PUBLIC HEARING
It was announced by the Secretary-Treasurer that notice had been given that the Acadia Parish Police Jury would hold a public forum on December 7, 2004, at 6:00 P.M., Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, Louisiana, to receive public comments on the 2005 proposed budget.
The Secretary indicated that a request was made by the Director of Mosquito Control to add a line item for shop supplies in the amount of $5,800.00. A new item which would be listed in the proposed budget.
The Secretary also indicated that a request was made by the Council On Aging to increase appropriations by $1,000.00 for the purpose of covering transportation cost in 2005 for commodities.
No further comments were offered.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS TO COME BEFORE THE JURY, THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNED THE PUBLIC HEARING.
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
DECEMBER 7, 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:
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. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to amend the agenda to consider an appointment to Fire District #5, appointment to the Airport Commission, receive comments from Diane Miller relative to the Parish’s Noise Ordinance, consider Final Acceptance to repairs to the bridge on St. Margaret, to authorize the canceling of Committee and regular meetings in 2004 and speed limit on St. Margaret. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to approve the Minutes of the November 16, 2004, Regular Police Jury Meeting and the corrected Minutes of the November 23, 2004, Special Meeting. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MRS. NORA BENOIT and MR. KEITH HENRY to the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission effective December, 2004.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JIMMIE PELLERIN AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. JOHN D. SITTIG, JOHN QUEBODEAUX and FRANK THEVIS to the Acadia Parish Communications District.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND A J CREDEUR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MR. MICHAEL RICHARD to Acadia Fire Protection District #5 effective December, 2004.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby approve the request made by the Town of Basile Board of Aldermen to annex a tract of land consisting of 14.19 acres, situated on the south side of Highway 190 in Acadia Parish.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
The following resolution was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., duly seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, and duly resolved and adopted on December 7, 2004.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, an Act of Acceptance for H & S Construction, Co., Inc., Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the contract, Midfield Stub T/W “E”, AIP No. 3-22-0013-004, SP No. 901-02-0011, LeGros Memorial Airport, Estherwood, Louisiana, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, H & S Construction, Co., Inc., as Contractor, has completed the Midfield Stub T/W “E”, LeGros Memorial Airport, Estherwood, Louisiana, 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 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.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
FINANCE
The Secretary stated a review of the First Quarter of 2005 would be done to determine available funding for the Council On Aging.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby adopt the 2005 annual budget with anticipated revenues in the amount of $33,711,383 and expenditures in the amount of $33,421,412 with an estimated surplus of $289,971 with the majority of the surplus funds considered dedicated monies subject to legal dedication and shall be used only for the stated purpose(s).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acadia Parish Police Jury has adopted the fiscal year 2005 budget by department totals and will not incur any liability for any expenditures and/or contracts for and/or beyond fiscal year 2005 which will exceed the amounts appropriated to officials, department heads, commissions or other operating agencies unless authorized by the Jury through budget amendments.
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia Broussard, Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby authorize final budget adjustments in 2004 be made by the Secretary to bring the final budget in balance as presented.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Juror A. J. Credeur once again requested clarification on the matter of merit pay raises that was tabled at a previous meeting.
Legal Counsel Doug Wimberly advised that the action relative to merit pay raises was appropriate.
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 pipe for the period commencing January 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2005, and
WHEREAS, it is in the opinion of the Police Jury that the following bids were the best bids submitted:
CONCRETE PIPE
*VERMILION SHELL & LIMESTONE 15" REINFORCED $ 12.60
18" REINFORCED $ 15.50
24" REINFORCED $ 23.30
*Bob tail loads $100.00 freight charge per trip.
CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
COASTAL CULVERT & REFER TO SCHEDULE “A”
SUPPLY
VERMILION SHELL & REFER TO SCHEDULE “B”
LIMESTONE
CORRUGATED ARCH METAL PIPE
COASTAL CULVERT & REFER TO SCHEDULE "C"
SUPPLY
VERMILION SHELL & REFER TO SCHEDULE “D”
LIMESTONE
F477 POLYETHYLENE PIPE
COASTAL CULVERT 15" $ 5.20
LIMESTONE 18" $ 7.40
24" $ 11.85
30" $ 19.05
36" $ 23.99
42" $ 32.50
48" $ 38.55
60" $ 69.70
*VERMILION SHELL &
LIMESTONE 54" $ 73.75
*Truck load qty. dlv. price less load add $100.00 per load.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby accept said bids for the purchase of materials, lubricants and services effective January 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2005.
