Minutes
November 3, 2003

1. Introduction
   Don Manual of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury opened the meeting by introducing all the attendees and explaining the purpose and goal of the board.
    

2. Election of Board Officers
   Nominations were made and approved by the Board for the following positions:

   • President – Shannon Spell

   • Vice President – Connie Hoffpauir

   • Secretary/Treasurer – Troy Kiser
      

3. Presentation by Wes Crain
   Wes Crain presented information about what the City of Lake Charles is doing as it relates to water drainage and sewerage disposal regulations.

   Mr. Crain provided an overview of the study McNeese did for the Police Jury on what was being discharged into the area ditches.

   Mr. Crain provided a copy of and explained the implementation and enforcement of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Ordinance (No. 4555) that was adopted to minimize the amount of effluent discharge into Parish roadside ditches and to ensure disposal systems are maintained to operate properly.
    

4. Presentation by Vernon Meyer
   Vernon Meyer discussed different Grant and Loan programs that we may want to look into to help fund efforts. We are most likely not eligible for the Rural Development and Louisiana Community Block grants that are available to low and moderate income communities. Mr. Meyers emphasized the importance of staying in constant contact with our various representatives in order to position the Board properly. Mr. Meyer also provided mapping built from previous studies which enabled the Board to see boundaries.

   Don Manual stated that there were matching funds available through the River Boat funds. No specific numbers were provided.

   Shannon Spell emphasized the importance and urgency of a sewerage treatment system for the health and economic development of Moss Bluff area. Board discussed with Mr. Meyer the idea of building a small treatment plant that can be expanded upon in order to get the project moving forward.

   Brett Geymann asked about connecting to Westlake’s lines. Mr. Meyer provided information that Westlake may not have the capacity for the added load. Mr. Geymann stated the Mayor Roach of Lake Charles has already said that Ward One can tie into Lake Charles lines. Lake Charles has the additional capacity for the added load.

   Don Manual asked about advantages of incorporation versus un-incorporation as it relates to the development of a water treatment system. 

   • There is no advantage/disadvantage for getting outside funds

   • There is taxing authority as an incorporated area

   Shannon Spell asked Board about developing a Request For Proposal from Meyer and Associates to be voted on at December 1st Board meeting. Board agreed.

   Mr. Spell asked Gerald Hoffpauir about Water Works District One maintaining such a system. Mr. Hoffpauir confirmed that that could be done with Water Works Board approval. A “sewer fee” could be added to the “water fee.”
    

5. Redefining Borders of the Boards Authority 
   Discussion was had on whether the board should look into expanding borders beyond District Nine of Ward One to encompass all of Ward One. Connie Hoffpauir volunteered to draft a resolution on the matter to be discussed at December 1 meeting.
    

6. Frequency of Board meetings 
   Motion by Connie Hoffpauir to hold Board meetings on first Monday of each month. Second by Prentice Walker. Motion carried. 
    

7. Adjournment
   Motion by Prentice Walker to adjourn meeting. Second by Connie Hoffpauir. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM.