St. Francisville Democrat: Public Notices for August 10, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE

The West Feliciana Parish School Board adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, natural origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and political affiliation or belief, in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the adminstration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Beverly Grant, Title IX Supervisor at (225) 635-3891. # 1340 Published: 8-3-11, 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

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Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, Claiborne Office Building, 1201 North Third Street, Conference Room 1-145, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095 until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, September 1, 2011. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Statewide Roofing Repair District 2 - Phase 7 Statewide, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER: 01-107-97S-03, Part RJ Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.lettermansdigitalvault.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect 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 Architect at: Houston J. Lirette, Jr., APAC 496 Corporate Drive Houma, LA 70360 Telephone: 985-851-1484 Fax: 985-851-0190 E-mail: houston@cajun.net All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Facility Planning and Control Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the State of Louisiana, Office of Facility Planning and Control, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligating of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the Claiborne Building, 1201 N 3rd Street, Room 153 (Iowa Room), Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Roofing, Sheetmetal and Siding.Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. When this project is financed either partially of entirely with State Bonds, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (the Hudson Initiative) and bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at www.doa.louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm. # 1341 Published: 7-27-11, 8-3-11, 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

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West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission

Board Meeting Minutes

June 16, 2011

Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Brown, with the following in attendance: Clara Ruth Saint, Norman Ferachi, Sylvia Leake, Mary Brown, Cammie Norwood and Rick Barnes. Absent was Dwight Singer. Acceptance and Approval of Agenda As some board members had to leave early, at 10:40 a.m. Sylvia Leake made a motion, seconded by Clara Ruth Saint and approved, to change the order of business to move into Executive Session to discuss the new director position. Board exited Executive Session at 11:00 a.m. Chair Mary Brown announced that the Commission would recommend that Laurie Walsh continue as Interim Director, contingent upon a favorable response from the Louisiana Board of Ethics. Agenda Motion was made by Sylvia Leake, seconded by Rick Barnes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Previous Minutes A motion was made by Rick Barnes and seconded by Norman Ferachi to approve the minutes from the May 19, 2011 meeting. Motion carried. Financial Report Chair Mary Brown and Interim Director Laurie Walsh reviewed the financial report. After discussion, a motion was made by Norman Ferachi and seconded by Sylvia Leake to approve the Financial Report. Motion Carried. Visitor and Marketing Statistics Laurie Walsh and Katie Smith reviewed the most recent visitor statistics. Area Photos and Commercial Norman Ferachi reported that the photos for the proposed informational video are now on a disc to be reviewed. A plan of payment for usage is still to be negotiated. Community Branding Mary Brown reported that she and Norman Ferachi had attended another Community branding meeting of the St. Francisville Area Foundation, and that the project was still in development. A presentation of the final selection is expected soon. New Business:Laurie Walsh reported that the CMP Grant money has come in and advertising is set. There was open discussion of souvenirs to give away for tourism advertising. Summer packages which advertise specials Sunday through Thursday can be found on Facebook and the website. Bike maps will cost 60 cents each and are popular items. Laurie Walsh suggested purchasing a full page ad with a calendar of events in the co-op advertising E2W booklet. Laurie Walsh reported that the Town Council had recommended to the Police Jury that Norman Ferachi be appointed to represent St. Francisville on the new West Feliciana Economic Development Board. There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned. Next meeting of the Commission is set for July 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting will be July 21, 2011. A motion was made by Mary Brown and seconded by Clara Ruth Saint to adjourn. Motion carried. # 1346 Published: 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

Notice

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Article IV, Section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on July 29, 2011, Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. (“EGSL”), an electric public utility providing retail electric service to customers in eighteen (18) Parishes of the State of Louisiana, re-filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) its Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) Rider Evaluation Report for the test year ended December 31, 2010. EGSL is re-filing the Test Year 2010 FRP Evaluation Report, previously filed on May 27, 2011 and assigned to LPSC Docket No. U-31966, solely to cure a publication of legal notice error that occurred in one parish in which EGSL operates. There are no changes between the FRP Evaluation Report filed in May 2011 versus what was filed July 29, 2011. EGSL’s FRP has a target return on equity (“ROE”) of 10.65% with a plus or minus 75 basis point deadband. The 2010 test year is the final year of the currently approved FRP and EGSL requests that the LPSC consider a renewal/extension of the FRP in this proceeding. EGSL’s FRP 2010 test year filing reflects an EROE of 11.11%. Because the earned ROE is within the earnings deadband, the sharing mechanism in the EGSL FRP provides that no cost of service rate change is required. EGSL has, however, reflected an adjustment to Rider FRP revenues outside of the FRP sharing mechanism for a decrease of approximately $22.8 million to reflect a change in the Additional Capacity Revenue Requirement pursuant to LPSC Special Order 42-2009. EGSL’s FRP filing, if approved by the Commission as filed, will result in a net FRP revenue requirement decrease of approximately $22.8 million, which decrease will be implemented effective the first billing cycle of September 2011, pursuant to Section 2.B.2 of the FRP. If the Commission approves the 2010 test year as filed, customer rates will decrease as a result of the change in the Additional Capacity Revenue Requirement. It is estimated that the proposed net decrease of $22.8 million will have the following effects upon EGSL customers’ bills based upon May 2011 Fuel Adjustment and Environmental Adjustment Charges. A bill for Residential Service for 1,000 kWh would decrease $1.82 from $92.09 to $90.27. A bill for Small General Service for 5,000 kWh would decrease $11.78 from $548.49 to $536.71. A bill for General Service for 500 kW and 255,500 kWh would decrease $296.61 from $17,881.55 to $17,584.94. For questions and comments please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address: Records Division 602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 Telephone: (225) 342-3157 ENTERGY GULF STATES LOUISIANA, L.L.C. # 1347 Published: 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

WEST FELICIANA PARISH HOSPITAL

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS “SPECIAL” MEETING

JUNE 24, 2011

8:00 A.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Leonard Sullivan, Chairman Raymond Minor, Vice Chairman Mitch Brashier Melvin Harvey, Jr. Sydney Picou MEMBERS ABSENT: Cheryl Franklin, Secretary Barbara Edmisten OTHERS PRESENT: Lee Chastant, CEO Linda Harvey, CFO Kathleen Ford, CNO Becky Hilliard, Democrat INVOCATION The invocation was given by Raymond Minor. It was moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Mitch Brashier to add to the agenda the moving of the July meeting from July 21, 2011 to July 28, 2011. Motion carried. There was a discussion of the Grant from Building Healthy Communities Inc. (BHC) and its member the Rural Hospital Coalition. Mr. Chastant discussed how this was part of the UPL payment. A discussion ensued. It was then moved by Mitch Brashier and seconded by Sydney Picou to approve the grant agreement to receive he monies allocated to West Feliciana Parish Hospital. Motion carried. The next item discussed was to contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. The Board was given a letter from Gregory Frost from the firm discussing the Firms proposal. Mr. Chastant said he had discussed the contract with Mr. Mike Hughes and he was fine with the arrangement as long as they followed through with the Attorney General’s office for approval. With that stipulation it was moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Melvin Harvey to approve the contract with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Melvin Harvey and seconded by Sydney Picou to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 a.m. Motion carried Cheryl Franklin, Secretary Raymond Minor, Vice Chairman # 1348 Published: 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

WEST FELICIANA PARISH HOSPITAL

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

June 16, 2011

5:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Minor, Vice Chairman Cheryl Franklin, Secretary Mitch Brashier Sydney Picou Barbara Edmisten MEMBERS ABSENT: Leonard Sullivan, Chairman Melvin Harvey, Jr. OTHERS PRESENT: Lee Chastant, CEO Linda Harvey, CFO Neta Leake, Administrative Assistant Kathleen Ford. CNO Dakisha Bryant, Imaging Supervisor Mary Morse, RN, Compliance/UR Peter Hampton, Facilities Manager Leonard Cavalier, Maintenance Worker Roger Smith, Maintenance Worker Alice Brown, Acting Dietary Manager Jacob Smith, Student Philippe Prouet, Poche’Prouet Linda Nixon, RN Pete Acquaviva, Campo Construction CALL TO ORDER Raymond Minor, Vice Chairman in the absence of the Leonard Sullivan, Chairman called the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of West Feliciana Parish Hospital to order at 5:05 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Sydney Picou. ROLL CALL Raymond Minor, called roll. Four of the seven Board members present constituting a quorum. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Mitch Brashier and seconded by Sydney Picou to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS High School Scholarship Recipient, Poche’Prouet Lee introduced Jacob Smith to the Board as the recipient of the Poche’Prouet Scholarship award. Philippe then presented the award to Jacob and explained that the Scholarship Program is Poche’Prouet way of supporting local communities in which they have active projects. Jacob was then congratulated by everyone. Employee of the Quarter, Linda Nixon Linda was introduced to the Board as employee of the quarter. Kathleen informed all that Linda had many years of experience at West Feliciana and was considered a mentor too many and an asset to the Hospital team. Cell Phone Policy Lee informed the Board that there was no clear policy addressing cell phone usage while at work. He then stated a committee was formed to develop a policy which looked over by an attorney. He asked that the board approve the policy as written. It was then moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Mitch Brashier to accept the cell phone policy as written. Motion carried. Cheryl Franklin entered the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Dr. Bock Employment Contract After a short discussion, the line item was moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Cheryl Franklin to table this item until next month’s meeting. Motion carried. Telestroke Agreement After a short discussion, it was moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Mitch Brashier to table this item until next month’s meeting. Motion carried. Consultant Contract – Dietician Lee explained to the Board with the Diabetes Program implementation, a dietician was needed as backup for the current Dietician and be available for the diabetes classes a dietary backup. The Executive Committee’s recommendation was to approve the position. It was then moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Cheryl Franklin to accept the Executive Committee’s recommendation and approve the contract. Motion carried. Compensation Review Lee asked the Board for permission to submit Dr. Larry Schneider’s information to for review by a CPA stating that Dr. Bock’s information had already been forward. After a short discussion, it was moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Mitch Brashier to approve submitting Dr. Schneider’s information for review. Motion carried. Cloud Technology Contract Lee, CEO and Dakisha Bryant, Imaging Director, explained to the Board the use of Cloud Technology stating it is a viewing system that Doctors can access through the internet. Also it can be access in real time from anywhere without any special software just a user ID and password. Dakisha informed the Board that the Doctors that have used the system have positive comments. The monthly fee is $600.00 per month and will enhance the access to shorten wait time for patient test resulting. It was moved by Mitch Brashier and seconded by Sydney Picou to approve the contract with Cloud Technology. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Building Report Presented by Philippe Prouet, Poche’Prouet At last month’s meeting, Philippe was instructed to get references on the contract that was awarded to Lynch Construction. Philippe contacted six out of eight references; all stated that Lynch Contractors was excellent. Philippe then notified Mr. Lynch that he was awarded the contract. Bid for Maintenance Building A pre-construction bid was held on June 20th. Eight bids were received for the Maintenance Building construction but five bidders show up. The lowest bidder was J. Reed Construction. It was Philippe’s recommendation to accept the lowest bid and award J. Reed Construction the contract. It was then moved by Mitch Brashier and seconded by Barbara Edmisten to accept J. Reed Construction for the Maintenance Building contract. Motion carried. Ferno, pool insulator for PT, will not install the pool nor give a warranty until an overflow drain is installed. The drain pipe will have to be placed in the Chevron retainer wall. A short discussion ensued. Lee will discuss with Mike Hughes and then speak with the owner of the Chevron. If the drain is installed, FERNO will come and install the pool on June 28th. Philippe asked the Board that as the Architect for this project, it he could write Ferno a letter asking for reimbursement to the contractor for all the extra work that had to be done because of Ferno. The Board was fine with Philippe writing a letter. Rental Agreement for Storage Space Lee informed the Board that Cecil Graves has a building located on Hwy. 61 available for rental. The building is air conditioned and has a locked gate for protection of the supplies/equipment. A discussion ensued. It was then moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Mitch Brashier to approve the least of the building from Cecil Graves to be used for storage. Motion carried. Dietary Food Bid Lee stated two meetings ago, this item had been approved to be placed out for bids. One bid was accepted from Doerle Foods, the current food distributor. It was then moved by Sydney Picou and seconded by Barbara Edmisten to accept the bid presented by Doerle Foods. Motion carried. REPORTS Administrator’s Report Presented by Lee Chastant, CEO Electronic Medical Record IT- CPSI has given us a preliminary schedule to implement the new CPSI components to achieve the Electronic Medical Record with a go live date as the first week of October 2011. (See attached schedule) Landscaping the Physical Therapy Building- We are waiting on three Landscapers to bid for the P.T. Building Landscape design. The design is attached. Electrical Panel Problem- One of the main electrical panels has malfunctioned and has to be replaced. The work will be done at 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning. This may require the Hospital not to accept certain patients during the repairs which should be completed in 4 to 5 hours. Wakefield Repairs- It has taken several weeks but the repairs to the Wakefield Station should be completed in the next 10-14 days. Because of the water problem, the sub floor had to undergo some major repairs to bring it up to an acceptable condition. Construction Moves- To accommodate the two construction projects, i.e., the Maintenance Building and the renovations for Dr. Pat’s office, we are making the following moves; the offices of Linda Harvey, Ginny Davis and Lori Griffin are temporarily located back in the Hospital Building. Central Supply will move to Dr. Gould’s Building until the maintenance renovations are completed. Physicians- The final Recruitment Policy has been sent the Medical Staff Physicians. I met with Dr. Bock to review her options in recruitment efforts. She was given the policy and benefits under each option. She has chosen option (d). We are currently working with our Attorney and Healthcare Consultant to set up the Practice. She plans to start August 1st. Lee met with Dr. Tilley on June 3rd and also gave him a copy of the Recruitment Policy. We will be sending him the benefit comparison as well. He plans to make a decision soon. He will be finishing his residency in September. Attached are the final Recruitment Policy and the Benefits comparison for Dr. Bock. PERSONNEL REPORT (In Folder) FINANCIAL REPORT Presented by Linda Harvey, CFO Linda gave an update/report on Hospital Statistics, Income Statement, and Balance Sheet (compared to a year ago), Physicians Offices, Physical Therapy, Emergency Medical Services, and Hospital Revenue per Physicians, Cash Investments, Bottom Line, and the Check Register. PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business to discuss, it was moved by Cheryl Franklin and seconded by Mitch Brashier to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Motion carried Cheryl Franklin, Secretary Raymond Minor, Vice Chairman # 1349 Published: 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICINA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011

The Police Jury of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Five (5:00) o’clock p.m. The following members were present: Hon. Kenneth R. Dawson, President and Police Jurors Ms. Lea Reid Williams, Randy Stevens, Billy D. Shoemake, John K. Roach and Otis L. Wilson. There was absent: Police Juror John Cobb [arrived later]. Also present was District Attorney (DA) Sam D’Aquilla and Assistant DA (ADA) Michael L. Hughes. The Police Jury of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by the Hon. Kenneth R. Dawson, President, who then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business. Those who liked joined in the saying of the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. [Juror Cobb arrived.] The President stated that the meeting would be conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order with exceptions as stated in the ordinance. He asked those who wanted to make comments on a specific agenda item to please fill out the required forms and turn them in to the Secretary so they will be recognized at the proper time. The policy is three (3) minutes per comment on one agenda item. The Police Jury, on motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Wilson, approved the agenda as presented for consideration and action. On motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Police Jury approved the minutes from the regular meetings of April 12 & May 10 and special meetings of March 29, May 2 & 17 and June 1, 2011 as written. The President deviated from the order of the agenda to deal first with those individuals present having business with the Jury. The President recognized Bob Arnold and Ronnie Jett who both are candidates for State Representative District 62. Each was allowed to make a brief statement. Dr. Jan Kasofsky, representing the Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD), explained that they are the publicly funded mental health addictive disorders and developmental disabilities service provider in this region of the state and serve seven (7) parishes. The purpose of her appearance today was to make the Jury and the audience aware of the services that they provide and the need to make sure State funding continues. Dr. Kasofsky asked for this parish to join along with the six (6) other parishes in adopting a resolution asking the Governor to have DHH relook at the amount of funds that CAHSD gets so the parishes may be better served. The following was offered by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Shoemake: Capital Area Human Services District’s Seven Parishes PARISH & POLICE JURY PRESIDENT RESOLUTION PARISHES OF ASCENSION, EAST BATON ROUGE, EAST FELICIANA, IBERVILLE, POINTE COUPEE, WEST BATON ROUGE, WEST FELICIANA In the months of April and May, 2011, we do sign this resolution as representatives of the seven above noted parishes, to unanimously adopt the following resolution: Be it resolved that we, the presidents of the seven parishes comprising the Capital Area Human Services District’s service area do hereby request support from our respective regional legislative delegation to ensure that the state appropriation to the Capital Area Human Services District be reflective of the increased population and the heightened acuity level of those seriously mentally ill citizens relocated to this geographic area as a result of deinstitutionalization. These new citizens to the Capitol region will place enormous financial pressure on local parish government and hospital budgets due to their anticipated impact on local law enforcement and hospital emergency departments. Citizens who have relocated to our parishes have created a hardship on our publicly funded support services and have substantially impacted our parish hospitals, emergency responders and law enforcement providers, as state appropriations to increase the capacity of mental health and addictive disorders services have not been re-aligned with the increased population in this service area. Unadjusted funding for public mental health services in this region and applying uniform percentage cuts leads to clinician shortages, long treatment wait times and subsequent hospitalizations. This region has been disproportionately impacted due to the state’s deinstitutionalization initiative. Thirty percent of all statewide acute psychiatric patients are discharged to CAHSD. More than double (34%) the number of patients from intermediate psychiatric hospital beds (ELSH & Central) are discharged to CAHSD than any other region of the state. This region houses the sole community-based forensic facility and these patients access CAHSD’s limited services and medications without any cost off-set to CAHSD. It is expected that the majority of people (400) being transitioned from Developmental Centers this year will relocate here and access CAHSD’s clinic services for behavioral issues. Post-Katrina, there has been a sustained increase of 45% in seriously mentally ill CAHSD clients with a three-fold increase in acuity. We hereby request that the Department of Health and Hospitals and the Division of Administration address this increased demand for mental health and addictive disorders services in this region within the Governor’s 2012 budget, that the appropriation be based on the new and increased population distribution of the de-institutionalized’s need and usage of these public services delivered through the CAHSD providers and it be consistent with the increase that is documented within the Department of Health and Hospital’s (DHH), service delivery information systems. We also do hereby request that the DHH, Office of the Secretary, submit revisions to the Division of Administration during the 2012 budget development process, to fund the increased demand for mental health and addictive disorders services for the de-institutionalized population now residing in the seven parish district to be incorporated into the Governor’s 2012 Executive Budget. Whereas CAHSD has served as the convener of service responses throughout the seven parishes and has provided outreach and clinic based services for the de-institutionalized population, and Whereas the CAHSD has received no increased budget authority to provide for the increase in new mental health clients now being seen in its clinics nor for the deployment and outreach to people in alternative sites, Therefore, the Parish and Police Jury Presidents of the seven parishes of the Capital Area Human Services District’s service area do hereby request support for a reallocation of appropriated funds or a Budget Adjustment that allows the “funds to follow the client” and therefore provides the resources to de-institutionalized citizens relocated to the Greater Baton Rouge Area and qualify for state funded services by meeting the criteria as established by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Behavioral Health. The above resolution is supported by us, the undersigned. _____________________________________ Tommy Martinez, Ascension Parish President Date _____________________________________ Kip Holden, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Date _____________________________________ Dennis Aucoin, Police Jury President, East Feliciana Parish Date _____________________________________ Mitchell Ourso, Jr., Iberville Parish President Date _____________________________________ Melanie Bueche, Police Jury President, Pointe Coupee Parish Date _____________________________________ Riley Berthelot, West Baton Rouge Parish President Date _____________________________________ Ken Dawson, Police Jury President, West Feliciana Parish Date And this resolution was unanimously adopted this 14th of June 2011. On motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Stevens, the Jury entered into a public hearing on rezoning applications. Walter Imahara has applied to rezone a 53.8 acres tract on Mahoney Road from R-A to S-1(Special District) for a botanical garden. Mr. Imahara outlined his current and future plans for the site. The Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) recommended the rezoning request be approved. Brenda Sory also applied to rezone a 6.40 acre parcel on Parker Road from R-A to S-1 for the purpose of developing a campground. Ms. Sory explained her plans for the site. P&Z also recommended approval of this rezoning. On motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Stevens, the Jury concluded the public hearing and returned to regular session. The Police Jury, on motion of Mr. Cobb, seconded by Mr. Wilson, accepted the recommendations by P&Z and approved the following: WALTER IMAHARA 5341 MAHONEY ROAD R-A TO S-1 (SPECIAL DISTRICT) PROPOSED USE: BOTANICAL GARDEN A certain tract or parcel of ground with all improvements thereon containing 5.26 Acres in Section 67, T3S, R3W, GLD, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly shown as “5.26 Acres” according to “Map Showing Survey of the Remaining 5.26 Acres, The Former Gordon Dippel Tract Purchased by Gail L. Chisum located in Section 67, T3S, R3W, G.L.D. West Feliciana Parish, La. for Gail L. Chisum” by Charles St. Romain, Registered Land Surveyor, dated January 15, 2001, and revised September 3, 2003, as follows, to-wit: Commence at a point on the western right-of-way of Louisiana Highway 61 where the common line between the property herein described and Tract C intersects the western right-of-way of Louisiana Highway 61 and POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N 86 degrees 47’50” E a distance of 1040.47 feet to 1/2” iron pipe in corner, thence S 06 degrees 00’44” W a distance of 379.39 feet to half inch iron pipe and corner; thence S 86 degrees 24’10” W a distance of 192.19 feet to 1” iron pipe and corner; thence N 14 degrees 15’41” W a distance of 175.22 feet to 1/2” iron rod; thence N 14 degrees 13’58” W a distance of 30.35 feet to nail and corner; thence S 82 degrees 01’45” W a distance W a distance of 333.79 feet to point; thence N 87 degrees 09’34” W a distance of 386.37 feet to eastern right-of-way of Louisiana Highway 61 and corner; thence N 14 degrees 10’51” W a distance of 164.13 feet to 2” iron pipe and POINT OF BEGINNING. BRENDA SORY 12075 PARKER ROAD R-A TO S-1 (SPECIAL DISTRICCT) PROPOSED USE: CAMPGROUND One (1) certain lot or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, including all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, being, lying and situated in Section 71, T1S, R4W, G.L.D., West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, and being Lot “F” containing 6.40 acres, as shown on the map of survey by C. H. Kaiser, R.L.S., dated February 1979, entitled “Survey of a Portion of Tract 3-B (Tassin Properties), Division of Cliffwood Plantation, Section 71 & 72, T1S, R4W, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana”, recorded as original document #19260 in Conveyance Book 72 at page 252 of the conveyance records of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. On the recommendation of P&Z, the Jury, on motion of Mr. Cobb, seconded by Mr. Wilson, granted a hardship variance to Augustine Dunn to reduce the minimum lot size to allow for the placement of a second structure on her property located at 6850 Indian Mound Road. Ms. Dunn has a son with health issues and this would allow him to be provided with the care he needs. This variance shall be valid for a period of two (2) years, after which time the applicant shall reapply requesting a continuance and provide a statement of the current medical condition at that time. The Jury, on motion of Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Cobb, approved a waiver of frontage on a public road to Patricia Fudge which would allow her to subdivide her property in order to donate property to a child. The address of said property is 6796 Bryant Road. Ms. Fudge has provided a signed Private Road Agreement stating that the owners will maintain the private road to NFPA standards. P&Z had also recommended approval of this matter. The DA stated some individuals had asked him some questions about Cambridge Design Solution LLC. There is an agreement that was signed by Mr. Dawson. It is a LLC that really does not exist. The DA reported that he called the Secretary of State and was told there was no such limited liability corporation as Cambridge Design Solution LLC. He then called Mr. Keene who as an individual operates Cambridge Design Solution LLC and Mr. Keene had an attorney call the DA back who stated that Mr. Keene is the owner but it was never incorporated or filed with the Secretary of State. There is a contract entered into on June 7, 2010 between the Police Jury and Mr. Keene. The DA had a question whether it was a valid contract. He has not received any information saying that the Police Jury either specifically approved that consulting contract for $34,000 or whether there was a general approval of the contract by “hiding it in the budget” which he thinks is the term used a lot. The DA really feels the Police Jury needs to address whether it is a valid contract or not. The Police Jury can ratify that contract tonight since it is on the agenda. Mr. Shoemake stated that the Jury gave the President the authority to move forward on economic development and also to get Mr. Keene on board probably back in November or December. Mr. Shoemake then moved that the contract be ratified. Mr. Roach seconded the motion. Ms. Williams stated that in looking through billings from Cambridge Design Solution the exact items are repeated with just a different month shown. She stated $5,000 plus was paid to do a mission statement. Ms. Williams does not think this is the right way to do business. In the future, the other Jurors should be talked to and be made aware. Mr. Stevens interjected it should be brought to the Jury. Ms. Williams does not think that most of the people who were working on the Economic Development Board realized we were paying Mr. Keene $55 an hour. Mr. Shoemake voiced that nobody does anything for nothing. The President stated that the points by Ms. Williams are well taken and thinks you have to look at the amount of time spent doing the work. Mr. Stevens also questioned some of the billed items. The President stated he would give Mr. Keene an opportunity to address the line item. Mr. Keene responded that he has full documentation of the hours that he was at the office usually from 8:00 to maybe 5:00. He did schedule time to go over things with each Juror. On a given day he may not have documented every minute of every hour. Mr. Keene stated that he contributed more time than was ever charged for. Mr. Cobb stated he thinks the point Ms. Williams is trying to make is that we need more clarity in the future and transparency so the Jury can be involved. The President stated this was based upon the authority given to him by the Jury to move forward on economic development issues. He added the points by Ms. Williams and Mr. Cobb are well taken. Ms. Williams continued to question how the billings just kept repeating themselves. Mr. Shoemake asked the President to call the question. Mr. Stevens added the only thing that he wants is if it is not charged right he wants the money to come back to the Parish. Mr. Cobb stated that Ms. Williams has Item m. under New Business to discuss Economic Development Budget and Expenditures and he is assuming we are going to take that all under advisement and come back with a recommendation for next month and asked why don’t we include this item here as well instead of making a decision one way or the other tonight. The President responded we have to realize that what happened is that the facilitation and help that was provided by Cambridge actually facilitated in the deliverables to the Police Jury in the form of the document and recommendations which this body accepted. Hopefully tonight we are going to be seating that Economic Development Board so we can go forward and look at some very serious issues we have in the Parish related to economic development. The President stated we have a motion and second to ratify the contract and asked if there was any objection. Ms. Williams stated she does not agree with how this was done and if we seat here and argue it is not going to do any good. She does not agree and objecting would not be of any service but thinks the way this was done was improper. The President again tried to carry the motion. Mr. Cobb wanted to wait until they had a chance to thoroughly go over the information even though they have heard some concerns tonight. The President stated the question is whether or not he had the authority to engage Mr. Keene and move forward with economic development. On a roll call vote, Cobb, Shoemake, Roach, Wilson and Dawson voted in favor. Objecting were Williams and Stevens. Motion passed on a 5-2 vote. Pertaining to her quarterly report, Tourism Director Laurie Walsh provided each Juror with a packet of information which she summarized. The Home Rule Charter Commission (HRC) had requested $11,600 to cover the following expenses: $3,000 for publication cost; $3,600 Recording Secretary and $5,000 contingency. The member of the staff that is acting as the recording secretary offered to accept compensated time. An item in the budget which has been delayed will provide the funds. On motion of Mr. Roach, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Jury agreed to provide the HRC with $8,000 to cover their expenses. Mr. Keene reported that Mr. Hashagen and he through SJB have worked very closely in the last month on pushing all of the agenda forward on the Gustav projects and Independence sewer and water projects. Mr. Keene stated that the three (3) activities under Gustav have gotten through the first phase of the final approvals which means funding will be made available in maybe two weeks. We have the release to draw down funds but we have never done so and do not intend to until these projects are under contract. While SJB has been invoicing for their engineering work, they have not been paid. We want to make sure that the money allocated to each project meets the objectives when we get ready to bid them out. Mr. Keene explained the approval process used by the State. When asked by Ms. Williams about a timeline, Mr. Keene responded that today we had received the final review on two projects Hardwood and the Solitude roadbed and hopefully Solitude/Turner should come in the morning. This means the State will now give us back some notices on the construction and there may have to be some revisions. With school already being out for a few weeks, Mr. Cobb asked what could be done to expedite the situation. Mr. Keene answered just what he is doing now. Utility Maintenance Superintendent John Hashagen spoke on how progress on the Independence Sewer Project is being held up at the State level. Turner Subdivision resident Jerry Landrum voiced concerns about it being hurricane season again and he has been waiting for three years and still does not have a date. He does not understand what was just said but questioned how action to protect people’s lives got going quickly related to the flooding of the Mississippi River. In fairness to the EOC Director during the recent flooding event, the President stated that Turner Subdivision was watched very closely and there was concern that drastic action would have to be taken very quickly if there was a rain event because the water had nowhere to go. For the record, Mr. Landrum asked for a date when the project would start and none was given. The bids on the water system upgrades in the Independence area were opened on May 22. The Jurors were provided copies of the letter of recommendation by the engineer along with the bid tabulations. Last month, the Jurors had authorized the President to accept the lowest responsive bid based on a recommendation from the engineer. Since the project was still waiting on final approval by DHH and the matter needed to be part of the record, no action has been taken by the President. The estimated cost of this project was $275,000. The following bids were received: Stelly Construction, Inc. $267,594.70 Spinks Construction, Inc. 153,931.00 Bron Contractors, Inc. 239,660.95 Greenbriar Digging Service, LP 183,502.00 Based on the recommendation by the engineer, the Jury, on motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Wilson, accepted the low bid from local contractor Spinks Construction in the amount of $153,931.00. This action will allow the President to sign the contract. Citizens’ complaints regarding noise caused by dirt bikes had been received and asked it be determined if the property was properly zoned and enforcement of the noise ordinance. Mr. Hashagen had discussed the matter with the ADA. The ADA explained that the way this needs to proceed is as a nuisance since there is already an administrative procedure setup and this is what he discussed with Mr. Hashagen and Developmental Services Director Alan Dwyer. Mr. Hashagen stated that Mr. Dwyer would handle the nuisance complaint and he is not present. An individual would have to come in and file a nuisance complaint with the Parish and we would proceed accordingly. Mr. Hashagen relayed that he had been told by the ADA that we had no authority under the noise ordinance to proceed in anyway. The ADA responded that the problem is that if you proceed under the noise ordinance or the nuisance ordinance, the burden of proof is the same. There is an administrative procedure already on the books for handling a nuisance complaint and that is the way it needs to procedure. A certified letter is sent and a certain number of days are allowed for a response. The ADA stated this is how the last noise complaint in Wakefield was handled. A hearing is requested before the Police Jury and all sides are presented and then it is up to Police Jury to decide. Airport Road resident John Flippen stated he has a concern with a large dirt bike track that has been put in behind his property right on the property line. The bikes run up until dark and the noise comes right through his trailer. He went around the neighborhood and has gotten 28 signatures on a petition and has kept a record of the different times. The ADA said this is a two part issue and one has to do with zoning and asked if this was being operated as commercial where they charge. Several of the Jurors answered no. If it was commercial, it is not zoned for that. Morgan Moss whose parents own the property stated the track has been there since 1999 and as a rider for a professional team; this is his private training facility. Mr. Flippen interjected that he has heard other dirt bikes. Mr. Morgan answered that is correct. Kaine and Kody Pace who volunteered to help him maintain the track are allowed to use the track. He explained he is only home four months of the year and has a daily training program and he has just done pro this past year. Mr. Cobb asked if this is the first time they have heard the noise to this degree. One of the residents in the audience answered this is the first time it has been to this volume. Mr. Shoemake asked if there was a way to put a muffler on the bike. Mr. Moss answered it does have a muffler and the bikes are at 92 decimals from 18 inches off the back of the exhaust. There are ways to quiet it down but the bike would not put out the horsepower that he needs to have to perform at his level. Ms. Williams stated her concerns are that it is a professional track and a career training facility and does not know if that is the proper use. Mr. Moss responded that it is not a business when he is riding at this house and is not at work until he gets to the track. The President voiced that as stated by the ADA we have to follow the ordinance which basically addresses it as a nuisance and a procedure for going forth on that. He asked Mr. Flippen to get with the Secretary and give her the information then we will move forward. The ADA explained the Police Jury has to notify the owners of the property that a complaint has been filed. The property owners then have ten days in which they can either comply and eliminate the nuisance or request a hearing before the Police Jury. In the case of the hearing, there would essentially be a hearing where the people who are complaining come and make statements and the owner would also have an opportunity to make statements and then the Jury has to decide. The ADA gave as an example a situation in East Feliciana about ten years ago where there was a motor cross track. The neighbors had to go through this same procedure although there was no zoning ordinance in East Feliciana Parish. There were suits filed by the Police Jury and neighbors and the court ruled in favor of the neighbors. It was found that the noise being created was to the extent that it was exactly damaging the health of the neighbors. He is not saying that is going to be true in this case but that is the burden of proof you have to bare. Now the zoning is a different question. Based on what he is being told, the ADA is not sure if that is a commercial use of that property but needs to be checked. Based on a question from a member of the audience, the ADA asked that the copies of the complaints be attached to the certified letter. During the public comment period, Anne Butler, Mary Foster and Hamilton Willis spoke. Charles Griffin interjected that the zoning ordinance needs to be checked because it is not a matter whether it is commercial or not but if it is a non-conforming use of that zoning. It could still be in violation of the zoning even though it is not a commercial operation. Last month, the Jurors voted to end a particular issue of the newsletter. The President asked what the Jurors would like to do in the future. First, Mr. Cobb wanted to know what it cost to get the issues out especially when we have a budget shortfall. IT Director Robert Reinhardt stated we had the cost for the newsletter that was under publication at that time but that is not going to determine the cost for any future publications. It depends on the scope, color or black and white. If Mr. Reinhardt is given some parameters of what the Jury wants to do, he can give a cost. Besides the cost, Mr. Cobb asked if the issues were going to be two months behind and what the benefit is. The Secretary explained that getting the first issue out took more time to setup and that would not be in the case with future issues. From an Attorney General Opinion, Ms. Williams read that R.S. 18:1465 (a) states a Police Jury is not prohibited from using public funds to disseminate purely factual unbiased information about governmental projects and programs in an annual newsletter to the citizens. It further states that La. Constitution Article 11, Section 4 prohibits the use of public funds to urge the elector to vote for any candidate, proposition as well as the appropriation of public funds of any candidate or public organization. Ms. Williams stated it has to be purely factual unbiased information about government projects in an annual newsletter. Mr. Shoemake pointed out that the Hospital sends out a newsletter. Charles Griffin responded that there is specific legislation that allows certain agencies to do publications and does not allow other agencies. The President stated one of the issues brought up by the Economic Development Committee in their survey was there is a very small percentage of people who got their news either from the Democrat or the Advocate. One of the goals was to get information on what was going on out to the public. He suggested looking into the revised statute further and if there is willingness by the Jury do a publication once a year. On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Shoemake, the Jury took the matter under advisement to allow time to look at the statute and make a decision next month. Mr. Shoemake had placed an item on the agenda for Walter Oliveaux. Mr. Oliveaux stated Ms. Williams through her attorney filed a suit against the Jury as a whole and specifically Mr. Dawson and Mr. Sims. The court found that Ms. Williams had not made a legitimate public records request and that the information had been made available to her but then the court chose to require the Jury to pay her filing fees. Mr. Oliveaux stated he was here to ask Ms. Williams to pay her own filing fees no matter what the court asked. The people of this Parish should not bear the cost of her not being able to go in and get the information when it was made available to her. Second, she filed the suit before she made the public records request. Then the only thing that kept her from getting the records was that the staff was trying to protect social security numbers and other confidential information of employees. She was going to get it. Mr. Oliveaux stated his point to Ms. Williams is that it is not the responsibility of the people of the Parish to pay that fee. She chose to take a path that was not needed at that point and it is not a lot of money. He wants to know why the people of the Parish through our tax dollars should pay because she did not go in the office and review the records when they were provided to her on the computer. Charles Griffin, attorney for Ms. Williams, stated what the public needs to know as well as Mr. Oliveaux is that this was the second lawsuit against this Police Jury in less than two years on a public record request. Mr. Griffin stated the Jury should look at it as the court let them off the hook just for the court cost. Ms. Williams stated she has had experiences with this Jury and administration on getting information. In the past she tried for months and months to get information and was told to go through the proper channels and she did in fact request the information properly and did speak with the staff about coming up to get it. She was told she could have it and the staff had it ready for her and had already taken out the social security numbers. Mr. Oliveaux interrupted and stated that is not true and was not what was testified to in court. Ms. Williams responded that is what she was told by Ms. Johnson that it was not difficult and she had taken out the payroll information. Ms. Williams stated she told Ms. Johnson she was coming to pick it up and Ms. Johnson told her she was not able to get it all and she had to go to the doctor and part of it was ready. Then Ms. Johnson told her she could not pickup all of it because the computers had crashed. Ms. Williams stated that she responded that was terrific and she would come and get it. Ms. Williams added she did not have time to go through all those pages and would be too costly to make copies. After she stated she was coming to get the information, Ms. Williams was told she could not have it and would have to make an agenda item to put it on the Police Jury agenda to have this Jury to vote as to whether or not she would be allowed to have that information. Ms. Williams stated that is not the way it works. Then Mr. Sims reported that Ms. Williams wanted access to data above and beyond what we normally provide and requested information on every vendor for four years and that it makes no sense to expect the staff to just shut down to honor her request that is not reasonable. The President allowed Ms. Johnson to respond since her name was brought up. Ms. Johnson stated that she is not a person that practices lying and does not want anyone to anticipate that by any means. When she told Ms. Williams that the payroll information had been removed that was the employees’ payments and deductions which had nothing to do with social security numbers. The social security numbers are in payments to vendors for people who have garnishments. So obviously there was a misunderstanding when she told Ms. Williams that the payroll information had been removed. There are two sets of files budgetary and payroll. She had pulled the payroll files out but in the budgetary files are people’s garnishments which showed social security numbers along with other personal information. Mr. Cobb stated we do not need to rehash all this since it was in the paper and everybody knows what took place. He thinks it should never have gotten to this point and provided what Ms. Williams needed. Mr. Oliveaux asked Ms. Williams if she would pay for her own filing fees or does she expect the people of this Parish to pay her filing fees because she and her attorney prematurely filed a suit. Ms. Williams answered that she did not prematurely file a suit. Mr. Oliveaux then asked the Jury to ask the DA to appeal that portion of the ruling on behalf of the people of the Parish and secondly, ask the DA to file a complaint with the bar against her attorney for filing a frivolous action against this body. Mr. Cobb asked what if you agree with what she did and told Mr. Oliveaux that he feels the Jury should pay her filing fees because she should not have had to go through what she went through. The ADA interjected the Jury has been ordered by the Judge to pay the fees. Bill Depew stated he does not know who was right or wrong in this case. He asked for future reference if the complete financial system is backed up into a backup system. Mr. Reinhardt answered yes in three different places offsite. Mr. Depew thinks the intent of what happened and he asked to be corrected if he is wrong, was there was a fear that some data was going to be changed during the 30 day dismissal period of the Parish Manager. Mr. Depew stated all that needed to be done was that a backup copy of the financial data base, which is automatically done, as of an effective date could have been given to DA and held in escrow. Ms. Williams stated she wanted to look at the data to see where money was being spent. Mr. Depew just thought there was an easier way than the court case. Mr. Cobb stated that the company interested in the Solid Waste Disposal contract recently merged with another company and wanted the item deleted until some issues are situated with the merge. The Secretary explained the current and possible future effects on sales tax which may result in there not being sufficient revenue to cover the expenses associated with solid waste collection. The time now is to be proactive and decide the mechanics if and when we have to start charging a fee. While the per household rate stayed the same in the current contract, there is a fuel adjustment which has increased greatly due to the current price of gasoline. Besides the residential contract, the cost of the contract with the Sheriff for roadside trash pickup and the various dumpster at Parish facilities are also paid with these funds. Ms. Williams made the point there is a 1.5 mill which can also be used to cover solid waste. The Secretary interjected that is for the Health Unit and is just not strictly for solid waste and $20,000 was budget this year to cover a shortfall. Before the merger, Mr. Cobb added the company he had been speaking with would have provided a significant savings over a period of time. The current contract is through the end of 2012 with an option for a two year extension. Mr. Wilson suggested that the staff put a package together letting the Jury know what needs to be done. The President agreed that is a good path forward along with Mr. Cobb continuing to work on the avenue he is looking at. The Jury has known it was projected that the sales tax was going to go down and has been. The staff needs to look into the matter in more detail and prepare a presentation for the Jury. The following resolution being offered by Mr. Cobb, was duly seconded by Mr. Wilson: RESOLUTUON WHEREAS, a bridge was contracted for West Feliciana Parish under the Off-System Bridge Program under State Project No. 713-63-0103 Harris Cornor Road Bridge over drainage creek and WHEREAS, the project has been completed in a satisfactory manner. NOW, THEREFORE IT BE HEREBY RESOLVED, the West Feliciana Parish Police Jury does accept this project as complete. The above resolution being put to vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: 7 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 And the said resolution was declared adopted on this the 14th day of June 2011. On motion of Mr. Cobb, seconded by Mr. Stevens, the Police Jury selected the St. Francisville Democrat as the Official Journal for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 at the cost of $4.80 per legal square of a hundred words to be set in at less ten point type. By statute, newspapers are allowed to charge $6.00 a square. Mr. Cobb stated in the last several months a church has reopened at the end of the Galilee Church Road and causing congestion for some of the neighbors. He has spoken to the three landowners adjacent to the property and basically they have agreed to work with the Parish in order to widen the road. Mr. Cobb had spoken with Mr. Hashagen about the matter and he in turned discussed it with the ADA who outlined the steps that need to be taken. The Jurors had been provided pictures of the road. The ADA stated the titles on the pieces of property will have to be checked to make sure the proper people sign the servitudes and also be surveyed. Mr. Hashagen explained the cost involved. There are five property owners involved and the estimated cost of an abstract on each would be $250 or $1,250 along with the survey costing approximately $2,000. Technically, the Jury does not have an existing right-of-way (ROW) for the road but only by default that it is there and being maintained by the Parish. A determination would have to be made on which way the road would go and the pictures indicate trees may be involved depending on which side the road is widened on. Typically our right-of-ways are thirty feet. Landowner Courtney Bailey stated she does not believe the mortgage company would have financed her house if a title search was not done. She knew there was a church on the road but initially the pastor only came twice a month with two or three cars. Now he has rented out the church and services are being held almost seven days a week involving 40 to 50 cars. The other day when she went to turn onto the road and since she cannot see because of a hill, she almost had a head on collision. Ms. Bailey stated her survey indicates there is a servitude of passage and something needs to be done about the road. Mr. Cobb mentioned that Mr. Hashagen had spoke on the number of large trees that would have to be returned but he did not get that impression. When asked, Ms. Bailey named the property owners involved. Mr. Cobb does not think the people will object but maybe one family. Mr. Roach stated he spoke with one of the landowners this morning and he does think they will be able to get the ROW. The President asked the ADA if it would help to have letters of intent from the landowners that we know of stating they are willing or not willing. The question is does the Jury need to go through the expense of the abstract when there are landowners who do not want it. Ms. Bailey interjected that she went to the Courthouse and pulled up papers and has copies on all the property. She states there is a servitude agreement already done and asked if she could provide the Jury a copy. The ADA stated without the abstracts you do not really know who to ask. The President asked Ms. Bailey to bring her papers by the office to be copied which may save the Jury some time and money. Ms. Williams thinks the Jury needs to start looking over the operations of the office regarding such matters as salaries, travel expenses, recent raises, hiring, firings and moving around of personnel. Mr. Shoemake feels that is all included in the budget. Mr. Cobb added that Ms. Williams is right and we still need to look at this especially if there is a shortfall. When asked by the President, Accounting Manager Sherrel Johnson answered that the budget process for next year would start in September. Mr. Cobb said if we can find some budgetary items or issues that we can correct, why wait three months to do it. If we start now and find something that will alleviate the situation we should. The Secretary pointed out that the Jurors had been provided with copies of the financials through the first quarter and at the July meeting they will be given the financials through June. If there are specific matters the Jurors want to look at, they need to let the staff know. Mr. Cobb stated there are all kinds of things going on that are wrong and nobody sees it but a few people. The President responded that if something is wrong then it needs to be brought to the attention of the Jury or staff. Mr. Cobb deferred nominating someone to the Fire District Board. On the nomination of Mr. Wilson, the Jury, on motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Roach, appointed John Rogers to the Planning & Zoning. Mr. Rogers is to finish the term of Kendrick Mitchell. Besides Mr. Rogers, Mary Godke had requested to be considered for appointment. While the citizens have been appointed, the Jury still needs to appoint a banker, lawyer, realtor and builder to the Housing Study Committee (HSC). Mr. Wilson stated Mr. Keene had found a builder and banker. To try to help facilitate this, Mr. Keene stated he has gone back and looked very carefully and the Jury needs to know what the intent of the HSC would be so there are no surprises. The initial intent was to put together a program that would provide a level of mortgage financing for the area residents. Mr. Keene stated he is no longer willing to undertake that endeavor. The only endeavor he wants to insure for the Jury is that they are meeting the fair housing laws of the federal government as it is stated by federal statutes. The fact of the economic conditions of this State and the ability to build new homes and mortgage them is going to be a very difficult task and undertaking. Growth that everybody thinks is coming here is not going to get here for 7 to 10 years. The Parish does not have the infrastructure in the south and mechanisms in place. He does not want to waste his time and that of the HSC on putting together recommendations to do something that cannot be accomplished in a reasonable period of time. The only statutes he is mainly concerned with are those that relate to federal law. He has met with builder Jeff Wheeler and a banker with Highlands Bank and went on to explain how the committee and subcommittee will work and their mission. There will be no contractual relationship between Cambridge and this committee until all things are laid out in front of the Jury and they know where they are going. The President stated this is needed to move forward with the HSC and something Mr. Wilson has been interested in for some time. Mr. Keene stated the initial initiative has to take into effect the Fair Housing laws and the use of federal money and feels it is encumbered upon his part to let the Jury know this and act accordingly. He will approach the attorney and realtor he has spoken to. Mr. Keene asked that the document he has been reading from be included in the record and minutes of exactly what it is going to be. Ms. Williams suggested that before taking any action that the document needed to be reviewed by the ADA. Mr. Keene explained why the mission of this committee has changed due to the current economic conditions. The Jury, on motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Shoemake agreed to move forward with formation of the Housing Study Commission and have Thomas Keene preside over the meetings with the following directions. Purpose a. To assist with recommendation to The Police Jury that reflect Parish wide needs for Housing within both the private and public sector. b. These needs should reflect area demographics and existing conditions as reflected by The Comprehensive Plan, Dec.2008 c. These needs must address and reflect “Grantee Assurance Statement “signed as part of any Federal Funding for any and all Programs to include USDA, Community Development, and Gustav. Please note Section 10 parts a.b.c.d.e.f. / (24 CFR Part 1) Fair Housing Policies as amended as well as Section 26 Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. Commission Study Group FormationAppointment of a Seven Member Group with the following make-up: Three of the seven individual members are to come from Independence, Hardwood and Solitude Area, the remaining four member s are to be appointed Parish Wide. The group make-up should include: Independence: Rev. John H. Lee, Sr. Hardwood: Sallie R. Willis Solitude: Courtney Bailey Builder: Jeff Wheeler Banker: Highland Bank / Christian DeJean Realtor: Attorney: From the Group of Seven, a sub-committee of five will make-up The Citizen Participation Group. This group will consist of those individuals from Independence, Hardwood and Solitude, the remaining two persons shall be selected from the group of four. (Committee to make selection) As part of the Housing Study Commission the above group of five members shall serve and assist with recommendations to The Police Jury related to the following: Current Gustav LRA Program related to requirements of The Citizen Participation Plan as outlined by Section 104(a)(3) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended Recommendations as to the use of program funding to address the requirements of “ Grantee Assurance” The use of balance of Gustav / Louisiana Recover Authority funds within specific guidelines established by LRA/ CDBG. The Citizen Participation Plan will follow CDBG Regulations to include recommendations as well as public hearings being held to facilitate any activities being recommended to The Police Jury. Closing Statement: 1. Funding to complete Housing / Policy and Procedures are part of The West Feliciana Parish Action Plan for Gustav/Ike. Procurement requirements must adhere to CDBG Guidelines. Therefore work necessary to establish The Study Commission, and development of task orders and procedures are not considered reimbursable prior to Procurement of Services Agreements / CDBG/Procurement standards 2. Final Applications for Three Activities are in final stages, with a release date within the next few weeks. Until final cost estimates and notice to proceed for all three construction projects no funds will be committed for Housing Policy & Procedures. 3. Citizen Participation Group is limited to recommendations to Police Jury after holding required Public Hearings in accordance with CDBG Guidelines. The President stated that the makeup of the Economic Development Board (EDB) came from the recommendations of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) which the Jury accepted. The Jurors were provided with a list showing the makeup of the seven (7) member EDB. Four are to be appointed by taxing bodies and are as follows: School Board – Superintendent Hollis Milton; Fire District – Chief James Wood; Hospital – Melvin Harvey, Jr. and Sheriff’s Office – Randy Metz, Chief Deputy. Of the other three members which have to be registered voters, one is to be from a person or persons recommended by the Town of St. Francisville. The Town is to do that at their meeting this afternoon. The Jury makes this appointment based on the Town’s recommendation. The other two appointed by the Jury also have to be tax payers as well as registered voters. The Jurors were provided with the names of others who are interested in being appointed. There is some confusion over the lengths of the terms recommended but that can be clarified later. The President asked the Jury to consider that tourism is an important part of what we do here in the Parish and one recommendation he would like considered is having the Director of Tourism as a part of this group. Walter Oliveaux who was a member of the EDC stated they specially left Tourism out for a reason. It was a consensus of the group that there should not be a member coming from the Tourism organization. When asked why, Mr. Oliveaux responded that his reflection of their thoughts was you have a body that is responsible for tourism. After a long discussion that was the same position taken on the Chamber. The EDC believes that those two bodies have self-serving interest. It should be somebody independent of those to attract new business and development to the Parish. That way you do not have conflict of somebody coming from one of those two organizations and wanting to kill something because it was not good for their business. That is the reason why they requested two citizens. Ms. Williams stated then she would move that the Jury does not follow the recommendation of the EDC then. Anne Butler commented she wanted to remind the Jury that when the Tourist Commission was setup initially it was so there would never be any conflict. She named some of the original members like the Sheriff at that time and stated they knew absolutely nothing about tourism, marketing or promoting. Finally realizing that was the wrong way to go, they appointed people on these boards that knew what they were doing. Ms. Butler asked the Jury to please consider that there are people who need to know what they are doing when they are running these boards. Ms. Williams asked if we are saying that we do not want our own businesses to be involved in our economic development. Mr. Oliveaux answered that is not what they said. They would be a support organization but not in the overseeing of how economic development was done. These are people who are going to go out and hire an economic developer. Interim Director Laurie Walsh stated she is the one on behalf of the Tourist Commission that asked the President to please let tourism have a voice on the EDB. While she does appreciate where Mr. Oliveaux is coming from, we do need a Director for economic development and to move this Parish forward but she does not think tourism is being treated fairly. Tourism is economic development. They were never invited to the table in the first go around and never asked their opinion and included in anything. She feels it is extremely important that tourism gets to be put on the same level playing field as these taxing bodies. Ms. Williams read the proposition voted on for the five year one mill property tax. She does not know where the EDC came up with the idea that the St. Francisville Chamber or Tourism should not be involved. Ms. Williams thinks if we do this that next year when the Jury tries to get the tax passed it is going to have a hard time. Jack Hanemann stated the Tourist Commission had every opportunity to have input in the public meetings the EDC held for eighteen months but did not show up until the very last meeting. Mr. Hanemann asked if it right to have a body that is going to get an appropriation making the appropriation. This EDB is the body that is going to divvy up the money that comes in from the tax just talked about. Ms. Walsh responded with that one voice cannot direct the appropriation for the whole committee. The President stated we have to make a decision of how we move this process forward. There was a recommendation made by EDC which we accepted as the Police Jury. Now he is going to ask that this be deferred until next month and asked the Jurors to come up with who they would like to see appointed to the EDB. Mr. Wilson moved to defer and Mr. Stevens seconded the motion. Mr. Hanemann stated appointments have to be made regardless of who they are. This Parish does not have anyone doing anything on economic development for us. Mr. Keene added that one thing considered by the EDC was to let the new EDB set their own boundaries on how they deal with tourism. It was never the intent of taking any of the tourism money away. The intent was to let this new group work closely with tourism and the Chamber. The President carried the motion. Motion carried. The President added that he will consider holding a special meeting to get this done. Mr. Cobb stated he was approached by an oil company leasing property along the North Fork Ouida Irondale Road to allow them to repair the road in order to haul their equipment in and out. This would be done under the Parish’s supervision with the oil company supplying the materials. When asked, the ADA stated it is not a legal issue as long as there is something in writing. He stated there are two ways to handle this. One is to determine what is needed, the Parish does it and the oil company pays the Parish for doing it which is the safest way. John Kean pointed out the Jury needs to make sure they repair the road on the way out. The ADA outlined the second option which is to tell them how the work is to be done and they do the work with the Parish supervising but that is not the best way to do it. On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Stevens, the Jurors agreed to enter into an agreement whereby the oil company would reimburse the Jury the cost of the needed repairs to the North Fork Ouida Irondale Road. The President stated the Jurors should have received letters from BRAC (Baton Rouge Area Chamber). On the table tonight is an overview on the services they are proving for the Parish. Due to a scheduling conflict, their CEO Adam Knapp was not able to be present tonight. Hopefully this will provide some of the information the Jurors have been asking for. If not, please notify the staff. The President thinks what BRAC brings to the table is quiet considerate with the resources they have in Baton Rouge and their relationship with Louisiana Economic Development. Their representative is in the Police Jury office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ms. Williams stated there was a nice article in the Baton Rouge Business Report today talking about the progress that has been made in St. Francisville. It mentioned how well a restaurant and the new hotel were doing along with the future adjacent development. Ms. Williams stated we want tax dollars for the Parish but she found out a lot of people do not understand that the property owners in the Town also pay parish property taxes. What is good for the Town is not only good for the Town but excellent for the Parish. The President stated you have to have development in both the Town and Parish. Ms. Williams stated there are points she wanted to make and is not asking for discussion but has a need to say these things that she had found. She proceeded to list payments to CDF after their contract was terminated totaling $53,000 along with payments on their behalf to Leo Consulting $15,600 and CK Associates $14,000. A contract was entered into with Cambridge Design which is owned by Mr. Keene and we paid $55 an hour for him to attend Police Jury meetings and be on the EDC. She does not think a lot of the members on the EDC realized the Jury was paying these sums to Mr. Keene. She stated $15,000 was paid to the Greater BR Economic Partnership to serve as our interim economic developer. The President kept trying to interrupt Ms. Williams and said he could explain every one of those payments and asked what her point of action was. Ms. Williams continued and stated we have been paying BRAC to act as our interim economic development director so to say we have not had one and why we are not prepared when these other things are going out is not true. She thinks we should involve our own Chamber and business leaders. The President responded that when the Jury voted not to fund the CDF we agreed to take care of any outstanding commitments that CDF had. Secondly, the Greater BR Economic Partnership is an arm of BRAC. In the list which the audience is not privy to, we are looking at several projects that BRAC had been working on. One proposed investment is $7 million, another for $170 million and another for $47 million. The President stated what he feels that BRAC brings to this body in doing this economic development has been an asset to the Parish and has resources that the St. Francisville Chamber does not have and we are going to move forward with the commitment we made with them. The President reported that through the EOC Director he learned there is an effort to reduce GOHSEP funding which could adversely affect the ability that GOHSEP had in providing assistance to the Parish during a storm. The problem is that the help we got from GOHSEP during Gustav would not be available again. We will have to determine whether or not we will have to look at some possible reserves to be kept in place if we have a storm during the projected active hurricane season. Mr. Hashagen reported that currently the Sullivan House which the Jury owns adjacent to the Courthouse is not being used. The Quad Area Agency (QAA) has had a reduction in funding and cannot afford to continue paying rent on their current location. We have looked into the possibility of letting QAA use the Sullivan House. Mr. Hashagen outlined the repairs that would have to be made to the building. Also the terms under which the building would be rented to QAA need to be determined. The ADA suggested it be rented on a month to month basis and really the Jury does not need to charge QAA anything if they agree to such as paying the insurance or keeping the building clean. A cooperative endeavor agreement would need to be entered into. The Jury, on motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Stevens, approved spending up to $8,000 on repairs to the Sullivan House. The details of the agreement will be brought back to the Jury. Due to recent activities in the Parish, Mr. Hashagen gave a presentation on the fracturing process used in oil drilling. The Secretary explained the several attempts that have been made to purchase a dump trailer for the Road Department using funds available in LAGAP (Louisiana Government Assistance Program). Currently there are two (2) contracts which were obtained to purchase an emergency generator for the Road Department. The Road Superintendent feels he has a greater need for the trailer. The Jury, on motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Stevens, ratified the request to amend the scope of work on the LAGAP contracts 0910-WFL-0001 for $14,331 and 1011-WFL-0002 for $10,000 to purchase a dump trailer for the Road Department along with authorizing the purchase of the trailer. The Police Jury, on motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Shoemake, agreed to as requested by DEMCO to renew the cooperative endeavor agreement with Public Service/Emergency Response Entity. This would allow DEMCO to use an area of the Sports Park as a staging area during the event of a natural disaster. Mr. Wilson stated since building the livestock facility we were to suppose to add a restroom and concession. Mr. Keene has developed designs not only for the restrooms and concession stand at the livestock facility but also restrooms in the area of the soccer fields. Estimated cost for the restrooms/concession stand is $70-75,000 and the restroom only is $40-50,000. Presently, the Recreation budget has $65,000 available. Mr. Wilson asked if we could consider finding the remainder of the monies needed. At the July meeting, the Jurors will be provided with financial statements through the second quarter. The Jury, on motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Stevens, approved a liquor permit for Patricia E. Toole dba Elm Park Restaurant and a special event permit for Kathy Gibbons for the event “Let’s Roll for Scott” on August 20 along with granting permission to hold the event in the Sports Park. At 8:20 p.m., the Police Jury, on motion of Mr. Roach, seconded by Mr. Shoemake, stood adjourned to meet again in regular session on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Five (5:00) o’clock p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. /s/ Kenneth R. Dawson, President /s/ Sheila L. Smith, Secretary # 1352 Published: 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011

The Police Jury of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in a special session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Nine (9:00) o’clock a.m. pursuant to the provisions of the following written notice given to each and every member thereof and fully posted in the manner required by law, viz: St. Francisville, Louisiana June 24, 2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a special meeting of the Police Jury of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, has been ordered and called and will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at Nine (9:00) o’clock a.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. AGENDA FOR JUNE 28, 2011 1) Call to Order (Please place cell phone on silent or vibrate.) 2) Roll Call 3) Rules of Meeting Order and Public Comment Requests 4) Approval of agenda item for consideration and action 5) Economic Development Board – Discuss and/or appoint members 6) Adjournment The meeting is open to the public. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT By: /s/ Sheila L. Smith SecretaryThe following members were present: Hon. Kenneth R. Dawson, President and Police Jurors Ms. Lea Reid Williams, Randy Stevens, John Cobb, Billy D. Shoemake, John K. Roach and Otis L. Wilson. There was absent: None. Also present was Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Michael Hughes. The Police Jury of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by the Hon. Kenneth R. Dawson, President, who then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business. The Police Jury, on motion of Mr. Shoemake, seconded by Mr. Cobb, approved the agenda as presented for consideration and action. The President stated this meeting was being held to discuss and appoint the members to the Economic Development Board (EDB). It is important to get this board appointed so we can move forward on some very critical items. The Jurors had been provided with the names submitted for consideration. The President also pointed out that if the Jury feels there is a need for a broader band of representation than the recommendation of seven by the Committee it could be expanded. The four (4) taxing bodies have already identified their representatives. The Town recommended Laurie Walsh and Norman Ferachi for the Jury to choose from for one appointment. The Jury has two additional appointments that must be property tax payers and registered voters. The President emphasized that we need to consider that we have a cross section representation. So far no minorities or women have been placed. Ms. Williams requested that the Jury consider an appointment from the Tourist Commission and one also from the Chamber. While he does not disagree, Mr. Cobb stated he concurs with the President that a broader involvement is needed and if possible, we should add a few more people to have diversity from all over. The President referred back to the recommendations made by the Committee as to how the Jury would proceed forward which this body accepted. It does not say that someone who is represented as a citizen and is also on the Tourist Commission cannot be appointed. If there is a change from the recommendations, the Jury has to take the necessary actions to reflect such. Ms. Williams made a motion that the Tourist Commission appoint a member and also that the Chamber of Commerce appoint a member. Mr. Stevens seconded the motion. The President questioned what if for instance someone that sits on the Tourist Commission or Chamber is already a part of the board. Ms. Williams answered no because they could choose to change their appointment and would like them to be given a spot. The questioned was raised if the membership was going from seven to nine. Mr. Cobb thinks that would allow more diversity and represent the whole Parish to a degree. Mr. Roach stated he would like to appoint Mr. Sims. The President stated that could be a recommendation because anybody that is a tax payer and registered voter in the Parish can serve. The President voiced concern over the Chamber ending up with several members. As an example, Melvin Harvey, Jr. is the Hospital’s appointment but he is also President of the Chamber. We do not want the public to feel that one organization is being represented more than the other. Glenn Thomas stated he was the 2010 President of the Chamber and also served as an advisor to the study team to form the EDB and gave his opinion on the makeup of the appointments. Melvin Harvey stated he would like to compromise where he would represent the Hospital since he would only be Chamber President this year and allow Jeff Wheeler to represent the Chamber. He thinks it is vital not only to have a representative from the Chamber but also the Tourist Commission and in order to so increase the membership from seven to nine. Mr. Stevens states the Chamber and Tourist Commission need to play a role in this. The President stated there is a standing motion on the floor. Ms. Williams clarified that her motion is to increase the membership of the EDB from seven to nine whereby the Tourist Commission and Chamber are each allowed to name a representative. Mr. Stevens had previously seconded the motion. Motion carried. At this time, Jeff Wheeler is to represent the Chamber and Laurie Walsh the Tourist Commission. The Police Jury has one appointment that is to be made from a person or persons recommended by the Town. The Town submitted the names of Laurie Walsh and Norman Ferachi. Mr. Ferachi gave a brief biography on himself. On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Shoemake, the Jury appointed Norman Ferachi. The Jury has two appointments that must be registered voters and tax payers. On motion of Mr. Cobb, seconded by Ms. Williams, the Jury appointed Andrea V. Morrison. Mr. Roach nominated Ambrose Sims based on his acceptance. Mr. Shoemake seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, Cobb, Shoemake, Roach and Dawson voted in favor. Casting votes against were Williams, Stevens and Wilson. Motion passed on a 4-3 vote. The President stated he would call a meeting of the Economic Development Board for next week. At 9:26 a.m., the Police Jury, on motion of Mr. Roach, seconded by Mr. Shoemake, stood adjourned to meet again in regular session on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Five (5:00) o’clock p.m. in the Police Jury Meeting Room on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana. /s/ Kenneth R. Dawson, President /s/ Sheila L. Smith, Secretary # 1353 Published: 8-10-11 __________________________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

In compliance with Act 186 of 1984, the West Feliciana Parish School Board will hold a public hearing on the 2011-2012 proposed General Fund,Title I, Title II, Lunch, Special Education and other Budgets, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the School Board office, 4727 Fidelity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana prior to adoption. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the school board office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. August 8, 2011 – August 23, 2011 prior to hearing.

WEST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

CONSOLIDATED BUDGET

FY2011-2012

BUDGETS GENERAL FUND SCHOOL LUNCH TITLE I TITLE II SPECIAL ED. IDEA OTHER FUNDS 2011-2012 AND FUND 189 PROGRAM B & PRE-SCHOOL (8) REVENUES $28,006,547 $24,507,776 *$1,346,319 $379,742 $106,634 $512,122 $1,153,954 EXPEN- DITURES $28,506,547 $25,007,776 $1,346,319 $379,742 $106,634 $512,122 $1,153,954 EXCESS OF EXPENDITURES OVER REVENUES $500,000 $500,000 ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO **TRANSFER TO RESERVE FOR FUTURE EXPEN- DITURES $500,000 $500,000 ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO *General Fund will supplement this fund with an operating transfer into Lunch Fund revenues of $64,000 from General Fund expenditures to operate. **Reserve Fund board approval # 1354 Published: 8-10-11, 8-17-11 ___________________________________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

OFFICE OF

MINERAL RESOURCES

ON BEHALF OF

THE STATE MINERAL

AND ENERGY BOARD

FOR THE STATE OF

LOUISIANA

BATON ROUGE,

LOUISIANA 70821

By virtue of and in conformity with the provisions of Sub-part A of Chapter 2, Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other applicable laws, sealed bids will be received in the Office of Mineral Resources, LaSalle Office Building, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (P. O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821) on or before 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 for a lease to explore, drill for and produce oil, gas and any other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil or gas on the following described tracts (Tract Nos. 42244 through 42296 , inclusive) to be opened publicly Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in the LaSalle Office Building, 617 N. 3rd Street, Capitol Complex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All bids shall offer a “Cash Payment” bonus, as set forth on the authorized bid form, for a lease having a primary term in conformity with whether said lease is an inland or offshore lease and the said bonus shall maintain the lease in full force and effect for the first year. If the bid offers an ANNUAL DELAY RENTAL, which is mandatory for leases with terms of more than one (1) year, it shall not be for less than one-half (1/2) of the Cash Payment bonus bid and any bids containing an annual delay rental of less than one-half (1/2) of the Cash Payment bonus will be increased to the one-half (1/2) amount. Any lease granted shall be without warranty or any recourse whatsoever, either express or implied, against Lessor with regard to questions of title, not even for the return by Lessor of any payments received under the lease or being otherwise responsible therefore to Lessee. Under LSA- R. S. 30:127, the Minimum Royalty bid cannot be less than one-eighth (1/8) of all oil, gas or other liquid or gaseous minerals in solution and produced with oil or gas and saved or utilized. Rights to geothermal resources, free sulphur, potash, lignite, salt and other solid minerals are to be excluded from any oil or gas mineral lease and any bid purporting to include those rights will be disregarded as to the extent of those rights only. All bidders are notified that the Mineral Board does not obligate itself to accept any bid, and that acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Mineral Board which reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to grant a lease on any portion of the tract advertised and to withdraw the remainder of the tract. Act 8 of the 2000 Second Extraordinary Legislative Session established two additional fees to be collected from mineral lessees (excluding state agency lands) on all mineral leases awarded. An additional fee of $15 per acre will be collected and deposited into the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation Fund. An additional fee of $5 per acre will be collected and deposited into the Oil and Gas Regulatory Fund. A separate check in the amount of $20 per acre made payable to the Office of Mineral Resources shall accompany the original bid (inside the sealed bid envelope). Bidders may use a regular check for payment of the fees. The successful bidder will not receive the lease executed by the State Mineral and Energy Board until the fees are received. If the bidder is unsuccessful, both the fee check and the Cash Payment bonus check will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. All leases awarded shall be executed upon terms and conditions provided in the current State lease form with all applicable riders appended thereto a copy of which is available for review in the Office of Mineral Resources, Petroleum Lands Division, Leasing Section. Certified check, cashier’s check or bank money order payable to the OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES for the full amount of the aforesaid Cash Payment bonus shall be submitted with and accompany each bid, and no bid, once submitted, may be thereafter withdrawn or canceled. Once the bid is opened and accepted by the Mineral Board, the accompanying checks or money order shall be negotiated by the Office of Mineral Resources and the proceeds disbursed in the manner required by law. SPECIAL NOTE: Act 449 of the 2005 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature requires that a prospective lease holder for a State mineral lease be registered with the Office of Mineral Resources. Registration with the Office of Mineral Resources consists of filling out the Prospective Leaseholder form and supplying this office with a certificate from the Secretary of State for the State of Louisiana attesting that the prospective leaseholder is in good standing as authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. UNDERSTAND that being registered for nomination or any other purpose DOES NOT CONSTITUTE REGISTRATION AS A PROSPECTIVE LEASEHOLDER. Act 449 specifically states that, “Only those bidders who are registered prospective leaseholders with the office of mineral resources shall be allowed to bid on tracts for the purpose of obtaining a mineral lease from the state of Louisiana.” If an entity plans to submit a bid on a tract at any State mineral lease sale, that bid WILL NOT be accepted unless the bidding entity was properly registered with the Office of Mineral Resources prior to the lease sale at which its bid was submitted. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT!!! Under rules promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources in accordance with authority granted by Act 106 of the First Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature of 2002, a fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the Cash Payment bonus bid is required to be submitted by separate check, accompanying the original bid (inside the sealed bid envelope). Bidders may use a regular check for the 10% fee. The successful bidder will not receive the lease executed by the State Mineral and Energy Board until the fee is received. If the bidder is unsuccessful, both the fee check and the Cash Payment bonus check will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder. The successful bidder to whom the lease is awarded who receives the written lease executed by the State Mineral and Energy Board shall return the written lease, duly executed by Lessee (all of named Lessees on the lease instrument), within TWENTY (20) DAYS of receipt of same under penalty for failure to do so of forfeiture of the lease, including the Cash Payment bonus and fee tendered and negotiated. Bids may be for the whole or any particularly described portion of the land advertised, but consistent with Mineral and Energy Board policy. All bidders are hereby notified that bids on portions of tracts shall be described by metes and bounds and be accompanied by a plat (pdf) and should identify the Point of Beginning with X and Y coordinates (if applicable), the Section, Township and Range, the Block No. (if offshore), the Parish, any adjacent existing State Mineral Leases. It shall also show the Topographic features (Land and Water) of the area in detail similar to the Official Plat contained herein. Failure to follow these guidelines in submitting a portion bid may result in outright rejection of the portion bid by the State Mineral and Energy Board at its sole discretion. Notice is given that the State Mineral and Energy Board will include provisions in the lease to insure applicable payments attributable to the lease property without regard to adverse title claims, disputes, litigation or title failure and the language of those provisions is available to any interested party at the Office of Mineral Resources. Prospective bidders should carefully examine the same prior to submitting any bid. Some tracts available for leasing may be situated in the Louisiana Coastal Zone as defined in Act 361 of the Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature of 1978 (promulgated as LSA-R. S. 49:213) and may be subject to the guidelines and regulations promulgated by the Coastal Management Section of the Department of Natural Resources for operations in the Coastal Zone. NOTE: All bids shall specify the Cash Payment bonus for leases as a price per acre amount and an aggregate total amount, whereby a bid for the entire tract shall be controlled by the bid price per acre multiplied by the specified amount of state owned/claimed acreage advertised for the tract, and a bid for a portion of the tract shall be controlled by the bid price per acre multiplied by the actual amount of state owned/claimed acreage within the polygon boundaries of the portion bid. For purposes of rental payments, the price bid per acre for the Cash Bonus, reduced if appropriate to the rental price per acre- but not less than one-half of the price per acre bid for the Cash Bonus- multiplied by the state owned/claimed acreage of the polygon bid (specified acreage if entire tract is bid; actual acreage in portion bid polygon) shall determine the amount of the rental payment throughout the primary term, regardless of any releases. For purposes of deferred development payments, one-half of the price per acre bid for the Cash Bonus multiplied by the state owned/claimed acreage within the remaining lease polygon, if any release has occurred, but outside of a unit polygon within which unit activity is ongoing, shall determine the amount of the deferred development payment. NOTE: Multiple portion bids on the same tract may be accepted by the State Mineral and Energy Board, even though they overlap. In the case of overlapping portion bids on the same tract, each of which is otherwise acceptable to the State, the State Mineral and Energy Board will indicate which one of the multiple bids on the same tract is most advantageous, considering the royalty, per acre cash payment, bonus, any additional consideration and what, in the sole discretion of the Mineral Board, is in the best interest of the State, and that bid (referred to as “Bid A”) will be given priority in having a lease issued. The State Mineral and Energy Board will also indicate the acceptability of other portion bids on the same tract, if any, in the order of their acceptance (referred to respectively as “Bid B”, “Bid C”, etc.). Once the plat of “Bid A” ‘s portion has been rendered as accurately as possible, “Bid B” will be contacted and given an option to take a lease on the remaining portion of his portion bid acreage not overlapping “Bid A” ‘s bid portion, at “Bid B’ ‘s per acre bid price (both as to bonus and rental); and thereafter, each successive bidder whose bid is otherwise acceptable will be given the option to take a lease on whatever portion remains of his portion bid acreage at his respective per acre bid price, less and except any prior portion bid acreage on which the successful bidder has opted to take a lease. NOTE: If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to attend or participate in a meeting, please notify the Office of Mineral Resources at P.O. Box 2827, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2827 or 225-342-4606 at least two (2) working days before the meeting date. NOTE: DEEPWELL INCENTIVE: It is important for the continued prosperity and welfare of the people of the state of Louisiana, that the state promote the continued growth and development of the mineral resources of the state of Louisiana. It is the intention of this notice to inform the bidders of the economic incentives allowed by state law in order to enhance mineral production to the ultimate benefit of the state. In accordance with the provisions of LA R.S. 47§633(9)(d)(v), Louisiana law allows the suspension of severance tax on the production of natural gas, gas condensate, and oil from any well drilled to a true vertical depth of more than fifteen thousand (15,000) feet, where the production commenced after July 31, 1994. The severance tax exemption shall start from the date of production for twenty-four months or until payout of the well cost, whichever comes first. In addition to this Severance Tax Provision, please refer to other applicable statutes, such as LA R.S. 47§633, 47§633.4 and 30§127.1 for other incentives allowed by Louisiana law. INLAND TRACTS (Tract Nos. 42252 through 42283 inclusive, herein) are those tracts which lie landward of the Louisiana shoreline as defined by the report of the Special Master in the litigation in the Supreme Court of the United States styled United States v. State of Louisiana, et al, No. 9 Original and set out in the June 1975, Decree of the said Supreme Court. All bids on inland tracts cannot specify a lease primary term exceeding three (3) years. Bids that specify a primary term exceeding three (3) years for an inland tract may be rejected outright or the primary term changed to three (3) years at the sole discretion of the State Mineral and Energy Board. TRACT 42256 - East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,024,753.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,024,753.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in the state), containing approximately 15 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42257 - West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in the state), containing approximately 126 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42258 - West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in the state), containing approximately 19 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42259 - West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of State Lease No. 20606, also being the Southeast corner of State Lease No. 20604, having Coordinates of X = 1,950,833.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 782,391.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to the Southeast corner of said State Lease No. 20606 having Coordinates of X = 1,950,833.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet along the East boundary of said State Lease No. 20606 to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in the state), containing approximately 27 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42263 - East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,024,753.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,024,753.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately 122 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42264 - Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in the state), containing approximately 1,653 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42265 - Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,006,273.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,987,793.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately 860 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42266 - Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of State Lease No. 20607, also being the Southwest corner of State Lease No. 20606 and the Southeast Corner of State Lease No. 20605, having Coordinates of X = 1,932,353.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet along the South boundary of said State Lease No. 20606 to its Southeast corner having Coordinates of X = 1,950,833.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,950,833.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to the Southeast corner of said State Lease No. 20607 having Coordinates of X = 1,932,353.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet along the East boundary of said State Lease No. 20607 to the point of beginning, containing approximately 1,398 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42267 - Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeastern corner of State Lease No. 20606 having Coordinates of X = 1,950,833.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 763,911.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,969,313.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,950,833.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately 1,155 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42268 - Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,983,613.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,002,093.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,002,093.00 and Y = 726,951.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,983,613.00 and Y = 726,951.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately 1,629 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42269 - East Baton Rouge East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in East Baton Rouge East Feliciana and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 2,002,093.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,020,573.00 and Y = 745,431.00; thence South 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,020,573.00 and Y = 726,951.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,002,093.00 and Y = 726,951.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, (This tract includes only waterbottoms claimed and owned by the state and specifically excludes any land which the state may claim or own and to which the mineral rights are vested in the state), containing approximately 226 acres, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalties. TRACT 42270 - East Baton Rouge East Feliciana Pointe Coupee West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana All of the lands now or formerly constituting the beds and bottoms of all water bodies of every nature and description as to which title is vested in the State of Louisiana, together with all islands arising therein and other lands formed by accretion or by reliction, where allowed by law, excepting tax adjudicated lands, and not presently under mineral lease on September 14, 2011, situated in East Baton Rouge East Feliciana Pointe Coupee West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana Parishes, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point having Coordinates of X = 1,993,853.00 and Y = 726,951.00; thence East 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,012,333.00 and Y = 726,951.00; thence South approximately 1,824 feet to a point on the Western boundary of State Lease No. 7591, as amended having a Coordinate of X = 2,012,333.00; thence Southwesterly and Southeasterly along the boundary of said State Lease No. 7591 to the point of intersection with a North-South line having a Coordinate of X = 2,012,333.00; thence South approximately 10,268 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 2,012,333.00 and Y = 708,471.00; thence West 18,480.00 feet to a point having Coordinates of X = 1,993,853.00 and Y = 708,471.00; thence North 18,480.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing approximately 1,380 acres, LESS AND EXCEPT that portion, if any, of State Lease No. 7591, as amended, all as more particularly outlined on a plat on file in the Office of Mineral Resources, Department of Natural Resources. All bearings, distances and coordinates are based on Louisiana Coordinate System of 1927, (North or South Zone), where applicable. NOTE: The above description of the Tract nominated for lease has been provided and corrected, where required, exclusively by the nomination party. Any mineral lease selected from this Tract and awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board shall be without warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Should the mineral lease awarded by the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be subsequently modified, cancelled or abrogated due to the existence of conflicting leases, operating agreements, private claims or other future obligations or conditions which may affect all or any portion of the leased Tract, it shall not relieve the Lessee of the obligation to pay any bonus due thereon to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, nor shall the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board be obligated to refund any consideration paid by the Lessor prior to such modification, cancellation, or abrogation, including, but not limited to, bonuses, rentals and royalities. # 1350 Published: 8-10-11