Notice is hereby given that Blue Dog Real Estate, LLC, has filed an application for subdivision with the Plaquemines Parish Department of Planning & Zoning Department to re-subdivide their property into 1 lot. Said property is a map of re-subdivision of Concord Canal Subdivision, Lots 4-B, 4-C and 4-D into Lot 4-B-1, Section 17, T14S, R24E, Protti Drive, Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. A copy of the application and plans are available for review in the Planning & Zoning Department, 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd; Bldg 300, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please contact (504) 934-6132.
Ametra Rose Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Superintendent
August 9, 16, 2022
Notice is hereby given that Joseph Bekeris, III, has filed an application for subdivision with the Plaquemines Parish Department of Planning & Zoning Department to re-subdivide his property into 2 lots. Said property is a map of re-subdivision of Pointe Celeste Farms, Lot 46 into Lots 46A and 46B, Section 16, T17S, R26E, Highway 23, Pointe Celeste, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. A copy of the application and plans are available for review in the Planning & Zoning Department, 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd; Bldg 300, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please contact (504) 934-6132.
Ametra Rose Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Superintendent
August 9, 16, 2022
Notice is hereby given that Noelise C. Barrios, III et al, has filed an application for subdivision with the Plaquemines Parish Department of Planning & Zoning Department to re-subdivide their property into 2 lots. Said property is a map of re-subdivision of Paul Barrios Division, Lots 1 and now or formerly Noelise Barrois, Jr property into Lot 1A and 1B, Sections 12 & 13, T15S, R24E, Highway 11, Jesuit Bend, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. A copy of the application and plans are available for review in the Planning & Zoning Department, 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd; Bldg 300, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please contact (504) 934-6132.
Ametra Rose Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Superintendent
August 9, 16, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the estate of Louis C Armstrong, has filed an application for subdivision with the Plaquemines Parish Department of Planning & Zoning Department to re-subdivide their property into 5 lots. Said property is a map of re-subdivision of Louis C. Armstrong Division into Lots LA1 through LA5, Section 31, T20S, R29E, Highway 11 and 23, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. A copy of the application and plans are available for review in the Planning & Zoning Department, 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd; Bldg 300, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please contact (504) 934-6132.
Ametra Rose Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Superintendent
August 9, 16, 2022
Notice is hereby given that Judy Daigle, has filed an application for subdivision with the Plaquemines Parish Department of Planning & Zoning Department to re-subdivide her property into 5 lots. Said property is a map of re-subdivision of Jesuit Bend Lot 10-C into Lots 10-C1 through 10-C5, Section 10, T15S, R24E, Highway 23, Jesuit Bend, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. A copy of the application and plans are available for review in the Planning & Zoning Department, 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd; Bldg 300, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. For additional information, please contact (504) 934-6132.
Ametra Rose Plaquemines Parish Planning & Zoning Superintendent
August 9, 16, 2022
Minutes of a meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council held in the Pointe-a-la-Hache Courthouse Council Chambers, 18055 Highway 15, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Louisiana on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 5:41 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT: Council Member Richie Blink, Vice-Chairman Council Member W. Beau Black Council Member Corey Arbourgh Council Member Stuart J. Guey Council Member Trudy Newberry Kim M. Toups, Council Secretary
ABSENT: Council Member John L. Barthelemy, Jr. Council Member Benedict Rousselle Council Member Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr. Council Member Mark Cognevich, Chairman
The Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were dispensed with.
President Lepine and Charter Director Crystal Taylor were present representing the Administration.
Council Member John L. Barthelemy, Jr., Council Member Benedict Rousselle and Council Member Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr. joined the meeting at 5:42 p.m.
Due to a technical issue, all of Council Member Arbourgh’ s votes were verbal.
- The following items were deferred:
- Agenda Item 7b, “Rann Sok Tasty Crème Donuts, New Commercial Business in a School Zone, 8921 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, Louisiana;”
- Agenda Item 9b, “A Resolution appointing ___ as the Assistant Secretary of the Plaquemines Parish Council; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto;”
- Agenda Item 9e, “An Ordinance to amend and reenact Section 4-15 of the Plaquemines Parish Code of Ordinances; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto;”
- Agenda Item 9i, “A Resolution conditionally approving the plan of Resubdivision of a portion of Tract 5-E Section B of Belle Chasse Plantation into Cypress Park Subdivision, Phase 2C; Phase 2C containing Lots 241 through 285, all without cost to the Plaquemines Parish Government or the Parish of Plaquemines; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto;”
- Agenda Item 11b, “District 9 update;”
- Agenda Item 11e, “District 7 update;”
- Agenda Item 11f, “District 5 update;”
- Agenda Item 11g, “District 6 update;”
- Agenda Item 11h, “Discussion by Don Vallee about Walker Road.
- Agenda Item 11i, “Presentation by Dominique Seibert from the LSU Ag Center;” and
- Agenda Item 11j, “Discussion regarding District lines.”
Agenda Item 5a, “A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of bids for furnishing Marsh Master MM-2MX-KC-FH with cutter and accessories and trailer or equal for a period of one year for use Parish wide; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto” was withdrawn.
There were no matters under Agenda Item 2, “Executive Session” and no matters under Agenda Item 3, “Proclamations.” Therefore, Council Member Blink moved to Agenda Item 4, “Status Report by the Parish President.” Without objection, so ordered. The only matter addressed by President Lepine was an update on the Parish’s compromised system.
Council Member Blink moved to Agenda Item 4a, “Update by Charter Directors.” There were no updates from the Directors due there being no email service. However, Council Members and members of the Administration discussed several issues, including the Port Sulphur Civic Center, the Suzie Bayou Project and culverts on the Eastbank back levees from Phoenix to Bohemia.
There being no Bids or Advertisements, Council Member Blink moved to Agenda Item 6, “Beer and Liquor Licenses.” Without objection, so ordered.
On motion of Council Member Barthelemy, seconded by Council Member Guey, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES,” except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following applications for permit to engage in the sale of liquor and/or beer only in the Parish of Plaquemines for the year 2022 are hereby approved: Hall Real Estate Management Company, LLC d/b/a Old Cellar Bar, 8480 Highway 23, Suite 1, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, 70037, Table 1, Class A-Retail Liquor; Belle Chasse Café d/b/a Belle Chasse Café, 8475 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA, Table 1, Class A-Retail Liquor; and Breaux Mart Supermarket, Inc. d/b/a Breaux Mart #2, 7902 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA, Table 1, Class B-Package Liquor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following applications for Special Events/Temporary beer and liquor permits in the Parish of Plaquemines were hereby approved: Rev. Kyle V. Dave for the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Fair to be held at 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA, from September 30, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. until October 2, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.; and Corey Picquet, Sr. for the Big C’s Catering Fishing Rodeo to be held at Davant Park, 15535 Highway 15, Braithwaite, LA, on September 10, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
There were no matters to address under Agenda Item 7, Building Permits.”
Council Member Blink moved to Agenda Item 8, “Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions.” Without objection, so ordered. The following legislation was introduced:
1.) An Ordinance to amend the 2022 Manpower Structure and Operating Expenditure Budgets; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
2.) An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation for the Homeland Security/ Emergency Preparedness Department and to amend the General Fund, 2022 Operating Revenue and Expenditure Budgets, Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER COGNEVICH
3.) An Ordinance to amend the 2022 General Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget, Permits, Planning and Zoning Department and the Flood Control Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER GUEY
4.) An Ordinance to a approve a new Pay Plan and Classification Schedule adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 4, 2022, to be effective thirty (30) days after approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council or on a date set by the Plaquemines Parish Council; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNIL MEMBER GUEY
Council Member Blink advanced to Agenda Item 11k, “Presentation by Cindy Wirz about FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation and other FEMA programs.” Ms. Wirz addressed the Council and provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Hazard Mitigation and other FEMA programs. Meetings with the public will be held; however, those have not been scheduled yet.
