June 6, 2002

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Enos Derbonne, President, presiding, and the following members present:

Mesdames Luvertha August, Elizabeth Conway Griffin, and Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Algie Breaux, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Mike Danahay, Chuck Kleckley, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, and Cornelius "Cornie" Moon

Absent: Chris Landry

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

In accordance with the staff's recommendation, motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to defer a public hearing which was originally scheduled to be held at 6:00 p.m on this date, as a result of notice provided to the owner of property described as follows, in accordance with Article II-Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, ordering said owners to show cause as to why the structures on said properties should not be condemned, until the Regular Meeting on July 3, 2002, in order to provide for proper notification to the property owner:

•7774A Highway 90 East, Lake Charles area, (com 208.7 ft W and 40 ft N of SE Cor 27.9.7 th W 154 ft N 90 ft etc, Ward Eight, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one four-plex) Owner: Amos Watson, 7774A Hwy 90 E, Lake Charles, LA 70601. TA #00266590 (Police Jury District 10).

Upon motion made by Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, issuance of the following Special Events permits was ratified:

Type B Permit (charitable) to allow alcoholic beverages for the special event:

RAINBOW TRAIL RIDE FUND RAISER

June 1 and 2, 2002

5257 Elliott Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Theodore Collins, Jr., Treasurer

Type C Permit to allow alcoholic beverages for the special event:

SMALL PONY EXPRESS TRAIL RIDE

June 22 and 23, 2002

5257 Elliott Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Theodore Collins, Jr., President

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Calcasieu Parish permit number 740 for Acadian Ambulance and Air Med Services, Inc. and Calcasieu Parish Permit number 742 for West Cal Cam Hospital Ambulance Service be extended through December 31, 2002. (A memorandum attached to the agenda advised that Med Express Ambulance Service would be terminating its service as of 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2002, and said company had requested that its application for permit renewal be withdrawn.)

Vice-President McMillin recognized the following persons as being present at the meeting on this date: Mayor Buddy Henagan, City of DeQuincy; Mr. Charles Russell, Ms. Denise Maddox, Mr. Lawrence Henagan, and Malcolm Lyle, members of the DeQuincy City Council.

Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that payment of all current invoices be approved.

Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated May 2, 2002, were approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.

It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously to approve the Agenda Committee Report dated May 30, 2002, as follows:

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

May 30, 2002

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, May 30, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mrs. Luvertha August, Chairman, presiding, and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, 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. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme

Absent: Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr. Don Manuel, and Mr. Enos Derbonne

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

Chairman August 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 June 6, 2002.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on June 6^th, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted with the following additions:

•Consideration of adopting a resolution requesting the Calcasieu Parish Legislative Delegation to work closely with the Police Jury in an effort to ensure that the Phelps Correctional Center in DeQuincy remains open.

•Appearance of interested citizens to address the Police Jury relative to the proposed Calgon Project in DeQuincy.

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

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

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has been notified by the Lake Fairway Estates Homeowners Association that a new residential community development referred to as Woodland Shores, Project No. 03-20, and Woodland Pines, Project No. 03-19, is being proposed for construction in the Lake Fairway Estates Community; and

WHEREAS, each of these developments will consist of 27 single-family, scattered site homes ranging in size between 1,700 and 1,900 square feet; and

WHEREAS, development permits have been obtained and construction has begun on three single-family homes on Lake Fairway Drive in Lake Fairway Estates Phase 2, adjacent to the proposed Woodland Development, and each home will have a minimum square footage of 3,500 square feet; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Woodland developments will be situated near Pine Shadows Golf Course, as well as a boat launch and lake area in the Lake Fairway Estates community; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Police Jury to ensure the architectural and aesthetic integrity of compatible housing in this particular area of Calcasieu Parish by requesting that the single-family units in Woodland Shores and Woodland Pines include full brick exteriors with carport and/or garage parking.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby urge the Board of Commissioners of Louisiana Housing Finance Agency to re-evaluate its maximum average Total Development Cost (TDC) per unit for construction of scattered site single family housing and for scattered site developments, to ensure construction of safe, decent, affordable scattered site developments having full brick exterior and carport and/or garage parking.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners of the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency for consideration at its board meeting on June 12, 2002.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the Public Works Committee Report dated May 30, 2002, be approved as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

May 30, 2002

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A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, May 30, 2002, in Courtroom A of the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, 1000 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Cornelius Moon, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Absent: Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin, Mr. Don Manuel, and President Enos Derbonne

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

Said Committee:

Received and opened the following sealed bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2002-07 (Hardsurfacing of Walker Road in Calcasieu Parish), as advertised in accordance with the law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m.:

W. E. McDonald & Son..................................................................................$2,049,508.10

James Industrial Contractors...........................................................................$1,617,608.42

McManus Construction, Inc. ..........................................................................$1,519,327.00

Civil Construction & Environmental Services, Inc. ...................................... $1,518,049.28

Cypress General Contractors...........................................................................$1,581,367.90

Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Claiborne Oaks Subdivision Phase One (including Ranchette Drive) located in Section 28, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, located off of Claiborne Street in Ward Four.
Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Rolling Hills Subdivision Phase IV (lots fronting on existing parish road) located in Section 5, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, located off of Donna Drive in Ward One.
Recommended that an ordinance be adopted amending the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances (Chapter 6, Section 6-108(b)) to provide for a five-day written certified notice for sign removal rather than a fifteen day notice.

NOTE: this amendment would make this consistent with the recently passed sign ordinance (Chapter 21, Section 21-35).

Recommended that action on the staff's recommendation to close the railroad crossing on Packing House Road be deferred for thirty days to allow Mr. Breaux, who represents this area, an opportunity to meet with the residents who would be impacted and to report back to the Committee. Ms. Shawnette Esthay appeared before the Committee in opposition to the closure of the railroad crossing.

Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to haul and spread limestone for road improvements and clean approximately 920 feet of ditch on prison farm roads.

NOTE: the Sheriff's Office will pay for labor, material, and fuel at an estimated project cost of $4,146.02.

(7) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Communications District (E-911) to clear and remove trees from property and spread limestone for reconstruction of a parking lot at the E-911 office.

NOTE: the Communications District will pay for labor, material, and fuel at an estimated project cost of $4,901.01.

(8) Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from J. Arnold Natali, et ux, on Gordon Dennison Road in Ward Eight, in accordance with criteria established by the Police Jury and recommendation of the Parish Engineer.

(9) Recommended that a resolution be adopted authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute a Contract to Provide Services/Hold Harmless Agreement with Cheryl L. Leger to provide parkkeeper services at Lorrain Park.

(10) Recommended that a resolution be adopted authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute an agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, for the sidewalks on Heard Road and New School Street (State Project No. 744-10-0016) (Federal Aid Project no. ENH-1002(511).

NOTE: Calcasieu parish will be responsible for contributing a 5% match of the participating cost estimated to be approximately $6,452.08.

(11) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting the Edgerly-DeQuincy Bridge Project (Structure No. 500092) as substantially complete.

(12) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for one 2002 16' tiltbed tandem axle trailer, one 2002 propane fueled melter applicator (asphalt crack sealer), one 2002 rubber track mini excavator, and two 2002 tow behind sweepers for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works.

(13) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for a Request for Proposals to purchase vehicle mounted GPS units for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works.

(14) Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for a vehicle for use at the Burton Coliseum to be funded with McNeese's allocation of the Burton Coliseum tax revenues, as requested by McNeese State University.

(15) Recommended that the Budget Committee be requested to suspend the previously approved Riverboat Economic Development Fund Grant to the City of DeQuincy for the Calgon Project and to authorize an equivalent reserve for economic development activities within the City of DeQuincy.

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Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 1 of the Public Works Committee as outlined heretofore be approved and in accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Engineer, the low bid in the amount of $1,518,049.28 submitted by Civil Construction and Environmental Services, Inc. was accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2002-07, and the contract for same was awarded to said company, and further, the President of the Police Jury was authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Project No. 2002-07.

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 2 of the Public Works Committee was approved; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Duke Parker, Jr. subdivided certain property in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Claiborne Oaks Subdivision, a subdivision in Section 28, Township 9 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 J. David Morrison, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4649, 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 June 10, 2002, bearing File No. 2587006.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Claiborne Oaks Subdivision in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Ranchette Drive located within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation No. 3 of the Public Works Committee; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Roland Bailey subdivided certain property in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Rolling Hills Subdivision Phase IV, a subdivision in Section 5, Township 9 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by William L. Haymon, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1823, 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 June 10, 2002, bearing File No. 2587005.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Rolling Hills Subdivision Phase IV in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 4 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4373

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 6 - Buildings, Article IV. Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Signs, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby amend Chapter 6 - Buildings, Article IV. Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Signs, Section 6-108. Enforcement , of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION I. Chapter 6, Article IV, Sec. 6-108 (b) is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

(b) Any sign in violation of this article shall be removed within five (5) calendar days of receipt of a written notification by certified mail, return receipt requested, to be sent by the division of planning and development. If the person owning or responsible for the placement of the sign fails to remove such sign within five (5) calendar days, the director of planning and development may remove the sign at the expense of the owner or responsible party. Any person feeling aggrieved by the receipt of said notice to remove may, within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of the notice, file an application for appeal directly to the planning and zoning board through the division of planning and development.

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.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 6^th day of June, 2002.

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 5 of the Public Works Committee was approved.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation No. 6 of the Public Works Committee; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to haul and spread limestone for road improvements and clean approximately 920 feet of ditch on prison farm roads.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Sheriff's Office will pay for labor, material, and fuel at an estimated project cost of $4,146.02.

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

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 7 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Calcasieu Parish Communications District (E-911) to clear and remove trees from property and spread limestone for reconstruction of a parking lot at the E-911 office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Communications District will pay for labor, material, and fuel at an estimated project cost of $4,901.01.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his 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 Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 8 of the Public Works Committee was approved.

It was moved by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation No. 9 of the Public Works Committee as outlined heretofore; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute a "Contract to Provide Services/Hold Harmless Agreement" with Ms. Cheryl L. Leger to provide parkkeeper services at Lorrain Park in Ward Two, for a period of one year.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 10 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby approve the execution of an agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, for the sidewalks on Heard Road and New School Street (State Project No. 744-10-0016) (Federal Aid Project No. ENH-1002(511)).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Police Jury will be responsible for contributing a 5% match of the participating cost estimated to be approximately $6,452.08.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY 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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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 11 of the Public Works Committee was approved, and the following resolution was adopted as a result thereof:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, final inspection was made by the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development, and Calcasieu Parish Bridge Inspectors on State Project No. 713-59-0140 (Edgerly-DeQuincy Bridge - Structure Report No. 500092) on May 13, 2002; and

WHEREAS, all work was found to be substantially complete in accordance with approved plans and specifications; and

WHEREAS, the agreement between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury requires that the Police Jury assume maintenance of the improvements upon completion; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury acknowledges that maintenance of the improvements includes, but is not limited to, providing adequate signing, striping, and other traffic control devices, both initial and future.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby accept State Project No. 713-59-0140 (Edgerly-DeQuincy Bridge - Structure Report No. 500092) as being complete, and assuming full maintenance of same.

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It was moved by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation Nos. 12, 13, and 14 of the Public Works Committee.

