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Ms. Amanda Lambert moved to item 9a, New Business. Sponsorship forms. The park will be accepting sponsors for the outfield walls at $300.00 for each sign. Sponsorship forms were provided to all board members.

Ms. Lambert reminded all board members regarding Ethics training.

Visitor, Ronnie Lambert asked if the Rec 5 Board had spoken to council member Gerald McMorris regarding assistance to the park. “Would they pay your utilities?” It was acknowledged by Chair Trent Acosta that Councilman McMorris had not given any indication that they would be able to help the Colyell Park in anyway, and we are essentially on our own. Discussion was then led into regarding the expense of the light bill and the cost of nearly $2000 a month. Ms. Lambert indicated at this time that she did contact Waste Management and the trash pickup will be once a week vs. twice a week, this will decrease the garbage bill.

The meeting of the Livingston Recreation District No. 5 South Committee was adjourned by unanimous consent after a motion from Trent Acosta and a second by Percy Edler

/s/ Trent Acosta Trent Acosta, Chair

Attest: /s/Amanda Lambert Amanda Lambert, Secretary

MINUTES:

Pursuant to notice duly posted in the public lobby of the Livingston Parish Governmental Building, the Livingston Recreation District No. 5 – South Committee met on February 22nd, 2021 at the hour of six-thirty (6:30) p.m. at Colyell Ballpark, located in Livingston Parish at 19391 Perilloux Road, Livingston, Louisiana with the following members:

Present: Matthew Fussell; Percy Edler; Trent Acosta Absent: Jeremy Collins, Cole Meyers, Blake Keller The Chair, Trent Acosta, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Lambert gave the invocation and Mrs. Lambert led the pledge of allegiance which was followed by the roll call.

Ms. Lambert addressed item 5, Adoption of the Minutes – no minutes to report as the prior meeting was canceled Ms. Lambert moved to item 6, Adoption of the Financial Report. Ms. Lambert asked all members to notate that the balance in the account is almost $5,000. This is an improvement from the past balance due to the football board donation that was provided to the park by Ms. Gaby Fussell. This was a community ran fundraiser in order to obtain funds to sustain the parks utilities for February. With the donation from Ms. Fussell along with future park rental we do not foresee any problems with the park continuing to function for this spring/summer season.

It was addressed that the Rec 5 PO Box was inadvertently closed by the Livingston Post Office. And therefore any payments or bills that have been sent to the park in the last two weeks would be returned. However, the PO is now reopened, with the apologies from the Livingston Post Office.

Future tournaments were discussed by Trent Acosta and Percy Edler in regards to deposits that are due to the park for these upcoming events.

Visitor Ronnie Lambert was recognized, he had nothing to discuss. Present to observe. 8 (Old Business)

The Chair moved to item 8a, Old Business. It was mentioned for the record that a new board member would be joining and was voted in two weeks ago at the January meeting. Percy Edler. Waiting for Livingston Parish Council to officially vote him in per their agenda.

Item 8b – Ms. Lambert asked for a motion in order to recognize volunteer Gaby Fussell, Board member Cole Meyers has asked that he no longer handle the scheduling of team practicing and volunteer Gaby Fussell has requested this task. Chair Trent Acosta made motion to accept Ms. Fussell as scheduling volunteer, and this was seconded by Board Member Percy Edler.

Item 8c – review that practice fees for teams have increased to $30.00 per time slot. Chair Trent Acosta made motion, and Board Member Matt Fussell seconded.

Motion by Tracy Bryson seconded by Greg Hill to return to regular agenda. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Tracy Bryson seconded by Susan Martin to adjourn. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None ____________________ Marie Kreutzer, Town Clerk

Motion by Roy Miller seconded by Susan Martin to lift the agenda. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Greg Hill seconded by Marty Starkey to appoint Tracy Bryson as Mayor Pro Tempore. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Tracy Bryson seconded by Greg Hill to return to regular agenda. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Roy Miller seconded by Greg Hill to lift the agenda. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Greg Hill seconded by Marty Starkey to accept the town attorney Blake Harris’s resignation. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None

Motion by Greg Hill seconded by Tracy Bryson to accept the engagement letter with Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC for the 2020/2021 fiscal audit for the Town of Springfield. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Roy Miller seconded by Marty Starkey to re-appoint Eddie Threeton to the Livingston Parish Fire District 2 board. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Roy Miller seconded by Tracy Bryson to introduce amended Ordinance 15 the Selling of Obscene Material. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Greg Hill seconded by Roy Miller to hire Taylor Lewis as part-time police officer for the Town of Springfield starting at $8.00 hour. There was no public input from the audience.


Regular Meeting March 17, 2021

Mrs. Susan Martin was sworn in to fill Charles Martin’s seat until the end of term being June 30, 2021.

The regular meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Springfield was held Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in the boardroom of the Springfield Municipal Building at 7 p.m. Those present were Mayor Tommy Abels, Alderman Marty Starkey, Greg Hill, Tracy Bryson, Susan Martin and Roy Miller. The Town Attorney Blake Harris was also present. Motion by Tracy Bryson seconded by Greg Hill to accept the minutes from the regular meeting held Wednesday, January 20, 2021. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Greg Hill seconded by Roy Miller to accept the financial statements as submitted for the General Fund, Springfield Wastewater Account, Springfield Solid Waste Fund, Springfield Cemetery Account, Springfield Team City and TOS Sewer Construction Account for the months of January and February 2021. There was no public input from the audience.

Yays: Starkey, Hill, Bryson, Martin, Miller Nays: None Absent: None Motion by Greg Hill seconded by Roy Miller to adopt a resolution authorizing the mayor to publically advertise for re-bidding for the LCDBG-DR grant for sewer collection system improvements for the project on Cullom Road. There was no public input from the audience.


P a g e | 2 There being no further business before the board, Mr. Blevins made the motion, seconded by Mr. Blanchard to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Ayes: Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Blevins, Mr. Dugas, Mr. Falks

Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Easley ________________________

Robert Dugas, Chairman

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LIVINGSTON PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #4 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

9760 Florida Blvd (Headquarters)

Walker, LA 70785

March 15, 2021 Chairman Dugas called the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 6:00 p.m. The invocation was given by Mr. Falks and the assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Dugas called the roll with the following members present: Mr. Darren Blevins, Mr. Joseph Blanchard, Mr. Robert Dugas, and Mr. Leslie Falks. Mr. Jeff Easley was absent. Chief James T. Wascom and several LPFPD4 personnel were present along with Mr. Trey Sanders and Mr. Yanez Moree. Chairman Dugas announced that public input would be accepted from any member of the audience wishing to address an agenda item. There being no public input, the Board moved on. Mr. Blevins made the motion, seconded by Mr. Falks, to adopt the minutes of the February 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Ayes: Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Blevins, Mr. Dugas, Mr. Falks

Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Easley The February 2021 Financial Report was reviewed with Trey Sanders from Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP along with the Board Members. The Financial Report includes Balance Sheet for assets as well as liabilities and fund balance, Statement of Income, Budget to Actual, and General Fixed Assets. Project Manager Yanez Moree, from Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC, updated the Board on the status and timeline for Station 11. The plans were submitted to Chief Wascom and the Board for final review. Advertising will begin the month of April when plans are approved. A discussion was held. No action taken; approval of advertisement occurred November 2020 meeting. There being no further old business or no new business, the Board moved on to Chief’s reports. Chief Wascom updated the Board on the status of the installation of the radio antenna at Headquarters. Chairman Dugas discussed having Quality Engineering create a topographic map of Station 6 and 7 to present proposal at the April meeting and discussed his plans to work with the local High Schools on Marketing designs and commercials.

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LIVINGSTON PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #4 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

9760 Florida Blvd (Headquarters)

Walker, LA 70785

March 15, 2021 Chairman Dugas called the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 6:00 p.m. The invocation was given by Mr. Falks and the assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Dugas called the roll with the following members present: Mr. Darren Blevins, Mr. Joseph Blanchard, Mr. Robert Dugas, and Mr. Leslie Falks. Mr. Jeff Easley was absent. Chief James T. Wascom and several LPFPD4 personnel were present along with Mr. Trey Sanders and Mr. Yanez Moree. Chairman Dugas announced that public input would be accepted from any member of the audience wishing to address an agenda item. There being no public input, the Board moved on. Mr. Blevins made the motion, seconded by Mr. Falks, to adopt the minutes of the February 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Ayes: Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Blevins, Mr. Dugas, Mr. Falks

Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Easley The February 2021 Financial Report was reviewed with Trey Sanders from Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP along with the Board Members. The Financial Report includes Balance Sheet for assets as well as liabilities and fund balance, Statement of Income, Budget to Actual, and General Fixed Assets. Project Manager Yanez Moree, from Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC, updated the Board on the status and timeline for Station 11. The plans were submitted to Chief Wascom and the Board for final review. Advertising will begin the month of April when plans are approved. A discussion was held. No action taken; approval of advertisement occurred November 2020 meeting. There being no further old business or no new business, the Board moved on to Chief’s reports. Chief Wascom updated the Board on the status of the installation of the radio antenna at Headquarters. Chairman Dugas discussed having Quality Engineering create a topographic map of Station 6 and 7 to present proposal at the April meeting and discussed his plans to work with the local High Schools on Marketing designs and commercials.

March 18, 2021 The News P.O. Box 1529 Denham Springs, LA 70727 Attn: Please publish the following as soon as possible.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Mayor and Board of Alderman for the Town of Springfield will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 to hear public comment to adopt Amended Ordinance 15, Selling of Obscene Material. This public hearing will be held in the boardroom of the Springfield Municipal Building located at 27378 Hwy 42, Springfield, and will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Ordinance was introduced at the meeting held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available at the Springfield Municipal Building.

Marie Kreutzer

Marie Kreutzer, Town Clerk

CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS

Office of Planning & Development 116 N. Range Ave

Denham Springs, LA 70726 (225) 667-8326

PUBLIC NOTICE RS-791

Pursuant to provisions of R.S. 33.112 et seq., of the Louisiana Statutes, a Public Hearing to consider the Resubdivision Tract B-2 into Tract B-2-A and Tract B-2-B, located in Sec 36 & 59, T6S-R2E, G.L.D., City of Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana (RS-791). Requested by Charles Prescott [908 S. River Rd] Said Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 116 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs, Louisiana at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021. DENHAM SPRINGS PLANNING COMMISSION FRED BANKS, CHAIRMAN

Please publish 04/1

PUBLIC NOTICE

In the Matter of The Succession of Jermaine Rushton, Number 17953 D, 21st Judicial District Court, Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana.

Notice is hereby given that Kotina Doyle, duly appointed Administratrix in this proceeding, has partitioned the Court for authority to sell the following described immovable property. At a private sale.

Lot NUMBER 93, PINE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, a certain lot or parcel of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging to or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, said Subdivision being located in Sections 25, 35, 36; Township 7 South, Range 3 East; Greensburg Land district, Livingston Parish, Louisiana Parish, Louisiana, as shown on a plat entitled, “Final Plat of Pine Meadows”, prepared by McLin & Associates, Inc., dated November 29, 2007, in Map Book 59, folio 56, File 656445, records of Livingston, Louisiana.

{Residential property located at 13638 Travis Street, Walker, La.}

This immovable is assigned the residential address of 13638 Travis Street, Walker, La. and is under contract to sell for the sum of ONE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE ($145,000.00) DOLLARS cash, the purchase price shall be paid in cash when the Act of Sale is passed.

NOTICE IS NOE GIVEN TO ALL PARTIES, including but not limited to, any heir or creditor of the decedent, that a written opposition to the proposed sale must be filed within seven (7) calendar days from the second (2nd) publication date of this Notice. After the seven-day period ends, the court may issue an order authorizing the sale. __________, Louisiana this day of ______, 2021.

BY: CYNTHIAN. REED Cynthia N. Reed, Counsel for Administratrix

PUBLIC NOTICES

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--------------------------------------------------------------- The Councilmembers, the Parish President and Parish Legal Counselor returned to the Council chambers after the conclusion of their executive session. The chair stated that no action had been taken in executive session and called the meeting back to order. The recording devices were activated again at that time. LPR NO. 21-075 MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Shane Mack to go back to the regular order

of business of the March 11, 2021 agenda of the regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council.

