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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA,

STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON,

TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 AT 5:38 P.M.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular session in the

Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 5:38 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Scotty Robinson, President.

The invocation was given by Ms. Moore. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Ms.

Moore.

Members Present (6)

Scotty Robinson District A

Jack Clampit District B

Walt Caldwell District C

Ollibeth Reddix District D

Shane Smiley District E

Pat Moore District F

Members Absent (0)

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Mr. Cammack

asked to add the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Allocation Plan for WIOA. These

items were received after the agenda was published and action was needed before the next Jury

meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the agenda as

amended. Motion passed without opposition.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The president asked for public comments on the agenda as approved. No one appeared or came

forth to speak during this time.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES:

A motion to adopt the minutes of the Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held

on June 20, 2016 was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed with Dr.

Reddix abstaining.

SERVICE AWARD FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:

MAINTENANCE

Lucille Coleman – 20 Years

PUBLIC WORKS

Keith Styron – 25 Years

TREASURER LaTanya Smith – 10 Years

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9109 – An Ordinance formally

revoking certain parish roads that are no longer in use by the public and/or are no longer needed

for a public purpose; and, further providing with respect thereto. The president asked if there was

anyone there to speak in favor of or against the ordinance.

The president recognized Robert Holloway. Mr. Holloway spoke regarding Phillips Lane and

asked that it be kept a parish road for future maintenance.

The president recognized Odell Moss. Mr. Moss stated that he has property on the end of

Roberson Road and that is the only access to the property.

The president recognized William Lansing. Mr. Lansing spoke regarding Layton Road and stated

he was against revoking the road.

The president recognized Robert Carprue. Mr. Carprue spoke regarding Parker Town Cemetery

Road and stated he was against revoking the road.

No one else appeared to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley,

seconded by Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9110 – An Ordinance amending

Ordinances No. 8539 and 8978 to provide for the division of election Precinct 1 as required by

the Louisiana Secretary of State pursuant to LA. R.S. 18:532(b); and further providing with

respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell stated that the precinct has to be divided due to there being more

than 2,200 active voters in the precinct. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against said

ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing.

Motion passed without opposition.

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9111 – An Ordinance altering the

boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of Ouachita to encompass the

area presently constituting West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita;

abolishing said West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita; and, further

providing with respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell stated that the ordinance will become effective 30 days

from adoption. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by

Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9112 – An Ordinance to authorize an

Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell adjudicated property described as: Parcel No. 13007

in accordance with LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. and to authorize the Ouachita Parish Police Jury

president to sign all necessary documents and to address the matters relative thereto. No one

appeared to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by

Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.

VISITORS: There were none.

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DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:

The following department heads presented monthly reports.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director

Ms. Bennett recommended approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Allocation

Plan for WIOA. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve and accept

the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Allocation Plan for WIOA Local Workforce

Development 81. Motion passed without opposition.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill

Chief Hemphill stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.

GREEN OAKS: Mr. Lamar Anderson, Director

Mr. Anderson presented the bid results for the third quarter food and food products. Motion

offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the lowest conforming bid of

$24,040.57 from Lamm Food Services. Motion passed without opposition.

HOMELAND SECURITY &

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Mr. Neal Brown, Director

Mr. Brown spoke regarding the FY 2016 Emergency Management Performance Grant and stated

that this is a yearly grant for everyday operating expenses. Motion offered Dr. Reddix, seconded

by Mr. Smiley to accept the FY 2016 Emergency Management Performance Grant for Homeland

Security. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Brown requested approval for Sean Christian to attend two classes at the Emergency

Management Institute on August 14-19. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit

to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.

911 OFFICE: Mr. Craig Lott, Director

Mr. Lott stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.

* * *

A motion to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Personnel Committee meeting was offered

by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore. Motion passed without opposition.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING The chairperson, Dr. Reddix, called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The

chair recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.

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Chief Hemphill recommended the following personnel actions for approval.

SICK LEAVE

Stuckey, Scott Extended Sick Leave Effective 5/31/2016

Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the sick leave as

recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.

CONFIRMATIONS

Coleman, Kenyeon From Prob. Fire Driver To Perm. Fire Driver Effective 7/6/2016

Harris, Dustin From Prob. Fire

Prevention Officer

To Perm. Fire

Prevention Officer Effective 7/6/2016

Robinson, Jason From Prob. Fire Driver To Perm. Fire Driver Effective 7/6/2016

Thomas, Mark From Prob. Auto

Mechanic Supervisor

To Perm. Auto

Mechanic Supervisor Effective 7/6/2016

Turner, Nicholas From Prob. Fire Driver To Perm. Fire Driver Effective 7/6/2016

Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the confirmations as

recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.

Chief Hemphill recommended cancelling the substitute appointment of Curtis Bethea from

substitute fire prevention officer and move him back to permanent fire captain effective July 4,

2016. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to cancel the substitute

appointment as recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.

The chair recognized Mr. Cobb, Public Works. Mr. Cobb requested to hire Percy Birdwell to the

position of Survey Aide I. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire

Percy Birdwell. Motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Cobb requested to hire Cade Kellebrew and Frank McGraw to the position of Equipment

Operator I. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Robinson to hire Cade Kellebrew

and Frank McGraw. Motion passed without opposition.

There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn was offered by

Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Robinson. Motion passed without opposition.

* * *

A motion to enter in to the Public Works Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Smiley,

seconded by Dr. Reddix. Motion passed without opposition.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING The chairman, Mr. Smiley, called the Public Works Committee meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

The chairman recognized Mr. Cobb, Public Works. Mr. Cobb spoke regarding resubdivision

approval for Laird Place Subdivision, Lots 2-8 and recommended approval. Motion offered by

Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to grant resubdivision approval for Laird Place

Subdivision, Lots 2-8 subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish

engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.

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Mr. Cobb spoke regarding resubdivision approval for Lakeland Gardens Subdivision, Lots 15 &

16 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to

grant resubdivision approval for Lakeland Gardens Subdivision, Lots 15 & 16 subject to

comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered.

Motion passed without opposition.

The chairman recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Finks Hideaway

Road and stated that he will bring several change orders before the Jury at a future meeting and

that the final inspection will likely take place at the beginning of next week.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Oak Circle drainage project and stated that the contractor should

finish the punch list items this week.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Ole Highway 15 and stated that the project is complete.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Crocker Lane and stated that he has been working on the drainage

plans and should have the plans completed next week. Mr. Crosby stated that he has also

contacted the utility companies for relocation.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding damage from the March flood and stated that he has met with

FEMA representatives to look at the damage to the levees, road, and drainage ditches throughout

the parish.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the River Styx Pump Station and stated that the contractor is close

to completing the repairs.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Moon Lake Road and stated that with the recent flood the road has

caved in again and that FEMA has been contacted.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the Calhoun Technology Park and stated that the certification

progress is still ongoing.

Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Slocum Road and stated that they have started the survey for the

project and that approval was needed for him to work on the plans. Mr. Mitchell stated that this

item is not on the agenda but that the Jury could amend the agenda and state why the agenda

needs to be amended. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit to amend the agenda. Mr. Crosby stated

that it can wait until the next meeting. Mr. Clampit withdrew his motion.

There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn and reconvene

the regular meeting was offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. Motion passed

without opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

* * *

Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to ratify and adopt all actions taken in

the committee meetings. Motion passed without opposition.

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MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:

MR. SCOTTY ROBINSON, DISTRICT A:

Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9112

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF

OUACHITA TO SELL ADJUDICATED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL NO.

13007 IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 47: 2202 ET SEQ. AND TO AUTHORIZE THE

OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY

DOCUMENTS AND TO ADDRESS THE MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO

WHEREAS, the immovable property described below was adjudicated to the Parish of

Ouachita on July 11, 2011, for nonpayment of taxes; and

WHEREAS, the three (3) year period for redemption provided by Art. 7, §25 of the

Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance No: 9016 and the owner of

record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and

WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated

property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and

WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the property described below surplus

and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S.

47:2202, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Ouachita has set a

minimum bid for public sale at $1,694.26; and

WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has received a written offer to purchase said

property from The Living Trust of Leon and Lee Wesley dated May 12, 2014 for the

consideration of $1,694.26 (One Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Four Dollars and Twenty Six

Cents) cash, at the time of sale and has been accepted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury; and

WHEREAS, the property described herein below will be purchased through the Parish

“Lot Next Door” program and is therefore exempt from the public bidding requirement.

NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of

the below described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:

1) This property described as Ouachita Parish Parcel #13007, with municipal address

101 Newman Street, Monroe, LA 71202 and more fully described as:

South 219.26 feet of Lot 6-A, Unit 2E, Cruse Re-Subdivision of L.P.

Alexander Tract

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2) This property shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without

any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even

as to the return of the purchase price.

3) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales

price is paid by certified funds at the time of the sale.

4) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish, but shall

convey all surface rights.

5) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:

a. E&P LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have

examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit

records of the Parish of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will be

a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees,

and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the

property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former

provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.

b. E&P LLC will provide notice to those persons identified in accordance with

LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the conveyance

records of Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.

c. At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney

and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et.

seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and

that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Policy Jury, that the Police

Jury President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described adjudicated

property to the highest acceptable bidder. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions

and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.

The above Ordinance was introduced on the 20th

day of June, 2016.

