CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MAY 16, 2006
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 B. Chambers, 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 B. CHAMBERS
JIMMIE PELLERIN
A J CREDEUR
CADE BENOIT
FELTON MOREAUA motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to revise the agenda to consider a speed limit on Prather Creek Road. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to approve the Minutes of the May 2, 2006, Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
ELECTION
The following Resolution was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving the holding of an election in Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, July 15, 2006, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on May 9, 2006, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, July 15, 2006, 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. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, 10 MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING DRAINAGE WORKS FOR THE DISTRICT.
Shall the Second Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special tax of ten (10) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District, for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the year 2007 and ending with the year 2016, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating drainage works 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:
Police
Jurors Yeas Nays Absent AbstainingCecelia B. Chambers __X_ ____ ______ ______
Alton Stevenson __X_ ____ ______ ______
A. J. Broussard __X_ ____ ______ ______
John Humble, Sr. __X_ ____ ______ ______
Jimmie Pellerin __X_ ____ ______ ______
A. J. Credeur __X_ ____ ______ ______
Cade Benoit __X_ ____ ______ ______
Felton Moreau __X_ ____ ______ ______And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 16th day of May, 2006.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia B. Chambers
Secretary-Treasurer PresidentThe following resolution was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution approving the holding of an election in Fire Protection District No. 10 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, July 15, 2006, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 10 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 10 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the District"), adopted a resolution on May 8, 2006, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, July 15, 2006, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee 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 parcel fee 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 parcel fee 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 Fire Protection District No. 10 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, this Parish Council hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION (PARCEL FEE)
SUMMARY: 10 YEAR, $50.00 PARCEL FEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, THE SALARIES OF FIREMEN AND ALL PURPOSES INCIDENTAL THERETO, SUBJECT TO FUNDING INTO BONDS.
Shall Fire Protection District No. 10 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect annually for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2006, a fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, a residential or commercial structure, regardless of the structure’s being occupied or unoccupied, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, the salaries of firemen and all purposes incidental thereto, and shall the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds of said parcel fee into bonds to pay the costs of capital improvements, said bonds to be issued from time to time in the manner provided by law, including, but not limited to, Section 1505 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended?
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 parcel fee provided for therein.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
Police
Jurors Yeas Nays Absent Abstaining
Cecelia B. Chambers __X_ ____ ______ ________
Alton Stevenson __X_ ____ ______ ________
A. J. Broussard __X_ ____ ______ ________
John Humble, Sr. __X_ ____ ______ ________
Jimmie Pellerin __X_ ____ ______ ________
A. J. Credeur __X_ ____ ______ ________
Cade Benoit __X_ ____ ______ ________
Felton Moreau __X_ ____ ______ ________And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 16th day of May, 2006.
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia B. Chambers
Secretary-Treasurer PresidentFINANCE
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, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007, and
WHEREAS, it is in the opinion of the Police Jury that the following bids were the best bids submitted:
COLD MIX
MATERIAL RESOURCES PICKED UP $62.00/TON
LARRY GRAYSON & SON DELIVERED $60.00/TON
CONCRETE PIPE
*VERMILION SHELL 15" REINFORCED $ 13.50
& LIMESTONE 18" REINFORCED $ 16.50
24" REINFORCED $ 24.75*Add 7% year 2007. Abbeville yard. Pick-up on trailer load qty. delv. 3-5 days notice.
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.
MOSQ. CONTROL SUPR. $10.00/HR.
BACKHOE OPERATOR $ 8.39/HR.
MOTORGRADER OP $ 9.79/HR.
GRADALL OPERATOR $11.19/HR.
