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Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
September 4, 2025
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Judd Bares, President, presiding.
Call to Order by President Bares.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Bartie)
Roll Call.
PRESENT:
Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Ron Hayes, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
ABSENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason, Mr. Tony Guillory, and Mr. Chris Landry
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dane R. Bolin, Parish Administrator, Ms. Jessica D. Booth, Director of Administration; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Samuel B. Gabb of Plauche, Smith, and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Alberto C. Galan, Director of Parish Operations; Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works; and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary
1. Appearance
1.A Appearance by Mr. Johnathan S. Hill, Public Information Manager, Interstate 10 Calcasieu Bridge Project. (Mr. Bolin)
Mr. Bolin said he had invited Mr. Hill to give a presentation to the Police Jury as the Interstate 10 Bridge project was important to the Parish as a whole. Before introducing Mr. Hill, Mr. Bolin recognized Mr. Seth Woods, District 7 Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), who was in attendance and said he felt the Parishs relationship with DOTD was at an all-time high.
Mr. Johnathan S. Hill appeared before the Police Jury and presented a brief video of animated renderings of the project. During the video, Mr. Hill pointed out design features such as lighting and location of tolling apparatus. Following the video, Mr. Hill explained that the project would consist of a 5.5 mile segment of Interstate 10, connecting Westlake and Lake Charles, replacing the existing Calcasieu River bridge that was built in 1952, with the new bridge expected to accommodate an estimated 90,000 vehicles per day. Furthermore, Mr. Hill said the bridge would have six travel lanes, two auxiliary lanes, an elevated interchange at Sampson Street, and a reduction in grade from the existing 152 feet to a maximum of 95 feet. Mr. Hill said the contract price for design and construction of the project was $2.3 billion, with construction expected to begin in early 2026 and be completed in 2031. Upon completion of the new bridge, Mr. Hill said the existing bridge would be demolished. Mr. Hill advised that Calcasieu Bridge Partners would be responsible for the project during construction and for a 50-year concession period anticipated to end in 2081. In closing, Mr. Hill encouraged interested individuals to visit the project website at i10calcasieubridge.com for more information.
Mr. Abshire expressed concern about a recent incident wherein a critical care patient in Sulphur had to wait hours for surgery as a medical lab courier was delayed as a result of the simultaneous closure of lanes on both the Interstate 10 bridge and the Interstate 210 bridge. He asked why the decision was made to partially close both routes. Mr. Woods appeared before the Police Jury and explained that the Interstate 210 lane closure was planned; however, the closure on Interstate 10 was unexpected but necessary for immediate repairs. Furthermore, Mr. Woods said there were no simultaneous closures anticipated for the future.
Mr. Smith and Mr. Burleigh had a brief conversation regarding construction in the area of the Horseshoe Casino, south of the bridge. Although Mr. Hill assured the Police Jury that efforts would be made to not impede business in the area, Mr. Burleigh expressed that there would likely be some negative impacts on businesses and acknowledged that there was no way around these impacts.
President Bares thanked Mr. Hill and Mr. Woods for their time.
2. 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:
2.A Adopt resolutions approving Act of Sale Agreements, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, for the Mallard Junction Water Treatment Plant Water Well No. 4 & Associated Improvements Project from (i) Terry and TC Properties, L.L.C., and (ii) Long Term Benefit Irrevocable Trust and Harold Gray Osborn Power of Appointment Continuing Trust. (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. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, for the Mallard Junction Water Treatment Plant Water Well No. 4 & Associated Improvements Project from Terry and TC 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 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, for the Mallard Junction Water Treatment Plant Water Well No. 4 & Associated Improvements Project from Long Term Benefit Irrevocable Trust and Harold Gray Osborn Power of Appointment Continuing 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 4th day of September, 2025.
2.B Adopt a resolution approving an Act of Donation of a Permanent Drainage and Maintenance Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude for the Lake View Drive Drainage Project from James and Lisa McMullen. (District 8, Ms. Eason)
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Drainage and Maintenance Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude for the Lake View Drive Drainage Project from James and Lisa McMullen.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
2.C Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from PWK Timberland, L.L.C. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, 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 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from PWK Timberland, L.L.C.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
2.D Adopt a resolution approving an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Carlyss Drive Bridge Replacement Project from John and Christine Westbrook. (District 12, Mr. Bares)
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Carlyss Drive Bridge Replacement Project from John David Westbrook and Christine Marie Evancic Westbrook.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
2.E Adopt a resolution approving an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project from Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC. (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, for the Old Spanish Trail Waterline Upgrade Project from Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
2.F 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 Utilities Servitudes and/or Temporary Construction Servitudes as follows (District 14, Mr. Burleigh):
(1) Dee Dees Kids Family Legacy, LLC, et al, 4014 East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00170089;
(2) May Dell Blaney, et al, 3294 Old Spanish Trail, Westlake, TA #00137839;
(3) Margie Tezeno Hudson, et al, 4204 East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00187356;
(4) Patsy Moss Yates, et al, 3748 East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00162671 and #00862452;
(5) Unopened Succession of the Estate of Louise Simmons, 3500 Block of East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00175900;
(6) Unopened Succession of the Estate of Leland Braxton, Sr., et al, 1024 Cedar Street, Sulphur, TA #00789283; and
(7) Unopened Succession of the Estate of Dempsey Perkins, 3200 Block of East Burton Street, Sulphur, TA #00167762.
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of 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 Utilities 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 Dee Dees Kids Family Legacy, LLC, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utilities 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 Dee Dees Kids Family Legacy, LLC, et al tract as described in deed, recorded Conveyance Book 4379, at Page 437, bearing Clerks File Number 3387971, 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 640848.37 and East 2654761.41; Thence South 00? 01 29 East, along the East line of said Dee Dees Kids Family Legacy, LLC, et al 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 Dee Dees Kids Family Legacy, LLC, et al tract; Thence North 00? 01 29 West, along said West right-of-way line of the Dee Dees Kids Family Legacy, LLC, et al tract, for a distance of 10.71 feet to the Northwest corner of Dee Dees Kids Family Legacy, LLC, et al 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 of 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 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th 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 Utilities 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 May Dell Blaney, Mary Ellen Littlejohn, Rennell Blackmon, Letell Frank, Mae Bell Hebert, Rosa M. Green, Stafford Wayne Frank, Peggy Louise Anthony, Jennifer M. Carter, Dennis Frank and Gregory K. Frank, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utilities 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 Mae Dell Frank Blaney, et al tract as described in deed, recorded Conveyance book 3802, at Page 200, bearing Clerks File Number 3053270, 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 640890.86 and East 2657879.33; Thence South 00? 09 35 West, along the East line of said Mae Dell Frank Blaney, et al tract, for a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence North 88? 25 29 West, for a distance of 101.00 feet to a point on the West line of said Mae Dell Frank Blaney, et al tract; Thence North 00? 09 35 East, along said South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 101.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Herein described tract containing 1,010.00 square feet or 0.023 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 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th 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 Utilities 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 Margie Tezeno Hudson and Kenneth Hudson, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utilities 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 Margie Tezeno Hudson, et al tract as described in deed, recorded Conveyance Book 3275, at Page 63, bearing Clerks File Number 2271897, 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 640944.85 and East 655916.27; Thence South 00? 01 29 East, along the East line of said Margie Tezeno Hudson, et al tract, for a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence North 88? 25 29 West, for a distance of 50.00 feet to a point on the West line of said Margie Tezeno Hudson, et al tract; Thence North 00? 01 29 West, along said West line of the Margie Tezeno Hudson, et al tract, for a distance of 10.00 feet to the Northwest corner of Margie Tezeno Hudson, et al tract; Thence North 88? 25 29 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 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th 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 Utilities 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 Dorothy Hadnot Moss, Herman Marvin Moss, Patsy Moss Yates, Darlene Moss Prater, Darnell Moss, Veronica Moss Poullard, Carlton Louis Martin, Karen Martin Dejean, Stephan Martin and Allison Martin Guillory, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utilities Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Thirty (30), Township Nine (9). Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Patsy Moss Yates, et al tract as described in deed, recorded Conveyance book 3446, at Page 676, bearing Clerks File Number 2855013, 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 South 00? 26 59 East, along the East line of said Patsy Moss Yates, et al tract, for a distance of 10.68 feet; Thence South 68? 56 40 West, for a distance of 231.85 feet to a point on the East right-of-way line of Pattie Moss Road; Thence North 00? 02 23 East, along said East right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 231.75 feet to the Point of Beginning. Herein described tract containing 2,318.01 square feet of 0.53 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 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th 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 Utilities 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 Louise Simmons, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utilities 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 Louise Simmons tract as described in deed, recorded Conveyance Book 343, at Page 597, bearing Clerks File Number 283602, 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 639394.83 and East 2651092.09; Thence North 01? 57 41 East, along the West line of said Louise Simmons tract, for a distance of 11.01 feet; Thence Northeasterly, along a curve to the left having a radius of 2960.00 feet, for an arc length distance of 73.95 feet, said curve having a chord which bears North 66? 26 46 East, a distance of 73.94 feet; Thence North 65? 43 49 East, for a distance of 271.70 feet to a point on an existing 15 foot utility easement; Thence South 24? 30 58 East, along said existing 15 foot utility easement, for a distance of 10.00 feet to a point on the North right-of-way line of the aforesaid East Burton Street; Thence South 65? 43 49 West, along said North right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 271.74 feet; Thence Southwesterly, along said North right-of-way line of East Burton Street and along a curve to the right, having a radius of 2970.00 feet, for an arc length distance of 78.82 feet to the Point of Beginning, said curve having a chord which bears South 66? 29 26 West, a distance of 78.81 feet. Herein described tract containing 3,481.03 square feet or 0.080 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 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th 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 Utilities 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 Leland J. Braxton, Sr., and Mary Louise Hunter Braxton, and more particularly described as follows:
10 Permanent Utilities 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 Leland J. Braxton, Sr., et al tract as described in deed, recorded Conveyance Book 1428, at Page 579, bearing Clerks File Number 1490322, 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 640933.61 and East 2656324.68; Thence South 00? 01 29 East, along the East line of said Leland J. Braxton, Sr., et al tract, for a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence North 88? 25 29 West, for a distance of 118.09 feet to a point on the East right-of-way line of Cedar Street; Thence North 34? 04 39 East, along said East right-of-way line of Cedar Street, for a distance of 11.86 feet to the intersection with the aforesaid South right-of-way line of East Burton Street; Thence South 88? 25 29 East, along the aforesaid South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 114.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Herein described tract containing 1,147.00 square feet or 0.026 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 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th 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 Utilities Servitude and a Temporary Construction 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 Dempsey Perkins, and more particularly described as follows:
Permanent Public Facilities Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Thirty-one (31), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail), at the intersection with the West line of the Dempsey Perkins tract, as described in deed, recorded in Conveyance Book 325, at Page 628, bearing Clerks File Number 254391, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, less and except 2 acres in the Northwest corner, said point having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 639024.45 and East 2649356.27; Thence South 89? 19 11 East, along said South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 412.17 feet; Thence South 00? 38 43 West, for a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence North 89? 19 11 West, for a distance of 412.21 feet to a point on the aforesaid West line of the Dempsey Perkins tract; Thence North 00? 50 29 East, along said West line of the Dempsey Perkins Tract, for a distance of 10.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Herein described tract containing 4,121.92 square feet or 0.095 acres, more or less.
Temporary Construction Servitude: That certain tract or parcel of land lying in Section Thirty-one (31), Township Nine (9) South, Range Nine (9) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South right-of-way line of East Burton Street (Old Spanish Trail), at the intersection with the West line of the Dempsey Perkins tract, as described in deed, recorded in Conveyance Book 325, at Page 628, bearing Clerks File Number 254391, of the Public Records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point having Louisiana state plane, NAD83-2011, South zone coordinates of North 639024.45 and East 2649354.27; Thence South 89? 19 11 East, along said South right-of-way line of East Burton Street, for a distance of 412.17 feet; Thence South 00? 38 43 West, for a distance of 10.00 feet, the Point of Beginning of herein described tract; Thence South 00? 38 43 West, for a distance of 15.00 feet; Thence North 89? 19 11 West, for a distance of 10.00 feet; Thence North 00? 38 43 East, for a distance of 15.00 feet; Thence South 89? 19 11 East, for a distance of 10.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Herein described tract containing 150.00 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 4th day of September, 2025.
2.G Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and GIS Engineering, LLC, for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the Wright Road Detention Project. (District 15, Mr. Bowers)
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 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and GIS Engineering, LLC, for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the Wright Road Detention 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 4th day of September, 2025.
2.H Adopt a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, for the LA 1256 at Carlyss Drive Intersection Improvements Project. (District 12, Mr. Bares and District 15, Mr. Bowers)
Motion was made by Mr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, for the LA 1256 at Carlyss Drive Intersection 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 4th day of September, 2025.
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 7, 2025.
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to approve.
3.B Adopt a resolution re-appointing The Honorable Brian Abshire, Police Juror - District 5, to serve as the Calcasieu Parish representative for a term of two (2) years, beginning October, 2025, on the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TWO (2) YEAR APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN ABSHIRE AS A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE AUTHORITY) AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of La.R.S. 33:4548.1 through 4548.16 is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Act (the Act);
WHEREAS, the Act creates the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the Authority) for the purpose of assisting political subdivisions, as defined in the Act, and other designated entities in acquiring, financing and constructing certain facilities, including environmental, public infrastructure, community and economic development purposes and to otherwise establish programs to aid in the financing of local government and economic development projects; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, State of Louisiana, previously passed a resolution to become a participating political subdivision of the Authority in accordance with the Act.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as the governing authority of the Parish, that:
SECTION 1. It hereby approves the appointment of Brian Abshire, Police Juror - District 5, to serve on the Board of Directors of the Authority for a term of two (2) years from the date hereof.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately and a certified copy hereof shall be forwarded to the offices of the Authority.
Thereupon, the following resolution was introduced and, pursuant to motion made by Mr. Marcantel and seconded by Mr. Lewis, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Ron Hayes, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mary Kaye Eason, Tony Guillory, and Chris Landry
NOT VOTING: President Judd Bares
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
3.C Adopt a resolution authorizing Mr. Samuel B. Gabb, Legal Counsel, to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the Police Jury to join, approve, or effect settlements in all claims and litigation matters pertaining to the prescription, manufacture, or dissemination of opioids, including but not limited to, the following cases and settlements:
(1) In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804 (N.D. Ohio);
(2) In re Purdue Pharma L.P., Case No. 19-23649 (S.D.N.Y. Bankruptcy Ct.), settlement with Purdue Pharma L.P., its related Debtors, and the Sackler Parties (the Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Settlement);
(3) Settlement with Sandoz Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and their related entities (the Sandoz Settlement); and
(4) Settlement with Alvogen, Inc.; Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Apotex Inc.; Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; Indivior Inc.; Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. (the Small Manufacturer Settlement).
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, 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 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby authorize Mr. Samuel B. Gabb, Legal Counsel, to execute all necessary documents for, and on behalf of, the Police Jury to join, approve, or effect settlements in all claims and litigation matters pertaining to the prescription, manufacture, or dissemination of opioids, including, but not limited to, the following cases and settlements:
1. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804 (N.D. Ohio);
2. In re Purdue Pharma L.P., Case No. 19-23649 (S.D.N.Y. Bankruptcy Ct.), settlement with Purdue Pharma L.P., its related Debtors, and the Sackler Parties (the Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Settlement);
3. Settlement with Sandoz Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and their related entities (the Sandoz Settlement); and
4. Settlement with Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Apotex Inc., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Indivior Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc. (the Small Manufacturer Settlement).
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
3.D Adopt a resolution authorizing Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to proceed with the issuance of Revenue Bonds, in one or more Series, not to exceed $10,000,000, for acquisition and construction of additions and improvements to the waterworks system of the District.
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. ONE OF WARD ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 TAXABLE WATER REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2025, Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the Issuer), adopted a resolution authorizing the Issuer to proceed with the issue bonds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to be designated Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, of the Issuer (the Bonds); and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, is the beneficiary of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the Police Jury), and therefore must approve its actions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury, the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. The statements of fact expressly contained within the preamble to this Resolution have been specifically reviewed by the Police Jury and are found to be factually true and correct and are made resolutions of the Police Jury.