Motion was made by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 15 of the Public Works Committee be approved.

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the Budget Committee Report dated June 6, 2002, and all recommendations contained therein, was approved as follows:

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT

June 6, 2002

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A meeting of the Budget Committee was held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2002, 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. Enos Derbonne (Ex-Officio), Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, and Charles S. Machey, D.D.S.

Absent: Mr. Mike Danahay

Also present were Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Cornie Moon, Mrs. Sandy Treme, Mayor Buddy Henagan of the City of DeQuincy, Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Ms. Coleen Clark, Ms. Kathy Criglow, and Mr. Claude Smart.

Said Committee:

Recommended that the previously approved Riverboat Economic Development Fund Grant in the amount of $250,000 to the City of DeQuincy for the Calgon Project be suspended and that an equivalent reserve for economic development activities be authorized.

Recommended that the following Cooperative Endeavor Requests for funding from the Riverboat Fund be approved:

(2.1) Ward One Fire Protection District No. One - $100,000 - Ward One Special Service District allocation - Construction of fire station on Joe Miller Road ($75,000) and Purchase of Miscellaneous Fire Equipment ($25,000);

(2.2) Community Center and Playground District No. Four of Ward One - $8,000 - Ward One Special Service District allocation - Purchase of lawnmower, clearing for fence, and purchase of new fence;

(2.3) Road District No. One - $12,990.00 - Ward One Special Projects by Ward allocation - Surface Treatment of Pistol Drive

(2.4) Road District No. One - $23,126.00 - Ward One Special Projects by Ward allocation - Surface Treatment of Cheyenne Drive

(2.5) Road District No. One - $15,525.00 - Ward One Special Projects by Ward allocation - Surface Treatment of Chickasaw Drive

(2.6) Road District No. One - $25,000.00 - Ward One Special Projects by Ward allocation - Surface Treatment of Pilley Lane

(2.7) Gravity Drainage District No. Four of Ward Three - $4,072.74 - Ward Three Drainage Improvements allocation - Installation of 80 feet of 36-inch ADS pipe and yard drainage on West Prien Lake Road.

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

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President Derbonne advised that interested citizens would address the Police Jury at this time relative to the proposed Calgon Project in DeQuincy. He pointed out that the Police Jury had no authority or jurisdiction with regard to this project but would hear comments from the opponents and the proponents of said project, with each side being given a total of 15 minutes to make their presentations, and with the opponents being allowed to speak first since they were the ones who had requested to appear before the Police Jury.

Ms. Cheri Hollie, Post Office Box 1305, DeQuincy, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that in March, she and Mr. Sonny Chandler had appeared before the DeQuincy City Council and asked why the residents were not informed about hazardous waste that Calgon would bring to DeQuincy. Ms. Hollie also stated that in April, a meeting was held in Fields, and that in May, the DeQuincy City Council had an item on its agenda relative to the Calgon project, and the crowd was so large there was standing room only.

Ms. Hollie advised that at the community meeting, Ms Wilma Subra and Mr. Mike Tritico had been invited and had attended to explain the chemicals that were being proposed to be brought in by Calgon. Ms. Hollie further advised that the Police Juror and School Board member who represented that area, as well as the DeQuincy City Council, were invited to the meeting, but that only City Council member Denise Maddox and Mrs. Treme had attended, and she expressed her appreciation for their attendance. Ms. Hollie stated that it showed her that the Mayor and rest of the DeQuincy City Council did not care to hear from experts on what the hazardous waste could do to the environment and children.

Ms. Hollie stated that there was probably no one in Louisiana with better credentials when it came to such matters than Ms. Subra, with the exception of Mr. Tritico whom she said was no stranger to fighting chemicals and industries like Calgon.

Ms. Hollie pointed out that the School Board had adopted a resolution asking that Calgon not locate in Calcasieu Parish and that last evening, the Beauregard Parish Police Jury had adopted a resolution stating they opposed the discharge of hazardous waste into the Sabine River. Ms. Hollie stated that now Calgon was looking at other alternatives which she thought meant an injection well. She further stated that "Willow Springs says it all".

Ms. Hollie concluded by saying that the City of DeQuincy should never have considered bringing Calgon to the area and thus put the residents' health in harm's way. She also asked the Police Jury to not pledge any money for an injection well or alternative methods of disposal but instead toward economic development in DeQuincy with the exception of Calgon.

Mr. Keithon Perkins, 807 Pugh Street, DeQuincy, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that if a vote was taken, he felt that a majority of people in DeQuincy would vote against the project, and he felt he spoke for 85% of the residents. Mr. Perkins pointed out that Ms. Subra and Mr. Tritico had come (to the meeting) on their own free will and that they knew what they were talking about. He also stated that the Calgon project had been misleading because many people thought it had something to do with the soap industry, not realizing that it was hazardous waste. Mr. Perkins concluded by saying they felt it was wrong, and they had people that would back them up.

Mr. Scotty LeBleu, 1197 Coward Road, DeQuincy, appeared before the Police Jury and asked if there were any kind of State regulations on the amount of toxins released into the air. He stated that in his line of work, organic gardening, he was tested very stringently on soil samples and that he had a chance of losing his certification if the results were not as they should be. Mr. LeBleu advised that he had worked hard to get his certification and that he would hate to lose it for something like this that he said would cause a lot of pollution and very few jobs. He stated that the majority of people he had talked with were against the project, and he was definitely against it. Mr. LeBleu stated that it was good that people had an opportunity to come and voice their feelings as they were doing on this date.

Ms. Delilah Gibson, 3320 Norman Gibson Road, Starks, appeared before the Police Jury and expressed her appreciation for the Police Jury's action earlier on this date whereby the $250,000 originally pledged to the City of DeQuincy for the Calgon Project was suspended. She also expressed her appreciation to Mrs. Treme for making that motion. Ms. Gibson stated that she thought it was rather pretentious to fund a pipeline from one parish to another.

Ms. Gibson also stated that it was her understanding that the $250,000 was thrown out to lure Calgon to the area, and she felt that before attempts were made to lure a company, some good investigative work was needed to see if what was being lured was worthwhile, much the same way as fishing.

President Derbonne reiterated that the Police Jury had no authority in this matter and was only providing an opportunity for the opponents and proponents of the project to voice their opinions.

Mr. Clarence Chandler, 103 Boise Street, DeQuincy, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that the project was a dangerous situation because of its close proximity to DeQuincy Middle School which would affect the health of those students. He further stated that if a fire broke out in the proposed Calgon facility, there would not be enough manpower, training, or equipment to fight such a fire. Mr. Chandler stated that Calgon's ten-year history had shown several environmental violations, and he felt the officials of said company had misled the local elected officials. He closed by saying that the citizens had a voice in the matter and should have had from the beginning but would "the next time".

Mayor Buddy Henagan of DeQuincy appeared before the Police Jury and thanked the Police Jury for having the forum on this date, pointing out that he felt it was important to hear both sides of the issue. He stated that the Police Jury had been real good to the City of DeQuincy, and he thanked the members for the many projects they had helped DeQuincy with that would not have been possible without the Jury's help.

Mayor Henagan advised that his position was to let the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) make its decision, and the City of DeQuincy would live with whatever decision was made. He pointed out that approximately 1500 jobs had been lost in the DeQuincy area when the railroad companies left and that the City had been in the "building process" for some time now and needed more jobs in the area.

Mr. Ray Hyatt, Chairman of the DeQuincy Economic Development Commission, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that in February of 1998, Mayor Henagan and he had traveled to Mississippi to visit one of the Calgon facilities and investigate the company. He further stated that they had come to the conclusion that it was a fine company which had approximately 200 years of experience, was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and operated several plants throughout the United States, England, and Belgium.

Mr. Hyatt also stated that the company was proposing a $17 - $18 million facility with 26 permanent jobs and many construction jobs and that said company was considering a truck and warehousing facility that would employ additional people, pointing out that DeQuincy had been working hard the past few years to create jobs for the community.

Mr. Hyatt advised that all of the studies he had read had shown that this company was an environmentally friendly company that provided a much-needed environmental service in cleaning up the air, water, and earth. He further advised that the mayors or officials in all the towns in the United States where Calgon had plants had been contacted, and nothing but glowing reports were received indicating they were good corporate citizens, environmentally safe, and created no hazards. Mr. Hyatt further stated that the reports from other towns where Calgon had located encouraged the officials of DeQuincy to try and get Calgon to locate there.

Mr. Hyatt stated that they were content to let DEQ make the final determination as to the suitability of this company for the area. He further stated that a proposal had been considered to send people in June to the plant in California which was almost identical to the one proposed in DeQuincy and a different group to one of their plants in Mississippi - both the opponents and proponents of the plant - and let them talk to the elected officials and people who actually worked in the plants.

Mr. Hyatt advised that as an economic developer, he was extremely concerned that a loss of the Calgon plant would also mean a loss of sales tax, jobs, and significant future ad valorem taxes for this area but most of all, a loss of a great deal of credibility in areas of economic development for all of southwest Louisiana.

Mr. L. S. Heflin, Director of Engineering, Calgon Carbon Corporation, Post Office Box 717, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, appeared before the Police Jury and advised that his company was a provider of environmental products and services primarily for the protection of air and water. Mr. Heflin stated that his company's two largest segments of manufacture were prime or virgin carbon and carbon reactivation, and their associated service businesses. He further stated that Calgon Carbon had ten reactivation units worldwide with over 200 years of operating experience and that nothing in the company's permits was unsubstantiated.

Mr. Heflin explained that the plant proposed to be located in DeQuincy was a carbon reactivation facility which would involve carbons that had been used at sites all along the Interstate-10 corridor and which would recover 90% of the carbon that was brought in for re-use, with the remainder ending up as carbon dioxide gas.

Mr. Heflin addressed five key concerns voiced by the community, the first being the discharge of treated water into the Sabine River. Mr. Heflin stated that even though Calgon Carbon knew that the discharge would be environmentally friendly, the company would use a dry scrubbing process with which it had 50 years of experience in three different plants and thus eliminate discharge into the Sabine River.

Mr. Heflin stated that the second concern he would like to address was a question concerning what type of emissions would come from the facility, which he explained would be "criteria pollutants under the Clean Air Act" which were considered a minor source under Louisiana law and regulations and, in fact, most of the United States. He pointed out that preliminary monitoring done by the company showed no impact on the school or community.

The third concern addressed by Mr. Heflin was whether Calgon Corporation's use of ground water would adversely affect the aquifer, to which he stated that the company proposed to use the lower quality Chicot Aquifer which was not suitable for potable water and that with the company's alternate technology, its demand for water would drop to one-half of what was stated in the original application.

Mr. Heflin addressed the fourth concern which was whether a fire explosion at the Calgon Carbon facility would affect the adjacent population which he said it would not. He explained that his company had approximately 200 years of experience operating these types of carbon reactivation facilities, and there had never been a fire or explosion in one of those facilities, nor to his knowledge in one of his competitors' facilities either, the main reason being that these materials were essentially inert.

The fifth concern addressed by Mr. Heflin was whether Calgon Carbon was trading off the environment for jobs, to which he stated that there would be approximately 25 non-construction jobs, an annual operating budget of $5 - $6 million, and a construction budget of $18 million, so he did not feel that his company was trading the environment for jobs.

Mr. Joe Cironi, President of The Chamber Southwest Louisiana, 120 West Pujo Street, Lake Charles, appeared before the Police Jury and stated that the Executive Committee of said organization had voted unanimously on this date to support the project. He stated that his organization wanted to point out to the elected officials that sound science, and not emotional response, should be used when considering any economic development project.

Mr. Cironi stated that the $1 million payroll of the company could lead to a transportation and distribution center. He added that while some might say there were not a lot of jobs involved, it could have a tremendous impact in the area and possibly lead to other economic development projects.

Mr. Cironi stated that with regard to an earlier reference to a fire hazard, what was being proposed in DeQuincy had nothing to do with the manufacture of coal but, rather, the reactivation of carbon. Mr. Cironi also stated that with reference made earlier to an injection well, there would be none related to this project and, in fact, the permits before DEQ were considered nominal in nature in terms of impact on the environment.

Mr. Cironi also stated that with respect to impact on the environment, he had heard the word "hazardous" being used but that the Environmental Protection Agency did not consider the reactivation of carbon as hazardous. He reiterated that he felt as a community, they should rely on sound facts.

Mr. Manuel asked if Calgon planned to build on-site and what were the expected emissions into the atmosphere. Mr. Heflin stated that the way the regulations were derived, they were based on discharge into the atmosphere and the potential for health impacts and damage to the environment. He further stated that in the case of reactivation, two specific limits applied, the first being the organic matter that came back with carbon that was actually destroyed in the reactivation process. He stated that regulations required this to be at least a 99.99 % destruction and based on its experience at existing facilities, Calgon Carbon was confident of accomplishing this. Mr. Heflin explained that the second criteria pertained to emissions regulated by the Clean Air Act. Mr. Heflin further stated that his company believed the numbers in its permit were indicative of what was allowed and were based on actual operating experience.

Mrs. Treme explained that she had been requested to allow citizens an opportunity to come before the Police Jury and make the jurors aware of what was going on even though she had already asked the Police Jury to pull the $250,000 for the project. She stated that she had a couple of questions for Mr. Heflin, one being that before a company applied for a water quality permit, did a company decide to go ahead and build an $18 - $20 million facility and then apply for a permit, and if the permit was not issued, would the company then file suit and go to court so that the court would be more sympathetic to the company than the permitting agency because it (the company) had invested so much money.

Mr. Heflin stated that this was commonly known as "backdoor permitting", and the answer to Mrs. Treme's question was "no", that the reason Calgon had not applied for a water discharge permit was because it had a much shorter approval time than the controlling permit which took over one year in lead time.

Mrs. Treme asked if the company would be filing for the permit before construction, to which Mr. Heflin responded that Calgon would not have water discharge, so no permit was needed.

Mrs. Treme stated that she had no idea Calgon had applied for approval of $20 million through the State Bond Commission, and Mr. Heflin stated that it was his understanding that this type of funding was commonly made available as industrial incentives to provide lower-cost financing and that the answer to Mrs. Treme's question was "yes", his company did make application for low-cost financing. Mr. Heflin stated that he did not personally make application, but he thought it was done in April.

Also in answer to a question by Mrs. Treme, Mr. Heflin stated that hazardous waste incineration was very specifically defined in the EPA Code of Federal Regulations and that carbon reactivation did not involve hazardous waste incineration.

Mrs. Treme again thanked her colleagues for allowing the citizens in her district an opportunity to voice their opinions on this controversial subject.

Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously that the information as presented by the opponents and the proponents on this date be accepted and that no action be taken by the Police Jury at this time.

It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolutions:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notification has been received that an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Mr. Thomas G. Henning to remove, replace and maintain an existing wharf, boathouse, pier and bulkhead. The new bulkhead will reclaim an additional six to nine inches of land from the existing bulkhead, and the proposed wharf will extend 200 feet from the shore. Approximately 150 cubic yards of limestone material will be used to fill .7 of an acre of waters of the United States behind the proposed bulkhead. Said project is located on the southeast bank of Prien Lake, at 4500 Country Club Place, Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Mr. Thomas G. Henning 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 all necessary permits are 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Mr. Thomas G. Henning to remove, replace and maintain an existing wharf, boathouse, pier and bulkhead. The new bulkhead will reclaim an additional six to nine inches of land from the existing bulkhead, and the proposed wharf will extend 200 feet from the shore. Approximately 150 cubic yards of limestone material will be used to fill .7 of an acre of waters of the United States behind the proposed bulkhead. Said project is located on the southeast bank of Prien Lake, at 4500 Country Club Place, 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 an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Mr. Calvin L. Kiser to dredge approximately 589 yds from an unnamed canal in applicant's residential property, and install and maintain a bulkhead, walkway, boathouse and wharf totaling 952 ft (0.022 acres) in area. No fill will be discharged into waters of the United States or other waters per the project proposal. Dredged material will be hauled offsite. Proposed work will be conducted at 2035 Juanita Drive, in the City of Westlake, Section 10, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, Latitude 30.28730, Longitude -90.27488, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Mr. Calvin L. Kiser 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Mr. Calvin L. Kiser to dredge approximately 589 yds from an unnamed canal in applicant's residential property, and install and maintain a bulkhead, walkway, boathouse and wharf totaling 952 ft (0.022 acres) in area. No fill will be discharged into waters of the United States or other waters per the project proposal. Dredged material will be hauled offsite. Proposed work will be conducted at 2035 Juanita Drive, in the City of Westlake, Section 10, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, Latitude 30.28730, Longitude -90.27488, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notification has been received that an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Ms. Melba Vanwinkle to install and maintain a bulkhead and a boathouse. The proposed work is to be located in an area approximately 250 feet along the existing bank on the west fork of the Calcasieu River. The fill operation will consist of the placement of approximately 350 cubic yards of a combination of fill dirt, sand, concrete and brick. Said project is located on the west fork of the Calcasieu River approximately 32 miles west of Moss Bluff, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Section 33, 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 Ms. Melba Vanwinkle 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

HEREAS, 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 all necessary permits are 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Ms. Melba Vanwinkle to install and maintain a bulkhead and a boathouse. The proposed work is to be located in an area approximately 250 feet along the existing bank on the west fork of the Calcasieu River. The fill operation will consist of the placement of approximately 350 cubic yards of a combination of fill dirt, sand, concrete and brick. Said project is located on the west fork of the Calcasieu River approximately 32 miles west of Moss Bluff, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Section 33, 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 an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Mr. Larry Thomas to clear, fill and grade to develop a site for commercial use. Approximately 1,100 cubic yards of native material and 3,200 cubic yards of hauled-in clay will be used to prepare the site. Concrete slabs will be constructed, as well as a parking area, partly concrete and partly limestone. Approximately 1.7 acres of wetlands would be impacted by the project as proposed. Said project is located at 3260 LA Highway 108 South, Sulphur, Louisiana, in Section 7, Township 10 South, Range 9 West, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Mr. Larry Thomas 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Mr. Larry Thomas to clear, fill and grade to develop a site for commercial use. Approximately 1,100 cubic yards of native material and 3,200 cubic yards of hauled-in clay will be used to prepare the site. Concrete slabs will be constructed, as well as a parking area, partly concrete and partly limestone. Approximately 1.7 acres of wetlands would be impacted by the project as proposed. Said project is located at 3260 LA Highway 108 South, Sulphur, Louisiana, in Section 7, Township 10 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 an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Mr. Tony Palermo, Sr. to clear, fill and grade for a 19-lot residential subdivision, including road, ditches, culverts, house pads and utilities. Approximately 1,150 cubic yards of native material will be excavated and 7,560 cubic yards redistributed. An additional 2,950 cubic yards of clay will be hauled in to prepare the site. A road with open ditches will be constructed, and all drainage will be directed into existing ditches. A 48" x 40' culvert will be installed in an existing ditch where the proposed road crosses it, and culverts will be installed at each driveway entrance. The proposed work will impact approximately 3.2 acres of wetlands or other waters. Said project is located in a 21.15 acre tract (to become Erin's Forest Part III Subdivision) north of Sulphur, Louisiana, in Section 22, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Mr. Tony Palermo, Sr. 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Mr. Tony Palermo, Sr. to clear, fill and grade for a 19-lot residential subdivision, including road, ditches, culverts, house pads and utilities. Approximately 1,150 cubic yards of native material will be excavated and 7,560 cubic yards redistributed. An additional 2,950 cubic yards of clay will be hauled in to prepare the site. A road with open ditches will be constructed, and all drainage will be directed into existing ditches. A 48" x 40' culvert will be installed in an existing ditch where the proposed road crosses it, and culverts will be installed at each driveway entrance. The proposed work will impact approximately 3.2 acres of wetlands or other waters. Said project is located in a 21.15 acre tract (to become Erin's Forest Part III Subdivision) north of Sulphur, Louisiana, in Section 22, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, in Calcasieu Parish.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby approve a contract between the Police Jury and Solutions EAP for an employee assistance program for a period of two years beginning July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2004, with an option to renew for an additional one-year period.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby permit a per diem to each member of the commission of the Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District in an amount of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for each day of his attendance at meetings of the commission, not to exceed twelve meetings per year payable out of the funds of the hospital service district, in accordance with Act No. 37 of the First Extraordinary Session of the 2002 State Legislature.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Moon, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that Mr. Lester Langley be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Memorial Hospital Service District created by the resignation of Mr. Louis LaCaze; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Lester Langley, Jr., to replace Mr. Louis LaCaze, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Memorial Hospital Service District, said term to expire in February, 2003.

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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It was moved by Mr. McMillin, seconded by Mrs. Treme and carried unanimously that action on the vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six created by the resignation of Mr. Jerry Hosey be deferred for thirty days.

Upon motion made by Mr. Kleckley, which was duly seconded by Mr. Landry 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Gary Gobert, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Three, said term to expire June, 2007.

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 Dr. Mackey, 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Helen Duhon, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Eight of Wards Three and Eight, said term to expire June, 2007.

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. McMillin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on the expiration of the term of Mr. Jerome B. Meche as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. One of Ward Four.

Upon motion made by Mr. Breaux, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Glenn Hoffpauir, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Seven of Ward Two, said term to expire June, 2008.

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. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Andrepont 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Alvin Breaux, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Community Center and Playground District No. Seven of Ward Two, said term to expire June, 2008.

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. Danahay, seconded by Mr. McMillin 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 6^th day of June, 2002, that it does hereby appoint Mr. Craig Sackett, to replace Mr. Joseph Cironi, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire in June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Thomas Morris, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Moon 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Charles Achane, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Kathy Farrar, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Lynda "Shari" Grimes, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Moon 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Sue Lowery, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously to defer action for thirty days on the expiration of the term of Mr. Bob Patel as a member of the Workforce Investment Board representing the private sector, Greater Jennings Chamber of Commerce.

Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on expiration of the term of Ms. Linda Patterson as a member of the Workforce Investment Board representing the private sector, Greater Jennings Chamber of Commerce.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, 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 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Chauncey Davis, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 6^th day of June, 2002,that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Mark Eckard, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Workforce Investment Board, said term to expire June, 2005.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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

RESOLUTION

A resolution creating the Burton Coliseum Advisory Council.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Burton Coliseum Advisory Council is hereby created to serve as a community resource group to the Director of the Burton Coliseum in areas of prioritizing capital improvement efforts, assisting in marketing and building public awareness of the utilization of the coliseum facilities, and developing improved and expanded use of the facilities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the membership structure of the Burton Coliseum Advisory Council shall consist of eight (8) members serving staggered three (3) year terms beginning July 1, 2002, appointed by the Police Jury, and two (2) liaison representatives as follows:

•One (1) member representing the Southwest District Fat Stock Show Board of Directors, recommended jointly by the MSU President and Police Jury Liaison to the Coliseum from three nominees submitted by said Board;
•One (1) member representing the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau nominated by the CVB Board of Directors;

•One (1) member representing the Calcasieu Parish County Agent;

•One (1) member representing the Calcasieu Parish School Board;

•Two (2) members representing McNeese State University, submitted by the President of the University, with at least one of the representatives being a racial minority;

•Two (2) members, both private citizens, representing the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury with one residing in Wards 1, 2, 3 or 8, and one residing in Wards 4, 5, 6 or 7; and
•Liaison representatives - Police Jury liaison to the Burton Coliseum and the President of McNeese State University, or his designee.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that nominating agencies may provide up to three (3) nominations.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the above date inscribed.

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With reference to the foregoing resolution, Mr. Breaux asked why there was not a member of the local unions representing labor on this council. Mr. McMurry said that question had not come up and that the basis for the council was to try and get users of the Coliseum to give the director of said facility ideas relative to the physical development of the facility. Mr. McMurry stated that the advisory council would not be a managing board. He explained that under contract, McNeese State University was the manager of the Coliseum but that the building and land belonged to the Parish. Mr. McMurry further explained that it had been realized over the past several years that there was not a good cross section of the community interests in the management of the Coliseum and that there was a feeling that more input was needed from the users of the facility.

Mr. Breaux stated that he still felt there should be a voice from labor on the council, and he recommended that a representative be included. Mr. McMurry pointed out that there would be two members appointed by the Police Jury (one residing in Wards 1, 2, 3 or 8 and the other one residing in Wards 4, 5, 6 or 7), and that nothing would prevent one or both of these members from being representatives of a particular group.

President Derbonne advised that Mr. Clement was the Police Jury's liaison to the Burton Coliseum, and that he felt sure Mr. Clement would take note of Mr. Breaux's concerns in this regard.

Mr. Andrepont concurred with Mr. Breaux insofar as feeling that labor should have some voice on the council, but he also agreed with Mr. McMurry's statements that one or both of the representatives appointed by the Police Jury could represent labor.

Mr. Kleckley asked that Mr. Clement keep in mind one of his concerns when the council was in place, that being the length of time it takes to get out of the Coliseum parking lot. Mr. Kleckley stated that he attended various events at the Coliseum during the year and from the time he got in his car until he got to Gauthier Road sometimes took 30 - 45 minutes. President Derbonne concurred, pointing out that it took him well over an hour to get out of traffic after leaving the recent McNeese State University graduation ceremony held at the Coliseum.

Mr. Clement stated that he welcomed any input from his colleagues and that he would do what he could to implement their suggestions.

Mr. McMurry pointed out that at the current time, there was no liaison from the Police Jury to the Burton Coliseum, and President Derbonne designated Mr. Clement to serve in this capacity.

Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously that action be deferred for thirty days on the vacancy on the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors which was created by the resignation of Mr. Gary McQuiston who represented the hotel, motel, and recreational vehicle park industry.

It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Kleckley and carried unanimously to reject all bids received on March 27, 2002, the low bid having been accepted by the Police Jury on April 4, 2002, and to grant authority to readvertise for the purchase of one (1) 2002 one-half ton extended cab pickup truck for use by the Division of Planning and Development. (It was noted that after acceptance of the low bid, it had been discovered that the respective vendor could not supply the vehicle, complete as per all specifications.)

Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin and seconded by Mr. McMillin that in accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Engineer, that the low bid of McManus Construction Company, Inc., for Alternate No. One (five-lane asphalt) in the total amount of $5,811,506.53 be accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-07 (Improvements to Nelson Road south, Lake Charles city limits to Gauthier Road), 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 Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-07.

Mrs. Griffin expressed her concerns about the longevity of asphalt especially considering the heavy volume of traffic on Nelson Road. Mr. Smart stated that he understood her concerns but did not agree with them and further stated that Meyer and Associates, Inc. (the engineering firm which had designed the project) had come up with a good design, and all of the bid scenarios for either a three- or five-lane concrete or asphalt road were adequate.

Mr. Andrepont concurred with Mrs. Griffin and pointed out that there was a difference of approximately $1.6 million between the concrete and asphalt bids. He stated that the Parish would not have to come up with all of that difference immediately (if it chose to award the bid for a concrete roadway) and that the project would span at least an 18-month period. Mr. Andrepont further stated that he realized the City of Lake Charles had put up some of the funding for improving Nelson Road and that the City would probably be annexing that area in the next few years. He recommended that some type of agreement be reached with the City to allow the Parish to retain at least one-half of the sales tax that would be generated in that area due to the fact that once it was five-laned, a lot of businesses would be developed along that road.

With regard to the asphalt versus concrete issue, Mr. Andrepont stated that he believed that "you pay now, or you pay later" and that if the Parish was going to improve Nelson Road, it should be done with concrete and not asphalt.

Mrs. August asked what, in Mr. Smart's experience, was the longevity of asphalt given the temperatures, rainfall, and traffic in the area, to which he responded that it depended on how the road was constructed and how well the road drained but that with this particular road, asphalt would probably last 15 years before having to remove the first two inches and replace it, as opposed to concrete which would probably last 30 or 35 years.

Mrs. August stated that she had a problem with spending over $5 million for an asphalt road that, according to a letter she had received, would last two or three years, and she felt that if it was built "right" it would last 10-15 years and if it was five-laned, would attract more businesses. Mrs. August advised that the roads in Lafayette were well-planned, not congested, wide, concrete thoroughfares. In answer to her question, Mr. Smart advised that the City was planning to spend $1 to $1.2 million on this project, to which Mrs. August stated that she felt that was wrong considering the fact that the Parish was spending approximately $5 million and considering the fact that the City would probably be annexing it in two or three years.

Mr. Smart pointed out that asphalt was not sub-standard, to which Mrs. August responded that it was still not as good as concrete and that she was arguing this point as a consumer. She stated that the Parish was spending too much on this project to "give up on peanuts" and asked Mr. Smart not to take anything she said personally because she felt he had done well - she just felt it should be done right the first time.

President Derbonne asked Mr. McMurry to report on the negotiations with the City of Lake Charles, the Port of Lake Charles, and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Mr. McMurry explained that there had been $4.5 million available to three-lane Nelson Road with open ditches and with a soil cement base and hot mix overlay. He further advised that the Parish, as an alternative, offered the $4.5 million toward a proposal to five-lane the road if the participating entities would fund the difference in the cost between three-lane and five-lane. Mr. McMurry stated that the entities had agreed but with a maximum pledged by the City of $1.5 million, $1 million by the Port of Lake Charles, and $300,000 by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Mr. McMurry further explained that the decision was made to include a number of different options from which to choose in the bid package, and said bids had turned out to be really good, with the five-lane asphalt road being a little over $500,000 in excess of the amount of money available through the joint effort to fund the project.

Mr. McMurry stated that asphalt was now being used on interstate construction and that its advantages were that it was less noisy, provided a smoother surface, and could be constructed more quickly. He pointed out that the people who lived in the area where this project was being considered had been through a "marathon" construction project. Mr. McMurry advised that the Parish was still short $500,000 of being able to five-lane the road but that Mr. Smart felt it was the best option and had recommended awarding the bid for same and over the next three weeks, negotiate again with the City and Hospital to tell them they had the opportunity to get the kind of road they needed but would have to be willing to come up with more money. Mr. McMurry further stated that if that failed, Mr. Smart would have to change order the project to five-lane Nelson Road from Country Club Road to Ham Reid Road and three-lane from Ham Reid Road to Gauthier Road.

Mr. McMurry explained that President Derbonne had suggested that the Parish front the money for the five-lane because it was "the right thing to do", with a commitment from the City that they pay the difference (between three-lane and five-lane) at the time the road was annexed. He stated that the Parish would have about three weeks before having to issue a "notice to proceed" on the project, and he felt the issue of concrete versus asphalt was more of a scientific, engineering question.

Mrs. August referred to a recent article that had rated Louisiana's roads as being second to last in the nation, and she felt that somebody somewhere should take the lead and show that Louisiana could do better. She stated that the Parish was willing to do that in this particular case, and she was not sure why others kept "poor mouthing". Mrs. August further stated that settling for second best needed to stop. She also stated that asphalt was being used more but it also had to be overlaid more.

Mr. Manuel advised that the five-lane road going into Moss Bluff was asphalt, had a tremendous amount of traffic, and it had been in place for 16 years without having to be patched or overlaid, as opposed to a situation in Westlake where they had used cement, and with the heat and soil conditions in Louisiana, it had buckled in a couple of places. Mr. Manuel stated that this issue could be argued either way, but in his opinion, asphalt had some "give" to it and if the sun hit it, it would not buckle.

Mr. Moon stated that he felt there had been some improvements in the asphalt industry and that it lasted longer than it used to.

Mr. Andrepont asked if any discussions had been held with the City of Lake Charles regarding the Parish retaining one-half of the proceeds of the sales tax generated in the Nelson Road area should said road be annexed. Mr. McMurry explained that this had not been necessary because the Parish and City had entered into an annexation agreement which stipulated that during the term of the current ten-year tax, the Parish would continue to collect 100% of its tax if any property annexed by the City contained a business already collecting the Parish's tax or if a business with which the Parish had begun negotiations planned to locate in such annexed property. Mr. McMurry further explained that if there was no development, then the City would collect 100% of its sales tax on future development.

Mr. McMurry also explained that this agreement had been reached with the City instead of having to negotiate each time an annexation occurred. He pointed out that the current agreement expired in a few months when the current sales tax expired and that if the voters approved the extension of the tax on July 20, 2002, the Parish would need to renegotiate the agreement with the City.

Mr. Andrepont stated that it appeared to him that some of the entities participating in the Nelson Road improvement project were looking for the best of both worlds and that to some degree, he had a problem with that. He further stated that while he did not know the answer, there had to be a "happy medium" that could be reached.

Mr. Kleckley stated that he appreciated all the concern being expressed for this situation in his district. He explained that when he was elected, there was money allocated to three-lane Nelson Road, but with the expansion of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, studies had shown that the road could support a five-lane improvement and after meetings with the various entities involved, an additional $2.3 million was committed for building a three-lane road on a five-lane embankment with the idea being that the additional two lanes (to make it a five-lane) could be added when needed. Mr. Kleckley advised that when the bids came in so low, the possibility was explored of going ahead and five-laning it with asphalt instead of waiting.

Mr. Kleckley stated that there should be some kind of "trade off" and that maybe the City could pay the Parish after Nelson Road was annexed with some factor of depreciation. He further stated that this concept could be worked on, but the project needed to proceed. Mr. Kleckley advised that he thought the hospital was planning to open at the end of the year.

With regard to the issue of concrete versus asphalt, Mr. Kleckley stated that he did not think anybody would say that concrete was not better but that the City had rejected the idea of paying for any of the additional $1.6 million difference between concrete and asph