Notice

Publication Date

2022-04-06

Subcategory

MARCH 16, 2022

NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA

IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL

The Parish Council of Iberia Parish, Louisiana met in Regular Session in the Parish Council Chambers, Main Courthouse Building, New Iberia, Louisiana, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 6:01 p.m.

The following members were recorded PRESENT:

Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr. (entered meeting at 6:07 p.m.), Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Natalie Broussard, Paul G. Landry, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Eugene A. Olivier, Sr., Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown (entered meeting at 6:45 p.m.), Marty Trahan, and Chad Maturin.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Legal Counsel Andy Shealy

Parish President M. Larry Richard

Interim Chief Administrative Officer Michael Broussard

Director of Finance Kimberly Segura

Executive Secretary Cynthia Provost

The Parish Council of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the Governing Authority of the Parish of Iberia by Mr. Brian P. Napier, its Vice Chairman, who announced that the Council was now ready to conduct its business.

Vice Chairman Brian P. Napier requested that the Council move to the Reports from Parish or other governmental agencies at this time. Hearing no objection, Vice Chairman Napier proceeded to this item on the agenda.

REPORTS (PARISH OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES):

1. Ms. Dionne Viator, CEO of Iberia Medical Center, reviewed the Audit of Financial Statements of Hospital Service District No. 1 of Iberia Parish and provided an update on activities.

Ms. Viator stated they were issued a clean opinion, having no concerns with quality of selection of principles, no difficulties nor disagreements, no contentious issues, nor audit adjustments.

Ms. Viator also reviewed the inpatient volume trend for COVID-19 patients, vaccine mandates for employees, volume of emergency room visits, Emergency Room patient satisfaction, and has achieved Birth Ready designation. She also announced the coordination of care with Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, which will allow them to provide a nurse practitioner to provide all of the OB services at the center and have baby deliveries at Iberia Medical Center. She stated that the Infusion Center has been expanded to six rooms, with five of those rooms being private and they provide services in cardiology and neurology and continue to work with ULL, LSUE, and SLCC to recruit nurses. She announced that their annual golf tournament is scheduled for April 8, 2022, Dr. Kitakule and Dr. Mata will be guests on Positively Iberia on March 17, 2022, and March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

2. Mr. Pat Norris, Chairman of the Airport Authority, discussed the Acadiana Regional Airport’s Fixed Based Operator. Mr. Norris stated that their North GA Taxiway Improvement Project is a 100% FAA funded project in the amount of $539,223. Mr. Norris stated that the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for the past 77 years is Pelican Aviation. After a study of the services provided by the airport through a consultant, the Airport Authority put out Request for Proposals (RFP) for either a new or additional FBO. They received three RFP submissions, with one submission withdrawing their RFP. The Airport Authority selected Freeman Jet Center (Freeman Holdings), who also operate as Million Aire. Mr. Norris thanked Legal Counsel Andy Shealy for his assistance with the FBO negotiations.

3. The Monthly Building Report for the month of February 2022 was included in the Council members’ packets.

A motion was made by Mr. Eugene A. Olivier, Sr., seconded by Ms. Natalie Broussard, that the Council recess its Regular Session and convene in a Public Hearing to hear comments from the public at this time.

This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Natalie Broussard, Paul G. Landry, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Eugene A. Olivier, Sr., Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Marty Trahan, and Chad Maturin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the motion was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. Comments from the General Public on Non-Agenda Items included Ms. Rene Stansbury, the Regional Manager for Tobacco Free Living, who urged the Council to consider the adoption of no smoking in establishments located within the Parish boundaries. She noted that the City of New Iberia adopted said regulations at their meeting last night.

2. There were no comments from the General Public on Agenda Items.

A motion was made by Mr. Eugene A. Olivier, Sr., seconded by Ms. Natalie Broussard, that the Council does hereby recess its Public Hearing and convene into Regular Session.

This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Francis “Tommy” Pollard, Sr., Michael R. Landry, Marcus “Bruce” Broussard, Lloyd Brown, Natalie Broussard, Paul G. Landry, James P. Trahan, Scott Ransonet, Eugene A. Olivier, Sr., Brian P. Napier, Lady Fontenette Brown, Marty Trahan, and Chad Maturin.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the motion was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS:

1. Public Works Department Report for Closed Work Orders dated February 9-22, 2022 were emailed to Council members.

COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Councilman Michael Landry congratulated Council member Eugene A. Olivier, Sr. on being elected as the 3rd Vice President of the Louisiana Police Jury Association at their annual conference. Mr. Landry stated that it was a productive conference.

2. Councilman Marty Trahan stated that they are working through hurdles on a drainage project with Wildlife and Fisheries and several Council members attended various sessions while at the conference.

3. Councilman Eugene A. Olivier, Sr. attended the Transportation Committee, where he serves as Vice Chairman, where Dr. Shawn Wilson, Department of Transportation and Development, was the guest speaker.

4. Councilman James P. Trahan attended the Emergency Preparedness session and learned that the Parish must be prepared for the first 72 hours after a disaster before assistance will be available.

5. Councilman Paul G. Landry attended several sessions, including where the State Treasurer noted that several parishes have unclaimed funds. The Insurance Commissioner noted that three insurance companies have closed, with one additional company in the process of closing.

6. Councilman Natalie Broussard announced the Heart for Iberia 5K Run, a Mental Health Initiative, will be held on May 7, 2022.

7. Councilman James P. Trahan announced the Live Oak Festival, which includes a BBQ Cookoff with a Junior division, which will be held this weekend.

PARISH PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Parish M. Larry Richard thanked Eugene A. Olivier, Sr. for his participation and attendance at the Police Jury Association and congratulated him on his election as the 3rd Vice President. He pointed out that he will move from this position to become President, wherein the conference will be held in Iberia Parish at that time.

2. President Richard announced that he had also attended the La. PJA Conference, along with Administrative personnel Michael Broussard and Cynthia Provost.

3. President Richard stated that he and some Council members met to discuss solid waste issues in Iberia and they will be working to address these issues.

4. President Richard announced various work throughout districts as completed by the Public Works Department.

5. President Richard announced congratulated Mr. Doobie Judice, Assistant Director of Operations for the Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Center, who recently became a Certified Travel Specialists.

6. President Richard announced “Aline’s Lemonade Stand” will be operating this Saturday and all proceeds will go to the Iberia Animal Shelter.

7. President Richard announced that the Parish was called out to an animal incident on Sunday

8. President Richard announced that the documents for the old Carbo Ceramics Building has been completed and the Sheriff’s Department has begun moving their department.

9. President Richard announced that the City of New Iberia is in the process of annexing property near La. 14, which will be the site of a new Love’s Truck Stop.

10. President Richard stated that the Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory will need matching funding from the Parish for their building.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:

Vice Chairman Brian P. Napier requested if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda at this time. Mr. Scott Ransonet requested that Resolution Summary No. 37 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Hearing no further requests for removal of items, a motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:

Minutes

Regular Meeting of February 23, 2022

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31

A RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. MELBY COMEAUX SAUNIER, MOTHER OF FORMER CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER SCOTT SAUNIER, WHO PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 7, 2022.

WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby acknowledge the recent passing of Mrs. Melby Comeaux Saunier, mother of former Chief Administrative Officer Scott Saunier, who passed away on February 7, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Saunier was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother to her family; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Saunier will be deeply missed by her family, her friends, and the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby express its sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Melby Comeaux Saunier, mother of former Chief Administrative Officer Scott Saunier, who passed away on February 7, 2022.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be forwarded to the family of Mrs. Melby Comeaux Saunier.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the Iberia Parish Council and approval by the Parish President in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32

A RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. EVA MAE FUSELIER LANDRY LEWIS, MOTHER OF JUDGE LORI LANDRY, WHO PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 25, 2022.

WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby acknowledge the recent passing of Mrs. Eva Mae Fuselier Landry Lewis, mother of Judge Lori Landry, who passed away on February 25, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis was a daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, to her family; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis was employed by the Iberia Parish School Board for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis proudly served as a missionary for 25 years in the Ambassador District (Franklin) of the Historical First Jurisdiction of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis will be deeply missed by her family, her friends, and the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby express its sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Eva Mae Fuselier Landry Lewis, mother of Judge Lori Landry, who passed away on February 25, 2022.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be forwarded to the family of Mrs. Eva Mae Fuselier Landry Lewis.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-33

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 ROYALTY FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,300,000 TO APPROPRIATE STATE FUNDING THROUGH CPRA FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE RODERE CANAL, ALL TO BE FUNDED WITH GRANT REVENUES, AND FURTHER RETURNING $188,203 OF PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED GOMESA FUNDING TO THE TOTAL GOMESA FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE APPROPRIATION.

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2022-26, adopted February 23, 2022 authorized the Parish President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the construction of the Rodere Canal Water Control Structure; and

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $2,300,000 to appropriate State funding through CPRA for engineering and construction services for the Rodere Canal, all to be funded with grant revenues, and further returning $188,203 of previously allocated GOMESA funding to the total GOMESA funding available for future appropriation; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $2,300,000 to appropriate said funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $2,300,000 to appropriate State funding through CPRA for engineering and construction services for the Rodere Canal, all to be funded with grant revenues, and further returning $188,203 of previously allocated GOMESA funding to the total GOMESA funding available for future appropriation, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

434001 3200 0000 4064 State CPRA - Rodere -0- $2,300,000

533100 3200 0000 4064 Arch/engr Rodere -0- $188,203

575000 3200 0000 4064 Con Pmts Rodere -0- $2,111,797

533100 3200 0000 1065 Arch/engr GOMESA $197,699 ($188,203)

575000 3200 0000 1029 Con Pmts GOMESA $501,582 $188,203

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said amount shall be funded with grant revenues.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-34

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 ROYALTY FUND BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7,067 FOR THE FOLLOWING GRANT PROJECTS: (1) TO CARRYOVER STATE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,200 AND $68,000 FOR CWEF PROJECTS; AND (2) TO CARRYOVER/CORRECT UNSPENT GOMESA FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $507,067 FOR VARIOUS APPROVED PROJECTS.

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 Royalty Fund Budget in the total amount of $7,067 for the following grant projects: (1) to carryover State funding in the amount of $29,200 and $68,000 for CWEF projects; and (2) to carryover/correct unspent GOMESA funding in the amount of $507,067 for various approved projects; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 Royalty Fund Budget in the total amount of $7,067 to provide for said carryovers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 Royalty Fund Budget in the total amount of $7,067 for the following grant projects: (1) to carryover State funding in the amount of $29,200 and $68,000 for CWEF projects; and (2) to carryover/correct unspent GOMESA funding in the amount of $507,067 for various approved projects, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

499000 0000 0000 0000 Fund Bal - Prev Yrs $3,455,705 $507,067

434001 3540 0000 4057 State - CWEF -0- $29,200

434001 3540 0000 4059 State - CWEF -0- $68,000

575000 3540 0000 4057 Con Pmts (CWEF) -0- $29,200

575000 3540 0000 4059 Con Pmts (CWEF) -0- $68,000

533100 3200 0000 1063 Arch/engr Peebles $100,000 $55,350

575000 3200 0000 1063 Con Pmts Peebles $1,874,801 $500,000

533100 3200 0000 1064 Arch/engr Jefferson $202,225 $13,775

533100 3200 0000 1065 Arch/engr Rodere $188,624 $9,075

533100 3200 0000 1075 Arch/engr Little Val $164,250 ($61,850)

533100 3200 0000 1076 Arch/engr George $39,850 ($5,953)

533100 3200 0000 1077 Arch/engr Rutten $39,850 ($3,330)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said expenditures shall have no effect on fund balance.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-35

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 LCDBG FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,282 TO REFLECT CARRYOVER PROJECT AWARDS FOR PIRP - ARA ACCESS ROAD PROJECT.

