August 3, 2006

Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2006, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Michael E. Danahay, President, presiding, and the following members present:

Mesdames Elizabeth Conway Griffin and Sandy Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Brent Clement, Guy Brame, Calvin Collins, Kevin Guidry, Tony Guillory, Chris Landry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, Cornie Moon, and Tony Stelly

Absent: None

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator; Mr. Bryan Beam, Assistant Parish Administrator; Mr. Jeff Cole of the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Richard Gremillion, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness; Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Jerry Milner, Director of Finance; Mr. Claude Smart, Parish Engineer; Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Recording Secretary; Mr. Gerry Trahan, Director of Facilities Management; and Mr. Jim Vickers, Director of Planning and Development.

President Danahay called the meeting to order. The invocation was pronounced by Mrs. Griffin which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Landry. The roll was called with the result being as outlined above.

President Danahay 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 Danahay announced that a public hearing would be held during the meeting on this date relative to the levy of ad valorem tax millages within Calcasieu Parish.

President Danahay 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 tracts of land (1.667757 acres, more or less) in Thomas Place Subdivision in Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 12 West, in Ward Seven, and appropriate action would be taken thereon.

Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the only bid received, the details of which are outlined in the following resolution which was adopted upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, duly seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Regular Session on the 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby accept the bid of Mayne & Mertz, Inc., for a mineral lease on the following described property, to-wit:

That certain tract of land containing 1.667757 acres, more or less, situated in the East Half (E/2) of Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 12 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as the street known as Ann Road and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on that plat of survey titled Thomas Place Subdivision and dated March 13, 1962, prepared by Harry E. Reed, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 100, bearing File No. 874999 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

for a three-year lease with a cash bonus of Four Hundred Sixteen and 94/100 Dollars ($416.94) and an annual rental of Four Hundred Sixteen and 94/100 Dollars ($416.94) and with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to receive twenty five percent (25%) of all oil produced and saved, twenty five percent (25%) of all sulphur produced and saved, and twenty five percent (25%) 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 hereby authorized to execute the necessary lease contract to consummate this transaction.

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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President Danahay 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 tracts of land (1.0331152 acres, more or less) in Batchelor Subdivision in Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 12 West, in Ward Seven, and appropriate action would be taken thereon.

Mr. McMurry then proceeded to open the only bid received, the details of which are outlined in the following resolution which was adopted upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Mackey and carried unanimously:

RESOLUTION

That certain tract of land containing 1.0331152 acres, more or less, situated in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW/4 SE/4) of Section 20, Township 10 South, Range 12 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly identified as the street known as Batchelor Road and all adjacent and adjoining easements as shown on that plat of survey titled, Batchelor Subdivision of Amar Vincent 10 Ac. Tract in N.W. ¼ of S.E. ¼ Sec. 20, T10S-R12W as surveyed by Fred Shutts pursuant to court instructions in the William F. Brooks et al vs No. 11,119 D. Bujard order dated 6-30-1920, and dated May 15, 1963, prepared by A. J. LeVassuer, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 36, bearing File No. 920041 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and on that revised plat of survey titled, Batchelor Subdivision of Amar Vincent 10 Ac. Tract in N.W. ¼ of S.E. ¼ Sec 20, T10S-R12W as surveyed by Fred Shutts pursuant to court instructions in the William F. Brooks et al vs No. 11,119 D. Bujard order dated 6-30-1920, and dated Revised October 15, 1963, prepared by A. J. LeVassuer, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 79, bearing File No. 935032 of the conveyance records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

for a three-year lease with a cash bonus of Two Hundred Fifty Eight and 28/100 Dollars ($258.28) and an annual rental of Two Hundred Fifty Eight and 28/100 Dollars ($258.28) and with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to receive twenty five percent (25%) of all oil produced and saved, twenty five percent (25%) of all sulphur produced and saved, and twenty five percent (25%) 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.

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Mr. Guillory presented the following certificate of recognition to Mrs. Nomica Guillory who was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Eligha Guillory, Jr.:

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Congratulates & Salutes

Nomica Guillory

for winning the title of Mrs. Louisiana, and for using this

once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to so admirably serve her community.

Congratulations and best of luck at the Mrs. America Pageant in Tucson, Arizona!

Presented on this, the 3rd day of August, 2006.

/s/ Tony Guillory, District 4 /s/ Michael E. Danahay, President

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

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Mrs. Guillory thanked the Jury for the plaque and stated that she was looking forward to representing the citizens of Calcasieu Parish at the Mrs. America Pageant on September 6, 2006.

President Danahay advised that a presentation would be received at this time from representatives of the local health care community requesting the creation of a Parishwide Hospital Service District, in accordance with LSA—R.S. 46:1059.

Mr. McMurry stated that a petition had been presented to the staff by Dr. Michael Oler and Dr. Anita Fields Gold, R.N., who were part of a contingency of people studying health care in the Parish. Mr. McMurry further stated that the petition had been submitted in accordance with the representatives’ interpretation of LSA–R.S. 46:1059 which provided that if the Police Jury failed or refused to create a parishwide hospital service district, it could be forced to do so upon receipt of a petition containing the signatures of not less than 25 persons owning land in the proposed district. Mr. McMurry pointed out that no one had “failed or refused” (to create a parishwide hospital service district), but the petitioners had felt the petition was the appropriate route to take. Mr. McMurry also pointed out that he had talked with Mr. Allen Smith, general counsel, about this issue, and he (Mr. McMurry) would like to offer comments following the presentation by Dr. Fields and Dr. Oler.

Dr. Anita Fields Gold, R.N., 2339 21^st Street, Lake Charles, then appeared before the Police Jury and gave a brief history of Moss Regional Hospital and its lack of funding through the years. She stated that said hospital currently had an income of $3 million versus $14 million in 1989-1990 when the hospital was downsized to a 24-hour clinic. Dr. Gold further stated that local private hospitals were picking up 45% of the cost of uncompensated care in the amount of approximately $16-17 million prior to hurricanes Katrina and Rita and that those numbers were now even higher. She referred to a study commissioned in 2003 by some members of the medical society, primarily Dr. Michael Oler, and performed by Drs. Michael Kurth and Daryl Burckel of McNeese State University entitled “Health Care Reform in Southwest Louisiana” pertaining to health care needs in the five-parish area.

Dr. Gold stressed her belief that the local area was in a health care delivery crisis at the current time and that the recent hurricanes had emphasized that. She stated that business development had been lost because insurance premiums were the highest in the nation, and further, the local charity health care system was based on a mid-20th century model. Dr. Gold also stated that the model they were proposing did not involve the latest in technology but would serve to improve health care outcomes, set good health care delivery parameters, support preventative care, reduce duplications, and cut costs.

Dr. Oler then appeared before the Police Jury and stated that almost one-half of uncompensated care was being provided by the private sector, the cost of which was being passed on to other individuals in the form of higher insurance premiums, co-pays and deductibles. He further stated that uncompensated care decreased access (to health care) for all citizens, whether they had insurance or not, and resulted in health outcomes that were the worst in the United States.

Dr. Oler advised that the purpose of creating a parishwide hospital service district was to improve quality, access, and affordability for all citizens by (1) serving as a federally-approved pilot project to receive untapped federal matching funds for uncompensated care provided by non-state providers, (2) supervising a parishwide “virtual hospital” as recommended in “Health Care Reform in Southwest Louisiana” by Drs. Kurth and Burckel of McNeese State University, (3) providing local governance and accountability as recommended by the Southwest Louisiana Health Care Consortium which was authorized and members appointed by the State, (4) promoting integration of the regional health care delivery system, (5) promoting technology, including information systems, telecommunications, genetics, robotics, and miniaturization, (6) measurably improving health outcomes using the above techniques, (7) promoting disease management standards using evidence-based practices, (8) promoting cost-effective practices, (9) supporting the production of peer-reviewed medical and public health policy literature, (10) supporting the education of healthcare providers, (11) assisting homeland security, (12) coordinating health policies with Allen, Beauregard, Jeff Davis, and Cameron parishes, and (13) preparing as a contingency to assume responsibilities for the management of Moss Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Oler pointed out that the proposed program would encompass the whole State, with Calcasieu Parish being a pilot program, and he felt it would be an accomplishment of historical importance.

A brief discussion ensued wherein Mr. Andrepont pointed out his concern that the number of signatures required by law (25) on a petition to create a parishwide district, in comparison with the total number of parish residents (183,000), seemed minuscule to him, as well as his concern that there already existed two hospital service districts in Calcasieu Parish – West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial – which could possibly be superceded by a parishwide board.

Mr. McMurry advised that there was some ambiguity in the law about the ability of a parish to create a hospital service district that overlapped with an existing district if those districts were in a single parish. He further advised that legal counsel to the Police Jury felt the wording of the statutes implied that such overlapping was permissible if it was occurring in multiple parishes. Mr. McMurry stated that legal counsel had recommended obtaining an Attorney General’s opinion so that when the Police Jury replied to the request (to create a parishwide hospital service district), it would be doing so within the proper context of existing law.

Mr. McMurry stated that anyone would be hard pressed to argue with the mission to provide better health care and for the local area to be treated more fairly but that it should be done in the right way so that the boundaries of the proposed district would coincide with law. He pointed out, for example, that the West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Service District had just recently passed a tax millage and bond issue and if a district was created which overlapped the boundaries of that district, the residents there could theoretically be paying two taxes if a parishwide district tax was imposed in the future.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a petition has been received by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury from representatives of the local health care community requesting the creation of a Parishwide Hospital Service District, said petition having been submitted in accordance with the representatives’ interpretation of LSA—R.S. 46:1059; and

WHEREAS, discussion was held at a Regular Meeting of the Police Jury on this date relative to the ambiguities in existing State law regarding the ability of a parish to create a hospital service district, the boundaries of which would overlap with those of existing hospital service districts in such parish, and whether LSA—R.S. 46:1059 adequately addresses the overlapping of hospital service districts in a single parish versus multiple parishes; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Police Jury desire to respond to the request to create a Parishwide Hospital Service District but wish to do so within the proper context of existing State law governing same.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby authorize and request the firm of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel to the Police Jury, to obtain an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General relative to a petition received by the Police Jury from representatives of the local health care community requesting the creation of a Parishwide Hospital Service District, said petition having been submitted in accordance with the representatives’ interpretation of LSA—R.S. 46:1059.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the request for an Attorney General’s Opinion should address the ambiguities in existing State law regarding the ability of a parish to create a hospital service district, the boundaries of which would overlap with existing hospital service districts in such parish, and whether LSA—R.S. 46:1059 adequately addresses the overlapping of hospital service districts in a single parish versus multiple parishes, as well as any other legal issues regarding this matter which may need clarification by the Attorney General.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED by a unanimous vote of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on this, the 3^rd day of August, 2006.

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President Danahay thanked Dr. Gold and Dr. Oler for their efforts in this regard, and he appointed the following jurors to serve on an ad-hoc health care committee: Mr. Andrepont, Dr. Mackey, Mr. Guillory, Mr. Moon, and President Danahay.

President Danahay advised that no action was needed on applications for liquor and beer permits due to the fact that none had been submitted.

Upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously, the payment of all current invoices was approved.

It was moved by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Police Jury dated July 6, 2006.

Motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mrs. Griffin and carried unanimously that the Agenda Committee Report dated July 27, 2006, be approved as follows:

AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORT

July 27, 2006

A meeting of the Agenda Committee was held on Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Chairman Cornelius “Cornie” Moon presiding, and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Guy Brame, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mrs. Elizabeth Conway Griffin, Mr. Kevin Guidry, Mr. Tony Guillory, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Tony Stelly, and Mrs. Sandra J. Treme

Absent: Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S. (out of town)

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

Chairman Moon 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 3, 2006.

Following review of the items to be considered by the Police Jury on August 3^rd, 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, Chairman Moon declared the meeting to be adjourned.

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Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously, the Public Works Committee Report dated July 27, 2006, was approved as follows:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT

July 27, 2006

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A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held on Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with Mrs. Elizabeth C. Griffin, Chairman, presiding and the following members present:

Mr. Francis Andrepont, Mr. Guy Brame, Mr. Brent Clement, Mr. Calvin Collins, Mr. Mike Danahay, Mr. Kevin Guidry, Mr. Tony Guillory, Mr. Chris Landry, Mr. Hal McMillin, Mr. Don Manuel, Mr. Cornie Moon, Mr. Tony Stelly, and Mrs. Sandy Treme

Absent: Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S.

Also present were Mr. S. Mark McMurry, Mr. Bryan Beam, Mrs. Coleen Clark, Mr. Dick Gremillion, Mrs. Cheryl Heisser, Mr. Jerry Milner, Mr. Claude Smart, Mr. Allen L. Smith, Jr., Ms. Kathy P. Smith, Mr. Gerry Trahan, Mr. Jimmy Vickers, and Mr. Allen Wainwright.

Said Committee:

1. Received and opened the following bids, as advertised in accordance with law for action to be taken at 5:30 p.m.:

1.1 Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2006-03 (Hardsurfacing and Overlaying of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana):

W. E. McDonald and Son $2,885,212.65

Bessette Development $2,192,445.97

Prairie Contractors, Inc. $2,902,322.00

R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. $2,280,825.76

1.2 Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2006-11 (Overlaying of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana):

Bessette Development $2,187,273.95

Prairie Contractors, Inc. $2,518,885.00

R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. $2,158,965.13

2. Received a brief presentation from Mr. Jerry Doucet with Scout Troop No. 25 regarding the scouting program, and Mr. Stelly presented a plaque to Mr. Alex Barbee who recently received the Eagle Scout Award.

3. Presented certificates of recognition to Buddy Ball athletes from Moss Bluff and surrounding areas. (Mr. Manuel)

4. Received a status report from Mr. Dick Gremillion, Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, on ambulance service being provided in Calcasieu Parish wherein he reported that since the Police Jury’s adoption of the ambulance ordinance on June 19, 2002, both Acadian Ambulance and Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital Ambulance had performed in the 91-92% range, with an average of 1200 urban calls (eight-minute response time), 206 suburban calls (12-minute response time), and 154 rural calls (20-minute response time). He further reported that the ordinance had been successful in improving professionalism in the provision of local ambulance service.

5. Recommended that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld and that SV04-008-06 be granted which was a request by Bert T. and Michelle R. Carlin for a subdivision variance to allow a manufactured home on a private road. (Off of Koonce Road in Ward Four, Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, and voted 6 (for) to 5 (against) to recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that the property not be further resubdivided; and 3) that the proper permits must be obtained within 5 days of zoning approval. The Staff recommended that the request be denied.]

