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PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

TERREBONNE PARISH COUNCIL

IN REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 22, 2012

The Chairwoman, Ms. A. Williams, called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in the

Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room. Following an Invocation, offered by Councilwoman

A. Williams, Councilman P. Lambert led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Upon roll call, Council Members recorded as present were: D. Babin, D. Guidry, P.

Lambert, J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée, and R. Hornsby. Councilwoman C.

Duplantis was recorded as absent. A quorum was declared present.

Council Chairwoman A. Williams read aloud a letter from Councilwoman C. Duplantis

explaining that, due to a prior commitment, she would unable to be at tonight’s proceedings.

Council Chairwoman A. Williams recognized former Councilman Wayne Thibodeaux

who was in the audience.

Mr. G. Hood, Sr. moved, seconded by Mr. D. Guidry, “THAT, the Council approve the

minutes of the Regular Council Session held on 07/25/12”.

The Chairwoman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. G. Hood, Sr.

UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:

YEAS: D. Babin, D. Guidry, P. Lambert, J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée,

and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: C. Duplantis.

The Chairwoman declared the motion adopted.

Mr. P. Lambert moved, seconded by Mr. D. Guidry, “THAT, the Council approve the

Parish Bill Lists dated 08/13/12 and 08/20/12.”

The Chairwoman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. P. Lambert.


YEAS: D. Babin, D. Guidry, P. Lambert, J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr. and R.

Hornsby.

NAYS: None.


ABSTAINING: B. Amedée.


The Council Chairwoman acknowledged Mr. Malcolm Blanchard, a Kenney Street

resident, who addressed the Council relative to the matter of “tax assessments”. Mr. Blanchard

explained that he spoke to Tax Assessor Loney Grabert who explained to him that the increase in

the tax assessments are based upon a percentage formula instituted by the State of Louisiana. He

further explained that with these new increases it is getting harder and harder for individuals to

make their tax payments. Mr. Blanchard asked the Council and the Administration to vote

against the rolled forward millages.

A request to speak had been submitted by Ms. Kim Kimbrell, Terrebonne Parish resident,

Agenda Item 1B – (“Lorraine Kimbrell”); upon call by the Chairwoman, no one came forward to

address the Council.

REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 22, 2012

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The Council Chairwoman acknowledged Ms. Gloria Thibodeaux, a Houma resident, who

addressed the Council relative to the flooding on Hidalgo Street in Dularge. Ms. Thibodeaux

inquired as to what policies and procedures are in place as it relates to flooding in this area.

According to Ms. Thibodeaux, flooding occurs frequently in the Paragon Park area and it is

starting to become a potential problem for the residents. She asked for help and direction as it

relates to getting the necessary resources and pumps in this area before the flooding occurs so

that it will no longer be a harmful and stressful situation for the residents of this area.

Councilman J. Navy explained that Administration and the Drainage Department

managed to get an 8-inch pump and a 12-inch pump on Gulf Access Road to alleviate the

flooding in this area; he also explained that monies are being allocated to install a permanent 18-

inch pump in this area, and to construct a levee extension that will help with flooding issues in

and around Paragon Park.

Parish President Michel Claudet explained that there was a substantial amount of rain that

fell during the most recent rain event. He explained that after the perimeter of this area was

checked, they discovered that at the southern end of the levee, water was going around the levee

into the system, thus not allowing the water to go down as expected. Mr. Claudet reiterated that

there is a plan in place that will allow a permanent 18-inch pump to be installed in this area along

with a levee extension that will help to alleviate this flooding problem.

Mr. P. Lambert moved, seconded by Mr. D. Babin, “THAT, the Council revisit Agenda

Item 1B (Ms. Kim Kimbrell, Terrebonne Parish resident, wishes to address the Council relative

to ‘Lorraine Kimbrell’).




and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



The Council Chairwoman acknowledged Ms. Kim Kimbrell the daughter of the late

Councilwoman Lorraine Kimbrell, who asked the Council and the Administration to assist her in

getting the Bayou Gardens Bridge name changed in her mother’s honor.

Councilman G. Hood, Sr. explained to Ms. Kimbrell that in order for this name change

to occur, there is a process having nothing do to with the local government that must be

followed, as the bridge was constructed by the State: the State of Louisiana has to be notified,

the local State Representative, Ms. Lenar Whitney, has to be contacted, and there have to be

specific reasons and substantial evidence documented, along with other information as to why

the name of this bridge should be changed in honor of the late Ms. Lorraine Kimbrell.

Mr. P. Lambert moved, seconded by Mr. R. Hornsby, “THAT, the Council continue with

the regular order of business”.




and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



The Council Chairwoman acknowledged Ms. Karen Dillard, a Houma resident, who

addressed the Council relative to the matter of flooding on Riley Dr., Donald Dr. and Hidalgo Dr.

in Dularge. Ms. Dillard explained that since the recent rain event stagnant water remains in the

ditches with a “greenish” film that has residents in the area concerned. She explained that there

have always been problems with drainage in Paragon Park, and asked the Council to help the

residents in this area with this problem.


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Several Council members, along with Parish President Claudet, voiced their concerns as

to the recent rain event and flooding throughout the parish. President Claudet reiterated his

previous statements that there are planned improvements for the near future that can help

alleviate the flooding problem in this area, and that drainage is a major priority for the entire

parish.

The Council Chairwoman acknowledged Ms. Jerri Smitko, a Houma attorney, who

addressed the Council relative to House Bill No.1117 and the proposed Field of Dreams

recreation complex. Ms. Smitko explained that the residents in Terrebonne Parish were not

properly notified as it relates to the introduction of House Bill No. 1117. She explained that

notification should have been made 30 days before the start of the Louisiana Regular Session,

which was not done in this case, and that she feels the process was circumvented in order to

ensure the exchange of property in Terrebonne Parish for the purpose of the proposed recreation

complex.

Mr. D.Guidry moved, seconded by Mr. J. Navy, “THAT, the Council extend Ms. Jerri

Smitko’s time an additional minute”.

The Chairwoman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Guidry.



and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



Ms. Smitko continued and explained that House Bill No. 1117 gives the parish governing

authorities the options of not giving property back that has been donated to them; they have the

option to exchange and/or swap the donated item (property) according to a population count, but

that Terrebonne Parish is the only parish in Louisiana that falls within these parameters.

Mr. P. Lambert moved, seconded by Mr. D. Guidry, “THAT, the Council extend Ms. Jerri

Smitko’s time an additional minute.”




and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



Ms. Smithko continued that residents of Terrebonne Parish need to know where their tax

dollars are being spent, and suggested that the Council carefully examine House Bill No. 1117 in

its entirety before making a decision as it relates to the location of the proposed Field of Dreams.

Parish President Claudet responded to Ms. Smitko’s comments by explaining the

measures that were taken to amend House Bill No. 1117, noting that no improprieties occurred

during the process. President Claudet also explained that, as a tract of land increases in size, the

value decreases, therefore an assessed value of property has no relationship to the real value of

the property. President Claudet also stated that, under House Bill No. 1117, the exchange of

property is acceptable as long as it is “like purpose”, not necessarily “same value”, and that since

the properties proposed for exchange would be “park to park”, it would be proper and legal. He

assured the residents and the citizens of Terrebonne Parish that everything that is done in this

parish is done for the good of the people, and is performed as transparently as is possible.

At this time in the proceedings, Council Chairwoman A. Williams relinquished the chair

to Vice-Chairman P. Lambert.


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Mr. J. Navy moved, seconded by Mr. D. Guidry, “THAT, it now being 6:54 p.m., the

Council open public hearings at this time.”

The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. J. Navy.


YEAS: D. Babin, D. Guidry, P. Lambert, J. Navy, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée, and R.

Hornsby.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: A. Williams and C. Duplantis.

The Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.

The Vice-Chairman recognized the public for comments on the following:

A. A proposed ordinance to amend the Budgets for the following items:

West Park Sidewalks (Royce to Marietta), $555,000.00;

Vehicle Transfer from Police to Government Buildings, $4,000.00;

IT Department Depreciation Expense, $13,340.00.

There were no comments from the public on the proposed ordinance.

Ms. B. Amedée moved, seconded by Mr. D. Babin, “THAT, the Council close the

aforementioned public hearing.”

The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. B. Amedée.


YEAS: D. Babin, D. Guidry, P. Lambert, J. Navy, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée, and R.

Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



OFFERED BY: Mr. G. Hood, Sr.

SECONDED BY: Mr. D. Guidry.

ORDINANCE NO. 8158

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2012 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET AND

THE 5 YEAR CAPITAL OUTLAY OF THE TERREBONNE PARISH

CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

I. WEST PARK SIDEWALKS (ROYCE TO MARIETTA), $550,000

II. VEHICLE TRANSFER FROM POLICE TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS,

$4,000

III. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT DEPRECIATION

EXPENSE, $13,340

SECTION I

WHEREAS, State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)

awarded the Parish a grant in the amount of $550,000 for West Park Sidewalks (State Highway

24) from Royce Street to Marietta Street, and

WHEREAS, the Parish desires to provide protection to the people of this Parish including safe

walk paths whenever possible; and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Transportation

Enhancement Program provides funds for improvements to the pedestrian system, and

WHEREAS, the Royce Street to Marietta Place Sidewalk project will be funded on a cost

reimbursement basis with 95% of project construction costs provided by the Louisiana

Department of Transportation and Development and the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated


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Government providing 5% of the remaining construction costs, and

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government will fund 100% costs for

engineering, construction management, testing, and ineligible items, and

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government certifies the following:

1. The Parish assumes/certifies full responsibility for the required local match for design

engineering, construction administration and testing.

2. Assumes full responsibility for managing and maintaining the project, and

3. Assumes full responsibility for any legal liability incurred as a result of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Terrebonne Parish Council, on behalf of the

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that the 2012 Adopted Budget of the Terrebonne

Parish Consolidated Government be amended for the West Park Sidewalks (State Highway 24)

from Royce Street to Marietta Street Project`. (Attachment A)

SECTION II

WHEREAS, the Government Buildings Department is in need of a vehicle for the in-house mail

runs and other miscellaneous items, and

WHEREAS, the Police Department has a 2008 Ford Escape that would benefit Government

Building Department’s need, and

WHEREAS, the Police Department will receive $4,000 for the transfer of the vehicle from the

Government Building Department.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Terrebonne Parish Council, on behalf of the Terrebonne

Parish Consolidated Government, that the 2012 Adopted Budget be amended for the vehicle

transfer from the Police Department to the Government Buildings Department. (Attachment B)

SECTION III

WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department’s Depreciation Expense Budget Amount

has been reviewed and needs to be reduced by $13,340, and

WHEREAS, after this reduction, the balance of the Depreciation Expense budget will be

$111,250.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Terrebonne Parish Council, on behalf of the Terrebonne

Parish Consolidated Government, that the 2012 Adopted Budget be amended for the Information

Technology Department. (Attachment C)

This ordinance, having been introduced and laid on the table for at least two weeks, was voted

upon as follows:

THERE WAS RECORDED:

YEAS: D. Babin, D. Guidry, P. Lambert, J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée and

R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.


The Vice Chairman declared the ordinance adopted on this, the 22nd

day of August, 2012.

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ATTACHMENT A - West Park Sidewalks

Adopted Change Amended

West Park Sidewalks - 550,000 550,000

Transfer from Parish Transportation Fund - (550,000) (550,000)

ATTACHMENT B - Vehicle Transfer from Police Dept to Government Blds. Dept.


Vehicles 386,481 4,000 390,481

Sale of General Fixed Assets (40,000) (4,000) (44,000)

ATTACHMENT C - Information Technology Depreciation Expense


Depreciation Expense 124,590 (13,340) 111,250

Net Assets (Increase) N/A 13,340 N/A

2012

2012

2012

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B. A proposed ordinance to amend the Parish Code to provide for shopping cart regulations.


Ms. B. Amedée moved, seconded by Mr. J. Navy, “THAT, the Council close the


The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. B. Amedée.


YEAS: D. Babin, P. Lambert, J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée, and R.

Hornsby.

NAYS: D. Guidry.



ORDINANCE: Amending the Parish Code to provide for shopping cart

regulations.

Mr. J. Navy moved, seconded by Ms. A. Williams.

Mr. D. Babin, Mr. D. Guidry, Ms. B. Amedée and Mr. R. Hornsby were recorded as

voting “NAY”.

C. Duplantis was recorded as absent.

The ordinance failed.


C. A proposed ordinance to provide for the acquisition of sites and servitudes required for the

Ashland North Levee Improvements Projects.



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Mr. D. Babin moved, seconded by Mr. J. Navy, “THAT, the Council close the


The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Babin.



and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



OFFERED BY: Mr. D. Babin.

SECONDED BY: Mr. G. Hood, Sr.

ORDINANCE NO. 8159

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF SITES AND/OR SERVITUDES

REQUIRED FOR THE ASHLAND NORTH LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PARISH

PROJECT NO. 10-CDBG-R-LEV-67; AUTHORIZE THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO

EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE SITES AND/OR

SERVITUDES FOR THE SAID PURPOSES; TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH LEGAL STAFF

TO COMMENCE APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW AND/OR

EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT THE SITES AND/OR SERVITUDES

CANNOT BE OBTAINED CONVENTIONALLY; TO DECLARE THAT THE TAKING, IF

REQUIRED, IS NECESSARY OR USEFUL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; AND TO

PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO.

SECTION I

BE IT ORDAINED by the Terrebonne Parish Council, in due, regular and legal sessions

convened, that the Parish Administration is hereby authorized to acquire any and all servitudes

that are required to facilitate construction and maintenance of the Ashland North Levee

Improvements Project, Parish Project No. 10-CDBG-R-LEV-67; that the Parish President, is

hereby authorized and empowered for and on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government to execute documents necessary to acquire the sites and/or servitudes for the above

stated purpose for consideration he deems just and reasonable, not to exceed the fair market

value, and that the Parish Legal Department is hereby authorized, at the direction of the Parish

Administration to institute appropriation in accordance with the standing Intergovernmental

Agreement between the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District and Terrebonne Parish

Consolidated Government, Joint Participation in Certain Levee Projects Via Appropriation,

executed on March 29, 2012, to institute expropriation pursuant to LA R.S. 19:271 et seq., and/or

any other legal proceedings necessary to acquire the necessary sites, property in full ownership

and/or servitudes which this Council on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government has determined are necessary and useful for the herein described purposes.

SECTION II

PARISH PROJECT NO. 10-CDBG-R-LEV-67

ASHLAND NORTH LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS

PARISH OF TERREBONNE

This project will provide will provide 8 foot lift for 5,640 linear feet of earthen levee. The project

will include refurbishing the existing Ashland forced drainage levee and the new construction of

a levee to provide flooding protection to the communities of the Ashland North and Ashland

Height.

SECTION III

If any word, clause, phrase, section or other portion of this ordinance shall be declared null, void,

invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional, the remaining words, clauses, phrases, sections and other


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portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, the provisions of this ordinance

hereby being declared to be severable.

SECTION IV

This ordinance shall become effective upon approval by the Parish President or as otherwise

provided in Section 2-13(b) of the Home Rule Charter for a Consolidated Government for

Terrebonne Parish, whichever occurs sooner.


upon as follows:

THERE WAS RECORDED:


R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.




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D. A proposed ordinance to authorize the acquisition of sites and/or servitudes required for the

Dularge Levee Alignment Project.


Mr. D. Guidry moved, seconded by Ms. B. Amedée, “THAT, the Council close the


The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Guidry.



and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



OFFERED BY: Mr. D. Babin.


ORDINANCE NO. 8160

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF SITES AND/OR SERVITUDES

REQUIRED FOR THE DULARGE LEVEE ALIGNEMENT PROJECT, PARISH PROJECT

NO. 06-LEV-02; AUTHORIZE THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL

DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE SITES AND/OR SERVITUDES FOR THE SAID

PURPOSES; TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH LEGAL STAFF TO COMMENCE

APPROPRIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW AND/OR EXPROPRIATION

PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT THE SITES AND/OR SERVITUDES CANNOT BE

OBTAINED CONVENTIONALLY; TO DECLARE THAT THE TAKING, IF REQUIRED, IS

NECESSARY OR USEFUL FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; AND TO PROVIDE FOR

OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO.

SECTION I

BE IT ORDAINED by the Terrebonne Parish Council, in due, regular and legal sessions

convened, that the Parish Administration is hereby authorized to acquire any and all servitudes


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that are required to facilitate construction and maintenance of the Dularge Levee Alignment

Project, Parish Project No. 06-LEV-02; that the Parish President, is hereby authorized and

empowered for and on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government to execute

documents necessary to acquire the sites and/or servitudes for the above stated purpose for

consideration he deems just and reasonable, not to exceed the fair market value, and that the

Parish Legal Department is hereby authorized, at the direction of the Parish Administration to

institute appropriation in accordance with the standing Intergovernmental Agreement between

the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District and Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government, Joint Participation in Certain Levee Projects Via Appropriation, executed on March

29, 2012, to institute expropriation pursuant to LA R.S. 19:271 et seq., and/or any other legal

proceedings necessary to acquire the necessary sites, property in full ownership and/or servitudes

which this Council on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government has determined

are necessary and useful for the herein described purposes.

SECTION II

PARISH PROJECT NO. 06-LEV-02

DULARGE LEVEE ALIGNEMENT

PARISH OF TERREBONNE

This project will provide 8 foot lift for 24,250 linear feet segment of levee (approximately 4.5

miles of earthen levee). The levee alignment is situated along the east bank of Bayou Dularge

between Bayou Prevost and Falgout Canal. This levee will provide tidal/tropical storm flooding

protection to community of Theriot located in Ward 10 area.

SECTION III

If any word, clause, phrase, section or other portion of this ordinance shall be declared null, void,

invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional, the remaining words, clauses, phrases, sections and other

portions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, the provisions of this ordinance

hereby being declared to be severable.

SECTION IV

This ordinance shall become effective upon approval by the Parish President or as otherwise

provided in Section 2-13(b) of the Home Rule Charter for a Consolidated Government for

Terrebonne Parish, whichever occurs sooner.


upon as follows:

THERE WAS RECORDED:


R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.




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Ms. A. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. D. Babin, “THAT, the Council continue with

the regular order of business.”

The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. A. Williams.



and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.




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The Council Vice-Chairman recognized Ms. Geraldine Theriot, a Houma resident, who

addressed the Council relative to flooding on Stovall Street. Ms. Theriot explained that during

the recent rain event, her home flooded, as well as some of her neighbors’ homes, noting that

this has been occurring for approximately seven years. She requested of the Council and the

Administration assistance with programs that would aid her neighborhood as it relates to the

drainage problems and flooding.

Upon questioning, Mr. Patrick Gordon, Planning and Zoning Director, explained that

there are numerous programs throughout the parish that may assist these residents with their

flooding issues. Mr. Gordon explained that there is the SRL Program (Severe Repetitive Loss)

that can assist in the cost to elevate homes and it is based upon the 90/10 split that is mandated

by FEMA, and requires the residents to have flood insurance; the Hazard Mitigation Grants are

based upon the 75/25 split; and the Hurricanes Katrina/Rita funds are based upon a global match

which are 100% funded. He also explained that the parish has a current “Buy-Out Program” that

these residents may qualify for, if they had wind damage and/or flood damage as a result of

Hurricane Ike. Mr. Gordon instructed interested residents to come into the Planning Department

and consult with Ms. Jennifer Gerbasi, Recovery Planner, and fill out a letter of interest to

determine if they qualify for any of the programs that are in place.

The Vice-Chairman called for a report on the Public Services Committee meeting held on

08/20/12 whereupon the Council Chairwoman rendered the following:

PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE

AUGUST 20, 2012

The Chairwoman, Christa M. Duplantis, called the Public Services Committee meeting to

order at 6:06 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with an Invocation offered by

D. Guidry and the Pledge of Allegiance led by J. Navy. Upon roll call, Committee Members

recorded as present were: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, Capt. Greg Hood, Sr.,

HPD Ret., R. Hornsby, P. Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams. A quorum was declared present.

