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1 IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. MAIN COURTHOUSE BUILDING NEW IBERIA, LA CALL TO ORDER PRAYER & PLEDGE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: 1. Representative Simone Champagne to address the Council regarding proposed legislation for the upcoming Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. REPORTS (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION): None. PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS: None. SPECIAL BUSINESS: 1. Consider a motion to override the Parish President s veto of Ordinance No , which Ordinance amends the Iberia Parish Personnel Policy Manual for Administrative and Legislative Employees as recommended by Executive Committee, all in accordance with Article IV of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter. RECESS FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS/RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC HEARING: None. RESOLUTIONS: SUMMARY NO. 29 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution establishing a new position within the Legislative Branch, to be classified as Administrative Support Services Manager, with a recommended Pay Grade of 23 and further amending the 2012 General Fund Budget in an amount necessary for said salary and related benefits, and all to be funded from the Fund Balance - Previous Years.

2 PAGE 2 RESOLUTIONS: (Continued...) SUMMARY NO. 59 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution authorizing the awarding of a Professional Services Agreement with Laroussini Productions for the videoing of Iberia Parish Council meetings, authorizing the Council Chairman to execute said Agreement, and amending the 2012 General Fund Budget in the amount of $7,000 in accordance with proposals opened on February 22, 2012, all to be funded from the Fund Balance - Previous Years. SUMMARY NO. 71 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution directing the Iberia Parish Council Chairman to hire independent Legal Counsel in accordance with Sections (Legal Services) and (Special Counsel) of the Home Rule Charter, to perform an investigation into the allegations filed in a complaint by the Iberia Parish President, which has been sent to varous agencies, and all in accordance with Section (Investigations) of the Home Rule Charter and further authorizing notification of such action to the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office. SUMMARY NO. 72 (Introduced by Troy Comeaux, District 5) A Resolution requesting an opinion from the La. Attorney General relating to Legal Counsel by and for Parish President Errol Romero for the Office of the Parish President of Iberia Parish Government. SUMMARY NO. 73 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution requesting the La. Attorney General to provide temporary Legal Counsel for the Parish Council, Parish President and all Parish departments, offices and agencies, all in accordance with Sections (Legal Services) and (Special Services) of the Home Rule Charter, in the interim period until special legal counsel is obtained. SUMMARY NO. 74 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution directing the Iberia Parish Council Chairman to respond to two letters dated February 29, 2012 from Parish President Errol Romero regarding items on the agenda of the February 29th Special Council meeting and regarding the President s letter dated February 29, 2012, which was sent to various agencies and which alleges illegal and unethical acts by District Attorney Phil Haney and Council Chairman Bernard E. Broussard. SUMMARY NO. 75 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution authorizing the employment of a legal advisor and/or special legal counsel for the Parish President and any Parish Department in accordance with Sections (Legal Services) and (Special Counsel) of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter. SUMMARY NO. 76 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution declaring an IBM Typewriter from the Finance Department as surplus property and further authorizing the disposal of said property. SUMMARY NO. 77 (Introduced by Aquicline Rener-Arnold, District 12) A Resolution amending the 2012 Royalty Fund Budget to complete funding in the approximate amount of $29,000 for the construction of an additional hangar at the Lemaire Memorial Airport, with the remaining portion of funding of $45,000, to be funded from the Lemaire Memorial Airport T-Hangar Block 2 Project, all to be funded from the Road Improvements Reserve Line Item.

3 PAGE 3 RESOLUTIONS: (Continued...) SUMMARY NO. 78 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution amending the 2012 Fire Protection District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $250,725 to provide for the carryover of funding for the purchase of a fire truck budgeted in 2011 and delivered in 2012, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years. SUMMARY NO. 79 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution amending the 2012 Recreation and Playground District Fund Budget in the amount of $195,975 to provide for the carryovers of funding for various projects (King Joseph Building roof repairs; Cypress Plaza retainage fee) and an appropriation for a new truck. SUMMARY NO. 80 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for the Iberia Parish CIAP Infrastructure Projects. SUMMARY NO. 81 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution granting Substantial Completion to the Iberia Parish Criminal Justice Facility HVAC System Upgrade, all as completed by Bernhard Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and as recommended by Project Engineers Berard, Habetz and Associates. SUMMARY NO. 82 (Introduced by Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission) A Resolution granting approval to the Chairman of the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission to negotiate and execute an Engineering Contract with Freyou, Moore and Associates for the Acadiana Fairgrounds RV Resort Project, all as requested by Resolution of the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission. SUMMARY NO. 83 (Introduced by Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission) A Resolution amending the 2012 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $20,000 to provide additional start-up funding to the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission for the clearing of the site for the proposed RV Park/Recreation/Water Park facility, with said work to be completed by Freyou, Moore and Associates and said funding to be repaid back from bond proceeds, all as requested by Resolution of the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission, and all funded from the Road Improvements Reserve Line Item. SUMMARY NO. 84 (Introduced by Roger Duncan, District 10) A Resolution authorizing the initial negotiations by the Parish President for the negotiation of the continuance of a lease agreement for the public loading ramp and parking area that is known as the Bayou Patout Boat Landing, all located in District 10 in order to continue the present lease. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS PARISH PRESIDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

