Parish of Cameron
November 13, 2006
The Committee met on this date at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Dwayne Sanner, Pat Howerton, Rachel Abadie, and Marvin Trahan. Absent was Patty Morris.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Committee received the report of the monthly financial statement and payment of bills.
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee approved Bid on Copy Paper from the low bidder of Richo Corporation in the amount of $24.73 per case.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Committee adjourned its meeting and enters into the regular school board meeting.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Cameron Parish School Board met in regular session on this date with the following members present: Loston McEvers, Dot Theriot, Rachel Abadie, Pat Howerton, Dwayne Sanner, Patty Morris, and Marvin Trahan.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the minutes as printed from October 9, 2006 board meeting – with the revisions of the April 2nd , 2007 school meeting - change to Thursday, April 5th, 2007 at the LSU Ag Center 9:00 A.M. and the special meeting of October 31, 2006.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved the financial report and payment of bills.
Ms. Nancy Claire Boudreaux expressed the appreciation and recognition of the following:
Mr. Chad Everage, Mr. Richie Everage and Mr. Doyle Pennick with Landscape Management on the donation of 600 oak trees valued at $27,000 on the anniversary of Hurricane Rita to our students and faculty.
and
Mrs. Barbara Wilson with Wilson Language Training Corporation restored teacher material that was purchased in prior years and was lost in Hurricane Rita in the amount of $17,000.
On motion of Mrs. Theriot, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved to opt in with the Pre Paid Tax Bond Proposal with Mr. Cecil Sanner’s notation:
This validity of this Agreement is subject to all federal, state and local laws.
If this Agreement is held to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, the Cameron Parish School Board shall not be obligated to reimburse nor return any received
funds to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority or the Sabine Pass LNG, LP or any other person, firm or corporation, or any Parish Governmental authority as shown herein.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the joint service agreement with Police Jury for the Fur Festival – January 12th – 14th, 2007, to be held on the Cameron Elementary School property with the proper liability insurance coverage.
The Board heard a report from the Special Committee that was formed by Mr. Loston McEvers at the October 9th, 2006 board meeting. The Committee consisted of following board members: Marvin Trahan, Dwayne Sanner, and Rachel Abadie. Mrs. Rachel Abadie presented the report with items prioritized.
1) Pavilion at Johnson Bayou School
2) Storage Area Restoration at Hackberry High School
3) Tracks at all school sites
4) Softball field at Grand Lake School
5) Permanent Fixtures (Press box – football stadium) at South Cameron site
6) Construction of Permanent Central Office – 510 Marshall St Cameron, LA
7) Warehouse, Storage and Bus Garage
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved to bid the
items #1 Pavilion at Johnson Bayou School and #2 Storage Area Restoration at Hackberry High School.
Issue of Cameron Parish School Board office was retained by previous action of the board to be established in Grand Lake on school board property.
On motion of Mrs. Abadie, seconded by Mr. Howerton, the Board approved seeking a legal opinion and feasibility of transfer, a survey, and an appraisal of the Board’s Big Lake property with a report to be provided at the December 11, 2006 meeting.
YEAHS: Mr. Howerton, Mr. Sanner, Mrs. Abadie, Mr. McEvers
NAYES: Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Morris, and Mr. Trahan
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved the Mineral Lease on Section 16-12-12.
Bids received for 16-12-12, 320 acres more or less, south side of section
Carrizo Oil and Gas $161,600.00 320 acres 25% royalties
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board granted Mr. Kurt Marcantel “right of way permission” in order for him to repair levees on his property contingent upon Mr. Cecil Sanner, District Attorney, approving the “right of way agreement.”
On motion of Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved amending the mineral lease contract with Hilcorp Energy to change notification period from 6 months to 12 months and 7 days to 30 days.
YEAHS: Mr. Trahan, Mrs. Theriot, Mrs. Morris, Mr. Howerton, Mrs. Abadie, and Mr. McEvers
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Sanner
The Board received comments regarding CRMS/Wetland site construction and monitoring from Mr. Eddie Benoit.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board received for consideration in December, policy recommendations pursuant to BESE enrollment provisions and new legislation.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved to amend the resolution regarding the 13th check to include persons on sabbatical leave to receive a 13th check.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board approved the bids on canopies for Johnson Bayou School and bus canopies and covered walkways for South Cameron High School.
Johnson Bayou Canopies
*Bessette Construction $44,782.00
Charles Miller Construction $67,000.00
Priola Construction $84,000.00
South Cameron School site Canopies/Bus Canopy
*Bessette Construction $99,159.00
Charles Miller Construction $128,000.00
Priola Construction $129,000.00
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved to advertise bids for repair work at South Cameron School site for the following items:
1) Repair of electrical
2) Repair of Roof
3) Repair of A/C and Heating
4) Repair of Sewerage System
5) Repair of Masonry
On motion of Mrs. Morris, seconded by Mr. Trahan, the Board approved out-of-state trips by the following schools:
Hackberry – 5th grade to Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas
Grand Lake – 4th grades to Museum of Natural Science, Houston, Texas
Johnson Bayou – Post Secondary Class to Lamar College Port Arthur, TX
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mr. Sanner, the Board approved a one-time waiver of the Reduction-in-Force Policy provisions as applicable to the cafeteria manager’s position at Johnson Bayou High School. Mrs. Lori Simon is approved as the manager at the Johnson Bayou High School and will not be displaced by Reduction in Force Policy during this one time waiver.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Theriot, the Board approved to advertise for a Cafeteria Tech for the Johnson Bayou School cafeteria.
On motion of Mr. Howerton, seconded by Mrs. Morris, the Board approved the personnel report as follows.
The following items and actions are recommended by the superintendent.
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Douglas L. Chance, Superintendent
RESIGNATIONS
Becky Rollins, Teacher, Hackberry High School, accept her resignation
effective at the close of the day, Wednesday, October 11, 2006.
The Board was advised of the LSBA Convention to held in New Orleans, on March 8-10, 2007.
On motion of Mr. Sanner, seconded by Mrs. Abadie, the Board adjourned the meeting with the next school board meeting being December 11, 2006 at 3:00 P.M. in the cafeteria at Grand Lake High School.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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DouglasL. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, application was made to the Cameron Parish School Board requesting that Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 12 West containing 640.00 acres, more or less, belonging to the Cameron Parish School Board, be advertised for an oil and gas lease, and
WHEREAS, in due course the requested advertisement the following bid was received and opened in public session of the Cameron Parish School Board on the 13th day of November, 2006 at a regular meeting of the Cameron Parish School Board:
BIDDER: Carrizo Oil and Gas, Inc.
BID: For a three (3) year lease on Oil, Gas and other Liquid Gaseous Hydrocarbon Mineral Lease on 320 acres more fully described as:
A certain tract of land belonging to and not presently under mineral lease from The Cameron Parish School Board as of November 13, 2006, being the South Half of Section 16, Township 12 South, Range 12 West in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, containing approximately 320 acres, more or less.
CASH PAYMENT: $161,600.00
ANNUAL RENTAL: $161,600.00
ROYALTIES: 25.5% of all oil produced and saved or utilized, but not less than ¼ th;
25.5% of all gas produced and saved or utilized, but not less than 1/4th;
25.5% of all other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil and gas and saved or utilized, but not less than 1/4th;
WHEREAS, the Cameron Parish School Board feels that it is in the best interest of the Cameron Parish School Board to accept the bid of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cameron Parish School Board in regular session convened at the office of said School Board in Cameron, Louisiana on the 13th day of November, 2006 the bid of $161,600.00 be accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Loston McEvers, President of the Cameron Parish School Board, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Cameron Parish School Board an oil and gas lease in favor of Carrizo Oil and Gas, Inc. covering the above described bid as submitted and said lease to be subject to the approval of the State Mineral Board.
Adopted and approved the 13th day of November 13, 2006.
APPROVED:
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Loston McEvers, President
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
ATTEST:
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Dr. Douglas L. Chance, Secretary
CAMERON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD