?PROCEEDINGS
CAMERON PARISH
POLICE JURY
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
The Cameron Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in the Cameron Parish West Annex Board Room in the Village of Cameron, Louisiana at 2:00 o’clock p.m. The following members were present: Mr. Curtis Fountain, Mr. Joe Dupont, Mr. Thomas McDaniel, Mr. Scott Trahan, Mr. Lawrence Faulk, Mr. McKinley Guidry, Mr. Magnus McGee, and Mr. Kirk Quinn. No member was absent.
It was moved by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the Jury shall go into Executive Session to discuss Hurricane Insurance Litigation and the redistricting letter from Dannie Garrett. The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Curtis Fountain, Joe Dupont, Thomas McDaniel, Scott Trahan, McKinley Guidry, Magnus McGee, Kirk Quinn and Lawrence Faulk
NAYS: None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None
It was moved by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Faulk, and carried, that the Jury shall return to regular session. The vote thereon was recorded, as follows:
YEAS: Curtis Fountain, Joe Dupont, Thomas McDaniel, Scott Trahan, McKinley Guidry, Magnus McGee, Kirk Quinn, and Lawrence Faulk
NAYS: None
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None
The president called the meeting back to order.
No action was taken on the Hurricane Insurance Litigation or the Redistricting letter from Dannie Garrett.
There were no public comments on the agenda items.
It was moved by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, that the reading of the minutes shall be dispensed with and approved.
There were no add-ons on the agenda.
It was moved by Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Guidry, and carried, that the applications for the following drilling and pipeline permits be and the same are hereby approved with the stipulations set forth by the respective Gravity Drainage Districts:
a. Robertson Energy – Hackberry, Section 17, T12S, R12W, (proposed structures for drilling the JB Watkins No. 285 Well from an existing well site), Cameron Parish, LA. (22103)
b. Robertson Energy – Hackberry, Sections 8 & 9, T12S, R12W, (proposed drilling of the JB Watkins No. 286 Well from an existing well site), Cameron Parish, LA. (221105)
It was moved by Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Guidry, and carried, that the applications for the following permits be and the same are hereby approved with the stipulations set forth by the respective Gravity Drainage Districts, Mr. Trahan abstained from voting on item 8a:
a. Venture Global CP LNG, LLC – Cameron, Latitude 29 49 45.07, Longitude -93 16 29.62, (proposes to conduct field explorations, including soil borings and cone penetration test (CPT) soundings, within Cameron Prairie Wildlife Refuge (CPNWR) East Cove Unit and on Monkey Island to provide geotechnical design recommendations for disposal of fill material that will be excavated and dredged from the southern portion of the island to create a marine berthing area for LNG carriers and then transported by pipeline for beneficial use at the CPNWR, including marsh creation to offset the permanent wetland impacts), Cameron Parish, LA. (221101)
b. BP America Production Company (B244) – Grand Lake, Section 11, T12S, R09W, (proposed Nash Property OC Legacy project No. 032-007-001; proposed to further evaluate environmental conditions of subsurface soils. Investigations are needed to fill delineation data gaps, as well as to collect data on potentially applicable analytical parameters not assessed during previous investigations), Cameron Parish, LA. (221102)
c. Texas Gas Transmission, LLC – Sweetlake, Latitude 29 58 40.46, Longitude -92 58 16.20, (LJC 8-ITT Ground Bed Installation PN 1361; proposed to install a deep anode ground bed for cathodic protection on the existing I JC 8-ITT pipeline. The proposed work will require drilling an 8-inch diameter hole to a depth of approximately 300’ to install the anodes), Cameron Parish, LA. (221104)
d. BP America Production Company (B244) – Hackberry – Browns Lake, Sections 30, 31, & 32, T12S, R10W, (proposed Gulf Land #153 Marine Hazard Removal Project; the former well currently protrudes above the water surface and presents a marine hazard. BP America Production Company (B244) is proposing to eliminate the marine hazard by cutting off the well casing approximately 10 feet below the mud line of the lake bottom and install additional cement plugs in the casing as part of the project to ensure integrity to modern day standards), Cameron Parish, LA. (221106)
