Notice

Publication Date

2025-03-29

Subcategory

Miscellaneous Notices

Keywords:

Calcasieu Parish

Police Jury

July 18, 2024

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 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. (President Bartie)

Roll Call.

PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Joe Andrepont, Judd Bares, Randy Burleigh, Brent Clement, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly

ABSENT: Mr. Brian Abshire

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

1. Appearance

1.A Appearance by Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh, Regional Medical Director, Louisiana Department of Health.

Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh, Regional Medical Director for the Louisiana Office of Health, Region V, appeared before the Police Jury to provide an update on public health. Dr. Cavanaugh began her presentation by thanking the Police Jury for its partnership and collaboration in providing the Health Unit facility, building maintenance, and staffing. She explained that the health of Region V was typically statistically ranked near the middle of the Louisiana regions, which showed there was room for improvement considering Louisianas health ranked 50th in the nation. She reviewed some of the services offered at the Region V Health Unit including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, providing food and formula to families; reproductive health services; and vaccine programs. Dr. Cavanaugh introduced Dr. Brittni Metoyer, Coordinator of the Partnership for a Healthier SWLA.

Dr. Metoyer appeared before the Police Jury and thanked the Police Jury for funding the Partnership program. She said the Partnership consisted of various regional organizations that utilize data to drive local public health initiatives and assess the level of success for those initiatives. She named the recent workgroups that had been created, which included Cardiovascular Disease, Medical Emergency Systems, Youth Education, Infectious Disease, and Opioids/Substance Use Disorder.

In response to a question from Mr. Andrepont, Dr. Cavanaugh indicated that the Health Unit did undertake tuberculosis testing; however, the Health Unit had not seen a substantial increase in the number of cases. Mr. Andrepont asked if the Health Unit provided Narcan, a medication to treat narcotic overdose in emergency situations. Dr. Cavanaugh indicated that Narcan was available at the Health Unit.

Mr. Guillory asked if the region had seen issues with opioid usage. Dr. Cavanaugh said that in 2021, there was a peak in deaths, with 100 deaths attributed to opioid overdose. Since then, the number of deaths had decreased.

President Bartie thanked Dr. Cavanaugh and Dr. Metoyer for their presentation.

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 an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, pertaining to Community-Type Sewerage Systems and Drainage Standards.

AGENDA NOTE: The Wastewater Study Committee and the Parishwide Drainage Committee initially reviewed the proposed ordinance on May 20, 2024. The Planning and Zoning Board also received introduction of the proposed ordinance at its meeting on May 21, 2024, and the Board took action during its meeting on June 18, 2024, to favorably recommend (9-in favor and 1-against) the Police Jurys adoption of the ordinance. The Police Jury received and reviewed the proposed ordinance at its meeting on June 20, 2024.

Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to defer action on the proposed ordinance amendments until the Regular Meeting on August 22, 2024.

2.B Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the LA 1256/LA 27/LA 108 (Walker Road) Intersection Improvements Project. (District 12, Mr. Bares and District 15, Mr. Clement)

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Professional Engineering Contract between the Police Jury and Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC for professional engineering design and construction monitoring services for the LA 1256/LA 27/LA 108 (Walker Road) Intersection Improvements 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 18th day of July, 2024.

2.C Adopt resolutions approving Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreements between the Police Jury and (i) Mark and Charlesetta Simien, (ii) Jacobe and Santanna Kately, and (iii) Keith Cezair for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project. (District 7, Mr. Landry)

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Lewis 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 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Mark Kevin Simien and Charlesetta Declouiet Simien 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 18th day of July, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Jacobe Darius Kately and Santanna Gabrielle White Kately 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 18th day of July, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Keith Cezair 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 18th day of July, 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 June 20, 2024.

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

3.B Adopt a resolution approving a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight for funding assistance in the amount of $1,250,000 for expenses related to environmental remediation services, general liability and property insurance, and other operational expenses.

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

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, 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 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Police Jury and Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight for funding assistance in the amount of $1,250,000 for expenses related to environmental remediation services, general liability and property insurance, and other operational expenses.

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 18th day of July, 2024.

3.C Adopt a resolution approving a call by Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for an election to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to levy and collect a tax of 13 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (the Tax) in lieu of 8 mills previously levied in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be approximately $477,802.13 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts fire protection facilities including related land, buildings, equipment, appurtenances, and furnishings therefor constituting works of permanent public improvements, title to which shall be public.

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

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL TAX ELECTION IN WARD TWO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024; AND IN THE EVENT THE ELECTION CARRIES, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A TEN YEAR SPECIAL TAX IN LIEU OF AN EXISTING AD VALOREM TAX CURRENTLY COLLECTED THEREIN WHICH CURRENTLY EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2027; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, on June 19, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), adopted a resolution authorizing the District to proceed with the ordering and calling of a special election to be held within the District on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to submit to the qualified electors the following propositions, to-wit:

MAINTENANCE MILLAGE PROPOSITION

(In Lieu Of)

Shall Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of 13.00 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (the Tax) in lieu of 8.00 mills previously levied in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2025 and ending with the year 2034, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be approximately $477,802.13 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts fire protection facilities including related land, buildings, equipment, appurtenances, and furnishings therefor constituting works of permanent public improvements, title to which shall be public?

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, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6A and Chapter 6B, Title 18, of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, Section 1501 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La.R.S. 40:1501 et seq.), and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, to levy and collect the tax therein provided; and

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu, as the beneficiary of the District, must approve by resolution all elections and debt of the District;

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 made resolution of the Parish.

SECTION 2. Approval, consent and authority is hereby granted to the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to conduct a special tax election on December 7, 2024, to submit to the qualified electors of the District the following proposition:

MAINTENANCE MILLAGE PROPOSITION

(In Lieu Of)

SECTION 3. In the event the election carries, approval, consent and authority is hereby granted to the District to continue to levy the tax so authorized in the Maintenance Millage Proposition (In Lieu Of).

This resolution was declared APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of July, 2024.

/s/ Anthony L. Bartie, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator

& Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

3.D Adopt a resolution approving a call by Ward Six Fire Protection District No. 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 12.25 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $483,752.00 for one entire year, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating the Fire Districts fire protection facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection services.

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

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX ELECTION TO BE HELD IN WARD SIX FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA (THE DISTRICT), ON DECEMBER 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A SPECIAL TAX OF TWELVE AND TWENTY FIVE HUNDREDTHS (12.25) MILLS PROPERTY TAX FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2035, WITH COLLECTIONS FROM THE LEVY ESTIMATED TO BE $483,752.00 FOR ONE ENTIRE YEAR; AND MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, on July 10, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. 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 twelve and twenty five hundredths (12.25) 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 purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the Fire Districts fire protection facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes 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 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 7th 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:

WARD SIX FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE

Shall Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), be authorized to renew, levy and collect a special tax of 12.25 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, with collections from the renewed levy estimated to be $483,752.00 for one entire year, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, and operating the Fire Districts fire protection facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

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 twelve and twenty five hundredths (12.25) 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 purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating the Fire Districts fire protection facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes in the District.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

This resolution was declared APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of July, 2024.

/s/ Anthony L. Bartie, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator

& Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

3.E Adopt a resolution approving a call by Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, for an election to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, to renew, levy, and collect a tax of 15 mills for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in 2026, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $393,064.00 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system equipment and facilities, including both moveable and immovable property, owned or used by the District, title to which shall be public.

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

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX ELECTION TO BE HELD IN WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. TEN OF WARD SEVEN, CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA (THE DISTRICT), ON DECEMBER 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A FIFTEEN (15) MILL PROPERTY TAX FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2035, WITH COLLECTIONS FROM THE LEVY ESTIMATED TO BE $393,064.00 FOR ONE ENTIRE YEAR; AND MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven 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 fifteen (15) 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 purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system, equipment and facilities, including both moveable and immovable property, owned or used by 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:

MAINTENANCE MILLAGE PROPOSITION

Shall Waterworks District No. Ten of Ward Seven of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, renew, levy and collect a tax of 15 mills for a period of ten (10) years beginning in 2026, in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District, with collections from the levy of the tax estimated to be $393,064.00 for one entire year, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system, equipment and facilities, including both moveable and immovable property, owned or used by the District, title to which shall be in the public?

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 fifteen (15) 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 purpose of maintaining and operating the Districts waterworks system, equipment and facilities, including both moveable and immovable property, owned or used by the District.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

This resolution was declared APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of July, 2024.

/s/ Anthony L. Bartie, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Bryan C. Beam, Administrator

& Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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 designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto:

4.A Approve an application for a new liquor and beer permit.

Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to approve the following application:

WARD 4

Deshotel, LLC

Alisha Dautreuil,

Member

LEVEL UP ADULT CLUB

3801 Highway 90 West

Westlake, LA 70669 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 15, Mr. Clement)

4.B Receive report regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, pertaining to Grass and Weeds. (Mr. Crain)

Mr. Crain provided a brief presentation indicating that the heart of the proposal was the implementation of a new fee schedule. Although costs had risen relative to fuel, equipment, and program administration, the fees imposed for grass and weed cutting had not been updated since the implementation of the program in 1985. The fees were based upon three categories depending on lot size and the type of development. For the fees to better reflect actual costs and serve as a deterrent, Mr. Crain said the dollar amounts for administrative fees and categorical fees needed to be increased. Mr. Crain planned to ask the Police Jury to approve the amendments at the August 22, 2024, meeting.

In response to a question from Ms. Eason, Mr. Crain explained that property owners were notified of a violation and given a deadline to cut the grass. If the owner did not cut the grass within the allotted time, the Parish would hire a contractor to do the work and would then send an invoice to the owner. If the owner did not pay the invoice by the deadline imposed, the Parish would file a lien on the property.

Mr. Landry asked about repeat offenders. Mr. Crain said repeat violations within a 12-month period would result in an increased Administrative Fee of two times the base fee.

Mr. Guillory asked Mr. Crain to clarify that the doubled administrative fee would be in addition to the categorical fee. Mr. Crain answered affirmatively.

Mr. Bares suggested conducting another fee review in two years to determine if additional adjustments were appropriate.

Mr. Smith asked how the staff determined whether to charge the minimum or maximum fee. Mr. Crain explained that the lot size was the determining factor, whether the lot was one acre or less versus more than one acre.

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to receive the report.

4.C Authorize the Director of the Division of Planning and Development to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on September 5, 2024, or the first regular meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:

(1) 148 MOSS LANE, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one accessory building). Owner: Tonya Rena Wells Murray, 148 Moss Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00027278B (District 1, Mr. Quinn);

(2) 212 BALBOA STREET, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Abigail Green, et al, 802 North Booker Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 TA #00108308 (District 2, Mr. Smith);

(3) 1655 EAST PINE MEADOWS DRIVE, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one manufactured home with attached garage and one accessory building). Owner: John Vincent Marshall, Jr., et al, 1655 East Pine Meadows Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00939862 (District 2, Mr. Smith);

(4) 709 TALLOW ROAD, Lake Charles, Ward Three (two accessory buildings). Owner: Allen J. Trahan, et ux, (Estate) c/o Rebecca Link, 1170 Armentor Road, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00104795 (District 7, Mr. Landry);

(5) 7493 COLUMBIA DRIVE, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Courtney Paige Daigle, 128 Franklin Street, Cameron, LA 70631 TA #01360079D (District 8, Ms. Eason);

(6) 2212 GREENLAWN STREET, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home with addition). Owner: John Justin Coleman, 2402 19th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 TA #00766984 (District 9, Mr. Bartie);

(7) 6710 CHEVAL DRIVE, LeBleu Settlement, Ward Eight (one manufactured home with addition and one accessory building). Owner: Irving Keith Thibodeaux, 6710 Cheval Drive, Iowa, LA 70647 TA #00864579 (District 10, Mr. Stelly);

(8) 7755 GEORGIA STREET, Hayes, Ward Two (one manufactured home). Owner: Antoine Laris Doucet, Jr., P O Box 366, Hayes, LA 70646 TA #00047767 (District 10, Mr. Stelly);

(9) 2851 CARSWELL STREET, Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Belinda Ann Baham Duraso, 2851 Carswell Street, Sulphur, LA 70663 TA #01358730 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);

(10) 2292 CUSTER DRIVE, Vinton, Ward Seven (one manufactured home). Owner: Rebecca Ann Roper, 1912 Krippse Drive, Vinton, LA 70668 TA #01325868 (District 12, Mr. Bares);

(11) 307 PHILLIPS ROAD, Westlake, Ward Four (one house and one accessory building). Owner: John Robert Chamberlain, et al, c/o Harry Chamberlain, 366 Cob Circle, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00125881 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh);

(12) 407 NEELY ROAD, Westlake, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Jody Dwayne Spell, 407 Neely Road, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00160660 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh);

(13) 720 JOHN STINE ROAD, Westlake, Ward Four (one accessory building and one green house). Owner: Cody Joseph Pousson, 720 John Stine Road, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00149810 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh);

(14) 2203 ALFORD ROAD, Westlake, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Danny Paul Duplichan, Estate, et al, 2105 Walker Drive, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00154261 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh); and

(15) 3114 BROUSSARD ROAD, Sulphur, Ward Four (one manufactured home and one accessory building). Owner: Javier Perez, et al, 2038 Kelly Drive, Pearland, TX 77581 TA #01121391 (District 15, Mr. Clement).

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Guillory and carried unanimously to approve the notifications.

5. Procurement

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

5.A Approve payment of all current invoices and advise regarding monthly and/or quarterly and/or semi-annually budget-to-actual comparisons on the general fund, all special revenue funds, and all proprietary funds.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to approve.

5.B Adopt a resolution on proposals received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on June 27, 2024, for Janitorial Services for multiple Parish properties (RFP-2024-FM-124).

AGENDA NOTE: Five proposals were received: At Your Service of the South, Inc.; Couyon Cleaning LLC; Enmon Enterprises, L.L.C., dba Jani-King of Lafayette/Lake Charles; Platinum Cleaning of Indianapolis, LLC, dba Platinum Cleaning & Facility Services; and RC Cleaning Services, LLC. After review of the proposals, staff recommends Platinum Cleaning of Indianapolis, LLC, dba Platinum Cleaning & Facility Services, be (1) selected as the service provider and (2) awarded the contract, after negotiations are completed.

Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lewis 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 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby select Platinum Cleaning of Indianapolis, LLC, dba Platinum Cleaning & Facility Services, as the service provider for Janitorial Services for multiple Parish properties (RFP-2024-FM-124), as a result of duly authorized Request-for-Proposals received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on June 27, 2024.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, after negotiations are completed, the Contract between the Police Jury and Platinum Cleaning of Indianapolis, LLC, dba Platinum Cleaning & Facility Services, is hereby approved.

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 18th day of July, 2024.

5.C Action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 2, 2024, for Canine and Feline Food (SB-2024-AS-138) with unit prices effective from August 1, 2024, until July 31, 2025.

AGENDA NOTE: One bid was received. Staff recommends the bid of Hills Pet Nutrition Sales, Inc., be accepted.

Motion was made by Ms. Eason, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.

5.D Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 10, 2024, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24- 102-1234 (Thoroughfare Road Rehabilitation). (Wards One, Two, Three, Four, Five, and Eight) (District 7, Mr. Landry; District 10, Mr. Stelly; District 11, Mr. Marcantel; District 12, Mr. Bares; District 13, Mr. Andrepont; and District 15, Mr. Clement)

Contractor Name Bid Total

R. E. Heidt Construction Co., L.L.C. $6,910,888.09

Prairie Contractors,

L.L.C. $7,342,781.09

AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the low bid of R. E. Heidt Construction Co., L.L.C., in the amount of $6,910,888.09, be accepted.

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Stelly 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 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and R. E. Heidt Construction Co., L.L.C., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-102-1234 (Thoroughfare Road Rehabilitation), in the amount of $6,910,888.09, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on July 10, 2024, and for which R. E. Heidt Construction Co., 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 18th day of July, 2024.

5.E Adopt a resolution accepting the 3001 Industrial Avenue Hurricane Repair Project (DB-2022-FM-129) as substantially complete.

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Guillory 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 18th day of July, 2024, that it does hereby accept the 3001 Industrial Avenue Hurricane Repair Project (DB-2022-FM-129) as substantially complete.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 18th day of July, 2024.

6. 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

Mar 29 1t

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Notice Cost- $986.50

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