On joint motion of all Councilmembers present it was moved, that the reading of the minutes of the Jefferson Parish Council Meeting of Wednesday, March 18, 2009 be dispensed with and said minutes be approved and adopted as recorded in the Official Journal of the Parish of Jefferson and the Official Minute Book of the Jefferson Parish Council be corrected with notations of corrections of publication as follows:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009

Published In: THE TIMES PICAYUNE, March 26, 2009 CORRECTIONS IN THE TIMES PICAYUNE

The roll call was omitted and should read as follows:

Gretna, Louisiana Wednesday, March 4, 2009

The Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at ten (10:00) o’clock a.m. in the Council Chambers, General Government Building, Gretna, Louisiana. Mr. Thomas J. Capella, Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council presided, called the meeting to order and then Mr. Capella read the St. Patrick’s Prayer. Mr. Capella then called upon Vickie Reno to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Chairman then requested the Parish Clerk to call the roll. The following members were present: Mr. Thomas J. Capella, Chairman, and Councilmembers: Chris Roberts, Elton M. Lagasse, Byron L. Lee, Mr. John F. Young, Jr., Louis J. Congemi, and Mr. Ron Maestri. The following members were absent: None The following were in attendance: Tim Whitmer, Chief Administrative Officer; Thomas Wilkinson, Parish Attorney; Directors of the following Departments: Ed Durabb, Planning; Gwen Bolotte, Finance; Jose’ Gonzalez, Public Works; Alan Gandolfi, Research & Budget; Sonny Burmaster, Chief of Staff; and Eula A. Lopez, Parish Clerk. The following members were absent: Aaron Broussard, Parish President The Chairman called upon Tim Whitmer, Chief Administrative Officer representing the Honorable Aaron Broussard, Parish President to address the Council at this time. The next item of business was adoption of the consent agenda. It was moved by joint motion of all Councilmembers present, that the Consent Agenda be adopted except for Items #18 and #24 . Vote on the adoption of the foregoing motion resulted as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 4th day of March, 2009.

Under Resolution No. 111898 was omitted and should read as follows:

On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 111898 A resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 4, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement between the Parish of Jefferson and Crescent Engineering Group, LLC dated June 16, 2005, for Professional Engineering Services related to drainage investigations and recommendations of drainage improvements for Council District No. 3 within the area between Louisiana Avenue and the St. Charles Parish Line, to establish a new termination date of June 16, 2010 and an annual cap of $300,000.00 (Council District 3). WHEREAS, there is an Engineering Agreement between Jefferson Parish and Crescent Engineering Group, LLC dated June 16, 2005, as ratified by Resolution No. 103549 dated May 25, 2005, and amended by Amendments 1, 2 and 3, for drainage investigations and recommendations of drainage improvements for Council District No. 3 within the area between Louisiana Avenue and the St. Charles Parish Line; and WHEREAS, the current Engineering Agreement expires on June 16, 2009; and WHEREAS, the services provided under this Agreement are of significant importance to Jefferson Parish and Council District No. 3 and therefore the Parish desires to continue to pursue these services; and WHEREAS, due to the level of services anticipated, the annual cap will remain at $300,000.00 for the new contract period. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council, the governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Jefferson Parish Council does hereby authorize the execution of Amendment No. 4, which amends the existing Engineering Agreement with Crescent Engineering Group, LLC dated June 16, 2005, to establish a new termination date of June 16, 2010, and an annual cap of $300,000.00. SECTION 2. That the not to exceed cost of $300,000.00 for the new contract period of June 17, 2009 to June 16, 2010, shall be charged to account number 7451 of the User Department, Contract No. 55-00007479. SECTION 3. That all other terms, provisions, and conditions of the Agreement dated June 16, 2005 and Amendments 1, 2 and 3, except as specifically modified by this Amendment No. 4, shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. That the Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to execute any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 4th day of March, 2009.

Under Resolution No. 111952 was omitted and should read as follows:

On joint motion of all Councilmembers present, the following resolution was offered at the request of Mr. Roberts: RESOLUTION NO. 111952 A resolution granting permission to Hooters Restaurant, 2781 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, La. 70056, represented by Greg Gibson, to hold an Anniversary Party in the restaurant parking lot on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.; to serve beverages, food and beer (beer dates of 4/2/09 to 4/4/09); to erect two tents; and to have live music in conjunction with the celebration; provided permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement and the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control and that all requirements of said departments are met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That permission is hereby granted to Hooters Restaurant, 2781 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, La. 70056, represented by Greg Gibson, to hold an Anniversary Party in the restaurant parking lot on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.; to serve beverages, food and beer (beer dates of 4/2/09 to 4/4/09); to erect two tents; and to have live music in conjunction with the celebration; provided permits are obtained from the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement and the State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control and that all requirements of said departments are met. SECTION 2. It is understood that no live music and/or entertainment will be permitted on the outside grounds after 12:00 p.m. on the day of this function. SECITON 3. That the Council Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Greg Gibson, c/o Hooters Restaurant, 2781 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, La. 70056, the Department of Citizens’ Affairs, Department of Inspection & Code Enforcement and State of Louisiana Office of Beverage Control. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 6 NAYS: None ABSENT: (1) Roberts The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 18th day of March, 2009.

Under Resolution No. 111965 was omitted and should read as follows: On motion of Mr. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Capella, the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION NO. 111965 A resolution rescinding Resolution No. 111800, adopted on February 18, 2009; and authorizing the Parish Clerk to readvertise for submittals of Statements of Qualifications from architectural/engineering firms interested in providing architectural and engineering services for the Jefferson Parish Library Department for repairs and renovation of the Terrytown Library in Terrytown, Louisiana. BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Parish Council of Jefferson Parish, acting as governing authority of said parish: SECTION 1. That the Parish Clerk is hereby authorized to readvertise the attached Public Notice for submittals of Statements of Qualification from architectural/engineering firms interested in providing architectural and engineering services for the Jefferson Parish Library Department for repairs and renovation of the Terrytown Library in Terrytown, Louisiana. SECTION 2. That the following criteria, listed in order of importance, will be used to evaluate the statement of the firms submitting: (1) Professional training and experience both generally and in relation to the type and magnitude of work required for the particular project - 35 points (2) The size of the firm based on the number of personnel, as related to project requirements and/or scope – 20 points (3) Past performance by the person or firm on public contracts, including any problems with time delays, cost overruns, and/or design inadequacies in prior projects for which said person or firm was held to be at fault, as evidenced by documentation provided by the administration - 20 points (4) Capacity for timely completion of the work, taking into consideration the person's or firms current and projected workload and professional and support manpower - 30 points (5) Location of the principal office where work will be performed, with preference being given to persons or firms with offices located in Jefferson Parish - 15 points (6) The nature, quantity, and value of parish work previously preformed and presently being performed by the person and/or firm submitting, with the intent being to provide maximum opportunity for different firms to work for the Parish - 15 points (7) An analysis of any work by the person or firm submitting which resulted in litigation between the public entity and the person or firm performing professional services, including but not limited to ongoing litigation with a public entity or involvement in litigation with a public entity in which the public entity prevailed - 10 points (8) Past and current professional accomplishments, for which references from clients or former clients and information gathered by inspection of current or recent projects may be considered - 10 points SECTION 3. That the person or firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications shall have the following minimum qualification: The persons or firms under consideration shall have at least one principal who has at least five (5) years experience in the field or fields of expertise required for the project. SECTION 4. That the cost of these services will be negotiated with the Jefferson Parish Library Department. SECTION 5. That no work associated with this project shall be authorized by Jefferson Parish until a funding source is established. SECTION 6. That when a funding source is established for financing necessary services associated with this project, proper account lines will be established. SECTION 7. That Resolution No. 111800, adopted on February 18, 2009, is hereby rescinded. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None This resolution was declared adopted on this the 18th day of March, 2009.

The foregoing motion having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion was declared to be adopted on this the 1st day of April, 2009.