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Summary of Public Meeting (Open House) with Transcript Held March 12, 2013 LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge Environmental Impact Statement Ouachita Parish, Louisiana State Project No. H. 004782.2 Federal Aid Project. No. H. 004782

3 April 2013

Summary of Public Meeting (Open House) with Transcript Held March 12, 2013 LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge Environmental Impact Statement Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Lynn A. Maloney-Mújica, AICP Environmental Planner/Senior Scientist Scott L. Hoffeld, C.E.P. Senior Project Manager and Associate Vice President

Prepared for:

Louisiana Department of Transportation

and Development and the Federal

Highway Administration

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ARCADIS U.S., Inc.

10352 Plaza American Drive

Baton Rouge

Louisiana 70816

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Date:

3 April 2013

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. Public Meeting Notice 1

3. Press Release and Media Coverage 1

4. Meeting Events 1

5. Attendance 2

6. Public Comments 3

Appendices

A Advertisement of Meeting and Affidavits of Publication

B Public Meeting Postcard, Flyer, Reminder E-mail, and Contact List

C Media Coverage

D Elected Officials Invitation and Contact List

E Public Meeting PowerPoint Presentation with Voiceover Script

F Public Meeting Handouts – Comment Form and Maps

G Section 106 Sign-Up Sheets

H Officials Meeting and Public Meeting Sign-In Sheets

I Comments Received – Public Meeting, Mail-In, and E-mail

J Transcript of Verbal Comments and Transcript Certification

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Summary of Public Meeting

(Open House) with Transcript

Held March 12, 2013

LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge Environmental Impact Statement Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

1. Introduction

A public meeting for the LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) project was held at the Monroe Civic Center, Ouachita Room, 401 Lea Joyner Expressway, in Monroe, Louisiana, on Tuesday,

March 12, 2013. The meeting was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A public officials preview was held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the same day.

This document provides copies of the public meeting materials, sign-in sheets, and a summary of the March 12, 2013, public meeting events. Comments received from local officials and stakeholders from the date of the public meeting through the close of

the public comment period on March 22, 2013, are provided.

2. Public Meeting Notice

A public meeting notice was published in the NewsStar on March 1 and March 8, 2013, and the Ouachita Citizen on March 7, 2013. The advertisement copy of the meeting

notices and affidavits of publication are provided in Appendix A. A meeting flyer and postcard indicating the project name, purpose of the meeting, date, place, and time were sent via email or U.S. mail to key stakeholders, elected officials, and members of

the public who requested project correspondence. A reminder e-mail was sent to local officials on March 7, 2013. Copies of the postcard, flyer, reminder e-mail, and contact lists are provided in Appendix B.

The public meeting was also announced on page 6 of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce Weekly Report for March 11, 2013 (Appendix B).

3. Press Release and Media Coverage

The LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge Project was covered by

the NewsStar on March 13, 2013. The Monroe news television station, KNOE 8, provided an announcement of the public meeting at the 5:00 p.m. broadcast on March 12, 2013. Copies of the media coverage for the public meeting are provided in

Appendix C.

4. Meeting Events

Utilizing a contact list of interested parties developed in coordination with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), elected officials were

invited to a meeting at the Monroe Civic Center from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A letter of

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invitation for the meeting was mailed on March 5, 2013. A sample letter and copy of the mailing list are provided in Appendix D.

The elected officials meeting preceded the public meeting and provided local officials an opportunity to preview the materials and displays related to the EIS process that is

underway. A PowerPoint presentation describing the project and explaining the purpose of the meeting was shown.

The public meeting that followed was organized in an open house format. The same PowerPoint presentation that was shown to the elected officials was shown for the public meeting as an automated loop presentation with voiceover. The presentation

repeated approximately every 20 minutes and was shown for the duration of the open house. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation with the voiceover script is provided in Appendix E.

The purpose of the public meeting was to present the results of the travel demand and toll study, explain the centerline development and screening process, and identify the

three corridors recommended for alternative development and evaluation in the EIS. Traffic and tolling scenarios with and without the Ouachita Loop were reviewed to demonstrate how these data support the purpose and need presented previously at the

Public Scoping meeting held on August 14, 2012. General design criteria were also presented. In order to obtain input from the public on the project and recommended alternative corridors, a comment form and map were provided in the handout

(Appendix F).

In addition, the public meeting was an opportunity for any interested party to request

participation in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation to address cultural and historical resource issues related to the project. Three organizations expressed interest in the Section 106 consultation process as indicated

on the Section 106 sign-up sheet (Appendix G).

5. Attendance

Seventy persons registered their attendance on the sign-in sheets. Of these persons, 12 were public officials, 11 were representatives from LADOTD and the Federal

Highway Administration, 8 were members of the project consultant team, and 39 were members of the public. Copies of the sign-in sheets for the officials meeting and public meeting are provided in Appendix H.

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6. Public Comments

The public was offered two opportunities for submitting their comments for the record during the public meeting. A comment form was provided in the meeting handout and a transcriber was available during the course of the meeting to record verbal

comments. Written comments by electronic mail received through the close of the comment period, which was established as March 22, 2013, are provided in Appendix I. Comments sent via U.S. mail and postmarked by that date are also

included in Appendix I. A transcript and transcript certification of the verbal comments are provided in Appendix J.

Commenters who indicated a preference for Corridor 1 noted that the corridor avoids existing neighborhoods. Additional comments noted that the fourth bridge is needed and will provide better access for emergency services; reduce traffic congestion at

peak hours; improve travel to the northern portions of Monroe and West Monroe; relieve congestion on existing bridges and travel routes; and support growth that is already taking place to the north and northwest.

Some comments pertained to natural resources including preservation of the natural environment integral to the Ouachita River. It was suggested that a non-development

corridor easement be designated along the river to protect the aesthetic and wildlife resources with the intention of voluntary participation by landowners.

Comments and questions received by the project team during the meeting, but not formally submitted for the written record, are listed below:

1. Why is Terminus AE being considered when Terminus AD is a direct connection to Finks Hideaway?

2. Is there an opportunity for the residences next to Terminus AD to be bought out and moved to better housing?

3. Has a crash/safety study been performed for the eastern termini?

4. Why was the centerline that hugs/parallels the levee eliminated?

5. Have / will ramps / partial cloverleafs / cloverleafs / continuous flow intersections been/be considered?

6. Is there any funding for building this project?

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7. How much money was allocated for this project and how has it been spent?

8. Has or will an economic study be done to assess effects of decreased traffic on existing bridges?

9. Why have the western termini north of the current northernmost terminus been eliminated? It seems as though these would have lesser impacts?

10. What are the costs of the project?

11. Is tolling feasible and how much of the costs will it cover?

12. Will the facility have any exits between the western and eastern termini?

13. Why is the 50-year flood level referenced on the embankment typical section, and is the resulting embankment section sufficient given likely inundation of the section during the 100-year flood?

Appendix A

Advertisement of Meeting and

Affidavits of Publication

OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING

LA 143 – US 165 CONNECTOR AND OUACHITA RIVER BRIDGE

ROUTE LA 143 OUACHITA PARISH, LOUISIANA STATE PROJECT NO. H.004782.2

F.A.P. No. H004782

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is proposing construction of a new highway north of the West Monroe and Monroe corporate limits. This highway would connect Louisiana Highway 143 (LA 143) in the west with U.S. Highway 165 (US 165) to the east, and includes a new Ouachita River bridge crossing near Bayou Chauvin. The LADOTD encourages the public to attend the public meeting for this project at the following time and place:

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 5:00 – 7:00pm

Monroe Civic Center Ouachita Room

401 Lea Joyner Expressway Monroe, Louisiana 71201

The purpose of this public meeting is to provide an update on the project, including alternatives screening, travel demand, tolling, and other pertinent issues. This meeting also offers the public an opportunity to provide comments that will help the study team further alternatives development. In addition, the public meeting is an opportunity for any interested parties to request participation in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation to address cultural and historical resource issues related to the project. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) process for conducting Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 will also be described. Comments are requested on the purpose and need for the project, issues that should be considered in the EIS being prepared by the LADOTD for the FHWA, and other concerns related to the project. Informational handouts, maps, and graphic displays will be available at the public meeting. Representatives from LADOTD, FHWA, and the consultant team will be present to receive comments and discuss issues. Verbal comments will be recorded. Written statements received at the public meeting or mailed to the address below, if postmarked by March 22, 2013, will become part of the record of this public meeting. Should you require special assistance due to a disability to participate in this public meeting, please contact ARCADIS U.S., Inc. at the address below, or by telephone at (225) 292-1004, at least 5 working days prior to the date of the public meeting. ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Re: OUACHITA RIVER BRIDGE, MONROE 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 Attn: Ms. Lynn Maloney-Mújica, AICP

Appendix B

Public Meeting Postcard, Flyer,

Reminder E-mail, and Contact List

O P E N H O U S E P U B L I C M E E T I N G

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), along with the Federal Highway Ad-ministration (FHWA), is proposing construction of a new highway north of the West Monroe and Monroe corpo-rate limits. This highway would connect Louisiana Highway 143 (LA 143) in the west with U.S. Highway 165 (US 165) to the east, and includes a new Ouachita River bridge crossing near Bayou Chauvin. The LADOTD encourages the public to attend the public meeting for this project at the following time and place:

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Monroe Civic Center Ouachita Room

401 Lea Joyner Expressway Monroe, Louisiana 71201

The purpose of this public meeting is to provide an update on the project, including alternatives screening, travel demand, tolling, and other pertinent issues. This meeting also offers the public an opportunity to provide com-ments that will help the study team further alternatives development. In addition, the public meeting is an oppor-tunity for any interested parties to request participation in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation to address cultural and historical resource issues related to the project. The Federal Highway Ad-ministration (FHWA) process for conducting Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) in compliance with the Na-tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 will also be described. Comments are requested on the purpose and need for the project, issues that should be considered in the EIS being prepared by the LADOTD for the FHWA, and other concerns related to the project. Informational handouts, maps, and graphic displays will be available at the public meeting. Representatives from LADOTD, FHWA, and the consultant team will be present to re-ceive comments and discuss issues. Verbal comments will be recorded. Written statements received at the public meeting or mailed to the address below, if postmarked by March 22, 2013, will become part of the record of this public meeting. Should you require special assistance due to a disa-bility to participate in this public meeting, please contact ARCADIS U.S., Inc. at the address below, or by tele-phone at (225) 292-1004, at least 5 working days prior to the date of the public meeting.

ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Re: OUACHITA RIVER BRIDGE, MONROE 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 Attn: Ms. Lynn Maloney-Mújica, AICP

LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge State Project No. H.004782.2 ● F.A.P. No. H.004782

PUBL IC MEET ING (OPEN HOUSE ) NOT ICE

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, along with the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing construction of a new highway north of the West Monroe and Monroe corporate limits. This highway would connect Louisiana Highway 143 in the west with U.S. Highway 165 to the east, and includes a new Ouachita River bridge crossing near Bayou Chauvin. The purpose of this public meeting is to provide a project update, including alternatives screening, travel demand, tolling and other is-sues. In addition, the public meeting is an opportunity for any interested parties to request participation in Section 106 Consultation of the National Historic Preservation Act. A looping presentation will describe the project, the range of alternatives under study including toll collection, and opportunities for public participation.

Written statements received at the meeting or mailed to the address below, if post-marked by March 22, 2013, will become part of the record of this meeting.

LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge State Project No. H.004782.2 / F.A.P. No. H.004782

Ouachita Bridge Project Manager ● ARCADIS U.S. Inc. 10352 Plaza Americana Dr. ● Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Tuesday March 12, 2013

5:00 - 7:00 PM

If you require special assistance due to a disability to participate in this public meeting, please contact ARCADIS at 225-292-1004 or [email protected] at least five days prior to the date of the event.

Monroe Civic Center

Ouachita Room 401 Lea Joyner

Expressway Monroe, Louisiana

71201

PUBL IC MEET ING (OPEN HOUSE ) NOT ICE

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, along with the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing construction of a new highway north of the West Monroe and Monroe corporate limits. This highway would connect Louisiana Highway 143 in the west with U.S. Highway 165 to the east, and includes a new Ouachita River bridge crossing near Bayou Chauvin. The purpose of this public meeting is to provide a project update, including alternatives screening, travel demand, tolling and other is-sues. In addition, the public meeting is an opportunity for any interested parties to request participation in Section 106 Consultation of the National Historic Preservation Act. A looping presentation will describe the project, the range of alternatives under study including toll collection, and opportunities for public participation.

Written statements received at the meeting or mailed to the address below, if post-marked by March 22, 2013, will become part of the record of this meeting.

LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge State Project No. H.004782.2 / F.A.P. No. H.004782

Ouachita Bridge Project Manager ● ARCADIS U.S. Inc. 10352 Plaza Americana Dr. ● Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Tuesday March 12, 2013

5:00 - 7:00 PM

If you require special assistance due to a disability to participate in this public meeting, please contact ARCADIS at 225-292-1004 or [email protected] at least five days prior to the date of the event.

Monroe Civic Center

Ouachita Room 401 Lea Joyner

Expressway Monroe, Louisiana

71201

Ouachita Bridge Project Manager ARCADIS U.S., Inc. 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Ouachita Bridge Project Manager ARCADIS U.S., Inc. 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Beam, Elizabeth

From: Beam, ElizabethSent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 10:05 AMTo: Beam, ElizabethCc: Maloney-Mujica, LynnSubject: RE: Ouachita Bridge EIS (H004782): March 12, 2013 Officials Meeting and Public MeetingAttachments: Ouachita Public Meeting Flyer_Mar 12, 2013.pdf

MEETING REMINDER

An officials meeting for LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge Project (State Project No. H.004782.2 / F.A.P. No. H004782) will be held at the Monroe Civic Center, Ouachita Room, 401 Lea Joyner Expressway, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

A public meeting will be held at the same location on the same day from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thank you. Beth Beam MS, AICP | Senior Planner/Scientist | [email protected] ARCADIS U.S., Inc. | 10352 Plaza Americana Drive | Baton Rouge, LA 70816 T 225.292.1004 | M 225.335.0134 | F 225.218.9677 www.arcadis-us.com

ARCADIS, Imagine the result Please consider the environment before printing this email.

Public Meeting No. 2 Flyer Mailing ListEnvironmental Impact StatementMarch 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River BridgeOuachita ParishState Project No. H.004782.2Federal Aid Project No. H004782

Category 1 Category 2 Salutation Courtesy Title First Middle Last Name Title Org 1 Address City State Zip

Federal A Mr. Allred Mr. Charles R. Allred Supervisory Env Specialist U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 4155 Clay Street Vicksburg MS 39183-3435

Federal A Mr. Blevins Mr. John Blevins Attn: John McFarlane Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Division 1445 Ross Ave, Suite 1200 Dallas TX 75202-2733

Federal A Mr. Highsmith Mr. Carl Highsmith FHWA 5304 Flanders Driver, Suite A Baton Rouge LA 70808

Federal A Mr. Mahoney Mr. Robert Mahoney Environmental Coordinator FHWA 5304 Flanders Driver, Suite A Baton Rouge LA 70808

Federal A Mr. Mayer Mr. Martin Mayer Chief, Regulatory Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers P. O. Box 60267 New Orleans LA 70160-0267

Federal A Ms. Peckham Ms. Jeanene Peckham Wetland Biologist U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1445 Ross Ave, Suite 1200 Dallas TX 75202-2733

Federal A Mr. Pitts Mr. Jerry Pitts Project Manager FHWA 5304 Flanders Driver, Suite A Baton Rouge LA 70808

Federal A Mr. Washburn Mr. Eric Washburn CG Bridge Administrator, WCommander, 8th USCG District 1222 Spruce Street, Room 2.102d St. Louis MO 63103

Parish A Ms. Richardson Ms. Lisa Richardson, C Floodplain Manager Ouachita Parish Police Jury 1650 Desiard Street Monroe LA 71201

State A Mr. Adams Mr. Elliott Adams Director of Business DeveloLouisiana Department of Economic Development P.O. Box 94185 Baton Rouge LA 70804-9185

State A Mr. Becnel Mr. Byron Becnel Traffic Lead Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capital Access Road, Room 401G 70802

State A Mr. Booth Mr. Charlie Booth Manager Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries 368 Century Link Drive Monroe LA 71203

State A Mr. Borne Mr. Fred Borne Roadway Design Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capital Access Road, Room NBaton Rouge LA 70802State A Ms. Boutwell Ms. Debra Boutwell Real Estate Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopP.O. Box 4068, 8010 Desiard Monroe LA 71211-4068

State A Ms. Breaux Ms. Pam Breaux Attn: Mike Varnado, Division of Historic Preservation

P.O. Box 44247 Baton Rouge LA 70804-4247

State A Dr. McGimsey Dr. Chip McGimsey Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, Division of Archaeology

P.O. Box 44247 Baton Rouge LA 70804-4247

State A Mr. Bueche Mr. Coan Bueche Toll Lead Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capital Access Road, Room 2Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. Cascio Mr. Keith Cascio Scenic Rivers Coordinator Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries 368 Century Link Drive Monroe LA 71203

State A Mr. Coker Mr. Daniel Coker Right-of-Way Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopP.O. Box 4068, 8010 Desiard Monroe LA 71211-4068

State A Ms. Colvin Ms. Jody Colvin Traffic Engineering Mgt. Engineer

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capital Access Road, Room 4Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. Coxe Mr. Carey L. Coxe Environmental Impact Specialist DCL

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capital Access Road Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. DeVall Ms. Jackie DeVall District Manager Louisiana Department of Natural Resources 122 St. John Street, Room 228 Monroe LA 71201

State A Mr. Eason Mr. John Eason Assistant District Traffic EnginLouisiana Department of Transportation and Development Monroe LA 71211-4068

State A Mr. Ford Mr. Mark Ford Director Office of Indian Affairs P.O. Box 94004 Baton Rouge LA 70804-9004

State A Ms. Fu Ms. ZhengZheng "Jenny" Fu Structures Lead Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capitol Access Road 70804

State A Mr. Gallien Mr. Kirk Gallien District Traffic Engineer Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopP.O. Box 4068, 8010 Desiard Monroe LA 71211-4068

State A Mr. Galtney Mr. Ford Galtney Geometrics Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capital Access Road, Room 4Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. Guidry Mr. Chris Guidry Bridge Design Team MembLouisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capital Access Road, Room 6Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. Hicks Mr. Mel Hicks Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopP.O. Box 4068, 8010 Desiard Monroe LA 71211-4068

State A Mr. Hill Mr. Marshall Hill District Engineer AdministraLouisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopP.O. Box 4068, 8010 Desiard Monroe LA 71211-4068

State A Mr. Hodnett Mr. David Hodnett Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopP.O. Box 4068, 8010 Desiard Monroe LA 71211-4068

State A Mr. Lacombe Mr. Jason Lacombe Rail Issues Coordination Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. Lott Mr. Robert Lott Assistant Environmental EnginLouisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge LA 70804

State A Mr. Luke Mr. Shawn Luke Project Management Unit Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Ms. Paine Ms. Peggy Paine Project Manager Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Baton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. Phillippe Mr. Jamie Phillippe Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality P.O. Box 4313 Baton Rouge LA 70821-4313

State A Captain Reeves Captain Kevin Reeves Louisiana State Police 1240 LA Hwy 594 Monroe LA 71203

State A Mr. Rieck Mr. Brad Rieck Deputy Supervisor Lafayette Field Office 646 Cajundome Boulevard, Suite Lafayette LA 70506

State A Ms. Veillon Ms. Susan Veillon, CFM Floodplain Management Pr Louisiana Department of Transportation and Develop1201 Capitol Access Road; 5th FlooBaton Rouge LA 70802

State A Mr. Wallace Mr. Lee Wallace Louisiana Department of Transportation and DevelopP.O. Box 4068, 8010 Desiard Monroe LA 71211-4068

Local C Mr. Breard Mr. Chap Breard Monroe Office Equipment 3177 Sterlington Road Monroe LA 71203

Local C Mr. Hurd Mr. Paul Loy Hurd APLC Law Offices of Paul Loy Hurd 1890 Hudson Circle, Suite 6 Monroe LA 71201

Local C Mr. Marshall Mr. Ben Marshall 1810 Roselawn Avenue Monroe LA 71201

Local C Ms. Shirley Ms. Victoria Shirley KNOE 8 News 1400 Oliver Road Monroe LA 71201

Local C Mr. Wallace Mr. Steve Wallace 102 Aspen Circle West Monroe LA 71291-8102

Other C Mr. Oliver Mr. W. C. Oliver, Jr. Courtney Oliver 498 Woodland Dr. Zwolle LA 71486

City E Mayor Mayo Mr. James E Mayo Mayor City of Monroe P.O. Box 123 Monroe LA 71210-0123

Parish E Mr. Caldwell Mr. Walter M Caldwell, IV Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe LA 71201-3007

Parish E Mr. Cammack Mr. Brad Cammack Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe LA 71201-3007

Parish E Mr. Moore Mr. Pat Moore Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe LA 71201-3007



Parish E Ouachita Parish Police Jury Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe LA 71201-3007

State E Representative Jackson Honorable Katrina R Jackson State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 16) 1051 Kansas Lane Monroe LA 71203

Federal E-Copy Ms. Gordon Ms. Leah Gordon Congressman Alexander U.S. House of Representatives (District 5) 1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite B Monroe LA 71201

State E-Copy Ms. May Ms. Katie May State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 14) 2309 Oliver Road, Room 1 & 2 Monroe LA 71201

City G Mr. Fisher Mr. Chris Fisher, AICP Director City of Monroe Planning & Urban Development City Hall Annex, 3901 Jackson St., Monroe LA 71210

City G Dr. Hale Dr. Eric T. Hale, Ph.D. Director Director 2305 North 7th St. West Monroe LA 71291-5278

City G Mr. Janway Mr. Cecil Janway Director Public Works Department 209 South 12th Street Monroe LA 71202

City G Mr. Paulus Mr. Richard Paulus Staff Engineer City of Monroe 3901 Jackson Street Monroe LA 71202

City G Mr. Vines Mr. Dwight D Vines Economic Development OffEconomic Development Officer 400 Lea Joyner Expressway Monroe LA 71201

Federal G Mr. Raborn Mr. Larry E. Raborn Operations Project ManageU.S. Army Corps of Engineers 4155 Clay Street Vicksburg MS 39183-3435

Other G Mr. Stringer Mr. John Stringer Tensas Basin Levee District 505 District Drive Monroe LA 71210

Parish G Mr. Creed Mr. David A Creed Executive Director 1913 Stubbs Avenue Monroe LA 71201

Parish G Mr. Crosby Mr. Kevin Crosby Parish Engineer Parish Engineer 2000 North 7th Street Monroe LA 71291

Parish G Mr. Mitchell Mr. Douglas Mitchell North Delta 1913 Stubbs Avenue Monroe LA 71201

Parish G Mr. Smiley Mr. Shane Smiley President Ouachita Parish Police Jury 301 SOUTH GRAND STREET MONROE LA 71201-7340

State G Mr. Davis Mr. Chris Davis Biologist Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries PO Box 98000 Baton Rouge LA 70898-9000

State G Mr. Head Mr. Casey Head Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 1823 Hwy 546 West Monroe LA 71292

State G Ms. Jones Ms. Billie M. Jones Project Developer Office of Cultural Development PO Box 44247 Baton Rouge LA 70802

State G Mr. Mackinnon Mr. Ian MacKinnon Biologist Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries PO Box 98000 Baton Rouge LA 70898-9000

State G Mr. Owens Mr. Jerald Owens Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 368 Century Link Drive Monroe LA 71203

Landowner L Mr. Brockman Mr. Ralph Brockman Brockman Family LP 2812 Armand Street Monroe LA 71201

Landowner L Mr. Peters Mr. Benjamin Peters 3209 Armand Street Monroe LA 71201

Landowner L Mr. Reeves Mr. Johnny L. Reeves PO Box 164 West Monroe LA 71294

Landowner L Mr. Rispoli Mr. Anthony Rispoli A.A. Rispoli 211 S. 1st Street West Monroe LA 71291

Landowner L Mr. Twist Mr. Randy Twist Twist Realty 2501 Josey Lane, Suite 120 Carrollton TX 75006

Landowner L Ms. Ms. Heather Haddad Walters Monroe Athletic Club 3801 CHAUVIN LN. Monroe LA 71201

Local L Mr. Brown Mr. Harris Brown Brownland Corporation P. O. Box 2470 Monroe LA 71211

Local L Ms. Salley Ms. Susannah Salley 2600 N 9th West Monroe LA 71291

Local l Ms. Seward Ms. Wanda Seward 5607 Whites Ferry Road West Monroe LA 71291

Local L Mr. Brockman Ralph W Brockman et al P. O. Box 4907 Monroe LA 71211Local L Mr. Heard Mr. Charles Heard Tupawek Road West Monroe LA 71291

Local L Mr. Hendricks Mr. Rick Hendricks 134 Kate Circle West Monroe LA 71291

Local S Mr. Andrews Mr. Tommy Andrews Koch Nitrogen Company, Sterlington Terminal 520 Solvent Avenue Sterlington LA 71280Local S Mr. Baugh Mr. Terry Baugh President Ouachita Terminals, Inc. 101 Valley Road

Mailing: PO Box 1889West Monroe LA 71292

Local S Ms. Buchanan Ms. Deanna Buchanan Membership Director West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce112 Professional Drive West Monroe LA 71291

Local S Mr. Byrnes Mr. Don Byrnes Byrnes Mechanical Contractors 115 Ridgedale Drive West Monroe la 71291

Local S Mr. Byrnes Mr. Robert Byrnes Byrnes Mechanical Contractors 115 Ridgedale Drive West Monroe la 71291

Local S Mr. Foreman Mr. Steve Foreman 1499 Strozier Road West Monroe LA 71201

Local S Mr. Haisty, Jr. Mr. Ron Haisty, Jr. Chairman Ouachita Expressway Authority 201 Louisville Avenue Monroe LA 71201Local S Ms. Hornsby Ms Courtney Hornsby President West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce112 Professional Drive West Monroe LA 71291

Local S Mr. Mintz Mr. Steve Mintz Citizens Against Forsythe Bridge 1505 Milton Street Monroe LA 71201

Local S Ms. Nicholson Ms. Sue Nicholson President/CEO Monroe Chamber of Commerce 212 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Monroe LA 71201

Local S Mr. Patton Mr. Chad Patton Byrnes Mechanical Contractors 115 Ridgedale Drive West Monroe la 71291

Local S Ms. Reneau Ms. Lori Reneau Executive Vice President Monroe Chamber of Commerce 212 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Monroe LA 71201

Local S Mr. Salter Mr. Doug Salter Angus Chemical Company 350 Hwy 2 Sterlington LA 71280

