FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF GRANT FUNDS MORNINGSIDE AT JUBAN

Edselle K. Cunningham, Executive Director Louisiana Housing Corporation (“LHC”) 2415 Quail Drive Baton Rouge Louisiana 70808 (225) 763-8700

Notice Issued: January 16, 2020

This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural notification requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Louisiana Housing Corporation, as well as satisfy two comment periods between LHC and HUD.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS. On or about February 4, 2020, the LHC will submit a request to HUD for the release of funds under the ALLOCATIONS, WAIVERS AND ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES RECEIVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO DISASTERS OCCURRING IN 2016, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017, THE FURTHER CONTINUING AND SECURITY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017, AND THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017 (PUBLIC LAW 114-223, 114-254 AND 115-31) FEDERAL REGISTER DOCKET NO. FR-5989-N-01, FR–6012–N–01 AND FR-6039-N-01, for the purpose of new construction of 120 multi-family units at 11000 Buddy Ellis Rd, Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana 70726. The total amount requested for funding is $5,914,533 CDBG-DR funds.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: LHC has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at LHC, 2415 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70808, (225) 763-8700 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination, or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to this office. All comments received by February 3, 2020, will be considered by this office prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commenters should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS: This Office certifies to HUD that Edselle K. Cunningham, in his capacity as Executive Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the LHC to use HUD Program Funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS. HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and LHC’s certification received for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of LHC approved by HUD; (b) LHC has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding PUBLIC NOTIC• CERTIFICATEE OF CLERK S required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; WWW.LIVINGSTON PARISHNEWS.COM COURT RECORDS or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is The undersigned, Clerk of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana ___I unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in governing authority for the Juban Crossing Economic Development District (the accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR part 58, sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to: "District") does hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct LIVINGSTON — District suspended and he was copy of:

Tennille Parker, • A RESOLUTION OF THE JUBAN CROSSING Attorney Scott M. Perril- placed on probation for Director Disaster Recovery & Special Issues, Office of Community Planning and Development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, Department of Housing and Urban Development loux reports that the follow- three years. PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF 451 Seventh Street SW, Room 7-272 LOUISIANA TO ADOPT THE OPERATING BUDGET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES ing individuals appeared Washington DC 20410 FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2019 AND 2020. in 21st Judicial District Michelle Largey, age Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have subscribed my official signature as Clerk Court and pleaded either 36, of Gonzales, LA, of the Parish Council, governing authority of the District on this, the 11th day of December 2019. guilty or no contest or were pleaded no contest to Edselle K. Cunningham, Executive Director /s/ Sandy C. Teal______Louisiana Housing Corporation Sandy C. Teal found guilty of the follow- possession of schedule Livingston Parish Council Clerk

ing crimes and received the II controlled dangerous CITY OF WALKER following sentences. substances-metham- COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES • EXHIBIT "A" phetamine. She was December 9, 2019 6:00 P.M. • November 18 sentenced to two years JUBAN CROSSING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 2019 Budget Judge William Burris with the department of The regular meeting of the Walker Mayor and City Council was held at the Walker City Hall on General Debt Service Total Governmental Monday. December 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Present were Mayor Jimmy Watson, Council Members, David corrections. The sen- Fund Fund Funds Clark, Eric Cook, Gary Griffin, Scarlett Major and Richard Wales. Revenue Sales Tax Revenue 3,421,070 - 3,421,070 Glenn Banta, age 57, tence was suspended Other Income Mr. Eric Cook made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richard Wales, to approve the minutes from the 49,980 November 12, 2019 meeting as presented. Total Revenue 3,471,050 - of Denham Springs, LA, and she was placed on Expenditures Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales pleaded no contest to hit probation for two years. Current: and run driving result- She is ordered to pay a Nays: None Economic Development 8,040 - 8,040 Debt Service: Interest Payment Absent: None - 3,437,986 3,437,986 ing in death or great $750.00 fine along with Principal Payment - 680,000 680,000 Capital Outlay - Mr. Gary Griffin made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eric Cook to approve Fire Chief James Total Expenditures bodily harm. He was court costs. 4,126,026 Wascom’s request to re-appoint Mr. Darren Blevins to the board for Fire District 4. sentenced to five years Deficiency of Revenues Under Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales Expenditures

with the department of Nicholas Orodoyne, 3,463,010 4,117,986 (654,977) Nays: None Other Financing (Uses) corrections. He received age 32, of Thibodaux, Absent: None Debt Service Reserve Fund - - - Transfer In - 3,463,010 3,463,010 credit for time served. LA, pleaded no contest Transfer Out (3,463,010) - (3,463,010) Mr. Mike Cotton, Finance Director presented the financial reports to the City Council. DSR Fund - 184,900 184,900 Developer Contribution to four counts of simple 470,636 Mr. David Clark made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richard Wales, to enter into a public hearing. Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (3,463,010) 4,118,546 655,537 John Cowart, age 37, burglary and possession Net Change in Fund Balance Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales of Maurepas, LA, was of schedule II controlled • EXHIBIT "B"

Nays; None •

sentenced to life without dangerous substances. JUBAN CROSSING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Absent: None 2020 Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Budget the benefit of probation, He was sentenced to six Following a public hearing Mrs. Scarlett Major made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eric Cook to parole, or suspension years with the depart- adopt an ordinance for the final budget adjustment #9 to the 2019 budget. General Debt Service Total Governmental of sentence for second ment of corrections. He Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales Fund Fund Funds

degree murder. was sentenced to six Revenue Nays: None years with the depart- Sales Tax Revenue 4,185,481 - 4,185,481 Absent: None Other Income 49,980 49,980 Troy Dennis, age 32, ment of corrections. He Total Revenue 4,235,461 4,235,461 Following a public hearing Mr. David Clark made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eric Cook to adopt of Holden, LA, pleaded received credit for time an ordinance setting the 2020 Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures. Expenditures

no contest to two counts served. Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales Current:

of simple burglary, Nays: None Economic Development 8,040 - 8,040

illegal transmission of Ronnie Spence, age Absent: None Debt Service: Interest Payment - 3,389,575 3,389,575 monetary funds, and 54, of Denham Springs, Mr. Gary Griffin made a motion, seconded by Mr. Richard Wales, to end the public hearing and Principal Payment - 730,000 730,000

return to the regular agenda. Capital Outlay - - monetary instrument LA, pleaded no contest Total Expenditures 8,040 4,119,575 4,127,615 Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales abuse. He was sentenced to possession of schedule II controlled dangerous Nays: None Deficiency of Revenues Under to four years with the Absent: None department of correc- substances-metham- Expenditures 4,227,421 4,119,575 107,846

tions. He received credit phetamine and pos-

Page 1 of 2 Other Financing (Uses) for time served. session of schedule II Debt Service Reserve Fund - - - controlled dangerous Mr. Richard Wales made a motion, seconded by Mr. David Clark, to approve the request of Chief Transfer In - 4,227,421 4,227,421 Addison to hire Mr. Raul Sandoval as a full-time police officer. Farrell Fontenot, substances- hydroco- Transfer Out (4,119,575) - (4,119,575) age 43, of Walker, LA, done. He was sentenced Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales DSR Fund - - - Developer Contribution - Nays: None Total Other Financing Sources (Uses) (4,119,575) 4,227,421 107,846 pleaded no contest to to two years with the

Absent: None Net Change in Fund Balance 107,846 107,846 domestic abuse-strangu- department of correc-

lation. He was sentenced tions. The sentence was During additional comments Mr. John Stewart with the United State Census was asking for ------recruits for the Baton Rouge and surrounding area to work on the census count for 2020. LPR NO. 2019-JCEDD002 to three years with the suspended and he was Mr. Kreston Brown with Forte & Tablada presented the updates on the bridge projects through MOTION was offered by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to adjourn the department of correc- placed on probation for out the City; December 5, 2019 meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Juban Crossing Economic Development District.

tions. The sentence was two years. • Travis Street Bridge – construction signs are up, they are surveying and locating property corners, utilities are being located. Work should start soon. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: • Keith Street Bridge – contractors are mobilized and equipment is on site. Working with YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, PUBLIC NOTICE the railroad on a few problems as well as coordinating with getting a flag man for the project. Work should start very soon. MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT

• Brown and Elm Street Bridges – the permits came back, will be submitting the plans to NAYS: NONE The following propertiesRequest are in for violation Scenic River of the Permit Denham on the Springs Tickfaw CodeRiver of Ordinances, Section 42-27, FEMA and GOESPH for review. When the plans are approved, then we will proceed to the bid process. ABSENT: MR. AVERETT under which property owners are required to cut and remove overgrown weeds, grass, brush and The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Council member Mrs. Scarlett Major asked if Mr. Jody Stanford could explain the reason for the ABSTAIN: NONE underbrush: (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers breaks in the water mains that had resulted in the boil orders for the citizens of Walker. Mr. Stanford explained that a 3rd System is currently considering the application of Virginia McLin for an party contractor was performing a boar and their bit caught the main and causing Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. the leak. The second leak was cause by Traffic Solution placing a sign for the construction in the area. • 649 Carol Sueafter the fact permit that consisted of camp, shed, retainer wall, and rip rap While they were putting their signs in the ground, they hit our lines and caused the leak. construction. The decision to grant or deny this permit in the public interest _/s/ Sandy C. Teal ______/s/ Shane Mack______• 419 Woodlandwill be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts of the proposed Mrs. Mary Maiden asked how were the citizen informed that a boil order was put in place. Mr. Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Shane Mack, Chairman activity on the Tickfaw River. Jody Stanford stated that it was put out on social media and the new channels were notified. • 801 Florida Blvd. Legal Desc: ---LOT 3 DURNIN SUBD 1ST FILING ---LOT 4-A DURNIN SUBD 1ST FILING ---LOT 6 DURNIN SUBD 2ND FILING Mr. Mike Cotton stated that the Livingston Parish Chamber, Leadership Livingston Alumni would Copies of the application can be reviewed by the public at the LDWF main be holding a blanket drive for Council on Aging, students and other nonprofits. You can bring new office, Room 432, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA and at the District blankets to the following locations, Livingston Parish Chamber and Walker or Denham Springs City Halls. This property must be cut by Monday, December 02, 2019. Failure to do so will result in the City Office nearest the proposed activity. The application can also be viewed Mr. Watson stated that the bid openings for the new City Hall will be December 18, 2019. bringing the propertyon theinto LDWF compliance website atand www.wlf.louisiana.gov/scenic placing a lien on the property-rivers. Thefor thepublic associated is costs. invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) Mr. Kreston Brown reported that the contracts for construction were sent to DOTD on October days. Responses should convey sound reasoning for or against the 31, 2019. They usually take about 60 days to be signed. Construction should begin sometime in January Publish: November 14, 2019, November 21, 2019 2020. proposal and be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000. There being no additional comments and no new business to discuss, a motion was made by Mr. Richard Wales and seconded by Mr. Eric Cook to adjourn.

Yeas: Clark, Cook, Griffin, Major and Wales Public Notice

Public Notice is hereby given that Quad Area C.A.A., Inc. will be conducting a public hearing for Nays: None Livingston Parish to be held on January 24, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the Livingston Parish office located on 20140 Iowa Street, Livingston, LA 70754 Absent: None

The purpose of this hearing will be to allow the general public to comment on the needs of your area regarding community services. If you have any questions, you can contact your local Quad Ara office. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

/s/ Jimmy Watson ______MAYOR, JIMMY WATSON PUBLIC NOTICE ATTEST: RZ-431 /s/ Myra Streeter Pursuant to provisions of R.S. 33.112 et seq., of the Louisiana Statutes, a Public Hearing on a ______Rezoning request from I-1 & I-2 Industrial to R-3 Residential of Parcel # 0344812 located in Myra Streeter, Clerk Section 31, T6S-R3E, G.L.D., City of Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana (RZ-431). MMC; CMC; CAA Requested by DCP LandDS, LLC [425 Florida Ave SE] Page 2 of 2

Said Public Hearing will be held in the Court Room of the City Hall Building, 116 N. Range Avenue, Denham Springs, Louisiana at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Livingston, Louisiana DENHAM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION December 5, 2019 FRED BANKS, CHAIRMAN The Livingston Parish Council met as the Board of Supervisors of the Juban Crossing Economic Development District being duly called, advertised and convened at its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Chambers, Governmental Building, 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Publish: 1/16; 1/23; 1/30 Louisiana, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the hour of six-fifteen (6:15) p.m. with the following members present:

Jeff Ard John Wascom Tracy Girlinghouse Garry “Frog” Talbert R.C. “Bubba” Harris Tab Lobell December 20, 2019 Maurice “Scooter” Keen Shane Mack

Absent: Jeff Averett

Also, present: Jim Ryan, IRMA, Government Consultants, Inc. The News ------P.O. Box 1529 The chair called the meeting to order and read the title of agenda item 3, “Consideration and Denham Springs, LA 70727 Approval of:”. He then called upon Jim Ryan of Government Consultants to explain the proposed resolution.

The chair then followed by asking the Councilmembers if they had reviewed both of the operating budgets for the years of 2019 and 2020 and called for questions and input from the Attn: Cheryl Councilmembers and the public. ------Please publish the following as soon as possible. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-JCEDD001 JUBAN CROSSING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following resolution was offered by John Wascom and seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse:

The Mayor and Board of Alderman for the Town of Springfield will hold a • A RESOLUTION OF THE JUBAN Regular Meeting CROSSING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT public hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 to hear public comment DISTRICT, PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE to adopt an Ordinance for the Springfield Cemetery Internment Affidavit OF LOUISIANA TO ADOPT THE OPERATING December 18, 2019 for the Town of Springfield Cemetery. This public hearing will be held in BUDGET OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES the boardroom of the Springfield Municipal Building located at 27378 Hwy FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2019 AND 2020. The regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen for the Town of • Springfield was held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in the boardroom of the 42, Springfield, and will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Ordinance was introduced WHEREAS, Juban Crossing Economic Development District, Parish of at the meeting held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. A complete copy Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "District" or "Issuer") is an economic Springfield Municipal Building at 7 p.m. Those present were Mayor Tommy Abels, of the Ordinance is available at the Springfield Municipal Building. development district organized and existing under the provisions of Part II of Chapter Alderman Ronald Starkey, Greg Hill, Mildred Cowsar, Charles Martin and Chad 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. Maurello. 33:9038.31 through 9038.42 inclusive) (the "EDD Act"), and pursuant to an Ordinance duly adopted by the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana on June 28, 2007, and effective thereon (the "EDD Ordinance"), which District is comprised of and includes all of the immovable property situated within Motion by Charles Martin seconded by Chad Maurello to accept the minutes from the described boundaries, all as more fully set forth and described in the EDD Marie Kreutzer Ordinance; and the regular meeting held Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Marie Kreutzer, Town Clerk WHEREAS, the District is required to annually adopt a budget for each fiscal year, which the District has adopted as each "calendar year"; and Yays: Starkey, Hill, Cowsar, Martin, Maurello Nays: None FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FOR RELEASE WHEREAS, it is the desire of the District to adopt the 2019 fiscal year budget Absent: None OF GRANT FUNDS (the "2019 Budget") attached hereto as EXHIBIT "A" and its 2020 fiscal year

MORNINGSIDE AT JUBAN budget (the "2020 Budget") attached hereto as EXHIBIT "B" respectively.

