CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
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 Creduer, 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:
THOMAS BENOIT
A J BROUSSARD
A J CREDEUR
FELTON MOREAU
JOHN QUEBODEAUX
KERMIT RICHARD
THOMAS SONNIER
ALTON STEVENSONA motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the August 12, 2008, Regular Meeting.
The Police Jury sat as a Board of Review for assessments. One company, CDM Resource Management, filed a protest.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND ALTON STEVENSON
WHEREAS, the list of assessments for the Parish of Acadia in the dollar amount of $284,020,327 have been exposed for public review, and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury did sit as a Board of Review as required by law and the protest from CDM Resource Management was denied.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this 9th day of September, 2008, that valuation for the 2008 Taxes, Parish of Acadia, as set by the Acadia Parish Tax Assessor, be and the same is hereby accepted by the Police Jury of Acadia Parish.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Mr. Burton T. Zaunbrecher, representing Drilling Solutions, LLC., appeared before the Police Jury and submitted a formal offer to purchase Tract H, containing 5.707 acres in the Acadia Parish Industrial District No. 1 for the price of $25,000.00.
Mr. Doug Wimberly, Parish Attorney, advised the Police Jury regarding the steps that needed to be taken to sell the property.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Thomas Sonnier, that a public hearing be held as provided by law giving notice of the Police Jury’s intention to sell Tract H containing 5.707 acres in the Acadia Parish Industrial District No. 1, to Drilling Solutions, LLC., for $25,000.00.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 9th day of September, 2008, does hereby re-appoint to the Acadia Parish Tourist Commission MS. ELAINE CHATAGNIER for a three year term effective September, 2008.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN QUEBODEAUX AND KERMIT RICHARD
BE IT RESOLVED: by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 9th day of September, 2008, does hereby appoint MESSRS. J. C. WEBB, WAYNE BARONET, TERRY ISTRE, BRAD CORE and TOMMY SARVER to the Sixth Ward & Crowley Drainage District for a four year term.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND JOHN QUEBODEAUX
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 9th day of September, 2008, does hereby authorize the President to sign any and all documents for LAGAP Grant to purchase an emergency response rescue unit for Acadia Parish.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: JOHN QUEBODEAUX AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 9th day of September, 2008, does hereby authorize the President to sign any and all documents regarding Hurricane Gustav disaster mitigation and recovery.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Miller, seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, that all bills be approved for payment for August. Motion carried.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard, and unanimously adopted, to amend the agenda: remove Item 11 from the agenda, consider resolution regarding Hidden Heritage Subdivision Paving Certificates & Karla Cormier.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Thomas Sonnier, to authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to work with Bonding Attorney, Lonnie Bewley, to forward notice to the paying agent bank that the Police Jury intends to prepay paving certificates on October 20, 2008, for the Hidden Heritage Subdivision Construction and Hardsurfacing of Road Project.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Miller, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard, with Thomas Sonnier and Cade Benoit voting no, to authorize the President to sign a new contract with Karla Cormier & Associates with a 90 day cancellation clause. Motion carried.
Crowley Alderman Vernon Martin addressed the Police Jury for assistance regarding the Crowley Center Ditch.
Mr. Raymond Breaux, Solid Waste Supervisor, reminder the Police Jurors and the public that Household Hazardous Waste Day will be on October 4, 2008, at the Acadia Rice Arena.
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 OCTOBER 14, 2008, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
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