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1 WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2010 WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH COUNCIL/GOVERNMENTAL BUILDING 880 NORTH ALEANDER AVENUE, PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA 6:30PM The Regular Meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council was held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 and called to order. Council Chairman Gary Spillman requested that all electronic devices be silenced and recognized Phillip Bourgoyne, who led everyone in the pledge of allegiance. Roll call was taken with the following members being present: Mr. Jeff Petit Kershaw, Ms. Charlene Gordon, Messrs. Gary M. Spillman, Ricky Loupe, Phil Porto, Jr., Mrs. Alethea Lisa Johnson, Mr. Edward G. Bob Robertson Absent: Messrs. Randal Randy Mouch, Keith K. Keedy Washington, Sr. Parish President Riley Berthelot, Jr. was also present. A motion was made by Ms. Charlene Gordon, seconded by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr. to approve the minutes of the Regular Meetings of September 9, 2010 and September 23, 2010 as published in the Parish Official Journal. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: Robertson) NAYS: ABSENT: 7 (Mr. Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. 2 (Messrs. Mouch, Washington) As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted by those members present. Messrs. Mouch and Washington entered the meeting at this time. Jason Manola, Phillip Bourgoyne and Mitzi Fourroux were recognized at this time and made power point presentation, and based on the renewal considerations (20% increase in premiums, grandfather status maintained by complying with new law, discontinue health savings account contributions, continue to pay 100% of the premiums of the high deductible plan, employees pay 10% premiums with PPO option) the administration recommends renewing Employee Group Medical Insurance with Humana.

2 A motion was made Mr. Jeff Kershaw, seconded by Mrs. Alethea Johnson to accept the Administration s recommendation of Humana Choice Care Plan 2 for 1) high deductible plan 2) alternative co-payment plan, and 3) Humana Group Medicare Advantage Paid Fee for Service (078031) for employees/retirees 65 or older with Medicare Parts A & B to provide coverage for employee hospitalization, life and dental insurances for the period January 1, December 31, 2011 according to Humana s request for proposal submitted 8/6/10, and authorizing the Parish President to sign necessary documentation. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Mr. Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion as unanimously adopted. Council Chairman Spillman announced that the Public Hearing was in order at this time and all interested persons were invited to appear and be heard regarding adoption of a resolution levying the millage rates on the 2010 tax roll for the Health Unit and Juvenile Detention Center. Director-Department of Finance Phillip Bourgoyne was recognized and explained that these millages had previously been adopted 8/12/10, but upon receipt the Secretary of State s Office reminded that the Health Unit and Juvenile Detention Center millages had been rolled back the last 3 years and by doing so must be set at state allowed maximum this year, and set at voter approved maximum next year. Mr. Bourgoyne requested approval of resolution. Said resolution appears elsewhere in these minutes. No comments were received from the public, and no interested citizens appeared either for or against the resolution. No written protests opposing the resolution were received. At this time the Council Chairman declared the Public Hearing concluded. The following resolution was offered by Mr. Randal Mouch, seconded by Mr. Edward Robertson RESOLUTION A Resolution levying millages on the 2010 tax roll BE IT RESOLVED that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2010 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council: Health Unit 1.56 Juvenile Detention Center.90 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, State of Louisiana, be and hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes as hereinabove set forth upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2010 and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the Parish

3 according to law, and that the tax herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all the property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. Roll call vote on the resolution was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the resolution was unanimously adopted. CERTIFICATE I, Sharon Zito, Council Clerk of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said body at its Regular Meeting of October 14, 2010 at which meeting all of the members were present and voting. /s/sharon Zito Mr. Berthelot was recognized under item 7 (consider any amendments to the agenda) and requested that the agenda be amended to act on the recent resignation of the Justice of the Peace Ward 2, Parish of West Baton Rouge. A motion was made by Mr. Ricky Loupe, seconded by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr. to amend the agenda for the aforementioned item as requested by the Parish President. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw, Ms. Gordon) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted. Mr. Berthelot explained that Gil Banta had resigned as he was no longer qualified to hold office having moved out of the district represented of the Justice of the Peace Ward 2, special election scheduled for April and appointee cannot run for election. The Louisiana Supreme requested appointment within 14 days of resignation (September 17 th ) so name must be submitted by Friday. Discussion held on area served and recommendations.

4 A motion was made by Mr. Keith Washington, Sr. and approved by acclamation to submit Ulyse E. Godfrey, Sr. name for nomination to the Louisiana Supreme Court to fill the unexpired term of Harry Gil Banta, Jr. (who resigned) as Justice of Peace for Ward 2, West Baton Rouge Parish, upon receipt of commission, and until the newly elected justice of the peace receives the oath of office. Public comments were requested from the audience at this time and there were none. Mr. Porto was recognized under item 9 (communications with Council members and/or elected or appointed official), read excerpt of minutes of Keep West Baton Rouge Beautiful board meeting held 9/28/10, and expressed appreciation to director, and entities for participation in program; Applied to DOTD for approval of installation of metal signage received through grant; Purchased 10 benches made from recyclable plastics and placed at ballparks; Status of paper recycling program; Coco Cola Company has donated recycle containers at football fields; Cell LSU Learning Service has partnered to create webpage; Liter index program report; Hazardous household waste day collection scheduled for March 19, 2011 with $20, commitment from Dow Chemical; Keep Addis Beautiful purchased vehicle to pick-up litter around Town; Erwinville Community Center has 2 new banners in parking lot; Allied Waste has donated 18 recycle bins at the Soccer field; First litter court scheduled for December 2, 1:00PM in Council meeting room; Programs proposed through partnerships with churches, schools and organizations. Mr. Manola was recognized and announced Department of Public Health scheduled press release regarding reported case of West Nile fever within Parish ( area). Mr. Manola confirmed that the Parish continues to spray for mosquitoes as aggressively as possible to keep numbers down. Discussion held on process for reporting dead birds, and mosquito department program status s. Public Works Director Kevin Durbin was recognized and announced Land Plan 2010 public meeting scheduled to be held on October 26 th at the WBR Community Center (Open House at 5:30 followed by public vision and community work sessions from 6:00 8:00PM), and introduced Scott and Brian Tipton, who were present to provide further information and answer any questions on final phase of the master plan project. Mr. Tipton stated that successful master plan is reflection of people in community, and over next nine months will be working on vision for future development. Mr. Durbin requested contact information for developing mailing list of area civic organizations and churches.

5 A motion was made by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr., seconded by Ms. Charlene Gordon to set the date and time for Halloween Trick-or-Treat for the unincorporated areas of West Baton Rouge Parish on Sunday, October 31, 2010, from 5:30 P. M. to 7:30 P. M in conjunction with municipalities. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Messrs. Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted. Council Chairman Spillman announced that the Public Hearing was in order at this time and all interested person were invited to appear and be heard regarding discussion on Avery Acres Phase I. Public comments were requested from the public at this time and no interested citizens appeared nor were any written protests received on the topic. The Council Chairman at this point declared the Public Hearing concluded, and provided report on meeting held 10/11/10 to discuss Avery Lakes Subdivision issues. Mr. Spillman stated that the Parish Attorney advised that current ordinances do not require the developer to install the road until the second phase of the development has begun. Mr. Spillman recommended closer plat statement scrutiny in future as found block length/street/right-of-way access statements of Phase I of this development misleading. However, developer promised at recent meeting to install the streets off of Rebelle and Silvery Lanes as soon as second phase begun. Discussion held on original approval, economy, amending existing ordinance to avoid similar issue in future, and stub-out streets. Mr. Berthelot suggested stipulating that no lots be sold or no building permits be issued until future roadway completed. By consensus the Council requested that the Parish Attorney and the Office of Community Planning & Development Office look into amending ordinances and provide recommendation. Parish Architect Dean Hotard was recognized under item 12 (consider status report, change order, and/or other matters as required on current projects), recommended and requested approval of $3, change order for the Soccer Fields Concession Stand & Bathrooms. Mr. Hotard explained that due to steep roof and fire wall rearrangement additional attic storage space was available. Discussion held on facilities located on School Board property, ditch and sewer system locations, and the type of items to be stored. Mr. Hotard confirmed that the project should be completed in two weeks. A motion was made by Mr. Jeff Kershaw, seconded by Mr. Randal Mouch to approve Change Order No. 1 for the West Baton Rouge Soccer Fields Concession Stand & Bathrooms Building (Tullier Services) for additional plywood decking & gypsum board to increase storage above concession stand and bathrooms at a cost of +$3, as aforementioned, as recommended by the Administration and Parish Architect, and authorizing the Parish President to execute same.

6 Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Mr. Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted. Riley Berthelot, Jr. was recognized under Parish President's Report and discussed the following: Informed had signed Substantial Completion authorized 9/23/10 for FY Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Red Hat Road/Red Eye Lane Wastewater Collection System Improvements as power up, the lift station running, houses connected, and will close out grant in order to apply for other grant for roads as discussed earlier; Reviewed DOTD maps on LA. 1 drainage engineering project, locations/type and size of pipe to be used, LRA grant funding for engineering study to determine location for additional 48 pipe under roadway, Capital Outlay funding for railroad drains, right-of-way from landowners, outfall flow direction, and Lukeville flooding and Coulee Canal bank erosion in Thomas Road area; AT&T Cable Ordinance scheduled for introduction at 10/28/10 and adoption in November; Congratulated Phillip on daughter, Grace, winning 2 medals in Special Olympics horseback riding events; Congratulated Lisa Johnson on daughter being named High Homecoming Queen; Oldies but Goodies Fest scheduled for October 16 th & 17 th ; Parish Fair scheduled for November 4 th November 7 th ; Veterans Parade to show gratitude to veterans scheduled for November 7 th ; Community Center tax won by good margin helped by ads in newspaper and making few calls to get the job done, pleased with turn-out, and thanked everyone; Juvenile Detention tax fell short and will have to address issues later. Mr. Washington expressed need for Juvenile Detention facility or trade school, and if these were consider in development of the Land Plan Juvenile rehabilitation programs in other parishes and school truancy were discussed. Mr. Durbin stated that detention center/trade school facilities were not included as crime prevention, but suggested considering at upcoming meeting 10/26/10. Discussion consensus was that maintenance and operation of such a facility would require dedicated tax. At this time Gary Spillman was recognized under Council Chairman s Report and requested status on DOTD light project for Rougon Road/U S Highway 190 and Bueche Road/U S Highway 190. Mr. Berthelot stated that DOTD had permit application, and would confirm status next week. Financial consultant Jim Ryan with Government Consultants of Louisiana was recognized and clarified the resolutions presented were required to adopt the proces verbal to be sent to the

7 Secretary of State s Office and Clerk of Court s Office to certify the election results for the Community Centers which passed and for Juvenile Services which did not. Said resolutions appear elsewhere in these minutes. The West Baton Rouge Parish Council met in its regular session, duly called, advertised and convened at the West Baton Rouge Parish Council Governmental Building on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., with the following members present: Gary Spillman, District VII, Chairman Keith K. Washington, Sr., District III, Vice Chairman Randal Mouch, District I Jeff Kershaw, District II Ricky Loupe, District IV Charlene Gordon, District V Phil Porto, Jr., District VI Alethea Johnson, District VIII Edward G. Robertson, District I Present Absent Also present were Parish President Riley Berthelot, Jr., Executive Assistant Jason Manola, Finance Director Phillip Bourgoyne, Council Clerk Sharon Zito. The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result. [Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.] The following resolution was offered by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr., seconded by Mr. Ricky Loupe, and adopted with the following vote: YEAS: 9 (Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto) NAYS: ABSENT: And the resolution provides as follows:

8 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA (THE PARISH ), ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A 3.00 MILL PROPERTY TA FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND CAPITAL EPENDITURES NECESSARY FOR ALL THE COMMUNITY CENTERS OWNED AND/OR LEASED IN THE NAME OF THE WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH COUNCIL AND LOCATED WITHIN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council (the Parish Council ), as governing authority for the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), as follows: SECTION 1. That the Parish Council does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Parish on October 2, 2010 (the Election ), said tabulations having been prepared and certified by the election officials serving at the designated polling places, and the Parish Council does now further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the Election. SECTION 2. That a Proces Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shall be made and that a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; that another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and ex-officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of West Baton Rouge Parish; and that another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of the Parish. SECTION 3. That the result of the Election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The foregoing resolution was adopted on the 14th day of October, /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk /s/gary Spillman Gary Spillman, Council Chairman

9 STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE I, the undersigned Clerk of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said Parish Council on October 14, 2010, providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), on Saturday, October 2, 2010, to authorize the continuation of the levy and collection of a 3.00 mill property tax for a period of ten (10) years to provide funds to continue the maintenance, operation and capital expenditures necessary for all the community centers owned and/or leased in the name of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council and located within the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and further providing for other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and impress of the official seal of said Parish at, Louisiana, on this, the 14th day of October, /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk (SEAL) PROCES VERBAL PROCES VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on the 14th day of October, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., at the West Baton Rouge Parish Council Governmental Building, 880 North Alexander Avenue,, Louisiana, the West Baton Rouge Parish Council, as governing authority for the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), and being the authority ordering the election held therein on Saturday, October 2, 2010, did examine and canvass the returns of the election, there having been submitted at the election the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION

10 SUMMARY: CONTINUATION OF THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A 3.00 MILL PROPERTY TA FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND CAPITAL EPENDITURES NECESSARY FOR ALL THE COMMUNITY CENTERS OWNED AND/OR LEASED IN THE NAME OF THE WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH COUNCIL AND LOCATED WITHIN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA. Shall the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to continue to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, of a 3.00 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $825,000 is reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the year 2011, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2020, for the purpose of providing funds to continue the maintenance, operation and capital expenditures necessary for all the Community Centers owned and/or leased in the name of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council and located within the Parish? There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposition as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit: Ward 01, Precinct 01 - Addis Fire Station, 4353 Harris St, Addis Number of votes for: 323 Number of votes against: 193 Ward 02, Precinct 01A - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 288 Number of votes against: 208 Ward 02, Precinct 01B - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 85 Number of votes against: 55

11 Ward 02, Precinct 02 - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 44 Number of votes against: 35 Ward 02, Precinct 03 - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 65 Number of votes against: 37 Ward 03, Precinct 01A - Brusly Fire Station #3, 2141, Antonio Rd, Number of votes for: 8 Number of votes against: 1 Ward 03, Precinct 01B - Brusly Fire Station #3, 2141, Antonio Rd, Number of votes for: 140 Number of votes against: 81 Ward 03, Precinct 02 - Lukeville Upper Elementary, 6123 State Hwy 1 South, Brusly Number of votes for: 148 Number of votes against: 84 Ward 04, Precinct 01 - American Legion Hall, 850 Sixth St, Number of votes for: 50 Number of votes against: 50 Ward 04, Precinct 02 - City Court, 330 S Alexander Ave, Number of votes for: 132 Number of votes against: 67 Ward 04, Precinct 03A - K C Hall, 679 N Jefferson Ave, Number of votes for: 104 Number of votes against: 40 Ward 04, Precinct 03B - K C Hall, 679 N Jefferson Ave, Number of votes for: 31 Number of votes against: 13

12 Ward 04, Precinct 04 - Cohn Elementary School Gym, 805 N 14 th St, Number of votes for: 84 Number of votes against: 56 Ward 04, Precinct 05 - Fire Station No 2, 2616 Court St, Number of votes for: 68 Number of votes against: 29 Ward 05, Precinct 01 - Cohn Elementary School Gym, 805 N 14 th St, Number of votes for: 119 Number of votes against: 69 Ward 06, Precinct 01 - Lobdell Fire Station, 2937 Lafiton Ln, Number of votes for: 99 Number of votes against: 105 Ward 06, Precinct 02 - WBR Parish Building, 4142 River View Rd, Number of votes for: 44 Number of votes against: 26 Ward 07, Precinct 01 - High School, 3553 Rosedale Rd, Number of votes for: 63 Number of votes against: 81 Ward 07, Precinct 02 - Chamberlin School, 6024 Section Rd, Number of votes for: 73 Number of votes against: 73 Ward 07, Precinct 03 - Rosehill Fire Station, 8225 Rosehill Dr, Number of votes for: 70 Number of votes against: 63 Ward 07, Precinct 04 - Erwinville Comm Center/Shelter, 5110 Rougon Rd, Erwinville Number of votes for: 207 Number of votes against: 188 ABSENTEE

13 Number of votes for: 439 Number of votes against: 200 The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 2,684 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 1,754 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 2,684 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. THEREFORE, the West Baton Rouge Parish Council does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, was duly PASSED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the election held in the Parish on Saturday, October 2, 2010, and that the result of said election be promulgated by the Secretary of State and by the Clerk of Court in the manner required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at, Louisiana, on this, the 14th day of October, /s/gary Spillman Gary Spillman, Council Chairman ATTEST: /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk

14 STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE I, the undersigned Clerk of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Proces Verbal providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana on October 2, 2010, to authorize the continuation of the levy and collection of a 3.00 mill property tax for a period of ten (10) years to provide funds to continue the maintenance, operation and capital expenditures necessary for all the community centers owned and/or leased in the name of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council and located within the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana. October, IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at, Louisiana, on this 14th day of /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk The West Baton Rouge Parish Council met in its regular session, duly called, advertised and convened at the West Baton Rouge Parish Council Governmental Building on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., with the following members present: Gary Spillman, District VII, Chairman Keith K. Washington, Sr., District III, Vice Chairman Randal Mouch, District I Jeff Kershaw, District II Present Absent

15 Ricky Loupe, District IV Charlene Gordon, District V Phil Porto, Jr., District VI Alethea Johnson, District VIII Edward G. Robertson, District I Also present were Parish President Riley Berthelot, Jr., Executive Assistant Jason Manola, Finance Director Phillip Bourgoyne, Council Clerk Sharon Zito. The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result. [Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.]

16 The following resolution was offered by Mr. Ricky Loupe, seconded by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr., and adopted with the following vote: YEAS: 9 (Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson) NAYS: ABSENT: And the resolution provides as follows: A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA (THE PARISH ), ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A 1.1 MILLS PROPERTY TA FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY (20) YEARS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF DETAINING, HOUSING AND PROVIDING REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR JUVENILES WITHIN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND FURTHER PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. BE IT RESOLVED by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council (the Parish Council ), as governing authority for the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), as follows: SECTION 1. That the Parish Council does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Parish on October 2, 2010 (the Election ), said tabulations having been prepared and certified by the election officials serving at the designated polling places, and the Parish Council does now further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the Election. SECTION 2. That a Proces Verbal of the canvass of the returns of the Election shall be made and that a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; that another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and ex-officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of West Baton Rouge Parish; and that another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of the Parish. SECTION 3. That the result of the Election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

17 The foregoing resolution was adopted on the 14th day of October, /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk /s/gary Spillman Gary Spillman, Council Chairman

18 STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE I, the undersigned Clerk of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said Parish Council on October 14, 2010, providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), on Saturday, October 2, 2010, to authorize the levy and collection of a 1.1 mills property tax for a period of twenty (20) years to provide funds to pay the costs of detaining, housing and providing rehabilitative services and programs for juveniles within the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and further providing for other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and impress of the official seal of said Parish at, Louisiana, on this, the 14th day of October, /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk (SEAL) PROCES VERBAL

19 PROCES VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on the 14th day of October, 2010 at 6:30 p.m., at the West Baton Rouge Parish Council Governmental Building, 880 North Alexander Avenue,, Louisiana, the West Baton Rouge Parish Council, as governing authority for the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), and being the authority ordering the election held therein on Saturday, October 2, 2010, did examine and canvass the returns of the election, there having been submitted at the election the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION SUMMARY: LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A 1.1 MILLS PROPERTY TA FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY (20) YEARS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF DETAINING, HOUSING AND PROVIDING REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR JUVENILES WITHIN THE PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE. Shall the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, be authorized to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, of a 1.1 mills tax on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $302,500 is reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, commencing with the year 2011, and annually thereafter to and including the year 2030, for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of detaining, housing and providing rehabilitative services and programs for juveniles within the Parish? There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposition as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit: Ward 01, Precinct 01 - Addis Fire Station, 4353 Harris St, Addis Number of votes for: 259 Number of votes against: 260 Ward 02, Precinct 01A - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve

20 Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 215 Number of votes against: 282 Ward 02, Precinct 01B - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 57 Number of votes against: 84 Ward 02, Precinct 02 - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 36 Number of votes against: 44 Ward 02, Precinct 03 - Brusly Elementary School, 400 South Labauve Ave, Brusly Number of votes for: 42 Number of votes against: 61 Ward 03, Precinct 01A - Brusly Fire Station #3, 2141, Antonio Rd, Number of votes for: 8 Number of votes against: 1 Ward 03, Precinct 01B - Brusly Fire Station #3, 2141, Antonio Rd, Number of votes for: 118 Number of votes against: 101 Ward 03, Precinct 02 - Lukeville Upper Elementary, 6123 State Hwy 1 South, Brusly Number of votes for: 121 Number of votes against: 105 Ward 04, Precinct 01 - American Legion Hall, 850 Sixth St, Number of votes for: 49 Number of votes against: 53 Ward 04, Precinct 02 - City Court, 330 S Alexander Ave, Number of votes for: 116 Number of votes against: 83

21 Ward 04, Precinct 03A - K C Hall, 679 N Jefferson Ave, Number of votes for: 93 Number of votes against: 51 Ward 04, Precinct 03B - K C Hall, 679 N Jefferson Ave, Number of votes for: 26 Number of votes against: 18 Ward 04, Precinct 04 - Cohn Elementary School Gym, 805 N 14 th St, Number of votes for: 69 Number of votes against: 71 Ward 04, Precinct 05 - Fire Station No 2, 2616 Court St, Number of votes for: 66 Number of votes against: 31 Ward 05, Precinct 01 - Cohn Elementary School Gym, 805 N 14 th St, Number of votes for: 110 Number of votes against: 75 Ward 06, Precinct 01 - Lobdell Fire Station, 2937 Lafiton Ln, Number of votes for: 71 Number of votes against: 133 Ward 06, Precinct 02 - WBR Parish Building, 4142 River View Rd, Number of votes for: 40 Number of votes against: 32 Ward 07, Precinct 01 - High School, 3553 Rosedale Rd, Number of votes for: 54 Number of votes against: 89 Ward 07, Precinct 02 - Chamberlin School, 6024 Section Rd, Number of votes for: 60 Number of votes against: 86 Ward 07, Precinct 03 - Rosehill Fire Station, 8225 Rosehill Dr,

22 Number of votes for: 48 Number of votes against: 84 Ward 07, Precinct 04 - Erwinville Comm Center/Shelter, 5110 Rougon Rd, Erwinville Number of votes for: 145 Number of votes against: 246 ABSENTEE Number of votes for: 364 Number of votes against: 259 The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 2,167 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 2,248 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 2,248 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. THEREFORE, the West Baton Rouge Parish Council does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, was duly FAILED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the election held in the Parish on Saturday, October 2, 2010, and that the result of said election be promulgated by the Secretary of State and by the Clerk of Court in the manner required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at, Louisiana, on this, the 14th day of October, /s/gary Spillman Gary Spillman, Council Chairman ATTEST: /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk

23 STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WEST BATON ROUGE I, the undersigned Clerk of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of the Proces Verbal providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the election held in the Parish of West Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana on October 2, 2010, to authorize the levy and collection of a 1.1 mills property tax for a period of twenty (20) years to provide funds to pay the costs of detaining, housing and providing rehabilitative services and programs for juveniles within the Parish of West Baton Rouge. October, IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at, Louisiana, on this 14th day of /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk A motion was made by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr., seconded by Mr. Edward Robertson to call a public hearing to be held on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 6:30 P. M. in the Council Meeting Room of the Council/Governmental Building at 880 North Alexander Avenue, Port Allen, La. to consider adoption of an ordinance to authorize the issuance of $2,100, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds (Westport Area Wastewater Project), Series 2010, prescribing the form, terms and conditions; providing for payment; awarding bonds to purchaser; authorizing the execution of loan and pledge agreement and other loan documents with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality; providing for the delivery of bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Messrs. Mouch, Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Robertson) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted. The Council Clerk read by title the proposed ordinance being introduced by title, publicized by title, and considered for adoption following a public hearing at the meeting of Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 6:30PM in the Council Meeting Room of the Governmental Building, 880 North Alexander Avenue,, La. to adopt an ordinance to amend Chapter 104 Zoning, Sec for rezoning request of FA&C of Louisiana, LLC, 3924 Rougon Road,, La. designated as Tract K containing acres of the Eric Swanson, Sr. Property located in Sections 28 & 29, T6S-11E from A (Agricultural District) to R-MH (Residential Mobile Home Park District).

24 Mr. Durbin was recognized and stated that one variance to be considered for WBR Properties represented by Jason Creighton, who was present tonight to answer any questions, and clarified requesting side setback variance as projected on screen from 10 to 0 or no setback at all. Mr. Creighton was recognized, requested 0 lot line variance, and explained to extend the one on back of Lot 2B-1, 2C-1 and 2D-1 to 15 building setback line because adding utility servitude on back of those lots using the building as fence, and confirmed adjacent landowner was business partner and had no objection to realignment. A motion was made by Mr. Jeff Kershaw, seconded by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr. to approve the variance request of WBR Properties, LLC (Jason Creighton), Lots 2B-1, 2C-1, and 2D-1, West Towne Subdivision,, La. reducing the required west side setback line from 10 feet to 0 lot line based upon confirmation no objection to proposed relocation of setback line. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Mr. Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted. Mr. Durbin informed the Council the Master Plan would have a Facebook page. A motion was made by Mr. Edward Robertson, seconded by Mr. Phil Porto, Jr. to approve the 2010 Class AR Restaurant Beer Permit for False River Steak Company, LLC d/b/a Scott s Steak House, 702 Lobdell Highway, Suite 9,, La., as same meets all requirements in accordance with the Compiled Ordinances, Parish of West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Ms. Gordon, Messrs. Washington, Spillman, Loupe, Porto, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted. At this time under Correspondence Report the Council Clerk read excerpt from the West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM. Mrs. Keowen of the Utilities Department was recognized and confirmed that Mr. Morris had recently been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Joe Webb (who resigned) until 11/10, and Mr. Morris desire to continue to serve in this capacity. A motion was made by Mr. Gary Spillman, seconded by Mrs. Alethea Johnson and approved by acclamation to reappoint Heath Morris to the West Baton Rouge Parish Water-works District No. 4 Board for another 5 year term commencing 11/13/10 based on the aforementioned information.

25 There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Alethea Johnson, seconded by Ms. Charlene Gordon at 7:55PM. Roll call vote on the motion was recorded as follows: YEAS: 9 (Messrs. Spillman, Loupe, Port, Mrs. Johnson, Messrs. Robertson, Mouch, Kershaw, Ms. Gordon, Mr. Washington) NAYS: As a result of the roll call vote the motion was unanimously adopted. /s/gary M. Spillman Gary M. Spillman, Council Chairman /s/sharon Zito Sharon Zito, Council Clerk