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Council spars one last time before new one takes over BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX

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ST. FRANCISVILLE — They sparred with Parish President Kevin Couhig, with members of the audience and among themselves as the first West Feliciana Parish Council seated under the parish’s Home Rule Charter convened for the last time. A new council will be seated Jan. 11. Almost from the outset of Monday’s meeting, the tone was contentious. Councilman John Kean’s attempt to add an agenda item to review parish financial information was shot down for failure to receive a unanimous vote, with Mel Percy voting to keep the item from being added. The most combative discussion involved pay-

ment by the parish of an outstanding legal bill to the firm Phelps Dunbar for appeal work in the lawsuit by the Lambert Gravel Co. against the parish. Couhig has maintained he will not authorize payment of the legal fees for the appeal, which total more than $46,000 so far. To date, the parish has spent more than $720,000 defending the lawsuit. Couhig said because the council did not authorize the payment with an ordinance, he will not authorize payment. A string of emails and other correspondence between Couhig and the law firm confirm that he warned attorney Dennis Blount he would not authorize payment of the

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bill because the council had not authorized payment via the ordinance process. However, council Chairwoman Heather Howle contended there is $30,000 in the parish’s legal budget account, and that money should go toward the bill. “I’m not paying the bills,� Couhig said after the meeting. “I also told the council I would veto any ordinance they passed, and they didn’t have the (two) votes necessary to override my veto.� Earlier, during the public hearing phase, a proposed ordinance introduced at the Dec. 14 meeting and reworked by Lea Williams was reintroduced. The ordinance allocates $80,000 from the parish’s Buildings and Grounds account with no more than $65,000 to purchase land totaling

roughly 5.23 acres near the Mississippi River front, plus $15,000 for other fees such as a survey of the parcel. After a plea by Percy for the council to not take action, the measure passed, with Percy and Melvin Young opposing and Kean, Williams, Howle and Otis Wilson supporting it. Ricky Lambert abstained. Even appointments to the Tourism Commission stirred tensions, with Percy, incoming Councilman Bill May and audience members imploring the council to allow the new panel to make the appointments in January. Nevertheless, the council reappointed Susie Tully and Catherine Leake and appointed Jerry Landrum to the commission.

LEARNING LOUISIANA BY STACY GILL

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Machinist student DeWayne Rogers, of Slaughter, practices during hands-on coursework at Baton Rouge Community College in Jackson.

Machinist class teaches skills, work ethic

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A fast-track, entry-level machinist class will begin Jan. 11 at Baton Rouge Community College’s Jackson campus in East Feliciana Parish. The 16-week class will provide participants with mechanical lathe and mill training and a curriculum that includes blueprint reading, an introduction to machine tools and machine shop mathematics, bench work, drill press, basic lathe and basic mill instruction. BRCC Workforce Development Director Johnny Arceneaux said businesses are unable to find experienced machinists, but by partnering with BRCC and this class, they’re encouraging the development of students who end up with entrylevel technical experience, a good work ethic and the safety and social skills needed to be productive employees. Enrollment is open to residents throughout the north capital region and businesses that want to enroll their own employees. Financial aid, however, is not available. Arceneaux said prospective students are required to take reading and math entrance tests and a drug test. Class size is limited to eight stuäSee MACHINIST, page 2G

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Students at Jackson Elementary learned about different Christmas traditions and cultures in their home state during a Dec. 17 lesson. Titled “A Louisiana Christmas,â€? the learning centers for third- through fifth-graders provided an opportunity to visit and participate in seven interactive stations hosted by teachers and volunteers from throughout East Feliciana Parish. The stations — some of them about the special traditions practiced in several parishes — were titled “An Acadian Advocate staff photo by STACY GILL Christmas,â€? “A Jazzy ChristJackson Elementary School fifth-graders Garrett Ross, left, and Trinity Hollins compete in a relay race mas,â€? “Bonfires on the Levee,â€? with dried red beans. The competition was part of a learning center about Louisiana cuisine, cultures äSee LEARNING, page 3G and Christmas traditions. Students rotated through seven activity-based learning centers Dec. 17.

Teacher brings home lessons from islands BY HOWARD ARCENEAUX

rybooks to showcase conservation efforts through the eyes of native species of the Galapagos. In September, Means traveled to ST. FRANCISVILLE — Charles Darwin once said, “The love for all living the Galapagos Islands as part of a creatures is the most noble attri- National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. She returned bute of man.â€? West Feliciana High School to share what she learned with her ninth-graders from Nicole Means’ students. The Galapagos are an arand Torrence Williams’ classes re- chipelago of volcanic islands west cently explored the importance of of equator in the Pacific Ocean, and sustainability of the environment, they include a national park and a emphasizing Ecuador and the Gala- marine reserve. During his voyage pagos Islands. To culminate the study unit, the students created stoäSee ISLANDS, page 2G Special to The Advocate

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West Feliciana High School students Nick Kent, left, and Taylor Casteel read to Sam Rachal’s kindergarten class at Bains Lower Elementary on Dec. 2. Kent and Casteel wrote, illustrated and read the books about conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands as part of a geography study unit.

Transit from East Feliciana available to activities in East Baton Rouge Stacy Gill

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The East Feliciana Parish Council on Aging, 11102 Bank St., Clinton, is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most activities for seniors start at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. The East Feliciana Public Transit offers transportation for the elderly to East Baton

Rouge Parish on weekdays. Call (225) 683-9862 for information. FRIDAY: Closed for New Year’s Day holiday MONDAY: 11 a.m., exercise class TUESDAY: 11 a.m., Joe Littlejohn on harmonica WEDNESDAY: 11 a.m., bingo; followed by cancer services

JAN. 7: 11:30 a.m., devotional; followed by blood pressure checks JAN. 8: 11 a.m., exercise class followed by distribution of senior food boxes

In the footsteps of Audubon

Audubon State Historic Site, 11788 La. 965, St. Francisville, will feature “In the Footsteps

of Audubonâ€? at 10 a.m. Saturday. Visitors are invited to Audubon to follow the paths where John James Audubon once walked in 1821. An extended tour includes a video on the history of the park and a presentation on the prints AuduäSee GILL, page 6G

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Continued from page 1G dents. “Shop work is project-based, and students will have homework each night in review of the current day’s lessons, as well as in preparation for the next day,� said Arceneaux. Instructor Marvin Carter has more than 35 years’ experience as a machinist and millwright. He’ll teach class participants how to operate drill presses, mills and lathes, and how to repair and maintain them. DeWayne Rogers, of Slaughter, who graduated from the class on Nov. 25, was a salesman for a company that supplied products to area machinist shops. “I realized the world of a salesman was changing. I’m 54 years old and needed to do something different,� said Rogers. “After speaking about the class with Anvil Attachments President Jon Craft, I liked what he had to say. The class was everything he said it would be, but I didn’t believe I could learn so much in such a

short a time.� Jacob Fly was a senior at Centreville Academy in Mississippi this time last year. He completed the machinist class in November and is now working as a machinist millwright at Cajun Valve in Port Allen. Initially, Fly enrolled in the millwright Level 1 night class at the BRCC Jackson site as a senior in high school and is currently enrolled in the millwright Level 2 class. Wayne Mullenix, of Baton Rouge, another graduate of the class who previously had his own roofing business, said he wanted to make a career change. “I enjoy roofing, but I’m 53 and thought about becoming a machinist. This class gave me a chance to work part time so I could pay my bills while learning a skill. The instructor is awesome and has become my mentor,� Mullenix said. Area businesses are finding quality employees and saving money that they would normally spend on the recruiting and hiring processes, Arceneaux explained. “Students who’ve successful-

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Continued from page 1G on the HMS Beagle in the 19th century, Darwin spent time in the Galapagos as he developed his theory about evolution. On Dec. 2, several ninth-graders from Means’ and Williams’ classes visited students at Bains Lower and Bains Elementary and shared their stories and what they learned about conservation efforts in the Galapagos. “In turn, the elementary students connected their own knowledge to geography, recycling efforts, ecosystems and habitats, Louisiana’s conservation initiatives and much more,� Means said. Additionally, WFHS art and cyberliteracy teacher Killiam Williams is uploading several of the storybooks in a digital format that will be available to the elementary students, and a hard copy of each book will be donated to the

Northwestern State’s fall graduates named Advocate staff report NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University awarded degrees to 925 graduates in Prather Coliseum on Dec. 18. The students completed coursework in the summer and fall semesters. Commencement speaker was 2016 Louisiana High School Teacher of the Year and North-

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Machinist student Wayne Mullenix, of Baton Rouge, practices during a course at Baton Rouge Community College in Jackson. ly completed the class are floor ready,� said Arceneaux. “They have a desire to learn, are drug free and have a proven work ethic. Also, businesses that enroll their current employees are experiencing increased productivity and employee retention.� Daytime classes will be

schools’ libraries. Some of Williams’ students created video games that feature endemic and natives species to teach the younger students about conservation efforts in the Galapagos. “My first-graders loved the visit from the ninth-graders,� first-grade teacher Megan Viguerie said. “They thought it was so neat that students at the high school were learning about some of the same things we have talked about.� Concerning the school visit and classroom project, Williams said, “It was such a great experience for both the students and myself to venture outside of the formal learning environment. There was a great deal of learning and teaching that took place between the high school and elementary school students.� Means said she has been overwhelmed by the support she has received as she taught her students about the importance of becoming geoliterate citizens.

held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Students are encouraged to seek part-time employment at industry shops and area businesses while taking the class. To learn more about enrolling, call Arceneaux at (225) 978-0424 or email arceneauxj@ mybrcc.edu.

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An assortment of storybooks, created by West Feliciana ninth-graders in Nicole Means’ and Torrence Williams’ classes, were written and illustrated about conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands as part of a geography study unit.

Local Knights center gives $3K for pregnancy center

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The Knights of Columbus Council 7856, composed of members from Mount Carmel Catholic Church in St. Francisville and Mission Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Jackson, gives throughout the year and participates in the Knights of Columbus Culture of Life program. The program defends the right to life for every human from the moment of conception to natural death, a news release said. Councils and individual knights conduct projects each year aimed at building a “culture of life� in their own communities. For the past several years, KC Council 7856 has undertaken fundraising campaigns seeking contributions from church members to benefit the Family Life Federation, also known as the Problem Pregnancy Center. On Dec. 10, KC Council 7856 presented a check for $3,000 to Frances Broussard, executive director of the Family Life Federation in Baton Rouge, which offers free services to women throughout their pregnancy, including testing, counseling, abortion alternatives,

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Knights of Columbus Council 7856 Program Chairman Daniel DorĂŠ, right, presents Family Life Federation Executive Director Frances Broussard with a check for $3,000 on Dec. 10. adoption information, natural family planning, nutrition and educational programs. In the past year, the center has served more than 1,000 women-in-crisis pregnancies in the Baton Rouge area. The Knights also have made donations to other organizations throughout the area, including the East and West Feliciana Councils on Aging, Helping in His Name Food Pantry in Jackson, West Feliciana Food Pantry in St. Francisville, West

western State alumna Nicole Vasquez. Of the 925 diplomas awarded, 627 went to fall semester students from the following areas: JACKSON: De’Andrea Sanders, Master of Arts ST. FRANCISVILLE: Jeremy Mitchell, Bachelor of Arts; and Robert Jarrels and Tyra Morrison, Bachelor of Science.

Feliciana Project Graduation, LA Vets Fest, American Cancer Society, Special Olympics, Louisiana KC Mental Disability Fund, Diocese of Baton RougeOffice of Vocations, Women’s New Life Center and the United Methodist Church’s Thanksgiving program. The Knights also have covered the costs for a youth from the church to attend the national March for Life event in Washington, D.C., each January.

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Jackson Elementary School second-graders, from left, Makhi Stewart, Keirstyn Wolf and Damian Wright perform on the kazoos they made during a lesson about New Orleans jazz on Dec. 17. Jackson Elementary fifthgraders, from left, Emira Porter, Keniya Green and Trinity Hollins complete their own paintings of a blue dog after learning about artist George Rodrigue.

Dysheanna Brown, a second-grader at Jackson Elementary School, constructs a kazoo from frozen pop sticks on Dec. 17 while learning about New Orleans jazz music. The lesson was part of an activity center titled ‘A Jazzy Christmas.’

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drigue, the significance of jazz music, the State Capitol building Continued from page 1G and the geography of several rivers in Louisiana, while activi“Christmas on the Bayou,� ties included creating their own “Christmas at the Capitol,� Blue Dog paintings, designing “Festival of Lights� and “Roll- Christmas cards and ornaments, crafting necklaces, making ing Down the River.� Each center featured a lesson homemade kazoos, competing in relay races and listening to a and an activity. Students learned about the reading of “A Cajun Night BeAcadian-Cajun French who fore Christmas.� State maps were carried by the came from Canada, New Iberia native and artist George Ro- students to each station so they

could locate the parish they were “visiting.� The students rotated through all the stations, which lasted about 17 minutes each. Jackson Elementary librarian Carol Sloan organizes the lesson each year and said next year, the students will learn about Christmas across America. “Last year, they learned about Christmas around the world,� Sloan said. “As we prepare our students to be 21st-century citizens, it’s im-

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NOTICE A course of instructions for Commissioners in East Feliciana Parish will be held at the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, 12305 St. Helena St. at the following dates and times: Thursday - January 14, 2016 - 10:00 AM All interested persons are invited to attend this course. Please select the date and time you would like to attend when submitting your application. In accordance R. S. 18:424 and R. S. 18:425, you must have the following qualifications to serve as a commissioner: 1. You must be able to vote without assistance. 2. You shall not be a candidate for election to public office or a member of the immediate family of a candidate for election to public office in the precinct in which you serve. 3. You may be selected to serve in a precinct other than the ward in which you are registered to vote. 4. You must not have been convicted of an election offense. 5. You must have attended a course of instruction for commissioners and have received a certificate of instruction for such attendance within the primary election in which you will serve. COMMISSIONERS ARE PAID $200.00 PER ELECTION IF SELECTED TO SERVE!!! Please make written application to attend the Commissioner’s School at the following address: DAVID DART CLERK OF COURT P O DRAWER 599 CLINTON, LA 70722 Please state your name, address, telephone number and the Precinct in which you vote. Your written application must be filed with the Clerk of Court by 4:30 PM, Friday, January 8, 2016. A certificate of instruction will be given to those completing this course.

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east feliciana EAST FELICIANA PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Feliciana Parish Prison by the East Feliciana Sheriff’s Office from Nov. 16 through Dec. 5:

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Members of Jackson United Methodist Church and residents from Jackson participated in a Nativity scene on Dec. 16. Portraying the three wise men’s helpers, front from left, are Tony Mendel, William Blanchard and Jake Norsworthy. The three wise men, back from left, are Eric Mendel, Clayton Metz and Whit Vidrine.

East Feliciana Parish residents attended a Nativity production hosted by Jackson United Methodist Church on Dec. 16. Caleb Carter portrayed Joseph, Christina Duncan was Mary and Jameson Allen played baby Jesus, from left, in the manger scene.

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Members of the church and several East Feliciana Parish residents, including children Jackson United Methodist Church hosted a and teens, participated in a manger scene production of the story of the birth of Jesus some portrayed shepherds and angels, while for the community on Dec. 16 at the Republic others depicted various Nativity characters of West Florida Museum pavilion in Jackson. and roles. Advocate staff report

ALLEN, BROCK: 37, 5815 Deer Creek Lane, Ethel, disturbing the peace. BAKER, WILLIE: 35, 11933 Gross Road, Clinton, domestic abuse battery. BUTLER, JAMAL: 29, 7727 Maplewood Drive, Baton Rouge, first-offense driving while intoxicated and reckless operation. FREEMAN, CHRISTOPHER: age unknown, La. 10, Jackson, sexual battery. GOSS JR., DAVID: 30, 12212 Spring St., Clinton, contempt of court. HOBGOOD, LISA: 27, 3101 Turner Road, Ethel, probation violation. HODGE JR., DELMUS: 60, 8103 Odeal Williams Lane, Ethel, entry or remaining after being forbidden and simple criminal damage to property. MCELWEE, CALEB: 19, 11190 Sensley Lane, Clinton, theft. MURRAY, CHARLES: 41, 3831 Church St., Jackson, simple criminal damage to property. SANDERS, ERIC: 31, 13420 Maple St., Norwood, two counts of first-degree murder. SIMMONS, VICTORIA: 45, 10947 Roosevelt St., Clinton, criminal trespassing. SHOEMAKER, WILLIAM: 42, Reily Road, Tunica, failure to appear. WHITE JR., JOHN: 32, 798 La. 67 S., Slaughter, domestic abuse battery.

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East Feliciana Parish resident Ariel Cannon performs during the Christmas-themed production of ‘What If Jesus Never Came?’ The play was presented by St. Mark’s Missionary Baptist Church in Ethel from Dec. 13-14.

