Notice

Publication Date

2025-05-07

Subcategory

Miscellaneous Notices

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Calcasieu Parish

Police Jury

November 7, 2024

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

Call to Order by President Bartie.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Guillory)

Roll Call.

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

ABSENT: Mr. Chris E Landry and Mr. Eddie Lewis, Jr.

OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Bryan C. Beam, Parish Administrator; Mr. Dane Bolin, Assistant Administrator; Ms. Jessica Booth, Executive Assistant; Mr. Wesley Crain, Director of the Di-vision 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. Public Hearing

Hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m., as a result of a Notice of Intention published in accordance with Louisiana law, for the purpose of hearing comments, suggestions, or protests, concerning the proposed abolition of Community Center and Playground District No. Seven of Ward Two of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (District), and further, adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2133, which created the District, and Ordinance No. 3325, which reaffirmed the creation of said District.

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

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2133, which created the District, and Ordinance No. 3325, which reaffirmed creation of said District. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7979 previously published December 3, 2024)

3. Appearance

3.A Appearance by Mr. Veneeth Iyengar, Executive Director for the Louisiana Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity.

President Bartie advised that Mr. Iyengar was unable to attend and would reschedule his appearance.

4. 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:

4.A Adopt resolutions approving Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreements between the Police Jury and (i) Quinton and Judith Brown, (ii) Sylvia Wait (iii) Rodney and Jacquelyn Trahan; (iv) Alphonse and Lilly Fontenot, and (v) Penn Ventures II, L.L.C., for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project. (District 7, Mr. Landry)

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Stelly 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 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Quinton Blaine Brown and Judith Ann Brown 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 7th day of November, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Syl-via E. Wait 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 7th day of November, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Rodney James Trahan and Jacquelyn Renee Trahan 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 7th day of November, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Alphonse Michael Fontenot and Lilly Marie Ledee Fontenot 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 7th day of November, 2024.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and Penn Ventures II, L.L.C., 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 7th day of November, 2024.

4.B Adopt a resolution approving a Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and The Sweet Lake Land & Oil Company, L.L.C., for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project. (District 10, Mr. Stelly)

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Temporary Construction Servitude Agreement between the Police Jury and The Sweet Lake Land & Oil Company, L.L.C., 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 7th day of November, 2024.

4.C Adopt a resolution in support of the following projects for Phase I funding from the Coastal Wetland Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Task Force for Planning, Engineering, and Design, and further, that said resolution will be forwarded to the members of the CWPPRA Task Force: (i) Grand Chenier Marsh Creation, and (ii) Rockefeller Gulf Shoreline Protection West.

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Abshire to adopt the resolution in support.

In response to a question from President Bartie, Mr. Alberto Galan, Assistant to the Administrator, appeared before the Police Jury and explained that this action was the expression of Police Jury support for the two projects, both located in Cameron Parish.

A vote taken on the motion to adopt the resolution in support carried unanimously. As a result of the vote, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, marsh restoration is needed in the Mermentau Basin;

WHEREAS, the Mermentau Basin marshes have experienced an increased inundation of saltwater due to Hurricanes Laura and Delta and Tropical Storm Beta. It is unlikely that these marshes will recover from the losses experienced without comprehensive restoration and protection efforts;

WHEREAS, the Grand Chenier Marsh Creation project will create and nourish approximately 290 acres of marsh by hydraulically dredged sediments pumped via pipeline from Upper Mud Lake and approximately 3,000 linear feet of earthen terraces will be con-structed to the west of the marsh creation area; and

WHEREAS, the Rockefeller Gulf Shoreline Protection West project will construct 10,560 linear feet of foreshore breakwater with a light-weight aggregate core and extend west from the Rockefeller Shoreline Protection Project ME-37 and parallel the shoreline with gaps every 1,500 feet. The project will trap sediments from the Gulf which will result in accretion behind the breakwater. The goal of the project is to protect the Rockefeller Refuge shoreline from substantial impacts on the refuge and halting gulf shoreline erosion which will result in protecting 216 acres of marsh.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby recommend to the Coastal Wetland Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Task Force the (i) Grand Chenier Marsh Creation project, and (ii) Rockefeller Gulf Shoreline Protection West project for Phase I Funding for Planning, Engineering, and Design.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to members of the CWPPRA Task Force requesting support in this matter.

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

4.D Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, pertaining to Community-Type Sewerage Systems. (Mr. Wainwright)

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, and deferred action at its meetings on July 18, 2024, and August 22, 2024.

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire and seconded by Mr. Marcantel to defer action on the proposed ordinance amendment for sixty days.