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 LCDBG Fund Budget in the amount of $58,282 to reflect carryover project awards for PIRP - ARA Access Road Project; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 LCDBG Fund Budget in the amount of $58,282 to reflect said carryovers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 LCDBG Fund Budget in the amount of $58,282 to reflect carryover project awards for PIRP - ARA Access Road Project, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

431000 3310 0000 2017 PIRP-ARA Access Road $375,241 $58,282

533600 3310 0000 2017 Admin Fees ARA Acc $141,412 $49,498

575000 3310 0000 2017 Con Pmts ARA Access $233,829 $8,784

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said carryover shall have no effect on fund balance.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-36

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 PUBLIC BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $220 TO PROVIDE FOR CARRYOVER STATE GRANT FUNDING FOR ROBERT B. GREEN BUILDING.

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 Public Buildings Maintenance Fund Budget in the amount of $220 to provide for carryover State grant funding for Robert B. Green Building; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 Public Buildings Maintenance Fund Budget in the amount of $220 to provide for said carryover.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 Public Buildings Maintenance Fund Budget in the amount of $220 to provide for carryover State grant funding for Robert B. Green Building, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

434001 5100 0025 0000 FP&C Grant - RBG -0- $3,367

499000 0000 0000 0000 Fund Bal-Prev Years $1,364,506 $220

575000 5100 0025 0000 Con Pmts RBG -0- $3,587

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said carryover shall have no effect on fund balance.

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-38

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,036 TO CARRY FORWARD SHSP 2020 GRANT FUNDING TO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR’S BUDGET.

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 General Fund Budget in the amount of $7,036 to carry forward SHSP 2020 grant funding to the current fiscal year’s budget; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 General Fund Budget in the amount of $7,036 to carry forward said funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 General Fund Budget in the amount of $7,036 to carry forward SHSP 2020 grant funding to the current fiscal year’s budget, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

431000 2911 0000 1070 SHSP 2020 -0- $7,036

574100 2911 0000 1070 Equipment -0- $6,955

574200 2911 0000 1070 Donated Equipment -0- $81

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said carryover shall have no effect on fund balance.

These items having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And this item was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott Ransonet, seconded by Ms. Natalie Broussard, that the following be adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-37

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 GENERAL FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,554 AND WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 3 FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $832,819 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR WATERLINE RELOCATION PROJECT ALONG LA 88 REALIGNING CURVES IN COTEAU, TO BE FUNDED PARTIALLY WITH STATE FUNDING THROUGH DOTD ($710,265) AND ARPA WATER ($122,554).

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 General Fund Budget in the amount of $122,554 and Waterworks District No. 3 Fund Budget in the amount of $832,819 to appropriate funding for Waterline Relocation Project along La. 88 realigning curves in Coteau, to be funded partially with State funding through DOTD ($710,265) and ARPA Water ($122,554); and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 General Fund Budget in the amount of $122,554 and Waterworks District No. 3 Fund Budget in the amount of $832,819 to appropriate said funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 General Fund Budget in the amount of $122,554 and Waterworks District No. 3 Fund Budget in the amount of $832,819 to appropriate funding for Waterline Relocation Project along La. 88 realigning curves in Coteau, to be funded partially with State funding through DOTD ($710,265) and ARPA Water ($122,554), as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

431000 0000 0000 1082 Federal-ARPA Water -0- $122,554

960487 0000 0000 1082 WW3 -0- $122,554

910001 3540 0000 1082 General Fund -0- $122,554

434006 3540 0000 4065 State DOTD -0- $710,265

533100 3540 0000 4065 Arch/engr Services -0- $118,219

575000 3540 0000 4065 Contract Payments -0- $714,600

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said appropriation shall have no effect on fund balance.

This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the Resolution was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

A motion was made by Ms. Natalie Broussard, seconded by Mr. Eugene A. Olivier, Sr., that the following be adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-39

A RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF IBERIA PARISH (IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER); TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND TO OTHER PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Iberia Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 has submitted its annual audit report for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby acknowledge receipt of the 2021 Fiscal Year Audit of Iberia Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 (Iberia Medical Center); providing for the effective date thereof; and otherwise providing with respect thereto.

This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the Resolution was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

A motion was made by Ms. Natalie Broussard, seconded by Mr. Chad Maturin, that the following be adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-40

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000 TO CARRYOVER FUNDING FOR A/C, HEATING UNIT REPLACEMENT AT RYNELLA STATION, ALL TO BE FUNDED FROM FUND BALANCE - PREVIOUS YEARS.

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 Fire Protection District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $7,000 to carryover funding for A/C, heating unit replacement at Rynella Station; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 Fire Protection District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $7,000 to provide for said carryover.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 Fire Protection District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $7,000 to carryover funding for A/C, heating unit replacement at Rynella Station, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

499000 0000 0000 0000 Fund Bal-Prev Years $531,988 $7,000

543100 2280 0013 0000 R/m-bldgs/grounds $6,500 $7,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said funding shall be funded from the Fund Balance, Previous Years Line Item.

This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the Resolution was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

Vice Chairman Brian P. Napier requested that the Council discuss and consider Resolution Summary No. 42, which is the bond issue for the Fire Protection District No. 1, at this time. Hearing no objection, Vice Chairman Napier proceeded to Summary No. 42.

A motion was made by Mr. Chad Maturin, seconded by Ms. Natalie Broussard, that the following be adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-42

A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT EXCEEDING ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,200,000) OF LIMITED TAX REVENUE BONDS OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF IBERIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”), by resolution adopted on February 17, 2022, has authorized the issuance of not exceeding One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) of Limited Tax Revenue Bonds of the Issuer (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities, vehicles and equipment and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds, said Bonds to be payable solely from the irrevocable pledge and dedication of the funds to be derived from the levy and collection of a 8.52 mills tax (such rate being subject to adjustment from time to time due to reassessment) authorized in a proposition approved by the voters on August 15, 2020, to be levied each year through the year 2030 (the “Tax”) within the boundaries of the Issuer; and

WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the Parish Council of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, to approve the issuance of the Bonds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of the Issuer, this Parish Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds of the Issuer, to be issued under the authority and for the purposes stated in the preamble hereto. The Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed four percent (4%) per annum, to be determined by subsequent resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Issuer at the time of the sale of the Bonds, and mature not later than March 1, 2031.

SECTION 2. Neither the Parish nor this Parish Council shall be liable in any manner for the payment of the Bonds.

This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the motion was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

A motion was made by Mr. Eugene A. Olivier, Sr., seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-41

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2022 SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 FUND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,788 TO CORRECT CARRYOVER OF FUNDING FOR LEVEE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT PLANT 3.

WHEREAS, there has been a request to amend the 2022 Sewerage District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $370,788 to correct carryover of funding for Levee Reconstruction Project at Plant 3; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 Sewerage District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $370,788 to correct said carryover.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby amend the 2022 Sewerage District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $370,788 to correct carryover of funding for Levee Reconstruction Project at Plant 3, as follows:

ACCOUNT NO. ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

930100 3450 0000 9028 Bonds $540,000 $370,788

533000 3450 0000 9028 Professional Svcs -0- $769

600008 3450 0000 9028 City of New Iberia -0- $370,019

This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the Resolution was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott Ransonet, seconded by Mr. James P. Trahan, that Resolution Summary No. 43, which is a Resolution amending the 2022 General and Road District No. 10 Fund Budgets in the amount of $102,720 to appropriate funding for repairs to the Vida Shaw Road Bridge, all to be funded from the Fund Balance - Previous Years of said General Fund.

A motion was made by Mr. Scott Ransonet, seconded by Mr. James P. Trahan, that Resolution Summary No. 43 be TABLED to the March 23, 2022 Iberia Parish Council meeting.

This motion to TABLE having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the motion to TABLE was declared adopted on this 16th day of March, 2022.

A motion was made by Mr. Lloyd Brown, seconded by Mr. Michael R. Landry, that the following be adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-44

A RESOLUTION SETTING THE POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS FOR IBERIA PARISH PRECINCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN 2, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-02-5180.

WHEREAS, the Iberia Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-02-5180 in Regular Session on February 9, 2022; and

WHEREAS, said Ordinance amended previous Ordinances to reapportion single member voting districts for the Council of the Parish of Iberia, Louisiana, in accordance with the 2020 Census for the adoption of Plan 2; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to assign a polling place locations to the established districts/precincts as a result of the adoption of said Ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby set the polling place locations for Iberia Parish precincts in accordance with Reapportionment Plan 2, as follows:

DISTRICTS/PRECINCTS POLLING PLACE LOCATION/ADDRESS

1 8 Anderson Middle School

2 4 1059 Anderson Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

Avery Island Archives & Museum

13 5 (former Elementary School)

Avery Island Road, Right Side

Avery Island, LA 70513

Belaire Olivier Morbihan

11 5 Fire Station

3017 Old Jeanerette Road

New Iberia, LA 70563

8 1 / 8 3 Belle Place Middle School

11 3 4110 Loreauville Road

New Iberia, LA 70563

10 1 / 10 2 Caneview Elementary School

11 4 613 Weeks Island Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

Catholic High School

5 6 1301 De LaSalle Drive

New Iberia, LA 70560

Center Street Elementary School

2 3 / 2 6 1520 Center Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

Community Center-City Park

7 1 / 7 2 / 7 3 300 Parkview Drive

New Iberia, LA 70563

3 3 Coteau Elementary School

14 1 / 14 2 2414 Coteau Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

Coteau Fire Station

14 4 4715 Highway 88

New Iberia, LA 70560

3 1 / 3 2 / 3 6 Daspit Elementary School

7 5 1103 Daspit Road

8 2 New Iberia, LA 70563

Delcambre Fire Station

13 3 302 North Railroad Street

Delcambre, LA 70528

Francis Romero Memorial Building

14 3 / 14 5 6310 Coteau Park Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

Grand Marais Fire Station

12 4 2816 College Road

Jeanerette, LA 70544

Iberia Boys & Girls Club

4 1 / 4 2 430 East Pershing Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

5 4 Iberia Middle School

6 5 713 Weeks Island Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

Iberia Parish Fire Protection District #1

5 1 / 5 2 Operations Center

2309 Avery Island Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

1 7 Iberia Parish Health Unit

4 3 715-B Weldon Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

11 6 Jeanerette City Hall

12 1 1010 East Main Street

Jeanerette, LA 70544

Jeanerette Sr. High School

11 7 8217 East Old Spanish Trail

Jeanerette, LA 70544

3 4 / 3 5 Jefferson Island Elementary School

13 4 6007 Jefferson Island Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

Johnston Hopkins Elementary School

2 1 / 2 5 1200 Hopkins Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

King Joseph Recreation Center

12 3 701 Hebert Street

Jeanerette, LA 70544

9 1 / 9 2 Loreauville Elementary School

9 4 / 9 5 318 Ed Broussard

Loreauville, LA 70552

Lydia Veterans Memorial Building,

10 3 7207 Weeks Island Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

MLK Recreation Center, Teen Side

1 1 / 1 2 1200 Field Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

New Iberia Sr. High School

6 1 / 6 4 1301 East Admiral Doyle Drive

New Iberia, LA 70560

6 2 / 6 3 North Lewis Elementary School

7 4 604 North Lewis Street

8 4 / 8 5 New Iberia, LA 70563

1 3 / 1 4 North Street Elementary School (ACE)

1 5 / 1 6 121 N. North Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

Parish Barn, Avery Island Road

13 1 / 13 2 5103 Avery Island Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

Pesson Elementary School

5 3 / 5 5 619 Broussard Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

11 1 / 11 2 Recreation District No. 8 Building

12 2 803 Hubertville Road

Jeanerette, LA 70544

St. Nicholas Life Center

10 4 7819 Weeks Island Road

Lydia, LA 70569

Sugarland Elementary School

2 2 2403 Jefferson Island Road

New Iberia, LA 70560

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be distributed to the La. Secretary of State, and the Iberia Parish Clerk of Court, and the Iberia Parish Registrar of Voters for their information and records.

This Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the Resolution was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION:

None.

A motion was made by Mr. Michael R. Landry, seconded by Ms. Natalie Broussard, that the Iberia Parish Council does hereby adjourn.

This motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: Warren P. Gachassin, Jr.

And the motion was declared adopted this 16th day of March, 2022.

Vice Chairman Brian P. Napier then declared the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE EXACT AND TRUE:

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Clerk of the Council