T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance adjusting the salary of the Clerk of the Tangipahoa Parish Council

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1 PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COURTHOUSE ANNEX, 206 EAST MULBERRY STREET, AMITE, LOUISIANA T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance amending T.P. Ordinance No establishing tipping fees for solid waste at the Regional Landfill T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance adjusting the salary of the Clerk of the T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance placing a 3-way stop signs at the intersection of Club Deluxe Road and North Oaks Drive in District No. 8 in in accordance with Chapter 20, streets, roads, sidewalks, and drainage-article I, in general- section This installation is to be held in abeyance until traffic volume on North Oaks Drive has increased to a level deemed critical. T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance rescinding T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance placing a 3-way stop sign at Hall Lane and Copperhead Road in District No. 4 in in accordance with Chapter 20, streets, roads, sidewalks, and drainage-article I, in general- section No one from the public wished to speak regarding any of the foregoing items. MINUTES OF THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH COUNCIL January 26, 2015 The met on the 26 th day of January, 2015 in Regular Session and was called to order by Mr. David Vial, immediately following the public hearing held at 5:30 P.M. The Invocation was given by Mr. Jeff McKneely and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Greg Varnado The following members were present: Trent Forrest, Greg Varnado, Louis Joseph, Carlo Bruno, Nicky Muscarello, Ronnie Bankston, Lionel Wells, David Vial, and Harry Lavine. Absent: Bobby Cortez Item No. 5 - Cell Phones - Please Mute or Turn Off. Item No. 6 - Adoption of Minutes - A motion was made by Mr. Forrest and seconded by Mr. Joseph to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting dated January 12, 2015 and requesting that they be dispensed and published in the Official Journal. Rollcall vote was as follows: Item No. 7 - Public Input - Anyone Wishing to Address Agenda Items which were not on Public Hearing - None Item No. 8- Parish President's Report a) Approval of Annual Bids- A motion was made by Mr. Cortez and seconded by Mr. Lavine to approve the annual bids as presented by Mr. Burgess (all lowest bids): FUEL BID ROSELAND ROSELAND Ballard E & S Lavigne Oil Lard Oil SHOP SHOP Pure Oil EST Quality BID PRICE GAS 2000* On Rd Diesel 2000* Off Rd Diesel 4000* Fuel Bid Landfill Landfill Ballard E & S Lavigne Oil Lard Oil Pure Oil Est Quality Bid Price Gas On Rd Diesel Off Rd Diesel Fuel Bid Pleasant Pleasant Ballard E & S Lavigne oil Lard Oil Ridge Shop Ridge shop Pure Oil Est Quality Bid Price Gas On Rd. Diesel Off Rd Diesel Total $ $ $ 5, $4, BID OPENING - DECEMBER 18, 2014 BRIDGE MATERIAL Curbs & Bridge Rails Bayou Forest Products

2 DIAMETER LENGTH 2 X X X X Deck Board Diameter LENGTH 3 X X X X X X X STRINGERS DIAMETER LENGTH 6 X X X X X X X X CAPS DIAMETER LENGTH 10 X X X X X PILING DIAMETER LENGTH 12 /3 ( LINEAR FOOT) /3 ( LINEAR FOOT) /3 ( LINEAR FOOT) /3 ( LINEAR FOOT) /3 ( LINEAR FOOT) SIGN POST BIDS DECEMBER 18, 2014 BIDDER NAME Traffic Control Vulcan Signs POST 1 ¾ 14 ga x 10ft

3 ANCH 2 12GA X 3FT HARDWARE SMALL CNER BOLT 5/ ZINC FLANGED WASHER NUT 5/ ZINC PLATED DRIVE RIVET 3/8 ZINC PLATED NYLON WASHER 3/ STEEL SLAG BARFIELD ENTERPRISES 1" LESS TON F.O.B. YOUR PLANT " TO 4" TON F.O.B. YOUR PLANT " TO 8" TON F.O.B. YOUR PLANT DECEMBER 18, 2014 COLD MIX BID COLD MIX Type D Mixture Barriere Construction Material Resources, Material Resources, Inc. Inc. $92.50 $98.75 $93.75 Alternate HPMod. ROAD MATERIALS TAB DECEMBER 18, 2014 ROAD MATERIALS BARRIERE CONST. MARGIE AVERETT K & C GRAVEL DALEY SAND &GRAVEL WASHED NO BID NO BID $8.80 TON $10.50 TON GRAVEL HEAVY RED NO BID $2.30 YARD $1.80 TON $2.50 YARD CLAY FILL DIRT NO BID NO BID $1.80 TON $2.00 TON SAND $3.00 TON NO BID $1.80 TON $2.50 TON DECEMBER 18, 2014 PEST CONTROL BIDS BIDDER NAME MONTHLY BID ANNUALLY BID APC PEST CONTROL $ $5, DECEMBER 18, 2014 HOT MIX BID HOT MIX F.O.B. PARISH TRUCKS (ton) BARRIERE CONSTRUCTION TON JANITIAL SUPPLIES DECEMBER 18, 2014 ECONOMICAL ALL AM INTERBO A B C D E GLASS CLEANER 12/32 WINDEX AIR FRESHENER 12/20 OZ SPRAY DISINFECTAN T 12/20 OZ LYSOL 38X58 12 MIC TRASH BAGS

4 PACK 200/CS INTERPLAST 5 FURNITURE POLISH 12/20 OZ PLEDGE 6 QUICK STRIP BASE BOARD STRIP 12/20OZ 7 WASP & HNET KILLER 12/20 OZ 8 IVY SOAP BAR PK 72/3.1 9 BLEACH 6/ GALLON BRAWNY DYNAMAX WI PK 150 LYSOL DISINFECTAN T CLEANER GALLON ALL PURPOSE CLEANER 5 GALLON PINE DISINFECTAN T 5 GALLON URINAL BLOCK WITH SCREEN DOZEN WAREHOUSE BROOMS EACH CARPET FRESHENERS 6/2 LBS COMET CLEANSER 24/21 OZ 20 3M CHAMPAGNE PADS PACK 5 3M DOODLE BUG STRIP PADS PACK M CHAMPAGNE PADS PACK M RED PADS PACK M GILLA HAIR PAD PACK M WHITE POLISH PADS PACK 5 HOTEL SIZE BRILLO SOAP PADS 12/10 PK JAMES RIVER BATH TISSUE 2 JPLY 96 GAL GAL GAL DOZ hi tech EACH

5 ROLLS 500 SHEET WISCONSIN JUMBO BATH TISSUE 6/ROLL WISCONSIN KITCHEN ROLL TOWELS 30/100 ROLL 24X33 MICRON 06 TRASH BAGS PACK 1000/CS INTERPLAST 30X37 TRASH BAGS MICRON 10 TRASH BAGS PACK 500/CS INTERPLAST 38X58 MICRON 1.5MIL TRASH BAGS PACK 100/CS INTERPLAST 40X46 TRASH MICRON EX- HVY TRASH BAGS 100/CS INTERPLAST 38X58.4 MIL EX-HVY TRASH BAGS 100/CS INTERPLAST FINISH MOP HEAD LARGE BLUE/WHITE WILEN GENERAL MAINTENANC E MOP HEAD BLUEMED. WILEN OVEN & GRILL PK 12/20 LATEX GLOVE POWDER FREE 15 MIL THICK 10/100 CT, SMALL, MED, LARGE, XLARGE

6 EXAM 100/BK LARGE GENERAL MAINTENACE DUST MOP HEADS 5 X48 GENERAL MAINTENACE DUST MOP HEAD 24 X5 LATEX GLOVE POWDER FREE EXAM 100/BX SMALL, MED., LARGE, XLARGE CAS E / / / / / /100 0 Roll call vote was as follows: b) Discussion of Performance Raises 1) Director of Public Works- A motion was made by Mr. Lavine and seconded by Mr. Wells to approve a 3% raise for Mr. Nace Garafola, Director of Public Works, effective immediately. Roll call vote was as follows: Yeas: 9 (Forrest, Varnado, Joseph, Muscarello, Bankston, Wells, Vial, Lavine, Cortez) Nays: 1 (Bruno) 2) Director of Personnel- A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Lavine to approve a 3% raise for Mrs. Virginia Baker, Director of Personnel, effective immediately, Roll call vote was as follows: 3) Director of Finance- There was a lengthy discussion brought up by Mr. Muscarello regarding whether or not Mr. McKneely was in fact ever properly brought up to the Council and approved/voted on as Director of Finance. Mr. Vial requested that Mr. Burgess resolve the issue by properly bringing the position up to the Council up to the Council as he has done with the other Directors. The December 12, 2011 Minutes show: Item No Approval of 2012 Salaries Mr. Burgess requested approval the salaries of Director of Finance, Jeff McKneely - $96,000; Personnel Director, Virginia Baker -$65,500; and Public Works Director, Nace Garafola - $74,000. Mr. Bruno asked that Council Clerk, Carla Tate also be approved for a 3% pay increase. A motion was made by Mr. Cortez and seconded by Mr. Muscarello approving the salaries and 3% pay increase as presented and recommended by the Administration. Roll-call vote was as follows: Yeas: 6 (Petitto, Bruno, Muscarello, Bankston, Wells, Cortez) Absent: 3 (Tolar, Rick, Edwards) A motion was made by Mr. Cortez and seconded by Mr. Lavine to approve a 3% raise for Mr. Jeff McKneely. A substitute motion was made by Mr. Muscarello and seconded by Mr. Varnado to table the foregoing item. Roll call vote was as follows: Yeas: 6 (Forrest, Varnado, Bruno, Muscarello, Bankston, Vial) Nays: 4 (Joseph, Wells, Lavine, Cortez)

7 Item No. 9- Adoption of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance placing 20 M.P.H. signs in Pecan Trace Subdivision in District No. 9 in in accordance with chapter 20, streets, roads, sidewalks and drainage- article I, in general- section A motion was made by Mr. Lavine and seconded by Mr. Cortez to adopt T.P. Ordinance No Roll call vote was as follows: T.P. Ordinance No AN DINANCE PLACING 20 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT SIGNS SIGNS IN PECAN TRACE SUBDIVISION IN DISTRICT NO. 9 IN TANGIPAHOA PARISH IN ACCDANCE WITH CHAPTER 20, STREETS, ROADS, SIDEWALKS AND DRAINAGE - ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL - SECTION BE IT DAINED by the, governing authority of, State of Louisiana, as follows: 1) 20 M.P.H. Speed Limit Signs in Pecan Trace Subdivision in District No. 9 in Accordance With Chapter 20, Streets, Roads, Sidewalks And Drainage - Article I, in General - Section BE IT FURTHER DAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Parish President and all previous ordinances in conflict with said ordinance are hereby repealed. The above and foregoing ordinance having been duly submitted to the in writing; introduced at a public meeting of the ; discussed at the said public hearing; after motion and second was submitted to the official vote of the. Item No. 10- Adoption of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance placing 25 M.P.H. signs on Raiford Road in District No. 9 in in accordance with chapter 20, streets, roads, sidewalks and drainagearticle I, in general- section A motion was made by Mr. Lavine and seconded by Mr. Cortez to adopt T.P. Ordinance No Roll call vote was as follows: T.P. Ordinance No AN DINANCE PLACING 25 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT SIGNS SIGNS ON RAIFD ROAD IN DISTRICT NO. 9 IN TANGIPAHOA PARISH IN ACCDANCE WITH CHAPTER 20, STREETS, ROADS, SIDEWALKS AND DRAINAGE - ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL - SECTION BE IT DAINED by the, governing authority of, State of Louisiana, as follows: 1) 25 M.P.H. Speed Limit Signs on Raiford Road in District No. 9 in Accordance With Chapter 20, Streets, Roads, Sidewalks And Drainage - Article I, in General - Section BE IT FURTHER DAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Parish President and all previous ordinances in conflict with said ordinance are hereby repealed. The above and foregoing ordinance having been duly submitted to the in writing; introduced at a public meeting of the ; discussed at the said public hearing; after motion and second was submitted to the official vote of the. Item No. 11- Adoption of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance to grant a variance to ordinance adoption of state sanitary code for Mary Bordelon at Weinberger Road, Ponchatoula, La A motion was made by Mr. Lavine and seconded by Mr. Forrest to adopt T.P. Ordinance No Roll call vote was as follows: T.P. Ordinance No AN DINANCE TO GRANT A VARIANCE TO DINANCE ADOPTION OF STATE SANITARY CODE F MARY BDELON AT WEINBERGER ROAD, PONCHATOULA, LOUISIANA WHEREAS, Mary Bordelon has an existing structure on this.823 acre of property; WHEREAS, Ordinance requires one acre for two residences; WHEREAS, the Bordelon property is just.177 short of requirement and will not be in violation of the State

