CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JUNE 5, 2007
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, A. J. 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:CADE BENOIT
CECELIA B. CHAMBERS
A. J. CREDEUR
JOHN HUMBLE, SR
FELTON MOREAU
JIMMIE PELLERIN
ALTON STEVENSON
A. J. BROUSSARDA motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers and seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau to revise the agenda to include the following: A) amend speed limit on Barrel Road to 25 MPH, B) amend speed on Don Drive to 25 MPH C) Consider acceptance of Sales Tax Report. Motion carried
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin and seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson to approve the Minutes of the May 15, 2007 Regular Police Jury Meeting. Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONSMr. Jack Montouchet introduced himself to members of the Police Jury and announced his candidacy for District 42 State Representative.
Mrs. Linda Hebert, representing property owners on Arpent and Belle Terre Roads, requested that the roads be considered for hard surfacing under the Phase III, B Road Project.
Mr. Mark Abraham introduced himself to members of the Police Jury and announced his candidacy for District 7 Senatorial seat.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION 06-07-01BY MADAM CECELIA CHAMBERS AND MESSER JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007, does hereby appoint Jeffery Murrell to fill the unexpired term of William “Bill” Oliver, Sr., on the Egan Drainage District board which shall expire June 2008.
ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-02BY MESSER ALTON STEVENSON AND MADAM CECELIA CHAMBERS
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007, does hereby appoint James Reed to fill the unexpired term of Jesse Wilson, on the Industrial Development Board which shall expire October 2008.ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-03BY MESSRS JIMMIE PELLERIN AND THOMAS CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007, does hereby call for a Public Hearing to be held in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., on, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, to hear public comment on the adoption of the millage rate(s) for the tax year 2007BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: the Acadia Parish Police Jury does hereby call for a Special Meeting of the Acadia Parish Police Jury to be held in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, Louisiana, at 7:00 P.M., on, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, to consider adoption of the millage rate(s) for the tax year 2007
ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-04BY MESSR JIMMIE PELLERIN AND MADAM CECELIA CHAMBERS
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for bids to be received for its Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; and,WHEREAS, the following bid was received:
BIDDER LEGAL SQUARE ADDS. INSERTIONS AFFIDAVITS
The Rayne Tribune $.45 No Charge $5.00
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, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, andWHEREAS, it is in the opinion of the Police Jury that the following bids were the best bids submitted:
COLD MIX
VERMILION SHELL (337) 893-2662
COLD MIX $92.00/TON DEL
CONCRETE PIPE
VERMILION SHELL (337) 893-2662
15" Plain $10.00*
15" Reinforced $16.20 8'
18" Reinforced $19.90
24" Reinforced $30.00*Old Stock. If needed 36 ft above pick up Abbeville Yard.
**Less load $150.00 dlv charge fuel.CONTRACT LABOR
KING-PATIN LTD337) 261-5450(337) 235-6500 FAX
(866) 291-0876 (Time Sheets)
CLERICAL ($5.25) $ 6.65/HR.
CUSTODIAN ($5.25) $ 6.65/HR.
RD LABORER ($5.60) $ 7.82/HR.
MOSQ. CONTROL DRIVER ($6.00) $ 8.38/HR.
TRUCK DRIVER ($7.00) $ 9.78/HR.
HERBICIDE APP ($7.00) $ 9.78/HR.
MOSQ. CONTROL SPRVSR ($7.00) $ 9.99/HR.
BACKHOE OP ($6.00) $ 8.38/HR.
MOTORGRADER OP ($7.00) $ 9.78/HR.
GRADALL OP ($8.00) $11.18/HR.
MOWER/DITCHER ($6.00) $ 8.38/HR.CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
VERMILION SHELL (337) 893-2662
12 GAUGE PLAIN 15" $20.70*
12 GAUGE ASPHALT 15" $23.04
12 GAUGE ALUMINIZED 15" $29.25
SCHEDULE “A”COASTAL CULVERT (337) 546-6887
*Above prices pick-up Abbeville Yard - or trailer load qty. delv.
Less load delv. $130.00 per load due to fuel surcharge.CORRUGATED METAL ARCH PIPE
VERMILION SHELL (337) 893-2662
2 2/3" X 1/2"
12 GAUGE PLAIN 15" $ 22.27
12 GAUGE ASPHALT 15" $ 24.51
12 GAUGE ALUMINIZED 15" $ 29.25
12 GAUGE ALUMINIZED 60" $113.49
12 GAUGE ALUMINIZED 72" $133.89
14 GAUGE ALUMINIZED 48" $ 68.77
14 GAUGE ALUMINIZED 54" $ 77.09
SCHEDULE “B”COASTAL CULVERT (337) 546-6887
SCHEDULE “C”
VERMILION SHELL (337) 893-2662
CRUSHED CONCRETEROADROCK RECYCLING (337) 873-9853
#57 PICKED UP $23.00
#57 DELIVERED $26.50
#610 PICKED UP $22.00
#610 DELIVERED $25.50
1/4X0 PICKED UP $23.00
1/4X0 DELIVERED $26.50
3" PICKED UP $30.00
3" DELIVERED $34.50
F477 POLYETHYLENE PIPECOASTAL CULVERT (337) 546-6887
15" $ 5.43
18" $ 7.32
24" $16.11
30" $25.91
36" $31.72
42" $44.20
48" $52.99
60" $94.53
EMULSIFIED ASPHALT
BLACKLIDGE EMULSIONS
(800) 866-3878CRS-2 PICKED UP $1.35/GAL.
ASPHALT PRODUCTS (225) 346-0836
CRS-2 DELIVERED $1.90/GAL
EXPANDED CLAY AGGC-2 PICKED UP $26.00 CY
BIG RIVER INDUSTRIES (225) 627-4242
C-2 DELIVERED $34.02 CY
C-3 PICKED UP $26.00 CY
C-3 DELIVERED $34.02 CY
FUELOFF ROAD DIESEL MARKUP 115/GL.
ENERTEC (337) 334-7588
CROWLEY, IOTA, EGAN & RICE ARENA
GASOLINE MARKUP .117/GL.
QUIRK OIL BRANCH (337) 457-2527OFF ROAD DIESEL MARKUP .11/GL.
GRADER BLADES
NORTRAX (337) 837-94815/8" X 2 1/4" BOLTS & NUTS $1.05
5/8" x 2" BOLTS & NUTS $1.00
GRAVELC-1 $21.00
LARRY GRAYSON & SON (318) 659-4302
C-2 $21.00
C-3 $21.00
WASHED GRAVEL $19.00
$20.00 S of I-10C-1 $31.50
ROADROCK RECYCLING (337) 873-9853
C-2 $31.50
C-3 $31.50
WASHED GRAVEL $31.50
HERBICIDES2-4-D AMINE 2.5 GL. $ 24.62
HELENA CHEMICAL (337) 783-3565
2-4-D AMINE 30 GL. $294.00
HARDBALL 2.5 GL. $ 70.00
HARDBALL 30 GAL. $840.00
RANGER PRO 2/.5 GAL. $ 34.50
RANGER PRO 30 GAL. $402.00
OUTRIDER 20 OZ. $228.00
PLATEAU 1 GAL. $277.00
TOWNSEND CHEMICAL (888) 340-4097CAMPAIGN 2.5 GAL. $ 53.25
RED RIVER SPECIALTIES (800) 222-6007CAMPAIGN 30 GAL. $660.00
LIMESTONE-GRAY#57 PICKED UP $31.00
ACADIANA SHELL (337) 893-1111
#57 DELIVERED $38.20
#610 PICKED UP $32.00
#610 DELIVERED $37.20
#8 PICKED UP $32.00
#8 DELIVERED $38.20
#78 PICKED UP $33.00
