Calcasieu Parish

Police Jury

October 6, 2022

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Tony Stelly, President, presiding.

Call to Order by President Stelly.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Hayes)

Roll Call.

PRESENT: Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Anthony Bartie, Guy Brame, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Ashton Richard, Mike Smith, and Tony Tramonte

ABSENT: None

OTHERS

PRESENT: Mr. Bryan C. Beam, Parish Administrator; Mr. Dane Bolin, Assistant Administrator; Ms. Jessica Booth, Executive Assistant; Mr. John Bruce, Parish Engineer; Mr. Wes Crain, Director of Planning and Development; Mrs. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Sam Gabb of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Parish Secretary; and Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of Engineering and Public Works

3.Presentations and Appearances

3.A Appearance by The Honorable Mike Francis, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, District IV.

The Honorable Mike Francis, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, District IV, 222 North Parkerson Avenue, Crowley, appeared before the Police Jury regarding his candidacy for re-election to the Fourth District seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission and outlined his goals for another term, if elected.

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 an amendment to the Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Lancon Engineers, Inc., to include additional services for the Gum Cove Road Bridge Replacement Project. (District 12, Mr. Bares)

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve an amendment to the Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Lancon Engineers, Inc., to include additional services for the Gum Cove Road Bridge Replacement Project in Ward Four.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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4.B Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Meyer and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the Intersection Improvements at John Stine Road with Sampson Street/Westwood Road/LA 378 Project. (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Brame 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Meyer and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the Intersection Improvements at John Stine Road with Sampson Street/Westwood Road/LA 378 Project in Ward Four.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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4.C Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Contract between the Police Jury and Terracon Consultants, Inc., to include additional services for the Coach Williams Drive Extension Project. (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve an amendment to the Contract between the Police Jury and Terracon Consultants, Inc., to include additional services for the Coach Williams Drive Extension Project in Ward Four.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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4.D Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight (Mallard Junction), and C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC, to include additional services for the Clearfield Ranch Subdivision Waterline Installation Project. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority of this District.

Motion was made by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Abshire 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve an amendment to the Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight (Mallard Junction), and C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC, to include additional services for the Clearfield Ranch Subdivision Waterline Installation Project in Ward Two.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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4.E Adopt a resolution approving a Utility and Drainage Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight (Mallard Junction), and Abraham Christman Parnell and Sara Keever Parnell for the Highway 397 and James Sudduth Road Waterline Loop and Replacement Project. (District 2, Mr. Smith, and District 4, Mr. Guillory)

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority of this District.

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Tramonte 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve a Utility and Drainage Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight (Mallard Junction), and Abraham Christman Parnell and Sara Keever Parnell for the Highway 397 and James Sudduth Road Waterline Loop and Replacement Project in Ward Three.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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4.F Adopt a resolution approving a Utility and Drainage Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight (Mallard Junction), and Bel Mineral, Limited Liability Company, for the Highway 397 and James Sudduth Road Waterline Loop and Replacement Project. (District 2, Mr. Smith, and District 4, Mr. Guillory)

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority of this District.

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve a Utility and Drainage Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight (Mallard Junction), and Bel Mineral, Limited Liability Company, for the Highway 397 and James Sudduth Road Waterline Loop and Replacement Project in Ward Three.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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4.G Adopt an ordinance authorizing the purchase of property located at 695 Topsy Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, through funding received from the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance program (FMA) to mitigate future flood losses of this repetitive loss structure. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)

AGENDA NOTE: The buyout will be 100% funded with FEMA FMA funds, whereby the Parish will purchase the property for the appraised value of $232,000 plus all costs related to the appraisal, demolition, and closing.

Motion was made by Mr. Richard and seconded by Mr. Tramonte to adopt an ordinance authorizing the purchase of property located at 695 Topsy Road.

Mr. Marcantel asked what would be done with the property after the purchase. Mr. Wainwright responded that, under the guidelines of the federal program, the Parish was to maintain the land as greenspace.

A vote was taken on the motion and the motion carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7490 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

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4.H Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Louisiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (May Flood) (4606-DR-LA) for Calcasieu Parish, and should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

Motion was made by Mr. Tramonte, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application to the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Louisiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (May Flood) (4606-DR-LA) for Calcasieu Parish.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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4.I Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a grant application to the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Louisiana Severe Winter Storms (4590-DR-LA) for Calcasieu Parish, and should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bares 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application to the Governors Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for Louisiana Severe Winter Storms (4590-DR-LA) for Calcasieu Parish.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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5.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:

5.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.

AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends eighteen (18) renewal applications be approved.

Motion was made by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to approve the following eighteen (18) renewal applications:

WARD 1

Rouses

Enterprises, LLC

Allison Rouse Royster, Member

ROUSES MARKET #72

1351 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 1, Mr. Richard)

Market Basket

Stores, Inc.

David Skylar Thompson, Sr., Applicant

MARKET BASKET #27

362 Sam Houston

Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 1, Mr. Richard)

Gillis Grocery &

Caf, Inc.

Steve Gaudet, Member

GILLIS GROCERY

& CAF

4199 Highway 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611

Beer

$25.00

(District 1, Mr. Richard)

ASR Petroleum, LLC

Amer Mian, Member

DELTA FOOD 7

923 Park Road

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 1, Mr. Richard)

Circle K Stores, Inc.

Angus Powell, III, Member

CIRCLE K STORE #2709075

944 Highway 171

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Punjab Petroleum, Inc.

Khalique Chaudhry, Member

DELTA FOOD MART #5

112 Highway 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611

Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

WARD 3

Gene Kile, Inc.

Michael G. Kile, Member

VEGAS MAGIC

520 Highway 397

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer

$135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

L & L Package Liquor

Allen LeJeune, Member

L & L PACKAGE LIQUOR

5701 Highway 90 East

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer

$135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Four Corners

Enterprises, LLC

Mohammed Kabir, Member

TIME LOOP 7

2602 Highway 14 East

Lake Charles, LA 70607

Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 9, Mr. Bartie)

WARD 4

Circle K Stores, Inc.

Angus Powell, III, Member

CIRCLE K STORE #2707793

4532 Highway 27 South

Sulphur, LA 70665

Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

Westlake American Legion Post 407

Danny Hetzler, Member

AMERICAN LEGION POST 407

2510 Westwood Road

Westlake, LA 70669 Liquor & Beer

$135.00

(District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

WARD 6

Tigerland Grocery & Truck Stop (CASINO)

Jack Marcantel, Member

GOLDEN TIGER CASINO

1106 Highway 12

DeQuincy, LA 70633

Liquor & Beer

$135.00

(District 11, Mr.

Marcantel)

Tigerland Grocery & Truck Stop

Jack Marcantel, Member

TIGERLAND GROCERY & TRUCK STOP

1108 Highway 12 East

DeQuincy, LA 70633

Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 11, Mr.

Marcantel)

WARD 7

Saay, LLC

Alnoor Tejani, Member

BORDERTOWN TRAVEL PLAZA CASINO

2466 Toomey Road

Vinton, LA 70668

Liquor & Beer

$135.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

Arena Sports Bar, LLC

Alnoor Tejani, Member

ARENA SPORTS BAR

2464 Toomey Road

Vinton, LA 70668

Liquor & Beer

$135.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

Vinton Hookah

Lounge, LLC

Randy Chappell, Member

ANGELS

2363-A Highway

109 South

Vinton, LA 70668

Liquor & Beer

$135.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

Tobacco Plus, Inc.

John Gielen, Member

TOBACCO PLUS #5

2217 Highway 90 West

Vinton, LA 70668

Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

WARD 8

Sandha Family, LLC

Partap Singh, Member

MANCHESTER POINT

6607 Highway 90 East

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer

$75.00

(District 4, Mr. Guillory)

5.B Receive report from staff regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, with reference to Article II. Grass and Weeds. (Mr. Crain)

Mr. Crain introduced Ms. Kimberly Vidrine, Planning Manager. Ms. Vidrine appeared before the Police Jury to make a brief presentation regarding a proposed amendment to Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, relative to Article II. Grass and Weeds. Ms. Vidrine explained the intent of the proposed amendment was to add commercial and industrial properties in existing overlay districts to grass cutting and removal requirements. If adopted by the Police Jury on October 20, 2022, the staff planned to monitor success of the amendment to determine potential future expansion to other areas of the Parish.

Mr. Bares requested confirmation that the proposed amendment would not be applicable on land south of Interstate 10, on Highways 27 and 1256 due to the fact that those areas were not in existing overlay districts. Mr. Crain responded that the proposed amendment would not be applicable; however, the current ordinance could apply to areas zoned residential or agricultural.

