January 2, 2003

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2003, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Enos Derbonne, President, presiding, and the following members present:

Mesdames 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: Mrs. Luvertha August

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 the Office 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 Mrs. Treme which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Clement’s son, Cody, a recent graduate of the U. S. Marine Corps Boot Camp. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

President Derbonne then opened the floor for nominations for President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year. Mrs. Treme nominated Mr. Kleckley and stated that it was her honor and pleasure to do so. Mrs. Griffin seconded the nomination. Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously to cease nominations and to elect Mr. Kleckley as President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year. Mr. Kleckley was elected by acclamation and received a warm round of applause and a standing ovation.

Newly-elected President Kleckley assumed the chair and commended outgoing-President Derbonne on doing a fantastic job during the past year. President Kleckley then opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year.

Mr. Landry nominated Mr. Clement, and Mr. Danahay seconded the nomination. Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously to cease nominations and to elect Mr. Clement as Vice-President of the Police Jury for the ensuing year. Mr. Clement was elected Vice-President by acclamation and received a warm round of applause and a standing ovation.

President Kleckley presented a plaque to outgoing-President Derbonne and thanked him, on behalf of the entire Jury, for his leadership during the past year. Mr. Derbonne expressed his appreciation to his fellow jurors and members of the staff for their help and assistance during his presidency, pointing out that he had enjoyed the experience.

A plaque was presented to outgoing Vice-President McMillin who stated that it had been a memorable year and that he was very proud to be a part of the Jury. Tongue in cheek, he stated that Mr. Clement would have some large shoes to fill and that during the past year, he (Mr. McMillin) had known that at any moment, he was “one step away from the Presidency”. He thanked the jurors for allowing him an opportunity to serve.

President Kleckley recognized his wife, Laurie, and his three children – Jennifer, a Sophomore at Texas A & M University, Brittney, a student and cheerleader at Barbe High School, and Erin, a student at S. J. Welsh Middle School – as being present at the meeting on this date.

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

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that payment of all current invoices be approved.

It was moved by Mr. Danahay, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated December 5, 2002, and the reading of same was dispensed with.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the President of the Police Jury was authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from Kenneth Brandt Lake, Jr. on Nelson Road in Ward Three (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-07).

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for donation of right-of-way from Lake Charles Naval Stores on Cypress Lake Road in Ward One (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2003-03).

Upon motion made by Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mr. Landry and carried unanimously, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a continuation grant application in an amount up to $55,000, with a match of 50% from volunteer hours and local funds, to be used to continue a Case Manager who coordinates critically needed mental health intervention services for at-risk youth and families.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a continuation grant application in an amount up to $25,000 to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Family Services Case Manager for a Family Services Case Manager, who identifies problems and needs of juvenile offenders and establishes a family service plan that coordinates community resources.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a continuation grant application in an amount up to $55,000, with 20% matching funds from volunteer hours, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, Crime Victims Assistance Case Management, for a case manager, who will assist victims of child abuse with obtaining the needed services to recover from behavioral effects associated with victimization.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a continuation grant application in an amount up to $25,000, to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention-Family Counselor for a family services program, which provides therapeutic intervention to at-risk juveniles and their families to avoid entering the juvenile justice system.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a continuation grant application in an amount up to $125,000, with local match from existing funds, to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) to continue with renovations of the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center and implementation of the Juvenile Justice Integrated Information System Project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should residual funds become available, a grant adjustment can be filed to increase the grant award.

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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It was moved by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously to adopt the following resolution:RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, as a result of complaints received by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury concerning drainage problems related in part to Choupique Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, a resolution was adopted on the 2^nd day of April, 1998, by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury requesting the U. S. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, to make a determination as to whether Choupique Bayou and Bayou D’Inde in Calcasieu Parish were considered navigable waterways; and

WHEREAS, a response was received from Senator John Breaux stating that he had contacted the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, at the request of the Police Jury, and had been advised that it was the Corps’ understanding that both channels were navigable for some shallow draft traffic, however, neither channel was federally authorized and therefore they had no maintenance responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, on January 28, 1999, representatives of the U. S. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, addressed the Police Jury’s Public Works Committee relative to the areas of assistance the Corps would provide to local governmental agencies in resolving drainage problems, and at this meeting a representative of Gravity Drainage District No. Five of Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish advised that two requests, for Bayou D’Inde and Choupique Bayou, had been submitted to the Corps for consideration; and

WHEREAS, discussions have been ongoing for several years as to the drainage problems related to Choupique Bayou and the responsibility therefor, yet the problems remain unsolved.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby respectfully request that the U. S. Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, reconsider its previous position with regard to this matter and provide the assistance and the funding for the dredging of Choupique Bayou in Calcasieu Parish.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator John Breaux, Senator Mary Landrieu, and Congressman Chris John requesting their assistance in obtaining the funding for the costs of this project.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED by a unanimous vote of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on this, the 2^nd day of January, 2003.

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously to move the polling place for Voting Precinct 860 from the LeBleu Fire Station located at 6443 Highway 3059, Iowa, to the LeBleu Settlement Elementary School located at 6509 Highway 3059, Iowa, and further, to authorize the staff to notify all federal, state and local agencies of this change in polling place. (It was noted that Voting Precinct 860 was located in Police Jury District 2 and that the move from the fire station to the school was to allow more room for voting.)

Motion was made by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the Parish Administrator be authorized to execute an agreement for the renewal of a lease with U. S. Representative Chris John, a tenant and user of the Magnolia Building, in accordance with parameters established by the Police Jury Liaison Group for such purpose.

President Kleckley advised that action was needed on a vacancy on the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) which was created by the resignation of Dr. Chris Turner who represented the private sector upon nomination by The Chamber Southwest Louisiana. He further advised that a letter had been written to The Chamber Southwest requesting nominations for this position and that the Police Jury had previously deferred action on this vacancy on November 7, 2002, and again on December 5, 2002.

Mrs. Griffin, one of the liaisons to the WIB, stated that Mr. Moon, the other liaison to said Board, had told her he would call Mr. Joseph Cironi, Executive Director of The Chamber Southwest, to see about getting a nomination. Mrs. Griffin pointed out that the WIB could not function without a quorum, and she asked if there was something else that could be done to speed up the process of getting a nomination from The Chamber Southwest.

Mr. McMurry explained that one of the problems in getting people to serve on the WIB was the potential for a conflict of interest that some of the business people in the community might have when getting involved in some program of the WIB office, and there was a problem finding people who did not have that potential for a conflict. Mr. McMurry stated that The Chamber Southwest was good about submitting nominations, it just sometimes took the agency a long time to find an individual who wanted to serve, who had the time to serve, and who did not have a potential conflict, and that perhaps consideration needed to be given to the possibility of finding another business organization whose members might have fewer conflicts than members of The Chamber Southwest.

Motion was offered by Mrs. Griffin that the Police Jury take a look at the problem and perhaps replace The Chamber Southwest with another business organization within the community. Mr. McMurry stated that with the Police Jury’s permission, he would speak with Mr. Cironi and see if a nomination could be made in time for action at the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury on February 6, 2003, and if not, other organizations could be explored to replace The Chamber Southwest in the nomination process.

Mrs. Griffin’s motion died from lack of a second, and she then offered a motion, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, that action on this item be deferred for thirty days.

It was moved by Mrs. Treme and seconded by Dr. Mackey to defer action for thirty days on expiration of the term of Ms. Mary Kay Hopkins as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System representing the City of Lake Charles. (It was noted that a letter had been written to the City of Lake Charles requesting nominations for this position.)

Mrs. Griffin stated that several months ago, she had asked that thought be given to what she felt was uneven racial representation on the Library Board of Control, and she asked what could be done about this. Mr. McMurry advised that he had spoken with Mr. Billy Loftin, legal counsel for the City of Lake Charles, and together they were trying to research the origin of the appointment structure of this board. Mr. McMurry pointed out that the Police Jury appointed four members and the City appointed five, but that with the current population, perhaps those numbers were not aligned properly. Mr. McMurry suggested that it would probably be appropriate for Mrs. Treme, as liaison to the Library Board of Control, and another juror to sit down with representatives of the City of Lake Charles to discuss the structure of the Board. Mr. McMurry stated that another question that had come up was whether the City’s appointments were supposed to be made by the Mayor or the City Council.

Mrs. Griffin stated that she received many calls with reference to the library operation, particularly concerning the library on Simmons Street, and she would appreciate a report back on this matter.

In answer to a question by Mr. Andrepont, Mr. McMurry explained that the Library Board of Control was a nine-member board and that a representative of the Police Jury and the Mayor of Lake Charles served as ex-officio members. Mr. McMurry asked Mrs. Treme if she actually voted on board matters, and Mrs. Treme stated that she had, on the instruction of Mr. Terry Manuel, Assistant District Attorney and legal counsel for the Board. Mr. McMurry pointed out that all nine members of the Board had to be confirmed by

the Police Jury, and he stated that with the change in population and investment in terms of assets, it would be timely to revisit the issue of the structure of this board.

Mr. Andrepont asked if any changes determined to be necessary would have to be done by legislative act, to which Mr. McMurry responded that he felt those could be accomplished by virtue of an agreement between the two governing bodies.

A vote was taken on the motion on the floor which was to defer action for thirty days on expiration of the term of Ms. Mary Kay Hopkins as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, and said motion carried unanimously.

President Kleckley advised that action was needed on expiration of the term of Mr. Anthony Zaunbrecher as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System as a representative of the Police Jury. He further advised that a letter had been received from Ms. Mary Kay Hopkins, President of the Board of Control, requesting that Mr. Zaunbrecher be reappointed.

Mrs. Treme advised that Mr. Zaunbrecher represented the far eastern portion of Calcasieu Parish, and it was her understanding that representatives of this Board were appointed to represent different geographic regions of the Parish, to which Mr. McMurry advised that this probably needed to be looked at also. He pointed out Mr. Andrepont’s previously voiced concern that Sulphur had not had a representative on the Library Board in a long time. Mr. McMurry stated that he did not think the Police Jury’s four appointments on the Board had been formally looked at on a geographical basis.

Mrs. Treme stated that Mr. Zaunbrecher represented the Bell City-Hayes area and that he had taken the place of a lady from that area who had served for many years. Mrs. Treme further stated that it was her understanding that Mr. Zaunbrecher was doing a wonderful job on the Board, and Mrs. Mary Kay Hopkins, President of the Board, had recommended that he be reappointed.

Motion was made by Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously that Mr. Zaunbrecher be reappointed as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Library System; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Anthony Zaunbrecher, as a member of the Board of Control of the Calcasieu Parish Public Library System, said term to expire in January, 2008.

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 Mrs. Treme, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that Mr. Eddy Dahlquist be reappointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One and that the following resolution be adopted: (It was noted that Mr. Dahlquist represented District 11 and that Mrs. Treme was the liaison to the Board.)

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Eddy Dahlquist, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 2006.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously, Mr. Kenny Guidry was reappointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. 1, and the following resolution was adopted: (It was noted that Mr. Guidry represented District 13 and that Mrs. Treme was the liaison to the Board.)

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Kenny E. Guidry, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 2006.

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

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Derbonne, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried, with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, that action be deferred for thirty days on expiration of the term of Ms. Vina Richard as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two. (It was noted that Ms. Richard represented District 9, and President Kleckley was liaison to the Board.)

It was moved by Mr. Derbonne, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried, with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, to defer action for thirty days on expiration of the term of Mr. Harry B. Villery as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two. (It was noted that Mr. Villery represented District 9, and President Kleckley was liaison to the Board.)

Upon motion made by Mr. Derbonne, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried, with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, action was deferred for thirty days on the term of Mr. George Guillory as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two. (It was noted that Mr. Guillory represented Districts 6 and 8, and President Kleckley was liaison to the Board.)

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried, with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, that Mr. F. J. Sylvester be reappointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One and that the following resolution be adopted: (It was noted that Mr. Sylvester represented District 10 and that Mr. Breaux was liaison to the Board.)

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. F. J. Sylvester, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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 Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried, with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, that Mr. Lawrence Hoffpauir be reappointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One and that the following resolution be adopted: (It was noted that Mr. Hoffpauir represented District 10 and that Mr. Breaux was liaison to the Board.)

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby reappoint Mr. Lawrence Hoffpauir, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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 Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried, with Mr. Breaux abstaining from voting, Ms. Nell Jean Miller was reappointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, and the following resolution was adopted: (It was noted that Ms. Miller represented District 10 and that Mr. Breaux was liaison to the Board.)

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby reappoint Ms. Nell Jean Miller, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Ward Two Fire Protection District No. One, said term to expire in January, 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. McMillin and seconded by Mr. Manuel that action be deferred for thirty days on a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District which was created by the resignation of Mr. Daniel Racca. (It was noted that Mr. Racca represented Districts 1, 3, and 14, and that Mr. Andrepont was the liaison to the Board.)

Mrs. Griffin stated that it was her understanding that Mr. McMillin had requested information relative to this item and asked if this information was available. Mr. McMurry stated that he had the information but that one of the things Mr. McMillin had asked for was an opportunity to discuss it with the jurors representing portions of the hospital district. Mrs. Griffin stated that she was very interested in the appointments to these boards to make sure everybody in all districts was getting an opportunity to serve. She added that it was her opinion that some of the boards were being “hogged”.

A vote was taken on the motion on the floor which was to defer action for thirty days on a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners of Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Service District which was created by the resignation of Mr. Daniel Racca, and said motion carried unanimously.

Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the Parish Purchasing Agent was authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of sign blanks, sign faces, pavement markings, square-steel posts, and metal sign posts, with unit prices effective from March 1, 2003, until August 31, 2003.

President Kleckley advised that surplus adjudicated properties would be offered for sale by the Director of the Division of Planning and Development on January 28, 2003.

President Kleckley also advised that the following terms would expire in February of 2003:

•Term of Mr. Lester Langley as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Memorial Hospital Service District. (Mr. Moon is the liaison.)

•Term of Ms. Doris E. Young as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Memorial Hospital Service District. (Mr. Moon is the liaison.)

•Term of Dr. Sandra Leder as a member of the Airport Authority of Airport District No. One. (Mr. Derbonne is the liaison.)

•Term of Mr. Dick Dickerson as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Waterworks District No. Fourteen of Ward Five. (Mr. Dickerson represents District 11. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)

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

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

•Term of Mr. Cade Cole as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Gravity Drainage District No. Six of Wards Five and Six. (Mr. Cole represents District 13 & 14. Mrs. Treme is the liaison.)

Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried unanimously that the rules be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 2^nd day of January, 2003, that it does hereby ratify the Local Government Proclamation of Pending State of Emergency signed by President Derbonne on January 2, 2003, with reference to the damage caused by tornadoes and high winds in the Parish of Calcasieu. The Proclamation reads as follows:

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCLAMATION OF

PENDING STATE OF EMERGENCY

WHEREAS, Due to damage caused by tornadoes and high winds on December 30-31, 2002, from a severe line of thunderstorms, which caused damage in the parish of Calcasieu; and

WHEREAS, immediate emergency action is required to minimize the effects of the disaster.

WHEREAS, the area involved is in need of emergency action and support to respond to the storm damage; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I Enos Derbonne, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President by the authority vested in me by the Louisiana Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act of 1993, as amended, acts, which may prevail, do hereby proclaim a State of Emergency to exist in the parish of Calcasieu and that all Emergency Preparedness emergency plans have been activated. It is further announced that Richard J. Gremillion has been designated as the point of contact for all responsible activities relating to this emergency.

THIS PROCLAMATION ISSUED THIS 2^nd DAY OF January 2003, AND EFFECTIVE AT TIME OF ISSUANCE.

/s/ Enos Derbonne

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, President

Enos Derbonne

/s/ Richard J. Gremillion

Office of Emergency Preparedness, Director

Richard J. Gremillion

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Mr. Andrepont stated that prior to adjournment, he felt he could speak on behalf of the other jurors in wishing President Kleckley well in 2003. He further stated that those jurors who had previously served as President would probably join him in saying that it was a massive undertaking. Mr. Andrepont offered his assistance whenever it was needed.

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

/s/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator

& Ex-Officio Secretary