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Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
August 7, 2025
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 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. Abshire)
Roll Call.
PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Ron Hayes, Tony Guillory, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
ABSENT: Mr. Randy Burleigh
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. Appearance
2.A Appearance by Mr. Richard McGuire, Director of the Calcasieu Parish Public Safety Communications District. (Ms. Eason)
Ms. Eason, a Police Jury liaison with the Communications District, introduced Mr. Richard McGuire, who appeared before the Police Jury. Mr. McGuire advised that the primary role of the District was to dispatch emergency services for various response agencies; however, additional responsibilities of the District included serving as the after-hours contact for the Police Jurys Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Department of Risk Management, as well as the point of notification for the Local Emergency Preparedness Committee. Mr. McGuire estimated that the District answered 10,000 to 12,000 telephone calls per month, with about 85% of those calls for emergency response and the remainder being administrative calls. Mr. McGuire said that 90% of calls were received from mobile phones, with the bulk of calls routed to law enforcement. Mr. McGuire commended the Districts telecommunicators for handling difficult situations with empathy and compassion. He concluded his comments by expressing his appreciation for the Districts Board of Commissioners, the Police Jury liaisons, Ms. Eason and Mr. Bowers, and the full Police Jury, for their leadership and support.
In response to a question from Ms. Eason, Mr. McGuire discussed Smart 911, a mobile telephone application that allowed users to proactively provide emergency responders with pertinent medical history and location descriptions. Mr. Andrepont asked that the Parishs Communications and Media Department publicize the application to encourage use by the citizens.
President Bares thanked Mr. McGuire for his appearance.
3. Engineering and Public Works
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
3.A Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Drainage Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the LIB Orleans Drainage Project from Orleans Run, L.L.C. (District 1, Mr. Quinn)
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, 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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Drainage Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the LIB Orleans Drainage Project from Orleans Run, 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 7th day of August, 2025.
3.B Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of the following properties, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, for the proposed future expansion of the Mallard Junction Water Plant, in an amount not to exceed the appraised value: (i) 243 Tommys Lane and (ii) 424 Deshotel Lane, Lake Charles. (District 2, Mr. Smith)
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District.
Motion was made by Mr. Smith, 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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the purchase of the following properties from Terry & TC Properties, LLC, for the proposed future expansion of the Mallard Junction Water Plant, in an amount not to exceed the appraised value:
(i) Lot 6 of Gods Property Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Miscellaneous Book 13, at Page 41, bearing the address of 424 Deshotel Lane, Lake Charles, Louisiana; and
(ii) Lot 15 of Gods Property Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Miscellaneous Book 13, at Page 41, bearing the address of 243 Tommys Lane, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
3.C Adopt resolutions approving the following agreements for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 (District 8, Ms. Eason):
(1) Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement from (i) Charles William and Barbara Pizanie Morris Revocable Living Trust, (ii) Stream Family Limited Partnership, and (iii) Graywood, L.L.C.; and
(2) Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement from Ultrasafe Holdings, L.L.C.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from Charles William and Barbara Pizanie Morris Revocable Living Trust.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from Graywood, 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 7th day of August, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from the Stream Family Limited Partnership.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2 from Ultrasafe Holdings, 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 7th day of August, 2025.
3.D Adopt resolutions approving Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreements for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from (i) Beverly Deville, (ii) Kile Properties, L.L.C., and (iii) Wesley Montgomery, Jr., et al. (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from Beverly Rose Joseph Deville.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from Kile Properties, 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 7th day of August, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, from Wesley John Montgomery, Jr., Tyrella Harmon, Diana Kay Montgomery Nolden, and Donna Faye Montgomery Hudson.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
3.E Adopt a resolution approving the resubmittal of an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Request for the Gravity Sewer Trunk Mains and Pumping Stations for South Ward Three and South Ward Four Project.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Bartie 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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the resubmittal of an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Request for the Gravity Sewer Trunk Mains and Pumping Stations for the South Ward Three and South Ward Four 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 7th day of August, 2025.
3.F Adopt a resolution approving the Police Jurys participation in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, to provide for 1) replacing various off system bridges, in accordance with the Parishs approved priority list, 2) certifying compliance with all requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, including inspecting, rating, and posting bridge load capacities, and 3) maintaining an inventory of these bridges, for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as enacted by the United States Congress, mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and
WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of Calcasieu Parish (Parish), in accordance with those Standards, is delegated by the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), to Calcasieu Parish.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, that it does hereby certify to the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, that for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026:
1. Calcasieu Parish will perform all interim inspections on all Parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory;
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings;
3. All Parish-owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing will be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Load Rating Directives. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting; and
4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the DOTD are noted.
5. All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish are accessible to DOTD for all routine bridge inspections. Parish will clear vegetation as required upon DOTD request.
These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.
This resolution was considered upon motion by Mr. Quinn and seconded by Mr. Lewis, and was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
Mr. Randy Burleigh
NOT VOTING: President Judd Bares
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025.
3.G Adopt ordinances for the following relative to the purchase of property located at 6450 Arron Drive, Lake Charles (District 10, Mr. Stelly):
(1) Rescinding Ordinance No. 7715, which was adopted August 24, 2023; and
(2) Approving the purchase through funding received from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to mitigate future flood losses of this repetitive loss structure.
AGENDA NOTE: This action is necessary due to delays in closing of the sale. The buyout will be 100% funded with FEMA HMGP funds, whereby the Parish will purchase the property for the appraised value of $227,000 plus all costs related to the appraisal, demolition, and closing.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinances:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8098 previously printed August 26, 2025)
(ORDINANCE NO. 8099 previously printed August 26, 2025)
4. 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:
4.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated July 3, 2025.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to approve.
4.B Adopt a resolution in support of an application by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District to the U.S. Department of Commerce to transition Foreign Trade Zone 87 Subzone Designation from Traditional Site Framework to Alternative Site Framework to provide accelerated access for growth of international trade in the region.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION BY THE LAKE CHARLES HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO TRANSITION THE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 87 SUBZONE DESIGNATION FROM THE TRADITIONAL SITE FRAMEWORK TO THE ALTERNATIVE SITE FRAMEWORK IN CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, Port of Lake Charles, has been a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) since 1983;
WHEREAS, the FTZ 87 Subzone Designation has enabled continued economic growth of Southwest Louisiana, expanding the level of international trade in the community and encouraging foreign trade-related employment; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District has applied to the U.S. Department of Commerce to transition the FTZ 87 from the Traditional Site Framework to the Alternative Site Framework to provide a more efficient process for activity within FTZ 87.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby support the Application by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District, Port of Lake Charles, to the U.S. Department of Commerce to transition the FTZ 87 from the Traditional Site Framework to the Alternative Site Framework to provide accelerated access for growth of international trade in the region.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025.
5. 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:
5.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends ratification of one (1) special event permit.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to ratify the following special event permit:
A Type A permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the following special event:
Cheers to Fashion
September 19, 2025 until September 21, 2025 - 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607
Daphne Letlow, Event Organizer of Buccaneer Cheer Squad
(District 7, Mr. Landry)
5.B Adopt a resolution approving a Developers Agreement between the Police Jury and Port Arthur Pipeline, L.L.C., for the temporary use of property located at 480 Royer Loop, Sulphur, Ward Six. (District 11, Mr. Marcantel)
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Landry 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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Developers Agreement between the Police Jury and Port Arthur Pipeline, L.L.C., for the temporary use of property located at 480 Royer Loop, Sulphur, Ward Six.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
5.C Adopt a resolution accepting Orleans Run, Phase V, Subdivision, located off Orleans Drive in Ward One, Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, in Calcasieu Parish. (District 1, Mr. Quinn)
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Orleans Run, LLC, subdivided certain property in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Orleans Run, Phase V Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana;
WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 26, Article II. Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana;
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by Travis P. Laurent, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4992, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with La.R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, a certified copy of this resolution will be filed in the office of the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court and reference shall be made to same on the plat recorded (file number 3580962).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Orleans Run, Phase V Subdivision, in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Orleans Drive and French Quarter Drive, within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025.
5.D Adopt a resolution accepting Bouligny Estates Subdivision, Phase 3, located off LeDoux Road in Ward Eight, Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, in Calcasieu Parish. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Calcasieu 514, LLC, subdivided certain property in Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Bouligny Estates Phase 3 Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana;
WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 26, Article II. Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana;
WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by K. Christian Armstrong, Registered Land Surveyor No. 5247, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with La.R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, a certified copy of this resolution will be filed in the office of the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court and reference shall be made to same on the plat recorded (file number 3580963).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Bouligny Estates Phase 3 Subdivision in Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025.
1. Public Hearing
Hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., as a result of notice provided to the owners of the properties described below, in accordance with Article II - Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, ordering said owners to show cause as to why the structures on said properties should not be condemned:
1.A 7556 Ling Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home with awning). Owner: Elzie Sidney Harris, et ux, 5972 Mark LeBleu Road, Lake Charles, LA 70615 TA #00810320 (District 6, Mr. Hayes);
President Bares asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.
Mr. Elzie Harris, 5972 Mark LeBleu Road, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and explained he was not contesting the potential condemnation action. He agreed that the structure needed to be demolished because squatters had done irreparable damage. He asked for additional time to remove the structure as the eviction process to remove the squatters was costly.
Mr. Crain advised that his recommendation was to condemn and remove the structure within thirty days; however, the ordinance allowed him, as the Planning Director, to extend the time where appropriate.
In response to a question from Mr. Hayes, Mr. Harris advised that he needed sixty to ninety days to remove the structure. Mr. Crain suggested a motion to condemn and remove the structure within sixty days.
Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home with awning located at 7556 Ling Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within sixty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8095 previously printed August 26, 2025)
1.B 1755 Claude Hebert Road, LeBleu Settlement, Ward Eight (one house). Owner: Vicki L. Shotwell Rasmussen, et al, c/o Edwin Shotwell, 4884 Hwy 394, DeRidder, LA 70634 TA #01338223 (District 10, Mr. Stelly);
President Bares asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.
Mr. Edwin Shotwell, 4884 Highway 384, DeRidder, appeared before the Police Jury and said he agreed with the assessment that the structure should be demolished. He said his son wanted to purchase the property and demolish the house. He asked for additional time.
In response to a question from Mr. Stelly, Mr. Christopher Shotwell, 4884 Highway 384, DeRidder, advised that he was Mr. Edwin Shotwells son and would need ninety days to remove the structure.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 1755 Claude Hebert Road, LeBleu Settlement, Ward Eight, within ninety days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8096 previously printed August 26, 2025)
1.C 305-A Grape Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one manufactured home). Owner: Clayton P. Miller, 305 Grape Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #01000365A (District 11, Mr. Marcantel); and
President Bares asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 305-A Grape Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8097 previously printed August 26, 2025)
1.D 2913 Crockett Street, Westlake, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Kegan Tobias Douglas, 2913 Crockett Street, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00493066 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh).
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously to defer condemnation action on the house until the Regular Meeting on September 4, 2025.
6. Juvenile Justice Services
Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
6.A Adopt resolutions approving the submittal of application documents, and any revisions thereafter, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for the following, and should residual funds become available, an adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award:
(1) Continuation of the Truancy Assessment and Service Center (TASC) Grant, in an amount up to $250,000; and
(2) Establishment of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Grant, in an amount up to $50,000.
Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, 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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the submittal of application documents, and any revisions thereafter, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for an amount up to $250,000 for the continuation of the Truancy Assessment and Service Center (TASC) Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve the submittal of application documents, and any revisions thereafter, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for an amount up to $50,000 for the establishment of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.
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 7th day of August, 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.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to approve.
7.B Action on bids received on July 22, 2025, for Three (3) 2025 or Newer One Ton Extended Cab Long Wheelbase Dual Wheel Trucks with Utility Flatbed for use by the Division of Engineering & Public Works (DB-2025-PW-143).
AGENDA NOTE: Two bids were received: Mike Willis Ford, L.L.C., and Bolton Ford, L.L.C. Staff recommends the low bid of Mike Willis Ford, L.L.C., in the amount of $208,941, be accepted.
President Bares recused himself from voting on this item.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
7.C Adopt a resolution on bids received on July 23, 2025, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-203-0003 (Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2). (District 8, Ms. Eason)
Contractor Name Bid Total
Siema
Construction, LLC $6,552,940.57
Progressive Construction Company, LLC $7,144,662.65
Apeck Construction, LLC $7,849,204.91
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Siema Construction, LLC, in the amount of $6,552,940.57, be accepted.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Smith 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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Siema Construction, LLC, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-203-0003 (Ham Reid Road Extension Project Phase 2), in the amount of $6,552,940.57, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 23, 2025, and for which Siema Construction, LLC, submitted the lowest bid.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of August, 2025.
7.D Action on bids received on July 31, 2025, for Canine and Feline Food (SB-2025-AS-151) with unit prices effective from August 8, 2025, until July 31, 2026.
AGENDA NOTE: Two bids were received: Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc., and Team Dog Virtual, LLC. Staff recommends the bid of Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc., be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
8. Board Appointments
Consideration of approving the appointments/nominations of the following members of the various boards/districts, and further, adopting resolutions where applicable:
8.A Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five (District 11); Mr. Marcantel.
Mr. Eric Price (Deferred 30 days on July 3, 2025) DEFER 30 DAYS
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on September 4, 2025.
8.B Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One (District 11); Mr. Marcantel. (Deferred 30 days on May 8, June 5, and 60 days on July 3, 2025)
Ms. Sara McDaniel (Resigned) APPOINT MR. JIMMIE ROBISON
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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Jimmie Robison, to replace Ms. Sara McDaniel, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire January, 2027.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
8.C Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four; Mr. Andrepont.
Mr. Charles Buckie LeBoeuf (District 12) REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, 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 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Charles Buckie LeBoeuf as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four, said term to expire August, 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 7th day of August, 2025.
8.D Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four; Mr. Bares and Mr. Bowers.
Mr. Kent Chamblee (District 12) REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of August, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Kent Chamblee as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four, said term to expire August, 2030.
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 7th day of August, 2025.
8.E Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven; Mr. Bares. (Deferred 30 days on June 5, and July 3, 2025)
Mr. Thor McCaughey (Deceased) DEFER 30 DAYS
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on September 4, 2025.
8.F Memorial Hospital Service District; Mr. Hayes. (Deferred 30 days on July 3, 2025)
(1) Mr. Paul Arnold (Vacated) DEFER 90 DAYS
(2) Mr. Robert O. Boudreaux (Deceased) DEFER 90 DAYS
Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointments until the Regular Meeting on November 6, 2025.
9. Board Advise
9.A Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority; Mr. Abshire and Mr. Bartie.
(1) Mr. Jeffery Davis (Banking Institutions)
(2) Mr. John Nash (African American Chamber of Commerce)
(3) Ms. Julie Miller (Banking Institutions)
(4) Father Henry Mancuso (Private Sector, East side)
(5) Ms. Teri Johnson (Central Trades and Labor)
(6) Mr. Timothy Castle (SWLA Association of Realtors, Inc.)
(7) Mr. Alvin Stevens (At-Large/Minority Appt by the Police Jury)
(8) Mr. Allen Joyner (Chambers of Commerce)
(9) Mr. Josh Darby (Private Sector, West side)
9.B Ward One Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Quinn.
Mr. Ronald R. Harmon
9.C Waterworks District No. One of Ward One; Mr. Quinn.
Mr. Earl Carlton OQuinn, III
9.D Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven; Mr. Andrepont.
Mr. David Nezat (District 11)
9.E Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Bares.
Mr. Stephen Smith
10. 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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