Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted.

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1 Livingston, Louisiana February 11, 2008 The Livingston Parish Council met in regular session duly called, advertised and convened at its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Office, on Monday, February 11, 2008, at the hour of 6:00 o clock p.m. with the following members present: Marshall Harris A. Buddy Mincey Randall Rushing Ronald Sharp Eddie Wagner Cindy Wale Thomas Watson Don Wheat Jimmie McCoy, Chairman Also present: Parish President Mike Grimmer Parish Legal Advisor Blayne Honeycutt, Fayard & Honeycutt The chair called the meeting to order. The chair opened the public hearing on proposed Livingston Parish Ordinance No , Repeal fortune-telling prohibition, and directed the Council Clerk to read the proposed ordinance by title: L.P. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 11-9 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, SOOTHSAYING, FORTUNE TELLING, PALMISTRY, ETC. The chair recognized Larré Donaldson, who identified herself as a member of the Wiccan Church. Ms. Donaldson presented a lengthy dissertation on the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution as it applies to religiously motivated conduct. The chair welcomed additional input on both sides of this issue, but asked speakers to respect the lengthy nature of the Council s agenda. No further comment being offered by any member of the public or the Council, the chair closed the public hearing. The chair called for a motion on proposed Livingston Parish Ordinance 08-02, Repeal of soothsaying prohibition. No motion being offered, the chair announced that the ordinance died for lack of a motion. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt advised the Council that, at the next regular meeting of the Council, he would recommend special counsel to defend the Council in this specialized area. 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 Randall Rushing and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council dated January 10, 2008, and adopt as written. LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Randall Rushing to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council dated January 24, 2008, and adopt as written.

2 LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the special meeting of the Livingston Parish Council dated February 4, 2008, and adopt as written. Councilman Ronald Sharp asked Robert Badeaux, Forte & Tablada, to address agenda item 10, Warsaw/Blood River Landing Change Order No. 3. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Randall Rushing to approve and accept Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Tullier Services Inc. for the Warsaw Landing and Blood River Landing Sewer System Phase I for changes resulting in a decrease in the contract amount of $24.73 and a 55-day extension of time as listed on said Change Order No. 3 on file in the official records in and for the Parish of Livingston. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Randall Rushing to accept the contract with Tullier Services Inc. for the Warsaw Landing and Blood River Landing Sewer System Phase I as substantially complete and authorize and direct the Parish President to sign the Certificate of Substantial Completion on behalf of owner, the Livingston Parish Council, and the Certificate of final approval and acceptance of work. The chair recognized Parish President Mike Grimmer 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 following ordinance, prepared by Administration, was introduced in proper written form and read by title, to wit: L. P. ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE TO ACQUIRE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY FOR THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON PURSUANT TO THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM PROJECT NUMBER LIVINGSTON PARISH. LPR NO

3 MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Don Wheat to publish the ordinance by title in the Official Journal and set a Public Hearing for Thursday, February 28, 2008, 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) Parish President Mike Grimmer addressed President s Report item b, Transportation Enhancement Project for Livingston/Frost and Albany/Springfield I-12 exchanges, which was presented for inclusion on the agenda as an update only, requiring no action by the Council. However, Mr. Grimmer presented a handwritten project sheet concerning the Transportation Enhancement Project bid price and overage and asked the Council for a motion in regard to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development financing 95 percent of the project amount. Mr. Grimmer advised the Council that the Parish would be refunded $14, upon completion of the project. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Randall Rushing and duly seconded by Eddie Wagner to jointly participate in the Transportation Enhancement Project for the I-12 Highway 63, Livingston/Frost Exit and the I-12 Highway 43, Albany Springfield Exit, with the Parish of Livingston contributing the 5% match of the participating construction cost and the Federal Highway Administration contributing the remaining 95% through the Department of Transportation and Development. The Parish President recognized Heather Buras to address the grant for repairs to the Maurepas Community Center. Parish President Mike Grimmer asked for confirmation that the State awarded the center $10,000 and asked for clarification that President s Report item d would be to accept the quote from B&B. Ms. Buras confirmed that the Council needed to accept the low bid of B&B Flooring Installation LLC in the amount of $9, Councilman Ronald Sharp stated his understanding that a lower bid was submitted but did not meet the qualifications. Ms. Buras said there was a lower bid, but the company was not registered with the Secretary of State. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to retain the services of B&B Flooring Installation Inc. for installation of ceramic tile and baseboards in the Maurepas Community Center for the quoted amount of $9, Parish President Mike Grimmer addressed item e, Livingston Parish Recovery Plan, and informed the Council that the State is considering an award to the Parish of $150,000 out of

4 billions of dollars of recovery monies available. Mr. Grimmer asked Ms. Buras to present the plan to the Council. Ms. Buras said there is actually a lot more money that the Parish might receive. She said more public input is needed on the survey that was distributed throughout the Parish. Mr. Grimmer asked if a second round of hurricane recovery funding was anticipated, but Ms. Buras said she was not educated about how much money was available. Ms. Buras confirmed that she works for Parish grant-finder Karla Cormier. Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy asked Ms. Buras to determine whether or not Ms. Cormier still has the 2-page list of projects for the Watson community that he submitted to her two years ago. Ms. Buras suggested Mr. McCoy submit another copy since the grant offices recently moved to a new location. Mr. Grimmer directed Ms. Buras to distribute copies of the survey while he addressed the last President s Report item. The Parish President informed the Council that the Economic Development District sold seven acres at $60,000 per acre and is currently seeking a grant to put a railroad spur into the industrial park. Mr. Grimmer requested authorization to apply for a grant in the name of Livingston Parish, but said the project would cost the Parish nothing. Councilman Ronald Sharp said a motion was needed on item 11e, Recovery plan. The chair allowed Councilman Sharp to offer a motion at this time. LPR NO The following resolution was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Randall Rushing: L.P. RESOLUTION NO Whereas Livingston Parish was an identified Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Parish and received substantial damage and impact from the storms, and Whereas Livingston Parish Council does support recovery and growth within the Parish; and Whereas the plan has involved planning from elected officials, cities and towns, community leaders, non-profit organizations, economic development, tourism, transportation, human service agencies, and emergency response. Be it resolved that the Livingston Parish Council does hereby support and adopt the Livingston Parish Recovery Plan; Be it further resolved that the Livingston Parish Council does hereby authorize Livingston Parish President Mike Grimmer to and Grant Finders LLC dba Karla Cormier & Associates to present the Recovery Plan to Louisiana Recovery Authority. The chair called for motion on the Industrial Spur Project Grant, President s Report Item f. LPR NO The following resolution was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Thomas Watson: L.P. RESOLUTION NO Whereas the Livingston Parish Council does hereby support economic development and smart growth within Livingston Parish, and Whereas the Livingston Parish Council does support establishing jobs for the constituents of Livingston Parish. Be it resolved that the Livingston Parish Council does support the public hearing on the Industrial Spur project. Be it further resolved that the Livingston Parish Council authorize Mike Grimmer to sign any paperwork required for the public hearing and implementation of the grant project and

5 does further authorize Karla Cormier & Associates to prepare the documents required for the application, public hearing, and implementation of the project. The chair recognized Planning Director Donald Burgess to present the recommendations of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission: A request was received via from Dixie Gregory requesting that the matter of Deer Creek Acres, 2 nd filing, preliminary plat, be removed from the agenda. Planning Director Donald Burgess announced that this item was cancelled. Councilman Ronald Sharp left the meeting and did not return until after the following one (1) vote: LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Randall Rushing to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission to approve the revised preliminary plat of the Lakes at Juban Crossing, located in Sections 3 and 10, T7S-R3E. MR. HARRIS, MR. McCOY, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. SHARP Planning Director Donald Burgess announced that the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission recommends the introduction of the ordinance revoking the dedication and abandoning in favor of the landowner all of the existing drainage ditch servitudes affecting Lot A, Lot B And Tract II, all being located in Section 56, Township 5 South Range 2 East and in Section 61, Township 6 South Range 2 East, being the Wal-Mart, Watson. The chair recognized Attorney Christopher J. Tyson of Jones Walker, LLP, who explained that the existing servitude runs through the center of what will be the Watson Wal-Mart. This servitude is being revoked and a temporary servitude is being granted in its place. Wal-Mart will construct a new servitude around the store s border so drainage will be uninterrupted during and after construction. The following ordinance was introduced in proper written form and read by title, to wit: L.P. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: REVOKING THE DEDICATION AND ABANDONING, TERMINATING AND QUITCLAIMING IN FAVOR OF THE LANDOWNER ALL OF THE EXISTING DRAINAGE DITCH SERVITUDES AFFECTING LOT A, LOT B AND TRACT II, ALL BEING LOCATED IN SECTION 56, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH RANGE 2 EAST AND IN SECTION 61, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH RANGE 2 EAST, GRANTED BY THE RIGHT OF WAY GRANTS PROVIDING FOR SERVITUDES OF DRAINAGE RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF LIVINGSTON PARISH AT COB 129, FOLIO 71 AND COB 129, FOLIO 78, AND ACCEPTING A TEMPORARY DRAINAGE SERVITUDE IN FAVOR OF LIVINGSTON PARISH OVER THE AREA IDENTIFIED BY THE SHADED PORTION LABELED EXISTING DITCH & TEMPORARY VARYING WIDTH DRAINAGE SERVITUDE AREA AS SHOWN ON THE EXHIBIT SHOWING FUTURE VARYING WIDTH DRAINAGE SERVITUDE AREA MADE AND PREPARED BY MICHAEL P. BLANCHARD, P.L.S., DATED JANUARY 17, 2008.

6 LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Randall Rushing to publish the ordinance by title in the Official Journal and set a Public Hearing for Thursday, February 28, 2008, 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) LPR NO MOTION was offered by Cindy Wale and duly seconded by Marshall Harris to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission to approve the preliminary plat of Juban Marketplace, located in Sections 4 and 5, T7S-R3E. After the following recommendation was presented by Planning Director Donald Burgess, Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt said there was a recommended contingency that was not presented to the Council by the Planning Office to construct the outfall channel. Mr. Honeycutt recommended that this contingency be made part of the motion. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Cindy Wale and duly seconded by Don Wheat to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission to approve the drainage impact study for Juban Marketplace, located in Sections 4 and 5, T7S- R3E, contingent upon construction of the outfall channel. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Cindy Wale and duly seconded by Randall Rushing to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission to approve the preliminary plat of Juban Crossing, Phase I, located in Sections 4 and 5, T7S- R3E. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Eddie Wagner and duly seconded by Thomas Watson to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission to approve the preliminary site plan of Goodwin Apartments, located in Section 27, T5S-R6E.

7 The chair recognized Councilman A. Buddy Mincey to address agenda item 13, Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission ordinance introduction. Mr. Mincey said some people don t believe it would be prudent to expand the number of Planning Commission members. Planning Director Donald Burgess said he did not have an opinion in this regard, but pondered what would happen if the Commission was expanded to nine members when it was difficult to get the five current members to attend. Mr. Burgess opinioned that this matter needed further consideration. Mr. Mincey withdrew his agenda item. The following ordinance was introduced in proper written form and read by title, to wit: L.P. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REINSTATING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE IV, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA, PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH PLANNING BOARD CONCURRENT WITH TANGIPAHOA AND ST. HELENA PARISHES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF LA. R.S. 46: ET. SEQ. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Marshall Harris and duly seconded by Cindy Wale to publish the ordinance by title in the Official Journal and set a Public Hearing for Thursday, February 28, 2008, 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 Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt to address the proposed cooperative endeavor agreement with Gravity Drainage District 1. Department of Public Works Director Wayne Martin opinioned that the Gravity Drainage District needed to secure the right of way and construct the outfall before DPW could make the drainage improvements. Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy opinioned that once the Parish accepts a development, it is the drainage district s responsibility to address the drainage issues. Councilman McCoy discussed tax proceeds collected by the drainage district for drainage work. Mr. Martin estimated the Parish would have to spend $20,000 to $30,000 to muck out every ditch in Summerfield and fill in with good dirt to the correct shape and grade. Mr. Martin said he needs four new dump trucks because seven dump trucks are deteriorating. He said the drainage district has money to burn, but he has to spend $20,000 to $30,000 Parish money and Drainage District 1 will spend only about $10,000 to $12,000 or less. Mr. McCoy opinioned that the drainage districts should not be hand-picking which projects they want to do and which they do not want to do. Mr. McCoy opinioned that the people living in the subdivision are paying taxes to the drainage district and are entitled to the services of the drainage district. Councilman Thomas Watson said he would object to the Parish doing any work in Summerfield Subdivision until the Drainage District constructs the outfall. Mr. Honeycutt said the agreement

8 could be amended to reflect that the Drainage District must complete the outfall before the Parish starts its drainage improvements. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Cindy Wale and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with Gravity Drainage District 1 setting forth the rights and responsibilities of the parties in connection with and for the purpose of correcting the drainage within Summerfield Subdivision, subject to an amendment to the agreement to specify that Gravity Drainage District 1 must first secure the necessary rights of way and construct the drainage outfall before the Parish of Livingston starts correcting the drainage issues. MR. HARRIS, MR. MINCEY, MR. RUSHING, MR SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT MR. McCOY The chair recognized Councilman Randall Rushing to address agenda item 16, Albert Ziegler Road drainage. Mr. Rushing stated that this matter involved problems obtaining rights of way to clear out drainage, and that Department of Public Works Director Wayne Martin will attempt to resolve this matter. The chair recognized Councilman Ronald Sharp to address agenda item 17, Gibson Road cleanup. Councilman Sharp said he spoke with Parish inspector Ray Terral, who said the owners are making progress in the cleanup of Lot A, Gibson Road, Maurepas. Mr. Sharp directed the Clerk to place this item on the agenda for monitoring at the next regular meeting of the Council, scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. The chair called for nominations to the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitor s Bureau from the lists of nominees submitted to the governing authority by private, nonprofit groups having an interest in one or more aspects of the tourism industry in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4574. LPR NO MOTION was offered by A. Buddy Mincey and duly seconded by Marshall Harris to reappoint Lynn Fogg to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, in accordance with a letter of nomination dated February 7, 2008, submitted by Jason Harris, President of the Denham Springs Kiwanis Club, in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4574, said term to expire February 11, LPR NO MOTION was offered by Marshall Harris and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to reappoint Jacqueline A. Strickland to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, in accordance with letters of nomination dated February 4, 2008, and February 7, 2008, submitted by Joyce W. Annison of Livingston Youth & Family Counseling Inc. and Jason Harris, President of the Denham Springs Kiwanis Club, respectively, in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4574, said term to expire February 11, 2011.

9 After the following motion and second, the chair recognized Louis Bartus. Mr. Bartus said he was recently elected chairman of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau. He said the Convention & Visitors Bureau has been making great strides in the Parish tourist industry, and he implied that Councilman Eddie Wagner is replacing him because of the war memorial issue at the Albany High School. Mr. Bartus said some members of the Visitors Bureau feel the memorial should not be located on a public school ground because of the increased violence on school campuses across the Country. Councilman Eddie Wagner told Mr. Bartus that he did not believe Mr. Julius Prokop was treated fairly. Mr. Wagner said the people that worked hardest on the war memorial are from Albany, not Springfield. The chair recognized Jackie Strickland who stated that everyone on the Visitors Bureau is behind the war memorial. She denied that anyone wanted the memorial in Springfield rather than Albany but agreed that the memorial should not be on school property since it could possibly endanger the children. Ms. Strickland expressed dismay as to why the Livingston Parish School Board would locate a war memorial on school property and pay $30,000 when those funds should go to the schools. Mr. Wagner challenged Ms. Strickland s assertion that no member of the Visitors Bureau specified that the memorial should be located in Springfield since a member contacted him to say she would support the memorial if it was located in Springfield. The chair allowed additional input from Mr. Bartus who stated that he attempted to contact Councilman Wagner several times but he would not return his phone calls. Mr. Wagner said he did attempt to call Mr. Bartus. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Eddie Wagner and duly seconded by Thomas Watson to appoint Julius Prokop to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, in accordance with a letter of nomination dated January 17, 2007, submitted by William Prokop, financial officer with Efferson, Fayard, Brown and Pigott Amvets Post 68, in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4574, said term to expire February 11, LPR NO MOTION was offered by Thomas Watson and duly seconded by Don Wheat to appoint Ricky Goff to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, in accordance with a letter of nomination dated February 11, 2008, submitted by John D. Ware Jr., executive director of the Livingston Economic Development Council Inc., in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4574, said term to expire February 11, LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to reappoint Denise Martin to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, in accordance with a letter of nomination submitted by Charles E. Martin, Commander of the Tucker A. Gregoire Post 258, in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4574, said term to expire February 11, 2011.

10 LPR NO MOTION was offered by Don Wheat and duly seconded by Thomas Watson to reappoint Kenny R. Morrison to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau, in accordance with a letter of nomination submitted by Ronnie Bencaz, president of the Livingston Kiwanis Club, in accordance with La. R.S. 33:4574, said term to expire February 11, Councilman Randall Rushing stated his intent to offer a motion to reappoint Gail Sanders to the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau upon receipt of the letter of nomination. Councilman Rushing directed the Clerk to place this appointment on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, February 28, Councilman Thomas Watson asked the Council s opinion on directing the Parish legal advisor to draft documents to stagger the terms of the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau members. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt said he would review current law and determine whether the Council could stagger the terms. The chair recognized Visitors Bureau member Jackie Strickland, who asked Mr. Honeycutt if he could also look into setting term limits for the members. Several Council members said they would oppose term limits on this Board. The chair addressed agenda item 19, Quad Area Board appointment. Council members discussed possible appointments to this Board. Councilwoman Cindy Wale said she would review the materials and decide whether or not she would be interested in serving in this capacity. The chair directed the Clerk to place this item on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, February 28, The chair recognized Councilman Randall Rushing to address agenda item 20, FPD4 Board appointment. Councilman Rushing asked Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt whether there would be a problem appointing a Parish employee to serve on the Board. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt said he did not see a problem with the appointment as long as the Board has no bearing on any aspect of his employment with the Parish. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Randall Rushing and duly seconded by Don Wheat to reappoint Robert Dugas to the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District 4, said term to expire January 1, LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Marshall Harris to reappoint Ted Rockett to the Board of Commissioners of the Livingston Parish Mosquito Abatement District, said term to expire May 23, 2010.

11 LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Don Wheat, upon being petitioned by 75 percent of property owners and meeting all other requirements of Section of the Code of Ordinances, to accept Haynes Road extension into the Parish maintenance system. Councilman Randall Rushing left the meeting and did not return until after the following one (1) vote: Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy requested a motion to assign the name Lakota Lane to an unnamed road off Cloverleaf Drive in his District. 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 Lakota Lane to a currently unnamed road located off Cloverleaf Drive in Council District 2 as approved in writing by Building Official Chuck Vincent by letter dated January 31, MR. HARRIS, MR. McCOY, MR. MINCEY, MR SHARP, MR. WAGNER, MRS. WALE, MR. WATSON, MR. WHEAT ABSENT: MR. RUSHING Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy announced that he would not request any action on agenda item 23b to accept Lakota Lane into the Parish maintenance system. He directed the Clerk to place this matter on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2008, to allow him time to review the request. Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy requested a motion to assign the name Marcey s Way to an unnamed road off Pink Graves Road in his District. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Thomas Watson and duly seconded by Ronald Sharp, 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 Marcey s Way to a currently unnamed road located off Pink Graves Road in Council District 2 as approved in writing by Building Official Chuck Vincent by letter dated January 31, Council Chairman Jimmie McCoy requested a motion to accept Marcey s Way into the Parish maintenance system. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp 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 accept Marcey s Way into the Parish maintenance system.

12 LPR NO MOTION was offered by Ronald Sharp and duly seconded by Randall Rushing to exercise the authority granted by Section of the Code of Ordinances in and for the Parish of Livingston and decrease and set the speed limit on Richardson Drive from 35 mph to 25 mph and direct the Department of Public Works to post signs in accordance with this resolution. LPR NO MOTION was offered by Cindy Wale and duly seconded by A. Buddy Mincey to approve the revised bronze plaque layout submitted by Grace & Hebert Architects by facsimile dated January 29, 2008, for posting at the Livingston Parish Detention Center. The chair recognized Councilman Don Wheat to report on the meeting of the Livingston Parish Council Subdivision Committee. Councilman Wheat said the Committee discussed the definition of minor subdivision at length. He advised the Council that further discussion is needed on this matter. Mr. Wheat said this Committee would also be reviewing a proposed ordinance to implement an amendment requested by the drainage district. Mr. Wheat said he would also set a meeting date and time for the Livingston Parish Council Emergency Response Committee. The meeting of the Livingston Parish Council Emergency Response Committee will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting of the Livingston Parish Council Subdivision Committee will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2008, at 5:45 p.m. Councilman A. Buddy Mincey said Gerald Burns submitted eight (8) suggestions to amend the Subdivision Ordinance in regard to minor subdivisions of property. Mr. Mincey directed that a copy be distributed to each Council member. Councilman Randall Rushing asked Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt whether he could reappoint Gail Sanders to the Livingston Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau contingent on receipt of a letter of nomination. Mr. Honeycutt advised against this action, but said Ms. Sanders will continue to act as a member of this Board until such time as an appointment is made. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt directed the Council Clerk to place an item on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Thursday, February 28, 2008, to consider a resolution in support of Gravity Drainage District 1 s action to clear out Gray s Creek. Mr. Honeycutt reported that the Army Corps of Engineers stopped this project. Parish legal advisor Blayne Honeycutt reiterated his request that the Council appoint special counsel to represent them in any lawsuit involving the fortune telling prohibition.

13 There being no further business, it was duly moved, seconded and agreed that the Livingston Parish Council adjourn until its next regular meeting to be held Thursday, February 28, 2008, at the hour of 6:00 o clock p.m. at Livingston, Louisiana. Mary E. Kistler, Council Clerk Jimmie McCoy, Council Chairman