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PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA,
STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON,
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2016 AT 5:38 P.M.
The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular session in the
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, Courthouse Building, Monroe, Louisiana on
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 5:38 p.m., and was duly convened by Mr. Scotty Robinson, President.
The invocation was given by Ms. Moore. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Ms.
Moore.
Members Present (6)
Scotty Robinson District A
Jack Clampit District B
Walt Caldwell District C
Ollibeth Reddix District D
Shane Smiley District E
Pat Moore District F
Members Absent (0)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The president asked if there were any additions or amendments to the agenda. Mr. Cammack
asked to add the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Allocation Plan for WIOA. These
items were received after the agenda was published and action was needed before the next Jury
meeting. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the agenda as
amended. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The president asked for public comments on the agenda as approved. No one appeared or came
forth to speak during this time.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES:
A motion to adopt the minutes of the Police Jury meeting including the committee meetings held
on June 20, 2016 was offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Smiley. Motion passed with Dr.
Reddix abstaining.
SERVICE AWARD FOR THE MONTH OF JULY:
MAINTENANCE
Lucille Coleman – 20 Years
PUBLIC WORKS
Keith Styron – 25 Years
TREASURER LaTanya Smith – 10 Years
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9109 – An Ordinance formally
revoking certain parish roads that are no longer in use by the public and/or are no longer needed
for a public purpose; and, further providing with respect thereto. The president asked if there was
anyone there to speak in favor of or against the ordinance.
The president recognized Robert Holloway. Mr. Holloway spoke regarding Phillips Lane and
asked that it be kept a parish road for future maintenance.
The president recognized Odell Moss. Mr. Moss stated that he has property on the end of
Roberson Road and that is the only access to the property.
The president recognized William Lansing. Mr. Lansing spoke regarding Layton Road and stated
he was against revoking the road.
The president recognized Robert Carprue. Mr. Carprue spoke regarding Parker Town Cemetery
Road and stated he was against revoking the road.
No one else appeared to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley,
seconded by Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9110 – An Ordinance amending
Ordinances No. 8539 and 8978 to provide for the division of election Precinct 1 as required by
the Louisiana Secretary of State pursuant to LA. R.S. 18:532(b); and further providing with
respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell stated that the precinct has to be divided due to there being more
than 2,200 active voters in the precinct. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against said
ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing.
Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9111 – An Ordinance altering the
boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of Ouachita to encompass the
area presently constituting West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita;
abolishing said West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita; and, further
providing with respect thereto. Mr. Mitchell stated that the ordinance will become effective 30 days
from adoption. No one appeared to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
The president convened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 9112 – An Ordinance to authorize an
Act of Sale by the Parish of Ouachita to sell adjudicated property described as: Parcel No. 13007
in accordance with LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. and to authorize the Ouachita Parish Police Jury
president to sign all necessary documents and to address the matters relative thereto. No one
appeared to speak in favor of or against said ordinance. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by
Mr. Clampit to close the public hearing. Motion passed without opposition.
VISITORS: There were none.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
The following department heads presented monthly reports.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS: Ms. Doretha Bennett, Director
Ms. Bennett recommended approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Allocation
Plan for WIOA. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve and accept
the Memorandum of Understanding and Cost Allocation Plan for WIOA Local Workforce
Development 81. Motion passed without opposition.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Patrick Hemphill
Chief Hemphill stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
GREEN OAKS: Mr. Lamar Anderson, Director
Mr. Anderson presented the bid results for the third quarter food and food products. Motion
offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Ms. Moore to accept the lowest conforming bid of
$24,040.57 from Lamm Food Services. Motion passed without opposition.
HOMELAND SECURITY &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Mr. Neal Brown, Director
Mr. Brown spoke regarding the FY 2016 Emergency Management Performance Grant and stated
that this is a yearly grant for everyday operating expenses. Motion offered Dr. Reddix, seconded
by Mr. Smiley to accept the FY 2016 Emergency Management Performance Grant for Homeland
Security. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Brown requested approval for Sean Christian to attend two classes at the Emergency
Management Institute on August 14-19. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit
to approve the travel request. Motion passed without opposition.
911 OFFICE: Mr. Craig Lott, Director
Mr. Lott stated that he did not have any items to add to his written report.
* * *
A motion to recess the regular meeting in favor of the Personnel Committee meeting was offered
by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore. Motion passed without opposition.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING The chairperson, Dr. Reddix, called the Personnel Committee meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The
chair recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department.
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Chief Hemphill recommended the following personnel actions for approval.
SICK LEAVE
Stuckey, Scott Extended Sick Leave Effective 5/31/2016
Motion offered by Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the sick leave as
recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.
CONFIRMATIONS
Coleman, Kenyeon From Prob. Fire Driver To Perm. Fire Driver Effective 7/6/2016
Harris, Dustin From Prob. Fire
Prevention Officer
To Perm. Fire
Prevention Officer Effective 7/6/2016
Robinson, Jason From Prob. Fire Driver To Perm. Fire Driver Effective 7/6/2016
Thomas, Mark From Prob. Auto
Mechanic Supervisor
To Perm. Auto
Mechanic Supervisor Effective 7/6/2016
Turner, Nicholas From Prob. Fire Driver To Perm. Fire Driver Effective 7/6/2016
Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the confirmations as
recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.
