Calcasieu Parish
Police Jury
August 1, 2024
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 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. Abshire)
Roll Call.
PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Randy Burleigh, Brent Clement, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, and Mike Smith
ABSENT: Mr. Tony Stelly
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mr. Bryan C. Beam, Parish Administrator; Mr. Dane Bolin, Assistant Administrator; Ms. Jessica Booth, Executive Assistant; Mr. Wesley Crain, Director of the Division of Planning and Development; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/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. Presentations and Appearances
2.A Appearance by Dr. Wade Rousse, Eighth President of McNeese State University. (Vice
President Hayes) Vice President Hayes introduced Dr. Wade Rousse, incoming President of McNeese State University. He reviewed Dr. Rousses professional and academic accomplishments. Dr. Rousse appeared before the Police Jury and discussed McNeeses upcoming partnerships, as well as challenges. He explained that having liquified natural gas (LNG) as an economic driver in the region was beneficial for the University, with the LNG Center of Excellence construction underway, due in part to financial assistance from the Police Jury. He spoke of challenges facing McNeese including continued recovery from the hurricanes of 2020.
Dr. Rousse closed by thanking the Police Jury for their support. President Bartie thanked Dr. Rousse for his comments and wished him well with his presidency.
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 307 THICKET ROAD, Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Paula Kay Stevens, 101 Beau Clos Road, Lake Charles, LA 70607 TA #01341821 (District 13, Mr. Andrepont);
AGENDA NOTE: On July 2, 2024, the Police Jury deferred action on this item for thirty (30) days.
President Bartie asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.
Mr. Paul Henagan, 1749 West Leichty Road, Moss Bluff, appeared before the Police Jury representing the owner and advised that, with the assistance of staff at the Division of Planning, he was able to contact the Louisiana State Fire Marshals Office. He believed that, with additional time, repairs can be made to the structure.
Mr. Andrepont recalled that Mr. Henagan spoke at the July 2, 2024, meeting and noted that he did not see that progress had been made in the time of the deferral. While Mr. Andrepont said he would be in favor of providing additional time, he stressed that progress must be made.
Mr. Bares asked for confirmation that Mr. Henagan had a list of tasks for repairing the structure. Mr. Henagan responded that he did have the list of tasks but had not yet obtained State Fire Marshal approval to conduct the repairs.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the manufactured home until the Regular Meeting on September 5, 2024.
1.B 3530 DEER RUN ROAD, Gillis, Ward One (one house). Owner: Glenn Clevious Wells, Jr.,
3530 Deer Run Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00787515 (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. Bares and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 3530 Deer Run Road, Gillis, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7927 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.C 4035 ELLIS STREET, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Megean Rochelle Thornton Hardy, 4029 Ellis Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615 TA #00105376 (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. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 4035 Ellis Street, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7928 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.D 2352 NORTH FLOUNDER DRIVE, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home).
Owner: Brandy Marie Cook Estate, c/o James Cook, 2422 Bonito Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #00067105 (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. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 2352 North Flounder Drive, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7929 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.E 332 PREDIUM ROAD, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Glaston Chavis, et al, 2593 Ribbeck Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00059129 (District 7, Mr. Landry); 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. Landry, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 332 Predium Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7930 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.F 7686 COPPERLEAF DRIVE, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home).
Owner: Nationwide Investment Properties, LLC, 43616 Habitat Circle, Leesburg, VA
20176 TA #01346379 (District 7, Mr. Landry);
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. Landry, seconded by Ms. Eason and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 7686 Copperleaf Drive, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7931 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.G 7798 ELLIOTT ROAD, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Juanita Langley
LeBleu, et al, 7798 Elliott Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #00082910 (District 8, Ms. Eason);
President Bartie asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.
Mr. Ronnie LeBleu, 7979 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury representing his mother, the owner of the property. Mr. LeBleu advised that there has been progress made in assessing the home and requested additional time to determine if the house is fully repairable.
Ms. Eason asked if Mr. LeBleu had obtained a permit and had a licensed contractor. Mr. LeBleu said he had obtained a permit, but he was doing the work himself. He advised that he had some metal roofing material and some vinyl material for this house stored at his home. Presently, Mr. LeBleu said his work consisted of cleaning out the house to determine the path forward. Ms. Eason asked how long the house had been in its current condition and Mr. LeBleu responded that his mother had been residing at his home for a little over a year and the house had been damaged by Hurricane Laura in 2020. Ms. Eason asked if Mr. LeBleu needed additional time to hire a contractor. Mr. LeBleu reiterated that the purpose of the extra time was to clean out the house and determine if it could be repaired.
In response to a question from Mr. Landry, Mr. Crain advised that Mr. LeBleu had obtained a permit, but the permit had since expired. Mr. Crain said that to obtain a new permit, Mr. LeBleu, according to the ordinance, would need to provide a list of necessary repairs. Mr. Landry said that providing the list of repairs to get a permit would help Mr. LeBleu in making his determination as to whether he should move forward with rehabilitation of the house. Mr. Crain added that cleaning out the house did not require a permit; however, repairs or demolition of the structure would require a permit.
In response to a question from Mr. Bares, Mr. LeBleu said the structure was closed to the public.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the house until the Regular Meeting on September 5, 2024.
1.H 2883 AGNES ROAD, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Susan Michelle Cannon, 2883 Agnes Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #01226061 (District 8, Ms. Eason); President Bartie asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item.
Ms. Susan Cannon, 2883 Agnes Road, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and advised that she had a contractor and funding. Furthermore, she said she had been trying to get a permit with a list of needed repairs.
In response to a question from President Bartie, Mr. Crain said that a permit had been issued, but was expired. Mr. Crain added that he had not seen a list of repairs unless it had been submitted on this date. Ms. Cannon said she had the list with her at this meeting. She added that the work previously permitted was done when the house was moved onto the property.
Ms. Eason asked for confirmation that the house was moved to the site in 2016 and that it had not been used as a residence since that time. Ms. Cannon confirmed, but said there had been hurricanes and tornadoes since 2016. Ms. Eason noted that the house was still on the blocks installed by the moving company. Ms. Cannon said the blocks, also known as piers, were permanent. Ms. Eason asked for confirmation that the house had never been connected to power, water, or sewer and Ms. Cannon said that was correct. Ms. Cannon reiterated that work had been done to the house since it was located on this property. She added that she paid property taxes on the house. Ms. Cannon also said she had health issues that had caused delays.
President Bartie asked Ms. Cannon to limit her comments to the topic at hand. Ms. Cannon reviewed the list of repairs, which included ten squares of roofing, 23 panels of dry wall, and 16 windows. She said the piers had been evaluated and were found to be stable. Ms. Cannon repeated that she had the necessary funding and said she could complete the repairs within thirty days, if granted more time. Mr. Bares expressed his concern that Ms. Cannon had been in contact with the correct office as he had found the staff to be responsive in cases such as this. Ms. Cannon said she had been attempting to secure a permit, but was told a permit could not be granted because the house was on the condemnation list. She also said she was asked to provide an elevation certificate, although the office had one on file. Mr. Bares asked if Ms. Cannon had ever been to the office personally and Ms. Cannon responded that she was unable to do so because of health issues. Mr. Bares assured Ms. Cannon that the staff would ensure proper attention to this matter, if Ms. Cannon had the appropriate documentation.
Ms. Bertha Latour, 2933 Agnes Road, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and said she resided next door to Ms. Cannons house. Ms. Latour said she had repeatedly been told the house would be repaired and had not been. She went on to say the house was an eyesore that was making her property depreciate in value. She noted that the house was on a dead end road, which could create issue for emergency response, if needed. Ms. Lorraine LeBleu, 2882 Agnes Road, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and said she resided across the street from Ms. Cannons house. She said the house was an eyesore with no windows. She said she had been fighting this issue for eight years and believed
the condition of the house had brought down the property value.
Ms. Eason reiterated that the house had been on the property for eight years without connection to power, water, or sewer.
Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 2883 Agnes Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7932 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.I 2587 RED DAVIS MCCOLLISTER ROAD, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one church building and one accessory building). Owner: ClayStoneCo, L.L.C., et al, 1376 Swisco Road, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #00750506B (District 9, Mr. Bartie); 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. Landry, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the church building and accessory building located at 2587 Red Davis McCollister Road, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7933 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.J 6062 MARY ANN STREET, Iowa, Ward Eight (one house). Owner: John Clifford Weber,
5507 Jake Oliver Lane, Iowa, LA 70647 TA #00264342 (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. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 6062 Mary Ann Street, Iowa, Ward Eight, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7934 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
1.K 5206 FREY ROAD, Carlyss, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Karen Lynn R.
Hollie Langley, 5202 Frey Road, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00842818 (District 12, Mr. Bares);
and President Bartie asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak on this item. Ms. Karen Rougeau Hollie Hudson, 5202 Frey Road, Carlyss, appeared before the Police Jury with her son, Mr. Ronald Hollie, 5206 Frey Road, Carlyss. Ms. Hudson said the manufactured home belongs to her son, who has had some hardships. He recently purchased lumber and had begun work on the manufactured home, beginning by closing some of the openings from having bees removed. Mr. Hollie said the openings shown in the pictures presented by the staff had been closed. Mr. Hollie said the manufactured home still had electricity and he would like to repair it and
move back into it. Mr. Bares pointed out that the staff photos were taken on July 15, 2024, and asked for confirmation that the holes shown had been closed. Mr. Hollie said the openings had been closed, but additional repairs were needed, such as wrapping and installing siding. Mr. Hollie confirmed the home had power and sewer. In response to a question from Mr. Bares, Mr. David Robinson, Inspector in the Division of Planning and Development, said the owner had contacted him on this date. Ms. Hudson said Mr. Hollie wanted to get a permit, but was unable to do so. Mr. Bares asked if the owner was denied a permit. Mr. Crain said the permit could not be issued without the required list of repairs being submitted. Furthermore, when a structure was listed for condemnation action, Mr. Crain said the Police Jury had directed him and his staff to hold permits until the public hearing was held. Mr. Bares responded that he would be in favor of a deferral as the owner attended the meeting and was able to show that progress was being made. In response to a question from Mr. Landry, Mr. Crain said that if the repairs included
structural work, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal would need to approve issuance of a permit. Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation of the house until the Regular Meeting on September 5, 2024.
1.L 1010 SOUTH PERKINS FERRY ROAD, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one house). Owner: Candace Marie Corner, 1010 South Perkins Ferry Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00006645 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh).