6. Recommended that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be overturned and that a revision to SV04-004-02 be granted which was a request by Anita Young for a revision to a subdivision variance to allow a fourth manufactured home on a private road, with the stipulations as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. (Extension of Brian Street in Ward Four, Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be denied. Should the Police Jury grant the request, the following stipulations are recommended: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; 2) that the proper permits must be obtained within 5 days of zoning approval; 3) that the manufactured home must be skirted prior to utilities being connected; 4) that a total of four manufactured homes be allowed on the property; and 5) that the three junk vehicles must be removed from the property within 15 days of zoning approval. The staff recommended that the request be denied.]

7. Recommended that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be overturned and that SV04-007-06 be granted which was a request by Nadine Vincent for a subdivision variance to allow a manufactured home on a private road, with the stipulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board (off of Koonce Road in Ward Four, Police Jury District 14, Mr. McMillin)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, and recommended that the request be denied on a 6-5 vote. Should the Police Jury grant the request, the following stipulations are recommended: 1) that the development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development; and 2) that the property not be further resubdivided. The staff recommended that the request be denied.]

8. Recommended that the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board be upheld and that SV07-004-06 be granted which was a request by Wesley and Brandy King for a subdivision variance to allow a house on a private road, with the stipulation outlined by said Board. (Secretariat Drive in Ward Seven, Police Jury District 12, Mr. Clement)

[The Planning and Zoning Board met on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, and voted unanimously to recommend that the request be granted with the stipulation that development adhere to the site plan on file with the Division of Planning and Development. The staff recommended that the request be denied.]

9. Recommended that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the necessary documents for acquisition of right-of-way from The Ernest and Pearl Living Trust on Red Davis Road in Ward Three. (Police Jury District 7, Mr. Landry)

10. Recommended that a resolution be adopted approving an Agreement of No Objection between the Police Jury and Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for construction, operation and maintenance of a parish road that will utilize an existing 150’ right-of-way for the Red Davis Road Extension Project, between Tom Hebert Road and Common Street, and further, authorizing the President of the Police Jury, or his designee, when appropriate, to execute all documents related thereto.

11. Recommended that the Parish Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2006-05 (Installation of Side Drain Safety End Treatment).

12. Recommended that Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2005-06 (Installation of Side Drain Safety End Treatment) be accepted as substantially complete.

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously that Recommendation No. 1.1 of the Public Works Committee be approved and in accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Engineer, the low bid of Bessette Development, Inc. in the amount of $2,192,445.97 was accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2006-03 (Hardsurfacing and Overlaying of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana), said bids having been received by the Police Jury on July 27, 2006, and further, that the President of the Police Jury be authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Project No. 2006-03.

Upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont, which was duly seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously, Recommendation No. 1.2 of the Public Works Committee was approved and in accordance with the recommendation of the Parish Engineer, the low bid of R. E. Heidt Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,158,965.13 was accepted for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 2006-11 (Overlaying of Various Roads in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana), said bids having been received by the Police Jury on July 27, 2006, and further, the President of the Police Jury was authorized to execute the contract documents and any amendments or modifications thereto in conjunction with Project No. 2006-11.

Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Guidry that Recommendation Nos. 2 through 12, both inclusive, of the Public Works Committee be approved.

With reference to Recommendation No. 6 as referenced above, Ms. Anita Young appeared before the Police Jury and advised that she had already adhered to the stipulations with respect to skirting the manufactured home and removing the junk vehicles. Ms. Young stated that the property next to hers was a “junk yard” which was causing a problem with snakes. Mr. Vickers stated that he would get with Ms. Young to see what needed to be done.

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby approve an Agreement of No Objection between the Police Jury and Entergy Gulf States, Inc. for construction, operation and maintenance of a parish road that will utilize an existing 150' right-of-way for the Red Davis Road Extension Project, between Tom Hebert Road and Common Street.

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 Mrs. Griffin, which was duly seconded by Mr. Collins and carried unanimously, the following resolution was 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 Liberty Gas Storage, L.L.C., to clear a right-of-way and conduct trench and backfill operations resulting in temporary stockpiling approximately 4,152 cubic yards of native material, all as necessary to install approximately 1.1 miles of 17 inch diameter and 20 inch diameter well connect pipelines and approximately 3.2 miles of 12 inch diameter brine disposal pipeline each to represent additional facilities to the Liberty Gas Storage Project previously permitted on 27 March 2006. Implementation of the proposed project would impact approximately 12.70 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Said project is located approximately 1.5 miles northwest of Sulphur, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the staff of the Division of Planning and Development has evaluated the proposal of Liberty Gas Storage, L.L.C., 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 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby indicate no objection to the proposal of Liberty Gas Storage, L.L.C., to clear a right-of-way and conduct trench and backfill operations resulting in temporary stockpiling approximately 4,152 cubic yards of native material, all as necessary to install approximately 1.1 miles of 17 inch diameter and 20 inch diameter well connect pipelines and approximately 3.2 miles of 12 inch diameter brine disposal pipeline each to represent additional facilities to the Liberty Gas Storage Project previously permitted on 27 March 2006. Implementation of the proposed project would impact approximately 12.70 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Said project is located approximately 1.5 miles northwest of 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, 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.