Chief Hemphill recommended cancelling the substitute appointment of Curtis Bethea from
substitute fire prevention officer and move him back to permanent fire captain effective July 4,
2016. Motion offered by Ms. Moore, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to cancel the substitute
appointment as recommended by the chief. Motion passed without opposition.
The chair recognized Mr. Cobb, Public Works. Mr. Cobb requested to hire Percy Birdwell to the
position of Survey Aide I. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to hire
Percy Birdwell. Motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cobb requested to hire Cade Kellebrew and Frank McGraw to the position of Equipment
Operator I. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Mr. Robinson to hire Cade Kellebrew
and Frank McGraw. Motion passed without opposition.
There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn was offered by
Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Robinson. Motion passed without opposition.
* * *
A motion to enter in to the Public Works Committee meeting was offered by Mr. Smiley,
seconded by Dr. Reddix. Motion passed without opposition.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING The chairman, Mr. Smiley, called the Public Works Committee meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
The chairman recognized Mr. Cobb, Public Works. Mr. Cobb spoke regarding resubdivision
approval for Laird Place Subdivision, Lots 2-8 and recommended approval. Motion offered by
Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to grant resubdivision approval for Laird Place
Subdivision, Lots 2-8 subject to comments from the Public Works Department and parish
engineer being adequately answered. Motion passed without opposition.
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Mr. Cobb spoke regarding resubdivision approval for Lakeland Gardens Subdivision, Lots 15 &
16 and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell to
grant resubdivision approval for Lakeland Gardens Subdivision, Lots 15 & 16 subject to
comments from the Public Works Department and parish engineer being adequately answered.
Motion passed without opposition.
The chairman recognized Mr. Crosby, Engineer. Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Finks Hideaway
Road and stated that he will bring several change orders before the Jury at a future meeting and
that the final inspection will likely take place at the beginning of next week.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Oak Circle drainage project and stated that the contractor should
finish the punch list items this week.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Ole Highway 15 and stated that the project is complete.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Crocker Lane and stated that he has been working on the drainage
plans and should have the plans completed next week. Mr. Crosby stated that he has also
contacted the utility companies for relocation.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding damage from the March flood and stated that he has met with
FEMA representatives to look at the damage to the levees, road, and drainage ditches throughout
the parish.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the River Styx Pump Station and stated that the contractor is close
to completing the repairs.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Moon Lake Road and stated that with the recent flood the road has
caved in again and that FEMA has been contacted.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding the Calhoun Technology Park and stated that the certification
progress is still ongoing.
Mr. Crosby spoke regarding Slocum Road and stated that they have started the survey for the
project and that approval was needed for him to work on the plans. Mr. Mitchell stated that this
item is not on the agenda but that the Jury could amend the agenda and state why the agenda
needs to be amended. Motion offered by Mr. Clampit to amend the agenda. Mr. Crosby stated
that it can wait until the next meeting. Mr. Clampit withdrew his motion.
There being no other business to come before this committee, a motion to adjourn and reconvene
the regular meeting was offered by Dr. Reddix, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. Motion passed
without opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
* * *
Motion offered by Mr. Smiley, seconded by Dr. Reddix to ratify and adopt all actions taken in
the committee meetings. Motion passed without opposition.
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MOTIONS * ORDINANCES * RESOLUTIONS:
MR. SCOTTY ROBINSON, DISTRICT A:
Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9112
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF
OUACHITA TO SELL ADJUDICATED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL NO.
13007 IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA R.S. 47: 2202 ET SEQ. AND TO AUTHORIZE THE
OUACHITA PARISH POLICE JURY PRESIDENT TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS AND TO ADDRESS THE MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO
WHEREAS, the immovable property described below was adjudicated to the Parish of
Ouachita on July 11, 2011, for nonpayment of taxes; and
WHEREAS, the three (3) year period for redemption provided by Art. 7, §25 of the
Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance No: 9016 and the owner of
record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and
WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated
property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has declared the property described below surplus
and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S.
47:2202, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Ouachita has set a
minimum bid for public sale at $1,694.26; and
WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita has received a written offer to purchase said
property from The Living Trust of Leon and Lee Wesley dated May 12, 2014 for the
consideration of $1,694.26 (One Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Four Dollars and Twenty Six
Cents) cash, at the time of sale and has been accepted by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury; and
WHEREAS, the property described herein below will be purchased through the Parish
“Lot Next Door” program and is therefore exempt from the public bidding requirement.
NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of
the below described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:
1) This property described as Ouachita Parish Parcel #13007, with municipal address
101 Newman Street, Monroe, LA 71202 and more fully described as:
South 219.26 feet of Lot 6-A, Unit 2E, Cruse Re-Subdivision of L.P.
Alexander Tract
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2) This property shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without
any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even
as to the return of the purchase price.
3) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales
price is paid by certified funds at the time of the sale.
4) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish, but shall
convey all surface rights.
5) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:
a. E&P LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have
examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit
records of the Parish of Ouachita and that attached to this certification will be
a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees,
and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the
property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former
provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.
b. E&P LLC will provide notice to those persons identified in accordance with
LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the conveyance
records of Ouachita Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.
c. At the time of closing, the E&P LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney
and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et.
seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and
that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Ouachita Parish Policy Jury, that the Police
Jury President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described adjudicated
property to the highest acceptable bidder. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions
and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 20th
day of June, 2016.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows
YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District
B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix,
District D, Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat
Moore, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The Ordinance was adopted this 5th
day of July, 2016.
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Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell offered Resolution No. 16-28 for adoption. Discussion
ensued. Mr. Clampit stated his concerns with not having enough funds for projects in future
years. Mr. Akers with Foley & Judell explained the bond process and stated that the Jury is
acting as the governing authority of the West Ouachita Economic Development District in
adopting this resolution. After discussion the following resolution was submitted to a vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-28
A RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE
OF NOT TO EXCEED TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF SALES TAX
BONDS OF WEST OUACHITA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, STATE OF
LOUISIANA; PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS OF SAID BONDS; MAKING
APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR THE APPROVAL OF
SAID BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, West Ouachita Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the
"District") now levies a .39% sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental,
the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on
sales of services in said District pursuant to Part II of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana
Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31 through 33:9038.42, inclusive) and
other constitutional and statutory authority (the "Act") and an election held within the District on
April 9, 2016, and in compliance with an ordinance adopted by the governing authority of the
District (the "Governing Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the foregoing, the District now desires
to incur debt and issue not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of its Sales Tax Bonds,
in one or more series (the "Bonds"), for the purpose of undertaking economic development
projects consisting of road and related infrastructure improvements for the benefit of the District
and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the District has no outstanding bonds or other obligations of any kind or
nature payable from or enjoying a lien on the revenues herein pledged; and
BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Authority of West Ouachita Economic
Development District, State of Louisiana:
SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the
issuance of not exceeding Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Sales Tax Bonds, in one or more
series (the "Bonds"), of West Ouachita Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the
"District"), pursuant to Section 39:1430 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended,
for the purpose of undertaking economic development projects consisting of road and related
infrastructure improvements for the benefit of the District and paying the costs of issuance of the
Bonds (the “Project”), said Bonds to be secured by and payable from all income, revenues and
receipts of, or available to, the District, including an irrevocable pledge and dedication of a .39%
sales and use tax (the “Tax”) now being levied and collected by the District pursuant to the Act
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and an election held within the District on April 9, 2016, subject to the prior payment of the
reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax. The
Bonds will be issued at an interest rate not exceeding 6% per annum and shall mature over a
period of not exceeding twenty-five (25) years from the date of issuance. The Bonds shall be
issued in fully registered form and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be
determined by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 2. State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the State Bond
Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval of the issuance and sale of the Bonds and for
consent and authority to proceed with the issuance and sale of the Bonds as provided above, and
Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with
the foregoing on behalf of the District. By virtue of applicant/district=s application for,
acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission=s approval(s)
resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are
expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its
successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the "State Bond Commission
Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges,
Etc.," adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s)
subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the
implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.
SECTION 3. Declaration of Intent. Prior to the delivery of any series of the Bonds, the
District anticipates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the Project from its Trust Fund, not to
exceed $2,500,000. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the District reasonably expects to
reimburse any such expenditures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the
Bonds. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to
capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1(b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the
Bonds and not later than eighteen months after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid
or (ii) the date on which the project was placed in service, but in no event more than three years
after the original expenditure was paid. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official
intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2.
SECTION 4. Employment of Bond Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and
determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with
the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of New Orleans, Louisiana,
as Bond Counsel, is hereby employed to do and perform work of a traditional legal nature as
bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of said Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall
prepare and submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to
the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds, shall counsel and advise this
Governing Authority as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinions covering
the legality of the issuance of the Bonds. The fee of Bond Counsel for each series of bonds shall
be fixed at a sum not exceeding the fee allowed by the Attorney General’s fee guidelines for
such bond counsel work in connection with the issuance of such series of revenue bonds and
based on the amount of said Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus “out-of-
pocket” expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.
The President of this Governing Authority is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and this
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Governing Authority hereby agrees to and accepts the terms of, the engagement letter of Bond
Counsel appended hereto. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney
General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees
herein designated, and the Finance Director of the Parish, acting on behalf of the District, is
hereby empowered and directed to provide for payment of the work herein specified upon
completion thereof and under the conditions herein enumerated.
SECTION 5. Appointment of Financial Advisor. The District hereby retains Government
Consultants Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to act as its Municipal Advisor (MA) pursuant to
the provisions of the Act and the rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The District hereby acknowledges that it is represented by the MA and will rely
upon the advice of the MA with respect to the Bonds. The fee to be paid the MA shall be
payable solely from the proceeds of the Bonds when and if issued, and the amount thereof shall
be subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission. [The President of the Governing
Authority is hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract with the MA in the form
presented at this meeting.]
The vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (5) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Walt Caldwell,
District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District D, Mr. Shane
Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District F.
NAYS: (1) Mr. Jack Clampit, District B
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 5th
day of July, 2016.
/s/ Karen Cupit /s/ Scotty Robinson
Recording Secretary President
* * *
The president recognized Mr. Clampit, District B.
MR. JACK CLAMPIT, DISTRICT B:
Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Robinson offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9109
AN ORDINANCE FORMALLY REVOKING CERTAIN PARISH ROADS THAT
ARE NO LONGER IN USE BY THE PUBLIC AND/OR ARE NO LONGER NEEDED
FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury’s inventory of parish roads includes several
unimproved, rural roads that are no longer used by the public and/or no longer serve a public
purpose;
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WHEREAS, many of these roads remain listed as “parish roads” despite the fact that
they have not been maintained by the OPPJ for decades, have been “gated” by landowners, no
longer serve any structures, or provide access to a single private property; and,
WHEREAS, upon the review, consideration and recommendation of the Parish
Engineer, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that these roads should be formally revoked and
no longer considered parish roads of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury at a Regular Meeting held on
July 5, 2016, that the following roads or the specifically identified portions thereof be, and are
hereby, revoked;
Road Name From To Length
Emmett Arrant Road 1,291’ W. of Jim Arrant Road Dead End 959’
Gene Ethington Road Sam Murphy Road Dead End 400’
Kuhn Road Tom Sturdivant Road Dead End 1,140’
Layton Road Vollie Sanford Road Dead End 320’
Oglesby Road Camp Road Dead End 1,000’
Henry McDonald Road Will Brown Road Dead End 1,050’
Gilbert Snowden Road Marion Sims Road Dead End 300’
Steve Owens Road Cypress School Road Dead End 710’
Phillips Lane Simmie Woods Road Dead End 500’
Roberson Road LA Highway 151 Dead End 1,540’
E. J. Crowell Road LA Highway 838 Dead End 200’
Fred Lovelady Road Bogaloosa Road Lovelady Road 2,850’
Ivan Owens Road LA Highway 557 Dead End 300’
Colbert Camp Road U.S. Highway 80 Dead End – South 750’
Harry Johnson Road Clark Springs Road Dead End 925’
Joseph Young Road Luebenia Road Dead End 910’
Sadie Hill Road Joseph Thomas Road Dead End – West 520’
Parker Town Cemetery Road Ophelia Young Road Luebenia Road 620’
Barfield Road Red Cut Loop Road Dead End 540’
Menyweather Road Philpot Road Dead End 1,200’
Jim Bounce Road Old Mineral Springs Road Dead End – West 1,240’
Mobley Drive LA Highway 34 Dead End 280’
Sheppard Road Beulah Church Road Dead End 1,400’
Grider Road Will Brown Road Dead End 715’
Louis Wink Road Charlie Griggs Road Dead End 440’
Marcus Young Road Old Mineral Springs Dead End 590’
Nancy Harris Road William Harris Road Dead End 850’
Newt Coon Extension Newt Coon Road Dead End 200’
R. Grant Road Guyton Loop Road Dead End 5,420’
Sally Baugh Road Cypress School Road Dead End 860’
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the above-stated revocation is made with a
reservation of the right of ingress and egress over said roadways in favor of properties
contiguous thereto.
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The above Ordinance was introduced on the 6th day of June, 2016.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows
YEAS: (5) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District
B; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District D, Mr. Shane Smiley,
District E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (1) Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C
ABSENT: (0)
The Ordinance was adopted this 5th day of July, 2016.
