Notice

Publication Date

2024-07-30

Subcategory

Miscellaneous Notices

Keywords:

Calcasieu Parish

Police Jury

March 7. 2024

Lake Charles,

Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Anthony L. Bartie, President, presiding.

Call to Order by President Bartie.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Andrepont)

Roll Call.

PRESENT:

Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Dar-by Quinn, Mike Smith, Tony Stelly, and Tony Tramonte

ABSENT:

Mr. Randy Burleigh

OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Bryan C. Beam, Parish Administrator; Mr. Dane Bolin, Assistant Administra-tor; Ms. Jessica Booth, Executive Assistant; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasur-er/Finance Director; Mr. Samuel Gabb of Plauche, Smith, and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works; and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace, Recording Secretary

2. 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:

2.A Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement be-tween the Police Jury and Open A-1 Ranch, Inc., for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Utility District Project. (District 7, Mr. Landry and District 9, Mr. Bartie)

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Stelly 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Open A-1 Ranch, Inc., for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Utility District Pro-ject 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 7th day of March, 2024.

2.B Adopt a resolution approving a Permanent Drainage Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Coffey Farms, L.L.C., for the LIB Orleans Run Drainage Project. (District 1, Mr. Quinn)

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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Drainage Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Coffey Farms, L.L.C., for the LIB Orleans Run Drainage Project in Ward One.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

2.C Adopt a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, for the LA 378/Westwood Road and LA 378/Phillips Road Right Turn Lane Intersection Improvements Project (State Project No. H.012238). (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Landry 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD), for the LA 378/Westwood Road and LA 378/Phillips Road Right Turn Lane Intersection Improvements Project (State Project No. H.012238) 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 7th day of March, 2024.

2.D Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the City of Westlake (City) for the Mossville Discharge Flow Meter Installation and Foster Lane Sewer Extension Project, which provides the assignment of ownership, operation, and maintenance responsibilities to the City. (District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Landry 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby approve an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and the City of Westlake (City) for the Mossville Discharge Flow Meter Installation and Foster Lane Sewer Extension Project, which provides the assignment of ownership, operation, and maintenance responsibilities to the City.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

3. 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:

3.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated February 1, 2024.

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

3.B Approve the Ways and Means Committee Report dated March 7, 2024. (Mr. Guillory)

Following a brief report by Mr. Guillory, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously that the report of said Committee dated March 7, 2024, be approved as follows:

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT

March 7, 2024

A meeting of the Ways and Means Committee was held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Tony Guillory, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Vice Chairman Ron Hayes; Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Anthony Bartie, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly

Absent: Mr. Randy Burleigh and Mr. Tony Tramonte

Also present were staff members Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Samuel Gabb, Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Mr. Allen Wainwright, and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace.

Said Committee:

Received report from staff and consulting firm, Emergent Method, with reference to the results of the 2023 Citizen Survey conducted by the Police Jury.

A total of 1,386 completed surveys were received, which was the highest number of responses since the Police Jury began the citizen surveys in 2018. In this survey collection, responses were received from all areas of the par-ish.

Concerning results of the survey, it was found that satisfaction with Police Jury services had increased or remained the same from the previous year in most categories. Citizens said the Police Jury needed to focus on key categories that included continued disaster recovery efforts, litter reduction, and drainage.

There being no further business, Chairman Guillory declared the meeting to be adjourned.

3.C Adopt a resolution ratifying a Local Government Proclamation of State of Emergency executed by President Bartie on February 26, 2024, on behalf of the Police Jury, which proclaimed (i) a State of Emergency to exist due to drought conditions and (ii) a prohibition upon outdoor burning activities throughout the Parish of Calcasieu.

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby ratify the Local Government Proclamation of State of Emergency signed by President Anthony L. Bartie on February 26, 2024, with reference to drought conditions in the Parish of Calcasieu. The Proclamation reads as follows:

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCLAMATION OF

STATE OF

EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, current drought conditions and elevated wind speeds present the potential to threaten the health and safety of citizens within the Parish of Calcasieu and immediate emergency action may be required to minimize the potential effects of these conditions in the Parish of Calcasieu;

WHEREAS, at present, emergency response services by local fire officials and other emergency support services continue to overwhelm first responders in the Parish of Calcasieu due to outdoor burn activities; and

WHEREAS, as a result of discussions with local fire emergency officials in the Parish of Calcasieu, a State of Emergency exists and limitations on burning activities are required for the protection of the citizens of, and property within, the Parish of Calcasieu.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Anthony L. Bartie, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President, by the authority vested in me by the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act of 1993, La.R.S. 29:721 et seq., do hereby proclaim a State of Emergency to exist in the Parish of Calcasieu and do hereby proclaim a prohibition upon outdoor burning activities throughout the Parish of Calcasieu in order to ensure citizens health and safety.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that this ban shall not apply to (i) prescribed burns by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, (ii) by those trained and certified by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, or (iii) by those who conduct prescribed burning as a generally accepted agriculture practice as defined by the Louisiana Right to Farm Law, La.R.S. 3:3601 et seq.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that all Emergency Preparedness plans have been activated and Richard J. Gremillion, Director of Calcasieu Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, has been designated as the point of contact for all responsible activities related to this emergency.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that Calcasieu Parish Fire Departments are empowered to extinguish all fires that are in direct violation of this Proclamation.

IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the penalty for violation of this Proclamation shall be as set forth in La.R.S. 29:727(G).

THIS PROCLAMATION ISSUED THIS 26TH DAY OF FEBRU-ARY, 2024, AND EFFECTIVE AT TIME OF ISSUANCE.

/s/ ANTHONY L. BARTIE,

President

/s/ RICHARD J.

GREMILLION,

OHSEP Director

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 7th day of March, 2024.

3.D Adopt a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury; Tony Mancuso, Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish; and the Southwest Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory, which outlines each entitys responsibility for the costs of construction of the Crime Lab.

Motion was made by Mr. Tramonte, 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury; Tony Mancuso, Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish; and the Southwest Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory, which outlines each entitys responsibility for the costs of construction of the Crime Lab.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

3.E Adopt resolutions approving the following projects and annual Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), in accordance with the Lease Agreements between the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority and the respective developers:

(1) Le Fleur Apartments Project, Le Fleur Apartments, LP, or its affiliated entities;

(2) Lake Charles Mid-City Phase I Project, Lake Charles Mid-City Phase I, LLC, or its affiliated entities; and

(3) Lake Charles Mid-City Lofts Project, Lake Charles Mid-City Lofts, LLC, or its affiliated entities.

Motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mr. Lewis to adopt the resolutions.

Regarding the Mid-City projects, Mr. Smith asked if these were the projects planned for 18th Street. Mr. Beam responded that was his understanding and asked staff to elaborate. Mr. Alberto Galan, Assistant to the Administrator, appeared before the Police Jury and responded affirmatively. Mid-City Revitalization, as the projects were called in the Just Imagine Plan, obtained the grant to fund these projects. Mr. Smith inquired as to the number of phases. Mr. Galan referred the question to Ms. Nicole Miller, Operations Manager at the Department of Human Services, advised that the original plan for the development was eight phases. Mid-City Lofts was an additional component of that original plan. Ms. Miller added that demolition at the project site was expected at end of 2024, with the start of construction anticipated in 2025.

A vote taken on the motion to adopt the resolutions carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY APPROVING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF THE LE FLEUR APARTMENTS PROJECT, AND AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX RELATED THERETO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONE OR MORE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC TRUST AUTHORITY AND LE FLEUR APARTMENTS, LP, OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES.

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority (the Authority) is a public trust and public corporation established for public purposes for the benefit of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana (the Parish), under and pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Public Trust Act, being Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, Sections 2341 through 2347, inclusive (the Public Trust Act) and the provisions of that certain Amended, Restated and Supplemental Trust Indenture of the Authority dated as of August 27, 2003 (the Authority Indenture);

WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized to acquire and hold property for one or more of its public purposes as set forth in La.R.S. 9:2341(B) and upon acquisition by the Authority such property is declared for purposes of La.R.S. 9:2347(M) to be public proper-ty used for essential and governmental purposes and such property is thereby exempt from all taxes of the Parish, the State of Louisiana (the State), or any political subdivision thereof or any other taxing body, subject to the negotiated payments in lieu of taxes;

