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Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
January 22, 2026
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Brian Abshire, President, presiding.
Call to Order by President Abshire.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (President Abshire)
Roll Call.
PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Anthony Bartie, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly
ABSENT: Mr. Roger Marcantel
OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dane R. Bolin, Parish Administrator; Ms. Jessica D. Booth, Director of Administration; Mr. Wesley W. Crain, Director of the Division of Planning and Development; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Samuel B. Gabb of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Alberto C. Galan, Director of Parish Operations; Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works; and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary
1. Presentations and Appearance
1.A Presentation of a retirement certificate to Ms. Stephanie Seemion, Director of Workforce Development Board, for over 38 years of dedicated service. (Mr. Bolin)
Mr. Bolin said Ms. Seemion had begun her career in 1987 and was named to her current position in 2010. He said she provided strong leadership during constant regulatory and funding changes, emphasizing her flexibility and adaptability. He described her as caring, dedicated, and genuine, noting that her staff viewed her as a mentor who supported their professional and personal growth. He also highlighted her impact on the community by helping individuals find jobs, direction, and purpose. In closing, he referenced her 1987 job application, noting her claim of being a fast learner, and expressed confidence that she would quickly learn to enjoy retirement. He extended best wishes on behalf of the Police Jury and presented her with flowers and a plaque.
Ms. Seemion stated that she was honored to address the Police Jury as she closed this chapter of her life. She shared that her career had been more than a job - it had been a deeply fulfilling calling. She thanked everyone for their support and said the mission of service would remain in her heart.
A number of Police Jurors spoke individually of Ms. Seemions service, drive to assist clients, and ability to convey her knowledge of the workforce program. In closing, President Abshire offered congratulations.
Mr. Bolin then recognized Ms. Seemions successor as Director of Workforce Development Board, Ms. Crystal Scott.
1.B Presentation of a retirement certificate to Ms. Pearl Cole, Director of Abrahams Tent, for over 36 years of dedicated service. (Mr. Guillory)
Ms. Pearl Cole was unable to attend the meeting; therefore, Mr. Guillory accepted the certificate on her behalf. He said he had served food for many years alongside Ms. Cole on holidays and expressed that the experiences had always been a pleasure.
1.C Appearance by Mr. Jeffrey Pike, Operations Manager for Delta Utilities, formerly CenterPoint Energy. (President Abshire)
Mr. Jeffrey Pike, Operations Manager for Delta Utilities (formerly CenterPoint Energy), addressed the Police Jury. He stated that he had been with the company for 45 years, beginning when it operated as Entex. As the current Operations Manager, he served the area from Duson to the Texas state line and from Glenmora to the coast. Mr. Pike expressed his intent to maintain open communication with the Police Jurors and reported on the ongoing gas line replacement project on Ryan Street.
President Abshire thanked Mr. Pike for attending and for his responsiveness regarding a recent issue. Mr. Landry relayed a constituent question regarding whether the company could meet increased demand from gas powered generators during hurricane events. Mr. Pike explained that current system rehabilitation improved pressure for generator usage, adding that the rehabilitation project resulted from lessons learned during past disasters. Mr. Andrepont asked whether any problems are anticipated in disaster situations, and Mr. Pike responded that none were expected, noting that teams are deployed to stations in advance of emergency events. Mr. Smith asked whether upgrade costs are passed on to consumers and noted concerns from residents about rising gas bills. Mr. Pike clarified that rate increases required approval from the Public Service Commission. President Abshire again thanked Mr. Pike for his time and responsiveness.
2. Planning and Development
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Planning and Development, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
2.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends approval of three (3) renewal applications.
Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to approve the following renewal applications:
WARD 3
Family Dollar Stores of Louisiana, LLC
Charisma Parker, Applicant
FAMILY DOLLAR #25483
5723 Highway 14
Lake Charles, LA 70607 Beer Only $25.00
(District 9, Mr. Bartie)
WARD 4
Family Dollar Stores of Louisiana, LLC
Charisma Parker, Applicant
FAMILY DOLLAR #25089
4595 Highway 27 South
Sulphur, LA 70665 Beer Only $25.00
(District 15, Mr. Bowers)
WARD 7
MK Prime Holdings, LLC
Rozina Maredia, Member
DELTA FOOD & FUEL
1880 Highway 109 South
Vinton, LA 70668 Liquor & Beer $75.00
(District 12, Mr. Bares)
2.B Adopt a resolution approving the following abandonment application: 3100 Block of Charlie Moss Road in Ward Four - to abandon and revoke the original road and right-of-way dedication of an undeveloped road right-of-way off of Charlie Moss Road. Applicant: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (AB-1225-0001) (District 12, Mr. Bares)
AGENDA NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.
Motion was made by Mr. Bares, 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 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby abandon and revoke the original road and right-of-way dedication of an undeveloped road right-of-way off of Charlie Moss Road in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as requested by Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, and as recommended by the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board, said right-of-way being located on the following described property:
A 60-foot right-of-way described as follows: From the Northeast corner of Southeast quarter of Northeast quarter Sec. 14, T 11 S, R 11 W to the Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of said Section 14.
AB-1225-0001, 3100 Block of Charlie Moss Road
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the public right-of-way set forth above is hereby declared officially abandoned and revoked, with one-half of said abandoned and revoked right-of-way reverting to the abutting property owners as prescribed by law.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 22nd day of January, 2026.
2.C Adopt an ordinance approving the following rezoning application: 3300 Block of Anthony Ferry Road in Ward Six - to rezone from Agricultural (A-1) to Light Industrial (I-1) to allow warehouses. Applicant: Kile Investments, LLC (RZ-1225-0013) (District 11, Mr. Marcantel)
AGENDA NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following conditions: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development, provided that the Director, or designee, may authorize adjustments to the site plan in light of technical or engineering considerations discovered during development; 2) that all exterior lighting must be oriented inward toward the development and the light source cannot be visible to the adjacent properties; 3) that a Runoff Management Plan (RMP) will be required unless appropriate waiver is granted by the Division of Engineering; and 4) should a development permit not be obtained within one (1) year of Police Jury approval, the property shall automatically revert to its original zoning classification as per Section 26-127(b) of the Parish Code of Ordinances.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8136 previously published February 14, 2026)
2.D Adopt an ordinance approving the rezoning application: 3300 Block of Cypress Lake Drive in Ward One - to amend Ordinance No. 5269 (RZ01-003-07) to revert certain tracts of land from Single Family Residential (R-1), Multi-Family Residential (R-M), and General Commercial (C-2) to the original zoning of Agricultural (A-1). Applicant: River Dell Estates, LLC (RZ-1225-0014) (District 11, Mr. Marcantel)
AGENDA NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8137 previously published February 14, 2026)
2.E Authorize the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on March 12, 2026, or the first regular meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:
(1) 1503 West Pine Meadows Drive, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one manufactured home). Owner: James Dwight Mouton, Jr., et ux, 1503 West Pine Meadows Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00939633 (District 2, Mr. Smith);
(2) 2907 Renee Street, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house and one manufactured home). Owner: Chelsenea Demetria Brooks, 3908 Sherry Street, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00056995 (District 2, Mr. Smith);
(3) 7616 Mackeral Drive, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Rebekah Laughlin Nolden, 1005 Shellie Lane, #23, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00764930 (District 6, Mr. Hayes);
(4) 2516 Stingray Drive, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Rodrick Ali James, 1705 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 TA #01320940 (District 6, Mr. Hayes);
(5) 9620 Simon LeBleu Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Kenneth Shane Rosfeld, et ux, 9620 Simon LeBleu Road, Lake Charles, LA 70607 TA #00836818 (District 7, Mr. Landry);
(6) South of 8117 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: 50% David Roy Andrus, et al, 143 Camas Lane, Donnelly, ID 83615 TA #00049964A and 50% Agnes Miller Andrus, 8117 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607 TA #00049964B (District 7, Mr. Landry);
(7) 6765 Highway 90 East, Iowa, Ward Eight (one house). Owner: The Ultimate Breed, Inc., c/o Diedre Watson, 411 Bay Meadow Lane, Lafayette, LA 70507 TA #01346675 (District 10, Mr. Stelly);
(8) 7066 Highway 3256, Iowa, Ward Eight (one house). Owner: Gerald Wayne Mott, c/o Marla Manuel, 523 Piccadilly Drive, Irving, TX 75060 TA #00260738 (District 10, Mr. Stelly); and
(9) 337 Burleson Road, Sulphur, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Carla Ann LeMaire LaBauve Estate, c/o Arthur Scarborough, 2900 Jet Street, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00139955 (District 12, Mr. Bares).
