Public Investigation Report 2018 0028 Planning Advisory Board Member OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC INVESTIGATION REPORT PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER 2018-0028 INVESTIGATION ISSUED 5/23/2019 DATE: 05/23/2019 TO: The Citizens of Jefferson Parish FROM: David McClintock, Inspector General RE: Investigative Report #2018-0028 and Referral: Planning Advisory Board Member Please find attached the Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General’s (JPOIG) Public Report on a Planning Advisory Board Member. The reports objectives were to: • Determine whether Kirk Usey, an appointee to the PAB, met the qualifications for appointment under the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. • Determine whether the Parish validated, or has a process for validating, the qualifications for an appointment to the PAB. The report also assesses Mr. Usey’s actions during the investigation including his cooperation with the JPOIG and actions taken by the Parish Council to reappoint Mr. Usey after having received notification of the ongoing investigation. Findings The report contains specific findings and recommendations, summarized below, regarding the eligibility of Mr. Kirk Usey to be a member of the Planning and Advisory Board summarized as follows: 1. Parish Council appointed member to the PAB who was not a resident of Jefferson Parish. 2. Parish Council appointed member to the PAB who was not a qualified voter of Jefferson Parish. 3. The Parish does not have a process or procedure to ensure that appointees to the PAB meet and maintain eligibility during their term. 4. PAB Board Member Kirk Usey failed to cooperate as required by JPCO 2-155.10(12). 5. PAB Board Member Kirk Usey Claimed Two Homestead Exemptions. Recommendations JPOIG findings often result in multiple recommendations. Further, as each branch of government has distinct powers and duties recommendations are directed towards the specific element of government with the authority to address the recommendation. In Jefferson Parish that will most often be the Parish Council and the Parish Administration. What follows are the recommendations grouped by entity, or entities, who possess the authority to take corrective action. The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Council: 1. Establish policy and procedure, the purpose of which is to ensure that Council nominees for appointment to Parish boards meet qualifications for appointment. 2. Ensure that nominees for appointment to Parish boards complete attestations and disclosures to ensure nominee meets qualifications and is free from conflicts of interest prior to any appointment. 3. That no board member shall be voted upon by the Parish Council until such time as all required documents are properly submitted to the Parish and validated. 4. That the Parish should include additional elements into the requirements for service and continued service of PAB members before sitting, and afterwards, to include an attestation on conflicts of interest, receipt of ethics training, and attestation of continued eligibility and required notice of a change in eligibility status. 5. That the process of receiving and validating documents necessary to demonstrate eligibility be identified as the responsibility of a specific entity. There are several entities that could serve in this capacity to include: • the Parish Ethics and Compliance Officer/Director, • the Office of the Parish Council Chief of Staff, or • the Council Clerk. 6. An individual currently meeting and having met qualifications for appointment to the PAB be made to replace Mr. Usey given his actions during this review, including his failure to comply with the JPCO 2-155.10(12), and the totality of information contained in this report. The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Administration: 1. Establish policy and procedure, the purpose of which is to ensure that Parish President nominees for appointment to Parish boards meet qualifications for appointment; 2. Ensure that Parish President nominees for appointment to Parish boards complete attestations and disclosures to ensure nominee meets qualifications and is free from conflicts of interest prior to any appointment. The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Council and Administration: 1. Work together to designate a responsible person, such as the Jefferson Parish Governmental and Ethics Compliance Director, to assure that board nominees meet the qualifications for appointment and have completed requisite attestations and disclosures prior to any action taken by the Parish Council on the nomination. Referrals The JPOIG has made referrals to the Plaquemines Parish and Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s, Sheriffs’, and the Assessors’ offices. Draft Period and Responses A Confidential Draft Report was issued on 03/27/2019 to the Parish Council, the Parish Administration, and Mr. Kirk Usey. Pursuant to Parish Ordinance §2-155.10(9), response(s) from recipients of the report were due on or before 05/10/2019. One extension of time was provided through 05/13/2019. During the nearly six week draft period the JPOIG met with representatives and/or Council members from the offices of Cynthia Lee-Sheng, Dominick Impastato, Chris Roberts, Jennifer Van Vrancken and Ricky Templet. Discussions on improving future processes for Board appointments was very positive. Any discussion involving Mr. Usey specifically was generally met with a desire to provide a wide berth to the decisions of other Council Districts. Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng submitted a written response citing a “need to ensure that board appointees submit properly completed paperwork necessary for them to serve in their appointed positions.” Councilman Impastato submitted detailed response to all 6 recommendations and committed to working on a series or corrective actions. Councilman Impastato acknowledged and generally accepted recommendation #1 through #5. Recommendation #6 was rejected. The JPOIG appreciates each office who was willing to meet during the draft period for discussions on corrective measures. The JPOIG is also thankful for the responses received by Councilwoman Lee-Sheng who acknowledges the need for better process and Councilman Impastato who committed to working on corrective measures to 5 of the 6 recommendations. Respectfully, David McClintock PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER 2018-0028 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 001 OBJECTIVES, SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 001 BACKGROUND 002 DATA REVIEW & ANALYSIS 002 A. Kirk Usey’s Appointment to PAB 1. Kirk Usey’s Plaquemines Parish residency 2. Kirk Usey is a registered voter of Plaquemines Parish 3. Kirk Usey’s Jefferson Parish property 002 003 003 004 B. Failure to Cooperate with JPOIG 005 C. Validating qualifications for board appointment 005 D. Compliance by Parish Council with JPCO 006 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 008 ATTACHMENTS 012 012 021 024 026 028 030 032 034 042 044 048 053 055 060 Attachment A – Plaquemines Parish Assessor Attachment B – Louisiana Voter of Registration Application Attachment C – Plaquemines Parish Voter Information Attachment D – Voter History Attachment E – Jefferson Parish Assessor Information Attachment F – Jefferson Parish Parcel Listing Attachment G – Plaquemines Parish Parcel Listing Attachment H – Plaquemines Parish Payment of Back Taxes Attachment I – Planning Advisory Board Per Diem Attachment J – Memo to Council Attachment K – PAB Meeting Minutes Attachment L – Updated Jefferson Parish Voter Registration Attachment M – Letter from Parish Clerk Attachment N – Responses Date of Report: 05/23/2019 PUBLIC INVESTIGATION REPORT Timeframe: 04/01/2018 – 01/17/2019 Investigation By: Paul Lumpkin Case: 2018-0028 Status: Public Subject of Investigation • Planning Advisory Board Member – Kirk Usey INTRODUCTION Pursuant to JPCO §2-155.10(11) (a), the Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General (“JPOIG”) initiated an investigation into whether Kirk Usey, an appointee to the Planning Advisory Board (“PAB”), met the qualifications for appointment. The investigation was initiated based upon external information. This investigation was conducted in accordance with the Association of Inspectors General Standards for Investigations. OBJECTIVES The JPOIG’s objectives for this investigation were to: 1. Determine whether Kirk Usey, an appointee to the PAB, met the qualifications for appointment under the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances. 2. Determine whether the Parish validated, or has a process for validating, the qualifications for an appointment to the PAB. SCOPE & METHODOLOGY The scope of the investigation was limited to determining whether Kirk Usey met the qualifications for appointment to the PAB. To accomplish the objective, the following were undertaken: • Reviewed relevant provisions of the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances; • Reviewed documents relating to the residency of Kirk Usey, including but not limited to documents obtained from the Registrar of Voters and the Property Assessors Office(s); • Conducted interviews; and • Reviewed open source information. Page 1 of 11 001 Acronyms JPOIG PAB Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General Planning Advisory Board Parish Jefferson Parish JPCO Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances BACKGROUND The PAB is an advisory and quasi-judicial board created by the Parish Council pursuant to the Jefferson Parish Charter Section 4.06. Its purpose is to review all land use issues that affect the present and future use of land in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson Parish. These functions include land designation, land division/consolidation (subdivision) and regulations (codes) relating to establishing the most desirable, safe and compatible physical model possible. 1 To achieve its purpose, the PAB members are empowered to conduct public hearings and make recommendations on the following: • Land use, • Changes to zoning and amendments to zoning code, • Certain waivers or variances from the JPCO, and • Special permitted use or conditional use permits. 2 The PAB is comprised of seven members. JPCO § 33-1.22, Planning advisory board (PAB), Sub-paragraph (c), Members, provides: (2) Qualifications – Each PAB member shall: a. Be a resident of Jefferson Parish b. Be a qualified voter of Jefferson Parish; and c. Own property in Jefferson Parish. 3 Kirk Usey was appointed to the PAB on 04/25/2018 via Parish Council Resolution 131283. 4 DATA REVIEW & ANALYSIS A. Kirk Usey’s appointment to PAB Councilman Mark Spears appointed Kirk Usey to the PAB via a resolution adopted by the Parish Council. At the time of his appointment, Kirk Usey (1) owned a home in Plaquemines Parish, where he was employed as a part-time Deputy Sheriff and where his son attended school; and (2) was a registered voter of Plaquemines Parish. 1 2 3 4 http://www.jeffparish.net/index.aspx?page=2910. JPCO Section 33-1.22, Planning Advisory Board (PAB). See JPCO 33-1.22. Sub-paragraph (c)(3), Term, provides that each member shall serve a term of four (4) years which shall run concurrently with the term of his/her nominating councilperson. Resolution 131283. Page 2 of 11 002 1. Kirk Usey’s Plaquemines Parish residency To be qualified for appointment to the PAB, a member must be a resident of Jefferson Parish. 