The Evangeline Parish Police Jury
May 11, 2015
The Evangeline Parish Police Jury held its monthly meeting tonight in the Courthouse. Discussions were had during the thirty minute meeting about a request from FEMA for OEP to refund $8,367.15 is was given nine years ago to use for overtime pay after Hurricane Gustov. Since FEMA determined the Jury did not have a policy in place regarding overtime at that time, FEMA decided to “not allow” the funds to be kept and repayment has now been requested. The Jury voted unanimously to give FEMA the refund out of the General Fund.
The Police Jury voted to “deny” an alleged auto damage claim in excess of $2,000.00. The Claimant says his “rims were bent” from a pothole in the parish.
Secretary/Treasurer, Donald Bergeron, reported that he and Ryan Williams both attended the Acadiana Planning Commission Meeting where Mr. Eric Kolabota with the LA Department of Transportation and Development spoke regarding the list of road projects that will be coming in the future should funding for those projects go through. Proposals for “Dues” to be in the Planning Commission could run approximately $5,000.00/year should everything move forward. The next meeting will be held on July 30th and will be held in Evangeline Parish.
Mr. Bergeron reported that the Sales Tax Collection for the month of March was $299,095.09.
Public Works Director, Chester Granger, reported that due to all of the rain, it was put a delay in the chip and seal project. Until the roads dry out, they are unable to prepare the roads to continue with the project. The Police Jury voted to allow the Public Works Department to replace a bridge on James Lane in District 1 in the amount of $11,200.00
City Engineer, Ronnie Landreneau, reported that there will be a “Pre-Bid Conference” tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. in the Police Jury Office in the conference room regarding the bids being received soon in the micro-surfacing project.