The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows

YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District

B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix,

District D, Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat

Moore, District F.

NAYS: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

ABSENT: (0)

The Ordinance was adopted this 5th

day of July, 2016.

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Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered Resolution No. 16-28 for adoption. Discussion

ensued. Mr. Clampit stated his concerns with not having enough funds for projects in future

years. Mr. Akers with Foley & Judell explained the bond process and stated that the Jury is

acting as the governing authority of the West Ouachita Economic Development District in

adopting this resolution. After discussion the following resolution was submitted to a vote.

RESOLUTION NO. 16-28

A RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE

OF NOT TO EXCEED TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF SALES TAX

BONDS OF WEST OUACHITA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, STATE OF

LOUISIANA; PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS OF SAID BONDS; MAKING

APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR THE APPROVAL OF

SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION

THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, West Ouachita Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the

"District") now levies a .39% sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental,

the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on

sales of services in said District pursuant to Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana

Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 33:9038.42, inclusive) and

other constitutional and statutory authority (the "Act") and an election held within the District on

April 9, 2016, and in compliance with an ordinance adopted by the governing authority of the

District (the "Governing Authority"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the foregoing, the District now desires

to incur debt and issue not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of its Sales Tax Bonds,

in one or more series (the "Bonds"), for the purpose of undertaking economic development

projects consisting of road and related infrastructure improvements for the benefit of the District

and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the District has no outstanding bonds or other obligations of any kind or

nature payable from or enjoying a lien on the revenues herein pledged; and

BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Authority of West Ouachita Economic

Development District, State of Louisiana:

SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the

issuance of not exceeding Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, in one or more

series (the "Bonds"), of West Ouachita Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the

"District"), pursuant to Section 39:1430 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended,

for the purpose of undertaking economic development projects consisting of road and related

infrastructure improvements for the benefit of the District and paying the costs of issuance of the

Bonds (the “Project”), said Bonds to be secured by and payable from all income, revenues and

receipts of, or available to, the District, including an irrevocable pledge and dedication of a .39%

sales and use tax (the “Tax”) now being levied and collected by the District pursuant to the Act

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and an election held within the District on April 9, 2016, subject to the prior payment of the

reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax. The

Bonds will be issued at an interest rate not exceeding 6% per annum and shall mature over a

period of not exceeding twenty-five (25) years from the date of issuance. The Bonds shall be

issued in fully registered form and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be

determined by this Governing Authority.

SECTION 2. State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the State Bond

Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval of the issuance and sale of the Bonds and for

consent and authority to proceed with the issuance and sale of the Bonds as provided above, and

Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with

the foregoing on behalf of the District. By virtue of applicant/district=s application for,

acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission=s approval(s)

resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are

expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its

successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the "State Bond Commission

Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges,

Etc.," adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s)

subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the

implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.

SECTION 3. Declaration of Intent. Prior to the delivery of any series of the Bonds, the

District anticipates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the Project from its Trust Fund, not to

exceed $2,500,000. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the District reasonably expects to

reimburse any such expenditures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the

Bonds. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to

capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1(b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the

Bonds and not later than eighteen months after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid

or (ii) the date on which the project was placed in service, but in no event more than three years

after the original expenditure was paid. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official

intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2.

SECTION 4. Employment of Bond Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and

determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with

the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of New Orleans, Louisiana,

as Bond Counsel, is hereby employed to do and perform work of a traditional legal nature as

bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of said Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall

prepare and submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to

the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds, shall counsel and advise this

Governing Authority as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinions covering

the legality of the issuance of the Bonds. The fee of Bond Counsel for each series of bonds shall

be fixed at a sum not exceeding the fee allowed by the Attorney General’s fee guidelines for

such bond counsel work in connection with the issuance of such series of revenue bonds and

based on the amount of said Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus “out-of-

pocket” expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.

The President of this Governing Authority is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and this

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Governing Authority hereby agrees to and accepts the terms of, the engagement letter of Bond

Counsel appended hereto. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney

General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees

herein designated, and the Finance Director of the Parish, acting on behalf of the District, is

hereby empowered and directed to provide for payment of the work herein specified upon

completion thereof and under the conditions herein enumerated.

SECTION 5. Appointment of Financial Advisor. The District hereby retains Government

Consultants Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to act as its Municipal Advisor (MA) pursuant to

the provisions of the Act and the rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange

Commission. The District hereby acknowledges that it is represented by the MA and will rely

upon the advice of the MA with respect to the Bonds. The fee to be paid the MA shall be

payable solely from the proceeds of the Bonds when and if issued, and the amount thereof shall

be subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission. [The President of the Governing

Authority is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract with the MA in the form

presented at this meeting.]

The vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: (5) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Walt Caldwell,

District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District D, Mr. Shane

Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District F.