Council Member Blink moved to Agenda Item 9, “Ordinances and Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage.” Without objection, so ordered.
9a, “Ordinances and Public Hearings pursuant to Article 6, Section 6.01E of the Plaquemines Parish Charter:
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Blink who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to levy mileages on the 2022 tax roll on all property subjection to taxation by Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, ad valorem taxes are necessary to provide essential services to the people of Plaquemines Parish; and
WHEREAS, it is required by law that a public hearing be held on the levy of millages for the 2022 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Plaquemines Parish Government; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 6, Section 6.01E(1) of the Charter for Local Self-Government for the Parish of Plaquemines the preamble of this Ordinance was published in the Plaquemines Gazette on July 5th, 2022, and notice of such meeting was provided to the public;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
The following millages are hereby levied on the 2022 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Plaquemines Parish Government:
The proper administrative officials of the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of the Parish of Plaquemines for the year 2022, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole.
Council Member Guey seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Corey Arbourgh, Stuart J. Guey, Benedict Rousselle, Trudy Newberry, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., and Richie Blink
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2022.
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Blink who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend the 2022 Road Maintenance Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget, Road Maintenance Public Right of Way Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 20-60 budgeted funding awarded to the Plaquemines Parish Government in the amount of $165,700 from a Local Government Assistance Program Grant (LGAP); and
WHEREAS, there is a remaining $2,343.57 from said grant that needs to be expensed; and
WHEREAS, amending the 2022 Road Maintenance Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget, Road Maintenance Public Right of Way Department is requested;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
The 2022 Road Maintenance Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget, Road Maintenance Public Right of Way Department is amended by appropriating $2,343.57 from the Local Government Assistance Program Grant (LGAP) as follows:
Fund: 003 Road Maintenance Fund Dept/Div: 780-4678 Road Maintenance Public Right of Way Dept. Object: 544.001 Description: Small Tools & Equipment General Inc/Dec: Inc Amendment: 2,343.57
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole.
Council Member Rousselle seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Corey Arbourgh, Stuart J. Guey, Benedict Rousselle, Trudy Newberry, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., and Richie Blink
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2022.
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Black who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan for the Renovations-Animal Shelter Project and the 2022 General Fund, Revenue Budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, Plaquemines Parish Government has received additional settlement proceeds in the amount of $5,000 for the Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, amending the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan for the Renovations-Animal Shelter Project is requested;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
The 2022 General Fund, Revenue Budget is amended as follows:
Fund: 001 General Fund Dept/Div: 000-0000 Revenue-General Object: 489.006 Description: Misc Settlements – Animal Shelter Inc/Dec: Inc Amendment: 5,000
The Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan is amended by appropriating $5,000 to the Renovations-Animal Shelter Project from the General Fund Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance; funding year 2022.
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole.
Council Member Arbourgh seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Corey Arbourgh, Stuart J. Guey, Benedict Rousselle, Trudy Newberry, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., and Richie Blink
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2022.
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Rousselle who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend the 2022 General Fund, Manpower Structure and Operating Expenditure Budget, Interim Employee Training Department and the Flood Control-General Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, it has been recommended to hire and train an interim Grants Administrator that will fill the position of the current Grants Administrator scheduled to retire in 2022, at an annual salary of $63,000 plus benefits;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
The 2022 Manpower Structure, Interim Employee Training Department is amended by creating and funding a Grants Administrator position, at an annual salary of $63,000 plus benefits.
The 2022 General Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget is amended by as follows:
Fund: 001 General Fund Dept/Div: 533-2590 Interim Employee Training Department Object: 510.005 Description: Salaries & Wages - Regular Inc/Dec: Inc Amendment: 27,000
Fund: 001 General Fund Dept/Div: 533-2590 Interim Employee Training Department Object: 515.005 Description: FICA Taxes Inc/Dec: Inc Amendment: 390
Fund: 001 General Fund Dept/Div: 533-2590 Interim Employee Training Department Object: 516.105 Description: Retirement Inc/Dec: Inc Amendment: 3,110
Fund: 001 General Fund Dept/Div: 533-2590 Interim Employee Training Department Object: 517.005 Description: Group Insurance Health Inc/Dec: Inc Amendment: 330
Fund: 001 General Fund Dept/Div: 770-4500 Flood Control-General Department Object: 510.005 Description: Salaries & Wages - Regular Inc/Dec: Dec Amendment: (30,830)
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole.
Council Member Arbourgh seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Corey Arbourgh, Stuart J. Guey, Benedict Rousselle, Trudy Newberry, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., and Richie Blink
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2022.
The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Rousselle who moved its adoption:
An Ordinance to amend the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan, Drainage Environmental Assessment-Medal of Honor Park Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, a review of the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan was performed and an amendment is necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT:
The Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan is amended by appropriating $10,000 to the Drainage Environmental Assessment-Medal of Honor Park Project from the Unreserved/Undesignated Series 2012 Coastal Restoration Bonds Fund Balance; funding year, 2022.
The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole.
Council Member Arbourgh seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance.
The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Corey Arbourgh, Stuart J. Guey, Benedict Rousselle, Trudy Newberry, Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr., and Richie Blink
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Mark Cognevich
PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None
And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2022.
On motion of Council Member Blink, seconded by Council Member Rousselle, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES,” except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the following Resolution was adopted:
A Resolution to appoint a replacement member to the Plaquemines Parish Tourist Commission Board; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has created a Tourism Commission for Plaquemines Parish in LSA-R.S. 33:457(B)(40); and
WHEREAS, as there is no local or special law enacted by the State Legislature for the makeup of the governing board for the commission, LSA-R.S. 33:4574(f) requires the Parish Council to appoint seven (7) persons to the governing board from the lists of nominees submitted to the Council by private, non-profit groups that have an interest in one or more aspects of the tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, LSA-R.S. 33:4574(f)(b)(ii) sets the term of office for each director at three (3) years;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby appoints Don Vallee as a Director of the Plaquemines Parish Tourist Commission to serve a three-year term replacing Joan Strohmeyer:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT in accordance with the provisions of LSA-R.S. 33:4574(f)(b)(ii), the term of office for the board member named above shall run from the date of adoption of this Resolution to December 31, 2025, or until each member’s successor in office is duly appointed and commissioned in accordance with law.
Council Member Blink moved to Agenda Item 10, “Approval of the Minutes.” Without objection, so ordered.
On motion of Council Member Blink, seconded by Council Member Guey, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES,” except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby approves the minutes of the July 14, 2022, regular meeting as recorded by the Secretary of this Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
Council Member Blink moved to Agenda Item 11, “New Business.” Without objection, so ordered.
Under Agenda Item 11c, “District 8 update,” Council Member Blink discussed shaving Highway 11.
- Under Agenda Item 11d, “District 1 update,” Council Member Barthelemy addressed the following topics:
- Discussion on the status of hurricane protection for Braithwaite Park and the surrounding areas.
- Status of back levee from Caernarvon to White Ditch since Hurricane Ida.
- Discussion of Hwy. 15 south of the Pointe-a-la-Hache Courthouse.
- Discussion of sediment from Mardi Gras Pass making bayous and canals impassible to fishermen and impacting their income.
- Pointe-a-la-Hache Boat Harbor and Shipyard
There being no further business to come before this Council, on motion Council Member Black, seconded by Council Member LaFrance, and on roll call all members present voting “YES” except Council Member Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Richie Blink Vice-Chairman
Kim M. Toups Secretary
For a full transcript of discussions and presentations, a video of this meeting is available for viewing on the Parish website www.plaqueminesparish.com and YouTube.
August 16, 2022
Minutes of a meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council, as the Sole Governing Authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, held at the Pointe-a-la-Hache Courthouse Council Chambers, 18055 Highway 15, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Louisiana on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows:
PRESENT: Commissioner Benedict Rousselle, Chairman Commissioner John L. Barthelemy, Jr. Commissioner Corey Arbourgh Commissioner Stuart J. Guey Commissioner Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr. Commissioner Richie Blink Kim M. Toups, Secretary
ABSENT: Commissioner W. Beau Black Commissioner Trudy Newberry Commissioner Mark Cognevich
Sandy Sanders, Chambrel Riley Williams and Christie Nielsen were present representing the Port.
The Prayer was said and the Pledge was recited.
Commissioners Black and Newberry joined the meeting at 4:02 p.m.
Due to a technical issue, all of Commissioner Arbourgh’ s votes were verbal. There being no matters under Agenda Item 2, “Executive Session,” Commissioner Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 3, “Status Report by the Executive Port Director.” Without objection, so ordered.
- The following topics were addressed by Sandy Sanders:
- A TEAMS meeting was held with WSP Engineering Company, who are stakeholders in the Container Port Terminal Project. They have clients who are very interested in the PLT property and a visit is being arranged with them in Houston next week;
- The Port met with Odessa Energy. They previously toured our property and they are interested in pursuing our Port as an import/export port; and
- Community Outreach meetings were held last week at the request of Commissioner LaFrance at the Port Sulphur YMCA. Sanders stated that the feedback was positive and exciting. Another meeting will be held on Monday, August 2, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Belle Chasse Auditorium. Commissioner Barthelemy asked Mr. Sanders if he could include a meeting on the Eastbank at the Percy Griffin Center.
Commissioner Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 3a, “Financial Report/Budget to Actual.” Without objection, so ordered. Mrs. Williams stated that all Port Commissioners have been provided with a 2022 Total Budget Report and Detailed Budget Report with actual expenditures as of June 30, 2022. Mrs. Williams then reviewed the highlights of subcategories of revenue and expenditures. The full presentation will be posted to the Port website.
There being no matters under Agenda Item 4, “Bids and Advertisements,” Commissioner Rousselle advanced to Agenda Item 5, “Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions.”
The following legislation was introduced.
1.) A Resolution authorizing and directing the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Chairman (“Port Chairman”), Benedict Rousselle, to negotiate and enter into an Employment Contract with Melissa Folse Oubre as In-House Legal Counsel for the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COMMISSIONER ROUSSELLE
2.) An Ordinance authorizing Sandy Sanders, Executive Director of Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District to purchase land owned by Celeste D. Ancar (Ancar); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COMMISSIONER ROUSSELLE
Commissioner Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 6, “Ordinances and Resolutions on second reading and final passage.” Without objection, so ordered.
Agenda Item 6a(1), “An Ordinance authorizing Sandy Sanders, Executive Director of Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District to purchase land owned by M&S Adventures, LLC., through Deborah Ann White (collectively “White”); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto” was deferred.
Commissioner Guey offered Agenda Item 6b with changes.
On motion of Commissioner Guey, seconded by Commissioner Arbourgh, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES,” except Commissioners Rousselle, LaFrance and Blink, who voted “NO,” and Commissioner Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the following Resolution was adopted:
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Chairman (“Port Chairman”) to enter into an Employment Contract with Maynard J. “Sandy” Sanders for services as Port Executive Director, by signing the Employment Contract; to enter into said contract for a term of three months with the term ending on November 4, 2022; authorizing and directing the Port Chairman to sign the documents to enter into the contract by the close of business on August 4, 2022; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council, as the sole governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District (the Port) to enter into a contract for services regarding work as Port Executive Director with Maynard J. “Sandy” Sanders for a term of three months with the term ending on November 4, 2022;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMNES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby authorizes and directs the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Chairman (“Port Chairman”) to enter into an Employment Contract (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A”) with Maynard J. “Sandy” Sanders for services as Port Executive Director, by signing the Employment Contract, as approved by the Plaquemines Parish Council, to enter into said contract for a term of three months with the term ending on November 4, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL, AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it herby authorizes and directs the Port Chairman to sign the documents to enter into the contract by the close of business on August 4, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL, AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Port employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
Commissioner Barthelemy offered a Motion to Reconsider the vote of a resolution entitled, “A Resolution authorizing and directing the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Chairman (“Port Chairman”) to enter into an Employment Contract with Maynard J. “Sandy” Sanders for services as Port Executive Director, by signing the Employment Contract; to enter into said contract for a term of three months with the term ending on November 4, 2022; authorizing and directing the Port Chairman to sign the documents to enter into the contract by the close of business on August 4, 2022; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.” The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rousselle, and on roll call, all members present voting “YES,” except Commissioner Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the motion was adopted by a vote of 8-0.
On motion of Commissioner Guey, seconded by Commissioner Arbourgh, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES,” except Commissioners Rousselle, LaFrance and Blink, who voted “NO,” and Commissioner Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the following Resolution was adopted:
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Chairman (“Port Chairman”) to enter into an Employment Contract with Maynard J. “Sandy” Sanders for services as Port Executive Director, by signing the Employment Contract; to enter into said contract for a term of three months with the term ending on November 4, 2022; authorizing and directing the Port Chairman to sign the documents to enter into the contract by the close of business on August 4, 2022; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council, as the sole governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District (the Port) to enter into a contract for services regarding work as Port Executive Director with Maynard J. “Sandy” Sanders for a term of three months with the term ending on November 4, 2022;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMNES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby authorizes and directs the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Chairman (“Port Chairman”) to enter into an Employment Contract (a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A”) with Maynard J. “Sandy” Sanders for services as Port Executive Director, by signing the Employment Contract, as approved by the Plaquemines Parish Council, to enter into said contract for a term of three months with the term ending on November 4, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL, AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it herby authorizes and directs the Port Chairman to sign the documents to enter into the contract by the close of business on August 4, 2022.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL, AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Port employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
On motion of Commissioner Rousselle, seconded by Commissioner Newberry, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES,” except Commissioner Blink who voted “NO,” and Commissioner Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the following Resolution was adopted:
A Resolution authorizing Maynard “Sandy” Sanders, as Executive Director of the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PORT), to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with Port Ship Service, Inc. (PSS) and Bear Associates, Inc. (BEAR) for the Lot B-3 Relocation project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
WHEREAS, Art. VII, Section 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other or with any other private association, corporation or individuals; and
WHEREAS, BEAR and PSS desire to cooperate with PORT in the implementation of the Exchange as contemplated by the CEA and as hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, Lot B-3, being a portion of Junior Plantation, Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, which property is more fully described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof (“BEAR Real Estate”) and PSS Improvements (as defined in the CEA) are unique insofar as they are located within other properties owned or controlled by PORT and acquisition of the BEAR Real Estate and PSS Improvements are a portion of an assemblage of properties absolutely necessary for a major expansion of PORT and economic development for the Plaquemines Port (the “Port Expansion Project”); and
WHEREAS, the PORT, BEAR and PSS have agreed to relocate the existing PSS operations to a replacement property already owned by PORT and proposed for transfer to BEAR, and establish substantially similar improvements thereon which will provide a reasonable equivalent to both BEAR and PSS consisting of replacement real estate property described as Lot 2-A, Point Celeste Farms, Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, which property is more fully described on Exhibit “B” attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Replacement Real Estate”) and certain replacement improvements to be constructed thereon in accordance with the Project Documents (as defined in the CEA) (the “Replacement Improvements”), all as more fully set forth herein. In its present condition, the Replacement Real Estate is unimproved vacant land;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby authorizes Maynard “Sandy” Sanders to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Port Ship Service, Inc. and Bear Associates, Inc. for the Lot B-3 Relocation Project, in a form substantially in conformance with the attached CEA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby authorizes Maynard “Sandy” Sanders to enter into an initial act of exchange whereby the BEAR Real Estate and Replacement Real Estate are transferred and exchanged by BEAR and PORT respectively and subsequently an exchange between PSS and PORT of the PSS Improvements in return for the Replacement Improvements with both exchanges providing reasonably equivalent value for the respective parties, and all in accordance with the CEA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby authorizes Maynard “Sandy” Sanders to enter into any and all other transactions, contracts and agreements reasonably contemplated by the CEA which is authorized and approved herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that PORT employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.
There were no matters under Agenda Item 7, “New Business;” therefore, Commissioner Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 8, “Approval of the Minutes.” Without objection, so ordered.
On motion of Commissioner LaFrance seconded by Commissioner Arbourgh, and on roll call all members present and voting “YES,” except Commissioner Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby approves the minutes of the July 14, 2022, regular Port Meeting as recorded by the Secretary of this Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Port employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution.
There being no further business to come before this Council, on motion Commissioner Black seconded by Commissioner Newberry, and on roll call all members present voting “YES,” except Commissioner Cognevich who was “ABSENT,” the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Benedict Rousselle Chairman
Kim M. Toups Secretary
For a full transcript of discussions and presentations, a video of this meeting is available for viewing on the Parish website www.plaqueminesparish.com and YouTube.
August 16, 2022
The Plaquemines Parish Law Enforcement District will hold a public meeting at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, August 22, 2021.
Meeting Location: 8022 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. SHERIFF, PARISH OF PLAQUEMINES
August 16, 2022
Sealed bids will be received by the Plaquemines Parish Government, through its Purchasing Agent, at its office at 333 F EDWARD HEBERT BLDG 102 ROOM 333, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, until 2:30 P.M., TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2022, and then publicly opened and read in the Parish Purchasing Agent’s Office, for furnishing ONE OR MORE CCL150 AMBULANCE OR EQUAL, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, for use PARISH WIDE, Bid #22-50, all in accordance with specifications on file in the Parish Purchasing Agent’s Office, 333 F EDWARD HEBERT BLDG 102 ROOM 333, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, (Telephone (504) 934-6430), which may be obtained by any bonafide bidder. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (c) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (c) (2) (d).
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
KIRK LEPINE PARISH PRESIDENT PLAQUEMINES PARISH GOVERNMENT
August 16, 23, 2022
By virtue of and in conformity with the provisions of Act 70 of the 1946 Regular Session of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other applicable laws, sealed bids will be received by Plaquemines Parish Government at the Department of Engineering and Public Works located at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Building 500, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, before 10:00 a.m., CDT, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, after which time and date such bids will be publicly opened and read for:
all in accordance with plans and specifications on file at the Plaquemines Parish Engineering and Public Works Department, at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Building 500, Belle Chasse, Louisiana. A complete set of Contract Documents may be secured from Kyle Associates, LLC located at 638 Village Lane, Mandeville, LA, 70471, (985-727-9377), by prospective bidders upon deposit of $100.00 dollars per set. Please make check payable to Kyle Associates, LLC. Deposit will be refunded to bona-fide prime contract bidders upon return of plans, specifications, and addenda in good condition within ten (10) calendar days after date of opening bids.
Alternatively, bids for this project may be submitted online at www.bidsync.com. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as those submitting by hand delivery. These items include, but are not limited to the Bid form and Bid Security.
The Work is comprised of the construction of a new raw water pump station with intake structure. Major elements of the Work include, but are not limited to: construction of a new raw water pump station consisting of a raised reinforced concrete platform with an enclosed pump house, intake pipes and protection structure in the Mississippi River, new emergency generator, drainage work along East Cuevas Street, demolition of existing structures, and associated civil, electrical and control work as required. The Work is located at the OWNER’s water treatment plant on East Cuevas Street in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
Bidders shall be licensed pursuant to appropriate laws, rules and regulations of the State of Louisiana and the Parish of Plaquemines, and shall submit evidence that they hold license of proper classifications in full force and effect at the time the plans are obtained. License number shall be shown on the outside of the sealed bid.
Each bidder must deposit with his bid security in the form of cashier’s check, certified check or Bid Bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the bid. Please make check payable to Plaquemines Parish Government. Cash will not be accepted.
Contractors are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 1, 2022 located at the Plaquemines Parish Engineering and Public Works Department, 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Building 500, Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
If any further information is required, please call the Parish Engineer.
PLAQUEMINES PARISH GOVERNMENT BY: KIRK M. LEPINE PARISH PRESIDENT
August 9, 16, 23