Mr. G. Hood moved, seconded by Mr. D. Babin, “THAT, the Public Services Committee

accept a petition from the residents along Buquet Street and Ziegler Avenue opposing the

removal of drainage structures in back of their residences.” (**MOTION ADOPTED AFTER

COMMENTS)

Parish President Michel Claudet stated that as a result of a Parish Public Works project,

culverts paid for by the residents of Buquet Street and Ziegler Avenue were removed to install

larger culverts. He noted that Administration intends to reinstall the removed culverts in

January, 2013.

Committee Member G. Hood, Sr. added that the reinstallation of the culverts has been

placed on his proposed 2013 Capital Projects and Outlay Budgets Priority List.

**The Chairwoman called for the vote on the motion offered by Mr. G. Hood, Sr.


YEAS: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, G. Hood, Sr., R. Hornsby, P.

Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.


OFFERED BY: Ms. A. Williams.

SECONDED BY: Ms. B. Amedée and Mr. D. Guidry.

RESOLUTION NO. 12-360

A resolution ratifying the appointment of the engineering firm of GreenPoint Engineering, LLC.,


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to provide engineering services for the Gray Sewerage Extension Project; and authorizing

execution of an engineering agreement for these services.

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government wishes to obtain CDBG

funding for Gray Sewerage Extension Project (CDBG) Project, and

WHEREAS, the engineering firm of GreenPoint Engineering, LLC., has been selected

through the Request for Qualifications process to provide the required services for the Gray

Sewerage Extension Project (CDBG) Project; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Terrebonne Parish Council (Public

Services Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, does hereby

ratify the appointment of the engineering firm of GreenPoint Engineering, LLC., by Terrebonne

Parish President Michel Claudet for professional engineering services for the Gray Sewerage

Extension Project (CDBG) Project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Terrebonne Parish Council (Public Services

Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, does hereby

authorize the execution of an engineering agreement with the engineering firm of GreenPoint

Engineering, LLC., by Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet, for the Gray Sewerage

Extension Project (CDBG) Project.

THERE WAS RECORDED:

YEAS: J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée, C. Duplantis, R. Hornsby, D. Babin, D.

Guidry and P. Lambert.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.

The Chairwoman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th


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OFFERED BY: Mr. J. Navy.

SECONDED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.


A resolution awarding and authorizing the signing of the construction contract for Parish Project

No.09-SEW-25, Re-routing of the Village East Sewer Lift Station Force Main, Terrebonne

Parish Consolidated Government, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and authorizing the issuance of

the Notice to Proceed.

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government did receive construction

bids on Parish Project No. 09-SEW-25, Re-routing of the Village East Sewer Lift Station Force

Main, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and,

WHEREAS, the lowest responsive bid was that submitted by Phylway Construction,

LLC. in the overall amount of $375,824.00, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Terrebonne Parish Council (Public

Services Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, award the

construction contract to Phylway Construction, LLC., in the overall amount of $375,824.00, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government, be and he is hereby authorized and empowered to sign a construction contract for

and on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government with Phylway Construction,

LLC., upon receipt of the performance bond in the amount of the contract price, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of required certificates of insurance

evidencing coverage as provided in the project specifications and upon execution and recordation

of all contract documents, that the Engineer is hereby authorized to issue the Notice to Proceed to


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the Contractor to commence construction of the project.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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OFFERED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.



A resolution authorizing a contract with Townsend Corporation, for Power Line Right of Way

Clearance and Tree Trimming.

WHEREAS, on July 9, 2012 proposals were received by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government Utilities Department for Power Line Right of Way Clearance and Tree Trimming,

and

WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible proposal was that submitted by Townsend

Corporation in the amount of two hundred five thousand, one hundred eighty dollars,

($205,180.00), and

WHEREAS, the department recommends award of a contract for said services to Townsend

Corporation.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Public Services

Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that the Parish

President, Michel Claudet, be, and he is hereby, authorized to contract with Townsend

Corporation for the Power Line Right of Way Clearance and Tree Trimming in accordance with

their proposal of July 9, 2012, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parish President and all other appropriate parties be, and

they are hereby authorized to execute any and all contract documents associated therewith.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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A resolution providing approval of Change Order No. 1 (Balancing) to Rylee Contracting, Inc.

for Gas Line Improvement at South Bayou Black and Gibson Gardens, Parish Project No. 11-

GAS-53.

WHEREAS, by contract dated February 2, 2012, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government did award a contract to Rylee Contracting, Inc. for Gas Line Improvement at South


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Bayou Black and Gibson Gardens, Parish Project No. 11-GAS-53, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana,

as will be seen by reference to said contract which is recorded under Entry No. 1391637 of the

records of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, the project engineer has submitted plan Change Order No. 1 (Balancing) as the

final and equalizing plan change order for the project, and

WHEREAS, a change order has been recommended for an increase in the amount of Twelve

Thousand, One Hundred Ninety-Three and 00/100 Dollars ($12,193.00).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council, on behalf of the

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, hereby approves this change order for the above

referenced project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Parish President be authorized to execute Change

Order No. 1 (Balancing), for an increase in the amount of Twelve Thousand, One Hundred

Ninety-Three and 00/100 Dollars ($12,193.00).

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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OFFERED BY: Mr. D. Guidry.

SECONDED BY: Mr. J. Navy.


A resolution providing approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering Agreement for Parish

Project No. 10-SEW-96, Ashland Wetland Assimilation Discharge System Project, Terrebonne

Parish, Louisiana.

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government did enter into an original

engineering agreement with GSE Associates, LLC dated March 2, 2011, recordation number

1368542, for the Ashland Wetland Assimilation Discharge System Project identified as Parish

Project 10-SEW-96, and

WHEREAS, the Engineering Agreement between OWNER and ENGINEER provides for

certain limitations for Basic and Additional Services, and

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is desirous of completing

the final design, and

WHEREAS, Amendment No. 2 proposes to increase the fees to include final design, and

WHEREAS, the TPCG is desirous of having these services continued so that there is a

need for additional funds to be added to the contract, and

WHEREAS, an amendment to the engineering agreement is required to provide the Basic

and Additional Services to continue with this phase of the project.

WHEREAS, this above work will increase the Basic Services by $153,500.00 and

Additional Services by $168,000.00.



approve this Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering Agreement for an increase of $321,500.00 and


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authorizes Parish President Michel Claudet to execute this Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering

Agreement for the Ashland Wetland Assimilation Discharge System Project Parish Project No.

10-SEW-96, with GSE Associates, LLC, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to the

Engineer, GSE Associates, LLC.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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OFFERED BY: Ms. B. Amedée.



A resolution providing for the acceptance of work performed by LA Contracting Enterprise,

LLC, in accordance with the Certificate of Substantial Completion for Parish Project 06-WALK-

20, State Project No. 065-04-0046 & 744-55-0006/H.001484, Federal Aid Project No. 5506

(500), H.L. Bourgeois High School Sidewalks and Pedestrian Bridge Project, Terrebonne Parish,

Louisiana.

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government entered into a contract

dated January 4, 2012 with LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC for Parish Project 06-WALK-20,

State Project No. 065-04-0046 & 744-55-0006/H.001484, Federal Aid Project No. 5506 (500),

H.L. Bourgeois High School Sidewalks and Pedestrian Bridge Project, Terrebonne Parish,

Louisiana, as will be seen by reference to said contract which is recorded under Entry No.

1389578 of the records of Terrebonne Parish, and

WHEREAS, the work performed has been inspected by authorized representatives of the

Owner, Engineer, and Contractor and found to be substantially complete, and

WHEREAS, the Engineer for this project, GSE Associates, LLC, recommends the

acceptance of the substantial completion,



accept the work performed, effective as of the date of recording of this resolution, and does

authorize and direct the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages of Terrebonne

Parish to note this acceptance thereof in the margin of the inscription of said contract under Entry

No. 1389578 of the Records of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the resolution be forwarded to the

Engineer, GSE Associates, LLC, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the resolution be recorded in the

office of the Clerk of Court of Terrebonne Parish to commence a 45-day clear lien period, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administration is authorized to make payment of

retainage upon the presentation of a Clear Lien Certificate.

THERE WAS RECORDED:




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NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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Mr. G. Hood, Sr. moved, seconded by Mr. R. Hornsby, “THAT, there being no further

business to come before the Public Services Committee, the meeting be adjourned.”

The Chairwoman called for the vote on the motion offered by Mr. G. Hood, Sr.


YEAS: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, G. Hood, R. Hornsby, P.


NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

The Chairwoman declared the motion adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 6:12

p.m.

Christa M. Duplantis, Chairwoman

Suzette Thomas, Minute Clerk

Ms. A. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. G. Hood, Sr., “THAT, the Council accept and

ratify the minutes of the Public Services Committee meeting held on 08/20/12”.

The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. A. Williams.



and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



The Vice-Chairman called for a report on the Community Development and Planning

Committee meeting held on 08/20/12 whereupon the Committee Chairman rendered the

following:

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING COMMITTEE

AUGUST 20, 2012

The Chairman, Dirk Guidry, called the Community Development & Planning Committee

meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with an

Invocation offered by J. Navy and the Pledge of Allegiance led by G. Hood, Sr. Upon roll call,

Committee Members recorded as present were: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry,

Capt. Greg Hood, Sr., HPD Ret., R. Hornsby, P. Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams. A quorum

was declared present.

OFFERED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.



Requesting DOTD to perform a traffic study to determine the advisability of installing a traffic

light at the intersection of La. Highway 182 and Sixth Street, and to take appropriate action as a

result of said study.

WHEREAS, traffic along La. Highway 182, particularly during peak traffic hours, makes it

extremely difficult for motorists to exit Sixth Street onto the highway, and


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WHEREAS, although there is an existing turn lane at this location, it is the opinion of the

Terrebonne Parish Council that the installation of a traffic light may be advisable in order to

protect those who regularly travel in this area.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Community

Development and Planning Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government, that the La. Department of Transportation and Development be requested to

perform a traffic study to determine the advisability of installing a traffic light on La. Highway

182 at its intersection with Sixth Street, and to take appropriate action as a result of said study.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.

The Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th


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SECONDED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.


A RESOLUTION OBLIGATING THE NECESSARY FUNDING UNDER THE

TERREBONNE PARISH SEVERE REPETITIVE LOSS PROGRAM, PROJECT NO. SRL-PJ-

06-LA-2011-002, TO COMPLETE THE STRUCTURE ELEVATION OF 201 PIERRE

STREET, CHAUVIN, LOUISIANA 70344.

WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government has been formally notified by

FEMA that the Severe Repetitive Loss Program (SRL), Project No. SRL-PJ-06-LA-2011-002

can proceed with the mitigation of the following property:

Address: 201 Pierre St.

Chauvin, LA 70344

Owned by: Craig and Leslie Thibodaux;

WHEREAS, under the administrative guidance of Solutient, the required “elevation packet” has

been prepared and executed for the property owner recommending elevation through the SRL

program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Community


Government, that the necessary funding under the Terrebonne Parish Severe Repetitive Loss

Program, Project No. SRL-PJ-06-LA-2011-002, be hereby obligated to mitigate the property

above.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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OFFERED BY: Mr. G. Hood, Sr.





06-LA-2011-002, TO COMPLETE THE STRUCTURE ELEVATION OF 909 KENNEY ST.,

HOUMA, LA 70364.




Address: 909 Kenney Street

Houma, LA 70364

Owned by: Bobby and Karen Rutledge;



program.



Government, that the necessary funding under the Terrebonne Parish Severe Repetitive Loss


above.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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06-LA-2011-002, TO COMPLETE THE STRUCTURE ELEVATION OF 506 WOODHAVEN

DRIVE, HOUMA, LA 70363.




Address: 506 Woodhaven Drive

Houma, LA 70363

Owned by: Cleveland and Janie Marcel;




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program.



Government, that, the necessary funding under the Terrebonne Parish Severe Repetitive Loss


above.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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OFFERED BY: Mr. J. Navy.




TERREBONNE PARISH FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT

PROGRAM/HURRICANE RITA, PROJECT NO 1603c-109-0010 TO COMPLETE THE

STRUCTURE ELEVATION CONDITIONED ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND

AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED RECEIVED FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF

HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.


FEMA that the Hurricane Rita Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Project No.

1603c-109-0010, can proceed with the mitigation of the following property:

Address: 210 Riley Drive

Houma, LA 70363

Owned by: William E. Cook;

WHEREAS, under the administrative guidance of Higher Ground Flood Protection Services, the

required “elevation packet” has been prepared and executed for the property owner and is

awaiting administrative review by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency

Preparedness.



Government, that, upon administrative clearance by the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security

and Emergency Preparedness, the necessary funding under the Terrebonne Parish Flood Hazard

Mitigation Grant Program/Hurricane Rita, Project No. 1603c-109-0010 be hereby obligated to

mitigate the property above.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.




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A RESOLUTION TO LOAN HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS TO OPTIONS

FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR THE

PERMANENT FINANCING OF AN AFFORDABLE SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED

AT 514 HOBSON STREET, HOUMA, LOUISIANA.

WHEREAS, under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program regulations, Terrebonne

Parish, as a participating jurisdiction, must reserve no less than 15% of their HOME allocation

for housing to be developed, sponsored or owned by Community Housing Development

Organizations (CHDO’s), and

WHEREAS, Options For Affordable Housing, a designated Community Housing

Development Organizations is committed to developing affordable housing for low income

families, and

WHEREAS, Options For Affordable Housing has submitted a request for a CHDO loan

in the amount of $150,000.00 to construct a single family home located at 514 Hobson Street, for

the purpose of creating affordable rental housing; and

WHEREAS, the loan request has been approved by the Terrebonne Parish Department of

Housing and Human Services.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Terrebonne Parish Council

(Community Development and Planning Committee), on behalf of Terrebonne Parish

Consolidated Government, and the Parish President, does, hereby agree to loan HOME

Investment Partnership funds in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 to Options For Affordable

Housing, a designated Community Housing Development Organization, for the development of

affordable housing located at 514 Hobson Street, Houma Louisiana, which will be made

available to low income families, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Terrebonne Parish Council, on behalf of the

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, does, hereby authorize the Parish President to

execute all agreements in this regard.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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RESOLUTION: Rescinding Resolution No. 12-229, which was adopted by the

Terrebonne Parish Council on May 23, 2012, and which stated the

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government’s endorsement of the

participation of Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. (Project No.

20110975) in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone

Program.

Mr. G. Hood, Sr. moved, seconded by Mr. D. Babin.

(**SUBSTITUTE MOTION ADOPTED AFTER DISCUSSION)


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Committee Member D. Babin stated that after being informed by members of the TEDA

Board of Directors that the submission of the resolution endorsing Kohl’s participation in the

Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program was not authorized by the Board, he would like the

Committee to consider the aforementioned action. He continued that Kohl’s has indicated that

due to economic instability, it has deferred until 2014 plans to construct a store in Houma.

Committee Member A. Williams expressed her opposition to the aforementioned action

noting that the previous Council extended a courtesy to the Hilton Garden Inn when it

experienced an economic downturn, which eventually benefited Terrebonne Parish by the

construction of the Courtyard Marriott. She noted that should the endorsement be withdrawn,

Terrebonne Parish risks the potential of Kohl’s constructing a store in Thibodaux instead of in

Houma.

Committee Member D. Babin reiterated the sentiment of some members of the TEDA

Board of Commissioners who were upset that the matter was presented to the Council without a

majority of the Board’s approval.

In response to questioning, Parish Manager Al Levron noted that one of the distinctive

aspects of Kohl’s participation in an enterprise zone is whether or not the store will be

constructed in an enterprise zone. He continued that one of the benefits of Kohl’s being located

in an enterprise zone is its ability to receive benefits under the State’s economic development

program, as defined in State Statutes. Mr. Levron added that only thing at issue is if the Parish

wishes to, in a discretionary manner, extend the allowable local tax exemptions. He stated that

he doesn’t think that any action taken by the Council would affect Kohl’s ability to receive State

benefits and that the action would only affect discretionary Parish benefits. Upon additional

questioning, Mr. Levron stated that the Parish has a long history of endorsing enterprise zones in

a discretionary manner, but has not been requested to do so since the year 2000.

Ms. A. Williams offered a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. J. Navy, “THAT, the

Community Development & Planning Committee take no measures to rescind Resolution No.

12-229 dated May 23, 2012 with regards to endorsing Kohl’s participation in the benefits of the

Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.” (**MOTION ADOPTED AFTER DISCUSSION)

Discussion transpired relative to funding being earmarked for Kohl’s and the effect of

such endorsement on the Parish’s budget.

With regards to questioning, Parish Attorney Courtney Alcock stated that rescinding or

retaining the endorsement of Kohl’s participation in the Enterprise Zone Program would have no

legal consequences.

Chief Finance Officer Jamie Elfert stated that Administration estimates collected sales tax

revenue; that Kohl’s rebate would be approximately $26,000.00 on the purchase of equipment;

that the sales tax revenue would probably increase; and that Administration would have to wait

until there are actual collections in order to make adjustments to these estimates, if necessary.

Parish President Michel stated that he and the Parish Manager have a difference of

opinion with regards to the endorsement of Kohl’s participation in the Enterprise Zone Program.

He continued that revocation of the endorsement has no affect; that there is no allocation of

funding; that the only thing that would be affected is the amount of sales tax collected by the

Parish; and that once the “olive branch” has been extended, it doesn’t send a good message if the

endorsement is revoked. Parish President Claudet stated that he sees no reason to revoke the

endorsement.

**The Chairman called for the vote on the motion offered by Ms. A. Williams.


YEAS: B. Amedẻe, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, G. Hood, Sr., R. Hornsby, P. Lambert, J.

Navy, and A. Williams.

NAYS: D. Babin.

ABSENT: None.

The Chairman declared the motion adopted.


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Ms. C. Duplantis moved, seconded by Ms. B. Amedée, “THAT, there being no further

business to come before the Community Development & Planning Committee, the meeting be

adjourned.”

The Chairman called for the vote on the motion offered by Ms. C. Duplantis.




NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

The Chairman declared the motion adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

Dirk Guidry, Chairman

Suzette Thomas Minute Clerk

Mr. D. Guidry moved, seconded by Mr. D. Babin , “THAT, the Council accept and ratify

the minutes of the Community Development and Planning Committee meeting held on

08/20/12”.

The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Guidry.



and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



The Vice-Chairman called for a report on the Budget and Finance Committee meeting

held on 08/20/12 whereupon the Committee Chairman, noting ratification of minutes calls public

hearings on 09/12/12 rendered the following:

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE

AUGUST 20, 2012

The Chairman, John Navy, called the Budget & Finance Committee meeting to order at

6:38 p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with an Invocation offered by A.

Williams and the Pledge of Allegiance led by C. Duplantis. Upon roll call, Committee Members

recorded as present were: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, Capt. Greg Hood, Sr.,

R. Hornsby, P. Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams. A quorum was declared present.

The Chairman acknowledged Terrebonne Parish School Board Member Roosevelt

Thomas who was present in the audience.

OFFERED BY: Ms. B Amedée.

SECONDED BY: Mr. R. Hornsby.


WHEREAS, Terrebonne Parish Council wishes to engage the Audit Firm, Bourgeois Bennett

LLC, to perform the audit of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Financial

Statements as of December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014 and for the years then ended, and

WHEREAS, the audit will include the governmental activities, business activities, each major

fund and the aggregate remaining fund information, excluding the Single Audit as required by the

OMB Circular A-133, which will be a separate engagement, and

WHEREAS, the 2011 base fee of $154,600 will be effective for the audit of financial statements

for year ending 2012 and adjusted to reflect the annual consumer price index for urban wage

earners for periods ending 2013 and 2014.


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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Budget and

Finance Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, hereby

authorizes Ms. Arlanda Williams, Council Chairwoman to execute the engagement agreement

with Bourgeois Bennett LLC, CPA’s for the years ending December 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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The Chairman recognized Mr. Dan Toepfer of Bourgeois Bennett, LLC who thanked the

Committee and Administration for the good faith they have placed in Bourgeois Bennett, LLC.

OFFERED BY: Mr. R. Hornsby.



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR CATERING SERVICES AT THE HOUMA-

TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER.

WHEREAS, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government wishes to obtain services of additional

catering companies to provide catering at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, and

WHEREAS, Ordinance# 7837 allows up to five caterers to be on the Civic Center’s approved

caterers list, and

WHEREAS, the three caterers currently providing catering services to the Houma Civic Center

are Premier Catering & Events Inc., RGR, Inc./DBA Heads & Tails Catering and Cannatas

Supermarket Inc., and

WHEREAS, a total of three proposals were received and two have been selected through a

Request for Statement of Qualifications as approved caterers to provide catering services at the

Houma Civic Center, and

WHEREAS, the caterers selected by Civic Center Management to provide catering services, in

addition to the current caterers, for a 3 year term are MCR Management/DBA Cristiano

Ristorante and JLCR, LLC/DBA Lunch Box, and

WHEREAS, Caterers selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement with

Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, and

WHEREAS, Caterers selected will provide professional, quality catering services with excellent

customer service for users of the Houma Civic Center, and

WHEREAS, the Approved Caterers will generate revenue to the Houma Civic Center for the

right to provide catering services, and

WHEREAS, the Civic Center may generate additional revenue by allowing use of certain

existing equipment at reasonable rates to Approved Caterers upon Caterer’s request.


Finance Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that the


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Parish President be authorized to enter into professional service contracts with MCR

Management/DBA Cristiano Ristorante and JLCR, LLC/DBA Lunch Box for catering services at

the Houma Civic Center.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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The Chairman noted that Item No. 3 (RESOLUTION: Concurring with the

recommendation of Administration to approve the purchase of communication equipment for the

Transit Division through State Contract) has been withdrawn as requested by Administration, and

stated that the item will be submitted at a later date. (NO ACTION TAKEN)




A resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for a mineral lease in the Bayou Chacahoula

area, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.

WHEREAS, on behalf of South Coast Production Company, LTD, David Elmore P. O.

Box 9011, Houma, LA, 70301, has made application in writing, addressed to the Terrebonne

Parish Consolidated Government, requesting the Terrebonne Parish Council advertise for bids for

oil, gas and mineral lease on all of the right, title and interest held by the Terrebonne Parish

Consolidated Government in the Bayou Chacahoula area, and

WHEREAS, a check in the amount of $400.00 made payable to the Terrebonne Parish

Consolidated Government from Petroleum Land Resources, Inc. was enclosed with such

application, as required by law, and

WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Terrebonne Parish Council, this application is in

order and it is in the best interest of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government that

property, more particularly described below, be advertised for bids for an oil, gas and mineral

lease.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Budget

and Finance Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that the

following is accepted:

That the Terrebonne Parish Council advertise for bids for an oil, gas and mineral lease

of all or part of the right, title and interest held by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government (Account R08-37561) in the following described land situated in Terrebonne Parish,

Louisiana, to-wit:

That certain tract or parcel of land containing 20.00 acres, more or less, situated in

Section 3 of T16S, R15E of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, about 15 miles from the

City of Houma, known as the “Louis Richard Tract” measuring a front of one arpent

on the right descending bank of Bayou Chacahoula by a depth of twenty arpents,

more or less; Bounded, now or formerly, in front by the Bayou Chacahoula, above or

on the East by lands owned by the Estate of Adrien Roussel, formerly, now Poverty

Flats Plantation, L.L.C., below or on the West by lands owned by Henry Bernard,

formerly, now Poverty Flats Plantations, L.L.C. and in the rear by land of Dibert

Stark and brown Lumber Company or assigns.


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The Terrebonne Parish Council, on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government,

authorizes the Parish President to negotiate and to execute any documents necessary to comply

with the above policy.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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SECONDED: Unanimously.


A resolution expressing support of the application for funds to be received from the State Local

Government Assistance Program for the following projects:

Terrebonne Parish Veterans District – Memorial Museum Construction, $145,560.00

WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana has allocated funds to be set aside for local governing

bodies to decide how and where funds could be spent to help local communities; and

WHEREAS, according to the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of

Community Services, Local Government Assistance Program, the Terrebonne Parish

Consolidated Government has been budgeted $145,560.00 for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, and

WHEREAS, Administration wishes to submit application for funding of projects that will

be beneficial to Terrebonne Parish.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Budget and

Finance Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that this

body expresses its support of the application for funding through the 2012-2013 Local

Government Assistance Programs for Terrebonne Parish Veterans District, Memorial Museum

Construction in the amount of $145,560.00 and authorizes the Parish President to execute any

and all documents related to said application..

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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Parish President Michel Claudet stated that the Military Museum and Foundation has

graciously authorized Administration to reallocate funding to allow the bulkhead project along

Veterans’ Park on LA Highway 311 to proceed, and that the project has been advertised for bids

which should be received by August 23, 2012.


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SECONDED BY: Mr. R. Hornsby.


WHEREAS, Louisiana Statutory Law provides for the disposal of surplus movable property

having a value of $5,000.00 or less, in addition to other legally permissible means, at private sale

which is, in the opinion of the governing authority, not needed for public purposes; and

WHEREAS, the movable property listed in the attached Exhibit A each have a valued of

$5,000.00 or less, as indicated by the values set out next to each item on the attached Exhibit A;

and

WHEREAS, the parish administration has recommended that the movable property listed in the

attached Exhibit A be declared surplus because the items are no longer useful for, nor do they

serve a public purpose.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Budget and


movable property listed in the attached Exhibit A are no longer useful to the Terrebonne Parish

Consolidated Government and are no longer needed for public purposes; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Budget and Finance

Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that the movable

property listed on attached Exhibit A are hereby declared surplus and that the parish is hereby

authorized to dispose of said items by private sale to the highest bidder pursuant to statutory law,

with a minimum price for each item set at the price indicated next to each item listed on the

attached Exhibit A, or by any other legally approved method.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



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A resolution to award Bid # 12-WHSE-17 (Re-Bid) Purchase of New/Unused Pad Mount

Transformers (Warehouse Inventory) to Techline, Inc. for the following itemized unit prices:

Item #1- 167 KVA Single Phase Pad Mount 13.8/7970 Primary Voltage / 240/120 with feed

through inserts (H1a & H1b) taps 2 above & 2 below Secondary Voltage $3,476 each; Item #2 –

300 KVA 3 Phase Pad Mount 13.8/7970 Primary Voltage / 208Y/120 Secondary Voltage $8,061

each; Item #3 – 300 KVA 13.8/7970 Primary Voltage / 240 Delta with 120 mid-tap Secondary

Voltage $8,352 each; Item #4 - 500 KVA 3 Phase Pad Mount 13.8/7970 Primary Voltage /

480Y/277 Secondary Voltage $9,183 each; Item #5 - 2500 KVA 3 Phase Pad Mount 13.8/7970

Primary Voltage / 480Y/277 Secondary Voltage $30,883 each; Item #6 – 25 KVA Single Phase

Pole Mount 13.8/7970 Primary Voltage / 120/208 Secondary Voltage $917 each; Item #7 – 50

KVA Single Phase Pole Mount 13.8/7970 Primary Voltage / 120/208 Secondary Voltage $1393

each; Item #8 – 100 KVA Single Phase Pole Mount 13.8 / 7970 Primary Voltage / 120/208

Secondary Voltage $2940 each. Unit prices are firm for twelve (12) months and Terrebonne

Parish Consolidated Government reserves the right to increase and/or decrease quantities at the

same unit prices.


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WHEREAS, on August 3, 2012 bids were received by the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated

Government for Bid No. 12-WHSE-17 (Re-Bid) Purchase New/Unused Pad Mount Transformers

(Warehouse Inventory), and

WHEREAS, after careful review by the Purchasing Division, Mary Crochet, Warehouse

Manager, and Philip Liner, Electric Distribution Superintendent, it has been determined that the

lowest qualified responsive bid was submitted by Techline, Inc. for the aforementioned sizes of

pole and pad mount transformers, and

WHEREAS, the Parish Administration has concurred with the recommendation that the bid of

Techline, Inc. is the lowest qualified bid for Bid No. 12-WHSE-17 (Re-Bid) Purchase of

New/Unused Pad Mount Transformers (Warehouse Inventory) as per bid documents, and



recommendation of Parish Administration is approved and the bid of Techline, Inc. be accepted

as the lowest qualified bid as per bid documents.

THERE WAS RECORDED:



NAYS: None.

ABSTAINING: None.

NOT VOTING: None.

ABSENT: None.



* * * * * * * * *

Ms. A. Williams moved, seconded by Ms. C. Duplantis, “THAT, the Budget & Finance

Committee retain for further clarification the re-bid to award a Request for Proposal to provide

janitorial services for various Parish owned buildings to OCS and Mike’s Janitorial.”

The Chairman called for the vote on the motion offered by Ms. A. Williams.


YEAS: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, G. Hood, R. Hornsby, P.


NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.


Mr. D. Babin moved, seconded by Mr. D. Guidry, “THAT, the Budget & Finance

Committee introduce an ordinance to amend the 2012 Adopted Operating Budget and the 5-Year

Capital Outlay of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government for the following items:

I. West Caminada Headland/Dune Restoration and Marsh Creation - $7,000,000.00

II. Ward 7 Levee Improvements - $876,314.00

III. CDBG Recovery Plan – Falgout Canal Pontoon Bridge - $700,000.00

IV. Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) – Police Department - $23,287.00

V. Office of Emergency Preparedness - $4,000.00

VI. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Project – Government Buildings

Department - $149,000.00

and call a public hearing on said matter on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

The Chairman called for the vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Babin.




NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.



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Mr. D. Babin moved, seconded by Mr. R. Hornsby, “THAT, the Budget & Finance

Committee introduce an ordinance to adopt millage rates for tax year 2012 (with no roll

forward); and call a public hearing on said matter on September 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.”

(**MOTION ADOPTED AFTER DISCUSSION)

Chief Finance Officer Jamie Elfert explained that those items not recommended for “roll

forward” are items that are not subject to adjustments (i.e., bond debts, beginning “new” taxes,

millages that do not need to be rolled forward).

**The Chairman called for the vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Babin.




NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.


In response to questioning by Committee Member D. Babin regarding renaming the

“Retarded School Tax”, Chief Finance Officer Jamie Elfert explained that due to the millage for

the “Retarded School Tax” having been approved by the voters as such, the tax can not be

changed at this time, but that when the tax is up for renewal the name will be changed.

Mr. D. Babin moved, seconded by Mr. D. Guidry, “THAT, the Budget & Finance

Committee introduce twenty-two (22) ordinances adopting adjusted millage rates and rolling

forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum millage for tax year 2012; and call a

public hearing on each ordinance on September 12, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.:

a. Parish Alimony Adjusted Millage

b. Parish Alimony Adjusted and Roll Forward

c. Drainage Tax – Maintenance Adjusted Millage

d. Drainage Tax – Maintenance Adjusted and Roll Forward

e. Health Unit Adjusted Millage

f. Health Unit Adjusted and Roll Forward

g. Mental Health Adjusted Millage

h. Mental Health Adjusted and Roll Forward

i. Juvenile Detention Adjusted Millage

j. Juvenile Detention Adjusted and Roll Forward

k. Waste collection and Disposal – Maintenance Adjusted Millage

l. Waste Collection and Disposal – Maintenance Adjusted and Roll Forward

m. Council on Aging Adjusted Millage

n. Council on Aging Adjusted and Roll Forward

o. Retarded School Tax Adjusted Millage

p. Retarded School Tax Adjusted and Roll Forward

q. City of Houma: Alimony, Fire, and Police Adjusted Millage

r. City of Houma: Alimony, Fire, Police Adjusted and Roll Forward

s. Recreation Tax Adjusted Millage

t. Recreation Tax Adjusted and Roll Forward

u. Road District #6 Adjusted Millage

v. Road District #6 Adjusted and Roll Forward.”

(**MOTION ADOPTED AFTER COMMENTS)

Mrs. Elfert explained that a separate public hearing will be held for each of the

aforementioned items; that the first hearing will be called for the adjusted millage which is

required to collect the same taxes as previously collected in the prior year, but on the newly

appraised value; and that the appraised values have, on average, been increased by 4% per

household.

**The Chairman called for the vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Babin.





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NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.


Mr. D. Babin moved, seconded by Ms. B. Amedée, “THAT, there being no further

business to come before the Budget & Finance Committee, the meeting be adjourned.”

The Chairman called for the vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Babin.




NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

The Chairman declared the motion adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

John Navy, Chairman

Suzette Thomas, Minute Clerk

Mr. J. Navy moved, seconded by Mr. D. Guidry, “THAT, the Council accept and ratify

the minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee meeting held on 08/20/12”.

The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. J. Navy.



and R. Hornsby.

NAYS: None.



The Vice-Chairman called for a report on the Policy, Procedure and Legal Committee

meeting held on 08/20/12 whereupon the Committee Chairman, noting ratification of minutes

calls public hearings on 09/12/12 rendered the following:

POLICY, PROCEDURE, & LEGAL COMMITTEE

AUGUST 20, 2012

The Chairman, Russell Hornsby, called the Policy, Procedure, & Legal Committee

meeting to order at 6: p.m. in the Terrebonne Parish Council Meeting Room with an Invocation

offered by Minute Clerk S. Thomas and the Pledge of Allegiance led by G. Hood, Sr. Upon roll

call, Committee Members recorded as present were: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D.

Guidry, Capt. Greg Hood, Sr., HPD Ret., R. Hornsby, P. Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams. A

quorum was declared present.

Ms. C. Duplantis moved, seconded by Mr. P. Lambert, “THAT, the Policy, Procedure, &

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