8 Sanitary Code; THEREFE BE IT DAINED by the -President Government, governing authority of, State of Louisiana, that a variance to the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, be granted to Mary Bordelon to obtain approval to place a second residence and to install an individual sewer system on this property. BE IT FURTHER DAINED that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon signature of the Parish President. This ordinance having been submitted in writing, having been introduced at a public meeting of the Tangipahoa Parish Council, discussed at a public hearing of said Council and was submitted to an official vote of the TPC. Item No. 12- Adoption of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance approving a 3-way stop sign at the intersection of Spookhill Road and Pardo Road in District No. 4 in in accordance with chapter 20, streets, roads, sidewalks and drainage- article I, in general- section A motion was made by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Muscarello to PULL T.P. Ordinance No Roll call vote was as follows: Item No. 13- Introduction of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance amending T.P. Ordinance No establishing tipping fees for solid waste at the Regional Landfill- A motion was made by Mr. Joseph and seconded by Mr. Forrest to introduce T.P. Ordinance No and set public hearing for Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:30PM for the purpose of receiving public input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote was as follows: Item No. 14- Introduction of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance adjusting the salary of the Clerk of the - A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Muscarello to introduce T.P. Ordinance No and set public hearing for Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:30PM for the purpose of receiving public input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote was as follows: Item No. 15- Introduction of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance placing a 3-way stop signs at the -intersection of Club Deluxe Road and North Oaks Drive in District No. 8 in in accordance with Chapter 20, streets, roads, sidewalks, and drainage-article I, in general- section This installation is to be held in abeyance until traffic volume on North Oaks Drive has increased to a level deemed critical- A motion was made by Mr. Muscarello and seconded by Mr. Bruno to introduce T.P. Ordinance No and set public hearing for Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:30PM for the purpose of receiving public input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote was as follows: Item No. 16- Introduction of T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance rescinding T.P. Ordinance No An ordinance placing a 3-way stop sign at Hall Lane and Copperhead Road in District No. 4 in Tangipahoa Parish in accordance with Chapter 20, streets, roads, sidewalks, and drainage-article I, in general- section A motion was made by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Joseph to introduce T.P. Ordinance No and set public hearing for Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:30PM for the purpose of receiving public input on the adoption thereof. Roll call vote was as follows: Item No. 17- Adoption of T.P. Resolution No. R A Resolution granting approval to Recreation District No. 39A of, Louisiana (the District ), to call and hold an election on May 2, 2015, to authorize the renewal of a 10-year, 15 mills property tax for the purpose of

9 purchasing and acquiring lands, buildings, equipment and other facilities in the District for recreation to promote the well-being of youths and the general public and to pay the cost of maintaining said facilities with not less than six percent (6%) of the avails of said tax dedicated to the maintenance of existing parks (Velma, Frazier, Autin) and playgrounds in the District; and further making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authorization to hold the aforesaid election; and further providing for other matters in connection therewith- A motion was made by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Joseph to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R Roll call vote was as follows: T.P. RESOLUTION NO. R15-01 A Resolution granting approval to Recreation District No. 39A of, Louisiana (the District ), to call and hold an election on May 2, 2015, to authorize the renewal of a 10-year, 15 mills property tax for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring lands, buildings, equipment and other facilities in the District for recreation to promote the well-being of youths and the general public and to pay the cost of maintaining said facilities with not less than six percent (6%) of the avails of said tax dedicated to the maintenance of existing parks (Velma, Frazier, Autin) and playgrounds in the District; and further making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authorization to hold the aforesaid election; and further providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, Recreation District No. 39A of, Louisiana (the District ) adopted a Resolution on November 24, 2014 ordering and calling a special election to be held in the District on May 2, 2015, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of a fifteen (15) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in the year 2016 and ending in the year 2025, for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring lands, buildings, equipment and other facilities in the District for recreation to promote the well-being of youths and the general public and to pay the cost of maintaining said facilities with not less than six percent (6%) of the avails of said tax dedicated to the maintenance of existing parks (Velma, Frazier, Autin) and playgrounds in the District (the Tax ), all in the manner conferred by La. R.S. 33:4566, Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (the District Resolution ), a copy of which is on file with the Parish Council of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, as governing authority of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana (the Parish Council ); WHEREAS, the District has made application to the Parish Council for approval to call and hold such election on May 2, 2015, as more fully set forth in the District Resolution; WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 15 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and Section 1415 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, grants power to the Parish Council to approve any proposal submitted by the District to levy a tax; NOW, THEREFE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council, as the governing authority of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, that: SECTION 1. Pursuant to a request submitted to this Parish Council by the District, approval is hereby granted to the District to call and hold an election on May 2, 2015, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of a fifteen (15) mills ad valorem tax for a period of ten (10) years, beginning in the year 2016 and ending in the year 2025, for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring lands, buildings, equipment and other facilities in the District for recreation to promote the well-being of youths and the general public and to pay the cost of maintaining said facilities with not less than six percent (6%) of the avails of said tax dedicated to the maintenance of existing parks (Velma, Frazier, Autin) and playgrounds in the District (the Tax ), in the manner conferred by La. R.S. 33:4566, Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and other constitutional and statutory authority and as more fully set forth in the District Resolution. SECTION 2. In the event the foregoing proposition passes, approval, consent and authority are hereby granted to the District to levy and collect the Tax described in Section 1 hereof. SECTION 3. This approval is granted in compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended, and Section 1415 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately

10 Item No. 18- Adoption of T.P. Resolution No. R A Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), on Saturday, December 6, 2014, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of a two (2) mill ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways and public places in the District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith- A motion was made by Mr. Cortez and seconded by Mr. Lavine to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R Roll call vote was as follows: T.P. Resolution No A Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana (the Parish ), on Saturday, December 6, 2014, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of a two (2) mill ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways and public places in the District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the Governing Authority ), of Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana (the District ), as follows: SECTION 1. That the Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the District on December 6, 2014 (the Election ), said tabulations having been prepared and certified by the election officials serving at the designated polling places, and the Governing Authority 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 Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana; and that another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of the Parish. law. SECTION 3. That the result of the Election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PROCES VERBAL PROCES VERBAL OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE ELECTION HELD IN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF TANGIPAHOA, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on the 12th day of January, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., at the Courthouse Annex, 206 Mulberry Street, Amite, Louisiana, the, acting as the governing authority (the Governing Authority ), of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana (the Parish ), and being the authority ordering the election held therein on Saturday, December 6, 2014, did examine and canvass the returns of the election, there having been submitted at the election the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION Shall Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana (the District ) be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a two (2) mill ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,004, reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) (the Tax ), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways and public places in the District? There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAV OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposition as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit: POLLING PLACE: Precinct 149A (PART OF) - Ponchatoula Fire Station #3, Morgan Dr, Ponchatoula Number of votes for: 7 Number of votes against:

11 POLLING PLACE: Precinct 151 (PART OF) - Vinyard Elementary School, Dunson Rd, Ponchatoula Number of votes for: 0 Number of votes against: 0 POLLING PLACE: ABSENTEE Number of votes for: 2 Number of votes against: 0 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 9 votes cast IN FAV OF the Proposition and a total of 2 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 9 votes cast F the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. The foregoing election was authorized by a resolution adopted on August 25, 2014 by the Governing Authority and notice therefore was duly given by the Notice of Special Election attached hereto as Exhibit A. Said Notice of Special Election was published on October 10, 2014, October 17, 2014, October 24, 2014 and October 31, 2014 in the Daily Star, as set forth in the proof of publication attached hereto as Exhibit B. THEREFE, the Parish Council of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the Governing Authority ), of Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana (the District ), 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 District on Saturday, December 6, 2014, 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 Amite, Louisiana, on this, the 12th day of January, Item No. 19- Adoption of T.P. Resolution No. R A Resolution directing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of two (2) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of all property subject to taxation within the geographic boundaries of Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, authorized under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, as amended, La. R.S. 48:1308 and other constitutional and statutory authority as applicable, for the purposes of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways and public places in the District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith- A motion was made by Mr. Joseph and seconded by Mr. Varnado to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R Roll call vote was as follows: SCHEDULE A PROPOSITION Shall Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana (the District ) be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a two (2) mill ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $2,004, reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) (the Tax ), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, for the purpose of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways and public places in the District? T.P. Resolution No. R15-03 A Resolution directing the renewal of the levy and collection of an ad valorem tax of two (2) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of all property subject to taxation within the geographic boundaries of Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, authorized under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, as amended, La. R.S. 48:1308 and other constitutional and statutory authority as applicable, for the purposes of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways and public places in the District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, under the provisions of Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, as amended, La. R.S. 48:1308 and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, including an election held in Road Lighting District No. 1 of the Parish of Tangipahoa, Louisiana (the District ) on December 6, 2014, the Parish Council of the Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana (the Governing Authority ), acting as the governing authority of the District, desires to renew the levy and collection of

12 the ad valorem tax as authorized at the election by virtue of the favorable passage of the proposition attached hereto as Schedule A setting forth the rate and duration of the tax; and WHEREAS, in compliance with the provisions of said authority and other applicable constitutional and statutory authority, an election was held in the District on Saturday, December 6, 2014, to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of the ad valorem tax, it is now the desire of the District to renew the levy the ad valorem tax and provide for the collection thereof and other matters in connection therewith as hereinafter provided in this Resolution. NOW, THEREFE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Authority of the District, that: SECTION 1. Pursuant to the authority of an election held in the District on December 6, 2014, there be and there is hereby levied within the geographic boundaries of the District for the purposes stated in the proposition attached hereto as Schedule A, an ad valorem tax of two (2) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation of all property subject to taxation in the District, beginning with the year 2015 and ending with the year 2024, to be dedicated and used for the purposes of providing and maintaining electric lights on the streets, roads, highways and public places in the District, all in the manner and subject to the provisions and terms of those portions of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, applicable to ad valorem taxes levied by road lighting districts. SECTION 2. That the ad valorem tax described in Section 1 above shall be levied, assessed, imposed, collected, paid and enforced according to law. SECTION 3. The obligations and rights of taxpayers in connection with the ad valorem tax levied hereby shall be as provided taxpayers by the provisions of law applicable to ad valorem taxes levied by the District. SECTION 4. If any one or more of the provisions of this Resolution shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Resolution, but this Resolution shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this Resolution which validates or makes legal any provision of this Resolution which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this Resolution. SECTION 5. Upon adoption, this Resolution shall be published in full in one (1) issue of the Daily Star and shall be recorded in the mortgage records of the Clerk of Court. SECTION 6. The of the District be and he is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all such action as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Resolution. SECTION 7. This Resolution shall immediately take effect upon adoption. Item No. 20- Adoption of T.P. Resolution No. R A resolution authorizing the Tangipahoa Voluntary Council on Aging to file application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant- A motion was made by Mr. Bruno and seconded by Mr. Wells to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R Roll call vote was as follows: T.P. Resolution No. R15-04 Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under 49 CFR 5311, Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program and/or 49 CFR 5309, Discretionary Capital Program. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation and Development is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects; WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provisions by it of the local share of project costs; WHEREAS, it is required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements thereunder; and WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, or consultant and other services:

13 NOW, THEREFE, BE IT RESOLVED by the -President Government 1. That the Parish President is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the -President Government with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to aid in the financing of operating and/or capital assistance projects pursuant to the Rural Public Transit Program, 49 CFR 5311 and/or the Discretionary Capital Program, 49 CFR That the Parish President is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 3. That the Parish President is authorized to furnish such additional information as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development may require in connection with the application or the project. 4. That the Parish President is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project's procurement needs. 5. That the Parish President is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of the -President Government with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance projects. 6. This resolution is applicable for a period of one year unless revoked by the governing body and copy of such revocation shall be furnished to the DOTD. Item No. 21- Adoption of T.P. Resolution No. R A resolution adopting the 2015 utility allowances as required by HUD for A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Joseph to adopt T.P. Resolution No. R Roll call vote was as follows: Yeas: 9 (Forrest, Varnado, Joseph, Bruno, Bankston, Wells, Vial, Lavine, Cortez) Absent: 1 (Muscarello) T.P. RESOLUTION NO. R15-05 BE IT RESOLVED by the President Government, governing authority of Tangipahoa Parish, State of Louisiana that the following utility allowances, as required by HUD, will be implemented by the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program effective January 1, Item No. 22- Discussion of Lighting District- University to Wardline Area- Mr. Wells and Mr. Bankston- A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Forrest to pull the foregoing item. Roll call vote was as follows: Item No. 23- Election of Officers for TPC A motion was made by Mr. Muscarello and seconded by Mr. Joseph to appoint Mr. Vial as of the TPC. A motion was made by Mr. Joseph and seconded by Mr. Muscarello to close nominations. Roll call vote was as follows: A motion was made by Mr. Joseph and seconded by Mr. Varnado to appoint Mr. Varnado as Vice of the TPC. A motion was made by Mr. Muscarello and seconded by Mr. Joseph to close nominations. Roll call vote was as follows:

14 A motion was made by Mr. Wells and seconded by Mr. Joseph to appoint Miss. Kristen Pecararo as Clerk of the TPC. A motion was made by Mr. Wells and Mr. Joseph to close nominations. Roll call vote was as follows: Item No. 24- Beer, Wine, and Liquor Permits- None Item No. 25- Legal Matters- None Item No. 26- Councilmen's Privileges- None Item No. 27- Adjourn With no further business appearing, on motion by Mr. Muscarello and seconded by Mr. Wells, the adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk