August 15, 2002

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 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, Chris Landry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, and Cornelius "Cornie" Moon

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator, Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant to the Administrator, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary, Ms. Kathy 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 the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, 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 Pastor Wilton Red, Thorn of Grace Fellowship Church, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Collins. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution approving an Enterprise Zone Endorsement Application by Citgo Petroleum Corporation for Phase II of the Optimization Project located in Census Tract 32, Block Group 9: (The Police Jury deferred action on this matter on March 21, 2002, at the request of Citgo Petroleum Corporation.)

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION stating the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's endorsement of Citgo Petroleum Corporation to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature enacted Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995, Act 624 of 1997, Act 647 of 1997, and Act 977 of 1999; and

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the State; and

WHEREAS, the business is located within Census Tract 32, Block Group 9 which is a designated Enterprise Zone; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; and

WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury agrees:

To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program.

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction.

To rebate all eligible local sales/use taxes on the purchase of eligible construction materials, machinery, and equipment purchased for this project and used by the business permanently on that site.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular and legal session convened on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that Citgo Petroleum Corporation, Enterprise Zone Application #20020054, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

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President Derbonne advised that a presentation concerning the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2001, would be received at this time from Mr. Milner. Mr. Milner thanked his staff for the thoroughness and quality of the report, and he thanked the Police Jury for making financially sound decisions which resulted in the good financial condition of the Parish. Mr. Milner pointed out that the recent approval by 75% of the voters to continue collection of the 1 ½-cent sales tax was an indication of the level of confidence the public had in the financial decisions made by the Police Jury. He then asked Mr. Gus Schram of the parish's auditing firm, Gus Schram and Company, Ltd., to address the Jury relative to the report.

Mr. Schram thanked the staff for their extra efforts in compiling the report this year, pointing out that in addition to the normal difficulties in trying to blend the information from the individual component units, the staff was also trying to implement the new computer system during the same time they were producing the financial report.

Mr. Schram congratulated the Police Jury for having received for the tenth consecutive year the Government Finance Officer's Association's prestigious Certificate of Excellence. He then briefly outlined the various sections of the report, pointing out that the total long-term debt of the Police Jury was approximately $4,500,000 and the total assets were approximately $265,000,000 which he said spoke well of the Parish's financial condition and which laid a solid foundation for the future. Mr. Schram advised that the Parish's total liabilities were approximately $31,000,000.

Mr. Schram further advised that the implementation in the year 2003 of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) Rule 34 would change the look of future balance sheets and that the biggest concern was the incorporation of accounting related to infrastructure such as roads, works of public improvement, etc. He pointed out that the new computer system and changes in inventorying would help in that regard.

Mr. Schram also advised that the General Fund reflected a slight decrease from prior year revenue totals primarily as a result of a change in the manner in which governmental entities were required to show the value of investments which now had to be reflected at fair market value. He also advised that the total revenues in special revenue funds were almost identical to the year 2000 amounts even though there had been significant decreases in sales tax income and investment income. Mr. Schram stated that one "bright spot" was an almost 5% increase in ad valorem taxes.

Mr. Kleckley asked if the final numbers of the financial impact had been tabulated relative to the recent "ordeal" in the Tax Assessor's Office, to which Mr. Schram answered that said office was not actually part of the Parish's audit, even though they had been included for purposes of the comprehensive report, and that he would check into Mr. Kleckley's question and let him know the answer.

Mr. Clement asked what the 5% increase in ad valorem taxes could be attributed to, and Mr. McMurry stated that a combination of things affected these taxes. He further stated that in a non-reassessment year the increase was normally about 3% and that the increase of 5% might have been due to a new industry coming on the tax rolls or an older industry's tax exemption expiring, or perhaps growth in retail sales with the expansion of the Prien Lake Mall.

Mr. Landry had a question concerning a default of some waterworks district bonds, and Mr. McMurry explained that this was the district in Mossville which had been hit hard financially when Vista Chemical Company bought out a lot of the property surrounding its facility resulting in a loss, a lot of homeowners who had been customers of the district. He further explained that this loss of a huge customer base had hurt an already financially troubled district.

Mr. Milner pointed out that the Mossville waterworks district was doing some restructuring of its bonds so that this might help.

Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2001, as presented on this date.

At this time Mr. Collins presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Ms. Tena Matthews of Washington-Marion High School for finishing fourth overall in the Hawaii Classics Basketball Tournament, an invitation-only tournament in which 72 high school juniors from around the country participated. Mr. Collins stated that Ms. Matthews had been very active in her community, church, classroom, and basketball, and had led her team in high school to the Sweet 16 Tournament.

He then read aloud the framed certificate as follows:

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Congratulates and Salutes

Tena Matthews

of Washington-Marion High School for finishing fourth overall in the

Hawaii Classics Basketball Tournament, an invitation-only tournament

in which 72 high school juniors from around the country participated.

Congratulations on a job well done & best wishes to you in the future!

Thus done and signed on the 15^th day of August, 2002.

/s/ Calvin Collins, District 2 /s/ Enos Derbonne, President

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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Ms. Matthews expressed her appreciation to Mr. Collins, the Police Jury, her supporters, and to all who had made her dream come true.

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

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated July 18, 2002, were approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.

President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ06-031-02 which was a request by Apostolic Faith Ministries to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow mini-warehouses (26 units) on Highway 12 in Ward Six, Police Jury District 11. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, and vote eight (for) and three (against) 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 the proper permits must be obtained; (3) that all drives and parking must be hardsurfaced (concrete or asphalt); and (4) that the use be limited to mini-warehouses.

Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ06-031-02 and to grant the request to rezone with the stipulations outlined by said Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4396

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Apostolic Faith Ministries to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow mini-warehouses (26 units) on the property described as: Beg at a point in the NW right of way line of Hwy. 12, which is located N 89 degs 47' 24" W 855.2' and N 35 degs 09' 45" E 478' and N 35 degs 09' 45" E 600' from SE cor of 14-7-11, thence N 54 degs 50' 15" W 300', thence S 35 degs 09' 45" W 100', thence S 54 degs 50' 15" E 300', thence N 35 degs 09' 45" E 100' to pob.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 15^th day of August, 2002, 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 Six of this parish:

From A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow mini-warehouses (26 units) with the following stipulations: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that the proper permits must be obtained; 3) that all drives and parking must be hardsurfaced (concrete or asphalt); and 4) that the use be limited to mini-warehouses; on the property described as: Beg at a point in the NW right of way line of Hwy. 12, which is located N 89 degs 47' 24" W 855.2' and N 35 degs 09' 45" E 478' and N 35 degs 09' 45" E 600' from SE cor of 14-7-11, thence N 54 degs 50' 15" W 300', thence S 35 degs 09' 45" W 100', thence S 54 degs 50' 15" E 300', thence N 35 degs 09' 45" E 100' to pob.

Zoning Case RZ06-031-02

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/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ07-032-02 which was a request by Apostolic Faith Ministries to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow mini-warehouses (26 units) on Foreman Road in Ward Seven, Police Jury District 11. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, and voted nine (against) and two (for) to recommend that the request be denied due to the residential character of the area. President Derbonne pointed out that should the Police Jury grant the request, the Board recommended the following stipulations: (1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; (2) that the proper permits must be obtained; and (2) that all drives and parking must be hardsurfaced (concrete of asphalt).

Motion was made by Mr. Treme and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to overturn the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ07-032-02 and to grant the request to rezone with the stipulations outlined heretofore. Mrs. Treme stated that she did not understand the reason why the Planning and Zoning Board had voted to recommend approval of the previous zoning request (RZ06-031-02) and had then voted to recommend against this request (RZ07-032-02) since both requests were the same. Mrs. Treme further stated that there were a lot of transient people in the Vinton area who needed this type of storage facility.

Reverend Charles Braneff, 5098 West Fourth Street, DeQuincy, appeared before the Police Jury on behalf of Apostolic Faith Ministries (the applicant) and stated that none of his neighbors opposed the rezoning. Mrs. Treme pointed out that nobody had talked to her in opposition to the request.

Mrs. Griffin asked Mr. Vickers why nine members of the Planning and Zoning Board had voted against the request, and he stated that there was some concern that because the church was a non-profit entity, it might be unfair to a business owner who paid taxes and did not enjoy the tax benefits of a non-profit status. Mr. Vickers stated that with respect to RZ06-031-02, there was existing development along Highway 12 but that he had recommended against RZ07-032-02 because there was no commercial development along Foreman Road. He explained that it was a rural area and not a commercial corridor.

Reverend Braneff stated that there was another gentleman who would like to have his property in this area rezoned commercial and pointed out that a fire station and drainage board office was located in the area, as well as another piece of property which he owned.

Mrs. Treme stated that she had known Reverend Braneff for many years and that he had a wonderful ministry. She further stated that the money that was collected through the mini-warehouse business would go toward his ministry, and she did not feel he should be penalized because his ministry was non-profit.

Mr. Andrepont stated that with all due respect to the taxpaying businesses, it all came down to living in a free enterprise system where one could choose with whom they wished to do business. He further stated that he felt the issue was not about being in competition with someone else but the fact that Reverend Braneff wanted to bring a new business to Calcasieu Parish.

A roll call vote was then taken on the motion on the floor, and the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mrs. August, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Clement, Mr. Collins, Mr. Danahay, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Kleckley, Mr. Landry, Dr. Mackey, Mr. Manuel, Mr. McMillin, Mr. Moon, and Mrs. Treme.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT VOTING: President Derbonne

The vote being unanimously in favor, President Derbonne declared the motion as having carried; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4397

Zoning Case RZ07-032-02

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

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ06-033-02 which was a request by Chris and Linda Terro to rezone from R-M (Multi Family Residential) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (manufactured home) at 254 Royer Loop in Ward Six, Police Jury District 13. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, and voted unanimously 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 the proper permits be obtained within five days of zoning approval; (3) that one manufactured home must be moved off the property within thirty days of zoning approval; and (4) that the remaining manufactured home must be skirted prior to utilities being connected.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ06-033-02 and to grant the request to rezone with the stipulations outlined by said Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4398

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Chris and Linda Terro to rezone from R-M (Multi Family Residential) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (manufactured home) on the property described as: Lot 6 of that certain Partition of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the SE/4 of S3, T9S, R10W, said Partition as shown in Conveyance Book 300, Page 176, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

From R-M (Multi Family Residential) to A-1 (Agricultural) to allow residential development (manufactured home) with the following stipulations: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that the proper permits must be obtained within five days of zoning approval; 3) that one manufactured home must be moved off the property within thirty days of zoning approval; and 4) that the remaining manufactured home must be skirted prior to utilities being connected; on the property described as: Lot 6 of that certain Partition of the W/2 of the SW/4 of the SE/4 of S3, T9S, R10W, said Partition as shown in Conveyance Book 300, Page 176, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Zoning Case RZ06-033-02

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

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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President Derbonne advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ01-029-02 which was a request by Troy Fletcher to rezone from I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-M (Multi Family Residential) to allow multi-family residential development at 879 Parish Road in Ward One. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, and voted eight (for) and three (against) 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 a centralized postal approved mailbox must be provided; (3) that a six-foot wood privacy fence be installed on the west property line upon acceptance of subdivision plat by Police Jury; (4) that the development must tie into Waterworks District No. One of Ward One with a minimum six-inch distribution line with two fire hydrants; (5) that the exterior must be brick and vinyl material; (6) that the development adhere to subdivisions regulations of Calcasieu Parish; and (7) that the appropriate plans be submitted to the Department of Health and Hospitals for sewage approval.

It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to uphold the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to Zoning Case RZ01-029-02 and that the request to rezone be granted with the stipulations outlined by said Board; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4399

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Troy Fletcher to rezone from I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-M (Multi Family Residential) to allow multi family residential development on the property described as: Com 1216 feet E of the NW cor of the NE/4 of S5, T9S, R8W, Louisiana Meridian, thence S parallel to the W line of the said NE/4 a distance of 250 feet, thence E parallel to the S line of the N/2 of the NE/4 of said S5 a distance of 801.6 feet, m/l, to the W line of State Highway, thence N along the W line of said Highway a distance of 250 feet to the N line of the said NE/4 thence W along the N line of the said NE/4 a distance of 801.6 feet, m/l/ to the poc.

From I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-M (Multi Family Residential) to allow multi family residential development with the following stipulations: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that a centralized postal approved mailbox must be provided; 3) that a six-foot wood privacy fence be installed on the west property line upon acceptance of subdivision plat by Police Jury; 4) that the development must tie into Water Works District #1 of Ward 1 with a minimum six-inch distribution line with two fire hydrants; 5) that the exterior must be brick and vinyl material; 6) that the development adhere to Subdivision Regulations of Calcasieu Parish; and 7) that the appropriate plans be submitted to the Department of Health and Hospitals for sewage approval; on the property described as Com 1216 feet E of the NW cor of the NE/4 of S5, T9S, R8W, Louisiana Meridian, thence S parallel to the W line of the said NE/4 a distance of 250 feet, thence E parallel to the S line of the N/2 of the NE/4 of said S5 a distance of 801.6 feet, m/l, to the W line of State Highway, thence N along the W line of said Highway a distance of 250 feet to the N line of the said NE/4 thence W along the N line of the said NE/4 a distance of 801.6 feet, m/l/ to the poc.

Zoning Case RZ01-029-02

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

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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President Derbonne advised that due to the fact that the request had been withdrawn, no action was necessary with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-034-02 which was a request by Walter Rutherford or Billie Rutherford Farr to rezone from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-2 (Mixed Residential) to allow a single family residential subdivision (houses and manufactured homes) on Corbina Road in Ward Three, Police Jury District 10.

It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning staff and to defer action until the Regular Meeting on September 19, 2002, on an item on the agenda pertaining to amending the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances to remove as a permitted use a dwelling for a resident watchman or caretaker employed on the premises and provide that this use may be permitted as an exception by the Planning and Zoning Board in all commercial zoning districts, and further, add "dwelling for resident watchman or caretaker employed on premises" to I-1 (Light Industrial) "Permitted Uses". (The Division of Planning and Zoning staff had recommended that this item be deferred until September 19, 2002, so that the Planning and Zoning Board could add additional recommendations regarding deferrals and withdrawals of zoning applications.)

Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the following ordinance was adopted to rescind Ordinance No. 4269 which condemned a structure which had subsequently been removed, originally filed under the name of Cardone-Gregory LLC on May 24, 2001, File No. 2544445, Conveyance Book 2884, Page 545:

ORDINANCE NO. 4400

AN ORDINANCE rescinding Ordinance No. 4269, adopted by the Police Jury on May 17, 2001, which ordered demolition of the building or structure on property described as Com at NE Cor of NE NW 13.11.9, W along N line of said Sec 417.4 ft, S 417.4 ft etc., Subj to road R/W along N line of said property, in Ward Three, and owned by Cardone-Gregory LLC.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby rescind Ordinance No. 4269, adopted by the Police Jury on May 17, 2001, which ordered demolition of the building or structure on property described as Com at NE Cor of NE NW 13.11.9, W along N line of said Sec 417.4 ft, S 417.4 ft etc., Subj to road R/W along N line of said property, in Ward Three, and owned by Cardone-Gregory LLC, since said improvements have been removed.

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

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

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

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the following ordinance be adopted to rescind Ordinance No. 4202 which condemned a structure which had subsequently been removed, originally filed under the name of Joseph Perry Monroe, Jr. on July 3, 2000, File No. 02509392, Conveyance Book 2245, Page 0809:

ORDINANCE NO. 4401

AN ORDINANCE rescinding Ordinance No. 4202, adopted by the Police Jury on June 22, 2000, which ordered demolition of the building or structure on property described as 7437 Tammy Lane, Lot 123 of Garden Heights Subdivision, Part 4, South Lake Charles area of Ward Three, and owned by Joseph Perry Monroe, Jr.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby rescind Ordinance No. 4202, adopted by the Police Jury on June 22, 2000, which ordered demolition of the building or structure on property described as 7437 Tammy Lane, Lot 123 of Garden Heights Subdivision, Part 4, South Lake Charles area of Ward Three, and owned by Joseph Perry Monroe, Jr., since said improvements have been removed.

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

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

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

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance to rescind Ordinance No. 4048 which condemned a structure which had subsequently been removed, originally filed under the name of Margaret Ann Badgley Bourdier Roberts on December 22, 1998, File No. 02432764, Conveyance Book 2728, Page 0071 and also in Conveyance Book 2095, Page 0402:

ORDINANCE NO. 4402

AN ORDINANCE rescinding Ordinance No. 4048, adopted by the Police Jury on December 17, 1998, which ordered demolition of the building or structure on property described as 410 Goss, Tract 26 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 9 West in Ward Four, and owned by Margaret Ann Badgley Bourdier Roberts.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby rescind Ordinance No. 4048, adopted by the Police Jury on December 17, 1998, which ordered demolition of the building or structure on property described as 410 Goss, Tract 26 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 9 South, Range 9 West in Ward Four, and owned by Margaret Ann Badgley Bourdier Roberts, since said improvements have been removed.

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

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

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

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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

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. Charles E. Williams to clear and deposit fill to develop a homesite for sale. Approximately 90 cubic yards from an existing knoll (approximately 120' x 60' x 2') will be spread in an adjoining low area 0.453 of an acre in size. An additional 10 cubic yards of earthen material will be hauled in and deposited for the home, and 40 cubic yards for the driveway. The proposed home will be 80' x 30' and the driveway 150' x 10'. A 24" - diameter, 24' - long culvert has been installed in a non-jurisdictional ditch at the entrance to the site. Approximately 0.24 of an acre of wetlands will be impacted by the proposed activities. Proposed work will be conducted at 2228 West Houston River Road, in the City of Sulphur, Section 8, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Mr. Charles E. Williams 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 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Mr. Charles E. Williams to clear and deposit fill to develop a homesite for sale. Approximately 90 cubic yards from an existing knoll (approximately 120' x 60' x 2') will be spread in an adjoining low area 0.453 of an acre in size. An additional 10 cubic yards of earthen material will be hauled in and deposited for the home, and 40 cubic yards for the driveway. The proposed home will be 80' x 30' and the driveway 150' x 10'. A 24" - diameter, 24' - long culvert has been installed in a non-jurisdictional ditch at the entrance to the site. Approximately 0.24 of an acre of wetlands will be impacted by the proposed activities. Proposed work will be conducted at 2228 West Houston River Road, in the City of Sulphur, Section 8, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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 by Calcasieu Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 5, Ward 4 to excavate, install and maintain a 108-inch arch steel drainage pipe along with 12 catch basins. The proposed work is to be located in an area that is approximately 600 feet long and 80 feet wide. The excavation will consist of the removal of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of native material of which 800 cubic yards will be used as backfill. An additional 5,066 cubic yards of off-site granular material and sandy/silty clay will be deposited to complete the proposed project backfill. The proposed project would directly impact approximately .22 acres of a tidal wetland. Proposed work will be conducted approximately 600 feet north of the intersection of Maplewood Drive and Maple Fork, in the City of Sulphur, Section 31, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Gravity Drainage District No. Five of Ward Four 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, since the project is located within the city limits of the City of Sulphur.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Calcasieu Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 5, Ward 4 to excavate, install and maintain a 108-inch arch steel drainage pipe along with 12 catch basins. The proposed work is to be located in an area that is approximately 600 feet long and 80 feet wide. The excavation will consist of the removal of approximately 2,000 cubic yards of native material of which 800 cubic yards will be used as backfill. An additional 5,066 cubic yards of off-site granular material and sandy/silty clay will be deposited to complete the proposed project backfill. The proposed project would directly impact approximately .22 acres of a tidal wetland. Proposed work will be conducted approximately 600 feet north of the intersection of Maplewood Drive and Maple Fork, in the City of Sulphur, Section 31, Township 9 South, Range 9 West, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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 Director of Planning and Development be authorized to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on October 3, 2002, or the first regular Police Jury meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:

•9442 Big Lake Road, South Lake Charles area, Lots 3 and 4, Treasureland Subdivision, Ward Three, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house and three accessory structures) Owner: Joseph Rodney Henry, 167 David Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70607, TA#00056103 (Police Jury District 9, Enos Derbonne);

•1339 Georgia Road, Moss Bluff area, beg NE cor Lot 14 Tony Cascio No. 3 th S 104.7 ft W 64 ft etc., Ward One, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house) Owner: Manuel Morrow, et al, c/o Ethel Brown, 831 E 87^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002, TA#00023132 (Police Jury District 1, Don Manuel);

•204 Goodman Road, North Lake Charles area, com on W line of NW NE 35.9.8 at a pt 628.22 ft S of NW cor of NW NE, E 158.3 ft to W line or R/W of pub rd, S 208.7 ft etc., subj to R/W affecting the W 30 ft, Ward Three, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house) Owner: Melvin Orphy, et al, 128 N. Goodman Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601, TA#00092134 (Police Jury District 2, Calvin Collins);

•5604 Highway 14, East Lake Charles area, com on E Line and 1293.6 ft N from SE cor of NE 28.10.8 W 205 ft N 90 ft etc., subj to 40 ft R/W on E for Hwy 14 par 3-4, Ward Three, Calacasieu Parish, Louisiana (two accessory structures) Owner: Lorine Ange, et al, c/o Henry Ange Jr, 1017 Cheyenne Street, Lake Charles, LA 70611, TA#00050083 (Police Jury District 9, Enos Derbonne);

•4289 Houston River Road, Sulphur area, that part of NW NW lying S of pub rd in 17.9.9 being 2 acs m/l in SW cor, Ward Four, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house and one accessory structure) Owner: Lizzie Vincent, c/o Geneva Vincent Moss, 4123 Moss Avenue, Sulphur, LA 70663, TA#00184284 (Police Jury District 15, Mike Danahay);

Highway 3059, North Lake Charles area, Lot A, Eulise Benoit Subdivision, less parcel 1-6- U S-171 English Bayou Oil Field Road, Ward Three, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house) Owner: Jean Baptiste Saucier, et al, 3858 Highway 3059, Lake Charles, LA 70615, TA#00052760 (Police Jury District 2, Calvin Collins);

•1129 Manchester Road, East Lake Charles area, Lot 17, East Town Estates Subdivision, Part I, Ward Eight, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house, one accessory structure, one pool and fence) Owner: Arthur and Cari Lynn Billeaudeaux (NMN), P.O. Box 441012, Indianapolis, IN 46244, TA#00813133 (Police Jury District 10, Algie Breaux);

•2490 Manchester Road, East Lake Charles area, com 3713.29 ft S and 25 ft W of NE cor 5.10.7, S 104.36 ft, W 834.8 ft etc., 2 ACS, Ward Eight Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home and addition) Owner: Gary L. Young, 1202 Sulphur Avenue, Westlake, LA 70669, TA#01348526 (Police Jury District 10, Algie Breaux);

•138 Old Highway 171, Moss Bluff area, com 293 ft N of SW cor of SW SE 4.9.8 th N 124.4 ft E 104.4 ft etc., Ward One, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home, porch addition and one accessory structure) Owner: Larry Arthur Robideaux, et ux, 935 Hickory Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70611, TA#00014729 (Police Jury District 1, Don Manuel);

•201 Red Rose Drive, Sulphur area, Lots 38 and 39, Rosemont Subdivision #3, Ward Four, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Owner: Pauline Huff Manuel, et al, 201 Red Rose Drive, Sulphur, LA 70665, TA#01163302 (Police Jury District 12, Brent Clement);

•852 Rigmaiden Cemetery Road, DeQuincy area, com SW cor Blk 3 E L and L co sub of 20.7.10, N 50 ft, E 150 ft etc., Ward Six, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house) Owner: Louis Fontenot and Edna Clary Fontenot, c/o Oliver Fontenot, P.O. Box 240, DeQuincy, LA 70633, TA#00221228 (Police Jury District 14, Hal McMillin); and

•314 Stiffel Street, Westlake area, Lot 23 and 25, West Acres Subdivision, Ward Four, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house and one accessory structure) Owner: Edna Elizabeth Ford, 314 Stiffel Street, Westlake, LA 70669, TA# 00137499 (Police Jury District 3, Elizabeth Griffin).

It was moved by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Manuel 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 15^thday of August, 2002, that it does hereby formally request closure of a grant awarded by the Governor's Office of Rural Development, to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, on behalf of Gravity Drainage District No. Five or Ward Four, in the amount of $15,875.00, for a project in Back Bay Subdivision since the grant expired at the end of July, 2002.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it does authorize the submittal of an application in the amount of $15,875.00 from the Governor's Office of Rural Development for the Back Bay Subdivision project in the upcoming fiscal year.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. August, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2002-06 (Striping of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish) was accepted as substantially complete.

Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that the following recommendations of the Office of Community Services Board Transit/Executive Committee(s) be approved:

•recommended approval of the Police Jury relevant to the acceptance of two separate Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Capital Equipment Contracts for additional equipment;

•recommended approval of the Police Jury relevant to the acceptance of a DOTD-FTA Rural Operations Acceptance Program Contract for FY 2003 to be identified under State Project No. LA-18-X019 Public Operating Assistance (Rural);

•recommended that the Police Jury, on behalf of the Calcasieu Public Transit System (CPTS), utilize its own purchasing procedures to acquire two additional vehicles for CPTS in lieu of the State DOTD-Public Transit Section's difficulties with its 2002 bid process utilizing existing funding currently available to CPTS in its 2002 Fiscal Year Budget, and further, to authorize the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for the purchase of said vehicles;

•recommended approval of the Police Jury relevant to the leasing of two additional commercial vehicles for utilization by CPTS until CPTS can complete its capital acquisition process with DOTD;

•recommended that the Police Jury contact, on behalf of the Office of Community Services, the Calcasieu Legislative Delegation to seek its support in expediting the acquisition by DOTD of approved CPTS Capital Equipment;

•recommended approval of the Police Jury relevant to the renewal of an additional contract with Applied Technology Research for CPTS retroactive to July 1, 2002; and

•recommended that the OCS Director be authorized to begin actively pursuing Federal Transit Administration funding for the new FTA Freedom Initiative and other available transit funding which may be utilized in support of its Public Transit System.

In accordance with approval of the foregoing recommendations, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby approve the renewal of an agreement between the Police Jury and Applied Technology Research Corporation, for an additional twelve (12) month period effective July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 in the amount of $32,160.00, to support and enhance continued development of the Calcasieu Parish Public Transit System, as operated by the Office of Community Services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, 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 Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Danahay 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 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby approve the amendment of a lease between the Police Jury and Vanchiere Properties, LLC, for office space for the Title I WIA Program, with the amendment to provide for corrections to the Lessor's name and the commencement date of the lease, and clarification as to the number of parking spaces allocated to the program.

BE IT FURTHER 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 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby approve a request by Vanchiere Properties, LLC, that the Parish approve the assignment of said corporation's lease with the Police Jury for Title I WIA Program office space, with said assignment being to Paisaneauxs of Lake Charles, LLC, and Police Jury approval being subject to concurrence of the Workforce Investment Board as provided for in the lease.

BE IT FURTHER 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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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statute 42:141 provides that each public officer (any person holding a public office in the State of Louisiana), within thirty days after receipt of his commission, shall take the oath of office prescribed by law, and failure to take such oath of office shall create a vacancy in the public office; and

WHEREAS, State law also provides that oaths of public officers may be administered by any justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, several appointees to various Boards of Commissioners did not take their oath of office or failed to take their oath of office within the thirty days allowed by law.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby reaffirm the appointments of the following persons to various Boards of Commissioners as indicated below:

Charles Achane Workforce Investment Board

Glenn Bonin Louisiana Western Corridor Commission (alternate member)

Rick Davis Waterworks District No. Seven of Wards Four and Six

Mark Eckard Workforce Investment Board

Glynn Fontenot Workforce Investment Board

Joe Heacook Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitor's Bureau

George Miller Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five

Craig Sackett Workforce Investment Board

Webster Todd, Jr. Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the persons whose appointments are herein reaffirmed shall be given their oath of office by any justice of the peace, clerk of court, or notary public duly appointed and qualified in the State of Louisiana, within thirty (30) days.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the above date inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that an extreme public emergency be declared, as provided for by LSA--R.S. 38:2212D, with reference to the purchase of one (1) one-half ton pickup truck for use by the Mosquito Control Department.

President Derbonne advised that he had proclaimed the weekend of August 31 - September 2, 2002, as "Creole Nature Trail All American Road" weekend in Calcasieu Parish as outlined in the following proclamation:

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the 180-plus mile Creole Nature Trail is a unique travel experience that appeals to a diverse population of over 200,000 annual visitors; and

WHEREAS, it provides information to knowledge seekers, cultural attractions to aesthetic travelers, two national wildlife refuges and one state wildlife refuge for nature lovers, salt and fresh water resources for recreational advocates, Civil war and archeological dig sites for historians, and miles of marsh, natural beaches, and prairie lands that yield an abundance of wildlife and scenic beauty; and

WHEREAS, the Creole Nature Trail was upgraded by the Federal Highway Administration and designated an "All-American Road" in June of 2002, and is one of only 20 All-American Roads in the country; and

WHEREAS, the trail was among the first 14 to receive a National Scenic Byway designation from the Federal Highway Administration through the National Scenic Byways Program in September 1996, and it remains the only nationally designated byway in Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, a premier national event called See America's Byways is scheduled for the Fall of 2002 to persuade Americans to reconnect with their cultural and environmental roots by traveling the nation's 20 All-American Roads and 75 National Scenic Byways; and

WHEREAS, a Creole Nature Trail "All American Road Weekend" is scheduled during the Labor Day Holiday, August 31 - September 2, 2002, as part of the See America's Byways national campaign.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Enos Derbonne, President of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim the weekend of August 31 - September 2, 2002, as

Creole Nature Trail

"All American Road Weekend"

in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, in recognition of the honors bestowed upon this geographic treasure and in appreciation of the positive impact the Creole Nature Trail has had on the economy of Southwest Louisiana.

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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President Derbonne advised that resolutions had been received from the West Baton Rouge Parish Council and the St. Martin Parish Council commending and thanking all 64 parishes in the State of Louisiana for their support and participation in making the 67^th Annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference in New Orleans such a huge success, particularly the NACo 2002 "Louisiana Night" held in the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday, July 14, 2002.

Motion was made by Mr. Manuel and seconded by Dr. Mackey that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt a resolution approving a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury whereby the Calcasieu Parish Division of Engineering and Public Works would repair the bridge located on Topsy Road (approximately one and one-half miles east of the Calcasieu Parish line), with the cost not to exceed $7,500.00 to be reimbursed fully by Jefferson Davis Parish.

Mr. Manuel explained that even though the bridge was in Jefferson Davis Parish, it affected residents of Calcasieu Parish whose children were having to get up extremely early in the morning because their school bus had to detour around the bridge.

Mr. Smart stated that the bridge could be repaired in the upcoming week and pointed out that not only would it help those residents to whom Mr. Manuel referred but that it would also help the Parish financially because the detour involved roads (including Bill Rosteet Road and Welcome Road) which were not built for this type of traffic.

Mr. Breaux said he did not understand how the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury had money for this project when it had been unable to provide any money to help rebuild the Lorrain bridge (located between Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes).

Mrs. August stated that it was her understanding from the newspaper article concerning this matter that the bridge affected four parishes, and she asked if the other two parishes had been asked to help repair the bridge. Mr. Manuel explained that the residents in these other two parishes could use Highway 171 and Highway 190 to get to their destinations but that the residents in Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes did not have such an option and had to go a significant distance out of their way when the bridge was not traversable.

In answer to a question by President Derbonne, Mr. Manuel stated that this affected approximately 200 school children. Mrs. Griffin stated that she was aware that a lot of Calcasieu Parish students were transported back and forth in this particular area of the Parish, and she expressed her pride in Mr. Manuel and his efforts to help these children.

A vote was taken on the motion on the floor, and said motion carried unanimously; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 15^th day of August, 2002, that it does hereby approve a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury whereby the Calcasieu Parish Division of Engineering and Public Works will repair the bridge located on Topsy-Bel Road (approximately one and one-half miles east of the Calcasieu Parish line) with the cost not to exceed $7,500.00 to be reimbursed fully by Jefferson Davis Parish .

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

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Mrs. August expressed her concern that at a recent meeting, as a member of the Administering Board of the Office of Community Services, she had approached the Police Jury concerning the need for additional vehicles for the Calcasieu Transit Program and that she had been told afterwards that she should have gone through the OCS Administering Board prior to appearing before the Police Jury for this purpose. Mrs. August stated that following her presentation, she had read in the newspaper that a juror had approached another parish and given their word that Calcasieu Parish would help them with a problem they were facing. She stated that if the jurors were going to follow proper channels, then all of them should be required to do so and that if they were not (going to follow proper channels), then no one should have the right to criticize.

Mrs. August further stated that Mr. Manuel had the prerogative to do things his own way but that if she was criticized for not following the proper channels, then Mr. Manuel should have first consulted the Police Jury prior to making a commitment.

Mrs. Griffin stated that she did not think there should be a clear cut way of doing business but instead, the jurors should be free to do what was best for the people they were elected to represent.

Mr. Collins stated that several months ago he had tried to pass a resolution providing for the City of Lake Charles and the Police Jury to enter into a joint services agreement to help the City repair some streets for the benefit of school children but that he had been unable to get anyone to second the motion. He further stated that if the Police Jury was going to do something, it should help the people in Calcasieu Parish who needed assistance before helping another parish. Mr. Collins stated that he would like to see the Jury work with the City to get funding to repair streets if money was available to help another parish.

Mr. McMurry pointed out that the repair of the bridge on Topsy Road would not cost the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury anything because the cost of equipment and manpower would be fully reimbursed by the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury.

Mr. Manuel pointed out that he had made no commitments for the work to be done and that is why he brought the matter to the Police Jury for approval.

Mr. Andrepont asked when the reimbursement would be forthcoming because of the Police Jury's policy of requiring a deadline for repayment, and Mr. Manuel stated that the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury would reimburse Calcasieu Parish when the job was complete.

Mr. Smart pointed out that F. Miller and Sons, Inc. would be donating two pilings that were needed to repair the bridge.

Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously, the rules were suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 4403

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 17, Art. II, Div. 2. Speed Limits, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to modify speed limits on various roads in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, that it does hereby amend Chapter 17, Art. II, Div. 2. Speed Limits, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1: Sec.17-64, Twenty-five miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:

By Removing the following roads from the provisions of said section:

- Kingrey Road, in Ward 1

SECTION 2: Sec. 17-65, Thirty miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:

By Removing the following roads from the provisions of said section:

- Bill Rosteet Road, in Ward 1

- Briarmarsh Road, in Ward 1

SECTION 3: Sec. 17-68, Forty-five miles per hour, of the Code of Ordinances is amended:

By Including the following roads in the provisions of said section:

- Bill Rosteet Road, in Ward 1

- Kingery Road, from Bill Rosteet Road to Ambassador Road, in Ward 1

- Ambassador Road, in Ward 1

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that effective immediately, no vehicle shall travel in excess of the maximum speed limits established above.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that appropriate signs shall be posted along the roads set forth above, at reasonable intervals, to warn the operators of vehicles of the speed limits herein imposed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that anyone violating the provisions of this ordinance, upon conviction, shall be fined as provided in Section 1-9 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

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

This ordinance was adopted on the 15^th day of August, 2002.

/s/ Enos Derbonne, President

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

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

Enos Derbonne, President

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