Lake Charles, Louisiana

February 3, 2000

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2000, in the Police Jury Room on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with the Honorable Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President, presiding, and the following members present:

Mesdames Luvertha August, Elizabeth C. Griffin, and Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Algie Breaux, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Mike Danahay, Enos Derbonne, Chuck Kleckley, Chris Landry, Hal McMillin, Don Manuel, and Cornelius "Cornie" Moon

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Administrator and Ex-Officio Secretary/Treasurer; Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Assistant District Attorney; Ms. Kathy Criglow, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator; Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness; and Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management.

President Mackey called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Pastor Ed Rose, Moss Bluff Bible Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Manuel. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Police Jury dated January 6, 2000, be approved and that the reading of same be dispensed with.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the payment of all current invoices be approved.

President Mackey advised that no action was needed on applications for liquor and beer permits due to the fact that no applications had been submitted.

Mr. Andrepont presented the following resolution of condolences to the family of Mr. Tom Redd, a former member and chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District:

RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His Infinite Wisdom has seen fit to take Mr. Thomas C. Redd who served his community and Parish for many years through various activities; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Redd, a graduate of Bolton High School and McNeese State University, was a member of the Board of Directors of West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital for 18 years and served as its chairman for 16 years; and

WHEREAS, during Mr. Redd's tenure on the Board, the hospital added features such as the Dynamic Dimensions fitness center, day care, and was on the cutting edge of home health care; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Redd also was owner and operator of Beltone Hearing Aid franchises for 30 years in Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma, and was a real estate developer in Calcasieu Parish and Gunnison County, Colorado; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Redd will long be remembered for his untiring efforts, and accomplished and dedicated service, which resulted in the betterment of his community and Parish; and

WHEREAS, in his passing, the Parish of Calcasieu feels the loss of an outstanding public-spirited citizen and friend, and he will be sorely missed.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby express sincere regret in the passing of Mr. Tom Redd.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this memorial shall be presented to the family of Mr. Redd in heartfelt sympathy and condolences, and spread upon the minutes of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.

THIS MEMORIAL IS ISSUED in loving and respectful memory of Mr. Thomas C. Redd on this, the 3^rd day of February, 2000.

/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S, President

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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Mr. Andrepont, as liaison to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department, introduced Ms. Beth Lundy, Sheriff-Elect. Ms. Lundy asked for the Police Jury's assistance and partnership in the formulation of an annual parishwide crime reduction plan which would include extensive community input and an evaluation component. She explained that she would like to hold meetings in each police jury district to gather much needed information from the citizens of the Parish relative to law enforcement, and at the conclusion of these sessions, to structure a citizens advisory committee which would be responsible for conducting annual P.O.S.S.E.S. (Public Opinion Surveys on Safety and Enforcement Services) within each district. Ms. Lundy further explained that she would like to begin this phase of her plan within the next few months, and she specifically asked that the Jury enter into a joint venture with her transition team and co-sponsor these meetings.

Ms. Lundy stated that the people of the parish deserved an opportunity to share their concerns and feelings about how their law enforcement tax dollars were being spent, and that the Police Jury would benefit from working cooperatively with her and the new administration in formulating the new budget for the Sheriff's Office.

Motion was made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Clement that Ms. Lundy's request as outlined heretofore be approved.

Following a brief discussion concerning the logistics of the proposed meetings, a vote was taken on the motion on the floor, and said motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Charlie Atherton, 122 Vine Street, Sulphur, appeared before the Police Jury with reference to various issues of public concern. He commended the Jury on its past efforts and accomplishments such as improvements to the Courthouse and Jail, passage of the 1992 sales tax which funded road improvements and solid waste collection and disposal. Mr. Atherton stated that the Police Jury would never be in a better financial position than it currently was to address various areas of public concern, those being: (1) further study of the Home Rule Charter form of government; (2) requiring parish boards to follow all parish policies and procedures; (3) action on past studies performed by staff on consolidation of the drainage districts and water districts in the Parish; (4) address sewer problems, possibly requiring developers to lay sewerage collection lines when subdivisions are being developed; (5) continue to address parking problems around the courthouse complex; (6) continue to support the LEPC and be aware of public concern regarding notifications to the public in emergency situations; (7) continue to work toward creation of buffer zones around industrial complexes; (8) protect the parish's tax base and special service districts from municipal annexations, i.e., find some way to require municipalities to work out these details prior to annexations; (9) continue efforts to collect sales tax on gaming monies; (10) proper monitoring and management of solid waste, with the understanding that one day Calcasieu Parish may be required to manage its own solid waste instead of taking it somewhere else; and (11) continue to take a leadership role with respect to the Calcasieu Estuary and problems associated therewith.

Mr. Atherton stated that there were problems with air quality in Calcasieu Parish and that the Police Jury would be approached in the future for its help and support in addressing those issues. He thanked the Jury for allowing him to share these suggestions and offered his assistance whenever it was needed.

Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs Griffin and carried unanimously that the Agenda Committee Report dated January 27, 2000, be approved as follows:

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

January 27, 2000

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, January 27, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Chairman, presiding, and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornelius "Cornie" Moon, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, and Mrs. Sandra J. Treme

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mr. Richard Gremillion, Mr. Jerry Milner, Mr. Jim Vickers, Mr. Claude Smart, and Mr. Gerry Trahan.

Chairman Griffin advised that the purpose of the meeting on this date was to review the proposed agenda for the regular meeting of the Police Jury to be held on February 3, 2000.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on February 3^rd, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted.

Also, recommendations for appointments to various boards of special service districts were made by members of the committee.

There being no further business, Chairman Griffin declared the meeting to be adjourned.

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It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the Public Works Committee Report dated January 27, 2000, be approved as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

January 27, 2000

A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, January 27, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Algie Breaux, Chairman, presiding, and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornelius "Cornie" Moon, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, and Mrs. Sandra J. Treme

Absent: None

Said Committee:

(1) Recommended that an ordinance be adopted amending the Parish Subdivision Ordinance to add the following:

ACCESS LIMITATIONS. Vehicular driveway access from residential lots shall be prohibited when such lots abut streets designed as major thoroughfares, freeways or any other public street which carries a traffic volume where additional vehicular driveways would create a traffic hazard or impede the flow of traffic. In the event that access is prohibited by these regulations or by action of the Board, such access restriction shall be noted directly upon the as-built plat, adjacent to the lots in question.

(2) Recommended that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with reference to Subdivision Variance Case VA01-004-00 which was a request by Lee St. Mary to allow a 3-lot residential subdivision on a non-public right-of-way off Ribbeck Avenue in Ward One. (Police Jury District 14)

(3) Recommended that a Joint Services Agreement be approved between the Police Jury, Vinton Harbor and Terminal Port Board, and Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One, with reference to the removal and hauling of spoil bank material along the west side of the Vinton Drain Ditch on the Port Board's property to the Ward Seven Fire Protection District No. One property, and further, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

(4) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving an agreement between the Police Jury and Samson Resources Company whereby Samson Resources Company would utilize Sewer District No. Eleven property to access an oil well site, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute all documents related thereto.

(5) Recommended that the 2000 Capital Improvement Program be amended as follows:

Ward One

Add Lavergne Road, Priority Rating 11, Length-.25 miles, Improvement Type-Experimental Surface Treatment, Estimated Cost-$35,000

Ward Two

Add East Todd Road, Priority Rating 8, Length-0.921 miles, Improvement Type-New Construction, Estimated Cost-$99,526.15

Delete Old Camp Road, Priority Rating 8, Length-2.79 miles, Improvement Type-New Construction, Estimated Cost-$546,400

(6) Recommended that a resolution be adopted requesting the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and the LSU Experiment Station to find a solution to the aquatic fern known asCommon Salvinia which has greatly impacted the Bell City Drain Ditch and other bodies of water in Police Jury District No. 10, and further, that a representative of the LSU Extension Service be asked to update the Police Jury about this problem. (Mr. Breaux)