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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It was moved by Mr. Moon, seconded by Mr. Guidry and carried unanimously to authorize the Director of Planning and Development to notify the following property owners in accordance with Article II of Chapter Six of the Code of Ordinances of the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, to show cause at a public hearing on September 7, 2006, or the first regular Police Jury meeting thereafter, as to why the structures on the properties as stipulated should not be condemned:

(1) 1027 BILL PHILLIPS ROAD, DeQuincy area, Highway 389, Com SE Cor NE SE SE 12.7.11, W 700 Ft, N 100 Ft etc, Ward 6, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house) Owner: Travis Maddox, c/o William Maddox, 8650 E Fox Road, Orange, TX 77632, TA# 00226882 (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme);

(2) 3222 CEDAR STREET, north Lake Charles area, Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Pine Hills Subdivision, Ward Three, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house) Owner: Patrick Glenn King, et ux, 5544 Thelma Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70615, TA# 00073997 (Police Jury District 2, Mr. Collins);

(3) 5500 ELLIOT ROAD, south Lake Charles area, Com SE Cor NE SE 27.10.9 W 384.7 Ft N 208.7 Ft W 104.35 Ft S 208.7 Ft W 844.48 Ft M/L to W Line Said Sec N 223.3 Ft M/L E 1333.53 Ft M/L S 223.4 Ft M/L to Com, Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one house) Owner: Ramsey Joseph Duhon, Jr., et al, c/o Harvey Duhon, 5500 Elliot Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605, TA# 00065277 (Police Jury District 8, Mr. Brame);

(4) 118 7^TH STREET, Starks area, Lots 17 and 18, Block 6, Starks, Ward 5, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Owner: Kathaleen Sue White, P O Box 223, Starks, LA 70661, TA# 00193879 (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme);

(5) 7645 TARPON DRIVE, south Lake Charles area, Lot 30, Country Pines Subdivision, Part 4 (Route 8, Box 1710), Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Owner: Kimberly Kay Langley Thibodeaux, et vir, 7645 Tarpon Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605, TA# 00929433 (Police Jury District 3, Mrs. Griffin);

(6) 2501 BONITO DRIVE, south Lake Charles area, Lot 268 and E 10 Ft Lot 267 Country Pines North Subdivision, Part 5, Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Owner: Gholam Hussein Abbasi, et ux, 2501 Bonita Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605, TA# 01091530 (Police Jury District 6, Mr. Moon);

(7) 237 CHILI WESTLUND ROAD, Carlyss area, Portion of Lot 4, Block B, Westlund and Landry Heirs Part lying N of Bayou Choupique 1.65 Acs M/L Less .07 Acs M/L said Less Desc as Com 252.3 Ft S of NE Cor said Lot, TH S along E/L of Lot to N Bank Bayou Choupique, NWLY along Bayou to a Pt 335.04 Ft S and 330.76 Ft W of NE Cor Lot 3 said Partition, TH N 48 Degs E 95.3 Ft M/L to Com, Subj to Rd R/W’s 1.58 M/L, Ward 4, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Manufactured Home Owner: Teddy Gwen Westlund Busby, 237 Chili Westlund Road, Sulphur, LA 70665, TA# 01090550, Property Owner: Ernest William Westlund, Jr, et al, 221 Chili Westlund Road, Lake Charles, LA 70665, TA# 00186635 (Police Jury District 12, Mr. Clement);

(8) 245 CYPRESS LAKE ROAD, north Sulphur area, A Tract of Land Com 166.4 Ft N and 138.52 Ft E of SW Cor of N ½ S ½ NE SW 3.9.10 TH E 75 Ft along S Line of Parish Road S 166.4 Ft to S Line of said Sec TH W 75 Ft N 166.4 Ft to Com, Ward 6, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Owner: Jimmie Maurice Robison, 8238 Governor Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, TA# 00232769 (Police Jury District 11, Mrs. Treme);

(9) 3391 JULIA STREET, south Lake Charles area, E/2 of Com SW Cor Lot 17, Tract A Partition of Estate of Narcisse Ogea Sr TH E along S Line of Lot 300 Ft, N 125.48 Ft M/L to S/Line Rd etc, Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) 1/7000 of 1 percent Owner: John E Cardone, Sr, 1236 Bayouwood Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70605, TA# 01337545A and 99 6999/7000 percent Owner: Citifinancial Consumer Services, Inc., c/o Citicorp Trust Bank FSB, 7467 New Ridge Road, Hanover, MD 21076, TA# 01337545 (Police Jury District 8, Mr. Brame);

(10) 6024 PERRY LANE, west Lake Charles area, Lot 130, Brigas Acres Subdivision, Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Owner: Samuel B and Julia Perritt, 6024 Perry Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605, TA# 00098787 (Police Jury District 6, Mr. Moon); and

(11) 6023 WESTERN DRIVE, southeast Lake Charles area, Lots 47 and 48, Rutherford Addition and 40 Ft Adj on S being ½ aband Southern Drive all in Rutherford Subdivision, Ward 3, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (one manufactured home) Owner: Gene Kevin Collins, 6023 Western Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607, TA# 01317572 (Police Jury District 9, Mr. Guidry).