Local S Mr. Sutherland Mr. Eric Sutherland CenturyLink, Inc. 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local S Ms. Waters Ms. Jennifer Waters 816 Edwards Road West Monroe LA 71291

Other S Mr. Emery Mr. Jason Emery LAS Treasurer Louisiana Archaeological Society 406 Tricou Street New Orleans LA 70117

Other S Mr. Foreman Mr. Kurt Foreman President North Louisiana Economic Partnership 1900 North 18th Street, Suite 501 Monroe LA 71201

Other S Mr. Hobgood Mr. Bill Hobgood Executive Director Ouachita River Valley Association 3 Hayfield Road Vicksburg MS 39183

Other S Ms. Mastrototaro Ms. Jill Mastrototaro Senior Regional Represent Sierra Club Delta Chapter P.O. Box 52503 Lafayette LA 70505

Other S Mr. Reeves Mr. David Reeves Associate General Counse The Kansas City Southern Railway Company P.O. Box 219335 Kansas City MO 64121-9335

Other S Mr. Trichel Mr. Paul Trichel Port Director Ouachita Terminals/Greater Ouachita Port Comm P.O. Box 1889 West Monroe LA 71294-1889Other S Mr. Wainwright Mr. Bill Wainwright President/General Manage Delta Southern Railroad P.O. Box 1709 Tallulah LA 71282Other S USACE, Louisiana Field Office 3505 South Grand Street Monroe LA 71202



Federal T Mr. Barbry Mr. Earl J Barbry, Jr. THPO Tunica-Biloxi Indians of Louisiana P.O Box 1589 Marksville LA 71351

Federal T Ms. Walden Ms. Kimberly Walden Cultural Director Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana P.O. Box 661 Clarenton LA 70523

Other T Chief Chretien, Jr. Chief Edward Chretien, Jr. Atakapa-Ishak Nation P.O. Box 1532 Lake LA 70602

Other T Chief Gil Chief James Greywolf Gil Louisiana Choctaw Turtle Tribe 379 Sharon Lane Lake Charles LA 70611

Other T Chief Gillum Chief Elwin Warhorse Gillum Chahta Tribe 61357 Dixie Ranch Road Slidell LA 70460State T Chairman Davis Chairman Rufus Davis, Jr. Adai Caddo Indians of Louisiana Route 2, Box 246 Robeline LA 71469

State T Chief Naquin Chief Albert Naquin Isle de Jean Charles Band 100 Dennis Street Montegut LA 70377State T Chairman Neal Chairman Tom Neal Clifton Choctaw Tribe of Louisiana 1312 Clifton Road Clifton LA 71447

State T Chairman Procell Chairman John Procell Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb P.O. Box 1428 Zwolle LA 71486State T Chairman Verdin Chairman Charles Verdin Point au Chien Tribe 793 Aragon Road Montegut LA 70377

State T Chief Womack Chief Jackie Womack Four-Winds Cherokee Tribe P.O. Box 118 Merryville LA 70653

Local Mr. Bell Mr. Don Bell Director Medical Office Buildings 503 McMillan Road West Monroe LA 71291

Local Mr. Brooks Mr. A.O. Brooks P.O. Box 7591 Monroe LA 71211

Local Mr. Brown Mr. Benjamin Brown Sophie Brown 6513 Mosswood Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Ms. Brown Ms. Cathy Brown 5711 Bay Oaks Drive Monroe LA 71203Local Ms. Chambers Ms. Sammie Chambers 6309 Cypress Point Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Mr. Cheek Mr. Ed Cheek 405 Orleans Street Monroe LA 71201

Local Ms. Criscuolo Ms. Nina Criscuolo KTVE

Local Ms. Dixon Ms. Holly Dixon 2803 Westminster Monroe LA 71201

Local Mr. Foster Mr. Billy Foster 6206 Cypress Point Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Mr. Huckleberry Mr. Buford Huckleberry 6458 Cypress Point Drive Monroe LA 71201

Local Ms. Jones Ms. Patsy Jones 6406 Cypress Point Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Mr. Jones Mr. Joel Jones 114 Lemont Drive West Monroe LA 71291

Local Mr. Jones Mr. Willie Jones Cypress Point Homeowners 6524 Mosswood Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Ms. Ledent Ms. Cynthia Ledet 6491 Diamond Head Monroe LA 71203

Local Ms. Mann Ms. Lily Mann 111 Crowley Street, Suite 1 West Monroe LA 71291

Local Mr. Massey Mr. James W. Massey, Jr. 138 Waggoner Road Pollock LA 71467

Local Mr. Poole Mr. Charles Poole

Local Mr. Rand Mr. Chuck Rand 507 Rochelle Monroe LA 71201

Local M. Ross Ms. Kathy Ross Louisiana State University 6525 Cypress Pointe Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Mr. Scott Mr. Charles Scott Cypress Point Homeowners 6302 Cypress Point Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Mr. Simon Mr. James Simon Brina Simon 6306 Mosswood Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Ms. Smith Ms. Lisa Smith 6404 Mosswood Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Ms. Wilson Ms. Eva Dyann Wilson 6424 Mosswood Drive Monroe LA 71203

Local Shirely 5701 Bon Aire Drive Monroe LA 71203

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Local C Ms. Rawls Ms. Brenda Rawls 906 Edwards Road West Monroe Louisiana 71292-0165

Local C Ms. Roberts Ms. Judy Roberts 129 East Shore Road Monroe Louisiana 71203

Parish E Mr. Calhoun Mr. Mack Calhoun Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana 71201-3007Parish E Mr. Hicks Mr. Jerry R. Hicks School Board President Ouachita Parish School System 100 Bry Street Monroe Louisiana 71201

Parish E Dr. Reddix Dr. Ollibeth Reddix Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana 71201-3007

Parish E Mr. Robinson Mr. Scotty Robinson Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana 71201-3007

State E Representative Chaney The Honorable Charles R. "Bubba" Chaney State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 19) P.O. Box 44486 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804State E Representative Fannin The Honorable James R. "Jim" Fannin State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 13) 320 6th Street Jonesboro Louisiana 71251

State E Representative Hoffman The Honorable Frank A. Hoffmann State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 15) P.O. Box 44486 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804

State E Representative Hunter The Honorable Marcus L. Hunter State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 17) P.O. Box 44486 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804

State E Senator Riser The Honorable Neil Riser State Senator The State Senate (District 32) P.O. Box 94183 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804

State E Senator Walsworth The Honorable Mike Walsworth State Senator The State Senate (District 33) P.O. Box 94183 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70804

City G West Monroe Planning and Zoning West Monroe Planning and Zoning 2305 North 7th Street West Monroe Louisiana 71291-5278Landowner L Mr. LeDoux Mr. Joe LeDoux Town & Country Service Company, Inc. 4315 Sterlington Road Monroe Louisiana 71203

Landowner L Mr. Lindstrom Mr. Mark Lindstrom 161 Cadillac Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local L Mr. Blackmon Mr. Larry E. Blackmon P.O. Box 1056 West Monroe Louisiana 71294-1056