(7) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Stream Family Limited Partnership, represented by Matilda Stream Management, Inc., Bruce N. Kirkpatrick, Secretary-Treasurer, on WPA Road in Wards Four and Seven (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-03), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(8) Recommended that Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-04 (Road District No. Four - Big Woods Cemetery Road, Brady Street, Burton Shipyard Road, Cemetery Road, Elliswood/Mosswood Road, Evergreen Road, Farquhar Cemetery Road, German Road, Johnny Brannon Road, Mary Margaret Circle, Tony Drive, Villa Drive, and Walker Road) be accepted as substantially complete.

(9) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for two three-quarter ton extended cab pickup trucks, for use by the Animal Control Department, in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2000 Budget.

(10) ADVISED that a letter had been received from Mr. J. C. Chelette, Board Member of the Lake Charles Cane Cooperative, Inc., in response to the Police Jury's request for assistance with reference to the littering of roads by haulers during the harvesting of sugar cane.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Breaux, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 1 of the Public Works Committee was approved, and the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4164 was previously published on February 24, 2000

Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 2 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 3 of the Public Works Committee be approved. With respect thereto, Mr. Clement advised that there was a possibility that the Fire District might not utilize this Joint Services Agreement and asked if there would be a problem if the Police Jury authorized it and it was not utilized, to which Mr. Smart answered that the agreement would just be void if not utilized.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 4 of the Public Works Committee was approved, and the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby approve an agreement between the Police Jury and Samson Resources Company whereby Samson Resources Company would utilize Sewer District No. Eleven property to access an oil well site.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 5 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 6 of the Public Works Committee be approved and that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby request the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and the LSU Experiment Station to find a solution to the aquatic fern known as Common Salviniawhich has greatly impacted the Bell City Drain Ditch and other bodies of water in Police Jury District No. 10.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a representative of the Louisiana State University Extension Service be asked to appear before the Police Jury to provide an update regarding this problem.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 7 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 8 of the Public Works Committee was approved.

It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 9 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 10 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

With reference to said recommendation and at the request of Mr. Breaux, Mr. McMurry read aloud the letter received from Mr. Chelette wherein he advised that efforts would be made to reduce the amount of spillage. A brief discussion was held on the burning and insecticide spraying of sugar cane wherein Mr. Breaux advised that agricultural burning was allowed under State law, and he had repeatedly asked that the sugar cane growers notify their local fire department as a matter of courtesy when they plan to burn a field so that firefighters could be prepared.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously, the Budget Committee Report dated February 3, 2000, and the recommendations contained therein, were approved as follows:

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT

February 3, 2000

A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Francis Andrepont, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mrs. Sandra J. Treme, and Dr. Charles S. Mackey, ex-officio

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Ms. Gernine Mailhes, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Claude Smart.

Said Committee:

(1) Recommended approval of the following Cooperative Endeavor Requests from the Drainage Improvements Fund of the Riverboat Fund:

�Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One ..................................$4,600.00

Purchase of Bushhog

�Gravity Drainage District No. Eight of Ward One.................................$51,284.00

Purchase of Slopemower

�Gravity Drainage District No. Four of Ward Three.................................$5,151.65

Installation of piping in Crestview Subdivision

�Gravity Drainage District No. Four of Ward Three.............................. $16,500.00

Purchase of Tractor and Boommower

NOTE: On November 18, 1999, the Police Jury approved a request for funding in the amount of $70,000.00 for the purchase of this tractor and boommower. The Drainage District took bids on this equipment, and the low bid was in the amount of $86,500.00.

(2) Recommended approval of the following requests from the Special Projects Needs Program of the Riverboat Fund:

�Waterworks District No. Four of Ward Four.............................................. $5,000.00

Fees to retain private counsel to represent Waterworks District with reference to annexation involving their district.

NOTE: This funding will be taken out of the Police Jury District No. Three allocation, as per the recommendation of Mrs. Griffin.

�City of Lake Charles.................................................................................$14,694.00

Renovations of Second Avenue Recreation Center

NOTE: This funding will be taken out of the Police Jury District No. Five allocation, as per the recommendation of Dr. Mackey.

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4165 was previously published on February 24, 2000

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Patricia Nelson to clear and grade an area and deposit approximately 400 cubic yards of fill material for the construction of a single family residence, located adjacent to Houston River Road, in Section 11, Township 9 South, Range 11 West, in Sulphur, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Patricia Nelson relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development concluded there is no cause for objection of the permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions, provided a development permit is obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Patricia Nelson to clear and grade an area and deposit approximately 400 cubic yards of fill material for the construction of a single family residence, located adjacent to Houston River Road, in Section 11, Township 9 South, Range 11 West, in Sulphur, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that a development permit be obtained from the Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the no objection position of the Police Jury in this permit application is based solely on the evaluation of the parish staff of the project's effect on current parish ordinances and provisions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to the lack of expertise of the parish staff to accomplish such a study, and the Police Jury requests that agencies and/or individuals with such expertise make an environmental review of said project and forward their findings to the U.S. Corps of Engineers.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Arnold Natali and Yvette Natali to fill to reclaim land and install and maintain a bulkhead for erosion protection, located in Prien Lake, Section 21, Township 10 South, Range 9 West, within the city limits of the City of Lake Charles; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Arnold Natali and Yvette Natali relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development concluded there is no cause for objection of the permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions, since the project is located within the city limits of the City of Lake Charles.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Arnold Natali and Yvette Natali to fill to reclaim land and install and maintain a bulkhead for erosion protection, located in Prien Lake, Section 21, Township 10 South, Range 9 West, since said project is located within the city limits of the City of Lake Charles.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notification has been received that application for a Class A Permit to install and maintain bulkheads and fill for erosion control and a home site, located off the Calcasieu River, left descending bank, at a point 42.7 miles above the mouth of the waterway in the city limits of the City of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, has been made to the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration State Land Office, by E. J. Miller.

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of E. J. Miller relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation Systems; and

WHEREAS, upon completion of evaluation, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development concluded there is no cause for objection to the permit application based on parish ordinances and provisions.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rdday of February, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of E. J. Miller to install and maintain bulkheads and fill for erosion control and a home site, located off the Calcasieu River, left descending bank, at a point 42.7 miles above the mouth of the waterway in the city limits of the City of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Honorable W. T. Winfield has served as a Councilman in East Baton Rouge Parish for the past eleven years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Winfield has served with distinction and has been effective in discharging his responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, during his service as a parish official, Mr. Winfield has been very involved in the Police Jury Association of Louisiana and offers to the Executive Board of said organization his experience from a parish point of view, as well as knowledge of statewide parish needs; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Winfield has expressed his willingness and desire to serve as Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby urge and recommend the election of Mr. W. T. Winfield of East Baton Rouge Parish to Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana and to all parishes in the State of Louisiana.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Honorable Lamar Tarver of Winn Parish is currently serving as Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Tarver has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow parish officials throughout Louisiana for his leadership and judgment; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Tarver has served with excellence and honor for the betterment of Winn Parish and the State of Louisiana as a whole; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Tarver has expressed his willingness and desire to serve as Third Vice President on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby urge and recommend the election of Mr. Lamar Tarver of Winn Parish to Third Vice President on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Police Jury Association of Louisiana and to all parishes in the State of Louisiana.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC TRUST AUTHORITY OF NOT EXCEEDING $6,500,000 CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC TRUST AUTHORITY FIRST MORTGAGE HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS (DeQUINCY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROJECT) SERIES 2000

WHEREAS, on November 10, 1999, the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority (the "Issuer") adopted a Notice of Intention to issue not to exceed $6,500,000 Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority First Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds (DeQuincy Memorial Hospital Project) Series 2000 (the "Bonds"); and

WHEREAS, on December 16, 1999, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved a Notice of Sale of Bonds in connection with the issuance by the Issuer of the Bonds and authorized its publication, all in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2-A of Code Title II of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act");

WHEREAS, on January 18, 2000, in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code") and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Regulations") regarding the public approval prerequisite to assure the exemption from federal income taxation of the interest on the Bonds, the Issuer conducted a public hearing, after reasonable public notice, with regard to the issuance by the Issuer of the Bonds, in accordance with �5f.103-2(c) and �5f.103-2(f) of the Regulations; and

WHEREAS, Sandy Treme, Police Jury liaison to the Issuer, appeared before the Board and spoke in favor of the Project; No one else appeared at the public hearings to ask questions or give statements or comments (pro or con) concerning the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, as the elected representatives of the Parish, and the beneficiary of the Issuer, must approve the issuance of the Bonds after a public hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury, the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1. The issuance, sale and delivery by the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority of not exceeding $6,500,000 Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority First Mortgage Hospital Revenue Bonds (DeQuincy Memorial Hospital Project) Series 2000, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2. This approval for issuance of the bonds is given pursuant to and in satisfaction of the requirements of the Act, the Code and the Regulations, including particularly, but not limited to, �5f.103-2(c) and �5f.103-2(f).

SECTION 3. All resolutions in conflict herewith be, to the extent of such conflict, and the same are hereby repealed.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3^rd day of February, 2000.

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RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC TRUST AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 OF ITS SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, on November 10, 1999, the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority (the "Issuer") adopted a Notice of Intention to issue not to exceed $15,000,000 of its Qualified Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 (the "Bonds"); and

WHEREAS, on December 16, 1999, the Louisiana State Bond Commission gave preliminary approval and authority to proceed with the development of its single family housing project for Calcasieu Parish, and approval to issue, sell and deliver Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, of the Issuer in the principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000, all in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2-A of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"); and

WHEREAS, on January 18, 2000, pursuant to notice, a copy of which is annexed hereto, the Issuer conducted a public hearing to allow all interested persons and elected representatives to express their views with regard to the proposed issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer, in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the public approval prerequisite to assure the exemption from federal income taxation of the interest on the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, no one appeared at the public hearing to ask questions or give statements or comments (pro or con) concerning the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer has applied for an allocation from the State of Louisiana Private Activity Bond Cap for calendar year 2000 in the amount of $15,000,000; and

WHEREAS, the Parish of Calcasieu, as the beneficiary of the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority, must approve by resolution all bonds of the Issuer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury, the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1. The issuance, sale and delivery by the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority of not exceeding $15,000,000 of its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, is hereby authorized and approved.

SECTION 2. All other resolutions in conflict herewith be, to the extent of such conflict, and the same are hereby repealed.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3^rd day of February, 2000.

/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby approve a grant application to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement - OJJDP Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) for a continuation grant in an amount up to $250,000 with a 10% match from existing funds to be used to assist with construction costs of the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center's proposed Training and Education Center.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby approve a grant application to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement - OJJDP for a continuation grant in an amount up to $50,000 to be used for a counselor to provide therapeutic intervention to at-risk juveniles and their families to avoid further penetration in the juvenile justice system.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby approve a grant application to the Department of Justice - Drug Courts Program Office for a three-year implementation grant in an amount up to $500,000 for the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Drug Court Program to provide comprehensive, early intervention of alcohol and other drug use for court-referred adolescents and their families.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby authorize Martha Parnell, Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, or her designee, to negotiate on terms and conditions that she may deem advisable, a lease with Realty Source for professional office space located at 3505 Fifth Avenue, Suite A, Lake Charles, Louisiana, for the lease of office space for the juvenile drug court treatment program, with funding for the lease payments to be received from a contract with the Office of Addictive Disorders.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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In response to a question by Mrs. August pertaining to the resolution outlined heretofore, Ms. Martha Parnell, Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services, explained that construction of a Training and Education Center was at least a year away from reality, but the Juvenile Drug Court would be operational hopefully within a month; therefore, space was needed immediately. She also explained that the office space would be located adjacent to the Office of Addictive Disorders' clinic.

President Mackey advised that a report would be received from staff at this time relative to provision of hospital care for parish prisoners. Mr. McMurry advised that the staff had looked into the rising cost of medical treatment of prisoners and had worked out an agreement with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital that when a prisoner needed treatment which could not be given at Moss Regional Hospital and the prisoner needed to be sent to another hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital would give the Parish a 25% discount on each such prisoner if Memorial was designated as the "steerage hospital" or the hospital to which these patients would be guaranteed to be sent, and the staff recommended approval of this agreement.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that in accordance with the foregoing report and recommendation, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to enter into an agreement with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital whereby said hospital would be designated as the Parish's steerage hospital with the understanding that a 25% discount would be applied to each case involving a parish prisoner who could not be treated at Moss Regional Hospital and who was referred to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously, the following proclamation was issued:

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the Mossville Social and Civic Club was founded on February 7, 1975. The purpose of this non-profit organization is to render aid to those in need in the community throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, the charter members of the Mossville Social and Civic Club included Betty Williams, Joan Rigmaiden, Barbara Potier, Theresa Lee, and Lola James; and

WHEREAS, the Mossville Social and Civic Club's present membership includes five Charter Members: Savannah Delafosse, Rose Montgomery, Vera Landry, Angie Broussard, and Linda Caesar; and

WHEREAS, the Mossville Social and Civic Club activities include, but are not limited to, scholarships to the Sulphur and Westlake High Schools students through the Marie J. Victorian Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Johnny Comeaux Memorial Award, sponsoring recreational football and baseball teams, food baskets to senior citizens and the needy, volunteer services for tutorial programs, Juneteenth Celebration, Black Heritage Festival of Louisiana, Sickel Cell Foundation, and many other community projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish in the sovereign state of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim February 7, 2000, as

"Mossville Social and Civic Club - 25^th Anniversary Day"

and we salute leaders and volunteers such as the Mossville Social and Civic Club, neighbors who help neighbors to make their community a better place to live.

/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

/s/ Luvertha August, Police Juror - District 4

/s/ Mike Danahay, Police Juror -District 15

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It was moved by Mr. Danahay, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following proclamation be issued:

PROCLAMATION

Be it Proclaimed by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on this, the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that Saturday, March 4, 2000, shall hereinafter be known and remembered as

Krewe of Cosmos Day

in recognition of their 50^th Anniversary.

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

/s/ Mike Danahay, District 15 /s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Monte Hurley and Mr. Paul Guillory as members of the Board of Commissioners of the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway District, for terms of four years, said terms to expire in February, 2004.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointees shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointees shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rdday of February, 2000, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Allen L. Smith as a member of the Airport Authority of Airport District No. One, for a term of five years, said term to expire in February, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in accordance with state law, the above referred to appointee shall be administered an oath of office by any judge, justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Edward Prentis Johnson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five, for a term of five years, said term to expire in February, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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President Mackey advised that action was needed on the vacancy on the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board created by the resignation of Mrs. Mickey LaBorde. (Mrs. LaBorde represented Wards 3, less Precincts 30 & 31. Mr. Andrepont, as liaison to said Board, recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting that Mr. Johnny Johnson, who currently served as the East Calcasieu At-Large Representative on the Board, be reassigned to the Ward Three slot previously occupied by Mrs. LaBorde and that the vacancy in Mrs. LaBorde's term, which would expire October, 2002, be filled by Mr. John Duhon as the East Calcasieu At-Large Representative.)

In accordance with the foregoing, motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously to approve Mr. Andrepont's recommendation as outlined heretofore and to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rdday of February, 2000, that it does hereby appoint Mr. John Duhon, to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Mickey LaBorde, as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board, said term to expire in October, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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Motion was made by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 3^rd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Carl Vige, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Eric Vige, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. One of Ward Six, said term to expire in August, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above-named appointee shall be administered the oath of office within thirty days following receipt of this resolution.

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It was moved by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that action be deferred until the regular meeting on February 17, 2000, on the vacancy on the West Calcasieu Community Center Authority which was created by the resignation of Mr. Barry Perkins. (It was noted that Mr. Perkins was appointed in accordance with LSA-R.S. 33:4577 B. (e), which reads as follows: "One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of Calcasieu Parish who shall be a resident of Ward 4, 5, 6, or 7 of Calcasieu Parish and shall be appointed so as to provide representation of any such ward not otherwise represented on the authority.")

Motion was made by Mr. Danahay, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the low bid of All Star Pontiac GMC Truck, Inc. in the amount of $19,988.00 be accepted for the purchase of one (1) 2000 3/4 ton extended cab pickup truck for use by Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight, said bidshaving been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on January 26, 2000.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following bids be accepted for purchase of various materials, with unit prices effective for a period of six months, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on January 27, 2000:

Flex-Base Fly Ash and Bottom Ash

No bids received

Concrete Tile

Request to readvertise

Ready Mix Concrete

Accept the respective low bids of Angelle Concrete, Inc., and Dunham Price, Inc.

Sign Faces

Accept the respective low bids of Newman Signs, Nippon Carbide Industries, and 3M

Cold Mix

Accept the respective low bids of R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc., and John River Asphalt

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that action on bids be deferred for up to thirty days, in accordance with the public bid law, for purchase of two new 2000 transport vehicle chassis 4 x 2, for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on February 2, 2000.

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the Parish Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for liquid asphalt, creosoted bridge lumber, mosquito control chemicals, and borrow material, with unit prices effective for a period of six months.

President Mackey advised that requests for support had been received from the following Police Jurors who were running for Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana: Donald Wilmore-Rapides Parish, Bob Manuel-Evangeline Parish, W. T. Winfield-East Baton Rouge Parish, and Timothy P. Roussel-St. James Parish.

President Mackey advised that the following terms would expire in March, 2000:

�Term of Mr. Carl Murphy Ambrose, Jr. as a member of the Drug Asset Forfeiture Board. (Mr. Ambrose is the minority representative. Dr. Mackey is the liaison.)
�Term of Mr. Thomas J. Morris as a member of the Drug Asset Forfeiture Board. (Mr. Morris is a Police Jury Representative. Dr. Mackey is the liaison.)
�Term of Mr. Boyd D. Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Smith represents District 12, after consultation with the Jurors representing Districts 13 and 15. Mr. Clement is the liaison.)
�Term of Mr. Milton Castile as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two. (Mr. Castile represents District 12, after consultation with Jurors representing Districts 13 and 15. Mr. Clement is the liaison.)
�Term of Mr. James J. Vickers as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors.
�Term of Mrs. Deloras Campbell as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fifteen of Ward Two. (Mrs. Campbell represents District 10. Mr. Breaux is the liaison.)

Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to accept Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1998-05 (Tank Farm Road Bridge, Elliott Road Bridge, and Gum Island Road) as substantially complete.

President Mackey advised that a public hearing would be held and conducted by the Joint Legislative Committee on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works to review highway construction priorities for the fiscal year 2000-2001 for the Parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis, which comprise Highway District 07. President Mackey further advised that the Public Hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., at the Lake Charles Civic Center, Contraband Room, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and that a copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 was available for review by interested persons at the Department of Transportation and Development District 07 Administrator's Office, 5827 Highway 90 East, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the Police Jury go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 95-2296 (Peters vs. Police Jury) and Lawsuit No. 99-5218 and Complaint No. 98-07970 (Malbrough vs. Police Jury), as well as SWLA Hospital Association vs. Virginia Ewing.

There being no further business, President Mackey declared the meeting to be adjourned.

/s/ Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator & Ex-Officio Secretary/Treasurer