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

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby approve a Cooperative Agreement between the Police Jury and the State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources, for the 2006-2007 Cooperative Agreement No. 2503-05-18 “Parish Coastal Wetland Restoration Program” (Christmas Tree Recycling Project).

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

THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed.

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Motion was made by Mr. Guillory, seconded by Mr. Moon and carried unanimously that the following resolution be adopted:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Police Jury, the Local Workforce Investment Board, and the One-Stop Partners of the Comprehensive One-Stop Center concerning the operations of the one-stop delivery system covering core and other services.

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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With reference to the foregoing resolution, Mrs. Griffin expressed her concern for the businesses who still needed employees and that until those positions were filled and businesses were operating at full capacity as they were pre-Hurricane Rita, this would affect the Parish economically.

Ms. Jean Augustine, Director of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB), advised that they were making every effort to work with the local employers to meet their needs and had been working with job seekers as well, however, many people were still recovering and/or still displaced from the hurricane, including those with psychological issues who were not ready to go back to work. Ms. Augustine stated that advertisements were currently being aired on local news media by the WIB and the Louisiana Workforce Center relative to employment opportunities.

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

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, not only has PPG Industries in Westlake, Louisiana, (PPG) been one of the major contributors to the economic viability and stability of the area since the 1950's, but it has also been a good corporate neighbor in the Parish of Calcasieu, being actively involved in and committed to local civic and educational programs; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 470 (the Union) has through the years furnished a highly skilled and qualified workforce at PPG in Westlake; and

WHEREAS, negotiations between PPG and the Union regarding a new union contract have been ongoing in excess of two months and thus far have not produced a successful resolution of the differences in opinion regarding said contract, causing a work stoppage; and

WHEREAS, not only have the PPG employees residing in Calcasieu Parish, as well as surrounding areas, been impacted by the work stoppage, but there may be a continuing negative impact on the area’s economy if the parties in negotiation do not reach a compromise in the near future.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby respectfully request both parties involved in the negotiation process concerning the PPG Industries work stoppage to reconvene as quickly as possible, and through good faith efforts by both parties, attempt to reach an amicable settlement of the dispute in order to lessen the negative economic impact on individuals and businesses throughout Calcasieu Parish.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to PPG’s corporate headquarters, the local PPG industry, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 470.

THUS DONE AND PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, on this the 3^rd day of August, 2006.

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Motion was made by Mr. Landry and seconded by Dr. Mackey that in accordance with the request of Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., that a resolution be adopted declaring the Police Jury’s intent to adopt a resolution at its Regular Meeting on August 17, 2006, ordering and calling a special election to be held November 7, 2006, to submit to the electorate of Calcasieu Parish a proposition authorizing the relocation of the berth or docking facility of an existing gaming license from a site on the Lake Charles lakefront within Calcasieu Parish to another location, more particularly, the proposed Sugarcane Bay Resort adjacent to L’Auberge Du Lac, subject to the approval of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on August 15, 2006.

In answer to a request for clarification from Mr. Andrepont, Mr. McMurry explained that the Police Jury could not call the election until the Gaming Control Board took official action on the transfer of the gaming license from Harrah’s to Pinnacle on August 15, 2006. Mr. McMurry further explained that if the Board approved the transfer of the license, and the subsequent election to relocate the berth of the gaming facility failed, the gaming operation could not be moved from its present location (Harrah’s on the lakefront). Mr. McMurry further stated that Pinnacle had no interest in utilizing said location but in any event, the electorate would have the “last word”.

Mr. Andrepont expressed his reservations that no one had talked to Harrah’s to let them know they were needed in the area and while the Police Jury was required to call the election (if the Gaming Board approved the transfer of the license), he felt the people of the Parish would vote against moving the berth.

An amendment to the motion on the floor was offered by Mr. Landry and seconded by Mrs. Griffin to forward a resolution to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board asking that both licenses currently held by Harrah’s remain in Calcasieu Parish. Mr. Landry pointed out that the State of Louisiana would receive more money from out-of-state voters if the licenses remained in Calcasieu instead of moving one of them to Baton Rouge or somewhere else, as had been rumored.

