CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
JANUARY 12, 2010
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. Credeur, 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 regular meeting held December 8, 2009.
A motion was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, that the current officers be elected by acclamation. Those officers are: President A. J. Credeur, Vice President Thomas Cade Benoit, and Secretary-Treasurer Terry L. Lacombe. The Secretary -Treasurer was elected for a term of two years.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, to refer the item regarding the constructing of sidewalks on the south lawn of the Courthouse to the Building and Grounds Committee to be taken up at the February Meeting.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard and carried, to refer the discussion of the parish wide zoning ordinances to the Legislative Committee to be taken up at the February Meeting.
A discussion was held regarding a possible large animal control ordinance for the Parish.
Mr. David Marcantel with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury addressed the Acadia Parish Police Jury regarding this matter.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson and carried, to refer this matter to the Parish Attorney and have the Parish Attorney draft an Ordinance similar to the Calcasieu Ordinance for review by the Police Jury.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau and carried,
to authorize the President to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Village of Morse and Consolidated Gravity Drainage District regarding drainage dispute on Ferre Canal Road.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, to authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to receive proposals for Auditing Services.
A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau and carried, to authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to receive proposals for Legal Services.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: KERMIT RICHARD AND CADE BENOIT
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury advertised the calling of a public hearing to consider the abandonment of Teal Road, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on December 8, 2010 and no comments were received relative to said abandonment, and
WHEREAS, there was no opposition to the abandonment of Teal Road.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby authorize the abandonment of Teal Road.
The following roll call vote was cast:
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John
Quebodeaux, Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton
Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND CADE BENOIT
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO THE REQUIRES MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) TO SECURE FUNDING UNDER
THE RENEW LOUISIANA ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (EECBG); AND, TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE SUBMISSION OF THE ACTIVITY WORKESHEET AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND
SUBSEQUENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury will be required to enter into Memorandum of Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources in order to secure funding under the Renew Louisiana Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) for the Parish; and,
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury will submit the required activity worksheet and application to the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to secure its appropriation of funds under the Renew Louisiana Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG); and,
WHEREAS, implementation of the program requires completion of the required activity worksheet and application and subsequent administration of the grant program in accordance with all EECBG regulations; and,
WHEREAS, submission of the activity worksheet, application, and subsequent administration of the grant program requires the execution of numerous forms and documents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury that, the parish President, A. J. Credeur, be hereby authorized to enter into the required Memorandum of Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to secure funding under the Renew Louisiana Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) and to sign any and all documents required in the submission of the required applications and subsequent administration of the program.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND THOMAS SONNIER
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Acadia Parish has been allocated $407,000.00 for distribution from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Energy Efficiency & Conservation block Grant (EECBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, Acadia Parish Police Jury has assessed the eligible activities that can be funded through the EECBG Program and has decided to submit projects to be funded through this program; and
WHEREAS, up to ten percent (10%) or $40,700.00 of the funding through the LA Department of Natural resources, Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program can be used for administrative work associated with the projects submitted.
WHEREAS, Frye Magee, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Acadia Parish Police Jury to perform with administrative work associated with the projects submitted for a fee of $40,700.00.
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish Police Jury has agreed for Frye/Magee LLC, to perform all administrative consulting services associated with the application which includes developing the grant application and then performing all administrative consulting duties following Grant award at no cost to the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Acadia Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, in regular session duly convened this the 12th day of January, 2010, that the Acadia Parish Police Jury does hereby enter into agreement with Frye/Magee LLC, to develop the application and to perform administrative consulting services for the fee of $40,700.00, with the understanding that Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program funds will be utilized to pay for the administrative services.
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John
Quebodeaux, Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton
Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
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 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby accept the proposal from First Call Interactive Network Inc., for a Parish wide call out system and further authorize the President to sign any and all paperwork in conjunction with the system.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Mr. Randy Stutes addressed the Police Jury concerning a salt water injection disposal well in Vermillion Parish.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, referring the request for a resolution opposing the application to the Legislative Committee to be taken up at the February Meeting.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND KERMIT RICHARD
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby authorize the President to sign an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Office of Community Development, the Louisiana Land Trust, and the Acadia Parish Police Jury regarding the use of program income from the sale of LLC properties located in Acadia Parish.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: ALTON STEVENSON AND KERMIT RICHARD
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby authorize the President to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Acadiana Economic Development Council, Inc. regarding a contribution of $8,989.00 by the Acadia Parish Police Jury to the Acadiana Economic Development Council, Inc. in support of the 2010 Cannes Film Festival Trade Show.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard, seconded by Mr. Alton Stevenson and carried, declaring the week of February the 28th through March the 7th, 2010, as Homelessness Awareness Week.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. DARRELL FRUGE and MR. DONALD LEONARDS to the Acadia-Evangeline Fire District effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND KERMIT RICHARD
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. PATRICK PRATHER, MR. MARK C. LINK, and MR. WENDELL MIDDLEBROOKS to Fire Protection District #1 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: A. J. BROUSSARD AND KERMIT RICHARD
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. PAUL MILLER, SR. and MR. WALTER TRUAX to Fire Protection District #2 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
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 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. LAURENT BELLARD, JR. and MR. ROGER DALE PEDIGO to Fire Protection District #4 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
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 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. MARTIN GUILLORY and MR. PAUL GUIDRY to Fire Protection District #6 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: THOMAS SONNIER AND CADE BENOIT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. STEVE HOOPER, MRS. THELMA MARTIN, and MR. SHANNON RICHARD to Fire Protection District #7 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
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 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. VICKIE DAVID JAMES and MR. JEFFERY TRAHAN, SR. to Fire Protection District #8 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
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 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. BRANDON ROMERO to Fire Protection District #8 effective January, 2010.
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DOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010ATTEST:
/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 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby appoint MR. ALTON THIBODEAUX to Fire Protection District #9 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND THOMAS SONNIER
BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. RONNIE RICHARD and MR. RODNEY DAUGEREAUX to Fire Protection District #10 effective January, 2010.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard, seconded by Mr. John Quebodeaux and carried, to accept the proposal of Stone Oaks submitted through Risk Services of Louisiana, Inc. for Commercial Auto Coverage in the amount of $42,357.00 for 2010.
A motion was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard, seconded by Mr, John Quebodeaux and carried, to accept the proposal of Chubb Group submitted through Risk Services of Louisiana, Inc. for Boiler and Machinery Coverage in the amount of $2,597.00 for 2010.
RESOLUTION
BY MESSRS: KERMIT RICHARD AND JOHN QUEBODEAUX
WHEREAS, the Notre Dame High School Pioneers were successful in their bid to participate in the State AAA High School Football Championship, and
WHEREAS, residents of the Parish of Acadia and surrounding Parishes were in full support of the courageous efforts of the Notre Dame Pioneers, and
WHEREAS, as a result of their dedication, courage, hard work and sportsmanship the participating youths, coaches, parents, and friends garnished the title of State Class AAA High School Football Championship at the New Orleans Superdome.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury on regular session duly convened on this the 12th day of January, 2010, does hereby acknowledge, congratulate and commend the team members, parents, coaches, staff, friends and supporters of the Notre Dame High School Pioneers for their successful season and profound achievements.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
ORDINANCE # 989
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON STEWARTVILLE 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 fo any person to operate or drive a motor vehicle in excess of twenty-five miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:
Stewartville 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. A. J. Broussard, and seconded by Mr. Felton Moreau, after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:
YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John Quebodeaux, Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton Moreau.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ADOPTED: JANUARY 12, 2010
ATTEST:
/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur
TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, to authorize Habetz Roofing to make repairs to the Courthouse Roof in the amount of $49,730.00.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Thomas Sonnier and carried unanimously, to adjourn into executive session as per the request of Mr. Doug Wimberly to discuss Docket #200810913-I.
A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, to return from executive session into regular 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 FEBRUARY 9, 2010, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
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