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Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
September 18, 2025
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 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. Burleigh)
Roll Call.
PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Randy Burleigh, Mitch Bowers, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
ABSENT: Mr. Tony Guillory
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
2. 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:
2.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends approval of one (1) new application and ratification of two (2) special event permits.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to approve the new application and ratify the special event permits, as follows:
WARD 1
DG Louisiana, LLC
Emily Taylor, Applicant
DOLLAR GENERAL #30859
1984 Sam Houston Jones Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70611 Beer Only $25.00
(District 1, Mr. Quinn)
A type A permit to allow alcoholic beverages to the following special event:
Cocktails and Horsetails
December 3, 2025, until December 5, 2025 4550 South Park Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Ronald Ellis, Vice President
(District 7, Chris Landry)
A type C permit to allow alcoholic beverages to the following special event:
Cowboy Christmas
December 4, 2025, until December 6, 2025 - 4550 South Park Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607
John Henning, Sr., Owner of Le Bocage, L.L.C.
(District 7, Chris Landry)
2.B Adopt an ordinance approving the following rezoning application: 2300 Block of Mossville Way in Ward Four - to rezone from Agricultural (A-1) to Light Industrial (I-1) to allow industrial development (warehouses). Applicant: Krause & Managan Lumber Company, L.L.C. (RZ-0825-0005) (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)
President Bares advised that the Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 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; 3) that a Runoff Management Plan (RMP) will be required unless appropriate waiver is granted by the Division of Engineering; and 4) that permitting is subject to approval from either the Louisiana Department of Health and Sanitation or Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four (Mossville).
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8103 previously published October 25, 2025)
2.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 November 6, 2025, or the first regular meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:
(1) 9274 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Eddie Hebert, Jr., Family Trust, et al, c/o Pamela Anne Bouillon Day, 2635 Brookfield Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #00074926 (District 7, Mr. Landry);
(2) 1446 Hargrove Loop, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one manufactured home). Owner: Paul E. Jones, Estate, c/o Sylvia Jones, 1446 Hargrove Loop, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #00225088 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);
(3) 1024 Barrow Road, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one house with addition). Owner: Druscilla Streams Barrow, et vir, c/o Theresa Barrow, 206 LCR 735, Thornton, TX 76687 TA #00215228 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);
(4) 3506 Pine Knolls Street, Sulphur, Ward Six (one house). Owner: Patricia Ann Bellard Espree, et al, 5417 9th Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70607 TA #00775029 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel); and
(5) 406 Gerald Drive, Carlyss, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Jared Wesley Walters, et ux, 406 Gerald Drive, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00117277 (District 12, Mr. Bares).
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to approve the notifications.
3. 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:
3.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated August 21, 2025.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to approve.
3.B Adopt a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Dr. Joseph Dressler, Calcasieu Parish Coroner, regarding duties and operations of the Calcasieu Parish Coroners Office and Forensic Facility, and further, authorizing the Parish Administrator to execute all documents, including any future amendments, related thereto.
Mr. Bares recused himself from voting on this item.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Dr. Joseph Dressler, Calcasieu Parish Coroner, regarding duties and operations of the Calcasieu Parish Coroners Office and Forensic Facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parish Administrator is authorized to execute all documents, including any future amendments, related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 18th day of September, 2025.
3.C Adopt a resolution authorizing the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority to proceed with the issuance of Revenue Bonds, in one or more Series, not to exceed $10,000,000, for the Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Project.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY APPROVING THE FINANCING BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC TRUST AUTHORITY OF THE IMPERIAL CALCASIEU HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY PROJECT AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority (the Authority) is a public trust and public corporation established for public purposes for the benefit of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana (the Parish), under and pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Public Trust Act, being Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, Sections 2341 through 2347, inclusive (the Public Trust Act) and the provisions of that certain Amended, Restated and Supplemental Trust Indenture of the Authority dated as of August 27, 2003 (the Authority Indenture);
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Authority Indenture, the Authority is authorized to promote, encourage and further accomplish all activities which are or may become of benefit to the Parish and its inhabitants, including the increase of efficiency in the operation of government by providing office buildings and related facilities, the furnishing of clinical, community health and other medical care facilities and services, and such activities and facilities as or may be deemed a proper public function for the furtherance of the general welfare, health, safety, economic, environmental, governmental operation, efficiency, education, scientific, transportational, recreational and cultural development and to issue revenue bonds in connection therewith;
WHEREAS, the Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal), is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (the State) created pursuant to La. R.S. 28:910 et seq. to provide for the administration, management and operations of behavioral health and developmental disabilities services to the citizens of the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis;
WHEREAS, ImCal intends to cause the acquisition, demolition, construction, reconstruction renovation and improvement of a building located at 800 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, to serve as the administrative and other offices of ImCal (the Project);
WHEREAS, the Authority, through its Board of Trustees, adopted a resolution at its March 5, 2025, meeting approving the financing of the Project by the Authority through the issuance of its not to exceed $10,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Project), in one or more series (the Bonds);
WHEREAS, any project undertaken by the Authority, such as the Project, must be approved by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (the Police Jury), as the governing authority of the Parish and the beneficiary of the Authority, in accordance Article XIII, Section (6) of the Authority Indenture; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the Police Jury, as governing authority of the Parish, approve the Project and the issuance of the Bonds in connection therewith in accordance with Article XIII, Section (6) of the Authority Indenture,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, as the governing authority of the Parish, that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The Police Jury, as the governing authority of the Parish, does hereby approve the Project and the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 18th day of September, 2025.
/s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary
4. 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:
4.A Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Utilities Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from Michael Williams. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Hayes 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from Michael 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 18th day of September, 2025.
4.B Adopt resolutions approving the expropriation of properties for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project for Permanent Public Facilities Servitudes and/or Temporary Construction Servitudes as follows (District 7, Mr. Landry and District 10, Mr. Stelly):
(1) Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, 6859 Tom Hebert Road, Lake Charles, TA #00818038B;
(2) KK Associates, LLC, 6829 Tom Hebert Road, Lake Charles, TA #00818038D; and
(3) Unopened Succession of Gail Elaine Noel Cormie, et al, 6526 Highway 3256, Lake Charles, TA #00260282.
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Stelly 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property for a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project, in Ward Three, said property being owned by Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Public Facilities Servitude: That certain parcel of land owned by Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, containing 0.416 acres, situated in Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Southwestern Land District, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said parcel being further described as follows: Commencing at a found 5/8 iron rod with cap being west 1.7 feet from the southwest corner of said property owned by Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, said point hereinafter being known as the Point of Commencement (P.O.C.) and having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 599,635.92 and East 2,697,260.87; Thence a bearing of South 89 52 59 East a distance of 1.68 feet, to said southwest corner, said point hereinafter being known as the Point of Beginning (P.O.B.) and having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 599,635.92 and East 2,697,262.55; Thence proceed up the eastern right of way of Tom Hebert Rd., a bearing of North 00 35 10 East a distance of 1,208.11 feet, to the northwest corner of said property; Thence proceed along said northern boundary of said property, a bearing of South 89 54 42 East a distance of 15.00 feet; Thence a bearing of South 00 35 10 West a distance of 1,208.12 feet, to the southern boundary line of said property; Thence proceed along said southern boundary line, a bearing of North 89 52 59 West a distance of 15.00 feet, to the Point of Beginning (P.O.B.). That certain parcel of land owned by Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, containing 0.021 acres, situated in Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Southwestern Land District, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said parcel being further described as follows: Commencing at a found 5/8 rebar with cap near the intersection of the southern right of way of E. Gauthier Road and the northeast corner of said property owned by Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, said point hereinafter being known as the Point of Commencement (P.O.C.) and having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 601,025.68 and East 2,698,854.09; Thence a bearing of South 10 01 10 West a distance of 1.92 feet to said intersection of the southern right of way of E. Gauthier Road and the northeast corner of said property owned by Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, said point hereinafter being known as the Point of Beginning (P.O.B.) and having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 601,023.79 and East 2,698,853.75; Thence proceed down the eastern boundary line of said Fairview Estates MHP, LLC, Property, a bearing of South 00 34 51 West a distance of 15.00 feet; Thence a bearing of North 89 47 08 West a distance of 60.02 feet, to the western boundary line of said property; Thence proceed up said boundary line, a bearing of North 00 37 06 East a distance of 15.00 feet, to the said southern right of way; Thence proceed along said southern right of way, a bearing of South 89 47 08 East a distance of 60.01 feet, to the Point of Beginning (P.O.B.).
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property for a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project, in Ward Three, said property being owned by KK Associates, LLC, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Public Facilities Servitude: That certain parcel of land owned by KK Associates, LLC, containing 0.134 acres, more or less, situated in Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Southwestern Land District, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said parcel being further described as follows: Commencing at a found 5/8 rebar with cap located at the northeast corner of the property belonging to KK Associates, LLC, and hereinafter being known as the POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B.), said point having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 601,028.73 and East 2,697,533.92, Thence proceed along the eastern boundary line of said property a bearing of South 00 34 37 West a distance of 15.00 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of North 89 36 21 West a distance of 106.73 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of South 79 23 04 West a distance of 119.71 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of South 08 58 58 West a distance of 122.86 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of South 00 35 10 West a distance of 27.12 feet, to the southern boundary line of said property; Thence proceed along the southern boundary line of said property, a bearing of North 89 54 42 West a distance of 15.00 feet to the eastern right-of-way of Tom Hebert Rd.; Thence proceed along said right-of-way, a bearing of North 00 35 10 East a distance of 28.35 feet to a point; Thence proceed along said right-of-way, a bearing of North 08 58 58 East a distance of 134.54 feet to a Found 5/8 rebar with cap also being the intersection of the eastern right-of-way of Tom Hebert Rd and the southern right-of-way of East Gauthier Rd.; Thence proceed along the southern right-of-way of East Gauthier Rd., a bearing of North 79 23 05 East a distance of 131.74 feet to a found 5x5 Concrete DOTD Monument; Thence proceed along said right-of-way, a bearing of South 89 36 21 East, a distance of 108.23 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B).
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property for a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude with a Temporary Construction Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project, in Ward Three, said property being owned by the Unopened Succession of Gail Elaine Noel Cormie and Mark Shannon Cormie, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Public Facilities Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude: That certain parcel of land owned by Gail Elaine Noel Cormie et al, containing 0.029 acres, more or less, situated in Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, Southwestern Land District, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said parcel being further described as follows: Commencing at a found 1/2 iron rod located near the southwestern corner of Gail Elaine Noel Cormie et al and hereinafter being known as the POINT OF COMMENCEMENT (P.O.C.), said point having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 637,086.53 and East 2,718,563.33; Thence proceed on a bearing of North 00 59 38 East a distance of 33.53 feet to a set 5/8 rebar with cap, said point hereinafter being known as the POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B (1)), said point having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 637,120.05 and East 2,718,563.91; Thence proceed along the western boundary line of said property, a bearing of North 00 56 08 East a distance of 25.00 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of South 89 27 09 East a distance of 50.00 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of South 00 56 08 West a distance of 25.00 feet to a set 5/8 rebar with cap; Thence proceed on a bearing of North 89 27 09 West a distance of 50.00 feet returning to the POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B(1)); That certain parcel of land owned by Gail Elaine Noel Cormie et al containing 0.090 acres, more or less, situated in Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, Southwestern Land District, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said parcel being further described as follows: Commencing at a found 1/2 iron rod located near the southwestern corner of Gail Elaine Noel Cormie et al and hereinafter being known as the POINT OF COMMENCEMENT (P.O.C.), said point having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 637,086.53 and East 2,718,563.33; Thence proceed on a bearing of North 00 58 08 East a distance of 58.53 feet to a point, said point hereinafter being known as the POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B (2)), said point having a Louisiana State Plane Coordinates of North 637,145.05 and East 2,718,564.32; Thence proceed along the western boundary line of said property, a bearing of North 00 56 08 East a distance of 30.00 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of South 89 27 09 East a distance of 80.00 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of South 00 56 08 West a distance of 81.25 feet to the northern right of way of Highway 3256; Thence proceed along the said right of way, a bearing of North 89 27 09 West a distance of 30.00 feet to a set 5/8 rebar with cap; Thence proceed on a bearing of North 00 56 08 East a distance of 51.25 feet to a point; Thence proceed on a bearing of North 89 27 09 West a distance of 50.00 feet, returning to the POINT OF BEGINNING (P.O.B (2)).
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 18th day of September, 2025.
4.C Adopt resolutions approving the expropriation of properties for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 for Permanent Right-of-Way and/or Temporary Construction Servitude as follows (District 8, Ms. Eason):
(1) Ronald Bass, et al, 5579 Big Lake Road, Lake Charles, TA #00065234; and
(2) Leo and Candy Thibodeaux, 5673 Big Lake Road, Lake Charles, TA #00065390.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Bartie 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property for a Temporary Construction Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2, in Ward Three, said property being owned by Ronald Glen Bass, Carolyn Raye Williams Biven, David Lyles Williams, Charlotte Ann Williams Downs, Sherelynn Grace Bass Kight, ACoral Lee Bass Lantia, Delena Sue Bass Ballard, Arlanda Gwen Bass Francis, Arlyn Elsman Bass, II, John Albert Duhon, Marlene Claire Fontenot and Annette Marie Vincent, and more particularly described as follows:
Temporary Construction Servitude: Sect 27, T-10-S, R-9-W. From a point on the centerline of State Project No. PA070002 C.S. 382-04, at Station 322+93.64, proceed S893329E a distance of 39.95 feet to the point of beginning; Thence proceed N004758E a distance of 104.00 feet to a point and corner; Thence proceed S893329E a distance of 10.00 feet to a point and corner; Thence proceed S004758W a distance of 104.00 feet to a point and corner; Thence proceed N893329W a distance of 10.00 feet to the point of beginning. All of which comprises Parcel 3-1-C-1 as shown on Sheet 3 of the Right of Way Plans of State Project No. PA070002 C.S. 382-04, and contains an area of 1040.0 square feet or 0.024 acres.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property for a Permanent Right-of-Way from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2, in Ward Three, said property being owned by Leo Joseph Thibodeaux and Candy Ann Thibodeaux, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Right-of-Way: Sect 27, T-10-S, R-9-W. From a point on the centerline of State Project No. PA070002 C.S. 382-04, at Station 317+98.29, proceed S893918E a distance of 23.46 feet to the point of beginning; Thence proceed N004758E a distance of 104.00 feet to a point and corner; Thence proceed S893916E a distance of 32.14 feet to a point and corner; Thence proceed S120912E a distance of 106.52 feet to a point and corner; Thence proceed N893918W a distance of 56.02 feet to the point of beginning. All of which comprises Parcel 2-4 as shown on Sheet 2 of the Right of Way Plans of State Project No. PA070002 C.S. 382-04, and contains an area of 4584.6 square feet or 0.105 acres.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
4.D Adopt resolutions approving the expropriation of properties, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project for Permanent Utility Servitudes as follows (District 14, Mr. Burleigh):
(1) Edward Simien, Sr., et ux, 3788 East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #01345339;
(2) Grace Perkins, et al, 3700 Block of East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00162698;
(3) Permilla Holbrook, 3600 Block of East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00147125;
(4) Unopened Succession of the Estate of Augustus Moss, et al, 3700 Block of East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00162655;
(5) Patricia and William McPherson, 4012 East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00182990;
(6) Patricia McPherson, 4020 East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00138916; and
(7) Ester Drummond, et al, 4002 East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00134422.
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for a Permanent Utility Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, in Ward Four, said property being owned by Edward L. Simien, Sr. and Margo J. Simien, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utility Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Thirty (30), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Edward L. Simien, Sr., et al tract as described in deed recorded in Conveyance Book 2740, at Page 824, bearing Clerks File Number 2443134, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point lying on the South right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail) and having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 640231.91 and East 2653161.69; Thence North 68? 56 40 East, along said South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 11.28 feet; Thence South 21? 10 44 East, for a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence South 68? 56 40 West, for a distance of 15.06 feet to a point on the West line of the aforesaid Edward L. Simien, Sr., et al tract; Thence North 00? 26 59 West, along said West line of the Edward L. Simien, Sr., et al tract, for a distance of 10.68 feet. Herein described tract containing 131.74 square feet or 0.003 acres, more or less.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for a Permanent Utility Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, in Ward Four, said property being owned by Grace Moss Perkins, Joseph Mack Moss, Jr., Jeffery Moss, Paula Moss Bianhi, Rosalind Theresa Moss Carabella, David Moss, Joy Moss Ayala, Carolyn Moss Long, Robert McQuay Perkins, Walter James Perkins, Gladys Marie Perkins Towner and Diane Moss Jones, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utility Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Thirty (30), Township Nine (9), South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Grace Moss Perkins, et al tract as described in deed, recorded in Conveyance Book 2519, at Page 663, bearing Clerks File Number 2279648, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point lying on the North right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail) and having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 640107.61 and East 2652672.53; Thence North 00? 28 38 West, along the West line of said Grace Moss Perkins, et al tract, for a distance of 10.73 feet; Thence Northeasterly, along a curve to the right, having a radius of 3255.00 feet, for an arc length distance of 36.92 feet, said curve having a chord which bears North 68? 37 10 East, a distance of 36.92 feet; Thence North 68? 56 40 East, for a distance of 68.23 feet to a point on the East line of the aforesaid Grace Moss Perkins, et al tract; Thence South 13? 03 59 East, along said East line of the Grace Moss Perkins, et al tract, for a distance of 10.10 feet to the Southeast corner of said Grace Moss Perkins, et al tract; Thence South 68? 56 40 West, along the aforesaid North right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 66.83 feet; Thence Southwesterly, along a curve to the left, having a radius of 3245.00 feet, for an arc length distance of 40.69 feet to the Point of Beginning, said curve having a chord which bears South 68? 35 07 West, a distance of 40.69 feet; Herein described tract containing 1,063.38 square feet or 0.024 acres, more or less.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for a Permanent Utility Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, in Ward Four, said property being owned by Permilla Holbrook, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utility Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Thirty (30), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Permilla Holbrook tract as described in deed, recorded in Conveyance Book 924, at Page 155, bearing Clerks File Number 989920, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point lying on the North right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail) and having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 639978.34 and East 2652379.72; Thence North 01? 27 49 West, along the West line of said Permilla Holbrook tract, for a distance of 10.86 feet; Thence North 65? 32 28 East, for a distance of 55.91 feet to a point on the East line of said Permilla Holbrook tract; Thence South 00? 28 38 East, along said East line of the Permilla Holbrook tract, for a distance of 10.94 feet to the Southeast corner of said Permilla Holbrook tract; Thence South 65? 32 28 West, along the aforesaid North right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 55.71 feet to the Point of Beginning; Herein described tract containing 558.12 square feet or 0.013 acres, more or less.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for a Permanent Utility Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, in Ward Four, said property being owned by the Unopened Succession of the Estate of Augustus Moss, Bessie May Blount, and the Unopened Succession of the Estate of Johnny LeDoux, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Utility Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Thirty (30), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Augustus Moss, et al tract as described in deed recorded in Conveyance Book 839, at Page 368, bearing Clerks File Number 907656, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point lying on the South right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail) and having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 640253.91 and East 2653218.89; Thence South 21? 10 44 East, along the East line of said Augustus Moss, et al tract, for a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence South 68? 56 40 West, for a distance of 50.00 feet to a point on the West line of said Augustus Moss, et al tract; Thence North 21? 10 44 West, along said West line of the Augustus Moss, et al tract, for a distance of 10.00 feet to the Northwest corner of said Augustus Moss, et al tract; Thence North 68? 56 40 East, along the aforesaid South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 50.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; Herein described tract containing 500.00 square feet or 0.011 acres, more or less.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for a Permanent Utility Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, in Ward Four, said property being owned by Patricia McPherson and William McPherson, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Utility Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the William and Patricia McPherson tract as described in deed recorded in Conveyance Book 2896, at Page 418, bearing Clerks File Number 2552115, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point lying on the South right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail) and having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 640886.70 and East 2654861.39; Thence South 00? 01 29 East, along the East line of said William and Patricia McPherson tract, for a distance of 10.71 feet; Thence South 69? 01 27 West, for a distance of 53.54 feet to a point on the West line of said William and Patricia McPherson tract; Thence North 00? 01 29 West, along said West line of the William and Patricia McPherson tract, for a distance of 10.71 feet to the Northwest corner of said William and Patricia McPherson tract; Thence North 69? 01 27 East, along the aforesaid South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 53.54 feet to the Point of Beginning; Herein described tract containing 535.36 square feet or 0.012 acres, more or less.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for a Permanent Utility Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, in Ward Four, said property being owned by Patricia Viges McPherson, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Utility Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Patricia Viges McPherson tract as described in deed recorded in Conveyance Book 3979, at Page 614, bearing Clerks File Number 3152669, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point lying on the South right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail) and having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 640949.26 and East 2655061.35; Thence South 00? 01 29 East, along the East line of said Patricia Viges McPherson tract, for a distance of 10.14 feet; Thence Southwesterly, along a curve to the left, having a radius of 660.00 feet, for an arc length distance of 51.11 feet to a point on the West line of said Patricia Viges McPherson tract, said curve having a chord which bears South 78? 02 17 West, for a distance of 51.10 feet; Thence North 00? 01 29 West, along said West line of said Patricia Viges McPherson tract, for a distance of 10.31 feet to the Northwest corner of said Patricia Viges McPherson tract; Thence Northeasterly, along a curve to the right, having a radius of 670.00 feet, for an arc length distance of 51.08 feet to the Point of Beginning, said curve having a chord which bears North 78? 13 08 East, a distance of 51.07 feet; Herein described tract containing 510.97 square feet or 0.012 acres, more or less.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize its staff to proceed with the necessary legal steps, as authorized by La.R.S. 19:134 et seq., to expropriate property, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for a Permanent Utility Servitude from, on, and with respect to property, which expropriation is needed and necessary, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, in Ward Four, said property being owned by Ester Edwards Drummond, McKeever Edwards. Jr., Cathy L. Edwards Fontenot, Barry W. Edwards, Maranda L. Edwards Jourdan and Melissa S. Edwards Miller, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Utility Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Ester Edwards Drummond, et al tract as described in deed recorded in Conveyance Book 4316, at Page 497, bearing Clerks File Number 3349141, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point lying on the South right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail) and having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 640790.88 and East 2654611.45; Thence South 00? 01 29 East, along the East line of said Ester Edwards Drummond, et al tract, for a distance of 10.71 feet; Thence South 69? 01 27 West, for a distance of 107.50 feet to a point on the West line of said Ester Edwards Drummond, et al tract and the East right-of-way line of Benjamin Street; Thence North 00? 25 19 West, along said West line of said Ester Edwards Drummond, et al tract and East right-of-way line of Benjamin Street, for a distance of 10.68 feet to the intersection with the aforesaid South right-of-way line of East Burton Street; Thence North 69? 01 27 East, along said South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 107.58 feet to the Point of Beginning; Herein described tract containing 1,075.41 square feet or 0.025 acres, more or less.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
5. Facility Management
Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Facility Management Department, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
5.A Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Architectural Contract between the Police Jury and Champeaux.Evans.Hotard, APAC, for the Calcasieu Parish Engineering Building Improvements Project.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Professional Architectural Contract between the Police Jury and Champeaux.Evans.Hotard, APAC, for the Calcasieu Parish Engineering Building Improvements 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 18th day of September, 2025.
6. Human Services
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Human Services Department, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
6.A Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program.
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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
6.B Adopt a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Housing Corporation for the Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative.
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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Housing Corporation for the Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative in the amount of $480,724 for the grant term of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it does hereby allow the filing of an adjustment to increase the grant award, should residual funds become available.
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 18th day of September, 2025.
7. 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:
7.A Approve payment of all current invoices and advise regarding monthly budget-to-actual comparisons on the general fund and other financial statement major funds.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to approve.
7.B Action on bids received on August 14, 2025, for Water Level Monitoring Station Parts (SB-2025-PW-154) with unit prices effective from October 1, 2025, until March 31, 2026.
AGENDA NOTE: Four bids were received. Staff recommends the bids of Blue Water Design Technologies, LLC; Campbell Scientific, Inc.; HydroLynx Systems, Inc.; and OTT Hydromet Corp. be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
7.C Action on bids received on September 10, 2025, for One (1) 2025 or Newer One and a Half Ton Extended Cab Long Wheelbase Dually Pickup Truck with Mounted Sign Body for use by the Division of Engineering & Public Works (DB-2025-PW-164).
AGENDA NOTE: Two bids were received: Mike Willis Ford, L.L.C., and Bolton Ford, L.L.C. Staff recommends the low bid of Bolton Ford, L.L.C., in the amount of $136,248, be accepted.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
7.D Adopt a resolution on bids received on August 26, 2025, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-602-5802 (East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project Phase 5: Opelousas Street at LA Highway 3256 to LA Highway 90 at Boys Village Road). (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Contractor Name Bid Total
MPB
Construction, L.L.C. $2,459,421.50
Hackley
Enterprises, LLC $2,480,000.00
Blake D. Hines, Inc. $2,511,266.00
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of MPB Construction, L.L.C., in the amount of $2,459,421.50, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Abshire 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and MPB Construction, L.L.C., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-602-5802 (East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project Phase 5: Opelousas Street at LA Highway 3256 to LA Highway 90 at Boys Village Road), in the amount of $2,459,421.50, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on August 26, 2025, and for which MPB Construction, 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 18th day of September, 2025.
7.E Adopt a resolution on bids received on August 27, 2025, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-610-0004B (Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project Phase 2). (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)
Contractor Name Bid Total
Gunter
Construction, Inc. $2,196,244.82
R P Construction LLC $2,370,768.74
Hackley
Enterprises, LLC $3,135,413.12
Blake D. Hines, Inc. $212,957,950.20
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. The bids of Gunter Construction, Inc., and R P Construction LLC were non-responsive due to incomplete bid forms. The bid of Blake D. Hines had a unit price error. Staff recommends rejecting the remaining bids due to budgetary constraints and requests permission to re-advertise.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
7.F Adopt a resolution accepting the Epps Library Hurricane Replacement Project (DB-2024-FM-100) as substantially complete. (District 2, Mr. Smith)
Motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Ms. Eason to accept the staff recommendation.
Mr. Smith thanked everyone for their work on this project, including Parish staff, past Administrator Bryan Beam, the architects, engineers, and construction company. After a long wait, Mr. Smith indicated the community was pleased to have the new library. He invited all to attend the grand re-opening, noting it would be an epic event.
A vote taken on the motion to accept the staff recommendation carried unanimously. As a result, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby accept the Epps Library Hurricane Replacement Project (DB-2024-FM-100) as substantially complete.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 18th day of September, 2025.
7.G Adopt a resolution accepting the West Prien Lake Road (Cove Lane to Sale Road) and Sale Road (West Prien Lake Road to Rue Chan Ann Lane) Project (City of Lake Charles Project No. CP3177) as substantially complete. (District 5, Mr. Abshire and District 8, Ms. Eason)
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby accept the West Prien Lake Road (Cove Lane to Sale Road) and Sale Road (West Prien Lake Road to Rue Chan Ann Lane) Project (City of Lake Charles Project No. CP3177) as substantially complete.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 18th day of September, 2025.
Point of Personal Privilege
Mr. Landry asked the staff to provide an update on the Aypa situation (Cajun Crossroads Energy Center LLC, et al v. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; C.A.No. 2024-5278 [14th Judicial District Court]). Mr. Gabb advised that the update would soon be provided.
The time being 5:42 p.m., President Bares declared a recess prior to the public hearing scheduled for 5:45 p.m.
Following the recess, President Bares reconvened the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
1. Public Hearing
1.A Hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., as advertised in accordance with law, and serve as the Board of Review to hear protests on current tax assessments and take appropriate action thereon.
AGENDA NOTE: The deadline for appeals of assessments was September 11, 2025.
President Bares advised that a public hearing would be held at this time, as advertised in accordance with law, and further, that the Police Jury would serve as the Board of Review to hear protests on current tax assessments, and take appropriate action thereon.
Mr. Gabb advised that, by law, the Police Jury served as the Board of Review once per year to hear appeals of assessed valuations established by the Assessor, Ms. Wendy Curphy Aguillard, who was to present the appeals and serve as Advisor to the Board of Review. He said nine appeals had been submitted as of the previous weeks deadline; however, only one appeal remained for this hearing.
Regarding the sole appeal, Mr. Gabb advised that it was from Phillips 66, a company that had previously appealed valuations. With that being said, Mr. Gabb provided a summary of actions taken in the past. Phillips 66 appealed the 2022 valuation and the Police Jury, as Board of Review, upheld Ms. Aguillards assessment. Since that time, the decision was reviewed by the Louisiana Tax Commission and the Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals, both of which upheld Ms. Aguillards, and the Boards, decision. The appeal had moved on to Louisianas Third Circuit Court of Appeal where it was scheduled for oral argument in October of 2025. The appeals from the following years were also moving through the review process at this time. At this meeting, the 2025 appeal will be heard.
Ms. Wendy Curphy Aguillard, Calcasieu Parish Assessor, appeared before the Police Jury and explained that her job was to appraise properties in Calcasieu Parish for property taxation purposes. For this year, she explained that nine formal appeals had been submitted, with eight of those appeals either withdrawn or resolved prior to this hearing. Ms. Aguillard said the lone appeal remaining was from Phillips 66, as indicated by Mr. Gabb in his introductory comments.
Mr. Scot Tyler, General Manager for Phillips 66, 4240 Indigo Place, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury. He stated his understanding of concern due to the continued appeals and the lengthy process. He pointed out that the company was only appealing the increased valuation since 2022, that increases seem to align with other refineries in Calcasieu Parish. The property tax burden for Phillips 66 had more than quadrupled since 2017. Phillips 66 had obtained third party assessments that did not align with Ms. Aguillards assessment. Phillips 66 was paying inventory tax, income tax, and $7 million in property tax the issue was the escalation in value. He added that the company wanted to settle this matter to avoid the protracted appeals process. In closing, Mr. Tyler introduced Mr. Chris Cisneros, the companys Property Tax Director, who was in attendance.
Mr. Andrepont thanked Mr. Tyler for his participation in the hearing. He pointed out that Phillips 66 was the only industry in Calcasieu Parish that protested its assessment and, although the company was within its right to appeal and taxes relative to the appeal had been put into escrow, the frozen funds, amounting to $47.7 million, directly impacted local service districts such as West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Lake Charles Regional Airport, Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One, as well as road maintenance, recreation, mosquito control, juvenile services, et cetera. Furthermore, if other industries did the same, the actions would cripple the Parish.
Mr. Landry asked, if the 2022 appeal continues to be on the losing side, would the company drop the other appeals. He said he agreed with Mr. Andreponts concern about the local services being impacted.
Mr. Tyler responded that he understood the position of both Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Landry. He said Phillips 66 was paying more than $7 million a year in property taxes and that the appeal was based on the escalation that he felt was not in line with other local industry. Mr. Tyler said Phillips 66 would prefer to work with the Police Jury and Ms. Aguillard to come to some resolution.
In response to a question from Mr. Landry, Mr. Gabb reiterated that the 2022 appeal was scheduled for hearing next month at the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. The last avenue in that process would be with the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Mr. Bowers said that he was pro-industry, but felt there was a general sentiment of frustration over this situation that impacted the servicing of many local citizens. In response, Mr. Tyler explained his belief that the concept of owing needed to be settled by the courts.
President Bares asked Ms. Aguillard to explain the reason that Phillips 66 appeared to be an anomaly regarding its valuation. Ms. Aguillard explained that, in the State of Louisiana, business - personal property was re-assessed annually via self-reporting forms submitted by the property owner. In this particular case, she said the company started reporting more information, resulting in increased valuation. She added that she cannot assign value for assets that were not reported.
When asked about the possibility of legal arbitration, both Mr. Tyler and Ms. Aguillard explained that they did not have legal counsel present and could not discuss that path forward.
Ms. Aguillard asked for the Police Jury to uphold her valuation.
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, 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 18th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby acknowledge that sitting as a Board of Review on this 18th day of September, 2025, at the appointed hour of 5:45 p.m. to receive a protest from a taxpayer in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on an assessment on the current tax rolls for the review period of August 29, 2025, through September 2, 2025, that written objection was received from the business and/or individual property owner with respect to the assessment number listed below, as determined by the Parish Assessor, as follows:
Business/Taxpayer
Name Assessment/Tax
Bill Number
Phillips 66 Company 00191930
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, sitting as a Board of Review, did concur with the assessment previously determined by the Parish Assessor with respect to the foregoing objection and does hereby refer said objection to the Louisiana Tax Commission.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 18th day of September, 2025.
8. Adjourn
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Judd Bares,
President
/s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary
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