Mr. McMurry advised caution in trying to combine the two issues, one of which was the proposal currently on the Gaming Control Board’s agenda for August 15, 2006, to move one of the licenses adjacent to Pinnacle’s current facility, L’Auberge du Lac, and the second issue being the retention of the second license in Lake Charles. Mr. McMurry stated that he did not know if any action was scheduled to be taken by the Gaming Control Board on August 15^th relative to the second license and if not, it might be better from a timing standpoint to forward the proposed resolution pertaining to the second license following the Board’s action on the first license.

Mr. Larry Orlansky, legal counsel for Pinnacle, appeared before the Police Jury and thanked the members for consideration of the resolution expressing intent to call the election. He advised that the Louisiana Constitution provided that even where riverboat gaming had been approved, a license could not be moved from an approved berth to another without an election which could not be called until the Gaming Board approved the relocation (subject to approval of the electorate). Mr. Orlansky stated that the purpose of the proposed resolution was to express to the Gaming Board the Police Jury’s intent to call the election on August 17, 2006.

Mr. Orlansky stated that Pinnacle believed the relocation would be a beautiful and successful complement to L’Auberge, and it was Pinnacle’s position, as shown by economic studies, that the proposed Sugarcane Bay Resort would bring in more money to the State and the Southwest Louisiana area than the two Harrah’s boats that were on the lakefront prior to Hurricane Rita.

Mr. Landry withdrew his amendment to the motion, and Mrs. Griffin withdrew her second to said amendment. Mr. Landry stated that the distribution of gaming funds should be finalized prior to the election so that would not be an issue.

Mrs. Griffin stated she felt the proposed resolution was “overkill”, and Mr. McMurry stated it could be viewed that way, however, Pinnacle’s thinking was that when the Gaming Control Board took action on August 15^th, it would enhance Pinnacle’s position for the Police Jury to have gone on record to do what the law would require should the Board vote in favor of the transfer and relocation of one of Harrah’s licenses.

Mr. John Vaughn, former member of the Police Jury, appeared and urged the jurors to do the best they could with the situation at hand.

In answer to a question by Mr. Clement, Mr. Orlansky stated that there was no action on the Gaming Board’s agenda for August 15^th relative to moving the second license, nor could it be added prior to the meeting due to the lengthy process of police investigations and other legal requirements associated with such action. Mr. Orlansky stated that Pinnacle had filed the petition with the Gaming Control Board in late May relative to approval of the transfer of the licenses and on June 8^th, they had filed an application to move one of the berths adjacent to L’Auberge, and said matters were just now coming before the Gaming Control Board.

Mr. Clement asked that an item be placed on the agenda for the Police Jury’s Regular Meeting on August 17, 2006, to address the issue of the second license and its location.

A vote taken on the motion on the floor carried, with Mrs. Griffin voting in opposition to said motion; whereupon, the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION declaring the intent of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury at its August 17, 2006 meeting to order and call a special election to be held in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on November 7, 2006, to submit to the electorate of Calcasieu Parish a proposition to authorize relocation of certain riverboat gaming operations in the Parish.

WHEREAS, Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (“Pinnacle”) has entered into an agreement with certain Harrah’s entities to acquire Harrah’s entire interest in Harrah’s Lake Charles, LLC and Harrah’s Star Partnership, both of which conducted riverboat gaming operations at authorized berths located on the Lake Charles Lakefront within Calcasieu Parish, pursuant to riverboat gaming licenses issued by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board; and

WHEREAS, Pinnacle and Harrah’s jointly have submitted to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board a petition for approval of the transaction that would result in Pinnacle’s acquisition of the Harrah’s entities; and

WHEREAS, Pinnacle also has submitted to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board a petition for approval of modification of license, by which it seeks the Board’s approval to relocate the berth approved for the license held by Harrah’s Lake Charles, LLC from its existing berth on the Lake Charles Lakefront to a berth to be constructed at Sugarcane Bay Resort and Casino, to be situated in the City of Lake Charles along the Calcasieu River, adjacent to the existing L’Auberge du Lac Resort; and

WHEREAS, Pinnacle has requested that the Louisiana Gaming Control Board consider both the petition for approval of the transaction with Harrah’s and the petition for approval of modification of license at the Board’s August 15, 2006 meeting; and

WHEREAS, Pinnacle seeks to submit its proposed berth relocation to the voters of Calcasieu Parish on November 7, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Article XII, Section 6(C)(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana stipulates that no license or permit regardless of when issued shall be reissued, amended, or replaced to authorize the holder to conduct riverboat gaming, gambling, or wagering operations or activities at a berth or docking facility different from that authorized in the license or permit, unless a referendum election on a proposition to allow such gaming, gambling, or wagering operations or activities has been held in the parish in which the proposed berth or docking facility is located, and the proposition has been approved by a majority of those voting thereon; and

WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statute 18:1300.22(B) provides that for all elections required by Article XII, Section 6(C)(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board must approve the modification of license to authorize relocation of the berth prior to the authorization of the election by the parish governing authority; and

WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statute 18:1300.22(B) provides further that the election required by Article XII, Section 6(C)(2) of the Constitution of Louisiana may be called by the adoption of a resolution or ordinance of the parish governing authority; and

WHEREAS, Pinnacle has petitioned the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to consider at its August 17, 2006 meeting the adoption of a resolution ordering and calling such an election to be held in Calcasieu Parish on November 7, 2006, to submit to the electorate of Calcasieu Parish a proposition to authorize relocation of the berth, as set forth herein and in Pinnacle’s application.