Mr. Guillory asked for the Police Jury to hear Mr. Wainwrights presentation before voting on the deferral. Mr. Gabb responded that it was up to the President to decide the topic of discussion.

Mr. Abshire said the sixty days would allow time for a third party to review the proposal and provide an outside perspective.

Mr. Stelly asked for an estimated cost of the proposed review. Mr. Abshire explained that obtaining a cost estimate and engaging a third party would be done within the deferral period. Mr. Stelly asked if the motion should be more specific to the expected actions. Mr. Gabb expressed his opinion that the deferral should be limited to referring the proposal back to the staff.

Following a brief discussion on the possible sixty day deferral, President Bartie reminded those in attendance of the motion on the floor, which was to defer action until the Regular Meeting on January 9, 2025.

A roll call vote was taken on the motion. The vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Randy Burleigh, Ron Hayes, Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, and Mike Smith

NAYS: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Judd Bares, Brent Clement, Tony Guillory, and Tony Stelly

ABSENT: Mr. Chris Landry and Mr. Eddie Lewis, Jr.

NOT VOTING: President Anthony L. Bartie

The vote being seven (in favor) and five (opposed), President Bartie declared the motion as having carried. As a result of the vote, action on the proposed ordinance amendments was deferred until the Regular Meeting on January 9, 2025.

5. 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:

5.A Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated October 3, 2024.

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

5.B Approve the General Insurance Committee Report dated November 7, 2024. (Vice President Hayes)

Following a brief report by Mr. Hayes, Chairman of the General Insurance Committee, motion was made by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Abshire, and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated November 7, 2024, and the recommendations contained therein.

GENERAL INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

November 7, 2024

A meeting of the General Insurance Committee was held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, located at 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Ron Hayes, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Vice Chairman Brian Abshire, Mr. Joe Andrepont, Mr. Anthony Bartie, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Mike Smith, and Mr. Tony Stelly.

Absent: None

Also present were Police Jurors Mr. Randy Burleigh and Mr. Tony Guillory and staff members Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Dane Bolin, Ms. Jessica Booth, Mr. Wesley Crain, Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Mr. Samuel Gabb, Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Mr. Allen Wainwright, and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace.

Said Committee:

(1) Received report from staff with reference to 2025 insurance policy renewals and contracts.

(2) Recommended that resolutions be adopted approving the following a) The adoption of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Medical Benefit Plan and Dental Benefit Plan, both as amended, including any necessary future administrative adjustments to the plans that may be operationally required; b) A contract between the Police Jury and United Healthcare Stop Loss with a $225,000 individual (specific) deductible; c) A contract between the Police Jury and UMR for fully-insured vision insurance; d) A contract amendment between the Police Jury and UMR to decrease the administrative medical fee; e) A contract amendment between the Police Jury and Liviniti pharmacy benefit manager to update the Plan Payment Schedule; and f) A contract between the Police Jury and Met-Life for long-term disability insurance.

There being no further business, Chairman Hayes declared the meeting to be ad-journed.

As a result of the vote, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve the adoption of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Medical Benefit Plan and Dental Benefit Plan, both as amended.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, the Parish Administrator, or the Parish Treasurer, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto, including any necessary future administrative adjustments to the plans that may be operationally required.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISI-ANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Contract between the Police Jury and United Healthcare Stop Loss with a $225,000 individual (specific) deductible.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Contract between the Police Jury and UMR for fully-insured vision insurance.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Contract Amendment between the Police Jury and UMR to decrease the administrative medical fee.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

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

5.C Approve the Ways and Means Committee Report dated November 7, 2024. (Mr. Guillory)

Following a brief report by Mr. Guillory, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Marcantel, and carried unanimously to approve the report of said Committee dated November 7, 2024, and the recommendations contained therein.

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE REPORT

November 7, 2024

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

Vice Chairman Ron Hayes; Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Anthony Bartie, Randy Burleigh, Brent Clement, Roger Marcantel, Darby Quinn, Mike Smith, and Tony Stelly

Absent: Messrs. Judd Bares, Chris Landry, and Eddie Lewis, Jr.

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

Said Committee:

(1) Recommended that the Police Jury adopt a resolution approving the 2025 Calcasieu Parish Road and Drainage Trust Fund Grants in the amount of $995,472, to be awarded as follows:

(a) City of DeQuincy $326,400 Airpark Drive Rehabilitation

(b) City of Lake Charles $388,800 Southpark Drainage Improvements

(d) Town of Iowa $165,472 South Iowa Drainage Improvements

(2) Received report from staff with reference to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Strategic Plan, 2025 2029, to be placed on the agenda of the Police Jurys November 21, 2024, Regular Meeting for approval.

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

As a result of the vote, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve the 2025 Calcasieu Parish Road and Drainage Trust Fund Grants in the amount of $995,472, as follows:

(A) City of DeQuincy - $326,400 Airpark Drive Rehabilitation;

(B) City of Lake Charles - $388,800 Southpark Drainage Improvements Phase1;

(D) Town of Iowa - $165,472 South Iowa Drainage Improvements.

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

5.D Adopt a resolution ratifying Executive Order 2024-06, signed by President Bartie on Oc-tober 17, 2024, on behalf of the Police Jury, which proclaimed a prohibition upon outdoor burning activities throughout the Parish of Calcasieu.

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, 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 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby ratify Executive Order No. 2024-06, signed by President Anthony L. Bartie on October 17, 2024, on behalf of the Police Jury, which proclaimed a prohibition on outdoor burning activities throughout the Parish of Calcasieu. The Executive Order reads as follows:

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2024-06

WHEREAS, current drought conditions and elevated wind speeds present the potential to threaten the health and safety of citizens within the Parish of Calcasieu;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER ISSUED THIS 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024.

/s/ ANTHONY L. BARTIE,

President

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

Related to the foregoing, President Bartie advised that the prohibition on burning activities would be lifted on the following day.

5.E Adopt a resolution providing notice of intention to alter the boundaries of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and fixing the date of a public hearing to be held at the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury on December 5, 2024, to receive comments thereon, in accordance with La.R.S. 33:3884.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby give notice of its intention to alter the boundaries of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, with the revised boundaries of said District being described as follows:

SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. ELEVEN OF

WARDS THREE AND EIGHT

Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Kayouche Coulee with the North line of Section 34, Township 9 South, Range 8 West; thence Southerly upstream along the centerline of Kayouche Coulee to the South right-of-way line of Southern Pacific Railroad; thence East along the South right-of-way line of Southern Pacific Railroad to the intersection of the East right-of-way line of Interstate 210; thence Southerly along the East right-of-way line of Interstate 210 to the intersection of the centerline of U.S. Highway 90; thence East along the centerline of U.S. Highway 90 to the centerline of Bunker Road, which is also the West line of Section 35, Township 9 South, Range 8 West; thence South along the centerline of Bunker Road to the centerline of Old U.S. Highway 90 (Broad Street); thence East along the centerline of Old U.S. Highway 90 (Broad Street) which is also the South line of Sections 35 and 36, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, to the Southeast corner of Section 36, Township 9 South, Range 8 West; thence Southerly along the West line of Section 31, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, and which is also Highway 397, approximately 293 feet to the projected intersection with the North line of Lee Bias; thence Easterly along the North line of Lee Bias to the projected intersection with the centerline of CR-EB-L43013 (Antoine Gully); thence Southerly along the centerline of CR-EB-L43013 (Antoine Gully) to its intersection with the West property line of Allen Ray Morgan; thence South along the West line of Allen Ray Morgan to the centerline of McCown Road also being the South section line of Section 31, Township 9 South, Range 7 West; thence East along the centerline of McCown Road to the intersection with Manchester Road and the Southeast section corner of Section 31, Township 9 South, Range 7 West; thence North along East line of Section 31, Township 9 South, Range 7 West and centerline of Manchester Road to the Southeast corner of Section 30, Township 9 South, Range 7 West; thence North along the East line of Section 30 to the intersection with the South right-of-way of Interstate 10; thence Southwesterly along the South right-of-way of Interstate 10 to the West line of Section 30; thence North along the East line of Section 30 to the intersection with the centerline of English Bayou; thence Northerly and Westerly downstream along the centerline of English Bayou through Sec-tions 25, 26, 24, 23 and 22, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, to a point where the centerline of English Bayou and the centerline of Kayouche Coulee intersect; thence Southerly upstream along the centerline of Kayouche Cou-lee through Sections 22, 27, and 34, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, to the point of beginning.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this intent shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in the official journal of the Parish, and that the first publication shall not be less than thirty days prior to the date fixed for the hearing.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that this Police Jury will hear comments from proponents and opponents relative to altering the boundaries of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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

2. 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:

2.A 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);

AGENDA NOTE: On September 5, 2024, the Police Jury deferred action on this item for sixty (60) days.

