Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
April 4, 2023
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Chris E. Landry, President, presiding.
Call to Order by President Landry.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Brame)
Roll Call.
PRESENT: Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Anthony Bartie, Guy Brame, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Ashton Richard, Mike Smith, Tony Stelly and Tony Tramonte
ABSENT: Mr. Roger Marcantel
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; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Sam Gabb of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Parish Secretary
1. 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:
1.A Adopt a resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. One to the Agreement between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to remove LA 384 (mill, patch, and overlay) from the scope of State Project No. H.014960 and Federal Aid Project No. H014960. (District 8, Mr. Brame)
Motion was made by Mr. Brame, 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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve Supplemental Agreement No. One to the Agreement between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to remove LA 384 (mill, patch, and overlay) from the scope of State Project No. H.014960 and Federal Aid Project No. H014960).
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 4th day of April, 2023.
1.B Adopt a resolution approving an Energy Reimbursement Agreement between the Police Jury and Easton Energy Pipeline, LLC, for the Ham Reid Road Extension Project. (District 8, Mr. Brame)
Motion was made by Mr. Brame, 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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve an Energy Reimbursement Agreement between the Police Jury and Easton Energy Pipeline, LLC, for the Ham Reid Road Extension 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 4th day of April, 2023.
1.C Adopt an ordinance approving the purchase of property located at 1612 Sage Drive, Lake Charles, through funding received from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to mitigate future flood losses of this repetitive loss structure. (District 9, Mr. Bartie)
AGENDA NOTE: The buyout will be 100% funded with FEMA HMGP funds, whereby the Parish will purchase the property for the appraised value of $170,000 plus all costs related to the appraisal, demolition, and closing.
Motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7604 previously published May 6, 2023)
1.D Adopt a resolution approving a Right-of-Way Instrument from the Police Jury to Entergy Louisiana, LLC, for future utility improvements off of Interstate 10 North Frontage Road in Sulphur. (District 13, Mr. Andrepont)
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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Right-of-Way Instrument from the Police Jury to Entergy Louisiana, LLC, for future utility improvements off of Interstate 10 North Frontage Road in Sulphur.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
1.E Adopt a resolution approving a Right-of-Way Instrument from the Police Jury to Entergy Louisiana, LLC, for the extension of the utility service line for RV sites for the Burton Complex Hurricane Repair Project (DB-2022-FM-124).
Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, 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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Right-of-Way Instrument from the Police Jury to Entergy Louisiana, LLC, for the extension of the utility service line for RV sites for the Burton Complex Hurricane Repair Project (DB-2022-FM-124).
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 4th day of April, 2023.
2. 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:
2.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated March 2, 2023.
Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Bartie and carried unanimously to approve.
2.B Approve the Budget Committee Report dated April 4, 2023. (Mr. Bartie)
Following a brief report by Mr. Bartie, Chairman of the Budget Committee, motion was made by Mr. Bartie, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the report of said Committee dated April 4, 2023, and all recommendations contained therein, be approved as follows:
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
April 4, 2023
A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Chairman Anthony Bartie presiding and the following members present:
Vice Chairman Brian Abshire, Mr. Joe Andrepont, Mr. Judd Bares, Mr. Guy Brame, Mr. Tony Stelly, and President Chris E. Landry, Ex-Officio.
Absent: None
Also present were Police Jurors Randy Burleigh, Ron Hayes, Ashton Richard and Tony Tramonte and staff members Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Mr. John Bruce, Mr. Wes Crain, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Sam Gabb, and Ms. Kathy P. Smith.
Absent: None
Said Committee:
(1) Recommended approval of requests from the following entities for grant funding from the Parishs Gaming Fund, including adoption of resolutions approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the requesting entity, as well as authorization for the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
(A) Economic Development - $40,000 - Chennault International Airport for costs associated with the 2023 Airshow, which will be held in May, 2023.
(B) Ward Four - $70,000 - West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital - funding assistance for the purchase of a new air handler unit.
(C) Ward Four (District 14) - $30,769 - City of Westlake - for the purchase of computer stations for Westlake Police Department vehicles.
(D) Ward Five - $100,000 - Ward Five Fire Protection District No. One - funding assistance for the purchase and installation of a communications tower for Ward Five.
(E) Ward Seven - $265,000 - Community Center and Playground District No. Three of Ward Seven - for one-third of the cost associated with the relocation of the W13 drainage lateral, with the remaining project cost funded by Commmunity Center and Playground District No. Three of Ward Seven and Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One. Mr. Bares recognized Mr. Daniel Paladino, Community Center and Playground District Board President, who was in attendance, and commended Mr. Paladino and the Board for their commitment to resolving this critical erosion issue.
(2) Recommended that the Police Jury adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for those funds that deviate from estimated budgeted revenues, expenditures, and/or fund balances, in accordance with La.R.S. 39:1310.
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Chennault International Airport, to provide grant funding from the Economic Development/Parishwide Needs Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $40,000 for costs associated with the 2023 Chennault Airshow, which will be held in May, 2023.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, to provide grant funding from the Ward Four Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $70,000 for funding assistance for the purchase of a new air handler unit.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the City of Westlake, to provide grant funding from the Ward Four (District 14) Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $30,769 for the purchase of computer stations for Westlake Police Department vehicles.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Ward Five Fire Protection District No. One, to provide grant funding from the Ward Five Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $100,000 for funding assistance for the purchase and installation of a communications tower for Ward Five.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Community Center and Playground District No. Three of Ward Seven, to provide grant funding from the Ward Seven Allocation of the Gaming Fund in the amount of $265,000 for one-third of the cost associated with the relocation of the W13 drainage lateral.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that:
SECTION 1. The Fiscal Year 2023 Budget of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, is hereby amended for those funds that deviate from estimated budgeted revenues, expenditures, and/or fund balances, in accordance with La.R.S. 39:1310, as summarized in the attached document entitled Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Proposed 2023 Budget Amendment.
SECTION 2. Certification is hereby given that all actions required by the Local Government Budget Act have been completed in compliance with La.R.S. 39:1305 et seq.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of April, 2023.
2.C Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of property located at 3210 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, for an amount not to exceed the appraised value of the property from Daniel G. Fontenot.
Motion was made by Mr. Bares, 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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve the purchase of property located in Ward Three, bearing the municipal address of 3210 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, for an amount not to exceed the appraised value of the property from Daniel G. Fontenot, said property being more particularly described as:
Lot Four (4) of Block Two (2) of the F.B. Hughes Place, a subdivision of Lot Five (5) of George Horridge Subdivision of Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW/4 of SW/4) of Section Eight (8), Township Ten (10) South, Range Eight (8) West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
3. 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:
3.A Approve an application for a liquor and beer permit.
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends one (1) renewal application be approved.
Motion was made by Mr. Richard, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to approve the following renewal application:
WARD 4
Mac Enterprises of Westlake, LLC
Shannon Sterling, Member
MENAGE ADULT CLUB
3801 Highway 90
Westlake, LA 70669 Liquor & Beer $135.00
(District 15, Mr. Tramonte)
3.B Adopt an ordinance condemning and authorizing the demolition and removal of the manufactured home located at 2404 Gaylynn Drive, Sulphur, Ward Four (Owner: Ashley Nicole Vincent, 2404 Gaylynn Drive, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00187186A). (District 15, Mr. Tramonte)
AGENDA NOTE: At the public hearing held on January 19, 2023, the Police Jury deferred action on this item for thirty (30) days. At the meeting held on February 16, 2023, the Police Jury deferred action on this item until April 4, 2023.
President Landry asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item and heard no response.
Motion was made by Mr. Tramonte, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 2404 Gaylynn Drive, Sulphur, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7605 previously published May 6, 2023)
4. Human Services
Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Human Services Department, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
4.A Adopt a resolution approving a Partnership Agreement between the Police Jury and the Workforce Development Board (Board) defining the authority, roles, and responsibilities of the Board and the Police Jury President, as well as the procedures for developing the local workforce plan.
Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, 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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Partnership Agreement between the Police Jury and the Workforce Development Board (Board) defining the authority, roles, and responsibilities of the Board and the Police Jury President, as well as the procedures for developing the local workforce plan.
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 4th day of April, 2023.
5. 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:
5.A Approve payment of all current invoices.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to approve.
5.B Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on March 14, 2023, for the Intracoastal Park Hurricane Repair Project (DB-2023-FM-102, formerly DB-2022-FM-131).
Contractor Name/ Bid Total
Hackley Enterprises, LLC $536,884.00
Russell J. Stutes Construction COmpany, LLC $647,700.00
Gunter Construction, Inc. $667,500.00
Alfred Palma, LLC $794,300.00
SWLA Constructors & Development, LLC $990,055.00
Ryder & Ryder, LTC $1,134,812.23
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the bid of Hackley Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $536,884.00, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Bares and seconded by Mr. Bartie to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the resolution.
Mr. Bares thanked the staff of the Department of Facilities Management for their hard work to advance this project.
A vote taken on the motion to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the resolution 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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Hackley Enterprises, LLC, for the Intracoastal Park Hurricane Repair Project (DB-2023-FM-102, formerly DB-2022-FM-131), in the amount of $536,884, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on March 14, 2023, and for which Hackley Enterprises, LLC, submitted the lowest bid.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 4th day of April, 2023.
6.Board Appointments
Consideration of approving the appointments of the following members of the various boards/districts, and further, adopting resolutions where applicable:
6.A Lake Charles North Redevelopment Authority; Messrs. Guillory, Lewis and Smith.
Dr. Gisele McKinney Hawkins
AGENDA NOTE: No action necessary as the Authority is currently inactive.
6.B Calcasieu Parish Children and Youth Planning Board; Mr. Bartie and Mr. Guillory.
Ms. Janet Fontenot (Retired) APPOINT MS. CHERYL NADINE BLAKE
Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Brame and carried unanimously to confirm the appointment of Ms. Cheryl Nadine Blake as a member of the Board of the Calcasieu Parish Children and Youth Planning 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 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby appoint Ms. Cheryl Nadine Blake to replace Ms. Janet Fontenot as a member of the Board of the Calcasieu Parish Children and Youth Planning Board, said term to expire February, 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 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 4th day of April, 2023.
7. Board Advise
7.A Recreation District No. One of Ward Eight (District 10); Mr. Stelly.
Mr. Brandon James Perkins
Mr. Stelly advised that Mr. Perkins had moved out of the District.
8. Condolences
8.A Adopt a resolution of condolences to be forwarded to the family of the late Mary Leva Vee McNabb. (Messrs. Andrepont, Bares and Tramonte)
Motion was made by Mr. Bares and seconded by Mr. Tramonte to adopt the resolution of condolences.
Mr. Tramonte said he was a frequent customer of Miss Vees donut shop. Miss Vee was known throughout the community as a sweet lady who raised good children. He extended his respects to her children.
Mr. Bares said that when he worked for KPLC, a local television station, he was the photographer for Mr. John Bridges, a reporter who had a knack for finding stories related to food. One day, while Mr. Bares and Mr. Bridges were working together, around 4:30 a.m., they visited Miss Vees donut shop. Mr. Bares was surprised to find how little Miss Vee was in size, but large in personality.
Mr. Andrepont said Vee was a sweet lady and a customer of his when he worked full-time at K&B Drugstore. When he visited Miss Vees donut shop, she made sure he always got hot donuts. Mr. Andrepont said that there were many people in the community who could tell similar stories about her. He extended his condolences to the family.