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM,

MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. --------------------------------------------------------------- STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF LIVINGSTON LPR NO. 21-076 MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by Maurice “Scooter” Keen to

allow the Parish President and the Parish attorney to negotiate moving forward a consent judgment to settle lawsuit, “Parish of Livingston and Gravity Drainage District No. 7 vs. State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources, Office of Coastal Management and Parish of Ascension, Suit No. 669704, 19th Judicial District Court”.


MR. ARD, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: MR. DELATTE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. --------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item numbers 12a through g, “Livingston Parish Planning Commission Recommendations:”, and called upon Mr. Sam Digirolamo, Planning Director. Mr. Digirolamo addressed the Council members to give the Planning Commission’s recommendations and answer their questions. a. Steve Weissenberg McLin Taylor

Waiver – No. of Lots on a Servitude Palmer Road Section 18, T8S R5E Council District 8

Mr. Digirolamo explained that the waiver request was to place six (6) lots on a servitude in a minor subdivision and the ordinance mandates only four (4) lots are allowed.

LPR NO. 21-077 MOTION was made by Randy Delatte and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to accept the

recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to approve the waiver request to place six (6) lots on a servitude (Section 125-12(6)) for Steve Weissenberg, located on Palmer Road, Section 18, T8S R5E in Council District 8.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE

AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH, 2021 A Proclamation

March is American Red Cross Month, a special time to honor the kindness of our Louisiana volunteers who aid needy families during hurricanes, home fires, tornadoes, and winter storms. Their dedication touches thousands of Louisianans’ lives each year as they carry out the American Red Cross 140-year mission - prevent and alleviate human suffering.

During the current coronavirus pandemic, American Red Cross blood donors rolled up their sleeves to give blood as our Country faced a severe blood shortage.

Last year, Louisiana volunteers responded to more than 1,300 home fires, and educated more than 4,400 youngsters on preparedness through The Pillowcase Project.

In the wake of the 2020 hurricane season, more than 3,200 American Red Cross volunteers descended upon Louisiana and worked tirelessly to assuage the needs of displaced Louisianans. The American Red Cross provided more than 928,400 overnight stays, served more than 2 million meals and snacks, distributed more than 230,000 emergency relief items, found solutions for nearly 60,000 Louisiana families, and provided emergency financial assistance to nearly 10,000 households.

American Red Cross volunteers also supported Louisiana families across the state in other ways. The Red Cross trained nearly 26,000 individuals in critical lifesaving and sustaining skills such as first aid/CPR/AED and water safety. The Service to Armed Forces Hero Care Network had 8,900 separate cases related to military pre-deployment, deployment and de-mobilization, viz emergency communication services, financial assistance programs, re-integration and veteran services.

In the spirit of American Red Cross founder, Clara Barton, the Parish of Livingston dedicates this month of March to all those who continue to advance Clara Barton’s noble legacy, and the Parish of Livingston asks others to join in the American Red Cross’s commitment to care for people in need. Their lifesaving work is vital to strengthening our community’s resilience – something the Parish of Livingston could not achieve alone. We are thankful for the American Red Cross partnerships with United Way, Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness, Louisiana and Livingston Parish officials, and endless community partners who work together to serve Louisiana residents.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Layton Ricks, Parish President of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim March 2021 as Red Cross Month. I encourage all Americans to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-one, and of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana. \s\ Layton Ricks_______________ Layton Ricks Livingston Parish President The chair called on Mr. Jack Whitehead, American Red Cross Chairman, of the Capital West Chapter. Mr. Whitehead greeted the Councilmembers and told of his history in the Parish of Livingston. He explained the work of the American Red Cross and also encouraged Livingston Parish to become involved and consider becoming a board member to the chapter. ------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 11b, “Parish President’s Report: Executive Session: Parish of Livingston and Gravity Drainage District No. 7 vs. State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources, Office of Coastal Management and Parish of Ascension, Suit No. 669704, 19th Judicial District Court”. The chair advised that the Councilmembers, the Parish President and the Parish attorney would exit the room allowing the audience members to stay in the Council chambers to accommodate the public. He announced that they would conduct their Executive Session in their meeting room located in their office. LPR NO. 21-074 MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to stop the regular

order of business of the March 11, 2021 agenda and go into executive session to discuss the legal matter of Parish of Livingston and Gravity Drainage District No. 7 vs. State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources, Office of Coastal Management and Parish of Ascension, Suit No. 669704, 19th Judicial District Court.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. At that time, the meeting was paused, and all recording devices were stopped.

(The above and foregoing ordinance, upon final approval by the President, or the Council in case of veto by the President, shall be published in full in the Official Journal by the Clerk of the Council within fifteen (15) days of its adoption and shall be recorded in full in the Livingston Parish Council Ordinance Book No. 5) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 10, “Adoption of the Minutes from the February 25, 2021 regular meeting of the Council”. LPR NO. 21-073 MOTION was made by John Wascom and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to dispense with

the reading of the minutes from the February 25, 2021 regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council and adopt as written.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. --------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 11a, “Parish President’s Report: Request received from the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District for Proclamation to declare March 2021 as Flood Awareness Month” and called upon Parish President Layton Ricks. Parish President Layton Ricks read aloud the following proclamation:

PARISH OF LIVINGSTON STATE OF LOUISIANA

WHEREAS, The Amite River Basin has been substantially affected by floods in the past and can be expected to be affected in the future; and

WHEREAS, Some of the most devastating floods occur during the spring season of the year; and

WHEREAS, The citizens, communities and parishes within the Amite River Basin have suffered substantial losses during those floods; and

WHEREAS, The citizens and individual property owners should be aware of the measures which can be taken by himself or through government to reduce the risk of flood losses,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Layton Ricks, Parish President of Livingston Parish, State of Louisiana, do hereby proclaim

MARCH, 2021 FLOOD AWARENESS MONTH

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused to be affixed the official seal of the Parish of Livingston, Louisiana, on this the 11th day of March, 2021.

\\ss\\ LLaayyttoonn RRiicckkss Layton Ricks, Parish President Parish of Livingston State of Louisiana ----------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 11b, “Parish President’s Report: Proclamation to declare March 2021 as American Red Cross Month – Ed Bush, Executive Director”. Parish President Layton Ricks read aloud the proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross month as stated below.

The chair advised that before he opened the Public hearing, he wished to make a statement. He indicated that there had been some response received from utility companies, one in particular that does a lot of work in the Parish, and they had requested that the adoption of this ordinance be deferred for two (2) weeks. He further stated that he would like for the Council to grant this request that had been made, but by law, they must open the Public hearing as it was advertised. The chair opened the Public Hearing and questioned if anyone in the audience wished to comment at that time to be addressed for Public Input. Having none, the chair closed the Public hearing. The chair called for a motion to defer the Public hearing for two (2) weeks. LPR NO. 21-071 The following ordinance which was previously introduced in written form required for adoption at a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council on February 11, 2021, a summary thereof having been published in the Official Journal together with a notice of public hearing which was held in accordance with said public notice, was brought up for final passage on March 11, 2021 and DEFERRED for two (2) weeks on Motion of Maurice “Scooter” Keen and seconded by Jeff Ard:

L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 21-04 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 58 “ROADS AND DRAINAGE,” ARTICLE IV, “UTILITIES INSTALLATION IN RIGHTS-OF-WAYS”, SECTION 58-419, “NOTIFICATION.”, AS FOLLOWS.

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

YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM,

MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE And the ordinance was declared DEFERRED for two (2) weeks on the 11th day of March 2021. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 9, “Public Hearing and Adoption of L.P. 21-05: Declaration of property as surplus”, and called upon the Council clerk to read the ordinance by title. The chair opened the Public Hearing and questioned if anyone in the audience wished to comment at that time to be addressed in Public Input. Having no public input, the chair closed the Public Hearing. The chair requested input from the Councilmembers and asked if there were any objections to the adoption of this ordinance. LPR NO. 21-072 The following ordinance which was previously introduced in written form required for adoption at a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council on February 25, 2021, a summary thereof having been published in the Official Journal together with a notice of public hearing which was held in accordance with said public notice, was brought up for final passage on March 11, 2021 on Motion of Tracy Girlinghouse and seconded by Shane Mack:

L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 21-05

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL TO DECLARE CERTAIN IMMOVABLE PROPERTY SURPLUS.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE And the ordinance was declared adopted on the 11th day of March 2021.

or the school bus going. Councilman Delatte felt like they could do better economically. He asked Mr. Ryan for any proposals that he might have. Mr. Ryan explained that he did not know anything about mobilization or construction costs, he was strictly the bond guy. He continued to explain his job duties being that he has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the Livingston Parish Council’s best interest. He offered that theoretically, it was possible to borrow the money for overlaying roads, and questioned if the Council had spoken with Jennifer Meyers, Parish Finance Director, about this. Mr. Ryan explained that the internal revenue service dictates what you can and cannot borrow money for, and they specifically will not let you borrow money for operations and maintenance. They view the road as a capital asset, and advised that legally it was possible what Councilman Delatte was asking. He discussed things that affect the Parish’s credit score with Standard and Poor’s. He gave a very detailed explanation that included the deficient from the jail and sales tax revenue. Councilman Delatte questioned when would be the ideal time to do the bonds? Mr. Ryan answered in great detail factors that existed and could exist in the future that would positively affect a good rating to finance bonds. The chair advised that the Parish made the last payment on the bonds in February for both the jail and the road programs. He explained methods of how the deficient was being reduced. The chair allowed an open discussion, which included the Parish President, regarding the time frame needed to achieve a good rating and possible upcoming government funding that might be used. Councilman Delatte requested that the Council revisit this issue to see if anything has changed and invite Mr. Ryan back to a future Council meeting. ------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 7c, “Presentations: Livingston Parish Airport - Delia Taylor and Jerry Lobell”, and called upon Delia Taylor, chairwoman of the Livingston Parish Airport District. Ms. Taylor addressed the Council members to introduce herself. She advised that Mr. Jerry Lobell was not in attendance, but wished to acknowledge Mr. Dana Rushing, their vice-chair that was in the audience. Ms. Taylor thanked the Council members for the opportunity to give an update as to where the board is moving forward in their airport project. Ms. Taylor gave a very detailed report of the many projects that are happening advancing the development of the airport. She informed them of the financing that had been received so far, and of what was to come. Councilman Randy Delatte questioned if there were any obligations that the Parish needed to provide from this point. Ms. Taylor answered his questions regarding the Parish’s commitments towards the Airport District, and detailed what those funds had been used for. Councilman Gerald McMorris asked if the Airport District could notify the residents of South Satsuma Road about the airport’s progression and what was to come. Ms. Taylor described the positive points and benefits of this private commercial airport and how it differs from other commercial airport locations. ------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item 8, “Public Hearing and Adoption of L.P. 21-04: Amend Section 58-419, “Utilities Installation in Rights-of-Way”, “Notification” (deferred from the February 25, 2021 regular meeting of the Council)” and asked if this item could be deferred for two (2) more weeks. The chair opened the Public Hearing and requested the Council clerk to read the ordinance by title. The chair asked for Public input. Public input: Angie Bourgeois, resident of LA Highway 16, who wished to speak

on behalf of the residents of LA Trace Road The chair explained that the Public input announced was for L.P. Ordinance No. 21-04, and when LA Trace Road came up on the agenda, she would be able to have Public input at that time.

L.P. ORDINANCE 21-04

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 58 “ROADS AND DRAINAGE,” ARTICLE IV, “UTILITIES INSTALLATION IN RIGHTS-OF-WAYS”, SECTION 58-419, “NOTIFICATION.”, AS FOLLOWS.

Minutes of the Livingston Parish Council Livingston, Louisiana March 11, 2021

The Livingston Parish Council met in a regular session duly called, advertised, and convened at its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Chambers, Governmental Building, 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the hour of six o’clock (6:00) p.m. with the following Livingston Parish Council members present:

Jeff Ard Gerald McMorris Maurice “Scooter” Keen Tracy Girlinghouse

John Wascom Randy Delatte R.C. “Bubba” Harris Shane Mack

Garry Talbert Absent: Christopher Moody, Parish legal counsel

Also, present: Parish President Layton Ricks Sam Digirolamo, Planning and Department of Public Works Director Brad Cascio, representing in the absence of Christopher Moody, Parish Legal counsel ------------------------------------------------ The chair asked the public to please mute or turn off their cell phones. ------------------------------------------------- The chair announced that Public Input would be accepted from any member of the audience wishing to address an agenda item and explained the procedure to be called upon. ------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 7a, “Presentations: Financial narrative for funding the Livingston Parish Capital Outlay/Priority List”, and called upon Jim Ryan, Parish Financial advisor. The chair was notified that Mr. Ryan had not arrived as of yet, and moved to the next agenda item. ------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 7b, “Presentations: Leadership Livingston - Bobbi Jo Guerin/Maurice “Scooter” Keen”. Presenting: Bobbi Jo Guerin Ross Kinchen Kelsie Moak Nancy Kimble Rosalyn Gutierrez Mr. Ross Kinchen explained that they were there that evening to present their Leadership Livingston project. He described the First Responders Monument which is to be located in Sidney Hutchinson Park in Walker, Louisiana to honor and pay tribute to all of the active, as well as, to pay tribute to the ones that have fallen. Their group was in attendance to seek the support of the Livingston Parish Council. The chair allowed opportunity for a photo to be taken with the Leadership Livingston group and the Council members. ------------------------------------------------- The chair announced that Mr. Jim Ryan had entered the Council chambers and advised that they would go back to address agenda item number 7a, “Presentations: Financial narrative for funding the Livingston Parish Capital Outlay/Priority List”, to which he met no objection. He then called upon Jim Ryan, Parish Financial advisor, to come from the audience and address the Councilmembers. Councilman Randy Delatte explained that what he specifically was looking at, was the Parish’s fifteen (15) year tax, and that the Parish had some debt now, and based on the amount of miles of roads that are done each year, at the end of the fifteen (15) years, all of the roads will not be completed. He was hoping that the Council could do some things by bonding the money. He further explained that if the Council bonded the money, they would not have to maintain roads for fifteen (15) years because they will be in good shape. Councilman Delatte stated that his District’s roads were in very bad shape. He wished to talk about Palmer Road in particular. He described the bad conditions of Palmer Road and that it was approximately four (4) miles long, and he did not get four (4) miles of road in his district a year. He was looking for ways to see if the Council could possibly bond some of the money and take away the heavy maintenance that is being conducted on some of the roads that they are pouring money down, just to keep the mailman going

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, on February 11, 2021, and laid over for publication of notice:

L.P. ORDINANCE 21-04

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 58 “ROADS AND DRAINAGE,” ARTICLE IV, “UTILITIES INSTALLATION IN RIGHTS-OF-WAYS”, SECTION 58-419, “NOTIFICATION.”, AS FOLLOWS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish met on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m. at the Parish Council Chambers, Governmental Building, 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time THIS ORDINANCE WAS DECLARED DEFERRED UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2021 AT SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M. AT WHICH TIME there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chair (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.)

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, on March 25, 2021 and laid over for publication of notice:

L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 21-06

AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THAT LA TRACE ROAD IS A PARISH MAINTAINED ROAD BEING TWENTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY FEET (23,760’) LONG.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish will meet on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at six o'clock (6:00) p.m., at the at the Governmental Building in the Parish Council Chambers, located at 20355 Government Blvd, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chairman (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ABOLISH GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 6

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 38:1798.1, that the Livingston Parish Council, the governing authority of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, hereby declares its intent to abolish Gravity Drainage District No. 6.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the following entitled ordinance, which was introduced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, on March 25, 2021, and laid over for publication of notice:

L. P. ORDINANCE NO. 21-07 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES CREATING GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. SIX OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND ABOLISHING SAID GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. SIX IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY AND PROVISIONS ESTABLISHED BY LOUISIANA R.S. 38:1798.1. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish will meet

on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at six o'clock (6:00) p.m., at the at the Governmental Building in the Parish Council Chambers, located at 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chairman (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.)



NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the following entitled ordinance, which was introduced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, on March 25, 2021, 2021, and laid over for publication of notice:

L. P. ORDINANCE NO. 21-08 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES CREATING GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. SEVEN OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND ABOLISHING SAID GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. SEVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY AND PROVISIONS ESTABLISHED BY LOUISIANA R.S. 38:1798.1.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish will meet on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at six o'clock (6:00) p.m., at the at the Governmental Building in the Parish Council Chambers, located at 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chairman A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE DISTRICT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL, 20355 GOVERNMENT BLVD, LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA. REQUESTS MAY ALSO BE MADE BY PHONE: (225)686-3027. (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.)



NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the following entitled ordinance, which was introduced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, on March 25, 2021, 2021, and laid over for publication of notice:

L. P. ORDINANCE NO. 21-08 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCES CREATING GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. SEVEN OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND ABOLISHING SAID GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. SEVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY AND PROVISIONS ESTABLISHED BY LOUISIANA R.S. 38:1798.1.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish will meet on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at six o'clock (6:00) p.m., at the at the Governmental Building in the Parish Council Chambers, located at 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chairman A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE DISTRICT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL, 20355 GOVERNMENT BLVD, LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA. REQUESTS MAY ALSO BE MADE BY PHONE: (225)686-3027. (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.)

NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced in writing in the form required for adoption at a meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, on March 25, 2021 and laid over for publication of notice:

L.P. ORDINANCE NO. 21-09 AN ORDINANCE CREATING GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 8 IN THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN LOUISIANA R.S. 38:1751, ET. SEQ.:

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Parish Council of said Parish will meet on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m., at the Governmental Building, in the Parish Council Chambers, 20355 Government Boulevard, Livingston, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance.

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chairman A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE DISTRICT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL, LOCATED AT 20355 GOVERNMENT BOULEVARD, SUITE B, LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA. REQUESTS MAY ALSO BE MADE BY PHONE: (225)686-3027. (As per rules of the Council, copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available for public inspection in the Office of the Livingston Parish Council.)

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF LIVINGSTON LPR NO. 21-106 The following resolution was offered by Shane Mack and seconded by Jeff Ard:

RESOLUTION NO. 21-106

A RESOLUTION OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL TO REMOVE GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 6 AND GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7 BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISSOLVING SAID DISTRICTS BY ORDINANCE, AND INTRODUCING AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 8 USING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICTS.

WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish Council adopted L.P. No. 09-11 creating Gravity

Drainage District No. 6 on August 13, 2009; and WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish Council adopted L.P. No. 09-12 creating Gravity

Drainage District No. 7 on August 13, 2009; and WHEREAS, upon the creation of both districts establishing a board of five (5) members

being property owners and registered voters of their Gravity Drainage District; and WHEREAS, both Gravity Drainage Districts are inactive due to a lack of funding to operate

for the purpose that they were created; and WHEREAS, the Livingston Parish Council now desires to remove the members of both

Gravity Drainage Districts for the allocation to dissolve both districts by ordinance; and

WHEREAS, these actions will allow the Livingston Parish Council to create and establish a new Gravity Drainage District using the legal boundaries of Gravity Drainage District No. 6 and Gravity Drainage District No. 7 to be known as Gravity Drainage District No. 8.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Livingston Parish Council is hereby removing the board members appointed to Gravity Drainage District No. 6 and Gravity Drainage District No. 7, to support the introduction of ordinances that will dissolve said districts and create, using the boundaries of both said districts, Gravity Drainage District No. 8; and

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Livingston Parish Council now wishes to introduce an ordinance creating Gravity Drainage District No. 8, combining the legal boundaries of Gravity Drainage District No. 6 and Gravity Drainage District No. 7.

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS, MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE,

MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM, MR. ARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: MR. DELATTE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------

C E R T I F I C A T E

I, Sandy C. Teal, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed Council Clerk of the Livingston Parish Council, State of Louisiana. I hereby further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Motion adopted by the Livingston Parish Council at a regular meeting held on March 25, 2021 in which meeting a quorum was present. WITNESS my official signature and seal of office at Livingston, Louisiana, this the 25th day of March 2021.

\s\ Sandy C. Teal Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Livingston Parish Council

CITY OF WALKER

TO: THE LIVINGSTON PARISH NEWS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF RECORD ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Electronically submitted proposals will be accepted by the City of Walker, LA for Utility & Utility Billing Software in the form and manner required in the solicitation. Solicitation and Proposal information is available online only at https://lamats.eauctionsrvices.com. Submit any questions regarding the bid via email to the City of Walker purchasing agent listed herein. Bid packets will not be mailed or emailed. Bidders may access the legal advertisement, RFP summary, instructions and specifications by registering online at https://lamats.eauctionservices.com at no charge. Proposers must submit their proposals electronically (terms and conditions apply) after registering online. After registering, electronic submission of bids through https://lamats.eauctionservices.com is at no charge. A 2% electronic fee is assessable to the winning bidder by the Electronic Administrator (terms and conditions apply). Questions related to electronic access should be directed to Electronic Administrator, LaMATS e-Auction Services (EASiBUY) [email protected].

THE CITY OF WALKER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS Proposals must be submitted only on the forms provided or allowed in the RFP instructions. Proposals after the date and time below will NOT be considered. Receipt of Proposals will be reported publicly at the location, date, and time noted below.

Monday, April 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. PURCHASING CONTACT: Dee-dee Ockman, City of Walker Purchasing Agent & Utility Department Office Manager 10136 Florida Blvd., Walker, LA 70785 ph 225-791-3175

CITY OF WALKER, LOUISIANA THE HONORABLE James Watson, MAYOR LIVINGSTON NEWS AD DATES:

4-1-2021, 4-8-2021 & 4-15-2021

ELECTRONIC REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 21-01

UTILITY & UTILITY BILLING SOFTWARE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Minutes of the Livingston Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Tourism Office

Staff Present: Director-Eric Edwards Board Members Present: Donna Jennings, Dean Lawrence, Lynn Sibley, Robert Reynolds,

Wayne Guilbeau, Marcell Parker, and Kim Aydell Call to Order: Donna Jennings

Minutes from January 2021 was unanimously accepted by LPCVB Board Members Financials from January and February Financials were unanimously accepted by LPCVB Board

Members Director’s Report was given by Eric Edwards

Donna Jennings was re-elected as Chairperson Dean Lawrence was re-elected Co-Chairperson Marcell Parker was elected Secretary/Treasurer

LPCVB Board Members ratified vote for the LA Sunshine Grant giving Eric Edwards authority to make decisions on the expenditure of the Grant Funds

LPCVB Board Members ratified vote for Denham Springs Fair for $3,500.00 Sponsorship LPCVB Board Members voted to Co-Sponsor Cajun Country Jam in the amount of $3,000.00 LPCVB voted to ratify vote for the Fishing/Outdoor Silver Package in the amount of $1,750.00

Marketing Manager Position update was given by Eric Edwards Open for Comments: Discussion of I-12 Billboard at Holden exit needing refurbishing and

improving. Also Re-Branding Livingston Parish was also discussed. LPCVB voted unanimously to adjourn.

Next Board Meeting will be Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00. Location to be announced.

Ms. Amanda Lambert moved to item 9a, New Business. Sponsorship forms. The park will be accepting sponsors for the outfield walls at $300.00 for each sign. Sponsorship forms were provided to all board members.

Ms. Lambert reminded all board members regarding Ethics training.

Visitor, Ronnie Lambert asked if the Rec 5 Board had spoken to council member Gerald McMorris regarding assistance to the park. “Would they pay your utilities?” It was acknowledged by Chair Trent Acosta that Councilman McMorris had not given any indication that they would be able to help the Colyell Park in anyway, and we are essentially on our own. Discussion was then led into regarding the expense of the light bill and the cost of nearly $2000 a month. Ms. Lambert indicated at this time that she did contact Waste Management and the trash pickup will be once a week vs. twice a week, this will decrease the garbage bill.

The meeting of the Livingston Recreation District No. 5 South Committee was adjourned by unanimous consent after a motion from Trent Acosta and a second by Percy Edler

/s/ Trent Acosta Trent Acosta, Chair

Attest: /s/Amanda Lambert Amanda Lambert, Secretary

THURSDAY, APRIL 01, 2021 THE LIVINGSTON PARISH NEWS 17I

not want to scrap the ordinance until something else could be put in its place for the intent of that part. The chair asked if there were anyone who wished to second Councilman Wascom’s motion? Councilman Randy Delatte offered a second to that motion. The chair wished to obtain a recommendation from the Parish attorney if the Council should grant a variance. Mr. Casio, Parish attorney advised that if you wished to grant a variance, then the Council needed to be specific on the variance of why this particular instance will be different if someone else requests a variance. Mr. Casio stated that it was his understanding that this was located in a strip mall and has on each side of it, what are not necessarily adult stores, but it’s twenty-one (21) and up, so maybe because of this particular location, it might be one of the reasons why you could create this variance in this particular case. Councilman Wascom stated that if that suffices for the attorney, then he will support that one hundred percent (100%). Mr. Casio stated that there may be other specifics that he is unaware of. Public input: Megan Williams, owner of Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts The chair questioned Mr. Casio if the Council would grant the variance that evening, and a strip club wants to open up across from a church next week, what kind of situation would the Council be involved in if they do not grant a variance to the strip club as well? Mr. Casio explained that was why he asked for some more specific information because you need to be specific whenever you grant variances so people know why the Council allowed it, so that way if another instance comes up, it’s not the same type of situation. He continued that especially with a strip club, the obscenity rules and laws and ordinances that can be passed, and there are variations of what you can and cannot regulate. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse asked Councilman Wascom what particular part of the ordinance did he wish to strike? The chair allowed an open discussion. Ms. DeeDee Delatte, Director of the Livingston Parish Building and Permit Office, advised that it was her office that made the mistake and if the Council members were going to revise the ordinance pertaining to Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts, then she suggested that they do not create anything extra to make them have to close, or hold up, and let them go ahead and open up. The chair allowed an open discussion. Councilman Wascom stated that he wished to make a motion to authorize the Permit office to issue an occupancy permit. After throughout much discussion, the chair stated that there was nothing to stop Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts from opening. Councilman Jeff Ard advised Councilman Wascom that the Council needed to adopt the second part of his original motion. The chair asked if he wished to remove his motion. Councilman Wascom questioned if he meant for the variance. Ms. Williams interrupted and protested, stating that she wanted the variance so she can’t be shut down. An open discussion ensued regarding the timeline for amending the ordinance. Mr. Cascio advised that Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts have already received their permits and there was nothing to stop them from leaving the meeting and opening. The chair stated that Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts were afraid that because of what the ordinance states, and it is so specific, it would prohibit them from opening. He continued and advised that the Parish attorney would say that the ordinance is probably not defendable in court, and probably the person that would write the ticket, would probably not write the ticket. Mr. Casio agreed and stated that he had already said that not only is the ordinance too broad, it’s so broad, that if you tried to shut somebody down, the Council would have issues. Councilman Wascom stated that by making the motion and giving them the variance, it just gives them some knowledge. The chair disagreed and stated that giving them the variance opens up other issues. Councilman Wascom stated that he disagreed with that. Councilman Randy Delatte advised that he had a different opinion than both of them. He stated that Robert’s Rules of Order indicates that a resolution is a wish, and has no pertaining to law, so this resolution would only be giving the Council’s wish to Administration, whether it be the Permit office or the Parish President. He continued and instructed that they would not be able to issue a variance at that point and time because the permit had already been issued to Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts, and the variance is not required. Councilman Wascom questioned if he wanted a resolution to support and agree that this business was in good standing, followed the rules, and they can operate their business at this location. Mr. Casio stated that the ordinance is to be fixed quickly and the Council had received language that could be used. Ms. Williams stated that as long as the Council told her that she was good to open, to which the chair interjected and stated that the Council could not tell her that she was good to open because the Council could not direct the Sheriff’s office what to do or not to do, however, the Parish attorney was telling her that the ordinance is not defensible. Mr. Casio explained that he is also an assistant district attorney and part of his job is, when someone breaks the law and the law enforcement agency issues a citation, the officer comes to the district attorney’s office, and the first thing that

Maci Drive 7 tbs LPR NO. 20-365 November 12, 2020

Dixon Jones Boulevard 3 tbs LPR NO. 21-013 January 14, 2021

Baptiste Drive 1 tbs LPR NO. 21-037 January 28, 2021

Nicholas Drive 1 tbs LPR NO. 21-037 January 28, 2021

Ben Jones Road 6 tbs LPR NO. 21-067 February 25, 2021

Clay Street 9 tbs LPR NO. 21-091 March 11, 2021

Livingston Street 9 tbs LPR NO. 21-091 March 11, 2021

Second Street 9 tbs LPR NO. 21-091 March 11, 2021

Joe Lena 9 tbs LPR NO. 21-091 March 11, 2021

Oak Street 9 tbs LPR NO. 21-091 March 11, 2021

Mulberry Street 9 tbs LPR NO. 21-091 March 11, 2021


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Councilman Delatte stated that there was a member in the audience who wished to speak. The chair called upon the audience member. Public input: Tyler Fell, property owner and resident of King George Bay Road Mr. Fell explained that King George Bay Road was asphalted all the way down until the last residence. Councilman Delatte stated that Mr. Fell had called him and that’s why he placed this item on the agenda. He continued to explain that the Department of Public Works had inspected the road and determined that the last portion of the road was included in the parish maintenance system, so that is why he wished to remove it from the agenda. Mr. Fell questioned if that portion would remain gravel or would it ever be asphalted. He explained how rough it was to drive down the remaining portion that is not asphalted. Councilman Delatte advised that Mr. Sam Digirolamo was aware and had submitted a folder of documentation to Councilman Delatte. He reassured Mr. Fell that the road would be graded and maintained until it could be scored for consideration for the Priority Road list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 21, “Discuss a variance for “Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts” located in Council District 4 at 8028 Florida Boulevard, Suite C, Denham Springs, LA 70726: “Chapter 42, Licenses and Business Regulations, Article XI. Obscene Materials”, and make recommendation to send this ordinance for review to the Ordinance committee for amendments – John Wascom”. The chair called upon Councilman John Wascom who briefly explained why this had been put on the agenda. He advised that Frenzies was on a timeline to open their new business. Councilman Wascom requested to make a motion that the Council adopt a resolution to give a variance. He further explained that by doing this, it will give notice to the Permit office that the Livingston Parish Council supports and wants this business to go ahead and open. He advised that this does not fix the main problem, and he would like to make a second part to his resolution to send this ordinance to the Ordinance committee to redraft the wording because it is really vague and is too broad, as it covers so many things that really need to be changed in this Parish. Councilman Wascom stated that he had spoken to Mr. Chris Moody, Parish legal advisor, about this. Mr. Moody’s opinion was, that this ordinance had served the Parish of Livingston well, as it has kept houses of ill repute and things that you might not want in the Parish, but it does overreach government steps too much. Councilman Wascom indicated that he would like to ask the Council to adopt a resolution with those two (2) things, one (1) that the Council would offer a variance for this particular person, Ms. Megan Williams at the location presented at 8028 Florida Boulevard for this particular business, Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts, that they receive the variance so that they can proceed to open and then the Ordinance committee can put something together to look at this ordinance for the future, because it has served them well for a time since 2007. He did

Phillip Richardson Road 8 tbs LPR NO. 18-380 December 20, 2018

Richardson Lane 8 tbs LPR NO. 18-380 December 20, 2018

Parkway Drive (South Haven Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-041 January 24, 2019

Cheryl Drive (between Arlene Drive and Cheray Drive) 2 tbs LPR NO. 19-136 April 25, 2019

Melrose Avenue (Richmond Place Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 19-136 April 25, 2019

Cooper Street 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-173 May 23, 2019

Grand Lake Boulevard (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Lake Borgne (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Lake Sabine Drive (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Lake Lery Drive (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Lake Bruin Drive (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Lake Bistneau Drive (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Black Lake Avenue (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

White Lake Avenue (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Cross Lake Avenue (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Lake Salvador Drive (Lakeside Estates) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 August 22, 2019

Homer Harris Road Oma Harris Road *Minute correction of road name on October 24, 2019

5 tbs LPR NO. 19-278 *LPR NO. 19-335 (*Minute correction of road name)

August 22, 2019 *October 24, 2019

Lod Stafford Road 1 tbs LPR NO. 19-329 October 10, 2019

Mack Road 1 tbs LPR NO. 19-329 October 10, 2019

Mecca Road Extension 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-338 October 24, 2019

Meadow View Drive (Forest Ridge Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-376 November 21, 2019

Copperwood Drive (Forest Ridge Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-376 November 21, 2019

Lemonwood Drive (Forest Ridge Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 19-376 November 21, 2019

Dialtha Drive (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

R Dawes Drive (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Lucas Drive (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Mary Drive (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Page Drive (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Ola Drive (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Wyeth Drive (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Stanton Hall Avenue (Easterly Lakes Subdivision)

2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Rosalie Avenue (Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Tezcuco Avenue(Easterly Lakes Subdivision) 2 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 6, 2020

Cypress Point Lane 6 tbs LPR NO. 20-064 February 27, 2020

Hunstock Avenue ***Amended on May 14, 2020 changing from Drive to

Avenue

2 tbs LPR NO. 20-097 LPR NO. 20-111

March 12, 2020 May 14, 2020

Linder Road 3 tbs LPR NO. 20-114 May 14, 2020

Landon Drive (Driftwood Estates) 7 tbs LPR NO. 20-171 June 11, 2020

Jaden Drive (Driftwood Estates) 7 tbs LPR NO. 20-171 June 11, 2020

Charles King Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 20-197 June 25, 2020

Good Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 20-216 July 9, 2020

Palmer Road 8 tbs LPR NO. 20-236 July 23, 2020

Oliver Wheat Road 8 tbs LPR NO. 20-236 July 23, 2020

Timber Ridge Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Alder Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Cedar Street 1 tbs LPR NO. 18-041 February 8, 2018

Stonehenge Drive (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Abbey Lane (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Coronation Drive (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Buckingham Avenue (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Windsor Avenue (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Hampton Court (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Wimbledon Drive (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Big Ben Drive (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Parliament Drive (Westminster Subdivision) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Parkwood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Greenwood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Havenwood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Hollyridge Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Glenbrooke Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Mulberry Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Hazelwood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Burlwood Avenue (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Poplar Glen Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Robindale Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Millstone Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Cottonwood Court (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Avondale Court (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Silverwood Court (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Maplewood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Sprucewood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Pinebrook Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Mimosa Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Bell Wood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Palmwood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Ribbonwood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Buffwood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Sagewood Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Wynnewood Avenue (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Myrtle Wood Court (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Bronzewood Avenue (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Birchwood Court (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Mirkwood Court (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Jimmy Drive (Woodland Crossing) 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-216 July 12, 2018

Fountain View Drive (Spring Lake subdivision) 1 tbs LPR NO. 18-345 November 8, 2018

Ruby Lake Drive (Spring Lake subdivision) 1 tbs LPR NO. 18-345 November 8, 2018

Diamond Lake Drive (Spring Lake subdivision) 1 tbs LPR NO. 18-345 November 8, 2018

Garnet Lake Drive (Spring Lake subdivision) 1 tbs LPR NO. 18-345 November 8, 2018

Lake Terrace Drive (Spring Lake subdivision) 1 tbs LPR NO. 18-345 November 8, 2018

Sapphire Drive (Spring Lake subdivision) 1 tbs LPR NO. 18-345 November 8, 2018

Lost Oak Lane 8 27 46.4 LPR NO. 20-236 July 23, 2020 King George Bay Road 8 28 37 LPR NO. 19-258 August 8, 2019 George White Road(west section) 9 29 45 LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016 1st Street 9 30 35.5 LPR NO. 21-013 January 14, 2021

