDS and BARRY LACASSE to the Iota Long Point Gravity Drainage District for a four year term effective April, 2004.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND FELTON MOREAU
WHEREAS, the Police Jury published Notice of Intent to sell/transfer approximately eight (8) acres of Industrial Park property to A N.E.W. Rock, Co., Inc., as provided for in Title 33, Section 4717.2 governing the transferring of property by a political subdivision for industrial inducement purposes at an average cost of $8,000.00 per acre including all encumbrances, and
WHEREAS, A N.E.W. Rock, Co., Inc., has agreed to provide five (5) new jobs in exchange for the conditions set forth in the sale, and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize the President to execute an Act of Sale with A N.E.W. Rock, Co., Inc., for approximately eight (8) acres at an average cost of $8,000.00 per acre which includes all encumbrances.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The Secretary made reference to issues surrounding the sale of property in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park to MJD Construction. A final decision on the tract of land had not been reached.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to instruct Mader Engineering to temporarily suspend the extension of utilities to the northeast section of the Industrial Park. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to authorize additional research on an unidentified right-of-way along a 4.3 acre tract of land adjacent to the Rice Arena to determine ownership. Motion carried.
FINANCE
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JIMMIE PELLERIN AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize the President and Secretary to advertise in the Official Journal of the Parish for the following purchases and/or services:
Gravel Lubricants
Grader Blades Lumber
Concrete Pipe Expanded Clay Aggregate
Cold Mix Emulsified Asphalt
Corrugated Metal Pipe Contract Labor
Herbicide Limestone
Sand Official Journal
Erosion Control Materials Tree Grinding
White Goods
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids will be received by the Administrative Office of the Acadia Parish Police Jury until 10:00 A.M., on Monday, May 24, 2004 .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept any bid(s) which in the opinion of the Jury will be to the best interest of the Parish of Acadia.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize the disposition of used shelving material once utilized by the Clerk of Court.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
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. John Humble, Sr., to authorize the hiring of Ms. Willa Spell as a part-time employee at $5.15 per hour to work as Receptionist/Secretary under the Veterans Assistance Officer and further amend the 2004 Budget to provide necessary funds for the remainder of 2004. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to approve a grant in the amount of $11,700.00 to the Crowley Chamber of Commerce to develop and maintain a Parish reference tool for marketing purposes and further authorize the purchase and maintenance of one color copier at an estimated cost of $20,000.00 to be kept by Police Jury Administrative and further authorize an amendment to the 2004 Budget to provide the necessary funding from General Fund surpluses. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, to approve the hiring of Mr. Alfha Harrell as Maintenance Tech Level D at a starting pay of $7.00 per hour provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, to approve the recommendation of the Community Clinic Director to discontinue services at the Iota Center due to lack of participation. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to authorize the hiring of Mr. Bert Lyons as Maintenance Tech Level D at a starting pay of $7.00 per hour provided all hiring requirements are met. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, bids were received and further negotiated to construct housing facilities for the Acadia Parish Mosquito Control Operation, and
WHEREAS, Ron Lawson, Architect, negotiated for construction prices for said purpose.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize the President to execute a contract with HJN Construction in the amount of $99,743.00 for the purpose of constructing public housing facilities for the Acadia Parish Mosquito Control operation at the LeGros Memorial Airport.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Parish crews were commended on the work done at the LeGros Airport.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND A J BROUSSARD
WHEREAS, Habetz Roofing was authorized to construct repairs to the roof on the 78,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park , and
WHEREAS, Ron Lawson, Architect, has recommended the acceptance of the roof repairs as completed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby accept the project repairs to the roof on the Industrial Park manufacturing facility as complete and further authorizes payment in the amount of $17,850 to Habetz Roofing.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, notice was given that a hearing would be called at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2004, to receive comments from the proposed partial abandonment of Castle Cove Road, and
WHEREAS, the President convened the public hearing at which time no comments were offered.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize the partial abandonment of Castle Cove Road consisting of the final one-third mile of roadway located in District 3 of Acadia Parish approximately 1,750 ft. in length.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to approve the Emergency Work Report for the month of March, 2004. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $105.76. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to authorize the Road Manager to research the purchase of one pothole patcher under Cooperative Piggyback bidding. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND CADE BENOIT
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised in the Official Journal for bids to be received for the purchase of recycled concrete and concrete asphalt mix.
WHEREAS, the sole bid received was as follows:
BIDDER CRUSHED CONCRETE LIMESTONE/ASPHALT MIX
JTD Services, Inc. #57 $14.50/TON #57 $15.00/TON
DELV. $3.00/TON DELV. $3.00/TON
#610 $14.50/TON #610 $14.50/TON
DELV. $3.00/TON DELV. $3.00/TON
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby accept the sole bid submitted by JTD Services, Inc., for recycled concrete and concrete asphalt mix.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of this Police Jury be and she is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute a contract with JTD Services, Inc., on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to the purchase of said material.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND FELTON MOREAU
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize Aucoin & Associates to prepare plans and specifications and advertise for bids to construct patching and chip seal improvements as provided for in the 2004 Capital Improvement Budget.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
SOLID WASTE/ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section III-D, Article 9-B (page 34) of the Contract for Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste between BFI and Acadia Parish Police Jury a comparative statement reflecting an increase in Base Residential Rate effective March 1, 2004 (Rate Modification Date) was presented, and
WHEREAS, calculation was provided to and inspected by Mr. Stephen Lambousy with Broussard, Poché, Lewis & Breaux as outlined in Article 9-B Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers for “all items” and “gasoline”.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby approve the new Residential Rate effective March 1, 2004, to be increased to $4.65 per service unit per month as provided.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
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 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize Mader Engineering to prepare plans and specifications and to advertise for bids to construct Subtitle D Liner at the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill at an estimated cost of $900,000.00.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J BROUSSARD AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for bids in the Official Journal for one Hydraulic Excavator.
