Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 4, 2001

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2001, 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, Parish Administrator; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Ms. Kathy Criglow, Recording Secretary; Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Emergency Preparedness; Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Smith, Legal Counsel; Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management; and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.

President Mackey called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Dr. Eddie Simmons of Sale Street Baptist Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. McMillin. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

Prior to election of President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year, President Mackey gave a brief presentation on the following accomplishments made during the year 2000:

Complete text of comments by Police Jury President Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S.

Regular Meeting of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

January 4, 2001

2000 - The Year In Review

I would like to take a few minutes before the installation of the new President and Vice-President of the jury to comment on the year just past, highlighting some of our accomplishments over the past twelve months.

First I wish to thank and honor our newly elected jurors because our list of successes was due in large part to their arrival, and their parishwide view of service delivery. Although only in their first year, they have performed like veterans. Attitude is everything.

Secondly, I want to thank my colleagues that have been around here for a while, for their continued dedication to public service, and for the example of leadership they have exhibited to our newest members.

To highlight our year 2000 accomplishments, I will begin by mentioning:

Our road hardsurfacing project, pointing out that in 1990 we had less than 50% of our parish roads paved. We ended the decade with 88% of our roads hardsurfaced - a feat made even more amazing when you realize that Calcasieu has more road miles than any other parish in the state.

Our Road and Drainage Trust Fund completed its seventh year, and has produced $28.5 million of capital improvements throughout our parish using only $7 million of Police Jury funds - a great return on investment. This program, developed with no new taxes, is the only one of its kind in Louisiana.

The Culvert Installation Program enacted this year has helped bring standardized specifications for proper subdivision drainage, and has been very popular with the suburban and rural populations of our parish.

The Calcasieu Estuary Community Task Force headed by Mark McMurry has produced a forum where disparate groups within the community are working together to ensure the betterment of our citizens' health and the environment. Later this month, Mark and several other Task Force members will be featured panelists at the Louisiana Environmental Health Association Conference in New Orleans.

The purchase of 19.7 acres adjacent to our Prien Lake Park has laid the foundation for development of a flagship park to serve our parish for generations to come.

The acquisition of the newly named Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center will set the stage for the parish to become a regional provider for training of emergency response personnel in industry and the public sector.

The Office of Community Services will oversee the parish's entry into rural transportation service. This initiative will fill a crucial gap for those populations needing help traveling to and from their places of work, thereby increasing opportunities and productivity for many in our parish.

The litter enforcement program completed its first year, using a Litter Court where Justices of the Peace preside. The fees collected from fines help to fund continued anti-litter activities.

This is the eighth straight year the Police Jury has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. Only three parishes in Louisiana received this award this past year.

The soon-to-be-bid Parish Government Building expansion will provide for consolidation of our departments under one roof, open up the basement for public use, expand our Police Jury meeting room, provide additional office space for the District Attorney in the Wasey Building, and free up more space in the Magnolia Building for growth needs relating to the Judicial Center, all without additional land use.

Our proposed OCS Senior Center expansion, support of the West-Cal Community Center, Health Unit expansion, and the acquisition of properties for recreation are all examples of the vision this jury has shown in planning for future generations.

I was never more proud of our Jury when we honored our forefathers who went through great pains to forge our nation. Our National Motto, "In God We Trust", is displayed in our parish buildings as a salute and a confirmation that we still believe in one nation under God. Also, I appreciate my fellow members' participation in inviting clergy to give the invocation at our meetings, which sets the proper tone to discuss the public's business.

Also, I have always been proud of the regional approach to problem solving that this body has shown. Working with other public and private partners has been our trademark, and will continue to benefit our citizens into the future.

I firmly believe in the quote which says that "the power to shape the future is earned through persistence. No other quality is as essential to success. It is the sandpaper that breaks down all resistance and sweeps away all obstacles. It is the ability to move mountains one grain of sand at a time."

I give thanks to each juror and our staff for completing a wonderful year. The opportunity you've given me over this past year to serve as your President for a second time during my tenure as a Juror has been a pleasure and a privilege. I thank you for the confidence that you placed in me, and I sincerely hope that I served you with the dignity and fairness that you deserve. I look forward to joining our new officers and working as a body to continue our parish's mission to effectively provide the highest quality of service to the people of Calcasieu Parish in a manner that is responsive to the will and needs of the citizens. Thank you.

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President Mackey then opened the floor for nominations for President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year. Mr. Kleckley nominated Mrs. Griffin, and the nomination was seconded by Mr. Collins. It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Moon, and carried unanimously that nominations be closed and that Mrs. Griffin be elected by acclamation.

Newly-elected President Griffin assumed the chair and thanked her colleagues for their confidence in voting for her. She then presented an engraved pen and pencil desk set to outgoing-President Mackey and thanked him, on behalf of the entire Jury, for his leadership and wisdom. Dr. Mackey received a standing ovation in recognition of his service as President.

President Griffin then opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year. Mr. Manuel nominated Mr. Moon, and the nomination was seconded by Mr. Andrepont. Motion was made by Mr. Derbonne, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that nominations be closed and that Mr. Moon be elected by acclamation.

Newly-elected Vice-President Moon expressed his appreciation to his colleagues and presented an engraved pen and pencil desk set to outgoing-Vice-President Griffin.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the following applications for liquor and beer permits be approved:

WARD III

Rockin Sidney's Festival City, LLC

Eddie Lewis - Registered Agent

POONIES

4010 Goodman Lane

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer - '2001 168.75

(Calvin Collins' District)

Rockin Sidney's Festival City, LLC

Eddie Lewis - Registered Agent

T.J.'s RESTAURANT

4012 Goodman Lane

Lake Charles, LA 70615 Liquor & Beer - '2001 168.75

(Calvin Collins' District)

The Boarding House, Inc.

Rose V. White - Pres.

THE BOARDING HOUSE

3353 Hwy. 14 East

Lake Charles, LA 70605 Liquor & Beer - '2001 168.75

(Algie Breaux's District)

TOTAL REMITTANCE: $506.25

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to approve payment of all current invoices.

Upon motion made by Mr. Danahay, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated December 7, 2000, were approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.

Motion was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the Agenda Committee Report dated December 28, 2000, be approved as follows:

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

December 28, 2000

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, December 28, 2000, in the Police Jury Meeting Room in the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Chairperson, 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. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris Landry, Dr. Charles S. Mackey, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme.

Absent: Mr. Enos Derbonne

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Tim Conner, Mr. Wes Crain, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Gerry Trahan.

Chairperson 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 January 4, 2001.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on January 4th, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted with the following addition:

Comments from President Mackey, outgoing President, relative to accomplishments made by the Police Jury during the year 2000.

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

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

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It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the Public Works Committee Report dated December 28, 2000, be approved as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

December 28, 2000

A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, December 28, 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:

Absent: Mr. Enos Derbonne

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Tim Conner, Mr. Wes Crain, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mr. Jerry Milner, and Mr. Gerry Trahan.

Said Committee:

(1) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting the amended plat for "Desilyn Subdivision Revised" located off of Goodrich and Thompson Roads in Section 33, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, in Ward Four.

(2) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting "Pine Mist Estates" located off of Ham Reid Road in Section 36, Township 10 South, Range 8 West, in Ward Three.

(3) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting "Sundance Subdivision located off of N. Perkins Ferry Road in Section 19, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, in Ward One.

(4) Recommended that the Police Jury enter into a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and Ward One Fire Protection District No. One wherein the Division of Engineering and Public Works will provide a survey of three acres of property located off of Joe Miller Road for the Fire District, and the Fire District will reimburse the Police Jury for the costs ($137.00) related to the survey.