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to approve.
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 December 18, 2025.
Motion was made by Mr. Bowers, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to approve.
3.B Approve the General Insurance Committee Report dated January 22, 2026. (Mr. Hayes)
Mr. Hayes, as Chairman of the General Insurance Committee, provided a brief report. Motion was made by Mr. Hayes seconded by Mr. Eason and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated January 22, 2026, as follows:
GENERAL INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
January 22, 2026
A meeting of the General Insurance Committee was held at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Ron Hayes, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:
Vice Chairman Mitch Bowers, Ms. Mary Kaye Eason, Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, and Mike Smith
Absent: None
Also present were Mr. Tony Guillory, District 4 Police Juror, and staff members Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Mr. Wesley Crain, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Samuel Gabb, Mr. Alberto Galan, Mr. Allen Wainwright, and Ms. Jennifer Wallace.
Said Committee:
(1) Received report from staff with reference to the 2026 insurance policies.
(2) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving the 2026 insurance policies, as follows, and further authorizing the Parish Administrator, or the Parish Treasurer, to execute all documents related thereto: 1) Excess workers compensation and maritime employers liability; 2) Auto, protection and indemnity, general liability, and public entity management liability; 3) Crime liability; 4) Property, equipment breakdown, terrorism, pollution, and inland marine; 5) Aircraft; 6) Medical professional liability; and 7) Cyber liability.
There being no further business, Chairman Hayes declared the meeting to be adjourned.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve insurance policies for 2026, as follows:
Excess workers compensation and maritime employers liability;
Auto, protection and indemnity, general liability, and public entity management liability;
Crime liability;
Property, equipment breakdown, terrorism, pollution, and inland marine;
Aircraft;
Medical professional liability; and
Cyber liability.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, the Parish Administrator, or the Parish Treasurer, when appropriate, are authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 22nd day of January, 2026.
3.C Adopt a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Smoke & Barrel, Inc., for use of the Parish Courthouse grounds, in conjunction with the Historic City Hall grounds, for the annual Smoke & Barrel Celebration of Fine Bourbon, BBQ & Whiskey Event to be held November 21, 2026.
Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, 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 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Smoke & Barrel, Inc., for use of the Parish Courthouse grounds, in conjunction with the Historic City Hall grounds, for the annual Smoke & Barrel Celebration of Fine Bourbon, BBQ & Whiskey Event to be held in November 21, 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 22nd day of January, 2026.
4. Engineering and Public Works
Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
4.A Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from KK Associates, LLC. (District 7, Mr. Landry)
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, 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 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project from KK Associates, 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 22nd day of January, 2026.
4.B Adopt resolutions approving the following agreements for the Gauthier Road Sewer Project Phase 3 (District 6, Mr. Hayes):
(1) Permanent Utilities Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement from Thomas Dickerson; and
(2) Act of Sale with Permanent Utilities Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement from SVK, L.L.C.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Hayes 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 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Utilities Servitude with Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Gauthier Road Sewer Project Phase 3 from Thomas Alan Dickerson.
