/s/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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            President Kleckley advised that action was needed on Zoning Case RZ03-026-03 which was a request by Betty Joyce Firmature to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) to allow a residential subdivision on Lake Street in Ward Three, Police Jury District 9. He further advised that the Planning and Zoning Board had met on Tuesday, June 17, 2003, and had voted nine (for) to one (against) to recommend that the request be granted.

            In response to questions raised by Mr. Landry, Mr. Vickers stated that the developer of the property would tie into the City of Lake Charles’ water system and would do the same on another development off of Ham Reid Road.

            Upon motion made by Mrs. Treme, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board was upheld with respect to Zoning Case RZ03-026-03 and the request to rezone was granted; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4561

AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, classifying the area: A request by Betty Joyce Firmature to rezone from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) to allow a residential subdivision on the property described as: All that portion of the S/2 of NW/4 that lies S of the right-of-way of Prairie Land and Canal Company, Inc., in S31, T10S, R8W.

            BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that Chapter 26 - Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and the Comprehensive Zoning Map for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be and they are hereby amended insofar as said ordinance and map pertain to the following property in Ward Three of this parish:

From A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) to allow a residential subdivision on the property described as: All that portion of the S/2 of NW/4 that lies S of the right-of-way of Prairie Land and Canal Company, Inc., in S31, T10S, R8W.

Zoning Case RZ03-026-03

            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/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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

RESOLUTION

        WHEREAS, notification has been received that an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers by Raymond Boudreaux to dredge and maintain a covered boat slip and install and maintain a connecting walkway for recreation use. The proposed work is to be located within an area about 328 feet long and 40 feet wide. The dredging operation will consist of the removal of approximately 345 cubic yards of material, which will be deposited in a nonwetland area. Said project is located in an existing canal off the West Fork of the Calcasieu River, left descending bank, at a point about 4.5 miles above its confluence with the Calcasieu River, approximately 3.8 miles northeasterly of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

            WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Raymond Boudreaux 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 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Raymond Boudreaux to dredge and maintain a covered boat slip and install and maintain a connecting walkway for recreation use. The proposed work is to be located within an area about 328 feet long and 40 feet wide. The dredging operation will consist of the removal of approximately 345 cubic yards of material, which will be deposited in a nonwetland area. Said project is located in an existing canal off the West Fork of the Calcasieu River, left descending bank, at a point about 4.5 miles above its confluence with the Calcasieu River, approximately 3.8 miles northeasterly of Lake Charles, 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, and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Roger Burgess to excavate a 23 acre borrow pit resulting in 740,000 cubic yards of earthen material of which 300 cubic yards of material would be deposited to construct a single-family residence and driveway with the remaining dredged material made available for commercial sale. Project implementation would adversely impact approximately 3.0 acres of wet pasture. The project is located west of Louisiana Highway 27 fronting Wilson Miller Road, near Sulphur, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

            WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Roger Burgess 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 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Roger Burgess to excavate a 23 acre borrow pit resulting in 740,000 cubic yards of earthen material of which 300 cubic yards of material would be deposited to construct a single-family residence and driveway with the remaining dredged material made available for commercial sale. Project implementation would adversely impact approximately 3.0 acres of wet pasture. The project is located west of Louisiana Highway 27 fronting Wilson Miller Road, near Sulphur, 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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            Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION granting approval, consent and authority to the Board of Commissioners of Ward Five Fire Protection District No. One of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to conduct a Ten (10) year Six (6.00) Mill Property Tax Renewal Election on October 4, 2003.

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby grant approval, consent, and authority to the Board of Commissioners of Ward Five Fire Protection District No. One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to conduct a tax renewal election on October 4, 2003, wherein the following proposition shall be presented to the electorate in said fire protection district:

                                                    PROPOSITION

WARD FIVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE

SUMMARY: AUTHORIZATION FOR WARD FIVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. ONE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO RENEW, LEVY AND COLLECT A SPECIAL TAX OF SIX (6.00) MILLS ON ALL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSES OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND FIRE PROTECTION APPARATUS AND ACCESSORIES AND PAYING THE COST OF OBTAINING WATER FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES, INCLUDING CHARGES FOR FIRE HYDRANT RENTALS, PAYMENT OF A PER DIEM TO FIREMEN FOR TRAINING AND ATTENDING FIRES, REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES AND PAYING FOR SERVICES FOR SAID DISTRICT.

Shall Ward Five Fire Protection District No. One, of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be authorized to renew, levy and collect a special tax of six (6.00) mills on all property subject to taxation in said District for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the tax collection for the year 2005, for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities including equipment and fire protection apparatus and accessories and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals, payment of a per diem to firemen for training and attending fires, reimbursement of expenses and paying for services for said District?

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval, consent, and authority is granted to said district to levy and collect the tax authorized thereby should the same carry at the election to be held on October 4, 2003.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the approval granted herein is intended to constitute all the approval, consent, and authority required by and anticipated under the provisions of Article 6, Section 15 and Article 6, Section 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this authorizing resolution shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners of Ward Five Fire Protection District No. One.

            THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the 19^th day of June, 2003.

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            Motion was made by Dr. Mackey and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to adopt an ordinance levying various maintenance tax millages for 2003, as listed on the agenda, and as submitted by the Parish Tax Assessor.

            Mrs. August asked if these were renewals or increases, to which Mr. McMurry responded that all of them were the same as what was levied by the Jury in 2002 except for the Burton Coliseum and Agricultural Services maintenance tax which was recommended to be levied at 1.50 mills instead of 2002's rate of 1.52 mills.

            President Kleckley asked if there was anyone present in the audience to address the Police Jury with respect to levying of the various millages as listed on the agenda [maintenance tax millages, general purposes tax millages, and sinking fund (debt service) tax millages for 2003], and there were no comments.

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

                                                                        ORDINANCE NO. 4562

AN ORDINANCE levying various ad valorem tax millages (maintenance tax millages) for 2003.

            BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby levy the following ad valorem tax millages (maintenance tax millages) for 2003:

            Courthouse and Jail Maintenance                                                                   3.62 mills

            Criminal Justice System Maintenance                                                            3.16 mills

            Mosquito Control Maintenance                                                                       1.89 mills

            Airport District No. 1 Maintenance                                                                  .63 mill

            Burton Coliseum & Agricultural Services Maintenance                                    1.50 mills

            Health Unit Maintenance                                                                               2.48 mills

            Juvenile Detention Maintenance                                                                    3.49 mills

            Road and Drainage Maintenance                                                                     4.06 mills

            Ward 4 Fire Protection District No. 4 Maintenance                                       8.65 mills

            Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 Maintenance                            6.39 mills

            Library Maintenance                                                                                      5.99 mills

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

                                                                                    /s/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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            It was moved by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to adopt the following ordinance levying various general purposes tax millages for 2003, as submitted by the Parish Tax Assessor:

                                                                        ORDINANCE NO. 4563

AN ORDINANCE levying various ad valorem tax millages (general purposes tax millages) for 2003.

            BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby levy the following ad valorem tax millages (general purposes tax millages) for 2003:

            General Purposes Tax

                        Calcasieu Parish, except City of Lake Charles,

                        Town of Vinton, City of DeQuincy, City of

                        Sulphur, and City of Westlake                                                       4.83 mills

            General Purposes Tax

                        Calcasieu Parish within the corporate limits of

                        City of Lake Charles, Town of Vinton, City of

                        DeQuincy, City of Sulphur, and City of Westlake                           2.41 mills

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

                                                                                /s/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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            Upon motion made by Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the following ordinance was adopted levying various sinking fund (debt service) tax millages for 2003:

                                                                        ORDINANCE NO. 4564

AN ORDINANCE levying various ad valorem tax millages (sinking tax millages) for 2003 for the purpose of paying the principal and interest due in 2004 on all outstanding bonds of the respective entities.

            BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby levy the following ad valorem tax millages (sinking tax millages) for 2003 for the purpose of paying the principal and interest due in 2004 on all outstanding bonds of the respective entities:

            Library Sinking                                                                                        1.10 mills

            Ward 4 Fire Protection District No. 4 Sinking                                         8.50 mills

            Sewerage District No. 11 of Ward 3 Sinking                                           4.00 mills

            Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 & 8 Sinking                                   .35 mill

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

                                                                                       /s/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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

RESOLUTION

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby express opposition to the Housing Assistance for Needy Families Act of 2003 (H.R. 1841), “HANF”, which would convert the Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section Eight Housing Voucher Program) to a block grant program administered by state governments, which would in effect remove the funding from local control.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to members of the Louisiana Congressional Delegation.

            THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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            With regard to the foregoing resolution, Mrs. Griffin stated she had called the Housing Department on behalf of one of her constituents who needed assistance in getting her house repaired, and while she knew the Parish did not have funds available anymore for that purpose, she was rather shocked to find out that the only program available under the Parish’s Housing Department was the one which trained people on how to become homeowners.

            Mr. Vickers pointed out that the Parish also had the Section 8 Housing Program which had been revised to allow Section 8 payments to apply toward the purchase of a house.

            Mrs. Griffin asked if there was any possibility that the Parish could get funding for weatherization of houses, and Mr. Vickers responded that for many years the Parish had administered that program but that there was very little money available for administration of said program and other programs were being used to subsidize the weatherization program which he said just could not be done. Mr. Vickers explained that the State took quite a bit for its administrative costs but that the Parish was expected to pay all of its own administrative costs and if the Police Jury wanted to get back into the weatherization program, local funds would have to be allocated to subsidize the costs of administering the program.

            Mrs. Griffin stated that there were a lot of senior citizens who could not afford to make the necessary repairs to their homes but did not want to give them up.

            Mr. Vickers advised that at one time, the Parish administered the City of Lake Charles’ program, but the City had decided to administer it themselves which left the Parish with two programs. He further advised that some homes had been rehabilitated in Mrs. Treme’s and Mr. Collins’ districts under the Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Program.

            Mrs. Griffin asked if the federal government had discontinued funding or was there something the Parish could do to get more money, to which Mr. Vickers responded that the Parish was getting all that was currently available.

            Mr. Landry asked about the possibility of consolidating the administration of the City of Lake Charles’ and the Parish’s Section 8 programs, and Mr. Vickers explained that the possibility had been researched, and he would not recommend doing that. He further explained that while the idea sounded good, the Parish provided better service to the jurors’ constituents the way it was currently set up. Mr. Landry stated that maybe the Parish could receive the funding and administer the City’s program for them.

            Mrs. August pointed out that the reason she asked for the resolution as set forth above was because there was a bill (H.R. 1841) being considered by Congress to give to the state governments the funding now being received by the local governments and that the purpose of the resolution was to oppose this proposed legislation.

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

RESOLUTION

            WHEREAS, the Carlyss area of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, has experienced a significant increase in population between the 1990 Census and the 2000 Census, from approximately 7,565 persons to approximately 9,175 persons, or a 21% increase in population; and

            WHEREAS, for the purposes of this resolution, the Carlyss area is defined as the area bound on the east by the Calcasieu River, on the west by the Ward Seven boundary line, on the north by the City limits of Sulphur, and on the south by the Intracoastal Canal.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby request the United States Postal Service to conduct a functional analysis of the Carlyss area as defined herein to determine if a new post office branch could be located in this area due to the significant increase in population between the 1990 Census and the 2000 Census.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the members of the Calcasieu Congressional Delegation, respectfully requesting their support in this matter.

            THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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

RESOLUTION

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit an updated plan, and any revisions thereafter, to the Louisiana Legislature and Supreme Court which outlines the duties and responsibilities of the collaboration between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the City of Lake Charles, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, local law enforcement agencies, and state service agencies in the continuation of the Truancy Assessment and Service Center.

            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 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a grant application in an amount up to $4,000 to the Children’s Miracle Network to deliver and enhance existing delinquency prevention and intervention programs.

            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 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to submit a grant application in the amount of up to $32,500 to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title V-Family Strengthening/Mental Health Assessment Program to be used to develop a mental health assessment program for at-risk youth and families, with a match of 50% from volunteer hours and local funds.

            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 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to negotiate on terms and conditions that she may deem advisable, and subject to approval of the Parish Administrator, a contract or contracts with Applied Data Systems, LLC, for the enhancement of the present Management Information System for the Truancy Assessment and Service Center.

            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 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the Director of the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to negotiate on terms and conditions that she may deem advisable, and subject to approval of the Parish Administrator, a contract or contracts with Gregory A. Clark, Ph.D., for development of promotional exams for designated job classifications.

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

RESOLUTION

            BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened on the 19^th day of June, 2003, that it does hereby approve an agreement between the Police Jury and Compliance Solutions, Inc. (CSI) for the preparation of a Disaster Mitigation Plan, in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA 2000), which requires all parish and county level government agencies to have an approved plan in place by November, 2004.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the agreement calls for the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness to fund $37,500.00 for preparation of the plan, and the Parish to commit $12,500.00 of “soft match” which will be met through in-kind services of parish personnel working on the plan. The City of Lake Charles has also been awarded this funding, and the Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness will be working with the City on the development of both plans.

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

            THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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            Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Danahay and carried unanimously, the low bid of Jackson Creek Manufacturing in the amount of $27,660.00 was accepted for the purchase of three (3) new and unused animal transport units for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works (Animal Control Department), said bids having been received by the Parish Purchasing Agent on June 16, 2003.

            It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously to authorize the Parish Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) new 2003 trailer-mounted 6" x 6" pump for use by the Division of Engineering and Public Works.

            Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to advise that the Office of Emergency Preparedness was recently presented with the Mark Trail Award for innovative use of weather radios for alerting. Mr. Gremillion advised that he and Mr. Steve Rinard, with the National Weather Service, had traveled to Washington to receive the award on behalf of Calcasieu Parish, and further, that they had briefed Congressman Chris John and Senator Mary Landrieu on the award.

            Mr. Rinard explained that Mark Trail was a comic book character who was always looking for ways to improve safety in the outdoors. He further explained that he and Mr. Gremillion had devised a way to use the National Weather Center’s weather radio system to include public safety warnings, i.e., a shelter in place due to toxic release from industry. Mr. Rinard stated that an amber alert had been broadcasted on two occasions when there had been missing children. He further stated that the system was unique in the country and was the only example of such interaction between NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), industry, and an emergency management organization. Mr. Rinard advised that he looked forward to the expansion of the program beyond the immediate Lake Charles area.

            Mr. Manuel was granted a point of personal privilege to advise that the Parish had recently received a grant in the amount of $133,700 to construct a bridge over Lorrain Bayou. He pointed out that this would not be sufficient and that he would like, with Mr. Breaux’s permission, to follow up with the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury for funding. Mr. Manuel asked that President Kleckley set up a committee for this purpose.

            In answer to a question by President Kleckley, Mr. McMurry stated that the President could designate several members of the Police Jury to serve in such a capacity, particularly since it could be considered an extension of previous action taken by the Jury.

            Mr. Breaux expressed his appreciation to Mr. Manuel for doing the “legwork” for him while he was ill, and Mr. Manuel advised that discussions were still taking place but that he thought the project could become a reality.

            Motion was made by Mr. Manuel, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously to suspend the rules by a two-thirds majority vote to authorize the President to appoint a committee to meet with members of the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury to come to an agreement on funding for the construction of a bridge over Lorrain Bayou.

            President Kleckley advised that the Parish had been well represented at the recent employees golf tournament held at Pine Shadows Golf Center.

            Mrs. August was granted a point of personal privilege to advise that the Parish had also been well represented at the recent RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) luncheon to honor the volunteers. She also advised that the seniors missed seeing some of the jurors this year.

            It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to go into executive session to discuss Lawsuit No. 2001-2195 (Walling vs. Police Jury). Following the executive session, the Police Jury reconvened in regular session, and motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that the report given by legal counsel during the executive session be approved.

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

/s/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator

& Ex-Officio Secretary