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, in Regular Session convened on the 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby declare its intent to adopt a resolution at its Regular Meeting on August 17, 2006, ordering and calling a special election to be held on November 7, 2006, to submit to the electorate of Calcasieu Parish a proposition to authorize relocation of certain riverboat gaming operations in the Parish, more particularly, the relocation of the berth or docking facility of an existing gaming license from a site on the Lake Charles Lakefront to another location within Calcasieu Parish, the proposed Sugarcane Bay Resort and Casino adjacent to the existing L’Auberge du Lac Resort, subject to the approval of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on August 15, 2006.

THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on the date above inscribed.

/s/ Michael E. Danahay, President

ATTEST:

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Parish Administrator and

Ex-Officio Parish Secretary

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It was moved by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Guidry to adopt an ordinance levying various maintenance tax millages for 2006 as listed on the agenda and as submitted by the Parish Tax Assessor.

President Danahay asked if there was anyone present in the audience to address the Police Jury with respect to levying of the various maintenance tax millages as listed on the agenda, and there were no comments.

In answer to a question by Mr. Landry, Mr. McMurry explained that the recent passage of a tax for the Sheriff’s Office was not related to maintenance of the jail which was the responsibility of the Police Jury. He further explained that one-half of the recently passed tax was dedicated to salary increases for the deputies, and the other one-half was dedicated to equipment purchases such as guns, bullet-proof vests, etc. Mr. McMurry advised that the tax would also provide a six-month reserve for the Sheriff’s Office in the approximate amount of $22-23 million.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 5131

AN ORDINANCE levying various ad valorem tax millages (maintenance tax millages) for 2006.

Courthouse and Jail Maintenance 3.46 mills

Criminal Justice System Maintenance 3.16 mills

Mosquito Control Maintenance 2.41 mills

Airport District No. One Maintenance .61 mill

Burton Coliseum & Agricultural Services Maintenance 1.44 mills

Health Unit Maintenance 2.37 mills

Juvenile Detention Maintenance 3.34 mills

Road and Drainage Maintenance 3.88 mills

Ward Three Fire Protection District No. Two 12.60 mills

Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three and Eight Maintenance 6.38 mills

Library Maintenance 5.73 mills

THUS DONE AND PASSED by the following vote:

YEAS:Mesdames Elizabeth Conway Griffin and Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Guy Brame, Brent Clement, Calvin Collins, Kevin Guidry, Tony Guillory, Chris Landry, Charles S. Mackey, D.D.S., Don Manuel, Hal McMillin, Cornie Moon, and Tony Stelly

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT VOTING: President Michael E. Danahay

/s/ Michael E. Danahay, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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It was moved by Mrs. Griffin and seconded by Mr. McMillin to adopt an ordinance levying the general purposes tax millages for 2006, as listed on the agenda and as submitted by the Parish Tax Assessor.

President Danahay asked if there was anyone present in the audience to address the Police Jury with respect to levying of the general purposes tax millages as listed on the agenda, and there were no comments.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 5132

AN ORDINANCE levying various ad valorem tax millages (general purposes tax millages) for 2006.

General Purposes Tax

Calcasieu Parish, except City of Lake Charles,

Town of Vinton, City of DeQuincy, City of

Sulphur, and City of Westlake 4.61 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 2.30 mills

THUS DONE AND PASSED by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT VOTING: President Michael E. Danahay

/s/ Michael E. Danahay, President

/s/ S. Mark McMurry, Administrator &

Ex-Officio Secretary

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Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Dr. Mackey that an ordinance be adopted levying sinking fund (debt service) tax millages for 2006, as listed on the agenda.

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 5133

AN ORDINANCE levying various ad valorem tax millages (sinking tax millages) for 2006 for the purpose of paying the principal and interest due in 2007 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 3^rd day of August, 2006, that it does hereby levy the following ad valorem tax millages (sinking tax millages) for 2006 for the purpose of paying the principal and interest due in 2007 on all outstanding bonds of the respective entities:

Library Sinking Fund 1.10 mills

Sewerage District No. Eleven of Ward Three Sinking Fund 4.25 mills

Waterworks District No. Five of Wards Three & Eight Sinking Fund .35 mill

THUS DONE AND PASSED by the following vote:

YEAS:Mesdames Elizabeth Conway Griffin and Sandra J. Treme; and Messrs. Francis Andrepont, Guy Brame, Bre