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Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
December 4, 2025
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Judd Bares, President, presiding.
Call to Order by President Bares.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Marcantel)
Roll Call.
PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dane R. Bolin, Parish Administrator; Ms. Jessica D. Booth, Director of Administration; Mr. Wesley W. Crain, Director of Planning and Development; 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. 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:
1.A Adopt a resolution approving an Amendment to the Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C., to include additional services for Phase 1B of the MPO Supplemental Overlay Program in Wards One, Three, and Four. (District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 14, Mr. Burleigh; and District 15, Mr. Bowers)
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Stelly 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Amendment to the Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, L.L.C., to include additional services for Phase 1B of the MPO Supplemental Overlay Program in Wards One, Three, and Four.
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 4th day of December, 2025.
1.B Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from Ashley and Christopher Williams. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Ms. Eason 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from Ashley Nacole Green Williams and Christopher Tavares Williams.
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 4th day of December, 2025.
1.C Adopt a resolution approving an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Sonny Fontenot Road Bridge Replacement Project from Philmar, L.L.C. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Lewis 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Sonny Fontenot Road Bridge Replacement Project from Philmar, 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 4th day of December, 2025.
1.D Adopt a resolution approving an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Carlyss Drive Bridge Replacement Project from Silaban Enterprise LLC. (District 12, Mr. Bares)
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bowers 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Carlyss Drive Bridge Replacement Project from Silaban Enterprise 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 4th day of December, 2025.
1.E Adopt a resolution approving an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Swisco Road and Louisiana Highway 108 Intersection Improvements Project from Jefferson Triangle Marine, L.P. (District 15, Mr. Bowers)
Motion was made by Mr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Burleigh 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Swisco Road and Louisiana Highway 108 Intersection Improvements Project from Jefferson Triangle Marine, L.P.
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 4th day of December, 2025.
1.F Adopt an ordinance establishing a 25 miles per hour speed limit and cancelling the blanket 30 miles per hour speed limit on East Robinwood Drive, Orleans Run Drive, Poeyfarre Drive, and Ravenway Drive. (Ward One; District 1, Mr. Quinn)
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8127 previously published December 24, 2025)
1.G Adopt an ordinance establishing a 25 miles per hour speed limit and cancelling the blanket 30 miles per hour speed limit on Bridle Lane, Bull Whip Road, Saddle Drive, and Wrangler Drive in Holmwood Ranch Subdivision. (Ward Two; District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8128 previously published December 24, 2025)
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 November 6, 2025.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve.
2.B Approve the Solid Waste & Litter Abatement Committee Report dated December 4, 2025. (Mr. Marcantel)
Mr. Marcantel, as Chairman of the Solid Waste & Litter Abatement Committee, provided a brief report. Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Guillory and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated December 4, 2025, as follows:
SOLID WASTE & LITTER ABATEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
December 4, 2025
A meeting of the Solid Waste and Litter Abatement Committee was held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Chairman Roger Marcantel presiding and the following members present:
Messrs. Judd Bares, Randy Burleigh, Ron Hayes, Eddie Lewis, Darby Quinn, and Tony Stelly
Absent: None
Also present were Police Jurors Anthony Bartie and Mary Kaye Eason and staff members Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Mr. Wesley Crain, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Samuel Gabb, Mr. Alberto Galan, Mr. Nicholas Johnson, and Ms. Jennifer Wallace.
Said Committee:
(1) Presented certificates to the 2025 Pick It Up Litter Champs in appreciation of their efforts to bring awareness to litter abatement in Calcasieu Parish. Ms. Wyvette Pryor-Cousin, Assistant Director of Public Health, spoke of each Litter Champ and showed a brief video highlighting their work. The Litter Champs were as follows:
(A) Olivia LeGros;
(B) Bella Tatman;
(C) Mila Ryder;
(D) Alyssa Portaro;
(E) Michael Bergeron;
(F) Gillis Elementary Beta Club; and
(G) Westwood Elementary.
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
2.C Approve the Budget Committee Report dated December 4, 2025. (Mr. Andrepont)
Mr. Andrepont, as Chairman of the Budget Committee, provided a brief report. Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated December 4, 2025, and the recommendations contained therein, as follows:
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
December 4, 2025
A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Chairman Joe Andrepont presiding and the following members present:
Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Anthony Bartie, Tony Stelly, and President Judd Bares, Ex-Officio
Absent: Mr. Chris Landry
Also present were staff members Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Mr. Wesley Crain, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Samuel Gabb, Mr. Alberto Galan, Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Mr. Allen Wainwright, and Ms. Jennifer Wallace.
