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DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY - SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 14, 2010

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in special session Monday, July 14, 2010 in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA with a quorum present and notice having been mailed and posted.

The Jury met at 5 p.m. with the following members present:

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B; J.O. Burch, District 1-C

A.W.McDonald, District 2; Greg Baker, District 3; Richard Fuller, District 4-A;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C;

Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D; Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6.

Absent:

11. Mr. Mitchell called the meeting to order.

12. Mr. Mayweather led Invocation.

13. Mr. McDonald led Pledge of Allegiance.

14. Mr. Mitchell called for additions and deletions to the agenda:

· None

15. Guest and Public Comments

· Rev. Ronnie Morris addressed the Jurors, about Higher Ground Ministries, and notified them that they he had copies of their 501C3 status. He apologized for the past and stated that requested to check on the status on the application for the grant applied for. We have serviced as of today 221 children for the summer, we have the largest program in DeSoto Parish. We offer children special advantages they would normally not be given the chance, and we would like your help. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

DeSoto Parish is still qualified as an impoverished parish we go out and get donations, for after school programs which ran 229 students, which ran 4yr. up to 18 yrs. of age.

We run a food bank and a feeding program, through the Northwest Louisiana food bank. Every penny we get will go to help the children.

16. Old Business

a. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; Authorizing a Long-Term Rental Agreement with Caterpillar on a D6 Dozer for the Landfill. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, DeSoto Parish Police Jury (the “Governmental Entity”), a body politic and corporate duly organized and existing as a political subdivision, municipal corporation or similar public entity of the State of Louisiana (the State) , is authorized by the laws of the State to purchase, acquire and lease personal property for the Governmental Entity and its inhabitants and to enter into contracts with respect thereto; and

WHEREAS, in order to lease such equipment, the Governmental Entity proposes to enter into a transaction pursuant to that certain Long Term Rental Agreement (the Agreement) with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, the form of which has been presented to the governing body of the Governmental Entity at this meeting.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:

Section 1. Approval of Documents: The form, terms and provisions of the Agreement and all other schedules and exhibits attached thereto are hereby approved in substantially the form presented at this meeting, with such insertions, omissions and changes as shall be approves by counsel of the Governmental Entity or other members of the governing body of the Governmental Entity executing the same, the execution of such documents being conclusive evidence of such approval; and the person holding the titles listed below or any other officer of the Governmental Entity who shall have the power to execute contracts on its behalf are hereby authorized and directed to execute, acknowledge, countersign and deliver the Agreement and all exhibits attached thereto, and the Secretary/Clerk of the Governmental Entity is hereby authorized to attest to the foregoing and affix the seal of the Governmental Entity to such documents.

Section 2. Other Actions Authorized: The officers and employees of the Governmental Entity shall tale all action necessary or reasonably required by the parties to the Agreement to carry out, give effect to and consummate the transactions contemplated thereby and to take all action necessary in conformity therewith, including, without limitations, the execution and delivery of any closing and other documents requiring to be delivered in connection with the agreement.

Section 3. No General Liability: Nothing contained in this Resolution, the agreement or any other instrument shall be constructed with respect to the Governmental Entity as incurring a pecuniary liability or change upon the general credit of the Governmental Entity or against its taxing power, nor shall the breach of any agreement contained in this Resolution, the agreement, or any other instrument or document executed in connection therewith impose any pecuniary liability upon the Governmental Entity or any change upon its general credit or against its taxing power, except to the extent that the payments payable under the agreement are special limited obligations of the Governmental Entity as provided in the agreement.

Section 4. Authorized Signatories: Following are the true names, correct titles and specimen signatures of the incumbent officer referred to in the foregoing resolution:

Name Title Signature

B.D. Mitchell President /s/B.D. Mitchell

Section 5. Effective Date: This Resolution shall be immediately upon its approval and adoption. This Resolution was adopted and approved July 12, 2010

Signature: /s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Parish Secretary

b. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing to award the tire bids to the lowest bids on the ones received and re-advertise for the tires not on the list. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing change orders for Stonewall Frierson Road and Marshall Road, one being a decrease in the amount of $60,025.33. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; Authorizing the adoption of an Ordinance to relocate Precinct #41. Mr. Fred Jones made an alternate motion, seconded by Mr. Moncrief: to adopt a Resolution for a temporary emergency relocation for Precinct #41, and for approval of temporary handicapped accessibility with possible partial reimbursement back from ADA grants. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing the adoption of a Resolution giving preliminary approval to incur debt, not exceeding $30,000,000, and to make application to the State Bond Commission for approval. Motion carried.

DeSoto Parish Police Jury July 14, 2010

The following Resolution was offered by Ernel Jones and seconded by Jerry Moncrief:

RESOLUTION

A resolution giving preliminary approval to the incurring of debt by the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana in an amount not exceeding Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00); pursue issuance through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of such debt; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), that:

SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Bonds. Preliminary approval is hereby given to the incurring of debt by the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana in an amount not exceeding Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00), for the purpose of financing the cost of construction and improvements of public roads and bridges in the Parish, including associated drainage improvements, a Multi-Purpose Civic Facility, recreational facilities and/or other capital improvements, including acquiring any necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, and paying the cost of issuance related thereto (for purpose of reference herein referred to as the “Bonds”). The Bonds shall be issued by and through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (“Authority”) under the authority Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of R.S. 33:4548.1 through 4548.16, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto.

The Bonds shall be secures by and payable from all legally available funds consistent with LCDA issued bonds for political subdivisions.

The Bonds shall be issued in the form of a loan or financing agreement under La. R.S. 33:4548.6 (M), which shall in all cases mature not later than thirty (30) years from the date thereof, and shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding eight percent (8%) per annum. The Bonds shall be sold at a public or private sale to the purchaser(s) thereof at a price of not less than 97.5% of par, plus accrued interest, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by subsequent resolution of this governing authority within the parameters set forth in this Section 1.

SECTION 2. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the State Bond Commission for approval of the issuance and sale of the Bonds and Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with the foregoing on behalf of the Parish.

By virtue of the Parish’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that the Parish understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns, to full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.”, adopted by the State Bond Commission on July 20, 2006, as to borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.

SECTION 3. Engagement of Professionals. It is recognized that a real necessity exists for the employment of bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and accordingly Adams and Reese LLP, Bond Counsel, New Orleans, Louisiana, are hereby employed as special bond counsel to the Parish and/or Authority to so and to perform comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work with respect thereto. The fee to be paid Bond Counsel shall be an amount based on the Attorney General’s then current Bond Counsel Fee Schedule and other guidelines for comphensive, legal and coordinate professional work in the issuance of revenue bonds applied to the actual aggregate principal amount issued, sold, delivered, and paid for at the time Bonds are delivered, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and advanced in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, subject to the Attorney General’s written approval of said employment and fee.

The Parish hereby additionally determines the need and desirability of engagement of a financial advisor to guide and direct the Parish through this financing and accordingly Government Consultants of Louisiana, Inc. is hereby engaged as Financial Advisor to the Parish and/or the Authority for the issuance of the Bonds. The fee to be paid to Government Consultants shall be an equal amount 0.2% of the stated principal amount of bonds actually issued and delivered.

SECTION 4. Declaration of Official Intent Under Reg. 1.150-2 Prior to the issuance of the Bonds to provide permanent financing for cost of the Project, the Parish anticipates that it may pay a portion of the cost of the projects described in Section 1 above using available funds in its General Fund and/or other available funds. Upon the issuance of the aforesaid Bonds to provide permanent financing for the projects, the Parish reasonably expects that it will reimburse any such interim expenditure from a portion of the proceeds of such Bonds. Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1 (b) ) and will be made upon the delivery of the Bonds and not later than one year after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid or (ii) the date on which the project were places in service. This Section is intended to be declared of official intent within the meaning of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations under Section 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

SECTION 5. Authorization to seek Membership in the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority. Under the Authority of the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facility is and Community Development Authority Act contained in Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, Comprised of R.S. 33:4548.1 through 4548.16 (the “Act”), it is hereby declared to be the express intention of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana, to become a participating political subdivision and member of the Louisiana Local Governmental Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority ( “LCDA”). The appointment of Linda Gatlin, Treasurer of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury, to serve as a Director of the Authority for a term of two (2) years from the date hereof is hereby approved.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote thereon was a follows:

Greg Baker: Yea, Jarrell Burch: Yea, Richard Fuller: Yea, Jeff Heard: Yea, Fred Jones: Yea, Fred Jones: Yea, Sylvester Mayweather: Yea, A.W. McDonald: Yea, Dewayne Mitchell: Yea, Gerald Moncrief: Yea, Reggie Roe: Yea.

And the resolution was adopted, on this, the 14th day of July, 2010.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF DESOTO

I, the undersigned Secretary of the Police Jury of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), do hereby certify that the foregoing Authority adopted on July 14, 2010, giving preliminary approval to incurring of debt by the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana in an amount not exceeding Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00); pursue issuance of said bonds through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of such debt; and providing for other matters in connections therewith.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the District at Mansfield, Louisiana, on this, the 14th day of July, 2010.

/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

17. New Business

f. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Roe; Authorizing Animal Service Director and Kennel Manager to attend Board of Veterinarian Certification Classes August 2-4, 2010 in Baton Rouge. Motion carried.

g. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; Authorizing Mary Mayfield, Lynda Spivey, and Pamela Hunt to attend LCAP training in Baton Rouge July 28-30, 2010. Motion carried.

h. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Fuller, Authorizing the hiring of Robin McCarty as an additional Hunter Compactor site operator. Motion carried.

i. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; Amending item “d” under new business to state: Authorize the posting and advertising of Animal Control Officer and Kennel Technician(s), omitting the hiring until after interviews. Motion carried.

j. Motion by Mr. Roe motioned to add another$200,000.00 to the budget for the new building and relocation of the scales and road into the facility.

Mr. Ernel Jones made an alternate motion to send the Buildings and Properties Committee.

Alternate motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Burch to move forward with the plans for the plans for the new Solid Waste department Building, adding the extra $200,000.00, for the moving of the building further back and the scales and the new driveway/road into the Landfill. Motion carried.

k. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Baker; Authorizing the Upgrades on the compactor sites, on a budget of $600,000.00. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones, Authorizing to amend the budget. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. McDonald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe:Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

Motion carried.

Announcement :

We hereby notify the public of the Police Jury’s intent to adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of a tract of property at the Industrial Park to Louisiana Reclamation, and will be done in, August meeting.

l. Motion by Mr.Roe , seconded by Mr. Mc Donald; to adjourn. Motion carried.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Parish Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

DeSoto Parish Police Jury - Regular Meeting - July 12, 2010

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in Regular session, Monday July 12, 2010 at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury meeting room, Police Jury building, Mansfield, Louisiana with the following members present:

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B; J.O. Burch, District 1-C;

A.W. McDonald, District 2; Greg Baker, District 3; Richard Fuller, District 4-A;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D;

Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6.

11. With previous notice having been mailed and posted and a quorum present, President Mitchell called the meeting to order.

12. Invocation led by Mr. Fred Jones.

13. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Heard.

14. Additions or deletions to the agenda.

· Introduction of Ms. Kavon Robbins, the Animal Service Director over the T.B. Yopp, Jr. Animal Facility.

15. Guest and Public Comments

· None

16. New Business

a. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; Authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Oil/Gas Companies, so the Oil/Gas Companies add a 12” layer of soil cement to roads doing proper road repair work and the Police Jury do a three-shot or some other layer over the soil cement establishing a road base and adopting the road after the repairs into the Parish Road system with the parish taking care of the maintenance. In addition any other industry/ company(s) that comes in behind them and does damage to the road, the company responsible for the damages will be responsible for new repairs made to the road. Motion carried. Mr. Ernel Jones discussed that the determination and negotiation of the road repairs. Mr. Gary Evans stated that the determination should be done by the Road Superintendent; it should be done on a case by case basis.

b. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Heard; Authorizing the acceptance on the low bids on a Chip Spreader for the Road Department. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing the annual Tire bid. Alternate motion made by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; Authorizing to refer the annual tire bid back to the Road Committee. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; Authorizing to pay for road project change orders for work already performed. Motion carried.

17. Resolutions

a. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing a Resolution for the OCS Office authorizing contract(s) to come before the Jury and be voted on by the whole Jury. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury that the duly appointed Executive Director of the Office of Community Services bring before the Police Jury any and all contract (s) with the Department of Social Services Office of Family Support, Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnership and Louisiana department of Labor-Community Service Block Grant for consideration and approval; and

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that upon approval by the Police Jury, the duly appointed Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute said contract(s) and related document(s) on behalf of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury.

MOTION TO ADOPT the above and foregoing Resolution was made by Fred Jones, seconded by Jerry Moncrief, on theis the 12th, day of July, 2010.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

b. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; Authorizing a Resolution in support of repairs being made to Park Rd. located at the I-49 Industrial Park. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session July 12, 2010 add came to a unanimous , decision to support the efforts of Trinidad Drilling, to seek the upgrades of Park Road, at the I-49 Industrial Park, and

WHEREAS, Trinidad Drilling plans will contact the State of Louisiana LA DOTD and request repairs due to high volumes of daily traffic on the road, and flooding problems , the DeSoto Parish Police Jury supports them in this effort, and

WHEREAS, the upgrades to Park Road will help increase productivity of new business and help bring new business into the parish; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury, in Regular Session held on July 12, 2010, does hereby support passage of the proposed repairs and upgrades being made to Park Rd. located at the I-49 Industrial Park; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury does hereby encourage the State of Louisiana LADOTD to help with and or do any of the repairs or upgrades to Park Road.

I, B.D. Mitchell, President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury do hereby certify that the above constitutes a true and accurate copy of a Resolution, which upon motion by Reggie Roe, seconded by Sylvester Mayweather, was adopted by the following vote:

Yea: 11 Nay: 0 Absent: 0

and the same was declared adopted by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury this 12th day of July, 2010.

/s/B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President JulieHarris,Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

CERTIFICATE

I, Julie Harris, hereby certify in my capacity as the Secretary of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution passed by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury at a regular meeting held on the 12 th day of July 2010 a quorum being present.

/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury

c. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; Authorizing a Resolution requesting authority to sell water from Clear/Smithport Lake and for the proceeds to be used for vegetation control. Motion amended by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; To get Attorney Generals approval and Department of Natural Resources approval to sell the water and use profit to control vegetation, and check on permit needed to do this. Motion carried. Mr. Gary Evans, Asst. D.A. stated that there is a Bill in the Legislature that is being addressed to set a rate for water sales with the state receiving the proceeds.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in Regular Session July 12, 2010 and a motion was made authorizing a Resolution requesting authorization to allow the sale of water from Smithport Lake and Clear Lake and the proceeds to be used for vegetation control; and

WHEREAS, Smithport Lake and Clear Lake are both having problems with aquatic vegetation, and it is apparent that vegetation is dense on both lakes, and both lakes are very important parts of our environment: and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury does hereby request that the Attorney General and the Department of Natural Resources approve/allow the sell of the water and use of the proceeds to control the vegetation, with the proper permits in place.

BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Attorney General and to the Department of Natural Resources for consideration.

MOTION TO ADOPT the above and foregoing Resolution was made by Richard Fuller; seconded by Reggie Roe. Motion carried

WHEREUPON the Resolution was declared duly adopted on this the 12th day of July, 2010.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

CERTIFICATE

I, Julie Harris Secretary of the Police Jury of the Parish of DeSoto, Louisiana, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury convened in legal and regular session with a quorum present on July 12th, 2010.

/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

d. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Burch; Authorizing a Resolution for a long-term lease agreement Caterpillar D6 Dozer located at the Landfill. Mr. Ernel Jones stated that the long-term rental agreements were something we were going to get away from. Mr. Roe stated that when the warranty runs out we need to get out from under it, it was place at the Landfill in May of 2006. Alternate motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; Authorizing to defer the discussion of the long-term agreement of the D6 Dozer at the Landfill until the special meeting Wednesday night. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Baker; Authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness, not exceeding $1.4 million, DeSoto Parish Ambulance Services District. Motion carried.

The following resolution was offered by Ernel Jones and seconded by Greg Baker.

RESOLUTION

A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2010, of DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District, State of Louisiana.

WHEREAS, DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District, State of Louisiana (the “District”), proposes to issue not exceeding $1,400,000 of Certificates of Indebtedness. Series 2010 ( the “Certificates”) to pay cost of providing ambulance services in the Issuer by paying cost of constructing an ambulance station and cost of issuance of the Certificates; and

WHEREAS, the security for the Certificates will be a pledge and dedication of the funds to be derived by the Issuer from the levy and collection of a special tax of six (6) mills to be levied through the year 2018, which tax was authorized pursuant to an election held on November 4, 2008, and

WHEREAS, as required by Articles VI, section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the issuance of said Certificates of the Distirct;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of DeSoto,State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of DeSoto, State of Louisiana, that;

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of DeSoto Parish Ambulance Service District, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the issuance, sale and delivery of not exceeding $1,400,000 of certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2010, of the District, said Certificates will mature no later than March 1, 2017, and to be payable from a pledge and dedication of the funds to be derived by the Issuer from the levy and collection of a special tax of six (6) mills to be levied through the year 2018, which tax was authorized pursuant to an election held on November 4,2008.

SECTION 2. Neither the Parish of DeSotonor this Police Jury shall be liable in any manner for the payment of said Certificates, and no funds of the Parish or the Police Jury shall be pledged to the payment thereof.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

Dewayne Mitchell: Yea, Jarrell Burch: Yea, Gerald Moncrief: Yea, A.W. McDonald: Yea, Greg Baker: Yea, Ernel Jones: Yea, Richard Fuller: Yea, Sylvester Mayweather: Yea, Reggie Roe: Yea, Fred Jones: Yea, Jeff Heard: Yea. And the resolution was declared adopted on this , the 12th day of July, 2010’

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

f. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Heard; Authorizing Mr. James W. Scarborough-of Twin Valley RC & D- Request for two Resolutions for RC & D, the first Resolution is for the support of the EL Camion East/West Corridor Highway 84 running from Alabama to Toledo Bend Louisiana. The second Resolution is for the support of the Resource and Conservation and Development Budget for Fiscal year of 2011. Motion carried.

RESOURCE AND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL

YEAR 2011

JULY 12, 2010

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture created the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962, which established the Resource Conservation and Development (RC & D) Program; and

WHEREAS, the RC & D Program was created to conserve natural resources and develop the social and economic well-being of rural communities through the work of volunteer-driven RC & D councils with assistance provided by all facets of the United States Department of Agriculture at the grassroots level; and

WHEREAS, the 375 RC & D Council, serves 180 million people in 2,693 countries in all 50 states, created over 35,000 new jobs, retained an additional 15,000 jobs, trained over 3,465,000 people to help upgrade their skills, and has worked with communities to retain over 6,700 businesses; and

WHEREAS, funding for all RC & Ds were eliminated from the national budget for Fiscal Year 2011; and

WHEREAS, funding for the RC & D Program has been included in the Fiscal Year 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, which was created on June 30, 2010 by the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee; and

WHEREAS, the Legislation specifically provides $50.7 million for the Fiscal Year 2011; the level at which the program has been funded since Fiscal Year 2003; and

WHEREAS, the accomplishments of RC & D councils illustrate the potential of volunteer organizations in this city; and

WHEREAS, RC & D Councils have been doing more or less in recent years, and were pleased to know that funding was included; and

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved on this day July 12, 2010 in regular session of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury, we hereby ask you, our United States Congressmen, and United States Senators to support and vote for the funding of $50.7 million for RC & Ds.

Motioned to adopt Resolution by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Jeff Heard. Motion carried on the 12th day of July, 2010.

Vote- Yes 11

Vote-No 0

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

Certification

__/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

EL Camino East/West Corridor Highway 84

Project

July 12, 2010
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the El Camino East/West Corridor Highway 84 project beginning from the state of Georgia, through the states of Alabama, Mississippi at Vidalia, Ferriday , and Jonesville, Archie, Jena, Tullos, Winnfield, Clarence, Natchitoches, Robeline, Louisiana; finally ending at Toledo Bend at the Texas and Louisiana state line; and

WHEREAS, we are asking for Federal Capital Outlay funds in the amount of $27 million to be instated by the Appropriations Committee for Fiscal year 2011 for usage in the next three phases which include designing, purchasing of right of way, and construction; and

WHEREAS, this project will help to enhance and motivate the economy, tourism, agriculture, transportation of commodities, and connecting interstates from Natchez, Mississippi to Toledo Bend.

Motioned to adopt Resolution by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Jeff Heard. Motion carried on the 12th day of July, 2010.

Vote- Yes 11

Vote-No 0

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

Certification

_/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

Old Business

a. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Heard; Accepting the abandoned portion of the US 171 North of Mansfield into the Parish Road System (road accessing new EMS station) upon transfer from DOTD. Motion carried.

b. Mr. Fred Jones announced that applications can be picked up in the morning for the Housing Grant, through Louisiana Housing Finance, and they will be mailed to The Fuller Center, and they will forward them to Louisiana Housing Finance.

c. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to defer the intent to transfer of property to Louisiana Reclamation until August 10, 2010. Motion carried.

Mr. Ernel Jones requested for the transfer of adjudicated property to the cities and the procedures be checked out to see if it is being done properly. Mr. Gary Evans, Asst. D.A., stated he would check into the matter.

Ordinances

a. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to defer the Ordinance to move/relocate Precinct #41 polling location from Rascoe Store at Evelyn to Summer Hill Baptist Church. Motion carried.

Committee Reports

Administrative Committee

a. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Burch; Authorizing the relocation of precinct #30 from Stonewall Town Hall to Stonewall Library, due to overcrowding- before next year’s elections. Leaving Precinct #16, at Stonewall Town Hall as it is also located at Stonewall Hall. Motion carried.

Budget and Finance

a. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing and approving the Treasurers’ report. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing and paying all approved bills. Motion carried.

Personnel Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing the five (5) Assistant Foreman, at the Road Department to attend a one day seminar on Management and Supervision, July 14th. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; Authorizing Horas Gass to be moved from temporary to permanent (operator/truck Driver) located at the Road Department- evaluation available upon request. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing entering into a one (1) year employment contract with Mr. Wardell Bowie in the amount of $60,000.00. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; Authorizing Gus Simpson to transfer from Operator to Heavy Equipment Operator ( Road Departmen). Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; Authorizing the hiring of Brittany Wright as a General office Clerk in the Administrative Office. Motion carried.

f. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; Authorizing the Hiring of Ike Hooper to replace Author Woodley at the Pelican compactor location. Motion carried.

Road Committee

a. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing a request from E-911 to name a road off of La. Hwy. 3276: Rodney Ln. Pvt. Dr. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing the boom axe work and gravel to be placed on Mt. Zion Cemetery Road off of Hwy. 5 out of Logansport. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Heard; Authorizing the adoption of a policy regarding acquisition of parish vehicles requiring quotes from local dealers prior to looking outside the parish for vehicles under #30,000.00. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing the Linwood Road project to cover from bridge to bridge approximately $1.5 million. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the oil/gas company to repair Gravel Point Road with us purchasing the asphalt and them repairing the road and repaying us for the material, with a letter of commitment/agreement with the oil/gas company. Motion carried.

f. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; Authorizing passing a Resolution for a right-of-way agreement (calling it a ditch easement) for the four land owners on Gravel Point Road, once the wording is correct and in final agreement for (1.2 miles), with DOTD rebuilding the fences, and oil/gas company pay for the m to be rebuilt. Motion carried.

Building and Properties

a. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; Authorizing deferring the discussion of information gathered on Property Standards/Clean-up, needed for Ordinance. Motion carried.

Airport Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing the advertising of aviation fuel for the Airport. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; Authorizing the Airport Manager to set fuel prices at or above the cost at competitive price. Motion carried.

Announcement:

We hereby notify the public of the Police Jury’s intent to adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of a tract of property at the Industrial Park to Lone Star Rentals and a tract of property at the Industrial Park West to Louisianan Reclamation.

Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to adjourn the session. Motion carried.

/s/ B. D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. MITCHELL, PRESIDENT JULIE HARRIS, SECRETARY

DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY

DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY - SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 28, 2010

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in special session Monday, June 28, 2010 in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA with a quorum present and notice having been mailed and posted.

The Jury met at 5 p.m. with the following members present:

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B;

A.W.McDonald, District 2; Greg Baker, District 3; Richard Fuller,District 4-A;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C;

Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D; Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6.

Absent: J.O. Burch, District 1-C

1. Mr. Mitchell called the meeting to order.

2. Mr. Mayweather led Invocation.

3. Mr. McDonald led Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Mr. Mitchell called for additions and deletions to the agenda:

· Mr. Moncrief motioned to amend the agenda; seconded by Mr. Roe; Requesting to allowing the Landfill and Compactor sites to operate from 6:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. on July 5, 2010. This being item #10 a, on agenda. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea,Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea; Mr. Fuller, Yea, Mr. Burch, Absent. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

· Mr. McDonald motioned to amend the agenda; seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Requesting to cover the Liberty Lodge 123F &AM with liability insurance, where the Precinct # 35 will be temporarily located until construction is completed on the new Keatchi Town Hall. This being item # 10 b. on the agenda. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea,Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea; Mr. Fuller, Yea, Mr. Burch, Absent. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

· Mr. Heard requested to amend the agenda to advertise for bids for the hay at the Airport, This being item # 10 c. on the agenda. Motioned by Mr. Roe; seconded by Mr. Fuller; to amend the agenda to advertise for bids for the hay at the Airport, This being item # 10 c. on the agenda. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea,Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea; Mr. Fuller, Yea, Mr. Burch, Absent. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

· Mr. Ernel Jones motioned to amend the agenda; seconded by Mr. Fuller requesting to discuss the CD at Community Bank and it’s renewal, this being item # 10d. on the agenda; Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea,Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea; Mr. Fuller, Yea, Mr. Burch, Absent. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

5. No guest or public comments.

6. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing to adopt a Resolution temporarily moving Precinct #35 from the Keatchi Town Hall to the Liberty Lodge 123F & AM until the construction of the new Keatchie Town Hall is completed. Motion carried.

7. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Heard; Deferring discussion of item until July Meeting, on a Resolution requesting authority to sell water from Clear/Smithport Lake and for the proceeds to be used for vegetation control and improvements to Clear/Smithport Lake. Motion carried.

8. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing entering into a temporary agreement with the Liberty Lodge 123F & AM, Keatchi, Louisiana to be used as a temporary/emergency site for Precinct #35 also authorizing the President to sign the agreement. Motion carried.

9. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing the request for dirt at the locations listed: Old Community Center Cemetery-Logansport, Mims Springs Church, Marshall Road- Logansport, Shiloh Church Cemetery- District 4-C, South Mansfield Park. Entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with each entity, before work is done. Motion carried.

10. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; Authorizing the interviewing/hiring of a Kennel Manager for the Bryant Yopp Jr. Animal Services Center. Motion carried.

a. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing allowing the Landfill and Compactor sites to operate from 6:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m. on July 5, 2010. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. McDonald; Authorizing the coverage of Liberty Lodge 123F &AM with liability insurance, where the Precinct # 35 will be temporarily located until construction is completed on the new Keatchi Town Hall. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; Authorizing to advertise for bids for the hay at the Airport. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Fuller; Authorizing the renewal of the CD at Community Bank at a 1.89 % for 13 months. Motion withdrawn by Mr. Moncrief and by Mr. Fuller. Alternate motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; Authorizing to take the money from the CD and invest it with Merrill Lynch. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; to adjourn. Motion carried.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Parish Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

DeSoto Parish Police Jury

Committee Meetings

June 7, 2010

The following committees of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury met Monday June 7, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA.

Administrative Committee met at 5: 05 p.m. with the following members present:

Greg Baker, Chairman District 3; Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A;

J.O. Burch, District 1-C; A.W. McDonald, District 2; Richard Fuller, District 4-A;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C;

Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D; Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6

Absent: Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B;

14. Chairman Baker called the meeting to order at 5:05.

15. Invocation led by Mr. Greg Baker.

16. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Moncrief.

17. Chairman Baker called for additions or deletions to the agenda.

· Mr. Roe motioned to amend to amend the agenda, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to allow Mr. Don Ashley to speak under Road Committee concerning the abandonment of alleys in Frierson. Also amending the agenda to authorize the CEA and repairs to the following roads – Truevine Road- by mining company, Friendship Road by Exco and Elpaso, Hall Road- by Indigo, Truevine Road by: Dolet Hills Mining Co., and Cool Springs Road by Chesapeake and Indigo. This being included in item # 9 under Road. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea; Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

· Mr. Fred Jones motioned to amend the agenda to add a discussion about the November 2, 2010 severance tax election; seconded by Mr. Moncrief, this being item # 12 under Administrative. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

18. Guest and Public Comments:

b. Mr. Tom Jones addressed the Jurors stating that the DNR has given them word that their permit is administratively complete and after the Public Hearing set for July 22, it should take about 120 days and they will be good to go.

19. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Roe; to consider accepting and approving the ssignment of Mineral Lease No. 20218 from Classic Petroleum to Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P. Motion carried.

20. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Mayweather ; to authorize a Resolution of support for the DeSoto Health Care Inc. to apply for Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Section 330 Grant. Motion carried.

21. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 1st Tee Program to name DeSoto Kids Development & Education, Inc. as recipient and to include miscellaneous labor, materials and equipment , as recommended by our CPA. Motion carried.

22. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Burch; authorizing the request for the renewal of the DeSoto Parish Ambulance Services District Board members: Robert C. (Bobby) Hayes, Jr. And Herbert P. (Jimmy) Jackson, whose terms expire and would like to be renewed for six more years. Motion carried.

23. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing the Resolution to be submitted with the Council on Aging, to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under Non-Urbanized area formula program. Motion carried.

24. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the Resolution to the Council on Aging for the State of Louisiana Department and Development and Public Transportation. Motion carried.

25. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to adopt a Resolution in support of and education of the Severance Tax , and the in the November 2nd , 2010 election, with us. Motion carried.

26. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; to adjourn 5:35 p.m. Motion carried.

Budget and Finance Committee met at 5:35 p.m. with the following members present:

Jerry Moncfief, District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Reggie Roe, District 5.

10. Mr. Ernel Jones Called the meeting to order.

11. Guest or public comments.

· Mr. Fletcher Carter addressed the Jurors in place of Mr. Wayne Jones-and stated he was there for help, help for health care. Mr. Carter knows that many people of the parish can afford health care; this would give them a choice on where to go, while others are struggling with health care, it would be a great relief for those people to have health care in Mansfield, while allowing DeSoto Parish to grow.

· Mr. Daryl Williams- H.E. M. Community Development Corp. Program. Addressed the Jurors to request funding in the amount of $37,500.00 to help with the summer feeding program. Mr. Williams stated that the children who attend the program have had recent increases on their testing scores, and that the center also helps with a food bank helping from anywhere from 75-175 people per month.

· Mrs. Laurie Williamson and Mr. Gus Hall addressed the Jurors with the question of who to address and begin discussions with for a local investment - with Edward Jones. Mr. Ernel Jones stated they would need to start with Ms. Linda Gatlin and Mr. Steve Brown.

· Ms. Edna Wheless- DeSoto Parish Industrial District. - Requesting for a grant for $37,500.00, application has been turned in and consideration would be appreciated. The Industrial District has worked with several different businesses, and more businesses are looking at our parish as their home.

· Mr. Ernel Jones stated that all applications are being looked at by Ms. Gatlin, and then being referred to the finance committee. Mr. Moncrief added that he would like Ms. Gatlin to get Asst. D.A. Gary Evans to look over applications when her staff is finished. Mr. Ernel encouraged everyone to get a copy of the new policy from the office.

· Mr. Sal Miletello- Merrill Lynch addressed the Jurors with information on the investments and handouts on the portfolio analysis. Mr. Miletello stated that he may need to have a special meeting to go over financials.

· Mr. Ernel Jones – Vice President and Budget and Finance Committee Chairman stated he would call a special Budget and Finance Committee Workshop meeting for Wednesday June the 9th, 2010 at 5:00, to hold discussion with Mr. Miletello, and associates, along with other business.

12. Ms. Linda Gatlin- Parish Treasurer- stated the audit is on schedule, and should be complete by June 30th, and expenditures are in line.

13. After a lengthy discussion it was determined to address the Jurors travel expense with a cap of $3,000.00, per Juror, if you are attending a board meeting/required meeting this will not count against your $3,000.00. The $3,000.00 is allotted for the travel in which you choose to attend such as educational, informational.

14. The Mayor of Grand Cane addressed the Jurors with the request for funding to make improvements to the Village of Grand Cane. Repairs would be made to the Back Alley Theater- (A/C, and Heat, building repairs) General Village work-additional street lighting, street repairs, additional parking, culvert work. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Burch to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Village of Grand Cane providing them with $100,000.00 with us possibly doing part of the street repair (equipment, labor).

· Alternate motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Village of Grand Cane providing them with $150,000.00 with us possibly doing part of the street repair (equipment, labor). Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea; Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

15. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Moncrief to accept the applications for appropriation request for review process. Motion carried.

16. After a lengthy discussion concerning revenues and collection alternatives and options Mr. Roe motioned; seconded by Mr. Heard; to establish a Ordinance forming a base to collect revenues in the parish not being collected such as (Occupational license, permit fees, etc.). Motion carried.

17. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing the payment of authorized and approved bills. Motion carried.

18. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Personnel Committee met at 6:40 p.m. with the following member’s present:

Jerry Moncrief, Chairman District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C;

Greg Baker, District 3; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D ; Richard Fuller, District 4-A

10. Mr. Moncrief called the meeting to order.

11. No guest or public comments.

12. Ms. Mary Mayfield the new OCS Executive Director was introduced.

13. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; to create a new position of General Office Clerk (Administrative Office); hiring Brittany Wright to fill the position. Motion carried.

14. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing Wardell Bowie , Darlene Perry, and Tony Nervis to attend the Solid Waste Operator’s Workshop in Marksville, La. July 27-28. Motion carried.

15. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing Adonna McClain, Darlene Perry, and Suzy Foshee to attend the 2010 Administrative Assistants Conference in Baton Rouge, August 5 & 6, 2010. Motion carried.

16. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing Kevin Vanzant to attend the LRWA’s 25th Annual Training & Technical Conference, July 18-23, in Alexandria, La. Motion carried.

17. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing to reclassify Charles Hawthorne and Larry Carroll from temporary to permanent, at the Road Department. Motion carried.

18. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; suthorizing to adjourn. Motion carried.

Road Committee met at 6:45 p.m. with the following members present:

J.O. Burch, Chairman District 1-C; Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A;

Greg Baker, District 3; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D.

Ernel Jones, District 4-C.

13. Mr. J. O. Burch called the meeting to order.

14. Guest or public comments.

· Mr. Don Ashley addressed the Jurors requesting the closure/abandonment of road/alley on his property in Friersn that have not been used. Mr. Ashley also requested a Public Hearing to be held to notify the public of intentions.. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Mayweather to line item these matters for Monday June 14th, 2010. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea; Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

· Mr. John Whorton- No Show- Defer until Monday night, the discussion.

15. Ms. Bryant, and daughter- Ranchland Acres drainage improvement problem. After a lengthy discussion Mr. Burch , stated that Mr. Brown, Mr. Woodley, Ms. Bryant, should have a meeting and get things straight and settled, on the issue and get the land and ROW repaired. Mr. Moncrief stated that we should get a price on the repairs needed. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief to defer until Monday night June 14, 2010 until after they have a meeting to discuss the issue, and gotten a repair price. Motion carried.

16. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the advertising and the purchase of a Rock Spreaded. Motion carried.

17. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing the placement of “Slow Children at Play “ signs on Fire Tower Road near Janear Circle. Motion carried.

18. Motion by Mr. Mayweather to put in the budget the additional $267,000.00 for the request for the road repairs for East Red Bayou road improvements. Alternate motion by Mr. Ernel Jones to defer until Monday June 14th, 2010 and find out more information about the soil cementing and cost factor information for East Red Bayou Road improvements, seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

19. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Heard to defer the discussuin of RoadOrdinance requirements until the Monday June 14th regular meeting. Motion carried,

20. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Heard to defer the discussion of the policy for handicapped driveways . Motion carried.

21. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor with various companies for road repairs/improvements. Motion carried.

22. Item #10 Deleted, from agenda.

23. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Moncrie; authorizing the request from E-911 to name two (2) parish roads (neither used in the parish). 1. Old part of Hwy. 171 north of Nash’s Body Shop- EMS Circle. 2. Road off of Hwy 84 East for Gary Calhoun RV Park- Wilma Lane Pvt. Dr.

24. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Heard; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Building and Properties Committee met at 7:20 p.m. with the following members present:

Jeff Heard, Chairman, District 4-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Greg Baker, District 3;

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; Ernel Jones, District 4-C

9. Mr. Heard called the meeting to order.

10. No guest or public comments.

11. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. burch; authorizing the purchase of a vehicle for the Maintenance Techaincian. Motion carried.

12. Motioned by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the transfer/sell, of the Industrial Park West Property to Louisiana Reclamation. Motion carried.

13. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by MR. Burch; authorizing the Lone Star Rental Proposal to Purchase a portion of Lot 12, Industrial Park East (two to three acres) for $7,000 per acre and authorize transfer/sell of property. Motion carried.

14. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorize the renewal of the IBTS contract for a one year term. Ernel Jones- Sustained. Motion carried.

15. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; Authorizing the hiring for the Engineer for the Chillers at the Courthouse. Motion carried.

16. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing to address First Baptist Church of Mansfield to see what they would like to do with the options of the Feed and Seed, and the building it is located in, the building located on Polk St. is in need of repairs/ ADA compliance requirements. Motion carried.

Airport Committee met at 7:50 with the following members present:

Jeff Heard- Chairman, District 4-A; Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A

Greg Baker, District 3; Ernel Jones, District 4-C

J.O. Burch, District 1-C

6. Mr. Heard called the meeting to order.

7. No guest and public comments.

8. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing to retain ARE & EJES as design consultants for the airport project. Motion carried.

9. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the Airport Manager to terminate and vacate the office lease at the Airport. Motion also includes allowing Airport manager to rent hanger that had been used for storage for $250.00 per month. Motion carried.

10. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Community Development Committee met at 7:55 p.m. with the following members present:

Fred Jones, Chairman District 6, Mr. Greg Baker, District 3;

Mr. Jeff Heard, District 4-B;

A.W. McDonald, District 2; Mr. Ernel Jones, District 4-C.

Mr. Richard Fuller, District 4-A;

7. Mr. Fred Jones called the meeting to order.

8. Guest and public comments:

9. Mr. Fred Jones made an announcement to keep in mind about the Delta Regional Authority Grants and the upcoming projects for the year.

10. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Heard; authorizing the application for the Weatherization Innovative Grant Program. Motion carried.

11. Mr. Fred Jones gave information of the new Bluebird Broadband available in the area and stated that if anyone had a large antenna available for use they would be interested in the use of it for better reception in the area.

12. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Solid Waste Committee met at 8:00 p.m. with the following members present:

Richard Fuller, Chairman- District 4-A; - J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Greg Baker, District- 3; Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-C. 8. Mr. Fuller called the meeting to order.

9. No guest or public comments.

10. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Baker; to go ahead with the future plans for the new cell at the Landfill, and to hire an engineer. Motion carried.

11. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Baker to purchase and stock pile the sand needed dor the cell at the landfill cell while it is available. Motion carried.

12. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Heard; to authorize the purchase the Landscape Loader that we have had leased, for the Landfill. Motion carried.

13. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing the request proposals for the collection, evaluation and management of Type-1 (Industrial) Solid Waste. Motion carried.

14. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Heard; to adjourn. Motion carried.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Parish Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

DeSoto Parish Police Jury - Regular Meeting - June 14, 2010

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in Regular session, Monday June 14, 2010 at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury meeting room, Police Jury building, Mansfield, Louisiana with the following members present:

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B;

A.W. McDonald, District 2; Greg Baker, District 3; Richard Fuller, District 4-A;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D;

Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6.

1. With previous notice having been mailed and posted and a quorum present, President Mitchell called the meeting to order.

2. Invocation led by Mr. Ernel Jones.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Moncrief.

4. Additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. Guest and Public Comments:

· per day, with 386 TrinidadTrinidadTrinidad has eleven (11) rigs in DeSoto parish, with twenty-seven (27) rigs in LouisianaPark Road
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· EMS building stating that they had found the land for the building, (2-3 acres on the new EMS Circle
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6. Approval of minutes as printed in the Official Journal

7. Old Business

a. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; accepting the lowest bids, and Tire’s being, re-bid and the and herbicide bid being rejected, do not anticipate spending over $30,000. During the next year, just having to get bids/quotes. Motion carried.

Road Oil & Prime

Bryan & Bryan Road Oil $80.37 per Barrel, Prime $ 2.78 per gallon, CRS-2 $117.18 barrel.

Asphalt Products Unlimited Road Oil- No Bid, Prime $3.00 per gallon, $$850.00 Delivery fee, $50.00 delay fee after 1 hour, CRS-2 $1.87 per gallon, $850.00 delivery fee, $50.00 delay fee after 1 hour.

Glauconite Road Base, Price per ton (Picked up)

Big 4: 2” and Smaller Road Base- $8.33, 2”-4” Maintenance Rock $14.50.

Fleet Fuel Bid Results:

Lott Oil: Management Fee: 0.0695, Freight cost per gallon: 0.03,

Total Additional Prices: 0.0995 * No Federal Tax will be billed.

Asphalt Bid Tabulation:

Benton & Brown: Asphalt 68.00 Recycled Asphalt $32.00

Madden Contracting: $65.82 Recycled Asphalt: No Bid

Aggregate/Maintenance Gravel

Blazer Construction: SB-2 Granite Road Base, Delivered- $30.45, SB-2 Granite Road Base, Picked-up: $ 26.00, SB-2 (4” & Down) Delivered: $30.45, SB-2 (4” & Down) Picked- up: $26.00, Crushed Rock- Delivered- No Bid, Crushed Rock- Picked Up- No Bid, 1” Gravel #4- Delivered – No Bid, 1” Gravel #4- Picked up – No Bid.

Granite Mountain- SB-2 Granite Road Base, Delivered- No Bid, SB-2 Granite Road Base, Picked-up: $ 23.00, SB-2 (4” & Down) Delivered: No Bid, SB-2 (4” & Down) Picked- up: $26.75, Crushed Rock- Delivered- No Bid, Crushed Rock- Picked Up- $22.50, 1” Gravel #4- Delivered – No Bid, 1” Gravel #4- Picked up – No Bid.

Madden Contracting: SB-2 Granite Road Base, Delivered- No Bid, SB-2 Granite Road Base, Picked-up: $ 24.00, SB-2 (4” & Down) Delivered: No Bid, SB-2 (4” & Down) Picked- up: $26.75, Crushed Rock- Delivered- No Bid, Crushed Rock- Picked Up- $22.50, 1” Gravel #4- Delivered – No Bid, 1” Gravel #4- Picked up – No Bid.

Blazer Construction: Pea Gravel, Delivered- No Bid, Pea Gravel, Picked-Up, No Bid, Limestone-Delivered- No Bid, Limestone- Picked-up- No Bid, LA-3 (3/8) Delivered, No Bid, LA-3 (3/8) Picked –up- No bid.

Granite Mountain: Pea Gravel, Delivered- No Bid, Pea Gravel, Picked-Up, No Bid, Limestone-Delivered- No Bid, Limestone- Picked-up- No Bid, LA-3 (3/8) Delivered, No Bid, LA-3 (3/8) Picked- up: $31.00.

Madden Contracting: Pea Gravel, Delivered- No Bid, Pea Gravel, Picked-Up, No Bid, Limestone-Delivered- No Bid, Limestone- Picked-up- No Bid, LA-3 (3/8) Delivered, No Bid, LA-3 (3/8) Picked- up:$ 33.04.

Corrugation Metal Culverts Uncoated Delivered

Brumley’s Culverts: 15” 16g $11.19, 18”16g $13.99, 24” 14g $22.15, 30”14g $27.89, 36”14g $32.90, 42” 14g $44.05, 48” 14g $49.95, 60” 14g $69.95.

CBS Home Express: 15” 16g $10.89, 18”16g $13.59, 24” 14g $21.29, 30”14g $26.79, 36”14g $32.90, 42” 14g $44.05, 48” 14g $49.95, 60” 14g $69.95.

Costal Culverts: No Bids

Culverts- Corrugation Metal –Uncoated Picked-up

Brumley’s Culverts: 15” 16g $11.19, 18”16g $13.99, 24” 14g $22.15, 30”14g $27.89, 36”14g $32.90, 42” 14g $44.05, 48” 14g $49.95, 60” 14g $69.95.

CBS Home Express: 15” 16g $10.35, 18”16g $12.91, 24” 14g $20.23, 30”14g $25.45, 36”14g $30.01, 42” 14g $40.18, 48” 14g $45.59, 60” 14g $65.45.

Costal Culverts: No Bids

Culverts- Galvanized/Coated- Delivered

Brumley’s Culverts: 15” 16g $15.29, 18”16g $19.49, 24” 14g $28.79, 30”14g $36.29, 36”14g $41.89, 42” 14g $54.37, 48” 14g $62.75, 60” 14g $88.49.

CBS Home Express: 15” 16g $15.63, 18”16g $19.88, 24” 14g $29.95, 30”14g $37.73, 36”14g $44.16, 42” 14g $57.36, 48” 14g $66.72, 60” 14g $94.25.

Costal Culverts: No Bids

Culverts Galvanized/Coated- Picked-up

Brumley’s Culverts: 15” 16g $15.29, 18”16g $19.49, 24” 14g $28.79, 30”14g $36.29, 36”14g $41.89, 42” 14g $54.37, 48” 14g $62.75, 60” 14g $88.49.

CBS Home Express: 15” 16g $14.84, 18”16g $18.88, 24” 14g $28.45, 30”14g $35.84, 36”14g $41.95, 42” 14g $54.49, 48” 14g $63.38, 60” 14g $89.54.

Costal Culverts: No Bids

Culverts- Polyethylene (Minimum 10 Joints) Delivered

Brumley’s Culverts: 15” $7.95, 18” $10.99, 24” $18.95, 30” $25.89, 36”$32.25, 42” $42.55, 48” $57.95, 60” $106.95.

CBS Home Express: 15” $8.93, 18” $12.36, 24” $18.96, 30” $30.09, 36” $36.72, 42” $50.70, 48” $60.80, 60” $107.51.

Costal Culverts: 15” $7.68, 18” $10.81, 24” $17.77, 30” $27.19, 36” $33.33, 42” $48.72, 48” $55.67, 60” $99.28.

Culverts- Polyethylene –Picked-up

Brumley’s Culverts: 15” $7.95, 18” $10.99, 24” $18.95, 30” $25.89, 36”$32.25, 42” $42.55, 48” $57.95, 60” $106.95.

CBS Home Express: 15” $8.93, 18” $12.36, 24” $18.96, 30” $30.09, 36” $36.72, 42” $50.70, 48” $60.80, 60” $107.51.

Costal Culverts: 15” $7.00, 18” $10.00, 24” $17.00, 30” $26.50, 36” $32.75, 42” $48.00, 48” $55.00, 60” $98.50.

8. New Business

a. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; authorizing and adopting the Endorsement Resolution supporting the project possibility allowing the project to receive the local benefits of the Enterprise Zone Program (opting out section #3) for EXCO Operating Company, LP/Projecting #20100118.

ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM

ENDORSEMENT RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION STATING DeSoto Parish Police Jury ENDORSEMENT OF EXCO Operating Company, LP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM;

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act, La. R.S. 51:1781-1791 offers significant incentives for economic development in the State and;

WHEREAS, the business is located within Census Tract ___NA_____ which (is/is not) a designated Enterprise Zone or within the boundaries of Economic Development Zone

NA and;

WHEREAS, DeSoto Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for their area, and;

WHEREAS, the attached 2000 Enterprise Zone map has been marked to show the location of the business being endorsed and;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements

DeSoto Parish Police Jury agrees:

1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program.

2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction.

BE IT RESOLVED by DeSoto Parish Police Jury , in regular and legal session convened on June 14, 2010 and endorses EXCO Operating Company, LP , Enterprise Zone Application # 20100118 , to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict

Here with are hereby repealed.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. MITCHELL, PRESIDENT JULIE HARRIS, SECRETARY

DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY

I, Julie Harris, hereby certify in my capacity as Secretary of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury convened in legal and regular session with a quorum present on the 14th, day of June, 2010.

/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

b. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Moncrief, to authorize awarding of the Official Journal to The Enterprise & Interstate Progress, at a rate of $6.00 per square (100 words per square), for the fiscal year June 30, 2010- June 30, 2011. No other bids received. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Heard; to authorize a Resolution regarding the new station for DeSoto EMS, contingent on how the land is acquired lease/donation, and entrance road situation. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing the investment of 2010 General Fund Royalties with Merrill Lynch ($1.2 Million). Motion carried.

9. Resolutions

a. Motioned by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing a Resolution to support the Council on Aging for the Rural Public Transit, authorizing the filing of the application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under the Non-Urbanized area Formula Program. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing a Resolution for the DeSoto Parish Council on Aging for the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Public Transportation. Motion carried.

Authorizing Resolution

NOTE: The following resolution should be passed by an applicant’s governing

operating or capital assistance. Body and submitted with each application for Rural Public Transit

Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under 49 CFR 5311, Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program and/or 49 CFR 5309, Discretionary Capital Program.

Whereas, the Secretary of Transportation and Development is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects;

WHEREAS; the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant;

WHEREAS, it is required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development un accord with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements there under; and

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority businesses enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, or consultant and other services:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by __DeSoto Parish Police Jury ___:

That the DeSoto Parish Council on Aging is authorized to execute and file an

Application on behalf of DeSoto Parish Police Jury with Louisiana Department of

Transportation and Development, to aid in the financing of operating and/or capital assistance projects pursuant to the Rurl Public Transit Program, 49 CFR 5311 and/or Discrertionary Capital Program, 49 CFR 5309.

That the DeSoto Parish Council on Aging is authorized to execute and file with

Such applications and assurance or any other document required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

That the DeSoto Parish Council on Aging is authorized to furnish such additional

Information as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development may require in connection with the application or the project.

That the DeSoto Parish Council on Aging is authorized to set forth and execute

Affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project’s procurement needs.

That the DeSoto Aprish Council On Aging is authorized to execute grant contract

Agreements on behalf of DeSoto Parish Police Jury with the Louisiana Department

Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance

This resolution is applicable for a period of one year unless revoked by the governing body and copy of such revoking shall be furnished to the DOTD.

MOTION TO ADOPT the above and foregoing Resolution was made by

Ernel Jones ; seconded by Richard Fuller, on this the 14^th day of June 2010.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, PRESIDENT JULIE HARRIS, SECRETARY

DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY

CERTIFICATE

I certify in my capacity as secretary of the Police Jury of the Parish of DeSoto, Louisiana, that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury in legal and special session on June 14, 2010, at which meeting a quorum was present.

/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

c. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Heard; authorizing a Resolution of support for the DeSoto Health Care Inc. to apply for Health Resource Services Administrations (HRSA) Section 330 Grant. Motion carried.

Resolution

WHEREAS, the DeSoto Health Care Inc. desires to apply for a HRSA Section 330 Grant; and

WHEREAS, Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act defines federal grant funding opportunities for organizations to provide care to underserved populations, and

WHEREAS, the types of organizations that may receive 330 grants include: Community Health Centers, Migrants Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless Programs, and Public Housing Primary Care Programs and may also includes Urban Indian Centers and Tribal Organizations.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury does hereby support the application by DeSoto Health Care Inc. for HRSA Section 330 Grant; and

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that on June 14^th, 2010 the DeSoto Parish Police Jury Does hereby adopt this Resolution of support for DeSoto Health Care Inc. to apply for HRSA Section 330 Grant.

MOTION TO ADOPT the above and foregoing Resolution was

made by Fred Jones ; seconded by Jeff Heard, on this the 14^th

day of June 2010.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

CERTIFICATE

/s/ Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

d. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Heard; authorizing a Resolution in support and education of the November 2^nd, 2010 Severance Tax to benefit our parish. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Louisiana Stage Legislature passed Act 541 during its 2009 Regular Session authorizing a proposal to add Article VII, Section 4(D)(4) of the Constitution of Louisiana, to decrease the amount of severance tax on certain natural resources which is retained by the state to be submitted to the electors of the state of Louisiana, for their approval or rejection in the manner provided by law, and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will return more severance tax revenues to the parish in which the severance or production occurs; and

WHEREAS, the drilling of the Haynesville Shale has resulted in a great increase in severance tax revenues from DeSoto Parish and has resulted in additional damage to our parish roads; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury, in Regular Session held on June 14, 2010, does hereby support passage of the Proposed Amendment to decrease the amount of severance tax retained by the state and return them to the parish governing authority from where the severance occurs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DeSoto Parish Police Jury does hereby encourage the electorate to go to the polls and vote affirmative on the Proposed Constitutional Amendment on November 2, 2010.

I, B.D. Mitchell, President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury do hereby certify that the above constitutes a true and accurate copy of a Resolution, which upon motion by Ernel Jones, seconded by Jerry Moncrief, was adopted by the following vote:

Yea: 11 Nay: 0 Absent: 0

and the same was declared adopted by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury this 14^th day of June, 2010.

/s/B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

CERTIFICATE

/s/Julie Harris

Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury

10. Cooperative Endeavor Agreement

a. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 1^st Tee Program to name DeSoto Kids Development & Education, Inc. as recipient and to include miscellaneous labor, materials and equipment, as recommended by our CPA. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with various companies for road repairs/improvements. Motion carried.

c. Deleted item.

Committee Reports

Administrative Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing the request for the renewal of the DeSoto Parish Ambulance Services District Board Members: Robert C. (Bobby) Hayes, Jr. nd Herbert P. ( Jimmy) Jackson, whose terms expire and would like to renew for six more years. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; consider acceptance and approval of the assignment of mineral lease No. 20218 from Classic Petroleum to Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P. Motion Carried.

Budget and Finance Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorize/discuss and consider three (3) applications turned in for the appropriations request, with the Jurors, Treasurer, Asst. D.A. and Administrator that have been looked over. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing the payment of all authorized and approved bills. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing the travel expense policy for Jurors, with a cap of $3,000.00, per Juror, if attending a board meeting/required meeting this will not count against the $3,000.00. The $3,000.00 is allotted for the travel in which you choose to attend, such as educational, informational. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; Authorizing and entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Village of Grand Cane in the amount of $150,000.00 for upgrades and improvements to the town. Agreeing to show where the monies have been spent.

f. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing to accept applications for appropriations and turn them in for processing, procedures. Motion carried.

g. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing to allow Mr. Mitchell, President to appoint a committee, to establish a base to collect revenues in the parish that are not being collected in order to compose and compile an Ordinance to bring back to the Jurors. (Occupational License, Permit Fees, etc.). Motion carried.

Community Development Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Heard; authorizing an application for the Department of Energy Weatherization innovative Grant Program. Motion carried.

Personnel Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; authorizing a position of General Office Clerk (Admin. Office); posting/advertising and taking applications for position. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing Wardell Bowie, Darlene Perry , and Tony Nervis to attend the 2010 Solid Waste Operators Work Shop in Marksville, La. July 27-28. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing Adonna McClain, Suzy Foshee, and Darlene Perry to attend the 2010 Administrative Conference in Baton Rouge, August 5 &

, 2010. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Mayweather, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing Kevin Vanzant to attend the LRWA’s 25^th Annual Training & Technical Conference, July 18-23, in Alexandria La. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing the reclassifying of Charles Hawthorn and Larry Carroll from temporary to permanent, at the Road Department. Motion carried.

f. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing the promotion of Mr. Nash Rutledge from temporary to permanent Road Foreman. Motion carried.

Road Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. McDonald; authorizing the purchase of material to improve the drainage problem in Ranchland Acres. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing the purchase of a Rock Spreader. Alternate motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Mayweather to advertise for bids for a Rock Spreader and to lease one until one is purchased. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing the placement of “Slow Children at Play” signs, on the Fire Tower Road near Janear Circle. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing the request for a Public Hearing July 12, 2010, at 4:30, to request the closure of alley’s/roads in the Frierson Community off of East Street on the East side of street. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. Roe, no second to authorize the amount of $267,000.00 of money for road repairs with a soil cement base product, when the company starts building on location at East Red Bayou. Alternate motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Heard; authorizing the request for Road improvements to East Red Bayou, in the amount of $100,000.00, that what was originally in the budget, when they start on the construction. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: No, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yes, Mr. Fred Jones: No, Mr. Burch: Yes, Mr. Heard: Yes, Mr. Mitchell: Yes, Mr. Moncrief: Yes, Mr. McDonald: Yes, Mr. Mayweather: Yes, Mr. Roe: Yes, Mr. Fuller: Yes. Motion carried.

f. Motion by Mr. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to create a waiver that will allow the companies to wave the right of a visual inspection of the road they will be using and taking the word of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury. Mr. Brown, Parish Administrator, and Mr. Woodley Asst. Road Superintendent would then sign off on the Cooperative Endeavor Agreements, as related to the Road Ordinance, then present to the jury as soon as possible as to not hold up progress. Motion carried.

g. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; to authorize and adopt any changes made in the Handicapped Driveway policy. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE 5 OF 2010

An Ordinance Relating to the Repair of Driveways of the Handicapped

WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Police Jury of DeSoto Parish to ensure the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Parish; and

WHEREAS, gainful access to the homes of the handicapped is a necessity for emergency vehicles;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Parish Police Jury that the following criteria must be met before the Police Jury can work on the driveways of handicapped citizens:

SECTION 1

a. A person must be temporarily disabled or permanently handicapped.

b. A person must have a doctor’s statement indicating they are temporarily or permanently disabled.

c. A person must be unable to function without help from an outside source (public transportation, friend or relative).

d. Handicapped accessibility must be limited to one location only.

e. Annual household income shall not exceed that established by HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Program for moderate income level households in DeSoto parish. * See Attachment

f. Household income shall be verified by the Parish Treasurer utilizing income tax returns or other comparable methods of income verification.

SECTION 2

Once the above criteria have been met the Road Superintendent and Administrator will decide on the course of action to be taken in repairing the drive.

MOTION TO ADOPT the above and foregoing ordinance was made by Mr. Jerry Moncrief,

Seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones . Motion carried.

WHEREUPON the ordinance was declared duly adopted on this the 14th day of June, 2010.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

Income by household size- Number of Persons and Annual Household Income- DeSoto Parish:

Extremely Low Income: 1- person- $0- $11,000, 2 person $0-$12,550.00, 3 person $0 -$14,150.00, 4 person $0- $15,700.00, 5 person $0- $16,950.00, 6 person $0-$18,200, 7 person $0-19,450.00, 8 person $0-$20,700.00.

Low Income: 1- person-$11,001- $18,300, 2 person-$12,551-$20,900, 3 person-$14,151-$23, 550, 4 person $15,701-$26,150, 5 person $16,951-$25,250, 6 person $18,201-$30,350, 7 person $19, 451.-$32,450, 8 person $20,701-$34,500.

Moderate Income: 1- person-$18,301-$29,300, 2 person $20,901-$33,500, 3 person $23,551 -$37,650, 4 person $26,151- $41,850, 5 person-$28,251- $45,200, 6 person $30,351-$48,550, 7 person $32,451-$51,900, 8 person $34,501-$55,250.

High Income: 1- person- over $29,300, 2 person over- $33,500, 3 person over- $37,650, 4 person over-$41,850, 5 person over- $45,200, 6 person over- $ 48,550, 7 person over- $51,900, 8 person over $55,250.

h. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing E-911 to name two (2) parish roads, neither name used in the parish at this time,

· Body Shop- EMS Circle.

Alternate motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing the names of the two new roads with us authorizing a Resolution to taking EMS Circle into the parish road system if need be, and the State and the property owner both agree for it to be, for the new DeSoto Parish EMS Building entrance. Alternate motion carried.

i. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing the replacement of collapsed 24” culvert, on Friendship Road, around the 610 address, and for this to be done around midnight, when traffic is at its lightest. With the Sheriff’s Office being notified for safety and traffic direction. Motion carried.

Buildings and Properties

a. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing the purchase of a new utility van for the Maintenance Supervisor, Kevin Vanzant, with three (3) quotes under $17,000. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing the transfer/sale of the property located at Industrial Park West to Louisiana Reclamation. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing the Lone Star Rentals proposal to purchase a portion of Lot 12, Industrial Park East (two to Three acres) for $7,000 per acre and authorizing transfer/sale of property. Motion carried.

Announcement: This is to notify the public of the Police Jury’s intent to adopt a Resolution authorizing the sale of a tract of property owned by the DeSoto Parish Police Jury at the Industrial Park to Lone Star Rentals and a tract of property at the Industrial Park West to Louisiana Reclamation. The Resolution authorizing the sale of the property will be considered for adoption at the next Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 12, 2010. A Public Hearing will be held before the Regular Meeting at 4:30 to hear public comments regarding the sale of the property.

d. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Roe, authorizing IBTS to renew a contract with the parish for a 0ne (1) year term. Motion carried.

e. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing the Right-of-way agreement with Cleco for power lines and street lights at Industrial Park. Motion carried.

f. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; Authorizing the hiring of an Engineer and the President’s signature on contracts for the Courthouse A/C. Motion carried.

g. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing the discussion of the Feed and Seed Building with First Baptist Church, to see their interest in the building they are currently using and if they are interested in us donating it to them. Motion carried.

Airport Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing the approval of ARE and EJES as design consultants for the Airport project. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing the Airport Manager Miranda Walding to have the authority to manage the rental of the office spaces and the hanger spaces, (large hangers $250.00) with authority to evict if necessary. Motion carried.

Solid Waste Committee

a. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing the hiring of an engineer , Jones Environmental , to start the plans for the construction of the cell at the Landfill now. Motion carried.

b. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. McDonald; authorizing the purchase of sand from a place in Red River Parish and stockpiling it at the landfill, for future use in the cell construction. Alternate motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Heard to defer the purchase of the sand until we know more about the product we possibly get bids on sand, and until we see if we do purchase it if we can leave it where it is until needed. Motion carried.

c. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing the purchase of a Landscape Loader for the Landfill. Motion carried.

d. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Burch; authorizing the request for the collection, evaluation and management of Type-1 (Industrial) Solid Waste. Alternate motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Roe; adding to the motion authorizing the request for the collection, evaluation and management of Type-1 (Industrial) Solid Waste, that they also market our landfill also and are a quality control QHQC person. Motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; to adjourn. Motion carried.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

DeSoto Parish Police Jury - Budget and Finance Committee Workshop - June 9, 2010

The Budget and Finance Committee of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in a workshop, Wednesday June 9, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA.

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Greg Baker, Chairman District 3;

Richard Fuller, District 4-A; Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C;

Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D; Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6

Absent: Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B; A.W. McDonald, District 2;

Budget and Finance Committee met with the following members present:

Ernel Jones, Chairman District 4-C.

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Reggie Roe, District 5.

1. With previous notice having been mailed and posted and a quorum present, Chairman Ernel Jones called the meeting to order.

2. Invocation led by Mr. Fuller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Heard.

4. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Heard; requesting the deletion of item # 8 from the agenda. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea; Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

5. Guest and public comments: None

6. Mr. Ernel Jones –Chairman introduced, Mr. Sal Miletillo- Merrill Lynch, and requested he enter into the discussion of the investments and royalty funds. Mr. Miletillo stated that the investments have been in Black Rock and the investments have done very well. With the investment s where they are they are very accessible, daily even. Mr. Baker stated that if it is as liquid as Mr. Miletillo stated it was then we could invest it and if it was needed for a project or emergency it would be accessible. It was decided to amend Monday June 14, 2010 agenda to include the moving and investing of $1.2 million dollars into Merrill Lynch.

7. On the Sale of Bonds Mr. John Holt, Mr. Nambi Thomas and Mr. Mike Masada addressed the Jurors with ideas and handouts on the Sale of Bonds. After a lengthy discussion and a handout on what was to offer and the different options it was decided to get an amount together on what would be needed on the road repairs and decide what a comfortable amount would be and bring it back before the Jurors to discuss.

8. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Baker to adjourn. Motion carried.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

DeSoto Parish Police Jury - Budget and Finance Committee Workshop - June 9, 2010

The Budget and Finance Committee of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury met in a workshop, Wednesday June 9, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA.

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Greg Baker, Chairman District 3;

Richard Fuller, District 4-A; Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C;

Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D; Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6

Absent: Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B; A.W. McDonald, District 2;

Budget and Finance Committee met with the following members present:

Ernel Jones, Chairman District 4-C.

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Reggie Roe, District 5.

1. With previous notice having been mailed and posted and a quorum present, Chairman Ernel Jones called the meeting to order.

2. Invocation led by Mr. Fuller.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Heard.

5. Guest and public comments: None

8. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Baker to adjourn. Motion carried.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

DeSoto Parish Police Jury - Committee Meetings - June 7, 2010

The following committees of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury met Monday June 7, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA.

Administrative Committee met at 5: 05 p.m. with the following members present:

Greg Baker, Chairman District 3; Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A;

J.O. Burch, District 1-C; A.W. McDonald, District 2; Richard Fuller, District 4-A;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Ernel Jones, District 4-C;

Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D; Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6

Absent: Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B;

1. Chairman Baker called the meeting to order at 5:05.

2. Invocation led by Mr. Greg Baker.

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Moncrief.

4. Chairman Baker called for additions or deletions to the agenda. Mr. Roe motioned to amend to amend the agenda, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to allow Mr. Don Ashley to speak under Road Committee concerning the abandonment of alleys in Frierson. Also amending the agenda to authorize the CEA and repairs to the following roads – Truevine Road- by mining company, Friendship Road by Exco and Elpaso, Hall Road- by Indigo, Truevine Road by: Dolet Hills Mining Co., and Cool Springs Road by Chesapeake and Indigo. This being included in item # 9 under Road. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea; Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. No guest or public comments. Motion carried.

5. Guest and Public Comments:

a. Mr. Tom Jones addressed the Jurors stating that the DNR has given them word that their permit is administratively complete and after the Public Hearing set for July 22, it should take about 120 days and they will be good to go.

6. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Roe; to consider accepting and approving the ssignment of Mineral Lease No. 20218 from Classic Petroleum to Chesapeake Louisiana, L.P. Motion carried.

7. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Mayweather ; to authorize a Resolution of support for the DeSoto Health Care Inc. to apply for Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Section 330 Grant. Motion carried.

8. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 1st Tee Program to name DeSoto Kids Development & Education, Inc. as recipient and to include miscellaneous labor, materials and equipment , as recommended by our CPA. Motion carried.

9. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Burch; authorizing the request for the renewal of the DeSoto Parish Ambulance Services District Board members: Robert C. (Bobby) Hayes, Jr. And Herbert P. (Jimmy) Jackson, whose terms expire and would like to be renewed for six more years. Motion carried.

10. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing the Resolution to be submitted with the Council on Aging, to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under Non-Urbanized area formula program. Motion carried.

11. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the Resolution to the Council on Aging for the State of Louisiana Department and Development and Public Transportation. Motion carried.

12. Motion by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; to adopt a Resolution in support of and education of the Severance Tax , and the in the November 2nd , 2010 election, with us. Motion carried.

13. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Fred Jones; to adjourn 5:35 p.m. Motion carried.

Budget and Finance Committee met at 5:35 p.m. with the following members present:

Jerry Moncfief, District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Reggie Roe, District 5.

1. Mr. Ernel Jones Called the meeting to order.

2. Guest or public comments.

3. Ms. Linda Gatlin- Parish Treasurer- stated the audit is on schedule, and should be complete by June 30th, and expenditures are in line.

4. After a lengthy discussion it was determined to address the Jurors travel expense with a cap of $3,000.00, per Juror, if you are attending a board meeting/required meeting this will not count against your $3,000.00. The $3,000.00 is allotted for the travel in which you choose to attend such as educational, informational.

5. The Mayor of Grand Cane addressed the Jurors with the request for funding to make improvements to the Village of Grand Cane. Repairs would be made to the Back Alley Theater- (A/C, and Heat, building repairs) General Village work-additional street lighting, street repairs, additional parking, culvert work. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Burch to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Village of Grand Cane providing them with $100,000.00 with us possibly doing part of the street repair (equipment, labor).

6. Motion by Mr. Roe, seconded by Mr. Moncrief to accept the applications for appropriation request for review process. Motion carried.

7. After a lengthy discussion concerning revenues and collection alternatives and options Mr. Roe motioned; seconded by Mr. Heard; to establish a Ordinance forming a base to collect revenues in the parish not being collected such as (Occupational license, permit fees, etc.). Motion carried.

8. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing the payment of authorized and approved bills. Motion carried.

9. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Roe; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Personnel Committee met at 6:40 p.m. with the following member’s present:

Jerry Moncrief, Chairman District 1-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C;

Greg Baker, District 3; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D ; Richard Fuller, District 4-A

1. Mr. Moncrief called the meeting to order.

2. No guest or public comments.

3. Ms. Mary Mayfield the new OCS Executive Director was introduced.

4. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; to create a new position of General Office Clerk (Administrative Office); hiring Brittany Wright to fill the position. Motion carried.

5. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing Wardell Bowie , Darlene Perry, and Tony Nervis to attend the Solid Waste Operator’s Workshop in Marksville, La. July 27-28. Motion carried.

6. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing Adonna McClain, Darlene Perry, and Suzy Foshee to attend the 2010 Administrative Assistants Conference in Baton Rouge, August 5 & 6, 2010. Motion carried.

7. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Roe; authorizing Kevin Vanzant to attend the LRWA’s 25th Annual Training & Technical Conference, July 18-23, in Alexandria, La. Motion carried.

8. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing to reclassify Charles Hawthorne and Larry Carroll from temporary to permanent, at the Road Department. Motion carried.

9. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; suthorizing to adjourn. Motion carried.

Road Committee met at 6:45 p.m. with the following members present:

J.O. Burch, Chairman District 1-C; Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A;

Greg Baker, District 3; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D.

Ernel Jones, District 4-C.

1. Mr. J. O. Burch called the meeting to order.

2. Guest or public comments.

· Mr. John Whorton- No Show- Defer until Monday night, the discussion.

3. Ms. Bryant, and daughter- Ranchland Acres drainage improvement problem. After a

lengthy discussion Mr. Burch , stated that Mr. Brown, Mr. Woodley, Ms. Bryant, should

have a meeting and get things straight and settled, on the issue and get the land and

ROW repaired. Mr. Moncrief stated that we should get a price on the repairs needed. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief to defer until Monday night June 14, 2010 until after they have a meeting to discuss the issue, and gotten a repair price. Motion carried.

4. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the advertising and the purchase of a Rock Spreaded. Motion carried.

5. Motion by Mr. Fred Jones, seconded by Mr. Fuller; authorizing the placement of “Slow Children at Play “ signs on Fire Tower Road near Janear Circle. Motion carried.

6. Motion by Mr. Mayweather to put in the budget the additional $267,000.00 for the request for the road repairs for East Red Bayou road improvements. Alternate motion by Mr. Ernel Jones to defer until Monday June 14th, 2010 and find out more information about the soil cementing and cost factor information for East Red Bayou Road improvements, seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

7. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Heard to defer the discussuin of RoadOrdinance requirements until the Monday June 14th regular meeting. Motion carried,

8. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Heard to defer the discussion of the policy for handicapped driveways . Motion carried.

9. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor with various companies for road repairs/improvements. Motion carried.

10. Item #10 Deleted, from agenda.

11. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Moncrie; authorizing the request from E-911 to name two (2) parish roads (neither used in the parish). 1. Old part of Hwy. 171 north of Nash’s Body Shop- EMS Circle. 2. Road off of Hwy 84 East for Gary Calhoun RV Park- Wilma Lane Pvt. Dr.

12. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Heard; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Building and Properties Committee met at 7:20 p.m. with the following members present:

Jeff Heard, Chairman, District 4-A; J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Greg Baker, District 3;

Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A; Ernel Jones, District 4-C

1. Mr. Heard called the meeting to order.

2. No guest or public comments.

3. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. burch; authorizing the purchase of a vehicle for the Maintenance Techaincian. Motion carried.

4. Motioned by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the transfer/sell, of the Industrial Park West Property to Louisiana Reclamation. Motion carried.

5. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by MR. Burch; authorizing the Lone Star Rental Proposal to Purchase a portion of Lot 12, Industrial Park East (two to three acres) for $7,000 per acre and authorize transfer/sell of property. Motion carried.

6. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorize the renewal of the IBTS contract for a one year term. Ernel Jones- Sustained. Motion carried.

7. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; Authorizing the hiring for the Engineer for the Chillers at the Courthouse. Motion carried.

8. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Baker; authorizing to address First Baptist Church of Mansfield to see what they would like to do with the options of the Feed and Seed, and the building it is located in, the building located on Polk St. is in need of repairs/ ADA compliance requirements. Motion carried.

Airport Committee met at 7:50 with the following members present:

Jeff Heard- Chairman, District 4-A; Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A

Greg Baker, District 3; Ernel Jones, District 4-C

J.O. Burch, District 1-C

1. Mr. Heard called the meeting to order.

2. No guest and public comments.

3. Motion by Mr. Ernel Jones, seconded by Mr. Moncrief; authorizing to retain ARE & EJES as design consultants for the airport project. Motion carried.

4. Motion by Mr. Burch, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; authorizing the Airport Manager to terminate and vacate the office lease at the Airport. Motion also includes allowing Airport manager to rent hanger that had been used for storage for $250.00 per month. Motion carried.

5. Motion by Mr. Moncrief, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Community Development Committee met at 7:55 p.m. with the following members present:

Fred Jones, Chairman District 6, Mr. Greg Baker, District 3;

Mr. Jeff Heard, District 4-B;

A.W. McDonald, District 2; Mr. Ernel Jones, District 4-C.

Mr. Richard Fuller, District 4-A;

1. Mr. Fred Jones called the meeting to order.

2. Guest and public comments:

3. Mr. Fred Jones made an announcement to keep in mind about the Delta Regional Authority Grants and the upcoming projects for the year.

4. Motion by Mr. Fuller, seconded by Mr. Heard; authorizing the application for the Weatherization Innovative Grant Program. Motion carried.

5. Mr. Fred Jones gave information of the new Bluebird Broadband available in the area and stated that if anyone had a large antenna available for use they would be interested in the use of it for better reception in the area.

6. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones; to adjourn. Motion carried.

Solid Waste Committee met at 8:00 p.m. with the following members present:

Richard Fuller, Chairman- District 4-A;

J.O. Burch, District 1-C; Greg Baker, District- 3;

Jeff Heard, District 4-B; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-C.

1. Mr. Fuller called the meeting to order.

2. No guest or public comments.

3. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Baker; to go ahead with the future plans for the new cell at the Landfill, and to hire an engineer. Motion carried.

4. Motion by Mr. Heard, seconded by Mr. Baker to purchase and stock pile the sand needed dor the cell at the landfill cell while it is available. Motion carried.

5. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Heard; to authorize the purchase the Landscape Loader that we have had leased, for the Landfill. Motion carried.

6. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Mayweather; authorizing the request proposals for the collection, evaluation and management of Type-1 (Industrial) Solid Waste. Motion carried.

7. Motion by Mr. Baker, seconded by Mr. Heard; to adjourn. Motion carried.

/s/ B.D. Mitchell /s/ Julie Harris

B.D. Mitchell, President Julie Harris, Parish Secretary

DeSoto Parish Police Jury DeSoto Parish Police Jury

DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY - SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE

Minutes

The DeSoto Parish Police Jury - Solid Waste Committee met Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 4:30 pm in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA. The following members were present: Richard Fuller, District 4A; Gerg Baker, District 3 and Jerry Moncrief, District 1A. Absent: Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D and J.O. Burch, District 1C.

1. Chairman Richard Fuller called the meeting to order.

2. Invocation given by Mr. Moncrief.

3. Mr. Fuller led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Mr. Fuller called for additions or deletions to the Agenda, none were offered.

5. Guest and Public Comments, none.

6. Following a lengthy discussion regarding the sale of surplus equipment, Mr. Baker motioned to recommend to the Police Jury that the equipment be declared surplus, be advertised and sold, seconded by Mr. Heard. Motion carried.

7. Following a lengthy discussion regarding the search for a new location for the Frierson Compactor Site, Mr. Heard motioned to defer the discussion to the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Baker. Motion carried.

8. Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent Wardell Bowie presented the Monthly Tonnage Report for the Compactor Sites. The report was reviewed by the committee members with discussion regarding the various sites.

9. A discussion regarding upgrading of the parish compactor sites ensued with Mr. Bowie being asked to gather cost and design for a Compactor Site Improvement Project to be considered by the Solid Waste Committee.

10. Being no more business, Mr. Heard offered a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Baker. Motion carried.

B. D. MITCHELL, PRESIDENT JULIE HARRIS, SECRETARY

DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY DESOTO PARISH POLICE JURY

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DeSoto Parish Police Jury - Committee Meetings - February 1, 2010

The following committees of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury met Monday February 1, 2010 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, LA.

Administrative Committee met at 5p.m. with the following members present:

Greg Baker, Chairman District 3; Jerry Moncrief, District 1-A;

Dewayne Mitchell, District 1-B; J.O. Burch, District 1-C;

A.W. McDonald, District 2; Richard Fuller, District 4-A; Jeff Heard, District 4- B;

Ernel Jones, District 4-C; Sylvester Mayweather, District 4-D;

Reggie Roe, District 5; Fred Jones, District 6.

1. Chairman Baker called the meeting to order at 5:00.

2. Invocation was led by Mr. Fuller.

3. The Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Ernel Jones.

4. Chairman Baker called for additions or deletions to the agenda.

5. Mr. Moncrief motioned to amend the agenda under Personnel Committee recommending a pay increase for Solid Waste Superintendent Billy O’Neal; seconded by Mr. Fred Jones. No guest or public comments. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Absent, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mc Donald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. Motion Carried.

6. Mr. Moncrief requested to amend the agenda under Personnel Committee authorizing in house posting/advertising, and hiring of an Accounting Clerk. Mr. Mayweather motioned to authorize amendment; seconded by Mr. Heard. No guest or public comments. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Absent, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mc Donald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. Motion Carried.

7. Mr. Mitchell motioned to line item for Monday February 8^th, the reappointment of Julie Harris as Parish Secretary; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

8. Mr. Fuller motioned to amend the agenda allowing Mt. Mariah Church members to speak under the Administrative Committee; seconded by Mr. Roe. No guest or public comments. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Yea, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mc Donald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. Motion Carried.

9. Mr. Moncrief motioned to amend the agenda deleting from guest and public comments item # 5.a., David Tortorich- Safety Program/Defensive Driving.

; seconded by Mr. Fred Jones. No guest or public comments. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Absent, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mc Donald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. Motion Carried.

10. Mr. Ernel Jones requested to amend the agenda under Finance Committee authorizing the renewal of the $53,500,000.00 bond with SWEPCO. Mr. Roe motioned to authorize the amendment; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. No guest or public comments. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Absent, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mc Donald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. Motion Carried.

11. Mr. Ernel Jones requested to amend the agenda under Road Committee, naming a private drive off of Hwy. 175 in Hillsboro, Top Flight Lane Pvt., Mr. Fuller motioned to authorize the amendment; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. No guest or public comments. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Absent, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. Mc Donald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. Motion Carried.

12. Guest and Public Comments:

13. Ms. Tarsha Shelton stated she is certified to teach defensive driving classes, her business is local and she would appreciate the consideration if services are needed in the future.

14. Ms. Connie Gannon thanked the jurors for listening to the public’s point of view, but thought that everyone, public and jurors should choose their words carefully when speaking, and be respectful and calm.

15. Ms. Bobbie Brokenberry, of Mt. Mariah Church provided a brief history of the children’s program, located in the northern section of the parish. The summer program usually provides for 150 children ages 3 yrs. to 18yrs., five (5) days a week, while during the school year providing only two (2) days a week and approximately 88-115 children. Meals are served; one bus and one van provide transportation to and from their homes. Ms. Brokenberry requests any monetary help available.

16. Mr. Ernel Jones motioned to refer request for funding from Mt. Mariah Church to Finance Committee in March; seconded by Mr. Roe. Motion carried.

17. Mr. Alan Bounds- Sheriff’s Office: Update on Hazardous Mitigation Plan, Metro Planning has great references, his recommendation is Metro Planning. Mr. Greg Wobbe- Metro Planning stated plan needs to be updated every five (5) years; it will take approximately four (4) to six (6) months to pull it together.

18. Mr. Ronnie Bradley of Geokinetics described to the jurors how the seismic survey would be done with vibratory seismic surveying taking only about seven (7) to ten (10) days and there would be off duty deputies directing traffic. Price $500.00 per line. There would be no holes made in the surface, all is done by vibratory systems.

19. Mr. Burch motioned to endorse TGG Pipeline, LTD/ Project # 20091018, but not to rebate any of the applicable sales taxes, and opted to delete section #3 out of the Resolution, Section #3 states: To REBATE all eligible* local sales/use taxes levied by DeSoto Parish Police Jury on the purchase of eligible construction materials, machinery, and equipment purchased for this project and used by the business permanently on that site; seconded by Mr. Fred Jones. Motion carried.

20. Mr. Mitchell made a motion to line item for Monday the 8^th, the endorsement of a Resolution for 2010 Free Enterprise Zone, for the job portion only, retaining our taxes, omitting section #3 from the Enterprise Zone Program Endorsement Resolution, for the year 2010; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Roll call vote: Mr. Baker: Yea, Mr. Ernel Jones: Yea, Mr. Fred Jones: Yea, Mr. Burch: Absent, Mr. Heard: Yea, Mr. Mitchell: Yea, Mr. Moncrief: Yea, Mr. McDonald: Yea, Mr. Mayweather: Yea, Mr. Roe: Yea, Mr. Fuller: Yea. Motion Carried.

21. Mr. McDonald motioned to allow Geokinetics to conduct a vibratory seismic survey on Linwood Road for approximately two (2) miles at $500.00 per line. Geokinetics will provide off duty officers to direct traffic. Mr. Gary Evans Asst. District Attorney stated that it would be a good idea to add an indemnification agreement and a hold harmless agreement; seconded by Mr. Burch. Motion carried.

22. Mr. McDonald motioned to authorize request from DeSoto Parish Library to use the David Means 4-H Building for intensive staff training on February 15^th and 16^th, with deposit and user fee being waived; seconded by Mr. Burch. Motion carried.

23. Mr. Fred Jones motioned to authorize the Library Board to bid new Logansport Library with the following: changes amend time of construction from 365 days to 335 days, delete sales tax exemption, and authorize purchasing FFE through Jefferson Parish contract seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

24. Mr. Roe motioned to authorize the presidents to sign paperwork for the Hazardous Mitigation Plan, updated by Metro Planning, (funded by FEMA in the amount of $50,000.00); seconded by Mr. Fuller. Motion carried.

25. Mr. Fred Jones motioned to authorize refunding SWEPCO revenue bonds in the amount of $53,500,000.00; seconded by Mr. Roe. Motion carried.

26. Mr. Mayweather motioned to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fuller. Motion carried.

27. The Finance Committee met at 5:50 p.m. the following members were present:

Ernel Jones- Chairman; Jarrell Burch,

Jerry Moncrief, Reggie Roe, J.O. Burch.

28. Chairman Ernel Jones called the meeting to order.

29. No guest or public comments.

30. Mr. Heard motioned to adopt a Resolution authorizing the president’s signature on checks; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

31. Mr. Roe motioned to authorize paying all authorized and approved bills; seconded by Mr. Heard. Motion carried.

32. Mr. Roe motioned to authorize investing the funds transferred from Solid Waste to General fund with Merrill Lynch; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

33. Mr. Heard motioned to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

34. The Road Committee met at 5:55 p.m. with the following members present:

J.O. Burch-Chairman, Sylvester Mayweather, Jerry Moncrief,

Ernel Jones, Greg Baker.

35. Mr. Burch called Committee to order.

36. No guest or public comments.

37. Mr. Roe requested to postponement of the discussion under guest and public comments by, Bill Chaney and Kevin McCotter. (Gravel Point Road)

38. Mr. Moncrief motioned to consider E-911’s request to name road off of Hwy. 175 just south past Pelican water tank, Shamar Patrice Rd.; seconded by Mayweather.

39. Mr. Fred Jones requested to line item for Monday 8^th, E-911’s request for Shamar Patrice Rd. until more information is supplied.

40. Mr. Moncrief motioned to line item E-911’s request for Monday 8^thon Shamar Patrice Rd., until more information is supplied; seconded by Mr. Mayweather. Motion carried.

41. Mr. Moncrief motioned to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Logansport High School to fill two (2) large holes with dirt going into the baseball field; seconded by Mr. Mayweather. Motion carried.

42. Mr. Burch discussed the handicapped driveway off of WPA Road that is also a school bus turnaround stating that it has several large pot holes that need to be repaired we need to ensure proper paperwork is in place.

43. Mr. Ernel Jones discussed a by-pass loop around Mansfield, stating how it would help our roads and we should be able to get help through the state and federal government. Now would be a great time for a feasibility study.

44. Mr. Ernel Jones motioned to authorize a feasibility study on a by-pass around Mansfield; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

45. Mr. Moncrief motioned to authorize the transfer of two (2) trucks to the Sheriff’s department for the inmate crews; seconded by Mr. Mayweather. Motion carried.

46. Mr. Baker motioned to authorize the naming of a private drive off Hwy. 175 in Hillsdale Subdivision, naming it Top Flight Ln. Pvt.; seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones. Motion carried.

47. Mr. Ernel Jones motioned to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Moncrief. Motion carried.

48. The Personnel Committee met at 6:20 p.m. with the following members present:

Jerry Moncrief- Chairman; Greg Baker, Jarrell Burch,

Richard Fuller, Sylvester Mayweather

49. Chairman Jerry Moncrief called the meeting to order

50. No guest or public comments.

51. Mr. Mayweather motioned to authorize Mr. Clinton Sharpley Road Department Superintendent a 10% pay increase of his current gross salary; seconded by Mr. Burch. Motion carried.

52. Mr. Burch motioned to hire a Road Inspector for the Road Department; seconded by Mr. Mayweather. Motion carried.

53. Mr. Mayweather motioned to authorize a renewal of employment contract with Mr. Steve Brown Parish Administrator along with a 7% pay increase of his current gross salary; seconded by Mr. Fred Jones.

54. Mr. Fuller made an alternate motion to authorize a renewal of employment contract with Mr. Steve Brown Parish Administrator along with 10% pay increase of his current gross salary; seconded by Mr. Burch. Motion carried.

55. Mr. Burch motioned to hire a mechanic and a heavy equipment operator for the Road Department, both new positions; seconded by Mr. Mayweather. Motion carried.

56. Mr. Mayweather motioned to authorize Mr. Brown Parish Administrator and Ms. Jennifer Woods to attend the FEMA Floodplain Workshop in Alexandria, March 1-5; seconded by Ernel Jones. Motion carried.

57. Mr. Fuller motioned to authorize Mr. Billy O’Neal Solid Waste Superintendent a 10% pay increase of his current gross salary; seconded by Mr. Burch. Motion carried.

58. Mr. Fuller motioned to post in house/advertise, and hire an Accounting Clerk; seconded by Mr. Ernel Jones. Motion carried.

59. Mr. Baker motioned to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fuller. Motion carried.

60. The Community Development Committee met at 6:35 p.m. with the following members present:

Fred Jones- Chairman; Jeff Heard, Ernel Jones

Richard Fuller, A.W. McDonald

61. Chairman Fred Jones called the meeting to order

62. Guest or public comments.

63. Ms. Connie Gannon with DeSoto Health Care gave a power point presentation, explaining the health care needs of DeSoto Parish, how DeSoto Health Care came to be and introduced a list of board members. Their request, of $150,000.00 would be for the first three (3) months of expenses along with request for a building. After Ms. Gannon thanked the jurors for their time and consideration.

64. Mr. Fred Jones suggested that he would like to see two (2) or three (3) jurors on the board of DeSoto Health Care as well.

65. Mr. Fred Jones updated the jurors on the Grant application for Louisiana Housing Finance, stating it was applied for in June but was not awarded. This year the deadline is March, which we have made and instead of $250,000.00 it will be ½ million to 1 million.

66. Mr. Fuller motioned to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Heard. Motion carried.

67. The Solid Waste Committee met at 7:10 p.m. with the following members present:

Richard Fuller- Chairman; Jeff Heard, J.O. Burch

Sylvester Mayweather, Greg Baker

68. Chairman Fuller called the meeting to order

69. Guest or public comments.

70. Mr. Fuller motioned to line item for Monday the 8^th for Sherman Youngblood and Zenna Jones to attend the Solid Waste Convention in March.

71. The next Regular Meeting of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury will be February 8, 2010 at 5 p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room, Police Jury Building, Mansfield, Louisiana.