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 22nd day of January, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Sale with Permanent Utilities Servitude and Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement for the Gauthier Road Sewer Project Phase 3 from SVK, 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 22nd day of January, 2026.
4.C Adopt resolutions approving Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreements for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from (i) Gregory and Cherie Norsworthy, (ii) Todd and Rebecca Stein, and (iii) Cherie Norsworthy. (District 8, Ms. Eason)
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from Gregory Paul Norsworthy and Cherie Cecile Duhon Norsworthy.
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 22nd day of January, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from Todd Anthony Stein and Rebecca Ellen Stein.
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 22nd day of January, 2026.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve an Act of Donation of a Permanent Utilities Servitude Agreement for the Nelson Road Waterline Expansion Project from Cherie Cecile Duhon Norsworthy.
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 22nd day of January, 2026.
4.D Adopt an ordinance approving the purchase of property located at 1702 Legion Street, Lake Charles, through funding received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. (District 3, Mr. Lewis)
AGENDA NOTE: The buyout will be 100% funded for the appraised value of $195,000, plus all costs related to the appraisal, demolition, and closing.
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 8138 previously published February 14, 2026)
5. Human Services
Consideration of approving the following item 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:
5.A Adopt a resolution approving a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) Agreement between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Housing Corporation, in the amount of $1,892,037, for the grant period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027.
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, 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 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) Agreement between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Housing Corporation, in the amount of $1,892,037, for the grant period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027.
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 22nd day of January, 2026.
6. 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:
6.A Approve payment of all current invoices and advise regarding monthly and/or quarterly and/or semi-annually budget-to-actual comparisons on the general fund, all special revenue funds, and all proprietary funds.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to approve.
6.B Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-302-0003 (Gauthier Road Bridge Replacement Project) as substantially complete. (District 7, Mr. Landry and District 9, Mr. Bartie)
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, 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 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Project No. 24-302-0003 (Gauthier Road Bridge Replacement Project) as substantially complete.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 22nd day of January, 2026.
6.C Advertise for Request-for-Qualifications for Engineering and Technical Services for Various Emergency Generator Projects (RFQ-2026-FM-102) under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
6.D Advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-105-1345 (Patching and Drainage Rehabilitation on Various Roads). (Wards One, Three, Four, Five, and Six; District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 6, Mr. Hayes; District 7, Mr. Landry; District 8, Ms. Eason; District 9, Mr. Bartie; District 11, Mr. Marcantel; District 12, Mr. Bares; District 13, Mr. Andrepont; District 14, Mr. Burleigh; and District 15, Mr. Bowers)
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
6.E Advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-106-1345 (Pavement Preservation on Various Roads). (Wards One, Three, Four, Five, and Six; District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 6, Mr. Hayes; District 7, Mr. Landry; District 8, Ms. Eason; District 9, Mr. Bartie; District 11, Mr. Marcantel; District 12, Mr. Bares; District 13, Mr. Andrepont; District 14, Mr. Burleigh; and District 15, Mr. Bowers)
Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Eason and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.
6.F Adopt a resolution on bids received on December 18, 2025, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-206-0002 (Rossignol Boat Launch Improvements Project). (District 10, Mr. Stelly)
Contractor Name Bid Total
Dezigner Construction and Consulting LLC $255,440.00
Prestige Construction Group, LLC $263,063.00
PERC Development, L.L.C. $424,017.50
Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C. $426,815.24
Keiland Construction, L.L.C. $466,041.82
Reliant Industrial Solutions, LLC $505,369.50
Guinn Construction, L.L.C. $573,459.00
AGENDA NOTE: The bid of Reliant Industrial Solutions, LLC, was non-responsive due to the bidders failure to provide a valid bid bond. Staff recommends the low bid of Dezigner Construction and Consulting LLC, in the amount of $255,440.00, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Landry 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 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Dezigner Construction and Consulting LLC for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 25-206-0002 (Rossignol Boat Launch Improvements Project), in the amount of $255,440.00, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on December 18, 2025, and for which Dezigner Construction and Consulting 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 22nd day of January, 2026.
