Lake Charles, Louisiana

March 2, 2000

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 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; and Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management.

President Mackey called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Pastor J. L. Franklin, Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Griffin. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

President Mackey advised that bids would be received and opened at this time, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-02 (Hardsurfacing, Overlaying, and Drainage Improvements of Various Roads in Ward One). Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the following bids:

W. E. McDonald & Son, Inc. $661,264.50

R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. $643,216.10

McManus Construction, Inc. $702,520.30

Cypress General Contractors, Inc. $717,823.34

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the bids as listed above be referred to the Parish Engineer for final tabulation.

President Mackey advised that bids would be received and opened at this time, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain lands situated in Acadian Acres Subdivision, Parts, I, II, and III, in Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, in Ward Three (16.2 acres).

Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the sealed bid of Basin Properties, Inc. for said mineral lease and read in detail the particulars of said bid which are set forth in the resolution which follows. Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. Treme 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby accept the bid of Basin Properties, Inc. for a mineral lease on the following described property, to-wit:

TRACT 1: those certain tracts of land containing 16.1 acres, more or less, situated within the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as those certain roads situated in Acadian Acres Subdivision identified as Vermilion Drive, Chenier Drive, Delta Drive, Terrebonne Drive, Burgundy Drive, and Boisclair Drive along with all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on plats of survey titled Acadian Acres Subdivision - Part I, dated March 15, 1978, prepared by W. L. Haymon and recorded at Plat Book 27, Page 80, bearing File No. 1520589, Acadian Acres Subdivision - Part II, dated June 6, 1978, prepared by W. L. Haymon and recorded at Plat Book 28, Page 8, bearing File No. 1542572; and Acadian Acres Subdivision - Part III, dated July 27, 1978, prepared by W. L. Haymon and recorded at Plat Book 28, Page 9, bearing File No. 1542573, all in the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 2: an undivided one-half (1/2) interest in the minerals in that certain tract or parcel of land containing 0.133 gross acres, more or less, situated in the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as the north fifteen feet (15') of Lot 12, Block B, of Acadian Acres Subdivision - Part III, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 9, of the records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

All two tracts of land described above containing approximately 16.233 acres, more or less, in Section 3, Township 11 South, Range 9 West.

for a three-year lease with a cash bonus of Four Thousand Four Hundred One and 63/100 Dollars ($4,401.63) and an annual rental of Two Thousand Twenty and 82/100 Dollars ($2,020.82) , and with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to receive twenty-five percent (25%) of all oil produced and saved or utilized, twenty-five percent (25%) of all gas produced and saved or utilized, twenty-five percent (25%) of all sulphur produced and saved, and twenty-five percent (25%) of all other liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon minerals produced and saved.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Police Jury be, and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary lease contract to consummate this transaction.

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President Mackey advised that bids would be received and opened at this time, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain lands situated in Garden Heights Subdivision and Alvin Acres, Phase Two, located in Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, in Ward Three (18.9 acres).

Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the sealed bid of Mayne & Mertz, Inc. for said mineral lease and read in detail the particulars of said bid which are set forth in the resolution which follows. Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Breaux 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby accept the bid of Mayne & Mertz, Inc. for a mineral lease on the following described property, to-wit:

TRACT 1: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Bult Road and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 28, 1975, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 91, bearing File No. 1382197 and on a plat survey dated April 25, 1977, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 10, bearing File No. 1456604 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 2: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Tammy Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 28, 1975, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 91, bearing File No. 1382197 and on a plat of survey dated April 25, 1977, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 10, bearing File No. 1456604 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 3: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Chris Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 28, 1975, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 91, bearing File No. 1382197 and on a plat of survey dated April 25, 1977, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 10, bearing File No. 1456604 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 4: that certain tract of land containing 1.62 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Tangueray Road and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated April 1, 1976, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 26, bearing File No. 1412467 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 5: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Debbie Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat survey dated May 7, 1976, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 61, bearing File No. 1416374 and on plat of survey dated August 24, 1978, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 85, bearing File No. 1525804 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 6: that certain tract of land containing 2.91 acres, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcaiseu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Blanco Lane and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated May 7, 1976, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 61, bearing File No. 1416374 and on a plat of survey dated August 24, 1978, prepared by George F. Webb, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 85, bearing File No. 1525804 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 7: that certain tract of land containing 1.0 acre, more or less, situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as Lot 49 of Garden Heights Subdivision Part 2, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 26, bearing File No. 1412467 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