e. Cameron Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District – Calcasieu Lake, (Big Lake) Latitude 29 50 47.70, Longitude -93 20 05.35, (proposes Calcasieu Lake Alternative Oyster Culture (AOC) Park; project is a 46.5 acre commercial off-bottom oyster farming zone, where oysters will be raised in floating and/or bottom cages as a method of cultivation. Project is designed to allow multiple participants to operate individual oyster farms within the permitted area. This 46.5-acre site is located on the southerly shore of Lake Calcasieu and situated between an existing peninsula and East Fork Calcasieu Pass. This site will include approximately 15 two-acre sites and a 0.8-acre area reserved to use for aquaculture farms’ temporary needs. A 50-foot-wide navigation lane surrounds each farm site to provide proper passage of vessels servicing the farms. The perimeter of these plots will be marked with 2-inch PVC pipe to denote location. Three 4”x4” treated timber piles will be placed at the water’s edge to mount security cameras that will monitor the AOC Park. The project is designed by and will be maintained by the Cameron Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District), Cameron Parish, LA. (221107)
f. Brannon Hebert – Grand Lake, Lucy Lane, Latitude 30 1 32, Longitude -93 10 8, (proposed excavation of pond, approximately 10,704 cy. To provide fill material for house and shop pad and installation of driveway. All material to remain on site), Cameron Parish, LA. (221108)
g. BIBO Investments – Hackberry, 104 and 106 Golden Tor Drive, Latitude 29 58 57.14, Longitude -93 20 28.46, (after-the-fact construction of one fishing pier for two camps), Cameron Parish, LA. (221109)
It was moved by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the board hereby accepts the resignation of Tim Dupont from the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District Board, tables the appointment to the next meeting, and authorizes, empowers, and directs the secretary to send Mr. Dupont a letter of appreciation for his service to the board.
It was moved by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Quinn, and carried, the board hereby accepts the resignation of Tim Dupont from the Cameron Parish Port Harbor & Terminal District Board, tables the appointment to the next meeting, and authorizes, empowers, and directs the secretary to send Mr. Dupont a letter of appreciation for his service to the board.
It was moved by the President to open the floor for the public hearing to hear and consider comments on the Notice of Intention of the Police Jury to abandon the following described public Right-of-Ways the same being of no further public use, necessity, or convenience the last 240 feet of Parish Road 326, Savoie Lane, located in Section 27, T14S, R8W, Cameron, LA.
There were no oral or written comments from the public to review, therefore it was moved by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Quinn and carried, the public hearing was declared closed.
It was moved by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Quinn, and carried, the following resolution be duly declared and adopted;
RESOLUTION
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CAMERON
BE IT RESOLVED by the Cameron Parish Police Jury in regular session convened on this 10th day of November 2022, that:
SECTION I: The following described public road right of way, the same being of no further public use, necessity or convenience, be and the same are hereby abandoned:
The last 240 feet of Parish Road 326, Savoie Lane, located in Section 27, T 14S, R8W, Cameron, LA
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 10th day of November, 2022.
APPROVED:
CURTIS FOUNTAIN,
PRESIDENT
CAMERON PARISH
POLICE JURY
ATTEST:
MARY B CARROLL,
SECRETARY
It was moved by the President to open the floor for the public hearing to hear and consider comments on the redistricting ordinance. There were numerous comments concerning the redistricting map. Once these comments were taken into consideration the President closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mr. Quinn, to rescind the 8-member map and incorporate a 6-member map. The motion was deadlocked due to a tie vote.
The vote thereon was recorded, as follows:
YEAS: Curtis Fountain, Joe Dupont, Kirk Quinn, and Lawrence Faulk
NAYS: Thomas McDaniel, Scott Trahan, McKinley Guidry, and Magnus McGee
ABSENT OR NOT VOTING: None
It was moved by Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mr. Quinn, to rescind the 8-member map and incorporate a 5-member map. The motion was deadlocked due to a tie vote.
The vote thereon was recorded, as follows:
YEAS: Curtis Fountain, Joe Dupont, Kirk Quinn, and Lawrence Faulk
NAYS: Thomas McDaniel, Scott Trahan, McKinley Guidry, and Magnus McGee
It was moved by Mr. Faulk, seconded by Mr. Quinn, and carried, the board hereby tables the motion until a special meeting to be held Monday, November 14, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the West Annex board room.
It was moved by Mr. McGee, seconded by Mr. Dupont, can carried, the following resolution be duly declared and adopted;
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 1160
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CAMERON
WHEREAS, the code of Federal Regulations as enacted by the United States Congress mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards and that an inventory of these bridges will be maintained by each state; and
WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of Cameron Parish in accordance with those Standards is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Cameron Parish,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing authority of Cameron Parish (herein referred to as “Parish”) that the Parish, in a November 10, 2022 meeting assembled, does hereby certify to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (herein referred to as (“DOTD”) that the Cameron Parish Police Jury was in compliance in 2021 and 2022 and will continue to be in compliance for the period of December 2022 through December 2023 as follows:
1. The Parish has performed all interim inspections on all parish-owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards.
2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by the LA DOTD FOR ALL BRIDGES where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State law exceed the load permitted under the operational rating, as determined above, has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information will be updated by the Parish to reflect all structural changes and obsolete structural ratings or any missing structural ratings.
3. All Parish owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in the DOTD Engineering Directives and Standards Manual Directive No. 1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load-posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting.
4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on “Exhibit 5” in the format specified by the LA DOTD. Corrections to date supplied to the Parish by the LA DOTD are noted.
These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 10th day of November 2022.
APPROVED:
CURTIS FOUNTAIN,
PRESIDENT
CAMERON PARISH
POLICE JURY
ATTEST:
MARY B CARROLL,
SECRETARY
It was moved by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the following Proclamation be duly declared and adopted:
Proclamation
National Family Caregiver Month – November 2022
WHEREAS, each day in homes throughout our Nation, Americans with chronic or terminal illnesses, functional impairment, or disabilities receive compassionate care and support from family members and loved ones. During National Family Caregivers Month, we salute the more than 40 million people in the United States who serve as unpaid caregivers. With generous hearts and faithful devotion, they honor the sanctity of life and affirm the inherent value of all human beings.
WHEREAS, caregivers work long days and spend countless hours to meet and anticipate the needs of their loved ones, often facing challenges that can seem impossible to navigate. Errands, medical appointments, transportation, meal preparation, grooming, and companionship can consume significant time and effort, especially when caregivers must balance these duties with the pressures and responsibilities of their own lives, including employment and raising children. In spite of all of this, these extraordinary moms and dads, sons and daughters, siblings, and friends showcase compassion and selflessness for the ones they love. Their faithfulness and dedication is indicative of the generosity of the American Spirit and reflects the very best of our Nation.
WHEREAS, because of the essential role they play in ensuring the health and wellbeing of those most in need, family caregivers deserve our unending support. In 2018, two pieces of legislation, the RAISE Family Caregivers Act and the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, which provide for the development of strategies and support networks for family caregivers were signed into law. Over the last year, the Advisory Councils created by these acts have made significant progress toward raising awareness and giving a voice to family caregivers. The work of these Councils, led by the Administration for Community Living at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will yield a National Caregiving Strategy in 2022 that will include recommended actions that States, uncertainty of caregiving, the department of Veterans Affairs established the first National Center of Excellence for veteran and caregiver research. The advances made through this initiative, coupled with the resources and capabilities made available through the VA Mission Act, which was signed into law in 2018, are helping to educate and equip families with the tools they need to provide even better care for our Nation’s veterans. America’s heroes have earned and deserve our respect and gratitude, and their caregivers deserve the same.
WHEREAS, family caregivers provide a vital lifeline of connection and hope to loved ones during challenging and uncertain days. These caregivers, who devote immeasurable time, energy, resources, and heart, need our understanding, support, gratitude, and encouragement. Throughout this month, let us remember these men and women who spend their days caring for others, and let us pray that they are sustained by grace and strength as they carry on this important work.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CURTIS FOUNTAIN, President of the Cameron Parish Police Jury, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2022 as National Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to reach out to those who provide care for their family members, friends, and neighbors in need, to honor and thank them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-two, and affixed the seal of the Cameron Parish Police Jury, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
CURTIS FOUNTAIN,
PRESIDENT
CAMERON PARISH
POLICE JURY
ATTEST:
MARY B CARROLL,
SECRETARY
It was moved by Mr. Guidry, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the board hereby approves the application for the liquor permit for T-Boys Cajun Foods, LLC, 760 Hwy 384, Grand Lake, LA., 70607.
It was moved by Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Quinn, and carried, the board hereby approves the application for the liquor permit for Family Dollar Stores of Louisiana, LLC Family Dollar Store #32966, 10401 Gulf Highway, Grand Lake LA., 70607
It was moved by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McGee, to approve a variance for Mark A. Daigle, Mechanic Shop, 4497 West Creole Hwy, Cameron LA., 70631. The motion was deadlocked due to a tie vote. The vote thereon was recorded, as follows:
YEAS: Curtis Fountain, Kirk Quinn, Magnus McGee and Scott Trahan
NAYS: Thomas McDaniel, McKinley Guidry, Joe Dupont, and Lawrence Faulk
The following plan change was offered by Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Quinn, and declared duly adopted:
PLAN CHANGE AND/OR
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
GRAND CHENIER
LIBRARY – LOC 61
CHANGE ORDER NO. 004 – Decrease contract amount by Four thousand seven hundred eighty-nine dollars and 00/100 ($4,789.00), credit issued for contractor making repairs to the Swale, no change in contract time.
The following plan change was offered by Mr. Dupont, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and declared duly adopted:
PLAN CHANGE AND/OR
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
GRAND CHENIER
LIBRARY – LOC 61
CHANGE ORDER NO. 005 – Delay in manufacture and shipping of components for monument sign, increase contract time by 244 days, no change in contract amount.
The following plan change was offered by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. McDaniel, and declared duly adopted:
PLAN CHANGE AND/OR
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
CAMERON MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING – LOC 36
CHANGE ORDER NO. 003 – Additional interior locks. Increase contract in the amount of One thousand six hundred ninety-three ($1693.00) and increase contract time by 3 days.
It was moved by Mr. McGee, seconded by Mr. Faulk, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers, and directs the president to sign the 2023 Port-O-Let contract with Coastal Cans.
In response to the advertisement for bids for PPDR Batch 1 demolition, the following bids were received:
BIDDER; BASE BID
DRC; $97,500.00
Construction Management Enterprises; $229,104.00
Insulation Technologies; $170,000.00
Wilkerson Transportation; $175,908.00
Considering the bid from DRC, as the lowest responsible bid, it was moved by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the board hereby accepts the lowest responsible bid of DRC, for the base bid in the amount of Ninety-seven thousand five hundred dollars and 00/100 ($97,500.00) for the PPDR Batch 1 demolition, and authorizes, empowers, and directs the President to sign all required documents and contract for said bid.
It was moved by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Quinn, and carried, the board hereby authorizes, empowers, and directs the Building Inspector to send Notice of Condemnation Hearing to all properties on the condemnation list for PPDR Program Batch 3.
It was moved by Mr. McGee, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the Treasurer is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to pay 2023 membership dues in the amount of Four hundred fifty and 00/100 ($450.00) to the National Association of Counties (NACO).
It was moved by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the board hereby accepts the monthly financial statements and budget to actual comparison report.
It was moved by Mr. McGee, seconded by Mr. Dupont, and carried, the Treasurer is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to pay October 2022 bills. Mr. Quinn recused himself from voting.
There being no further business, it was moved by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried, the meeting was declared adjourned.
APPROVED:
CURTIS FOUNTAIN,
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
MARY B CARROLL,
SECRETARY
RUN: Feb. 2 (F 2)