Lake Charles, Louisiana

September 20, 2001

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2001, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, with the Honorable Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President, presiding, and the following members present:

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

Absent: Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S.

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator; Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary; Ms. Kathy P. 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 of Plauche, Smith, and Nieset, Legal Counsel; Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management; and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.

President Griffin called the meeting to order, and the invocation was pronounced by Mr. Derbonne which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance also led by Mr. Derbonne. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

President Griffin advised that bids would be opened at this time, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for the construction of an education and treatment center for the Office of Juvenile Justice Services. Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the following bids:

Bidder Base Bid No. 1 Base Bid No. 2 Total Base Bid

Bessette Development Corporation $1,369,000.00 $28,000.00 $1,397,000.00

Lewing Construction Company, Inc. $1,434,000.00 $31,700.00 $1,465,000.00

F. Miller & Sons, Incorporated $1,325,000.00 $25,000.00 $1,350,000.00

Alfred Palma, Inc. $1,299,900.00 $35,700.00 $1,335,600.00

In opening the bids, Mr. McMurry advised that the bid of Priola Construction Corporation did not contain the contractor's compliance certificate which he said was an absolute requirement in the bid advertisement. Motion was then made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to reject said bid.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that the bids as listed heretofore be referred to the staff and the project architect for final tabulation and that action thereon be deferred until the Regular Meeting on October 4, 2001.

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

WARD VII

Circle A Mini Mart, Inc.

Kia Ty Hungh - Pres.

CIRCLE A MINI MART #2

1869 Hwy. 109 South

Vinton, LA 70668 Liquor & Beer - Pkg. $ 75.00

(Brent Clement's District)

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Upon motion made by Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting dated August 23, 2001, were approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.

President Griffin stated that a report would be received at this time from Mr. Algie Breaux, District 10, with reference to ongoing activities within his district and his liaison affiliations. His report included the following: the Iowa City Park had been renamed in honor of the late Lawrence Toups, Mayor of the Town of Iowa who had recently passed away; the remaining two miles of Ward Line Road were currently being blacktopped; two new fishing piers and a shelter had been added at Lorrain Park; three new dry hydrants had been installed to enhance the operation of the Bell City Fire Department; a "move was on" for a sports complex with Bell City elementary and high schools to be shared with the School Board on 29 acres of property leased from Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Leach; the drainage boards of Ward Two and Ward Eight had revamped their operations and were doing a great job; the Parish crews were doing a superb job of keeping ditches clean; a new subdivision was being built on Highway 14 and another one on the southwest corner of Ward Line Road and Highway 14; and the golf course on Highway 397 was "quietly" being worked on.

Mr. Breaux expressed his appreciation to the staff for their efforts, and President Griffin thanked him for his report.

President Griffin advised that no action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-032-01 which was a request by Hazel Henry to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow sales and service of handicap equipment and RV storage facility on the southwest corner of Big Lake Road and Heather Lane in Ward Three, Police Jury District 9, due to the fact that subsequent to the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, the applicant had withdrawn her request. President Griffin pointed out that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, and voted two (for) and nine (against) to recommend that the request be denied. She also pointed out that should the case have been approved, the staff had recommended the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; (2) that all drives and parking be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); (3) that the building have a brick facade; (4) that the use be limited to the sales and repair service of handicap equipment and RV storage facility; and (5) that ingress and egress be restricted to Big Lake Road only.

President Griffin advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-031-01 which was a request by Roger Cole to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to R-M (Multi-Family Residential) to allow eight duplexes on one lot on Big Lake Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 8. She further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; (2) that all drives and parking be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); (3) that a centralized U. S. Postal approved mailbox be provided; and (4) that a six-foot wood privacy fence be installed on the south property line.

Motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-031-01 and that the request to rezone be granted with the stipulations outlined by the Planning and Zoning Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4311

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Roger Cole to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to R-M (Multi Family Residential) to allow eight duplexes on one lot on the property described as: Beginning at the SW cor of Lot Two of Tract A of the Partition of the Estate of Narcisse Ogea, Sr., as per plat recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 60 of the records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; LESS AND EXCEPT parts donated or sold, th E 40 feet for POC, th N 135 feet, Th E 724 feet, th S 135 feet, th W 724 feet, to POC, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, together with all improvements situated thereon.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 20^th day of September, 2001, that Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be and they are hereby amended insofar as said ordinance and map pertain to the following property in Ward Three of this parish:

From R-2 (Mixed Residential) to R-M (Multi Family Residential) to allow eight duplexes on one lot with the following stipulations: 1) that the development must adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that all drives and parking be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); 3) that a centralized U.S. Postal approved mailbox be provided; and 4) that a six-foot wood privacy fence be installed on the south property line; on the property described as: Beginning at the SW cor of Lot Two of Tract A of the Partition of the Estate of Narcisse Ogea, Sr., as per plat recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 60 of the records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; LESS AND EXCEPT parts donated or sold, th E 40 feet for POC, th N 135 feet, Th E 724 feet, th S 135 feet, th W 724 feet, to POC, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, together with all improvements situated thereon.

Zoning Case RZ03-031-01

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the rezoning of the above described property is effective this date, classified in accordance with a new zoning District Map (adding to the existing District Map) which is attached to this ordinance to be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk of Court showing the classification of the new area of the above described property.

THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.

/s/ Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President

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

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President Griffin advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-029-01 which was a request by Ronald S. Ortego to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow a concrete fabrication business on Eastern Drive in Ward Three, Police Jury District 10. She further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; (2) that all drives and parking be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); (3) that the use be limited to a concrete fabrication business only; and (4) outside storage must be kept in a neat and orderly manner.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-029-01 and that the request to rezone be granted with the stipulations outlined by the Planning and Zoning Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4312

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Ronald S. Ortego to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow concrete fabrication business on the property described as: Lots 131, 132, and 133 of the Rutherford Subdivision of Section 35, T10S, R8W, Louisiana Meridian.

From R-2 (Mixed Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow concrete fabrication business with the following stipulations: 1) that development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that all drives and parking be hardsurfaced (asphalt or concrete); 3) that the use be limited to a concrete fabrication business only; and 4) outside storage must be kept in a neat and orderly manner; on the property described as: Lots 131, 132, and 133 of the Rutherford Subdivision of Section 35, T10S, R8W, Louisiana Meridian.

Zoning Case RZ03-029-01

THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.

/s/ Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President

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

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President Griffin advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ04-030-01 which was a request by Vern Lynette Johnson to rezone from C-1 (Light Commercial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (manufactured home) on Choupique Road in Ward Four, Police Jury District 12. She further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; and (2) that the manufactured home be skirted within 90 days of zoning approval.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ04-030-01 and that the request to rezone be granted with the stipulations outlined by the Planning and Zoning Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4313

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Vern Lynette Johnson to rezone from C-1 (Light Commercial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (manufactured home) on the property described as: Com at a point on the E line of the SW/4 of NE/4 of S24, T10S, R11W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point being 626.12 feet N of the SE cor of the SW/4 of NE/4 of said S24, th N 88 degs 59' 32" W a distance of 208.7 feet; th N 0 degs 34' 07" E a distance of 208.7 feet; th S 88 degs 59' 32" E a distance of 208.7 feet; th S 0 degs 34' 07" W a distance of 208.7 feet to the POC, containing 1.0 acres, m/l, LESS AND EXCEPT a road ROW across the E side of property.

From C-1 (Light Commercial) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (manufactured home) with the following stipulations: 1) that development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; and 2) that the manufactured home be skirted within 90 days of zoning approval; on the property described as: Com at a point on the E line of the SW/4 of NE/4 of S24, T10S, R11W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said point being 626.12 feet N of the SE cor of the SW/4 of NE/4 of said S24, th N 88 degs 59' 32" W a distance of 208.7 feet; th N 0 degs 34' 07" E a distance of 208.7 feet; th S 88 degs 59' 32" E a distance of 208.7 feet; th S 0 degs 34' 07" W a distance of 208.7 feet to the POC, containing 1.0 acres, m/l, LESS AND EXCEPT a road ROW across the E side of property.

Zoning Case RZ04-030-01

THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.

/s/ Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President

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

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President Griffin advised that no action was necessary with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-033-01 which was a request by William R. Pitcher to rezone from C-2 (General Commercial) to R-MHP (Manufactured Home Park) to allow a recreational vehicle park at 1124 Country Club Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 8, due to the fact that the petitioner had withdrawn his request prior to the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2001.

President Griffin advised that action was needed on consideration of amending Parish Ordinance No. 4265 to remove stipulation number four (that an eight-foot wooden fence be installed along the north property line within 60 days). She further advised that on April 19, 2001, the Police Jury granted a rezoning request by Jerry Hufstedler to rezone from R-2 (Mixed Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) to allow a welding repair shop/escort business at 3303 Angela Loop (Police Jury District 13) and that subsequent to that time, Mr. Hufstedler had purchased the adjoining property where the fence was to be installed; therefore, since the fence was to serve as a screen between the two pieces of property, the fence was no longer necessary since he owned both parcels.

In accordance with the foregoing and upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4314

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 4265, adopted by the Police Jury on April 19, 2001, (Zoning Case RZ04-012-01), to remove Stipulation No. 4.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 20^th day of September, 2001, that Ordinance No. 4265, adopted by the Police Jury on April 19, 2001, (Zoning Case RZ04-012-01), is hereby amended to provide for the removal of Stipulation 4) that an eight-foot (8') wooden fence be installed along the north property line within sixty (60) days; on the following property:

Lot 3, Angela Acres Subdivision #2, a subdivision in the SE/4 of the SW/4 of Section 10, T9S, R10W, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above described property is hereby classified and ratified as I-1 (Light Industrial).

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

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

THUS DONE AND PASSED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY on the date above inscribed.

/s/ Elizabeth Conway Griffin, 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 the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the United States of America was suddenly and brutally attacked by foreign terrorists creating a new Day of Infamy; and

WHEREAS, these terrorists hijacked and destroyed four commercial aircraft carrying civilians and crashed two of these aircraft into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, DC, with the last crashing to the ground in the State of Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, thousands of innocent Americans were injured or killed as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, police, firemen, rescue workers, and bystanders; and

WHEREAS, these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States, and, by targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly were intended to intimidate our nation and weaken its resolve; and

WHEREAS, terrorism will not be allowed to break the spirit of the American people, and we will demonstrate to these cowards that they have failed as the people of the United States and their cities and counties continue to stand tall and proud; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, has declared this act of terrorism the first War of the Twenty-first Century.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, that it does hereby condemn the cowardly and deadly terrorists' acts against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Police Jury does hereby support the President of the United States, as he works with his national security team, to not only defend against additional attacks, but to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Jury calls upon the citizens of Calcasieu Parish to support and participate in all activities which support, in any capacity, recovery efforts.

THUS PASSED AND APPROVED on the 20^th day of September, 2001.

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It was moved by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to (1) adopt the following resolutions, (2) to approve the readvertisement of currently vacant seats (Representative of the Poor-Lake Charles At Large, Representative of the Poor-DeQuincy and Starks) on the Office of Community Services Board consistent with its existing By-Laws, and (3) to advise that the OCS Board was considering discontinuance of OCS' active participation in the local Workforce Investment Board One Stop Operations Consortium subject to finalization of OCS' financial commitment expectations:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 20^th day of September, 2001, that it does hereby approve the submittal of two applications to the Louisiana Department of Social Services requesting funding in the amount of $1,790,805 ($1,719,044 for Calcasieu Parish Operation Bootstrap and $71,761 for TANF Employer Based Training Counseling and Supportive Services) of TANF funding currently available from excess federal funding of TANF Initiatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or her designee, when appropriate, 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 20^th day of September, 2001, that it does hereby approve the submittal of a capital request in the amount of $124,000 [$99,200 (80%) DOTD share and $24,800 (20%) Calcasieu Parish Transit System share] to the Louisiana Department of Transportation for three additional DOTD vehicles for the Calcasieu Parish Transit System.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or her designee, when appropriate, 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 20^th day of September, 2001, that it does hereby approve a short-term TANF-LIHEAP Contract between the Police Jury and the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency to provide exclusive and short-term utility assistance to an exclusive clientele base as specified by the Louisiana Department of Social Services/Office of Family Support from August, 2001, to February, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or her designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2001-02 was accepted as substantially complete (Ward One: Angus Drive, Basswood Road, Beechwood Road, Bill Rosteet Road, Briar Marsh Road, Cotton Lane, Crescent Avenue, Duplechin Lane, Edith Street, Frontier Trail, Green Oaks Road, Jersey Drive, Lorraine Drive, Mark Lane, Soileau Lane, Southern Drive, Sunflower Lane, Thompson Road, Whippoorwill Drive, Wildflower Lane, Wilson Road and Woodland Trail, Abshire Street, Bertrand Avenue, Carolyn Drive, Clifford Road, East Laura Drive, Goos Road, Hillary Drive, Jones Road, Miller Street, Ribbeck Avenue, Theriot Road, Verna Lane, Vickie Lane, Vines Road, and West Laura Drive).

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for the expropriation of right-of-way from the Estate of John D. Haney on Oak Lake Drive in Ward Four, Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2001-04, in accordance with the criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from George's Fried Chicken, c/o William George, Robert George, and Catherine George on Walker Road in Ward Four, in accordance with the criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

President Griffin advised that no action was needed on adoption of a resolution authorizing and approving the issuance by the Calcasieu Parish Public Trust Authority of not exceeding $11,000,000 of Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001B, and not exceeding $7,000,000 of Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001C, due to the fact that subsequent to the agenda being faxed on Friday, September 14, 2001, a letter had been received from Mr. Jay Delafield, bond attorney for the Public Trust Authority, requesting that this item be withdrawn due to the fact that the underwriter for the bonds was not prepared to go forward with a bond sale at this time.

Motion was made by Ms. August, seconded by Mr. Derbonne and carried unanimously that the polling place for Precinct No. 122 be moved effective November 17, 2001, from Zigler Hall, which is currently being demolished, to the Frazar Memorial Library on McNeese State University's campus.

It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the bid of Bolton Ford, Inc. in the amount of $16,189.00 be accepted for the purchase of one (1) 202 four-door mid-size sedan for use by the Division of Planning and Development.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously, the bid of Bolton Ford, Inc. in the amount of $24,523.00 was accepted for the purchase of one (1) 2002 four-door utility vehicle for use by the Office of Community Services.

Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that due to the fact that no bids were received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on September 13, 2001, as advertised in accordance with law, for the sale of one (1) salvaged vehicle (1994 Chevrolet Caprice) previously used by the Division of Planning and Development, and in accordance with the recommendation of the staff after consultation with Mr. Glenn Ducote of the Attorney General's Office, that said vehicle be placed in the next Parish auction of surplus property in order to exhaust all avenues provided by law for disposal of government property.

It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the Parish Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) 2002 three-quarter ton pickup truck for use at the Calcasieu Emergency Response Training Center.

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously, the rules were suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to approve the Budget Committee Report dated September 20, 2001, as follows:

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT

September 20, 2001

A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2001, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Francis Andrepont, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, and Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, Ex-Officio

Absent: Mr. Chuck Kleckley and Dr. Charles S. Mackey

Also present were Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Cornie Moon, Mrs. Sandy Treme, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Ms. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy Criglow, Mr. Jerry Milner, Mr. Claude Smart, and Mr. Allen Smith.

Said Committee:

(1) Recommended that a request be approved from the Moss Bluff Economic Development Board for a $5,000.00 grant from the General Fund to be used for the purpose of economic development in Ward One.

(2) Recommended that a request be approved for a three-month time extension from the Office of Emergency Preparedness, on behalf of Ward Four Fire Protection District No. Four (Houston River), on a previously awarded grant from the Ward Four Special Service District allocation of the Riverboat Fund in the amount of $40,000.00 for the purchase of community protection equipment (bunker gear, hoses, generators, etc. (The Police Jury awarded $40,000.00 on May 4, 2000, and the guidelines of this program require that the grant monies be spent within twelve months of the award.)

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

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In accordance with the staff's recommendation, motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to authorize Ms. Sandra Mason, Executive Director of the Office of Community Services (OCS), to resubmit the application which was filed last year for funding under the State Capital Outlay Bill for expenses related to the OCS Senior Center so that consideration may be given toward said funding during the current capital outlay funding cycle.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. McMillin to go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 99-5218 (Malbrough vs. Police Jury). Mr. McMurry stated that three additional lawsuits needed to be considered during the executive session, those being Lawsuit No. 99-6252 (Wall vs. Police Jury), EEOC/LCHR Complaint #270A12542, and Lawsuit No. 97-CV-0761 (Dix vs. Mancuso et al).

In accordance with Mr. McMurry's recommendation, Mr. Andrepont incorporated these lawsuits into his original motion, and Mr. McMillin accepted said amendment. A vote taken on the motion as amended carried unanimously, and the Police Jury then went into executive session.

Following the executive session, the Police Jury reconvened in regular session, and motion was made by Mr. Moon, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously that the report given by legal counsel during the executive session be approved.

There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Kleckley, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned.

/s/ Elizabeth Conway Griffin, President

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