SECTION 2. The Police Jury does hereby approve the issuance, sale and delivery by Waterworks District No. One of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, of its Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000, to mature not later than 30 years, at a rate or rates not to exceed three percent (3%) per annum, in accordance with the provisions of Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 39:501 et seq.) (the Act).
SECTION 3. The Parish Secretary is empowered, authorized, and requested to forward to the Louisiana State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application as herein provided.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
/s/ JUDD BARES,
President
ATTEST:
/s/ JENNIFER R.
WALLACE,
Parish Secretary
3.E Adopt an ordinance approving the consolidation of voting precincts, in accordance with La.R.S. 18:532.B(4), as follows:
(1) Consolidate Precinct 309E with Precinct 309W (voting at Pryce-Miller Recreation Center, 216 Albert Street, Lake Charles);
(2) Consolidate Precinct 313E with Precinct 313W and Precinct 313W with Precinct 313E (voting at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 2001 Russell Street, Lake Charles);
(3) Consolidate Precinct 316E and 316W with Precinct 317 (voting at Barbe Elementary School, 400 Penn Street, Lake Charles);
(4) Consolidate Precinct 319N with Precinct 319S and Precinct 319S with Precinct 319N (voting at Lake Charles-Boston High School, 1509 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles); and
(5) Consolidate Precinct 701 with Precinct 700 (voting at Vinton City Hall, 1200 Horridge Street, Vinton).
In response to a question from President Bares, Ms. Booth explained that this type of action was required every year after population figures by precinct were received.
Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8101 previously published October 25, 2025)
4. 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:
4.A Adopt an ordinance authorizing the condemnation, demolition, and removal of one house located at 2913 Crockett Street, Westlake, Ward Four (Owner: Kegan Tobias Douglas, 2913 Crockett Street, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00493066). (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)
AGENDA NOTE: On August 7, 2025, the Police Jury deferred action on this item. Staff recommends the item be deferred for an additional sixty (60) days.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the house located at 2913 Crockett Street, Westlake, Ward Four, until the Regular Meeting on November 6, 2025.
4.B Adopt an ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 7887, with respect to adjudicated property, due to the prospective owners failure to fulfill the necessary requirements, and further, approving the re-advertisement of said property located at 502 V. E. Washington Avenue, Lake Charles, Ward Three; TA #00574082; AP03-117-23. (District 3, Mr. Lewis)
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8102 previously published October 25, 2026)
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 Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Associated Design Group, Inc., for the Burton Complex Repairs and Improvements Project. (District 7, Mr. Landry)
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, 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 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Associated Design Group, Inc., for the Burton Complex Repairs and 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 4th day of September, 2025.
6. Emergency Preparedness
Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, 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 execution of grant award documents as submitted to the State of Louisiana, Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, for (i) the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) and (ii) the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, and further, approving subrecipient agreements related thereto.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve the execution of grant award documents as submitted to the State of Louisiana, Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) for Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents and subsequent agreements related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve the execution of grant award documents as submitted to the State of Louisiana, Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for Fiscal Years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents and subsequent agreements related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
7. 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:
7.A Adopt a resolution approving a Contract with the Louisiana Housing Corporation for funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Regional Coordinated Entry Program as part of the Continuum of Care Program Competition in the amount of $152,868, and allowing the filing of an adjustment to increase the grant award, should residual funds become available.
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Contract with the Louisiana Housing Corporation for funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Regional Coordinated Entry Program as a part of the Continuum of Care Program Competition in the amount of $152,868.
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 4th day of September, 2025.
7.B Adopt a resolution approving a Sponsor Application/Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Education, for the Family Day Care Home Food Program (FDCHFP) for FY2025-2026.
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve Sponsor Application/Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Education, for the Family Day Care Home Food Program (FDCHFP) for FY 2025-2026.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
8. 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:
8.A Approve payment of all current invoices.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to approve.
8.B Advertise for Request-for-Proposals for External Audit Services (RFP-2025-CPPJ-160).