Mr. Marcantel expressed his concern regarding enforcement of the current ordinance in agriculturally zoned areas. Mr. Crain explained that the current ordinance excluded enforcement on land used for agricultural purposes; however, land zoned Agricultural (A-1) that was used for residential purposes may be subject to enforcement efforts.

1. Public Hearing

Hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., as advertised in accordance with law, and serve as the Board of Review to hear protests on current tax assessments, and take appropriate action thereon.

AGENDA NOTE: The deadline for taxpayer appeals of assessments was September 29, 2022.

President Stelly advised that a public hearing would be held at this time, as advertised in accordance with law, and further, that the Police Jury would serve as the Board of Review to hear protests on current tax assessments, and take appropriate action thereon.

Mr. Gabb advised that, by law, the Police Jury sat as a Board of Review once a year to hear appeals of assessed valuations established by the Assessors Office. He explained that the Police Jurys role was to listen to the appeals as presented by Assessor Wendy Curphy Aguillard, review valuations and make a determination as to whether or not to uphold the valuations as set by the Assessor who, by law, served as Advisor to the Board of Review. Mr. Gabb stated that, as a Board of Review, the Police Jury would only look at assessed values.

Ms. Wendy Curphy Aguillard, Calcasieu Parish Assessor, appeared before the Police Jury and reiterated that the Board of Review was to consider valuation only, not tax revenues. Ms. Aguillard went on to say that a small percentage of parcels of land would be discussed in this meeting, considering there are approximately 114,000 parcels in Calcasieu Parish, with appeals filed for only eleven parcels.

Ms. Aguillard indicated that the first appeal was filed by Mr. Charles Oeler, Tax Representative of Calcasieu Refining Company, relative to Assessment Nos. 00538906, 13353392, 13353394, and 13353395, located at 4359 West Tank Farm Road in Lake Charles. Ms. Aguillard explained that the tax representative was not aware that some industrial tax exemption contracts had ended and that the companys inventory had doubled. Ms. Aguillards office had applied additional obsolescence for hurricane recovery. At this time, Ms. Aguillard requested that her valuation be upheld.

There being no comments from the public, motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried unanimously that the Assessors valuation be upheld with respect to Assessment Nos. 00538906, 13353392, 13353394, and 13353395, more particularly described above.

Ms. Aguillard indicated that the next appeal had been filed by Ms. Missy Wibbelsman, Tax Representative of Crawford Electric Supply Company, relative to Assessment No. 01356606, located at 3451 South Beglis Parkway in Sulphur. Ms. Aguillard explained that the tax representative did not have authorization from the property owner, Lovejoy Partners, LLC; therefore, the Assessors office could not discuss the valuation with the representative. Ms. Aguillard asked that her valuation be upheld.

There being no comments from the public, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously that the Assessors valuation be upheld with respect to Assessment No. 01356606, more particularly described above.

Ms. Aguillard indicated that the next appeal had been filed by Mr. John Maldonado, Tax Representative of Enerfin Field Services, LLC, relative to Assessment Nos. 13340058, 13333295, 13333311, 13340056, 13340057, and 13342802. Ms. Aguillard explained the appeal related to pipeline assets owned by Enerfin, a company that had filed appeals in the past and was presently involved in a multi-parish lawsuit. In previous appeals, the local valuations were upheld by the Louisiana Tax Commission. Ms. Aguillard asked that her valuation be upheld.

There being no comments from the public, motion was made by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Tramonte and carried unanimously that the Assessors valuation be upheld with respect to Assessment Nos. 13340058, 13333295, 13333311, 13340056, 13340057, and 13342802.

Ms. Aguillard indicated that the next appeal had been filed by Ms. Missy Wibbelsman, Tax Representative of The Kroger Co., relative to Assessment No. 01343395, located at 1401 and 1421 South Beglis Parkway in Sulphur. Ms. Aguillard explained that the tax representative did not utilize the actual age of the building when calculating the value. Ms. Aguillard said her own valuation actually was below what the market cost assessment would render and she asked that her valuation be upheld.

There being no comments from the public, motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Tramonte and carried unanimously that the Assessors valuation be upheld with respect to Assessment No. 01343395, more particularly described above.