ROADS THAT ARE NOMINATED FOR

CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY LIST Council District

Priority Rank

Resolution Number

Date of Adoption

Henry Road (North Section)

8 tbs LPR NO. 15-086 March 12, 2015

Henry Road (South Section)

8 tbs LPR NO. 15-086 March 12, 2015

Lynn Street 7 tbs LPR NO. 15-095 March 17, 2015 North Achord Road 1 tbs LPR NO. 15-167 June 11, 2015

Karli Lane (Phase 2– Off of Ross Trail/Wagner Road)

9 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 13, 2015

South Satsuma Road (Phase 3)

6 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 13, 2015

Timberwood Drive 7 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 13, 2015

Peak Lane 7 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 23, 2015

Live Oak Village Road 2 tbs LPR NO. 15-305 December 3, 2015

Greystone Drive 5

tbs LPR NO. 15-305 December 3, 2015

Charles Holden Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

John Barber Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Nature’s Way 1 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Old CC Road (formerly known as Slaughter Pen Road)


Pete Smith Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Sidney Woods Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Leader Road 8 45 LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Crain Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Gum Swamp Road (South Section)

8 tbs LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Olah Lane 9 tbs LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Pine Bluff Road 4 tbs LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Wagner Road (East section)


Wagner Road (West section)


Kingfisher Street 2 tbs LPR NO. 17-055 February 9, 2017

Sims Road 2 tbs LPR NO. 17-266 August 10, 2017

Spring Lake Drive (North Section)

1 tbs LPR NO. 17-396 December 14, 2017

Woodland Street (South Section)



Brookfield Drive 4 tbs LPR NO. 18-158 May 10, 2018

New Port Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Balmoral Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Timberlake Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Shady Hollow Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Lost Oak Lane 8 27 46.4 LPR NO. 20-236 July 23, 2020 King George Bay Road 8 28 37 LPR NO. 19-258 August 8, 2019 George White Road(west section) 9 29 45 LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016 1st Street 9 30 35.5 LPR NO. 21-013 January 14, 2021

ROADS THAT ARE NOMINATED FOR

CONSIDERATION TO AMEND THE PRIORITY LIST Council District

Priority Rank

Resolution Number

Date of Adoption

Henry Road (North Section)

8 tbs LPR NO. 15-086 March 12, 2015

Henry Road (South Section)

8 tbs LPR NO. 15-086 March 12, 2015

Lynn Street 7 tbs LPR NO. 15-095 March 17, 2015 North Achord Road 1 tbs LPR NO. 15-167 June 11, 2015

Karli Lane (Phase 2– Off of Ross Trail/Wagner Road)

9 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 13, 2015

South Satsuma Road (Phase 3)

6 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 13, 2015

Timberwood Drive 7 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 13, 2015

Peak Lane 7 tbs LPR NO. 15-215 August 23, 2015

Live Oak Village Road 2 tbs LPR NO. 15-305 December 3, 2015

Greystone Drive 5

tbs LPR NO. 15-305 December 3, 2015

Charles Holden Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

John Barber Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Nature’s Way 1 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Old CC Road (formerly known as Slaughter Pen Road)


Pete Smith Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Sidney Woods Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 16-086 February 25, 2016

Leader Road 8 45 LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Crain Road 9 tbs LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Gum Swamp Road (South Section)


Olah Lane 9 tbs LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Pine Bluff Road 4 tbs LPR NO. 17-052 January 26, 2017

Wagner Road (East section)


Wagner Road (West section)


Kingfisher Street 2 tbs LPR NO. 17-055 February 9, 2017

Sims Road 2 tbs LPR NO. 17-266 August 10, 2017

Spring Lake Drive (North Section)


Woodland Street (South Section)



Brookfield Drive 4 tbs LPR NO. 18-158 May 10, 2018

New Port Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Balmoral Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Timberlake Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

Shady Hollow Drive 6 tbs LPR NO. 18-015 January 11, 2018

The chair called upon Councilman Delatte who stated that he agreed with the people, they needed a way to get to their property, but the Council had no jurisdiction because it was a public road. He acknowledged that he went with the Department of Public Works and there was not a gate on any Parish road. The chair agreed that they needed a place to voice their complaints and that they were there to listen and invited the audience members to the lectern for Public input. Public input: Angie Bourgeois, resident of Louisiana Highway 16; distributed a handout to the

Councilmembers *The handout mentioned was not given to the Council clerk, therefore it cannot be included in the record The chair allowed Ms. Bourgeois to ask questions and there was a very, very lengthy open discussion. Public input: Stephanie Fontaine, resident of Gonzales, property owner of Lot 63, located in

Phase 2 of Louisiana Trace Road and has a contract with Angie Bourgeois for the sale of said property

Unidentified speaker The lengthy discussion continued. The chair requested a legal opinion and recommendation from Brad Casio, Parish legal counsel. Mr. Casio stated that he did not think that you needed to force anyone to do something, or not do something, until more information was obtained and the Council could discern if they had such authority. The chair requested that Mr. Casio research the documents submitted along with court records and also requested that the Parish Council clerk research the Grant Bankston list and see how they compare. He suggested that he may even call some former Councilmembers to see if they can recall any information about this road to seek some kind of resolution. Councilman Shane Mack stated that he wished to make a motion for the Council to adopt a resolution for the fence to be removed on the parish maintained road and let the legal authority, the Parish President, Administration and the Sheriff’s office find out where the line is drawn. He asserted that a fence should not be on a parish road. The chair allowed the lengthy open discussion to continue. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse called for the question. An audience member who had been waiting to speak requested to have Public input. Councilman Girlinghouse conceded and advised the chair he would allow the audience member to have Public input and be allowed to speak. Public input: Lionel Guerin, longtime resident of LA Trace Road, testified of a timeline of events

that pertained to his residency The extensive open discussion continued regarding LA Trace Road. The chair ended the discussion as Councilman Girlinghouse had called for the question earlier and called for the vote. The Council clerk requested confirmation of the resolution that was being voted upon and the chair and Parish legal counselor advised of the following: LPR NO. 21-090 MOTION was made by Shane Mack and duly seconded by John Wascom to remove all fences that

are located on the parish maintained portion of LA Trace Road. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM,

MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. The chair wished to acknowledge the audience members that were present for this agenda item. He advised that the Council had now taken the first step, they had also directed their legal counsel to conduct a review, and if they were authorized to go further than that, then the Council will definitely go further. An unidentified audience member asked how they would find out the

The chair called upon Councilman Delatte who stated that he agreed with the people, they needed a way to get to their property, but the Council had no jurisdiction because it was a public road. He acknowledged that he went with the Department of Public Works and there was not a gate on any Parish road. The chair agreed that they needed a place to voice their complaints and that they were there to listen and invited the audience members to the lectern for Public input. Public input: Angie Bourgeois, resident of Louisiana Highway 16; distributed a handout to the

Councilmembers *The handout mentioned was not given to the Council clerk, therefore it cannot be included in the record The chair allowed Ms. Bourgeois to ask questions and there was a very, very lengthy open discussion. Public input: Stephanie Fontaine, resident of Gonzales, property owner of Lot 63, located in

Phase 2 of Louisiana Trace Road and has a contract with Angie Bourgeois for the sale of said property

Unidentified speaker The lengthy discussion continued. The chair requested a legal opinion and recommendation from Brad Casio, Parish legal counsel. Mr. Casio stated that he did not think that you needed to force anyone to do something, or not do something, until more information was obtained and the Council could discern if they had such authority. The chair requested that Mr. Casio research the documents submitted along with court records and also requested that the Parish Council clerk research the Grant Bankston list and see how they compare. He suggested that he may even call some former Councilmembers to see if they can recall any information about this road to seek some kind of resolution. Councilman Shane Mack stated that he wished to make a motion for the Council to adopt a resolution for the fence to be removed on the parish maintained road and let the legal authority, the Parish President, Administration and the Sheriff’s office find out where the line is drawn. He asserted that a fence should not be on a parish road. The chair allowed the lengthy open discussion to continue. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse called for the question. An audience member who had been waiting to speak requested to have Public input. Councilman Girlinghouse conceded and advised the chair he would allow the audience member to have Public input and be allowed to speak. Public input: Lionel Guerin, longtime resident of LA Trace Road, testified of a timeline of events

that pertained to his residency The extensive open discussion continued regarding LA Trace Road. The chair ended the discussion as Councilman Girlinghouse had called for the question earlier and called for the vote. The Council clerk requested confirmation of the resolution that was being voted upon and the chair and Parish legal counselor advised of the following: LPR NO. 21-090 MOTION was made by Shane Mack and duly seconded by John Wascom to remove all fences that

are located on the parish maintained portion of LA Trace Road. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM,

MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. The chair wished to acknowledge the audience members that were present for this agenda item. He advised that the Council had now taken the first step, they had also directed their legal counsel to conduct a review, and if they were authorized to go further than that, then the Council will definitely go further. An unidentified audience member asked how they would find out the

LPR NO. 21-088 MOTION was made by Maurice “Scooter” Keen and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to approve a waiver

request of the Code of Ordinances for Section 125-9, “Submittals”, to subdivide property within a subdivision for Sawyer Wynn: Cheray Place Subdivision, 10862 Cheryll Drive, Denham Springs, LA located in Council District 2.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 18, “Discussion of neighborhood development on Milton Road – Chris Ilgenfritz/Tracy Girlinghouse”. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse explained that Mr. Ilgenfritz had submitted plans for his proposed development in 2015. He asked Mr. Ilgenfritz to elaborate giving the timeline of this development. Mr. Ilgenfritz explained that all approvals had been stamped for the proposed development. His company then started construction laying out the roads and the ponds. He further explained that about that time, the company that furnished electricity in that area, were running new transmission lines and they had the right of way and had use through the development. Construction stopped to let the electricity company accomplish their work, which made Mr. Ilgenfritz have to change where their ponds were located to meet the footage requirements from the electric poles. Then another electric company needed to run their lines, putting construction on further hold. Then the 2016 Flood event happened, putting it on pause further. Mr. Ilgenfritz stated that one event after another caused him to put the project on pause. He advised that they were ready to start the project once again. The chair stated that Mr. Ilgenfritz would need a waiver from the Council, because through no fault of his, the ordinance requirements have changed. He explained that this development is improving the area on Milton Road, and Councilman Girlinghouse would like to make a motion to grant whatever is necessary to allow them to move forward with the old design. LPR NO. 21-089 MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by Randy Delatte to grant whatever

is necessary for Mr. Chris Ilgenfritz and his development located on Milton Road in Council District 7, allowing them to move forward with the old design.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 19, “Request by the property owners of LA Trace Road to address complaints of their neighbors placing a gate over the road blocking access to their property – Randy Delatte”. The chair explained that Councilman Delatte had placed this on the agenda to allow the frustrated residents and property owners of LA Trace Road to voice their issues with others who have put a fenced gate across the road prohibiting access. He acknowledged their frustration and advised that the Department of Public Works had investigated the placement of the fencing and instructed that it was past what is within the parish maintenance system by going back to the road list and measuring.

The chair questioned if the Council had received a legal opinion about this agenda item and called upon Councilman Jeff Ard. Councilman Ard stated that he had spoken with Mr. Chris Moody about this item and explained that this being a paved road, paid for by the taxpayers, he would not put a gate there and suggested to put up signs that say it is closed and signs on Leggett Road that state the road is not a throughway, not a turnaround, dead end road, or closed at however many feet that it is. The chair stated that there was a motion to not put up a gate, and to put up signage at the entrance of Sand Hill at Leggett. Public input: Mike Bankston, property owner on Sand Hill Road The chair allowed a lengthy open discussion. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse called for the question. LPR NO. 21-086 MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to not put a gate, and

put up signage at the entrance of Sand Hill Road and Leggett Road. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM,

MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS NAYS: MR. MCMORRIS ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 15, “Deferred from the February 25, 2021 regular meeting of the Council: Approval of the division of a subdivision plat for Dennis Smith located in Rauman Acres, 4th Filing, Lot 13, 11700 Falcon Crest Drive or 11665 Gloria Lane, Denham Springs, LA located in Council District 5 – R.C. “Bubba” Harris”. The chair questioned if Mr. Dennis Smith was in attendance. He was not. The chair asked Councilman R.C. “Bubba” Harris if he wished to remove this item from the agenda? Councilman Harris agreed to remove this item from the agenda. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 16, “Name an unnamed servitude, “Happy Acres Lane”, located off of King George Bay Road for 911 purposes in Council District 8 – Randy Delatte”. The chair called on Councilman Delatte. Councilman Delatte asked the Council clerk if all requirements had been met. She concurred. LPR NO. 21-087 MOTION was made by Randy Delatte and duly seconded by Gerald McMorris to name an

unnamed servitude, “Happy Acres Lane”, being named for 911 purposes by petition, located off of King George Bay Road in Council District 8; said road name being approved in writing by Wendy Boully, CFM - Livingston Parish Assistant Permit Director, on March 1, 2021.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 17, “Requested waiver of Section 125-9, “Submittals”, to subdivide property within a subdivision for Sawyer Wynn: Cheray Place Subdivision, 10862 Cheryll Drive, Denham Springs, LA located in Council District 2 – Garry Talbert”.

The chair questioned if the Council had received a legal opinion about this agenda item and called upon Councilman Jeff Ard. Councilman Ard stated that he had spoken with Mr. Chris Moody about this item and explained that this being a paved road, paid for by the taxpayers, he would not put a gate there and suggested to put up signs that say it is closed and signs on Leggett Road that state the road is not a throughway, not a turnaround, dead end road, or closed at however many feet that it is. The chair stated that there was a motion to not put up a gate, and to put up signage at the entrance of Sand Hill at Leggett. Public input: Mike Bankston, property owner on Sand Hill Road The chair allowed a lengthy open discussion. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse called for the question. LPR NO. 21-086 MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to not put a gate, and

put up signage at the entrance of Sand Hill Road and Leggett Road. Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM,

MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS NAYS: MR. MCMORRIS ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 15, “Deferred from the February 25, 2021 regular meeting of the Council: Approval of the division of a subdivision plat for Dennis Smith located in Rauman Acres, 4th Filing, Lot 13, 11700 Falcon Crest Drive or 11665 Gloria Lane, Denham Springs, LA located in Council District 5 – R.C. “Bubba” Harris”. The chair questioned if Mr. Dennis Smith was in attendance. He was not. The chair asked Councilman R.C. “Bubba” Harris if he wished to remove this item from the agenda? Councilman Harris agreed to remove this item from the agenda. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 16, “Name an unnamed servitude, “Happy Acres Lane”, located off of King George Bay Road for 911 purposes in Council District 8 – Randy Delatte”. The chair called on Councilman Delatte. Councilman Delatte asked the Council clerk if all requirements had been met. She concurred. LPR NO. 21-087 MOTION was made by Randy Delatte and duly seconded by Gerald McMorris to name an

unnamed servitude, “Happy Acres Lane”, being named for 911 purposes by petition, located off of King George Bay Road in Council District 8; said road name being approved in writing by Wendy Boully, CFM - Livingston Parish Assistant Permit Director, on March 1, 2021.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 17, “Requested waiver of Section 125-9, “Submittals”, to subdivide property within a subdivision for Sawyer Wynn: Cheray Place Subdivision, 10862 Cheryll Drive, Denham Springs, LA located in Council District 2 – Garry Talbert”.

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- g. QDS Seafoods, LLC. Alvin Fairburn

Preliminary Site Plan LA Highway 43 Section 37, T7S R6E Council District 9

LPR NO. 21-083 MOTION was made by Shane Mack and duly seconded by Randy Delatte to accept the

recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to approve the preliminary site plan for QDS Seafoods, LLC contingent on adding a dry hydrant for the fire district, located on Louisiana Highway 43, Section 37, T7S R6E in Council District 9.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 13, “Planning Department:

a. Camden Oaks Subdivision i. Accept roads & improvements into the Parish Maintenance System

ii. Release $26,442.08 maintenance bond Carpenter Drive Section 24, T6S R3E Council District 7”

LPR NO. 21-084 MOTION was made by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by Shane Mack to accept the roads

and improvements into the Parish Maintenance System for Camden Oaks Subdivision, located on Carpenter Drive, Section 24, T6S R3E in Council District 7.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LPR NO. 21-085 MOTION was made by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Shane Mack to release the twenty-six

thousand four hundred forty-two dollars and eight cents ($26, 442.08) for Camden Oaks Subdivision, located on Carpenter Drive, Section 24, T6S R3E in Council District 7.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 14, “Deferred from the February 25, 2021 regular meeting of the Council: Discussion of closing Sand Hill Road located in Council District 1- Jeff Ard”.

LPR NO. 21-080 MOTION was made by R.C “Bubba” Harris and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to accept

the recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to approve the revised preliminary plat for Vincent Cove, located on Louisiana Highway 16, Section 27, T7S R3E in Council District 5.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- e. B1H Holdings McLin Taylor

Resub a 1.462 Acre Tract LA Highway 16 Section 46, T6S R3E Council District 3

The chair questioned why the sewer had been documented as not applicable. Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen stated that he felt that the development did not fit the area and was concerned about the safety and welfare of six (6) lots coming out on Highway 16 with four (4) driveways right next to each other. Public input: Mike Lester, registered agent of B1H Holdings Kresten Brown, Parish Review Engineer The chair allowed an open discussion. LPR NO. 21-081 MOTION was made by Randy Delatte and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to accept the

recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to approve the re-sub of a 1.462 Acre Tract for B1H Holdings, located on Louisiana Highway 16 (South of Lockhart Road), Section 46, T6S R3E in Council District 3.

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. ARD,

MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: MR. WASCOM ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- f. Precision K-9 Shaping Alvin Fairburn

Preliminary Site Plan

LA Highway 16 Section 43, T8S R3E Council District 5

LPR NO. 21-082 MOTION was made by R.C. “Bubba” Harris and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to accept the

recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to approve the preliminary site plan for Precision K-9 Shaping, located on Louisiana Highway 16, Section 43, T8S R3E in Council District 5.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- b. Safe Bet Storage McLin Taylor

Preliminary Site Plan LA Highway 43 Section 11, T7S R6E Council District 8

LPR NO. 21-078 MOTION was made by Randy Delatte and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to accept the

recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to approve the preliminary site plan for Safe Bet Storage, located on Louisiana Highway 43, Section 11, T7S R6E in Council District 8.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- c. Great Lakes Resort McLin Taylor

Preliminary Site Plan George White Road Section 2, T7S R6E Council District 9

Councilman Shane Mack advised that he attended the Planning Commission meeting where this item had been addressed. He stated that the development was not asking for any waivers. He felt confident that the Parish Review Engineer would make sure that the drainage plan would have no negative impact to the surrounding area and he stated that he was in support of this project. Public input: William Laboyteaux, resident of George White Road; lives across the street

from the proposed development: voiced his concerns and opinions against the development

Kresten Brown: Forte and Tablada, Parish Review Engineer LPR NO. 21-079 MOTION was made by Shane Mack and duly seconded by R.C. “Bubba” Harris to accept the

recommendation of the Livingston Parish Planning Commission to approve the preliminary site plan for Great Lakes Resort, located on George White Road, Section 2, T7S R6E in Council District 9.


MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- d. Vincent Cove McLin Taylor

Revised Preliminary Plat LA Highway 16 Section 27, T7S R3E Council District 5

Mr. Digirolamo wished to explain that this development connected into the back of Southpoint and was a subdivision that was first approved in 2017. It has now been revised with fewer lots and they did not request any waivers. They would be following the new ordinance criteria set forth.

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ORDINANCE NO. 21-_____

ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1.02 OF ARTICLE ONE OF THE DENHAM SPRINGS ZONING COMMISSION ORDINANCE OF 1990, AS AMENDED, CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1001 BY ADDING THERETO, PARAGRAPH 188, C-3 COMMERCIAL TO R-1 RESIDENTIAL LOCATED IN SECTION 31, T6S-R3E, G.L.D., CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS, LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA. (RZ-435) (312 EDGEWOOD DR.)

Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Denham Springs, Louisiana, now acting as the governing authority of said City, in legal session convened that: SECTION 1. Paragraph (184) of Section 1.02 Article 1 of the Denham Springs Zoning Ordinance of 1990, City Ordinance 1001, is hereby enacted to read as follows:

SECTION 1.2**** A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 31, T6S-R3E, G.L.D., CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS, LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA (RZ-435), ALL ACCORDING TO A MAP SHOWING SURVEY OF 1.00 ACRE LOCATED IN SECTION 31, T6S-R3E, G.L.D., CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS, LIVINGSTON PARISH, LOUISIANA FOR SILVERO OZUNA, BY CURTIS M. CHANEY, PLS, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

SECTION 2. All ordinances or part of ordinance in conflict therewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. That the Clerk be and she is hereby authorized, instructed, and directed to record a certified copy of this ordinance in the conveyance records of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana.

SECTION 4. Be it further ordained that the Clerk be and she is hereby instructed, authorized and directed to have said ordinance published one time in the official journal of the City of Denham Springs, and upon such publication the ordinance shall become effective.

The above and foregoing ordinance was introduced at a prior meeting, a public hearing was advertised and held thereon, and upon reading of the title was submitted to an official vote as a whole and the vote thereon was as follows:

Yeas: Dugas, Lamm-Williams, Poole, Smith, Wesley Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared this ordinance adopted on this 14th day of April, 2021. __________________________ Gerard Landry, Mayor

ATTEST:

_____________________________ Joan LeBlanc, City Clerk

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 00 11 13 -2

Note: If you are bidding this project as a prime bidder (General Contractor), please email the project name to [email protected]. Be sure to include your valid Louisiana General Contractors License Number in the email, and you will be added to the Prime Bidders list. Those contractors that do not supply a valid Louisiana General Contractors License Number will not be added to the Prime Bidders List. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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The Ward Two Water District will receive separate sealed Bids for the 2019 Water System Expansion, Vincent Place Waterline, Contract No. 21-1475-06. The work consists of installing approximately 11,500 feet of 6” and 8” PVC and 6” and 10” HDPE waterlines and appurtenances. The Ward Two Water District will receive Bids until 10:00 AM local time, April 15, 2021 at Ward Two Water District Office, 30772 Carter Street, Denham Springs, LA 70727. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. The outside of the Bid envelope shall be marked with the project title, name and address of the Bidder and current Contractor’s license number. The attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for compliance with:

Department of Health and Hospitals Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Guidance

Historical Preservation Clause, 36 CFR, Part 8, verbatim Endangered Species Clause, Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended, verbatim EPA 5700-49, Certification Regarding Disbarment Employment Verifications System (E-Verify) Davis-Bacon labor standards Applicable American Iron and Steel (AIS) Requirements Applicable OSHA requirements

Funding for this project will be through the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund program. All contractors and sub-contractors will be required to comply with Davis-Bacon and other related LDHH, DWRLF requirements. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: Ward Two Water District Office, 30772 Carter Street, Denham Springs, LA 70727

Owen and White, Inc., 8755 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Lettermans Blue Print and Supply (http://www.lettermansbidconnect.com). Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: Owen and White, Inc.; Toby J. Fruge’, P.E., CFM; Email: [email protected]; Phone Number: (225) 231-0313.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Springfield, Louisiana (herein referred to as “Owner” for the construction of the project described as follows:

SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD, LOUISIANA

FUNDED BY THE LOUISIANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (LCDBG-DR) PROGRAM

Proposals shall be addressed to the Town of Springfield, Louisiana, and delivered to the office of the mayor located at 27378 LA 42, Springfield, LA 70462 not later than 10:00 a.m./p.m., on the Twenty-second (22) day of April, 2021 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and real aloud. Bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope showing the name, address, and license number of the bidder. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered.

The Bidding Documents (including construction drawings and specifications) may be examined at the Owner’s office located at 27378 LA 42, Springfield, LA 70462 or at the office of the engineer, H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC (HDCA), located at 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 1850, New Orleans, LA 70112, at (504) 836-2020.

Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained at the engineer’s office located at 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 1850, New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 836-2020 upon deposit of $100.00 for each complete set. Plans and specifications will be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening. In accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2212, deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Such actions shall be in accordance the Louisiana R.S. 38:2214.

The Owner requires that each bidder attach to his bid a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond equivalent to 5% of the total bid as evidence of good faith of the bidder. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof except as provided by law.

Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract (Davis-Bacon Act), Section 3 (Low Income Resident Participation) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 503 (Non-Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (Non-Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Springfield no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening.

Advertise Thursday, 25 March 2021 Thursday, 1 April 2021 Thursday, 8 April 2021 Livingston Parish News & The Advocate

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS

FOR

ABSTRACTING, TITLE AND LEGAL WORK SERVICES

FOR THE

LIVINGSTON PARISH FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM ACQUISITION OF UP TO SIX HOMES

The Livingston Parish Government is soliciting qualifications and proposals for abstracting, title and legal services for the acquisition of up to six properties in Livingston Parish through the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program administered by the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). The Livingston Parish Government is considering the acquisition of these properties to mitigate against future flooding and damages. The structures will be demolished and the property will be returned to green space in perpetuity. The Livingston Parish Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Livingston Parish Government encourages all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply. Interested parties are invited to obtain a Qualification and Proposals Statement package by contacting Mrs. Sarah Allen at (225) 686-3987 or by sending an email request to [email protected]. Responses to the Request for Qualification Statements and Proposals shall be mailed to P.O. Box 427 Livingston, LA 70754 or in the case of hand delivery, to Mrs. Sarah Allen, 20355 Government Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana 70754, Suite E. Responses to this RFP must be received no later than 3:00 P.M. on April 15, 2021. Please state “FMA Qualifications and Proposals Statement – Abstract and Title Services; ATTN: Sarah Allen” on the cover. Responses received after the time and date set forth will not be considered.

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TO: THE LIVINGSTON PARISH NEWS OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF RECORD ATTN: LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Electronic interactive bids will be received by the City of Denham Springs located at: 111166 NNoorrtthh RRaannggee AAvveennuuee,, DDeennhhaamm SSpprriinnggss,, LLAA 7700772266 MMoonnddaayy--TThhuurrssddaayy 77::0000AAMM--55::3300PPMM.. Bid information is available online only at https://lamats.eauctionsrvices.com. Submit any questions regarding the bid via email to purchasing agent. Bid packets will not be mailed or emailed. Bidders may access the bid advertisement and bid summary by registering online at https://lamats.eauctionservices.com at no charge. Proposers may also access and download the bid documents and submit their bids electronically (terms and conditions apply) after registering online. After registering, electronic submission of bids through https://lamats.eauctionservices.com is free and encouraged. A 3% fee, not to exceed $1200, will be assessed to the winning bidder by the Electronic Administrator. Questions related to electronic access should be directed to Electronic Administrator, LaMATS e-Auction Services (EASiBUY) 225-678-6107 or [email protected].

THE CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.

Bids must be submitted on the forms provided only. Bids received after the date and time below will NOT be considered. Bids will be reported at the location, date, and time noted below.

PURCHASING CONTACT: [email protected] OR 225-665-8385

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CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS, LOUISIANA THE HONORABLE GERARD LANDRY, MAYOR LIVINGSTON NEWS AD DATES: PER STATUTE 38:2271

03/25/21 & 04/01/21

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The Carter Plantation Community Development District, Springfield, LA, is soliciting proposals for the purchase of its water service system and sanitary sewer system.

Request for Proposals are available by contacting: John Mundinger, 23877 Carter Trace, Springfield, LA 70462. (225) 636-1082

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received by Livingston Parish Public Schools, Livingston, Louisiana, until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read for the following:

Bid No. 21-04: Milk for 2021-2022 School Year Bid No. 21-05: Purchased Foods for 2021-2022 School Year

Bid No. 21-06: Disposables for 2021-2022 School Year Bids must be on the form provided. Forms and other information may be obtained from Livingston Parish Public Schools (LPPS), 13909 Florida Blvd., Post Office Box 1130, Livingston, Louisiana 70754, (225) 686-4209, and from the LPPS website:

http://www.lpsb.org/for_staff/business_department/purchasing_information

Furthermore, official bid documents are available at Central Bidding. Electronic bids are accepted at Central Bidding and can be accessed at www.centralbidding.com. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.

Awards will not be made on the date of the bid opening, but will be awarded by the School Board at a later meeting.

Subject to the provisions of R.S. 38:2214, Livingston Parish Public Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause.

LIVINGSTON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

_______________________________________ Alan “Joe” Murphy, Superintendent

Publish Dates: Thursday, March 25, 2021 Thursday, April 1, 2021

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

LIBRARY MATERIALS

The Livingston Parish Library is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from qualified professional vendors to provide a firm discount and net pricing for the services and purchases of all types of library materials, both domestic and foreign, including, but not limited to, the following: books in print, and out-of-print; standing orders for both serial and monographic publications; ephemeral publications; pre-bound books; pre-processed books; non-print media including, but not limited to, discs and pre-loaded content players, and book processing. Qualified companies must have the capability to provide products and service in all respects in accordance with the solicitation documents. Proposals will be accepted no later than 2:00 p.m. central time, April 16, 2021. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Mark all documents RFP Library Materials. Mail or deliver all proposals and accessory documents to:

USPS Mailing Address: Physical Shipping Address: Livingston Parish Library Livingston Parish Library P. O. Box 397 13986 Florida Blvd. Livingston, LA 70754 Livingston, LA 70754

Please submit 4 (four) sets of your proposal, including completed Price Schedules A and B. Clearly mark the original copy as “ORIGINAL” on the cover. The RFP, including the Specifications, may be obtained at the Administrative Office of the Livingston Parish Library, 13986 Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana, 70754 or online at Livingston Parish Library website http://www.mylpl.info/rfp. The acceptance of any proposal made pursuant to this invitation shall not be binding upon the Library until an agreement has been executed. /s/ Giovanni J. Tairov Livingston Parish Library Director Issued on 03/18/2021.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Walker will hold a public hearing at the regular scheduled meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. located at the City Hall—10136 Florida Blvd. for the purpose of adopting the following ordinances:

1. Public Hearing - Ordinance to create a water/gas customer category for Community Development District.

2. Public Hearing - Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code; Ch. 6, Sec. 6.5 Commercial parking spaces.

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TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF LIVINGSTON

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.16679 DIVISION “ C ”

SUCCESSION OF ETHEL FARRIEL MILLET,

FORMER WIFE OF/AND WILFRED JOSEPH MILLET JR.

FILED: ______________________ ________________________

DEPUTY CLERK

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

WHEREAS Marion Millet Fitzgerald, in her capacity as the Independnet Executrix of the Succession of Wilfred Joseph Miller Jr., and the confirmed Administratrix of the succession of Ethel Farriel Miller, has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of the property therein below described, to-wit: A CERTAIN PLOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements

thereon and all of the rights, ways and servitudes thereunto belonging or

anywise appertaining, being located in the Parish of Livingston, State of

Louisiana, lying in the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 18, Township 9 South,

Range 6 East, G.L.D. of Louisiana, and being shown and described on a plat of

survey entitled “Plat of property in the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 18, T 9 S, R 6 E, for Wilfred Millet by Gilbert Sullivan, Surveyor, dated June

13, 1971. The property containing, Two (2) acres, more or less.

Municipal address: 26454 Black Lake Club Road, Maurepas, LA 70449-8112

UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Purchase Price: $33,000.00, including principal and interest;

2. Property sold “As Is”, without warranties of any kind, and seller to make no repairs;

3. Purchaser to pay closing costs. NOTICE is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs,

legatees and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, and they be ordered to make any opposition which they may have to such application, at any time prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT

JASON B. HARRIS, CLERK

______________________________ PUBLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Publish twice, once and then again Twenty days after

Attorney: GARY J. WILLIAMS 750 E. I-10 Service Road, Suite D PUBLISH IN LIVINGSTON

Councilman McMorris thanked Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen for the invitation to the cleanup day that was held last weekend in Denham Springs where he had the opportunity to work with the Denham Springs High School kids that day. Councilman Keen thanked Councilman McMorris for his attendance and participation. Councilman McMorris announced that a cleanup day would be held on April 17th in lower Livingston Parish, from the interstate on to Council District 8, in Councilman Randy Delatte’s area. He invited everyone to come and help out. Councilman McMorris stated that he wished to comment on one more thing, as he had just received a text message from former Councilman Don Wheat, who stated that LA Trace Road was for sure maintained by the Parish maintenance system up to the slew. He also concurred that signs were posted just as the residents and property owners had stated earlier in the meeting. Councilman Jeff Ard asked Councilman Keen how much garbage was picked up on their clean up day. Councilman Keen and the chair described how much was collected and put in the roll off dumpsters that were provided. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Having no further business, a motion to adjourn was requested until the next regular meeting being scheduled on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the hour of six o’clock (6:00) p.m. in Livingston, Louisiana.

LPR NO. 21-095 MOTION was offered by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to adjourn the March

11, 2021 regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council.


YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted and that the meeting was adjourned. ---------------------------------------------------------------

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chairman

Councilman McMorris thanked Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen for the invitation to the cleanup day that was held last weekend in Denham Springs where he had the opportunity to work with the Denham Springs High School kids that day. Councilman Keen thanked Councilman McMorris for his attendance and participation. Councilman McMorris announced that a cleanup day would be held on April 17th in lower Livingston Parish, from the interstate on to Council District 8, in Councilman Randy Delatte’s area. He invited everyone to come and help out. Councilman McMorris stated that he wished to comment on one more thing, as he had just received a text message from former Councilman Don Wheat, who stated that LA Trace Road was for sure maintained by the Parish maintenance system up to the slew. He also concurred that signs were posted just as the residents and property owners had stated earlier in the meeting. Councilman Jeff Ard asked Councilman Keen how much garbage was picked up on their clean up day. Councilman Keen and the chair described how much was collected and put in the roll off dumpsters that were provided. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Having no further business, a motion to adjourn was requested until the next regular meeting being scheduled on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the hour of six o’clock (6:00) p.m. in Livingston, Louisiana.

LPR NO. 21-095 MOTION was offered by Jeff Ard and duly seconded by Tracy Girlinghouse to adjourn the March

11, 2021 regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Council.


YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted and that the meeting was adjourned. ---------------------------------------------------------------

\s\ Sandy C. Teal \s\ Garry Talbert Sandy C. Teal, Council Clerk Garry Talbert, Council Chairman

Councilman Mack advised that finding a funding mechanism for drainage should be the priority and he would like to see these gravity drainage districts work like the Parish road program. Councilman Randy Delatte discussed the meeting that was held the night before by the Citizens Drainage committee. The chair discussed what measures needed to be taken for a moratorium and the timeline that would be mandated. The chair allowed a very lengthy open discussion. Councilman John Wascom left the Council chambers at audio mark 2:28:01 and returned at audio mark: 2:34:27. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item 25a, “Committee Report(s): Ordinance committee” and called upon Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse, Ordinance committee chairman. Councilman Girlinghouse reported that he had met with the Parish President and Alvin Fairburn’s office to discuss zoning. They had a very formative discussion and they were given the task of drawing maps of each district. Once completed, each Council member will be responsible for mapping out their district with the types of zoning needed in that area, where it be rural, etc. Councilman Girlinghouse stated that the Council could have this completed by the end of the year. He indicated that he would be working on his district, and would help anyone who needed help. He discussed the town hall meetings that would be needed for public input and the need for zoning in the Parish. Councilman Shane Mack left the Council chambers at audio mark 2:31:48 and returned at audio mark 2:32:14. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 24a, “Board resignation/(re)appointments: Livingston Parish Sewer Board appointment – Tracy Girlinghouse”. Councilman Girlinghouse advised that Sewer Board member Larry Tarver had passed away. He gave Mr. Tarver accolades for his service and love for his community. He advised that he would like to have Mr. Brandon Caldwell serve in the vacant board position left by Mr. Tarver’s passing. LPR NO. 21-094 MOTION was offered by Tracy Girlinghouse and duly seconded by Gerald McMorris to appoint

Brandon Caldwell (resident of Council District 5) to the Livingston Parish Sewer District to serve in the vacant position of Larry Tarver (Council District 7) created by his passing; this board appointment does not expire and they serve at the pleasure of the Livingston Parish Council.


YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: MR. WASCOM

ABSTAIN: NONE Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The chair addressed agenda items 25b, “Committee Report(s): Finance committee”. Councilman Jeff Ard advised that the committee had not met and there was nothing to report at that time. The chair addressed agenda items 25c, “Committee Report(s): Citizens’ Drainage committee”. Councilman Delatte had previously discussed this committee’s actions under agenda item number 23, “Discuss moratorium of future development until funding is dedicated to maintain drainage systems outside of funded Gravity Drainage Districts”, and had nothing further to report. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item 26, “District Attorney’s Report:” and called upon Mr. Brad Casio, representing on behalf of Mr. Christopher Moody. Mr. Casio advised that he had nothing to report at that time. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 27, “Councilmen’s comments:” and called upon Councilman Gerald McMorris.

that this could be the beginning of a consolidated gravity drainage district for the currently unfunded gravity drainage districts. Councilman Jeff Ard stated that he wished to second Councilman Mack’s motion to adopt the proposed resolution, as it also included his Council district. LPR NO. 21-093 MOTION was made by Shane Mack and duly seconded by Jeff Ard to support the consolidation

of Gravity Drainage District No. 6 and Gravity Drainage District No. 7.

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. TALBERT, MR. WASCOM, MR. ARD, MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 23, “Discuss moratorium of future development until funding is dedicated to maintain drainage systems outside of funded Gravity Drainage Districts”, and called upon Councilman Shane Mack. Councilman Mack brought up a previous agenda item from earlier in the meeting when Mr. Laboyteaux was giving public input on the development across the road from his property. He opined that Livingston Parish was doing a really good job overseeing development and making sure that the engineered design drainage systems within that development are designed and constructed well so there is no negative impact around the surrounding development. He further opined that if there is not dedicated resources and funding to that well-designed system, then it is evident that over a period of time that system is going to fail and will have a negative impact on the surrounding neighbors and community. Councilman Mack stated that he did not want to shut down development and conveyed that he wanted to work with the Parish legal counsel and the Ordinance committee to consolidate Gravity Drainage Districts 6 and 7, go after a form of dedicated funding and resources to maintain the drainage upstream/downstream and modify the ordinance that when developments are engineered, that the gravity drainage district has the authority and right to go in and maintain that drainage system such that it works as it was originally designed. He stated that the moratorium that he was proposing would need to be really specific, and written to be within the areas that are currently in the unfunded drainage districts. This would also have to come back before the Council. He discussed a drainage issue whereby every time it rains in his district, south of the interstate in Holden, there was a retention pond in place that has a poor, antiquated design. His constituency repeatedly called the state and the Parish to clean their ditches, as to which all that could be done had been done. He explained that the real fix was to do a gravity drainage study in that area and determine where exactly that water needs to go and how it is supposed to drain and then put the resources there to fix those issues. But because there is not dedicated funds or resources, there is not a way to solve these problems and issues, and indicated that would be his reason for creating the moratorium. He stated that he wished to have a certain timeline and date to have the ordinance in place and to have some type of funding deadline, maybe a tax on the ballot, so that they put all of this together to maintain the drainage systems inside and outside developments such that it has no negative impact on the surrounding areas. He further explained that he has received many phone calls in the last two to three months about developments in Livingston Parish, specifically in his Council district. He discussed the Parish’s future growth and the Council’s responsibility to make sure that developments within that district are designed well and maintained well and does not have any negative impact. Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen questioned about the previous elections that had failed by a vote of the people to fund the districts in question. He asked if the constituency had changed their minds about drainage funding. Councilman Mack advised that they were going to put forth the message, that if this funding mechanism be denied with a no vote, that is when the moratorium would be lifted. He continued to explain that if the public should come after that to address the Council members about drainage problems and the impact thereof, the Council members will have to respond to advise that there is nothing that they can do because there is no dedicated funding or resources. Councilman Mack also addressed how they need to get their priorities straight when it comes to funding mechanisms, more specifically taxes. He advised that he had been approached by his constituency about having dreams of a recreation district similar to what Watson has in their district. He had also received requests to expand the schools and put a new tax on the schools as well as the animal control problem in Livingston Parish, which needs to be funded in some way.

they do is screen it to see if this case is able to go to prosecution, and part of that is looking to see if it is a Parish ordinance or a state statute that is viable. He stated that in this case, he thought that he would not bill it. Councilman Wascom questioned if they had a motion and second. The chair declared a call for the vote. Clarification was made that they were voting on a resolution agreeing with the Planning and Permitting office for Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts to open their business. The the chair added that what the Council was not doing, was telling the Sheriff’s office that he cannot go write them a ticket, because it’s in violation of our ordinance. Mr. Casio agreed and stated that was correct. The chair confirmed that a permit was already issued to this business and they have the ability to open, and stated that the resolution presented was redundant. Councilman Wascom questioned if Councilman Girlinghouse would support the motion. Councilman Girlinghouse questioned which one? Councilman Girlinghouse verified that if it was to support the occupancy permit and allow this business to open, then he would support that, but will not support a variance of the ordinance. Other Council members agreed with Councilman Girlinghouse as did Mr. Casio, Parish legal advisor. The chair questioned what was Councilman Wascom’s motion. Brief words were exchanged and Councilman Delatte stated that he would like to make a substitute motion to adopt a resolution to support Administration and allow Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts to open their business. The chair questioned if Councilman Delatte could make a substitute motion as he made the second to the original motion. Councilman Shane Mack advocated that he would then make the substitute motion, and it was to be worded exactly as Councilman Delatte had previously stated. The chair elucidated that Councilman Mack was making a substitute motion to support Administration and Councilman Gerald McMorris was making the second to this. The chair called for the vote, to vote on the substitute motion to support the Administration’s issuance of an occupancy permit so that Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts can open. Ms. Williams corrected the Council members to advise that the name of her business was Frenzies of LA. The chair again called for the vote. LPR NO. 21-092 MOTION was made by Shane Mack and duly seconded by Gerald McMorris to support

Administration’s issuance of an occupancy permit so that Frenzies of LA may open their business located at 8028 Florida Boulevard, Suite C, Denham Springs, LA in Council District 4.

Upon being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: MR. KEEN, MR. GIRLINGHOUSE, MR. MACK, MR. WASCOM, MR. ARD,

MR. DELATTE, MR. HARRIS, MR. MCMORRIS

NAYS: MR. TALBERT

ABSENT: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

Thereupon the chair declared that the Motion had carried and was adopted. Ms. Williams questioned if she was now allowed to open. The chair advised that she could have opened anyway. Councilman Delatte inquired if the ordinance in question had penalties described? Councilman Maurice “Scooter” Keen advised that it actually does, being five hundred dollars ($500.00) and up to six (6) months in jail. There was a brief open discussion on granting a variance instead of what the resolution adopted stated, then Mr. Casio counselled that while being specific helps when authorizing a variance of this ordinance, when you grant the variance, it will open the door to other litigations. Councilman Wascom asked for clarification. Mr. Casio explained that if a variance was granted for the ordinance in question without specific reasoning for granting the variance, then others may come forward to request a variance for their businesses. Councilman Wascom opined that Adult Novelties was very different from prostitution and a strip club. Councilman Girlinghouse questioned as did others, where in the ordinance would the variance be applied to? An open discussion commenced and the chair advised Ms. Williams that the Council has supported her business’s occupancy permit by resolution. Councilman Keen affirmed that the Council would be working on the ordinance in the next two (2) weeks, further stating that it may take a month to get it done. Councilman Wascom stated that Councilman Keen’s statement had nothing to do with Ms. Williams opening her business. This was affirmed and another open discussion was commenced. The chair declared that the Council members needed to end their discussion and move forward to the next agenda item. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The chair addressed agenda item number 22, “Adopt resolution to support the consolidation of Gravity Drainage Districts No. 6 and 7”, and called upon Councilman Shane Mack who explained the purpose of the proposed resolution. He requested support from the Council members and stated

not want to scrap the ordinance until something else could be put in its place for the intent of that part. The chair asked if there were anyone who wished to second Councilman Wascom’s motion? Councilman Randy Delatte offered a second to that motion. The chair wished to obtain a recommendation from the Parish attorney if the Council should grant a variance. Mr. Casio, Parish attorney advised that if you wished to grant a variance, then the Council needed to be specific on the variance of why this particular instance will be different if someone else requests a variance. Mr. Casio stated that it was his understanding that this was located in a strip mall and has on each side of it, what are not necessarily adult stores, but it’s twenty-one (21) and up, so maybe because of this particular location, it might be one of the reasons why you could create this variance in this particular case. Councilman Wascom stated that if that suffices for the attorney, then he will support that one hundred percent (100%). Mr. Casio stated that there may be other specifics that he is unaware of. Public input: Megan Williams, owner of Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts The chair questioned Mr. Casio if the Council would grant the variance that evening, and a strip club wants to open up across from a church next week, what kind of situation would the Council be involved in if they do not grant a variance to the strip club as well? Mr. Casio explained that was why he asked for some more specific information because you need to be specific whenever you grant variances so people know why the Council allowed it, so that way if another instance comes up, it’s not the same type of situation. He continued that especially with a strip club, the obscenity rules and laws and ordinances that can be passed, and there are variations of what you can and cannot regulate. Councilman Tracy Girlinghouse asked Councilman Wascom what particular part of the ordinance did he wish to strike? The chair allowed an open discussion. Ms. DeeDee Delatte, Director of the Livingston Parish Building and Permit Office, advised that it was her office that made the mistake and if the Council members were going to revise the ordinance pertaining to Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts, then she suggested that they do not create anything extra to make them have to close, or hold up, and let them go ahead and open up. The chair allowed an open discussion. Councilman Wascom stated that he wished to make a motion to authorize the Permit office to issue an occupancy permit. After throughout much discussion, the chair stated that there was nothing to stop Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts from opening. Councilman Jeff Ard advised Councilman Wascom that the Council needed to adopt the second part of his original motion. The chair asked if he wished to remove his motion. Councilman Wascom questioned if he meant for the variance. Ms. Williams interrupted and protested, stating that she wanted the variance so she can’t be shut down. An open discussion ensued regarding the timeline for amending the ordinance. Mr. Cascio advised that Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts have already received their permits and there was nothing to stop them from leaving the meeting and opening. The chair stated that Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts were afraid that because of what the ordinance states, and it is so specific, it would prohibit them from opening. He continued and advised that the Parish attorney would say that the ordinance is probably not defendable in court, and probably the person that would write the ticket, would probably not write the ticket. Mr. Casio agreed and stated that he had already said that not only is the ordinance too broad, it’s so broad, that if you tried to shut somebody down, the Council would have issues. Councilman Wascom stated that by making the motion and giving them the variance, it just gives them some knowledge. The chair disagreed and stated that giving them the variance opens up other issues. Councilman Wascom stated that he disagreed with that. Councilman Randy Delatte advised that he had a different opinion than both of them. He stated that Robert’s Rules of Order indicates that a resolution is a wish, and has no pertaining to law, so this resolution would only be giving the Council’s wish to Administration, whether it be the Permit office or the Parish President. He continued and instructed that they would not be able to issue a variance at that point and time because the permit had already been issued to Frenzies Adult Novelties and Gifts, and the variance is not required. Councilman Wascom questioned if he wanted a resolution to support and agree that this business was in good standing, followed the rules, and they can operate their business at this location. Mr. Casio stated that the ordinance is to be fixed quickly and the Council had received language that could be used. Ms. Williams stated that as long as the Council told her that she was good to open, to which the chair interjected and stated that the Council could not tell her that she was good to open because the Council could not direct the Sheriff’s office what to do or not to do, however, the Parish attorney was telling her that the ordinance is not defensible. Mr. Casio explained that he is also an assistant district attorney and part of his job is, when someone breaks the law and the law enforcement agency issues a citation, the officer comes to the district attorney’s office, and the first thing that