Edselle K. Cunningham, Executive Director NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of Motion by Charles Martin seconded by Chad Maurello to accept the financial Louisiana Housing Corporation (“LHC”) Livingston Parish, Louisiana acting as the governing authority of the District (the statements as submitted for the General Fund, Springfield Wastewater Account, 2415 Quail Drive "Governing Authority"), that: Baton Rouge Louisiana 70808 Springfield Solid Waste Fund, Springfield Cemetery Account, Springfield Team (225) 763-8700 SECTION 1. Adoption of 2019 Budget. The 2019 Budget attached hereto as City and TOS Sewer Construction Account for the month of November 2019. EXHIBIT "A" is hereby adopted in its entirety as the required Notice Issued: January 16, 2020 annual budget of the District for fiscal year 2019. Yays: Starkey, Hill, Cowsar, Martin, Maurello This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural notification requirements for activities to be undertaken SECTION 2. Adoption of 2020 Budget. The 2020 Budget attached hereto as Nays: None by the Louisiana Housing Corporation, as well as satisfy two comment periods between LHC and HUD. EXHIBIT "B" is hereby adopted in its entirety as the required Absent: None . On or about , the LHC will submit a request to HUD annual budget of the District for fiscal year 2020. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS February 4, 2020 for the release of funds under the ALLOCATIONS, WAIVERS AND ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES RECEIVING SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO DISASTERS OCCURRING IN 2016, THE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017, THE FURTHER CONTINUING AND SECURITY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS upon its adoption, and any provisions of any previous resolutions Ernie Drake, William Dykes and Charles Brumfield spoke to the Board of Alderman ACT, 2017, AND THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2017 (PUBLIC LAW 114-223, 114-254 AND 115-31) FEDERAL in conflict with the provisions hereof are hereby superseded. about the Magistrate/Attorney position that’s open for the Town of Springfield. REGISTER DOCKET NO. FR-5989-N-01, FR–6012–N–01 AND FR-6039-N-01, for the purpose of new construction of 120 multi-family units at 11000 Buddy Ellis Rd, Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana 70726. The total amount SECTION 4. Publication. This Resolution shall be published as required in the requested for funding is $5,914,533 CDBG-DR funds. Official Journal of the District. This Resolution, having been submitted to a vote in regular session assembled, Motion by Charles Martin seconded by Greg Hill to renew the package only FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT: LHC has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy by the Parish Council of Livingston Parish, as governing authority for the Juban beer/alcohol license for the Riverstop. Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental Crossing Economic Development District, the vote thereon being as follows: determinations for this project is on file at LHC, 2415 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70808, (225) 763-8700 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, Yays: Starkey, Hill, Cowsar, Martin, Maurello MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT Nays: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination, or wishing to Absent: None comment on the project may submit written comments to this office. All comments received by February 3, 2020, will be considered by this office prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commenters should NAYS: NONE specify which part of this Notice they are addressing. Motion by Charles Martin and seconded by Chad Maurello adopted a resolution for ABSENT: MR. AVERETT that the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the Town of Springfield request that RELEASE OF FUNDS: This Office certifies to HUD that Edselle K. Cunningham, in his capacity as Executive Director, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in ABSTAIN: NONE the Office of Community Development assist with grant funds through the LGAP relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of (2019-2020) program to fund a new sewer pump station and to purchase new the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the LHC to use WHEREUPON, this resolution was declared to be adopted on the 5th day of December updated control panels/ HUD Program Funds. 2019.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS. HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and LHC’s _/s/ Sandy C. Teal /s/ Shane Mack______Yays: Starkey, Hill, Cowsar, Martin, Maurello certification received for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the Nays: None request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Shane Mack, Council Chairman the Certifying Officer of LHC approved by HUD; (b) LHC has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding Absent: None required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in Motion by Charles Martin seconded by Greg Hill to adjourn. accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR part 58, sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to:

Tennille Parker, Yays: Starkey, Hill, Cowsar, Martin, Maurello Director Disaster Recovery & Special Issues, Office of Community Planning and Development Nays: None Department of Housing and Urban Development Absent: None ___ Marie Kreutzer Marie Kreutzer, Town Clerk

PROCEEDINGS OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TAKEN AT REGULAR SESSION HELD AT THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE, SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13909 FLORIDA BLVD., LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019.

The Livingston Parish School Board met in regular session in the School Board Office Conference Room, 13909 Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at six o’clock PM pursuant to the following notice: December 12, 2019

There will be a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish School Board at the School Board Office, 13909 Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019, at SIX O’CLOCK PM for the following purpose and to take whatever action is necessary:

1. Call to order 2. Discussion and action on adoption of resolution naming the Denham Springs Freshman High School Science Building the “Dr. Milton Hughes Science Building” – Board Member Buddy Mincey 3. Approval of the minutes of the school board meeting held on November 21, 2019 4. Update on the Employee Attendance Incentive Program - Human Resources Supervisor Bruce Chaffin 5. Approval of Contract for the following position:  Substitute Supervisor of Instruction/Accountability - Central Office 6. Discussion and action on report of the Athletic/Staff Committee meeting held on December 16, 2019 – Chairperson Bo Graham 7. Approval of monthly financial report and payment of invoices 8. Superintendent’s comments and announcements 9. Discussion and action on settlement proposal in the matter entitled “Patricia A. Cangelosi vs Livingston Parish School Board, et al, Docket No. 156418, Division E, 21st Judicial District Court, Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana. (This matter may be considered in executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:6.1 and other statues as involving litigation strategy.) – Board Attorney Mark Boyer 10. Motion to adjourn

(The Livingston Parish School Board reserves the right to enter into an Executive Session, if needed, in accordance with LSA-R.S. 42:17 et seq. to review matters of litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Debra Sawyer of the LPPS Special Education office at (225) 686-4248. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the LPPS to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT,

Sincerely,

Alan Murphy, Superintendent and Ex-Officio Secretary ------1. The meeting was called to order by President Buddy Mincey, and upon roll call, the following members were present:

Motion by Charles Martin and seconded by Chad Maurello adopted a resolution for PRESENT: Mr. Brad Sharp, Ms. Kellee Dickerson, Ms. Jan Benton, Mr. Bradley Harris, Mr. Jeff Cox, Mr. David Graham, Mr. Frank Parrino , Mr. Devin Gregoire, Mr. Buddy Mincey, Jr. that the Mayor and Board of Alderman for the Town of Springfield request that ABSENT: None the Office of Community Development assist with grant funds through the LGAP ------2. A motion was offered by Ms. Harris, seconded by Ms. Benton to adopt the following: (2019-2020) program to fund a new sewer pump station and to purchase new ------updated control panels/ The chair addressed agenda item number 10, “Livingston Parish Waterway Commission – Perry RESOLUTION Picou, Waterway Commission Chairman BY THE a. 2019 Report and Update LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Yays: Starkey, Hill, Cowsar, Martin, Maurello b. Recommendations from the Commission to the Livingston Parish Councilmembers” HONORING Mr. Perry Picou, the Livingston Parish Waterway Commission Chairman and Waterway Nays: None DR. MILTON HUGHES Commission member, Eric Edwards came before the Councilmembers and gave a brief THEAbsen LIVINGSTONt: None PARISH NEWS explanation of the creation and board membership THURSDAY,of the Waterway Commission. JANUARY Mr. Picou gave 16, 2020 I 2 WHEREAS, Dr. Milton Hughes spent forty-four (44) years of his life as a member of the Livingston Parish a very detailed report on many activities that had occurred on the Parish’s waterways that included ___ School Board, giving unselfishly and generously for the benefit of generations of students in Livingston Parish; accidents, idle/wake zones, and funding needs. Mr. Eric Edwards discussed the economic impact that has occurred on our waterways from different events. The chair allowed an open discussion WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish School Board wishes to acknowledge Dr. Hughes’ commitment to the regarding signage along the riverways. Mr. Picou requested a contact person from the Parish that Motion by Charles Martin seconded by Greg Hill to adjourn. students and citizens of Livingston Parish, along with his dedication to making public education in Livingston he would be allowed to speak with when signage and flagging is needed along the waterways. Parish the envy of the region and state; The Councilmembers advised that he could contact the Department of Public Works and a work order would be initiated. Mr. Picou advised that the Waterway Commission would install the Yays: Starkey, Hill, Cowsar, Martin, Maurello WHEREAS, Dr. Hughes’ worked tirelessly as a community leader, activist and dentist in the Denham Springs signs. Mr. Picou invited the Councilmembers to come for a boat tour with the Waterway community, fostering the ideals, discipline, and commitment that helped establish Livingston Parish as a premier Commission to view the Parish’s waterways. Nays: None place to both raise a family and obtain the highest of educations; He then requested the Councilmembers’ attention to be able to convey to them recommendations from Absent: None the Waterway Commission: WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish School Board wishes to establish an enduring reminder and to celebrate Mr. Picou and Mr. Edwards advised of a very dangerous waterway connection at Chene Blanc and Black Bayou and requested that an idle zone be implemented one hundred and fifty feet (150’) up ___ Marie Kreutzer the life and contributions of Dr. Hughes to the Livingston Parish School System and the Denham Springs Chene Blanc and one hundred and fifty feet (150’) down Chene Blanc, as well as three hundred community; feet (300’) up Black Bayou. Marie Kreutzer, Town Clerk The chair advised that this would need to be accomplished by amending the ordinance for wake THEREFORE, the Livingston Parish School Board does hereby honor and commemorate the record of zones. The co-chair indicated that this could be introduced at the first meeting in January. Mr. Picou also wished to address a question from the Waterway Commission regarding the buoy achievement, the untold accomplishments and the lifetime contributions of Dr. Hughes by naming the Denham Springs Freshman High School science building the “DR. MILTON HUGHES SCIENCE BUILDING”, to that is located in the Tickfaw River. He questioned if the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office would bear his name in perpetuity. be doing the entirety of the maintenance for this specific buoy? Councilman Tab Lobell advised PUBLIC NOTICE that he had addressed this with Scott from Tin Lizzy’s who volunteered that he would be keeping TH an eye on the buoy and would be placing another weight on it because it was on its side at this time WHEREUPON, the vote was taken and the Resolution was unanimously adopted this 17 day of December, 2019. to make it stand straight. Mr. Picou again asked who would be maintaining the buoy? Councilman Livingston Council on Aging Extended Transportation Hours Lobell advised that it was solar powered, and that Scott would let him know. Mr. Picou and Mr. The following properties are in violation of the Denham Springs Code of Ordinances, Section 42-27, Edwards concluded their recommendations and their report and thanked the Councilmembers. The Councilmembers also expressed gratitude to them and acknowledged their appreciation for the under which property owners are required to cut and remove overgrown weeds, grass, brush and Waterway Commission’s hard work and efforts. Alan “Joe” Murphy, SECRETARY Buddy Mincey, Jr., PRESIDENT ------The chair addressed agenda item number 11, “Update on Master Plan Review Committee” and underbrush: The Livingston Council on Aging will now offer afternoon hours for transportation President Mincey introduced the family of the late Dr. Milton Hughes. President Mincey, members of the board, called upon Mr. Gerald Burns, chairman of the committee. starting February 3, 2020. New extended afternoon hours will be Monday and and Superintendent Murphy expressed their admiration and extended thanks to the family of Dr. Milton Hughes Mr. Burns gave a brief synopsis of the committee’s work with Mr. Mark Harrell and his help • 649 Carol SueWednesday for Baton Rouge and local rides from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Tuesday and for the many years of service to the school board and the community. The family was presented a framed copy of regarding appropriation of funds that would be used to the update of the Master Plan and Master Thursday for Hammond and local rides from 2:00 to 4:00pm the resolution. Drainage Plan.

• 419 Woodland ------The President declared motion carried unanimously. The chair addressed agenda item 12, “Adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary Road Priority • ------List for the Economic Corridor as compiled by the Master Plan Committee along with Municipal 801 Florida Blvd. Legal Desc: ---LOT 3 DURNIN SUBD 1ST FILING ---LOT 43.- AA motion was offered by Ms. Benton, seconded by Mr. Harris to approve the minutes of the Livingston Parish School and Parish Leaders”. Board meeting held on November 21, 2019. DURNIN SUBD 1ST FILING ---LOTPUBLIC 6 DURNIN NOTICE SUBD 2ND FILING Mr. Burns stated that this list was not written in stone and could be added to if need be.

POST-FILING ANNOUNCEMENT Publication instructions: This post-filing license renewal The President declared motion carried unanimously. Councilman Garry Talbert expressed concerns about number 7 and 8 on the list. The chair allowed The following properties are in violation of the Denham Springs Code of Ordinances, Section ------42-27, ------an open discussion. This property musAnnouncementt be cut by must Monday, be published December one (1) time Immediately 02, 2019. in any Failure newspaper to published do so within, will result in the 4.City Human Resource Supervisor Bruce Chaffin presented an update on the Employee Attendance Incentive Program. STATE OF LOUISIANA or having general circulation within, the community of DENHAM SPRINGS, LA Seventh Ward Elementary had the highest staff attendance for the first semester and will receive technology of their bringingunder which the propertyproperty intoowners compliance are required and placingto cut and a lien remove on the overgrown property for weeds, the associated grass, brush costs. and PARISH OF LIVINGSTON choice for use on their campus. The program will continue when the spring semester begins in January 2020. LPR NO. 19-408 ------underbrush: MOTION was made by John Wascom and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to adopt 5. A motion was offered by Ms. Harris, seconded by Ms. Benton to approve the contract for the following position: the following resolution: Publish: NovemberOn 14, or about 2019, February November 1, 2020 an application 21, 2019 for license renewal was filed by Calvary Chapel of Twin Falls, Inc. with the Federal Communications Commission for FM Translator Station K275AL Denham A. Substitute Supervisor of Instruction/Accountability, Central Office – Kelly Labauve - contract effective WHEREAS, the chairman of the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review Committee • 649 Carol Sue January 2, 2020 – April 30, 2020 submitted a letter dated November 21, 2019 to the Livingston Parish Council; and Springs, LA. The K275AL transmitting location is at geographical coordinates N30-29-35 /W91-14-39. • 419 WoodlandK275AL operates on Channel 237 (95.3MHz) with an effective radiated power of 250 watts. Individuals The President declared motion carried unanimously. WHEREAS, one of the most important components to the Livingston Parish ------Comprehensive Master Plan is encouraging growth in the area near and between Interstate 12 • 801 Floridawho wishBlvd. to advise Lega the FCCl Desc: of facts relatin ---LOTg to our 3 renewal DURNIN application SUBD and to whether 1ST this FILING station has ---LOT 46.- A Chairperson Bo Graham presented the report from the Athletic/Staff Committee meeting held on December 16, and U.S. Highway 190, which is referred to as the "Economic Corridor" in the Comprehensive operated in the public interest should file comments and petitions with the FCC by April 1, 2020 at 2019, stating that the purpose of the meeting was for discussion and action on the following: (A copy of the Master Plan; and with recommendations from the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review DURNIN SUBD 1ST FILING ---LOT 6 DURNIN SUBD 2ND FILING Athletic/Staff Committee meeting report is hereby attached and becomes a part of these minutes.) Committee of a prioritized road list for the Economic Corridor identified in the Comprehensive www.fcc.gov or FCC, Washington DC 20554 Master Plan known as “Envision Livingston”; and A. Proposal to restructure the Human Resources Department This property must be cut by Monday, December 02, 2019. Failure to do so will result in the City WHEREAS, a key concept of the Master Plan is that development follows A motion was offered by Mr. Graham to accept the committee’s recommendation to approve the proposal to infrastructure, including roads. bringing the property into compliance and placingPUBLIC a NOTICE lien on the property for the associated costs.restructure the Human Resources Department with the addition of an HR supervisor. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (LDEQ) WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review Committee believes that COVERAGE UNDER A REISSUED WATER DISCHARGE GENERAL PERMIT The President declared motion carried unanimously. prioritizing these road projects would encourage residential, commercial, and industrial growth Publish: November 14, 2019,DISCHARGES November FROM SMALL 21, 2019MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS within the Economic Corridor, which ultimately should lead to increased tax revenues by CITY OF WALKER (LAR041004) B. Proposal to restructure the Curriculum Department growing the tax base without having to raise tax rates; and

The LDEQ, Office of Environmental Services, is accepting written comments on the following Notice of Intent (NOI) WHEREAS, additional advantages to these road projects would include increased access A motion was offered by Mr. Graham to accept the committee’s recommendation to approve the proposal to change to Interstate 12 and Highway 190 for citizens who travel north and south upon those major submitted for coverage under the reissued LPDES General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer the positions of the Title I Teacher (Item #2) and the four K5 teachers (Item #3) to Curriculum Coordinator positions Systems (MS4s): City of Walker (LAR041004), P.O Box 217, Walker, Louisiana 70785. Upon the effective date of the final roadways, whereby relieving congestion along existing arterial roadways, and ultimately and exclude Item #1 redefining the duties of the current Elementary Curriculum Coordinator. permit, the LPDES permit shall replace the previously issued LPDES permit. decreasing response times for law enforcement and first responders; and

Coverage under this general permit is available to facilities operating a source or conducting an activity that results in a The President declared motion carried unanimously. WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review Committee chairman did meet with discharge into the waters of the state. Discharges covered under this general permit include storm water from regulated small ------various municipal, parish and political leaders and obtained knowledge and recommendations of MS4s. This Department may issue general permits for certain categories of facilities or activities where individual permits are 7. The monthly financial report and payment of invoices were approved upon motion offered by Mr. Parrino seconded furthering the proposed prioritized road list with additional considerations; not necessary in order to adequately protect the environment or the public health. by Mr. Gregoire. WHEREAS, the following road projects listed were compiled after receiving input from To be covered as a permittee under this general permit, a Notice of Intent (NOI) form MS4-G must be submitted to this Office The President declared motion carried unanimously. committee members, the mayors of Albany, Livingston, Walker, and Denham Springs, and the by the MS4 operator(s). Notification forms may be obtained by contacting this Office at (225) 219-3590 (Customer Service) ------Livingston Parish President and were given a further prioritized list; and and will be available on the LDEQ web page at https://deq.louisiana.gov/page/lpdes-water-permits. 8. Superintendent Murphy’s announcements: WHEREAS, this list of recommendations being attached and known as “Exhibit A”,  Extended Christmas wishes to all Per the requirements of LAR040000, any NOI and Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) submitted for authorization under submitted by the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review and the aforementioned elected officials  Requested we remember those who have gone before us during this Christmas season this general permit will be placed on public notice on LDEQ’s website and in at least one local circulation. After a review of who have identified road projects within the Economic Corridor to prioritize has been ------the submittal(s) and a minimum 30 day public comment period, this Office will issue written notification to those applicants evaluated and reviewed by the members of the Livingston Parish Council; Upon recommendation of Board Attorney Mark Boyer, a motion was offered by Mr. Gregoire, seconded by Mr. Graham who are accepted for coverage under the general permit. to go into executive session for discussion and action on settlement proposal in the matter entitled “Patricia A. Cangelosi st THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livingston Parish Council wishes to vote in An annual maintenance and surveillance fee will be assessed for this permit. vs Livingston Parish School Board, et al, Docket No. 156418, Division E, 21 Judicial District Court, Parish of support and favor of this list known as “EXHIBIT A” and does hereby acknowledge that said Livingston, State of Louisiana. list should continually be evaluated in relation to any changing circumstances. During the preparation of the draft permit, it has been determined that the discharges will have no adverse impact on the

existing uses of the receiving waterbodies. As with any discharge, however, some change in existing water quality may occur. The President declared motion carried unanimously. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Comments and requests for a public hearing or notification of the final decision can be submitted via personal delivery, U.S. YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, Mail, email, or fax. Comments and requests for public hearings must be received by 4:30 pm CST, Thursday, February The Board reconvened in open session and upon roll call, all members were present. MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD 20, 2020. Delivery may be made to the drop-box at 602 N. 5th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. U.S. Mail may be sent to LDEQ, A motion was offered by Mr. Gregoire, seconded by Mr. Harris to leave executive session. Public Participation Group, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. Emails may be submitted to NAYS: NONE [email protected] and faxes sent to (225) 219-3309. Persons wishing to receive notice of the final permit action must include a complete mailing address when submitting comments. The President declared motion carried unanimously. ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE Please see additional instructions for comment submission, hand delivery and information regarding electronic submission at 9. A motion was offered by Mr. Gregoire, seconded by Mr. Cox authorizing Board Attorney Boyer to settle the case http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/the-public-participation-group or call (225) 219-3276. entitled “Patricia A. Cangelosi vs Livingston Parish School Board, et al, Docket No. 156418, Division E, 21st Judicial Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. District Court, Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana. ------If LDEQ finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. LDEQ will send notification of the final C E R T I F I C A T E permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of The President declared motion carried unanimously. I, Sandy C. Teal, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed Council Clerk of the the final decision. ------Livingston Parish Council, State of Louisiana. I hereby further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Motion adopted by the Livingston Parish Council at a regular The NOI and SWMP are available for review at the LDEQ Public Records Center, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. 10. A motion was offered by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Sharp to adjourn the meeting, and the meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM until Thursday, January 9, 2020. meeting held on December 19, 2019 in which meeting a quorum was present. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). The available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) on the DEQ public website at The President declared motion carried unanimously WITNESS my official signature and seal of office at Livingston, Louisiana, this the 19th http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/. day of December 2019. ------

Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding this permit action should be directed to Madeline Richard, LDEQ, Water Permits Division, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, phone (225) 219-1062. /s/ Sandy C. Teal Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Persons wishing to be included on the LDEQ permit public notice mailing list, wishing to receive the permit public notices via /s/ Alan Murphy /s/ Albert Mincey, Jr. Livingston Parish Council email by subscribing to the LDEQ permits public notice List Server, or for other public participation related questions should Alan “Joe” Murphy, Superintendent Albert “Buddy” Mincey, Jr. contact the Public Participation Group in writing at LDEQ, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313, by email at and Ex-Officio Secretary President [email protected] or contact the LDEQ Customer Service Center at (225) 219-LDEQ (219-5337). “EXHIBIT A” Permit public notices including electronic access to the Notice of Intent can be viewed at the LDEQ permits public notice Preliminary Road Priority List for The Economic Corridor webpage at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/public-notices and general information related to the public participation in permitting

activities can be viewed at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/page/the-public-participation-group. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1. Cook Road Extension A. Four Lane new road from Louisiana Highway 16 to Juban Crossing Development. All correspondence should specify AI Number 107846, Permit Number LAR041004, and Activity Number NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced in 100% funded from state funds and local parish match funds. GEN20180001. writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of B. Tentative Right of way acquisition completion date December 2019.

Scheduled Publication Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020 in The Livingston Parish News Livingston, State of Louisiana, on January 9, 2020, and laid over for publication of notice: C. Tentative Construction start date December 2020. form_7137_r02 05/30/19 L.P. ORDINANCE 20-02 2. Juban Road Extension AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT CHAPTER 50 OF THE CODE Louisiana Highway 190 to Lockhart Road (Louisiana Highway 1026) distance 1.2 miles. OF ORDINANCES IN AND FOR THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF A. Engineering design 100% complete LOUISIANA, CHAPTER 50, “OFFENSES – MISCELLENEOUS”, SECTION B. Wetlands determination 100% complete C. Feasibility Study 100% completed REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS 50-3 “SPEED OF BOATS”, AS SET OUT MORE SPECIFICALLY HEREIN. ENGINEERING SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish will meet 3. Florida Boulevard - Four lanes from Louisiana Highway 16 - Hatchell Lane to Juban Road. on January 23, 2020, at six-thirty (6:30) p.m., at the Governmental Building, in the Livingston Approximately 1.4 miles.

Parish Council Chambers, 20355 Government Street, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time there 4. Florida Boulevard - Four lanes from Juban Road to Burgess Avenue will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance. The Livingston Parish Government has secured funding through FEMA & GOHSEP for the August Flood Approximately .7 miles.

(DR-4277) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the West Colyell Creek Bank Stabilization Project. The 5. Florida Boulevard - Four Lanes from Burgess Ave. to Pendarvis Lane. Approximately .9 miles. parish is interested in procuring the services of an engineering firm. The selected firm will provide \s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Shane Mack 6. Florida Boulevard - Four lanes from Pendarvis Lane to Hwy 447 in Walker. Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Shane Mack, Council Chairman professional engineering services to complete studies, environmental and necessary permitting and to Approximately 1.6 miles. Total all four = 4.6 miles prepare engineering design plans and specifications for the West Colyell Creek Bank Stabilization (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.) 7. Install Round-a-Bout south of 1-12 in Livingston. Project. 8. Four lane Louisiana Highway 63 south of 1-12 in Livingston to Oliver Wheat Road. (Epic Pipe) Approximately .8 miles. Interested parties are invited to obtain a Qualification Statement package by contacting Ms. Heather A. Four Lane Hwy 63 north of 1-12 to Louisiana Highway 190. Crain at (225) 686-4415 or by sending an email request to [email protected] or by mailing a written B. Add four lane Round-a-Bout north of 1-12 on Louisiana Highway 63. request to Ms. Heather Crain, Grant Coordinator, P.O. Box 1060, Livingston, LA 70754. 9. Four Lane Louisiana Highway 43 from 1-12 to Louisiana Highway 190 in Albany. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Approximately 1.4 miles. Four Lane Round-a-Bout north of 1-12 in Albany. Responses to the Request for Qualification Statements shall be mailed to the above address, or in the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced in 10. Four lane Louisiana Highway 447 in Walker south of 1-12 to Buddy Ellis Road. Approximately .8 miles. case of hand delivery, to Ms. Heather Crain, 20355 Government Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana 70754. writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of A. Widen Overpass @ 1-12 to four lanes. Responses to this RFQ must be received no later than 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Please Livingston, State of Louisiana, on January 9, 2020, and laid over for publication of notice: B. Add four lane Round-a-Bout at Hwy 447 and Buddy Ellis Road.

state “West Colyell Creek Bank Stabilization Project Qualifications Statement-Engineering Services” on L.P. ORDINANCE 20-01 11. Four lane Juban Road south of 1-12 to Brown Road. the cover. Responses received after the time and date set forth will not be considered. Approximately 1.3 miles. MAP SHOWING REVOCATION AND DEDICATION OF A 15’ DRAINAGE SERVITUDE LOCATED ACROSS LOTS 9, 10-A-1-A, 11- 12. Four lane Demco Road in Denham Springs from Louisiana Highway 16 at Intersection of Cook Road Approximately .4 miles. Electronic bidding and official bid documents are available at A-1 AND TRACT SC-1 OF SERENITY CROSSING SUBDIVISION ON to Range Avenue A. Add Round-a-Bout at Cook Road and Hwy 16. https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/main.php. HAMMACK ROAD, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA LOCATED IN SECTIONS 35 AND 36, T7S-R6E, G.L.D., LIVINGSTON PARISH, LA 13. New 1-12 Interchange at Hwy 449 in Walker plus four lane connecting road to Louisiana Highway 190 FOR KEVIN KELLER: at Louisiana Highway 449 Intersection. Livingston Parish Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows federal provisions that are Approximately 1.6 miles. part of the 2 CFR 200 and the FEMA Public Assistance Program. Certified DBE firms are encouraged to NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish will meet submit or to be used as primary of as sub-consultants with the primary responding firm. on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at six-thirty (6:30) p.m. at the Parish Council Chambers, 14. New Round-a-Bout@ Louisiana Highway 190 and Woodside Landfill Entrance. ------Governmental Building, 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time there The chair addressed agenda item 13, “Introduction of Ordinance: Amend Chapter 125, “Subdivision will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance. Regulations” Section 125-9, “Submittals”, of the Code of Ordinances”, and called upon Councilman Garry “Frog” Talbert who explained the need for the ordinance

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Shane Mack The following ordinance was introduced in proper written form and read by title, to wit: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Shane Mack, Council Chair L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 19-40 ENGINEERING SERVICES (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 125, “SUBDIVISION inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.) REGULATIONS,” SECTION 125-9., “SUBMITTALS”, SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO THE FINAL PLAT IN “SUBDIVISIONS WITH The Livingston Parish Government has secured funding through FEMA & GOHSEP for the August Flood IMPROVEMENTS” AND “SUBDIVISIONS WITHOUT IMPROVEMENTS” (DR-4277) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the U.S. Highway 190 Drainage Project. The parish is OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN AND FOR THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON. interested in procuring the services of an engineering firm. The selected firm will provide professional Minutes of the Livingston Parish Council LPR NO. 19-409 engineering services to complete studies, environmental and necessary permitting and to prepare Livingston, Louisiana engineering design plans and specifications for the U.S. Highway 190 Drainage Project. December 19, 2019 MOTION was offered by Garry “Frog” Talbert seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to publish the The Livingston Parish Council met in a regular session duly called, advertised, and convened at ordinance by title in the Official Journal in accordance with the legal mandates and set

Interested parties are invited to obtain a Qualification Statement package by contacting Ms. Heather its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Chambers, Governmental Building, 20355 a Public Hearing for Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the hour of six-thirty (6:30) p.m. at Crain at (225) 686-4415 or by sending an email request to [email protected] or by mailing a written Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the hour of the Parish Council Chambers in the Governmental Building located at 20355 six-thirty (6:30) p.m. with the following Livingston Parish Council members present: Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time comments will be request to Ms. Heather Crain, Grant Coordinator, P.O. Box 1060, Livingston, LA 70754. received on the proposed ordinance prior to a Council vote. Jeff Ard John Wascom Tracy Girlinghouse Garry “Frog” Talbert R.C. “Bubba” Harris Tab Lobell Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Responses to the Request for Qualification Statements shall be mailed to the above address, or in the Maurice “Scooter” Keen Jeff Averett Shane Mack YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, case of hand delivery, to Ms. Heather Crain, 20355 Government Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana 70754. Also, present: Layton Ricks, Parish President MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD Responses to this RFQ must be received no later than 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Please Jennifer Meyers, Parish Finance Director NAYS: NONE state “U.S. Highway 190 Drainage Project Qualifications Statement-Engineering Services” on the cover. Christopher Moody, Parish Legal Counsel ------ABSENT: NONE Responses received after the time and date set forth will not be considered. The chair asked the public to please mute or turn off their cell phones. ABSTAIN: NONE ------Electronic bidding and official bid documents are available at The chair announced that Public Input would be accepted from any member of the audience Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/main.php. wishing to address an agenda item. ------The chair addressed agenda item 14, “Adopt Resolution to place signs for a 3-Way stop at The chair addressed agenda item 7a, “Presentations”. Having none listed on the agenda, the chair Briarwood Road and Courtney Road” and called upon Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse and Livingston Parish Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows federal provisions that are stated that he wished to honor Councilman R.C. “Bubba” Harris for his faithfulness in his meeting Councilman Jeff Ard. part of the 2 CFR 200 and the FEMA Public Assistance Program. Certified DBE firms are encouraged to attendance as a Councilmember for never missing a meeting during his four (4) year term. Each of the Councilmembers expressed their admiration for Councilman Harris and the dedication that Councilman Girlinghouse explained that he had been contacted about a request for the need to submit or to be used as primary of as sub-consultants with the primary responding firm. he exudes from his experience and maturity. have safety measures put in place at this intersection. Upon his review and research, he agreed with this constituent’s request, and he is requesting that the Councilmembers adopt a resolution to The chairman presented him with a sentimental, small token of an award of excellence for his place a 3-Way Stop at this dangerous traffic intersection to help alleviate this serious traffic hazard perfect attendance and the Councilmembers and Parish President Layton Ricks wished to have a in this neighborhood. photo opportunity with Councilman Harris in his honor. ------LPR NO. 19-410 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS The chair addressed agenda item 8, “Adoption of the Minutes: MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to place signage and a. December 5, 2019 Juban Crossing Economic Development District create a 3-Way Stop at the intersections of Briarwood Road and Courtney Road located ENGINEERING SERVICES b. December 5, 2019 regular meeting of the Council” in Council District 7.

The Council clerk requested that this item be deferred until the next meeting to which the chair Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: and Councilmembers obliged. The Livingston Parish Government has secured funding through FEMA & GOHSEP for the August Flood YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, LPR NO. 19-404 MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD (DR-4277) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the Town of Springfield Sewer Lift Stations Project. The parish is interested in procuring the services of an engineering firm. The selected firm will provide MOTION was made by Garry “Frog” Talbert and duly seconded by Jeff Averett to defer the NAYS: NONE Adoption of the Minutes for the December 5, 2019 Juban Crossing Economic professional engineering services to complete studies, environmental and necessary permitting and to Development District and the Minutes for the December 5, 2019 regular meeting of the ABSENT: NONE

Livingston Parish Council. ABSTAIN: NONE prepare engineering design plans and specifications for the Town of Springfield Sewer Lift Stations

Project. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, ------Interested parties are invited to obtain a Qualification Statement package by contacting Ms. Heather MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD The chair addressed agenda item 15, “Adopt Resolution to name an unnamed road located off LA Highway 449, “Peyton Lane”, in Council District 1” and called upon Councilman Jeff Ard. Crain at (225) 686-4415 or by sending an email request to [email protected] or by mailing a written NAYS: NONE Councilman Ard explained that he had been contacted by Mr. Michael Lester who needed to have an request to Ms. Heather Crain, Grant Coordinator, P.O. Box 1060, Livingston, LA 70754. ABSENT: NONE address issued to his property. Having run out of addresses, the servitude must then be named a road name so that additional addresses may be added in that area. Responses to the Request for Qualification Statements shall be mailed to the above address, or in the ABSTAIN: NONE LPR NO. 19-411 case of hand delivery, to Ms. Heather Crain, 20355 Government Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana 70754. Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to name an unnamed Responses to this RFQ must be received no later than 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Please ------road, “Peyton Lane”, having been approved in writing by Wendy Boully, Assistant The chair addressed agenda item number 9, “Parish President’s Report”. Jennifer Meyers, Parish Permit Director, on December 9, 2019, said road being located off of Louisiana state “Town of Springfield Sewer Lift Stations Project Qualifications Statement-Engineering Services” on Finance Director and Parish President Layton Ricks addressed the Councilmembers with the Highway 449 in Council District 1. the cover. Responses received after the time and date set forth will not be considered. following three (3) agenda items: Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: a. Accept Auditor, Year Ending 12/31/2019 RFP, as presented by Finance Director, Jennifer Meyers b. Resolution to accept Fiscal Agent Electronic bidding and official bid documents are available at YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, c. Resolution to accept bid for Livingston Parish Detention Center Pharmaceutical services https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/main.php. MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD Ms. Meyers advised that two (2) bids were received for the auditor, one (1) being LaPorte, who NAYS: NONE currently audits the Parish and the second, a new company out of Baton Rouge, Kolder, Slaven & Livingston Parish Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows federal provisions that are Company. ABSENT: NONE

part of the 2 CFR 200 and the FEMA Public Assistance Program. Certified DBE firms are encouraged to The chair allowed an open discussion. It was the recommendation of the Parish President to accept submit or to be used as primary of as sub-consultants with the primary responding firm. LaPorte as the auditor for the year ending December 31, 2019. ABSTAIN: NONE

The chair allowed the Councilmembers to ask questions regarding the auditor. The Parish Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. President and Ms. Meyers answered their questions and the open discussion continued at length. ------Public input: Vanessa Thompson LPR NO. 19-412 PROCEEDINGS OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TAKEN AT REGULAR SESSION HELD AT Gordon Courtney MOTION was made by Tab Lobell and duly seconded by Jeff Averett to name an unnamed road, “Fire House Lane”, having been approved in writing by Wendy Boully, Assistant THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE, SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, LPR NO. 19-405 Permit Director, on December 9, 2019, said road being located off of Louisiana 13909 FLORIDA BLVD., LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019. MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by John Wascom to accept the Highway 22 in Council District 8. Auditor, Year Ending December 31, 2019 as presented by the Finance Director, and The Livingston Parish School Board met in regular session in the School Board Office Conference Room, 13909 Florida award the bid to LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors for a contract period of one (1) Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at six o’clock PM pursuant to the following notice: year for auditing services year ending of 2019 in the amount of fifty-five thousand December 12, 2019 dollars ($55,000.00) and authorize the Parish President to sign documents relating to YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, said contract. MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD There will be a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish School Board at the School Board Office, 13909 Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019, at SIX O’CLOCK PM for the following purpose and Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: NAYS: NONE to take whatever action is necessary: YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, ABSENT: NONE

MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD 1. Call to order ABSTAIN: NONE 2. Discussion and action on adoption of resolution naming the Denham Springs Freshman High School Science NAYS: MR. TALBERT Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Building the “Dr. Milton Hughes Science Building” – Board Member Buddy Mincey ABSENT: NONE 3. Approval of the minutes of the school board meeting held on November 21, 2019 ------4. Update on the Employee Attendance Incentive Program - Human Resources Supervisor Bruce Chaffin ABSTAIN: NONE The chair addressed agenda item 17, “Resolution to authorize resident to reside in a camper at 15728 Florida Blvd, Holden, LA 70744 for a period of one year due to new home construction” 5. Approval of Contract for the following position: Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted.  Substitute Supervisor of Instruction/Accountability - Central Office and called upon Councilman Jeff Ard. ------6. Discussion and action on report of the Athletic/Staff Committee meeting held on December 16, 2019 – Chairperson LPR NO. 19-406 Bo Graham Councilman Ard called upon Mr. Rodney Scott located in the audience, who was the constituent MOTION was made by Jeff Averett and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to accept the that was requesting this resolution. Mr. Scott explained why he was requesting permission to place 7. Approval of monthly financial report and payment of invoices recommendation from Administration for the only received submission and answer to 8. Superintendent’s comments and announcements his camper on his property to be able to work expeditiously and not have to travel. Councilman the Request for Proposals for Fiscal Agent for the Livingston Parish Council; whereby 9. Discussion and action on settlement proposal in the matter entitled “Patricia A. Cangelosi vs Livingston Parish Ard advised that he had requested that Mr. Scott speak with his neighbors concerning his request acknowledging the award of the contract to First Guaranty Bank and authorizing the School Board, et al, Docket No. 156418, Division E, 21st Judicial District Court, Parish of Livingston, State of to reside for one (1) year on his property to allow him to work on his new home, to which none Parish President to sign the contract that will be effective for January 1, 2020 through Louisiana. (This matter may be considered in executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:6.1 and other statues as involving objected to this request. litigation strategy.) – Board Attorney Mark Boyer December 31, 2020. LPR NO. 19-413 10. Motion to adjourn Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse authorize Rodney Scott

YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, to reside in a camper at 15728 Florida Blvd, Holden, LA 70744 for a period of one (1) (The Livingston Parish School Board reserves the right to enter into an Executive Session, if needed, in accordance with MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD year due to new home construction located in Council District 1. LSA-R.S. 42:17 et seq. to review matters of litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.) NAYS: NONE Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this ABSENT: NONE meeting, please contact Debra Sawyer of the LPPS Special Education office at (225) 686-4248. Notification 48 YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, ABSTAIN: NONE hours prior to the meeting will enable the LPPS to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD meeting. Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. NAYS: NONE ------BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT, LPR NO. 19-407 ABSENT: NONE MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by Jeff Averett to accept the Sincerely, recommendation from Administration awarding Contract Pharmacy Services the ABSTAIN: NONE

contract for a term of twelve (12) months, being from January 1, 2020 through Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. December 31, 2020, to provide Pharmaceutical services at the Livingston Parish ------Detention Center; and also furthermore, authorizing the Parish President to sign the LPR NO. 19-414 Alan Murphy, Superintendent contract for these services. and Ex-Officio Secretary MOTION was offered by R.C. “Bubba” Harris and duly seconded by Maurice “Scooter” Keen to Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: reappoint David Provost as a board member of Gravity Drainage District No. 1 ------1. The meeting was called to order by President Buddy Mincey, and upon roll call, the following members were present: YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, (resident of Council District 6), his four (4) year term will expire on November 22, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD 2023. PRESENT: Mr. Brad Sharp, Ms. Kellee Dickerson, Ms. Jan Benton, Mr. Bradley Harris, Mr. Jeff Cox, Mr. David Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Graham, Mr. Frank Parrino , Mr. Devin Gregoire, Mr. Buddy Mincey, Jr. NAYS: NONE YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, ABSENT: None ABSENT: NONE ------MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD ABSTAIN: NONE 2. A motion was offered by Ms. Harris, seconded by Ms. Benton to adopt the following: NAYS: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------ABSENT: NONE RESOLUTION BY THE The chair addressed agenda item number 10, “Livingston Parish Waterway Commission – Perry Picou, Waterway Commission Chairman ABSTAIN: NONE

LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD a. 2019 Report and Update HONORING Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. b. Recommendations from the Commission to the Livingston Parish Councilmembers” ------DR. MILTON HUGHES Mr. Perry Picou, the Livingston Parish Waterway Commission Chairman and Waterway Commission member, Eric Edwards came before the Councilmembers and gave a brief The chair addressed agenda item 19, “Resolution to cease all development on Dunn Road until WHEREAS, Dr. Milton Hughes spent forty-four (44) years of his life as a member of the Livingston Parish explanation of the creation and board membership of the Waterway Commission. Mr. Picou gave Dunn Road Project and Roundabout on Dunn Road and Lockhart Road is Complete” and called School Board, giving unselfishly and generously for the benefit of generations of students in Livingston Parish; a very detailed report on many activities that had occurred on the Parish’s waterways that included upon Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen. accidents, idle/wake zones, and funding needs. Mr. Eric Edwards discussed the economic impact WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish School Board wishes to acknowledge Dr. Hughes’ commitment to the that has occurred on our waterways from different events. The chair allowed an open discussion Councilman Keen explained that Dunn Road has an over three million-dollar ($3,000,000.00) road students and citizens of Livingston Parish, along with his dedication to making public education in Livingston regarding signage along the riverways. Mr. Picou requested a contact person from the Parish that project coming up very soon and this road is being continually repaired by our Department of Parish the envy of the region and state; he would be allowed to speak with when signage and flagging is needed along the waterways. Public Works Department by big utility trucks and dump trucks using this road for development The Councilmembers advised that he could contact the Department of Public Works and a work projects. He would like the Councilmembers to adopt a resolution that would call for a moratorium WHEREAS, Dr. Hughes’ worked tirelessly as a community leader, activist and dentist in the Denham Springs order would be initiated. Mr. Picou advised that the Waterway Commission would install the on any, being both commercial and residential developments on Dunn Road, until the Dunn Road community, fostering the ideals, discipline, and commitment that helped establish Livingston Parish as a premier signs. Mr. Picou invited the Councilmembers to come for a boat tour with the Waterway Project and the Round-a-bout are complete, which may possibly be at the end of 2020, being a place to both raise a family and obtain the highest of educations; Commission to view the Parish’s waterways. twelve (12) month period. He then requested the Councilmembers’ attention to be able to convey to them recommendations from WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish School Board wishes to establish an enduring reminder and to celebrate the Waterway Commission: Councilman Garry “Frog” Talbert questioned how many subdivisions were on Dunn Road that Mr. Picou and Mr. Edwards advised of a very dangerous waterway connection at Chene Blanc and were not built out? Councilman Keen replied: “One.” Councilman Talbert questioned if building Black Bayou and requested that an idle zone be implemented one hundred and fifty feet (150’) up permits would then be denied to that developer? There was an open discussion on what would be Chene Blanc and one hundred and fifty feet (150’) down Chene Blanc, as well as three hundred allowed. feet (300’) up Black Bayou. The chair advised that this would need to be accomplished by amending the ordinance for wake Mr. Chris Moody, Parish Legal Advisor, stated that any moratorium must be temporary and has to zones. The co-chair indicated that this could be introduced at the first meeting in January. be fair across the board for everyone. It cannot affect any projects that are in the pipeline. The Mr. Picou also wished to address a question from the Waterway Commission regarding the buoy question of distinguishing between a subdivision development and a commercial development that is located in the Tickfaw River. He questioned if the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office would versus an individual who doesn’t have to go through a permitting process, to which he concluded be doing the entirety of the maintenance for this specific buoy? Councilman Tab Lobell advised that Councilman Keen was trying to stop anything that would be coming into the Planning that he had addressed this with Scott from Tin Lizzy’s who volunteered that he would be keeping Commission process to stop the volume of new things coming down the road until we could get an eye on the buoy and would be placing another weight on it because it was on its side at this time this worked out. Councilman Keen concurred and advised that he had spoken to Planning Director to make it stand straight. Mr. Picou again asked who would be maintaining the buoy? Councilman Sam Digirolamo and Permit Director DeeDee Delatte who were both on board with this and stated Lobell advised that it was solar powered, and that Scott would let him know. Mr. Picou and Mr. that there were several areas in the Parish where this needed to be done now. The chair asked Mr. Edwards concluded their recommendations and their report and thanked the Councilmembers. The Moody for wording in the resolution that would be fair and non-discriminatory. Councilmembers also expressed gratitude to them and acknowledged their appreciation for the Waterway Commission’s hard work and efforts. Councilman Talbert asked for a legal opinion from Mr. Moody proposing the question: if he ------wanted to build a commercial development on Dunn Road with this moratorium in place, and sued The chair addressed agenda item number 11, “Update on Master Plan Review Committee” and the Parish to be allowed to build over this situation because the Parish is devaluing his property, called upon Mr. Gerald Burns, chairman of the committee. how comfortable was he with defending this?

Mr. Burns gave a brief synopsis of the committee’s work with Mr. Mark Harrell and his help Mr. Moody responded and advised: Because it is a temporary situation, you cannot take it off of regarding appropriation of funds that would be used to the update of the Master Plan and Master the books completely until you start getting some better land use planning things in place, which Drainage Plan. is being anticipated in the future, which does protect you down the pipeline. The other thing, he ------advised, that if it was something major, that person could come to the Council and state, “I know The chair addressed agenda item 12, “Adopt a resolution approving the Preliminary Road Priority that you have a moratorium in place, but I have bought this property, and I’m asking that you List for the Economic Corridor as compiled by the Master Plan Committee along with Municipal waive that for this particular project”. Mr. Moody stated that the Council did have that particular and Parish Leaders”. flexibility.

Mr. Burns stated that this list was not written in stone and could be added to if need be. Councilman Keen advised that when he had spoken to Ms. Delatte, she indicated that whoever

Councilman Garry Talbert expressed concerns about number 7 and 8 on the list. The chair allowed would come for permitting of projects or planning developments for approval during this an open discussion. moratorium, their office would accept them, but just put them all on hold until the projects on Dunn Road are completed. STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF LIVINGSTON Public input: Daryl Bennett, resident of Summerfield Subdivision, Council District 3 LPR NO. 19-408 MOTION was made by John Wascom and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to adopt The chair allowed an open discussion regarding road weight limits and no through traffic. the following resolution: Public input: Dalton Sims, resident of Lod Stafford Road WHEREAS, the chairman of the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review Committee Unidentified speaker in the audience submitted a letter dated November 21, 2019 to the Livingston Parish Council; and Vanessa Thompson

WHEREAS, one of the most important components to the Livingston Parish LPR NO. 19-415 Comprehensive Master Plan is encouraging growth in the area near and between Interstate 12 MOTION was offered by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to execute a and U.S. Highway 190, which is referred to as the "Economic Corridor" in the Comprehensive moratorium on all residential subdivisions and commercial developments (i.e. things that go to the Planning Commission) that are located on Dunn Road in Council District 3 until the Dunn Road Project and Round-a-bout project are completed.

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD

NAYS: NONE

of its not to exceed $3,000,000 Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. I further certify that this Resolution has not been amended or rescinded. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of said Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana on this 5th day of December Reading of Minutes: 2019. • The motion to adopt the minutes for the month of November 13, 2019, as amended with one \s\ Sandy C. Teal sentence stricken through, was made by Alderman Carrier and seconded by Alderman Miller. A Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk

yea and a nay vote were called for and resulted as follows: There being no other comment or action needed, the chair thanked Mr. Ryan for his efforts. Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell ------Nays: None The chair addressed agenda item 9, “Adoption of the Minutes dated November 21, 2019 regular meeting of the Council”. Absent: None LPR NO. 19-383 MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to dispense • The motion to adopt the Special Meeting minutes for the month of November 20, 2019, as with the reading of the minutes dated November 21, 2019 for the regular meeting of presented was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Lobell. A yea and a nay the Livingston Parish Council and adopt as written. vote were called for and resulted as follows: Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell Nays: None YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, Absent: None MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT

NAYS: NONE Statement of Finances: • The motion to adopt the Statement of Finances for the month of November 2019, as presented ABSENT: NONE

was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Carrier. A yea and a nay vote were ABSTAIN: NONE called for and resulted as follows: THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion THEhad carried LIVINGSTON and was adopted. PARISH NEWS 3 The chair addressed agenda item 19, “Resolution to cease all development on Dunn Road until ------Dunn Road Project and Roundabout on Dunn Road and Lockhart Road is Complete” and called Nays: None The chair addressed agenda item number 10, “Public Hearing and Adoption of L.P. Ordinance No. upon Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen. Absent: None 19-39, Amend Ch. 50, “Offenses – Miscellaneous”, by adding section 50-15, “Syringe Services Councilman Keen explained that Dunn Road has an over three million-dollar ($3,000,000.00) road Program”.

project coming up very soon and this road is being continually repaired by our Department of Reading of Communications: Public Works Department by big utility trucks and dump trucks using this road for development The chair opened the Public Hearing and requested that the Council clerk read the ordinance by projects. He would like the Councilmembers to adopt a resolution that would call for a moratorium • Alderman Lobell communicated that it is possible that the village insurance may be inadequate title. on any, being both commercial and residential developments on Dunn Road, until the Dunn Road with possible gaps in coverage. At the meeting, Alderman Lobell said that she had yet to receive The chair explained that he wished to summarize the purpose of the ordinance to the best of his Project and the Round-a-bout are complete, which may possibly be at the end of 2020, being a full copies of policies. Mayor Guitrau contacted all insurance agents that include Risk twelve (12) month period. ability and if anyone had anything to add or if the audience had any questions he encouraged them Management, Prejean Insurance and Fourrier Insurance. She handed out letters from each to feel free to raise their hand to be called upon and to talk about this matter. Councilman Garry “Frog” Talbert questioned how many subdivisions were on Dunn Road that agent stating that the village is adequately coverage and there have been no gaps, lapses, etc. were not built out? Councilman Keen replied: “One.” Councilman Talbert questioned if building The chair explained that it was to the best of his knowledge, that this particular ordinance allows permits would then be denied to that developer? There was an open discussion on what would be Alderman Lobell said that she still believes that the insurance is not adequate and will contact a private entity to come into Livingston Parish and operate a syringe exchange program. He allowed. the insurance agents. Mayor Guitrau said that they could ask the agents to come to a town continued to clarify that his understanding was, that this was to reduce the spread of hazardous disease that is spread through bodily fluid exchange. Individuals who chose to use illegal drugs Mr. Chris Moody, Parish Legal Advisor, stated that any moratorium must be temporary and has to meeting and explain the insurance to the Board but that it is up to them. can come to this facility and exchange dirty needles for new needles, in hopes to get the dirty be fair across the board for everyone. It cannot affect any projects that are in the pipeline. The needles with the hazardous disease off the streets to prevent innocent individuals from catching question of distinguishing between a subdivision development and a commercial development • Mayor Guitrau read to the Board the resignation letter from Lawrence Callender as the Village versus an individual who doesn’t have to go through a permitting process, to which he concluded such diseases. He advised that Livingston Parish had been ranked fourth in the state for hepatitis that Councilman Keen was trying to stop anything that would be coming into the Planning Emergency Manager, effective 12.11.2019. He was Emergency Manager for 22 years. Mayor disease, based on population. He made clear that he in no way promoted the use of illegal drugs Commission process to stop the volume of new things coming down the road until we could get and did not believe that was what this program was about, because the individuals who do come Guiteau stated that from what she understands he will stay on as Emergency Manager for the to the facility can seek out help. He advised that the program is federally funded, and no money or this worked out. Councilman Keen concurred and advised that he had spoken to Planning Director police department only. Mayor Guitrau stated that this is what she ‘thought the plan was’. Sam Digirolamo and Permit Director DeeDee Delatte who were both on board with this and stated funding would be coming from the Parish. that there were several areas in the Parish where this needed to be done now. The chair asked Mr. Moody for wording in the resolution that would be fair and non-discriminatory. The chair allowed public input and further allowed open discussion. Police Department Report: Councilman Talbert asked for a legal opinion from Mr. Moody proposing the question: if he Public input: Linda Glascock: resident of South Poplar Street, against the proposed ordinance wanted to build a commercial development on Dunn Road with this moratorium in place, and sued • ExecutiChief Mosbyve Session presented – Legal the Mayor monthly Guitrau policy proceeded report to theto bring Mayor the and Board Aldermen into Executive for the Month Session. of Councilman Jeff Averett, against ordinance the Parish to be allowed to build over this situation because the Parish is devaluing his property, AldermanNovember. Miller He statedrequested that thatbringing they the approve Board hiringinto Executive Officer OrdineauxSession without full time. first requiringThe Board a DeeDra Sellers, resident of Council District 6, against the proposed ordinance how comfortable was he with defending this? Dr. Gina Lagarde, Regional Director for the Office of Public Health: shared data Motiontabled this and request 2/3 vote until was a later not date.proper protocol. Mayor Guitrau stated that it was ok due to for Livingston Parish regarding drug use, explained the positive and lifesaving Mr. Moody responded and advised: Because it is a temporary situation, you cannot take it off of Executive Session being on the agenda. Again, Ms. Miller stated that a Motion and 2/3 Vote the books completely until you start getting some better land use planning things in place, which aspects of the program is being anticipated in the future, which does protect you down the pipeline. The other thing, he would be required for Executive Session. Village Attorney, Tim Pujol agreed with Ms. Miller. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse, questioned the Livingston Parish data found

advised, that if it was something major, that person could come to the Council and state, “I know Ms. Miller stated not to be non-compliant but that anything titled ‘legal’ she would not be in a versus other parishes such as Orleans Parish and East Baton Rouge that you have a moratorium in place, but I have bought this property, and I’m asking that you sequestered environment whereby she couldn’t share information with the public and that if Councilman Jeff Ard, questioned people outside of the parish coming into waive that for this particular project”. Mr. Moody stated that the Council did have that particular Livingston using the program flexibility. this was sensitive information, data or advice to give it to her in writing. Ms. Miller asked if this Jennifer Meyers, Livingston Parish Finance Director: where is the program going is in relation to the Use Agreement that she’d requested for one of the Village units for which to be housed Councilman Keen advised that when he had spoken to Ms. Delatte, she indicated that whoever the Legislative Auditor states should be in place and a matter of public record and to date she Richard Kramer, Director for Florida Parishes would come for permitting of projects or planning developments for approval during this Dr. Sundée Winder, Ph.D., MSPH, Community Affairs Director, Office of Public Health moratorium, their office would accept them, but just put them all on hold until the projects on hasn’t received her public document request, if a Use Agreement even exists. Alderman Miller Gerald McMorris, Councilman-elect, Council District 6 Dunn Road are completed. stated that she would not go into Executive Session and that she’d be happy to meet with Tim Having no further public input, the chair closed the Public Hearing and called for the vote. Public input: Daryl Bennett, resident of Summerfield Subdivision, Council District 3 Pujol, Village Attorney and would call him tomorrow.

Councilman Jeff Ard wished to state that he had spoken with the Livingston Parish Sheriff, Jason The chair allowed an open discussion regarding road weight limits and no through traffic. Entering into Executive Session failed due to lack of a motion. Ard, who had reached out to other law enforcement agencies to conduct more research of the Public input: Dalton Sims, resident of Lod Stafford Road proposed program. Having found much to be inconclusive, Sheriff Ard was completely against Unidentified speaker in the audience this program. Vanessa Thompson Old Business Grounds Report Councilman R.C. “Bubba” Harris wished to voice his serious concerns about first responders who LPR NO. 19-415 • Jeremy Aydell of Leadership Livingston updated the Mayor and Board on the status of may come in contact with individuals who have dirty, contaminated needles in their pockets and MOTION was offered by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to execute a the dangers thereof. Others agreed of this dangerous concern. moratorium on all residential subdivisions and commercial developments (i.e. things the playground project. The project will not cost the Village any money. Mayor Guitrau that go to the Planning Commission) that are located on Dunn Road in Council District stated that there would be no additional cost in insurance. It is planned that it will be LPR NO. 19-384 3 until the Dunn Road Project and Round-a-bout project are completed. built directly behind the pavilion restrooms. A motion approving the project was The following ordinance which was previously introduced in written form required for adoption at a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council on November 21, 2019, a summary thereof Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: offered by Alderman Carrier, seconded by Alderman Miller. A yea and a nay vote were having been published in the Official Journal together with a notice of public hearing which was YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, called for and resulted as follows: held in accordance with said public notice, was brought up for final passage on MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell December 5, 2019 on Motion of Garry “Frog” Talbert and seconded by Jeff Ard to TABLE this ordinance without a date: NAYS: NONE Nays: None L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 19-39 Absent: None ABSENT: NONE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 50, “OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS”, • The Mayor said the plumber looked at the 2-year-old hot water heater in the pavilion ABSTAIN: NONE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LIVINGSTON PARISH, BY ADDING kitchen and recommended an electrician need to look at it. A rat had chewed into the SECTION 50-15, “SYRINGE SERVICES PROGRAM” Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. breaker box causing problems. ------Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows to TABLE the ordinance The chair addressed agenda item 20, “Requests for waiver(s) intended for the allowance of Road Report without a date: permitting due to the restrictions of L.P. No. 17-22, “Section 13-46.1, Prohibitions and Restrictions • Mayor Guitrau said donation papers were signed today on the Mecca Road extension so YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, of Use” for mobile/manufactured homes to be placed in a named subdivision for the intent of that it can be blacktopped. If all goes well, it may be blacktopped in March 2020. Lena onsite, custom built, single family homes: MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT a. 7206 Amite Church Road, Denham Springs, LA 70706” Lane streetlight is out. NAYS: NONE LPR NO. 19-416 MOTION was offered by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by John Wascom to grant a Grants ABSENT: NONE waiver for the allowance of permitting due to the restrictions of L.P. No. 17-22, • LGAP Grant 2019-20: Mayor Guitrau is waiting to hear from the Governors’ Office as to “Section 13-46.1, Prohibitions and Restrictions of Use” for mobile/manufactured whether the Village will receive any funds for this grant so that they can be combined ABSTAIN: NONE homes to be placed in a named subdivision for the intent of onsite, custom built, single family homes: with the $6,530 grant award from last years’ grant. She wrote and submitted the grant And the ordinance was declared TABLED on the 5th day of December 2019. for $25,000. This will be an “expend then reimburse” type of grant. ------7206 Amite Church Road, Denham Springs, LA 70706 • FEMA – GOSHEP Meeting of December 4, 2019 The chair addressed agenda item 10a, “Parish President’s Report: Public Hearing and Adoption Lot 1 of Linda Lee Estates Hurricane Barry expenditures and volunteer hours for Louisiana Public Assistance. The of L.P. Ordinance No. 19-38, 2019 Budget Amendments/Adopt 2020 Budget”, and called upon Council District 3 Mayor Guitrau, Village Emergency Manager, Lawrence Callendar, Town Clerk, Pam Ms. Jennifer Meyers, Finance Director, representing in the absence of the Parish President. deadline for submitting items is 02.02.2020. If deadline is missed, there will be no Melancon and Chief of Police, Mosby met with FEMA representative Joe Costello on Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: reimbursement from FEMA or GOSHEP. The Village would be reimbursed 75% of the December 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm for 3 hours to review compliance and data regarding The chair opened the Public Hearing and requested that the Council clerk read the ordinance by YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, expenditures of $3,600 during Hurricane Barry and 25% of volunteer activities and title. MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD equipment to equal 100% reimbursement to the Village. Mayor Guitrau stated that she Ms. Meyers addressed the Councilmembers and explained that when they had met last time on NAYS: NONE and the Village EM, Callendar had prepared documents and would have the Clerk begin st November 21 and introduced the ordinance, the Council had wished to make a couple of ABSENT: NONE to upload information for submittal to FEMA. amendments by adding six-two thousand five hundred dollars ($62,500.00) for the update of the Master Plan and one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000.00) for the Drainage Master ABSTAIN: NONE Plan Study. Those changes had been included in the Budget presented in front of them and it also New Business Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. included a three hundred thousand dollar ($300,00.00) certified check that she acquired earlier that ------• Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Policy Mayor Guitrau provided materials, day for the Parish’s acquisition of a flooded home through the Parish’s federal grant. Ms. Meyers The chair advised that there were no items to discuss for standing agenda item 21, “Discussion and information, etc. to the Village Emergency Manager. Emergency Manager Callendar indicated that there will be no other closings for the rest of the year that will be forthcoming that adoption of a resolution to authorize waiver(s) and variance(s) for L.P. 19-03, adopted on January prepared the policy. Since this is a new requirement by the Legislative Auditor, there 24, 2019, Amending Section 13-57 “Drainage/Drainage impact study” of the Code of Ordinances will be affecting the budget. She asked the Councilmembers if there were any questions. that prohibits subsurface drainage” and moved to the next agenda item. were no samples to refer to. The Mayor said the Village Auditor reviewed it and sent it ------Councilman Garry Talbert questioned Line item 135, for the Office of Homeland Security. to the Legislative Auditor “LA”. The LA suggested 2 minor additions, so this was also The chair addressed agenda item 22, “District Attorney’s Report”, and called upon Mr. Chris added and presented. On motion by Lobell, second by Miller, the policy was approved. Moody, Parish legal counsel. He advised that he was happy to report that the District Attorney The chair allowed a very, very long open question and answer dialog between Ms. Meyers and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you, the staff and the A yea and a nay vote were called for and resulted as follows: Councilman Talbert. audience. The chair commended the outstanding job that Mr. Moody has done directing the Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell Councilman Talbert wished to amend the ordinance by making a motion to put half a million Councilmembers in the right path for the past four (4) years to which Mr. Moody replied that it Nays: None was to his great pleasure to work for a great Council. dollars ($500,000.00) in a line item to be called “Demolition and Condemnation” and Councilman ------Absent: None John Wascom wished to second his motion. The chair addressed agenda item 23, “Committee Report(s):” and called upon Councilman • Renew Use Agreement (museum) with French Settlement Historical Society, Inc. The use Garry Talbert who reported that the Ordinance Committee was done for the year and it had been a The chair asked if there were any other input. Having none, he stated that he the public hearing pleasure serving as the chairman of the committee for the last year. He wished everyone a Merry agreement is a 5-year term and includes a provision for 6 renewal terms for a total of 30 was closed. Christmas. years. The contract states in the event that the Historical Society is no longer operating after the five years that the contract can be cancelled. The contract includes indemnity, He then stated that Councilman Garry Talbert wished to make a motion to amend the proposed Councilman Girlinghouse advised that he committed to those sentiments and it had been a pleasure 2020 Budget to move half of a million dollars ($500,000.00) from the General Fund to the Road to serve as the chairman of the Finance committee for the last year. He advised that he had nothing hold harmless and insurance provisions. Attorney Pujol said that the insurance provided Fund as a Line item to be known and obligated as “Demolition and Condemnation” which is GL to report on the committee at that time. by the FSHS is adequate. On motion by Carrier, second by Miller, the agreement was Code 570000. Ms. Meyers wished to state that the money did not have to be moved to the Road ------approved. A yea and a nay vote were called for and resulted as follows: Fund even if DPW labor was to be used. She advised that they could create that same account in The chair addressed agenda item 24, “Councilmen’s comments:” and asked if anyone had any the General Fund. She advised that the Council could indicate that their wishes are to earmark comments. Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell those funds for those purposes.

Councilman R.C. “Bubba” Harris wished to state that he could not have worked with a better group Nays: None The chair allowed an open discussion regarding a possible ordinance to clean up blighted of men and their ladies in the office and looked forward to the next upcoming four (4) years. Absent: None properties. • Councilman Jeff Ard wished to add that he knew that they had one (1) meeting to go with this Video Recording/Publishing of Meetings: Alderman Lobell mentioned the law regarding term, but he wished to commend his two (2) colleagues that would not be returning in the next recording of public meetings. She said anyone from the audience can record meetings Ms. Meyers asked for clarification. term and encouraged them not to be strangers, and as far he was concerned, they were friends for and that the Board could set up rules regarding this. She said this would be a good idea life. Councilman Talbert answered her questions and advised that this would need to be included in the for those who cannot attend the meeting. Policies regarding recording during meetings 2020 Budget, and he would like it to have its own Line item. will be established. The other Councilmembers concurred with Councilman Ard’s statements. Councilman Talbert then wished to question Ms. Meyers about the Transportation Act Fund. She answered his questions to his satisfaction. Councilman Jeff Averett wished to state that it had been his pleasure to serve the constituents of Local Events Council District 6 and to work with the Councilmembers. He stated that he had made some • A very lengthy discussion regarding the subject of culverts was discussed. lifelong friends. He commended the Council clerks and said how proud he was of all three (3) of The Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at noon. Kim Aydell said

them, also stated how much that he would miss everyone. that immediately following the parade, the FS Historical Society will hold a The Councilmembers requested a legal opinion from Mr. Moody. He was asked: if a homeowner

gathering/open house at the FS Museum/Pavilion and that the public was welcome to had a damaged culvert on a Parish road that was stopping the flow of drainage, could the Parish Councilman Tab Lobell wished to state how many wonderful folks he had met throughout the pay for the culvert replacement in that homeowner’s private driveway? Mr. Moody advised that Parish and in his district, and he also stated that he had met a few that were a challenge too. He attend. the Parish would be opening up a can of worms by doing that, and the Parish would have to show stated that he thought they all had. He continued and advised that as it is with anything that you Adjourn the benefits of using Parish property for private purposes, thereby making it open and a liability to get involved with, whether it be church, or coaching a ball team or any civic organization that you are involved in, there are a certain group of people that refuse to do anything but be critical of • A motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Carrier and seconded by Alderman Miller. prove the benefit.

anybody doing anything. He would like to encourage those people to get a sign in their yard and A year and a nay vote were called for and resulted as follows: get a seat on the Council to get a better understanding of this whole deal, because as he has been The chair allowed the open discussion to continue. quoted as saying before: “Don’t confuse me with the facts, I know what I believe.” And he Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell wondered if some people just do not totally know the facts. He stated that people were always Nays: None The Parish’s Road Program was discussed at arduous length.

telling him that they knew this person, and that person, and he said that he knew a lot of people Absent: None too. He advised that it was good to know a lot of people, but with the Christmas season coming Public input: Billy Taylor, McLin Taylor, LLC: Parish Road Engineer up, he thought that there was only One Person that they needed to know, and they were getting Chad Bacas, Forte and Tablada: Parish Review Engineer ready to celebrate His Birthday. So, Councilman Lobell encouraged everyone that as they get into The Councilmembers discussed coming back at a proposed meeting in April of 2020 to discuss Christmas, try to make sure that you know the One Guy that’s going to make a real difference in your life and don’t forget Him. money allocated to the Road Program and possible amendments to the 2020 Budget. ------______Having no further business, a motion to adjourn was requested until the next regular meeting that Rhonda B Lobell, Mayor Pam Melancon, Municipal Clerk LPR NO. 19-385 was scheduled on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the hour of six-thirty (6:30) p.m. in Livingston, MOTION was made by Garry “Frog” Talbert and duly seconded by Maurice “Scooter” Keen to Louisiana. amend the 2019 Amended Budget by including three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) needed for the closing of the acquisition of a flooded home through the LPR NO. 19-417 Parish’s federal grant; and also amend the proposed 2020 Budget by moving five MOTION was offered by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by John Wascom to adjourn Minutes of the Livingston Parish Council hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) from the Parish’s General Fund into the Road the December 19, 2019 regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council. Livingston, Louisiana fund and placing it into a Line item numbered GL 570000 that is known as “Demolition December 5, 2019 Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: and Condemnation”, acknowledging that these funds will be placed in and set for the The Livingston Parish Council met in a regular session duly called, advertised, and convened at use of blighted property. YEAS: MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT, MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Chambers, Governmental Building, 20355 MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the hour of Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: NAYS: NONE six-thirty (6:30) p.m. with the following Livingston Parish Council members present: YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, ABSENT: NONE Jeff Ard John Wascom Tracy Girlinghouse MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT Garry “Frog” Talbert R.C. “Bubba” Harris Tab Lobell ABSTAIN: NONE Maurice “Scooter” Keen Jeff Averett Shane Mack NAYS: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted and that the meeting ABSENT: NONE Also, present: Jennifer Meyers, representing in the absence of the Parish President was adjourned. ------(as per Section 3-09(8) of the Livingston Parish Home Rule Charter) ABSTAIN: NONE Christopher Moody, Parish Legal Counsel Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. /s/ Sandy C. Teal /s/ Shane Mack Absent: Layton Ricks, Parish President ------Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Shane Mack, Council Chairman ------LPR NO. 19-386 The chair asked the public to please mute or turn off their cell phones. The following ordinance which was previously introduced in written form required for adoption at a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council on November 21, 2019, a summary thereof ------having been published in the Official Journal together with a notice of public hearing which was SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN The chair announced that Public Input would be accepted from any member of the audience OF THE VILLAGE OF FRENCH SETTLEMENT, December 19, 2019 held in accordance with said public notice, was brought up for final passage on wishing to address an agenda item. December 5, 2019 on Motion of Tracy Girlinghouse and seconded by Jeff Averett to adopt as ------amended: The Board of Aldermen of the Village of French Settlement met at 16015 Hwy. 16, French Settlement, Louisiana on the The chair addressed agenda item 7a, “Presentations: Recognition of Gabrielle Blanchard, a senior L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 19-38 19th day of December, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. in special session convened. The meeting was called to order by Aldermen at French Settlement High School, for winning the 2019 Council Christmas Card Art Contest” and Lobell with the following members present: called upon Councilmen Jeff Averett and Tab Lobell. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2019 BUDGET AND ADOPTING THE 2020 Alderman Teresa Miller, Alderman Lobell BUDGET OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH PRESIDENT-COUNCIL RELATIVE Councilmen Jeff Averett and Tab Lobell came down from the dais to the front of the audience. TO THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, DEBT SERVICE Also Present: Chief of Police Cary Mosby They stood by the selected winning framed Christmas artwork to reveal and recognize publicly the FUNDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. Present: Clerk Pam Melancon student’s artwork who the Livingston Parish Council had chosen to use for their 2019 Christmas Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Present: Village Attorney Tim Pujol card cover.

Councilman Tab Lobell announced the winner of the 2019 Livingston Parish Council Christmas YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, A prayer was offered by Alderman Miller. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT Card Art Contest and called upon Gabrielle Blanchard in the audience to present her with a gift card from the Councilmembers and a Certificate of Achievement for the Johnny F. Bell Artistic Public Comments on Agenda Items: None NAYS: NONE Achievement Award and read the certificate acknowledging her accomplishment: ABSENT: NONE A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Lobell to appoint Kimberly Renea Demarest to fill the The Livingston Parish Council is proud to present this Certificate of Achievement to vacated Alderman position of Danette Carrier. recognize an original art entry that was chosen for the 2019 Parish Council Christmas ABSTAIN: NONE A yea and a nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: card cover. We are proud to honor Gabrielle along with the students and teachers who Yeas: Miller, Lobell are part of the Livingston Parish School Board’s Gifted-Talented Program. And the ordinance was declared adopted AS AMENDED on the 5th day of December 2019. Nays: None Congratulations on a job well done! (The above and foregoing ordinance, upon final approval by the President, or the Council in case Kimberly Renea Demarest was sworn in as Alderman by Village Attorney, Tim Pujol. Her family members were recognized in the audience and everyone applauded her talents and of veto by the President, shall be published in full in the Official Journal by the Clerk of the Council achievement. The chair allowed time for a photo opportunity with the winning artwork, Ms. within fifteen (15) days of its adoption and shall be recorded in full in the Livingston Parish A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Demarest to appoint Rhonda Lobell as Mayor pending Blanchard and the members of the Council. Council Ordinance Book No. 5) her resignation as Alderman of the Village of French Settlement. ------The chair addressed agenda item 8, “Adopt a resolution authorizing Ward Two Water District, Ms. Meyers addressed agenda item 11b, “Accept Annual Bids as presented by Finance Director Jennifer Meyers, for DPW Material and Supplies and Prisoner Supplies: A yea and a nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana to proceed with the issuance and delivery of its not to Yeas: Miller, Demarest i. Bridge Materials iv. Washed Gravel vii. Fuel for Delivery exceed $3,000,000 Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series; and otherwise providing ii. Emergency Sand v. Limestone 8 viii. Prisoner Supplies Nays: None with respect thereto” and called upon the Parish’s financial advisor, Mr. Jim Ryan of Government iii. Natural Sand vi. Limestone 610” Consultants, Inc.

Ms. Meyers read and went through each of Administration’s recommendations for the bids that As there was no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Mr. Ryan gave a brief account and explained why the proposed resolution was needed. With no were received for the Parish’s Annual DPW Material and Supply Bids and the Livingston Parish Alderman Demarest. A yea and a nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: one having any questions or opposition, Councilman Garry “Frog” Talbert requested to make the Detention Center Prisoner Supply Bids. Councilman Garry Talbert questioned if the Council could Yeas: Miller, Demarest motion for the adoption of the resolution as follows: be allowed to accept all four (4) bids for Emergency Sand. Ms. Meyers advised that she did not Nays: None understand the question. Councilman Talbert explained that “Trucking Innovation” was low, and PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA if the Parish were to have an emergency and they could not keep up with the demand, the other three (3) bidders would have a price fix. Ms. Meyers wished to consult with Mr. Moody and get ______Regular______Meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen The following resolution was offered by Garry “Frog” Talbert and seconded by Jeff Averett: his legal opinion, and thought that maybe that would defeat the purpose of bidding it out, maybe /S/Pam Melancon, Municipal Clerk they could choose an alternate, but part of the Parish’s bid pack was that they must be able to of the Village of French Settlement, December 11, 2019 L.P. RESOLUTION NO. 19-382 Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of French Settlement met at 16015 Hwy. 16, French YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, th A Resolution authorizing Ward Two Water District, Parish of Livingston, State of Settlement, Louisiana on the 11 day of December 2019 at 6 p.m. in regular session convened. The Louisiana to proceed with the issuance and delivery of its not to exceed $3,000,000 MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT meeting was called to order by Mayor Toni Guitrau with the following members present: Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series; and otherwise providing with NAYS: NONE respect thereto. Alderman Teresa Miller, Alderman Danette Carrier, Alderman Rhonda Lobell ABSENT: NONE WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Absent: None Louisiana of 1974, as amended, and La. R.S. 33:1415, it is now the desire of the Parish Council ABSTAIN: NONE Present: Chief Mosby, Village Attorney, Tim Pujol of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, as the governing authority (the “Governing Authority”) of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”) to approve the Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. issuance and delivery of not to exceed $3,000,000 Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or ------A prayer was offered, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. LPR NO. 19-390 more series (the “Bonds”), by Ward Two Water District, Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the “District”), the proceeds of which will be used by the District to (i) finance the MOTION was made by Garry “Frog” Talbert and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the Public Comments on Agenda Items: None cost of acquisition, construction and installation of improvements, extensions and preliminary site plan for Riverbank Subdivision located on Louisiana Highway 1019, replacements to the System, including improvements to existing lines and tanks and acquisition Section 52, T5S R2E in Council District 2. Guest Speaker: Jeremy Aydell, Leadership Livingston of additional water meters, and (ii) pay the costs of issuing the Bonds. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council, as the governing authority Mayor Toni Guitrau called for a moment of personal privilege: of the Parish, that: YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, • Mayor Guitrau read her notarized letter to the Secretary of State officially resigning as Mayor of MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT the Village of French Settlement effective Friday, December 13, 2019. She said it has been an SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the NAYS: NONE honor to serve the people of French Settlement. Together, we overcame the devastation of Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, as amended, and La. R.S. 33:1415, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of the District, the Governing multiple hurricanes, floods and other storms. Together, we also had much to celebrate. ABSENT: NONE Authority approves the issuance and delivery of not to exceed $3,000,000 Taxable Water

Revenue Bonds of the District, in one or more series. The Bonds shall bear interest at a fixed ABSTAIN: NONE Public Hearing: Proposed Budget of 2020. rate or rates not exceeding two and forty-five hundredths of one percent (2.45%) per annum, • The title of Ordinance No. 2 of 2019 was read by Alderman Carrier. The Mayor opened the floor shall mature no later than twenty-two (22) years from their date of issuance, and shall be issued Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------to public comments. There being no public comments, the Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing under the authority of Section 524 and Sub-Part A, Part II, Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory LPR NO. 19-391 and called for a discussion among the Board on said Ordinance. After a brief discussion, a authority, or such other authority as may be determined by resolution at the time of the issuance MOTION was made by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the motion to approve the budget was offered by Carrier, seconded by Miller. A yea and a nay vote of the Bonds. nd preliminary plat for Carlton Oaks, 2 Filing located on Carlton Oaks Boulevard, Section were called for and resulted as follows: 32, T6S R3E in Council District 3. Yeas: Miller, Carrier SECTION 2. The Parish President and Parish Council are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this Resolution Nays: Lobell Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: and to assist the District in carrying out its functions in connection with the financing. Absent: None YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately. MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT Public Hearing: Amendment #2 – Budget of 2019. This Resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: NAYS: NONE • The title of Ordinance No. 3 of 2019 was read by Alderman Carrier. The Mayor opened the floor

to public comments. There being no public comments, the Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, ABSENT: NONE and called for a discussion among the Board on said Ordinance. After a brief discussion, a MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT ABSTAIN: NONE motion to approve the budget was offered by Carrier, seconded by Miller. A yea and a nay vote were called for and resulted as follows: NAYS: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell ABSENT: NONE LPR NO. 19-392 Nays: None MOTION was made by Garry “Frog” Talbert and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the Reading of Minutes: Absent: None ABSTAIN: NONE preliminary site plan for Eagle Elite Athletics located on Springfield Drive, Section 49, • The motion to adopt the minutes for the month of November 13, 2019, as amended with one WHEREUPON, this Resolution was declared to be adopted by the Parish Council of the T5S R3E in Council District 2.

sentence stricken through, was made by Alderman Carrier and seconded by Alderman Miller. A Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, on this, the 5th day of December 2019. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: yea and a nay vote were called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell \s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Shane Mack __ YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, Nays: None Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Shane Mack, Council Chairman MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT

Absent: None NAYS: NONE STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF LIVINGSTON • The motion to adopt the Special Meeting minutes for the month of November 20, 2019, as THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LIVINGSTON PARISH BY MANDATING TO ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER OF PROPERTY presented was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Lobell. A yea and a nay I, the undersigned Clerk of the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of THE DISCLOSURE OF A PUMP/GRINDER SEWERAGE INSTALLATION vote were called for and resulted as follows: Louisiana (the “Parish Council”) do hereby certify that the foregoing constitutes a true and correct AND THE REQUIREMENTS THEREOF. Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell copy of a Resolution adopted by the Parish Council on December 5, 2019, authorizing Ward Two Water District, Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana to proceed with the issuance and delivery Councilman Garry Talbert advised that the Ordinance committee had met earlier that evening and Nays: None had made a recommendation to the Council to table this ordinance as it is written without a date Absent: None of its not to exceed $3,000,000 Taxable Water Revenue Bonds, in one or more series; and and to revisit the grinders with a different method. otherwise providing with respect thereto. The chair requested public input from the audience members. Having none, the chair closed the Statement of Finances: I further certify that this Resolution has not been amended or rescinded. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal Public Hearing. • The motion to adopt the Statement of Finances for the month of November 2019, as presented of said Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana on this 5th day of December was made by Alderman Miller and seconded by Alderman Carrier. A yea and a nay vote were 2019. LPR NO. 19-388 The following ordinance which was previously introduced in written form required for adoption

called for and resulted as follows: \s\ Sandy C. Teal at a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council on November 7, 2019, a summary thereof Yeas: Miller, Carrier, Lobell Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk having been published in the Official Journal together with a notice of public hearing which was

Nays: None held in accordance with said public notice, was TABLED WITHOUT A DATE on There being no other comment or action needed, the chair thanked Mr. Ryan for his efforts. December 5, 2019 on Motion of Jeff Ard and seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris: Absent: None ------The chair addressed agenda item 9, “Adoption of the Minutes dated November 21, 2019 regular L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 19-37 meeting of the Council”. Reading of Communications: AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 70-235, “NOTIFICATION AND • Alderman Lobell communicated that it is possible that the village insurance may be inadequate LPR NO. 19-383 DISCLOSURE OF PUMP/GRINDER SEWERAGE INSTALLATION”, OF MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to dispense THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LIVINGSTON PARISH BY with possible gaps in coverage. At the meeting, Alderman Lobell said that she had yet to receive with the reading of the minutes dated November 21, 2019 for the regular meeting of MANDATING TO ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER OF PROPERTY full copies of policies. Mayor Guitrau contacted all insurance agents that include Risk the Livingston Parish Council and adopt as written. THE DISCLOSURE OF A PUMP/GRINDER SEWERAGE INSTALLATION Management, Prejean Insurance and Fourrier Insurance. She handed out letters from each AND THE REQUIREMENTS THEREOF. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: agent stating that the village is adequately coverage and there have been no gaps, lapses, etc. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Alderman Lobell said that she still believes that the insurance is not adequate and will contact YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, the insurance agents. Mayor Guitrau said that they could ask the agents to come to a town MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT meeting and explain the insurance to the Board but that it is up to them. NAYS: NONE NAYS: NONE • Mayor Guitrau read to the Board the resignation letter from Lawrence Callender as the Village ABSENT: NONE ABSENT: NONE Emergency Manager, effective 12.11.2019. He was Emergency Manager for 22 years. Mayor ABSTAIN: NONE Guiteau stated that from what she understands he will stay on as Emergency Manager for the ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. police department only. Mayor Guitrau stated that this is what she ‘thought the plan was’. And the ordinance was declared on the 5th day of December 2019. ------tabled without a date ------The chair addressed agenda item number 10, “Public Hearing and Adoption of L.P. Ordinance No. The chair addressed agenda item 13, “Planning Commission Recommendations:” and called upon 19-39, Amend Ch. 50, “Offenses – Miscellaneous”, by adding section 50-15, “Syringe Services Mr. Sam Digirolamo, Livingston Parish Planning Director. Police Department Report: Program”.

• Chief Mosby presented the monthly policy report to the Mayor and Aldermen for the Month of Mr. Digirolamo presented these agenda items as follows: The chair opened the Public Hearing and requested that the Council clerk read the ordinance by November. He requested that they approve hiring Officer Ordineaux full time. The Board title. tabled this request until a later date. 13a. Guerrilla Warfare Paintball: The chair explained that he wished to summarize the purpose of the ordinance to the best of his Councilman Jeff Ard offered his support of this item and explained that he had earlier concern ability and if anyone had anything to add or if the audience had any questions he encouraged them about adequate fencing to make sure that paint balls would not enter into the neighbors’ yards. to feel free to raise their hand to be called upon and to talk about this matter. With that having been addressed, he was fine with supporting this development.

The chair explained that it was to the best of his knowledge, that this particular ordinance allows The chair asked if anyone in the audience had any public input. a private entity to come into Livingston Parish and operate a syringe exchange program. He continued to clarify that his understanding was, that this was to reduce the spread of hazardous Public Input: Justin King, the owner of Guerrilla Warfare: addressed the concern of paintballs disease that is spread through bodily fluid exchange. Individuals who chose to use illegal drugs entering onto the neighboring properties; advised of additional netting along with can come to this facility and exchange dirty needles for new needles, in hopes to get the dirty their fencing that would prohibit the paintballs from traveling across to the other needles with the hazardous disease off the streets to prevent innocent individuals from catching property such diseases. He advised that Livingston Parish had been ranked fourth in the state for hepatitis disease, based on population. He made clear that he in no way promoted the use of illegal drugs LPR NO. 19-389 and did not believe that was what this program was about, because the individuals who do come MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Maurice “Scooter” Keen to accept the to the facility can seek out help. He advised that the program is federally funded, and no money or recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the final funding would be coming from the Parish. site plan for Guerrilla Warfare Paintball located on Arnold Road, Section 11, T6S R3E in Council District 1. The chair allowed public input and further allowed open discussion.

Public input: Linda Glascock: resident of South Poplar Street, against the proposed ordinance Councilman Jeff Averett, against ordinance DeeDra Sellers, resident of Council District 6, against the proposed ordinance

THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LIVINGSTON PARISH BY MANDATING TO ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER OF PROPERTY THE DISCLOSURE OF A PUMP/GRINDER SEWERAGE INSTALLATION AND THE REQUIREMENTS THEREOF.

Councilman Garry Talbert advised that the Ordinance committee had met earlier that evening and had made a recommendation to the Council to table this ordinance as it is written without a date and to revisit the grinders with a different method.

The chair requested public input from the audience members. Having none, the chair closed the Public Hearing.

LPR NO. 19-388 The following ordinance which was previously introduced in written form required for adoption at a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council on November 7, 2019, a summary thereof having been published in the Official Journal together with a notice of public hearing which was held in accordance with said public notice, was on TABLED WITHOUT A DATE NAYS: NONE 4 THEDecember LIVINGSTON 5, 2019 on Motion of PARISH Jeff Ard and seconded NEWS by R.C. “Bubba” Harris: THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 ___I ABSENT: NONE L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 19-37 AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 70-235, “NOTIFICATION AND ABSTAIN: NONE DISCLOSURE OF PUMP/GRINDER SEWERAGE INSTALLATION”, OF KAY, MARSHA A RAND, DANIEL ARKELL THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF LIVINGSTON PARISH BY Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------MANDATING TO ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER OF PROPERTY KELLEY, ALISHA MARIE REASON, KELLI R The chair addressed agenda items 16 a and b, “Discussion and adoption of a resolution to authorize THE DISCLOSURE OF A PUMP/GRINDER SEWERAGE INSTALLATION KYSAR, JOSHUA NICHOLAS REEVES, DEBORAH K waiver(s) and variance(s) for L.P. 19-03, adopted on January 24, 2019, Amending Section 13-57 AND THE REQUIREMENTS THEREOF. LAFLEUR, TORI RENE RENFROW, MELINDA J “Drainage/Drainage impact study” of the Code of Ordinances that prohibits subsurface drainage: Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: a. 33469 Nancy Drive, Walker, LA 70785 LANDRY, FRED T JR RICHARDSON, VICKIE LYNN b. 10099 Summerfield Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70726” LANZETTA, TERESA MARTIN RIVIERE, NOLTON CHARLES YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, LAPRIME, BETHANY ANN RODRIGUEZ, ROBERT O MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT Public input: DeeDra Sellers, resident of Council District 6 and identified herself as founding member of “AIM”: objected to any waivers and suggested that the Council rewrite LEBLANC, PAMELA MICHELLE RUSSELL, JO RENA NAYS: NONE their ordinances instead of granting waivers LEDOUX, WESLEY JR RUSSELL, TONY LEE, KARIN C SAIZAN, ROBERT JOSEPH ABSENT: NONE LPR NO. 19-401 LERAY, SAMANTHA COX SANDERS, MICHAEL J MOTION was offered by Jeff Averett and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to grant a waiver for ABSTAIN: NONE subsurface drainage for the following addresses: LEWIS, MARVELYN VICTORIA PEREZ SATTERWHITE, SHAUNA LEAH • And the ordinance was declared tabled without a date on the 5th day of December 2019. 33469 Nancy Drive, Walker, LA 70785 LIBERSAT, EMILY A SCOTT, AMANDA LANE ------• 10099 Summerfield Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70726 LOPEZ, RONNY GERALD SCOTT, KIERSTEN NOEL Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: The chair addressed agenda item 13, “Planning Commission Recommendations:” and called upon MACK, JOHN NELSON SELLERS, CAMERON ETHAN Mr. Sam Digirolamo, Livingston Parish Planning Director. YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MARTELLO, TIFFANY WATTS SHEPHERD, WANDA H Mr. Digirolamo presented these agenda items as follows: MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT MARTIN, BRENDA M C SIBLEY, DAVID EDWARD

NAYS: NONE MARTIN, SARA TRACI SIBLEY, KAITLYN RICHELL 13a. Guerrilla Warfare Paintball: MARTINEZ, DANIELE DAY SKINNER, GREGORY DANIEL II Councilman Jeff Ard offered his support of this item and explained that he had earlier concern ABSENT: NONE about adequate fencing to make sure that paint balls would not enter into the neighbors’ yards. MAXWELL, CHAD MICHAEL SMITH, HARRY G With that having been addressed, he was fine with supporting this development. ABSTAIN: NONE MAYON, JENNIFER G SOILEAU, BRITTANI NYCOLE MCCON, BRAD MICHAEL SOLAR, ARLENE WATSON The chair asked if anyone in the audience had any public input. Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------MCFERRIN, LETA FLO SPRADLEY, TWILLER D Public Input: Justin King, the owner of Guerrilla Warfare: addressed the concern of paintballs The chair addressed agenda item 17, “Adopt Resolution to place 3-way stops in Summerfield MCGEHEE, JASON PHILIP STAGG, JOHN R entering onto the neighboring properties; advised of additional netting along with Subdivision” and called upon Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen. MCGLOTHREN, CLAUDE W STRINGER, LANA CHAVERS their fencing that would prohibit the paintballs from traveling across to the other MCINTYRE, JEFFERSON STUBBS, MELISSA ANN property Councilman Keen advised that he would need a little help from Ms. Shannon Sloane, who was located in the audience, to identify the locations that are being requested to place the three-way MCMORRIS, DEVON DARR TATE, JAMES W LPR NO. 19-389 stops. MINOR, JOSHUA BRANDON TAYLOR, NATHAN R MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Maurice “Scooter” Keen to accept the MITCHELL, EVA DELL TAYLOR, PATRICK ONEIL recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the final Public input: Shannon Sloane: identified where the stop signs should be placed and wanted to site plan for Guerrilla Warfare Paintball located on Arnold Road, Section 11, T6S R3E know how much the installation of each said sign would cost MITCHELL, JEFFERY DIMESHA TEDESCO, WAYNE B JR in Council District 1. MOORE, SHARON R TEETRICK, DAWN LYNN LPR NO. 19-402 MORGAN, HOMER C THORNTON, DELMA Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: MOTION was offered by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Garry “Frog” Talbert to MOWERY, SUSAN H TIENDA, ASHLEY JOANN place three-way stop signs in Summerfield Subdivision located in Council District 3 at YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, the following locations: MUMFORD, HARPER WRAY TOUPS, CALVIN PAUL MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT • West and South Summerfield Drive NETTLES, DIANNA C TRAIL, MARY H • West and North Summerfield Drive NEWMAN, JOCELYNE TUCKER, JEANNIE CHRISTINE NAYS: NONE Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: NGUYEN, QUYEN L TURNER, TREVOR JOEL ABSENT: NONE YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, NOLA, LOIS M VILLENEUVE, SHAYE LYNN ABSTAIN: NONE MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT OBRYANT, STEPHANIE WAGUESPACK, FALLON FRANCES PARKER, RICHARD DARREN WALOCK, MARION J Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. NAYS: NONE ------PATEL, NARESHKUMAR PRAMODBH WATKINS, PAUL J ABSENT: NONE LPR NO. 19-390 PATTERSON, STEPHANIE BRIANNA WATTS, DAKOTA WESLEY MOTION was made by Garry “Frog” Talbert and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to accept ABSTAIN: NONE PAYNE, GLEN ROY WATTS, DAVID WAYNE the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the preliminary site plan for Riverbank Subdivision located on Louisiana Highway 1019, PAYNES, KIMBER JALEESA WATTS, JUDY O Section 52, T5S R2E in Council District 2. Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. PICKETT, JACOB CODY WATTS, MRS WILLIE JEAN ------PINION, TRACEY LYNN WELCH, MARLENE MILLER The chair addressed agenda item 18, “District Attorney’s Report”, and called upon Mr. Chris Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: PIPER, CAITYLN BEAMAN WELLS, JESSIE BERTON Moody, Parish legal counsel. He advised that he did not have anything to report at that time. YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, ------PREPOTENTE, WILLIAM AUSTIN WHITE, ALEXIS KYOUNGHEE MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT The chair addressed agenda item 19, “Committee Report(s):” and called upon Councilman PRITCHARD, MALLORY LAYNE WHITTINGTON, JOHN Garry Talbert who reported that the Ordinance Committee had met earlier that evening, and made PROVOST, ERIC STEPHEN WILLIAMS, EMILY O NAYS: NONE a recommendation to introduce an ordinance that would state: if there was a subdivision with or without improvements, they could not subdivide it any more after the final plat. The committee WILLIAMS, JOEL ALLEN ABSENT: NONE also made a recommendation to table the grinder pump ordinance and look at it going in a different WILLIE, PATRICIA LORAINE ABSTAIN: NONE direction. Thirdly, he advised that they deferred the speed hump ordinance introduction as they needed to work on the specs. WINDER, ALYSSA NICOLE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. WINTERS, ANGELA LYNN ------Councilman Girlinghouse advised the Finance committee discussed the 2020 Budget as discussed LPR NO. 19-391 earlier in the meeting per agenda item 11. WORLEY, ASHLEIGH DIANE MOTION was made by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to accept the ------WROTEN, NICHOLAS NED recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the The chair addressed agenda item 20, “Councilmen’s comments:” and asked if anyone had any nd YOUNG, BRENDA R preliminary plat for Carlton Oaks, 2 Filing located on Carlton Oaks Boulevard, Section comments. Councilman Garry Talbert stated that he wanted to wish the Southeastern Lions, LSU 32, T6S R3E in Council District 3. Tigers and the Nichols Colonels good luck in their upcoming games this Saturday. ------th Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Having no further business, a motion to adjourn was requested until the next regular meeting Given under my hand and seal of this office this 9 day of January, 2020. scheduled on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the hour of six-thirty (6:30) p.m. in Livingston, YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, Louisiana. JASON B. HARRIS MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT Livingston Parish Clerk of Court NAYS: NONE LPR NO. 19-403 MOTION was offered by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to adjourn the ABSENT: NONE December 5, 2019 regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council.

ABSTAIN: NONE Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Run: THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, ------MR.ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT LPR NO. 19-392 MOTION was made by Garry “Frog” Talbert and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to accept NAYS: NONE the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the Authorized for Payment preliminary site plan for Eagle Elite Athletics located on Springfield Drive, Section 49, ABSENT: NONE Ann Wimberly T5S R3E in Council District 2. ABSTAIN: NONE Chief Deputy Clerk of Court Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Livingston Parish Clerk of Court YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, ------MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT NAYS: NONE __/s/_Sandy C. Teal ______/s/__Shane Mack______Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Shane Mack, Council Chairman ABSENT: NONE A1.1 ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------SHERIFF SALES Agenda item 13e. Reserve at Eden Heights Civil Engineering ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Preliminary Site Plan Section 20&21, T6S R3E La. Hwy. 1026 & Dunn Road Council District 3

Public input: Daryl Bennett, Homeowners Association representative of Summers Run 6” PE Line Extension from Buddy Ellis and Juban Rd. Intersection along Forrest Delatte Rd. to the Subdivision: opposed to proposed development DeeDra Sellers: resident of Council District 6, identified herself as founding member Entrance of the The Preserve at Gray’s Creek of AIM: concerned that this project is not consistent with the adopted Master Plan Ralph Burgess: Civil Engineering, developer of proposed project: explained project in great detail The City of Walker, Louisiana is requesting sealed bids for the installation of natural gas LPR NO. 19-393 distribution pipeline facilities southward along Juban Rd. on the east side of the roadway in the MOTION was made by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Garry “Frog” Talbert to ROW. Once at Forrest Delatte Rd., the 6” PE line will be bored under Juban Rd. and head accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve westward to the entrance of The Preserve at Gray’s Creek along the south side of the roadway in the the preliminary site plan for Reserve at Eden Heights located on Louisiana Highway 1026 and Dunn Road, Section(s) 20 & 21, T6S R3E in Council District 3. ROW. The 6” PE gas distribution line will be stubbed out in order for the development to connect and provide natural gas to the proposed subdivision. The project consists of the

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: installation of approximately 3,900 linear feet of 6” PE and approximately 30 linear feet of 4” PE natural gas line. Included are the installation of valves, testing and associated tie-ins and YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT necessary appurtenances. Bids will be received by the City of Walker at the City Hall office located at 10136 Florida Blvd. in Walker, Louisiana until 2:00 P.M. local time, Thursday, February NAYS: NONE 20, 2020 after which time said proposals shall be publicly opened and read aloud. ABSENT: NONE The proposed Engineer’s Estimate for this work is estimated at $223,000.00. ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the contractor’s state license number ------and address plainly marked on the envelope and addressed as follows: LPR NO. 19-394 MOTION was made by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Garry “Frog” Talbert to BID FOR accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the preliminary site plan for Louisiana Highway 16 Boat Shop, granting a waiver for gravel parking, whereby giving the allowance of two (2) years to provide for hard surface 6” PE Line Extension from Buddy Ellis and Juban Rd. Intersection along Forrest Delatte Rd. to the parking to be implemented at this site, located on Louisiana Highway 16, Section 75, Entrance of the The Preserve at Gray’s Creek T6S R2E in Council District 3.

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: City of Walker 10136 Florida Blvd. YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, Walker, LA 70785 MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT NAYS: NONE Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained up to 72 hours prior to bid time, upon payment of $100.00 refundable deposit for each set, from the office of SJB Group, L.L.C. at the ABSENT: NONE address below. ABSTAIN: NONE SJB GROUP, LLC 8377 Picardy Avenue Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809 ------LPR NO. 19-395 225-769-3400 Office MOTION was made by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to 225-769-3596 FAX accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the preliminary site plan for “Florida Boulevard Project” – Jennifer Landry, with zero (0) The Contract Documents may also be reviewed at the City of Walker Dept. of Public Works waivers and acknowledgement made that buildings will have to be moved to meet the setbacks according to the plan presented, being located on Florida Boulevard, Section office at 1370 Ball Park Road in Walker, prior to bidding. 33, T6S R3E in Council District 3. In regard to deposits on sets of documents furnished to bidders, the full deposit will be refunded to A1.2 Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Bidders who return the documents within 10 days after receipt of bids. For additional copies furnished to

bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. No refunds will be given to contractors that have requested NAYS: NONE additional bidding documents and returned them prior to the bid and/or do not submit a bid. No refund will be given to contractor that has been awarded the project. ALL PLANS MUST BE RETURNED UN- ABSENT: NONE MARKED AND IN GOOD CONDITION, TO QUALIFY FOR REFUND. ABSTAIN: NONE Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis stated herein and in the Instructions to Bidders. No bid may be Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. withdrawn for a period of 45 days after bid opening except as provided by law. ------Mr. Digirolamo addressed agenda item 13h: Contractors submitting proposals must meet the requirements of the State of Louisiana Contractor’s AT&T Mobility SWM Engineering Preliminary Site Plan Licensing Law, R.S. 37:2151 et seq. The minimum Qualifications required are that the bidder must be La. Hwy. 1036 Section 21, T5S R5E Council District 9 a current licensed contractor in the State of Louisiana, under the classifications of “Municipal and Public Works Construction” and/or Specialty Classification of Pipe Work (Gas Lines). Mr. Digirolamo explained that it was the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to defer the approval for the preliminary site plan for AT&T Mobility as they are not Additionally, in order to be awarded the project, he or she must provide evidence to the satisfaction fulfilling their distance obligations from the state highway. He advised that this agenda item will of the City of Walker that documents the training of construction personnel under an Operator need to be deferred until the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development issues a Qualification Program and a Drug Testing Program that will meet the requirements of the Contract letter of recommendation to AT&T in regard to their fall radius in their state right of way. Documents and the PHMSA- DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations, Parts 192, Subpart N and 199, ------LPR NO. 19-396 respectively. MOTION was made by Jeff Averett and duly seconded by Maurice “Scooter” Keen to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the waiver Proposals must be accompanied with a bid security in the form of a bid bond, bank check or a to allow twenty (20’) feet on the servitude instead of the required a forty (40’) foot certified check in the amount of five (5) percent of the total amount bid. servitude for Charles Aydell, being located on Coteau Platte Road, Section 40, T8S R4E in Council District 6. Bids from only the respective contractors provided plans, must be submitted on proposal forms Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: produced and provided by the ENGINEER.

YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT After the opening of bids, the lowest apparent bidder will be required to submit the Attestation Clause Required by LA. R.S. 38:2227 (Past Criminal Convictions of Bidders) and the Affidavit and NAYS: NONE Attestation Required by LA. R.S. 38:2212.10C (Use of Status Verification System) within 10 ABSENT: NONE business days after the time and date for opening of bids.

ABSTAIN: NONE A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 Pm Local Time on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the City of Walker Department of Public Works, 13730 Ball Park Road, Walker, LA. Attendance is not Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------mandatory, however, all potential bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference. LPR NO. 19-397 MOTION was made by Tab Lobell and duly seconded by Jeff Averett to accept the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the Resub with a waiver on The City of Walker reserves the right to reject any and/or all Bids and to waive any informalities. the number of additional lots on a servitude, whereby adding two (2) lots to the servitude making a total of nine (9) lots on the servitude for Watts Five, LLC; being located on Louisiana Highway 42, Section(s) 22, 23 & 61, T8S R4E in Council District 8. City of Walker

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: S/S Mayor Jimmy Watson

YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE The following is a list of 202 Jurors drawn to serve and who shall report for duty at the Livingston ParishThe following Courthouse is a list oflocated 202 Jurors at 20300drawn to Government serve and who Boulevard,shall report for Livingston, duty at the LivingstonLA at 8:3 0 a.m. on Tuesday, ABSTAIN: NONE JanuaryParish Courthouse 28, 2020 located. at 20300 Government Boulevard, Livingston, LA at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------LPR NO. 19-398 DELAUNE, HAROLD J JR ABADIE,ABADIE, FREDFRED KEVIN KEVIN MOTION was made by Jeff Averett and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to accept the ALBIN, KRISTIN HUFFMAN DIAZ, SAVANNAH CHOLVITEE recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission and approve the revised ALBIN, KRISTIN HUFFMAN ALLEN, WILLIAM M DICKENS, ALEXIS HERNANDEZ preliminary plat with a substantial change for Ellis Estates, being located on Buddy Ellis ALLEN, WILLIAM M ANDREWS, BYRON A DILLEY, KATHLENE BRITZ Road, Section(s) 10 & 11, T7S R3E in Council District 6. ANDREWS, BYRON A ARLEDGE, NORWOOD B DOIRON, RALPH J Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: ARLEDGE,ARMENIO, JOSHUA NORWOOD JOSEPH B DUCEUNG, MICHAEL RENE ASHTON, JOSEPHINE JACKSON ARMENIO, JOSHUA JOSEPH DUFRENE, CORY J YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, ASHTON,AVERY, LEANN JOSEPHINE OVERBY JACKSON MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT BARKER, LEEANNA DESHA DUNCAN, CAITLYN JEANNETTE AVERY,BARKSDALE, LEANN JONATHAN OVERBY BLAKE DUPLESSIE, MELVA NAYS: NONE BARKER,BARTHEL, LEEANNADAVID WAYNE DESHA DUVIC, MARTIN T ABSENT: NONE BARKSDALE,BATES, RENAY JONATHANAPRIL BLAKE EASTERLY, SUSAN MCCOY BARTHEL,BESSON, STEPHANIE DAVID WAYNE NICOLE EBEY, ARTHUR GLOVER JR ABSTAIN: NONE BONAVENTURE, JENNIFER GOLMON ELESER, SANDRA KAY BATES,BONDS, RENAYCHRISTOPHER APRIL ALAN Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. BESSON, STEPHANIE NICOLE EVERETT, MIRIAM COLEMAN ------BOYD, JESSICA MARIE The chair addressed agenda items 14, “Board (re)appointment(s): Fire Protection District No. 4” BONAVENTURE,BRANDON, DONNA JENNIFERFORBES GOLMON FISHER, ROBERT LOUIS and called upon Councilman Jeff Ard. BONDS,BRASHEAR, CHRISTOPHER BRENDA ASHLEY ALAN FLEMING, ALACIA NICOLE BOYD,BRAUD, JESSICA JACOB CHARLES MARIE FOSTER, JOSEPH L Councilman Ard advised that he wished to reappoint Leslie Falks to Fire Protection District 4 and BREAUD, SHERRY L FRANCE, ERIN BURGE that he had spoken with Fire Chief James Wascom who also recommended this reappointment. BRANDON,BRELAND, MARK DONNA OWEN FORBES FROST, LORI LYNN LPR NO. 19-399 BRASHEAR,BROOKS, BILLIE BRENDA P ASHLEY GAMBLIN, PATTIE ANN MOTION was offered by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Garry “Frog” Talbert to reappoint Leslie BRAUD,BRUMFIELD, JACOB BILLY CHARLES EARL JR GAMBRELL, EMILY P Falks as a board member of Fire Protection District No. 4 (resident of Council District BREAUD,CAHILL, ALMA SHERRY A L 1), his two (2) year term will expire on January 1, 2022. CAIN, MARCUS W JR GARCIA, LANE THOMAS BRELAND, MARK OWEN CALDWELL, BRANDON MICHAEL GASPARD, GLENDA GAMMEL Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: BROOKS, BILLIE P CAMPO, MICHELLE MARIE GASPARD, SCOTT A BRUMFIELD,CARON, JOHNNY BILLY JAY EARL JR YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, GEHLING, CHRISTIE MARIE MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT CAHILL,CASTLEBERRY, ALMA PHILIPA STEPHEN CELINO, EMILY GUIDRY GOYNES, DAVID GLYNN CAIN, MARCUS W JR NAYS: NONE CHACON, BLAINE MATTHEW GRAHAM, CHRISTINA MICHELE CALDWELL,CHAN, GOUNG BRANDON MICHAEL ABSENT: NONE GRAY, LAUREN STEVENS CAMPO,CHESTER, MICHELLE LA THRIS C MARIE GROSS, DEMARIO M ABSTAIN: NONE CARON,CIVELLO, JOHNNY DAVID M JAY GUERRA, FRANCISCO G COFFEY, DONNA LYNN CASTLEBERRY, PHILIP STEPHEN GUYBAN, MEAGAN J Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. COLE, GRACE LYNN ------CELINO,COLE, REBECCA EMILY LOUISEGUIDRY HALL, GRANT JULIAN The chair addressed agenda item 15, “Adopt resolution to reschedule the February 2020 Council CHACON,COLLINS, COLBY BLAINE STEPHEN MATTHEW HANO, RHONDA WARE meeting/s due to Thursday, February 13th falling on a PJAL (Police Jury Association of Louisiana) COOPER, BOBBY T Convention date”. CHAN, GOUNG HARPER, VANESSA CHESTER,CORSENTINO, LA ANTHONY THRIS C J HARRIS, ROBERT D COWART, STACEY MCLEAN Public input: DeeDra Sellers, questioned the term “Police Jury Association” as the Parish CIVELLO, DAVID M HARWELL, ROBERT DANIEL Council no longer was under that term CROSBY, MICHELE W Several Councilmembers answered her questions to her satisfaction. COFFEY,DALE, SHANDA DONNA TATE LYNN HATCHER, SARAH BOWLING COLE,DAY, DENNIS GRACE BRADLEY LYNN HEBERT, CARLA MICHELLE LPR NO. 19-400 COLE,DELATTE, REBECCA DIANE G LOUISE HEINTZE, GILBERT JOSEPH MOTION was offered by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to reschedule the HENDERSON, TRACY GEZELL regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council that is set on Thursday, February 13, COLLINS, COLBY STEPHEN HERNANDEZ, JOHNNY RAY 2020 and reschedule this meeting to be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020, due to a COOPER, BOBBY T scheduling conflict whereby the Councilmembers have committed to attend the Police HESS, CHRISTOPHER CHAD CORSENTINO, ANTHONY J Jury Association of Louisiana Convention that will be located in Shreveport, Louisiana HINES, ERIC ELLIS on the same date. COWART, STACEY MCLEAN HOWARD, JAMES WALTER JR Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: CROSBY, MICHELE W HUSZAR, SUSIE J DALE, SHANDA TATE YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, HUTCHINSON, JAMES WILLIAM MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT DAY, DENNIS BRADLEY JACKSON, DIANN DELATTE, DIANE G JAMES, PHYLLIS B NAYS: NONE JARREAU, MARILYN G ABSENT: NONE JUBAN, AMANDA SMITH ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------The chair addressed agenda items 16 a and b, “Discussion and adoption of a resolution to authorize waiver(s) and variance(s) for L.P. 19-03, adopted on January 24, 2019, Amending Section 13-57 “Drainage/Drainage impact study” of the Code of Ordinances that prohibits subsurface drainage: a. 33469 Nancy Drive, Walker, LA 70785 b. 10099 Summerfield Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70726”

Public input: DeeDra Sellers, resident of Council District 6 and identified herself as founding member of “AIM”: objected to any waivers and suggested that the Council rewrite their ordinances instead of granting waivers

LPR NO. 19-401 MOTION was offered by Jeff Averett and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to grant a waiver for subsurface drainage for the following addresses: • 33469 Nancy Drive, Walker, LA 70785 • 10099 Summerfield Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70726 Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------The chair addressed agenda item 17, “Adopt Resolution to place 3-way stops in Summerfield Subdivision” and called upon Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen.

Councilman Keen advised that he would need a little help from Ms. Shannon Sloane, who was located in the audience, to identify the locations that are being requested to place the three-way stops.

Public input: Shannon Sloane: identified where the stop signs should be placed and wanted to know how much the installation of each said sign would cost

LPR NO. 19-402 MOTION was offered by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Garry “Frog” Talbert to place three-way stop signs in Summerfield Subdivision located in Council District 3 at the following locations: • West and South Summerfield Drive • West and North Summerfield Drive Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. AVERETT, MR. LOBELL, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. ARD, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. TALBERT

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

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