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Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
April 23, 2026
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Brian Abshire, President, presiding.
Call to Order by President Abshire.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Hayes)
Roll Call.
PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Mike Wittler
ABSENT: Mr. Judd Bares and Mr. Tony Stelly
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dane R. Bolin, Parish Administrator; Ms. Jessica D. Booth, Director of Administration; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Samuel B. Gabb of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Alberto C. Galan, Director of Parish Operations; Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works; and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary
1. Planning and Development
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Planning and Development, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
1.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends approval of one (1) new application and ratification of three (3) special event permits.
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve the application and ratify the special event permits, as follows:
WARD 3
Brown Dog CRE1 LLC
Michael G. Hayes, Member
BEACON COUNTRY STORE
9346 Gulf Highway
Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00
(District 7, Mr. Wittler)
A Type C permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the following special events:
Music Under the Oaks
April 10, 2026 until April 12, 2026 1912 Highway 90, Sulphur, LA 70663
Derek Leach, Owner of Louisiana Red Oak, Inc.
(District 12, Mr. Bares)
Live Under the Oaks
April 17, 2026 until April 19, 2026 1912 Highway 90, Sulphur, LA 70663
Derek Leach, Owner of Louisiana Red Oak, Inc.
(District 12, Mr. Bares)
Live Under the Oaks
July 2, 2026 until July 4, 2026 1912 Highway 90, Sulphur, LA 70663
Derek Leach, Owner of Louisiana Red Oak, Inc.
(District 12, Mr. Bares)
1.B Adopt an ordinance approving the following rezoning application: 1261 Highway 397 in Ward Eight - to rezone from General Commercial (C-2) to Light Industrial (I-1) to allow a contractor shop and storage yard. Applicant: Tournesol Properties, LLC (RZ-0326-0004) (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
AGENDA NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following conditions: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development, provided that the Director, or designee, may authorize adjustments to the site plan in light of technical or engineering considerations discovered during development; 2) that all exterior lighting must be oriented inward toward the development and the light source cannot be visible to the adjacent properties; and 3) that screening must be provided in accordance with Sec. 26-50 of the Parish Code of Ordinances prior to final electrical approval.
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to approve the rezoning request with conditions. As a result of the vote, following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8156 previously published May 23, 2026)
1.C Authorize the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on June 4, 2026, or the first regular meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:
(1) 325 Frank Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one house). Owner: Kimberly Rushing Puryear, 325 Frank Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #00216933 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);
(2) 694 Brian Street, Sulphur, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Lisa LeDoux Shaheen, 1013 Brandi Street, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #01344709 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);
(3) 1719 Highway 109 South, Vinton, Ward Seven (one house and one accessory building). Owner: Dora Denise Harvill Garrie, et al, c/o John Garrie, 9451 FM 1130, Orange, TX 77632 TA #01186922 (District 12, Mr. Bares);
(4) 6416 East Myles Lane, Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: James Mitchell Latiolais, 6416 East Myles Lane, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #013582880 (District 12, Mr. Bares);
(5) 2520 Westwood Road, Westlake, Ward Four (one accessory building). Owner: Gerardo Santos, 2520 Westwood Road, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00130354 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh); and
(6) 2226 Hickory Street, Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Bill (NMI) Goodeaux, 2224 Hickory Street, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #00122181 (District 15, Mr. Bowers).
2. Administration
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Office of the Administrator, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
2.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated March 26, 2026.
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried unanimously to approve.
2.B Approve the Budget Committee Report dated April 23, 2026. (Mr. Bartie)
Mr. Bartie, as Chairman of the Budget Committee, provided a brief report. Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Ms. Eason and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated April 23, 2026, and the recommendations contained therein, as follows:
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
April 23, 2026
A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Chairman Anthony Bartie presiding and the following members present:
Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Mr. Joe Andrepont, Mr. Mike Wittler, and President Brian Abshire, Ex-Officio
Absent: Mr. Judd Bares and Mr. Tony Stelly
Also present were Police Jurors Randy Burleigh, Mitch Bowers, Ron Hayes, Roger Marcantel, and Darby Quinn and staff members Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Samuel Gabb, Mr. Alberto Galan, Mr. Nicholas Johnson, and Ms. Jennifer Wallace.
Said Committee:
(1) Recommended approval of requests from the following entities for grant funding from the Parishs Gaming Fund, including adoption of resolutions approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the requesting entity, as well as authorization for the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
(A) Ward Four $12,800 Community Center and Playground District No. Two of Ward Four (SPAR) for costs associated with the preservation of Live Oak trees at Frasch Park.
(B) Ward Four $20,900 Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven for costs associated with the West Parish Road Bridge Waterline Relocation Project.
(C) Ward Four $30,000 Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven for costs associated with the purchase of three new work trucks.
(D) Ward Six $14,530 Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six for costs associated with abatement improvements at the community center facility located at 507 Oak Street in DeQuincy.
(E) Ward Six $30,000 Waterworks District No. Two, Parish of Beauregard for costs associated with the waterline replacement project along Riley Frazier Road.
(F) Economic Development $15,000 Louisiana High School Athletic Association for costs associated with the 2026 LHSAA Boys Basketball Championship (Marsh Madness).
(G) Economic Development $25,000 Louisiana High School Rodeo Association for costs associated with the 2026 LHSRA High School and Junior High School Rodeo.
(H) Economic Development $35,000 Visit Lake Charles for costs associated with the 2026 Chennault Airshow, which will be held in August, 2026.
(2) Recommended that the Police Jury adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for those funds that deviate from estimated budgeted revenues, expenditures, and/or fund balances, in accordance with La.R.S. 39:1310.
There being no further business, motion was made by President Abshire, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Community Center and Playground District No. Two of Ward Four (SPAR) to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $12,800 for costs associated with the preservation of Live Oak trees at Frasch Park.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $20,900 for costs associated with the West Parish Road Bridge Waterline Relocation Project.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $30,000 for costs associated with the purchase of three new work trucks.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six to provide grant funding from the Ward Six Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $14,530 for costs associated with abatement improvements at the community center facility located at 507 Oak Street in DeQuincy.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Waterworks District No. Two, Parish of Beauregard, to provide grant funding from the Ward Six Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $30,000 for costs associated with the waterline replacement project along Riley Frazier Road.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to provide grant funding from the Economic Development Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $15,000 for costs associated with the 2026 LHSAA Boys Basketball Championship (Marsh Madness).
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Louisiana High School Rodeo Association (LHSRA) to provide grant funding from the Economic Development Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $25,000 for costs associated with the 2026 LHSRA High School and Junior High School Rodeo.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Visit Lake Charles to provide grant funding from the Economic Development Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $35,000 for costs associated with the 2026 Chennault Airshow, which will be held in August, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that:
SECTION 1. The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, is hereby amended for those funds that deviate from estimated budgeted revenues, expenditures, and/or fund balances, in accordance with La.R.S. 39:1310, as summarized in the attached document entitled Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Proposed 2026 Budget Amendment.
SECTION 2. Certification is hereby given that all actions required by the Local Government Budget Act have been completed in compliance with La.R.S. 39:1305 et seq.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
3. Engineering and Public Works
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
3.A Adopt resolutions approving Acts of Donation of Permanent Utilities Servitudes for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from (i) Ashlyn and Austin Brown and (ii) Samuel and Fallon Witherwax. (District 8, Ms. Eason)
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from Austin Joseph Jonathan Brown and Ashlyn Courville Brown.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from Samuel James Witherwax and Fallon Bourque Witherwax.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
3.B Adopt resolutions approving Acts of Donation of Permanent Utilities Servitudes for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from (i) George and Bobbie Arnold, (ii) Catherine Kleinschmidt, (iii) Michael Fusilier, (iv) the Estate of Jennie Verrett Hinch, (v) Stella Stodder, (vi) Wade and Sharon Barrios, (vii) Avante Investments, L.L.C., (viii) Olan and Dianne Menard, (ix) SJS Beacon Lake Charles, LLC, and (x) Oak Holly Developments, L.L.C. (District 8, Ms. Eason)
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from George Arnold and Bobbie Arnold.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Catherine C. Kleinschmidt.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Michael J. Fusilier.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from the Estate of Jennie Verrett Hinch.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from SJS Beacon Lake Charles, LLC.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Stella Lane Stodder.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Wade Edward Barrios and Sharon Annette Barrios.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Avante Investments, L.L.C.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Olan Menard and Dianne Menard.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude for the Big Lake Road Waterline Expansion Project from Oak Holly Developments, L.L.C.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
4. Burton Coliseum Complex
Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Burton Coliseum Complex, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
4.A Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a proposal to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to host the 2027 and 2028 State Boys Basketball Tournaments at the Burton Coliseum Complex.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a Proposal to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to host the 2027 and 2028 State Boys Basketball Tournaments at the Burton Coliseum Complex.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the Police Jury President, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
5. Procurement
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Parish Purchasing Agent, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
5.A Approve payment of all current invoices and advise regarding quarterly budget-to-actual comparisons on the general fund, other financial statement major funds, and all proprietary funds.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to approve.
5.B Advertise for Request-for-Proposals for a Risk Management Information System Software (RFP-2026-RM-130).
Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
5.C Advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 26-106-1238 (Striping of Various Roads). (Wards One, Two, Three, and Eight; District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 4, Mr. Guillory; District 5, Mr. Abshire; District 6, Mr. Hayes; District 7, Mr. Wittler; District 8, Ms. Eason; District 9, Mr. Bartie; and District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Mr. Wittler, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
5.D Advertise for bids for the 901 Lakeshore 1st Floor and Exterior Improvements Project (DB-2025-FM-187).
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
5.E Adopt a resolution on bids received on March 17, 2026, for the CAER Sirens Replacement Project (DB-2025-FM-186).
AGENDA NOTE: One bid was received from Louisiana Radio Communications, LLC, in the amount of $3,115,487; however, that bid was non-responsive due to failure to acknowledge project addenda and to provide proper licensure. Staff recommends rejecting the bid and requests permission to re-advertise.
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
5.F Adopt a resolution on qualification statements received on March 24, 2026, on behalf of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, for Engineering and Technical Services for the Emergency Generator - Sewerage District 11 Treatment Pond Project (RFQ-2026-SD11-110) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. Six qualification statements were received: Associated Design Group, Inc.; GIS Engineering, L.L.C.; M & E Consulting, L.L.C.; Marrero, Couvillon & Associates, L.L.C.; Parish Engineering LLC; and Waggoner Engineering, Inc. Staff recommends Waggoner Engineering, Inc., be (1) selected as the service provider and (2) awarded the contract after negotiations are completed.
Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby select Waggoner Engineering, Inc., on behalf of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, as the service provider for Engineering and Technical Services for the Emergency Generator Sewerage District 11 Treatment Pond Project (RFQ-2026-SD11-110) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), as a result of duly authorized Request-for-Qualifications received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on March 24, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, after negotiations are completed, the Contract between the Police Jury and Waggoner Engineering, Inc., is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
5.G Adopt a resolution on bids received on March 31, 2026, for the Paving and Exterior Improvements at Various Calcasieu Parish Libraries Project (Carnegie, Central, Maplewood, Moss Bluff, Sulphur, and Westlake Libraries) (DB-2025-FM-149, formerly DB-2025-FM-115). (District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 3, Mr. Lewis; District 13, Mr. Andrepont; District 14, Mr. Burleigh; and District 15, Mr. Bowers)
Contractor Name Bid Total
K&J Development of SWLA LLC $1,117,000
Shannon Smith Construction, LLC $1,154,000
Seth Priola Construction, LLC $1,178,000
Kraus Construction, Inc. $1,224,000
Alfred Palma, L.L.C. $1,230,600
Sam Istre Construction, Inc. $1,335,000
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of K&J Development of SWLA LLC, in the amount of $1,117,000, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and K&J Development of SWLA LLC for the Paving and Exterior Improvements at Various Calcasieu Parish Libraries Project (Carnegie, Central, Maplewood, Moss Bluff, Sulphur, and Westlake Libraries) (DB-2025-FM-149, formerly DB-2025-FM-115), in the amount of $1,117,000, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on March 31, 2026, and for which K&J Development of SWLA LLC submitted the lowest bid.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
5.H Adopt a resolution on bids received on April 1, 2026, for the Magnolia Building Renovations and Improvements Project (DB-2025-FM-177).
Contractor Name Bid Total
Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. $5,410,000
Alfred Palma Construction, L.L.C. $5,682,000
Shannon Smith Construction, LLC $5,764,000
Trahan Construction, LLC $5,798,000
K&J Development of SWLA LLC $6,155,000
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C., in the amount of $5,410,000, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C., for the Magnolia Building Renovations and Improvements Project (DB-2025-FM-177), in the amount of $5,410,000, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on April 1, 2026, and for which Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C., submitted the lowest bid.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
5.I Adopt a resolution on bids received on April 7, 2026, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 26-501-0003 (Lakeshore Drive Signalized Crosswalk Project).
Contractor Name Bid Total
Preferred Electric, Inc. $289,187.87
Brown Industrial Construction, LLC $399,799.65
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Preferred Electric, Inc., in the amount of $289,187.87, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 23rd day of April, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Preferred Electric, Inc., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 26-501-0003 (Lakeshore Drive Signalized Crosswalk Project), in the amount of $289,187.87, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on April 7, 2026, and for which Preferred Electric, Inc., submitted the lowest bid.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 23rd day of April, 2026.
6. Adjourn
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Wittler, seconded by Mr. Guillory and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Brian Abshire, President
/s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary
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