5 Based upon information obtained from public records and from Kirk Usey, it appears that Kirk Usey was a resident of Plaquemines Parish at the time of his appointment. Kirk Usey owns three parcels of land in Plaquemines Parish. Two of the parcels are located at 2003 Engineers Road, Belle Chasse, LA (Engineers Road property) and the third is located at 405 Bayou Road, Belle Chasse, LA (Bayou Road property). 6 Documents were obtained from the Plaquemine Parish Assessor’s office showing Mr. Kirk Usey’s signature and certifying that he was seeking homestead exemption on his Engineers Road property. Furthermore, on this document Mr. Usey checked a box that he is “NOT claiming homestead exemption on any other residence/trailer.” Mr. Usey indicated that he had owned the Engineer Road property for more than 14 years. According to the Plaquemines Parish Assessor’s records, Kirk Usey has been claiming a homestead exemption on the Engineers Road property since 2014. 7 A homestead exception allows property owners to avoid paying some or all “state, parish, and special ad valorem taxes” for the primary residence, including a mobile home, which serves as “a bona fide home and which is owned and occupied” by the person claiming the exemption. In addition to claiming his Plaquemines home as his primary residence, Mr. Usey stated that he uses the Plaquemines Parish residence to enroll his son in public school in Plaquemines Parish. His son attends school in Plaquemines Parish and plays sports for recreational leagues in Plaquemines Parish. His son has never attended school in Jefferson Parish. Further, Mr. Usey stated that both he and his wife work in Plaquemines Parish. Mr. Usey is a part-time deputy for the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office. By claiming a homestead exception on his Plaquemines Parish home at 2003 Engineer Road and using this home address to enroll his son in public school, Mr. Usey was representing himself to be a resident of Plaquemines Parish at the time of his appointment to the PAB. 2. Kirk Usey is a registered voter of Plaquemines Parish To be qualified for appointment to the PAB, a member must be a qualified voter of Jefferson Parish. 8 At the time of his appointment, Kirk Usey was a registered voter of Plaquemines Parish and had been for the past ten years. Section 3 of the Louisiana Voter Registration application requires the applicant to identify their “Residence Address” by house number, street, city/town, state and zip code. “Residence Address” is also where you claim a homestead exemption. 9 Based upon information provided, the Registrar of Voters office determines where an applicant lives and is qualified to vote. 10 5 JPCO33-1.22. Attachment A, Plaquemine Parish Assessor 2019 Assessment Listing. 7 Attachment G, Plaquemine Parish Assessor 2019 Assessment Listing for parcel 2617818. 8 JPCO33-1.22. 9 Attachment B, Louisiana Voter Registration Application. 10 Attachment C, Louisiana Secretary of State Voter Information Report. 6 Page 3 of 11 003 According to public records, Kirk Usey qualified himself to vote in Plaquemines Parish and has been actively voting in Plaquemines Parish since 2009. 11 At the time of his appointment to the PAB on 04/25/2018, Kirk Usey was not a qualified voter of Jefferson Parish. 3. Kirk Usey’s Jefferson Parish property In addition to the requirement that a PAB appointee be a resident and qualified voter of Jefferson Parish, the appointee must also own property in Jefferson Parish to be appointed to the PAB. At the time of his appointment, Kirk Usey owned property in Jefferson Parish. By owning property in Jefferson Parish, he satisfied one of three qualifications for appointment to the PAB. Kirk Usey owns property at 517 Dunbar Place, Terrytown, LA. Upon commencing this investigation, the JPOIG discovered that Mr. Usey was claiming a homestead exemption on his Jefferson Parish property in addition to his Plaquemines Property. 12 A homestead exemption cannot be applied to a property that is not permanently occupied by its owner. 13 Under Louisiana Revised Statute 14.71.4, Homestead exemption fraud, it is unlawful for any person to intentionally claim more than one homestead exception. Anyone intentionally claiming more than one homestead exemption shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. In addition to these penalties, a person convicted of homestead exemption fraud shall be ordered to make full restitution to the state or local government which suffered the financial loss. Because Mr. Usey claimed a homestead exemption on his Jefferson Parish property, he avoided “state, parish, and special ad valorem taxes” totaling $13,173.78 for the years 2001 through 2018. 14 Because Mr. Usey claimed a homestead exemption on his Plaquemines Parish property, he avoided “state, parish, and special ad valorem taxes” totaling $597.63 for the years 2014 through 2018. 15 On 11/24/2018, Mr. Usey changed the status on his Engineer Road property to remove the previously claimed homestead exemption. Then on 11/28/2018, Mr. Usey paid the previously abated taxes on the Engineers Road property to Plaquemines Parish for 2015 through 2018, totaling $479.68. 16 To date, Mr. Usey has not paid back his exempted tax for 2014. 11 Attachment D. Louisiana Secretary of State Voter Election History Report. The state of Louisiana has an integrated system that allows all Registrar of Voters the ability to access voter information. The Louisiana Secretary of State also has an app called Geaux Vote. This web-based application permits individuals to verify individual voter registration in Louisiana. Kirk Usey had was previously a registered voter of Jefferson Parish, having last voted in Jefferson Parish in 2008. https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/VoterLogin. 12 Attachment E, Jefferson Parish Assessor. 13 http://www.jpassessor.com/resources/homestead-exemption. 14 Attachment F, Jefferson Parish Parcel Listing. 15 Attachment G, Plaquemines Parcel Listing. 16 Attachment H, Plaquemines Parcel Listing and Tax Inquiry. Page 4 of 11 004 Mr. Usey is employed as a Deputy Parish Sheriff in Plaquemines Parish, his son attends school in Plaquemines Parish and, for the past ten years, he voted in Plaquemines Parish. Mr. Usey stated that his house on Engineers Road in Plaquemines Parish is being renovated, but he hoped to be moved in by the end of January 2019. At that time, he stated, “We are out of here.” 17 JPCO § 2-155, Office of the inspector general, provides at Sub-paragraph (11), [w]henever the inspector general has reasonable grounds to believe there has been a violation of federal or state law, the inspector general shall refer a matter to the district attorney, the United States Attorney or other appropriate law enforcement agency. The data and analysis reflect a potential violation of La.R.S. 14.71.4, Homestead exemption fraud. The JPOIG will refer this matter to the appropriate district attorney(s) for consideration and action. B. Failure to cooperate with JPOIG It is the duty of every parish officer, department, agency, special district, board and commission to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation. Any employee, appointed officer or elected official of the parish who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to discharge, in addition to any other penalty provided in the Jefferson Parish Charter or ordinances. In the performance of its duties, an “office of the inspector general may compel the attendance of witnesses to be deposed under oath or the production of public and private records by issuing a subpoena.” 18 The PAB is a board of the Parish, thus their board members are obligated to “cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation”. To that end, the JPOIG first initiated contact with Mr. Usey on 10/31/2018 for information and to schedule an interview. During the course of this investigation, the JPOIG sent three emails, made five phone calls, and conducted two home visits over the period of approximately eight days. 19 Mr. Usey did not respond to any emails. However, the JPOIG was able to reach him by phone on several occasions. Unfortunately, Mr. Usey would not agree to an interview. Thus, and as a last resort, the JPOIG issued a subpoena to compel Mr. Usey for an interview. Mr. Usey was served with a subpoena compelling him to appear at the offices of the JPOIG for an interview on 11/27/2018. Mr. Usey appeared. However, Mr. Usey declined to answer numerous questions invoking his rights under the 5th Amendment. Lastly, Mr. Usey’s failure to cooperate as required of a Parish board member, resulted in the JPOIG incurring expense of $223.97 to secure a subpoena that would not have otherwise been necessary had Mr. Usey cooperated. C. Validating qualifications for board appointment In the course of this investigation, the JPOIG questioned who, if anyone, within the Parish validated Mr. Usey’s qualifications for appointment to the PAB before the Parish Council voted 17 “We are out of here” was taken to mean out of Jefferson Parish. JPCO §2-155.10, Office of Inspector General, Subparagraph (19), Cooperation. 19 JPOIG contacted Mr. Usey through the email at the address he provided the PAB. 18 Page 5 of 11 005 on his appointment. The JPOIG could not confirm that anyone had (1) validated Mr. Usey’s qualifications or (2) that any one, or any office, was responsible for validating Mr. Usey’s qualifications for appointment to the PAB. On motion of Councilman Mark Spears, Mr. Usey was unanimously appointed by the Parish Council to the PAB at the Parish Council meeting of 04/25/18. On 05/01/2018, the Parish Clerk sent a letter to Mr. Usey at his Jefferson Parish property at 517 Dunbar Place, Terrytown, LA. Attached to the letter, there were two documents to be completed and notarized: (1) an attestation of residency and oath; and (2) an affidavit, a “Business Relationship Affidavit”, swearing that Mr. Usey did not share in any compensation received by any business or firm which a member of the Jefferson Parish Council either partially or fully owns or controls. According to Mr. Usey, he never received the packet. It may be that Mr. Usey did not receive the packet because he resided in Plaquemines Parish. Regardless, Mr. Usey did not complete and return the documents. Assistant Parish Attorney Ken Krobert, who is assigned to advise the PAB, and Ambra Sanne, the PAB secretary, were asked about a process for validating member’s qualifications. They confirmed that they do not participate in any process to validate PAB member’s qualifications. 20 The Chief of Staff to the Council, Lowell (“Sonny”) Burmaster, was also asked. Neither he nor a member of his staff supports a function to validate qualifications for board appointments. He confirmed that the appointments are handled by each Councilperson. Kirk Usey sat as a member of the PAB from 05/03/2018 until 11/08/2018 and received compensation totaling $3,450 for this service all the while claiming Plaquemines Parish residency and registered to vote in Plaquemines Parish. 21 The JPOIG could not identify anyone, or any Parish office, who was responsible for (1) ensuring that required attestations and affidavits were received; and (2) that the appointee met the qualifications required by ordinance. D. Compliance by Parish Council with JPCO The PAB is a quasi-judicial board with the ability to affect the quality of life for Jefferson Parish residence through recommendations on present and future land use in Jefferson Parish. Members vote on the comprehensive plan, changes to the zoning or future land use map, amendments to the text of the zoning code, special permitted use or conditional use permits, major subdivisions, and certain waivers or variances from the Code. Given the importance of the PAB’s work and its ability to affect quality of life for Jefferson Parish residence, the JPOIG notified the Parish that one of the PAB members, Kirk Usey, may not meet the qualifications for appointment. On 11/07/2018 (sic), the JPOIG sent a Confidential Memorandum to the Council notifying the Council of an open matter regarding Mr. Usey’s qualifications for the PAB. 22 The memorandum begins: 20 Phone call with Mr. Krobert and Mrs. Sanne on 11/30/18. The only information that PAB staff collects from its incoming members is information for payroll processing. 21 Attachment I, Jefferson Parish Employee Inquiry. 22 Attachment J, Confidential Memorandum to the Council. Page 6 of 11 006 Honorable Parish Council this memorandum relates to information developed during an active investigation and is relevant to the legality and propriety of Mr. Kirk Usey’s appointment to the Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board (PAB). Mr. Usey was appointed to the PBA on 04/25/2018 by Councilman Spears via council resolution on 04/25/2018.23 The PAB met on 11/08/2018. At that meeting, Assistant Parish Attorney Ken Krobert stated that Mr. Usey is not to participate in the Planning Advisory Board Business. He further stated that Mr. Usey is presently under an on-going investigation by the JPOIG regarding his qualifications and would not participate until the investigation is concluded. 24 While Mr. Usey was refusing to cooperate with the JPOIG, Mr. Usey changed his voter registration from Plaquemines Parish to Jefferson Parish. 25 Still, Mr. Usey was a qualified voter and voted as a Plaquemines Parish resident on 11/06/2018. On 12/05/2018, Councilman Mark Spears brought a resolution before the Parish Council from the floor to reappoint Kirk Usey to the PAB. 26 The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Parish Council. Further, the Council’s actions were taken less than a month after having been notified by JPOIG via the Confidential Memorandum to the Council of 11/07/2018 (sic) regarding Mr. Usey’s compliance with the requirements for appointment to the PAB and of an ongoing investigation. Considering that the PAB is a quasi-judicial board with specific authority, it was believed that the JPOIG’s notification to the Parish Council would be sufficient to permit completion of the investigation, and consideration thereof, by the Council prior to taking action concerning Mr. Usey’s re-appointment to the PAB. This action by the Parish Council resulted in a failure to achieve compliance with its own ordinances regarding qualifications for appointment to the PAB and the opportunity to demonstrate accountability in government. The purpose of the JPOIG is to provide increased accountability and oversight to Parish government and to assist in improving operations, to include deterring and identifying fraud, waste, abuse and illegal acts. 27 The JPOIG meets this mandate through the issuance of public reports. 23 Attachment J Confidential Memorandum to the Council. Attachment K, Planning Advisory Board Meeting Notice General Meeting, 11/08/2018. 25 Attachment L, Louisiana Secretary of State. 26 Because the resolution was brought before the Parish Council from the floor, there was no public notice of the resolution in connection with the published agenda for the Parish Council meeting of 12/05/2018. 27 JPCO 2-155.10, Office of Inspector General, Purpose. 24 Page 7 of 11 007 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Finding 1: Parish Council appointed member to PAB who was not a resident of Jefferson Parish Condition: PC 0 33-122, Planning advisory board (PAB), Sub-paragraph Members, provides: (2) Quali?cations Each PAB member shall: a. Be a resident of Jefferson Parish b. Be a quali?ed voter of Jefferson Parish; and c. Own property in Jefferson Parish.28 To serve on the PAB, Parish ordinance requires members to be a resident of the Parish. At the time of his appointment on 04/25/2018, Mr. Usey was claiming his home in Plaquemines Parish as his primary residence, identifying Plaquemines Parish as his address of record to his employer, the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff, and his son attends school in Plaquemines Parish.29 Mr. Usey represented himself to be, and appeared to be, a resident of Plaquemines Parish. As such, he did not meet residency requirements for appointment to PAB at the time of his appointment. Recommendation: The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Cormcil: 1. Establish policy and procedure, the purpose of which is to ensure that Council nominees for appointment to Parish boards meet quali?cations for appointment; 2. Ensm'e that nominees for appointment to Parish boards complete attestations and disclosm'es to ensure nominee meets quali?cations and is free from con?icts of interest prior to any appointment. The JPOIG that the Parish Administration: 1. Establish policy and procedure, the purpose of which is to ensure that Parish President nominees for appointment to Parish boards meet quali?cations for appointment; 2. Ensru?e that Parish President nominees for appointment to Parish boards complete attestations and disclosm'es to ensure nominee meets quali?cations and is free from con?icts of interest prior to any appointment. The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Council and Administration: 1. Work together to designate a responsible person, such as the Jefferson Parish Governmental and Ethics Compliance Director, to assm?e that board nominees meet the quali?cations for appointment and have completed requisite attestations and disclosm?es prior to any action taken by the Parish ormcil on the nomination. 28 See JPCO 33-122. Sub-paragraph Term. prow'des that each member shall serve a term of four (4) years which shall rim concurrently with the term of his/her nominating councilperson. 29 Refer to Attaclnnent C. Page 8 of 11 008 Finding 2: Parish Council appointed member to PAB who was not a quali?ed voter of Jefferson Parish Condition: PC 0 33-122, Planning advisory board (PAB), Sub-paragraph Members, provides: (2) Quali?cations Each PAB member shall: a. Be a resident of Jefferson Parish b. Be a quali?ed voter of Jefferson Parish; and c. Own property in Jefferson Parish.30 At the time of his appointment to the PAB on 04/25/2018, Mr. Usey was a registered voter of Plaquemines Parish and had been a registered voter of Plaquemines Parish since 2009.31 As a registered voter of Plaquemines Parish, Mr. Usey did not meeting the quali?cation of ?quali?ed voter of Jefferson Parish.? Recommendations (Same as noted for ?nding The JPOIG recommends that the Parish 01mcil: 1. Establish policy and procedure, the purpose of which is to ensure that Council nominees for appointment to Parish boards meet quali?cations for appointment; 2. Ensm?e that nominees for appointment to Parish boards complete attestations and disclosures to ensure nominee meets quali?cations and is free from con?icts of interest prior to any appointment. The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Administration: 1. Establish policy and procedure, the purpose of which is to ensure that Parish President nominees for appointment to Parish boards meet quali?cations for appointment; 2. Ensure that Parish President nominees for appointment to Parish boards complete attestations and disclosures to ensure nominee meets quali?cations and is free from con?icts of interest prior to any appointment. The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Council and Administration: 1. Work together to designate a responsible person, such as the Jefferson Parish Governmental and Ethics Compliance Director, to assure that board nominees meet the quali?cations for appointment and have completed requisite attestations and disclosures prior to any action taken by the Parish 01mcil on the nomination. 3? See JPCO 33-122. Sub-paragraph Term. prow'des that each member shall serve a term of four (4) years which shall run concurrently with the term of his/her nominating councilperson. 31 Refer to Attachment C. Page 9 of 11 009 Finding 3: The Parish does not have a process or procedure to ensure that appointees to the PAB meet and maintain eligibility during their term. Condition: On 04/25/18 the ormcil voted to appoint Mr. Usey to the PAB. On 05/01/2018, the Parish Clerk sent Mr. Usey documents including an Oath of Of?ce and a Business Relationship Af?davit that needed to be completed, notarized and returned to the Parish Clerk?s of?ce.32 There was no assigned deadline for returning docrunents. As of the date of this report, those documents have not been received from Mr. Usey. Further, the JPOIG reached out to the Assistant Parish Attorney, Ken Krobert, who represents the PAB as well as the PAB Secretary, Ambra Sanne. Both individuals con?rmed that there is no vetting process for incoming board members to ensure compliance with ordinance.3?3 The only information that PAB staff collects ??om its incoming members is information for payroll processing.34 Appointments to the board are executed through a resolution that comes from the Councilperson who is making the appointment. The Council Chief of Staff, Sonny Brumaster, also confirmed that the Of?ce of the Chief of Staff does not engage in vetting ormcil appointees. Thus, each individual Council of?ces appoint their own selections and create their own resolutions for passage by full ormcil. Recommendation: The JPOIG recommends that the Parish Council ensure through ordinance or other applicable means: 1. That no board member shall be voted upon by the Parish ormcil rmtil such time as all required documents are properly submitted to the Parish and validated. 2. The Parish should include additional elements into the requirements for service and continued service of PAB members before sitting, and afterwards, to include an attestation on con?icts of interest, receipt of ethics training, and attestation of continued eligibility and required notice of a change on eligibility status. 3. That the process of receiving and validating documents necessary to demonstrate eligibility be identified as the responsibility of a specific entity. There are several entities that could serve in this capacity to include: the Parish Ethics and Compliance Of?cer/Director, the Of?ce of the Parish Council Chief of Staff, or the Council Clerk. 32 Refer to Attachment M. 33 Phone call with Mr. Krobert and Mrs. Sarme on 11/30/18. 34 PAB members are paid $150 per meeting. Page 10 of 11 010 I Finding 4: Failure to cooperate as required by JPCO Condition: It is the duty of every parish of?cer, department, agency, special district, board and commission to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation. Any employee, appointed of?cer or elected of?cial of the parish who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to discharge, in addition to any other penalty provided in the Jefferson Parish Charter or ordinances. In the performance of its duties, an ?of?ce of the inspector general may compel the attendance of witnesses to be deposed under oath or the production of public and private records by issuing a subpoena.?35 The PAB is a board of the Parish, thus their board members are subject to the duty to ?cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation?. Despite repeated efforts, Mr. Usey did not cooperate with the POIG. This necessitated the POIG to subpoena Mr. Usey?s for an interview. Mr. Usey?s failure to cooperate led to the JPOIG incruring expenses of $223.97 related to the issuance of a subpoena that would not have otherwise been avoided. Recommendation: The JPOIG recommends that Council ensure: I. An individual crurently meeting and having met quali?cations for appointment to the PAB be made to replace Mr. Usey given Mr. Usey?s actions (1111?ng this review, including his failru?e to comply with the JPCO and the totality of information contained in this report. I Finding 5: Kirk Usey Claimed Two Homestead Exemptions Condition: Kirk Usey owns property in Plaquemines Parish at 2003 Engineers Road, Belle hasse, LA36 Kirk Usey owns property in Jefferson Parish at 517 Dunbar Place, Terrytown, LA. At the commencement of this investigation, Mr. Usey was claiming a homestead exemption on his residence in Plaquemines Parish and his residence in Jefferson Parish.37 Louisiana Revised Statutes, Under Louisiana Revised Statute 14.71 .4, Homestead exemption fraud, it is unlawful for any person to intentionally claim more than one homestead exception. Anyone intentionally claiming more than one homestead exemption shall be ?ned not more than ?ve hundred dollars, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. In addition to these penalties, a person convicted of homestead exemption fraud shall be ordered to make full restitution to the state or local government which suffered the ?nancial loss. Recommendation: Based on the facts, the POIG will refer this to Plaquemines Parish and Jefferson Parish enforcement agencies, to include the District Attorneys, the Sheriffs? of?ces and the Assessors? of?ces. 35 JPCO ?2-155.10. O?ice of Inspector General, Subparagraph (19). Cooperation. 35 Attachment A. Plaquemine Parish Assessor 2019 Assessment Listing. 37 Attachment E. e?erson Parish Assessor. Page 11 of 11 011 Plaquemines Parish Assessor 012 BELINDA HAZEL, CLA PLAQUEMINES PARISH ASSESSOR P.O. Box 7129 Belle Chasse, LA 70037-7129 Date: 10/29/2018 Time: 3:31:02PM Page: 1 2019 PARCEL LISTING Parcel#2617818 OWNER USEY, KIRK P 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037PARCEL# 2617818 Parcel Number 2617818 Parcel Type R/E TRAILERS Ward 2 Physical Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD LOCATIONS- PARCEL#2617818 Subdivision Lot Block ITEMS- PARCEL#2617818 Description Manufactured Housing / Trailers Residential Storage (Garage/Barn/Wkshp) Item Totals Assessed Value 680 1,120 1,800 Section Township Map Number Range Tract Homestead Value 680 1,120 1,800 Part Market Value 6,800 11,200 18,000 Condo Units 1.00 1.00 2.00 HS Units 1.00 1.00 2.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION- PARCEL#2617818 TRAILER DEED INFORMATION Type Older Conveyence Deed Number Recorded Book 1138 Page 597 Sales Price 0.00 CURRENT OWNERSHIP HS YES Owner Name USEY, KIRK P PRIOR OWNERSHIP HS Owner Name BURAS, LARRY N Primary YES Primary % Owned % Tax From 100.0000 100.0000 % Owned % Tax To 013 10/29/2018 Print Plaquemines Parish Assessor 2019 Assessment Listing Parcel# 2617818 Prlmary Owner USEY, KIRK Malling Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA 70037 Ward 2 Type TRAILERS Legal TRAILER Physical Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD Parcel Items Property Class Assessed Value Units Homestead Manufactured Housing [Trailers 680 1.00 680 Residential Storage 1,120 1.00 1,120 TOTAL 1,800 2.00 1,800 Deeds Deed# Type Date Amount Book Page Older Conveyance 1/ 1/ 1900 0 1 138 597 Ownership History 014 102912018 flamestead? Name USEY, KIRK N0 BURAS, LARRY PARISH Millage PARISH WIDE TOTALS n! Primary? Ownership YES 100.0000 YES 100.0000 Mills 65.9600 65.9600 Tax 100.0000 100.0000 Taxpayer Tax 0.00 0.00 From To Address ill/.1900 1/1/1900 Homestead Tax 1 18.73 118.73 1113012018 Print Plaquemines Parish Assessor Pa rcel# 2617818 Primary Owner USEY, KIRK Mailing Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA 70037 Ward 2 Type TRAILERS Legal TRAILER Physieei Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD Parcel Items Property Class Manufactured Housing Trailers Residential Storage TOTAL Deeds Deed# Type Older Conveyance Ownership History Homestead? Name NO USEY, KIRK N0 BURAS, LARRY PARISH Millage PARISH WIDE TOTALS 2019 Assessment Listing Assessed Value Units Homestead 680 1.00 0 1,120 1.00 0 1,800 2.00 0 Date Amount Book Page 1/1/1900 0 113B 597 Primary? Ownership Tax From To Address YES 100.0000 100.0000 1/1/1900 YES 100.0000 100.0000 1/1/ 1900 Mills Taxpayer Tax Homestead Tax 65.9600 118.73 0.00 65.9600 118.73 0.00 016 1/1 11l30l2018 Parcel# 1163600 Print Plaquemines Parish Assessor 2019 Assessment Listing Primary Owner USEY, KIRK Mailing Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA 70037 Ward 2 Type REAL ESTATE Legal TRACT A2, WENDLING PARTITION - 150' FRONT ON SIDE ON ENGINEERS RD A DEPTH TO LEVEE 704.65' EXTENDING TO OF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AN ADDITIONAL 310.35' 150' ALONG OF INTRACOAST AL WATERWAY. Physical Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD Parcel Items Property Class Waterfront-Industrial Use TOTAL Deeds DeedType - Land 8: Imp Sale Ordn - Ordinance Part - Act of Partition Land - Land Sale Only Mult - Multi Property Transfer Judg - Judgment Older Conveyance Ownership History Homestead? Name USEY, KIRK BURAS, LARRY ORDINANCE 99-3 WENOLING, MIHON JR BURAS, LARRY (1/2 INT) VERNON DOWOY TRUST DOWDY, VERNON EST Assessed Value Unis Homestead 34,125 3.50 0 34,125 3.50 0 Date Amount Book Page 3/1/2007 260,000 1138 597 1/14/1999 0 942 596 12/17/1998 0 941 74 11/20/1997 119,475 919 267 12/31/1996 238,950 896 543 12/27/1991 0 768 408 10/26/1983 110,000 580 371 Primary? Ownership Tax From To Address YES 100.0000 100.0000 3/1/2007 YES 100.0000 100.0000 1/14/1999 3/1/2007 YES 100.0000 100.0000 12/17/1998 1/14/1999 YES 100.0000 100.0000 11/20/1997 12/17/1998 YES 100.0000 100.0000 12/31/1996 11/20/1997 YES 100.0000 100.0000 12/27/1991 12/31/1996 YES 100.0000 100.0000 10/26/1983 12/27/1991 017 1/2 11/30/2018 Print Homestead? Name Primary? Ownership Tax From NO JONES, ROBERT MARIE YES 100.0000 100.0000 1/1/1900 Locations Subdivision Block Lot Section Township Englneers Rd (Intracoastal)WU A2 91 145 PARISH Millage Mills Taxpayer Tax PARISH WIDE 65.9600 2,250.88 TOTALS 65.9600 2,250.88 To Address 10/26/1983 Range Tract 24E Homestead Tax 0.00 0.00 018 Print 1 of 2 http://plaqueminesassessor.azurewebsites net/Details?parcelNumber=11... Plaquemines Parish Assessor 2019 Assessment Listing Parcel# 1172900 Primary Owner USEY, KIRK P Mailing Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA 70037 Ward 2 Type REAL ESTATE Legal PLOTS 8A & 8B, INTERCOASTAL CANAL S/D - PLOT 8A, 100' FRONT ON BAYOU RD X A DEPTH TO R/W LINE APPROX 442'. PLOT 8B, 100' FRONT ON BAYOU RD X 135' FROM C/L OF WPA CANAL. IMMOBILIZED TRAILER Physical Address 405 BAYOU RD Parcel Items Property Class Immobilized Trailer Industrial Acreage (3- acres) TOTAL Assessed Value 576 9,450 10,026 Units 1.00 2.10 3.10 Homestead 0 0 0 Deeds Deed# 5 6 50 34 22 130 39 60 Type L&Im - Land & Imp Sale Land - Land Sale Only L&Im - Land & Imp Sale Misc Succ - Succession/Judg of Pos Succ - Succession/Judg of Pos Older Conveyence Older Conveyence Older Conveyence Older Conveyence Date 7/23/2004 5/30/2002 9/22/2000 9/22/2000 9/6/1994 5/27/1993 1/1/1900 1/1/1900 1/1/1900 1/1/1900 Amount 140,000 35,000 60,000 0 0 0 5,016 45 0 4,500 Book 1075 1023 986 986 841 806 346 350 360 381 Page 832 412 15 19 389 199 121 664 271 222 Ownership History Homestead? NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Name USEY, KIRK P LAFRANCE, JOSEPH E JR & SUSAN G STONE, JOHN W JR ET AL EAST, ADAM JR ET AL IMMOBILIZATION OF TRAILER EAST, DAVID SR EAST, ADAM EST HERO WALL CO RAYES, CHARLES MARTIN, MILTON MARTIN, MILTON Primary? YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES % Ownership 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 100.0000 % Tax From 100.0000 7/23/2004 100.0000 5/30/2002 100.0000 9/22/2000 100.0000 9/6/1994 100.0000 1/1/1900 100.0000 5/27/1993 100.0000 1/1/1900 100.0000 1/1/1900 100.0000 1/1/1900 100.0000 1/1/1900 100.0000 1/1/1900 To Address 7/23/2004 5/30/2002 9/22/2000 9/22/2000 9/6/1994 5/27/1993 Locations Subdivision Bayou Rd (WPA Rd) Bayou Rd (WPA Rd) Block Lot 8B 8A Section Township Range Tract PARISH 019 1/24/2019, 11:23 AM Print 2 of 2 http://plaqueminesassessor.azurewebsites net/Details?parcelNumber=11... Millage PARISH WIDE TOTALS Mills 65.9600 65.9600 Taxpayer Tax 661.31 661.31 Homestead Tax 0.00 0.00 020 1/24/2019, 11:23 AM Attachment Louisiana Voter Registration Application 021 SEE THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAGE FOR INSTRUCTIONS -) VOter Reg 5tratlon - Call your parish Registrar of Voters Of?ce or call the Rev. 4?17) Secretary of State at redo-8034805 or (225) 922-0900. 'm we we: not: REG. TYPE: nuour: REG 3 Please rint it ink. reler'abl black. my Reason for Application: El New Voter Registration El Updating Voter Registration Eligibility 1 Are You a daze? 0? United States Of America? Yes N0 ltyou answered 'No? to these questions. do not conviele this loan. You are not Will you be re years of age on or betore election day? Yes CI No ?59? mm? 3? "me- LAST NAME: FIRST NAME: Name 2. FULL MIDDLE OR MAIDEN NAME: SUFFIX (Sr. Jr..ll) Residence Address ?0?55 3' 5 (Where you We and 0. coin. unmm 9: Give Location (I Necessay) claim homestead exemption. II a ny) CITYITOWN: STATE LA ZIP CODE: 3- El Check it no postal service at your residence address above and supply mailing address here. totalling HOUSE: 5 Address STREETIPO 30X: #1 (It dillerent from Residence W958) STATE ZIP coos: UM Race DWI-IITE EIBLACK EIASIAN Birthdate 4. 5. SSN 6. Sex 7. (Optimal) Cl HISPANIC [3 AMERICAN INDIAN MM no ioor xx OTHER LBT Party 8 CI REP CI NO PARTY 9 Place STATE: Affiliation of Birth '3 OTHER PARISI-IICOUNTY. counrav Mother's 10 11 Email 12 Phone Home: I I Maiden Name (ovum) Wm" Other:( I - Do you need No 13. 14. assistance in El I do not have a LA DUID card voting? El Yes. Reason: House it Place of Last a smear; ?399 5mg. Former 15. 16. of Last 17. Registered Residence . Registration Name, If any Affirmation I do hereby solemnly swear or attirm that I am a United States citizen. that I am at eligible age to register to vote. that I am not amenity underan order ot imprisonment and Signature tor conviction ot a felony. that I am not currently under a judgment oi full interdiction or mated interdiction where my right to vote has been suspended, that I am a bona (read and a, tide resident of this state and parish. and that the facts given by me on this application are true to the best at my knowledge and beliei. Ill have provided false itlorrnalion. make I may be subject to a ?ne of not more than $2,000 000 for subsequent oIfense) or imprisonment for not more than 2 years (5 years torsubsequent offense). or both. you 18- Any false statement may constitute perjury. Applicant Signature: I2) Date Witnesses Witness #1 witness #1 (If your signature is Signature: Print Name: a mark. you must 19- have two witnesses Witness #2 lMtness #2 sign) Signature Print Name: Last4 digits of the social security number are requhd. Ifissued. and you have no LA driver?s Ilceme or LA special lul SSH number to preferred but optional. Note: It you decline to register to vote. this [act will rema con?dential and be used only tor voter registration purposes. It you register to vote, the of?ce where your application was submitted will remain con?dential and will be used only for voter regstration purposes. You may request a copy ol your voter registration term at any tine from the registrar of voters. Ill?? EINewRegistration UpdatedRegistration: CIAddreesChange EINameChanga UChangetoAssIstanothoting CIRCLE DIE: PA MV RG 80A SS (Disability) Received by Deb:? Plot/1686 by the Lou stana Secretary oi State Approved by the Louisiana Attorney General LA-VRA - Rev 4m Louisiana Voter Registration Application ouesrronsr-Carr yourparish RegistrarotVoters Officeorcall (LA-VRA . Rev. 4117) the Secretary of State at taco-amass or (225) ezzoeoo. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS USE THIS LOUISIANA VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION TO: 1) register to vote; 2) change your address; 3) request a name change; 4) change party af?liation; or 5) request assistance in voting. TO REGISTER AND BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AN APPLICANT MUST: 1) be a US. citizen; 2) be 17 years old (16 years old if registering to vote in person at the Registrar's Office or the Of?ce of Motor Vehicles). but must be 18 years old before actually voting; 3) not be under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony; 4) not be under a judgment of full or limited interdiction where your right to vote has been suspended; 5) reside in the state and parish in which you seek to register and vote. Instructions: the grey section numbers on this page correspond to the grey section numbers on the application. Reason for Application: Check ?New Voter Registration?. if this is a ?rst time registration or if a new registration in a new parish after moving. Check ?Updating Voter Registration". if you are making any change to your present registration. If new registration. ?ll out the form completely. Eligibility - Federal law requires you to af?nn that you are a citizen of the United States of America and that you will be 18 years of age on or before the election day in 1. which you are eligible to vote. If you answered ?No' to these questions. do not complete this application form. You are not eligible to vote at this time. If you are registering as old or 17 year old. you may check ?Yes? because you will not be allowed to vote until you are 18. 2. Name - You must provide your full name. Do not use nicknames or initials for middle or maiden name. if this application is for a change of name. please also complete section 17: ?Former Registered Name Residence Address - ?Residence Address" means the address (Number. Street. City. State and Zip) where you live and are registering to vote. Residence address must be the address where you claim homestead exemption. it any. except for a resident in a nursing home or veterans? home who may choose to use the address of the nursing home or veterans? home or the home where they have a homestead exemption. A college student may elect to use their home address or their address at school while attending. Do not use a post of?ce box for your ?Residence Address'. If you use a rural route and box number. you may draw a map in box labeled "Give Location" to 3' provide the exact location. Write in the names of the crossroads (streets) nearest to residence. Draw an to show residence. Use a dot to show any schools. churches. stores orlandmarks near residence and write the name of the landmark. Mailing Address - If you deck that you do not receive postal service at your residence address. you must provide your mailing address (Number. Street. City. State and Zip). Otherwise a mailing address may be provided and you may use a Post Of?ce Box for a mailing address. 4. Birthdate - Print your date of birth. The month and day of your birth remains con?dential by law. Social Security Number - It you do not have a LA driver?s license or LA special identi?cation card. you must provide the last four digits of your social security number. it issued. The full social security number is preferred and may be provided on a voluntary basis and will be kept con?dential. It you were not issued a social security number. 5. you must attach either one or more documents to prove your identity. residence and date of birth. Documents may be: a) a copy of cunent and valid photo identi?cation andlor b) a copy of a current utility bill. bank statement. government check. paycheck. or other government document. Your SSN number remains con?dential and is only used for registration purposes. 6. Sex - Check male or female (for statistical purposes only). 7. Race - Race/Ethnic origin is optional (for statistical purposes only). Party Affiliation If you are registering for the ?rst time. you may choose a party af?liation of Democrat. Green. Independent. Libertarian or Republican parties. You may specify any other party af?liation by checking 'other? and then listing the party you wish to af?liate. If you do not want to register with a political party af?liation check ?No Party". or if you do not complete this section. your party af?liation will be listed as ?no party". If you are already registered with a party af?liation and no political pany change is being made with this application. you may leave this section blank or re-enter your political party ai?llation. 9. Place of Birth - Print the city/town. parishlocunty. state and country of your birth place (for statistical purposes only). 10. Mother?s Maiden Name - Print your mother's maiden name. which is her last name at her birth. It unknown. write ?unknown". 11 Email - Give your email address for election officials to contact you if there is a problem with your registration. Email addresses are protected from disclosure bylaw and are for official use only. Phone - Give your phone numbers for election of?cials to contact you if there is a problem with your registration. Phone numbers are optimal and a public record unless you make a request for your phone numbers to be kept con?dential by election oliicials. LA DUID Card - Print your LA driver's license or LA Special identi?cation card number. it issued. If you do not have one. check do not have a LA DUID card". This lD number remains con?dential and is for o?icial use only. 14 Assistance in Voting Needed? - lnr?cafe if you will need assistance in voting by checking either the 'No? or ?Yes" box If 'Yes'. write the reason for needing assistance. The registrar of voters in your parish may contact you for proof of disability. 15. Place of Last Residence - Print the address (number and street). city. and state of your prior residence. if different from residence address in section 3 or write ?Sarne'. Place of Last Registration - Print the state and parish (or county) of your last registration if you were registered in another parish or state prior to completing this 16. application. important: Contact the local election of?ce in your prior state and cancel your prior registration. Registering in Lorisr'ana does not automatically cancel or transfer your voter registration from another state. 17 Former Registered Name - If you are using this application to make a name change to your registration. print your former registered name (name you are changing) in this section. If name changed by court order. provide a copy of the order with this application. 18 Af?rmation and Signature - Read the af?nnation and sign your full name or make your mark and print the date this appication was signed and completed. if assistance in registering is being provided. make sure the applicant understands what they are al?nnr'ng and that they meet the requirements to register to vote. 19. Witnesses - If you are unable to sign your name. you may make your mark. but it must be witnessed by two people or it Is not valid. 12. 13. Malling Instructions - If returned by mail. place in an envelope and mail to your Registrar of Voters Of?ce. You can ?nd your registrar of voters mailing address on the Registrar of Voters Address Page. by visiting our website at or by calling the toll free at 1-800-883-2805. Your application or envelope must be postmarked 30 days prior to the ?rst election in which you seek to vote. Onllne Voter Registration - Voter registration is also available at and you may register online before the 201'1 day prior to the election. Please call your registrar of voters it you do not receive your voter information card two weeks after registering. 023 Provided by the Louisiana Secretary of State Approved by the Louisiana Attorney General LA-VRA - Rev. all? Plaquemines Parish Voter Information 024 Louisiana Secretary of State Voter Information Report For PLAQUEMINES 38 for Voter Registration Number! Parish: PLAQUEMINES ~38 Wd/Pct: 05/1 Status: Active Registration Date: 030112009 Voter Name: US EY. KIRK PAUL Registration Number. Residence Address; ENU'Nttr?a NU BELLE CHASSE. LA 70037-3118 Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037-3118 Daytime Phone. Home Phone: Iv Attachment Voter History 026 Loulslana Secretary of State Voter Election History Report For Parish PLAQUEMINES - 38 for Voter Registratlon Numbe- Parish: PLAQUEMINES ~88 0511 VoterName: USEY. KIRK PAUL Registrauont Election Date Vote Histow 1110612018 PLAQUEMINES 1111812017 PLAQUEMINES 1011412017 PLAQUEMINES 1211012016 PLAQUEMINES 1110812016 PLAQUEMINES 1112112015 PLAQUEMINES 1012412015 PLAQUEMINES 1210612014 PLAQUEMINES 1110412014 PLAQUEMINES 1111812013 PLAQUEMINES W013 PLAQUEMINES 1110012012 PLAQUEMINES 1111912011 PLAQUEMINES 1012212011 PLAQUEMINES 1110212010 PLAQUEMINES 1010212010 PLAQUEMINES 0812812010 PLAQUEMINES 1111412009 PLAQUEMINES 0510212009 PLAQUEMINES 0410412009 JEFFERSON 1210612008 JEFFERSON 1110412008 JEFFERSON 1010412008 JEFFERSON 0910812008 JEFFERSON 0310812008 JEFFERSON 0210912006 JEFFERSON 1111712007 JEFFERSO 1012012007 JEFFERSON 0712112007 JEFFERSON 0313112007 JEFFERSON 1210912006 JEFFERSON ?mm? me Jefferson Parish Assessor Information 028 THOMAS CAPELLA ASSESSOR JEFFERSON PARISH TAXPAYER INFORMATION SHEET DATE AND TIME OF RUN- 1012912018 PARCEL 0200002457 NAME 8: ADDRESS 517 DUNBAR PL TERRYTOWN, LA 70056 ASSESSMENT ITEMS Value Assessment RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOT 1 Acre) 43,500 4,350 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE 53,900 5,390 TOTAL 97,400 9,740 DESCRIPTION LOT 36-A SO 41 SEC 4 TERRYTOWN IMPROVEMENT ADDRESS 517 DUNBAR PL COB BooklPage: 3042I883 Roll Type: REAL Last Bill Sent YearlBill#: 2018116510 Homestead Exemption Status: Regular The Total Assessment listed above is subject to change. The most current ownership information can be obtained from the Of?ce of the Jefferson Parish Cienlc of Coun?. 029 Jefferson Parish Parcel Listing 030 Date: 10/29/2018 THOMAS CAPELLA Page: 2 ASSESSOR, JEFFERSON PARISH 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 1100 Gretna, LA 70053 2019 PARCEL LISTING Puree-?200002457 PARISH TAXES 8 Mill; ImLa er mg 01 PARISH OF JEFFERSON 1.31 2.93 9.83 03 JEFF. LIBRARY MAINTENANCE 6.17 13.82 46.28 04 JEFF. HEALTH UNIT 2.14 4.79 16.05 05 JUVENILE DETENTION HOME 3.32 7.44 24.90 06 Const. Millage 1045006 0.54 1.21 4.05 06 Coroner Foren. Fac. 1045085 0.97 2.17 7.28 07 COURT PARK 0.97 2.17 7.28 09 SPECIAL SERVICES DIST. 2.42 5.42 18.15 12 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 1.90 4.26 14.26 13 TRANSPORT. 0.95 2.13 7.12 16 CONS. GARBAGE DIST. #1 3.86 8.65 28.95 21 SHERIFF 8.28 18.55 62.10 23 CONS SEWER D#l 3.46 7.75 25.95 29 FIRE PROT. DIST. #5 19.09 42.76 143.17 34 CONS WATER DST #1 1045106 3.43 7.68 25.72 41 CONS. REC, CCPD (was 1 2) 10.00 22.40 75.00 64 CONS DRAIN 1045094 (SELA) 4.73 10.60 35.48 64 CONS DRAIN 1045102 4.64 10.39 34.80 75 School Dist. No. 1 1045079 4.00 8.96 30.00 75 School District 1045098 9.00 20.16 67.50 75 School District Regular 1045075 2.91 6.52 21.83 75 Schools Parishwide 1045076 7.00 15.68 52.50 79 Constitutional 1045002 5.03 11.27 37.72 79 Special 1045108 4.75 10.64 35.63 80 PARISH CONS. ROAD LIGHT DIST. 2.90 6.50 21.76 81 INSPECTOR GENERAL 0.48 1.08 3.60 Totals 1 14.25 255.93 856.91 PARCEL TAX HISTORY- PARCEM0200002457 Tax Year Total Tax Total Taxpayer Homestead Tax Total Value Total Homestead Value 2018 12.84 255.93 856.91 9,740 7,500 2017 1,066.57 245.29 821.28 9,740 7,500 2016 1,045.14 240.36 804.78 9,740 7,500 2015 1,092.80 268.25 824.55 9,940 7,500 2014 1,079.47 264.98 814.49 9,940 7,500 2013 1,042.89 256.00 786.89 9,940 7,500 2012 1,042.89 256.00 786.89 9,940 7.500 201 1 1,050.51 262.65 787.86 10,000 7,500 2010 1,024.62 256.19 768.43 10,000 7,500 2009 1,024.62 256.19 768.43 10,000 7,500 2008 1,014.15 253 .57 760.58 10,000 7,500 2007 778.00 0.00 778.00 7,030 7,030 2006 730.55 0.00 730.55 7,030 7,030 2005 787.98 0.00 787.98 7,030 7,030 2004 759.03 0.00 759.03 7,030 7,030 2003 699.01 0.00 699.01 6.390 6,390 2002 638.12 0.00 638.12 6,390 6,390 2001 633.63 633.63 0.00 6,390 0 2000 558.71 0.00 558.71 6,390 6,390 1999 594.36 0.00 594.36 5,560 5,560 THE TOTAL ASSESSMENT LISTED ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE MOST CURRENT OWNERSHIP INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE JEFFERSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT. 031 Plaquemines Parish Parcel Listing 032 BELINDA HAZEL, CLA PLAQUEMINES PARISH ASSESSOR P.O. Box 7129 Belle Chasse, LA 70037-7129 Date: 01/25/2019 Time:11:57:12AM Page: 1 2019 PARCEL LISTING Parcel#2617818 OWNER USEY, KIRK P 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037PARCEL# 2617818 Parcel Number 2617818 Parcel Type R/E TRAILERS Ward 2 Physical Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD LOCATIONS- PARCEL#2617818 Subdivision Lot Block ITEMS- PARCEL#2617818 Description Manufactured Housing / Trailers Residential Storage (Garage/Barn/Wkshp) Item Totals Assessed Value 680 1,120 1,800 Section Township Map Number Range Tract Homestead Value Part Market Value 6,800 11,200 18,000 Condo Units 1.00 1.00 2.00 HS Units 0.00 0.00 0.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION- PARCEL#2617818 TRAILER NOTES: Remove homestead for 2019 per Raye Usey. SMT DEED INFORMATION Type Older Conveyence Deed Number Recorded Book 1138 Page 597 Sales Price 0.00 CURRENT OWNERSHIP HS NO Owner Name USEY, KIRK P PRIOR OWNERSHIP HS Owner Name BURAS, LARRY N PARCEL TAX HISTORY- PARCEL#2617818 Tax Year Total Tax Total Taxpayer 118.73 0.00 2018 121.48 0.00 2017 121.52 0.00 2016 117.95 0.00 2015 117.95 0.00 2014 112.54 112.54 2013 111.30 111.30 2012 92.55 92.55 2011 Primary YES Primary % Owned % Tax From 100.0000 100.0000 % Owned Homestead Tax 118.73 121.48 121.52 117.95 117.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Tax Total Value 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,780 1,480 To Total Homestead Value 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 0 0 0 033 Plaquemines Parish Payment of Back Taxes 034 BELINDA HAZEL, CLA PLAQUEMINES PARISH ASSESSOR P.O. Box 7129 Belle Chasse, LA 70037-7129 Date: 01/25/2019 Time:11:57:12AM Page: 1 2019 PARCEL LISTING Parcel#2617818 OWNER USEY, KIRK P 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037PARCEL# 2617818 Parcel Number 2617818 Parcel Type R/E TRAILERS Ward 2 Physical Address 2003 ENGINEERS RD LOCATIONS- PARCEL#2617818 Subdivision Lot Block ITEMS- PARCEL#2617818 Description Manufactured Housing / Trailers Residential Storage (Garage/Barn/Wkshp) Item Totals Assessed Value 680 1,120 1,800 Section Township Map Number Range Tract Homestead Value Part Market Value 6,800 11,200 18,000 Condo Units 1.00 1.00 2.00 HS Units 0.00 0.00 0.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION- PARCEL#2617818 TRAILER NOTES: Remove homestead for 2019 per Raye Usey. SMT DEED INFORMATION Type Older Conveyence Deed Number Recorded Book 1138 Page 597 Sales Price 0.00 CURRENT OWNERSHIP HS NO Owner Name USEY, KIRK P PRIOR OWNERSHIP HS Owner Name BURAS, LARRY N PARCEL TAX HISTORY- PARCEL#2617818 Tax Year Total Tax Total Taxpayer 118.73 0.00 2018 121.48 0.00 2017 121.52 0.00 2016 117.95 0.00 2015 117.95 0.00 2014 112.54 112.54 2013 111.30 111.30 2012 92.55 92.55 2011 Primary YES Primary % Owned % Tax From 100.0000 100.0000 % Owned Homestead Tax 118.73 121.48 121.52 117.95 117.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Tax Total Value 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,780 1,480 To Total Homestead Value 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 0 0 0 035 Listing 1 of 1 https://snstaxpayments.com/plaquemines/Home/DetailsNewPage?id=514750 Plaquemines Parish - Tax Notice Inquiry 1/25/2019 1:35:18 PM Tax Notice# 2617818 Tax Year 2013 Taxpayer USEY, KIRK P *** DUNBAR PL GRETNA LA ***** Taxes Interest Cost Other Paid Balance 112.54 0.00 0.00 0.00 112.54 0.00 Legal TRAILER#26230 ASSESSED 680 TYPE:8 TRIUMPH 14716696 Parcels Parcel# Address % Tax 2617818 100.0000 History Date Description Amount 11/20/2013 ORIGINAL TAXES 112.54 12/11/2013 PAYMENT -112.54 Items Class Value Units Homestead TRAILERS 680 0.00 0 TRAILER IMPR. REAL ESTATE 1,120 0.00 0 036 1/25/2019, 1:35 PM Listing 1 of 1 https://snstaxpayments.com/plaquemines/Home/DetailsNewPage?id=529022 Plaquemines Parish - Tax Notice Inquiry 1/25/2019 1:34:51 PM Tax Notice# 2617818 Tax Year 2014 Taxpayer USEY, KIRK P **** ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA ***** Taxes Interest Cost Other Paid Balance 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Legal TRAILER Parcels Parcel# Address % Tax 2617818 2003 ENGINEERS RD 100.0000 History Date Description Amount 11/3/2014 ORIGINAL TAXES 0.00 Items Class Value Units Homestead R/E TRAILER 680 0.00 TRAILER IMPROVEMENT 1,120 0.00 680 1,120 037 1/25/2019, 1:34 PM Listing 1 of 1 https://snstaxpayments.com/plaquemines/Home/DetailsNewPage?id=566856 Plaquemines Parish - Tax Notice Inquiry 1/25/2019 1:34:26 PM Tax Notice# 2617818 Tax Year 2015 Taxpayer USEY, KIRK P **** ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA ***** Taxes Interest Cost Other Paid Balance 117.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 117.95 0.00 Legal TRAILER Parcels Parcel# Address % Tax 2617818 2003 ENGINEERS RD 100.0000 History Date Description Amount 10/29/2015 ORIGINAL TAXES 0.00 11/24/2018 CHANGE ORDER (SUPPLEMENTAL) 117.95 11/28/2018 PAYMENT -117.95 Items Class Value Units Homestead Manufactured Housing/ Trailers 680 1.00 0 Residential Storage (Garage/Barn/Wkshp) 1,120 1.00 0 038 1/25/2019, 1:34 PM Listing 1 of 1 https://snstaxpayments.com/plaquemines/Home/DetailsNewPage?id=633966 Plaquemines Parish - Tax Notice Inquiry 1/25/2019 1:34:02 PM Tax Notice# 2617818 Tax Year 2016 Taxpayer USEY, KIRK P **** ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA ***** Taxes Interest Cost Other Paid Balance 121.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 121.52 0.00 Legal TRAILER Parcels Parcel# Address % Tax 2617818 2003 ENGINEERS RD 100.0000 History Date Description Amount 11/10/2016 ORIGINAL TAXES 0.00 11/24/2018 CHANGE ORDER (SUPPLEMENTAL) 121.52 11/28/2018 PAYMENT -121.52 Items Class Value Units Homestead Manufactured Housing / Trailers 680 1.00 0 Residential Storage (Garage/Barn/Wkshp) 1,120 1.00 0 039 1/25/2019, 1:34 PM Listing 1 of 1 https://snstaxpayments.com/plaquemines/Home/DetailsNewPage?id=641702 Plaquemines Parish - Tax Notice Inquiry 1/25/2019 1:33:30 PM Tax Notice# 2617818 Tax Year 2017 Taxpayer USEY, KIRK P **** ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA ***** Taxes Interest Cost Other Paid Balance 121.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 121.48 0.00 Legal TRAILER Parcels Parcel# Address % Tax 2617818 2003 ENGINEERS RD 100.0000 History Date Description Amount 11/16/2017 ORIGINAL TAXES 0.00 11/24/2018 CHANGE ORDER (SUPPLEMENTAL) 121.48 11/28/2018 PAYMENT -121.48 Items Class Value Units Homestead Manufactured Housing / Trailers 680 1.00 0 Residential Storage (Garage/Barn/Wkshp) 1,120 1.00 0 040 1/25/2019, 1:33 PM Listing 1 of 1 https://snstaxpayments.com/plaquemines/Home/DetailsNewPage?id=683893 Plaquemines Parish - Tax Notice Inquiry 1/25/2019 1:32:00 PM Tax Notice# 2617818 Tax Year 2018 Taxpayer USEY, KIRK P **** ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE LA ***** Taxes Interest Cost Other Paid Balance 118.73 0.00 0.00 0.00 118.73 0.00 Legal TRAILER Parcels Parcel# Address % Tax 2617818 2003 ENGINEERS RD 100.0000 History Date Description Amount 11/1/2018 ORIGINAL TAXES 0.00 11/24/2018 CHANGE ORDER (SUPPLEMENTAL) 118.73 11/28/2018 PAYMENT -118.73 Items Class Value Units Homestead Manufactured Housing / Trailers 680 1.00 0 Residential Storage (Garage/Barn/Wkshp) 1,120 1.00 0 041 1/25/2019, 1:32 PM Flaming Advisory Board Per Diem 042 JEFFERSON PARISH HR715081 1/24/19 Employee Inquiry ?Check Inquiry HR730081- KIRK USEY Type options, press Enter. Reset: 8=Benefits 9=Deductions 10=Earnings 11=Accruals Pay End Total Opt Date number Date Gross Pay Witholding Net Pay 1/11/19 2684981 1/04/19 450.00 37.06 412.94 12/14/18 2678033 12/07/18 150.00 11.47 138.53 11/02/18 2667648 10/26/18 450.00 37.06 412.94 10/05/18 2660772 9/28/18 600.00 51.83 548.17 9/07/18 2653431 8/31/18 600.00 51.83 548.17 8/10/18 2646317 8/03/18 600.00 51.83 548.17 7/27/18 2642595 7/20/18 600.00 51.83 548.17 6/15/13 2632096 6/08/18 600.00 51.83 548.17 Bottom -F3=Exit F5=Refresh F7=Full Exit F12=Cance1 F22=More Keys 043 Attachment Memo to Council 044 0N OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL JEFFERSON PARISH ?lift?f? DAVID N. LO Inspecron GENERAL November 07, 20l7 Con?dential Memorandum to the Council To: Councilwoman At-Large Lee-Sheng Councilman At?Large Christopher L. Roberts Councilman Ricky J. Templet Councilman Paul D. Johnston Councilman Mark D. Spears Councilman Dominick lmpastato Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken From: David N. McClintock, inspector General Subject: POIG Case# 2018-0028 Honorable Parish Council this memorandum relates to information developed during an active investigation and is relevant to the legality and propriety of Mr. Kirk Usey?s appointment to the Jefferson Parish Flaming Advisory Board (PAB). Mr. Usey was appointed to the PAB on 04/25/2018 by Councilman Spears via council resolution on 04/25/2018.l The Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances The Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances establishes the PAB in accordance with Section 4.06, Advisory and Quasi-Judicial Boards of the Jefferson Parish Charter. Per the Ordinances, the requirements to be a PAB member includes:2 a. Be a resident of Jefferson Parish, b. Be a quali?ed voter of Jefferson Parish, I. II. Be a resident of Jefferson Parish According to the assessors website ?only one homestead exemption in the State of Louisiana can be granted on a home that is owned and permanently occupied as a domicile.? Further, homestead exemption cannot be applied to a property that is not permanently occupied by its owner.? 3 Lastly, the Louisiana Revised Statutes indicates ?It is unlawful for any person to intentionally claim more than one homestead exemption." According to information obtained by the JPOIG Mr. Usey is claiming homestead exemptions in Resolution 131283. 3 JPCO Sec.33-l.22 (2). 3 4 LA Rev Stat 14:71.4 (2016). 001 045 both Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes. Be a Quali?ed Voter of Jefferson Parish Section #3 of the Louisiana Voter Registration application requires the applicant to list where they live and claim homestead exemption. The information is used by the applicable Registrar of Voters to determine where the applicant lives and is eligible to vote. [nfonnation obtained by the POIG reflects that Mr. Usey has been, and is currently registered to vote in Plaquemines Parish, Ward/Precinct 05/ 1, since The records re?ect that in April of 2018 Mr. Usey was, and remains, ineligible to serve on the PAH and that the appointment is likely in violation of Parish Ordinances. ?ununa?on This con?dential interim investigative memorandum is intended to serve as an advisory to the Parish Council and Administration regarding the eligibility of Mr. Usey to serve as a board member of the PAH. The JPOIG is aware that the PAB is scheduled to hold a public meeting and otherwise conduct of?cial business on 1 1/08/20 I 8. Lastly, as this matter remains active I would like to remind recipients that the subject matter of the memorandum remains con?dential and protected pursuant to LA RS 3319614. cc: Jeremy Dwyer Parish Attorney 5 Refer to Attachment A. 002 046 Loulsiana Secretary of State Voter Information Report Parish MQUEMINES -3a for Voter wmum mm: Pan'sh PLAQUEMINES - 38 Wlect 05" Status Active Registration Date 03131f2009 USEY. KIRK PAUL Voter Name. Registration Num Residence Address BELLE CHASSE. LA 70037-3113 Maiting Addrm 2003 ENGINEERS RD BELLE CHASSE. LA7ODST-31 18 Daytime Phone 003 Attachment PAB Meeting Minutes 048 PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE GENERAL MEETING NOVEMBER 08, 2018 5:00 P.M. 1221 ELMWOOD PARK BLVD. SUITE 604 JEFFERSON, LA 70123 MINUTES A General Meeting was held in the office of the Planning Advisory Board in Suite 604 of the Joe Yenni Building at 5:00 p.m. Members of the Planning Advisory Board present were: Robert Ventura, Chairman Lynne Parker, Member Darrel Beerbohm, Member Phil Biondillo, Member Kirk Usey, Member, Absent Leeann Roser Manalla, Member Sam Russo, Member, Absent The Planning Department was represented by Jay Hebert, Planner and Juliette Cassagne, Assistant Director. Present were Danny Ferrara, Plan Reviewer, Inspection & Code Enforcement, Ken Krobert, Assistant Parish Attorney Ambra Sanne, Secretary and Francois Ancar, Research Analyst. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Upon motion of Ms. Biondillo, seconded by Mr. Beerbohm, with Mr. Russo and Mr. Usey absent, the Board voted to approve the minutes of 10/18/18 Mr. Ken Krobert, Assistant Parish Attorney, stated that he was advised by Jeremy Dwyer, Parish Attorney that Mr. Usey is not to participate in any Planning Advisory Board business. Mr. Usey is presently under an on-going investigation by the Office of Inspector General that he did not meet the qualifications at the time of his appointment. Until the investigation is complete Mr. Usey will not participate in any Planning Advisory Board functions. SCHEDULED SUBDIVISION & ZONING CASES FOR 11/15/2018: ES-142-18-PF Subdivision of Lots 15, 16, 39, and 40, Sq. 10, Jefferson Heights Subdivision into Lot 40-A, Jefferson Heights Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana with a waiver to the requirements of the Unified Development Code for the creation of a through lot abutting single frontage lots in a residential zoning district; located at 220 Jefferson Heights Ave., bounded by Bradley Dr., St. George Ave., and South Drive.; zoned R-1A Single Family Residential District. (Council District 2) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s subdivision report and recommendation for approval.  Proposed Lot 40-A will allow for sufficient buildable area similar to other development sites on the block while maintaining the character of the neighborhood. ES-143-18-PF Subdivision of Lots G, H, I, and J, Square 13, Shrewsbury Subdivision into Lots H1, H2, H3, H4, G1, G2, G3, and G4, Square 13, Shrewsbury Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana with waivers to the area regulations of the requested R-1 TH Townhouse District in accordance Planning Advisory Board Minutes East Bank General Meeting November 08, 2018 Page 1 of 4 049 with Sec. 33-2.35 Subdivision Waivers of the Unified Development Code; located on N. Hullen Ave., bounded by Seventh St., Severn Ave., and Sixth St.; zoned R-1A Single-Family Residential District (proposed R-1 TH Townhouse District). (Council District 5) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s subdivision report and recommendation for approval.  The proposed lots meet the area requirements of the R-1TH district.  Although a waiver for front yard setbacks is being requested, the deficiency will have minimal negative impacts on abutting properties and will enhance the streetscape since it facilitates parking in the rear.  The uniform façade fronting along N. Hullen St. and the placement of the required parking at the rear of the lots complement the existing townhouses across the street and make a positive contribution to public space. ELUZ-22-18 Reclassification of Lots G, H, I, and J (proposed Lots H1, H2, H3, H4, G1, G2, G3, and G4), Square 13, Shrewsbury Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; located on N. Hullen Ave., bounded by Seventh St., Severn Ave., and Sixth St. from R-1A Single-Family Residential District to R-1 TH Townhouse District and a Future Land Use Map change from LMR Low-Medium Density Residential to MDR Medium Density Residential. (Council District 5) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s zoning/land use report and recommendation for approval.  The R-1TH district promotes a range of housing opportunities and is compatible with the permitted uses in the surrounding R-1A and R-2 districts, as well as the nearby CD-R and BC-2 districts that comprise the Metairie CBD. ES-145-18-PF Subdivision of Parcels C-1B-A2 and C-1B-A1-A, Elmwood Village Center Subdivision into Parcels C-1B-A4 and C-1B-A1-B, Elmwood Village Center Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; located at 1400 S. Clearview Pkwy., bounded by Citrus Blvd., Elmwood Park Blvd., and Mounes St.; zoned M-2 Industrial District/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. (Council District 2) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s subdivision report and recommendation for approval.  Proposed Parcels C-1B-A1-B and C-1B-A4 exceed the area requirements of the CPZ, Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone and maintain satisfactory building sites. Further, the Parish and property owners will enter into a development agreement for sewer line improvements to facilitate a proposed outdoor seating area. ES-146-18-PF Subdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 24, 25, and 26, Square 140, Harlem Subdivision into Lot 24A, Square 140, Harlem Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana with a waiver to the requirements of the Unified Development Code for the creation of a through lot abutting single frontage lots in a residential zoning district; located at Andover St. and Westbury St., bounded by Causeway Blvd. and Claiborne Dr.; zoned C-2 General Commercial District. (Council District 2) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s subdivision report and recommendation for approval.  The proposed subdivision consolidates property that has historically functioned as a single development site with frontage on Andover St, and Westbury St.  The proposed lot exceeds all applicable minimum width, depth, and area requirements. Planning Advisory Board Minutes East Bank General Meeting November 08, 2018 Page 2 of 4 050 ES-154-18-PF Subdivision of Lot D-4, Square 35, Metairieville Subdivision into Lots D5 and D-6, Square 35, Metairieville Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana with waivers to the area regulations of the R-2 Two-Family Residential District in accordance with Sec. 33-2.35 Subdivision Waivers of the Unified Development Code; located at 346 Carrollton Ave., bounded by Frisco Ave., Papworth Ave., and Pink St.; zoned R-2/MRTPD Metairie Ridge Tree Preservation District. (Council District 5) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s subdivision report and recommendation for denial.  Proposed Lots D-5 and D-6 are substantially substandard and not consistent or compatible with the established pattern of lot area and lot arrangement along Carrollton Avenue. SCHEDULED SITE PLAN CASES FOR 11/15/18: EVM-3-18 Request for approval of an Electronic Variable Message (EVM) sign in the R-1D Rural Residential District for John Curtis Christian School on Lot A1B, Colonial Farms Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; located at 10125 Jefferson Hwy., bounded by Celeste Ave., Lucy Ct., Nelson Dr., and Manguno Dr.; zoned R-1D Rural Residential District/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. (Council District 2) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s site plan review report and recommendation for approval.  The proposed sign meets applicable detached sign criteria. CPZ-39-18 Request for variances to the parking requirements and sign regulations of the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone for an Xplore Federal Credit Union ATM on Lot Y, Square 14, Elmeer Place as Extended and Lot X, Square 9, Ferndale Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, LA; located at the Sena Mall Shopping Center 11051111 Veterans Memorial Blvd. and 612 Sena Dr., bounded by Elmeer Ave., Pomona St., and Sena Dr.; zoned C-1/CPZ. (Council District 5) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s subdivision report and recommendation for denial.  The existing deficiency in required parking and the potential negative traffic impacts from vehicles queueing in and entering and existing the ATM drive-through would be detrimental to the vehicular circulation and parking capacity of the development as well as the surrounding land uses. CPZ-50-18 Request for a variance to area and landscape regulations and the sign regulations of the C-2 General Commercial District/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone for Paretti Mazda on Lot K-A, Square 32, Lake Villas Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana; located at 4032 Veterans Memorial Blvd., bounded by Richland Ave., Quincy St., and Lake Villa Dr.; zoned C-2/CPZ. (Council District 5) Mr. Hebert summarized the Planning Department’s subdivision report and recommendation for mixed recommendations. Denial of the area and landscape variances and approval of the sign variance.  The purpose of the Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone is to provide buffers along commercial uses, decrease the amount of paved area, and to coordinate green space in commercial area. The proposed variances to the area and landscape regulations negate the intention of the CPZ overlay.  Although the proposed attached signage exceeds the number of attached signs allowed, Planning Advisory Board Minutes East Bank General Meeting November 08, 2018 Page 3 of 4 051   the total square footage is below the area allowed for one attached sign. The proposed amount of signage is suitable for the development’s size and is in character with the surrounding development along the Veterans Memorial Blvd. corridor. The size and height of the directional signs provide enhanced visibility along Veterans Memorial Blvd. OTHER BUSINESS: None \ MOTION TO ADJOURN: Upon motion of Ms. Manalla, seconded by Mr. Beerbohm, with Mr. Russo and Mr. Usey absent, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting. ____________________________ Ambra Sanne PAB Secretary Planning Advisory Board Minutes East Bank General Meeting November 08, 2018 Page 4 of 4 052 Updated Jefferson Parish Voter Registration 053 Louisiana Secretary of State Voter Information Report For Parish - 36 for Voter Registration Numb? Parish: JEFFERSON-26 Wd/Pct: 00/228 Status: Active Registration Date: 11/01/2018 Voter Name: USEY. KIRK PAUL Registration Number:- Re5idence Add'ess 5?7 DUNBAR PL TERRYTOWN, LA 70056-2818 Mailing Address: 517 DUNBAR PL TERRYTOWN, LA 70056-2818 Daytime Phone. Letter from Parish Clerk 055 PARISH COUNCIL LEE-SHENG Chairwoman CHRISTOPHER L. ROBERTS Councilman Large. Div. A LEE-SHENG Councilwoman 141- Large. Div. RICKY J. TEMPLET Council District 1 PAUL D. JOHNSTON Council Disiricl 2 MARK D. SPEARS Council District 3 F. IMPASTATO lil Council District 4 JENNIFER VAN VRANCKEN Council District 5 WESTBANK POST OFFICE BOX 9 GRETNA. LA 70054 (584} 354-2660 EASTBANK POST OFFICE BOX 10242 JEFFERSON. LA 70131.0242 (5041 736-6500 SONNY BURMASTER ChiefofStaff EULA A. LOPEZ Parish Clerk OFFICE OF THE CLERK 280 DERBIGNY ST. SUITE 676G GRETNA, LA 70056 (504} 354-2526 OFFICE OF THE COUNCIL May 1, 2018 Mr. Kirk Usey Planning Advisory Board 517 Dunbar Place Gretna, LA 70056 Dear Mr. Usey: Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 131283 adopted by the Jefferson Parish Council, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 regarding your appointment to the Planning Advisory Board, Council District 3 . Please find attached four (4) copies of the Oath of Office and one (1) copy of the Business Relationship Affidavit that are required to be completed and notarized. Also, enclosed is a Board Packet with information for Board Members. Please return all five (5) notarized documents to Eula A. L0pez, Jefferson Parish Parish Clerk, 200 Derbigny Street, General Government Building, Suite 6700, Gretna, LA 70053. My office will file the Oath of Office documents with the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court?s Office. If there are any questions, please contact me. Yours truly, EAijbo enclosures 056 On motion of Mr. Spears, seconded by Ms. Lee-Sheng, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 131283 A resolution appointing Mr. Kirk Usey to the Planning Advisory Board as the representative of Council District Three, replacing Mr. Thomas Scrubbs. (Council District 3) NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish; SECTION 1. That Mr. Kirk Usey is hereby appointed to the Planning Advisory Board as the representative of Council District Three, replacing Mr. Thomas Scrubbs. SECTION 2. The Parish Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Kirk Usey, Usey, 517 Dunbar Place, Gretna, Louisiana, 70056; and to Mr. Thomas Scrubbs, 1613 Somerset Place, Marrero, Louisiana 70072. The foregoing resolution have been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 25th day of April, 2018. - so . 057 STATE OF LOUISIANA residing at Post Of?ce in the Parish of do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution and the Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of this State, and that i will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as according to the best of my ability and understanding. So help me God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of A- D. 20 . Member Notary Public 058 BUSENESS STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF JEFFERSON BEFORE NLE, the undersigned authority, personally came and appeared, (Af?aat) who after being duly sworn, deposed and said that he/she does not share in any compensation received by any business or ?rm which a member of the Jefferson Parish Council either partially or fully owns or controls, excluding publicly traded companies. Signature of A?iant Printed name of Af?ant SWORN to and subscribed to before me, Notary Public, on this the day of ,20 NOTARY PUBLIC Printed name of Notary: Notary Public ID No.or Bar Roll No.: My commission expires: 059 Attachment Responses 060 LEEHSHENG AT- LARGE DIVISION JEFFERSON PARISH EASTBANK WESTEIANK 1221 PARK aLvo. SUITE 101 a 200 oeaarerw JEFFERSQN. LOUISIANA 70123 LOUISIANA 70053 OFFICE: (5041 354-2624 OFFICE: (504)736-6016 May ?10, 2019 Via Electronic Mail David N. McClintock Jefferson Parish Inspector General 5401 Jefferson Highway, Suite Jefferson, LA 70123 Re: Office of Inspector General-Jefferson Parish-Confidential Draft Report? 2018-0028 Mr. McClintock: In connection with the above-referenced matter, my staff met with you and the Office of Research and Budget to discuss your draft report. That meeting produced some relevant suggestions that I believe warrant further discussion in order to ensure that board appointees submit properly completed paperwork necessary for them to serve in their appointed positions. I will ask the Director of Governmental Ethics and Compliance to help identify the proper Parish department to be responsible for both revising the papenrvork and for reviewing and forwarding these records, including the appointees? oaths 01? office, to the Council Clerk. Thank you for your assistance, and for providing us an opportunity to respond. If you have any questions, please contact me at your earliest convenience. 061 DOMINICK F. IMPASTATO, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT 4 JEFFERSON PARISH SUITE 1015 I 221 ELMWODD PARK BLVD. JEFFERSON. LOUISIANA 70123 OFFICE: (504} 736-6522 Jefferson Parish Office of Inspector General Attn: David McClintock 990 Corporate Dr., Suite 300 Elmwood, LA 70123 Council District 4 Response to JPOIG Investigation - 2018-0028 Planning Advisory Board Member Our office is in receipt ofthe Confidential Draft Report dated March 27, 2019 regarding Planning Advisory Board (PAB) Member, Kirk Usey. After meeting with the Inspector General?s Office on April 23, 2019, our office provides the following in response to the recommendations made by that office in accordance with the report. Recommendation #1 - Establish policy and procedure, the purpose of which is to ensure that Council nominees for appointment to Parish board meet qualifications for appointment In connection with the Planning Department, our office will work to propose amendments to Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances Section 33-122 to include policy and procedures to ensure that nominees for appointment to Planning Advisory Board (FAB) meet qualifications set forth by the same section. Considering that revisions to this section require a call for study by Council resolution and then public commentary, we anticipate that this will entail some time before It becomes effective for these nominees. However, for immediate effect for other Parish boards and commissions, our office will draft an ordinance to establish policy and procedures for nominees for appointment to those, excluding PAB. This draft will be provided to other Council offices for comment and thereafter, for introduction on an upcoming agenda. Recognizing that the number of people willing to serve on Parish boards and commissions have decreased and that those who are willing may not know how to serve, we want to move forward to create an online repository of individuals eager to serve our community on these boards and commissions. By creating a web portal similar to the one that exists at the state level, individuals will be able to provide initial contact and background information, listing those boards and commissions on which they want to serve. We are meeting with the Department of Electronic and Information FAX: (504) 736-5639 EMAIL: 062 Systems to add this feature to the Parish website. The portal would serve as the beginning of the vetting process for each nominee. The state?s portal may be accessed using the link below. Recommendation #2 Ensure that nominees for appointment to Parish boards complete attestations and disclosures to ensure nominee meets qualifications and is free from conflicts of interest prior to any appointment. The purpose of Parish boards and commissions is to give the Parish an additional layer of oversight in providing quality services to the citizenry. The bulk of these are comprised of volunteers and it is often times a challenge to find persons willing to spend the time and expose themselves to criticism and complaint. We acknowledge that a vetting process may be a necessity. With guidance from the Parish Attorney?s office and the Office of Inspector General, our office will attempt to draft attestations and disclosures in accordance with the new policies and procedures that will not be so onerous as to deter candidates wishing to be civically engaged. Recommendation #3 That no board member shall be voted upon by the Parish Council until such time as all required documents are properly submitted to the Parish and validated. Noting the response provided for Recommendation the process will include requirements for the Parish Council to take a vote on any nominee. Recommendation #4 That additional elements into the requirements for service and continued service of PAB members before sitting, and afterwards, to include an attestation of conflicts of interests, receipts of ethics training, and attestation of continued eligibility and required notice of a change in eligibility status. Noting the response provided for Recommendations #1 and such requirements may be included in the vetting process fer PAB, including other boards and commissions. Recommendation #5 That the process of receiving and validating documents necessary to demonstrate eligibility be identified as responsibility of a specific entity, i.e. the Parish Ethics and Compliance Officer/Director, the Office of the Parish Council Chief or Staff or the Council Clerk. Our office will work to propose amendments to Section 2?17 ofthe Parish Code of Ordinances to assign these duties to the Council Chief of Staff. Recommendation #6 An individual currently meeting and having met qualifications for appointment to the PAH be made to replace Mr. Usey given Mr. Usey?s actions during this review, including his failure to comply with the JPCO and the totality of information contained in his report. 063 As it appears that Mr. Usey is now compliant and properly qualified to serve in his capacity on the PAS, this office does not object to him continuing in that capacity. Certainly, going forward, the undersigned would expect that all members ofthe PAB be properly qualified prior to sitting and voting on any such matter. Based upon the information provided in the report, this office does not necessarily see the level of noncompliance as the report suggests. An individual protecting his/her rights and potential due process protections is not something that should be deemed untoward or problematic, at least from the perspective of this office. As Mr. Usey appears to be properly qualified, this office would support the recommendation of the District 3 Councilman as the appointee for said board. Sincerely, Dominick . . Jefferson - cilman, District4 064