NAYS: (1) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B

ABSTAIN: (0)

ABSENT: (0)

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 5th

day of July, 2016.

/s/ Karen Cupit /s/ Scotty Robinson

Recording Secretary President

* * *

The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B.

MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:

Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Robinson offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9109

AN ORDINANCE FORMALLY REVOKING CERTAIN PARISH ROADS THAT

ARE NO LONGER IN USE BY THE PUBLIC AND/OR ARE NO LONGER NEEDED

FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT

THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s inventory of parish roads includes several

unimproved, rural roads that are no longer used by the public and/or no longer serve a public

purpose;

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WHEREAS, many of these roads remain listed as “parish roads” despite the fact that

they have not been maintained by the OPPJ for decades, have been “gated” by landowners, no

longer serve any structures, or provide access to a single private property; and,

WHEREAS, upon the review, consideration and recommendation of the Parish

Engineer, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that these roads should be formally revoked and

no longer considered parish roads of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at a Regular Meeting held on

July 5, 2016, that the following roads or the specifically identified portions thereof be, and are

hereby, revoked;

Road Name From To Length

Emmett Arrant Road 1,291’ W. of Jim Arrant Road Dead End 959’

Gene Ethington Road Sam Murphy Road Dead End 400’

Kuhn Road Tom Sturdivant Road Dead End 1,140’

Layton Road Vollie Sanford Road Dead End 320’

Oglesby Road Camp Road Dead End 1,000’

Henry McDonald Road Will Brown Road Dead End 1,050’

Gilbert Snowden Road Marion Sims Road Dead End 300’

Steve Owens Road Cypress School Road Dead End 710’

Phillips Lane Simmie Woods Road Dead End 500’

Roberson Road LA Highway 151 Dead End 1,540’

E. J. Crowell Road LA Highway 838 Dead End 200’

Fred Lovelady Road Bogaloosa Road Lovelady Road 2,850’

Ivan Owens Road LA Highway 557 Dead End 300’

Colbert Camp Road U.S. Highway 80 Dead End – South 750’

Harry Johnson Road Clark Springs Road Dead End 925’

Joseph Young Road Luebenia Road Dead End 910’

Sadie Hill Road Joseph Thomas Road Dead End – West 520’

Parker Town Cemetery Road Ophelia Young Road Luebenia Road 620’

Barfield Road Red Cut Loop Road Dead End 540’

Menyweather Road Philpot Road Dead End 1,200’

Jim Bounce Road Old Mineral Springs Road Dead End – West 1,240’

Mobley Drive LA Highway 34 Dead End 280’

Sheppard Road Beulah Church Road Dead End 1,400’

Grider Road Will Brown Road Dead End 715’

Louis Wink Road Charlie Griggs Road Dead End 440’

Marcus Young Road Old Mineral Springs Dead End 590’

Nancy Harris Road William Harris Road Dead End 850’

Newt Coon Extension Newt Coon Road Dead End 200’

R. Grant Road Guyton Loop Road Dead End 5,420’

Sally Baugh Road Cypress School Road Dead End 860’

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above-stated revocation is made with a

reservation of the right of ingress and egress over said roadways in favor of properties

contiguous thereto.

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The above Ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of June, 2016.



B; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District D, Mr. Shane Smiley,

District E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District F.

NAYS: (0)

ABSTAIN: (1) Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C

ABSENT: (0)

The Ordinance was adopted this 5th day of July, 2016.

* * *

Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9111

AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE BOUNDARIES OF WEST OUACHITA

SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 5 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO ENCOMPASS

THE AREA PRESENTLY CONSTITUTING WEST OUACHITA SEWERAGE

DISTRICT NO. 16 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA; ABOLISHING SAID WEST

OUACHITA SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 16 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA; AND,

FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 33:3881, et seq. the Ouachita Parish

Police Jury adopted Ordinance No. 7386 on January 24, 1974, creating “West Ouachita

Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of Ouachita” (hereinafter referred to as “WOSD 5”;

WHEREAS, WOSD 5 has constructed operated and maintained a community sewerage

system that has greatly enhanced the environment, quality of life, and prospects for residential

and commercial development within the portions of western Ouachita Parish served by WOSD

5;

WHEREAS, WOSD 5 is party to an agreement with the City of West Monroe whereby

the sewerage collected in WOSD 5 is transported to the City of West Monroe’s state-of-the art

Sparta Re-use Sewerage Treatment Facility that provides drinking-water-quality effluent to

Graphic Packaging, which reduces the volume of groundwater used by Graphic, and helps to

slow or stop the depletion of the Sparta Aquifer; and,

WHEREAS, the West Monroe treatment facility has the capacity to treat additional

sewerage and to thereby provide more potable water to Graphic Packaging and increase the

beneficial effect on the Sparta Aquifer;

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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 33:3881, et seq. the Ouachita Parish

Police Jury adopted Ordinance No. 8688 on July 9, 2001, creating “West Ouachita Sewerage

District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita” (hereinafter referred to as “WOSD 16”), a smaller

sewerage district created that is contiguous to WOSD 5;

WHEREAS, WOSD 16 maintains and operates community sewerage systems that

employ neighborhood “package treatment plants” that discharge treated effluent into Steep

Bayou and other natural streams;

WHEREAS, in many instances property within WOSD 16, including package treatment

plants and sewerage collections systems operated by WOSD 16 are located in close proximity to

the WOSD 5 sewerage system;

WHEREAS, an extension of WOSD 5 into the area presently constituting WOSD 16

would provide an opportunity to improve sewerage treatment in western Ouachita Parish by,

inter alia, directing additional sewerage to the West Monroe treatment facility thereby increasing

the benefit to the Sparta Aquifer; reducing the discharge of treated sewerage effluent into Steep

Bayou and other natural streams; and, extending the benefits of community sewerage to

additional areas of western Ouachita Parish;

WHEREAS, neither WOSD 5 nor WOSD 16 presently levies an ad valorem tax or other

sewerage assessment against properties within their respective boundaries; rather, both districts

simply collects user fees from those homes and businesses connected to the community sewerage

system(s) they operates; AND,

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that altering the boundaries of WOSD

5 to encompass the area constituting WOSD 16 serves the public interest;

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT ORDAINED that pursuant to La. R.S. 33: 3884 the Ouachita Parish Police Jury

hereby alters the present boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of

Ouachita to fully encompass the area presently within the boundary of West Ouachita Sewerage

District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita, said boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District

No. 16 being more particularly described in Ordinance No. 8537;

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in conjunction with the expansion of West

Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby abolish West

Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of Ouachita Parish;

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Police Jury President, in his capacity as the

Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of the

Parish of Ouachita be, and is hereby, immediately authorized to execute such Acts of

Conveyance or other documents or agreements as are reasonable and necessary to transfer the

property, sewerage treatment facilities, accounts, deposits and other assets of WOSD 16 to

WOSD 5, and to otherwise carry out the intent of this Ordinance;

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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Public Hearing to be held at 5:30 p.m. on July

5, 2016 in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room (Courtroom No. 3) of the Ouachita

Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, La. 71201, concerning the proposed alteration

of the boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of Ouachita and

abolition West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of Ouachita Parish, shall serve as the Public

Hearing for this Ordinance;

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the alteration of the boundary of West Ouachita

Sewerage District No. 5 and the abolition of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 as

provided for by this Ordinance shall be effective on the 4th

day of August, 2016.

The above Ordinance was introduced on the 20th day of June, 2016.





Moore, District F.

NAYS: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

ABSENT: (0)

The Ordinance was adopted this 5th day of July, 2016.

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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley offered the following resolution for adoption.


A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF DUCK BLIND PERMITS

FOR CHENIERE LAKE FOR THE 2016-17 WATERFOWL SEASON; AND FURTHER

PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has for many years issued a limited number

of permits for designated duck blind locations within the parish-owned portions of Cheniere

Lake;

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has learned that the Louisiana Department

of Transportation’s project to repair the flood-damaged La. Hwy. 3033 could benefit by lowering

the water level of Cheniere Lake to facilitate inspection of the dam and re-construction of the

roadway;

WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury wants to assist La. DOTD in restoring safe

traffic-flow on La. Hwy. 3033 as soon as possible and in the most cost-effective means possible;

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WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury recognizes that it will likely be required to

lower Cheniere Lake to a not yet determined level before and/or during the 2016-17 waterfowl

season and therefore cannot guarantee that all of the designated duck blind locations can be

safely accessed or hunted; and,

WHEREAS, the Cheniere Lake Citizens Advisory Committee has reviewed the situation

and recommended that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury refrain from issuing the customary duck

blind permits for Cheniere Lake for the 2016-17 waterfowl season and that the permanent blinds

presently located pursuant to those permits be removed.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that

the customary duck blind permits for Cheniere Lake not be issued or renewed for the 2016-17

waterfowl season and that the blinds presently located on Cheniere Lake be removed prior to the

commencement of said waterfowl season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this Resolution be specifically provided

to the holders of Cheniere Lake duck blind permits for the past 2015-16 waterfowl season and to

the public in general.

The above resolution was adopted on this 5th

day of July, 2016.

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The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.

MR. WALT CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:

Mr. Caldwell asked to defer the matter concerning the traffic control requests to DOTD until the

next meeting.

Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following ordinance for adoption.

ORDINANCE NO. 9110

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 8539 AND 8978 TO

PROVIDE FOR THE DIVISION OF ELECTION PRECINCT 1 AS REQUIRED BY THE

LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 18:532(B); AND

FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Secretary of State has completed the 2015 canvass and has

determined that Precinct 1 of Ouachita Parish contains more than 2200 active registered voters;

and,

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 18:532(B)(3) provides that parish governing authorities shall

divide precincts shown by the canvass to contain more than 2200 active registered voters;

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NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that

Ordinance No. 8539 establishing the voting precincts of Ouachita Parish be, and is hereby,

amended to divide the present Precinct 1 into “Precinct 1” and “Precinct 1A” as described more

fully below.

Precinct No. 1A (Ouachita Christian School)

The point of beginning being the intersection with La. Hwy 134 and the City Limits of

Sterlington, La.; thence northerly, northwesterly, and southwesterly along the City Limits of

Sterlington, La. to its intersection with Westlake Rd.; thence northwesterly along Westlake Rd.

to its intersection with the Ouachita Parish Boundary; thence northeasterly, northerly, easterly,

and southeasterly along the Ouachita Parish Boundary to its intersection with La. Hwy 139;

thence southerly along La. Hwy 139 to its intersection with La. Hwy 134; thence westerly along

La. Hwy 134 to its intersection with Swartz Fairbanks Rd.; thence northerly along Swartz

Fairbanks Rd. to its intersection with Mill Bayou; thence southwesterly along Mill Bayou to its

intersection with John Turner Rd.; thence westerly on John Turner Rd. to its with La Hwy 134;

thence westerly on La. Hwy 134 and back to the point of beginning.

Precinct No. 1 (Ouachita Christian School)

The point of beginning being the intersection with U.S. Hwy 165 (south of Lonewa Rd. 275 feet)

and the City limits of Sterlington, La.; thence easterly and northerly along the City Limits of

Sterlington, La. to its intersection with La. Hwy 134; thence easterly and northerly along La.

Hwy 134 to its intersection with John Turner Rd.; thence easterly along John Turner Rd. to its

intersection with Mill Bayou; thence northeasterly along Mill Bayou to its intersection with

Swartz Fairbanks Rd.; thence south along Swartz Fairbanks Rd. to its intersection with Black

Bayou; thence westerly along Black Bayou to its intersection with Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri

Railroad; thence southerly along said railroad to its confluence with Bayou DeSiard; thence

northwesterly along Bayou DeSiard to its intersection with Fortune Dr.; thence westerly along

Fortune Dr. to its intersection with U.S. Hwy 165; thence northerly along U.S. Hwy 165 and

back to the point of beginning.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance No. 8978 establishing the Police Jury

Districts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, amended to add the new Precinct 1A to the list of

precincts comprising Ouachita Parish Police Jury District C; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance and the foregoing division of

Precinct 1 shall be effective July 6, 2016.

The above Ordinance was introduced on the 20th

day of June, 2016.

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The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:




Moore, District F.

NAYS: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

ABSENT: (0)

The above Ordinance was adopted on the 5th

day of July, 2016.

* * *

The president recognized Dr. Reddix, District D.

DR. OLLIBETH REDDIX, DISTRICT D:

Dr. Reddix stated that she did not have any items. Dr. Reddix spoke regarding the recent events

in Ouachita Parish and asked for everyone to take a stand against violence.

The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.

MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:

Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following resolution for adoption.


A RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO TAKE PRELIMINARY

ACTION RELATIVE TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING TWO MILLION

DOLLARS $2,000,000 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA,

REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (L&R UTILITIES, INC. PROJECT), IN ONE

OR MORE SERIES; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION

FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF BOND COUNSEL AND

OTHER PROFESSIONALS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN

CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer” of the “Parish”), is

authorized and empowered by the provisions of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised

Statutes of 1950, as amended (the “Act”) and other constitutional and statutory authority

supplementary thereto, specifically Section 9034.3 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes

of 1950, to issue its revenue and refunding bonds for the purpose of using the funds derived from

the sale thereof to renovate, relocate, repair or remodel existing buildings, improvements and

fixtures and pay the costs of construction of public improvements and to refund outstanding debt

which will further advance the public functions provided for in the Act; and

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WHEREAS, L&R Utilities, Inc., a Louisiana corporation (the "Corporation"), has

requested that the Issuer assist, at no liability to the Parish, in financing by the issuance of bonds

(i) the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing additional facilities and other improvements

to the Corporation's Hidden Oaks, Parkwood, Pecan Lake, and Pine Hills sewer treatment

facilities (the "Facilities"), in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Project”), (ii) the

refunding of three outstanding loans, and (iii) paying the costs of issuance of such bonds

(collectively, the "Financing") all pursuant to approval recently granted by the Louisiana Public

Service Commission; and

WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the Financing, the Issuer desires to issue not

exceeding Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate principal amount of its Revenue and

Refunding Bonds (L&R Utilities, Inc. Project), in one or more series (the “Bonds”), pursuant to

an Indenture of Trust (the “Indenture”) between the Issuer and Whitney Bank, as trustee (the

“Trustee”), the proceeds of which Bonds are to be made available to the Corporation to finance

the Project pursuant to a Loan Agreement between the Issuer and the Corporation (the “Loan

Agreement”) and within the Loan Agreement, the Corporation will indemnify and hold the

Parish harmless from any liability with respect to the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Project will provide public benefit for the citizens of the Parish by

upgrading the existing Facilities in order to better the quality of sewer treatment for the

communities within the Parish as well as to bring the Facilities into compliance with current

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality standards; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer has determined that the Project will provide economic benefit to,

and encourage economic development in, the Parish as a result of enhancing utility

infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the Corporation will agree to make payments in amounts sufficient to pay

the principal and purchase price of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds pursuant to the

Loan Agreement and will agree to pay all of the costs and expenses of the issuance of the Bonds,

the Issuer having no liability with respect thereto; and

WHEREAS, the Bonds will be paid solely from the revenues derived by the Issuer

pursuant to the Loan Agreement and, if applicable, payments by a guarantor or a debt service

reserve fund, and the Bonds will never constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the credit of the

Issuer within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation of indebtedness or

otherwise; and

WHEREAS, all consents and approvals required to be given by public bodies in

connection with the authorization, issuance and sale of the Bonds herein authorized as required

by the Act have been or will be secured prior to the delivery of the Bonds; and

WHEREAS, this Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, acting as the governing authority

of the Parish, now desires to approve various financing and other documents; and provide for

other matters in connection therewith;

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Police Jury of the Parish of

Ouachita, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of

Louisiana (the "Governing Authority") as follows:

SECTION 1. Approval. Pursuant to, and in compliance with the provisions of Chapter

27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and such other statutory

and constitutional authority (the "Act'), the Governing Authority does hereby declare its

intention to issue, sell and deliver not exceeding Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) of Revenue

and Refunding Bonds, in one or more series (the "Bonds"), for the purposes of accomplishing

the Financing and does hereby grant approval of the Project.

SECTION 2. Parameters. The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue and

refunding bonds of the Issuer, secured by and payable in principal, interest and redemption

premium, if any, solely, from the revenues derived by the Issuer from the Loan Agreement (the

"Pledged Revenues"). The Bonds shall not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the

Issuer as prohibited under the provisions of Article VI, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution

of 1974, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Issuer.

The Bonds will be issued and authorized by resolution (the “Bond Resolution”) of the

Governing Authority. The Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding six percent

(6.00%) per annum, and shall mature over a period not exceeding thirty (30) years, all in the

manner provided for by the Act, be in such denomination or denominations, in fully registered

form, carry such privileges, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, be

subject to such terms of redemption and be entitled to such priorities on the Pledged Revenues as

the Bond Resolution may provide. The Bonds and the Loan Agreement shall expressly state that

the Issuer shall have no liability with respect to the Bonds and that the Corporation shall

indemnify and hold the Issuer harmless from any and all claims or payments with respect to the

Bonds.

SECTION 3. SBC Application. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded

to the Louisiana State Bond Commission (the “SBC”) by Bond Counsel (as defined below),

together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.

SECTION 4. Bond Counsel. It is hereby recognized, found and determined that a real

necessity exists for the employment of bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the

Bonds, and accordingly, The Boles Law Firm, APC, Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby employed as

bond counsel (“Bond Counsel”) to do and perform comprehensive legal and coordinate

professional work with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Bond Counsel shall prepare and

submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the

authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, shall counsel and advise this Governing

Authority as to the issuance and sale of the Bonds, shall take all steps which, in their opinion, are

necessary or desirable relative to the sale of the Bonds, including without limitation, the

solicitation of purchasers for the Bonds, and shall furnish its opinion covering the legality of the

issuance thereof. The fee of Bond Counsel, for services rendered in that capacity in connection

with the issuance of the Bonds, is hereby fixed at a sum not exceeding the maximum fee allowed

by the Attorney General's fee schedule for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional

work in the issuance of revenue bonds, based on the amount of the Bonds actually issued, sold,

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delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fee to be contingent upon the

issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. Pursuant to instructions from this Governing

Authority, and if deemed necessary, said Bond Counsel shall also assist in the preparation of a

preliminary and final official statement containing detailed comprehensive financial and

statistical data required with respect to the sale of the Bonds and the costs of the preparation and

printing of such official statement shall be paid from the proceeds of the issue for which it has

been prepared.

SECTION 4.5 Employment of Counsel to the Issuer. This Governing Authority

finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel to the

Issuer in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of

New Orleans, Louisiana, is hereby employed as special local counsel to the Issuer, to perform all

services as counsel to the Issuer in connection with the proposed Bonds. The fees for such

services shall be computed at an hourly rate not exceeding the amount provided by the guidelines

for such services as approved by the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, shall not exceed

[$7500] plus out-of-pocket expenses, shall be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of

the Bonds and shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds.

SECTION 5. Municipal Advisor. It is hereby recognized, found and determined that a

real necessity exists for the employment of a municipal advisor in connection with the issuance

of the Bonds. The firm of Government Consultants, Inc. is hereby appointed as municipal

advisor (the “Municipal Advisor”) in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Any

compensation to the Municipal Advisor is to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds and is

contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; and all costs incurred by the Municipal

Advisor in conjunction with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds must be reasonable and

approved by this Governing Authority.

SECTION 6. Underwriter / Placement Agent. If it is found and determined that a

necessity may exist for the employment of an underwriter or placement agent (and

"Underwriter") in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the President of the Governing

Authority (the “President”) upon advice of Bond Counsel, may authorize the employment of

said Underwriter, provided the contracts employing such Underwriter shall be promptly

submitted to the Issuer. Any compensation to the Underwriter is to be paid from the proceeds of

the Bonds and is contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; and all costs incurred

by the Underwriter in conjunction with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds must be

reasonable and approved by this Governing Authority.

SECTION 7. Authorization. The President and Secretary of the Governing Authority

are hereby authorized to do all things necessary, on the advice of Bond Counsel, to effectuate

and implement this Resolution.

SECTION 8. Bond Purchase Agreement / Commitment Letter. The President is

authorized to execute and deliver to the Underwriter, or such other purchaser of the Bonds as the

case may be, a Bond Purchase Agreement, Commitment Letter, or such other document

evidencing the intent to purchase the Bonds as the case may be, if deemed necessary upon advice

of Bond Counsel.

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SECTION 9. Other Professionals. Should it be deemed necessary upon advice of Bond

Counsel to engage other professionals, the President shall be entitled to engage such professionals

provided the contracts employing such professionals shall be promptly submitted to the Issuer.

SECTION 10. Professionals to Proceed. Bond Counsel, the Municipal Advisor, the

Underwriter, and other professionals are hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the issuance

of the Bonds and Bond Counsel is authorized and directed to prepare necessary documents

appertaining thereto and to present them for further action by this Governing Authority.

SECTION 11. TEFRA Hearing. The Governing Authority hereby authorizes the

publication of a Notice of Public Hearing and does hereby further authorize and approve the

conducting of a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal

Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

SECTION 12. Volume Cap. The Governing Authority hereby authorized the filing of an

application for a volume cap allocation in accordance with federal and state rules, and the President

is hereby authorized to execute any documents Bond Counsel deems necessary to accomplish said

application.

SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon

adoption hereof.

SECTION 14. SBC Swap Policy. By virtue of the Issuer’s application for, acceptance and

utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s), resolved and set

forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned

upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to,

full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed

Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products, Hedges, Etc.”, adopted by the SBC on July 20,

2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent

application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other

products(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.

The foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District B;

Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District

D, Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District

F.

NAYS: (0)

ABSTAIN: (0)

ABSENT: (0)

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 5th day of July, 2016.

/s/ Karen Cupit /s/ Scotty Robinson

Recording Secretary President

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The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.

MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:

Ms. Moore stated that she did not have any items.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the 911

license fees and stated that the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has requested approval for the

Police Jury to pay for the mapping licensing fees for their department. Motion offered by Mr.

Robinson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the purchase of the Computer Aided Dispatch and

mapping licenses through the 911 Communication District software for the Ouachita Parish

Sheriff’s Office in the amount $31,133 to be paid from the 911 Office budget. Discussion

ensued. After discussion, motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the East Town & Country Drainage District 1 and Town &

Country Drainage District 1 and stated that both drainage districts had damage during the March

2016 flood. Mr. Cammack requested approval for both drainage districts to be able to apply as

sub-applicants as a political subdivision of the Police Jury. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley,

seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the East Town & Country Drainage District 1 and Town &

Country Drainage District 1 to apply as sub-applicants as a political subdivision of the Police

Jury.

The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill stated that he did

not have any additional items.

The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding

the renewal contracts for the physician services at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center &

Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr.

Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the contract as recommended. Motion passed

without opposition.

The president recognized Mr. Cobb, Public Works Director. Mr. Cobb stated that he did not have

any additional items.

BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS: There were none.

OTHER BUSINESS:

There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr.

Smiley, seconded by Mr. Robinson. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

____________________________ ____________________________

Scotty Robinson, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary

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