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
8.C Adopt a resolution on qualification statements received on July 31, 2025, for Architectural Services for the Calcasieu Public Works East Safe Room Project (RFQ-2025-FM-146) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
AGENDA NOTE: Five qualification statements were received: AQ Studios LLC; Champeaux.Evans.Hotard, APAC; Porche May Architects, L.L.C.; RCL Architecture, L.L.C.; and Vincent - Shows - Gautreaux, Architects, APA LLC. After review of the qualifications, staff recommends Porche May Architects, L.L.C., be (1) selected as the service provider and (2) awarded the contract after negotiations are completed.
Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby select Porche May Architects, L.L.C., as the service provider for Architectural Services for the Calcasieu Public Works East Safe Room Project (RFQ-2025-FM-146) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), as a result of duly authorized Request-for-Qualifications received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 31, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, after negotiations are completed, the Contract between the Police Jury and Porche May Architects, L.L.C., is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
8.D Action on bids received on August 14, 2025, for Sign Blanks (SB-2025-PW-155) with unit prices effective from October 1, 2025, until September 30, 2026.
AGENDA NOTE: Four bids were received: Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC; Newman Signs, Inc.; Osburn Associates, Inc.; and Vulcan, Inc., dba Vulcan Signs. The bid of Newman Signs, Inc., was non-responsive as additional terms were included in the bid. Staff recommends the bids of Osburn Associates, Inc.; and Vulcan, Inc., dba Vulcan Signs, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
8.E Adopt a resolution on proposals received on August 19, 2025, for Emergency Standby Products and Services (RFP-2025-CPPJ-156, formerly RFP-2025-CPPJ-126).
AGENDA NOTE: Action is being taken on behalf of the Police Jury, the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, and all other component units identified in the Request-for-Proposals.
Four proposals were received: Aptim Constructors, LLC; Dynamic Group, LLC; Lemoine Disaster Recovery, L.L.C.; and SLSCO LTD. After review of the proposals, staff recommends Aptim Constructors, LLC, be (1) selected as the product and service provider and (2) awarded the contract after negotiations are completed.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby select Aptim Constructors, LLC, as the product and service provider for Emergency Standby Products and Services (RFP-2025-CPPJ-156, formerly RFP-2025-CPPJ-126), as a result of duly authorized Request-for-Proposals received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on August 19, 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, after negotiations are completed, the Contract between the Police Jury, on behalf of the Police Jury, the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, the special service districts managed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (which includes Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, Sewerage District No. Eight of Ward Four, Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two, Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, Waterworks District No. Two of Ward Four, Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, and Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight), and all other component units identified in the Request-for-Proposal, and Aptim Constructors, LLC, is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
8.F Adopt a resolution on bids received on August 19, 2025, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-202-0001 (Belfield Ditch Multi-Road Crossing Replacement Project). (District 1, Mr. Quinn)
Contractor Name Bid Total
Siema Construction, LLC $2,862,115.50
Progressive Construction Company, LLC $3,010,927.50
Reliant Industrial Solutions L.L.C. $3,262,285.25
Apeck Construction, LLC $3,386,642.00
Merrick, L.L.C. $3,969,370.00
McManus Construction, LLC $4,010,161.90
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Siema Construction, LLC, in the amount of $2,862,115.50, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Siema Construction, LLC, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-202-0001 (Belfield Ditch Multi-Road Crossing Replacement Project), in the amount of $2,862,115.50, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on August 19, 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 4th day of September, 2025.
8.G Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 23-301-0003 (East Tank Farm Road Bridge Replacement Project) as substantially complete. (District 7, Mr. Landry)
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 23-301-0003 (East Tank Farm Road Bridge Replacement Project) as substantially complete.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
8.H Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-301-0003 (Tom Hebert Road Bridge Replacement Project) as substantially complete. (District 7, Mr. Landry)
Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-301-0003 (Tom Hebert Road Bridge Replacement Project) as substantially complete.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
9. Board Appointments
Consideration of approving the appointments/nominations of the following members of the various boards/districts, and further, adopting resolutions where applicable:
9.A Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority; Mr. Abshire and Mr. Bartie.
(1) Mr. Jeffery Davis (Banking Institutions) REAPPOINT
(2) Mr. John Nash (African American Chamber of Commerce) REAPPOINT
(3) Ms. Julie Miller (Banking Institutions) REAPPOINT
(4) Father Henry Mancuso (Private Sector, East side) DEFER 30 DAYS
(5) Ms. Teri Johnson (Central Trades & Labor) REAPPOINT
(6) Mr. Timothy Castle (SWLA Association of Realtors, Inc.) REAPPOINT
(7) Mr. Alvin Stevens (At-large/minority appt by the PJ) REAPPOINT
(8) Mr. Allen Joyner (Chambers of Commerce) REAPPOINT
(9) Mr. Josh Darby (Private Sector, West side) REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to reappoint and defer as shown on the agenda. As a result of the vote, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint the following members to the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority, said terms to expire September, 2029, as follows:
Mr. Jeffrey Davis (Banking Institutions);
Mr. John Nash (African American Chamber of Commerce);
Ms. Julie Miller (Banking Institutions);
Ms. Teri Johnson (Central Trades & Labor);
Mr. Timothy Castle (SWLA Association of Realtors, Inc.);
Mr. Alvin Stevens (At-large/minority);
Mr. Allen Joyner (Chamber of Commerce); and
Mr. Josh Darby (Private Sector, West side).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
9.B Community Center and Playground District No. Five of Ward Five (District 11); Mr. Marcantel.
Mr. Eric Price (Deferred 30 days on July 3, 2025, and August 7, 2025) DEFER 30 DAYS
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on October 2, 2025.
9.C Ward One Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Quinn.
Mr. Ronald R. Harmon (District 1) APPOINT MR. MICHAEL ESTES
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Michael Estes, to replace Mr. Ronald R. Harmon, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward One Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire September, 2028.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
9.D Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Bares.
Mr. Stephen Smith (District 12) REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Stephen Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Seven Fire Protection No. One, said term to expire September, 2028.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
9.E Waterworks District No. One of Ward One; Mr. Quinn.
Mr. Earl Carlton OQuinn, III (District 1) REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Earl Carlton OQuinn, III, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. One of Ward One, said term to expire September, 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 4th day of September, 2025.
9.F Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven; Mr. Bares.
Mr. Thor McCaughey (District 12) (Deceased) APPOINT MR. DAVID BROUSSARD
(Deferred 30 days on June 5, 2025, July 3, 2025, and August 7, 2025.)
Motion was made by Mr. Bowers, 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 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby appoint Mr. David Broussard, to replace Mr. Thor McCaughey, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven, said term to expire January, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of September, 2025.
9.G Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven; Mr. Andrepont.
Mr. David Nezat (District 11) REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of September, 2025, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. David Nezat as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven, said term to expire September, 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 4th day of September, 2025.
9.H Vinton Harbor and Terminal District (Pursuant to La.R.S. 34:334.2, the Police Jury must submit the names of two nominees to the Board, and the Board will make the appointment.); Mr. Bares.
Mr. Haley Bellard
SUBMIT THE NAMES OF MR. HALEY BELLARD AND MR. BRENT CLEMENT
Motion was made by Mr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to submit the names of Mr. Haley Bellard and Mr. Brent Clement as nominees to the Board of Commissioners of the Vinton Harbor and Terminal District with reference to expiration of the term of Mr. Haley Bellard.
9.I Ward One Economic Development Board; Mr. Quinn.
(1) Mr. Frank Max Caldarera, II REAPPOINT
(2) Mr. Walter Durio REAPPOINT
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to accept the recommendations from The Honorable Shawn Baumgarten and The Honorable Brett E. Geymann to reappoint both members.
10. Board Advise
10.A Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board; Mr. Bares and Mr. Landry.
(1) Mr. Art C. Little (Ward Four)
(2) Ms. Lutricia Cobb (Ward Three, less Precincts 360 and 361)
10.B Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three; Mr. Burleigh.
Mr. Wayne Smith
10.C Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two; Mr. Stelly.
Mr. Paul Guillory
11. Advise
11.A Advise that no further action is needed on the following bids for Food Commodities and Related Items for use by the Office of Juvenile Justice Services as the sole bidders were non-responsive as additional terms were included with the bids:
(1) Received August 7, 2025, SB-2025-OJJS-148, with unit prices effective September 1, 2025, until August 31, 2026; and
(2) Received September 2, 2025, SB-2025-OJJS-163, with unit prices effective September 5, 2025, until August 31, 2026.
12. 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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