TRACT 8: that certain tract of land containing 1.73 acres, more or less, situated in the Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as a street known as Clara Drive and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on a plat of survey dated February 16, 1998, revised July 16, 1998, prepared by George A. Evans, Jr. and recorded in Plat Book 35, Page 163, bearing File No. 2411911 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

All two tracts of land described above containing approximately 18.9 acres, more or less, in Section 4, Township 11 South, Range 8 West.

for a three-year lease with a cash bonus of Three Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Five and 64/100 Dollars ($3,435.64) and an annual rental of One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventeen and 82/100 Dollars ($1,717.82) , and with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to receive twenty-five percent (25%) of all oil produced and saved or utilized, twenty-five percent (25%) of all gas produced and saved or utilized, twenty-five percent (25%) of all sulphur produced and saved, and twenty-five percent (25%) of all other liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon minerals produced and saved.

BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Police Jury be, and he is hereby authorized to execute the necessary lease contract to consummate this transaction.

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At this time Mr. Breaux introduced former Senator Jesse Knowles who appeared before the Police Jury with reference to a proposed World War II Memorial in Washington, D. C. Mr. Knowles stated that there were 16 million men and women who fought in World War II, yet no memorial was ever built to honor their efforts and service. He also stated that the proposed memorial would cost approximately $100 million, and about $70 million had been collected thus far. Mr. Knowles further stated that the memorial would be appreciated not only by veterans of World War II, but also Korea, Viet Nam, Persian Gulf, etc., as well as the soldiers scattered throughout the world protecting the freedoms we so richly enjoy.

Motion was made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mrs. Griffin that each member of the Police Jury donate $20 toward the cost of this memorial, with a letter to be forwarded to the other 63 parishes in the State encouraging them to do likewise.

Mr. Andrepont asked whether the Police Jury as a body could legally contribute to what he considered to be a very worthwhile project, to which Mr. McMurry answered that it was illegal for the Police Jury as a body to donate money but it was not illegal for the Police Jury to appropriate money for the public good, such as the awareness and patriotic pride that would be brought about by a project such as this, and it was not inconceivable that it would be in the general public interest to appropriate funding toward it.

Mr. Manuel stated that the VFW in Moss Bluff was teaming up with Wal-Mart to stage various events to raise money for the memorial, and Mr. Knowles advised that similar efforts were being made by the Purple Hearts veterans in Sulphur.

Mrs. August stated she had no qualms whatsoever about each juror individually donating $20, but she was hesitant about setting a precedent which might result in the jurors being bombarded with solicitations from other organizations.

A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried unanimously. Mr. Andrepont asked that the staff check into the legality of the Police Jury as a whole contributing funds to this project.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the minutes of the regular meeting of the Police Jury dated February 3, 2000, were approved and the reading of same was dispensed with.

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

Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the following application for a liquor and beer permit be approved:

WARD 1

The Bronco Shop, LLC

Kenneth P. Cassidy - Partner

BRONCO STOP

393 Hwy. 171

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Beer - Pkg. $ 25.00

(Don Manuel's District)

TOTAL: $ 25.00

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Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the Agenda Committee Report dated February 23, 2000, was approved as follows:

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

February 23, 2000

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Wednesday, February 23, 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 March 2, 2000.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on March 2nd, 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. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that the Public Works Committee Report dated February 23, 2000, be approved as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

February 23, 2000

A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Wednesday, February 23, 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, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra J. Treme

Absent: None

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

Said Committee:

(1) Received report from Jerry Whatley, County Agent, with reference to finding a solution to the aquatic fern known as Common Salvinia which has greatly impacted the Bell City Drain Ditch and other bodies of water in Police Jury District No. 10. Mr. Whatley advised that three consecutive mild winters and the resulting lack of a hard freeze had contributed to the spread of this vegetation, the greatest agricultural threat of which was the blocking of waterways. Mr. Whatley also advised that the cost of herbicide application to kill the vegetation was very expensive (approximately $80 - $100 per acre), and he would check with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture to see if any assistance was available through said office for areas where the vegetation was completely blocking the flow of water. Mr. Whatley recommended continued monitoring of the situation to make sure water sources were not being blocked.