(5) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of the following vehicles and equipment for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works:

Animal Control: one one-half ton extended cab pickup truck; Public Works: one tow dolly, two 60" zero turn mowers, one 1200 lb. trailer and two mechanic road call trucks; Equipment Maintenance: two one-half ton regular cab pickup trucks and three utility truck beds; Water District No. 5: one three-quarter ton extended cab pickup truck; Road Division: two one-ton crew cabs (Patching Crew); Traffic Division: one one-half ton extended cab pickup truck; Vegetation Management: one brush chipper and one boom spray attachment; Survey: one one-half ton extended cab pickup truck;Special Drainage: two one-half ton extended cab pickup trucks; Mosquito Control: four one-half ton pickup trucks, and one twin-engine airplane.

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

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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, all recommendations contained in the foregoing Public Works Committee Report were approved; whereupon, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, John T. Deshotels subdivided certain property in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Desilyn Subdivision Revised, a subdivision in Section 33, Township 10 South, Range 10 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 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 5, 2001, bearing File No. 2535380, which supercedes plat previously filed on August 3, 2000, bearing File No. 2514777.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby officially accept Desilyn Subdivision in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Vickie Mosier subdivided certain property in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Pine Mist Estates, a subdivision in Section 36, Township 10 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 January 5, 2001, bearing File No. 2529817.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby officially accept Pine Mist Estates in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including S. Stephie Lane, E. Stephie Lane, Kevin Lane, Victor Lane, W. Stephie Lane, Ashford Circle, and Louis Circle, located within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Skip Spooner subdivided certain property in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Sundance Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 19, Township 10 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on January 12, 2001, bearing File No. 2530529.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby officially accept Sundance Subdivision in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and Ward One Fire Protection District No. One, wherein the Division of Engineering and Public Works will provide a survey of three acres of property located off of Joe Miller Road for the Fire District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fire District will reimburse the Police Jury in the amount of $137.00 for the costs related to the survey.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the prohibition on placement of billboard signs in Sections 33 and 34, Township 11 South, Range 13 West, and Sections 34, 35, and 36, Township 10 South, Range 13 West, be temporarily lifted to allow for the refurbishment of up to five structurally unsafe, non-conforming billboard signs, as per the request of Sign Ad, Inc. (It was noted that the temporary lifting of the prohibition would apply only to Sign Ad, Inc., and would not allow for the placement of additional signs.)

Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Kleckley 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 MPGC Lake Charles to clear, grade, excavate and deposit fill to develop a 626 acre site to construct a golf course, 567 home residential subdivision and three commercial supporting developments. Approximately 510,000 cubic yards of material will be graded from onsite and used as fill material. Approximately 17 acres of jurisdictional wetlands consisting of pine and chinese tallow trees will be impacted by the proposed project. Said project is located in Section 19, Township 10 South, Range 7 West, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of MPGC Lake Charles 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 System; 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, 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 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of MPGC Lake Charles to clear, grade, excavate and deposit fill to develop a 626 acre site to construct a golf course, 567 home residential subdivision and three commercial supporting developments. Approximately 510,000 cubic yards of material will be graded from onsite and used as fill material. Approximately 17 acres of jurisdictional wetlands consisting of pine and chinese tallow trees will be impacted by the proposed project. Said project is located in Section 19, Township 10 South, Range 7 West, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish.

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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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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 Wendell Ray Fontenot to excavate, deposit fill and construct a boat slip and wharf for a private fishing pond for recreational use, access and mooring purposes. The proposed excavation, structures and fill are to be located in an area approximately 275 feet long by 150 feet wide. Approximately 240,000 cubic yards of material will be excavated and deposited. Said project is located on Black Bayou, left descending bank, central to a point about 9.5 miles southerly from Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Wendell Ray Fontenot 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 System; and

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Wendell Ray Fontenot to excavate, deposit fill and construct a boat slip and wharf for a private fishing pond for recreational use, access and mooring purposes. The proposed excavation, structures and fill are to be located in an area approximately 275 feet long by 150 feet wide. Approximately 240,000 cubic yards of material will be excavated and deposited. Said project is located on Black Bayou, left descending bank, central to a point about 9.5 miles southerly from Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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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 Read Ellender to clear, grub, grade and fill an area for a home site. The proposed work is to be located within an area about 220 feet long and 125 feet wide. The fill operation will consist of the placement of approximately 150 cubic yards of hauled material in wetland and non-wetland areas. Said project is located in Section 6, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, at Moss Bluff, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Read Ellender 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 System; and

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Read Ellender to clear, grub, grade and fill an area for a home site. The proposed work is to be located within an area about 220 feet long and 125 feet wide. The fill operation will consist of the placement of approximately 150 cubic yards of hauled material in wetland and non-wetland areas. Said project is located in Section 6, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, at Moss Bluff, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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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 Wallace Nichols to clear, grade and fill to develop a 21 home subdivision. The proposed work would be conducted in an approximately 64-acre area, and would impact an estimated 30 acres of wetlands. Said project is located in and adjacent to wetlands which are tributary to West Fork Calcasieu River, in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, Section 28, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Wallace Nichols 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 System; and

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Wallace Nichols to clear, grade and fill to develop a 21 home subdivision. The proposed work would be conducted in an approximately 64-acre area, and would impact an estimated 30 acres of wetlands. Said project is located in and adjacent to wetlands which are tributary to West Fork Calcasieu River, in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, Section 28, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, in Calcasieu Parish.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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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 Wallace Nichols to clear, grade and fill to develop a 32-home subdivision. The proposed work would be conducted in an approximately 76-acre area and would impact an estimated 21 acres of wetlands. Said project is located in and adjacent to wetlands which are tributary to Indian Bayou, in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, Sections 24, 25 & 26, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, in Calcasieu Parish; and

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Wallace Nichols to clear, grade and fill to develop a 32-home subdivision. The proposed work would be conducted in an approximately 76-acre area and would impact an estimated 21 acres of wetlands. Said project is located in and adjacent to wetlands which are tributary to Indian Bayou, in Moss Bluff, Louisiana, Sections 24, 25 & 26, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, in Calcasieu Parish.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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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 Dr. James McGee to install and maintain a road crossing to access a homesite. The proposed road and fill are to be located approximately 200 feet long and 20 feet wide. Approximately 950 cubic yards of fill will be required for the proposed road. Said project is located in an inlet off Bayou Guy, along the west line of Lot G of the Kaough Subdivision, in Section 5, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Dr. James McGee 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 System; and

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Dr. James McGee to install and maintain a road crossing to access a homesite. The proposed road and fill are to be located approximately 200 feet long and 20 feet wide. Approximately 950 cubic yards of fill will be required for the proposed road. Said project is located in an inlet off Bayou Guy, along the west line of Lot G of the Kaough Subdivision, in Section 5, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby approve a Novation Agreement between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Department of Labor which transfers the authority and governance of the Welfare-to-Work Program from the Private Industry Council (PIC) to the local Workforce Investment Board.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute a buy/sell agreement with owners of the property at the southeast corner of the intersection of Pithon and Gill Streets (south of the Parish Government Building) subject to the performance of a certified appraisal in accordance with the Parish's Real Property Acquisition Policy.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

* * * * * * * * * * * * Motion was made by Mr. Danahay, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that action be deferred indefinitely relative to the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Marlene JW Ross as a member of the Mossville Awareness Committee, due to the fact that said committee was currently inactive.

President Griffin advised that action was needed on expiration of the term of Mr. James T. Platt as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. She further advised that Mr. Platt was a City of Lake Charles representative, and a letter had been received from Mayor Randy Roach recommending that Mr. Platt be reappointed. President Griffin also advised that Mrs. Treme was the liaison to this board, and she had recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting on December 28, 2000, that Mr. Platt be reappointed.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin 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 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. James T. Platt, as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, said term to expire in January, 2006.

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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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President Griffin advised that action was needed on expiration of the term of Mrs. Dolores Hicks as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System. She further advised that Mrs. Hicks was a City of Lake Charles representative, and a letter had been received from Mayor Randy Roach recommending that Mrs. Hicks be reappointed. President Griffin also advised that Mrs. Treme was the liaison to this board, and she had recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting on December 28, 2000, that Mrs. Hicks be reappointed.

It was moved by Mrs. Treme, 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 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Dolores Hicks, as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, said term to expire in January, 2006.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Dr. Mackey 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 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Roy Arrant, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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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

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. David L. Clark, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Vina Richard, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Harry B. Villery, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Kleckley, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby appoint Mr. George Guillory, to replace Mr. Stanley Hoffpauir, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. F.J. Sylvester, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Lawrence Hoffpauir, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Nell Jean Miller, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

* * * * * * * * * * * * President Griffin advised that action was needed on a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five due to the fact that one of the members of said board, Mr. Kenneth Thibodeaux, had moved out of the district. She further advised that Mr. Thibodeaux had represented District 11, and Mrs. Treme, as liaison to the district, had recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting on December 28, 2000, that this item remain on the agenda for a recommendation at the Regular Meeting on this date.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel 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 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Dick Dickerson, to replace Mr. Kenneth Thibodeaux, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five, said term to expire in February, 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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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President Griffin advised that action was needed on a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five which was created by the resignation of Mrs. Mildred White. She further advised that Mrs. White represented District 11, and Mrs. Treme, as liaison to the district, had recommended at the Agenda Committee Meeting on December 28, 2000, that this item remain on the agenda for a recommendation at the Regular Meeting on this date.

Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that action on this vacancy be deferred for thirty days.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the low bid of Civil Construction Company and Environmental Services, Inc., in the amount of $81,164.11 be accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2000-14 (Roadside Ditch Maintenance and Drainage Improvement of Various Roads), bids for said project having been received by the Police Jury on December 21, 2000.

Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that the following bids be accepted for purchase of hot mix asphalt, with unit prices effective for a period of six months, and gasoline and diesel fuel, with unit prices effective for a period of one year, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on December 27, 2000:

Hot Mix Asphalt

Accept the low bid of R.E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc.

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

Accept the respective low bid of L. M. Daigle Oil Company, Inc., and Petroleum Traders

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the only bid received of Louisiana Radio Communications, Inc., in the amount of $49,000.00 was accepted for one automated telemetry system for use by Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Five, said bid having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on December 27, 2000.

It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously that the low bid of Martin Automotive Group, Inc., in the amount of $42,642.42 be accepted for purchase of two 2000 or 2001 mini-vans for use by the Office of Community Services, said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on January 4, 2001.

Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the Parish Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of flex-base fly ash and bottom ash, ready mix concrete, and cold mix with unit prices effective for a period of six months, and sign faces, with unit prices effective for a period of four months.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously, the Parish Administrator was authorized to advertise for bids for purchase of one 2001 full-size four-door utility vehicle, for use by the Facility Management Department, in accordance with the FY 2001 budget.

President Griffin advised that the following terms would expire in February of 2001:

�Term of Mr. Ray Bass as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. Bass represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)

�Term of Mr. Jay C. Madison as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. Madison represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)

�Term of Dr. John F. Moffett as a member of the Airport Authority of Airport District No. One. (Mr. Derbonne is the liaison.)

�Term of Mr. J. Leo McGough as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Memorial Hospital Service District. (Mr. Moon is the liaison.)

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the rules were suspended by a two-thirds majority vote, to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 4^th day of January, 2001, that it does hereby approve the award of a contract in the amount of $758,178.68 between the Police Jury and R.E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc., as it relates to the improvements of Elliott Road, from Lincoln Road to Country Club Road, in Ward Three of Calcasieu Parish, in accordance with bids received by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for construction of said project.

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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Mr. McMurry advised that proposals for liability insurance coverage had been received during the week preceding the meeting on this date, and the cost had gone up more than was anticipated, so Mr. Gremillion had met with Mr. Derbonne, as Chairman of the General Insurance Committee, and a decision was made to have an actuary review the proposals which had been received so that the Committee would have the benefit of that review prior to taking action on the proposals.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to go into executive session to discuss a worker's compensation case (Goodeaux vs. Police Jury).

Following the executive session, the Police Jury reconvened in regular session, and motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve the report given by legal counsel during the executive session.

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

Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President

S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary