Jimmie McCoy, Chairman. Absent for roll call and first 75 minutes of the meeting:

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1 Livingston, Louisiana September 24, 2009 The Livingston Parish Council met in regular session duly called, advertised and convened at its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Office, on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at the hour of 6:00 o clock p.m. with the following members present: Marshall Harris Randall Rushing Eddie Wagner Don Wheat Absent for roll call and first 75 minutes of the meeting: A. Buddy Mincey Ronald Sharp Cindy Wale Jimmie McCoy, Chairman Thomas Watson Also present: Parish President Mike Grimmer Parish Legal Advisor Blayne Honeycutt, Fayard & Honeycutt The chair called the meeting to order. PUBLIC INPUT The chair announced that Public Input would be accepted from any member of the audience wishing to address an agenda item. The chair directed anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item to stand and wait to be recognized when that agenda item is opened for discussion. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Eddie Wagner to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council dated September 10, 2009, and adopt as written. The chair recognized Jim Ryan, financial consultant, to address the introduction of the Sewer District 2 Revenue Bond Ordinance. Mr. Ryan briefly addressed the bond issue and read the following ordinance into the record by title. The following ordinance was introduced in proper written form and read by title, to wit: L.P. ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA TO PROCEED WITH A NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000 FINANCING THROUGH THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON S REQUEST OF THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ITS REVENUE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING BY THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE THEREOF TO ENABLE THE SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, EXTEND AND IMPROVE THE SEWERAGE SYSTEM WITHIN SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA AND PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF AND SECURITY THEREFOR; APPROVING AND RATIFYING WITHIN CERTAIN PARAMETERS THE TERMS OF THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE FORM OF AND EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS AND ANCILLARY FINANCING DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LOCAL

2 SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON AND SEWER DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Cindy Wale and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to publish the ordinance by title in the Official Journal in accordance with the legal mandates and set a Public Hearing for Thursday, October 22, 2009, at the hour of six o'clock (6:00) p.m. at the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Livingston Parish Courthouse, Iowa Street, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time comments will be received on the proposed ordinance prior to a Council vote. (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Livingston Parish Council) The chair recognized Phillip Kern, Labarre Architects, to address Change Order 3 for the Governmental Building project. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Marshall Harris and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to approve Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Stuart & Company General Contractors LLC for the Livingston Parish Council Chambers and Office of Motor Vehicles Project for the change listed in the Change Order on file and of record in the Office of the Parish Council, resulting in an increase in the contract amount of $3,099 and an increase in the contract time of twenty-two (22) days. The chair recognized Jay Labarre to report on his firm s evaluation of the proposed acquisition of the First Baptist Church for conversion to facilities for the 21 st Judicial District Court. Mr. Labarre recommended that the Parish purchase the property (approximately $1 million), demolish the original 3600 square foot sanctuary constructed in 1946 and the 1700 square foot office/administration building constructed in 1992 and remodel the 12,100 square foot educational facility constructed in 1992 for the 21 st Judicial District Court to provide four courtrooms; a large meeting room; offices for two case managers, two probation officers and two support officers; two offices for the truancy program; judges chambers and space for administrative support offices; a dedicated file room; first and second floor restrooms; break room and storage spaces. Mr. Labarre said approximately $1.7 million has been secured from the State. After the purchase of the building, $700,000 is projected to cover the costs of remodeling as well as total replacement of the air conditioning system. Mr. Labarre said it would be necessary for the Parish to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State and initiate active negotiations with the Church officers. He asked the Council to accept the Church Assessment Report (available for review at Labarre Architects) and authorize him to submit the Report to the State. Parish President Mike Grimmer said the Parish completed a line of credit for $1.5 million and said he subsequently completed a line of credit for Priority 2, $200,000. Mr. Grimmer expressed concerns about a possible $50,000 local match requirement.

3 Chief Judge Robert Morrision III said from conversations with State Senator Dale Erdey that the $50,000 match applied to a separate Parish project and not the appropriation of $200,000. Mr. Grimmer said he would like to get a definitive answer on the question of whether or not a match is associated with these funds. He asked Mr. Labarre to check into this question. Mr. Grimmer stated his support of the plan to tear down the old structures and remodel the newer, larger structure. Judge Morrison addressed in depth the needs of the 21 st Judicial District Court and the proposed project. Mr. Labarre said once completed the Parish will have an approximately $2.1 million asset. The assembly discussed additional costs for demolition of the two buildings. Mr. Labarre said he asked a demolition contractor for a rough estimate of the possible cost. Mr. Grimmer suggested that the Parish Department of Public Works might be able to do the demolition work. Mr. Labarre said the flooring tile contains asbestos and would need to be removed as documented commercial waste. Mr. Labarre said there are necessary precautions associated with removal of the floor tile, and he suggested the Parish get someone else to remove the floor tile. He also suggested that if there is a match involved, the Parish might be able to use the demolition as the required match. He said he would make the contact to find out if that is a possibility. Mr. Labarre again asked for authorization to submit the assessment report to the State. After the following motion and second, Councilman Randy Rushing scheduled a meeting of the Judge s Building Acquisition Committee of the Livingston Parish Council for Tuesday, September 29, at 5 p.m. Councilman A. Buddy Mincey, a member of the Committee, said he would be unable to attend. Mr. Grimmer said he would have Administrative Assistant Brandon Ellzey contact the Church officials to notify them of the September 29 meeting of the Committee. Mr. Grimmer said Mr. Ellzey knows the Church officials and has their contact information. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Randy Rushing and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to authorize Jay Labarre, Labarre Architects, to submit a copy of the Church Assessment Report of his firm s findings in regard to the 21 st Judicial District Court Church Acquisition Project to the State. Parish President Mike Grimmer asked for a resolution to ratify and approve the $200,000 line of credit he already obtained. LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to ratify and approve the $200,000 line of credit on the funds for the 21 st Judicial District Court Church Acquisition Project. LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to certify the initiative petition for road standards as sufficient and correct, according to the canvass of the signatures through the office of the Parish registrar of voters who found that of the 10,411 signatures received in the initiative, 2,162 signatures were found to be

4 insufficient and disqualified and 8,249 were qualified electors of Livingston Parish, being no less than the required 10 percent of the total registered voters necessary to carry the initiative forward. LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to publish the proposed initiative ordinance, along with a summary thereof, in the official journal of the Parish government along with a notice of public hearing scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. The chair recognized Garrett Ware to address the matter of violations of Parish ordinances and regulations in connection with the operation of Plants Unlimited Nursery. Mr. Ware not being present, the chair recognized Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt. Mr. Honeycutt stated his understanding that Mr. Ware submitted a letter to the Parish stating his intent to cease business operations at Plants Unlimited Nursery until the development plan is submitted properly to the Livingston Parish Planning Department. Mr. Honeycutt said Mr. Ware requested a Council resolution suspending the criminal charges. Councilman Randy Rushing said he would like to make sure that the property owners adjoining the business are not still having problems. Councilman Rushing said he would like to proceed with the cancellation of charges. Parish President Mike Grimmer suggested Councilman Rushing place this matter on the agenda for the second meeting in October to update everyone on the situation. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Randy Rushing and duly seconded by Don Wheat to suspend the imposition of criminal charges against Garrett Ware and Plants Unlimited Nursery as authorized by LPR No adopted September 10, The chair recognized Kevin Frelich to address the matter of an alcohol permit application by Satsuma Seafood. No one being present to address this item, the chair stated his intent to move forward on the agenda. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt said he is still working on the issues related to the application. The chair recognized Councilman Randy Rushing who asked the Council to declare an emergency and move to lift the agenda to address maintenance issues at the end of Watkins Road. Mr. Rushing said the portion of road in question needs immediate attention. Councilman Rushing said the map shows the entire length of Watkins Road as being dedicated to the public.

5 Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt asked Department of Public Works Director Wayne Martin what the Parish needed to maintain that portion of the road. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Randy Rushing and duly seconded by Eddie Wagner to declare an emergency and move to lift the Agenda in accordance with Section of the Code of Ordinances in and for the Parish of Livingston for the purpose of addressing issues related to the maintenance of the end portion of Watkins Road. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt asked whether the road was part of a subdivision. Councilman Rushing said Gary McKnight, DPW, had the information on this road. Mr. Honeycutt asked for verification that the road was dedicated to the public. Department of Public Works Director Wayne Martin said he saw the plat, but his records show that the Parish has never performed any work there. Mr. Martin said he needed someone to verify that the road in question is supposed to be part of the Parish maintenance system. Councilman Rushing said there are holes on the road as deep as three feet. Mr. Honeycutt recommended the Council take no action until an appropriate plat map is obtained that shows whether or not this portion of Watkins Road is dedicated to the public use. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Randy Rushing and duly seconded by Don Wheat to return to the regular order of business. The chair recognized the Parish President to advise the Council as to the financial condition and future needs of the Parish government and to make recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the Parish government as directed in Section 3-09 of the Home Rule Charter of Livingston Parish. The Parish President presented the following report. The Parish President announced his intent to defer report items 13a, Audit Compliance Questionnaire, and 13b, Buddy Ellis Road Property/Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. Parish President Mike Grimmer said there were some changes made to the Cooperative Endeavor and he asked that this be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, October 8, Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt suggested the Council approve the annual Compliance Questionnaire even though the deadline may have passed. Councilman Don Wheat said the Finance Committee reviewed the Questionnaire and Mr. Honeycutt approved it as to form and content. Mr. Wheat said the Committee had two issues with the questionnaire: jail medications and diesel fuel. Mr. Honeycutt said the Questionnaire should have been submitted earlier, but opinioned that the Council should still formally accept the Questionnaire by motion. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Ronald Sharp to adopt the completed Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit engagements of

6 government entities in compliance with auditing requirements and in connection with the audit of financial statements for the period beginning January 1, 2008, through May 23, Thereupon, the Chairman declared that the Motion had carried, and was adopted. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt directed Council members to review the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Buddy Ellis Road site prior to the next meeting of the Council. Parish President Mike Grimmer asked the Council to apprise him of any concerns or issues with the proposed agreement. A brief discussion was held concerning the term of the agreement. The chair allowed an open discussion of wording including references to contamination and the possible repercussions of the language as well as the possible inclusion of language for clarification of these issues. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Randy Rushing to authorize Administration to solicit statements of qualifications and cost proposals for physician services for the Livingston Parish Detention Center. Thereupon, the Chairman declared that the Motion had carried, and was adopted. Parish President Mike Grimmer asked the Council to adopt the following resolution that would pertain to the LCDBG Program if a project is selected and would authorize the Parish to pay for consulting fees for engineering and administration of the grant. Mr. Grimmer said the Parish could not make application for the program unless the following resolutions are adopted. Councilman Don Wheat asked whether or not the Parish could determine what the fees might be. Robert Badeaux, Forte & Tablada, said the fees are mandated by the State and are under the State s guidelines. Julie Bordelon, Bordelon Foreman & Associates, said administrative and engineering costs are eligible grant costs, but if the Parish agrees to pay for those costs the State will award an extra point for each. Ms. Bordelon said everyone basically does this, and that Livingston Parish should also do this if it wants the grant to be competitive. Ms. Bordelon said 95 percent of the grants funded are to agencies paying those costs. Ms. Bordelon said engineering costs are calculated on a State fee curve and construction costs of the project. Administrative costs are set at $37,200 per project, according to Ms. Bordelon. She said the fees aren t paid unless the grant is funded and successfully implemented. Councilman Don Wheat stated his understanding that the Council could reject a project and all associated fees at the time it is put before the Council for approval. Mr. Grimmer validated that understanding. Further discussion was held after which Mr. Grimmer informed the assembly that there would be some energy funds coming for projects that are energy efficient. Councilman Wheat said he learned that the selection or grading committee should be appointed by the Council unless the Council defers that authority to someone else. Mr. Wheat said the Council should look into the guidelines. LPR NO The following resolution was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Randy Rushing: L.P. RESOLUTION NO

7 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT WITH BORDELON, FOREMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES REQUIRED IN THE COMPLETION OF TWO (2) APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (LCDBG) PROGRAM; TO SERVE AS ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT IN THE EVENT THE GRANT IS AWARDED; AND, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES UTILIZING LIVINGSTON PARISH GOVERNMENT FUNDS. WHEREAS, Livingston Parish Government will submit two (2) applications to the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for funding under the FY Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program; and WHEREAS, completion of the applications require professional administrative consulting services in order to comply with LCDBG regulations. WHEREAS, the Parish has solicited requests for proposals for the provision of such services in accordance with the Parish s Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Procurement Policy; and WHEREAS, the firm receiving the highest rating in conformance with the established evaluation criteria was Bordelon Foreman and Associates, Inc.; WHEREAS, because the Livingston Parish Government will pay all administrative consulting costs in the completion of the applications and subsequent implementation(s) of the project(s), if funded, the State will award one (1) bonus point to the final score on both applications in its evaluation and scoring of the applications. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Livingston Parish Government that, the Parish President is hereby authorized to enter into the appropriate contract with Bordelon Foreman and Associates, Inc. to provide the needed administrative consulting services in the completion of the FY LCDBG applications; and to serve as administrative consultants in the event the grants are awarded by the State. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in the event the grants are awarded, all grant administrative costs will be paid utilizing Livingston Parish Government funds. Thereupon, the Chairman declared that the Motion had carried, and was adopted. LPR NO The following resolution was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey: L.P. RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO THE APPROPRIATE CONTRACT WITH FORTE AND TABLADA, INC. TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED IN THE COMPLETION OF TWO (2) APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY2O1O-2011 LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (LCDBG) PROGRAM; TO SERVE AS PROJECT ENGINEER IN THE EVENT THE GRANT IS AWARDED; AND, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES UTILIZING LIVINGSTON PARISH GOVERNMENT FUNDS. WHEREAS, Livingston Parish Government will submit two (2) applications to the Louisiana Division of Administration, Office of Community Development for funding under the FY Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program; and WHEREAS, completion of the applications require professional engineering services in order to comply with LCDBG regulations.

8 WHEREAS, the Parish has solicited requests for statements of qualification for the provision of such services in accordance with the Parish s Louisiana Community Development Block Grant Procurement Policy; and WHEREAS, the firm receiving the highest rating in conformance with the established evaluation criteria was Forte and Tablada, Inc.; WHEREAS, because the Livingston Parish Government will pay all engineering costs in the completion ofthe applications and subsequent implementation(s) of the project(s), if funded, the State will award one (1) bonus point to the final score on both applications in its evaluation and scoring of the applications. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by Livingston Parish Government that, the Parish President is hereby authorized to enter into the appropriate contract with Forte and Tablada, Inc. to provide the needed engineering services in the completion of the FY LCDBG applications; and to serve as project engineer in the event the grants are awarded by the State. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in the event the grants are awarded, all grant engineering costs will be paid utilizing Livingston Parish Government funds. Thereupon, the Chairman declared that the Motion had carried, and was adopted. Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy relinquished the duties of chair to Vice-Chairman Don Wheat and left the meeting room. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Randy Rushing to accept the recommendation of Mark Benton, Office of Homeland Security, and enter into a contract with Orleans Shoring for the elevation of 608 Tabernacle Road, Denham Springs, for the quoted sum of $76,610. MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. McCOY, MR. WATSON Thereupon the vice-chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Randy Rushing to accept the recommendation of Mark Benton, Office of Homeland Security, and enter into a contract with Orleans Shoring for the elevation of Cypress Drive, Springfield, for the quoted sum of $131,386. MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. McCOY, MR. WATSON Thereupon the vice-chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Parish President Mike Grimmer advised the Council that he applied for a line of credit for the Regional Airport Project, and he asked for authorization. After the following motion was adopted, Mr. Grimmer said he would have to check into the possibility of a match requirement on these funds before moving forward.

9 LPR NO MOTION was offered by Marshall Harris and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to authorize the Parish President to apply on behalf of the Livingston Parish Council to the State Bond Commission for a $50,000 line of credit payable from general obligation bonds for planning and construction of the Livingston Parish Regional Airport. MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. McCOY, MR. WATSON Thereupon the vice-chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. The Parish President recognized Department of Public Works Director Wayne Martin to address agenda item 13g fuel bids. Mr. Martin explained that bids would be accepted for management of the Parish fuel depot to include supplying fuel, filling tanks, leasing a fuel truck to the Parish to fuel equipment in the field and monitoring wells. Mr. Martin and Parish President Mike Grimmer briefly discussed the benefits of fuel management. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Marshall Harris and duly seconded by Ronald Sharp to authorize the Parish President to advertise for bids for the Department of Public Works fuel depot. MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. McCOY, MR. WATSON Thereupon the vice-chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. LPR NO The following resolution was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Randy Rushing: L.P. RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION INDICATING THE INTENTION OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE AUTHORITY ); APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR TO REPRESENT THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10- D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of R.S. 33: through is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Act (the Act ); and WHEREAS, the Act creates the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the Authority ) for the purpose of assisting political subdivisions, as defined in the Act, and other designated entities in acquiring, financing and constructing certain facilities, including environmental, public infrastructure, community and economic development purposes and to otherwise establish programs to aid in the financing of local government and economic development projects; and WHEREAS, the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, is eligible to become a participating political subdivision of the Authority in accordance with the Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section of the Act, the governing authority of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, desires to become a member of the Authority ( Member ) and

10 to approve the appointment of Mike Grimmer, Parish President, to serve as a Director of the Authority and ratify any action taken heretofore by and on behalf of the member; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, acting in such capacity: Section 1. Under the authority of Section of the Act, it is hereby declared to be the express intention of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, to become a participating political subdivision and member of the Authority. Section 2. Pursuant to the Act, the appointment of Mike Grimmer, Parish President, to serve as a Director of the Authority for a term of two (2) years from the date hereof is hereby approved. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately and a certified copy hereof shall be forwarded to the offices of the Authority. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. McCOY, MR. WATSON And the resolution was declared adopted on this 24th day of September, Parish President Mike Grimmer reported on the regular meetings to review work performed under the storm debris removal contracts. Mr. Grimmer said that as of Monday the monitors had provided no additional information to FEMA. He said he hoped to have more information by next week. He said the Parish is still working through Corps issues and said IED has a consultant working on the wetlands issues. Mr. Grimmer opinioned that the Parish, as owner of the project, needs its own consultant, and he asked for authorization to advertise for proposals. After adoption of the following motion, Mr. Grimmer said FEMA would pay for the consultant fees. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Marshall Harris and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to authorize Administration to advertise for proposals for a consultant to work on behalf of the Parish on the wetlands issues connected to the storm debris removal program. MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. McCOY, MR. WATSON Thereupon the vice-chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt recommended the Council take action to hire special legal counsel in accordance with the authority granted in Section 4-02 of the Home Rule Charter for the purpose of representing the Parish in the appeal in the matter of the storm debris removal program. Mr. Honeycutt said he spoke with Shelby Easterly who said he would be willing to enter into a written contract with the Parish governing authority for $250 per hour and preposting of a retainer. Mr. Honeycutt predicted the appeal delay would begin running soon and the deadline would approach quickly. He cautioned the Council not to wait until the last minute and advised them to get legal counsel on board immediately. Parish President Mike Grimmer said the clock would not begin running until the funds on the project worksheet are committed. He said the 60 day window for the appeal would begin the day the money is committed. Councilman Marshall Harris asked the Council not to take action now, but to wait so he would have time to look at things and learn about the appeal and how things work. Councilman A. Buddy Mincey advised that the Parish legal advisor is recommending the Council hire special legal counsel immediately.

11 Mr. Honeycutt said the Parish has already been served with litigation in this matter, for which he is currently drafting a response. He said legal counsel cannot prepare a brief overnight and said it would not be an easy job under any circumstance. Mr. Grimmer said he wanted to make it clear that if the Council hires special legal counsel, it would have nothing to do with the administrative authority of the Parish President. After the following motion, Mr. Honeycutt said he would see that everyone gets a copy of the engagement letter once it is prepared, and he advised that the motion be made subject to approval and acceptance of that letter. After adoption of the following motion, Mr. Honeycutt said he thought the retainer would be $25,000. LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Ronald Sharp to enter into a contract with special legal counsel Shelby Easterly to represent the Parish government in the appeal of matters in connection with the reimbursement issues connected to the storm debris removal contracts, subject to approval and acceptance of the engagement letter. MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. McCOY, MR. WATSON Thereupon the vice-chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Councilman Thomas Watson entered the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Councilman Ronald Sharp left the meeting room and was absent for the following five (5) votes: The chair recognized Randy Delatte to present the recommendations of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission and Parish Planning Department. Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy re-entered the meeting and assumed the duties of chair. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Randy Rushing and duly seconded by Don Wheat to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission and approve the preliminary plat of The Quarters (Orleans) at Suma Crossing, located in Section 34, T6S-R4E. MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. SHARP Randy Delatte, Parish Planning Department, reported that the owner/developer of Kaden Creek Subdivision withdrew the request for waiver of the community sewage treatment system requirement. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Thomas Watson and duly seconded by Eddie Wagner to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Department and accept the streets and improvements in Autumn Run Subdivision, located in Section 13, T6S-R3E, into the Parish maintenance system. MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT

12 ABSENT: MR. SHARP LPR NO MOTION was offered by Thomas Watson and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Department and release the $88, maintenance bond on Autumn Run Subdivision, located in Section 13, T6S-R3E. MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. SHARP LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Department and accept the streets and improvements in Lakes at Meadowbrook, 1 st filing, located in Section 40, T7S- R3E, into the Parish maintenance system. MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. SHARP Councilman Marshall Harris left the meeting and was absent for the following three (3) votes: LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Department and release the $265, maintenance bond on Lakes at Meadowbrook, 1 st filing, located in Section 40, T7S-R3E. MR. McCOY, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. HARRIS, MR. SHARP LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Thomas Watson to reschedule the date of the regular meeting of the Council that will fall on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2009, for Monday, November 23, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. MR. McCOY, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. HARRIS The following ordinance was introduced in proper written form and read by title, to wit:

13 L. P. ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LIVINGSTON PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 4.5, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, TO ADOPT THE LATEST EDITIONS OF THE BUILDING CODES APPROVED BY THE STATE CODE COUNCIL. LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Don Wheat to publish the ordinance by title in the Official Journal in accordance with the legal mandates and set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 23, 2009, at the hour of six o'clock (6:00) p.m. at the Parish Council Meeting Room in the Livingston Parish Courthouse, Iowa Street, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time comments will be received on the proposed ordinance prior to a Council vote. MR. McCOY, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. HARRIS (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Livingston Parish Council) The chair recognized Doug Jackson, Parish Building Office, to address violations of grass and debris accumulation prohibitions at 7106 Chandler Bluff Road. Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy stated that the name of the property owner s son is Lucius and his last known place of employment was with John Easterly. Mr. McCoy said he would provide Mr. Jackson with a cell phone number for Mr. Easterly so he could attempt to obtain contact information for Lucius. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Thomas Watson to authorize Doug Jackson to place an advertisement in the official journal of Livingston Parish for the whereabouts of the owner of 7106 Chandler Bluff Road in accordance with Section of the Code of Ordinances. MR SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy asked that agenda item 19, Recreation District 2 appointment, be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, October 8, LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Ronald Sharp to (re)appoint Gwen Blanchard to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Communications District (E-911) Board, said term to expire September 4, MR SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT LPR NO MOTION was offered by Cindy Wale and duly seconded by Don Wheat to appoint Denham Springs Fire Chief Melvin Wheat to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Communications District (E-911) Board to replace Ivy Cutrer, who retired, said term to expire September 4, 2013.

14 MR SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT Councilwoman Cindy Wale left the meeting and did not return prior to adjournment. Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy requested a motion to reduce the speed limit in Quail Creek Subdivision from 35 mph to 15 mph on certain roads. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Ronald Sharp, by authority granted in Chapter 10, Section 10-21, of the Code of Ordinances of Livingston Parish, to reduce and set the speed limit on Rayville Drive, Madisonville Drive and Covington Drive in Quail Creek Subdivision from 35 mph to 15 mph and to direct the Parish Department of Public Works to immediately post speed limit signs to advise motorists of the speed reduction. MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MRS. WALE The chair announced that agenda item 22, Owens Circle, was being postponed without date. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Eddie Wagner, upon being petitioned by 75 percent of property owners and meeting all other requirements of Section of the Code of Ordinances, to assign the name Deliverance Lane to a currently unnamed road located off Buddy Gill Road in Council District 6 as approved in writing by Building Official Chuck Vincent by letter dated September 24, MR. SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MRS. WALE The chair announced that agenda item 24, Assign name Norwood Lane to unnamed road, was postponed until the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, October 8, The chair recognized Councilman Randy Rushing to update the Council on the John Arledge and Bonnie Hopkins bridges. Department of Public Works Director Wayne Martin said Administration has not authorized that any work be done on these bridges. Councilman Rushing asked whether Mr. Martin could address these bridges at the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, October 8, Council Vice-chairman Don Wheat announced that the Livingston Parish Council Redflex Committee would meet Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. Councilman Wheat asked Council members to review the information placed in their mailboxes. The chair appointed the following Council members to serve on the Residential Waste Committee to review the current contract with Waste Management and to review any proposals submitted:

15 Councilman Ronald Sharp, chair Councilman Thomas Watson, vice-chair Eddie Wagner The chair recognized Shane Barksdale, Boy Scout Troop 4, Tickfaw, Louisiana, who was present to work on the Eagle Scout Merit Badge. Mr. Barksdale thanked the Council for the opportunity and said his project is to construct a fence around the community cemetery. There being no further business, it was duly moved, seconded and agreed that the Livingston Parish Council adjourn until the next regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2009, at the hour of 6:00 o clock p.m. at Livingston, Louisiana. Mary E. Kistler, Council Clerk Jimmie McCoy, Council Chairman