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: DECEMBER 7, 2004
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" $ 8.25
18" $ 9.80
21" $11.40
24" $12.95
30" $16.25
36" $19.30 $24.85
42" $22.60 $28.80 $28.80
48" $25.75 $32.80 $32.80
54" $35.45 $42.55 $42.55
60" $39.30 $47.20 $47.20
72" $48.65 $58.40 $58.40
84" $56.65 $67.95 $67.95
14 GAUGE
15" $ 9.95 $12.45
18" $11.95 $15.10
21" $13.90 $17.50
24" $15.85
30" $19.70 $24.45
36" $23.55 $29.25
42" $27.46 $33.95
48" $31.30 $38.60
54" $35.20 $43.30 $43.30
60" $46.85 $56.20 $56.20
72" $57.65 $69.20 $69.20
84" $67.15 $80.60 $80.60
96" $76.60 $91.90 $91.90
12 GAUGE
18" $16.35 $19.70
21" $19.05 $22.85 $22.85
24" $21.65 $25.90 $25.90
30" $26.95 $32.10 $32.10
36" $32.25 $38.20 $38.20
42" $37.50 $44.45 $44.45
48" $42.85 $50.60 $50.60
54" $48.10 $56.80 $56.80
60" $53.40 $62.80 $62.80
72"
84" $90.75 $108.90
96" $103.50 $124.20
SCHEDULE "B"
VERMILION SHELL & LIMESTONE
16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
15" $ 8.25 $10.00 $9.75
18" $12.05 $11.70
21" $14.15 $13.55
24" $15.90 $15.45
30" $20.30 $19.20
36" $23.00
42"
48"
54"
60"
72"
84"
14 GAUGE
15" $12.00
18" $15.10 $14.35
21" $16.65
24" $19.60 $19.00
30" $24.45 $23.60
36" $28.30
42" $32.90
48" $37.55
54"
60"
72"
84"
12 GAUGE
15" $15.40 $18.10 $16.30
18" $19.10
21"
24"
30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
72" $72.50 $87.20 $81.25
84" $107.55
96" $123.50
SCHEDULE "C"
2 2/3" x 1/2" COASTAL CULVERT & SUPPLY
16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
15" $ 8.85 $11.20
18" $10.45 $13.50
21" $12.15 $15.65
24" $13.80 $17.70
30" $17.10 $21.75
36" $20.35 $25.85
14 GAUGE
15" $10.65 $13.10
18" $12.60 $15.80
21" $14.60 $18.25
24" $16.65 $20.70
30" $20.65 $25.45
36" $24.55 $30.25
42" $28.55 $35.05
12 GAUGE
18" $16.95 $20.40 $20.40
21" $19.75 $23.65 $23.65
24" $22.45 $26.75 $26.75
30" $27.85 $32.95 $32.95
36" $33.20 $39.30 $39.30
42" $38.60 $45.60 $45.60
48" $43.95 $51.90 $51.90
54" $49.35 $58.15 $58.15
3" x 1" 14 GAUGE
54" $43.80 $52.60 $52.60
60" $48.65 $58.35 $58.35
66" $54.95 $65.95 $65.95
72" $59.95 $72.10 $72.10
78" $65.40 $78.50 $78.50
84" $70.80 $84.95 $84.95
12 GAUGE
60" $65.95 $79.25 $79.25
66" $74.15 $88.95
72" $80.95 $97.20
78" $88.05 $105.65
84" $95.15 $114.15
90" $102.20 $122.65
96" $109.25 $131.10
102" $116.35 $139.60
108" $123.40 $148.10 $148.10
114" $131.20
SCHEDULE "D"
2 2/3" x 1/2" VERMILION SHELL & LIMESTONE
16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
15" $10.76
18" $12.73
21" $14.62
24" $16.59
30" $20.45
36" $24.46
14 GAUGE
15" $13.00
18" $15.37
21" $17.74
24" $20.11
30" $24.85
36" $29.74
42" $34.58
12 GAUGE
15" $16.25 $18.75
18"
21"
24"
30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
3" x 1" 14 GAUGE
36" $34.16 $41.00 $37.83
42" $39.08 $47.18 $43.26
48" $44.78 $54.10 $49.62
12 GAUGE
36" $45.30 $52.28 $48.79
42" $52.60 $60.68 $56.50
48" $59.76 $69.12 $64.26
54" $66.93 $80.58 $71.92
60"
66" $87.84
72" $95.50
78" $103.61
84" $111.94
90" $119.50
96" $130.68
102" $138.10
108"
114" $236.30 - 8g.
120" $213.14 - 8g. $250.68 - 8g.