* * *
Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9111
AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE BOUNDARIES OF WEST OUACHITA
SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 5 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA TO ENCOMPASS
THE AREA PRESENTLY CONSTITUTING WEST OUACHITA SEWERAGE
DISTRICT NO. 16 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA; ABOLISHING SAID WEST
OUACHITA SEWERAGE DISTRICT NO. 16 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA; AND,
FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 33:3881, et seq. the Ouachita Parish
Police Jury adopted Ordinance No. 7386 on January 24, 1974, creating “West Ouachita
Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of Ouachita” (hereinafter referred to as “WOSD 5”;
WHEREAS, WOSD 5 has constructed operated and maintained a community sewerage
system that has greatly enhanced the environment, quality of life, and prospects for residential
and commercial development within the portions of western Ouachita Parish served by WOSD
5;
WHEREAS, WOSD 5 is party to an agreement with the City of West Monroe whereby
the sewerage collected in WOSD 5 is transported to the City of West Monroe’s state-of-the art
Sparta Re-use Sewerage Treatment Facility that provides drinking-water-quality effluent to
Graphic Packaging, which reduces the volume of groundwater used by Graphic, and helps to
slow or stop the depletion of the Sparta Aquifer; and,
WHEREAS, the West Monroe treatment facility has the capacity to treat additional
sewerage and to thereby provide more potable water to Graphic Packaging and increase the
beneficial effect on the Sparta Aquifer;
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 33:3881, et seq. the Ouachita Parish
Police Jury adopted Ordinance No. 8688 on July 9, 2001, creating “West Ouachita Sewerage
District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita” (hereinafter referred to as “WOSD 16”), a smaller
sewerage district created that is contiguous to WOSD 5;
WHEREAS, WOSD 16 maintains and operates community sewerage systems that
employ neighborhood “package treatment plants” that discharge treated effluent into Steep
Bayou and other natural streams;
WHEREAS, in many instances property within WOSD 16, including package treatment
plants and sewerage collections systems operated by WOSD 16 are located in close proximity to
the WOSD 5 sewerage system;
WHEREAS, an extension of WOSD 5 into the area presently constituting WOSD 16
would provide an opportunity to improve sewerage treatment in western Ouachita Parish by,
inter alia, directing additional sewerage to the West Monroe treatment facility thereby increasing
the benefit to the Sparta Aquifer; reducing the discharge of treated sewerage effluent into Steep
Bayou and other natural streams; and, extending the benefits of community sewerage to
additional areas of western Ouachita Parish;
WHEREAS, neither WOSD 5 nor WOSD 16 presently levies an ad valorem tax or other
sewerage assessment against properties within their respective boundaries; rather, both districts
simply collects user fees from those homes and businesses connected to the community sewerage
system(s) they operates; AND,
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury finds that altering the boundaries of WOSD
5 to encompass the area constituting WOSD 16 serves the public interest;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED that pursuant to La. R.S. 33: 3884 the Ouachita Parish Police Jury
hereby alters the present boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of
Ouachita to fully encompass the area presently within the boundary of West Ouachita Sewerage
District No. 16 of the Parish of Ouachita, said boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District
No. 16 being more particularly described in Ordinance No. 8537;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that in conjunction with the expansion of West
Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury does hereby abolish West
Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of Ouachita Parish;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Police Jury President, in his capacity as the
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of the
Parish of Ouachita be, and is hereby, immediately authorized to execute such Acts of
Conveyance or other documents or agreements as are reasonable and necessary to transfer the
property, sewerage treatment facilities, accounts, deposits and other assets of WOSD 16 to
WOSD 5, and to otherwise carry out the intent of this Ordinance;
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Public Hearing to be held at 5:30 p.m. on July
5, 2016 in the Ouachita Parish Police Jury Meeting Room (Courtroom No. 3) of the Ouachita
Parish Courthouse, 300 St. John Street, Monroe, La. 71201, concerning the proposed alteration
of the boundaries of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 5 of the Parish of Ouachita and
abolition West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 of Ouachita Parish, shall serve as the Public
Hearing for this Ordinance;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the alteration of the boundary of West Ouachita
Sewerage District No. 5 and the abolition of West Ouachita Sewerage District No. 16 as
provided for by this Ordinance shall be effective on the 4th
day of August, 2016.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 20th day of June, 2016.
The Ordinance was submitted to a roll call vote, and the vote thereon was as follows
YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District
B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix,
District D, Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat
Moore, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The Ordinance was adopted this 5th day of July, 2016.
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Mr. Clampit, seconded by Mr. Smiley offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-27
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF DUCK BLIND PERMITS
FOR CHENIERE LAKE FOR THE 2016-17 WATERFOWL SEASON; AND FURTHER
PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has for many years issued a limited number
of permits for designated duck blind locations within the parish-owned portions of Cheniere
Lake;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has learned that the Louisiana Department
of Transportation’s project to repair the flood-damaged La. Hwy. 3033 could benefit by lowering
the water level of Cheniere Lake to facilitate inspection of the dam and re-construction of the
roadway;
WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury wants to assist La. DOTD in restoring safe
traffic-flow on La. Hwy. 3033 as soon as possible and in the most cost-effective means possible;
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WHEREAS, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury recognizes that it will likely be required to
lower Cheniere Lake to a not yet determined level before and/or during the 2016-17 waterfowl
season and therefore cannot guarantee that all of the designated duck blind locations can be
safely accessed or hunted; and,
WHEREAS, the Cheniere Lake Citizens Advisory Committee has reviewed the situation
and recommended that the Ouachita Parish Police Jury refrain from issuing the customary duck
blind permits for Cheniere Lake for the 2016-17 waterfowl season and that the permanent blinds
presently located pursuant to those permits be removed.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in regular and legal session that
the customary duck blind permits for Cheniere Lake not be issued or renewed for the 2016-17
waterfowl season and that the blinds presently located on Cheniere Lake be removed prior to the
commencement of said waterfowl season.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of this Resolution be specifically provided
to the holders of Cheniere Lake duck blind permits for the past 2015-16 waterfowl season and to
the public in general.
The above resolution was adopted on this 5th
day of July, 2016.
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The president recognized Mr. Caldwell, District C.
MR. WALT CALDWELL, DISTRICT C:
Mr. Caldwell asked to defer the matter concerning the traffic control requests to DOTD until the
next meeting.