Ms. Aguillard indicated that the next appeal had been filed by Mr. Chris Cisneros, Tax Representative for Phillips 66 Company, relative to Assessment No. 00191930, located at 2200 Old Spanish Trail in Westlake. Ms. Aguillard asked that her valuation be upheld.

Mr. Chris Cisneros, Property Tax Director for Phillips 66, 2331 City West Boulevard, Houston, appeared before the Police Jury with respect to this assessment and gave a presentation in support of his claim that the fair market value of the property should be no higher than $470,879,241 instead of $1,078,939,933 as determined by the Assessor.

Following a brief discussion, motion was made by Mr. Brame, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously that the Assessors valuation be upheld with respect to Assessment No. 00191930, more particularly described above.

Ms. Aguillard presented the next appeal which was filed by Ms. Jessica Montgomery, Tax Representative for Sasol Chemical USA LLC, relative to Assessment No. 00193178, located at 2201 Old Spanish Trail in Westlake. Ms. Aguillard explained that the tax representative filed the appeal to protect the companys right to appeal and that no justification was provided. Ms. Aguillard asked that her valuation be upheld.

There being no comments from the public, motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously that the Assessors valuation be upheld with respect to Assessment No. 00193178, more particularly described above.

There was a brief discussion regarding the Police Jurys role in the appeals process.

As a result of upholding the Assessors valuations on the assessments previously set forth during the public hearing, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby acknowledge that sitting as a Board of Review on this 6th day of October, 2022, at the appointed hour of 5:45 p.m. to receive protests from taxpayers in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on assessments on the current tax rolls for the review period of August 31, 2022, through September 15, 2022, that written objections were received from businesses and/or individual property owners with respect to the assessment numbers listed below, as determined by the Parish Assessor, as follows:

Business/Taxpayer Name Assessment/Tax Bill Number

Calcasieu Refining Company

00538906,13353392, 13353394, and

13353395

Enerfin Field

Services, LLC

13333295,13333311, 13340056,

13340057, 13340058, and 13342802

Lovejoy Partners, LLC

01356606

Phillips 66 Company

00191930

Sasol Chemical

USA, LLC

00193178

The Kroger Co. 01343395

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, sitting as a Board of Review, did concur with the assessments previously determined by the Parish Assessor with respect to the foregoing objections and does hereby refer said objections to the Louisiana Tax Commission.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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2.Public Hearing

Hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m., as a result of notice provided to the owners of the properties described below, in accordance with Article II - Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, ordering said owners to show cause as to why the structures on said properties should not be condemned:

2.A 1416 BEACHMONT DRIVE, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one manufactured home and two accessory buildings). Owner: Bill and Loretta Van Cleave, Jr., 1416 Beachmont Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00937126 (District 1, Mr. Richard);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Richard and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home and two accessory buildings located at 1416 Beachmont Drive, Moss Bluff, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7474 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.B 561 WEST TELEPHONE ROAD, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one manufactured home). Owner: Gaynelle Hubert (Estate) c/o Felicia Hubert, 561 West Telephone Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00491357 (District 1, Mr. Richard);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Tramonte and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 561 West Telephone Road, Moss Bluff, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7475 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.C 314 GOODMAN ROAD, East Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Josephine Avery, 1540 Mill Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 TA #00050873 (District 2, Mr. Smith);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Marcantel to condemn and remove the house located at 314 Goodman Road, East Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days.

Mr. Smith expressed his opinion that the house could have been saved if the owner would have received federal or state assistance in a timely manner.

A vote taken on the motion to condemn and remove the house within thirty days carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7476 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.D 325 CARPENTER LANE, East Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Darrel and Kasandra Lewis, 102 Beatrice Street, Lafayette, LA 70507 TA #00058327 (District 2, Mr. Smith);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.

Mr. Darrel Lewis, 102 Beatrice Drive, Lafayette, appeared before the Police Jury and stated he had been negotiating with a potential buyer for the house. Mr. Lewis requested an additional thirty days to allow him to complete negotiations.

Mr. Smith said complaints regarding the house had been received since the hurricane and he did not feel the conditions would change in thirty days. Mr. Crain suggested moving forward with the condemnation action because the structure cannot be repaired. Furthermore, Mr. Crain explained that even with the condemnation order, the owner would have thirty days before Police Jury demolition would begin.

Motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 325 Carpenter Lane, East Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7477 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.E 738 BENNETT ROAD, South Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Timothy Wayne Thibodeaux, et ux, 3502 Burton Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70607 TA #01332069 (District 6, Mr. Hayes);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 738 Bennett Road, South Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7478 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.F 2301 TUNA LANE, South Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Sueanna Joyce Hafen Patterson, 2301 Tuna Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #00764914 (District 6, Mr. Hayes);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 2301 Tuna Lane, South Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7479 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.G 5838 BENNIE LANE, South Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Alex Martin Pendley, et al, 5832 Bennie Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #00052191, (District 6, Mr. Hayes);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Richard to condemn and remove the manufactured home within thirty days.

Mr. Bares asked if the recreational vehicle was included in the condemnation order. Mr. Crain said his office may have been working on the removal of the recreational vehicle under a separate case.

A vote taken on the motion to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 5838 Bennie Lane, South Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7480 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.H 2951 FLORA ROAD, South Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house and one accessory building). Owner: Elbont Letrice Franklin, 5443 North Paramount Boulevard, Apt. 207 B, Long Beach, CA 90805 TA #00090395 (District 7, Mr. Landry);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.

Ms. Candace Skinner, 3005 Common Street, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury representing the owner. Ms. Skinner explained that a buyer, who was in attendance, planned to formally purchase the property the following day. Ms. Skinner had heard from contractors who indicated the house could be repaired and was requesting a deferral to allow the property closing to take place.

Mr. Landry asked Mr. Crain about a conversation he had with the real estate attorney. Mr. Crain advised that Mr. David Robinson, Inspector in the Division of Planning and Development, had spoken to the real estate attorney who was preparing for the closing set for the following day.

Mr. Crain stated that the future owner needed to be aware that the house was located in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Mr. Crain continued, explaining that if the structure was deemed to be substantially damaged, as it appeared to be, and was non-conforming for elevation standards, the structure would have to be elevated. Ms. Skinner asked about the other structures on the street at seemingly the same elevation. Mr. Crain said that homes not substantially damaged did not have to come into compliance with current elevation requirements.

Ms. Kecisa Thibodeaux, 210 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury representing the buyer. Ms. Thibodeaux explained that the buyer was not aware of the elevation issue and requested additional time to allow the buyer to consider his next steps.

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Brame and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the house and accessory building until the Regular Meeting on November 3, 2022.

2.I 3738 HEATHER LANE, Southwest Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Patrick Brian Hogan, 3738 Heather Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #01081365 (District 8, Mr. Brame);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Brame, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 3738 Heather Lane, South Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7481 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.J 130 FLORENCE CIRCLE, East Lake Charles, Ward Eight (one manufactured home). Owner: Debra Ann Stewart Bertrand, 130 Florence Circle, Lake Charles, LA 70615 TA #01365680 (District 10, Mr. Stelly);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 130 Florence Circle, East Lake Charles, Ward Eight, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7482 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.K 6983 RUE RENARD ROUGE, LeBleu Settlement, Ward Eight (one house and one manufactured home). Owner: Jack Peters, et al, 6938 Rue Renard Rouge, Iowa, LA 70647 TA #01202375A (District 10, Mr. Stelly);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house and manufactured home located at 6983 Rue Renard Rouge, LeBleu Settlement, Ward Eight, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7483 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.L EAST OF 7782 ALTA ROAD, Bell City, Ward Two (one manufactured home). Owner: Joseph Guy Derouen, P.O. Box 21, Bell City, LA 70630 TA #00039438 (District 10, Mr. Stelly);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located East of 7782 Alta Road, Bell City, Ward Two, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7484 Previously Published October 21, 2022)

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2.M 5163 FREY ROAD, Carlyss, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Ofelia Margot Alexander, 6432 East Myles Lane, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #01357825 (District 12, Mr. Bares);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.

Mr. Kirk Alexander, 7278 Howard Road, Carlyss, appeared before the Police Jury representing the owner. Mr. Alexander explained that the structure had been demolished down to the metal frame. He would like to cut the frame with a blow torch and utilize the frame parts to construct two storage buildings on site. Mr. Crain said a permit would be necessary.

Mr. Bares said that, as of this day, only the floor frame was on site. Mr. Crain said that if only the floor frame was on site, the issue would no longer be condemnation; instead, it would be a junk issue.

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the manufactured home until the Regular Meeting on November 3, 2022.

