CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
NOVEMBER 20, 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:
A J BROUSSARD
JOHN HUMBLE SR
CECELIA B. CHAMBERS
JIMMIE PELLERIN
A J CREDEUR
CADE BENOIT
FELTON MOREAU
ABSENT: ALTON STEVENSON
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers, seconded by Mr.
John Humble, Sr., to revise the agenda to consider a pay increase
for Mr. C. J. Leger, Custodian of the Crowley-Rayne Industrial Park.
Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Cade
Benoit, to approve the Minutes of the October 16, 2007, Regular
Police Jury Meeting and the November 6, 2007, Special Meeting.
Motion carried.
Dr. Ron Levy, County Agent, gave an update on activities and also
introduced other agents. Ms. Adrienne Vidrine, FCS Agent, Mr.
Barrett Courville, County Agent, Mrs. Sheena Grote-Cecil, 4-H Agent
and Ms. Lou Ann Jenkins, 4-H Agent.
Mr. Mark Lalande, Architect, gave an update on the Criminal
Justice Center Project. He requested meetings next week to finalize
the project.
APPOINTMENTS
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA CHAMBERS AND MR JOHN HUMBLE SR
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular
session duly convened this 20th day of November, 2007, does hereby
re-appoint MR. BRADLEY LEGER to the Resource Conservation &
Development Program for a two year term effective November, 2007.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
FEDERAL/STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA CHAMBERS AND MR JIMMIE PELLERIN
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular
session duly convened this 20th day of November, 2007, does hereby
amend the Acadia Parish Long Term Community Recovery Plan to add a
Public Safety Project to include the renovating of an existing
building or construction of a new building into a critical response
facility to ensure a unity in critical emergency response throughout
Acadia Parish during natural disasters and emergencies.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA CHAMBERS AND MR JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the Long Term Community Recovery Plan was encouraged
as part of an Emergency Support Function, a federally supported
effort put in place following an incident of national significance,
and
WHEREAS, this plan was initiated by local elected officials,
accessing professional expertise and community ideas in a
collaborative manner, guided by local interests and ideas on making
the community more resilient to future natural hazards and more
competitive economically, and
WHEREAS, Acadia Parish officials captured the vision and
ideas from throughout the Parish, but relied on the professional
assistance of the Acadiana Regional Development District to package
the message and provide a clear framework for Acadia’s recovery and
its future.
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Long Term Community Recovery Plan
is designed to support a sustainable, healthy community addressing
both need and opportunities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in
regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of November,
2007, does hereby adopt the Acadia Parish Long Term Community
Recovery Plan as amended.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MR CADE BENOIT AND MRS CECELIA CHAMBERS
WHEREAS, according to the Louisiana Recovery Authority
projects listed in the Acadia Parish Long Term Community Recovery
Plan must be prioritized, and
WHEREAS, the projects were reviewed and prioritized by the
Acadia Parish Police Jury.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in
regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of November,
2007, does hereby adopt the priority list of projects from the
Acadia Parish Long Term Community Recovery Plan in the following
categories: 1) Infrastructure and Community Services, 2) Public
Safety, 3) Housing and Community Design, 4) Environmental
Management, 5) Economic Development.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard___
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers,
seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FOUR (4)
ACADIA PARISH POLICE JURY OFFICIALS/EMPLOYEES TO SIGN THE
REQUEST FOR PAYMENT FORMS
FOR THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has been awarded a
Fiscal Year 2007 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for
sewerage improvements; and
WHEREAS, under the Louisiana Community Development Block
Grant Program, a maximum of four (4) Police Jury officials and/or
employees are to be authorized to sign the Louisiana CDBG Request
for Payment forms to draw down funds from said grant; and
WHEREAS, in order to draw down funds, an authorized signature
card must be completed with the signatures of a maximum of four (4)
Police Jury officials and/or employees in addition to one (1) person
who is to be authorized to witness the signing of the authorized
signature card.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury
that the following Police Jury officials and employees are the only
persons hereby authorized to sign Request for Payment forms under
the 2007 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for Sewerage
Improvements:
Ruby Allen
Joey Webb
Melinda Leger
Peggy S. Romero
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that A. J. "Fatty" Broussard is hereby
authorized to witness and certify that the above mentioned Police
Jury officials and employees actually sign the authorized signature
card for the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard___
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
The following resolution was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers,
seconded by Mr. John Humble, Sr., and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE AUTHORITY
TO PRESIDENT A. J. "FATTY" BROUSSARD TO SIGN AND
SUBMIT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE LOUISIANA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR
SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has been awarded a
Fiscal Year 2007 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for
sewerage improvements, and
WHEREAS, this federal grant program involves a significant
amount of documentation and reporting.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in
regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of November,
2007, does hereby authorize the Honorable A. J. "Fatty" Broussard,
President to sign and submit all of the necessary documents in
connection with the 2007 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant
sewerage improvements.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard____
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded
by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers and unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SEPARATE,
NON-INTEREST BEARING CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR THE
LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR
SEWERAGE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has been awarded a
Fiscal Year 2007 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for
sewerage improvements, and
WHEREAS, said funds from the State shall be deposited
directly in a financial institution of the Police Jury’s choosing as
they are requested, and
WHEREAS, the Police Jury must establish a separate bank
account for the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant funds.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in
regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of November,
2007, does hereby authorize the Honorable A. J. "Fatty" Broussard,
President to execute the appropriate Designation of Depository Form
as required by the Division of Administration for a separate
non-interest bearing checking account at the Bank of Commerce,
Crowley, Louisiana.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard___
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
FINANCE
A motion was offered by Mr. Jimmie Pellerin, seconded by Mr. Cade
Benoit, to approve the October Financial Report and the October
bills. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION
BY: MR JIMMIE PELLERIN AND MRS CECELIA CHAMBERS
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in
regular session duly convened this 20th day of November, 2007, does
hereby authorize the calling of a public hearing for December 4,
2007, at 6:00 P.M., Police Jury Meeting Room, to receive comments on
the proposed 2008 Budget.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard__
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY: MRS CECELIA CHAMBERS AND MR JOHN HUMBLE SR
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has elected to allow
any and all employees to participate in a direct deposit method of
payroll, and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has signed and agreed
to the terms of an official agreement with the Bank of Commerce and
Trust Company as the financial institute who will initiate the
electronic process to the accounts maintained by their bank and at
any other financial institute of our employees by means of Automated
Clearing House (the "ACH").
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in
regular session duly convened on this the 20th day of November,
2007, does hereby authorize A. J. Broussard, President, to execute
the appropriate forms for a Direct Deposit Agreement with Bank of
Commerce, Crowley, Louisiana.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 20, 2007
ATTEST:
/s/ Joey Webb
/s/ A. J. Broussard
JOEY WEBB
A. J. BROUSSARD
INTERIM SECRETARY
PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. John Humble, Sr., seconded by Mr.
Cade Benoit, to approve the request made by Mr. C. J. Leger,
Contracted Custodian of the Crowley/Rayne Industrial Park, to
increase his pay from $780.00 per month to $885.00 per month. Motion
carried.
INSURANCE
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers, seconded by Mr.
Jimmie Pellerin, to approve the insurance premium rates submitted on
behalf of Parish Government Risk Agency by CCMSI for employee group
health insurance for calendar year 2008. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
A motion was offered by Mrs. Cecelia Chambers, seconded by Mr.
John Humble, Sr., to adjourn into executive session to discuss the
complaint against the Acadia Parish Animal Control Officer. The
following roll call vote was cast: Yeas: A. J. Broussard, John
Humble, Sr., Cecelia Chambers, Jimmie Pellerin, A. J. Credeur, Cade
Benoit and Felton Moreau. Nays: None. Absent: Alton Stevenson.
Motion carried.
The President reconvened the meeting.
Mr. Douglas Wimberly, Parish Attorney, advised that the present
leash law ordinance be reviewed at the next committee meeting to
place a graduating fee schedule for repeat offenders.
A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. Jimmie
Pellerin, to authorize the hiring of Mr. Raynod J. Johnson as Truck
Driver, Tech C, at a starting salary of $8.50 per hour and Mr.
Dustin Smith as Mower Operator at a starting salary of $8.00 per
hour at the Branch Barn provided all hiring requirements are met.
Motion carried.