Regular Meeting

Of the

Assumption Parish Police Jury

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

6:00 O’clock p.m.

1. The regular meeting of the Assumption Parish Police Jury was called to order by Police Jury President Leroy Blanchard in the Assumption Parish Police Jury Chamber located at 4813 Highway 1, Napoleonville, Louisiana.

2. Police Jurors recorded as present were: Mr. Ron Alcorn, Ward 1; Mr. Jeff Naquin, Ward 2; Mr. Ira Patureau, Ward 3; Mr. Charles Breaux, Ward 4; Mr. Michael Dias, Ward 5; Mr. Chris Carter, Ward 6; Mr. Leroy Blanchard, Ward 7; Mr. Jamie Ponville, Ward 8; Mr. Myron Matherne, Ward 9

3. President Leroy Blanchard led the prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

4. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval for the minutes for the regular meeting held on June 12, 2024.

5. Committee member Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias,” THAT, the committee approves the minutes for the regular meeting held on June 12, 2024.” This motion was unanimously adopted. “

6. President Leroy Blanchard then opened the meeting to the public for any public comments, questions or concerns regarding the items listed on the agenda. There were no public comments.

7. President Leroy Blanchard recognized Drainage Committee Chairman Jamie Ponville, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: update on the proposal for Davis Bacon Act for the Plattenville Drainage Project which was tabled until the next meeting, accept resignation of Patrick Guillot from La 70 Gravity Drainage District and appoint Mr. Daniel Daigle, approval of drainage overrun for culvert replacement at 259 Cindy Street in the amount of $1,244.40 for project number 93160, approval to pay invoice submitted for the move of the rental excavator in the amount of $700 (W4), approval for a $2,140 overage for project number 92918, update on culvert replacement on Paul Street in the amount of $15,000 (W9) which was tabled until the next meeting, approval to sweep the right side of the ditch on Ewell Street (W6) which was tabled, approval to install a cross cover at the end of Ewell Street (W6) which was tabled, approval to pay invoice submitted for the move of the rental excavator in the amount of $700 (W3), approval for culvert installation at 4520 Kitten Street (W2) in the amount of $1,970.50, and approval for culvert installation at 3205 and 3207 Lee Drive (W8) which was tabled.

8. Police Juror Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, “THAT, the Police Jury approve the Drainage Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

9. President Leroy Blanchard stated that the Finance Committee met and recommended the following matters: approval to pay List of Bills submitted through June 21, 2024; approval of Budget Comparison Statements for May of 2024; discussed and approved a refund in the amount of $500 for an APCC rental due to partial operative air conditioner; approval to accept the high bidder for the three pieces surplus equipment: 2009 Ford Expedition, 2002 Chevy 1500 ½ Ton Truck, and the 2002 Chevy Malibu surplus equipment; and approval for additional funding from Ward 5 Recreation for the handrails at the waterfront walk way for Bayou Lafourche project overage in the amount not to exceed $1500.

10. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the Police Jury approve the Finance Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

11. President Leroy Blanchard stated that the Road and Bridge Committee met and recommended the following matters: an update on the cost analysis to widen the Cancienne Road project (W4) which was tabled until the next meeting; approval to move excess funds from Paincourtville Highway 403 Project to Bertrandville Drainage Project (GOMESA Bond Fund - $89,995.20) (W6); approval to create a drainage project for Ward 6 to fund the balance of the Bertrandville Drainage Project in the amount of $754.80, approval for maintenance on Cypress Street in the amount of $70,000 (W9) which was tabled; and approval of application, quantity, and placement of 3 speed bumps for Matthew Street (W6).

12. Police Juror Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, “THAT, the Police Jury approve the Road and Bridge Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

13. President Leroy Blanchard recognized Engineering/Grants Committee Chairman Jeff Naquin, who stated that the committee met and recommended the following matters: an update on the project status and funding sources by GIS Engineering, update from Duplantis Design Group (DDG) on Gerald St. Levee Project and the Ring Levees in Pierre Part/ Belle River, update form Infinity Engineering of Parish-wide Sewer Plant Improvements Project, update from the Accountant/Grants Coordinator on the Shell Beach Boat Landing Project and the approval of resolution to opt to utilize Arcadis for the H&H modeling for St. Vincent Dredging Project (LWI Round 2), update form South Central Planning Development Commission which was tabled, update on Fire Hydrants Project, update on Ag Center Roof Project, update on Attakapas Landing project and advised that will get legal to get the third-party Engineer to go over invoice and report back to the jury – requested all overage invoices to be forwarded to the third-party Engineer immediately and supporting documents to be provided by CJ Savoie Engineers, update on Courthouse Renovation Project, update on extension from Legislators for the Lee Drive Project (Expiration of 6/30/2024), requested preliminary approval for 2 additional manufactured homes to be added to an existing Manufactured Home Park at 301B Highway 403 and 301C Highway 403 in Paincourtville – Vella Larvadain (W6), requested preliminary approval for 1 additional manufactured home to be added to an existing Manufactured Home Park at 142 Sugar Cane Lane in Pierre Part – C & C Trailer Park (W8), requested authorization to go out for RFQ for engineering for LWI - Bayou St. Vincent (Round 2), and also received an update from JP Enterprise that they have moved forward with signing a contract to supply natural gas to the Pierre Part/Belle River area.

14. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the Police Jury approve the Engineering/Grants Committee report as presented.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

15. President Leroy Blanchard stated that the future usage of Labadieville Ballpark per Mrs. Chelsie Rodrigue, was requested to be tabled until the next meeting.

16. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval to re-appoint Kizzy Parker to Ward 1 Recreation District for a 5-year term.

17. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, “THAT, the jury approves to re-appoint Kizzy Parker to Ward 1 Recreation District for a 5-year term.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

18. Mr. Charles Breaux requested an update on the removal of trees in the Lower Texas Canal. Assistant Parish Manager stated that he went back to resurvey the canal and it has multiple trees and it’s not navigable waterways; the trees are completely across the canal. He stated that he got with a contractor and made it an urgent matter to see what needs to be done to get an estimate from the contractor for removal of trees in the canal.

19. President Leroy Blanchard requested approval for the following Occupational license applications On Da Bayou (Belle Rose) and Bayou Boy Seafood (Paincourtville). He stated that On Da Bayou was an ownership and name change, previously known as Belle Rose Bar.

20. Police Juror Jeff Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the jury approves On Da Bayou (Belle Rose) Occupational license.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

21. Police Juror Ron Alcorn offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, “THAT, the jury approves Bayou Boy Seafood (Paincourtville) Occupational license.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

22. President Leroy Blanchard stated that he has two deviations, the first one was Friends of Bayou Lafourche who wanted to make a formal introduction and the second was for a letter of support for the Sweet Solutions Project in the Parish.

23. Police Juror Chris Carter offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, “THAT, the jury approves the two deviations, the first was Friends of Bayou Lafourche and the second was for a letter of support for the Sweet Solutions Project in the Parish.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

24. President Leroy Blanchard introduced Mrs. Amy Hebert, Friends of Bayou Lafourche. Mrs. Amy Hebert introduced herself and discussed some projects they are currently working on.

25. President Leroy Blanchard stated for the second item we had a request from Dr. Dorothy Navine for a letter of support pursuing some Federal Grants to fund their project to bring that business to Assumption Parish. He stated that they previously presented to the Jury by making ecofriendly tableware out of bagasse.

26. Police Juror Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Ron Alcorn, “THAT, the jury approve the letter of support for Dr. Dorothy Navine to pursue some Federal Grants to fund their project to bring that business to Assumption Parish.” This motion was unanimously adopted.

27. Committee member Jamie Ponville offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chris Cater “THAT, there being no further business to come before the Assumption Parish Police Jury, the meeting be adjourned.” This motion was unanimously adopted

Kim M. Torres Leroy Blanchard

Secretary-Treasurer Chairman

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Michael Dias, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve to re-appoint Ms. Kizzy Parker to the Ward 1 Recreation Board.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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 n a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, Jr., the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury (APPJ) does hereby approve and authorize its President to sign an updated Cooperative Endeavor Agreement as recommended by the Parish Attorney relative to drainage project #92918 – Outfall Replacement at 3239 Highway 308.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Jamie Ponville, seconded by Mr. Ira Patureau, Jr., the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby accept the resignation of Mr. Patrick Guillot and replace him with Mr. Daniel Daigle to fill the unexpired term as board member of LA 70 Lee Drive Gravity Drainage District #14.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the refund of $500 to APCC Renter Alicia Stewart due to a partial operative air conditioner during her event.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Ron Alcorn, seconded by Mr. Jeff Naquin, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and accept the high bidders for the surplus equipment as follows:

Sierra Dennis 2002 Chevy Malibu $800.00

JJ Merchant 2009 Ford Expedition $577.77

JJ Merchant 2002 Chevy 1500

½ Ton Truck $1077.77

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the decision to opt in to utilize Arcadis for the H&H modeling for the St. Vincent Dredging project and authorize the President to sign all necessary documents for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Round 2.

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and authorize the Accountant/Grants Coordinator to complete an RFQ for Engineering Services for Louisiana Watershed Initiative – Bayou St. Vincent (Round 2).

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby approve and grant preliminary approval for 1 additional manufactured home to be added to an existing Manufactured Home Park at 142 Sugar Cane Lane in Pierre Part – C & C Trailer Park (W8).

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby grant preliminary approval for 2 additional manufactured homes to be added to an existing Manufactured Home Park at 301B Highway 403 and 301C Highway 403 in Paincourtville – Vella Larvadain (W6).

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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On a motion by Mr. Jeff Naquin, seconded by Mr. Jamie Ponville, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Assumption Parish Police Jury does hereby grant preliminary approval for 2 additional manufactured homes to be added to an existing Manufactured Home Park at 301B Highway 403 and 301C Highway 403 in Paincourtville – Vella Larvadain (W6).

Upon being placed to a vote, the above resolution was adopted as follows:

Yeas: 9

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

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