Mr. Caldwell, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following ordinance for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 9110
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES NO. 8539 AND 8978 TO
PROVIDE FOR THE DIVISION OF ELECTION PRECINCT 1 AS REQUIRED BY THE
LOUISIANA SECRETARY OF STATE PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 18:532(B); AND
FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Secretary of State has completed the 2015 canvass and has
determined that Precinct 1 of Ouachita Parish contains more than 2200 active registered voters;
and,
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 18:532(B)(3) provides that parish governing authorities shall
divide precincts shown by the canvass to contain more than 2200 active registered voters;
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NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in legal and regular session that
Ordinance No. 8539 establishing the voting precincts of Ouachita Parish be, and is hereby,
amended to divide the present Precinct 1 into “Precinct 1” and “Precinct 1A” as described more
fully below.
Precinct No. 1A (Ouachita Christian School)
The point of beginning being the intersection with La. Hwy 134 and the City Limits of
Sterlington, La.; thence northerly, northwesterly, and southwesterly along the City Limits of
Sterlington, La. to its intersection with Westlake Rd.; thence northwesterly along Westlake Rd.
to its intersection with the Ouachita Parish Boundary; thence northeasterly, northerly, easterly,
and southeasterly along the Ouachita Parish Boundary to its intersection with La. Hwy 139;
thence southerly along La. Hwy 139 to its intersection with La. Hwy 134; thence westerly along
La. Hwy 134 to its intersection with Swartz Fairbanks Rd.; thence northerly along Swartz
Fairbanks Rd. to its intersection with Mill Bayou; thence southwesterly along Mill Bayou to its
intersection with John Turner Rd.; thence westerly on John Turner Rd. to its with La Hwy 134;
thence westerly on La. Hwy 134 and back to the point of beginning.
Precinct No. 1 (Ouachita Christian School)
The point of beginning being the intersection with U.S. Hwy 165 (south of Lonewa Rd. 275 feet)
and the City limits of Sterlington, La.; thence easterly and northerly along the City Limits of
Sterlington, La. to its intersection with La. Hwy 134; thence easterly and northerly along La.
Hwy 134 to its intersection with John Turner Rd.; thence easterly along John Turner Rd. to its
intersection with Mill Bayou; thence northeasterly along Mill Bayou to its intersection with
Swartz Fairbanks Rd.; thence south along Swartz Fairbanks Rd. to its intersection with Black
Bayou; thence westerly along Black Bayou to its intersection with Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri
Railroad; thence southerly along said railroad to its confluence with Bayou DeSiard; thence
northwesterly along Bayou DeSiard to its intersection with Fortune Dr.; thence westerly along
Fortune Dr. to its intersection with U.S. Hwy 165; thence northerly along U.S. Hwy 165 and
back to the point of beginning.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that Ordinance No. 8978 establishing the Police Jury
Districts of Ouachita Parish be, and hereby is, amended to add the new Precinct 1A to the list of
precincts comprising Ouachita Parish Police Jury District C; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance and the foregoing division of
Precinct 1 shall be effective July 6, 2016.
The above Ordinance was introduced on the 20th
day of June, 2016.
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The Ordinance was submitted to a rollcall vote, and the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District
B; Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix,
District D, Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat
Moore, District F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
The above Ordinance was adopted on the 5th
day of July, 2016.
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The president recognized Dr. Reddix, District D.
DR. OLLIBETH REDDIX, DISTRICT D:
Dr. Reddix stated that she did not have any items. Dr. Reddix spoke regarding the recent events
in Ouachita Parish and asked for everyone to take a stand against violence.
The president recognized Mr. Smiley, District E.
MR. SHANE SMILEY, DISTRICT E:
Mr. Smiley, seconded by Ms. Moore offered the following resolution for adoption.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-29
A RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO TAKE PRELIMINARY
ACTION RELATIVE TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING TWO MILLION
DOLLARS $2,000,000 OF THE PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA,
REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (L&R UTILITIES, INC. PROJECT), IN ONE
OR MORE SERIES; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION
FOR APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF BOND COUNSEL AND
OTHER PROFESSIONALS; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer” of the “Parish”), is
authorized and empowered by the provisions of Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised
Statutes of 1950, as amended (the “Act”) and other constitutional and statutory authority
supplementary thereto, specifically Section 9034.3 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes
of 1950, to issue its revenue and refunding bonds for the purpose of using the funds derived from
the sale thereof to renovate, relocate, repair or remodel existing buildings, improvements and
fixtures and pay the costs of construction of public improvements and to refund outstanding debt
which will further advance the public functions provided for in the Act; and
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WHEREAS, L&R Utilities, Inc., a Louisiana corporation (the "Corporation"), has
requested that the Issuer assist, at no liability to the Parish, in financing by the issuance of bonds
(i) the cost of acquiring, constructing and installing additional facilities and other improvements
to the Corporation's Hidden Oaks, Parkwood, Pecan Lake, and Pine Hills sewer treatment
facilities (the "Facilities"), in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana (the “Project”), (ii) the
refunding of three outstanding loans, and (iii) paying the costs of issuance of such bonds
(collectively, the "Financing") all pursuant to approval recently granted by the Louisiana Public
Service Commission; and
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the Financing, the Issuer desires to issue not
exceeding Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate principal amount of its Revenue and
Refunding Bonds (L&R Utilities, Inc. Project), in one or more series (the “Bonds”), pursuant to
an Indenture of Trust (the “Indenture”) between the Issuer and Whitney Bank, as trustee (the
“Trustee”), the proceeds of which Bonds are to be made available to the Corporation to finance
the Project pursuant to a Loan Agreement between the Issuer and the Corporation (the “Loan
Agreement”) and within the Loan Agreement, the Corporation will indemnify and hold the
Parish harmless from any liability with respect to the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide public benefit for the citizens of the Parish by
upgrading the existing Facilities in order to better the quality of sewer treatment for the
communities within the Parish as well as to bring the Facilities into compliance with current
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality standards; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has determined that the Project will provide economic benefit to,
and encourage economic development in, the Parish as a result of enhancing utility
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation will agree to make payments in amounts sufficient to pay
the principal and purchase price of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds pursuant to the
Loan Agreement and will agree to pay all of the costs and expenses of the issuance of the Bonds,
the Issuer having no liability with respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds will be paid solely from the revenues derived by the Issuer
pursuant to the Loan Agreement and, if applicable, payments by a guarantor or a debt service
reserve fund, and the Bonds will never constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the credit of the
Issuer within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation of indebtedness or
otherwise; and
WHEREAS, all consents and approvals required to be given by public bodies in
connection with the authorization, issuance and sale of the Bonds herein authorized as required
by the Act have been or will be secured prior to the delivery of the Bonds; and
WHEREAS, this Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, acting as the governing authority
of the Parish, now desires to approve various financing and other documents; and provide for
other matters in connection therewith;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Police Jury of the Parish of
Ouachita, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Ouachita, State of
Louisiana (the "Governing Authority") as follows:
SECTION 1. Approval. Pursuant to, and in compliance with the provisions of Chapter
27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and such other statutory
and constitutional authority (the "Act'), the Governing Authority does hereby declare its
intention to issue, sell and deliver not exceeding Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) of Revenue
and Refunding Bonds, in one or more series (the "Bonds"), for the purposes of accomplishing
the Financing and does hereby grant approval of the Project.
SECTION 2. Parameters. The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue and
refunding bonds of the Issuer, secured by and payable in principal, interest and redemption
premium, if any, solely, from the revenues derived by the Issuer from the Loan Agreement (the
"Pledged Revenues"). The Bonds shall not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the
Issuer as prohibited under the provisions of Article VI, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution
of 1974, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Issuer.
The Bonds will be issued and authorized by resolution (the “Bond Resolution”) of the
Governing Authority. The Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding six percent
(6.00%) per annum, and shall mature over a period not exceeding thirty (30) years, all in the
manner provided for by the Act, be in such denomination or denominations, in fully registered
form, carry such privileges, be payable in such medium of payment at such place or places, be
subject to such terms of redemption and be entitled to such priorities on the Pledged Revenues as
the Bond Resolution may provide. The Bonds and the Loan Agreement shall expressly state that
the Issuer shall have no liability with respect to the Bonds and that the Corporation shall
indemnify and hold the Issuer harmless from any and all claims or payments with respect to the
Bonds.
SECTION 3. SBC Application. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded
to the Louisiana State Bond Commission (the “SBC”) by Bond Counsel (as defined below),
together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
SECTION 4. Bond Counsel. It is hereby recognized, found and determined that a real
necessity exists for the employment of bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the
Bonds, and accordingly, The Boles Law Firm, APC, Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby employed as
bond counsel (“Bond Counsel”) to do and perform comprehensive legal and coordinate
professional work with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. Bond Counsel shall prepare and
submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the
authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, shall counsel and advise this Governing
Authority as to the issuance and sale of the Bonds, shall take all steps which, in their opinion, are
necessary or desirable relative to the sale of the Bonds, including without limitation, the
solicitation of purchasers for the Bonds, and shall furnish its opinion covering the legality of the
issuance thereof. The fee of Bond Counsel, for services rendered in that capacity in connection
with the issuance of the Bonds, is hereby fixed at a sum not exceeding the maximum fee allowed
by the Attorney General's fee schedule for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional
work in the issuance of revenue bonds, based on the amount of the Bonds actually issued, sold,
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delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fee to be contingent upon the
issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds. Pursuant to instructions from this Governing
Authority, and if deemed necessary, said Bond Counsel shall also assist in the preparation of a
preliminary and final official statement containing detailed comprehensive financial and
statistical data required with respect to the sale of the Bonds and the costs of the preparation and
printing of such official statement shall be paid from the proceeds of the issue for which it has
been prepared.
SECTION 4.5 Employment of Counsel to the Issuer. This Governing Authority
finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel to the
Issuer in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of
New Orleans, Louisiana, is hereby employed as special local counsel to the Issuer, to perform all
services as counsel to the Issuer in connection with the proposed Bonds. The fees for such
services shall be computed at an hourly rate not exceeding the amount provided by the guidelines
for such services as approved by the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, shall not exceed
[$7500] plus out-of-pocket expenses, shall be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of
the Bonds and shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds.
SECTION 5. Municipal Advisor. It is hereby recognized, found and determined that a
real necessity exists for the employment of a municipal advisor in connection with the issuance
of the Bonds. The firm of Government Consultants, Inc. is hereby appointed as municipal
advisor (the “Municipal Advisor”) in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Any
compensation to the Municipal Advisor is to be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds and is
contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; and all costs incurred by the Municipal
Advisor in conjunction with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds must be reasonable and
approved by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 6. Underwriter / Placement Agent. If it is found and determined that a
necessity may exist for the employment of an underwriter or placement agent (and
"Underwriter") in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the President of the Governing
Authority (the “President”) upon advice of Bond Counsel, may authorize the employment of
said Underwriter, provided the contracts employing such Underwriter shall be promptly
submitted to the Issuer. Any compensation to the Underwriter is to be paid from the proceeds of
the Bonds and is contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; and all costs incurred
by the Underwriter in conjunction with the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds must be
reasonable and approved by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 7. Authorization. The President and Secretary of the Governing Authority
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary, on the advice of Bond Counsel, to effectuate
and implement this Resolution.
SECTION 8. Bond Purchase Agreement / Commitment Letter. The President is
authorized to execute and deliver to the Underwriter, or such other purchaser of the Bonds as the
case may be, a Bond Purchase Agreement, Commitment Letter, or such other document
evidencing the intent to purchase the Bonds as the case may be, if deemed necessary upon advice
of Bond Counsel.
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SECTION 9. Other Professionals. Should it be deemed necessary upon advice of Bond
Counsel to engage other professionals, the President shall be entitled to engage such professionals
provided the contracts employing such professionals shall be promptly submitted to the Issuer.
SECTION 10. Professionals to Proceed. Bond Counsel, the Municipal Advisor, the
Underwriter, and other professionals are hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the issuance
of the Bonds and Bond Counsel is authorized and directed to prepare necessary documents
appertaining thereto and to present them for further action by this Governing Authority.
SECTION 11. TEFRA Hearing. The Governing Authority hereby authorizes the
publication of a Notice of Public Hearing and does hereby further authorize and approve the
conducting of a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
SECTION 12. Volume Cap. The Governing Authority hereby authorized the filing of an
application for a volume cap allocation in accordance with federal and state rules, and the President
is hereby authorized to execute any documents Bond Counsel deems necessary to accomplish said
application.
SECTION 13. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption hereof.
SECTION 14. SBC Swap Policy. By virtue of the Issuer’s application for, acceptance and
utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s), resolved and set
forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned
upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to,
full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed
Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products, Hedges, Etc.”, adopted by the SBC on July 20,
2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent
application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other
products(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.
The foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: (6) Mr. Scotty Robinson, District A; Mr. Jack Clampit, District B;
Mr. Walt Caldwell, District C; Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, District
D, Mr. Shane Smiley, District E; and Ms. Pat Moore, District
F.
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 5th day of July, 2016.
/s/ Karen Cupit /s/ Scotty Robinson
Recording Secretary President
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The president recognized Ms. Moore, District F.
MS. PAT MOORE, DISTRICT F:
Ms. Moore stated that she did not have any items.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: The president recognized Mr. Cammack, Treasurer. Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the 911
license fees and stated that the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has requested approval for the
Police Jury to pay for the mapping licensing fees for their department. Motion offered by Mr.
Robinson, seconded by Mr. Smiley to approve the purchase of the Computer Aided Dispatch and
mapping licenses through the 911 Communication District software for the Ouachita Parish
Sheriff’s Office in the amount $31,133 to be paid from the 911 Office budget. Discussion
ensued. After discussion, motion passed without opposition.
Mr. Cammack spoke regarding the East Town & Country Drainage District 1 and Town &
Country Drainage District 1 and stated that both drainage districts had damage during the March
2016 flood. Mr. Cammack requested approval for both drainage districts to be able to apply as
sub-applicants as a political subdivision of the Police Jury. Motion offered by Mr. Smiley,
seconded by Dr. Reddix to approve the East Town & Country Drainage District 1 and Town &
Country Drainage District 1 to apply as sub-applicants as a political subdivision of the Police
Jury.
The president recognized Chief Hemphill, Fire Department. Chief Hemphill stated that he did
not have any additional items.
The president recognized Mr. Mitchell, Assistant District Attorney. Mr. Mitchell spoke regarding
the renewal contracts for the physician services at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center &
Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center and recommended approval. Motion offered by Mr.
Robinson, seconded by Mr. Clampit to approve the contract as recommended. Motion passed
without opposition.
The president recognized Mr. Cobb, Public Works Director. Mr. Cobb stated that he did not have
any additional items.
BEER AND WHISKEY APPLICATIONS: There were none.
OTHER BUSINESS:
There being no other business to come before the Jury, a motion to adjourn was offered by Mr.
Smiley, seconded by Mr. Robinson. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
____________________________ ____________________________
Scotty Robinson, President Karen Cupit, Recording Secretary