WHEREAS, bids received were as follows:
BIDDER BASE BID TRADE IN TOTAL PRICE DELIVERY
Scott Construction *$146,071.22 $20,000 $126,071.22 30 days
H & E Equipment *$151,850.00 $22,000 $129,850.00 30 days
CLM Equipment $170,500.00 $32,500 $138,000.00 30-45 days
H & E Equipment $160,495.00 $22,000 $138,495.00 30 days
CLM Equipment $175,350.00 $32,500 $142,850.00 30-45 days
Louisiana Machinery $160,674.00 $16,500 $144,174.00 12 days
Nortrax $182,500.00 $20,000 $162,500.00 45 days
*Does not meet specs.
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury finds it in their best interest to reject the bids for the trade-in bid of one used Hydraulic Excavator Serial No. 158-07588.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby accept the bid submitted by H & E Equipment, in the amount of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-five and 00/100 Dollars ($160,495.00) for the purchase of one new hydraulic excavator.
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: APRIL 20, 2004
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
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for bids in the Official Journal for one Compactor.
WHEREAS, bids received were as follows:
BIDDER PROPOSAL TRADE IN TOTAL PRICE DELIVERY
Al-Jon $378,422.00 $75,000 $303,422.00 60 days
Louisiana Machinery $365,425.00 $35,000 $330,425.00 49 days
Scott Construction $350,278.92 $ 8,500 $342,278.92 90 days
Nortrax $363,500.00 $15,000 $348,500.00 60 days
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby accept the bid submitted by Al-Jon, in the amount of Three Hundred Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-two and 00/100 Dollars ($303,422.00) for the purchase of one new compactor.
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 Al-Jon, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to the purchase of said equipment.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
The Staff gave a presentation on a Parish Internet web site. The Secretary indicated that the web site was a joint venture between the Police Jury Staff and the Acadiana Regional Planning District at an estimated cost of $750. Mrs. Tina Broussard assisted with the presentation.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: THOMAS BENOIT AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2003, President George W. Bush signed into law P.L. 108-173, landmark legislation that will provide prescription drug benefits for approximately 40 million seniors and disabled Americans beginning in 2006 and approximately $25 billion in relief to hospitals over the next 10 years. P.L. 108-173, Section 405, contains important provisions for CAHs that enhance reimbursement, expand bed-size flexibility, and provide continued funding of the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program grants (Flex Grants), and
WHEREAS, new legislation pays CAHs at 101 percent of reasonable costs for Medicare inpatient, outpatient, and skilled nursing facility services furnished during cost reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2004. (Section 405 (a)), and
WHEREAS, new legislation expands cost-based reimbursement of on-call emergency room physicians to include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists for costs incurred for covered Medicare services furnished on or after January 1, 2005. (Section 405(b)), and
WHEREAS, new legislation allows CAHs to receive periodic interim payments for inpatient services, effective for payments made on or after July 1, 2004. (Section 405(c)), and
WHEREAS, new legislation removes this limitation and permits CAHs to operate up to 25 swing beds or acute care beds, and
WHEREAS, new legislation extends funding of Flex Grants of $35 million each year from FY 2005 through FY 2008, and
WHEREAS, new legislation allows CAHs to operate up to 10 psychiatric or rehabilitation distinct part beds for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 2004, and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has conducted a survey contacting 11 rural Louisiana hospitals that have already achieved CAH designation. The survey presented a set of questions to each. Currently we have received 8 responses and in each response the indication is overwhelmingly favorable as to the positive impact on improved patient services, improved employee benefits, and improved bottom line financial condition, and
WHEREAS, members of the Acadia Parish Police Jury have engaged in dialog and research relative to current circumstances and conditions particular to Acadia-St. Landry Hospital and have closely considered forecasts prepared by different Certified Public Accounting firms which have demonstrated that the CAH designation to be only direction which provides sound fiscal results alone or when combined with other strategic scenarios.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Acadia Parish Police Jury endorses the Critical Access Hospital election for the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital and strongly urges the Board of Commissioners of the Acadia-St. Landry Hospital to execute all necessary action and resolutions required in order for Acadia-St. Landry Hospital to elect Critical Access Hospital designation at the Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, and to furthermore make it effective immediately so that Critical Access Designation may be successfully achieved at the earliest possible time and that all time sensitive requirements relative to April 30, 2004, deadlines will have been successfully met.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to amend the agenda and add discussion relative to the roadside inmate program. Yeas: A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau. Nays: None. Motion carried.
President Broussard was concerned that much of the work done by inmate crews was not on Parish roads or intersections. She felt the program should be limited to road work only.
She requested the inmate supervisor review the check list of assignments.
No formal action was taken.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Juror Jimmie Pellerin announced that a weekend event would be held in Rayne at the Royer Bed and Breakfast.
LITIGATION
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to adjourn into executive session to discuss matters related to pending litigation with K.A.S. Construction, Docket #80137-1. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Jimmie Pellerin, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau. Nays: None. Motion carried.
The President reconvened the meeting following the executive session.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND FELTON MOREAU
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 20th day of April, 2004, does hereby authorize contracts with Picard Steel Erectors and Whirlwind Building Components to provide labor and materials to construct repairs to faulty workmanship items left by K.A.S. Construction which was part of a major renovation project to the Rice Arena.
ADOPTED: APRIL 20, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
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 4, 2004, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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