The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Room of the Parish Courthouse, 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 8, 2001, at three (3:00) o'clock p.m. (Central Standard Time).

There were present: Honorable Scott Perry Jr., President; Donald H. Wilmore, Vice President; and Police Jurors Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Joe Fuller, Richard L. Nunnally, and Richard W. Billings. Also present were Mr. Tim Ware, Treasurer; Ms. Donna Andries, Sales Tax Administrator; Mr. Terry G. Bounds, Economic and Workforce Development Director; Mr. Cecil Raggio, Public Works Director; Chief David Peart, Fire District No. 2; Mr. Thomas O. Wells, Legal Counsel; Ms. Candice Saucier, Civil Service Director; and Ms. Angie Richmond, Secretary.

The invocation was given by Mr. Myron K. Lawson.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Richard Billings.

The Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish by Hon. Joe Fuller, President, who welcomed all present and then stated that the Police Jury was ready for the transaction of business.

Mr. Fuller and Mr. Moreau thanked the Police Jurors for their support during their term as President and Vice President of the Police Jury for the year 2000. Mr. Fuller next opened for the election of officers for 2001.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Myron Lawson, to nominate Mr. Scott Perry Jr. for President for the year 2001.

Motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau to close nominations.

The President called three times for any other nominations.

There being no response, he declared Mr. Perry was elected President for 2001.

Mr. Perry assumed the Chair at this time.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to nominate Mr. Donald H. Wilmore for Vice President for the year 2001.

On motion by Mr. Myron Lawson, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, that nominations be closed. On vote the motions carried and Mr. Wilmore was elected Vice President for the year 2001.

Mr. Perry thanked the Police Jurors for his election this date and spoke of some projects he would like to see accomplished in 2001.

Mr. Perry presented a plaque to Mr. Joe Fuller for his service as President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for 2000 and to Mr. Bubba Moreau for his service as Vice President of the Rapides Parish Police Jury for 2000.

All members of the Rapides Parish Police Jury; Mr. James Downs, District Attorney; and Mr. Tom Wells, Assistant District Attorney, presented the In Memoriam plaque for the late Charles F. Wagner to his widow and family.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller and all other Police Jurors, the following In Memoriam was presented and on unanimous vote adopted:

IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Mr. Charles F. "Charlie" Wagner, who served as District Attorney for and in Rapides Parish, from January 1, 1985 until his death, was called by his Creator on Sunday, December 3, 2000; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Wagner served with dedication and sincerity in the position of honor accorded him by his fellow man; performed to the best of his ability those duties which fell within the scope of his Elected Office, and beyond; and devoted himself particularly and untiringly in all phases of betterment for the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Wagner was held in high esteem by those who knew him, Police Jurors, other public officials, friends and fellow workers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby order that this formal expression of honor for the late Mr. Charles F. "Charlie" Wagner, and sympathy for his family be spread upon the minutes of this meeting; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy hereof be presented to his wife, Toretha "Teecy" Deason Wagner, and his family as a lasting tribute to his public service. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this the 8th day of January, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to adopt the minutes of the Rapides Parish Police Jury held in Regular Session on December 11, 2000, as published in the Official Journal. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, that approved bills be paid. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to accept the Treasurer's Report; call for a public hearing on the proposed 2001 budget, it be called when the President deems necessary, with a special meeting if necessary, to act on the budget. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Bordelon laid over the appointment to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Tommy Frazier, term expired on October 12, 1998.

Mr. Bordelon laid over the appointment to the Rapides Parish Port Commission to fill the vacancy in the unexpired term created by the resignation and death of Mr. Ray Teddlie, term will expire on September 8, 2004.

Mr. Wilmore laid over the appointment to the Ward 7 Recreation District to fill the vacancy in the unexpired term created by the resignation of Mr. Kenneth White, term will expire on October 12, 2003.

Mr. Bordelon laid over the appointment to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expired term of Mrs. Emma Jean Huffman, term expired on October 12, 1999.

Mr. Fuller laid over the appointment to the Port Commission for six year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Ronald Williams, term expired on September 13, 2000.