(2) Discussed a drainage problem on a lateral off of Third Avenue in the City of Lake Charles whereby Ms. Mary Morris, 2345 See Street, Lake Charles, appeared on behalf of Ms. Helen Vernell, and advised that the Drainage Board (Gravity Drainage District No. Four of Ward Three) had cut down a tree which had been causing sewer and other problems for Ms. Vernell and had also killed some of the vegetation to eliminate rodents and vermin, but there were still problems with erosion of the property which she felt was caused by the drainage lateral itself.

Also, discussed the 12^th Street Drainage lateral wherein Mr. Anthony Deville, 2330 Ninth Street, Lake Charles, appeared and spoke of problems with rodents and snakes, and with litter clogging up the lateral, as well as children playing near it.

Recommendation was made by the Committee that Mr. Kleckley and Mr. Collins, liaisons to the Drainage Board, meet with Ms. Vernell and the Board to try and find a solution to her problems, and further, to advise the Police Jury as to the results of their efforts at the next meeting of the Public Works Committee on March 30, 2000.

(3) Discussed a report presented by the Planning Staff as well as public input regarding the proposed abandonment by Union Pacific Railroad of 8.5 miles of right-of-way and the proposed construction of a bicycle path. Ms. Jennifer Wallace advised that an agreement with Union Pacific would need to be executed prior to a grant application and in corresponding with UP's land manager, the staff was informed that the asking price was $1,200 per acre ($131,000 total) for the purchase of a servitude. Ms. Wallace further advised that the agreement would mean that the Police Jury would railbank the line which meant that the line would not be abandoned to the adjacent property owners, and it would actually be preserved by the Police Jury for any future rail use.

Recommendation was made by the Committee that Mr. Sullivan's withdrawal of interest in the proposal be accepted and that action previously taken by the Police Jury on January 6, 2000, be rescinded which authorized the Division of Planning and Development to submit an application to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for enhancement funds to obtain right-of-way for use as a bicycle path. The staff was encouraged to look at areas of the Parish which could be used to establish bicycle paths, i.e., Holbrook Park, and to continue the practice of utilizing existing right-of-way when overlaying roads to increase shoulder width for bicycle riding and jogging.

(4) Discussed a request to close the open ditches on Goodman Road, from Opelousas Street to Railroad Avenue, wherein Mr. Smart advised that an attempt had been made to include this project in the Capital Improvement Plan, but it did not meet the approval of the committee, and suggestion had been made at that time that if the residents of Goodman Road would buy the necessary culverts, the Parish would install them in accordance with current policy. Mr. Smart also advised that the 2000 Capital Improvement Plan could be amended to accommodate this project, but it would require approval of the Police Jury. (Mr. Collins)

(5) Discussed the installation of culverts on private property wherein Mr. Collins advised that he had read newspaper articles which indicated that this type of work done in Evangeline Parish had been determined to be illegal. Ms. Mailhes stated that if the work served a public purpose, it could be done on private property, and she would review and research the information which Mr. Collins had on this matter.

(6) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting William's Place Subdivision located in Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, off of the north side of Highway 90 in Ward Eight (east of Louisiana 397), and further, that an ordinance be adopted requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation of 14 ft. msl of all dwellings and meet all FEMA requirements.

(7) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Majestic Pines Subdivision No. Two located in Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, off of the north side of Barney Hoffpauir Road in Ward Four.

(8) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Niel's West Fork Subdivision located in Section 13, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, off of the north side of Niel Road in Ward Four, and further, that an ordinance be adopted requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation of 11 ft. msl of all dwellings on Lots 4-6 and meet all FEMA requirements.

(9) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting South Forty Estates Part One located in Section 28, Township 10 South, Range 7 West, off of the south side of Highway 14 in Ward Two.

(10) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Rustic View Estates located off of the north side of Helms Road in Ward Three, and further, that an ordinance be adopted requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation of 9 ft. msl of all dwellings within said subdivision and meet all FEMA requirements.

(11) Recommended that an ordinance be adopted requiring that certain properties located within the unincorporated areas in the vicinity of the Chennault International Airport, and as designated on the attached map, be included under the Calcasieu Parish Grass and Weeds Ordinance No. 3601.

(12) Recommended that the Year 2000 Road Capital Improvement Plan in Road District No. One be amended to add the following roads (Mr. Manuel):

Road Name Mileage Priority Cost

Jennifer Lane .51 15 $50,000

Blackmon Road .49 13 $50,000

DeerRun Road 1.13 15 $113,000

Alamitos Circle .49 16 $50,000

Gillis Cut Off Road .52 13 $65,000

(13) Recommended that a letter be forwarded to Mr. Richard Meyer with Meyer and Associates requesting his appearance at the March 30^th Public Works Committee meeting to update the Police Jury on the progress of the engineering plans on the Rose Bluff Industrial access road and bridge.

(14) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Ruth Williamson Estate, Cecil Carrol Williamson, and Joe Gilbert Williamson on Nelson Road in Ward Three (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-07), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(15) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Lewis Arthur Moyse, Becky Lynn Simmons, Hermann Moyse III, Jean Moyse Simmons Wilcox, Marie Moyse Schlesinger, and Joseph Gottlieb Simmons on Gum Island Road in Wards Four and Seven (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1998-03), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(16) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from Dorothy Ewalt Miller on Corbello Road in Ward Eight (Calcaiseu Parish Project No. 2000-01), in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(17) Recommended that a letter be forwarded to the State Department of Transportation of Development requesting permission for the Parish to install "Mallard Junction Park" directional signs along Opelousas Street near the August Street entrance to the park. (Mr. Collins)

(18) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase and installation of two prefabricated homes to be used by the parkkeepers at Holbrook Park and Alligator Park.

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 1 of the Public Works Committee as listed heretofore be approved.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 2 of the Public Works Committee was approved.

It was moved by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 3 of the Public Works Committee be approved with the addition of Elliott Road and Nelson Road as rights-of-way to be considered for bicycle riding and jogging purposes.

Mr. Ray Sullivan appeared before the Police Jury and suggested that a Bicycle Advisory Committee, with representation from each corner of the Parish, be established to work with the Planning and Engineering Departments and communicate with them as to road projects and enhancement projects to see if extra right-of-way could be designated for use by joggers and cyclists. Mr. Sullivan pointed out that this would also aid in vehicular safety, and the cyclists did have some reasonable suggestions.

Dr. Mackey suggested that Mr. McMillin serve on the proposed committee and asked that Mr. Sullivan submit a list of names to Mr. Smart of candidates to serve on said committee, and Mr. Smart would advise the Police Jury as to the formation of the committee.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously to approve the establishment of a committee as outlined heretofore.

With reference to Recommendation No. 4 of the Public Works Committee, motion was made by Mrs. Griffin and seconded by Mr. Collins to amend the 2000 Capital Improvement Plan to include closing the open ditches on Goodman Road from Opelousas Street to Railroad Avenue.

Mr. Andrepont pointed out that this was a matter which should be discussed and decided on by the Ward Three jurors with final approval thereon by the full Police Jury.

Mrs. Griffin then amended her motion, and Mr. Collins accepted said amendment, to provide that Mr. Collins work with Mr. Smart and the Ward Three jurors to attempt to include these improvements to Goodman Road in the 2000 Capital Improvement Plan and to report back to the full Police Jury.

A vote taken on the motion as amended carried unanimously.

With regard to Recommendation No. 5 of the Public Works Committee as previously stated, Ms. Mailhes advised that she had reviewed the newspaper articles to which Mr. Collins had referred, as well as Attorney General's opinions relative thereto, and she stated that this type of work must serve a public purpose, not just the purpose of a private property owner. Ms. Mailhes also stated that perhaps when the permit program for installation of driveway culverts was established, some wording could be added to the permit which would certify that the engineering/public works department had determined that the installation would serve a public purpose.

Following a brief discussion, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Derbonne and carried unanimously that additional study be given this matter by the staff.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 6 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following resolution and ordinance were adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Floyd and Kathleen Burton subdivided certain property in Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as William's Place Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 29, Township 9 South, Range 7 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by Mr. W. L. Haymon, Registered Land Surveyor No. 6667, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 3, 2000, bearing File No. 2492918; and

WHEREAS, the street set forth on said subdivision plat was officially dedicated as a public street as indicated thereon by the owner.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby officially accept William's Place Subdivision including Deer Walk, Foxwood Drive, Curry Austin Drive, Squirrel Run, and Chase Lane, within said subdivision for future maintenance by the Parish.

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ORDINANCE NO. 4176

AN ORDINANCE requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation within William's Place Subdivision, in Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby require a minimum lowest floor elevation of 14 feet MSL of all dwellings in William's Place Subdivision, in Ward Eight of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall meet all FEMA requirements, and further, shall be certified by a land surveyor or civil engineer registered in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinance or parts of any ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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

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

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 7 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Rick Truax and Ken Crooks subdivided certain property in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Majestic Pines Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 26, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by Mr. K. Carl Johnson, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4866, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 10, 2000, bearing File No. 2493801; and

WHEREAS, the street set forth on said subdivision plat was officially dedicated as a public street as indicated thereon by the owner.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby officially accept Majestic Pines Subdivision including Majestic Pines Drive, within said subdivision for future maintenance by the Parish.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 8 of the Public Works Committee was approved; whereupon, the following resolution and ordinance were adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Charles V. Niel subdivided certain property in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Niel's West Fork Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 13, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 10, 2000, bearing File No. 2493800; and

WHEREAS, the street set forth on said subdivision plat was officially dedicated as a public street as indicated thereon by the owner.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby officially accept Niel's West Fork Subdivision in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish.

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ORDINANCE NO. 4177

AN ORDINANCE requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation within Niel's West Fork Subdivision, in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby require a minimum lowest floor elevation of 11 feet MSL of all dwellings on Lots 3-5 in Niel's West Fork Subdivision, in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall meet all FEMA requirements, and further, shall be certified by a land surveyor or civil engineer registered in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinance or parts of any ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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

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

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 9 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Michael W. Regan and Myra L. Regan subdivided certain property in Ward Two of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as South Forty Estates, Part One, a subdivision in Section 28, Township10 South, Range 7 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by J. Oneil Hebert, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4584, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 3, 2000, bearing File No. 2492921; and

WHEREAS, the streets set forth on said subdivision plat were officially dedicated as public streets as indicated thereon by the owner.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby officially accept South Forty Estates, Part One, including Jubilee Ln. within said subdivision for future maintenance by the Parish.

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 10 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following resolution and ordinance were adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Barry McGee subdivided certain property in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Rustic View Estates, a subdivision in Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by George A. Evans, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor No. 4750, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on March 3, 2000, bearing File No. 2492920; and

WHEREAS, the streets set forth on said subdivision plat were officially dedicated as public streets as indicated thereon by the owner.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby officially accept Rustic View Estates.

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ORDINANCE NO. 4178

AN ORDINANCE requiring a minimum lowest floor elevation within Rustic View Estates in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby require a minimum lowest floor elevation of 9 feet MSL of all dwellings in Rustic View Estates in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and shall meet all FEMA requirements, and further, shall be certified by a land surveyor or civil engineer registered in the State of Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinance or parts of any ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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

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

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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 11 of the Public Works Committee was approved; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4179

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 11, Article II. Grass and Weeds, of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby amend the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1. Sec. 11-36. Cutting and removal from certain lots required, is hereby amended to read as follows:

In accordance with R. S. 33:4754, it shall be unlawful for persons owning or occupying lots located within recognized subdivisions outside municipalities in the parish or on certain streets located in the vicinity of the Chennault International Airport (namely, Siebarth, Widgeon, Teal, Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Ave. B, Ave. C., Ave. D. Ave. E, Sprig, Meganser, Hutchins, Main, W. Main and Egret) to fail to regulate the growth or accumulation of grass, obnoxious weeds, or other deleterious or unhealthful growths, trash, debris, refuse, or discarded or noxious matter.

SECTION 2. Section 11-37. Notice to cut or remove; performance by parish at owner's expense upon owner's failure to comply with notice, subsection (a) is hereby amended to read as follows:

(a) The owner of any lot located within a recognized subdivision outside municipalities in the parish or on certain streets located in the vicinity of the Chennault International Airport (namely, Siebarth, Widgeon, Teal, Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, Ave. B, Ave. C., Ave. D. Ave. E, Sprig, Meganser, Hutchins, Main, W. Main and Egret) shall cut or remove such grass, obnoxious weeds, or other deleterious or unhealthful growths, trash, debris, refuse, or discarded or noxious matter, when requested to do so after notice has been given by the parish in accordance with (b) hereunder.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any ordinance or parts of any ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the provisions of this ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the Code.

This ordinance was adopted on the date above inscribed.

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

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

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Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Derbonne and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 12 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 13 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that Recommendation Nos. 14 through 18 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the following resolutions were 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 Zinn Petroleum Company to excavate and place fill to install and maintain a ring levee, drill site, and appurtenant structures for the exploration and/or production of oil and gas, located central to a point 1.6 miles northwesterly from Hayes, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Zinn Petroleum Company 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Zinn Petroleum Company to excavate and place fill to install and maintain a ring levee, drill site, and appurtenant structures for the exploration and/or production of oil and gas, located central to a point 1.6 miles northwesterly from Hayes, 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 Darrell Sarvaunt to deposit hauled-in fill for a foundation pad for a private residence, located adjacent to the Calcasieu River, north bank, in Section 2, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, at Moss Bluff, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Darrell Sarvaunt 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

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Darrell Sarvaunt to deposit hauled-in fill for a foundation pad for a private residence, located adjacent to the Calcasieu River, north bank, in Section 2, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, at Moss Bluff, 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.

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Kleckley to authorize the President of the Police Jury, the Chairman of the Budget Committee, and the Parish Administrator to commence formal negotiations with the appropriate parties concerning the possible acquisition of property adjacent to Prien Lake Park, and further, to authorize the Parish Administrator to proceed with the appraisal process on said property, in accordance with the Parish's Real Property Acquisition Policy. Mr. Kleckley advised that the subject property (approximately 19 acres) was located in his district (District 8), and this was in his opinion an incredible opportunity to enlarge Prien Lake Park. He further advised that this park was very busy with boating activity, particularly on weekends and during the Summer, pointing out that it was not unusual for boat trailers to fill up Magnolia Lane across the street from the park.

A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried unanimously.

President Mackey advised that no action was needed on the next item on the agenda to adopt a resolution to be forwarded to the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Social Services supporting the effort to exclude income from temporary Census 2000 jobs in benefit determinations for welfare participants, due to the fact that the Department of Social Services had recently enacted a waiver to exclude census job income from welfare benefit determinations and, therefore, a resolution was no longer needed.

Mrs. Griffin stated that she and Mr. Beam had been working very hard with the Complete Count Committee for the census, and those persons who were afraid of losing welfare benefits should be made aware that this was a good opportunity for them to earn extra income without being penalized.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby approve the renewal of a contract with the Corporation for National Services, on behalf of the Office of Community Services R.S.V.P. Project, in the amount of $36,206.00 to support the cost of operating R.S.V.P. from July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2001.

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

THUS DONE AND PASSED 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby approve a contract with the Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs, on behalf of the Office of Community Services R.S.V.P. Project, in the amount of $9,528.00 to be utilized as a local cash match for its R.S.V.P. Program.

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

THUS DONE AND PASSED 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby approve and authorize Ms. Sandra Mason, Director of the Office of Community Services, to amend the existing multi-year Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) Contract to include seven separate augmentation awards resulting in a maximum contract amount of $1,033,954 to be utilized to operate and expand its existing LIHEAP Program.

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

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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President Mackey advised that a report would be received from staff with reference to the possibility of the Police Jury sponsoring a Job Access Grant through the State Department of Transportation and Development related to transportation services.

Mr. McMurry recommended deferring action on this matter until the next regular meeting on March 17, 2000, because the Police Jury should not consider sponsoring this without matching funds, and no matching funds had yet been obtained.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that action on this matter be deferred until the next regular meeting on March 17, 2000.

It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried, with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, that a request be approved from the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two that the Police Jury approve a per diem increase for the members of the board from $30.00 to $60.00 per meeting, in accordance with legislation approved in the 1999 Regular Session of the State Legislature.

Mr. Breaux urged the members of the Police Jury to let their fire districts know that this increase in per diem was available but had to be approved by the Jury.

Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the request of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Nine of Ward Four be approved for a four-month time extension (April, 2000, to August, 2000) on the completion of the maintenance and repair of an elevated tower and ground storage, in accordance with the requirements of the Riverboat Fund Special Service District Program.

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted): (It was noted that the appointment was being made in accordance with LSA-R.S. 33:4577 B. (e), 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." )

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Alton White, to replace Mr. Barry Perkins, as a member of the West Calcasieu Community Center Authority.

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. Derbonne, seconded by Mr. Kleckley 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Lenard Quebedeaux, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Wiley LeBert, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Three, said term to expire in June, 2001.

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. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Clement 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Joe Palermo and Mr. Gene Mullin as members of the Managing Board of the West Calcasieu Airport.

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 Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, action on expiration of the term of Mr. Carl Murphy Ambrose, Jr. as a member of the Drug Asset Forfeiture Board was deferred until the regular meeting on March 23, 2000.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Thomas J. Morris as a member of the Drug Asset Forfeiture Board, said term to expire in March, 2003.

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. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Danahay 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Boyd D. Smith as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two, for a term of three years, said term to expire in March, 2003.

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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Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, which was duly seconded by Mr. Danahay 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Milton Castille as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Two, for a term of three years, said term to expire in March, 2003.

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. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Kleckley 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. James J. Vickers, as a member of the IMCAL Board of Directors, for a term of four years, said term to expire in March, 2004.

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. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on expiration of the term of Mrs. Deloras Campbell as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fifteen of Ward Two.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that Mr. Roderick Scott be approved as a representative of Senator Mary Landrieu in the public body sector of the Calcasieu Estuary Community Task Force.

Mr. McMurry advised that Senator Landrieu had asked that her office have a representative on this Task Force, and he had recently visited with Mr. Scott who was very anxious to serve.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the low bid of Prairie Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $478,698.55 be accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-01 (Hardsurfacing, Overlaying, and Drainage Improvements of Various Roads), said bids having been received by the Police Jury on February 17, 2000, and further, that the President of the

Police Jury be authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Project No. 2000-01.

With reference to bids received earlier in the meeting on this date, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Engineer, motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously, that the low bid of R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $643,216.10 be accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-02 (Hardsurfacing, Overlaying, and Drainage Improvements of Various Roads in Ward One), and further, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Project No. 2000-02.

Motion was made by Mr. Derbonne, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the following recommendations of the staff be approved relative to purchase of various items, with unit prices effective for a period of six months, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on February 23, 2000.

Liquid Asphalt

No bids were received. Staff requests permission to readvertise for bids.

Creosoted Bridge Lumber

Accept the respective low bids of Colfax Creosoting Company and Kennedy Saw Mills, Inc.

Mosquito Control Chemicals

Accept the respective low bids of Adapco, Inc., B & G Chemicals and Equipment Company, Inc., Cheminova, Inc., Pumpelly Oil Company, and Quality Unlimited Products, Inc.

Borrow Material

Accept the respective low bids of Ernie Corbello Farms, Inc., and McManus Construction, Inc.

Concrete Pipe

Accept the respective low bids of Dunham-Price, Inc., and Choctaw, Inc.

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously, the Parish Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for calbase and pavement markings, with unit prices effective for a period of six months.

Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution of condolences:

RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His Infinite Wisdom has seen fit to take Mr. Claude Eugene "Gene" Garrett who served his community, Parish, and nation for many years through various activities; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett, a resident of Calcasieu Parish since 1979, was a veteran of the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict; and worked as district manager for Sherwin Williams before opening Garrett's Paints Plus in 1982; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett was extremely devoted to his religion and church - Trinity Baptist Church - serving as former chairman and member of the deacon board, member of the church choir, and Sunday School director and teacher; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett was a member of the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau and the Lake Charles Credit Bureau and was a member of the United Way; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett served as a member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury representing District One for three years during which time he served with excellence and honor for the betterment of his community and Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett will long be remembered for his untiring efforts, and accomplished and dedicated service; 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 2^nd day of March, 2000, that it does hereby express sincere regret in the passing of Mr. Claude Eugene "Gene" Garrett.

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

THIS MEMORIAL IS ISSUED in loving and respectful memory of Mr. Claude Eugene "Gene" Garrett on this, the 2^nd day of March, 2000.

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

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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President Mackey advised that the next item on the agenda of emergency items was consideration of declaring Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 7, 2000, as a parish holiday for all parish employees. He stated that very favorable comments on Calcasieu Parish's management and work force had been voiced at the recent Police Jury Association Convention, and he believed the Police Jury should show its appreciation of the employees' dedication by giving them this one-time holiday. Dr. Mackey also pointed out that the Mardi Gras Parade would be held earlier in the day than normal this year which would result in traffic problems for the downtown area.

It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to declare Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 7, 2000, as a parish holiday for all parish employees.

President Mackey advised that the bridge located approximately one-half mile west of Highway 108 on Bayou D'Inde Road had been recently inspected by the State Department of Transportation and Development, and the inspection revealed that the bridge was in critical condition and might be subject to closure in the near future. He further advised that the Calcasieu Parish Division of Engineering and Public Works was planning to replace the bridge structure with pipe within the next two weeks.

In answer to a question by Mr. Danahay, Mr. Smart explained that the bridge was a small, one-span bridge with pre-fab concrete spans, and a girder was badly cracked according to a recent inspection by the State under the Federal Bridge Program. He further explained that the State had wanted to shut the bridge down immediately, but the staff did not want to because of the industries and families living in this area and the associated volume of traffic. Mr. Smart advised that the State was cooperating with the Parish, and the plan was to replace the bridge with two pipes on Mardi Gras Day which would be a day observed as a holiday by some of the industries served by this particular bridge.

In accordance with a suggestion made by Mr. McMurry, motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Breaux that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to invoke authority under R. S. 38:2212D, should it become necessary, which would allow for the declaration of an emergency allowing the receipt of written quotations for the purchase of the pipe needed to replace the bridge in lieu of formal advertising for bids.

In answer to a question by Mr. Clement, Mr. Smart explained that the pipe would be a permanent solution and would be the best alternative because it would be maintenance free.

A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried unanimously.

Mr. Breaux asked for a point of personal privilege to thank his colleagues on the Jury who supported him in his successful candidacy for Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Louisiana Police Jury Association.

Mrs. Griffin was also granted a point of personal privilege to announce that she had been elected Vice-President of the Black Caucus of the Louisiana Police Jury Association. She also thanked her colleagues for their support of Mr. W. T. Winfield who was a candidate for Member-at-Large on the Executive Board of the Louisiana Police Jury Association.

It was moved by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 99-6193 (Chasson vs. Police Jury), Worker's Compensation No. 99-02470 (Chasson vs. Police Jury), and Lawsuit No. 97-9315 (Comeaux vs. Police Jury).

Following the executive session the Police Jury reconvened in regular session, and motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to approve the report given by legal counsel during executive session.

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