IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, Absent: Henry J. Scott, Jr., District 3; Howard Oubre, Jr., District 7.

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1 IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2 nd Floor, Courthouse Building, Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 17 th day of August The Council Chairman, Matthew Jewell, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following Council Members in attendance: Warren Taylor, District 1; Mitchel J. Ourso, Sr.; District 2; Leonard Jackson, Sr., District 4; Edwin M. Reeves, Jr., District 5; Salaris G. Butler, Sr., District 6; Eugene P. Stevens, Jr., District 8; Terry J. Bradford, District 9; Louis R. Kelley, Jr., District 10; Timothy J. Vallet, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, District 12; Wayne M. Roy, District 13. Absent: Henry J. Scott, Jr., District 3; Howard Oubre, Jr., District 7. A quorum was present and due notice had been published. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Chief Administrative Officer- Edward Songy and Legal Counsel- Scott Stassi were also in attendance. Parish President- J. Mitchell Ourso was not present. Chairman Jewell asked for a moment of silence for Mrs. Yolanda Jefferson Batiste. Council Chairman Jewell called for anyone wanting to make public comments to register with the Clerk. PRESENTATIONS AND APPEARANCES Representative Karen St. Germain briefly spoke to the Council about the importance of the Atchafalaya Basin Program Amendment. She will have a copy of this amendment for the next meeting. Councilman Kelley thanked Representative St. Germain for everything she is doing for the Parish. DRESS CODE Chairman Jewell announced there is a Dress Code Resolution that was previously adopted and should be followed by the Council. Councilman Butler expressed his belief that the language of the resolution is vague, so Chairman Jewell plans to update the resolution. A statement was made that Councilman Butler wanted to address but was not recognized by the Chairman. Councilman Butler called a Point of Order in response to the Chairman s previous statement. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Councilman Reeves, and seconded by Councilman Vallet, it was moved to wave the reading of the minutes for the Regular Meeting on July 13, 2010 and approve as written. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Jackson, Reeves, Butler, Stevens, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Roy. ABSENT: Scott, Oubre. The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. Councilman Reeves has left the meeting.

2 PRESIDENT S REPORT Chief Administrative Officer- Mr. Edward Songy reported on the following: Enterprise Blvd Project- is progressing in accordance with the schedule. North Iberville Community Center- the contractor will be installing a sprinkler system with increased sized water lines for adequate water pressure. SNF Flopam- will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Stroudwater Associates- were selected by the Selection Committee subject to the Council s approval as the Hospital Consultant. They will be traveling throughout the Plaquemine area to find a site for the new hospital that meets the minimum of at least ten to fifteen acres. They will also do an in depth physical analysis and feasibility study that is required by LRA before they will commit to funding the hospital project. Mr. Songy will send their contact information to the Council Clerk. Atchafalaya Basin Program- Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm there will be a meeting in the Council Room held by the Atchafalaya Basin Committee to discuss improvement projects. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT Mr. Hank Grace announced the Groundbreaking Ceremony for SNF on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the SNF site. Also the Economic Development Committee will be hosting a FAM tour (familiarization tour) for site consultants from all over the United States to tour Iberville Parish. There are currently confirmations for seven consultants. It will be hosted and funded by the Iberville Chamber of Commerce, DOW Chemical, and Baton Rouge Area Chamber. FINANCIAL REPORT Ms. Margaret Pritchard representing Hugh Baxley & Associates summarized the 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Mr. Randall Dunn stated the Government Sector s primary concern is to provide services. One way the Financial Department measures how well they did that year is to measure how much the Parish has given back to the citizens, Capital Outlay. Over the past seven years, the Parish has spent over $55.5 million in Capital Outlay mostly by bonds. An additional $25-$30 million will be spent through LRA funds which will not have any debt attached to it. In a ten year span, we are looking at a $130 million in Capital Outlay with $22 million in debt which is a good testament to the work that is being done around the Parish. He also stated a picture needs to be taken of the Council with the new Council Clerk to include in the Audit Report. DRESS CODE- CONTINUED Legal Counsel, Scott Stassi read aloud from Robert s Rules of Order pertaining to Point of Order. Upon a motion by Councilman Kelley, and seconded by Councilman Vallet, it was moved to not allow further discussion on this topic. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Jackson, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Roy. NAYS: Stevens. Councilman Butler did not respond when called on roll call. The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. Mr. Scott Stassi has left the meeting.

3 NEW BUSINESS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES The following ordinances were introduced by Mr. Songy: 1) ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 98-28, SECTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE UTILIZATION OF PLASTIC CULVERTS WHEN APPROVED BY IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Bradford, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinance. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on August 17, ) ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MILLAGE RATES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2010 Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Bradford, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinance. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on August 17, ) ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE ADJUSTED MILLAGE RATES AND ROLL FORWARD THE MILLAGES NOT EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2010 Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, and seconded by Councilman Bradford, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinance. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Taylor, Ourso, Butler, Stevens, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Roy. NAYS: Jackson. The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on August 17, DISCUSSION OF TRAILER PARK ON CASTRO STREET Councilman Butler would like to address a piece of property that has recently been subdivided into multiple lots on Castro Street. Councilman Butler believes the Parish code does not allow property to be subdivided into lots to rent trailers on. He also spoke with Mr. Randall Dunn who is on the Planning & Zoning Commission as well as with the Permit Department and discovered

4 the trailers on those lots do not have permits. Mr. Edward Songy summarized the history of the property, stated it is not an exclusive mobile home park, and explained the nine lots meet regulations. Councilman Butler made it clear that he does not have a problem with residents putting trailers on their property and living in them, he does however have a problem with renting out the trailers. Mr. Randall Dunn explained that if the owner had leased the tract of land instead of selling it then it would have been considered a trailer park but that is not the case. Councilman Butler asked the Administration to research the age of these trailers, if the trailers are allowed to be moved after a certain age, and why were the trailers moved to the lots without permits. ADDENDUM Upon a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Vallet, it was moved to go into addendum. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: Yeas: Taylor, Ourso, Jackson, Butler, Stevens, Bradford, Kelley, Vallet, Roy. Nays: None. Absent: Scott, Reeves, Oubre. The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. RESOLUTION IPC# RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO SOLICIT REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND COST PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED LAND USE ZONING AND PLANNING CONSULTANTS FOR PLANNING WORK FOR COMPREHENSIVE REVISIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, DEVELOPMENT OF A PARISH-WIDE ZONING ORDIANCE; AS A CONTINUATION OF THE RECENTLY COMPLETED PARISH MASTERPLAN AND LAND USE PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PARISH ZONING MAP The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Kelley and seconded by Councilman Taylor. WHEREAS, the state has awarded a grant to Iberville Parish to provide comprehensive nonstructural recovery assistance. The grant will provide funding to support land use planning and promote strong code enforcement in the Parish; and, WHEREAS, participation in the CDBG-Disaster Recovery Program requires that the Iberville Parish Council comply with the Parish s CDBG-Disaster Recovery Procurement Policy in the procurement of professional services needed for planning work with the Comprehensive Resiliency Program under the CDBG- Disaster Recovery Program for the Parish Council; and, WHEREAS, the previously adopted Disaster Recovery Procurement Policy states that specific criteria be established for the selection firms proposing to offer needed professional consulting services; and, WHEREAS, Iberville Parish has determined that the need for comprehensive revisions to the Development Code, development of a Parish-wide Zoning Ordinance; as a continuation of the recently completed Parish Master Plan and Land Use Plan, and development of a Parish Zoning Map is critical for the land use planning and code enforcement in the Parish. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to advertise for request for statements of qualifications and cost proposals from interested professionals or consultants with suitable planning experience to advise the Parish on these matters.

5 The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 17 th day of August, 2010, by the following vote on roll call; The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman. DISCUSSION OF ROAD PROJECT ON HWY 405 Councilman Butler stated a State road has been laid recently as part of a road project on Hwy 405 but there is about a foot of space in the intersection of the State road and the Parish road that has not been addressed. There is a six to eight inch hole in between the roads. He noticed the shoulders of the road have been back filled and striped but the hole has not been fixed. There are streets that intersect with Hwy 405 that will be affected. Mr. Edward Songy stated he will discuss this issue with LA DOTD. Representative St. Germain also stated she would look into this issue with Mr. Songy and DOTD. Upon a motion by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Kelley, it was moved to go out of addendum. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman. RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORT The Resolution Committee met on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 6:20 p.m., followed by the roll call with the following Resolution Committee Members only in attendance: Reeves, Vallet, Butler, Kelley, and Stevens. Councilmen Oubre was absent. The following resolutions were read in entirety by Mr. Edward Songy. A) RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH GREATER BATON ROUGE PORT COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO COURT STREET BOAT LANDING ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER Councilman Reeves made a recommendation to forward this item to the regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Kelley. The recommendation having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call by Resolution Committee Members only: YEAS: Reeves, Vallet, Butler, Kelley, Stevens. ABSENT: Oubre. The recommendation was declared adopted by the Chairman on August 17, 2010 to forward this item to the regular meeting. During the regular meeting: RESOLUTION IPC# RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PARISH PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH GREATER BATON ROUGE PORT COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO COURT STREET BOAT LANDING ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER

6 The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Kelley and seconded by Councilman Taylor. WHEREAS, the Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission has received federal funding through the Department of Homeland Security to be utilized by the Port for projects that involve construction, development and improvements of boat launching and docking facilities to provide access to the Mississippi River for deploying and mooring security and law enforcement watercraft. WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Council maintains a boat launch on the Mississippi River in Plaquemine, Louisiana which is commonly referred to as the Court Street Landing. This boat launch is routinely utilized by the Iberville Parish Sheriff s Office personnel to respond to emergency calls in the Mississippi River. WHEREAS, the Port Commission has designed plans and specifications for improvements to the Court Street Landing and desires to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Iberville Parish Council for the construction of the boat launch improvements. The Port Commission will handle the construction improvement project and provide the funding for the project. WHEREAS, once the boat launch improvements are completed, the Iberville Parish Council will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the boat launch on the Mississippi River. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS: That Parish President, J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., be and is hereby authorized to enter into and sign a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Greater Baton Rouge Port Commission for the construction and improvement of the boat launch on the Mississippi River located in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 17 th day of August, 2010 by the following vote on roll call: The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman. B) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT, J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR., TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STROUDWATER ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDICAL HEALTHCARE ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE IBERVILLE PARISH HOSPITAL UNDER THE IBERVILLE PARISH CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AS ALLOCATED IN THE RECOVERY PROPOSAL Councilman Reeves made a recommendation to forward this item to the regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Kelley. The recommendation having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call by Resolution Committee Members only: YEAS: Reeves, Vallet, Butler, Kelley, Stevens. ABSENT: Oubre. The recommendation was declared adopted by the Chairman on August 17, 2010 to forward this item to the regular meeting.

7 During the regular meeting: RESOLUTION IPC# RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT, J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR., TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH STROUDWATER ASSOCIATES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDICAL HEALTHCARE ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE IBERVILLE PARISH HOSPITAL UNDER THE IBERVILLE PARISH CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AS ALLOCATED IN THE RECOVERY PROPOSAL The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Kelley and seconded by Councilman Taylor. WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Selection Committee reviewed and rated the following Statements of Qualifications. Name of Firm 1. Stroudwater Associates 2. American Health Facilities Development 3. Healthy Strategies & Solutions 4. Hammes Company, Inc. 5. Ethos 6. Affluence Healthcare 7. Pitts Management Associates WHEREAS, the Statements of Qualifications have been reviewed and scored by the appointed Selection Committee, with a recommendation being made for the firm Stroudwater Associates; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Iberville Parish Council that it hereby authorizes the Parish President, J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., to enter into and execute a contract with Stroudwater Associates, for the purposes of Medical Healthcare Advisory Services for the Iberville Parish Hospital, with the understanding that all professional services related thereto shall be contingent upon final approval and funding to the project by the Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 17 th day of August, 2010, by the following vote on roll call; The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman. C) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT, J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR., TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FUSION ARCHITECTS, APC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE COMMUNITY POINT OF DISTRIBUTION CENTER UNDER THE IBERVILLE PARISH CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AS ALLOCATED IN THE RECOVERY PROPOSAL Councilman Reeves made a recommendation to forward this item to the regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Kelley. The recommendation having been duly submitted to a vote

8 was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call by Resolution Committee Members only: YEAS: Reeves, Vallet, Butler, Kelley, Stevens. ABSENT: Oubre. The recommendation was declared adopted by the Chairman on August 17, 2010 to forward this item to the regular meeting. During the regular meeting: RESOLUTION IPC# RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT, J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR., TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FUSION ARCHITECTS, APC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE COMMUNITY POINT OF DISTRIBUTION CENTER UNDER THE IBERVILLE PARISH CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AS ALLOCATED IN THE RECOVERY PROPOSAL The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Kelley and seconded by Councilman Taylor. WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Selection Committee and Town of White Castle Selection Committee for the Town of White Castle Community Point of Distribution Center reviewed and rated the following Statements of Qualifications. Name of Firm 1. Fusion Architecture, apc 2. SRF Group Consulting, LLC 3. Mougeot Architecture WHEREAS, the Statements of Qualifications have been reviewed and scored by the appointed Selection Committee, with a recommendation being made for the firm Fusion Architecture, apc; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Iberville Parish Council that it hereby authorizes the Parish President, J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., to enter into and execute a contract with Fusion Architecture, apc, for the purposes of architectural services for the Town of White Castle Community Point of Distribution Center, with the understanding that all professional services related thereto shall be contingent upon final approval and funding to the project by the Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 17 th day of August, 2010, by the following vote on roll call; The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman. D) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT, J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR., TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GRACE & HEBERT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR IBERVILLE PARISH AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 167 UNDER THE IBERVILLE PARISH CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AS ALLOCATED IN THE RECOVERY PROPOSAL

9 Councilman Reeves made a recommendation to forward this item to the regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Kelley. The recommendation having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call by Resolution Committee Members only: YEAS: Reeves, Vallet, Butler, Kelley, Stevens. ABSENT: Oubre. The recommendation was declared adopted by the Chairman on August 17, 2010 to forward this item to the regular meeting. During the regular meeting: RESOLUTION IPC# RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARISH PRESIDENT, J. MITCHELL OURSO, JR., TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GRACE & HEBERT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR IBERVILLE PARISH AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 167 UNDER THE IBERVILLE PARISH CDBG DISASTER RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AS ALLOCATED IN THE RECOVERY PROPOSAL The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Kelley and seconded by Councilman Taylor. WHEREAS, the Iberville Parish Selection Committee and American Legion Post No. 167 reviewed and rated the following Statements of Qualifications. Name of Firm 1. Grace & Hebert 2. Mougeot Architecture WHEREAS, the Statements of Qualifications have been reviewed and scored by the appointed Selection Committee, with a recommendation being made for the firm Grace & Hebert; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Iberville Parish Council that it hereby authorizes the Parish President, J. Mitchell Ourso, Jr., to enter into and execute a contract Grace & Hebert for the purposes of architectural services for the Iberville Parish American Legion Post No. 167 with the understanding that all professional services related thereto shall be contingent upon final approval and funding to the project by the Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit; The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 17 th day of August, 2010, by the following vote on roll call; The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman. CORRESPONDENCE The Chairman stated a Correspondence resolution was sent from Rapides Parish Police Jury.

10 RESOLUTION IPC # A resolution urging President Obama to reduce the six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling in the Gulf to no more than thirty (30) days, and during that time task Minerals Management Service (MMS) with conducting thorough inspections of all deep-water drilling facilities in the Gulf as well as implement strict safety measures and take enforcement actions to ensure compliance with safety mandates, thus greatly reducing the job loss and negative economic impact felt by our region while ensuring a safer industry. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Vallet and seconded by Councilman Bradford. WHEREAS, the moratorium on offshore deep-water drilling will cause significant harm to Louisiana's energy service industry as well as to the many coastal communities already suffering tremendously from the environmental and economic impacts of the BP oil spill; and WHEREAS, an estimated thirty-three percent (33%) of the nation's domestic oil comes from the Gulf of Mexico; and WHEREAS, eighty percent (80%) of the oil and forty-five (45%) of the natural gas coming out of the Gulf of Mexico is from deep-water drilling operations in more than 1,000 feet of water; and WHEREAS, suspension of deep-water drilling operations will result in at least 33 deep-water drilling rigs being idled for six months or longer; and WHEREAS, Port Fourchon located in Lafourche Parish serves ninety percent (90%) of deepwater operations in the Gulf of Mexico; and WHEREAS, an average of two (2) supply boats work each rig per day with rates of $15,000- $30,000/boat. Suspension of drilling activity will result in a nearly $1 million loss per day in just supply boat rental income; and WHEREAS, each drilling rig averages employees for each two-week shift, and each job supports four other jobs in our local communities. Thus, the suspension of drilling activity will result in a loss of up to 6,000 jobs in two to three weeks, and more than 20,000 Louisiana jobs over the next 18 months; and WHEREAS, Louisiana coastal communities such as Houma, Morgan City and Lafayette are home to businesses, from welders and divers to caterers and drivers, that support the offshore oil and gas industry, with 1 in 3 jobs being related to the industry; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that each exploration and production job represents four supporting jobs in and around the region, thus a six-month moratorium will result in the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in wages; and WHEREAS, Louisiana coastal communities will begin experiencing severe and irreversible economic impacts within thirty (30) days of the moratorium; and WHEREAS, idle drilling rigs in the Gulf will likely be contracted overseas for work in other locations such as Africa and Brazil, and may not return to the Gulf of Mexico for several years, greatly extending the BP Oil Spill induced economic crisis for our state; and WHEREAS, it is unlikely that deep-water work in the Gulf would resume quickly even after the moratorium is lifted, given the time and expense involved in relocating rigs; and WHEREAS, several of the safety recommendations set forth in the Department of Interior's May 27, 2010 Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf can be implemented within the next thirty (30) days including MMS verification of the safety of the (1) MMS certification of the safety of the BOP stacks, (2) MMS verification of BOP equipment compatibility

11 (3) development and implementation of new inspection procedures and reporting requirements, (4) establishment of new fluid displacement procedures, and (5) verification of compliance with existing regulations and National Safety Alert requirements; and WHEREAS, other measures set forth in the Department of Interior's May 27, 2010 Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf such as those requiring emergency rule making along with the National Commission on the BP Deep-water Horizon Spill and Offshore Drilling investigation can be conducted simultaneously with the continued operations of offshore deep-water drilling; and WHEREAS, MMS could, and should, maintain a full-time presence on all ongoing deep-water drilling locations, with a 7-10 day rotation schedule and enforce that strict compliance with API standards be maintained on all equipment used in well construction; and WHEREAS, any failure in compliance should mandate immediate closure of the offending rig, rather a complete shutdown of all deep-water drilling operations which would unjustly punish those companies that have provided this country's energy needs while operating safely and in compliance with all regulations, as well as those coastal communities already facing an economic crisis as a result of this being the most challenging economic periods in decades coupled with the devastating economic impacts of the BP oil spill on the fishing, tourism and ancillary industries; and WHEREAS, the last thing the Gulf Coast are needs is a public policy that will certainly destroy thousands of existing jobs while preventing the creation of thousands more; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Iberville Parish Council: SECTION 1. A resolution urging President Obama to lift the six-month moratorium on deep water drilling, and instead conduct a thorough review of all deep-water drilling facilities, implement and enforce strict safety measures to ensure compliance with safety mandates. SECTION 2. Further, let it be resolved that, while we support efforts to make the offshore deepwater drilling industry safer, we urge President Obama to reduce the six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling in the Gulf to no more than thirty (30) days, and during that time task Minerals Management Service (MMS) with conducting thorough inspections of all deep-water drilling facilities in the Gulf as well as implement strict safety measures and take enforcement action to ensure compliance with safety mandates, thus greatly reducing the job loss and negative economic impact felt by our region while ensuring a safer industry. SECTION 3. That the Parish President, J. Mitchell Ourso, forward a copy of said resolution to U.S. President Barack Obama, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, our Louisiana Congressional Delegation, all 64 Parishes in Louisiana and the National Association of Counties. The above resolution was duly adopted in regular session this 17 th day of August, 2010, by the following vote on roll call; The resolution was declared adopted by the Chairman. Chairman Jewell made the following announcements: A reminder to all Councilmen, the Region 3 Meeting is this Friday, August 20, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Ms. Darlene Ourso would like to extend an invitation to President Ourso, along with present and former council members who served with Mr. Milton Rocky Ourso to attend the White Castle football game on October 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm. The White Castle stadium will be dedicated in his memory. Those present will be recognized during the game.

12 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Vallet, and seconded by Councilman Bradford to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. The motion was unanimously adopted. /s/ KIRSHA D. BARKER COUNCIL CLERK /s/ MATTHEW H. JEWELL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN