CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JULY 6, 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. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to add the following items to the agenda: Change Order to the Taxiway Project at the LeGros Airport, request to waive permit conditions by Southwest Acadia Water Corporation, Omit Item 14G from the agenda, appointment to Fire Protection District #3, Speed Limit on Carerra Lane, appointment to Homeland Security Counsel, supervision of Animal Control. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to approve the Minutes of the June 15, 2004, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the members of the Acadia Parish Police Jury with great sorrow and a deep sense of loss, take cognizance of the absence of our beloved friend and past President of this organization, Mr. Howard Duncan, who has been taken by an untimely death, and
WHEREAS, he has rendered innumerable public services to his respective Parish and to the State of Louisiana and to the people thereof, and
WHEREAS, the absence of this outstanding citizen and friend to public service is keenly felt as a personal loss to his family, friends and colleagues.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby pay tribute to the memory of
HOWARD DUNCAN
and does hereby express for members of this body and citizens of Acadia Parish their sense of gratitude for his achievements and contributions to the public good.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when this Jury adjourns, it does so out of respect and in memory of our departed friend “Howard Duncan”.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a similar and specific resolution be offered and adopted by those convened who exemplify and share equal regard for the deceased.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Remarks were offered by outgoing Attorney André Doguet. Mr. Doguet was acknowledged for his nine years of service to the Acadia Parish Police Jury by the President.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. GERHART LEBLANC and SANDERS SENEGAL to a two year term and re-appoint MESSRS. JOHN HOFFPAUIR and TERRY FAUL and appoint MR CHARLES MELANCON, JR., to a four year term to the First Ward Drainage District effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND A J CREDEUR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MESSRS. DWAYNE GOSSEN, LEONARD HABETZ and GERALD LEONARDS, JR., to a four year term and MESSRS. HENRY MEYERS and DARRYL ZAUNBRECHER to a two year term to the Second Ward Drainage District #2 effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND A J CREDEUR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MR. BURLEY CART and appoint MR. PHILLIP DOUCET to the Bayou Des Cannes-Nezpique Drainage District for a four year term effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND A J BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby re-appoint MR. JAMES LACASSE to the Iota Fire Protection District for a two year term effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby appoint MR. STEVE HOOPER to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Sam Babineaux to Acadia Fire Protection District #7 effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby appoint MS. ELAINE THIBODEAUX to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Thomas Fred Bruner to Acadia Fire Protection District #6 effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 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 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby appoint MR. WAYNE MELANCON to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ken Goss and appoint MR. TERRY OSBORNE to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Gary Lacaze to the Acadia Parish Communications District.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND FELTON MOREAU
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby appoint MS. AMY SIMON to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Dawn Ward to Acadia Fire Protection District #3 effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 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 BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby appoint SHERIFF WAYNE MELANCON to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ken Goss to the Homeland Security Council effective July, 2004.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Executive Vice President of Acadia Economic Development Corporation Stephen Broussard presented an update of activities of the Acadia Economic Development Corporation. His 2004 Quarterly Report expanded on work done to assist 30 new and potential businesses, several expansion and many ongoing projects.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN HUMBLE SR AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby approve the request made by Pride Oil & Gas Properties, Inc., to assign all rights, title and interest of its lease with the Acadia Parish Police Jury to Peoples Energy Production-Texas, LP.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ELECTIONS
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit and seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur:
RESOLUTION
A resolution approving the holding of an election in
Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of Acadia
Parish, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, September 18,
2004, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of Acadia Parish, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of Acadia Parish, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on July 1, 2004, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, September 18, 2004, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of Acadia Parish, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION)
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 8.89 MILLS PROPERTY TAX
CONTINUATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING,
CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND
OPERATING GRAVITY DRAINAGE WORKS WITHIN AND
FOR THE DISTRICT.
Shall Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 2 of
Acadia Parish, State of Louisiana, (the “District”), be
authorized to continue to levy a tax of eight and eighty-
nine hundredths (8.89) mills on all of the property subject
to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years,
beginning with the year 2004 and ending with the year
2013, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving,
maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within
and for the District?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
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.
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 6th day of July, 2004.
/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. Cade Benoit:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving the holding of an election in Bayou Plaquemine and Wikoff Drainage District of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, September 18, 2004, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Bayou Plaquemine and Wikoff Drainage District of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of Bayou Plaquemine and Wikoff Drainage District of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “District”), adopted a resolution on July 2, 2004, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, September 18, 2004, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; and
WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and
WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:
SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Bayou Plaquemine and Wikoff Drainage District of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION)
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 5.12 MILLS PROPERTY TAX
CONTINUATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING,
CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND
OPERATING GRAVITY DRAINAGE WORKS WITHIN
THE DISTRICT.
Shall Bayou Plaquemine and Wikoff Drainage District
of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the
“District”), be authorized to continue to levy a tax of
five and twelve hundredths (5.12) mills on all of the
property subject to taxation in the District, for a period
of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2004 and
ending with the year 2013, for the purpose of acquiring,
constructing, improving, maintaining and operating gravity
drainage works within the District?
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.
This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
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.
And the Resolution was declared adopted on this, the 6th day of July, 2004.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, to accept the resignation of Mr. Michael Boudreaux, a Parish Road Maintenance employee, as presented in correspondence to the Parish President dated July 2, 2004. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to approve the hourly pay rate of $7.25 for Mr. Donald Leger as Material Handler. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur, to authorize in-house applications for the position of Assistant Road Manager for the Branch Division. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to assign the activities of Animal Control under the direction of the Secretary-Treasurer. Motion carried.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND FELTON MOREAU
WHEREAS, it was advertised to construct Midfield Taxiway “E” at the LeGros Memorial Airport, A.I.P. #3-22-0013-004-04, SP #901-02-0011.
WHEREAS, bids received were as follows:
BIDDER BASE BID
H & S Construction, Co. $165,004.00
Guinn Brothers $212,580.75
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby accept the low bid submitted by H & S Construction, Co., in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand Four and 00/100 ($165,004.00) Dollars.
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 H & S Construction, Co., 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 unfunded cost of said project be made by the Acadia Parish Airport District.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 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 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby empower, authorize & direct the President to execute Change Order No. 1 for Taxiway 25' x 1500' for Individual Tee Hangars at the LeGros Memorial Airport in the amount of Thirteen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-two and 42/100 ($13,722.42) Dollars with Merrick Construction Co., for an adjusted contract price of One Hundred Eighty Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-six and 42/100 ($180,676.42) Dollars.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, E. L. Habetz Builders was authorized to construct Courtroom A Renovations, and
WHEREAS, Ron Lawson, Architect, has recommended the acceptance of renovations as completed.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby accept the project repairs to Courtroom A in the Acadia Parish Courthouse as complete and further authorizes payment in the amount of $39,700 to E. L. Habetz Builders.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury investigated the purchase of a certain tract of land consisting of approximately 21 acres more or less to provide place to locate a new Parish Jail, Criminal Justice Complex and other future pubic works needs, and
WHEREAS, at least three acres will be developed for the purpose of jail expansion.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby empower, authorize and direct the President to execute an Act of Sale with 5-H Farms, Inc., to purchase 21 acres of land, more or less, on Capitol Avenue, Crowley, Louisiana, at $25,000 per acre, at least 3 acres of which will be used for a Parish Jail.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2004 Budget be amended to provide funds from public works and industrial development sources for said purchase.
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, Cecelia Broussard, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., and Jimmie Pellerin.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has determined that it is in their best interest to sell to the Acadia Parish Law Enforcement District a 40 man modular expansion built to temporarily house Parish prisoners on Capitol Avenue, and
WHEREAS, it becomes necessary to obtain a current appraisal to determine fair market value of said properties.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby authorize a joint appraisal by Fred Gossen Co., to determine the fair market value of the modular buildings located on Capitol Avenue owned by the Police Jury as a temporary jail facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appraisal be presented upon completion as a basis to complete a sale agreement between the Acadia Parish Police Jury and Acadia Parish Law Enforcement District.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
PUBLIC FRANCHISES
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to approve the request by Egan Water to waive permit fees for the installation of potable water system in the Egan-Evangeline area. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to approve a request made by Southwest Acadia Water Corp. to waive permit conditions and allow class 160 piping to be installed under public roadway crossings as per plans by Mader Engineering for potable water expansion in Southwest Acadia. Motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby approve the request to hire Higher Ground Flood Protection Services, LLC., pursuant to HMGP 1521 Grant Program.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 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 FELTON MOREAU
WHEREAS, Aucoin & Associates, Inc., advertised for bids for the 2004 Surface Treatment Program, and
WHEREAS, the following bids were received:
BIDDER BID PROPOSAL
W. R. Core, LLC $ 764,317.17
H & S Construction Co., Inc. $1,027,998.95
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby award the low bid submitted by W. R. Core, LLC, in the amount of Seven Hundred Sixty-four Thousand Three Hundred Seventeen and 17/100 ($764,317.17) Dollars.
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 W. R. Core, LLC, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to said project.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to refer to Legal Counsel the matter related to the closing of private rail crossings west of the City of Crowley by Burlington-Northern Santa Fe. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A J CREDEUR AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury accepted proposals for bridge repairs on Vie Terre Beau Road.
WHEREAS, the bids received were as follows:
BIDDER PROPOSAL
E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc. $57,510.00
Guinn Brothers, LLC $73,292.00
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby accept the bid submitted by E. B. Feucht & Sons, Inc., for bridge repairs on Vie Terre Beau 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.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby authorize the President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Branch Fire Department to assist with driveway improvements.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND A J CREDEUR
WHEREAS, bids were received for the purchase of a Pot Hole Patcher with Trailer Mount.
WHEREAS, the sole bid received was as follows:
BIDDER BASE BID DELIVERY TIME
Langston Enterprises $41,604.00 30 days
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby accept the sole bid submitted by Langston Enterprises, in the amount of Forty-one Thousand Six Hundred Four and 00/100 ($41,604.00) Dollars.
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 Langston Enterprises, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury relative to the purchase of said equipment.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby authorize Fuselier & Associates, Inc., to prepare plans and solicit proposals to replace the bridge on St. Margaret Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2004 bridge repair budget be amended to include funds in the amount of $70,000 for said repairs.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE #872
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON DE PORRES ROAD (PARISH ROAD 3-81) IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF FORTY-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 forty-five miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:
De Porres Road (Parish Road 3-81)
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of forty-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. A. J. Credeur, and seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, 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, Thomas Benoit and Felton Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE #873
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON CARERRA LANE (LEDOUX SUBDIVISION) 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:
Carerra Lane (Ledoux Subdivision)
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. Felton Moreau, and seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, 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, Thomas Benoit and Felton Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 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 A J BROUSSARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby authorize the President to execute a contract with Philip Reclamation Services Houston Inc., to conduct the Parishes Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND A J BROUSSARD
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury re-advertised for bids in the Official Journal for White Goods Diversion/Separation.
WHEREAS, the sole bid received was as follows:
BIDDER PRICE
Patin’s Scrap Material $0
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby accept the sole bid submitted by Patin’s Scrap Material in the amount of Zero 00/100 Dollars ($0).
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 Patin’s Scrap Material, on behalf of, in the name and under the seal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 2004
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia S. Broussard
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA S. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND A J CREDEUR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 6th day of July, 2004, does hereby authorize the President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Acadia Parish School Board to assist with debris removal on properties owned by the Acadia Parish School Board.
ADOPTED: JULY 6, 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 June, 2004. The report indicated a gross receipt of $404,938.80 a decrease of $32,076.74 from June, 2003.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mrs. Jo Cart, Editor of the Rayne Independent, was recognized for 60 years of marriage.
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 AUGUST 3, 2004, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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