4 PAGE 4 ORDINANCES INTRODUCED FOR PUBLICATION: SUMMARY NO (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) An Ordinance approving the reclassification request for the property of Norman and Mona Hebert located at 4009 Darnall Road, Lot #1 from Mixed Residential (R-2) to Commercial General Business (C-2), located in District 10.

5 PAGE 5 CORRESPONDENCE: 1. Agenda notice from the Iberia Economic Development Authority for a meeting held on February 23, (Copy on Request) 2. Agenda notice from the Iberia Medical Center Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners for a meeting held on February 22, (Copy on Request) 3. Agenda notice from the Iberia Medical Center Board of Commissioners for a meeting held on February 23, (Copy on Request) 4. Agenda notice from the Iberia Parish Tourist Commission Board for a meeting held on February 28, (Copy on Request) 5. Agenda notice from the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners for a meeting to be held on February 28, (Copy on Request) 6. Letter of appreciation and thanks from the family of Mr. Lloyd Doucet, deceased husband of Parish Government employee Mrs. Verna Doucet. REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, ETC. A. Minutes from the Iberia Parish Library Board of Control for a meeting held on February 16, B. Minutes from the Iberia Medical Center Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners for a meeting held on January 25, C. Minutes from the Iberia Medical Center Board of Commissioners for a meeting held on January 26, D. Minutes from the Iberia Parish Board of Waterworks District No. 3 for a meeting held on January 23, E. Minutes from the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners for a meeting dated January 17, F. Minutes from the Iberia Parish Communications District Commission for a meeting dated February 16, G. Minutes from the Iberia Parish Tourist Commission for a meeting dated February 28, 2012.

6 PAGE 6 MOTION TO RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING Time: COMMITTEE MEETINGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Troy Comeaux, Chair SUMMARY NO. 29 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution establishing a new position within the Legislative Branch, to be classified as Administrative Support Services Manager, with a recommended Pay Grade of 23 and further amending the 2012 General Fund Budget in an amount necessary for said salary and related benefits, and all to be funded from the Fund Balance - Previous Years. SUMMARY NO. 59 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution authorizing the awarding of a Professional Services Agreement with Laroussini Productions for the videoing of Iberia Parish Council meetings, authorizing the Council Chairman to execute said Agreement, and amending the 2012 General Fund Budget in the amount of $7,000 in accordance with proposals opened on February 22, 2012, all to be funded from the Fund Balance - Previous Years. SUMMARY NO. 71 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution directing the Iberia Parish Council Chairman to hire independent Legal Counsel in accordance with Sections (Legal Services) and (Special Counsel) of the Home Rule Charter, to perform an investigation into the allegations filed in a complaint by the Iberia Parish President, which has been sent to varous agencies, and all in accordance with Section (Investigations) of the Home Rule Charter and further authorizing notification of such action to the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office. SUMMARY NO. 72 (Introduced by Troy Comeaux, District 5) A Resolution requesting an opinion from the La. Attorney General relating to Legal Counsel by and for Parish President Errol Romero for the Office of the Parish President of Iberia Parish Government. SUMMARY NO. 73 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution requesting the La. Attorney General to provide temporary Legal Counsel for the Parish Council, Parish President and all Parish departments, offices and agencies, all in accordance with Sections (Legal Services) and (Special Services) of the Home Rule Charter, in the interim period until special legal counsel is obtained. SUMMARY NO. 74 (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) A Resolution directing the Iberia Parish Council Chairman to respond to two letters dated February 29, 2012 from Parish President Errol Romero regarding items on the agenda of the February 29th Special Council meeting and regarding the President s letter dated February 29, 2012, which was sent to various agencies and which alleges illegal and unethical acts by District Attorney Phil Haney and Council Chairman Bernard E. Broussard. SUMMARY NO. 75 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution authorizing the employment of a legal advisor and/or special legal counsel for the Parish President and any Parish Department in accordance with Sections (Legal Services) and (Special Counsel) of the Iberia Parish Home Rule Charter. SUMMARY NO. 76 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero)

7 PAGE 7 A Resolution declaring an IBM Typewriter from the Finance Department as surplus property and further authorizing the disposal of said property. DISCUSSION ITEM (Introduced by Bernard E. Broussard, District 6) Discuss and consider action regarding the publication of a letter to the editor by Parish President Errol Romero entitled Union-like Parish. FINANCE COMMITTEE Bernard E. Broussard, Chair SUMMARY NO. 77 (Introduced by Aquicline Rener-Arnold, District 12) A Resolution amending the 2012 Royalty Fund Budget to complete funding in the approximate amount of $29,000 for the construction of an additional hangar at the Lemaire Memorial Airport, with the remaining portion of funding of $45,000, to be funded from the Lemaire Memorial Airport T-Hangar Block 2 Project, all to be funded from the Road Improvements Reserve Line Item. SUMMARY NO. 78 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution amending the 2012 Fire Protection District No. 1 Fund Budget in the amount of $250,725 to provide for the carryover of funding for the purchase of a fire truck budgeted in 2011 and delivered in 2012, all to be funded from Fund Balance - Previous Years. SUMMARY NO. 79 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution amending the 2012 Recreation and Playground District Fund Budget in the amount of $195,975 to provide for the carryovers of funding for various projects (King Joseph Building roof repairs; Cypress Plaza retainage fee) and an appropriation for a new truck. SUMMARY NO. 80 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution authorizing the Parish President to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for the Iberia Parish CIAP Infrastructure Projects. SUMMARY NO. 81 (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) A Resolution granting Substantial Completion to the Iberia Parish Criminal Justice Facility HVAC System Upgrade, all as completed by Bernhard Mechanical Contractors, Inc. and as recommended by Project Engineers Berard, Habetz and Associates. SUMMARY NO. 82 (Introduced by Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission) A Resolution granting approval to the Chairman of the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission to negotiate and execute an Engineering Contract with Freyou, Moore and Associates for the Acadiana Fairgrounds RV Resort Project, all as requested by Resolution of the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission. SUMMARY NO. 83 (Introduced by Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission) A Resolution amending the 2012 Royalty Fund Budget in the amount of $20,000 to provide additional start-up funding to the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission for the clearing of the site for the a proposed RV Park/Recreation/Water Park facility, with said work to be completed by Freyou, Moore and Associates and said funding to be repaid back from bond proceeds, all as requested by Resolution of the Acadiana Fairgrounds Commission, and all funded from the Road Improvements Reserve Line Item.

8 PAGE 8 PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE... Roger Duncan, Chair DISCUSSION ITEM: (Introduced by Roger Duncan, District 10) Report on initial meeting with the Iberia Parish Sheriff regarding funding and operations for the Iberia Parish Jail, which contract is scheduled to expire in September, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Jerome W. Fitch, Chair SUMMARY NO. 84 (Introduced by Roger Duncan, District 10) A Resolution authorizing the initial negotiations by the Parish President for the negotiation of the continuance of a lease agreement for the public loading ramp and parking area that is known as the Bayou Patout Boat Landing, all located in District 10 in order to continue the present lease. SUMMARY NO (Introduced by Parish President Romo Romero) An Ordinance approving the reclassification request for the property of Norman and Mona Hebert located at 4009 Darnall Road, Lot #1 from Mixed Residential (R-2) to Commercial General Business (C-2), located in District 10. MOTION TO RECONVENE THE COUNCIL MEETING Time:

IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL FEBRUARY 12, :00 P.M. MAIN COURTHOUSE BUILDING NEW IBERIA, LA 70560

IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL FEBRUARY 12, :00 P.M. MAIN COURTHOUSE BUILDING NEW IBERIA, LA 70560 IBERIA PARISH COUNCIL 6:00 P.M. MAIN COURTHOUSE BUILDING NEW IBERIA, LA 70560 CALL TO ORDER PRAYER & PLEDGE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of January 22, 2014 PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: