August 7, 2003

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2003, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Chuck Kleckley, 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, Enos Derbonne, Chris Landry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, and Cornie Moon

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator, Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant Administrator, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Executive Secretary, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources, Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance, Mr. Claude D. Smart, Parish Engineer, Mr. Allen Smith of the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, Legal Counsel, Mrs. Kathy P. Smith, Recording Secretary, Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management, and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.

President Kleckley called the meeting to order. The invocation was pronounced by Dr. Mackey which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Breaux. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

President Kleckley welcomed everyone in attendance and asked those who would like to address the Police Jury to fill out a “Request to Appear” form and submit it to the staff. He also asked that all cellular telephones and pagers be turned off or set on a suitable mode so they would not interrupt the meeting.

President Kleckley advised that bids would be received and opened at this time, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain roads and streets located in Twelve Oaks Subdivision, Sandia Estates Part I Subdivision, Spanish Pines Estates Subdivision, and in Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, in Ward Four (Police Jury District 12).

Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the only bid received which was submitted by Loudon Exploration Inc. Following a reading of the bid, the details of which are contained in the resolution which follows, a motion was offered by Dr. Mackey, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby accept the bid of Loudon Exploration, Inc. on a mineral lease on the following described property, to-wit:

PORTION NO. 1

Carriage Road: that certain tract or parcel of land containing 1.19 acres, more or less, situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4 of the SE/4) of Section 8, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Said tract being further described as that certain road identified as Carriage Road as shown on plat of survey entitled Twelve Oaks dated September 4, 1971, revised May 3, 1971, and revised September 5, 1971, prepared by Philip L. Whitaker and recorded at Plat Book 22, Page 24, of the official records of the Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Clerk of Court.

PORTION NO. 2

Spanish Drive: that certain tract or parcel of land containing 2.12 acres, more or less, situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4 of the NE/4) of Section 17, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Said tract being further described as that certain road identified as Spanish Drive as shown on plat of survey entitled Spanish Pine Estates dated November 10, 1977, and prepared by Vernon F. Meyer and recorded at Plat Book 27, Page 40, of the official records of the Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Clerk of Court.

PORTION NO. 3

Currie Road and Thompson Road: that certain tract or parcel of land containing 5.46 acres, more or less, situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4 of the SE/4) of Section 8, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4 of the NE/4) of Section 17, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S/2 of the SW/4) of Section 9, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and the North Half of the Northwest Quarter (N/2 of the NW/4) of Section 16, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and identified as Currie Road and that certain tract or parcel of land containing 1.84 acres, more or less, situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4 of the NE/4) of Section 17, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4 of the NW/4) of Section 16, Township 10 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and identified as Thompson Road. Said tracts being further described as those certain rights-of-way and dedications, recorded at Entry Nos. 696704, 696705, 1015753, and 1015757 of the Official Records of the Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Clerk of Court.

Total of 10.61 acres, more or less, herein leased as Portion No. 1 (Carriage Road), Portion No. 2 (Spanish Drive), and Portion No. 3 (Currie Road and Thompson Road).

for a three-year lease with a cash bonus of One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety One and 50/100 Dollars ($1,591.50) and an annual rental of One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety One and 50/100 ($1,591.50), and with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to receive 22.5% of all oil produced and saved or utilized, 22.5% of all gas produced and saved or utilized, 22.5% of all sulphur produced and saved, and 22.5% of all other liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon minerals produced and saved.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute the necessary lease contract to consummate this transaction.

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

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President Kleckley advised that bids would be received and opened at this time, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m., for an oil, gas, and mineral lease on certain roads and streets in North Sam Houston Forest Subdivision in Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, located in Ward One (Police Jury District 14).

Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the only bid received which was submitted by Mayne and Mertz, Inc. Following a reading of the bid, the details of which are contained in the resolution which follows, it was moved by Dr. Mackey, 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, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby accept the bid of Mayne and Mertz, Inc. on a mineral lease on the following described property, to-wit:

Tract 1: that certain tract or parcel of land containing .35911 acres, more or less, situated in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E/2 of the SE/4 of SW/4), Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as that certain road easement identified as that strip or parcel of land located between Lot 17 and Lot 18 along with all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on plat of survey titled North Sam Houston Forest, a subdivision of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 23, and the E ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, Louisiana Meridian, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, prepared by Vernon F. Meyer and recorded at Plat Book 22, Page 71, bearing File No. 1256539 in the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

Tract 2: that certain tract or parcel of land containing .35911 acres, more or less, situated in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E/2 of SE/4 of SW/4), Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and being more particularly described as that certain road easement identified as that strip or parcel of land located between Lot 19 and Lot 20 along with all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on plat of survey titled North Sam Houston Forest, a subdivision of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 23, and the E ½ of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 14, Township 8 South, Range 9 West, Louisiana Meridian, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, prepared by Vernon F. Meyer and recorded at Plat Book 22, Page 71, bearing File No. 1256539 in the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

All tracts and/or parcels of land described above containing .71822 acres, more or less.

for a three-year lease with a cash bonus of Two Hundred Fifteen and 47/100 Dollars ($215.47) and an annual rental of Two Hundred Fifteen and 47/100 Dollars ($215.47), and with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to receive 22.5% of all oil produced and saved or utilized, 22.5% of all gas produced and saved or utilized, 22.5% of all sulphur produced and saved, and 22.5% of all other liquid or gaseous hydrocarbon minerals produced and saved.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute the necessary lease contract to consummate this transaction.

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

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At this time, a framed copy of a proclamation was presented by Messrs. McMillin and Danahay to Mr. Lasalle Williams, Sr. for having recently been chosen as an “Unsung Hero in the Church, Civic, and Corporate Community” by the Concerned Leadership Organizational Unity and Tenacity Ministerial Alliance.

Mr. McMillin stated that Coach Williams and his wife, Betty, who was also present at the meeting on this date, were both life-long residents of Mossville. He further stated that the first time he met Coach Williams was when he was a freshman at Westlake High School and that Coach Williams had been a mentor to him and was always available when he had needed him for advice and/or answers to questions he had.

Mr. Danahay pointed out that Coach Williams had been an inspiration to many of his students and that many of the young men who were currently coaching in Mossville were Coach Williams’ proteges.

The proclamation was then read by Mr. McMillin as follows:

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Mr. Lasalle C. Williams, a Mossville native, was honored on Friday, June 27, 2003, at the Fairmont Grand Ballroom in New Orleans by the Concerned Leadership Organizational Unity and Tenacity Ministerial Alliance by being chosen as an “Unsung Hero in the Church, Civic, and Corporate Community”; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has been married to Betty Vallery Williams for 50 years and is the father of five children; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams is President of the West Calcasieu Branch of the NAACP, Past President of the West Calcasieu Kiwanis Club, Past President of the Calcasieu Parish Planning Commission, Board Member of the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board, the Foreman-Reynaud Community Center, the Mossville Awareness Board, the Conoco/Phillips Refinery Advisory Panel, and the Interstate-10 Industrial Advisory Panel; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams is a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he serves as Superintendent of Sunday School, Chairman of the Deacon Board, and is involved in other church organizations.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chuck Kleckley, President of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, do hereby proclaim Thursday, August 7, 2003, as

Coach Lasalle C. Williams Day

in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, in honor and appreciation of Mr. Williams’ many accomplishments.

BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that Mr. Willliams is hereby named Honorary Mayor of the Community of Mossville in recognition of his contributions not only to his community, but also to the Parish of Calcasieu and to all of Southwest Louisiana.

/s/ Hal McMillin /s/ Chuck Cleckley

Hal McMillin, District 14 Chuck Kleckley, President

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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Coach Williams received a standing ovation. He thanked the jurors and staff for this recognition and also thanked his wife. Coach Williams shared “one little story” about Mr. McMillin, saying that when the local schools were integrated, no one wanted it, black or white, no one was prepared, and it had caused serious problems in Westlake. Coach Williams further stated that every time he was called out of class, Mr. McMillin, who was the only white person in a class of approximately 30 persons, would always take over the classroom. Coach Williams warned the jurors to “watch him” (Mr. McMillin), “because he will always try to take over.”

Coach Williams expressed his appreciation for the kindness and generosity shown by the Police Jury, particularly in naming him Honorary Mayor of Mossville. He said that it had aroused his curiosity and that he would like to make it a reality.

President Kleckley thanked Coach Williams, on behalf of the Police Jury, for his 18 years of service on the Planning Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board. He also jokingly extended his condolences to Coach Williams for having had to deal with Mr. McMillin.

Mr. Manuel pointed out that he had served with Coach Williams on the Board of Directors of the Calcasieu Council on Aging and that Coach Williams was a “take charge person” himself.

Upon motion made by Mr. Manuel, which was duly seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously, the rules were suspended by a two-thirds majority vote to present Certificates of Recognition to the players and coaches of The Louisiana Storm, a 10-and-under fast-pitch softball team from Moss Bluff, for winning the USSSA Fastpitch State Tournament.

Mr. Manuel introduced the coaches of the team, Ms. Beth Jordan, Mr. Dan Kennedy, and Mr. Craig Wainwright, pointing out that Ms. Jordan was a Moss Bluff player who had made the starting lineup at McNeese State University as a freshman.

Coach Wainwright stated that without Mr. Manuel’s guidance, he did not think the funding would have been available for the new ball fields. He thanked the players and their parents for making the team a success.

Coach Kennedy stated it was important to note that every single girl on the team had come up through the ranks of the recreation program and that would not have been possible without the Police Jury’s help and support.

Mr. Manuel stated that the improvements had not stopped for the recreation program in Moss Bluff, pointing out that approximately $200,000 in improvements were planned for the next couple of months, including playground equipment.

Mr. Manuel then presented certificates of recognition to the following members and coaches of Louisiana Storm: Tiffany Degeyter, Kayla Hooper, Leslie Hull, Kimberly Kennedy, Kelli Langley, Randi Naquin, Annette Ramsey, Brandi Reed, Racissa Savoie, Pamela Wainwright, Taylor Wood, Coach Beth Jordan, Coach Dan Kennedy, and Coach Craig Wainwright.

Mr. Milner addressed the Jury at this time with reference to the Calcasieu Parish Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2002. He thanked his staff, particularly Mrs. Tammy Bufkin, Assistant Director of Finance, for efforts in compiling the report during the time he was assisting at the Port of Lake Charles.

Mr. Gus Schram of Gus Schram and Company, Ltd., the Parish’s auditing firm, appeared before the Police Jury and pointed out that the Parish had received the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the eleventh year in a row, an accomplishment which not many governmental bodies had achieved. He then gave a brief synopsis of the financial report, stating that the Parish’s long-term debt was $614,000, with no bonded indebtedness as of the year 2002, which he said was a substantial accomplishment. He further stated that total liabilities were $32 million as compared to $281 million in assets.

Mr. Schram advised that the revenues in the General Fund had increased by about $500,000, with the largest increase being attributable to a $430,000 increase in ad valorem taxes. He further advised that total revenues for 2002 were more or less similar to those of 2001. Mr. Schram pointed out that investment income was down due to lower rates in the markets but that one of the highlights was an increase of approximately $2.7 million in gaming revenues with the addition of income from Delta Downs.

Mr. Schram advised that there was an increase in expenditures in the General Fund of 3.8% and in the Special Revenue Funds of approximately 5.6% but that there was more than enough in reserve to handle any differences.

Mr. Schram stated that the financial report contained an explanation of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) Rule No. 34 which was implemented in 1999 and would be effective as of December 31, 2003. He explained that this would change the look of the financial report to more of a long-term focus and would cause a lot of work for the Finance Department to implement it, some of which had already been done. Mr. Schram further explained that GASB 34 would require the inclusion and depreciation of all infrastructure assets which would be a huge undertaking, as well as inclusion of more information regarding the actual cost of operating.

Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously to accept the Calcasieu Parish Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31, 2002, as presented on this date.

Upon motion made by Mr. McMillin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Landry and carried, with Mr. Manuel voting in opposition, the following applications for liquor and beer permits were approved, and the issuance of the following Special Events Permit was ratified: (Mr. Manuel’s “no” vote was with reference to issuance of a liquor and beer permit to Kokomo Tans in his district.)

WARD I

Anthony J. Boucher d/b/a

KOKOMO TANS

242 Hwy 171 North

Lake Charles, LA 70611 Beer 35.00

(Don Manuel’s District)

WARD II

Belinda LeBlanc & Carl LeBlanc d/b/a

BELIN’S GROCERY & BAITS

7595 Hwy 14 East

Hayes, LA 70646 Liquor & Beer - Pkg. 75.00

(Algie Breaux’s District)

TOTAL REMITTANCE: $110.00

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

BIG BASS BONANZA

August 1, 2, 3, 2003

2735 Sam Houston Jones Parkway, Lake Charles, LA 70611

David F. Dwight, Member

(Don Manuel’s District)

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously to approve payment of all current invoices.

Motion was made by Mr. Collins, seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Police Jury dated July 10, 2003, be approved, and the reading of same was dispensed with.

Upon motion made by Dr. Mackey, which was duly seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously, the Agenda Committee Report dated July 31, 2003, was approved as follows:

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

July 31, 2003

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, July 31, 2003, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Brent Clement, Vice-Chairman, presiding, and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornie Moon, and Mrs. Sandra Treme

Absent: Dr. Charles S. Mackey (vacation) and Mr. Hal McMillin (out-of-town)

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry Milner, Mr. Claude D. Smart, Mr. Allen Smith, Mrs. Kathy P. Smith, Mr. Gerry Trahan, and Mr. Jim Vickers.

Chairman McMillin advised that the purpose of the meeting on this date was to review the proposed agenda for the regular meeting of the Police Jury to be held on August 7, 2003.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on August 7^th, it was unanimously recommended that the proposed agenda be accepted as presented by the staff.

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

There being no further business, Vice-Chairman Clement declared the meeting to be adjourned.

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It was moved by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to approve the Public Works Committee Report dated July 31, 2003, as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

July 31, 2003

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A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, July 31, 2003, in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mr. Chris Landry, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mrs. Luvertha August, Mr. Algie Breaux, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Enos Derbonne, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Mr. Chuck Kleckley, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornelius Moon, and Mrs. Sandra J. Treme

Absent: Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S. (vacation) and Mr. Hal McMillin (out-of-town)

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry Milner, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Allen Smith, Mrs. Kathy P. Smith, Mr. Gerry Trahan, and Mr. Jim Vickers.

Said Committee:

(1) Recommended that the following provisions be approved with reference to the repair and rehabilitation of the Lorrain Bridge at a total estimated cost of $334,000 (Police Jury District 10):

(1.1) acceptance of a grant in the amount of $133,760 from the Louisiana Rural Development Program;

(1.2) acceptance of a grant in the amount of $45,000 from the Lorrain Bridge Association for the project and adoption of a resolution of appreciation to the Association for their dedication and generosity;

(1.3) approval of a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury related to the sharing of the remaining costs to repair and rehabilitate the Lorrain Bridge as follows:

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury50% of the remaining costs ($77,620+) and maintenance of 50% of the bridge and west approach and the engineering and administration necessary for the construction of the project.

Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury50% of the remaining costs ($77,620+) and maintenance of 50% of the bridge and the east approach

(1.4) authorize the Parish Engineer to advertise for bids for the project.

NOTE: Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury secured an additional $65,000 from the Rural Development Program, and $10,000 from the Jeff Davis Tourist Bureau to help fund their share.

Appearing before the Committee with reference to this matter were: Representative Dan Morrish, Senator Gerald Theunissen, Ms. Pauline Poole of the Lorrain Bridge Association, Mr. Ray Bebee of the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury, and Ms. Sarah Klump of the Jefferson Davis Parish Tourist Bureau. A resolution of support for the project, adopted by the Board of Directors of the Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, was introduced into the record by Mrs. Treme, Police Jury liaison to the Bureau. Mr. Manuel and Mr. Breaux expressed their appreciation to all who made the project possible.

(2) Recommended that a new road, to be constructed from Highway 171 to Paul Bellon Road in Ward One, be officially named “Clyde Dulaney Drive,” in honor of the former Police Juror who represented this ward. The widow of the late-Mr. Dulaney, Sybil, and daughters Darlene and Alicia, were present at the meeting and expressed their appreciation to the Police Jury for this honor. (Police Jury District 1) (Mr. Manuel)

(3) Received report from Mr. Allen Smith, General Counsel, as to the authority of the Parish to address complaints relative to an overgrown lot located on Fontenot Road. Mr. Smith advised that the current Parish ordinance pertaining to this issue provided authority for the cutting of overgrown grass and weeds, not the clearing of lots which would be required in this particular case. The Committee recommended that language be drafted by the staff, for presentation at the next Public Works Committee meeting, to amend the grass cutting ordinance, or to introduce legislation allowing the Parish to amend said ordinance, to give the Police Jury and staff the authority to alleviate the health and safety problems associated with overgrown lots throughout the Parish. (Police Jury District 9)

(4) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting The Meadows Subdivision located in Section 16, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, off Topsy Road in Ward One. (Police Jury District 1)

(5) Recommended that a resolution be adopted accepting Brooks’ Haven Subdivision Phase Two located in Section 12, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, off Houston River Road in Ward Four. (Police Jury District 15)

(6) Recommended that existing ordinances be amended and/or ordinances be adopted with reference to the following:

(6.1) cancel 25 mph on Erika Drive and establish 30 mph on Erika Drive (Police Jury District 10) (requested by Ms. August); and

(6.2) establish 30 mph on East Town Drive (Police Jury District 10) (requested by Ms. August).

(7) Recommended that a resolution be adopted authorizing the President of the Police Jury to execute the renewal of Contracts to Provide Services/Hold Harmless Agreements between the Police Jury and the following individuals for parkkeeper services:

Cheryl Leger Lorrain Park

Bryan Pitre Mallard Junction Park

Vicki Vezina LaFleur Park (I-210)

Vernita Thibeaux Holbrook Park

Mary Woodard White Oak Park

Shirley Racca Intracoastal Park

(8) Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving an agreement between the Police Jury and Texaco Petrochemical Pipeline, LLC, for the Nelson Road Project (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-07) whereby the Parish agrees to develop and install siphon flow drain basins to meet the project’s drainage needs and prevent the necessity of relocating Texaco Petrochemicals’ pipeline. (Police Jury District 8)

NOTE: Texaco Petrochemicals Pipeline, LLC, agrees to bear the expenses of all adjustments to its pipeline necessary to facilitate the Parish’s project.

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Motion was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Manuel and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 1 of the Public Works Committee as outlined heretofore be approved in its entirety; whereupon, the following resolutions were adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Lorrain Bridge spanning Calcasieu Parish and Jefferson Davis Parish dates back to the early part of the Twentieth Century; and

WHEREAS, this bridge has been memorialized in paintings by renowned Southwest Louisiana artist Elton Louviere and in articles by his historian wife, Pat Louviere; and

WHEREAS, the Lorrain Bridge contributes to the ambiance of the Lacassine area and Southwest Louisiana and is well known as a favored tourist attraction for photography and painting enthusiasts; and

WHEREAS, many tourists visit this site for its beauty, fishing, and peacefulness, and it has been the scene of weddings and many wedding proposals; and

WHEREAS, the Lorrain Bridge was closed to vehicular traffic on March 2, 1998 due to weak pilings and unsafe conditions, a closure which now requires a vehicle to detour 25 miles to get from one side of the bayou to the other; and

WHEREAS, in addition to its historical value, beauty, and peacefulness, many people used the bridge before it was closed to traffic to travel to and from the communities of Thornwell, Welsh, Jennings, Lacassine, Hayes, Bell City, Holmwood, and Lake Charles; and

WHEREAS, since its closure, discussions and efforts have been made by the police juries of Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes, Representative Dan Morrish, Senator Gerald Theunnissen, and the Lorrain Bridge Association, a civic group interested in restoration of the bridge, to rebuild and /or repair the bridge; and

WHEREAS, the Lorrain Bridge Association was formed by a group of interested persons throughout Southwest Louisiana who were willing to put forth the effort to explore all available avenues to raise funds to help preserve the Bridge, and then with an enormous amount of zeal, creativity, and passion, took the necessary measures to raise $45,000 to contribute toward the total cost of preserving the Bridge.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August 2003, that it does hereby gratefully accept the generous donation of $45,000 from the Lorrain Bridge Association and extends its sincere appreciation to the Association for its diligence and dedication in helping to preserve the Lorrain Bridge, a valuable tourist attraction and historical site in Southwest Louisiana.

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, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that the following provisions are hereby approved with respect to the repair and rehabilitation of the Lorain Bridge, the total cost of which is estimated to be $334,000:

•a grant from the Louisiana Rural Development Program in the amount of $133,760, and a grant from the Lorrain Bridge Association in the amount of $45,000, are hereby gratefully accepted.

•a Joint Services Agreement between the Police Jury and the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury related to the sharing of the remaining costs to repair and rehabilitate the Lorrain Bridge, is approved whereby 50% of the remaining costs ($77,620+) and maintenance of 50% of the bridge and west approach, and the engineering and administration necessary for the construction of the project will be the responsibility of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, and 50% of the remaining costs ($77,620+) and maintenance of 50% of the bridge and east approach will be the responsibility of the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury.

•the Parish Engineer is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the project.

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. Manuel and carried unanimously, Recommendation Nos. 2 and 3 of the Public Works Committee were approved.

It was moved by Mrs. August, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation Nos. 4 and 5 of the Public Works Committee as stated previously, and the following resolutions were adopted as a result thereof:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, George Rivet, subdivided certain property in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as The Meadows Subdivision, Phase One, a subdivision in Section 16, Township 8 South, Range 8 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision was submitted to the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for acceptance in accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 23 - Subdivisions, of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by Donald R. Hayes, Registered Land Surveyor No. 4743, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on August 12, 2003, bearing File No. 2638092.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of The Meadows Subdivision, Phase One, in Ward One of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Bertie Ann Road and Chris Cross Lane located within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, C. A. Brooks, subdivided certain property in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, known as Brooks’ Haven Subdivision, Phase Two, a subdivision in Section 13, Township 9 South, Range 10 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was prepared by George F. Webb, Jr., Registered Land Surveyor No. 4852, and certification was made that the subdivision plat was prepared in accordance with R.S. 33:5051 and all other laws of the State of Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, said subdivision plat was filed for record in the Office of the Clerk of Court on August 12, 2003, bearing File No. 2638089.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby officially accept the plat of Brooks’ Haven Subdivision, Phase Two, in Ward Four of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, including Karen Lynn Street located within said subdivision, for future maintenance by the Parish.

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Mr. Danahay asked if a letter of no objection had been received from Gravity Drainage District No. Five of Ward Four with reference to Recommendation No. 5 (acceptance of The Meadows Subdivision in Ward Four). Mr. Vickers stated that it was standard procedure for the staff to clear acceptance of subdivisions through the drainage districts.

Motion was made by Mrs. August, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 6 of the Public Works Committee be approved; whereupon, the following ordinance was adopted:

ORDINANCE NO. 4583

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 Eight of Calcasieu Parish.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, 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 road in the provisions of said section:

- Erika Drive, in Ward 8

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

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

- Erika Drive, in Ward 8

- East Town Drive, in Ward 8

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 7^th day of August, 2003.

/s/ Chuck Kleckley, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mrs. August and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 7 of the Public Works Committee was approved as outlined heretofore; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby authorize the President of the Police Jury to execute the renewal of Contracts to Provide Services/Hold Harmless Agreements between the Police Jury and the following individuals for parkkeeper services:

Cheryl Leger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorrain Park, Ward Two

Bryan Pitre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mallard Junction Park, Ward Three

Vicki Vezina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LaFleur Park, Ward Three

Vernita Thibeaux. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holbrook Park, Ward Six

Mary Woodard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . White Oak Park, Ward Eight

Shirley Racca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Intracoastal Park, Ward Four

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 Mr. Derbonne, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously to approve Recommendation No. 8 of the Public Works Committee; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby approve an agreement between the Police Jury and Texaco Petrochemical Pipeline, LLC, for the Nelson Road Project (Calcasieu Parish Project No. 1999-07) whereby the Parish agrees to develop and install siphon flow drain basins to meet the project’s drainage needs and to prevent the necessity of relocating a pipeline belonging to Texaco Petrochemical Pipeline, LLC.

BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that Texaco Petrochemical Pipeline, LLC, agrees to bear the expenses of all adjustments to its pipeline necessary to facilitate the Parish’s project.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mrs. Griffin, seconded by Mr. McMillin and carried unanimously that the following resolutions be 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 Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church, to clear, grub, grade an area and redistribute approximately 7,700 cubic yards of on-site earthen material and deposit about 4,000 cubic yards of hauled-in earthen material (clay) and aggregate fill (crushed limestone), all to construct a church, educational buildings, and parking lot. Project implementation would impact approximately 2.9 acres of bottomland hardwood wetlands. The proposed site is situated near Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church 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 Lake Charles.

NOW THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Apostolic Temple of United Pentecostal Church, to clear, grub, grade an area and redistribute approximately 7,700 cubic yards of on-site earthen material and deposit about 4,000 cubic yards of hauled-in earthen material (clay) and aggregate fill (crushed limestone), all to construct a church, educational buildings, and parking lot. Project implementation would impact approximately 2.9 acres of bottomland hardwood wetlands. The proposed site is situated near Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a study on the environmental impact of the aforementioned project has not been made due to 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 Dr. James McGee, to install 350 feet of timber bulkhead for shoreline protection, construct a boathouse and wharf and deposit 500 cubic yards of hauled-in earthen material as fill behind the bulkhead and 1,500 cubic yards to construct a 355 feet long by 20 feet wide access road, all for private recreational use. Project implementation would impact approximately 0.24 acres of jurisdictional waters/wetlands. Said project is located in an inlet off Bayou Guy and in Bayou Guy, Section 5, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, southwest from Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Dr. James McGee 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 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Dr. James McGee, to install 350 feet of timber bulkhead for shoreline protection, construct a boathouse and wharf and deposit 500 cubic yards of hauled-in earthen material as fill behind the bulkhead and 1,500 cubic yards to construct a 355 feet long by 20 feet wide access road, all for private recreational use. Project implementation would impact approximately 0.24 acres of jurisdictional waters/wetlands. Said project is located in an inlet off Bayou Guy and in Bayou Guy, Section 5, Township 11 South, Range 9 West, southwest from 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, provided said work meets with the rules and regulations of the Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, subject to Best Management Practices during the course of construction as set forth by EPA guidelines, and approvals are received from all appropriate state and federal agencies, and further, that all necessary development permits are obtained from the Calcasieu Parish Division of Planning and Development prior to commencement of the project.

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 Charles Bird to dredge approximately 4,400 cubic yards of native material to construct a 577 foot long by 25 foot wide by 8 feet deep access canal and deposit excavated material within a shallow pond at an elevation conducive to marsh establishment, deposit 66 cubic yards of hauled-in aggregate material to construct a driveway and foundations for a work shop and R.V. shed, and erect a single-family residence on pilings. Project implementation would impact approximately 1.3 acres of bottomland hardwood wetlands and 0.05 acres of shallow water bottoms. Said project is located near Maplewood, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Charles Bird 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 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Charles Bird to dredge approximately 4,400 cubic yards of native material to construct a 577 foot long by 25 foot wide by 8 feet deep access canal and deposit excavated material within a shallow pond at an elevation conducive to marsh establishment, deposit 66 cubic yards of hauled-in aggregate material to construct a driveway and foundations for a work shop and R.V. shed, and erect a single-family residence on pilings. Project implementation would impact approximately 1.3 acres of bottomland hardwood wetlands and 0.05 acres of shallow water bottoms. Said project is located near Maplewood, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notification has been received that an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Calcasieu Parish Gravity Drainage District, No. 5, Ward 4, c/o Lee Lancon Jr. to dredge and backfill to install polymer coated, steel lines, corrugated pipe and associated catch basins and manholes, to improve drainage along the Goss Road Ditch. Project implementation would impact approximately 2.02 acres of jurisdictional “other waters”. Said project is located approximately 0.5 miles northerly from Westlake, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Calcasieu Parish Gravity Drainage District, No. 5, Ward 4, c/o Lee Lancon Jr. 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 7^th day of August, 2003, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Calcasieu Parish Gravity Drainage District, No. 5, Ward 4, c/o Lee Lancon Jr. to dredge and backfill to install polymer coated, steel lines, corrugated pipe and associated catch basins and manholes, to improve drainage along the Goss Road Ditch. Project implementation would impact approximately 2.02 acres of jurisdictional “other waters”. Said project is located approximately 0.5 miles northerly from Westlake, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, notification has been received that an application for a Department of the Army Permit has been made to the U.S. Corps of Engineers and an application for a Water Quality Certification (WQC) has been made to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality by Christ Community Church to clear, grub, grade and place approximately 2,500 cubic yards of earthen fill material all to construct foundations to support placement of a church and associated parking area. Project implementation would impact approximately 12.94 acres of which 3.11 are jurisdictional wetlands. The proposed project site is situated between U.S. Interstate 210 and West Prien Lake Road, near Prien, Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Christ Community Church relative to its compliance with current parish ordinances and provisions, such as zoning classification, flood zone regulations, coastal zone regulations, and required development permits, as well as its impact on the Parish Transportation System; and

NOW THEREFORE,