WHEREAS, Le Fleur Apartments, LP, a limited partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana, or its affiliated entities, successors and assigns (the Developer), intends to acquire, construct, and equip a residential rental facility containing approximately 48 living units for individuals and families of low and moderate income to be located on approximately 5.5 acres at the end of Petro Point Drive, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the Project);

WHEREAS, in order to induce the Developer to construct the Project, the Authority desires to enter into a Lease Agreement (the Agreement) with the Developer to (i) provide for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Project; (ii) provide for the conveyance of the Project to the Authority and the subsequent lease of the Project to the Developer; (iii) establish payments in lieu of taxes to be paid by the Developer to the Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish, as the tax collector for the Parish (the Tax Collector), in connection therewith (the PILOT); (iv) provide for the payment of an annual administrative fee rental payment (Administrative Rent) by the Developer to the Authority; and (v) provide for other matters therein;

WHEREAS, the Authority, through its Board of Trustees, adopted a resolution at its February 7, 2024, meeting approving the PILOT, and the details of the PILOT and Administrative Rent are generally described in the Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Exhibit A (the MOU);

WHEREAS, any project undertaken by the Authority, such as the Project and the PILOT, must be approved by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (the Police Jury), as the governing authority of the Parish and the beneficiary of the Authority, in accordance with La.R.S. 9:2347(M) and Article XIII, Section (6) of the Authority Indenture; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the Police Jury, as governing authority of the Parish, authorize the Authority to enter into the PILOT arrangement in accordance with La.R.S. 9:2347(M) and approve the Project in accordance with Article XIII, Section (6) of the Authority Indenture;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, as the governing authority of the Parish, that:

SECTION 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The Police Jury, as the governing authority of the Parish, does hereby approve the Project and authorizes the Authority to enter into a PILOT arrangement with the Developer for the Project in furtherance of the Authoritys public purpose, in accordance with La.R.S. 9:2347(M)(1).

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the results were as follows:

YEAS:

Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, Tony Stelly, and Tony Tramonte

NAYS: None

ABSENT:

Mr. Randy Burleigh

NOT VOTING: President Anthony L. Bartie

AND the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of March, 2024.

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY APPROVING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF THE LAKE CHARLES MID-CITY PHASE I PROJECT, AND AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX RELATED THERETO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONE OR MORE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC TRUST AUTHORITY AND LAKE CHARLES MID-CITY PHASE I, LLC, OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES.

WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized to acquire and hold property for one or more of its public purposes as set forth in La.R.S. 9:2341(B) and upon acquisition by the Authority such property is declared for purposes of La.R.S. 9:2347(M) to be public property used for essential and governmental purposes and such property is thereby exempt from all taxes of the Parish, the State of Louisiana (the State), or any political subdivision thereof or any other taxing body, subject to the negotiated payments in lieu of taxes;

WHEREAS, Lake Charles Mid-City Phase I, LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana, or its affiliated entities, successors and assigns (the Developer), intends to acquire, construct, and equip a residential rental facility containing approximately 106 living units for individuals and families of low and moderate income to be located on approximately 4.81 acres at the northwestern corner of Lake and Baker Streets, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the Project);

WHEREAS, the Authority, through its Board of Trustees, adopted a resolution at its February 7, 2024 meeting approving the PILOT, and the details of the PILOT and Administrative Rent are generally described in the Memorandum of Understanding attached hereto as Exhibit A (the MOU);

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, as the governing authority of the Parish, that:

SECTION 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the results were as follows:

YEAS:

NAYS: None

ABSENT:

Mr. Randy Burleigh

NOT VOTING: President Anthony L. Bartie

AND the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of March, 2024.

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION OF THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY APPROVING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF THE LAKE CHARLES MID-CITY LOFTS PROJECT, AND AN ANNUAL PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX RELATED THERETO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONE OR MORE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC TRUST AUTHORITY AND LAKE CHARLES MID-CITY LOFTS, LLC, OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES.

WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized to acquire and hold property for one or more of its public purposes as set forth in La.R.S. 9:2341(B) and upon acquisition by the Authority such property is declared for purposes of La.R.S. 9:2347(M) to be public property used for essential and governmental purposes and such property is thereby exempt from all taxes of the Parish, the State of Louisiana (the State), or any political subdivision thereof or any other taxing body, subject to the negotiated payments in lieu of taxes;

WHEREAS, Lake Charles Mid-City Lofts, LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Louisiana, or its affiliated entities, successors and assigns (the Developer), intends to acquire, construct, and equip a residential rental facility containing approximately 46 living units for individuals and families of low and moderate income to be located on the southeast corner of 18th and Lake Streets, Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the Project);

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, as the governing authority of the Parish, that:

SECTION 1. The foregoing whereas clauses are hereby adopted as set forth in the preamble to this Resolution.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the results were as follows:

YEAS: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, Tony Stelly, and Tony Tramonte

NAYS: None

ABSENT:

Mr. Randy Burleigh

NOT VOTING: President Anthony L. Bartie

AND the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 7th day of March, 2024.

4. 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 dsignee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:

4.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.

AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends approval of one (1) new and seven (7) renewal applications and ratification of two (2) special event permits.

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to approve the new application and the seven (7) renewals and to ratify the two (2) special event permits, as follows:

WARD 1

La Rumba of Moss Bluff, LLC

Jose Chavez, Member

LA RUMBA OF MOSS BLUFF

173 Highway 171

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Ole Habitz, LLC

Lori Lyles, Member

OLE HABITZ

242 Highway 171

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

WARD 3

Allen J. LeJeune, Member

L & L PACKAGE LIQUOR

5701 Highway 90 East

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

WARD 4

Waynes of Sulphur, LLC

Wayne Hardin, Member

WAYNE & LAYNES DELI

3906 Highway 27 South Liquor & Beer $135.00

Sulphur, LA 70665

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

Waynes of Lake Charles, LLC

Wayne Hardin, Member

FAT KATZ

2345 Industrial Drive

Sulphur, LA 70665 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 15, Mr. Tramonte)

WARD 6

Arm Business LLC

Mohammad, Islam, Member

TIME LOOP #21

1023 Highway 27

DeQuincy, LA 70633 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 11, Mr. Marcantel)

WARD 7

MP Business Inc.

Mohammad, Islam, Member

SMOKERS PARADISE 3

2482 Toomey Road

Vinton, LA 70668 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

WARD 8

Poker & Pool, LLC

John Larocca, Member

POKER & POOL

275 Highway 397

Lake Charles, LA 70615

Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 10, Mr. Stelly)

A Type A permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the special events:

NWTF LC Chapter 2024 Annual Banquet

April 3, 2024, until April 5, 2024 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607

Bart Yakupzack, Chairman

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

Iowa Rabbit Festival

March 14, 2024, until March 16, 2024 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607

Hailey Kotara, Treasurer

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

4.B Adopt ordinances amending Ordinance Nos. 7492, 7495, and 7509 to allow additional time to complete the sale of the adjudicated properties.

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury approved the sale of said properties on October 6, 2022; however, due to property title issues, an extension is necessary through May 31, 2024.

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

(ORDINANCE NO. 7808 previously published March 20, 2024)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7809 previously published March 20, 2024)

(ORDINANCE NO. 7810 previously published March 20, 2024)

5. 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:

5.A Acknowledge the submittal of minutes from the Calcasieu Parish Human Services Advi-sory Board for the meeting held on October 17, 2023.

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unani-mously to acknowledge.

6. Facility Management

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

6.A Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Architectural Contract between the Police Jury and Champeaux.Evans.Hotard, APAC, for the Magnolia Building Renovations Project.

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Professional Architectural Contract between the Police Jury and Champeaux.Evans.Hotard, APAC, for the Magnolia Building Renovations Project.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

7. 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:

7.A Approve payment of all current invoices.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unani-mously to approve.

7.B Advertise for Request-for-Proposals for Backflow Preventer Inspection and Maintenance Services (RFP-2023-FM-157).

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

7.C Advertise for bids for the Epps Library Hurricane Replacement Project (DB-2024-FM-100).

Motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Marcantel to approve the advertisement.

Mr. Smith thanked his colleagues and the staff. He said that people in the community were excited about this project, as it was expected to be a state-of-the-art library, and included a $20,000 grant awarded to Washington-Marion High School that would be invested in the library.

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

7.D Advertise for bids for the Animal Services Renovations and Site Improvements Project (DB-2024-FM-102).

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

7.E Advertise for bids for Carlyss Drive Extension, Phase 2 Project (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-201-0004). (Ward Four; District 15, Mr. Tramonte)

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

7.F Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on February 27, 2024, for the East Tank Farm Road Bridge Replacement Project (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 23-301-0003). (Ward Three; District 7, Mr. Landry)

Contractor Name Bid Total

Siema Construction, LLC

$977,842.00

Apeck Construction, LLC $1,220,140.67

Matt L. Guinn Construction, LLC $2,994,949.50

AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends that the bid of Siema Construction, LLC, in the amount of $977,842.00, be accepted.

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Ms. Eason and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation and adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Siema Construction, LLC, for the East Tank Farm Road Bridge Replacement Project (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 23-301-0003), in the amount of $977,842, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on February 27, 2024, and for which Siema Construction, 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 7th day of March, 2024.

7.G Action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on February 27, 2024, for Herbicides and Weed Control Chemicals (SB-2024-PW-103) with unit prices effective from March 8, 2024, until July 31, 2024.

AGENDA NOTE: Four bids were received. Staff recommends the bids of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc.; Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.; and Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products, be accepted.

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unani-mously to accept the staff recommendation.

8. Board Appointments

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

8.A Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six (District 11); Mr. Marcantel. (Deferred 30 days on February 1, 2024)

Mr. Randy Woodard (Resigned) DEFER 30 DAYS

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on April 4, 2024.

8.B Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One (West Calcasieu); Messrs. Bares, Bur-leigh, and Marcantel. (Deferred 90 days on June 1, 2023; Deferred 6 months on September 7, 2023)

(1) Mr. Robert Hudson, Jr. (Districts 11 and 14 (Ward 5) REAPPOINT

(2) Mr. Lance Trahan (District 12) APPOINT MR. GLENN DUPLECHAN

(3) Mr. Guy McClendon (District 15) DEFER 30 DAYS

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Robert Hudson, Jr., and the appointment of Mr. Glenn Duplechan to replace Mr. Lance Trahan, as members of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One (West Calcasieu) and to defer action on the appointment of Mr. Guy McClendon until the Regular Meeting on April 4, 2024. A vote taken on the motion carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the District 15 appointment was deferred and the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Robert Hudson, Jr., as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One (West Calcasieu) of Calcasieu Parish, said term to expire March, 2028.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Glenn Duplechan to replace Mr. Lance Trahan as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One (West Calcasieu) of Cal-casieu Parish, said term to expire March, 2028.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

8.C Imperial Calcasieu Human Services (Mental Health) Authority; Mr. Abshire and Mr. Lewis.

Mr. Aaron LeBoeuf REAPPOINT

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Aaron LeBoeuf as a member of the Imperial Calcasieu Human Services (Mental Health) Authority. 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Aaron LeBoeuf as a member of the Imperial Calcasieu Human Services (Mental Health) Authority, said term to expire March, 2027.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

8.D Workforce Development Board; Mr. Smith and Mr. Stelly.

Ms. Faith Hooks (Louisiana Economic Development) (Resigned)

APPOINT MS. RANDY WHETSTINE

Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to confirm the appointment of Ms. Randy Whetstine to replace Ms. Faith Hooks as a member of the Workforce Development 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby appoint Ms. Randy Whetstine, to replace Ms. Faith Hooks, as a member of the Workforce Development Board, said term to expire June, 2025.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

8.E Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two; Mr. Bares.

(1) Mr. Tony Dougherty (District 12) REAPPOINT

(2) Mr. Shannon Castille (District 15) REAPPOINT

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Tony Dougherty and Mr. Shannon Castille as members of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two. As a result of the vote, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Tony Dougherty as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two, said term to expire March, 2027.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Shannon Castille as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two, said term to expire March, 2027.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

8.F North Lake Charles Economic Development District (Created by the Louisiana Legislature in 2023); Messrs. Bartie, Guillory, Lewis, and Smith.

APPOINT MR. CARL M. AMBROSE, JR.

AGENDA NOTE: Pursuant to La.R.S. 33:2740.3, three names must be submitted for consideration by Police Jury Districts 2, 3, 4, and 9. They are as follows: Mr. Carl M. Ambrose, Jr. (preferred), Mr. Raymond Fondel, and Mr. Emile Fontenot.

Mr. Guillory advised that three great candidates were considered for the appointment and he thanked Mr. Ambrose, who was in attendance, for agreeing to serve.

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to confirm the appointment of Mr. Carl M. Ambrose, Jr., as a member of the North Lake Charles Economic Development District. 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 7th day of March, 2024, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Carl M. Ambrose, Jr., as a member of the North Lake Charles Economic Development District, said term to expire March, 2028.

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 7th day of March, 2024.

8.G Recreation District No. One of Ward Eight (District 10); Mr. Stelly. (Deferred sixty days on May 4, July 6, September 7, November 2, 2023, and January 11, 2024)

Mr. Brandon James Perkins DEFER 60 DAYS

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Tramonte and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on May 2, 2024.

9. Board Advise

9.A West Calcasieu Airport Managing Board (Police Jury Representative); Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Bares.

Mr. Mike Granger

10. Advise

10.A Advise that the following condemnations scheduled for public hearing require no further action:

(1) 456 West Park Manor Drive, Ward One, as the owner obtained a permit to repair the structure;

(2) 2966 Cardinal Lane, Ward One, as the owner obtained a permit to repair the structure;

(3) 3487 Eliza Road, Ward Three, as the owners heirs will initiate succession proceedings;

(4) 5838 Pete Seay Road, Ward Four, as the owner obtained a permit to repair the structure;

(5) 2244 Miller Avenue, Ward Four, as the owner demolished the structure; and

(6) 1512 San Ann Street, Ward Four, as the owner obtained a permit to repair the structure.

10.B Advise that adjudicated property will be offered for sale by the Director of the Division of Planning and Development on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

1. 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:

1.A 805 TOPSY ROAD, LOT 80, Gillis, Ward One (one manufactured home). Owner: Country Oaks Park, LLC, 3374 Shore Parkway Ste. 2C, Brooklyn, NY 11235 TA #00863076 (District 1, Mr. Quinn);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 805 Topsy Road, Lot 80, Gillis, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7811 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.B 103 BRAHMAN DRIVE, Topsy, Ward One (one manufactured home). Owner: James Cleo Foster, 103 Brahman Drive, Ragley, LA 70657 TA #00869686 (District 1, Mr. Quinn);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 103 Brahman Drive, Topsy, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7812 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.C 107 BRAHMAN DRIVE, Topsy, Ward One (two accessory buildings). Owner: Joshua Douglas Reeves, et ux, 1136 Dunn Ferry Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #00938874 (District 1, Mr. Quinn);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove two accessory buildings located at 107 Brahman Drive, Topsy, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7813 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.D 487 WEST TELEPHONE ROAD, Moss Bluff, Ward One (two houses and three duplexes). Owner: Konicnatel Enterprises, Inc., 2317 Moeling Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 TA #00007587 (District 1, Mr. Quinn);

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

Mr. Horace Bernard, Sr., 2218 21st Street, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and requested more time to assess the property. He explained that funding had recently been obtained for the repairs; however, the repair assessment was delayed due to the need to evict people who were residing on the property. Mr. Bernard said that, soon after the eviction was completed, the property was fenced and posted to keep out squatters. Mr. Bernard referenced a fire in the rear of the property and said debris from that event had been re-moved. Mr. Bernard said requested three months to allow for demolition and repairs.

In response to a question from Mr. Guillory, Mr. Bernard said he felt about half of the structures could be repaired. Mr. Guillory noted that the photographs provided by the staff were dated February 20, 2024.

Mr. Landry stated that he had known Mr. Bernard for thirty years and felt that Mr. Bernard was man of his word. He asked the Police Jury to allow more time for the owner to correct the issues.

In response to a question from Mr. Quinn, Mr. Crain advised that the owner needed to obtain a permit before work commenced.

Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the houses and duplexes until the Regular Meeting on June 2, 2024.

1.E 3112 OPELOUSAS STREET, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Roderick Louis Williams, 8038 Highway 190, Elton, LA 70532 TA #00059358A (District 2, Mr. Smith);

President Bartie 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, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 3112 Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7814 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.F 2500 STINGRAY DRIVE, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home with ad-dition). Owner: Neva Lane Hoffpauir, c/o Peggy Cary, P O Box 2484, Sulphur, LA 70664 TA #01324320 (District 6, Mr. Hayes);

President Bartie 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. Stelly and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home with addition located at 2500 Stingray Drive, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7815 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.G 5917 NOBIE LANE, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Lau-ris Joseph Breaux, 5917 Nobie Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #00055417 (District 6, Mr. Hayes);

President Bartie 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. Bares and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 5917 Nobie Lane, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7816 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.H 5030 JERRY STREET, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house with detached garage). Owner: Albert Steven Ned, 5030 Jerry Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #01327894 (District 8, Ms. Eason);

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

Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house with detached garage located at 5030 Jerry Street, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7817 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.I 3543 ELIZA ROAD, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Ella Grace Johnson, 3543 Eliza Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #00091871 (District 8, Ms. Eason);

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

Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 3543 Eliza Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7818 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.J 7687 TEXAS AVENUE, Hayes, Ward Two (one house and one accessory building). Owner: Thomas Henry Dickerson, 7444 Bethalto Road, Bethalto, IL 62010 TA #00046779 (District 10, Mr. Stelly);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Tramonte and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 7687 Texas Avenue, Hayes, Ward Two, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7819 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.K 4821 NORTH HIGHWAY 27, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one house). Owner: Chad Stacy, 351 Fielding Williams Road, Singer, LA 70660 TA #00228915A (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);

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

Mr. Chad Stacy, 351 Billy Williams Road, Singer, appeared before the Police Jury and advised that contractor issues had delayed repairs of the house. Mr. Stacy said a structural engineer indicated the structure was repairable and he had contractor scheduled to begin repairs in two weeks. Mr. Stacy said the contractor would need four months to complete repairs to the roof and the interior of the house.

Mr. Marcantel advised that he had spoken with Mr. Stacy three times regarding the need to repair this structure. He was aware of Mr. Stacy obtaining a permit for the repairs, but the permit expired, while no visible progress was made. He reminded Mr. Stacy that a new permit was needed.

In response to a question from Mr. Marcantel, Mr. David Robinson, Inspector in the Division of Planning and Development, advised that he felt the needed repairs could be completed within four months. Mr. Robinson noted that the longer the structure stayed in disrepair, the more difficult it would be to repair appropriately.

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel and seconded by Mr. Andrepont to condemn and remove the house located at 4821 North Highway 27, DeQuincy, Ward Six, within thirty days.

A roll call vote was taken on the motion on the floor and the outcome was as follows:

YEAS:

Ms. Eason; and Messrs. Andrepont, Bares, Hayes, Marcantel, and Quinn

NAYS: Messrs. Abshire, Guillory, Landry, Lewis, Smith, Stelly, and Tramonte

ABSENT: Mr. Burleigh

NOT VOTING: President Bartie

The vote being six (in favor) to seven (opposed), President Bartie declared the motion as having failed.

Mr. Landry suggested a motion to defer action for thirty days with Mr. Robinson providing a progress report at the end of the thirty-day period.

In response to a question from Mr. Stelly, Mr. Stacy said he did not have a written report from the referenced structural engineer.

Mr. Andrepont asked if the structural engineer had inspected the home and Mr. Stacy said the house had been inspected, but he did not want to spend money on a report as he felt the Police Jury would take action to condemn the house.

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the house until the Regular Meeting on June 2, 2024.

1.L 703 DOUGLAS ROAD, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one house). Owner: Edward Dave Smith, Estate, c/o Leon Smith, 101 Martin Luther King Drive, Oberlin, LA 70655 TA #00233978 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 703 Douglas Road, DeQuincy, Ward Six, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7820 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.M 108 OLD RIVER ROAD, Starks, Ward Five (one manufactured home). Owner: Lesester Clark, et al, P O Box 4, Starks, LA 70661, TA #00197254 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel); and

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

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unani-mously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 108 Old River Road, Starks, Ward Five, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7821 previously published March 20, 2024)

1.N 2954 BERGSTEDT ROAD, Carlyss, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Phil-lip J Gardiner, 2954 Bergstedt Road, Sulphur, LA 70665, TA #01299875 (District 12, Mr. Bares).

President Bartie 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. Abshire and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 2954 Bergstedt Road, Carlyss, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7822 previously published March 20, 2024)

11. Executive Session

11.A Consideration of going into Executive Session to discuss Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight v. Mitchell Hoffpauir, et al [Anticipated].

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Hayes 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.

12. Adjourn

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

/s/Anthony L. Bartie, President

/s/Bryan C. Beam, Administrator

& Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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