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 manufactured home with attached garage and accessory building at 1655 East Pine Meadows, Moss Bluff, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7980 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.B 2428 DOLPHIN DRIVE, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one manufactured home). Owner: Joseph Leroy Boudreaux, 2432 Dolphin Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605 TA #01324086 (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 Ms. Eason and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 2428 Dolphin Drive, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7981 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.C 2803 ADDISON LOOP, Lake Charles, Ward Three (one house). Owner: Dustin Paul Woodcock, 2893 Addison Loop, Lake Charles, LA 70607 TA #00088870 (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. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 2803 Addison Loop, Lake Charles, Ward Three, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7982 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.D 505 CORLEY STREET, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one manufactured home with addition). Owner: Scott R. McKay, 505 Corley Street, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #00227196A (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home with addition located at 505 Corley Street, DeQuincy, Ward Six, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7983 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.E 1071 HIGHWAY 27, DeQuincy, Ward Six (one house). Owner: Genna Vee McGlothlin, 1071 Highway 27, DeQuincy, LA 70633 TA #00225312 (District 11, Mr. Marcantel);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 1071 Highway 27, DeQuincy, Ward Six, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7984 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.F 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);

AGENDA NOTE: On August 1, 2024, the Police Jury deferred action on this item for thirty (30) days, and on September 5, 2024, the Police Jury deferred action on this item for sixty (60) days.

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

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 5206 Frey Road, Carlyss, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7985 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.G 3550 CARLYSS DRIVE, LOT 142, Carlyss, Ward Four (one manufactured home). Owner: Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park, LLC, 326 East 4th Street, Suite 250, Royal Oak, MI 48067 TA #00924296B (District 12, Mr. Bares);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the manufactured home located at 3550 Carlyss Drive, Lot 142, Carlyss, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7986 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.H 1528 EUNICE STREET, Sulphur, Ward Four (one house). Owner: David Louis Fusilier, et ux, 1528 Eunice Street, Sulphur, LA 70665 TA #00841285 (District 12, Mr. Bares);

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

Motion was made by Mr. Bares, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to condemn and remove the house located at 1528 Eunice Street, Sulphur, Ward Four, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7987 previously published December 3, 2024)

2.I SOUTH OF 2517 STRALEY STREET, Westlake, Ward Four (one accessory building). Owner: Robbie W. Cooley, et ux, 2517 Straley Street, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00128236 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh);

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

Mr. Floyd Burgin, 255 Johns Circle, Ragley, Louisiana, appeared before the Police Jury on behalf of his wife and brother-in-law to request time to demolish this structure and the structure in the next agenda item. If granted additional time, he planned to obtain permits and demolish the structures himself.

In response to a question from Mr. Burleigh, Mr. Burgin said he would like ninety days as succession proceedings had just begun in multiple parishes. Mr. Crain advised that he had authority to grant a thirty day extension of a sixty day deferral, if warranted, for a total time extension of ninety days.

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation action until the Regular Meeting on January 9, 2025.

2.J 2517 STRALEY STREET, Westlake, Ward Four (one house). Owner: Robbie W. Cooley, 2517 Straley Street, Westlake, LA 70669 TA #00128228 (District 14, Mr. Burleigh); and

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

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to defer action on the condemnation action until the Regular Meeting on January 9, 2025.

2.K 1009 SOUTH PERKINS FERRY ROAD, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one house). Owner: Candace Marie Corner, 1010 South Perkins Ferry Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611 TA #00006114 (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 1009 South Perkins Ferry Road, Moss Bluff, Ward One, within thirty days. As a result of the vote, the following ordinance was adopted:

(ORDINANCE NO. 7988 previously published December 3, 2024)

6. 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:

6.A Approve applications for liquor and beer permits.

AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends approval of one (1) new and forty-six (46) renewal applications.

Motion was made by Mr. Abshire, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried to approve one (1) new and forty-six (46) renewal applications, as follows:

WARD 1

Shireen Petroleum. L.L.C.

Akber Abdul Hameed, Member

BRONCO DISCOUNT

393 Highway 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Shireen Petroleum, L.L.C.

Akber Abdul Hameed, Member

MEAL LIKE MOM

393 Highway 171 North, Suite A

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Rouses Enterprises, L.L.C.

Allison Rouse Royster, Applicant

ROUSES MARKET #72

1351 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Morelos Cantina Grill LLC

Jose Martinez, Member MORELOS CANTINA GRILL

2860 Highway 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry Shaheen, Member

HARRYS LOS PONCHOS

2555 Highway 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry Shaheen, Member LUCKY STAR CASINO

2557 Highway171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry Shaheen, Member

FIVE STAR QUICK STOP

2577 Highway 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry Shaheen, Member SILVERSTAR CASINO

1922 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

Sara of Washington, Inc.

Harry Shaheen, Member

FIVE STAR QUICK STOP NO. 2

1900 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

Walmart, Inc.

Sarah Little, Applicant WALMART STORE #6590

260 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Punjab Petroleum, Inc.

Khalique Chaudhry, Member DELTA FOOD #5

121 Highway 171

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Cypress Bluff Enterprises, LTD.

Asad Husein, Member TJS MART & DELI

1115 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Walgreen Louisiana Co., Inc.

Brian Brown, Applicant WALGREENS #07197

120 Highway 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

XVII I, LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #8

1901 Sam Houston Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

XVII S LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #18

643 Topsy Road

Sulphur, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

Mera Investments LLC

Malika Lalani, Member UPAK IT

615 Sam Houston Jones Parkway

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Mae Maes Petroleum, LLC

Murtaza Khan, Member GILLIS FOOD MART

6191 Highway 171 North

Sulphur, LA 70611 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 1, Mr. Quinn)

WARD 3

Momi Petroleum LLC

Jasbir Singh, Member ONE STOP

3247 Highway 14 East

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 9, Mr. Bartie)

Airport Properties of SLC LLC

Karndip Singh, Member AIRPORT CORNER STORE #2

700 Gauthier Road

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

XVII J, LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #9

8510 Gulf Highway

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

XVII B, LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX

6830 Tom Hebert Road

Lake Charles, LA 70605 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

XVII R LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #17

2860 Country Club Road

Lake Charles, LA 70605 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 8, Ms. Eason)

XVII T LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #19

6880 Big Lake Road

Lake Charles, LA 70605 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 8, Ms. Eason)

XVII A, LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member THE RUNWAY

7080 Gulf Highway

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

C & I Entertainment LLC

Clarence Vallet, Member COWBOYS

5329 Common Street

Lake Charles, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

Loggerheads, L.L.C.

James Mistretta, Member LOGGERHEADS

3748 Highway 3059

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Loggerheads Bait Stand, L.L.C.

James Mistretta Member LOGGERHEADS BAIT STAND

3748 Highway 3059, #2-B

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Riverside Bar & Grill, L.L.C.

James Mistretta Member

RIVERSIDE BAR & GRILL

3748 Highway 3059, Building 1

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

Gaspards Convenience Store LLC

Murtaza Khan, Member TIME LOOP #27

9346 Gulf Highway

Sulphur, LA 70607 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 7, Mr. Landry)

WARD 4

Yayaree, LLC

Sheree Abshire, Member CAJUN CRAWLERS

3950 Highway 27 South

Sulphur, LA 70665 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

Tropical Spirits, L.L.C.

Tracy Peschier, Member TROPICAL SPIRITS

3580 East Napoleon Street

Sulphur, LA 70663 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 15, Mr. Clement)

Golden Tor, Inc.

Charles Polak, Member CAJUN FAST MART

4796 Highway 27 South

Sulphur, LA 70665 Beer Only $25.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

XVII C, LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #2

2951 South Beglis Parkway

Sulphur, LA 70665 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 15, Mr. Clement)

XVII G, LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #6

7067 Highway 27 South

Sulphur, LA 70665 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 15, Mr. Clement)

Global Marina, L.L.C.

Brian Queenan, Member GLOBAL MARINA LLC

3500 Queenan Industrial Park Road

Westlake, LA 70669 Beer Only $25.00

(District 15, Mr. Clement)

Zain Petroleum LLC

Jaswinder Singh, Member STEP IN #11

3440 Highway 27 South

Sulphur, LA 70665 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

Deshotel LLC

Alisha Dautreuil, Member LUSH ADULT CLUB

3801 Highway 90 West

Westlake, LA 70669 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 15, Mr. Clement)

Scalisi, LLC

Nathan Scalisi, Member COUNTRY GROCERY & DELI

2893 Highway 90 West

Sulphur, LA 70663 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

WARD 5

Starks Memorial Post No. 4759

Frank Russell, Applicant STARKS MEMORIAL POST NO. 4759

4402 Highway 12

Starks, LA 70661 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 11, Mr. Marcantel)

WARD 6

Hargrove Quick Stop LLC

Carla Martin, Member HARGROVE QUICK STOP

1021 Highway 389

DeQuincy, LA 70633 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 11, Mr. Marcantel)

J&K Engel Enterprises LLC

Jett Engel, Member THE STORE

3558 Highway 27 North

Sulphur, LA 70663 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 11, Mr. Marcantel)

Dequincy Memorial VFW Post #3802

Brian Duos, Applicant DEQUINCY MEMORIAL VFW POST #3802

5416 Highway 27 South

DeQuincy, LA 70633 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 11, Mr. Marcantel)

WARD 7

Boyd Racing, L.L.C.

Stephen Kuypers, Applicant DELTA DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO & HOTEL

2717 Delta Downs Drive

Vinton, LA 70668 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

The Longhorn Truck & Car Plaza, Inc.

Tina Cotton, Member THE LONGHORN TRUCK & CAR PLAZA INC

2374-A Highway 109 South

Vinton, LA 70668 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

The Longhorn Truck & Car Plaza, Inc.

Tina Cotton, Member LUCKY LONGHORN CASINO

2374 Highway 109 South

Vinton, LA 70668 Liquor & Beer $135.00

(District 12, Mr. Bares)

WARD 8

XVII U LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #28

2327 Highway 397

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 10, Mr. Stelly)

XVII N LLC

Rahim Hashim, Member GRAB N GEAUX #13

5230 Luke Powers Road

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer $75.00

(District 2, Mr. Smith)

6.B Receive report from staff regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, pertaining to Indoor Shooting Ranges. (Mr. Crain)

AGENDA NOTE: The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendments.

Mr. Crain introduced Ms. Kimberly Vidrine, Planning Manager in the Division of Planning and Development, who would provide the staff report. Ms. Vidrine appeared before the Police Jury to make a brief presentation on the proposed addition of indoor shooting ranges to land uses. She explained that this proposal was the result of an inquiry for this use and the finding that a permit could not be issued without an ordinance amendment to include the use. Ms. Vidrine said the proposed amendment was developed after researching other communities. The proposal included a formal definition of an indoor shooting range, allowance of the use by right in Central Business Commercial (C-3), and allowance of the use by exception in Light Commercial (C-1) and General Commercial (C-2). With regard to next steps, Ms. Vidrine advised that the staff intended to request adoption by the Police Jury at the December 5, 2024, meeting.

In response to a question from Ms. Eason, Ms. Vidrine said there would be no impacts on existing indoor shooting ranges as there were none in the unincorporated areas of Calcasieu Parish.

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

7. Juvenile Justice Services

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

7.A Adopt a resolution ratifying approval of a Contract between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Office of Juvenile Justice, for an amount up to $150,000, for the Alternatives to Detention Program, and should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby ratify approval of a Contract between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Office of Juvenile Justice, for an amount up to $150,000, for the Alternatives to Detention Program.

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 7th day of November, 2024.

8. 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:

8.A Acknowledge the submittal of minutes from the Calcasieu Parish Human Services Advisory Board for meetings held on April 16, 2024, May 21, 2024, and August 20, 2024.

Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Smith and carried unanimously to acknowledge the submittals.

9. 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:

9.A Approve payment of all current invoices.

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

9.B Action on proposals received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on October 9, 2024, for Human Resources Information System Software (RFP-2024-HR-145).

AGENDA NOTE: Eight proposals were received: Avaap U.S.A. LLC; Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc., dba Dayforce Services US, LLC; Evolutionary Systems Corporation dba Mastek; Highstreet IT Solutions, LLC; Jordan Gilmore, Inc., dba KeldairHR; Personnel Data Systems, Inc., dba PDS, Inc.; Strada U.S. Professional Services, LLC; and UKG Kronos Sys-tems, LLC. The proposals of Avaap U.S.A. LLC; Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc., dba Day-force Services US, LLC; Strada U.S. Professional Services, LLC; and UKG Kronos Systems, LLC, were non-responsive as additional terms and conditions were submitted with the proposals. Staff recommends all proposals be rejected due to the price and other factors consid-ered not being advantageous to the Parish.

Motion was made by Mr. Hayes and seconded by Ms. Eason to accept the staff recommendation and reject all proposals.

In response to a question from Mr. Marcantel, Ms. Kristie Cumberland, Purchasing Agent, appeared before the Police Jury and advised that the Police Jury currently has software for this use. With this RFP, she explained, the staffs intent was to streamline the soft-ware into one system. The pricing was found to be higher than expected. As a result, the staff would like to revisit the overall request and would likely request to advertise again in early 2025.

A vote taken on the motion to accept the staff recommendation carried unanimously.

9.C Adopt a resolution on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on October 10, 2024, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-105-1238 (Striping of Various Roads). (District 1, Mr. Quinn; District 2, Mr. Smith; District 4, Mr. Guillory; District 7, Mr. Landry; Dis-trict 9, Mr. Bartie; District 10, Mr. Stelly; and District 14, Mr. Burleigh)

Contractor Name Bid Total

Pavement Markings, L.L.C. $310,411.08

Southern Synergy, LLC $372,476.50

Nation Services Company, Inc. $437,067.00

AGENDA NOTE: Staff recommends the bid of Pavement Markings, L.L.C., in the amount of $310,411.08, be accepted.

Motion was made by Mr. Burleigh, 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 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby approve a Construction Contract between the Police Jury and Pavement Markings, L.L.C., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-105-1238 (Striping of Various Roads), in the amount of $310,411.08, bids for which were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on October 10, 2024, and for which Pavement Markings, 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 7th day of November, 2024.

9.D Action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on October 22, 2024, on behalf of Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, for the CPSO Main Line Water Meter Installation Project (SD-2023-WW5-122).

Contractor Name Bid Total

Preferred Mechanical, LLC $496,562.00

Hackley Enterprises, LLC $517,670.10

Blake D. Hines, Inc. $565,736.00

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. Staff recommends rejecting all bids due to budgetary constraints and requests permission to readvertise with a revised scope of work.

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Marcantel and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.

9.E Action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on October 22, 2024, on behalf of Sewerage District No. Eleven of Wards Three and Eight, for the Ultraviolet Disinfection System Replacement Project (SD-2024-SD11-144).

AGENDA NOTE: The Police Jury serves as the governing authority for this District. One bid was received from Tullier Services, LLC, in the amount of $390,424; however, that bid was non-responsive due to the failure of Tullier Services, LLC, to register as a prime bidder. Staff requests permission to readvertise for bids.

Motion was made by Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Guillory and carried unanimously to accept the staff recommendation.

9.F Action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on October 24, 2024, for Two (2) 2024 or Newer 4-yard Stationary Horizontal Hydraulic Trash Compactors with 40-yard Packer Receivers (DB-2024-PW-150).AGENDA NOTE: Four bids were received: Box Gang Manufacturing, LLC; FleetGenius of NC, Inc.; Reaction Distributing Inc.; and Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC. The bid of Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC was non-responsive as additional terms and conditions were submitted with the bid. Staff recommends the low bid of FleetGenius of NC, Inc., in the amount of $78,284, be accepted.

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

9.G Action on bids received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on October 24, 2024, for Bulk Oil (SB-2024-PW-151) with unit prices effective from November 8, 2024, until April 30, 2025.

AGENDA NOTE: Five bids were received: Breaux Petroleum Products, Inc.; Delta Fuel Company, L.L.C.; Gaubert Oil Company, L.L.C.; Lard Oil Company, Inc.; and Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. The bid of Breaux Petroleum Products, Inc., was non-responsive due to failure to submit an acceptable Bid Form and the bid of Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., was non-responsive due to failure to meet bid specifications. Staff recommends the bids of Delta Fuel Company, L.L.C.; Gaubert Oil Company, LLC; and Lard Oil Company, Inc., be accepted.

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

9.H Adopt a resolution accepting Calcasieu Parish Project No. 23-105-1348 (Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Joint Seal and Patching of Various Roads) as substantially complete. (Dis-trict 1, Mr. Quinn; District 4, Mr. Guillory; District 6, Mr. Hayes; District 8, Ms. Eason; District 10, Mr. Stelly; District 12, Mr. Bares; and District 15, Mr. Clement)

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 23-105-1348 (Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Joint Seal and Patching of Various Roads) as substantially complete.

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

10. Board Appointments

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

10.A Ward One Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Quinn.

Mr. Ernie Burthorn (District 1) (Resigned) DEFER 30 DAYS

(Deferred 30 days August 1, 2024, September 5, 2024, and October 3, 2024)

Motion was made by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment until the Regular Meeting on December 5, 2024.

10.B Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One; Mr. Marcantel.

Mr. Joshua Foster (Resigned) APPOINT MR. GEORGE BILLY MITCHELL

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Bares and carried unanimously to confirm the appointment of Mr. George Billy Mitchell to replace Mr. Joshua Foster as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. 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 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby appoint Mr. George W. (Billy) Mitchell to replace Mr. Joshua Foster as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire January, 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 7th day of November, 2024.

10.C Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six; Mr. Marcantel.

