MINUTES

POINTE COUPEE PARISH POLICE JURY

November 10, 2009

The Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the Courthouse Annex in New Roads, Louisiana.

Juror Jarreau asked that Mr. Mark Canezaro and Ms. Wilma Jack, who passed away, be remembered in prayer.

President Melanie Bueche called the meeting to order and directed Secretary Gerrie Martin to call the roll:

PRESENT: Messrs. John Pourciau, Allen Monk, Willie Olinde, Cornell Dukes, Russell Young, Joseph Bergeron, Glenn Cline, Mrs. Janet Vosburg, Mr. Kurt Jarreau and Mrs. Melanie Bueche, President.

ABSENT: Messrs. Clifford Nelson and Albert Dukes.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Mr. Pourciau and seconded by Mr. Young:

RESOLVED, That the minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 2009, be accepted as written and be published in the official journal.

Unanimously carried.

RESOLUTION--EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY: HELEN LEMOINE AND FORESTINE DUKES

President Bueche, Jurors Monk and Young presented the following resolutions to the family of Mmes Helen Lemoine and Forestine Dukes:

Motion by Mr. Monk and seconded by Mr. Young:

WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has called to his eternal reward Mmes Helen Lacour Lemoine and Forestine Thomas Dukes; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Helen Lacour Lemoine was a native and resident of Moreauville and Avoyelles Parish for 77 years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Forestine Thomas Dukes was a native and resident of New Roads and Pointe Coupee Parish for 86 years; and

WHEREAS, their presence will be sadly missed by their family and friends: Therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury does and hereby extends to the family of Mmes Helen Lemoine and Forestine Dukes this resolution of sympathy in the loss of their loved one.

Unanimously carried.

PUBLIC HEARING--CREATION OF LEGIONER SEWERAGE DISTRICT & DESCRIBING BOUNDARIES

A hearing to obtain public input from citizens to hear any and all objections to the creation of the proposed Sewerage District and giving the District a name (Legioner Sewerage District of the Parish of Pointe Coupee) was conducted at 5:11 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Annex, 160 East Main Street, New Roads, Louisiana. There were no objections received orally nor written.

Motion by Mr. Monk and seconded by Mr. Pourciau:

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RESOLVED, That the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury will adopt an ordinance creating a Sewerage District, fixing the boundaries thereof, giving the District a name (Legioner Sewerage District of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, State of Louisiana) and appointing five (5) property taxpayers residing within the Sewerage District as a Board of Supervisors to act as the governing authority of said Sewerage District is hereby approved.

Unanimously carried.

INTRODUCTION OF 2010 BUDGET

CPA Tommy LeJeune of Faulk and Winkler, LLC gave an introduction and a brief overview of the 2010 Budget of the Police Jury.

RETIREES GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE

Juror Jarreau commented on group health insurance for retirees. He reported on offering insurance coverage to three (3) former Jurors at $135.20 per month, who are of retirement age, no longer employed by the Jury and were unaware they could have kept the insurance after leaving the Jury. He stated that out of all fairness, health insurance should be afforded to other former Jurors who are no longer employed by the Jury. Juror Jarreau stated that former Juror Dudley Jarreau would be eligible to participate in the insurance program when he reaches the retirement age of 60.

Parish Administrator Bello explained to the Jury that the health insurance is offered to all employees who have put in years of service with the Jury and is of retirement age. If any employee left the Jury and did not retire and/or have the required years of service, they were not able to continue their participation in the health insurance program. Mr. Bello stated that this is the current policy of the Jury and if the Jury desires to do anything different a new policy would have to be adopted.

Motion by Mr. Jarreau and seconded by ________________:

RESOLVED, That Messrs. John Grezaffi, Gerald Torres and Wayne Torres be allowed to participate in the group health insurance program with the Police Jury.

The motion died, due to lack of a second.

Motion by Mr. Monk and seconded by Mr. Pourciau:

RESOLVED, That retirees group health insurance coverage be referred to the Administrative Oversight Advisory Board (Personnel) for further review.

Unanimously carried.

Motion by Mr. Jarreau and seconded by _________________:

RESOLVED, That the resolution adopted by the Police Jury at its meeting of October 13, 2009 approving a request to include Mrs. Walter Parlange, Jr. on the health insurance policy with the Jury be rescinded.

The motion died, due to lack of a second.

EXPLANATION OF THE EFFECTS OF THE WATER LEVEL AT BAYOU GROSSE TETE TO THE GATES AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CANAL CONTROL STRUCTURE

President Bueche gave recognition to Mr. J. A. Rummler, who was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the Atchafalaya Heritage National Area Commission, who represents Pointe Coupee Parish.

President Bueche gave an explanation of the effects of the water level at Bayou Grosse Tete to the gates at the Lighthouse Canal Control Structure.

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ANY OBJECTIONS TO MAYOR GEORGE GRACE ORGANIZING A DELEGATION TO MEET WITH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

President Bueche reported Juror A. Dukes is requesting any objections from the Jury to Mayor George Grace organizing a delegation to meet with the President of the United States to discuss concerns in the parish. Juror A. Dukes is interested in traveling with the delegation to Washington, D.C. President Bueche stated that Juror A. Dukes does not have an outstanding airline ticket that could be used to travel to Washington. Since Juror A. Dukes was not at the meeting, the Jury tabled this matter until their next meeting.

APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR SOUTHERN EARTH SCIENCES FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Motion by Mr. Jarreau and seconded by Mrs. Vosburg:

RESOLVED, That upon the recommendation of Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation, that an invoice in the amount of $640.00 submitted by Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. for geotechnical, environmental & construction materials testing for Phase 9 Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Program be approved for payment; and be it

RESOLVED further, That Mrs. Melanie L. Bueche be authorized to execute the necessary document to approve payment of the above invoice.

Unanimously carried.

Motion by Mr. Jarreau and seconded by Mr. Young:

RESOLVED, That upon the recommendation of Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation, that the asphalt overlay of 360 feet of Calloway Lane, an existing aggregate road, for a proposed Sub-Station for Pointe Coupee Fire District No. 4 at Maringouin at a cost estimate of $23,000.00 be included in the Phase 9 Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Program.

Unanimously carried.

AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE POINTE COUPEE PARISH GUSTAV/IKE DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM PROPOSAL TO THE STATE FOR APPROVAL

Motion by Mr. Pourciau and seconded by Mr. C. Dukes:

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO SIGN AND SUBMIT THE POINTE COUPEE PARISH GUSTAV/IKE DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM PROPOSAL FORM TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FOR APPROVAL UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, Pointe Coupee Parish has been allocated $15,916,088.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds as a result of the damages caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike; and

WHEREAS, participation in the program requires the Parish to submit a Recovery Proposal Form identifying the programs and projects that the Parish intends to fund with CDBG Disaster Recovery Funds to the State of Louisiana Recovery Authority; and

WHEREAS, the Parish has held a series of public hearings to obtain citizen input on potential projects and to review the proposed Recovery Proposal projects: Therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury hereby approves the Gustav/Ike

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Recovery Proposal dated November 12, 2009 with the understanding that specific project descriptions and applications will be developed from needs described in the Recovery Proposal based on final guidance from the Office of Community Development and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development relative to suitability for use of CDBG disaster funds on a specific project; and be it

RESOLVED further, That the Police Jury President is hereby authorized to sign and submit the Pointe Coupee Parish Recovery Proposal Form to the Louisiana Recovery Authority; and be it

RESOLVED further, That the Police Jury President is hereby authorized to act as the official representative of the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury in connection with the implementation of the Pointe Coupee Parish Disaster Recovery Program and to sign any and all documents required for the program including the submission of the project applications and subsequent administration of the program.

Unanimously carried.

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Motion by Mr. C. Dukes and seconded by Mr. Monk:

RESOLVED, That the Mrs. Melanie L. Bueche be authorized to execute the 1st amended

cooperative endeavor agreement between the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury and the LA Division of Administration, Facility Planning and Control for the Sheriff’s Office Work Release Program (FPC Project No. 50-J39-08B-02).

Unanimously carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT ADVISORY BOARD (PERSONNEL)

Chairman C. Dukes reported on an Administrative Oversight Advisory Board (Personnel) meeting held November 4, 2009. Copies of the minutes were mailed to each Juror for their review.

Motion by Mr. C. Dukes and seconded by Mr. Jarreau:

RESOLVED, That upon the recommendation of the Administrative Oversight Advisory Board (Personnel), that employee John David be transferred to the position of Equipment

Operator II (Tractor Operator) at an annual salary of $22,080.00, with a six-month probationary period; and be it

RESOLVED further, That any further discussion or actions on the personnel matter of employee Walter Hutchinson be brought before the full Jury; and be it

RESOLVED further, That the letter of resignation received from employee Wendell Cado as Groundskeeper at the Multi-Use Center be accepted; and be it

RESOLVED further, That notices be sent to all employees that theft in the workplace will not

be tolerated by the Jury; and be it

RESOLVED further, That if no response is received from employees to the position vacancy announcement for the position of Groundskeeper at the Multi-Use Center, that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise in the official journal for two (2) weeks at an annual salary of $20,808.00.

Unanimously carried.

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15 MINUTES OF PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Jury heard comments from the public.

Motion by Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Pourciau, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

 

 

 

______________________________ ______________________________

Gerrie P. Martin Melanie L, Bueche

Secretary President