The Crowley Post Signal
May 17, 2022
Acadia Parish Police Jury
CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
APRIL 12, 2022
THE ACADIA PARISH POLICE JURY met on the above date at 6:00 p.m., in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Crowley, Louisiana, in regular session with President, Chance Henry presiding. At the request of the President, a prayer was offered and the Pledge to the Flag was recited in unison. The roll was called and final attendance was recorded as follows:
WALTER ANDRUS
JEFFERY MORGAN
GORDON MORGAN
JIMMIE PELLERIN
AJ CREDEUR
STEVE COMEAUX
CHANCE HENRY
Pat Daigle was absent.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Steve Comeaux, and carried unanimously, to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of the March 8, 2022 Regular Meeting.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Steve Comeaux and carried to approve the following amendments from the agenda:
a. Adopt a resolution to execute a contract between the La. Department of
Health & Hospitals and Acadia Parish Police Jury for Nutrition Services for
the WIC Program as item #15.
b. A representative from the Richie Fire District to speak to the Jurors as
item #7.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Steve Comeaux and carried to extend the sales tax renewal to 2027 for 3 million and to proceed with prioritizing roads with Karl Aucoin with Aucoin and Associates.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Steve Comeaux and carried to move forward with Chief Keith Johnson separating from St. Landry Fire District. A letter of approval will be needed from the Police Jurors.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Steve Comeaux and carried to allow Nicole D. Broussard, Chief Financial Officer, the authority to close out Bank of Commerce Account # 50906081 in the amount of $1,720.74 and move the funds to Bank of Commerce Account # 50906644 – dedicated to Mosquito Control funds.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Walter Andrus and carried to allow Nicole D. Broussard, Chief Financial Officer, the authority to reallocate funds at LAMP from restricted funds to unrestricted funds. These accounts were restricted for Mosquito Control Sales Tax District #3, Sinking Fund. The Bond has been paid in full; therefore, funds can be unrestricted and returned for general operating expenses for Mosquito Control.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Gordon Morgan and carried to roll forward with the 2022 millage rates.
A motion was offered by Mr. Gordon Morgan, seconded by Mr. Jeffery Morgan and carried to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation regarding the Egan Exit along Interstate 10.
A motion was offered by Mr. AJ Credeur, seconded by Mr. Walter Andrus and carried to adopt a resolution to go out for 6 months bids for supplies, materials, and services for the different departments within the Police Jury system.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jeffery Morgan, seconded by Mr. Steve Comeaux to accept the low bid from Martin Truck Center for a 6 x 4 Tandem truck with dump body in the amount of $119,497.00.
A motion was offered by Mr. Jeffery Morgan, seconded by Mr. Steve Comeaux to appoint Ms. Ali Klentzman to replace/fill the unexpired term of Mr. Jeremiah Meck to the Acadia Parish Communications District Board.
A motion was offered by Mr. Walter Andrus, seconded by Mr. Jeffery Morgan and carried to adopt a resolution to execute a contract between the La. Dept. of Health & Hospitals and Acadia Parish Police Jury for Nutrition Services for the WIC Program.
The Monthly Permit office report was looked over.
The presentation of the monthly financials was given by the CFO.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING, THE MOTION WAS OFFERED BY MR. STEVE COMEAUX, SECONDED BY MR. GORDON MORGAN THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2022 AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 P.M..
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HUEY BRYAN BORILL CHANCE HENRY
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT
Published in The Crowley Post Signal on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
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