Local L BMC Properties LLC BMC Properties LLC 3384 Highway 828 Farmerville Louisiana 71241

Local L Mr. Breen Mr. Joseph E. Breen 3920 Whites Ferry Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Domingues Mr. Philip R. Domingues 268 Tupawek Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Ellis Mr. Albert V. Ellis 3524 Whites Ferry Road West Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Heard Mr. Charles W. Heard 202 Belmont Street West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Jones Mr. Tom K. Jones 3422 Whites Ferry Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291Local L Mr. Kelly Mr. Jody W. Kelly P.O. Box 516 West Monroe Louisiana 71294-516

Local L Mr. Mattingly Mr. Ray D. Mattingly 106 Rue Rondelet West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Mulhearn Mr. Jerry L. Mulhearn 371 Tupawek Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Odom Mr. Brian K. Odom 250 Tupawek Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Salley Mr. John B. Salley 2601 North 8th Street West Louisiana 71291Local L Mrs. Salley Mrs. Terece W. Salley 2601 North 8th Street West Louisiana 71291Local L Mr. Seward Mr. Joe N. Seward 110 Cooley Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Stubbs Mr. Mark R. Stubbs 361 Tupawek Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Taylor Mr. Alvin S. Taylor 270 Tupawek Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Mr. Wainwright Mr. James C. Wainwright 353 Tupawek Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local L Whites Ferry Properties, LLC Whites Ferry Properties, LLC

4007 Whites Ferry Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local S Mr. Dixon Mr. Dixon Abell Member Ouachita Expressway Authority 2201 Old Sterlington Road Monroe Louisiana 71203Local S Mr. Hardmon Mr. Lem Hardmon Manager Monroe Warehouse Co. 801 Riverbarge Road Monroe Louisiana 71202-7104

Local S Ms. Hines Ms. Tashia Hines Member104 Chason Lane

West Monroe Louisiana71291

Local S Ms. Hoover Mr. Lois Hoover Member Ouachita Expressway Authority 5468 Horseshoe Lake Road Monroe Louisiana 71203Local S Ms. Jones Ms. Greta Jones Member Ouachita Expressway Authority 2306 Hawthorne Street Monroe Louisiana 71201Local S Mr. McNaughton Mr. Randy McNaughton Member Ouachita Expressway Authority P.O. Box 549 Calhoun Louisiana 71225Local S Mr. Mintz Mr. Steve Mintz Citizens Against Forsythe Bridge 1505 Milton Street Monroe Louisiana 71201

Local S Mr. Perry Mr. Todd Perry Member Ouachita Expressway Authority 702 Hodge Watson Road Calhoun Louisiana 71225Local S Mr. Post Mr. Glen F. Post, III CEO CenturyLink, Inc. 100 CenturyLink Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203Local S Mr. Ransom Mr. Adell Ransom Member Ouachita Expressway Authority 124 Bayou Bend Road Monroe Louisiana 71203Local S Ms. Rogers Ms. Cindy Rogers Vice-President, Admin St. Francis Medical Center North 3421 Medical Park Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Other S Mr. Gasper Mr. David Gasper Tetra Technologies, Inc. 1130 East Main Street El Dorado Arkansas 71730-6324Other S Mr. Langley Mr. Clark Langley Cross Oil 484 East 6th Street Smackover Arkansas 71762

Other S Mr. Perret Mr. Ken Perret President Louisiana Good Roads & Transportation P.O. Box 3713 Baton Rouge Louisiana 70821

Other S Mr. Vandersteen Mr. Buck Vandersteen Executive Director Louisiana Forestry Association P.O. Drawer 5067 Alexandria Louisiana 71301

State T Principal Chief Dardar, Jr. Principal Chief Thomas Dardar, Jr. United Houma Nation 20986 Highway I Golden MeadoLouisiana 70357

State T Chairwoman Foret Chairwoman Marlene Foret Grand Caillou/Dulac Band of the Biloxi Chitimacha 114 Retreat Drive Bourg Louisiana 70343

State T Mr. Rainwater Mr. James Rainwater The Louisiana Choctaw Tribe 15212 Hubb Road Pride Louisiana 70770

Pubic Meeting No. 2 Post Card Mailing ListEnvironmental Impact StatementMarch 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.LA 143 - US 165 Connector and Ouachita River BridgeOuachita ParishState Project No. H.004782.2Federal Aid Project No. H004782


Local Mr. Broadway Mr. Fred Broadway 6312 Cypress Point Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Mr. Erwin Mr. Barry Erwin 707 Park Avenue Monroe Louisiana 71201

Local Mr. Frick Mr. Scott Frick 348 Wall Williams Road West Monroe Louisiana 71291

Local Ms. Howell Ms. Mary Howell 6212 Cypress Point Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Mr. Jackson Mr. Michael Jackson Lena Jackson 5707 Bon Aire Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Mr. Jackson Mr. C.R. Jackson 6314 Cypress Point Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Ms. Lawrence Ms. Myra Lawrence 5004 Bon Aire Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Ms. Meinel Ms. Nancy Meinel 3904 Bon Aire Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Mr. Monroe Mr. Charles Monroe 6418 Diamond Head Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Mr. Phenix Mr. Keith Phenix 6310 Mosswood Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Ms. Riley Ms. Rushondria Riley 5702 Bay Oaks Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Ms. Riley Ms. Ruthie Riley 200 Davenport Circle Monroe Louisiana 71202

Local Ms. Slack Ms. Jackie Slack 6519 Cypress Point Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Ms. Stovall Ms. Dorothy Stovall 6301 Cypress Point Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Ms. Williams Ms. Emma Williams 5705 Bon Aire Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

Local Ms. Wright Ms. Irene C. Wright 6517 Mosswood Drive Monroe Louisiana 71203

City A Mr. Andrus Mr. Michael Andrus Floodplain Administrator City of Monroe 3901 Jackson Street Monroe Louisiana 71210

Landowner L Ms. Farr Ms. Dwanna Faye Farr 2529 River Landing Drive Monroe Louisiana 71201

Landowner L Mr. Goff Mr. Robert L. Goff 366 Parkinson Road Flora Mississippi 39071

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Appendix C

Media Coverage

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, along with the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing construction of a new highway north of the West Monroe and Monroe corporate limits. This highway would connect Louisiana Highway 143 (LA 143) in the west with US. 165 to the east. The construction would include a new Ouachita River bridge crossing near Bayou Chauvin. The DOTD will hold an open house public meeting on Tuesday, March 12, from 5-7 p.m. in the Ouachita Room at the Monroe Civic Center.