(1) Mr. Adrien Brock Peterson (District 11) REAPPOINT

(2) Mrs. Donna H. Gayle (District 11) (Resigned) DEFER 30 DAYS

(Deferred 30 days September 5, 2024, and October 3, 2024)

Motion was made by Mr. Marcantel, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and carried unanimously to defer action on the appointment of a replacement for Mrs. Donna H. Gayle until the Regular Meeting on December 5, 2024, and to confirm the reappointment of Mr. Adrien Brock Peterson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six. As a result of the vote, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Adrien Brock Peterson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six, said term to expire November, 2029.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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

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

(1) Ms. Janice Breland (Resigned) APPOINT MR. CHRISTOPHER AUSBUN

(2) Mr. Logan O. Morris APPOINT MR. ROBERT HAYMON

(Deferred 60 days on June 6, 2024, and August 1, 2024, and 30 days on October 3, 2024)

Motion was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously to confirm the appointments of Mr. Christopher Ausbun to replace Ms. Janice Breland and Mr. Robert Haymon to replace Mr. Logan O. Morris as members of the Workforce Development Board. As a result of the vote, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Christopher Ausbun, to replace Ms. Janice Breland, as a member of the Workforce Development Board, said term to expire June, 2025.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 7th day of November, 2024, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Robert Haymon, to replace Mr. Logan O. Morris, as a member of the Workforce Development Board, said term to expire June, 2027.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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

11. Board Advise

11.A Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau; Mr. Abshire and Mr. Marcantel.

(1) Mrs. Willie Mount (Chamber/Southwest)

(2) Mr. Kane Mitchell (West Calcasieu Association of Commerce)

12. Condolences

12.A Ratify a resolution of condolences which was signed by President Bartie on November 1, 2024, on behalf of the Police Jury, and forwarded to the family of the late Richard Dick Joseph Gremillion. (President Bartie)

President Bartie said that the funeral service for Mr. Gremillion was held last week. Mr. Gremillion was a great servant for the citizens of Calcasieu Parish and he extended condolences on behalf of the entire Police Jury to Mr. Gremillions family.

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

Resolution in Memoriam

Richard Dick Joseph Gremillion, Sr.

WHEREAS, the life and service of Richard Dick Joseph Gremillion, Sr., are engraved on memorys table, and he will be remembered affectionately by those who proudly knew him; and

WHEREAS, a native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Dick was born on October 25, 1954, to Dalton Hunter Gremillion and Harriet OQuin Gremillion; and

WHEREAS, Dick was a 1972 graduate of Alexandria High School and completed his formal education in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Northwestern State University, laying the foundation for his lengthy and meritorious career; and

WHEREAS, Dicks tenure with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, beginning in 1993, was marked by unwavering dedication, leadership, and innovation in enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities, earning him the respect, admiration, and trust of colleagues and citizens alike throughout twenty-five Presidentially declared disasters over his career; and

WHEREAS, Dick distinguished himself as a POST-certified reserve deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office, a Certified Louisiana Emergency Manager and a Professional Member of the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Directors Association, and held active memberships in numerous organizations, including but not limited to, the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), National Emergency Managers Association (NEMA), Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Association (LEPA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), showcasing his dedication to staying at the forefront of emergency preparedness, homeland security, and management practices, ensuring public safety and resilience; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his regular duties, in 1999, Dick was named Director of the Calcasieu Emergency Response Fire Training Center, providing emergency responders nationally recognized certifications in fire, rescue, and hazard mitigation training; and

WHEREAS, those left to cherish Dicks memory include his wife of 41 years, Fay Lou Trotter Gremillion; sons: Richard Joseph Gremillion, Jr. (Kayla) and Andy Trotter Gremillion (Courtney); along with grandchildren: Townes Marlowe Gremillion and Charles Charlie Joseph Gremillion; sister: Pat Lee (Bob); and aunts: Beverly Jane OQuin and Frances OQuin Anderson; and

WHEREAS, Dick will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, and in his passing, the Parish of Calcasieu has lost of an outstanding, public-spirited individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, on the 1st day of November, 2024, that it does hereby express sincere regret in the passing of Richard Dick Joseph Gremillion, Sr.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that this memorial shall be presented to the family of Richard Dick Joseph Gremillion, Sr., in heartfelt sympathy and condolences and shall be spread upon the minutes of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury in loving and respectful memory of an esteemed citizen, colleague, and friend.

/s/ Anthony L. Bartie, President

Calcasieu Parish

Police Jury

/s/ Bryan C. Beam,

Parish Administrator

Calcasieu Parish

Police Jury

Point of Personal Privilege

Mr. Guillory advised that on the day prior, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development had begun work on Highway 14, from Opelousas Street to Prien Lake Road. He ex-pressed his gratitude to Mr. Bolin for his work to ensure progress on this project.

13. Advise

13.A Advise that the condemnation at 512 Pine Cone Drive, Moss Bluff, Ward One (one house with attached garage), requires no further action as the owner is obtaining a permit for repairs.

14. Adjourn

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

/s/Anthony L. Bartie, President

/s/Bryan C. Beam, Administrator

& Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

May 7 1t

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Notice Cost- $1775.50

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