Mr. Bordelon laid over the appointment to the Ward 9 Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Robert G. Mickel, term expired on October 12, 2000.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to appoint Mr. Randall Hargis to the Fire District No. 4 Civil Service Board, nominee of Louisiana College, for a three year term, term will expire November 12, 2003. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Moreau laid over the appointment to Ward 10 Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expired term of Mr. Charles E. Arrington, term expired on November 12, 2000. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to reappoint Mr. J. Phillip Terrell to the Airport Authority for a five year term, term will expire on January 8, 2006. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Richard Nunnally, to reappoint Mr. J. Phillip Terrell to the Esler Industrial Development District, representing District B, for a five year term, term will expire on January 8, 2006. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ezra Reed, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to reappoint Mr. Don Calhoon to Fire Protection District No. 7 Civil Service Board, nominated by the Police Jury, for a three year term, term will expire on February 7, 2004. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to reappoint Mr. Curtis Paul to the Poland Recreation District for a five year term, term will expire on February 9, 2006. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Reed laid over the appointment to the Buckeye Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Randy Anthony, term will expire on February 17, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Steve Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to reappoint Mr. Russell L. Murdock to the Communications District representing Parish and City Government, for a four year term, term will expire on February 18, 2005. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Lawson laid over the appointment to Communications District (City Police Department) for a four year term to fill the expiring term of Capt. David Whitehurst, term will expire on February 18, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Don Wilmore, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to reappoint Mr. George Tynes to the Communications District, representing Parishwide Fire Departments, for a four year term, term will expire on February 18, 2005. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Ezra Reed, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to reappoint Mr. Eddie Cannon Jr. to the Ruby-Wise Recreation District for a five year term, term will expire on February 18, 2006. On vote the motion carried.

The following appointment was announced to be made at the next meeting to: Ward 6 Recreation District for a five year term to fill the expiring term of Mr. Tony Maricle, term will expire on March 12, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Richard Billings, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to waive the thirty day announcement rule and reappoint Mr. Tony Maricle to the Ward 6 Recreation District for a five year term, term will expire on March 12, 2006. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to pay registration fees for up to five Parish Highway Department employees to attend a Road Scholarship Course to be held on January 30, 2001, in Alexandria entitled "Successful Supervisors for Local Road Supervisors", to be paid out of Road & Bridge Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve the expenses of Mr. Jerry Johnson and Mr. Raymond Thomas, Parish Highway Department employees, to Denham Springs, LA, on December 19, 2000, for delivery of the Distributor Truck for repairs, as recommended by the Public Works Director, to be paid out of Road and Bridge Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to accept the Secretary's Report. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the President to sign certifications in accordance with R.S. 15:855.4 that the institution of the Inmate Maintenance Groups through the LA Department of Corrections does not displace any civilian employees. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the President to sign certifications to the Legislative Auditor certifying on behalf of the Governing Body that funds made available during the year from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2000, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 48:751-760 have been expended in accordance with the provisions of those statutes and other standards established by law. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, the following resolution was presented, as recommended by the Public Works Director, and on vote unanimously adopted:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has been a participant in the Federal/State Off System Bridge Replacement Program since its beginning; and, WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury has always complied with all Federal and State regulations; and, WHEREAS, this Police Jury desires to continue to participate in the Off System Bridge Replacement Program, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby express its desire and intent to participate in the Off System Bridge Replacement Program; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Cecil Raggio, Parish Public Works Director, is hereby redesignated as the representative of the Rapides Parish Police Jury responsible for implementation of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Off System Bridge Replacement Program; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish Police Jury does hereby assure the Department of Transportation and Development, State of Louisiana, that said Police Jury will comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, as amended (Uniform Relocation Act), 42 U.S.C. 4601-4655, and with implementing Federal regulations in 49 C.F.R. Part 24, all pertaining to land acquisition for right of way purposes; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Police Jury will comply with the Real Estate Section's 3.2.0.0, 4.1.1.0-4.3.3.0, 5.1.1.1-5.3.2.3 and 5.5.1.1.; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President is authorized to sign a letter of assurances of compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and applicable LDOTD policies. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this 8th day of January, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to ratify authorization for the President to sign the Amended and Restated Agreements to Collect Tax due Parish or Municipalities on Sales or Use of Motor Vehicles with the Department of Public Safety, in accordance with the 1% vendors compensation ordinance of December 18, 2000, for the Parishwide Sales Tax on agreement of December 1, 1967 and for the Sales Tax District No. 3 on agreement of June 1, 1987, as recommended by the Sales Tax Administrator. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Lawson introduced discussion on the request for Legal Counsel and the Secretary to research the matter and bring back a recommendation on what action the Police Jury could take to regulate telemarketers. Copies of LARS 45:810 et seq. Consumer Telemarketing Protection Act of 1991 and LARS 45:821 et seq. Telephonic SeIlers were distributed to all Police Jurors. Mr. Tom Wells, Legal Counsel, was of the opinion that the Police Jury did not have the right to regulate telemarketers, this type of activities were policed by the State; advised his research had encountered beneficial ordinances in other States and agreed to give a written opinion on the matter. Mr. Billings expressed his interest in requiring telemarketers being permitted by the Police Jury so that the activity could be monitored. Mr. Lawson suggested the President form a committee to consider the problem.

On motion by Mr. Myron Lawson, seconded by Mr. Joe Fuller, to request our Legislative Delegation to introduce and support legislation that would enable police juries to control and issue permits to telemarketers since telemarketers are calling the homes of parish residents, copy of this resolution to be sent to the Police Jury Association. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve modification to the Year 4 School-to-Work contract with Winn Parish School Board to increase the contract amount by $5,000 and to authorize the President to sign the contracts and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve modification to the Year 4 School-to-Work contract with Concordia Parish School Board to increase the contract amount by $2,500 and to authorize the President to sign the contracts and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve modification to the Year 4 School-to-Work contract with LaSalle Parish School Board to increase the contract amount by $2,000 and to authorize the President to sign the contracts and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve modification to the Year 4 School-to-Work contract with Vernon Parish School Board to increase the contract amount by $10,000 and to authorize the President to sign the contracts and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for four OEWD staff members and WIB members as appropriate to attend the John Chamberlin/Rochelle Daniels seminar on the WIA Final Regulations in Dallas, TX on January 9, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for one OEWD staff member and the WIB Chairman to attend the Rural Resource Development Conference in Ruston, LA on February 22, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for one OEWD staff member to attend the LDOL Wagner Peyser/CSBG meeting on January 3, 2001, in Baton Rouge, LA. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for two OEWD staff members to attend the YouthBuild New Grantees Orientation in Washington, D.C. on February 26-28, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for two OEWD staff members to attend the LA Civil Service Award presentation in New Orleans, LA on January 19, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the submission of an application for a Regional Youth Development Planning Grant and authorize the President to sign same. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize travel expenses for one OEWD staff member and the WIB Chairman to visit the New Orleans Jobs Initiative in New Orleans, LA on January 5, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the expenses for one OEWD staff member to attend the USDOL Region IV Training on Individual Training Accounts in Denver, CO on February 14-15, 2001. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for three WDOD staff members to attend the ACT Service Center Administrators Workshop for WorkKeys on February 8-9, 2001, in Dallas, TX and to authorize out-of-state use of parish vehicle. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for four WDOD staff members to attend the John Chamberlin/Rochelle Daniels seminar on the WIA Final Regulations in Dallas, TX on January 9, 2001, and to authorize out-of-state use of parish vehicle. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for two WDOD staff members to attend the LDOL Wagner Peyser/CSBG meeting on January 3, 2001, in Baton Rouge, LA. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to ratify the correction to the Notice of Special Election for Fire Protection District No. 2 on the January 20, 2001, election so as to add Precinct 61 (split), as recommended by the Registrar of voters. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Myron Lawson, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, to exercise the option to renew the maintenance agreement (annual contract) with Ann-Rich, Inc. (A.R.I.) for the NEC 2400 IMG telephone system in the amount of $6,257.00, as recommended by the Treasurer and Purchasing Agent, to be prorated among the using departments as budgeted, contingent on not being able to lay over and explore other options.

There was some discussion on whether the telephone system should be updated and whether all the agencies in the Courthouse would be willing to participate. Mr. Lawson suggested this maintenance contract be on a month to month basis until a decision could be made on a new system. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the expenses of the Chief Accountant to attend the Executive Board meeting of the Organization of Parish Administrative Officials to be held on January 19, 2001, in Lafayette, to be paid out of General Administrative Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the expenses of Ms. Kathy Smith to attend the Louisiana Juvenile Officers Association board meeting to be held on January 19, 2001, in Gretna, to be paid out of the Juvenile Probation Travel line item in the General Fund. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the meals and registration expenses of the Fire Prevention Officer to attend the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Training for NFPA, to be held in Baton Rouge on January 9-11, 2001, to be paid out of Fire Protection District No. 2 Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve the expenses of four Fire District No. 4 Firefighters to attend a Fire Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, IN on February 26-March 4, 2001, as recommended by Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Department, to be paid from Fire District No. 4 Funds. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to ratify renewal of the workmen's compensation insurance coverage. On vote the motion carried.

After unanimous vote the following items were placed on the agenda:

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Richard Nunnally and seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon: RESOLUTION A resolution authorizing for the incurring of debt and issuance, sale and delivery of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) of Limited Tax Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001, of Road District No. 1A of Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, pursuant to an election held in Road District No. 1A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer") on July 16, 1994, the issuer is authorized to levy a special tax of twenty-one and eighty-eight hundredths (21.88) mills for the years 1995 through 2004, inclusive, the purpose of constructing, maintaining and keeping in repair the public roads, highways and bridges within the District, the rate of which tax has been adjusted pursuant to La. Const. Article VII, Section 23(C) and was most recently levied at the rate of twenty-one and twenty-eight hundredths (21.28) mills for the year 2000 (the "Tax"); and WHEREAS, Section 742.2 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), authorizes the Issuer to borrow money in anticipation of revenues to be realized from special taxes to be used only for the purpose for which the tax was voted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the Act and other constitutional and statutory authority, the Issuer now desires to incur debt and issue its Limited Tax Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 2001, in the principal amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) (the "Certificate") for the purpose of constructing road and drainage improvements in the District, and paying the costs of issuance; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Issuer to fix the details necessary with respect to the issuance of the Certificate and to provide for the authorization and issuance thereof; and WHEREAS, it is the further desire of the Issuer to provide for the sale of the Certificate to Bank One, Louisiana, N.A., in the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the price and in the manner hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the estimated income to be realized from the levy of the Tax for the year 2001 is approximately $290,912, and the maximum combined amount of principal and interest due in any year on the Certificate will be less than seventy-five percent (75%) of said estimated income; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of Road District No. 1A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, that: SECTION 1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: "Paying Agent" means Bank One Trust Company, N.A., in the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, until a successor Paying Agent shall have been appointed pursuant to the applicable provisions of this Resolution and thereafter "Paying Agent" shall mean such successor Paying Agent. SECTION 2. Authorization of Certificate. In compliance with the terms and provisions of the Act, and other constitutional and statutory authority, there is hereby authorized the incurring of an indebtedness of Eighty Thousand ($80,000) for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Issuer, for the purpose of constructing road and drainage improvements in the District, and paying the costs of issuance and to represent said indebtedness, the Issuer hereby authorizes the issuance of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) of its Limited Tax Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001 (the "Certificates"). The Certificates shall be dated the date of delivery thereof and issued as a single fully registered certificate, numbered R-1. The unpaid principal of the Certificate shall bear interest from the date thereof or from the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, payable annually on March 1 of each year, commencing March 1, 2002, at the rate of four and ninety-six hundredths percent (4.96%) per annum, and shall mature in installments on March 1 of each year as follows: YEAR (MARCH 1) PRINCIPAL AMOUNT 2002 - $19,000 2003 - 20,000 2004 - 20,000 2005 - 21,000 Installments of principal and interest on the Certificate will be payable in lawful money of the United States of America, by check mailed or delivered by the Issuer or the Paying Agent to the registered owner of the Certificate at the address appearing on the registration books of the Paying Agent, provided, however, that payment of the final installment of principal and interest of the Certificate shall be made only upon presentation and surrender of the certificate to the Issuer or the Paying Agent. The Certificate, when surrendered for final payment, shall be promptly cancelled by the Paying Agent or the Issuer and shall be disposed of as directed in writing by the Issuer. SECTION 3. Prepayment. With fifteen (15) days written notice to the registered owner, installments of principal of the Certificate are subject to prepayment by the Issuer at any time in whole or in part, in the inverse order of maturity, at a price equal to the principal amount of the installment or portion thereof to be prepaid plus accrued interest to the date fixed for payment. Any such prepayments shall be noted on the prepayment record made a part of the Certificate. SECTION 4. Registration of Certificate. The Issuer shall cause a Register to be kept by the Paying Agent (the "Certificate Register") in which registration of the certificate and transfers thereof shall be made as provided herein. The Certificate may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the Certificate Register. No transfer shall be valid unless made in the Certificate Register and similarly noted on the back of the Certificate. SECTION 5. Form of Certificate. The Certificate and the endorsements to appear thereon shall incorporate generally the terms hereof and shall be in such form as may be acceptable to the purchaser, upon the advice of bond counsel, and shall be signed by the President or Vice President and the Secretary of the Governing Authority for, on behalf of, in the name of and under the corporate seal of the Issuer. SECTION 6. Security for Payment of Certificate. The Certificate shall be payable as to both principal and interest solely on a pledge and dedication of the avails or proceeds of the Tax. This Governing Authority does hereby obligate itself and its successors in office to continue to impose and collect the Tax annually in each of the years authorized, and does hereby irrevocably and irrepealability dedicate, appropriate and pledge the annual revenues to be derived from the assessment, levy and collection of the Tax for each of the years authorized to the payment of the Certificate. SECTION 7. Financial Statements. For as long as the Certificate is outstanding, the Issuer agrees to adopt an annual operating budget and to file a copy of the budget and its annual financial statements with the registered owners of the Certificate. SECTION 8. Parity Certificates. The Issuer shall issue no other certificates of indebtedness or obligations of any kind or nature payable from or enjoying a lien on the revenues of the Tax having priority over or parity with the Certificates, unless the revenues of the Tax estimated to be realized for the year in which such additional indebtedness is proposed to be incurred are not less than one and one-third (1-1/3) times the highest combined principal and interest requirements for any succeeding calendar year on the Certificate and the said additional certificates of indebtedness, as evidenced by a certification of the Treasurer of the Governing Authority. SECTION 9. Delivery of Certificate. The President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Governing Authority are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution and to cause the Certificate to be prepared, executed and delivered as hereinafter provided to the Purchaser in accordance with the terms set forth in Section 2 hereof. The written offer of the Purchaser to purchase the Certificate, attached as Exhibit "A" hereto, is hereby accepted and ordered to be filed in the Official Minutes of the Issuer. The proceeds derived from the sale of the Certificate, except accrued interest, if any, shall be used only for the purpose for which the Certificate is issued. SECTION 10. Regularity of Proceedings. The Issuer having investigated the regularity of the proceedings had in connection with the Certificate and having determined the same to be regular, the Certificate shall contain the following recital, to-wit: "It is certified that this Certificate is authorized by and is issued in conformity with the requirements of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana." SECTION 11. Tax Covenants, Designation as "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations." The Issuer covenants and agrees that, to the extent permitted by laws of the State of Louisiana, it will comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and any amendments thereto (the "Code") in order to establish, maintain and preserve the exclusion from "gross income" of interest on the Certificate under the Code. The Issuer further covenants and agrees that it will not take any action, fail to take any action, or permit any action within its control to be taken, or permit at any time or times any of the proceeds of the Certificate or any other funds of the Issuer to be used directly or indirectly in any manner, the effect of which would be to cause the Certificate to be an "arbitrage bond" or would result in the inclusion of the interest on the Certificate in gross income under the Code. The Certificate is designated as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. In making this designation, the Issuer finds and determines that a) the Certificate is not a "private activity bond" within the meaning of the Code; and b) the reasonably anticipated amount of qualified tax-exempt obligation which will be issued by the issuer and all subordinate entities in calendar year 2001 does not exceed $10,000,000. The President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Governing Authority are hereby authorized and directed to take all action and to execute and deliver any document necessary to effectuate the purposes hereof. SECTION 12. Effective Date. This resolution shall be published one time in the official journal of the Issuer and shall become effective immediately. The foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Scott Perry Jr., Donald H. Wilmore, Davron "Bubba" Moreau, Steve P. Bordelon, Ezra L. Reed, Myron K. Lawson, Joe Fuller, Richard L. Nunnally, Richard W. Billings. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. The resolution was declared adopted on this 8th day of January, 2001.

Exhibit "A" January 8, 2001 Hon. Rapides Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 1150 Alexandria, Louisiana 71309 Re: $80,000 of Limited Tax Certificate of Indebtedness, Series 2001 of Road District No. 1A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana. Gentlemen: Please accept this letter as a commitment of Bank One, Louisiana, N.A., to purchase the following certificate of indebtedness upon the terms and conditions outlined below: 1) Issuer and Amount: $80,000 of Limited Tax Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2001, of Road District No. 1A of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana. 2) Authority for Issue: La. R.S. 39:742.2. 3) Dated Date of Certificate: Date of Delivery 4) Form of Certificate: The Certificate will be issued as a single typewritten or printed certificate in fully registered form. 5) Interest Rate: Fixed rate of four and ninety-six hundredths percent (4.96%) per annum. 6) Interest Payments: Semi-annually on March 1 and September 1, commencing September 1, 2001. 7) Principal Payments: Annually on March 1 of the following years: YEAR (MARCH 1) PRINCIPAL INSTALLMENT 2002 - $19,000 2003 - 20,000 2004 - 20,000 2005 - 21,000 8) Prepayment Provisions: The principal may be prepaid at any time, at a price of par plus accrued interest, without prepayment penalty, in inverse order of maturity. 9) Security: The Certificate shall be secured by a pledge of the proceeds of the District's twenty-one & twenty-eight hundredths (21.28) mills tax, which was approved at an election held in the District on July 16, 1994, effective for the years 1995 through 2004, the rate of which Tax is subject to adjustments as provided in Article VII, Section 23(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, as amended. 10) Paying Agent: Bank One Trust Company, N.A., in the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with an acceptance fee of $0 and an annual administrative fee of $300. 11) Legal Opinion: Legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., as to the due authorization, validity and federal tax-exemption of interest on the Certificate will be required. 12) Bank Eligibility: The Certificate will be designated as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" under Section 265(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 13) Investment Letter: The Bank will sign an investment letter indicating that it has made a full investigation of the security for the issue and has not relied upon or requested that any disclosure document be prepared by or on behalf of the District, and that it is purchasing the certificate without any intention to sell any portion thereof to any person other than another financial institution. 14) Delivery: As soon as possible after the peremptive period has run from publication of the authorizing resolution of the governing authority. If the foregoing meets with your approval, please sign one copy of this letter in the space provided below and return it to the undersigned. Yours very truly, BANK ONE, LOUISIANA, N.A. By: ------- Title: Accepted by the governing authority of Road District No. 1A on January 8, 2001. By:------ President, Rapides Parish Police Jury

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the registration and mileage, in an amount up to $300 each, of the Justices of the Peace and Constables to attend the 2001 Justices of the Peace and Constables Annual Training Course to be held on February 14-17, 2001, in Alexandria, to be paid out of the General Fund. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to allocate $30,000 for the Cotile Recreation Area from the General Fund. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to request the Rapides Area Planning Commission to develop a State of Louisiana Rural Development Parks and Recreation Grant for improvements to Cotile Lake. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize the President to sign a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Office of Facility Planning and Control for the Turkey Creek Road capital Outlay Project. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Bubba Moreau, to authorize to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with LSU-A and the municipalities of Forest Hill, Lecompte, Cheneyville, Glenmora and McNary relative to the expenditure of funds on the FY 2000 LCDBG Program (Technology Grant) and dealing with the proposed construction of a technology building located at LSU-A to be built with LCDBG Funds for the purpose of developing computer skills within young men and women primarily between the ages of 16-21 and secondarily young children and Head Start and elementary school located in the above towns and villages and rural south Rapides Parish and to authorize the President to sign same; further, to name Mr. Kendall Magee as Administrative Consultant and Barron, Heinberg and Brocato as Administrative Architect for an awarded technology grant. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve contract with Kip Stottlemyer Associates for technical assistance in WIA youth programs and other related areas in the amount up to $49,999; costs to be shared with other regional Local Workforce Investment Areas; to authorize the President to sign the contracts and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve a School-to-Work contract with the Avoyelles Parish School board for an out-of-school Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program in the amount of $10,000; to authorize the President to sign the contract and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve a School-to-Work contract with Dr. Charles Gifford for School-to-Work evaluation in the amount of $4,000; to authorize the President to sign the contract and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve a School-to-Work contract with the University of New Orleans in the amount of $3,600; to authorize the President to sign the contract and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for one WDOD staff member to attend the LDOL WIA Design Team meeting on January 16-17, 2001, in New Orleans, LA. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve travel expenses for one WDOD staff member to attend the LDOL MIS meeting on January 10-11, 2001, in New Orleans, LA. On vote the motion carried.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize to advertise to attract another cable television company who may be interested in a franchise in Rapides Parish, outside of incorporated municipalities. On vote the motion carried.

The next agenda item was to receive the recommendation from Enterprise Zone Reviewing Agencies. On motion by Mr. Joe Fuller, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings, the following resolution was presented to endorse Industrial Zeolite U.S. Limited as a participant in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise/Economic Development Zone Program in Tract 133 Block Group 5 in Rapides Parish with rebate from the 1% Rapides Parish Police Jury Sales and Use Tax, as recommended by the Enterprise Zone Reviewing Agencies, and authorize the President to sign the Certificate of Endorsement: ENDORSEMENT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION STATING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY'S ENDORSEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ZEOLITE U.S. LIMITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1005 and Act 647 of 1997; and, WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the Parish of Rapides; and, WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 133 Block Group 5 (1990) in Rapides Parish, as an "Enterprise Zone" eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S. 51.21.1787-1791; and, WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for Rapides Parish; and, WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the Rapides Parish Police Jury agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program. 2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction. 3. To REBATE all applicable (applicable sales/use taxes are defined as all local sales/use taxes except those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to any public school) local sales/use taxes on the purchase of eligible construction materials, machinery, and equipment purchased for this project and used by the business permanently on that site. BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in due, regular and legal session convened this 8th day of January, 2001, that INDUSTRIAL ZEOLITE U.S. LIMITED and their project INSTALLATION for barge discharge and to manufacture ancillary products for production of zeolite & detergents & water treatment products, Enterprise Zone Application No. 20000543, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of the resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 8th day of January, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Bubba Moreau, seconded by Mr. Richard Billings and Mr. Joe Fuller, the following resolution was presented to endorse Dis-Tran Steel Fabrication, Inc. as a participant in the benefits of the Louisiana Development Zone Program in Tract 113 Block Group 1 in Rapides Parish with rebate from the 1% Rapides Parish Police Jury Sales and Use Tax, as recommended by the Enterprise Zone Reviewing Agencies, and authorize the President to sign the Certificate of Endorsement: ENDORSEMENT RESOLUTION RESOLUTION STATING THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY'S ENDORSEMENT OF DIS-TRAN STEEL FABRICATION, INC. TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Louisiana Enterprise Zone Act 901 of 1981, Act 337 of 1982, Act 433 of 1987, Act 1024 of 1992, Act 581 of 1995 and Act 647 of 1997; and, WHEREAS, the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program offers significant incentives for economic development to some of the most distressed areas in the Parish of Rapides; and, WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development designated Census Tract 113 Block Group 1 (1990) in Rapides Parish, as an "Enterprise Zone" eligible based on enabling legislation (R.S. 51.21.1787-1791); and, WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish Police Jury states this endorsement is in agreement with the Overall Economic Development Plan for Rapides Parish; and, WHEREAS, the attached Enterprise Zone map is marked showing the location of the business being endorsed; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program requirements, the Rapides Parish Police Jury agrees: 1. To participate in the Enterprise Zone Program. 2. To assist the Department in evaluating progress made in any Enterprise Zone within its jurisdiction. 3. To REBATE all applicable (applicable sales/use taxes are defined as all local sales/use taxes except those that are dedicated to the repayment of a Bond issue or dedicated to any public school) local sales/use taxes on the purchase of eligible construction materials, machinery, and equipment purchased for this project and used by the business permanently on that site. BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish Police Jury in due, regular and legal session convened this 8th day of January, 2001, that DIS-TRAN STEEL FABRICATION, INC. and their project UPDATING plant and REPLACING some manufacturing equipment to increase production and remain competitive, Enterprise Zone Application No. 19990425, is endorsed to participate in the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of the resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications and to this end the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 8th day of January, 2001.

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to approve modification of 1998 Welfare-to-Work grant to extend the ending of the grant to June 30, 2001; to authorize the President to sign the modification and the Treasurer to amend the budget as necessary. On vote the motion carried.

After unanimous vote the following items were added to the agenda:

On motion by Mr. Richard Nunnally, seconded by Mr. Steve Bordelon, to authorize Mr. Robb McMaster, 133 Daniels Road, Lena, as a Hardship Case, pending proper certification, to be paid out of Road District No. 7A Funds. On vote the motion carried.

Mr. Fuller introduced discussion of the Courthouse Energy Efficiency Project, advising he wished to bring the situation of the air conditioning and heating system to the attention of the Police Jury so that the matter could be considered at the proposed budget hearing.

There being no further business, the meeting was declared adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

SCOTT PERRY, JR. President Rapides Parish Police Jury ANGIE RICHMOND, Secretary Rapides Parish Police Jury