Calcasieu Parish public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and amend the FY2024 budget. The body will also approve a rezoning application for the 1100 Block of North Perkins Ferry Road to allow commercial development. Additionally, the agenda includes several engineering contracts, property expropriations for drainage and utility projects, and procurement bids for fuel and construction materials.
- Adopt resolution approving the proposed Parish Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
- Adopt ordinance rezoning 1100 Block of North Perkins Ferry Road from R-1 to C-2 for Eco Enterprises, LLC
- Approve Professional Engineering Contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc. for Opelousas Street Improvements Project
- Approve Chateau du Lac Apartments Project and annual Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
- Accept low bids for Branded and Unbranded Gasoline & Diesel from Retif Oil & Fuel, L.L.C. and others
Budget Committee
The Calcasieu Parish Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which was previously presented on November 21, 2024. The committee is scheduled to recommend that the full Police Jury approve this budget at its regular meeting on December 19, 2024. Additionally, the committee will review requests for grant funding from the Gaming Fund to support local infrastructure and fire safety equipment.
- Public hearing on the proposed Parish budget for Fiscal Year 2025
- Recommendation to approve the FY2025 budget at the December 19 Police Jury meeting
- Ward One request for $45,000 from the Gaming Fund for a spray buggy and equipment trailer for Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. Two
- Ward Four request for $37,500 from the Gaming Fund for bunker gear for Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Three
Budget Committee
The Calcasieu Parish Budget Committee will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and a request to extend a grant for the Pinewood Road Waterline Overlay Project. The committee is asked to recommend that the Police Jury adopt resolutions approving Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for the grant funding. No other specific legislative actions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of the Parish's proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Recommendation to approve a $125,000 grant extension for the Pinewood Road Waterline Overlay Project in Ward One
- Authorization for the President of the Police Jury to execute documents related to the grant agreement
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will vote on routine administrative items and several notable actions, including a rezoning request, condemnation of manufactured homes, a water infrastructure purchase agreement, and acceptance of bids for a drainage project. The agenda also includes approval of the 2025-2029 strategic plan and a resolution ratifying the lifting of the outdoor burning ban.
- Rezone 3244 Highway 171 North from A-1 to C-3 for commercial development (Advantage Plumbing, LLC)
- Condemn and demolish manufactured homes at 202 East Jim Pickens Road, Sulphur, and 418 Maude Road, Moss Bluff
- Approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Lake Charles for waterworks infrastructure purchase (west side of Gulf Highway)
- Authorize Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two to issue up to $3,000,000 in Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
- Accept low bid of $3,866,811 from Siema Construction, LLC for LIB Orleans Drainage Project
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider three applications: a variance for two dwellings on one lot, an exception for a solar energy facility, and a rezoning for commercial use. Staff recommends approval for all three with conditions. The board will also approve the October 15, 2024 minutes.
- Variance for 3391 Ogea Road: two dwellings on one lot with reduced frontage (218.5 ft vs 250 ft required) and reduced lot size (11,671.5 sq ft vs 32,000 sq ft required)
- Exception for solar energy facility on blocks of Paul Bellon, Goss, John Koonce, Birdnest, Topsy Roads and 4261 Topsy Road
- Rezoning of 3244 Highway 171 North from Agricultural (A-1) to Central Business Commercial (C-3) for office and storage
- Conditions include sewer approval, adherence to Solar Energy Facilities regulations, and Runoff Management Plan
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee will recommend that the Police Jury adopt a resolution approving $995,472 in 2025 Road and Drainage Trust Fund grants for four projects. The committee will also receive a report on the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- City of DeQuincy - $326,400 - Airpark Drive Rehabilitation
- City of Lake Charles - $388,800 - Southpark Drainage Improvements - Phase 1
- City of Westlake - $114,800 - Landry Road Improvements
- Town of Iowa - $165,472 - South Iowa Drainage Improvements
- Report on Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Strategic Plan 2025-2029
General Insurance Committee
The General Insurance Committee will receive a staff report on 2025 insurance policy renewals and contracts, then recommend several resolutions to the full Police Jury for adoption at its November 7, 2024 meeting. These resolutions cover medical, dental, vision, stop-loss, pharmacy, and long-term disability insurance plans and contracts.
- Adopt amended Medical and Dental Benefit Plans for Police Jury and Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District
- Contract with United Healthcare Stop Loss with $225,000 individual deductible
- Contract with UMR for fully-insured vision insurance
- Contract amendment with UMR to decrease administrative medical fee
- Contract with MetLife for long-term disability insurance
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold public hearings to abolish Community Center and Playground District No. 7 and to order the condemnation of 11 specific properties. The body will also consider approving servitude agreements for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project and amending ordinances for community-type sewerage systems. Additionally, the Jury will review procurement bids for road striping and trash compactors, with staff recommending the acceptance of the lowest responsive bids.
- Public hearing to abolish Community Center and Playground District No. 7 of Ward Two
- Public hearing to condemn 11 structures, including properties on East Pine Meadows Drive, Dolphin Drive, and Corley Street
- Approval of Permanent Public Facilities Servitude Agreements for the East Calcasieu Parish Consolidated Waterworks Project
- Adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Community-Type Sewerage Systems
- Acceptance of a $310,411.08 bid from Pavement Markings, L.L.C. for road striping
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will vote on a $7.8 million construction contract for the Carlyss Drive Extension, Phase 2, and a $4.6 million contract for a Gauthier Road elevated storage tank. The body will also hold a public hearing to condemn 12 structures and approve a professional engineering contract for the LA Highway 384 intersection improvements. Additionally, the Jury will appoint Dane R. Bolin as Parish Administrator effective April 1, 2025, and approve a $314,122 housing grant agreement.
- Award $7,791,893.86 to McManus Construction, LLC for Carlyss Drive Extension, Phase 2 Project
- Award $4,622,000 to Alfred Palma, L.L.C. for Gauthier Road Elevated Storage Tank
- Award $1,121,459.82 to Material Resources, Inc. for Pavement Preservation on Various Roads
- Hold public hearing to condemn 12 structures, including properties on Ryan Road, Sailfish Drive, and Tarpon Drive
- Approve Professional Engineering Contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for LA Highway 384 Country Club Road improvements
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing on tax assessment protests and consider several infrastructure and administrative actions. Key decisions include approving a property purchase on Ryan Street, adopting a new ad valorem tax exemption for first responders, and rescinding a previous demolition order for a manufactured home. The body will also approve engineering contracts for boat launch projects and accept bids for hot mix asphalt and water monitoring equipment.
- Adopt ordinance for additional ad valorem tax exemption for qualified first responders, effective with the 2025 tax roll
- Approve purchase of property in the 900 Block of Ryan Street, Lake Charles, from Boudreau-Calhoun L.L.C.
- Rescind Ordinance No. 7951 regarding demolition of a manufactured home at 2212 Greenlawn Street, Lake Charles
- Approve sale of adjudicated property at 1621 9th Street, Lake Charles, for $6,500 and $100
- Accept low bid from R. E. Heidt Construction Co., LLC for Hot Mix (SB-2024-PW-147)
Personnel Policy Review Committee
The Calcasieu Parish Personnel Policy Review Committee met on October 3, 2024, to receive a staff report on proposed revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual. The agenda indicates the committee will take appropriate action on these revisions. No specific policy changes, dollar amounts, or individual personnel actions are detailed in the provided text.
- Review of proposed revisions to the Human Resources Policy Manual
Budget Committee
The Calcasieu Parish Budget Committee is recommending that the Police Jury approve six grant requests totaling $133,735 from the Gaming Fund. These funds support fire protection equipment, water infrastructure, and local sports championships. The committee also recommends amending the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to reflect deviations from estimated revenues and expenditures.
- $6,000 grant for Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One for an air conditioner at Hayes Fire Station
- $16,000 grant for Waterworks District No. Eleven for new billing software
- $30,000 grant for Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One for a new crew cab truck
- $36,735 grant for Waterworks District No. Two for waterline replacement on Mister Roberts Road to Hargrove Loop in DeQuincy
- $45,000 combined grant for Community Center and Playground District No. Two for LHSAA State Softball and Baseball Championships in Sulphur
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will consider several land-use applications, including a preliminary subdivision approval for 20 lots, a road abandonment, an exception for a manufactured home, and a rezoning. Staff recommends approval for all items, some with conditions. The board will also receive reports on proposed zoning ordinance amendments.
- Preliminary subdivision approval for 20-lot Magnolia Point Subdivision, 4000 block Navajo Trail, Ward Five (SUB-0824-0193)
- Abandonment of approximately 1,500 feet of Miller Drive, 5600 block, Ward Seven (AB-0824-0036)
- Exception for manufactured home at 714 Manuel Road, Ward Three (EX-0824-0207)
- Rezone 4318 West Tank Farm Road from R-1 to C-2 and I-1 (RZ-0824-0279)
- Receive reports on proposed amendments to Chapter 26 (zoning) for indoor shooting ranges and overlay districts
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing to consider condemning 13 structures across the parish, including houses and manufactured homes. The jury will also vote on extending a waiver of zoning restrictions for temporary dwelling units related to Hurricanes Laura and Delta, and consider several contracts, servitude agreements, and board appointments.
- Public hearing on condemnation of 13 properties, including 148 Moss Lane, 212 Balboa Street, and 1655 East Pine Meadows Drive
- Resolution to extend Executive Order 2020-09(A) waiving zoning restrictions and fees for temporary dwelling units through February 28, 2025
- Resolution approving $623,474 Community Services Block Grant sub-grant application to Louisiana Workforce Commission
- Resolution to award $100,000 in CSBG funds to six organizations, including Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana ($20,000) and Catholic Charities of SWLA ($20,000)
- Advertise for bids for striping of various roads (Project No. 24-105-1238) and LIB Orleans Drainage Project (No. 24-202-0001)
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider multiple rezoning applications, including a vocational training school, a convenience store, a storage yard, and duplexes, along with an abandonment request. They will also vote on ordinances related to grass and weeds, drainage standards, and community sewerage systems, as well as several property purchases and professional service contracts.
- Rezone 600 Block of Prater Road from R-2 to I-1 for industrial vocational training school
- Rezone 1300 Block of West Dave Dugas Road from A-1 to C-2 for convenience store
- Rezone 2010 Patton Street from R-RVP to I-1 for storage yard
- FEMA flood buyouts: 2603 Park Drive ($300,000) and 7894 Gossett Road ($170,000)
- Speed limits on Mossville Way: 40 mph and 55 mph segments
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will vote on several land-use applications, including an exception for a solar energy facility, four rezoning requests, three variances, and one road abandonment. Staff recommendations range from approval with conditions to denial for one variance. The board will also approve the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Exception for solar energy facility on Paul Bellon, Goss, John Koonce, Birdnest, Topsy roads (EX-0724-0205)
- Rezone 600 Block Prater Road from R-2 to I-1 for vocational training school (RZ-0624-0274)
- Rezone 1300 Block West Dave Dugas Road from A-1 to C-2 for convenience store (RZ-0724-0275)
- Rezone 2010 Patton Street from R-RVP to I-1 for storage yard (RZ-0724-0276)
- Variance at 1700 Block Lewis Street for two dwellings on one lot (VAR-0624-0249) - staff recommends denial
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing on condemning 12 properties, then consider several resolutions including a $25 million bond for facility improvements, tax renewals for water and community districts, and multiple construction contracts. The meeting also includes appointments to various boards and a presentation by the McNeese State University president.
- Public hearing on condemning 12 structures, including 307 Thicket Road, Sulphur and 3530 Deer Run Road, Gillis
- Resolution to issue up to $25,000,000 in bonds for upgrades to Burton Complex, Courthouse Complex, Juvenile Justice Services, Animal Services, and Forensic Center
- Resolution calling special election Dec 7, 2024 for 10-mill tax renewal for Waterworks Subdistrict No. W of Ward 3 (est. $706,960/year)
- Bid awards: Trahan Construction $2,209,135.79 (Phase 1 waterworks), Hackley Enterprises $540,989.36 (roundabout waterline), Keiland Construction $5,297,000 (River Bluff Park Pavilion)
- Resolution approving $2,271,234 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant for six-parish consortium
Calcasieu Parish Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) Committee
The Calcasieu Parish Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) Committee will hear a presentation from Aypa Power and vote on resolutions approving industrial tax exemptions for two new solar facilities in Ward One. Both applications were already approved by the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry on June 26, 2024. The committee's action would adopt resolutions supporting the exemptions.
- Resolution approving ITE application 20240075-ITE for Crescent Coast Energy Center LLC solar facility at 3682 Goos Road, Birdnest, LA, with estimated capital investment of $326,817,853
- Resolution approving ITE application 20240076-ITE for Cajun Crossroads Energy Center LLC solar facility at Birdnest Road and Kingfisher Drive, Birdnest, LA, with estimated capital investment of $56,875,973
- Presentation by Mr. Forrest Forster of Aypa Power regarding both exemption applications
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider adopting an ordinance updating community sewerage and drainage standards, approve a $6.9 million road rehabilitation contract, and call several fire and water district tax elections for December 2024. The agenda also includes a $1.25 million cooperative endeavor for Sewerage District No. Eleven, a new liquor permit, and a report on grass/weed ordinance amendments.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 26 (Community-Type Sewerage Systems and Drainage Standards)
- Resolution approving $6,910,888.09 bid from R. E. Heidt Construction for Thoroughfare Road Rehabilitation (Project 24-102-1234)
- Resolution approving $1,250,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Sewerage District No. Eleven
- Call for Dec 7, 2024 election: Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One 13-mill tax (est. $477,802.13/year)
- Call for Dec 7, 2024 election: Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One 12.25-mill renewal (est. $483,752/year)
Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board
The Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board will vote on three zoning exceptions and one variance. Staff recommends granting exceptions for a 20-acre borrow pit on Johnny Breaux Road and a commercial reception facility on Southpark Drive. Staff recommends denying a variance for two dwellings on Waldon Drive. The board will also review a report on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lake Charles MPO.
- Exception for a 20-acre borrow pit at 2300 Block of Johnny Breaux Road (Applicant: Vinton Harbor and Terminal District)
- Exception for a commercial reception facility at 4550 Southpark Drive (Applicant: Le Bocage, L.L.C.)
- Exception for a manufactured home and second dwelling at 5746 Highway 14 (Applicant: Donnie Koonce, et al)
- Variance for two dwellings with 212 feet of frontage at 2721 Waldon Drive (Applicant: Ola Bellard)
- Report on MOU with Lake Charles Metropolitan Planning Organization for Comprehensive Planning