2.N 2738 MILLER DRIVE, Carlyss, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Alexis Lee Nabours Scarborough, 2687 Miller Drive, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00115452 (District 12, Mr. Bares);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 2738 Miller Drive, Carlyss, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7485 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

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2.O 3524 HIGHWAY 90 WEST, West Sulphur, Ward Seven (one manufactured home with addition). Owner: Larry Claude Hashaw, et ux, 3524 Highway 90 West, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #01128108 (District 12, Mr. Bares);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home with addition located at 3524 Highway 90 West, Sulphur, Ward Seven, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7486 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

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2.P 686 BRIAN STREET, North Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Allison Dale Ledoux, et ux, 686 Brian Street, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #01344712 (District 13, Mr. Andrepont);

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Richard and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 686 Brian Street, North Sulphur, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7487 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

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2.Q 628 LORETTA LANE, Northeast Sulphur, Ward Six (one manufactured home and two accessory buildings). Owner: Troy Gene Kibodeaux, 628 Loretta Lane, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #00838004 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh); and

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home and two accessory buildings located at 628 Loretta Lane, Northeast Sulphur, Ward Six, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7488 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

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2.R 2417 DURASO DRIVE, Westlake, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Judy Kohler, P.O. Box 1156, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00136867 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh).

President Stelly asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 2417 Duraso Drive, Westlake, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7489 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

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5.C Adopt ordinances with respect to each parcel, where applicable, approving the recommendations of the Director of the Division of Planning and Development associated with the Adjudicated Property Sale conducted on September 27, 2022.

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinances:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7491 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7492 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7493 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7494 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7495 Previously Published October 27, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7496 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7497 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7498 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7499 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7500 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7501 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7502 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7503 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7504 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7505 Previously Published November 2, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7506 Previously Published November 9, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7507 Previously Published November 9, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7508 Previously Published November 9, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7509 Previously Published November 9, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7510 Previously Published November 9, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7511 Previously Published November 9, 2022)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7512 Previously Published November 9, 2022)

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6. 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:

6.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated September 1, 2022.

Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to approve.

7. Human Services

Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Human Services Department, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:

7.A Adopt a resolution approving the submittal of a sub-grant application to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), for a tentative allocation of $607,444, to be utilized from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2024, to provide services and programs in accordance with the provisions of the CSBG Act of 1981 and amendments, and should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Tramonte 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a sub-grant application to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), for a tentative allocation of $607,444, to be utilized from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2024, to provide services and programs in accordance with the provisions of the CSBG Act of 1981 and amendments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 6th day of October, 2022.

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8. Procurement

Consideration of approving the following items as requested by the Parish Purchasing Agent, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:

8.A Approve payment of all current invoices.

Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Brame and carried unanimously to approve.

8.B Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 19-202-1236 (New Construction and Miscellaneous Roadway Improvements of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish; Wards 1, 2, 3, and 6) as substantially complete.

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Richard 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 19-202-1236 (New Construction and Miscellaneous Roadway Improvements of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish; Wards 1, 2, 3, and 6) as substantially complete.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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8.C Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 21-102-0018 (Overlaying of Various Roads in Wards One and Eight of Calcasieu Parish) as substantially complete.

Motion was made by Mr. Richard, 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 21-102-0018 (Overlaying of Various Roads in Wards One and Eight of Calcasieu Parish) as substantially complete.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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8.D Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 21-104-0567 (Overlaying of Various Roads in Wards Five, Six, and Seven of Calcasieu Parish) as substantially complete.

Motion was made by Mr. Brame and seconded by Mr. Marcantel to adopt the resolution of acceptance.

Mr. Bares reminded Mr. Bruce and Mr. Wainwright to have the contractor remove the construction signs. Mr. Wainwright advised that the contractor was currently making final passes to ensure all signs were removed.

A vote was taken on the motion to adopt the resolution of acceptance and the motion carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 21-104-0567 (Overlaying of Various Roads in Wards Five, Six, and Seven of Calcasieu Parish) as substantially complete.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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8.E Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 22-105-1238 (Striping of Various Roads) as substantially complete. (Wards One, Two, Three, and Eight)

Motion was made by Mr. Richard, 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 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 22-105-1238 (Striping of Various Roads) as substantially complete.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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8.F Advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 22-201-0006 (Bud Bennett Road Extension). (Ward Six)

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.

8.G Advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 22-306-0005 (Pile Repair of Various Bridges). (Ward Five)

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.

8.H Advertise for Request-for-Proposals for Emergency Debris Removal Services (RFP-2022-PW-204).

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory and seconded by Mr. Richard to approve the advertisement.

Mr. Guillory asked Mr. Wainwright for more information on this item. Mr. Wainwright explained that the Police Jurys current ability to enter into contracts for emergency debris removal and monitoring services was to expire on December 31, 2022. Mr. Wainwright said this item and the next would reset the Policy Jurys ability to enter into the emergency debris contracts.

A vote was taken on the motion to approve the advertisement and the motion carried unanimously.

8.I Advertise for Request-for-Proposals for Emergency Debris Monitoring Services (RFP-2022-PW-205).

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to approve the advertisement.

9. Board Appointments

Consideration of approving the appointments of the following members of the various boards/districts, and further, adopting resolutions where applicable:

9.A Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board; Mr. Brame and Mr. Landry.

(1) Mr. Lasalle Williams, Sr. (Ward 4) REAPPOINT

(2) Mr. Kirk Smith (At-Large Rep East Calcasieu) REAPPOINT

Motion was made by Mr. Brame, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Lasalle Williams, Sr., as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. As a result of the vote, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Lasalle Williams, Sr., as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board, said term to expire October, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Brame and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Kirk Smith as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board. As a result of the vote, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Kirk Smith as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board, said term to expire October, 2026.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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9.B Southwest LA Regional Planning Commission (IMCAL) Board of Directors; Mr. Hayes.

Ms. Johnnie Boone Syas DEFER 30 DAYS

Motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to defer action until the Regular Meeting on November 3, 2022.

9.C Vinton Harbor and Terminal District (Pursuant to La.R.S. 34:334.2, the Police Jury must submit two nominees to the Board and the Board will make the appointment); Mr. Bares.

Mr. Steve Jennings

SUBMIT THE NAMES OF MR. STEVE JENNINGS (PREFERENCE) AND MR. BRENT CLEMENT

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to submit to the Vinton Harbor and Terminal District Board the names of Mr. Steve Jennings (preference) and Mr. Brent Clement.

9.D Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two (District 4); Mr. Stelly.

Mr. Paul Guillory REAPPOINT

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution confirming a reappointment to the Board of Commissioners of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Paul Guillory, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Eight Fire Protection District No. Two, said term to expire October, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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9.E Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three (District 14); Mr. Burleigh.

Mr. Lester Goss REAPPOINT

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution confirming a reappointment to the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Lester Goss, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three, said term to expire October, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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9.F West Calcasieu Port, Harbor, and Terminal District; Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Bares.

Mr. Scott Foreman (West Calcasieu Association of Commerce Rep)

APPOINT MS. JENNIFER MABOU

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution confirming an appointment to the Board of Commissioners of West Calcasieu Port, Harbor and Terminal District:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 6th day of October, 2022, that it does hereby appoint Ms. Jennifer Rachelle Field Mabou to replace Mr. Scott Foreman as a member of the Board of Commissioners of West Calcasieu Port, Harbor and Terminal District, said term to expire October, 2027.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6th day of October, 2022.

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10. Board Advise

The following term will expire in November, 2022:

10.A Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six (District 14); Mr. Marcantel.

Mr. James M. Gentry

11. Executive Session

Consideration of going into Executive Session to discuss the following:

11.A Kevin Foreman, et al v. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, et al; C.A.No. 2021-3890 (14th JDC, Calcasieu Parish); and

11.B Jun Wang v. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; C.A.No. 2022-4653 (14th JDC, Calcasieu Parish).

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Brame and carried unanimously to enter Executive Session.

The meeting went into recess as the Police Jury entered Executive Session.

Following Executive Session, the meeting reconvened.

Point of Personal Privilege

Mr. Hayes was granted a point of personal privilege and stated the number one cause of death among teenagers was suicide. To raise awareness about this issue, Mr. Hayes planned to participate in the Out of the Darkness Walk at the Burton Complex to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022. He asked that anyone interested in participating contact him. All contributions would be given to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Mr. Bartie was granted a point of personal privilege and thanked the Police Jurors for their work on and their attendance at the ground-breaking for the Louisiana Avenue detention basin project.

12. Adjourn

There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.

/s/ Tony Stelly,

President

/s/ Kathy P. Smith, Parish Secretary

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