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. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 1010 South Perkins Ferry Road, Moss Bluff, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7935 Previously Published August 13, 2024)
3. 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:
3.A Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury
and Meyer and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the Highway 14/Corbina Road/Highway 397 Watermain Loop Project. (District 7, Mr. Landry and District 9, Mr. Bartie)
Motion was made by Mr. Bares, 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Meyer and Associates, Inc., for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the Highway 14/Corbina Road/Highway 397 Watermain Loop 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
3.B Adopt resolutions approving Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreements between the Police Jury and (i) Jayce White, (ii) Catheryne Norsworthy, (iii) Hilda Rae Domingue Estate, and (iv) Marlon Miller Estate and Mary Miller for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project. (District 7, Mr. Landry) Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH,
LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Jayce White for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH,
LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Catheryne Norsworthy for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH,
LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Hilda
Rae Domingue Estate for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Marlon Miller Estate and Mary Miller for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
3.C Adopt a resolution approving the resubmittal of an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Request for the Gravity Sewer Trunk Mains and Pumping Stations for the South Ward Three and South Ward Four Project. Motion was made by Mr. Landry, 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve the resubmittal of an application to the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control (FP&C), for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Request for the Gravity Sewer Trunk Mains and Pumping Stations for the South Ward Three and South Ward Four 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
3.D Adopt a resolution approving the Parishs participation in the Federal Off-System Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Program Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, which provides for 1) replacing various off-system bridges, in accordance with the Parishs approved priority list, 2) certifying compliance with all requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, including inspecting, rating, and posting bridge load capacities, and 3) maintaining an inventory of these bridges, for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Guillory and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as enacted by the United States Congress,
mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state; and WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of Calcasieu Parish (Parish), in accordance with those Standards, is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to Calcasieu Parish. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August,
that it does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development that
for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025: Calcasieu Parish will perform all interim inspections on all Parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory; All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish will be structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual for Bridge Evaluation. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above will be critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes, any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings; All Parish-owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing will be load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Load Rating Directives. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting; and All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by the DOTD are noted. All bridges owned and maintained by the Parish are accessible to DOTD for all routine bridge inspections. Parish will clear vegetation as required upon DOTD request. These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. This resolution was considered upon motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Guillory, and was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Randy Burleigh, Brent Clement, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, and Mike Smith
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Tony Stelly
NOT VOTING: President Anthony L. Bartie THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 1 st day of August, 2024.
4. 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:
4.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated July 2, 2024. Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve.
4.B Adopt a resolution calling a special election to be held in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for authority of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, as the governing authority of Waterworks Subdistrict No. W of Ward 3, District No. 12, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to renew, levy, and collect a tax of ten (10) mills for a period of
ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2035, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, with collections from renewed levy estimated to be $706,960 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system, equipment and facilities, including both movable and immovable property, owned or used by the District, title to which shall be in the public. Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Ms. Eason and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ordering and calling a special election to be held in Waterworks Subdistrict No. W of Ward 3, District No. 12, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday December 7, 2024, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of a property tax of ten (10) mills on each dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in the boundaries of Waterworks Subdistrict No. W of Ward 3, District No. 12, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for ten (10) years, starting in 2026, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system, equipment and facilities, including both movable and immovable property, owned or used by the District, tile to which shall be in the Public.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, acting as the governing authority of Calcasieu Parish, Waterworks District Twelve
of Ward Three, and Waterworks Subdistrict No. W of Ward 3, District No. 12, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August, 2024, as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to requirements of La.R.S. 42:19.1, a notice of intent was announced to the public at the Regular Meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on July 2, 2024, with notification being provided to Senators and Representatives of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on July 9, 2024, and published in the American Press on July 4, 2024, advising that the Police Jury would, at its Regular Meeting on August 1, 2024, consider official action to call an election to be held on December 7, 2024, for authority to renew, levy and collect the ad valorem tax millage as described in the foregoing preamble and as set forth in the proposition which follows.
SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission and under the authority conferred by Article 6, Sections 7, 26, 30 and 32 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, Chapter 6A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special election be and the same is hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish on Saturday, December 7, 2024, between the hours of seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and eight (8:00) oclock p.m., in compliance with the Louisiana Election Code, and that at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters of the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution and Laws of the United States, the following proposition:
WATERWORKS
SUBDISTRICT NO.
W OF WARD 3,
DISTRICT NO. 12 TAX RENEWAL
Shall Waterworks Subdistrict No. W of Ward 3, District No. 12 (the District), be authorize to renew, levy, and collect an existing ten (10) mills special tax in the District for ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2035, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, with
collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $706,960 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system, equipment and facilities, including both movable and immovable property,
owned or used by the District, title to which shall be in the Public?
SECTION 3. There shall be published in the American Press, a daily newspaper of general circulation within the District, published in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the District, once a week for four
consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date fixed for the election, notice of said election, which notice shall be substantially in accordance with the Notice of Special Election annexed hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if it were set forth herein in full.
SECTION 4. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, and the District, shall meet at its regular meeting place which is the Police Jury Meeting Room on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday, the 6 th day of March, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of said special election.
SECTION 5. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election, be and the same are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold said election, and the election officials appointed in accordance with said Notice of Special Election, be and the same are hereby appointed as Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge of election, respectively, to serve at the polling places as indicated.
SECTION 6. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners and Commissioners-in-charge, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in compliance with the Louisiana Election Code, shall hold said special election as herein provided, shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, to be held on the 6 th day of March, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., and the compensation of said officers be and the same is hereby fixed at the sum prescribed by law. All registered voters in the District are entitled to vote at said special election. Voting machines shall be used, and assessed valuations shall not be voted.
SECTION 7. The Secretary of the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for the furnishing to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election the necessary equipment, forms and other election paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election.
SECTION 8. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Louisiana Secretary of State, the Bond Commission of the State of Louisiana, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Calcasieu, State of
Louisiana, and the Registrar of Voters in and for said Parish, as notification of the special election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law.
SECTION 9. Application be and the same is hereby formally made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the aforesaid special election as herein provided, and in the event the aforesaid Proposition carries, for the Commissions consent and authority to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, of the renewal of the maintenance tax as authorized by said Proposition.
SECTION 10. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
SECTION 11. If any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.
SECTION 12. The costs to conduct and canvass the returns of the election provided for herein are estimated to be $2,500 by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
SECTION 13. All resolutions, ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Randy Burleigh, Brent Clement, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, and Mike Smith
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Tony Stelly
NOT VOTING: President Anthony L. Bartie
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 1 st day of August, 2024.
/s/Anthony L. Bartie, President
/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator
& Ex-Officio Secretary
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, on August 1, 2024, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Parish on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and that at the said election, there will be submitted to all registered voters of the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana, and the Constitution and Laws of the United States, the following Proposition, to-wit:
WATERWORKS
SUBDISTRICT NO.
W OF WARD 3,
DISTRICT NO. 12 TAX RENEWAL
Shall Waterworks Subdistrict No. W of Ward 3, District No. 12 (the District), be authorize to renew, levy, and collect an existing ten (10) mills special tax in the District for ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2035, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, with
collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $706,960 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system, equipment and facilities, including both movable and immovable property,
owned or used by the District, title to which shall be in the Public?
A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held at the following polling places, which are all of the regular voting precincts in the Parish, and the election officials appointed to serve at the following places in the Parish in accordance with Section 1286 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 18:1286), shall be and are hereby appointed to serve as the election officials for this special election:
(NOTE: ONLY THOSE REGISTERED VOTERS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PRECINCTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF WATERWORKS SUBDISTRICT NO. W OF WARD 3, DISTRICT 12, OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSITION.) PRECINCT POLLING PLACE
336 (portion) A. A. Nelson Elementary School, 1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles -
70605
338 (portion) Forrest K. White Middle School, 1000 E. McNeese Street, Lake Charles - 70607
339 (portion) Dolby Elementary School, 817 Jefferson Drive, Lake Charles - 70605
340 (portion) Positive Connections, 5282 Weaver Road, Lake Charles - 70605
365 (portion) St. John Elementary School, 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles - 70605
366 (portion) St. John Elementary School, 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles - 70605
367 St. John Elementary School, 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles - 70605
368 (portion) A. A. Nelson Elementary School, 1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles -
70605
369 (portion) M. J. Kaufman Elementary School, 301 Tekel Road, Lake Charles - 70607
371S (portion) Calcasieu Agricultural Services Center, 7101 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles -
70607
372 (portion) St. John Elementary School, 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles - 70605
The polls will be opened at seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and will be closed at eight (8:00) oclock p.m., in compliance with the provisions of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Voting machines shall be used in the conduct of the election. The special election will be held in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, pursuant to La.R.S. 18:1286, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in compliance with the Louisiana Election Code, will make due returns thereof to the Clerk of Court of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and to the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The costs to conduct and canvass the returns of the election provided for herein are estimated to be $2,500 by the Louisiana Secretary of State.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said Police Jury will meet at its regular meeting place in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., and will then and there in open and public session examine and count the votes, examine and canvass the returns and declare the majority of the votes of the qualified electors of the Parish, voting in said election. All registered voters in the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election, and assessed valuations shall not be voted.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED at Lake Charles, Louisiana, on this, the 1 st day of August, 2024.
/s/ Anthony L. Bartie, President
/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator
& Ex-Officio Secretary
4.C Adopt a resolution approving a call by Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for an election to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to renew, levy, and collect a special tax of 2.0 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2035, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $253,642 for one entire year, for the purposes of improving, maintaining, and operating the Districts Senior Citizen Center and for acquiring equipment, improving facilities, and developing programs for provision of services to senior citizens in the District.
Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX ELECTION TO BE HELD IN COMMUNITY CENTER AND PLAYGROUND DISTRICT NO. FOUR OF WARD ONE, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA (THE DISTRICT), ON DECEMBER 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX OF 2.0 MILLS ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2035, WITH COLLECTIONS FROM THE RENEWED LEVY ESTIMATED TO BE $253,642.00 FOR ONE ENTIRE YEAR, FOR THE PURPOSES OF IMPROVING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING THE DISTRICTS SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER AND FOR ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT, IMPROVING FACILITIES, AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), adopted a resolution authorizing the District to proceed with the ordering and calling of a special election for the purpose of submitting to the electors residing in the District a proposition to be authorized to renew, levy and collect a tax, in addition to any other tax, of 2.0 mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purposes of improving, maintaining, and operating the Districts Senior Citizen Center and for acquiring equipment, improving facilities, and developing programs for provision of services to senior citizens in the District;
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2024, the Louisiana State Bond Commission is expected to consider approval and granting authority to hold the election, and in the event the election carries for further authority pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Part I of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana
Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 40:1491 et seq.), and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, to levy and collect the tax therein provided; and WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the governing authority of the Parish of
Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, is the beneficiary of the District, and therefore must approve its actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (the Police Jury), the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. The statements of fact expressly contained within the preamble to this Resolution have been specifically reviewed by the Police Jury and are found to be factually true and correct, and are specifically and affirmatively adopted by the Police Jury as resolutions of the Parish.
SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Section 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Part I of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 40:1491 et seq.), and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special election be and is hereby approved to be held in the District, on Saturday, the 7 th day of December, 2024, between the hours of seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and eight (8:00) oclock p.m., in compliance with the provisions of Section 541 of Title 18 and of Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and that at said special election there be submitted to all the qualified electors of the District entitled and qualified to vote at said election under the Constitution and laws of the United States, the following proposition:
COMMUNITY CENTER AND PLAYGROUND DISTRICT NO. FOUR OF WARD ONE
Shall Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One of
Calcasieu Parish (the District) be authorized to renew, levy and collect a special tax of 2.0 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2035, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $253,642.00 for one entire year, for the purposes of improving, maintaining, and operating the Districts Senior Citizen Center and for acquiring equipment, improving facilities, and developing programs for provision of services to senior citizens in the District?
SECTION 3. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the ordering and calling of a special election to consider a proposition authorizing the renewal, levy, and collection of a tax, in addition to any other tax, of 2.0 mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purposes of improving, maintaining, and operating the Districts Senior Citizen Center and for acquiring equipment, improving facilities, and developing programs for provision of services to senior citizens in the District.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
This resolution was declared APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1 st day of August, 2024.
/s/Anthony L. Bartie, President
ATTEST:
/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator
& Ex-Officio Parish Secretary
4.D Adopt a resolution approving a call by Houston River Waterworks District No. 11 of Wards 4 and 7 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for an election to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to renew, levy, and collect a tax of five and 51/100 (5.51) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2035, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $413,239 for one entire year, for the purposes of maintaining and operating waterworks facilities in the District.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX ELECTION TO BE HELD IN HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 11 OF WARDS 4 AND 7 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA (THE DISTRICT), ON DECEMBER 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX OF FIVE AND 51/100 (5.51) MILLS ON ALL THE PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS, BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2035, WITH COLLECTIONS FROM THE RENEWED LEVY ESTIMATED TO BE $413,239.00 FOR ONE ENTIRE YEAR, FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING WATERWORKS FACILITIES IN THE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, on July 22, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of Houston River Waterworks District No. 11 of Wards 4 and 7 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), adopted a resolution authorizing the District to proceed with the ordering and calling of a special election for the purpose of submitting to the electors residing in the District a proposition to be authorized to renew, levy and collect a tax, in addition to any other tax, of five and 51/100 (5.51) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purposes of maintaining and operating waterworks facilities in the District; WHEREAS, on September 19, 2024, the Louisiana State Bond Commission is expected to consider approval and granting authority to hold the election, and in the event the election carries for further authority pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Part I of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana
Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 40:1491 et seq.), and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, to levy and collect the tax therein provided; and WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the governing authority of the Parish of
Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, is the beneficiary of the District, and therefore must approve its actions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (the Police Jury), the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. The statements of fact expressly contained within the preamble to this Resolution have been specifically reviewed by the Police Jury and are found to be factually true and correct, and are specifically and affirmatively adopted by the Police Jury as resolutions of the Parish.
SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Section 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Part I of Chapter 7 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 40:1491 et seq.), and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special election be and is hereby approved to be held in the District, on Saturday, the 7 th day of December, 2024, between the hours of seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and eight (8:00) oclock p.m., in compliance with the provisions of Section 541 of Title 18 and of Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and that at said special election there be submitted to all the qualified electors of the District entitled and qualified to vote at said election under the Constitution and laws of the United States, the following proposition:
HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 11 OF WARDS 4 AND 7 Shall Houston River Waterworks District No. 11 of Wards 4 and 7 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District) be authorized to renew, levy, and collect a tax
of five and 51/100 (5.51) mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District for a period of ten (10) years beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2035, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $413,239.00 for one entire year, for the purposes of maintaining and operating waterworks facilities in the District?
SECTION 3. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury does hereby approve the ordering and calling of a special election to consider a proposition authorizing the renewal, levy, and collection of a tax, in addition to any other tax, of five and 51/100 (5.51) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning January 1, 2026, for the purposes of maintaining and operating waterworks facilities in the District.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
This resolution was declared APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 1 st day of August, 2024.
/s/ Anthony L. Bartie, President
ATTEST:
/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator
& Ex-Officio Parish Secretary
4.E Adopt an ordinance approving the consolidation of voting precincts, in accordance with La.R.S. 18:532.B(4), as follows:
(1) Consolidate Precinct 309E with Precinct 309W (voting at Pryce-Miller Recreation Center, 216Albert Street, Lake Charles); (2) Consolidate Precinct 313E with Precinct 313W and Precinct 313W with Precinct 313E (voting at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, 2001 Russell Street, Lake Charles);
(3) Consolidate Precinct 316W with Precinct 317 (voting at Barbe Elementary School, 400 Penn Street, Lake Charles);
(4) Consolidate Precinct 319N with Precinct 319S (voting at Lake Charles-Boston High School, 1509 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles); and (5) Consolidate Precinct 701 with Precinct 700 (voting at Vinton City Hall, 1200
Horridge Street, Vinton).
Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance:
(ORDINANCE NO. 7936 Previously Published August 20, 2024)
5. Finance
Consideration of approving the following item as requested by the Division of Finance, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:
5.A Adopt a resolution approving financing of bonds from the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (LCDA), not to exceed $25,000,000 (Series 2024 Bonds), for the purpose of financing the cost of certain additions,
acquisitions, repairs and/or expansions needed to Police Jury owned works of public improvement, including, but not limited to, upgrades and improvements to the Burton
Complex; upgrades, improvements or new construction for the Courthouse Complex, including the Calcasieu Parish Judicial Center and facilities for the Clerk of Court, Tax Collector and Tax Assessor; construction of a new Office of Juvenile Justice Services Complex and other facility improvements; construction of improvements to and expansion
of the Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center; and construction, expansion
and improvements to the Calcasieu Parish Forensic Center and adjoining areas. Mr. Abshire advised that he would abstain from voting on this item. Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Ms. Eason and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH OF CALCASIEU, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO INCUR DEBT AND TO BORROW FROM THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000 FROM THE PROCEEDS OF ITS REVENUE BONDS, TO MATURE NOT LATER THAN TWENTY (20) YEARS FROM DATE OF ISSUE, AT A RATE OR RATES NOT EXCEEDING SIX PERCENT (6%) PER ANNUM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF CERTAIN ADDITIONS, ACQUISITIONS, REPAIRS AND/OR EXPANSIONS NEEDED TO PARISH OWNED WORKS OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT, AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the Authority) was created pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 33:4548.1 to 4548.16, inclusive) (the Act), to assist political subdivisions in acquiring, financing and constructing certain facilities, including facilities used for environmental, public infrastructure, community and economic development purposes and to otherwise establish programs to aid in financing of local government and economic development projects; WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu (the Parish), a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, is a member of Authority in accordance with the Act; WHEREAS, the Parish previously received approval from the Authority for the issuance of its not to exceed $60,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana Project) in one or more series (the Bonds) to (i) finance the cost of certain additions, acquisitions, repairs and/or expansions needed to Parish owned works of public improvement, including, but not limited to, upgrades and improvements to the Burton Complex; upgrades, improvements or new construction for the Courthouse Complex including the Calcasieu Parish Judicial Center and facilities for the Clerk of Court, Tax Collector and Tax Assessor; construction of a new Office of Juvenile Justice Services Complex and other facility improvements; construction of improvements to and expansion of the Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center; and construction, expansion and improvements to the Calcasieu Parish Forensic Center and adjoining areas (collectively, the Project) and (ii) to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds; WHEREAS, the Authority previously issued its $35,000,000 Revenue Bonds (Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana Project), Series 2018 (the Series 2018 Bonds) on behalf of the Parish to (i) finance a portion of the cost of the Project and (ii) to pay costs of issuance of the Series 2018 Bonds; WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted to it in the Act, the Parish desires to request that the Authority issue an additional series of the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $25,000,000 (the Series 2024 Bonds), for the purpose of (i) financing additional costs of the Project and (ii) paying costs of issuance of the Series 2024 Bonds; WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the Act and a Loan Agreement to be entered into by and between the Authority and the Parish (the Loan Agreement), the Parish will borrow from the Authority the proceeds of the Series 2024 Bonds to finance the Project under the terms and conditions more fully described in the Loan Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Loan Agreement will provide for a pledge by the Parish of the funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges of any nature from any source whatsoever on deposit with or accruing from time to time to the Parish, provided that no such funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges shall be so included in this definition which have been or are in the future legally dedicated and required for other purposes by the electorate, by the terms of specific grants, by the terms of particular obligations issued or to be issued (to the extent pledged or budgeted to pay debt service on such other obligations) or by operation of law, and provided further that the full faith and credit of the Parish is not pledged, and there is no obligation to levy or increase taxes or other sources of revenue above any legal limits applicable to the Borrower from time to time (the Lawfully Available Funds), thereby obligating the Parish to pay to the Authority amounts necessary to allow the Authority to make principal and interest payments on the Series 2024 Bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury, the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. The facts recited in the preamble to this resolution are found to be true and correct and are specifically and affirmatively adopted by the Police Jury as resolutions of the Parish.
SECTION 2. The Police Jury does hereby authorize the incurring of indebtedness and the borrowing from the Authority from the proceeds of its not exceeding Twenty-Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($25,000,000) Revenue Bonds (Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana
Project), Series 2024 (the Series 2024 Bonds), said Bonds maturing not later than twenty (20) years from date of original issue, bearing interest at a fixed rate or rates not exceeding six percent (6%) per annum, to be secured by and payable from the funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges of any nature from any source whatsoever on deposit with or accruing from time to time to the Parish, provided that no such funds, income, revenue, fees, receipts or charges shall be so included in this definition which have been or are in the future legally dedicated and required for other purposes by the electorate, by the terms of specific grants, by the terms of particular obligations issued or to be issued (to the extent pledged or budgeted to pay debt service on such
other obligations) or by operation of law, and provided further that the full faith and credit of the
Parish is not pledged, and there is no obligation to levy or increase taxes or other sources of revenue above any legal limits applicable to the Borrower from time to time (the Lawfully Available Funds).
SECTION 3. The Police Jury hereby approves the execution of the Loan Agreement with the Authority substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, all of the provisions of which are hereby made a part of this resolution, with such additions, omissions, and changes as may be approved by the President of the Policy Jury on behalf of the Parish.
SECTION 4. The President of the Police Jury, the Parish Secretary and/or Parish Administrator are authorized, empowered, and directed to execute on behalf of the Parish any and all other documents deemed necessary by Bond Counsel to the Parish, in order to facilitate the Authoritys issuance of the Series 2024 Bonds for financing the Project.
SECTION 5. The Police Jury does hereby authorize and approve the execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement among the Parish, the Authority, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, and a Tax Exemption Certificate and Agreement among the Parish, the Authority, and Hancock Whitney Bank, as trustee, in such forms as may be approved by bond counsel and counsel to the Parish.
SECTION 6. The President of the Police Jury, and such other officials of the Parish as may be appropriate, are hereby authorized and directed to take and perform any and all actions required and necessary, including execution of certificates and other documents necessary therefor, to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.
SECTION 7. The use and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, in connection with the marketing and sale of the Series 2024 Bonds is hereby ratified and approved.
SECTION 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1 st day of August, 2024.
/s/ Anthony L. Bartie, President
ATTEST:
/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator
& Ex-Officio Secretary
6. 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:
6.A Adopt a resolution approving a grant agreement between the Police Jury and Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, for the PY 2024/FY 2025 Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act Title 1 Funding Allocation in the amount of $2,271,234 to service Adults ($680,862), Dislocated Workers ($915,192), and Youth ($675,180) for the Six-Parish Consortium of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon Parishes for the period of April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, and should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.
Motion was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Marcantel 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Grant Agreement between the Police Jury and Louisiana Workforce Commission, Office of Workforce Development, for the PY 2024/FY 2025 Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act Title 1 Funding Allocation in the amount of $2,271,234 to service Adults ($680,862), Dislocated Workers ($915,192), and Youth ($675,180) for the Six-Parish Consortium of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon Parishes for the period of
April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 1 st day of August, 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 unanimously to approve.
7.B Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 11, 2024, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-601-5121 (East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project - Phase 1: LA Highway 14 at LA Highway 397 to LA Highway 397 at Gauthier Road). (District 7, Mr. Landry; District 9, Mr. Bartie; and District 10, Mr. Stelly) Contractor Name Bid Total Trahan Construction, LLC $2,209,135.79 Blake D. Hines, Inc. $2,266,207.00
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Trahan Construction, LLC, in the amount of $2,209,135.79, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Abshire 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Trahan Construction, LLC, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-601-5121 (East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project Phase 1: LA Highway 14 at LA Highway 397 to LA Highway 397 at Gauthier Road), in
the amount of $2,209,135.79, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 11, 2024, and for which Trahan 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
7.C Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 18, 2024, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Twelve of Ward Three, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-401-0003 (LA 3092 Roundabout Waterline Relocation Project). (District 6, Mr. Hayes and District 7, Mr. Landry)
Contractor Name Bid Total Hackley Enterprises, LLC $540,989.36 PERC Development, L.L.C. $693,007.40
Matt L. Guinn Construction, LLC $829,751.00
AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. Staff recommends the low bid of Hackley Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $540,989.36, 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Hackley Enterprises, LLC, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-401-0003 (LA 3092 Roundabout Waterline Relocation Project), in the amount of $540,989.36, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 18, 2024, 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
7.D Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 18, 2024, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-601-5122 (East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project - Phase 2: Gauthier Road [Lake Street to Common Street]). (District 7, Mr. Landry) Contractor Name Bid Total
Trahan Construction, LLC $ 911,806.75
Blake D. Hines, Inc. $919,151.00
Preferred Mechanical, LLC $ 999,034.12
Siema Construction, LLC $1,002,295.00
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Trahan Construction, LLC, in the amount of $911,806.75, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Abshire 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Trahan Construction, LLC, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-601-5122 (East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project Phase 2: Gauthier Road [Lake Street to Common Street]), in the amount of
$911,806.75, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 18, 2024, and for which Trahan 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
7.E Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 23, 2024, for the River Bluff Park Pavilion and Walking Path Project (DB-2024-FM-133). Contractor Name Bid Total
Keiland Construction, L.L.C. $5,297,000
K&J Development of SWLA LLC $5,620,000
Seth Priola Construction, LLC $6,360,000
AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of Keiland Construction, L.L.C., in the amount of $5,297,000, be accepted. Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Quinn 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Keiland Construction, L.L.C., for
the River Bluff Park Pavilion and Walking Path Project (DB-2024-FM-133), in the amount of $5,297,000, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 23, 2024, and for which Keiland Construction, L.L.C., 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
7.F Action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 25, 2024, for Herbicides and Weed Control Chemicals (SB-2024-PW-142) with unit prices effective from August 2, 2024, until January 31, 2025.
AGENDA NOTE: Seven bids were received: Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc.; Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.; Orion Solutions, LLC; Red River Specialties, LLC; Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products; and VM Distribution Partners, a division of Asplundh Tree Expert LLC. The bid of VM Distribution Partners, a division of Asplundh Tree Expert LLC was non-responsive due to failure to submit mandatory documents. Staff recommends the bids of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc.; Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.; Orion Solutions, LLC; Red River Specialties, LLC; and Rentokil North America, Inc., dba Target Specialty Products, be accepted.
Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.
7.G Advertise for Request-for-Qualifications for Architectural Services for the Mallard Junction Community Center and Playground Project (RFQ-2024-FM-129). Motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Guillory to approve the advertisement.
Mr. Guillory thanked the staff for their work on this important project. A vote taken on the motion to approve the advertisement carried unanimously.
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 Workforce Development Board; Mr. Smith and Mr. Stelly. (Deferred 60 days on June 6, 2024)
(1) Ms. Donna Bailey - Forestry Industry APPOINT MS. KARI BROUSSARD (2) Mr. Logan O. Morris Real Estate Industry DEFER 60 DAYS (3) Mr. Lonnie G. Harper Finance Industry DEFER 60 DAYS
Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to appoint and defer as shown on the agenda. As a result of the vote, the appointment of Ms. Kari Broussard as a member of the Workforce Development Board was confirmed and the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
appoint Ms. Kari Broussard, to replace Ms. Donna Bailey, as a member of the Workforce Development Board, with a term that begins August 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
8.B Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District; Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Burleigh and Mr. Clement. (1) Mr. Robert Davidson (District 15) REAPPOINT (2) Mr. S. Mark McMurry (District 13) REAPPOINT Motion was made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointments of Mr. Robert Davidson and Mr. S. Mark McMurry as members of the Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District. 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
reappoint Mr. Robert Davidson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Calcasieu-
Cameron Hospital Service District, said term to expire August, 2030. 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
reappoint Mr. S. Mark McMurry as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Calcasieu-
Cameron Hospital Service District, said term to expire August, 2030.
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 1 st day of August, 2024.
8.C Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One; Mr. Quinn. Mr. Theo Chantlin (District 1) (Deferred 30 days 7/2/24) APPOINT MR. WILLIAM MISTER EDWARDS Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to confirm the appointment of Mr. William Mister Edwards to replace Mr. Theo Chantlin as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One. 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
appoint Mr. William Mister Edwards, to replace Mr. Theo Chantlin, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One, said term to expire July, 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
8.D Community Center and Playground District No. Seven of Ward Two; Mr. Stelly. Mr. Todd J. Armentor (District 10) (Deferred 30 days 7/2/24) DEFER 60 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 October 3, 2024.
8.E Industrial Development Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Inc.; Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Stelly. Mr. Rick Richard REAPPOINT Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried to unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Rick Richard as a member of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Inc. 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
reappoint Mr. Rick Richard, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Industrial Development Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, Inc., said term to expire August, 2030. 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
8.F Ward One Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Quinn. Mr. Ernie Burnthorn (District 1) (Resigned) DEFER 30 DAYS Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on September 5, 2024. 8.G Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four; Mr. Andrepont.
Mr. Joe McMillan (District 11) REAPPOINT Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Joe McMillan as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four. 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
reappoint Mr. Joe McMillan as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four, said term to expire August, 2027. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to
appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER 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 1 st day of August, 2024.
8.H Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four; Mr. Bares and Mr. Clement. Mr. Ray Taylor (District 15) REAPPOINT Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Ray Taylor as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four. 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
reappoint Mr. Ray Taylor as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four, said term to expire August, 2029.
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 1 st day of August, 2024.
8.I Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority; Mr. Marcantel. Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S. (Private Sector) APPOINT FATHER HENRY MANCUSO Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously to confirm the appointment of Father Henry Mancuso to replace Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust 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 1 st day of August, 2024, that it does hereby
appoint Father Henry Mancuso, to replace Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority, said term to expire September, 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 1 st day of August, 2024.
9. Board Advise
9.A Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six; Mr. Marcantel. Mr. Randy Woodard (District 11) (Resigned) (Deferred 30 days on February 1, 2024, March 7, 2024, April 4, 2024, May 2, 2024, June 6, 2024 and 60 days on July 2, 2024)
9.B Ward One Economic Development Board. (Appointed by the Louisiana Senator representing all or part of Ward One, as per La.R.S. 33:130.71 et seq.); Mr. Quinn. Mr. Mark Senegal
9.C Ward One Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Quinn. (1) Ms. Sue Spicer (District 2) (2) Mr. Gary Brown (Districts 11 and 14) 9.D Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four; Mr. Andrepont.
Mr. John Sonnier (District 13) (Resigned) 9.E Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Bares. (1) Mr. Kent LeDoux (Districts 11 and 12) (2) Mr. John McClelland (District 12) 9.F Waterworks District No. One of Ward One; Mr. Quinn.
Mr. Gilbert Glenn Franklin (District 1) 9.G Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four; Mr. Burleigh.
Mr. Kenny Welch (District 14) 9.H Waterworks District No. Eleven of Wards Four and Seven; Mr. Andrepont. Mr. Don Fruge (District 13)
10. Advise
10.A Advise that the following condemnations require no further action:
(1) 517 West Park Manor Drive, Ward One, as the owner has demolished the structure; and (2) 1624 South Perkins Ferry Road, Ward One, as the owner has demolished the structure.
11. Adjourn
There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Ms. Eason 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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