LEGISLATION
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, public gravity drainage districts were created for the sole purpose of constructing and maintaining gravity drainage in Acadia Parish and throughout the state, and
WHEREAS, Revised Statute 38:113 provides for right-of-way for drainage districts to construct improvements on certified gravity drainage systems, and
WHEREAS, gravity drainage is vital to the protection of life and property throughout regions of the state, and
WHEREAS, drainage improvements have been hampered by property owners seeking damages for vegetation either removed or destroyed in the course of maintaining public gravity drainage systems.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby request the Acadiana Legislative Delegation support legislation protecting the interest of public gravity drainage districts by protecting them from unfair claims for damages in their effort to maintain public drainage systems.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the local Legislative Delegation and to the Acadia Parish Police Jury Association.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PERSONNEL
President Cecelia Broussard requested the members consider reinstating Mr. Rodney Roy as head of Animal Control. She stated that Mr. John Quebodeaux advised that there were 14 applications screened for the position, however, none met the level of certification as Mr. Roy.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard, to reinstate Mr. Rodney Roy at an hourly pay of $12.00 per hour. Motion died for lack of a second.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND CADE BENOIT
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury accepted proposals for the bridge replacement on Ohlenforst Road.
WHEREAS, the bids received were as follows:
BIDDER PROPOSAL
E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc. $59,723.51
Coastal Timbers, Inc. $73,336.72
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 7th day of December 7, 2004, does hereby accept the low bid submitted by E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc., in the amount of Fifty-nine Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-three and 51/100 ($59,723.51) Dollars for the bridge replacement on Ohlenforst Road.
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 E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc., on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to said project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Aucoin & Associates to authorized to purchase additional bridge material for use for said project.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 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. Felton Moreau, to authorize the installation of drainage pipe under Eddie Road in the Parish right-of-way. Motion failed.
It was suggested that the Parish Road Manager contact landowners to furnish the necessary pipe to be installed under Eddie Road and report the results at a later meeting.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize the expenditure of $6,685.00 for the purchase of pipe to replace a crossing under St. Margaret Road. Motion carried.
The Road Manager announced that five trees would be cut down at the Branch Road Division Facility and that maintenance improvements would be made in conjunction with a local Rice Mill on Fourth Street in Mermentau.
He also indicated that repairs to the bridge railing on Sittig Road would soon be underway.
No action was taken on the request by Julian Aucoin III for vehicle repairs involving a Parish motor grader.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury, by Resolution, may authorize the observance of holidays as it may deem in keeping with efficient administration.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 7th day of December, 2004, does hereby authorize the observance of Monday, December 27, 2004, a legal holiday.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acadia Parish Police Jury authorizes the closing of the Acadia Parish Courthouse and/or various offices, presently under its direct supervision to observe this holiday.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
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 7th day of December, 2004 does hereby appoint MR. STEPHEN BROUSSARD to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Dale Thibodeaux to Acadia Airport District #1 effective December, 2004.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
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. Cade Benoit, to authorize additional improvements at an estimated cost of $1,600.00 for the purpose of extending asphalt pavement in the vicinity of St. Margaret Bridge. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, duly seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, and duly resolved and adopted on December 7, 2004.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, an Act of Acceptance for C. P. Construction & Equipment Co., LLC, Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the contract, Bridge Replacement on St. Margaret Road, in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, C. P. Construction & Equipment, Co., LLC, as Contractor, has completed the Bridge Replacement on St. Margaret Road, 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.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE #883
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO
OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON ST MARGARET
ROAD IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS
OF TWENTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR, AND, PROVIDING FOR THE"
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of Acadia Parish, Louisiana, that it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or drive a motor vehicle in excess of twenty-five miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:
St. Margaret Road
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of twenty-five miles per hour on the Parish road described above, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefore, shall be fined not more than Fifty Dollars ($50) or be imprisoned not more than ten (10) days or both.
SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any laws or parts of laws in conflict are hereby repealed.
The Ordinance was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, 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, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 7, 2004
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 November, 2004. The report indicated a gross receipt of $270,700.48 a decrease of $166,675.33 from November, 2003.
Mr. Joseph LeBleu, Parish Road Maintenance employee, raised issues regarding recent merit pay raises. He added that recent increases were not uniform. Additional discussion on the matter was referred to Personnel.
Mrs. Jo Cart extended Christmas wishes to the Jury.
Juror A. J. Broussard expressed his dissatisfaction with the Jury on the decision not to rehire Mr. Rodney Roy as Animal Control Officer.
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 4, 2005, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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