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Appendix D

Elected Officials Invitation

and Contact List

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«Courtesy_Title» «First» «Middle» «Last_Name» «Title» «Org_1» «Org_2» «Address» «City», «State» «Zip»

Subject:

Environmental Impact Statement LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge Route LA 143 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana State Project No. H.004782.2 F.A.P. No. H004782 Dear «Salutation»:

On behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), we invite you to an officials meeting for the above-captioned project. The meeting will be held at the Monroe Civic Center, Ouachita Room, 401 Lea Joyner Expressway, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The consultant team will present a project overview. Representatives from LADOTD, FHWA, and the consultant team will facilitate a discussion on issues material to the alternatives development and environmental review process.

We would also like to remind you that a public meeting will be held at the same location on the same day from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The public has been invited to this meeting to be provided an update on the project, including alternatives screening, travel demand, tolling, and to discuss issues, and ask questions. Comments will be accepted at the meeting or by mail until March 22, 2013.

Sincerely,

ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Lynn Maloney-Mújica, AICP Associate Project Manager

ARCADIS U.S., Inc.

10352 Plaza Americana Drive

Baton Rouge

Louisiana 70816

Tel 225.292.1004

Fax 225.218.9677

www.arcadis-us.com

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Officials Meeting Invitation Mailing ListOpen House Public MeetingEnvironmental Impact StatementMarch 12, 2013, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Category 1 Category 2 Salutation Courtesy Title First Middle Last Name Title Org 1 Org 2 Address City State ZipLocal S Ms. Buchanan Ms. Deanna Buchanan Membership Director Membership Director West Monroe Chamber of Commerce 112 Professional Drive West Monroe Louisiana71291Parish E Mr. Caldwell Mr. Walter M. Caldwell, IV Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana71201-3007

Parish E Mr. Calhoun Mr. Mack Calhoun Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana71201-3007

Parish E Mr. Cammack Mr. Brad Cammack Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana71201-3007

State E Representative Chaney Honorable Charles R. "Bubba" Chaney State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 19) P.O. Box 44486 Baton Rouge Louisiana70804

Federal E-Copy Ms. Clason Ms. Tiffany Clason Senator David Vitter United States Senate 1651 Louisville Avenue, Suite 14Monroe Louisiana71201

State E Representative Fannin Honorable James R. "Jim" Fannin State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 13) 320 6th Street Jonesboro Louisiana71251

Federal E-Copy Ms. Gordon Ms. Leah Gordon Congressman Alexander U.S. House of Representatives (District 5) 1900 Stubbs Avenue, Suite B Monroe Louisiana71201

Local S Mr. Haisty Mr. Ron Haisty, Jr. Chairman Ouachita Expressway Authority 208 Louisville Avenue Monroe Louisiana71201

Local S Ms. Hines Ms. Tashia Hines Member Ouachita Expressway Authority 104 Chason Lane West Monroe Louisiana71291State E Representative Hoffman Honorable Frank A. Hoffmann State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 15) P.O. Box 44486 Baton Rouge Louisiana70804

Local S Ms. Hoover Ms. Lois Hoover Member Ouachita Expressway Authority 5468 Horseshoe Lake Road Monroe Louisiana71203Local S Ms. Hornsby Ms. Courtney Hornsby President West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce 112 Professional Drive West Monroe Louisiana71291

State E Representative Hunter Honorable Marcus L. Hunter State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 17) P.O. Box 44486 Baton Rouge Louisiana70804

State E Representative Jackson Honorable Katrina Jackson State Representative Louisiana House of Representatives (District 16) 1051 Kansas Lane Monroe Louisiana71203

State E Senator Kostelka Honorable Robert W. "Bob" Kostelka State Senator The State Senate (District 35) P.O. Box 2122 Monroe Louisiana71207

Federal E Senator Landrieu Senator Mary Landrieu Senator United States Senate 707 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge Louisiana70801

State E-Copy Ms. May Ms. Katie May Legislative Aide State Representative Morris 2309 Oliver Road, Rm 1 & 2 Monroe Louisiana71201

Parish E Mayor Mayo Mr. James E. Mayo Mayor City of Monroe P.O. Box 123 Monroe Louisiana71210-0123

Local S Mr. McNaughton Mr. Randy McNaughton Member Ouachita Expressway Authority P.O. Box 549 Calhoun Louisiana71225Parish E Mr. Moore Mr. Pat Moore Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana71201-3007

City E Mr. Muhammed Mr. Verbon Muhammad School Board President School Board President Monroe City Schools 2006 Tower Drive Monroe Louisiana71201

Local S Ms. Nicholson Ms. Sue Nicholson President/CEO President/CEO Monroe Chamber of Commerce 212 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Monroe Louisiana71201City E Mayor Norris Mr. Dave Norris Mayor City of West Monroe 2305 North Seventh Street West Monroe Louisiana71291

Local S Mr. Perry Mr. Todd Perry Member Ouachita Expressway Authority WM/WO Chamber 702 Hodge Watson Road Calhoun Louisiana71225Local S Mr. Ransom Mr. Adell Ransom Member Ouachita Expressway Authority Police Jury 124 Bayou Bend Road Monroe Louisiana71203Parish E Dr. Reddix Dr. Ollibeth Reddix Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana71201-3007

Local S Ms. Reneau Ms. Lori Reneau Executive Vice President Monroe Chamber of Commerce 212 Walnut Street, Suite 100 Monroe Louisiana71201State E Senator Riser The Honorable Neil Riser State Senator The State Senate (District 32) P.O. Box 94183 Baton Rouge Louisiana70804

Parish E Mr. Robinson Mr. Scotty Robinson Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana71201-3007

Parish E Mr. Smiley Police Jury Presid Shane Smiley Police Juror Ouachita Parish Police Jury P.O. Box 3007 Monroe Louisiana71201-3007

Other G Mr. Stringer Mr. John Stringer Executive Director Tensas Basin Levee District 505 District Drive Monroe Louisiana71210State E Senator Thompson Honorable Francis Thompson State Senator The State Senate (District 34) P.O. Box 94183 Baton Rouge Louisiana70804

City G Mr. Vines Mr. Dwight D. Vines Economic Development Officer City of Monroe 400 Lea Joyner Expressway Monroe Louisiana71201State E Senator Walsworth Honorable Mike Walsworth State Senator The State Senate (District 33) P.O. Box 94183 Baton Rouge Louisiana70804

Parish A Ms. Richardson Ms. Lisa Richardson, CFloodplain Manager Ouachita Parish Police Jury 1650 Desiard Street Monroe Louisiana71201

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Appendix E

Public Meeting PowerPoint

Presentation with Voiceover Script

Appendix F

Public Meeting Handouts –

Comment Form and Maps

Comments mailed (see reverse self-addressed) must be postmarked no later than March 22, 2013 to become part of the meeting record.

(Use space on page 2 for additional comments or attach additional pages as necessary)

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LA 143 – US 165 Connector and Ouachita River Bridge State Project No. H.004782.2

Federal Aid Project No. H004782 PUBLIC MEETING OPEN HOUSE Environmental Impact Statement

March 12, 2013

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ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Re: OUACHITA RIVER BRIDGE, MONROE 10352 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 Attn: Ms. Lynn Maloney-Mújica, AICP

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Appendix G

Section 106 Sign-Up Sheets

Appendix H

Officials Meeting and

Public Meeting Sign-In Sheets

Appendix I

Comments Received – Public

Meeting, Mail-In, and E-mail

March 20, 2013

OUACHITA RIVER NON-DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Mitigation proposal to protect river aesthetics and wildlife corridor)

Ouachita Parish (and NE Louisiana) is increasingly being defined by the growth and association with Century link, ULM, healthcare facilities and its outdoor hunting/recreational activities. The proposed fourth bridge has the opportunity to link these industries and our communities in an unprecedented manner. The east-west transit time (depending on limited access/continuous flow terminal design) has the potential to drop to slightly under five minutes. This will stimulate growth in the two largest economies (Monroe/West Monroe) in northeast Louisiana in many obvious as well as unforeseen manners. All four of the major industries above can be positively impacted in substantial manners. The first three of these industries will passively grow. However, enhancing the overall outdoor recreational experience may require more activism. The bridge can simultaneously initiate and showcase this enhanced outdoor opportunity in the following manner.

The Ouachita River is one of the most scenic rivers in America but its beauty is gradually being eroded by development. This river also serves as the wildlife sustaining artery for the entire upper Ouachita basin and is the home of apex avian (Bald Eagles/wild turkey) and mammalian (Black Bear/Deer) predators and prey as well as millions of migratory waterfowl. Efforts by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are already underway to connect and expand the 42,594 acre upper Ouachita and 65,000 acre Felsenthal (southern Arkansas) National Wildlife Refuge Complex. After expansion, this combined complex’s acreage will approach 150,000 acres. With a combined public and private effort, the D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge which has comparable acreage could also be connected. A goal of a quarter of a million acre combined wildlife refuge is not unreasonable. A central core objective of this concept could be to establish a non-development corridor along the Ouachita River extending north from Bayou Desaird on the east side and Tupawek Bayou on the west bank all the way into southern Arkansas.

Using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service model of securing the most acreage with available resources, the efforts to protect the aesthetics of the river including old growth hardwoods , as well as the wildlife corridor, could be accomplished with non-development/timber rights easements rather than direct title acquisition. Landowners would retain title and all other rights (recreational/hunting, etc.) and obligations (taxes, etc.). This approach would curtail loss of parish tax revenue and obtain the most rapid landowner support-particularly if it is coupled with enforcement of enhanced trespassing/poaching regulations. Consistent with long standing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy, only willing land owner easement sellers would participate. No land or easements would be acquired without owner consent. Areas already developed and land of non-participating landowners may be bypassed if critical to maintaining an uninterrupted wildlife corridor.

Specifically, a proposal for establishing the Ouachita River Non-development Trust consisting of a ¼ - ½ mile wide non-development/timber preservation corridor on both sides of the river could be considered. This could quickly connect D’Arbonne Wildlife Refuge with the combined Upper Ouachita/Felsenthal Wildlife Refuge and secure this critical threatened wildlife corridor. Mitigation funds required by the wetland utilization for the bridge development could secure the entrance of this corridor on either side of the new bridge. The bridge would then become the “gateway” to this massive upper Ouachita River ecosystem whose aesthetics and viability would be preserved in perpetuity and define our region.

Respectfully,

Thomas K. Jones MD

Appendix J

Transcript of Verbal Comments

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PUBLIC MEETING

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STATE PROJECT NO. H.004782.2

LA 143 –- US 165 CONNECTOR AND

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WANDA J. EADYCERTIFIED COURT REPORTERCERTIFICATE NO. 87255PARISH OF OUACHITASTATE OF LOUISIANA

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COMMENTS:

ADELL WADDILL RANSOM:

I was elected to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury in 1987

and served until 1991, eight years. When I first was elected

to the Jury, people kept calling me on the phone, “When are

we going to get another bridge over the Ouachita River,” and

I thought, “What?” To make a long story short, we traveled

to Baton Rouge to meet the Secretary of Transportation. At

that time his name was Jude Patin. Mr. Patin welcomed us and

explained that planning was very important. Prior to our

visitation, the two mayors in Monroe were constantly fighting

over where to put the bridge, and nothing had ever been done

because they could not decide on agreement to one place. We,

of course, knew it had to be further north because our

engineer, Don Harrison, explained it’s like four straws

across a river. You need one further north. And that was

way back in 19–-I guess it was close to the ‘90s. We ended

up with what we called an economic impact study, which took a

while. It came out positive. We were very happy with that.

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state and through the federal government. After that time

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where they have wonderful maps, and we hope that all this

will prove to be forward progress for the development of the

fourth bridge over the Ouachita River. Most importantly to

think about today is the fact that CenturyLink now has a

tremendous office located on 165 North, and they have many,

many employees, and they are getting ready to add an

addition. We need to think of the people, how they can get

back and forth across the river. So I hope that this meeting

is successful with a lot of positive input and we can move on

down the road a bit more.

NELL BRADLEY:

If people that use it often, that they give them a bar

code to put on their windshield. They pay–-figure up how

much each time, or give them a break if they are a Ouachita

citizen, and they buy a bar code and pay for it for a year.

And then those that don’t use it often, pay each time. And

put it on the windshield where it’s scanned and make it for

ten years, and then, if we need to redo it, we’ll renew it.

And if they sell that car, then they peel it off and put it

on the other car. And that could go through–-I think it

would work, but I think the citizens of Ouachita that use it

often should get–-if they pay for it in a year, they should

get a little discount. That’s just my opinion. And it could

be just like a sticker for a license tag, but a bar code or


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whatever and you pay so much a year for ten years. But pay

yearly.

GLENN DAVIS:

I think there’s a number of alternatives for traffic

which would be limited access for 165 up to I-20 which would

relieve the congestion out of Sterlington. And, too, with

the bridge, I think it will funnel off traffic from both

Cypress and Louisville Avenue which will undermine the retail

that’s on both of those streets which will negatively impact

the tax revenues for West Monroe and Monroe that they

presently receive from both real estate taxes and sales

taxes.

ANTHONY RISPOLI:

I just wanted to say that I think this is a great

project. I think it’s good for the community of Monroe, West

Monroe and Ouachita Parish. I think Corridor #1, which I

believe would require less expense on land cost because you

would displace less people, and I think that would prevent a

lot of inconvenience and save a lot of cost. And I just

certainly wish this project the very best and you have my

full support. I have twenty acres in the Chauvin area, and

even though I might be affected if you use one of those other

corridors, rather than go through any expense, I’d just wish


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you would use Corridor #1. It looks the best of all the

corridors. With, seems like, less people involved, the

easier things will flow. That’s all I wanted to say.

COMMENTS CONCLUDED.


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