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Body Walk gives students a healthy new perspective Advocate staff report About 300 Jackson Elementary students were “digested� through the human body on Dec. 14, when they toured the Louisiana Body Walk, a 35-by-45-foot traveling exhibit replicating parts of the human body that visits elementary schools statewide. Eleven interactive stations — the Smart Bodies cafeteria, brain, mouth, stomach, small intestine, heart, lungs, bones, muscles, skin and pathway for life station — were manned recently by East Feliciana High School students, while the Jackson Elementary pupils learned about healthy habits, such as choosing

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East Feliciana High School students man stations inside the Louisiana Body Walk at Jackson Elementary School on Dec. 14. nutritious foods and how those choices affect their bodies. “The children love the Body Walk because they learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices in a fun way. They learn what foods are good for them and how to be physically active,� said Leanna Cupit, LSU AgCenter assistant extension agent for East Feliciana Parish. “We appreciate the support of our school volunteers

and the community organizations that assisted with the exhibit and made the Body Walk and the overall Smart Bodies Program possible.� Cupit said the exhibit has been a successful model for teaching human nutrition, physiology and the importance of maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors in a way that children can understand.

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west feliciana Symposium presenters named for literary event Advocate staff report The committee for A Celebration of Literature and Art, a nonprofit arts and humanities group in West Feliciana Parish, has selected its presenters for the 2016 Writers and Readers Symposium slated for Feb. 20 at Hemingbough. Those selected include authors Margaret McMullan and Michael Rubin, poet Mona Lisa Saloy, photographer Philip Gould and muralist Robert Dafford. The authors and artists will discuss their work individually and as a panel, which will be moderated by local artist Carolyn Thornton. Lunch is included, and books by the authors will be on sale throughout the day. Attendees also will have an opportunity to chat informally with the presenters and have copies of their books autographed. On Feb. 21, following the symposium, McMullan will lead a workshop for beginning and experienced writers at the West Feliciana Parish Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited to 15 participants, the workshop will feature McMullan critiquing nonfiction or fiction writing of workshop participants, who should send her their prose by Jan. 31. Lunch and supplies are included. Register at brownpapertick ets.com or at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at LSU by visiting outreach.lsu.edu. Tickets for the symposium are $40 in 2015, $50 in 2016 and $60 at the door. Cost to attend the workshop is $150, but scholarships are available. A letter stating the need for financial help should be mailed to CLA Scholarships, P.O. Box 2366, St. Francisville, LA 70775. For questions about either event, email Olivia Pass at oliviapass@bellsouth.net.

PETS AVAILABLE The West Feliciana Animal Humane Society operates as a low-kill shelter in St. Francisville. The facility, 9946 W. Feliciana Parkway, is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; and every day from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Adoption fees are $75 for dogs and $50 for cats. Fees cover spaying/neutering, deworming, rabies shots, tests and all immunizations until the animal is adopted. For information, call (225) Photos provided by DARLENE REAVES 635-5801 or visit wfanimalshelMollie, a 2-year-old female pit bull mix ter.wix.com/wfanimalshelter.

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BROWN, SHARON L.: 37, 8716 Spruce St., New Orleans, introduction of contraband into a penal institution. REED, WILLIE: 45, 11022 La. 965, St. Francisville, disturbing the peace by public intoxication and public intimidation by retaliation. ROGERS, ERICKA D.: 41, 6000 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, introduction of contraband into a penal institution. SHOEMAKER, WILLIAM G.: 42, 4825 Reily Road, Tunica, careless operation, diving left of center and driving with a suspended license. WHITAKER, DELVIN D.: 36, 7851 Bringhurst Ave., Baton Rouge, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

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ST. FRANCISVILLE — West Feliciana information system analyst Steve Comfort recently received the Information Society for Technology in Education Making IT Happen Award. The ISTE award honors outstanding educators and leaders who demonstrate extraordinary Comfort commitment, leadership, courage and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students. The award was presented at the 31st annual Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators conference Dec. 8 in New Orleans. Since its inception in 1995, the award has been given to more than 500 educators from around the world. Each year, each affiliate of ISTE can nominate one individual to receive the award and Comfort was this year’s nominee. “The overall goal of LACUE

is to use technology to improve the quality of education for Louisiana students,� Comfort said. Comfort has been associated with LACUE since the group’s inception. He was one of four incorporators of the organization and has served in a variety of roles for more than 30 years. Comfort received a plaque, certificate and a jacket. “The big thing is the awarding of the jacket,� Comfort said. “You’ve never lived till you tried to put on a jacket in front of 500 to 800 people and you can’t find the arm hole.� Comfort has been with the school system for 35 years. He started in August 1977 and left briefly in 1980, returning in 1983. “If you think of the number of state and regional winners we have had in teacher and principal over the years it is amazing,� Comfort said. “A small district such as us to have that many receive state and national recognition.� Technology is a necessary tool in classrooms, and Superintendent Hollis Milton described Comfort as a pioneer in the field in Louisiana.

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St. John the Baptist Church, 1068 Cherryfield Road, in Woodville, Mississippi, will host an appreciation program honoring Smith Olivia Lewis Smith, of St. Francisville, beginning at 5 p.m. Jan. 9. Everyone is invited to attend, especially friends, organizations, former students and co-workers from Wilkinson County Training School, William Winans Attendance Center and West Feliciana High School. The program — sponsored by the St. John church choir and former students of Smith’s — will be led by the Rev. Ernest Ford Sr. For information, call (601) 888-4317 or (504) 560-7836.

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lor’s degree. In 1960 he led his family to the greatest country on earth, America, to achieve the American dream. Cornell started his quest for this dream in Pittsburg, PA, then Massachusetts, Zachary, LA, and finally Grays Creek, NC. Because of his selfless dedication, love of Christ and love of America, he successfully wove a web of success throughout the country and his legacy is thriving. Cornell personified the words class and dedication. He will be remembered for his love, generosity and tremendous sense of humor that was always accompanied by his little boy smile. His legacy in life was exemplified through the love he shared with his wife Yvonne and his devotion to the Lord by living a Christian life. Cornell actively worshipped at Marvin United Methodist Church in Grays Creek, NC and volunteered regularly at the Grays Creek Christian Center. Visitation with the family was held at Marvin United Methodist Church on Sunday, 27th of December at 6:00 p.m., followed by his Life Celebration at 7:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Mike Williams. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in the name of Cornell Sprangers to Marvin United Methodist Church, 6740 NC Highway 87 S, Fayetteville, NC 28306. Condolences may be left at pinecrestfuneralservice. com.

PUBLIC NOTICE The East Feliciana Parish Board of Supervisors of Elections will meet Friday, January 8, 2016, at 10:00 AM at the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Clinton to select Commissioners-inCharge for 2016 election year.

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Congratulations to former West Feliciana Saints Wallace Scott and Jay Ferguson. Scott was a senior free safety at McNeese State while Ferguson was a redshirt freshman defensive end at Louisiana Tech. Scott was named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He also was honored as a member of the STATS Football Championship Series All-American Team, the orgaEXTRA SPORTS nization formerly known as HARCENEAUX@THEADVOCATE.COM The Sports Network. Ferguson earned First Team AllFreshman honors named by The Sporting News. A native of Weyanoke, Scott became the 138th All-American in McNeese’s 72-year history with his second-team selection. He was one of the leaders of the Cowboys, who finished the regular season with a 10-0 mark and won a league-record 14th championship. The defensive leader helped carry a defensive unit that ranked No. 1 in the SLC this past season in total defense (300.2 yards per game), rushing defense (87.4 ypg), and scoring defense (13.2 points per game). McNeese ranked No. 12, 4 and 3, respectively, in those categories in the FCS. The three-time conference defensive player of the week finished the season with 59 total tackles with two sacks and 5.5 tackles for a loss. He set a school records with two fumble recoveries for a touchdown in a season and 142 fumble return yards in a

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McNeese State linebacker Wallace Scott, pictured here taking down Former West Feliciana defensive player Jay Ferguson, left, joins in on LSU’s Donte Jackson, recently won post-season honors. a tackle during a 2011 game. He recently was honored for his play with Louisiana Tech. season. Scott and the McNeese defense allowed just three rushing touchdowns and allowed only one player to break the century mark rushing in a game. He was the 12th McNeese player to garner conference defensive player of the year honors and the first since 2008, when Bryan Smith won the award. McNeese’s season ended with a 34-29 loss in the first round of the FCS playoffs to Sam Houston State. After red-shirting his first year in Ruston, Ferguson led the

Bulldog defense this year with 14 tackles for losses of 64 yards and six sacks for a loss of 49 yards in a freshman campaign in which he started five games. He tallied a sack in every start except one, registered 34 total tackles (21 solo, 13 assisted) and was credited with seven quarterback hurries. He also forced two fumbles and broke up one pass. Twice he recorded two sacks in a game, once in a win over UTSA and again in Louisiana Tech’s victory over Middle Tennessee.

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who won the honor in 2012. Ferguson also was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team along with teammate O’Shea Dugas, an offensive lineman. The Bulldogs capped their 9-4 season with a 47-28 win over Arkansas State in the New Orleans Bowl. Scott and Ferguson were coached by West Feliciana coach Robb Odom. Send sports news, photos and stats to Howard Arceneaux at harceneaux@theadvocate.com.

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8.B. TAKE ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY At 5:48 p.m., Mr. Kean made a motion to exit public hearing and return to regular session. Seconded by Mr. Percy. There was no objection. Motion carried.

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Complete Bid Documents may be obtained from: The Town of Jackson/JTEC 1610 Charter Street Jackson, Louisiana, 70748-1150 PHONE (225) 634-2637 upon deposit of $30.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first set is fully refundable to all Prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after the closeout date for the receipt of bids. Fifty percent of the deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded upon return of documents as stated above. Additional printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Project Officer at: PHONE (504) 952-0611. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Bid, Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) 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(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. A Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted for interested bidders on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the site of the Memorial, 2009 Louisiana Highway 10 West (Charter Street), Jackson, Louisiana. TOWN OF JACKSON JTEC/J.L. Hendrickson 22057-dec 3-10-17-24-31-jan 7-14-21-28-9t

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ACTION NEW BUSINESS: 9.A. BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT) Mr. Percy nominated Jerald N. Jones to serve on the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Kean made a motion to accept the nomination of Mr. Jones on the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Mr. Wilson. Thee was no objection. Motion carried. The term of office on the appointment is two (2) years until October, 2017.

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9.C. DISCUSS WATER FEES ASSESSED FROM DECEMBER 2014 TO PRESENT. TAKE ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY The Council Chair, Ms. Howle stated that the ordinance regarding the subject matter was adopted by the Council in October, 2014 and the rates went into effect December 1, 2014. She stated that due to the voting requirement of five affirmative votes needed, the Council failed to acquire the necessary votes.

The Council Secretary was authorized to advertise the upcoming openings on the Board of Adjustment and the Economic Development Board.

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The ADA cited the Charter statue on ordinances and acknowledged that there may be an issue in the future; however, at this time no further action is needed. The Chair and the ADA, on behalf of the Office of the District Attorney acknowledged that the documentation was both privileged and confidential which was distributed to the Council and the Parish President filed by a resident of the Parish.

9.E. DISCUSS HISTORICAL AND SCENIC BYWAYS OF WEST FELICIANA PARISH, HISTORIC RIVER ROAD AND POSSIBLE COLLABORATION WITH THE LAND TRUST FOUNDATION TO PROTECT THIS VALUABLE PUBLIC ASSETS. TAKE ACTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY. Ms. Williams stated that agenda item is about the naming and taking of the public streets in the area of Bayou Sara and River Road. She gave a presentation explaining the need to

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The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants - such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic Contaminants - such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and Herbicides - which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact LORI BELL at 225-683-5531. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. TOWN OF CLINTON is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2014. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) – nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

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Analyte

Compliance Period

No Violations Occurred in the Calendar Year of 2014 Our water system tested a minimum of 3 samples per month monthly sample(s) in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. During the monitoring period covered by this report, we had the following noted detections for microbiological contaminants: Microbiological

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MCLG

Typical Source

No Detected Results were Found in the Calendar Year of 2014 In the tables below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results. Regulated Contaminants

Collection Date

Highest Value

Range

Unit

MCL

MCLG

Typical Source

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3.079

ppb

200

200

DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL PHTHALATE

3/31/2014

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0.99 1.04

ppb

6

0

Discharge from rubber and chemical factories

FLUORIDE

3/31/2014

0.5

0.5

ppm

4

4

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Runoff from herbicide used on rights of way

Lead and Copper

Date

90TH Percentile

Range

Unit

AL

Sites Over AL

Typical Source

COPPER, FREE

2011 - 2013

0.1

0.1

ppm

1.3

0

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

9.F. DISCUSS AND INSTRUCT PARISH PRESIDENT TO PROCEED WITH PURCHASE OF RIVERFRONT PROPERTY AS PER ATTACHED ORDINANCE OF APRIL 2015. PURCHASE TO BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 1, 2015. TAKE ACTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY. The Council at length discussed the agenda item along with a status report given by the Parish President. Ms. Williams insisted that the Parish President act in this matter based on the ordinance passed by the Council in April 2015. The ADA explained that the ordinance itself has no term limit. The purchase agreement has conditions; and because the parish has agreed to pay a certain amount per acre, they have been unable to get a survey on the acreage. The Chair stated that the current purchase agreement has expired and the capital project has been approved. No action was been taken by the Council. 10. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORT There was no report given by the Parish President, Mr. Couhig. 11. ADJOURNMENT At 6:33 p.m., upon a motion by Mr. Percy, seconded by Mr. Kean the Council stood adjourned until the next regular meeting of the Council on December 14, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. /s/Heather R. Howle, Chairperson /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Secretary 28782-dec 31-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE --The Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District #1 of West Feliciana Parish held a Regular Meeting on November 9, 2015, at the Fire District Headquarters Building located at 9892 West Feliciana Parkway, St. Francisville, LA, 70775, at 6pm, with the following members present: Joe Wells, Chairman Tracy Hall, Vice Chair Steven Neal, Board Member Vincent Smith, Board Member Daniel Stelly, Secretary/Treasurer Arrived at 6:09 pm Jody Vidrine, Board Member Absent: David Opperman, Board Member Also present: Eric Vicknair, CPA James R. Wood, Fire Chief The regular meeting was called to order by Mr. Wells. 1. An invocation was given and the pledge of allegiance recited. 2. A roll call of board members completed.

4. Motion to approve the agenda by Ms. Hall and second by Mr. Neal. Motion carried all in favor. 5. Motion to approve the minutes from October 12, 2015 by Mr. Smith and second by Mr. Stelly. Motion carried all in favor. 6. CPA REPORT: Nothing to report. 7. LEGAL REPORT: Nothing to report. 8. PAY SCALE FOR PARTTIME EMPLOYEES: After presentation and discussion, motion by Mr. Neal and second by Mr. Vidrine to adopt the proposed pay plan with the limitations on raises as proposed effective December 1, 2015. Motion carried all in favor. 9. FINANCE REPORT: Nothing to report. 10. PERSONNEL REPORT: Nothing to report. 11. BUILDING REPORT: Update on Wakefield project. 12. CHIEF’S REPORT: Louisiana Department of Forestry has notified us that we will receive a military 5 ton truck as a part of a State and Federal program to assist with wildland fires. Update on department operations over the last month.

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MCLG

Typical Source

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6.8 6.8

ppb

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0

By-product of drinking water disinfection

14. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Smith and second by Ms. Hall. Motion carried all in favor.

TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)

12305 JACKSON STREET

2014

7

6.6 6.6

ppb

60

0

By-product of drinking water disinfection

/s/Daniel Stelly Daniel Stelly Secretary/Treasurer

TTHM

10434 BANK STREET

2014

14

13.5 13.5

ppb

80

0

By-product of drinking water chlorination

/s/Joe Wells Joe Wells Chairperson

TTHM

12305 JACKSON STREET

2014

10

10 - 10

ppb

80

0

By-product of drinking water chlorination

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In the table below, we have shown the deficiencies that were identified during our latest survey done by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. These are deficiencies that we are currently working to resolve. Facility

Category code

Activity Name

Due Date

Comments

04/01/2014

ELEVATED - TAYLOR STREET

ST30

GWR - ADDRESS TT45 DEFICIENCIES (FED)

7/31/2014

TSS 7.0.7.c - Elevated Storage Overflow

+++++++++++++++Environmental Protection Agency Required Health Effects Language+++++++++++++++ Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800–426–4791). There are no additional required health effects notices. There are no additional required health effects violation notices. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers. We at the TOWN OF CLINTON work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Please call our office if you have questions. 30331-dec 31-1t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015, AT 5:00 P.M. The Parish School Board of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, 4727 Fidelity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at five o’clock (5:00) p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Beauchamp. The meeting was called to order by President Kevin Beauchamp. Mr. Beauchamp asked the Board Secretary, Helen B. Davis, to call the roll of the Board. There were present: President Beauchamp, School Board Members Milton Coats, James White, Beth Tycer, Amanda McKinney, and Kelly O’Brien. Absent was Sara Wilson-Rogers. The Parish School Board of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said parish for school purposes by Honorable Kevin Beauchamp, President, who then stated that the Parish School Board was ready for the transaction of business.

PUBLIC NOTICE --PUBLIC NOTICE: BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during a regular meeting of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, to be held on January 11, 2015 at FiveThirty (5:30) p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Council will consider making appointments for five (5) persons to serve on the Fire District Board and two (2) persons to serve on the Library Board. Candidates shall submit for review a statement of interest along with a resume that indicates qualifications for the position they wish to serve by Friday, January 8th to: Council Secretary, P.O. Box 1921, St. Francisville, LA 70775. For more information, please call (225) 635-3864. BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRPERSON /s/Rolanda J. Robinson, Council Secretary 29049-dec 31-jan 7-2t

An Early Childhood Education Symposium will be held at Bains Lower Elementary on December 10. This event has gained national attention and will bring a spotlight on the good work of the West Feliciana School System in the area of Early Childhood Education. The 2nd graders at Bains Elementary visited the School Board office and conducted a Mock School Board meeting, at which they voted to grant a "Free Dress Day" at Bains Elementary. A schedule of the proposed 2016 Board meeting dates were distributed for action at the December 15, 2015 Board meeting. Mr. Beauchamp asked if there was any other business and called for a motion to adjourn. It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Ms. WilsonRogers to adjourn the meeting. Vote was unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. ______________ Hollis G. Milton, Superintendent ______________ Kevin Beauchamp, President ______________ Helen B. Davis, Secretary 29052-dec 31-1t

Agenda It was moved by Ms. McKinney, seconded by Ms. Tycer to approve the agenda for the November 17, 2015, regular Board meeting. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. Minutes It was moved by Ms. O’Brien, seconded by Ms. Tycer to approve the minutes of the October 27, 2015, regular Board meeting as per mailed copy. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried.

Prior to introducing Mr. Lee Chastant, West Feliciana Parish Hospital Administrator, and Mr. Kevin Couhig, Parish President, Mr. Milton thanked them on behalf of the West Feliciana Parish School System for their support; they have underwritten the broadcasts of the West Feliciana football games on the radio, and provided video live-streaming of the games. Sarah Wilson-Rogers rived at 5:04 p.m.

West Feliciana Public Notices has been recognized by the LA Department of Education as a Top Gains School for improving their school performance score by 16.5 points.

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p g protect this valuable asset requesting assistance from parish representatives and the staff. The ADA stated that an ordinance is needed to transfer public property to a land trust according to the Charter. The Chair informed Ms. Williams that a resolution can be presented to the Council at the first December meeting to dedicate these streets as scenic byways. No action was taken by the Council on this matter.

3. Mr. Wells announced the rules of the meeting.

During the period covered by this report we had below noted violations of drinking water regulations.

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Mr. Chastant and Mr. Couhig each addressed the Board to provide information concerning propositions that will appear on the ballot of the November 21, 2015 election. Mr. Milton then requested that the Board allow a change in order of the Agenda because the forecast of severe weather had resulted in delays of some of those to be recognized. Ms. Denise Freeman addressed the Board concerning Childhood Cancer Awareness. Other School Board Business Adoption of Policies: Mr. Beauchamp referred to Ms. Beverly Grant, Human Resources Supervisor, to address the adoption of policies. Ms. Grant addressed the Board concerning School Policies to be adopted at this meeting which were previously distributed to the Board. The policies included: JDD, GAK, GAMFA, JGCC, IDCJ, II, JBD, and JGFH. Mrs. Grant stated that changes were to ensure our policies are aligned with BESE regulations. It was moved by Ms. McKinney and seconded by Mr. White to approve adoption of the Policies. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Recognitions and Presentations (continued ) Representatives from the John S. Dawson Foundation and Alumni Association were recognized for having successfully met the criteria of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, in having John S. Dawson High School entered into the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, 2015. Mr. Ken Dawson, grandson of John S. Dawson, accepted a certificate on behalf of the Foundation, and addressed the Board stating that the Foundation will continue efforts, along with the School Board and the community, to promote education for the next generations. Approval of Budgets Mr. Beauchamp deferred to Ms. Carla Greggs, Food Service Supervisor, to present the 1st Quarter Food & Nutrition Financial Report-FY 2015-15 for approval. It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Ms. O’Brien to approve the 1st Quarter Food & Nutrition Financial Report. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Mr. Beauchamp deferred to Ms. Helen Davis, Supervisor of Finance & Management, to present the 1st Quarter General Fund Financial Report for approval. It was moved by Ms. O’Brien, seconded by Ms. McKinney to approve the 1st Quarter General Fund Financial Report. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Ms. Davis presented a budget revision to General Fund Account #193 for approval. It was moved by Ms. Tycer, seconded by Mr. White to approve Budget Revision #1 to General Fund Account #193. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Personnel Items for Board Approval There were no items presented to the Board for approval. Superintendent’s Report The report of the Superintendent was received and placed on file. Highlights included an announcement that West Feliciana High School improved their school letter grade from a "B" to an "A". Also, WFHS

PUBLIC NOTICE --THE WEST FELICIANA PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT HAS ADOPTED ITS 2016 OPERATING BUDGET. THE BUDGET DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT 9938 WEST FELICIANA PARKWAY, 911 CENTER MEEITING ROOM, ST. FRANCISVILLE, LOUISIANA DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (8:00 4:30). IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN SPILLMAN AT 225-635-6428 DESCRIBING THE ASSISTANCE THAT IS NECESSARY. RANDY METZ, CHAIRMAN 29783-dec 31-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE --WEST FELICIANA PARISH HOSPITAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2015 5:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Leonard Sullivan, Chairman Melvin Harvey, Jr., Secretary Kevin Bearden Mitch Brashier MEMBERS ABSENT: Cheryl Franklin, Vice Chairman Dr. Adam Whatley Raymond Minor OTHERS PRESENT: Lee Chastant, CEO Linda Harvey, CFO Neta Leake, Administrative Assistant Department Managers CALL TO ORDER Leonard Sullivan, Chairman called the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of West Feliciana Parish Hospital to order at 5:00 p.m. Due to not having a quorum, Mr. Sullivan informed all that if they wanted to leave the meeting they could but the Board would wait until Mitch Brashier arrived. There were items on the agenda that needed to be addressed. Mitch Brashier entered the meeting at 5:55 p.m. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Kevin Bearden. ROLL CALL Leonard Sullivan called roll. Four out of seven members present constituting a quorum. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Kevin Bearden and seconded by Mitch Brashier to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried. Mr. Sullivan stated that Quality Management Report would be moved up on the agenda under New Business. NEW BUSINESS Quality Management Report Presented by Heath Veuleman, VM-Health Heath informed the Board one last formal report was due to Joint Commission by December 3rd and that would be the final report. He then stated that Quality Reporting at the Hospital was up to date and that Jodie Harper was very proactive. He complimented the Hospital Staff on being proactive and extremely helpful. Heath stated there had been no findings since June. His company will be helping with Infection Control and has also looked over the plans of the new Hospital and saw a few issues that needing tweaking at no cost to the Hospital. Kevin Bearden asked Heath exactly what was Quality Management. Heath then explained in detail that every department within the Hospital had unique and special indicators that they had to track and report on. When issues arises, a systematic approach is taken to search out the problem. Quality involves from Housekeeping to Medical Staff where reports are then forward to the Board for review. Center of Excellence "Heart Health" Chest Pain Accreditation Laura Peel, RN Angel informed the Board of this program and listed some of the Hospitals in Louisiana with this type of accreditation stating that we would be the first critical access Hospital in Louisiana with this accreditation. She the discussed the process to achieve this accreditation. First there is the prepurchase phase in which we would pay the Invoice for the first payment of $10K dollars which is 50% of the accreditation cost for 3 years. We would have

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y the Compliance officer and the attorneys review and sign it and return to the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. The purchase phase is where we actually send the $10K and the signed business agreement back to the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. This should be done within 60 days of receiving the invoice and business agreement. During this time there will be a 2 day workshop in Dublin, OH to orient us to the specific requirements. The next step is the Baseline phase where a Gap analysis will be performed. We will be given a tool kit and have 30 days to complete this analysis and input our information into the database. During the next phase, the application phase we will be assigned a chest pain coordinator to help us with developing plans and submitting monthly reports to the society. The application for accreditation must be submitted 12 months from the signing of the business agreement along with the second payment of $10K. 30-90 days after submitting the application, a site visit will be conducted by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care to ensure all requirements are met to become accredited. Once we receive accreditation it is good for three years from the approval date. There are several benefits seen with this accreditation such as improved patient outcomes, better quality of care and improved patient satisfaction. Each item is aligned with the latest American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines. Angel then introduced Laura Peel who is the Chest Pain Coordinator at Lane Regional Medical Center who told a little about their experience with this accreditation. Lane is accredited through the same society just at the next level because they have a Cath lab. Laura stated that they are on their second round with this accreditation and they have really seen benefits

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y of improving patient care and outcomes with this certification. Their first three year certification was with cycle 4 and they just reapplied for cycle 5 which is much better. She also stated that she is happy to see WFPH taking the step to become accredited. She said one of the things they track because they are on a different level is door to cath lab. She said WFPH might track door(ER) to door (Lane) to cath lab since we do not have a cath lab, which in her opinion we are already doing a great job and should not have any problems meeting these requirements. She said Lane already works well with WFPH staff on getting patients from the field with EMS straight to cath lab to improve patient outcomes. This is how she can vouch for our times. She mentioned it is very important to have the ER physicians’ support which she saw we have with Dr. Shields when WFPH came and met with her about the accreditation. She stated there is no need to reinvent the wheel, that any information Lane is using they will happily share it with WFPH to help with this process smoother because in the end it’s not about which facility, but making sure the patient is getting the best care. It was moved by Kevin Bearden and seconded by Mitch Brashier to approve the $10,000 fee to begin the accreditation phase. Motion carried. SHAPE Program Lee asked Dakisha Bryant to explain what SHAPE Program is. Dakisha then informed all that SHAPE is a guideline based early detection program using coronary calcium scoring to determine what patients are at risk for having a heart attack. The SHAPE Accreditation and Early Detection Program utilizes comprehensive and validated training materials based upon clinical and scientific recommendations from medical societies around the world. The education and training components educate the referring physician community and at risk patients in an effort to improve patient outcomes.

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Kevin Bearden asked how the community could be aware of this Program and Dakisha stated that the Company will do the advertising by providing material to help market the program. Lee then asked the Board for approval to start the accreditation process. Lee stated that there may be a grant available and he will check into this. A short discussion ensued concerning marketing, and letting people know. Lee said Howard Arceneaux is working on that also. Melvin suggested that stuffers can be sent out once a month from the Bank and he was sure other Banks would follow. Finance Committee port Employee Health Insurance Renewal

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The Finance Committee met and discussed the 13.9% increase in Health Coverage through Blue Cross. All were informed that the Hospital could not cover the whole 13.9% and the Finance Committee’s recommendation was for the Hospital and Employee split the cost 50/50. It was then moved by Mitch Brashier and seconded by Kevin Bearden to accept the Finance Committee’s recommendation to split the increase of 13.9% between the Hospital and Employees. Motion carried. Pediatric Clinic Quotes Additional information was passed to Board members besides the two quotes that had been received from Spinks and Haydel Construction. A discussion ensued concerning both quotes and it was decided to accept the lowest quote which was Haydel Construction but asked Lee to see if there could be an adjustment on the repair portion of the roof. It was moved by Mitch and seconded by Melvin Harvey to accept Haydel’s quote. Motion carried. The Board also asked Lee to get Spinks to give a quote that included a generator.

East Feliciana Parish Police Jury Clinton, LA Regular Meeting December 7, 2015 6:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the East Feliciana Parish Police Jury was called to order on 7 December, 2015, at 6:00 P.M. by Mr. Dennis Aucoin, President. Opening prayer was offered by Mr. Julius Kennerson and the Pledge of Allegiance was then led by Mr. John Stewman. The roll was called by the Parish Manager, Mr. John Rouchon and Mr. Dennis Aucoin, Mr. Sean Smith, Mr. Larry Beauchamp, Mr. Louis Kent, Mr. Chris Hall, Mr. Dwight Hill, Mr. Keith Mills, Mr. Ed Brooks and Mr. Jason McCray were present. A motion was made by Mr. Larry Beauchamp, seconded by Louis Kent to approve the agenda with the addition of the Shopper’s Value liquor permit. This motion passed unanimously without comment. Administrative comments: The Police Jury Association of Louisiana will be hosting a one-day orientation for newly elected officials 13 January at the Crown Plaza in Baton Rouge. Registration deadline is Friday, 18 December, interested Jurors please complete and return the registration. Public Works will close 23 December after the meal provided by Progressive Waste Solutions and reopen 4 January for the holidays. An on-call list has been established and will be used as needed. Reminder for the East Feliciana Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party hosted by Feliciana Bank and held at Ms. Nan Johnson’s house at 13053 Taylor Street at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, 10 December. A motion was made by Mr. Louis Kent, seconded by Mr. Dwight Hill to approve the minutes of the 17 November 2015 regular meeting. This motion passed unanimously without comment. A motion was made by Mr. Larry Beauchamp, seconded by Mr. Louis Kent nominating Mr. John Stewman to fill the vacancy on the Water Works District Number 7 Board. A substitute motion was made by Mr. Sean Smith, seconded by Mr. Chris Hall nominating Ms. Idell Ringo Mason to fill the vacancy, voting for the substitute motion were Mr. Sean Smith, Mr. Chris Hall, and Mr. Dwight Hill and against Mr. Larry Beauchamp, Mr. Louis Kent, Mr. Keith Mills, Mr. Ed Brooks, and Mr. Jason McCray. The substitute motion failed. Voting for the original motion were Mr. Larry Beauchamp, Mr. Louis Kent, Mr. Keith Mills, Mr. Ed Brooks, and Mr. Jason McCray and against were Mr. Sean Smith, Mr. Chris Hall and Mr. Dwight Hill. The original motion carried. A motion was made by Mr. Larry Beauchamp, seconded by Mr. Louis Kent nominating Mr. Joe Howell to fill the vacancy on the Fire District Board. A substitute motion was made by Mr. Dwight Hill, seconded by Mr. Chris Hall nominating Mr. Ben Chasteen to fill the vacancy, voting for the substitute motion were Mr. Dwight Hill, Mr. Chris Hall, Mr. Keith Mills, and Mr. Sean Smith and against were Mr. Larry Beauchamp, Mr. Louis Kent, Mr. Ed Brooks, and Mr. Jason McCray. Mr. Dennis Aucoin broke the tie vote in favor of Mr. Ben Chasteen. The substitute motion carried and the original motion died. After a brief presentation by Ms. Brenda Gardner, Mr. Larry Beauchamp offered the following resolution, seconded by Mr. Louis Kent: AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a grant under 49 CFR 5311, NonUrbanized Area Formula Program and/or 49 CFR 5309, Discretionary Capital Program. WHEREAS, the Secretary of Transportation and Development is authorized to make grants for mass transportation projects; WHEREAS, the contract for financial assistance will impose certain obligations upon the applicant, including the provisions by it of the local share of project costs; WHEREAS, it is required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that in connection with the filing of an application for assistance that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements there under; and WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Applicant that minority business enterprise be utilized to the fullest extent possible in connection with this project, and that definitive procedures shall be established and administered to ensure that minority businesses shall have the maximum feasible opportunity to compete for contracts when procuring construction contracts, supplies, equipment, or consultant and other services: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by East Feliciana Parish Police Jury: 1. That the Parish President or Parish Manager is authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of East Feliciana Parish Jury with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to aid in the financing of operating and/ or capital assistance projects pursuant to the Rural Public Transit Program, 49 CFR 5311 and/ or the Discretionary Capital Program, 49 CFR 5309. 2. That the Parish President or Parish Manager is authorized to execute and file with such applications an assurance or any other document required by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development effectuating the purposes of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. 3. That the Parish President or Parish Manager is authorized to furnish such additional information as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development may require in connection with the application or the project. 4. That the Parish President or Parish Manager is authorized to set forth and execute affirmative minority business policies in connection with the project’s procurement needs. 5. That the Parish President or Parish Manager is authorized to execute grant contract agreements on behalf of East Feliciana Parish Police Jury with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for aid in the financing of the operating or capital assistance projects. 6. This resolution is applicable for a period of one year unless revoked by the governing body and copy of such revocation shall be furnished to the DOTD.

Bailey Cable, Cable Equipment Melvin and Lee met with Bailey Cable and discussed the equipment that is housed on Hospital property. Bailey Cable informed them that would have to re-route all cable for the Parish but they can remove all the dishes off the property leaving an equipment cabinet. The process should be completed within eighteen months. The Board will revisit in nine months and check on progress. OLD BUSINESS It was decided that the Executive Session items would be moved after Public Comment. Landscape Design Services RFQ Lee reminded the Board that at the last meeting he was asked to send out a request for qualification. Brian Grubb has helped to prepare the packets. Lee then informed the Board of what would be required in the packets and the timeframe to have items returned. Kevin Bearden suggested checking into LSU Architect School and maybe giving a grant or a scholarship to have a student design. Lee will check and see if this can be done. TeleCardiology The CIS Group offered to contract with the Hospital to have a robot for TeleCardiology. Currently they work with Lane Regional to supply a Cardiologist for our ER and patients. Expansion of Physician and Diagnostic Service Working to develop a Provider Based Clinic with ENT and other services for our community. The goal is to provide more special services. Property Tax Renewal Update Proposition 1.5 mil renewal did pass but the other propositions did not pass at the last election but can be put back on the ballot next year. BUILDING RPORT Road Construction Update Lee informed all that due to the weather, the road work stopped. However, the retention pond is hold-

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Additional Dirt Work A short discussion ensued concerning the fee to Spinks Construction for the additional dirt work needed. It was then moved by Kevin Bearden and seconded by Melvin Harvey to pay Spinks Construction $28,000 for the additional dirt work per change orders. Motion carried. Additional Drainage Lee stated that an additional drain was needed and the cost is $7,300. Hospital Construction Project Still waiting on USDA. Pre-Construction Meeting Lee had a discussion with USDA and the contractors. Still waiting on final paperwork which is the last step before the project can be started. REPORTS Administrator’s Report Presented by Lee Chastant, CEO Location of Future Board Meetings - To comply with the New Parish Council Resolution we will need to have future Board Meetings either at the Library or the Courthouse. I have asked Mike Hughes, Assistant District Attorney if the Resolution applied to the Hospital District and he has responded that it does. Kevin Couhig, Parish President said the only two places capable of doing the live streaming are the Courthouse and the Library. After checking with the Library for times for us to meet, there are none through January so for the December and January meeting we will have to meet at the Courthouse. Mr. Sullivan said he would see if the New Council could rescind this. Christmas in the Country - This year our Hospital will participate in the Christmas in the Country Parade. We will enter a float. On the float will be volunteers of our employees and their family members. The Parade is Sunday, December 6th. 340B Mega Rule - Recently HRSA released a pro-

y p posed rule that will affect the 340B program. The 340B program was created by Congress to allow certain entities to purchase drugs from manufactures for prices generally lower than they can be purchased from drug vendors. The "Mega Rule" release has been anticipated for over a year. There were over 3,000 comments during the comment period. HRSA will now review these comments then release the final rule. This could be a very beneficial program for the Hospital. West Feliciana Parish High School - Last week the Hospital participated in the High School’s career day where students shadowed employees in their work environment to see what it is like for that occupation. We had several students participate. Attached are thank you letters from some of the students talking about their experience here at the Hospital. PERSONNEL REPORT (In Folder) FINANCIAL REPORT Presented by Lee Chastant, CEO Lee 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. He also stated that it not audited and not complete. PUBLIC COMMENT Lee mentioned that in the spring the Hospital was hoping to have Kevin Bearden commented that he is on a running group in the Parish by the name of Crazy Train. The group is licensed to manage groups all over America. Bill Morgan and Meagan will work with Hospital to get sanctioned. They will also help with maps, routes and insurance. Strategic Planning, Executive Session Positions Planning Meetings It was

moved

by Kevin

The resolution passed unanimously without comment. A motion was made by Mr. Louis Kent, seconded by Mr. Ed Brooks to accept the 2016 holidays listed below: Month January

Date

Occasion

1

New Year’s Days

18

Martin Luther King, Jr.

February

9

Mardi Gras

March

25

Good Friday

April

--

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May

30

Memorial Day

June

--

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July

4

Independence Day

August

--

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September

5

Labor Day

October

--

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November

8

Election Day

11

Veterans Day

December

24, 25

Thanksgiving

23, 26

Christmas

--

New Year’s Eve

This motion passed unanimously with comment. A motion was made by Mr. Dwight Hill, seconded by Mr. Louis Kent to set the 2016 meeting dates as follows: Month

Date

January

11 & 19

February

1 & 16

March

1 (TUE) & 15

April

4 & 19

May

2 & 17

June

6 & 21

July

5 (TUE) & 19

August

1 & 16

September

6 (TUE) & 20

October

3 & 18

November

1 (TUE) & 15

December

5 & 20

This motion passed unanimously after a brief discussion. Ms. Laura Dejohn, Coroner expressed her concerns about the payments for invoices she has received along with some requests for additional reimbursements for furniture and administrative supplies. After some discussion, a Finance Committee meeting was set for 3:30, Wednesday, 9 December to address her concerns. A motion was made by Mr. Larry Beauchamp, seconded by Mr. Chris Hall to approve the monthly invoices. This motion passed unanimously without comment. Mr. Bud Weigand reported on the progress of the upgrade of the EOC. Under Planning and Zoning, a motion was made by Mr. Larry Beauchamp, seconded by Mr. Sean Smith to approve the Tullis McKnight survey plat as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This motion passed unanimously without comment. A motion was made by Mr. Louis Kent, seconded by Mr. Sean Smith to approve the Jonathan Moyers survey plat as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. This motion passed unanimously without comment. A motion was made by Mr. Keith Mills, seconded by Mr. Louis Kent to send the Barry Dwire plat back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a variance regarding the encroachment on the servitude. The motion passed unanimously after a lengthy discussion. Mr. Ed Brooks left the meeting at 6:45. There was no action taken on the Cynthia Venable plat since she had submitted a new plat for consideration at the next Planning and Zoning Commission. A motion was made by Mr. Louis Kent, seconded by Mr. Sean Smith to deny the Tommy Dudley appeal as recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission. After some discussion the motion passed with Mr. Larry Beauchamp abstaining. There was no Public Comment. A motion was made by Mr. Jason McCray, seconded by Mr. Sean Smith to adjourn. This motion passed unanimously without comment.

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The following resolution was offered by Mr. Mel Percy and seconded by Mr. John S. Kean, IV :

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Star Hill Fire Station, 3875 La Hwy. 966, Star Hill Settlement

177

121

173

124

179

115

136

160

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02

Weyanoke Fire Station, 11632 Tunica Trace, Weyanoke Settlement

28

35

27

33

27

34

24

35

03

02A

Weyanoke Fire Station, 11632 Tunica Trace, Weyanoke Settlement

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23

18

23

18

21

16

24

03

02B

Weyanoke Fire Station, 11632 Tunica Trace, Weyanoke Settlement

19

14

17

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18

15

17

15

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03A

Solitude Fire Station, 6131 Greenwood Road, Solitude Settlement

68

88

59

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88

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03B

Solitude Fire Station, 6131 Greenwood Road, Solitude Settlement

32

39

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41

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03C

Solitude Fire Station, 6131 Greenwood Road, Solitude Settlement

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3

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3

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01

Tunica Fire Station, 15804 Tunica Trace, Tunica

49

112

47

113

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113

41

119

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Spillman Fire Station, 12521 La Hwy. 421, Spillman Settlement

16

50

15

51

22

44

13

53

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Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

45

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31

58

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Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

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13

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11

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Spillman Fire Station, 12521 La Hwy. 421, Spillman Settlement

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10

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11

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Spillman Fire Station, 12521 La Hwy. 421, Spillman Settlement

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9

7

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11

9

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Bains Elementary School, 9792 Bains Road, Bains Settlement

65

43

60

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Bains Elementary School, 9792 Bains Road, Bains Settlement

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66

39

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59

RESOLUTION A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein. BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), that: SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election. SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of West Feliciana, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority. SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

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

MEMBERS

YEAS

Lea Williams Mel Percy Melvin Young Merrick “Ricky” Lambert John S. Kean, IV Heather R. Howle Otis L. Wilson

NAYS

ABSENT

ABSTAINING

X X X X X X X

And the Resolution was declared adopted on this 14th day of December, 2015

/s/ Rolanda J. Robinson Secretary

/s/ Kevin Couhig President

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015. BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Monday, December 14, 2015, at five-thirty o’clock (5:30) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Parish Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana, the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, November 21, 2015, with the following members present:

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Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

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36

35

33

42

27

30

37

06

01

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13

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Lea Williams, Mel Percy, Melvin Young, Merrick “Ricky” Lambert, John S. Kean, IV, Heather R. Howle and Otis L. Wilson;

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

06

02

Wakefield Fire Station, 11211 US Hwy. 61, Wakefield Settlement

45

56

46

56

44

53

33

68

06

02A

Wakefield Fire Station, 11211 US Hwy. 61, Wakefield Settlement

61

52

60

52

63

49

46

67

06

03

Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

27

29

27

29

31

25

19

37

07

01

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

36

25

31

30

37

24

23

38

07

01A

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

5

4

4

6

4

6

5

5

07

01B

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

0

2

0

2

0

2

0

2

07

02A

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

4

3

3

4

4

3

6

1

07

02B

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

1

7

1

7

1

7

0

8

07

02C

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

39

31

36

32

30

35

33

31

PROPOSITION NO. 3 (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

07

02D

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

44

29

44

27

43

29

39

33

Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a eight and eighty-nine hundredths (8.89) mills tax (the “Tax”) on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $2,409,190 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, with the proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used solely as follows:

07

02E

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

2

5

2

5

2

5

2

5

07

04

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

4

4

3

5

4

4

3

5

There being absent: None; did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following propositions, to wit:

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a one-half of one mill (0.5) tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $135,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or improving the public hospital in the Parish?

PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a one (1) mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $271,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating, providing and/or supporting (i) public health facilities and other social services, (ii) animal control equipment, facilities and/or services, (iii) equipment, facilities and/or services necessary or useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance, (iv) solid waste collection and disposal equipment, facilities and services and (v) the coroner’s office in the Parish?

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

50% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/ or operating public roads and bridges and related drainage facilities and equipment;

ABSENTEE TOTALS

33% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/ or operating public buildings, grounds, equipment and furnishings; and

MAJORITY FOR (-AGAINST)

17% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipment and programs in the Parish?

Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a two (2) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $542,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and supporting a wellness/public health facility and a fitness center in the Parish, including acquiring, maintaining and operating equipment, facilities and programs therefor? There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the propositions as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:

PROP. NO. ONE

PROP. NO. TWO

PROP. NO. THREE

PROP. NO. FOUR

Wd.

Pct.

LOCATION

YES

NO

YES

NO

YES

NO

YES

NO

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01

Parish Courthouse, 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville

111

59

111

58

106

61

82

87

01

01A

Parish Courthouse, 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville

11

12

13

10

14

9

12

11

01

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Parish Courthouse, 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville

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3

2

3

3

2

1

4

02

01A

Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

67

75

66

78

63

78

46

97

02

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Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

36

34

37

32

38

32

24

45

02

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Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

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6

5

6

6

4

4

7

01D

Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

8

11

8

11

9

10

9

10

02

602

792

595

800

593

610

779

1,751

1,929

1,769

1,996

1,692

1,560

2,133

216

160

304

-573

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that:

PROPOSITION NO. 4 (MILLAGE)

POLLING PLACES

786 1,967

(i)

there was a total of 1,967 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 1 and a total of 1,751 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 1, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 216 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 1 as hereinabove set forth;

(ii)

there was a total of 1,929 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 2 and a total of 1,769 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 2, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 160 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 2 as hereinabove set forth;

(iii)

there was a total of 1,996 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 3 and a total of 1,692 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 3, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 304 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 3 as hereinabove set forth; and

(iv)

there was a total of 1,560 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 4 and a total of 2,133 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 4, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 573 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 4 as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition No. 1, Proposition No. 2 and Proposition No. 3 as hereinabove set forth were duly CARRIED and Proposition No. 4 as hereinabove set forth was duly DEFEATED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 21, 2015.

Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at St. Francisville, Louisiana, on this, the 15th day of December, 2015.

ATTEST:

/s/ Kevin Couhig President

/s/ Rolanda J. Robinson Secretary

EXHIBIT “A” NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of an ordinance adopted by the West Feliciana Parish Council (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), on August 10, 2015,

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

the Parish Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the Courthouse Annex, 4785 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville, Louisiana, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a one-half of one mill (0.5) tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $135,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/or improving the public hospital in the Parish? PROPOSITION NO. 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL)

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at St. Francisville, Louisiana, on this, the 10th day of August, 2015.

ATTEST:

/s/ Kevin Couhig President

/s/ Rolanda J. Robinson Secretary

Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a one (1) mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $271,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating, providing and/ or supporting (i) public health facilities and other social services, (ii) animal control equipment, facilities and/or services, (iii) equipment, facilities and/or services necessary or useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance, (iv) solid waste collection and disposal equipment, facilities and services and (v) the coroner’s office in the Parish? PROPOSITION NO. 3 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a eight and eighty-nine hundredths (8.89) mills tax (the “Tax”) on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $2,409,190 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2026, with the proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used solely as follows: (i)

50% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public roads and bridges and related drainage facilities and equipment;

(ii)

33% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public buildings, grounds, equipment and furnishings; and

(iii)

17% of the Tax proceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipment and programs in the Parish? PROPOSITION NO. 4 (MILLAGE)

Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), levy a two (2) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $542,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of twenty (20) years, beginning with the year 2017 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating and supporting a wellness/public health facility and a fitness center in the Parish, including acquiring, maintaining and operating equipment, facilities and programs therefor? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: PARISHWIDE POLLING PLACES Ward

Precinct

01

01

Parish Courthouse, 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville

01

01A

Parish Courthouse, 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville

01

01B

Parish Courthouse, 4789 Prosperity Street, St. Francisville

02

01A

Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

02

01B

Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

02

01C

Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

02

01D

Elm Park Fire Station, 6942 Bains Ristroph Road, Elm Park Settlement

02

02

Star Hill Fire Station, 3875 La Hwy. 966, Star Hill Settlement

03

02

Weyanoke Fire Station, 11632 Tunica Trace, Weyanoke Settlement

03

02A

Weyanoke Fire Station, 11632 Tunica Trace, Weyanoke Settlement

03

02B

Weyanoke Fire Station, 11632 Tunica Trace, Weyanoke Settlement

03

03A

Solitude Fire Station, 6131 Greenwood Road, Solitude Settlement

03

03B

Solitude Fire Station, 6131 Greenwood Road, Solitude Settlement

03

03C

Solitude Fire Station, 6131 Greenwood Road, Solitude Settlement

04

01

Tunica Fire Station, 15804 Tunica Trace, Tunica

04

02

Spillman Fire Station, 12521 La Hwy. 421, Spillman Settlement

04

03

Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

04

03A

Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

05

01

Spillman Fire Station, 12521 La Hwy. 421, Spillman Settlement

05

01A

Spillman Fire Station, 12521 La Hwy. 421, Spillman Settlement

05

02

Bains Elementary School, 9792 Bains Road, Bains Settlement

05

02A

Bains Elementary School, 9792 Bains Road, Bains Settlement

05

03

Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

06

01

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

06

02

Wakefield Fire Station, 11211 US Hwy. 61, Wakefield Settlement

06

02A

Wakefield Fire Station, 11211 US Hwy. 61, Wakefield Settlement

06

03

Rosemound Fire Station, 5140 Rosemound Loop, Rosemound Settlement

07

01

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

07

01A

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

07

01B

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

07

02A

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

07

02B

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

07

02C

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

07

02D

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

07

02E

West Feliciana Community Center, 10498 La Hwy. 965, Independence Settlement

07

04

Location

St. Francisville Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand Street, St. Francisville

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that Proposition No. 1, Proposition No. 2 and Proposition No. 3 submitted at the special election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 21, 2015, were CARRIED and Proposition No. 4 submitted at the special election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 21, 2015, was DEFEATED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at St. Francisville, Louisiana, on this, the 15th day of December, 2015.

/s/ Kevin Couhig President

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WEST FELICIANA I, the undersigned Secretary of the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), the governing authority of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitutes a true and correct copy of the proceedings and Procès Verbal made by said Governing Authority on Monday, December 14, 2015, providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special

The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 21, 2015, to authorize the levy of special taxes therein.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

2015.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place,

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at St. Francisville, Louisiana, on this, the 15th day of December,

/s/ Rolanda J. Robinson Secretary

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