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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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
YEAS: D. Babin, D. Guidry, P. Lambert, J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr. and R.
Hornsby.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: C. Duplantis.
ABSTAINING: B. Amedée.
The Chairwoman declared the motion adopted.
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.
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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’).
The Chairwoman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. P. Lambert.
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.
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”.
The Chairwoman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. P. Lambert.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
The Chairwoman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. P. Lambert.
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.
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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
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.
ABSENT: A. Williams and C. Duplantis.
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.
Adopted Change Amended
Vehicles 386,481 4,000 390,481
Sale of General Fixed Assets (40,000) (4,000) (44,000)
ATTACHMENT C - Information Technology Depreciation Expense
Adopted Change Amended
Depreciation Expense 124,590 (13,340) 111,250
Net Assets (Increase) N/A 13,340 N/A
2012
2012
2012
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The Vice-Chairman recognized the public for comments on the following:
B. A proposed ordinance to amend the Parish Code to provide for shopping cart regulations.
There were no comments from the public on the proposed ordinance.
Ms. B. Amedée moved, seconded by Mr. J. Navy, “THAT, the Council close the
aforementioned public hearing.”
The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Ms. B. Amedée.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
YEAS: D. Babin, P. Lambert, J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée, and R.
Hornsby.
NAYS: D. Guidry.
ABSENT: C. Duplantis.
The Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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.
The Vice-Chairman recognized the public for comments on the following:
C. A proposed ordinance to provide for the acquisition of sites and servitudes required for the
Ashland North Levee Improvements Projects.
There were no comments from the public on the proposed ordinance.
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Mr. D. Babin moved, seconded by Mr. J. Navy, “THAT, the Council close the
aforementioned public hearing.”
The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Babin.
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 Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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.
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.
ABSENT: C. Duplantis.
The Vice Chairman declared the ordinance adopted on this, the 22nd
day of August, 2012.
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The Vice-Chairman recognized the public for comments on the following:
D. A proposed ordinance to authorize the acquisition of sites and/or servitudes required for the
Dularge Levee Alignment Project.
There were no comments from the public on the proposed ordinance.
Mr. D. Guidry moved, seconded by Ms. B. Amedée, “THAT, the Council close the
aforementioned public hearing.”
The Vice-Chairman called for a vote on the motion offered by Mr. D. Guidry.
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 Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.
OFFERED BY: Mr. D. Babin.
SECONDED BY: Mr. D. Guidry.
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.
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.
ABSENT: C. Duplantis.
The Vice Chairman declared the ordinance adopted on this, the 22nd
day of August, 2012.
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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.
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 Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
The Chairwoman declared the motion adopted.
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
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. J. Navy.
SECONDED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-361
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:
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
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
SECONDED BY: Mr. D. Guidry.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-362
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:
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
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Ms. A. Williams.
SECONDED BY: Mr. G. Hood, Sr.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-363
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:
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
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. D. Guidry.
SECONDED BY: Mr. J. Navy.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-364
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.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Terrebonne Parish Council (Public
Services Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, does hereby
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:
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
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Ms. B. Amedée.
SECONDED BY: Mr. G. Hood, Sr.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-365
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,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Terrebonne Parish Council (Public
Services Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, does hereby
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:
YEAS: J. Navy, A. Williams, G. Hood, Sr., B. Amedée, C. Duplantis, R. Hornsby, D. Babin, D.
Guidry and P. Lambert.
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NAYS: None.
ABSTAINING: None.
NOT VOTING: None.
ABSENT: None.
The Chairwoman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
YEAS: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, G. Hood, R. Hornsby, P.
Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams.
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.
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 Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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.
SECONDED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-366
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
SECONDED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-367
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
Development and Planning Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. G. Hood, Sr.
SECONDED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-368
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 909 KENNEY ST.,
HOUMA, LA 70364.
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: 909 Kenney Street
Houma, LA 70364
Owned by: Bobby and Karen Rutledge;
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
Development and Planning Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
SECONDED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-369
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 506 WOODHAVEN
DRIVE, HOUMA, LA 70363.
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: 506 Woodhaven Drive
Houma, LA 70363
Owned by: Cleveland and Janie Marcel;
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
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program.
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 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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. J. Navy.
SECONDED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-370
A RESOLUTION OBLIGATING THE NECESSARY FUNDING UNDER THE
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.
WHEREAS, the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government has been formally notified by
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Community
Development and Planning Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Ms. A. Williams.
SECONDED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-371
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
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.
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 Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-372
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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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.
SECONDED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-373
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.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Budget and
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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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)
OFFERED BY: Mr. D. Guidry.
SECONDED BY: Ms. C. Duplantis.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-374
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
SECONDED: Unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-375
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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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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OFFERED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
SECONDED BY: Mr. R. Hornsby.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-376
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
Finance Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that the
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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OFFERED BY: Mr. D. Guidry.
SECONDED BY: Mr. P. Lambert.
RESOLUTION NO. 12-377
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
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Terrebonne Parish Council (Budget and
Finance Committee), on behalf of the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, that the
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:
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 Chairman declared the resolution adopted on this, the 20th
day of August, 2012.
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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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
YEAS: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, G. Hood, R. Hornsby, P.
Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
The Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
The Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
YEAS: B. Amedẻe, D. Babin, C. Duplantis, D. Guidry, G. Hood, Sr., R. Hornsby, P.
Lambert, J. Navy, and A. Williams.
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NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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.
UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED:
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.
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.
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 Vice-Chairman declared the motion adopted.
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, &