A vote taken on the motion carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the following resolution of condolences was adopted:
Resolution in Memoriam
Mary Leva Vee McNabb
WHEREAS, the life and service of Mary Leva Vee McNabb are engraved on memorys table, and she will be remembered affectionately by those who proudly knew her;
WHEREAS, Vee was born on September 3, 1939, in Lake Charles to Sylvan and Edna Aucoin;
WHEREAS, she was well known for her iconic donuts as owner of Vees Donut Shop for 31 years;
WHEREAS, she touched many lives in the community where she lived and baked for more than 50 years, where she could be found in the early morning hours cooking and praying for the ones whom she would meet that day;
WHEREAS, those left to cherish her memory include her three children and their spouses, Samuel McNabb and wife Amalia, David Stutes and wife Missy Amidon, Catina Coats and husband Lewis; grandchildren David Stutes, Jake Stutes, Carri McNabb, and Terri McNabb; great-grandchildren Reya Stutes and Matthew Stutes; and numerous nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Vee will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her, and in her passing, the Parish of Calcasieu feels the loss of an outstanding, public-spirited citizen and friend who will be greatly missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby express sincere regret in the passing of Mary Leva Vee McNabb.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that this memorial shall be presented to the family of Vee in heartfelt sympathy and condolences and shall be spread upon the minutes of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in loving and respectful memory of an esteemed citizen, mother, grandmother, and friend.
/s/ Chris E. Landry,
President,
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
/s/ Judd Bares,
District 12,
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
/s/ Joe Andrepont,
District 13,
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
/s/ Tony Tramonte,
District 15,
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
8.B Adopt a resolution of condolences to be forwarded to the family of the late Russel Wayne Buddy Russ Conrad. (Mr. Bares)
Motion was made by Mr. Bares and seconded by Mr. Brame to adopt the resolution of condolences.
Mr. Bares said Buddy Russ was being laid to rest on this day, which was also Buddy Russs 40th birthday. Mr. Bares said how much Buddy Russ made him laugh during his radio show and when Mr. Bares would call Buddy Russ, his children loved to hear his beautiful, booming voice. Mr. Bares said that Buddy Russ was the kind of man who could bring a community together and extended his condolences to the Conrad family.
A vote taken on the motion carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the following resolution of condolences was adopted:
Resolution in Memoriam
Russel Wayne Buddy Russ Conrad
WHEREAS, the life and service of Russel Wayne Buddy Russ Conrad are engraved on memorys table, and he will be remembered affectionately by those who proudly knew him;
WHEREAS, Buddy Russ was born on April 4, 1983, to David and Beth Conrad;
WHEREAS, he graduated from Barbe High School in 2001 and attended both Sowela Technical College and McNeese State University;
WHEREAS, he was employed at Bennigans, Southern Tire Mart, and at LAuberge as an Audio/Visual Tech and Entertainment Manager;
WHEREAS, he became the communitys beloved Buddy Russ during his time in radio at Gator 99.5;
WHEREAS, Buddy Russ was a co-founder of the Seven Slot Society and was involved in many charities;
WHEREAS, those left to cherish his memory include his parents; aunts and uncles - Lynda Jane Jones, Frank and Robin Conrad, Kaye and Dan Kuss, Judy Conrad, Patsy and Rick Farmer, Angie and Russell Sylvester; cousins - Terri Conrad, Karen Conrad, Cheryl Amoroso, Mark Conrad, Marcy Conrad, Megan Callahan, Jessica Williamson, Mitchell Brown, Brandon Sylvester, Sarah Bess Brown, Nathan Sylvester; Russs Gator 99.5 family; and his beloved Dude Party; and
WHEREAS, Buddy Russ will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him, and in his passing, the Parish of Calcasieu feels the loss of an outstanding, public-spirited citizen and friend who will be greatly missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 4th day of April, 2023, that it does hereby express sincere regret in the passing of Russel Wayne Buddy Russ Conrad.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that this memorial shall be presented to the family of Buddy Russ in heartfelt sympathy and condolences and shall be spread upon the minutes of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in loving and respectful memory of an esteemed citizen, son, and friend.
/s/ Chris E. Landry,
President,
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
/s/ Judd Bares,
District 12,
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
President Landry wished everyone a Happy Easter.
9. Adjourn
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Richard and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.
/s/ Chris E. Landry, President
/s/ Kathy P. Smith, Parish Secretary
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