Kim M. Toups Secretary. Council Member Kirk M. Lepine. The Prayer was led by Mr. Melvin Burmaster and the Pledge by Council Member Black.

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1 Minutes of a meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council, as the Sole Governing Authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, held in the Plaquemines Parish Percy Griffin Community Center, Highway 15, Davant, Louisiana, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Council Member W. Beau Black-Chairman Council Member John L. Barthelemy, Jr. Council Member Irvin Juneau Council Member Benedict Rousselle Council Member Charlie Burt Council Member Audrey Trufant-Salvant Council Member Jeff Edgecombe Council Member Nicole Williams Kim M. Toups Secretary ABSENT: Council Member Kirk M. Lepine The Prayer was led by Mr. Melvin Burmaster and the Pledge by Council Member Black. There being no Executive Session, Council Member Black moved to Agenda Item 3, Status Report by Executive Port Director. Without objection, so ordered. The following items were reported: A meeting was held regarding Baptiste Collette with HNTB, members of the Venice Port Complex and Mr. Green of Steve Scalise s office. There is $305 billion of FAST Act money which may be able to be used for Baptiste Collette; General Sanders has been meeting with well-known national port operators who are interested in moving cargo and the possibility of a sister port up river; Sanders continues to meet with potential financially sound partners for further Port development; There has been a huge leadership shake up within LA LNG; however, the new leadership wants to continue to keep the property viable; Talks continue with American Patriot Holdings regarding container on barge shipping; and Eric Sunstrom, lobbyist and Representative Chris Leopold have facilitated meetings between Venture Global, the Port, LA DOTD and the State Economic Development department. There being no bids and advertisements, Council Member Black moved to Agenda Item 5, Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions. Without objection, so ordered. 1. A Resolution to authorize Administrators be listed on accounts with Regions Bank; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BLACK 2. An Ordinance to amend the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District 2016 Capital Outlay Expenditures Budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BLACK Council Member Black moved to Agenda Item 6, Ordinances and Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage. Without objection, so ordered. There were no items listed under 6a, Ordinances and Public Hearings pursuant to Article 6, Section 6.01 E of the Plaquemines Parish Charter. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Black, seconded by Council Member Juneau, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted:

2 A Resolution authorizing the Director of the Plaquemines Parish Port, Harbor, and Terminal District to transfer ownership of a Truck to Plaquemines Parish Government for public use and benefit; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Plaquemines Port, Harbor, and Terminal District wishes to transfer a 2002 Ford F150 truck, with VIN#1FTRX18W22KB47087 to Plaquemines Parish Government; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council, as the sole governing authority of the Plaquemines Parish Port, Harbor, and Terminal District, finds that it is in the best interest of the Port to make this transfer because of the increased interoperability it will yield and in partial consideration of the many intergovernmental services provided to the Port by Plaquemines Parish; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL, AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH PORT, HARBOR, AND TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby authorizes the Port Director, or his designee, to transfer a 2002 Ford F150 Pickup Truck with VIN#1FTRX18W22KB47087, worth an estimated value of $5,000.00, to Plaquemines Parish Government, and to execute any and all documents necessary and proper to perfect and enforce same. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL, AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH PORT, HARBOR, AND TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Council Member Black moved to Agenda Item 7, New Business. Without objection, so ordered. Council Member Barthelemy moved for a suspension of the rules under Agenda Item 7a(1): MOTION FOR SUSPENSION OF RULES Council Member Barthelemy offered a Motion for Suspension of the Rules to add an item to the agenda entitled, A Resolution requesting the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers New Orleans District and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to provide emergency funding for the dredging of Baptiste Collette Bayou channel to authorized dimensions; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole. Council Member Black seconded the motion to adopt the Motion. The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows: YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Charlie Burt, Audrey Trufant-Salvant, Jeff Edgecombe and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Kirk M. Lepine PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: And the Motion was adopted on this the 24 th day of March, 2016.

3 R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Barthelemy, seconded by Council Member Black, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution requesting the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers New Orleans District and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to provide emergency funding for the dredging of Baptiste Collette Bayou channel to authorized dimensions; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Baptiste Collette Bayou channel is authorized to a depth of fourteen feet with advance maintenance of an additional two feet and a channel width of two hundred fifty feet; and WHEREAS, Baptiste Collette Bayou channel has silted in some areas to a depth of three feet, rendering the channel unusable to all vessels, including commercial fishing vessels, barge, oilfield crew and supply vessels utilizing the Mississippi River and the Port of Venice, necessitating these vessels to use the main channel of Southwest Pass competing for safe passage with ocean-going ships up to one thousand feet in length creating a safety hazard to all navigation interest; and WHEREAS, the added distance to travel through Southwest Pass creates financial hardships on fishermen and commercial vessels due to extra time and fuel; and WHEREAS, the need for emergency action is intensified by pending long-term lock closures at the Harvey Canal and the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, diverting barge traffic from the Intracoastal Water Way to Baptiste Collette Bayou; and WHEREAS, Baptiste Collette Bayou is vital to the economy of Plaquemines Parish and the Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District; and WHEREAS, the US Army Corp of Engineers has placed a cost of $4 million to $6 million in order to obtain authorized dimensions; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TEMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby request the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers New Orleans District and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to provide sufficient emergency funding on an expedited basis for the dredging of Baptiste Collette Bayou channel to authorized dimensions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TEMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Council Secretary is hereby authorized to send certified copies of this Resolution to Colonel Richard Hansen, USACE New Orleans District Commander, Senator David Vitter, Senator Bill Cassidy, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, and Congressman Cedric Richmond. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT HARBOR & TEMINAL DISTRICT THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Port employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. The floor was opened to Mr. Mickey McCarthy under Agenda Item 7b, Discussion by Mickey McCarthy on construction of East Bank Port. Mr. McCarthy was invited to attend a meeting with Norfolk Railroad and spoke to his investors about extending the railroad track to Bohemia. He further asked the Council and Port Administration for no interference if his investors spent that amount of money on the project. Sandy Sanders assure Mr. McCarthy that he would be his biggest

4 fan and Mr. Cormier and the Council stated they would do anything they could to help Mr. McCarthy with his project. Council Member Barthelemy then requested that any projects being discussed in District 1 be brought to his attention. Council Member Black moved to Agenda Item 8, Approval of Minutes. Without objection, so ordered. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Black, seconded by Council Member Barthelemy, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL, AS THE SOLE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE PLAQUEMINES PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT THAT it hereby approves the minutes of the March 10, 2016, meeting as recorded by the Secretary of this Council. There being no further business to come before this Council, on motion of Council Member Black, seconded by Council Member Barthelemy, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, except Council Member Lepine who was Absent, the meeting adjourned at 1:49 p.m. Chairman Secretary

5 Minutes of a meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council, held in the Plaquemines Parish Percy Griffin Community Center, Highway 15, Davant, Louisiana, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 1:11 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Council Member John L. Barthelemy, Jr.-Vice Chairman Council Member W. Beau Black Council Member Irvin Juneau Council Member Benedict Rousselle Council Member Charlie Burt Council Member Audrey Trufant-Salvant Council Member Jeff Edgecombe Council Member Nicole Williams Kim M. Toups, Secretary ABSENT: Council Member Kirk M. Lepine-Chairman The Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were dispensed with. The Parish President was in attendance, along with Mr. Edward P. Theriot, Director of Administration, Mr. Stanley Wallace, Director of Operations, and Rev. Michael Jiles, Director of Public Service. Council Member Barthelemy asked for deferrals and withdraws: On behalf of Council Member Lepine, Council Member Barthelemy deferred Agenda Items 6a(3), An Ordinance to amend and as amended to readopt the Plaquemines Parish Code of Ordinances relative to Permit Fees; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto, 6a(4), An Ordinance to amend and as amended to readopt the Plaquemines Parish Code of Ordinances relative to Animal Control; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto, 6q, An Ordinance to amend the 2016 Operating Revenue Budget, various funds; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto, 6r, An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan for the EOC/ Safe Room Project and the 2016 Operating Expenditure Budget, Homeland Sec/ Emergency Preparedness Department, line item employee expense training; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto and 6s, An Ordinance to amend the 2016 General Fund, Manpower Structure and Operating Expenditure Budget, Legal Services Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Council Member Barthelemy deferred Agenda Items 6e, A Resolution approving Plaquemines Parish Government s entering into an agreement with parties in lawsuit styled Hunt Petroleum Corporation, et al, v. Texaco, Inc., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Div. B (hereinafter Hunt Lawsuit ), to settle and compromise claims; authorizing Parish President Amos Cormier, Jr. and Parish Attorneys to execute settlement documents and pleadings on behalf of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect hereto, 6g, A Resolution approving Plaquemines Parish Government s entering into an agreement with parties in lawsuit styled Helis Oil & Gas Company, L. L. C. vs. State of Louisiana, through the State Mineral Board, et al, 25 th JDC, Docket No , Div. B,(hereinafter Helis Lawsuit ), to settle and compromise claims; authorizing Parish President Amos Cormier, Jr. and Parish Attorneys to execute settlement documents and pleadings on behalf of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect hereto and 6j, An Ordinance to amend the 2016 General Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget, Swimming Pools-Davant Department and the 2016 Manpower Structure, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Council Member Black deferred Agenda Items 6b, A Resolution authorizing the Parish President, Amos J. Cormier, Jr. or his designee; to prepare and advertise for Request for

6 Proposals from companies to perform the services of cleaning, sweeping, maintenance, removal, hauling and disposal of all debris in ditches located Parish wide; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto, 6c, A Resolution to appoint a representative for District 2 to the Plaquemines Parish Zoning & Planning-Development Board; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto and 6m, A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President, or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to provide assistance to the Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Council Member Barthelemy moved to 1a, Executive Session. Without objection, so ordered. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Rousselle, seconded by Council Member Black, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Juneau voting NO and Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby resolves itself into Executive Session at 1:55 p.m. for the purpose of hearing a report and recommendations and strategy advice for the management of litigation from its attorney concerning The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Conoco Phillips, et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. HHE Energy, Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Exchange Oil & Gas Corp., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. LLOG Exploration & Production, et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Equitable Petroleum Corp., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Linder Oil Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Riverwood Production Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Helis Oil & Gas Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Bepco, L.P., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Northcoast Oil Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Caskids Operating Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Goodrich Petroleum, Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Devon Energy Production Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Rozel Operating Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Palm Energy Offshore, et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Great Southern Oil & Gas Co., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Hilcorp Energy, et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Apache Oil Corp., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Campbell Energy Corp., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B ; The Parish of Plaquemines vs. Total Petrochemical & Refining, et al, 25 th JDC, No , Division B -Attorneys-Carmouche, Cossich, Parisola, Taylor, Connick, Burglass & Tankersley; it being the sense of the Plaquemines Parish Council and its attorney that hearing said reports, recommendations, and advice in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Plaquemines Parish Council=s bargaining and litigating position. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby came out of Executive Session at 2:45 p.m. with no final or binding action taken. There being no Proclamations, Council Member Barthelemy moved to Agenda Item 1c, Status Report by the Parish President. Without objection, so ordered. President Cormier reported the following: He wished everyone a Happy Easter; Complimented and thanked Mr. Stanley Wallace, Director of Operations, for saving the Parish $800,000 by doing drainage work in-house; He thanked the Belle Chasse Pleasure and Social Club for the donation made to the Recreation Department Soccer teams;

7 The Administration is working closely with Tommy Serpas, Finance Manager, who will be meeting with supervisors individually to discuss their department s budget and manpower. Mr. Serpas will then make a presentation to the President and Council; President Cormier opened the floor to Mr. St. Marie of HNTB who stated the study of Baptiste Collette is on-going and he believes the budget needed for this project is fully funded from Diversion funds; Council Member Rousselle asked if Mr. St. Marie had a total amount of money paid for the previous engineering and study which is now outdated. St. Marie stated the budget was $3 million but actual expenditures are up to $4 million; and Council Member Williams asked for regular spraying for mosquitos. There being no Bids and Advertisements, Council Member Barthelemy moved to Agenda Item 3, Beer and Liquor Licenses. Without objection, so ordered. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Edgecombe, seconded by Council Member Black, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following application for permit to engage in the sale of liquor and/or beer only in the Parish of Plaquemines for the year 2016 is hereby approved: Empire Eagle Seafood Group, LLC, Frelich Bait Shop, Highway 23, Empire, LA 70050, Table 1, Class B-Retail Package House. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following special event/temporary beer or liquor permit has been issued to Robert Hopkins for the Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival to be held from May 13, 2016, thru May 15, 2016, at 333. F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT certified copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Sheriff Lonnie J. Greco, Sr., and the Plaquemines Parish Health Department as notice of approval of application for permit. Council Member Barthelemy moved to Agenda Item 4, Building Permits. Items 4a(1) thru 4a(7) were taken en globo: R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Barthelemy, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Black who ABSTAINED and Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following applications for construction permits in the Parish of Plaquemines are hereby approved: Fugro Consultants, Inc., Application No , dated October 28, 2015, drill four soil borings, Between Walker Road & Hero Canal, Belle Chasse Area; Helis Oil & Gas Company, L.L.C., Application No , dated January 20, 2016, site clearance operation for all structures and ten existing wells that have been plugged and abandoned, West Black Bay Field; Helis Oil & Gas Company, L.L.C., Application No , dated January 20, 2016, site clearance for all structures and one existing well that has been plugged and abandoned, North Black Bay Field; Helis Oil & Gas Company, L.L.C., Application No , dated January 20, 2016, site clearance operations for all structures and three existing wells that have been plugged and abandoned, Black Bay Field; Helis Oil & Gas Company, L.L.C., Application No , dated January 20, 2016, site clearance operations for all structures and two existing wells that have been plugged and abandoned, East Black Bay Field; Texas Petroleum Investment, Application No , dated February 26, 2016, prop-wash, workspace and riser repair (after-the-fact application), Romero Pass Field; ExxonMobile Pipeline Company, Application No ,

8 dated March 9, 2016 removal of an abandoned platform and all other structures, West Bastian Bay Oil & Gas Field. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Edgecombe, seconded by Council Member Williams, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution approving the issuance of a Business Occupancy only permit to Gulf Atlantic Fisheries to operate a crab shipping business (with no packing, processing or storing) located in an A-2 (Rural or Agricultural) Zoning District at Highway 23, Nairn, Louisiana all in accordance with Application No , dated February 29, WHEREAS, Gulf Atlantic Fisheries applied to the Plaquemines Parish Department of Permits, Planning and Zoning (Application No , dated February 29, 2016) for a Business Occupancy permit to operate a crab shipping business (with no packing or processing or storing) located at Highway 23, Nairn, Louisiana; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCL THAT it hereby approves the issuance of a special Business Occupancy only permit to Gulf Atlantic Fisheries to operate a crab shipping business (with no packing, processing, or storing) located at Highway 23, Nairn, Louisiana, all in accordance with Application No , dated February 29, 2016, with recommendation and in concurrence with Administration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Council Member Barthelemy moved to Agenda Item 5, Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions. Without objection, so ordered. 1. An Ordinance authorizing an emergency exception to the hiring freeze currently enacted on all vacant positions of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BLACK 2. An Ordinance authorizing an emergency exception to the hiring freeze currently enacted on all vacant positions of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BLACK 3. A Resolution authorizing the Parish President, or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to destroy old paper copies of records and documents in the custody and control of Plaquemines Parish Government; and to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER JUNEAU 4. A Resolution authorizing the Parish President, or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Belle Chasse Lion s Club to place a sign on Parish property; and to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER JUNEAU 5. A Resolution authorizing the Parish President, Amos J. Cormier, Jr., to enter into an agreement with the Pointe-a-la-Hache Volunteer Fire Department relative to the operation of the Davant swimming pool and the summer recreation program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY

9 6. An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation for the purchase of a vehicle for use by the District Attorney s Office and to amend the General Fund, 2016 Operating Revenue and Expenditure Budgets, District Attorney Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 7. A Resolution authorizing and directing the Parish President or his designee, to do all things necessary and proper to negotiate, execute, perfect, and enforce any and all documents required to apply for a Local Government Assistance Program Grant from the Office of Community Services in the amount of $103,800 to purchase three replacement motor vehicles; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 8. A Resolution instructing the Plaquemines Parish Development Board to conduct a Public Hearing to amend Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section VI, which was recently amended by Ordinance 16-24, by amending the 2,600 foot buffer zone set forth in Section VI, subsection M(2)(e); and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BURT 9. An Ordinance authorizing the Plaquemines Parish Departments of Permits and Planning & Zoning to issue a temporary permit to Conkat, LLC to operate a temporary Recreational Vehicle/Travel Trailer Park, allowing up to 4 RVs and/or Travel Trailers, which will be located in a Flood Plain Zoning District at Highway 23, Boothville, Louisiana; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS Council Member Barthelemy moved to Agenda Item 6, Ordinances and Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage. Without objection, so ordered. Council Member Juneau offered Agenda Item 6a(1), An Ordinance amending and as amended readopting various sections of the Plaquemines Parish Code of Ordinances Chapter 11, Garbage and Trash, Article I; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto with changes, it was seconded by Council Member Barthelemy, a discussion was had and then the ordinance was deferred. Council Member Barthelemy deferred Agenda Item 6a(2), An Ordinance providing authority for the levy and collection of the Five Mill tax as authorized by Louisiana Constitution Art. VI, 39 on property situated within Plaquemines Parish; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. ORDINANCE NO The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Black who moved its adoption: An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan, Emergency Generator-Government Complex Administration Building Project and the Road Repairs-Mildred Street Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, additional funding is needed for the Emergency Generator-Government Complex Administration Building Project; and WHEREAS, there are remaining available funds in the Road Repairs-Mildred Street Project that can be transferred to the Emergency Generator-Government Complex Administration Building Project; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The Five Year Capital Improvements Plan is amended by transferring $25,000 from the Road Repairs-Mildred Street Project to the Emergency Generator-Government Complex Administration Building Project; funding year, 2016.

10 SECTION 2 The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole. Council Member Barthelemy seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance. The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows: YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Charlie Burt, Audrey Trufant-Salvant, Jeff Edgecombe and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Kirk M. Lepine PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 24 th day of March, Council Member Barthelemy offered Agenda Item 6f with changes: R E S O L U T I O N NO. 16- The following Resolution was offered by Council Member Barthelemy who moved its adoption: A Resolution approving Plaquemines Parish Government s entering into an agreement with parties in lawsuit styled Hilcorp Energy Company, et al, v. State of Louisiana, et al, 25 th JDC, No , Div. B (hereinafter Hilcorp No Lawsuit ), to settle and compromise claims; authorizing Parish President Amos Cormier, Jr. and Parish Attorneys to execute settlement documents and pleadings on behalf of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect hereto. WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley, Special Asst. Parish Attorney, is representing the interest of Plaquemines Parish Government,( PPG ), in the Imperial Lawsuit; and WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley has recommended that it is in the best interests of Plaquemines Parish to settle conflicting claims in this pending concursus action; and WHEREAS, the conflicted parties in the Hilcorp No Lawsuit have agreed with PPG to a settlement of conflicted claims and proceeds and to disbursement of conflicted funds now on deposit in the Registry of Court and to join in a disbursement motion covering settlement of conflicted funds less court costs and for dismissal of conflicted parties from the Hilcorp No Lawsuit; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby authorizes the Plaquemines Parish Government, through the Parish Attorney s Office and the Parish President to settle the Hilcorp No Lawsuit by agreeing to a settlement of conflicted claims and disbursement of conflicted funds from the Registry of Court with the filing of a joint motion for disbursement of funds and for dismissal of conflicted settling parties in this lawsuit.

11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are hereby authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Barthelemy, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Black who PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING and Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution approving Plaquemines Parish Government s entering into an agreement with parties in lawsuit styled Hilcorp Energy Company, et al, v. State of Louisiana, et al, 25 th JDC, No , Div. B (hereinafter Hilcorp No Lawsuit ), to settle and compromise claims; authorizing Parish President Amos Cormier, Jr. and Parish Attorneys to execute settlement documents and pleadings on behalf of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect hereto. WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley, Special Asst. Parish Attorney, is representing the interest of Plaquemines Parish Government,( PPG ), in the Hilcorp No Lawsuit; and WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley has recommended that it is in the best interests of Plaquemines Parish to settle conflicting claims in this pending concursus action; and WHEREAS, the conflicted parties in the Hilcorp No Lawsuit have agreed with PPG to a settlement of conflicted claims on a 90/10% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tract 1 of the 4 RO SUA unit; on a 66/34% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tracts 3A and 3B of the RO SUA unit; on a 90/10% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tract 1 of the 12 MKR RA SUA unit; and, on a 50/50% acreage split between PPG and the State of Louisiana on disputed Tract 4 of the 12 MKR RA SUA unit and to disbursement of conflicted funds now on deposit in the Registry of Court and to join in a disbursement motion covering settlement of conflicted funds less court costs and for dismissal of conflicted settling parties from the Hilcorp No Lawsuit; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby authorizes the Plaquemines Parish Government, through the Parish Attorney s Office and the Parish President to settle the Hilcorp No Lawsuit by agreeing to a settlement of conflicted claims on a 90/10% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tract 1 of the 4 RO SUA unit; on a 66/34% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tracts 3A and 3B of the RO SUA unit; on a 90/10% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tract 1 of the 12 MKR RA SUA unit; and, on a 50/50% acreage split between PPG and the State of Louisiana on disputed Tract 4 of the 12 MKR RA SUA unit and disbursement of conflicted funds from the Registry of Court with the filing of a joint motion for disbursement of funds and for dismissal of conflicted settling parties in this lawsuit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are hereby authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Council Member Barthelemy offered Agenda Item 6h with changes: R E S O L U T I O N NO. 16- The following Resolution was offered by Council Member Barthelemy who moved its adoption:

12 A Resolution approving Plaquemines Parish Government s entering into an agreement with parties in lawsuit styled Chevron U.S.A., Inc. et al, State of La., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Div. A (hereinafter Chevron No Lawsuit ), to settle and compromise claims; authorizing Parish President Amos Cormier, Jr. and Parish Attorneys to execute settlement documents and pleadings on behalf of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect hereto. WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley, Special Asst. Parish Attorney, is representing the interest of Plaquemines Parish Government,( PPG ), in the Chevron No Lawsuit; and WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley has recommended that it is in the best interests of Plaquemines Parish to settle conflicting claims in this pending concursus action; and WHEREAS, the conflicted parties in the Chevron No Lawsuit have agreed with PPG to a settlement of conflicted claims and proceeds and to disbursement of conflicted funds now on deposit in the Registry of Court and to join in a disbursement motion covering settlement of conflicted funds less court costs and for dismissal of conflicted parties from the Chevron Lawsuit; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby authorizes the Plaquemines Parish Government, through the Parish Attorney s Office and the Parish President to settle the Chevron No Lawsuit by agreeing to a settlement of conflicted claims and disbursement of conflicted funds from the Registry of Court with the filing of a joint motion for disbursement of funds and for dismissal of conflicted parties in this lawsuit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are hereby authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Barthelemy, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution approving Plaquemines Parish Government s entering into an agreement with parties in lawsuit styled Chevron U.S.A., Inc. et al, State of La., et al, 25 th JDC, No , Div. A (hereinafter Chevron No Lawsuit ), to settle and compromise claims; authorizing Parish President Amos Cormier, Jr. and Parish Attorneys to execute settlement documents and pleadings on behalf of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect hereto. WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley, Special Asst. Parish Attorney, is representing the interest of Plaquemines Parish Government,( PPG ), in the Chevron No Lawsuit; and WHEREAS, L. V. Cooley has recommended that it is in the best interests of Plaquemines Parish to settle conflicting claims in this pending concursus action; and WHEREAS, the conflicted parties in the Chevron No Lawsuit have agreed with PPG to a settlement of conflicted claims on an 80/20% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tract 4 and a 50/50% acreage split between PPG and the State of Louisiana on disputed Tract 5 and to disbursement of conflicted funds now on deposit in the Registry of Court and to join in a disbursement motion covering settlement of conflicted funds less court costs and for dismissal of conflicted settling parties from the Chevron Lawsuit;

13 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby authorizes the Plaquemines Parish Government, through the Parish Attorney s Office and the Parish President to settle the Chevron No Lawsuit by agreeing to a settlement of conflicted claims on an 80/20% acreage basis in favor of PPG on disputed Tract 4 and a 50/50% acreage split between PPG and the State of Louisiana on disputed Tract 5 and disbursement of conflicted funds from the Registry of Court with the filing of a joint motion for disbursement of funds and for dismissal of conflicted settling parties in this lawsuit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are hereby authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Council Member Barthelemy offered Agenda Item 6i, An Ordinance to amend the 2016 General Fund, Operating Expenditure Budget, Clerk of Court Department and the Building-BC Annex Department, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. He called for a second three times but none was given; therefore, the ordinance died for lack of second. ORDINANCE NO The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Barthelemy, who moved its adoption: An Ordinance authorizing the $23 Million appropriated to Reach B & C of the East Bank Back Levee Hurricane Protection Project be used exclusively for said project only; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council for the $23 Million appropriated for the East Bank Back Levee Protection Project to be used only on Reach B & C of said project; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The $23 Million appropriated to Reach B & C of the East Bank Back Levee Protection Project be used exclusively for said project only. SECTION 2 The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole. Council Member Rousselle seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance. The foregoing Ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows: YEAS: Council Members John L. Barthelemy, Jr., W. Beau Black, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Audrey Trufant-Salvant and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Council Member Kirk M. Lepine PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: Council Members Charlie Burt and Jeff Edgecombe

14 And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 24 th day of March, R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Black, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting YES, except Council Member Lepine who was ABSENT, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution authorizing the Parish President to accept the transfer of a Truck to Plaquemines Parish Government for public use and benefit; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Plaquemines Port, Harbor, and Terminal District wishes to transfer ownership of a 2002 Ford F150 truck, with VIN#1FTRX18W22KB47087 to Plaquemines Parish Government; and WHEREAS, the Parish Council finds that it is in the best interest of Plaquemines Parish Government to accept this offered transfer, made in partial consideration of the many intergovernmental services provided to the Port by Plaquemines Parish Government; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby authorizes the Parish President, or his designee, to accept the transfer of a the 2002 Ford F150 Pickup Truck with VIN#1FTRX18W22KB47087, worth an estimated value of $5,000.00, and to execute any and all documents necessary and proper to perfect and enforce same. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Resolution and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Council Member Black offered Agenda Item 6n with changes. It was seconded by Council Member Williams; however, additional changes were made at the table. Council Member Williams removed her second, Council Member Black offered the additional changes: ORDINANCE NO. 16- The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Black who moved its adoption: An Ordinance to amend the 2016 Manpower Structure and Operating Budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, due to reductions in the 2016 oil and gas royalty revenue, a review of the 2016 Manpower Structure was performed and amendments are necessary; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The 2016 Manpower Structure is amended by unfunding the following vacant positions: 001-General Fund Internal Auditor Chief Internal Auditor Legal Services Lead Parish Attorney Legal Services Legal Secretary Hml Sec/Emr Prp Hmlnd Sec Asst Mang

15 Ecn Dev/Tourism Marketing Assistant Finance & Acct Accounting Clerk Data Processing Computer Operator Com Act Agy Gen Clerk II Recreation South Public Grounds Keeper Permits Plan & Zon Permit Technician Permits Plan & Zon Building Inspector Engineering & Pb Wk Public Works Inspector Ferries-BC Deckhand Ferries-BC Deckhand Ferries-PALH Deckhand Ferries-PALH Deckhand Ferries-PALH Deckhand Ferries-PALH Ferry Captain III Flood Control Secretary Flood Control Heavy Equip Operator I Flood Control Heavy Equip Operator I Flood Control Diesel Mechanic Flood Control Diesel Mechanic Coastal Zone Mgmt Local Cstal Prog Manager Road Maint Fund Rd Maint PROWM Tractor Driver II Rd Maint PROWM Tractor Driver II Rd Maint PROWM Tractor Driver II Rd Maint PROWM Tractor Driver II Rd Maint PROWM Tractor Driver II Rd Maint PROWM Public Grounds Keeper Boat Harbors & Shipyards Empire Shipyard Boat Lift Operator Venice Bt Harb Boat Lift Operator SECTION 2 The 2016 operating revenue and expenditure budgets are amended by a net expenditure reduction of ($1,424,870) as follows: 001-General Fund Internal Auditor Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (62,870) Internal Audior P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (910) Internal Auditor Retirement PERS Dec (8,170) Internal Auditor Group Insurance Health Dec (15,170) Legal Services Salaries & Wages Reg Dec(108,740) Legal Services P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (5,990) Legal Services Retirement PERS Dec (4,890) Legal Services Group Insurance Health Dec (4,910) Hml Sec/Emr Prp Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (48,730) Hml Sec/Emr Prp P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (710) Hml Sec/Emr Prp Retirement PERS Dec (7,070) Hml Sec/Emr Prp Group Insurance Health Dec (11,350) Ecn Dev/Tourism Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (41,170) Ecn Dev/Tourism P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (600) Ecn Dev/Tourism Retirement PERS Dec (5,970) Ecn Dev/Tourism Group Insurance Health Dec (3,760) Finance & Acct Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (28,650) Finance & Acct P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (420)

16 Finance & Acct Retirement PERS Dec (3,720) Finance & Acct Group Insurance Health Dec (5,200) Data Processing Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (27,140) Data Processing P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (390) Data Processing Retirement PERS Dec (3,940) Data Processing Group Insurance Health Dec (8,100) Com Act Agy Gen Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (21,460) Com Act Agy Gen P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (310) Com Act Agy Gen Retirement PERS Dec (2,790) Com Act Agy Gen Group Insurance Health Dec (15,170) Recreation South Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (24,510) Recreation South P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (360) Recreation South Retirement PERS Dec (3,190) Recreation South Group Insurance Health Dec (5,200) Permits Plan & Zon Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (48,380) Permits Plan & Zon P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (700) Permits Plan & Zon Retirement PERS Dec (6,690) Permits Plan & Zon Group Insurance Health Dec (390) Engineering & Pb Wk Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (30,960) Engineering & Pb Wk P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (450) Engineering & Pb Wk Retirement PERS Dec (4,490) Engineering & Pb Wk Group Insurance Health Dec (7,580) Ferries-BC Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (45,060) Ferries-BC P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (650) Ferries-BC Retirement PERS Dec (5,870) Ferries-BC Group Insurance Health Dec (15,810) Ferries-PALH Salaries & Wages Reg Dec(130,380) Ferries-PALH P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (1,880) Ferries-PALH Retirement PERS Dec (18,570) Ferries-PALH Group Insurance Health Dec (38,540) Flood Control Salaries & Wages Reg Dec(166,200) Flood Control P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (2,410) Flood Control Retirement PERS Dec (21,620) Flood Conrol Group Insurance Health Dec (61,510) Coastal Zone Mgmt Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (38,710) Coastal Zone Mgmt P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (560) Coastal Zone Mgmt Retirement PERS Dec (5,030) Coastal Zone Mmgt Group Insurance Health Dec (4,930) 003-Road Maint Fund (Transfer from General Fund) TOTAL FUND (1,138,930) Rd Maint PROWM Salaries & Wages Reg Dec(150,220) Rd Maint PROWM P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (2,160) Rd Maint PROWM Retirement PERS Dec (20,330) Rd Maint PROWM Group Insurance Health Dec (54,170) 448-Boat Harbors & Shipyards (Transfer from General Fund) TOTAL FUND (226,880) Empire Shipyard Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (19,440) Empire Shipyard P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (280) Empire Shipyard Retirement PERS Dec (2,820) Empire Shipyard Group Insurance Health Dec (4,500) Venice Bt Harb Salaries & Wages Reg Dec (23,430) Venice Bt Harb P/R Taxes FICA Taxes Dec (340) Venice Bt Harb Retirement PERS Dec (3,050) Venice Bt Harb Group Insurance Health Dec (5,200)

17 TOTAL FUND (59,060) SECTION 3 It hereby authorizes the transfer of $1,424,870 from the General Fund Unreserved/Undesignated Fund Balance to the Fund Balance Designated for Emergencies. SECTION 4 The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and officials are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. As offered with changes: ORDINANCE NO. 16- The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Black who moved its adoption: An Ordinance to amend the 2016 Manpower Structure and Operating Budget; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, due to reductions in the 2016 oil and gas royalty revenue, a review of the 2016 Manpower Structure was performed and amendments are necessary; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The 2016 Manpower Structure is amended by unfunding the following vacant positions: 001-General Fund Internal Auditor Chief Internal Auditor Legal Services Lead Parish Attorney Legal Services Legal Secretary Hml Sec/Emr Prp Hmlnd Sec Asst Mang Ecn Dev/Tourism Marketing Assistant Finance & Acct Accounting Clerk Data Processing Computer Operator Com Act Agy Gen Clerk II Recreation South Public Grounds Keeper Permits Plan & Zon Permit Technician Permits Plan & Zon Building Inspector Engineering & Pb Wk Public Works Inspector Ferries-BC Deckhand Ferries-BC Deckhand Ferries-PALH Deckhand Ferries-PALH Deckhand Ferries-PALH Deckhand Ferries-PALH Ferry Captain III Flood Control Secretary Flood Control Heavy Equip Operator I Flood Control Heavy Equip Operator I Flood Control Diesel Mechanic Flood Control Diesel Mechanic Coastal Zone Mgmt Local Cstal Prog Manager Maintenance Master Electrician