#78 DELIVERED $42.00
#89 PICKED UP $33.00
#89 DELIVERED $42.00
3" PICKED UP $32.00
3" DELIVERED $39.30
4"-6" PICKED UP $34.00
4"-6" DELIVERED $43.00
LIMESTONE (SANCTUN ROCK)#610 PICKED UP $27.50
PORT AGGREGATES (337) 824-7625
#610 DELIVERED $36.65
#689 PICKED UP $28.50
#689 DELIVERED $37.65
2" PICKED UP $29.25
2" DELIVERED $38.40
LIMESTONE/ASPHALT MIX
#57 PICKED UP $32.00
ROADROCK RECYCLING (337) 873-9853
#57 DELIVERED $36.00
#610 PICKED UP $32.00
#610 DELIVERED $36.00
LUBRICANTS90 WT GEAR OIL $324.50/DRUM
ENERTEC (337) 334-7588
GEAR LUBE #140 $322.10/DRUM
SUPER HYD OIL #68 $269.85/DRUM
SUPER HYD OIL #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/DRUM
POWER TRANS III FLUID $253.85/DRUM
DEXTRON FLUID II $317.10/DRUM
ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT $390.00/DRUMTHOMAS PETROLEUM (337) 365-3364
MP GREASE CARTRIDGES $80.21/CS. 60
LUMBERKENNEDY SAW MILLS (318) 222-8491
3 X 8 16' $1,413.00
3 X 8 18' $1,520.00
3 X 8 20' $1,556.00
3 X 8 22' $1,610.00
3 X 8 24' $1,663.00
6 X 12 14' $1,520.00
6 X 12 16' $1,520.00
6 X 12 18' $1,456.00
6 X 12 20' $1,628.00
6 X 12 22' $1,599.00
6 X 12 24' $1,735.00
12/3 15' $ 14.13
12/3 20' $ 10.47
12/3 25' $ 9.74
12/3 30' $ 11.81
12/3 35' $ 12.65
12/3 40' $ 12.06
12/3 50' $ 11.57
MOSQUITO CONTROL CHEM
CHEMINOVA (973) 305-6600
MALATHION 1,000-3,000 GAL. $25.50ADAPCO (800) 367-0659
NALED CONCEN. 30 GAL. $131.70
RESMETHRIN 30 GAL. $361.50
RESMETHRIN 55 GAL. $358.50
PERMETHRIN 30% 30 GAL. $101.45
BTI 7% LB. $ 1.55
BTI BRIQ. CS. $ 61.80
METHOPRENE 20% $ 24.09SYNERGIZED 1 GAL 31:67 $116.33
CLARKE MOSQUITO (800) 323-5727
SYNERGIZED 30 GAL. 31:67 $116.33
MONOMOLEC. 53 GAL. $ 30.97
MONOMOLEC. 263 GAL TOTE $ 30.97
BS 7.5% CG LB. $ 5.59
BS 7.5% WSP LB. $768.00
BS 51.2% WDG LB. $ 50.33
GIL MANUFACTURING (334) 284-8111
PERMETHRIN 20% 30 GAL. $153.60
UNIVAR USA INC (337) 896-1007
MALATHION 275 GAL TOTE $ 25.96
PERMETHRIN 10% 2-2.5 GAL. $ 46.50
SAND (FILL)PICKED UP $10.00/TON
ACADIANA SHELL (337) 893-1111
DELIVERED $16.00/TON
SAND (WASHED)PICKED UP $20.50/TON *
VERMILION SHELL (337) 893-2662
DELIVERED $27.70/TON*TRAILER LOADS.
WHITE GOODS
AMERICAN RECYCLING (337) 945-7977GROSS TON $42.00
SCHEDULE "A"
COASTAL CULVERT & SUPPLY
16 GAUGE
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
15" $ 9.99 $12.80 $12.80
18" $11.89 $15.55 $15.55
21" $13.83 $18.01 $18.01
24" $15.68 $20.33 $20.33
30" $19.63 $25.20 $25.20
36" $23.38 $30.04 $30.04
42" $27.30 $34.86 $34.86
48" $31.16 $39.64 $39.64
54" $42.99 $51.58 $51.58
60" $47.67 $57.20 $57.20
72" $58.99 $70.78 $70.78
84" $68.66 $82.39 $82.39
14 GAUGE
15" $12.14 $15.07 $15.07
18" $14.47 $18.29 $18.29
21" $16.83 $21.16 $21.16
24" $19.16 $23.97 $23.97
30" $23.84 $29.59 $29.59
36" $28.53 $35.36 $35.36
42" $33.21 $41.05 $41.05
48" $37.89 $46.74 $46.74
54" $42.55 $52.39 $52.39
60" $56.79 $68.14 $68.14
72" $64.18 $77.03 $77.03
84" $81.39 $97.67 $97.67
96" $92.84 $111.39 $111.39
12 GAUGE
18" $19.80 $ 23.86 $ 23.86
21" $23.03 $ 27.64 $ 27.64
24" $26.21 $ 31.36 $ 31.36
30" $32.62 $ 38.84 $ 38.84
36" $39.04 $ 46.25 $ 46.25
42" $45.38 $ 53.80 $ 53.80
48" $51.82 $ 61.28 $ 61.28
54" $58.20 $ 68.75 $ 68.75
60" $64.59 $ 76.04 $ 76.04
72" $94.96 $113.95 $113.95
84" $110.55 $132.66 $132.66
96" $126.12 $151.36 $151.36
SCHEDULE "B"
2 2/3" x 1/2" COASTAL CULVERT & SUPPLY
16 GAUGESize Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
15" $10.72 $13.55 $13.55
18" $12.64 $16.33 $16.33
21" $14.72 $18.96 $18.96
24" $16.74 $21.43 $21.43
30" $20.68 $26.34 $26.34
36" $24.66 $31.29 $31.29
14 GAUGE
15" $12.89 $15.84 $15.84
18" $15.29 $19.12 $19.12
21" $17.68 $22.12 $22.12
24" $20.17 $25.03 $25.03
30" $24.95 $30.79 $30.79
36" $29.72 $36.61 $36.61
42" $34.55 $42.43 $42.43
12 GAUGE
18" $20.55 $24.71 $24.71
21" $23.92 $28.59 $28.59
24" $27.21 $32.41 $32.41
30" $33.72 $39.89 $39.89
36" $40.22 $47.59 $47.59
42" $46.86 $55.17 $55.17
48" $53.26 $62.80 $62.80
54" $59.76 $70.39 $70.39
3" x 1" 14 GAUGE
54" $53.12 $ 63.74 $ 63.74
60" $58.96 $ 70.76 $ 70.76
66" $66.66 $ 80.00 $ 80.00
72" $72.83 $ 87.39 $ 87.39
78" $79.29 $ 95.16 $ 95.16
84" $85.80 $102.96 $102.96
90" $92.28 $110.72 $110.72
96" $98.74 $118.47 $118.47
3" x 1" 12 GAUGE
60" $79.92 $ 95.91 $ 95.91
66" $89.76 $107.71 $107.71
72" $98.01 $117.61 $117.61
78" $106.54 $127.80 $127.84
84" $115.11 $138.13 $138.13
90" $123.66 $148.39 $148.39
96" $132.18 $158.63 $158.63
102" $140.79 $168.95 $168.95
108" $149.36 $179.21 $179.21
114" $158.75
SCHEDULE "C"
3" X 1" VERMILION SHELL & LIMESTONE
16 GAUGE
36" $44.12 $ 55.82 $ 54.60
Size Plain Asphalt Coated Aluminized
42" $50.57 $ 62.27 $ 62.40
48" $58.10 $ 70.58 $ 69.68
54" $65.64 $ 78.90 $ 78.26
60" $72.09 $ 6.13 $ 85.54
66" $85.99 $101.59 $ 99.84
72" $94.13 $111.29 $109.82
84" $109.24 $128.74 $127.61
90" $123.74 $144.80
96" $132.40 $155.02
14 GAUGE
36" $69.05
42" $77.44
48" $58.10 $70.58 $88.02
12 GAUGE
36" $ 90.03
42" $102.62
48" $115.99
54" $129.36
114" $242.61 $307.20
120" $331.00 $421.64
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007 does hereby accept the bid submitted by the Rayne Tribune for services as the official journal of the Acadia Parish Police Jury in the amount of Forty-five cents ($.45) per legal square, no charge of for additional insertions and five dollars ($5.00) for affidavits and that President is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury a contract with the Rayne Tribune on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury.THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007, does hereby accept said bids for the purchase of materials, lubricants and services effective July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008.and that the President is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury any and all contract agreements for the purchase of materials, lubricants and services.
ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-05BY MESSER JIMMIE PELLERIN AND MESSER FELTON MOREAU
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007 does hereby grant a one dollar per hour pay increase to Robert Hebert for successful completion of DEQ Operator’s Certification Level B and Patricia Pastor for successful completion of DEQ Operator’s Certification Level C. effective June 16, 2007.ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-06BY MADAM CECELIA CHAMBERS AND MESSER ALTON STEVENSON
ENDORSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR A COMPANY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAMRESOLUTION STATING THE ACADIA PARISH POLICE JURY'S ENDORSEMENT OF MB Industries TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone act of 1981, Act 901 was enacted by the Louisiana State Legislature, and Act 337 was enacted by the 1982 Legislature, Act 433 was enacted by the 1987 Legislature and Act 581 was enacted by the 1995 Legislature;
andWHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the Parish of Acadia;
andWHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 9606, Block Group 1 or Economic Development Zone in Acadia Parish as an "Enterprise Zone or Economic Development Zone" eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S.51.21.1787-1791);
andWHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the Parish of Acadia;
andWHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed;
andWHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements the Acadia Parish Police Jury agrees:
1. To participate in the enterprise zone program.
2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any enterprise
zone within its jurisdiction.BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in due, regular and legal session convened this 5th day of June 2007 that and their project, purchase of new equipment and employment growth in Rayne, LA, State Application # 061902-0 is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-07The following resolution was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. A.J. Credeur
A resolution approving the holding of an election in Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 20, 2007, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on May 9, 2007, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, October 20, 2007, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein;
andWHEREAS, 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 issue, sell and deliver the bonds provided for therein;
andWHEREAS, 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 issue, sell and deliver the bonds 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 Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, October 20, 2007, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit
PROPOSITION (BONDS)
SUMMARY: AUTHORITY TO ISSUE $750,000 OF 10-YEAR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF ACADIA-EVANGELINE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING BUILDINGS, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BOTH REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, TO BE USED IN GIVING FIRE PROTECTION TO THE PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Shall Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds to the amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000) to run ten (10) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven per centum (7%) per annum, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and improving buildings, machinery and equipment, including both real and personal property, title to which shall be in the public, to be used in giving fire protection to the property in the District, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and statutory authority supplemental thereto.
SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to issue, sell and deliver the bonds provided for therein.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Cecelia B. Chambers, A. J. Credeur, Felton Moreau, Jimmie
Pellerin, Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Thomas Cade
Benoit, John Humble, Sr.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINING: NoneADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers and seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin to authorize the president to sign a letter of support for the Enterprise Consortium of the Gulf Coast. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF TERMINATION 06-07-08BY MESSERS ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN HUMBLE, SR.
A resolution authorizing and directing the President to execute for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury, a Notice of Termination for Ernest P. Breaux, Inc., Contractor, pertaining to the completion of the contract for LeGros memorial Airport Runway 4/22 MILTS Signs Runway 4/22, 13/31 Marking and New Vault in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto.
WHEREAS, a final inspection on the above referenced project was performed on May 24, 2007 and no incomplete miscellaneous work items were identified; and
WHEREAS, Ernest P. Breaux, Inc., as Contractor, has substantially completed the Legros Memorial Project in accordance with the plans and specifications contained in the contract documents pertaining thereto; andWHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury desires to accept the completed work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session on this the 5th day of June 2007, that the President of said Jury be, and is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to execute a Notice of Termination for and on behalf of the Acadia Parish Police Jury accepting the work as being substantially completed, and that he be authorized and directed to have a copy of said Notice recorded in the Conveyance Records of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana
ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-09BY MESSERS FELTON MOREAU AND ALTON STEVENSON
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007, does hereby authorized, direct and empower the President to execute a FY 2006-2007 contract between the Division of Administration and the Acadia Parish Police Jury for Local Government Assistance Program funds in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for Iota-Long Point Drainage Project and ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for Richie Fire Department.ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
PUBLIC FACILITIES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
A motion was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson and seconded by Mr. A.J. Credeur to approve repairs and refurbishing to the Courtroom, the adjacent offices, and the building stairwells. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS ROADS AND BRIDGES
RESOLUTION 06-07-10BY MESSERS A. J. CREDEUR AND JIMMIE PELLERIN
A resolution providing for the giving of notice of intention to construct street paving improvements along certain streets or such part thereof as may be determined upon, within the corporate limits of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, and outside of municipal corporations; describing in a general way the improvements contemplated and the manner of payment therefor and the manner of making same; and providing for the hearing of any objections to the proposed improvements.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State
of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, that:SECTION 1. Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of Sections 3689.1 to 3689.17, inclusive, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (R.S. 33:3689.1 - 33:3689.17), and other constitutional and statutory authority, it is the intention of the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), to construct street paving improvements on the streets set out in the Notice of Intention contained in Section 2 of this resolution.
SECTION 2. The President and Secretary of the Police Jury are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to give and cause to be published in the official journal of the Parish, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, notice of intention of this Police Jury to construct the improvements hereinafter set out in the manner described in said Notice of Intention, which Notice of Intention is hereby made a part of this resolution and shall read substantially as follows, to-wit:
NOTICE OF INTENTION
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 3689.1 through 3689.17 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (R. S. 33:3689.1 through R. S. 33:3689.17), as amended, and a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Police Jury”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), on June 5, 2007, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Police Jury intends to construct street paving improvements on the following designated street within the corporate limits of the Parish, and outside of municipal corporations, or such parts thereof as may be determined upon (the "Project"), as hereinafter set out, viz:
HIDDEN HERITAGE SUBDIVISION
CONSTRUCTION AND HARDSURFACING OF ROADWAY
Construction and hard surfacing of a proposed roadway and associated roadway drainage within Hidden Heritage Subdivision, commencing at its intersection with Heritage Road and proceeding north 3275' linear feet to its termination with a cul de sac, consisting of asphaltic concrete surfacing two (2) inches thick, eighteen (18) feet wide on a nineteen (19) feet wide soil cement stabilized base course 8-1/2 inches thick.* * * * * *
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that it is the intention of the Police Jury to construct the Project hereinabove set forth and also to construct the Project under private contract after due advertisement in the manner provided by law.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that it is the intention of the Police Jury to include in the total cost of the Project, the cost of street intersections, engineers' and attorneys' fees and all other costs incidental to said work; and the total cost of the Project shall be charged to each lot or parcel of real estate abutting the street to be improved in the Project in proportion that its frontage bears to all the abutting lots or parcels of real estate to be improved in the Project, all in accordance with the contract awarded therefor.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that in order to provide for the payment of the proposed improvements, a local or special assessment shall be levied on each lot or parcel of real estate abutting the streets to be improved in the Project in proportion that its frontage bears to all the abutting lots or parcels of real estate to be improved in the Project, all in accordance with the contract awarded therefor, and the total amount of all local or special assessments in the Project shall represent the total cost of such improvements in the Project. Such local or special assessments may be paid in cash without interest within thirty (30) days from the date of the adoption of the ordinance levying said assessments, or by deferred payments in equal annual installments bearing interest extending over a period of not exceeding ten (10) years and bearing interest at a rate or rates not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum payable annually, all in the form and manner provided by the aforesaid sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. After the delivery of paving certificates which represent the front foot assessments not paid in cash within said thirty (30) day period, the unpaid balance owed on an assessment may be prepaid at any time at a price equal to the principal balance on the assessment plus the amount of the total annual interest for the current year.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Police Jury will meet in open and public session at the Police Jury Room of the Courthouse, Crowley, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at six o'clock (6:00) p.m., and will on said date, at the hour and place designated herein, proceed to hear any and all objections to the proposed improvements and the manner of payment therefor, and after hearing and passing on such objections, proceed, if it so determines, to order such improvements constructed in the manner hereinabove provided, and in accordance with the aforesaid provisions of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (R.S. 33:3689.1 - 33:3689.17), and other constitutional and statutory authority.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Crowley, Louisiana, on this, the 5th day of June, 2007.
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-11BY MADAM CECELIA CHAMBERS AND MESSER JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007, does hereby authorize the Parish Road Manager to proceed with drainage projects 2007-10 David Neil Road at a cost of two hundred ninety-five dollars ($295.00); 2007-11 Betty Drive at a cost of two hundred sixty dollars ($260.00); and 2007-12 Ozark Road at a cost of one thousand one hundred two dollars and 28/100 ($1102.28).ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION 06-07-12
BY MESSERS JIMMIE PELLERIN AND THOMAS CADE BENOITand
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised for bids to be received for the sale of 200 plus sheets of surplus metal roofing;WHEREAS, bids were received from Mr. Winston Frey for $11.21 per sheet and Mr. Lee Robert Nelams for $10.25 per sheet.
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 5th day of June, 2007, does hereby accept the high bid of $11.21 per sheet from Mr. Winston Frey.
ADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE No.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON ST. HENRY ROAD, 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. Henry 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 and after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Cecelia B. Chambers, A. J. Credeur, Felton Moreau, Jimmie
Pellerin, Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Thomas Cade
Benoit, John W. Humble, Sr.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINING: NoneADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE No.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON CROUCHET ROAD, 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:
CROUCHET ROADSECTION 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. A. J. Credeur and after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Cecelia B. Chambers, A. J. Credeur, Felton Moreau, Jimmie
Pellerin, Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Thomas Cade
Benoit, John W. Humble, Sr.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINING: NoneADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE No.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON BARREL ROAD, 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:
BARREL 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. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur and after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Cecelia B. Chambers, A. J. Credeur, Felton Moreau, Jimmie
Pellerin, Al Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Thomas Cade
Benoit, John W. Humble, Sr.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINING: NoneADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE No.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON DON DRIVE, 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:
don driveSECTION 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 and after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Cecelia B. Chambers, A. J. Credeur, Felton Moreau, Jimmie
Pellerin, Al Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Thomas Cade
Benoit, John W. Humble, Sr.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINING: None
ADOPTED: June 5, 2007ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE No.
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON MONCEAUX FROM THE INTERSECTION WITH HARRINGTON ROAD TO INTERSECTION WITH EBENEZER ROAD, ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF THIRTY-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 thirty-five miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:
MONCEAUX ROAD
FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH HARRINGTON ROAD
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH EBENEZER ROAD
SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of thirty-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 Mrs. Cecelia Chambers and seconded by Mr. A. J. Credeur and after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Cecelia B. Chambers, A. J. Credeur, Felton Moreau, Jimmie
Pellerin, Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Thomas Cade
Benoit, John W. Humble, Sr.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINING: NoneADOPTED: June 5, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Jacqueline Babineaux /s/ A. J. Broussard_____
JACQUELINE BABINEAUX A. J. BROUSSARD
SECRETARY PRESIDENT
Comments from the public
Mr. Nicolas Bellard, attorney-at-law, addressed the President on the status of the President signing Change Order 2 for the Phase III, B Road Improvement Project. Mr. Bellard informed the President that he was prepared to seek, on behalf of his clients, a Writ of Mandamus ordering the President to sign the Change Order.Mr. A.J. Broussard informed Mister Bellard that he had not seen the Change Order.
Mr. Karl Aucoin delivered the Change Order to the President for his signature.
Mr. Greg Kleinpeter addressed the Police Jury on the proposed 40 acre site for an Associated Marine Institute facility in the community of Branch. Mr. Kleinpeter explained that the facility would house adjudicated youths a maximum of 36 ages 10 to 17 years old at the proposed facility. The ratio of staff to students would be 1:6 during the day and 1:9 during the evenings. He further explained funding sources and employment opportunities at the facility.
Mr. Geno Richard expressed his support for the facility. Mr. Richard was invited to visit other sites and after visiting them said he was convinced it was a good idea.
At the conclusion of his presentation, Mr. Kleinpeter requested that the Police Jury consider supporting the facility in Acadia Parish.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Credeur, seconded by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, to adjourn into executive session to consider the matters of pending and prospective litigation. The following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: Cade Benoit, Cecelia B. Chambers, A. J. Credeur, John Humble, Sr., Felton Moreau, Jimmie Pellerin, Alton Stevenson, and A. J. Broussard, Motion carried.
The President reconvened the meeting following the executive session.
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 19, 2007, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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