MOWER/DITCHER OP. $ 8.39/HR.CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
VERMILION SHELL & 12 GAUGE PLAIN 15" $17.60
LIMESTONE 12 GAUGE ASPHALT 15" $20.70
12 GAUGE ALUMINIZED15" $18.85
12 GAUGE ALUMINIZED72" $93.99COASTAL CULVERT REFER TO SCHEDULE "A"
CORRUGATED METAL ARCH PIPE
VERMILION SHELL & 2 2/3"X1/2" 14 GAUGE PLAIN 30" $26.74
LIMESTONE 12 GAUGE PLAIN 15" $18.57
2 GAUGE ASPHALT 15" $21.43
12 GAUGE ALUMINIZED15" $24.00
COASTAL CULVERT REFER TO SCHEDULE "B"VERMILION SHELL & REFER TO SCHEDULE "C"
LIMESTONEF477 POLYETHYLENE PIPE
COASTAL CULVERT 15" $ 6.50
18" $ 9.15
24" $14.40
30" $23.15
36" $28.30
42" $39.45
48" $47.30
60" $85.95*VERMILION SHELL & 54" $96.40
LIMESTONE*Pick-up on trailer load qty. - Less load delv. $130.00 per load due to fuel surcharge.
CRUSHED CONCRETE
ROADROCK RECYCLING #57 PICKED UP $21.50
#57 DELIVERED $24.50
#610 PICKED UP $20.50
#610 DELIVERED $23.50
1/4X0 PICKED UP $21.50
1/4X0 DELIVERED $24.50
3" PICKED UP $24.00
3" DELIVERED $27.00EMULSIFIED ASPHALT
BLACKLIDGE EMULSIONS CRS-2 PICKED UP $1.18/GAL
CRS-2 DELIVERED $1.42/GALEXPANDED CLAY AGGREGATE
BIG RIVER INDUSTRIES C-2 PICKED UP $26.00/PER YD.
DELIVERED $32.30/PER YD.
C-3 PICKED UP $26.00/PER YD.
DELIVERED $32.30/PER YD.FUEL
ENERTEC OFF ROAD DIESEL $.123 MARKUP/GL.
GASOLINE $.121 MARKUP/GL.GRAVEL
LARRY GRAYSON & SON WASHED GRAVEL $18.00
S of I-10 $19.00
C-1 $20.00
C-2 $20.00
C-3 $20.00ROADROCK RECYCLING WASHED GRAVEL $31.50
$31.50
C-1
C-2 $31.50
C-3 $31.50HERBICIDE
HELENA CHEMICAL ROUNDUP PRO 2˝ GAL. $ 32.00
$840.00
ROUNDUP PRO 30 GAL. $384.00
2-4-D 2˝ GAL. $ 23.50
2-4-D 30 GAL. $279.00
HARDBALL 2 ˝ GAL. $ 70.00
HARDBALL 30 GAL.
PLATEAU 1 GAL. $269.50
TOWNSEND CHEMICAL ORTHO X77/1 GAL. $ 4.90
CAMPAIGN 2 ˝ GAL. $ 44.50
CAMPAIGN 30 GAL. $519.00
RAZOR PRO 2˝ GAL. $ 31.75
RAZOR PRO 30 GAL. $375.00
PLATEAU 1 GAL. $269.50
LIMESTONE (GRAY)
ACADIANA SHELL & #57 PICKED UP $28.50/TON
#8 PICKED UP $28.50/TON
LIMESTONE #57 DELIVERED $36.50/TON
#610 PICKED UP $27.50/TON
#8 DELIVERED $36.50/TON
#78 DELIVERED $38.00/TON
3" DELIVERED $38.00/TONVERMILION SHELL & #610 DELIVERED $35.40/TON
LIMESTONE #78 PICKED UP $29.90/TON
#78 DELIVERED $38.00/TON
#89 PICKED UP $29.90/TON
#89 DELIVERED $38.00/TON
3" PICKED UP $29.90/TON
3" DELIVERED $38.00/TON
4"-6" PICKED UP $29.90/TON
4"-6" DELIVERED $38.00/TONLIMESTONE/ASPHALT MIX
ROADROCK RECYCLING #57 PICKED UP $21.50
$24.50
#57 DELIVERED
#610 PICKED UP $20.50
#610 DELIVERED $23.50LUBRICANTS
ENERTEC 90 WT. GEAR OIL $324.50/DRUM
SUPER HYDRAULIC #68 $269.85/DRUM
SUPER HYDRAULIC #46 $269.85/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL SAE 30 $308.35/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL SAE 40 $308.35/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL SAE 50 $308.35/DRUM
FLEET MOTOR OIL 15W40 $311.10/DRUMPOWER TRANS III FLUID $253.85/DRUM
DEXTRON FLUID II $317.10/DRUM
MULTIPURPOSE HD GREASE $81.36/CS OF 60THOMAS GEAR LUBE #140 $203.79/DRUM
STL RENTAL ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT $357.50/DRUMLUMBER
*HALM LUMBER 3 X 8 16' $ 989.00
$1,017.00
3 X 8 18'
3 X 8 20' $1,057.00
3 X 8 22' $1,116.00
3 X 8 24' $1,175.00
6 X 12 14' $1,097.00
6 X 12 16' $1,097.00
6 X 12 18' $1,107.00
6 X 12 20' $1,126.00
6 X 12 22' $1,182.00
6 X 12 24' $1,239.0012/3 35' $ 8.00
12/3 50' $ 9.00*KENNEDY SAW MILLS 12/3 15' $ 11.00
12/3 20' $ 8.53
12/3 25' $ 7.44
12/3 30' $ 8.50
12/3 40' $ 7.67*Truck load quantities.
MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEM
ADAPCO INC. MALATHION 1,000-3,000 GAL $ 27.65
$ 1.61
NALED CONCEN. 30 GAL $127.85
RESMETHRIN 30 GAL $354.40
RESMETHRIN 55 GAL $351.40
MONOMOLEC. 53 GAL $ 31.40
MONOMOLEC. 263 GAL TOTE $ 31.00
BTI 7% LB
BTI BRIQ. CS $ 53.00
CLARKE MOSQUITO SYNERGIZED 30 GAL $133.87
BS 7.5% CG LB $ 5.08
BS 7.5% WSP LB $795.00
BS 51.2% WDG LB $ 45.75
RED RIVER SPEC. PERMETHRIN 10% 2 -2.5 GAL $ 37.50
PERMETHRIN 30% 30 GAL $108.50
UNIVAR USA INC MALATHION 275 GAL TOTE $ 25.75
SYNERGIZED 1 GAL $120.00
PERMETHRIN 20% 30 GAL $195.00SAND (FILL)
ACADIANA SHELL & PICKED UP $9.00/TON
LIMESTONE DELIVERED $15.00/TONSAND (WASHED)
*VERMILION SHELL & PICKED UP $11.00/TON
LIMESTONE DELIVERED $16.80/TON*38 Miles average Parishwide DOTD QPL Lists
WHITE GOODS
L & K METALS GROSS TON $25.50
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 16th day of May, 2006, does hereby accept said bids for the purchase of materials, lubricants and services effective July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007.
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 16, 2006
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia B. Chambers
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA B. CHAMBERS
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENTSCHEDULE "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 $24.85 $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 $67.9514 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 $33.75 $33.75
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 $80.25
96" $76.65 $91.95 $91.9512 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
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 $25.9014 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" $25.45 $25.45
36" $24.60 $30.30 $30.30
42" $28.60 $35.10 $35.1012 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 $58.203" x 1" 14 GAUGE
54" $43.55 $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 $84.9612 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 $139.65SCHEDULE "C"
3" X 1"
VERMILION SHELL & LIMESTONE16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
36" $30.33 $38.16 $33.60
42" $35.86 $45.17 $39.71
48" $40.46 $51.16 $44.80
54" $46.01 $60.14 $56.13
60" $50.57 $66.40 $61.73
66" $55.24 $72.76 $67.34
72" $60.69 $79.96 $74.09
84" $70.81 $93.57 $86.4314 GAUGE
36" $39.04 $46.87 $43.80
42" $44.67 $53.93 $50.06
48" $51.19 $61.83 $57.4112 GAUGE
36" $51.87 $59.76 $56.46
42" $60.13 $69.36 $65.39
48" $68.30 $79.00 $74.36
54" $76.50 $92.10 $82.23*Above price pick-up Abbeville Yard - or trailer load qty. delv. Less load delv. $130.00 per load due to fuel surcharge.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, that all bills be approved for payment for the month of April. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to approve the recommendation of the Solid Waste Supervisor to terminate Mr. Byron Baptiste for disciplinary reasons. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to amend the Personnel Policy to allow the use of sick leave for uncompensated workers comp claims. Motion carried with one descending vote cast by Mr. A. J. Broussard.
PUBLIC FACILITIES/BUILDING & GROUNDS
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., to authorize the construction of the Mosquito Control Airplane Hanger by Savant Construction, LLC., in the amount of $38,500.00. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: A. J. Broussard, John Humble, Sr., Cecelia B. Chambers and Jimmie Pellerin. Nays: A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau. Abstained: Alton Stevenson. Motion carried.
Certain members expressed concern over the cost of insurance, security and accessibility of the aircraft.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize the funding allocation and joint purchase of one 15 ft. mower under state contract providing one half of the total cost. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to authorize painting and minor repairs to the Rice Museum property with the use of inmate labor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS/ROAD & BRIDGE
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, to authorize state/federal grant and right-of-way search and prioritization to blacktop Morrow Road under Phase III Part B Road Improvement Project. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to authorize the purchase of culverts in the amount of $2,981.25 for St. Jules Road. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, to authorize additional funding for the purchase of excavator accessories in the amount of $8,000.00. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to approve the Emergency Work Report for the month of April, 2006. Said expenditures to be in the amount of $442.14. Motion carried.
SOLID WASTE/ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised to receive bids on Monday, May 8, 2006, for the purchase of one new roll-off truck, and
WHEREAS, bids received were as follows:
BIDDER PRICE
RDK Municipal Truck Center $106,150.00
Damian Groene Trucks & Parts $119,100.00THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 16th day of May, 2006, does hereby accept the low bid submitted by RDK Municipal Truck Center for the purchase of one new roll-off truck in the amount of One Hundred Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty and 00/100 ($106,150.00) Dollars.
ADOPTED: MAY 16, 2006
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia B. Chambers
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA B. CHAMBERS
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENTORDINANCE #912
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON PRATHER CREEK 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
:Prather Creek 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. Cade Benoit, 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 B.
Chambers, Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton
Moreau.NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: MAY 16, 2006
ATTEST:
/s/ Katry Martin /s/ Cecelia B. Chambers
KATRY MARTIN CECELIA B. CHAMBERS
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENTCOMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Charles Richard, resident of the Church Point area, asked about the upcoming road improvement project estimated to cost $5,000,000.00 and how the money would be used.
Engineer Karl Aucoin described the current plan for developing a surface treatment program on roads that were improved in Phases I and II.
President Chambers advised that a maintenance program had already been voted on and explained the history of Phase I and II road improvements.
Juror Cade Benoit added that the minutes of a previous meeting only authorized Aucoin & Associates to prepare a chip seal plan and that a different authorization provided for road funding with the Jury deciding how to allocate the money.
Again Mr. Charles Richard emphasized the importance of improvements to gravel roads.
LITIGATION
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson, to adjourn into executive session to consider the matters of pending and prospective litigation regarding Michael Boudreaux Docket #82521 and Pickett Industries. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Cecelia B. Chambers, Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur, Cade Benoit and Felton Moreau. Motion carried.
The President reconvened the meeting following the executive session then the meeting was adjourned.
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 6, 2006, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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