Said Committee:
(1) Held a public hearing at 5:00 p.m., as advertised in accordance with the Local Government Budget Act, to allow the public an opportunity to provide input on the proposed Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, as presented to the Budget Committee on November 20, 2025. No one from the public appeared before the Committee to provide input, nor was any verbal or written correspondence received prior to the meeting regarding the proposed budget.
(2) Recommended approval of the Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and adoption at the Police Jurys Regular Meeting on December 18, 2025.
(3) Recommended approval of the request from the following entity for grant funding from the Parishs Gaming Fund, including adoption of a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between 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 $8,000 ($1,600 from Districts 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15) Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four for costs associated with a certification training class for volunteer firefighters.
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bares 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Gaming Fund in the amount of $8,000 ($1,600 from Districts 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15) to assist with costs associated with a certification training class for volunteer fire fighters.
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 4th day of December, 2025.
2.D Adopt a resolution approving Contracts for Services between Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two and facilities within the Rose Bluff Industrial Area for fire protection.
AGENDA NOTE: The Contracts for Services, which are subject to Police Jury approval in accordance with La.R.S. 33:190.19, are as follows: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.; Indorama; Lake Charles Pipe Line Company; Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P.; Phillips 66 Partners Holdings LLC and Phillips 66 Company; Rain CII Carbon, LLC; Targa Downstream, LLC; and W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bowers 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve Contracts for Services between Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two and the following facilities within the Rose Bluff Industrial Area for fire protection: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.; Indorama; Lake Charles Pipe Line Company; Louisiana Pigment Company, L.P.; Phillips 66 Partners Holdings LLC and Phillips 66 Company; Rain CII Carbon, LLC; Targa Downstream, LLC; and W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
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 4th day of December, 2025.
2.E Adopt a resolution in support of a request by Southside Machine Works, Inc. (Contract Number 20180158-ITE), to the State of Louisiana, Department of Economic Development (LED), to renew its industrial tax exemption at 80% for three years.
AGENDA NOTE: This renewal request is governed by the prior rules established by the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry governing tax exemptions, which allowed local government entities the opportunity to review and consent to the request.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A REQUEST BY SOUTHSIDE MACHINE WORKS, INC., LOCATED AT 5408 COMMON STREET (FORMERLY 500 LEGER ROAD), LAKE CHARLES, RELATIVE TO RENEWAL OF INDUSTRIAL TAX EXEMPTION CONTRACT NUMBER 20180158-ITE WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, Article 7, Section 21(F) of the Louisiana Constitution provides for the Board of Commerce and Industry (BCI), with the approval of the Governor, to approve contracts for the exemption of ad valorem taxes of a new manufacturing establishment or an addition to an existing manufacturing establishment, on such terms and conditions as the BCI, with the approval of the Governor, deems in the best interest of the State;
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, convened in Regular Session on May 24, 2018, adopted a Resolution in Support of the Industrial Tax Exemption (ITE) Application for Southside Machine Works, Inc., Contract Number 20180158-ITE;
WHEREAS, Southside Machine Works, Inc., received approval of the BCI and the Governor on the original ITE and now seeks approval for a three-year renewal of Contract Number 20180158-ITE at 80% exemption;
WHEREAS, LAC 13:I. Chapter 5 sets forth the conditions for renewal of ITE contracts that fall under the Governor Edwards Executive Order JBE 16-73 and requires that the Police Jury, together with the other required local governmental entities, signify consent of renewal of Contract Number 20180158-ITE, with said consent of renewal attached as Exhibit B to the ITE contract between the BCI and Southside Machine Works, Inc.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve the renewal of the Southside Machine Works, Inc., Contract Number 20180158-ITE, based on the amended terms and conditions in Exhibit A (the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and Southside Machine Works, Inc.) to the Industrial Tax Exemption Renewal Contract between the Board of Commerce and Industry and Southside Machine Works, Inc., with respect to its manufacturing plant located at 5408 Common Street (formerly 500 Leger Road), Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with 21 new direct jobs and an annual payroll of $2,529,149;
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED by this Police Jury that a copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Board of Commerce and Industry via the Louisiana Department of Economic Development to be included as Exhibit B to the said Industrial Tax Exemption Renewal Contract.
The foregoing resolution was read and after public discussion, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: President Judd Bares
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
3. 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:
3.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends approval of four (4) renewal applications.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to approve the following applications:
WARD 1
Buddys Casino, LLC
Geoffrey Morris, Member
GILLIS TRUCK STOP & BUDDYS CASINO
6191-C Highway 171 North
Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00
(District 1, Mr. Quinn)
WARD 3
Four Corners Enterprises, LLC
Murtaza Khan, Member
TIME LOOP 7
2602 Highway 14 East
Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00
(District 9, Mr. Bartie)
WARD 4
787 Sports Bar LLC
Wesley Ranero, Member
787 SPORTS BAR
3890 Highway 90
Westlake, LA 70669 Liquor & Beer $135.00
(District 15, Mr. Bowers)
The North American Land Company, Limited Liability Company
Claude Leach, Member
NALMAR LANDING
8008 Mike Hooks Road
Westlake, LA 70669 Beer Only $25.00
(District 15, Mr. Bowers)
3.B Adopt an ordinance approving the sale of adjudicated property located at 529 11th Street, Lake Charles, Ward Three, to Albert and Jamie Newlin, in accordance with La.R.S. 47:2202(B), and further, authorizing the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to execute all documents related thereto. (District 5, Mr. Abshire)
AGENDA NOTE: The purchasers have met the criteria to purchase an adjacent adjudicated property by maintaining that property for more than a year prior to the sale. The purchase will be in the amount of $8,666 (AP03-126-25; TA #00562963).
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8129 previously published December 24, 2025)
3.C Adopt an ordinance authorizing the condemnation, demolition, and removal of one manufactured home and three accessory buildings located at 1150 Pecan Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six (Owner: Lynn H. Williams, 1150 Pecan Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #00774189). (District 11, Mr. Marcantel)
AGENDA NOTE: On October 2, 2025, the Police Jury deferred action on this item.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8130 previously published December 24, 2025)
3.D Adopt an ordinance authorizing the condemnation, demolition, and removal of one house located at 3506 Pine Knolls Street, Sulphur, Ward Six (Owner: Patricia Ann Bellard Espree, et al, 5417 9th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607 TA #00775029). (District 11, Mr. Marcantel)
AGENDA NOTE: On November 6, 2025, the Police Jury deferred action on this item. Staff recommends action be deferred until the Regular Meeting on December 18, 2025.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the house located at 3506 Pine Knolls Street, Sulphur, Ward Six, until the Regular Meeting on December 18, 2025.
4. Finance
Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Division of Finance, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
4.A Adopt resolutions approving general operational authority for the calendar year 2026.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Treasurer to issue and execute various Paying Agent/Registrar, Investment and Disposition of Bond Funds, or similar agreements related to the issuance of bonds and/or refunding of bonds for various special service districts in the limited capacity for which the Parish performs accounting functions, including those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the Parish Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Treasurer and/or the Parish Purchasing Agent to issue and execute purchase orders, execute software related contracts which are under $25,000, and execute other documents in conjunction with any proposed purchasing activity for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Purchasing Agent to utilize state contract purchasing procedures, advertise for bids and requests-for-proposals, or piggyback on Louisiana governmental entity contracts, for applicable purchases and standard bid items, as well as, extend standard bid contracts in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bid documents.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the Parish Treasurer and/or Parish Purchasing Agent are hereby authorized to execute all documents related thereto for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Purchasing Agent to declare various movable assets, heavy equipment, and vehicles of various Parish departments, districts, and agencies, as determined by the Division of Finance, as surplus property and authorize the disposal of said items, as prescribed by La.R.S. 33:4711 et seq.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the Parish Treasurer and/or Parish Purchasing Agent are hereby authorized to execute all documents related thereto for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Treasurer and/or Parish Purchasing Agent to execute the Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate, in conjunction with any proposed public works (construction) projects for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator, or his designee, to execute any procurement-related contracts which are under $125,000 and construction contracts which are under $250,000 that are not required to be formally procured (i.e., bid) and/or approved by the Police Jury for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator, or his designee, to execute any contracts and/or cooperative endeavor agreements for (i) procurement under $125,000, (ii) services, or (iii) other day-to-day operating activities between the Police Jury, or the Police Jury on behalf of those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - and the various special service districts, non-profit organizations, or other governmental entities on a project-specific basis for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parishs General Counsel to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the Police Jury to join, approve, or effect settlements in all claims and litigation matters in amounts under $125,000.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator, or his designee, to execute any documents related to day-to-day operating activities conducted by the Parish, or those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - including, but not limited to, office space or facility use agreements, environmental or similar reporting activities (i.e., monitoring reports, etc.), community rating system or similar program certifications, grant-related periodic reporting and reimbursement requests, Parish park keeper agreements or other park recreational activity, rights of entry or other private property access agreements, and/or any other similar operating activity documents for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator and/or the Parish Treasurer to execute all risk management, health clinic, and Section 457(b) deferred compensation related activities including, but not limited to, (i) activity related to the 2026-2027 insurance policies and all documents related thereto (including executing the uninsured motorist rejection form), (ii) claims adjusting activities, (iii) insurance settlement agreements less than $100,000, (iv) service provider agreements, and (v) other similar type activities for the Police Jury, and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator and/or the Parish Treasurer to execute all documents related to Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan (Cafeteria Plan) activities for 2026 including, but not limited to, (i) amendments to the Cafeteria Plan and continued inclusion of the Health FSA Carryover of $500.00 to be effective January 1, 2026, and (ii) adoption agreements between the Police Jury and the Special Service Districts allowing the Districts to participate in the Cafeteria Plan, as amended, effective January 1, 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator and/or the Parish Treasurer, or their designee, to execute any documents related to the day-to-day grant activities, including User Access Forms, for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the following: (i) Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Programs, (ii) Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) Program, (iii) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs, (iv) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), (v) Restore Act Grant Program, (vi) Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP), (vii) Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF), (viii) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), and (ix) other similar federal or state grant programs for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury and/or the Parish Administrator to execute any amendments related to Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements between the Police Jury and various providers for the Parishs software applications for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator, the Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and/or the Parish Engineer to execute any documents to provide consent, permission, or approval related to use or activity, including public utility easements, conducted on Parish roads, or within road rights-of-way for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator and/or the Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works to execute any documents to provide consent for the use of public works assets for road, drainage, or utility activities with governmental entities, which are subject to reimbursement, for the Police Jury and those entities for which the Police Jury serves as the governing board - Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, and Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two - for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator and/or the Director of Planning and Development to execute procurement contracts related to private property activities, including sewer abatement issues, demolitions of condemned structures, junk removal, downed trees, and debris removal, for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Parish Administrator and/or the Director of Planning and Development to execute any documents related to the regulation of subdivision development, including Developer Agreements, for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Library Director to execute any procurement-related contracts for the Library System which are under $100,000 and are not required to be formally procured (i.e., bid) and/or approved by the Police Jury for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Director of Human Services to execute programmatic agreements for the following: (i) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act; (ii) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP); (iii) Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts; as well as other programs administered by the Human Services Department that are not required to be formally procured (i.e., bid) and/or approved by the Police Jury, for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby authorize the Director of Human Services and/or the Workforce Development Board Director to execute programmatic agreements for all programs administered under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the calendar year 2026.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
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.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to approve.
5.B Advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-102-0123 (East Calcasieu Parish Roads and Drainage Rehabilitation). (Wards One, Two, and Three; District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 4, Mr. Guillory; District 6, Mr. Hayes; District 7, Mr. Landry; District 8, Ms. Eason; District 9, Mr. Bartie; and District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
5.C Adopt a resolution approving an Agreement between the Police Jury and Dell Marketing L.P. for the purchase of Microsoft product licenses for Parish technology operations utilizing state contract purchasing procedures.
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Bowers 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Agreement between the Police Jury and Dell Marketing L.P. for the purchase of Microsoft product licenses for Parish technology operations utilizing state contract purchasing procedures.
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 4th day of December, 2025.
5.D Adopt a resolution on bids received on November 13, 2025, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-101-1346 (Thoroughfare Roads and Drainage Rehabilitation). (Wards One, Three, Four, Six, Seven, and Eight; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 6, Mr. Hayes; District 8, Ms. Eason; District 10, Mr. Stelly; District 11, Mr. Marcantel; District 12, Mr. Bares; District 13, Mr. Andrepont; and District 15, Mr. Bowers)
Contractor Name Bid Total
R. E. Heidt Construction Co., L.L.C. $ 7,595,343.00
Prairie Contractors, L.L.C. $10,601,137.18
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the bid of R. E. Heidt Construction Co., L.L.C., in the amount of $7,595,343.00 be accepted.
Mr. Bares recused himself from voting on this item.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and R. E. Heidt Construction Co., L.L.C., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-101-1346 (Thoroughfare Roads and Drainage Rehabilitation), in the amount of $7,595,343.00, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on November 13, 2025, and for which R. E. Heidt Construction Co., L.L.C., submitted the low 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 4th day of December, 2025.
5.E Action on bids received on November 19, 2025, for Concrete Pipe (SB-2025-PW-173) with unit prices effective from January 1, 2026, until June 30, 2026.
AGENDA NOTE: Three bids were received. Staff recommends the bids of Design Precast & Pipe, Inc.; Eunice Coastal Culvert and Supply, Inc.; and Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
5.F Action on bids received on November 19, 2025, for Assorted Pipe & Fittings (SB-2025-PW-178) with unit prices effective from January 1, 2026, until June 30, 2026.
AGENDA NOTE: Four bids were received. Staff recommends the bids of CG Elite, LLC; Coburn Supply Company, Inc.; Eunice Coastal Culvert and Supply, Inc.; and Southern Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., be accepted.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
5.G Action on bids received on November 19, 2025, for Unbranded Gasoline & Diesel Fuel (SB-2025-CERTC-176) with unit prices effective from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026.
AGENDA NOTE: Four bids were received: Gaubert Oil Company, L.L.C.; Lard Oil Company of Acadiana, L.L.C.; Miguez Fuel, LLC; and Retif Oil & Fuel, L.L.C. Staff recommends the bids of Gaubert Oil Company, L.L.C.; Lard Oil Company of Acadiana, L.L.C.; and Miguez Fuel, LLC, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
6. Board Appointments
Consideration of approving the appointments/nominations of the following members of the various boards/districts, and further, adopting resolutions where applicable:
6.A Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau; Mr. Abshire and Mr. Bowers.
(1) Mr. Eric Avery (Represents the Restaurant Industry) REAPPOINT
The Louisiana Restaurant Association submitted the following nominations: Mr. Eric Avery, Mr. Rob King and Mr. Rocky Keeley.
(2) Mr. Nathaniel Allured (Represents the Festival Industry) REAPPOINT
Visit Lake Charles submitted the following nominations: Mr. Nathaniel Allured, Mr. Adam Fontenot and Ms. Edwina Medearis.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Eric Avery as a member of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, said term to expire December 31, 2028.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Nathaniel Allured as a member of the Board of Directors of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, said term to expire December 31, 2028.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
6.B West Calcasieu Community Center Authority; Mr. Bowers and Mr. Marcantel.
Mrs. Evelyn White REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bowers 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 4th day of December, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mrs. Evelyn White as a member of the Board of Directors of the West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority, said term to expire December 31, 2028.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of December, 2025.
6.C Community Center and Playground District No. Five or Ward Five (District 11); Mr. Marcantel.
Mr. Eric Price DEFER 60 DAYS
(Deferred 30 days on July 3, 2025, August 7, 2025, September 4, 2025, October 2, 2025, and November 6, 2025)
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to defer action until the Regular Meeting on February 5, 2026.
7. Board Advise
7.A Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One (District 10); Mr. Stelly.
(1) Mr. Darrell Andrus
(2) Mr. Kenneth R. Derouen
7.B Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One (District 11); Mr. Marcantel.
Mr. Robert Bobby Cholley
7.C Ward Eight (Iowa) Fire Protection District No. One (District 10); Mr. Stelly.
(1) Mr. Kenneth Wayne Landry
(2) Mr. Erik B. Johnson, Sr.
7.D Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven (District 12); Mr. Bares.
Mr. David Broussard
7.E Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System (City of LC Rep); Mr. Abshire and Mr. Marcantel.
(1) Mr. Elwin Brent Washington
(2) Mr. Brent Cating
8. Adjourn
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Judd Bares,
President
/s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary
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