Calcasieu Parish public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will conduct public hearings regarding the potential condemnation of multiple residential and commercial structures. The meeting also includes discussions on engineering contracts, polling place relocations, and various procurement bids.
- Public hearings for 15 properties regarding potential structure condemnations
- Professional engineering contract with CSRS, LLC for Ward One Wastewater Consolidation Study
- Ordinance to relocate Precinct Nos. 760 and 761 to Vinton High School
- Approval of 40 liquor and beer permit renewal applications
- Contract award recommendation for Uniform Rental Services to Cintas Corporation No. 2
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is meeting to discuss infrastructure funding, property condemnations, and various procurement bids. Key items include approving road and drainage trust fund grants and reviewing several vehicle and service contracts.
- $2,998,000 in Road and Drainage Trust Fund Grants for various districts and cities
- Condemnation and demolition of a manufactured home at 5168 L Little Road, Carlyss
- $10,000,000 loan application for Waterworks District No. Five infrastructure upgrades
- $685,886.25 bid for road striping by Nation Services Company, Inc.
- Public hearing notices for 12 properties regarding potential structure condemnations
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will consider several items including FEMA-funded property buyouts for flood mitigation and various infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding property condemnations and discussions on economic development and housing initiatives.
- FEMA property buyouts for 702 Sundale Drive ($121,500) and 2436 Brookfield Street ($151,000)
- R. E. Heidt Construction Co., LLC bid of $4,483,749.46 for East Calcasieu Parish road and drainage work
- Apeck Construction, LLC bid of $739,770 for Moss Gully Improvements Project - Task II
- A $284,431 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative
- Public hearings for the condemnation of multiple structures in Gillis, Lake Charles, Topsy, Carlyss, Vinton, and Sulphur
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will consider FEMA-funded property buyouts to mitigate flood losses and review 19 properties for potential condemnation. The meeting also includes a public hearing for tax assessment protests and discussions on various parish contracts and permits.
- FEMA-funded buyouts for properties at 833 Lakelyn Drive ($115,000), 6807 Meadow Ridge Lane ($100,000), and 2720 General Patton ($160,000)
- Ordinance to condemn and demolish a manufactured home at 5168 L A Little Road, Carlyss
- Notice to 19 property owners to show cause why structures should not be condemned
- Resolution for a CAFA bond program for Southwest Louisiana homebuyers
- Approval of professional engineering contract with Bluewing Civil Consulting, LLC
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will hold public hearings regarding the potential condemnation of structures at 16 different properties. The meeting also includes discussions on engineering contracts, land reclassification studies, and extensions for hurricane-related zoning waivers.
- Public hearings for 16 properties to show cause why structures should not be condemned
- Professional engineering contract with C. H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC for McGuire Road Drainage Repair Project
- Extension of zoning and fee waivers for temporary dwelling units through February 29, 2024
- Feasibility study for reclassifying land in Ward Seven from agricultural/residential to other uses
- Sub-grant application for $623,474 from the Louisiana Workforce Commission Community Services Block Grant
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will consider rezoning 7483 Highway 27 South for industrial use and approving FEMA-funded property buyouts in Lake Charles. The meeting also includes discussions on a parishwide burn ban, mental health service contracts, and various infrastructure projects.
- Rezoning 7483 Highway 27 South from Agricultural to Light Industrial
- FEMA-funded property buyouts at 1845 Crawford Drive ($202,000), 969 Terry Lane ($146,000), and 6450 Arron Drive ($200,000)
- Ratification of a parishwide burn ban and drought state of emergency
- Approval of $2,461,241.50 bid for Gum Cove Road Bridge Replacement Project
- Approval of $275,000 bid for Mallard Junction Office Building Hurricane Repair Project
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will consider several special elections to renew various local taxes and discuss property buyouts for flood mitigation. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding the condemnation of multiple structures and several infrastructure contract approvals.
- Public hearings to show cause why 15 properties should not be condemned
- FEMA-funded buyouts for properties at 1486 Tomahawk Drive, 839 Jacox Lane, 4725 East Greenfield Circle, and 7196 Moss Lake Lane
- Special elections for mosquito control, judicial, airport, waterworks, and road taxes
- Approval of $1,396,708.50 bid for Sara Street Bridge Replacement Project
- Approval of $8,495,721.05 bid for Select Major Thoroughfare Roads and Drainage Rehabilitation
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will consider a rezoning request for industrial development on Highway 108 East and a FEMA-funded property buyout at 1401 Matthew Drive. The meeting also includes discussions on condemnation hearings for 20 properties and several procurement bids for parish services and equipment.
- Rezoning 700 Block of Highway 108 East from Mixed Residential to Light Industrial
- FEMA-funded buyout of 1401 Matthew Drive for $271,500
- Condemnation show cause hearings for 20 properties in Moss Bluff, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas
- Approval of $339,605.88 bid for two trucks with roadside sprayer systems
- Approval of $850,034.00 bid for miscellaneous roadway improvements
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will meet to adopt 2023 maintenance and general purpose tax millage rates. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding the condemnation of several structures and the buyout of repetitive loss properties using FEMA funds.
- Public hearing for condemnation of 17 properties in various wards
- Adoption of 2023 maintenance tax millages for various parish services
- FEMA HMGP property buyouts for 1380 Pin Oak Drive ($246,500), 4301 Dean Street ($92,500), and 7120 Boisclair Drive ($96,000)
- Approval of a $2,498,472.00 workforce development grant
- Review of bids for the Clearfield Ranch Subdivision Waterline Installation Project
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will consider several planning and development items, including a rezoning request for 167 acres on Ward Line Road. The agenda also includes property buyouts for flood mitigation and resolutions for upcoming special elections regarding waterworks and mosquito control taxes.
- Rezoning 167 acres from Light Commercial to Agricultural on the 6000 Block of Ward Line Road
- FEMA-funded property buyouts at 2601 Prienwood Drive ($180,000) and 5742 Alder Street ($320,000)
- Proposed tax renewals for Waterworks District No. 7 and Waterworks District No. 8
- Purchase of four tandem dump trucks for $607,759 from Martin Automotive Group, Inc.
- Public hearing notice for 20 structures to show cause why they should not be condemned
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will consider the Southwest Louisiana Crime Laboratory budget and a $125,000 grant application for rapid re-housing. The meeting includes decisions on various property sales, liquor permits, and the selection of project management software.
- Proposed budget for the Southwest Louisiana Crime Laboratory for FY 2023-2024
- Sale of adjudicated property at 1401 Summit Street, Lake Charles, for $6,650
- $125,000 grant application for the Rapid Re-Housing Program
- Selection of PMWeb, Inc. for project management software
- Acceptance of Alta Road Bridge Replacement and Fontenot Library Hurricane Repair projects
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will vote on a $6.7 million contract for the Gauthier Road-Lake Charles Regional Airport Sewer Transport System, Phase 2. The body will also adopt an ordinance rezoning 6117 Tom Hebert Road from Single Family Residential to Light Industrial. Additionally, the agenda includes the purchase of two flood-prone properties using FEMA funds and a $600,000 funding agreement for the Public Defenders' Office.
- Award $6,714,069.35 bid to PERC Development, LLC for the Gauthier Road-Lake Charles Regional Airport Sewer Transport System, Phase 2 Project.
- Rezone 6117 Tom Hebert Road from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Light Industrial (I-1) to allow industrial development.
- Purchase 5038 Country Club Court for $282,000 and 3119 General Patton for $55,000 using FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds.
- Approve $600,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Calcasieu Parish Public Defenders' Office for property at 120 West Pujo Street.
- Accept 20 properties for condemnation proceedings at a public hearing scheduled for July 6, 2023.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will hold public hearings regarding the potential condemnation of 15 structures across various wards. The meeting also includes discussions on property purchases, infrastructure projects, and a proposed $2.5 million bond for fire protection.
- Public hearing for 15 properties to show cause why structures should not be condemned
- Proposed $2,500,000 bond issuance for Iowa Fire Protection District No. One
- Grant application for $186,505 for cybersecurity products and services
- Resolution to amend the Bluewing Civil Consulting, LLC contract for Sara Street Bridge
- Purchase of properties in Sulphur, DeQuincy, and Starks at appraised values
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold public hearings regarding the potential condemnation of 17 structures. The body will also consider flood mitigation property buyouts, a rezoning request for industrial development, and the consolidation of several waterworks districts.
- Public hearing for 17 properties to show cause why structures should not be condemned
- Rezoning request for 3166 Highway 3059 from Agricultural to Light Industrial
- FEMA-funded buyout of 621 Sundale Drive for $135,000
- FEMA-funded buyout of 7883 Gulf Highway for $165,000
- Consolidation of Waterworks Districts No. 5, 8, and 12 effective January 1, 2024
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider several infrastructure and property items, including a FEMA-funded flood mitigation buyout and hurricane repair bids. The meeting also includes discussions on workforce development partnerships and utility right-of-way instruments.
- FEMA-funded property buyout at 1612 Sage Drive, Lake Charles for $170,000 plus costs
- Purchase of property at 3210 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles
- Condemnation and demolition of a manufactured home at 2404 Gaylynn Drive, Sulphur
- Intracoastal Park Hurricane Repair Project bids, with Hackley Enterprises, LLC at $536,884.00 recommended
- Right-of-Way Instrument for Entergy Louisiana, LLC off Interstate 10 North Frontage Road
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider several industrial tax exemption applications for brewery and facility upgrades. The meeting also includes decisions on rezoning, condemnation hearings for 20 structures, and various procurement bids for public works projects.
- Rezoning 4757 Highway 27 South from Agricultural to Recreational Vehicle Park
- Industrial Tax Exemption for Indorama Ventures Olefins, LLC ($69,531,417 investment)
- Industrial Tax Exemption for LACC LLC US ($33,500,000 investment)
- Industrial Tax Exemption for Crying Eagle Brewing Company, LLC ($2,311,733 investment)
- Bid acceptance for Highway 397 and James Sudduth Road Waterline project ($1,402,403)
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Police Jury will hold public hearings regarding the potential condemnation of 16 structures across the parish. The meeting also includes discussions on extending hurricane-related zoning waivers and accepting several infrastructure projects as complete.
- Public hearing for 16 properties to show cause why structures should not be condemned
- Extension of zoning and fee waivers for temporary dwellings through June 28, 2023
- Extension of freeboard elevation requirement waivers through June 28, 2023
- Acceptance of the DeQuincy Library Renovation and Hurricane Repairs Project as complete
- Acceptance of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Hurricane Demolition Project as complete
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will consider condemning a manufactured home on Gaylynn Drive and notifying 20 property owners regarding potential structure condemnations. The body will also vote to accept the completion of three hurricane repair projects for local libraries and a facility on Industrial Avenue.
- Ordinance to condemn and demolish manufactured home at 2404 Gaylynn Drive, Sulphur
- Notice to show cause for 20 properties regarding potential structure condemnations
- Approval of Central Library Hurricane Repair Project completion
- Approval of Moss Bluff Library Hurricane Repair Project completion
- Approval of 3001 Industrial Avenue Hurricane Repair Project completion
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is considering several infrastructure and public works items, including road grants and bridge replacements. The body will also review property buyouts for flood mitigation and potential structure condemnations.
- Approval of $224,000 in Road and Drainage Trust Fund grants for Iowa and Westlake
- FEMA-funded property buyouts in Lake Charles and Sulphur totaling over $881,000 in appraised value
- Cooperative agreement with the City of Sulphur for the Sara Street Bridge Replacement
- Ordinance to change the speed limit on Route 66 from 40 to 50 mph
- Selection of service providers for emergency debris removal and monitoring
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing to order owners of 17 properties to show cause why structures should not be condemned. The body will also adopt resolutions promulgating the results of the November 8, 2022 election to renew three existing property tax levies for a 10-year period starting in 2024. Additionally, the Jury will consider approving a cooperative agreement with the City of Westlake for intersection improvements and action on procurement bids for water metering and herbicides.
- Public hearing to order condemnation of structures at 17 addresses, including 1868 Marlin Road and 150 Farquar Lane #6.
- Adopt resolution renewing 2.48 mill tax levy for Calcasieu Parish Health Unit, estimated at $6,572,356 annually for 10 years.
- Adopt resolution renewing 3.49 mill tax levy for Juvenile Detention Center and Probation Office, estimated at $9,249,001 annually for 10 years.
- Adopt resolution renewing 4.06 mill tax levy for roads, highways, and bridges, estimated at $10,759,583 annually for 10 years.
- Approve Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Westlake for John Stine Road intersection improvements.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury will elect its President and Vice President for 2023. The meeting includes decisions on bridge repairs, software licensing, and various board appointments.
- Election of the 2023 Police Jury President and Vice President
- Bridge pile repair bid for Ward Five: Reliant Industrial Solutions, LLC ($282,000.00)
- Three-year Microsoft product license agreement at $211,828.27 annually
- Amendment to Archaeological Services Contract with Coastal Environments, Inc.
- Approval of twelve liquor and beer permit renewal applications