The committee appointed a subcommittee to study elevation benchmarks in Ascension after hearing from surveyor Willard Cointment that current benchmarks are invalid.

A benchmark where La. 935 and La. 22 intersect indicates an elevation of 4 feet above sea level, when in reality, the elevation is 7 and nine-tenths feet. "We can live with a few inches, but 3.9 feet is unacceptable," Cointment said.

Schexnaydre appointed a committee composed of himself, Cointment, [Jared Beiriger], Councilman Jerry Savoy and Director Bob Turner of the Department of Public Works to study the benchmark situation in the parish.