6.G Action on bids received on January 13, 2026, for Herbicides and Weed Control Chemicals (SB-2025-PW-189) with unit prices effective from February 1, 2026, until July 31, 2026.
AGENDA NOTE: Six bids were received: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.; Orion Solutions, L.L.C.; Red River Specialties, LLC, dba Azelis A&ES; SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC; and VM Distribution Partners, a Division of Asplundh Tree LLC. The bid of Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc., was non-responsive due to the bidders failure to include mandatory documents. Staff recommends the bids of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Orion Solutions, L.L.C.; Red River Specialties, LLC, dba Azelis A&ES; SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC; and VM Distribution Partners, a Division of Asplundh Tree LLC, be accepted.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Bowers and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
7. Condolences
7.A Adopt a resolution of condolences to be forwarded to the family of the late Paul Lloyd Miller, Jr. (Mr. Landry)
Mr. Landry said Mr. Miller had worked in the Office of Emergency Preparedness for several years and had also been a firefighter. He offered his condolences to Mr. Millers family. Mr. Hayes stated that he had known Mr. Miller for a number of years and that Mr. Miller was the kind of person that ran into the fire to save someone.
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution in Memoriam
Paul Lloyd Miller, Jr.
WHEREAS, the life and service of Paul Lloyd Miller, Jr., are engraved on memorys table, and he will be remembered affectionately by those who proudly knew him; and
WHEREAS, a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lloyd was born on November 25, 1947, to Paul and Ida Miller; and
WHEREAS, Lloyd grew up in Iowa, Louisiana, graduated from Iowa High School in 1965, and proudly served in the United States Navy, later continuing his service in the Naval Reserves; and
WHEREAS, he completed his formal education at McNeese State University and, on December 20, 1970, married the love of his life, Sharon Landry, building a life rooted in faith, service, and family; and
WHEREAS, Lloyd dedicated 36 years to the Lake Charles Fire Department, serving as Chief of Communications and later as Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief, and was beloved for his role as HamBone, the Fire Safety Clown, bringing joy and education to countless children; and
WHEREAS, after retiring from the fire department, Lloyd continued his commitment to public safety as Communications Planner for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness; and
WHEREAS, ordained as a Deacon in 1991, Lloyd faithfully served his church and community, participating in mission trips to Central America and living out his faith through action; and
WHEREAS, Lloyd was an avid runner who competed in marathons nationwide, a HAM radio operator, and a man who enjoyed repairing electronics, sharing Friday breakfasts with friends, and cheering for his beloved McNeese Cowboys; and
WHEREAS, those left to cherish Lloyds memory include his devoted wife of 55 years, Sharon Landry Miller; his daughter, Sarah Miller Newton and husband Dean; his two beloved grandchildren, Hunter and Hannah Newton; siblings, Susan Guidry, Johnny Miller, and Clara Miller; and a large extended family; and
WHEREAS, Lloyd will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and in his passing, the Parish of Calcasieu has lost an outstanding, public-spirited individual.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, on this 22nd day of January, 2026, that it does hereby express sincere regret in the passing of Paul Lloyd Miller, Jr.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that this memorial shall be presented to the family of Paul Lloyd Miller, Jr., in heartfelt sympathy and condolences and shall be spread upon the minutes of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in loving and respectful memory of an esteemed citizen, colleague, friend, husband, father, and grandfather.
/s/ Brian Abshire,
President
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
/s/ Chris Landry,
District 7
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
8. Adjourn
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Brian Abshire,
President
/s/ Jennifer R. Wallace,
Parish Secretary
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