Kim M. Toups Secretary. Council Member Burt led the prayer and Council Member Black led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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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 Temporary Magnolia Center, Highway 15, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Louisiana, on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Council Member Benedict Rousselle-Chairman Council Member John L. Barthelemy, Jr. Council Member W. Beau Black Council Member Kirk M. Lepine Council Member Irvin Juneau Council Member Charlie Burt Council Member Audrey Trufant-Salvant Council Member Jeff Edgecombe Council Member Nicole Williams Kim M. Toups Secretary ABSENT: None Council Member Burt led the prayer and Council Member Black led the Pledge of Allegiance. There being no Executive Session, Council Member Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 3, Status Report by the Executive Port Director. Without objection, so ordered. General Sanders informed everyone that a staff member from Senator Cassidy s office came to see the Port site and while driving over the bridge and through the tunnel, experienced the delays due to the bridge being up and the leaky tunnel. General Sanders stressed the importance of a new bridge and the Peter s Road Bypass. A meeting was held with Council Member Barthelemy regarding the federalization of the East Bank levees. Since the authorization to federalize the levees is in place, General Sanders plans on meeting with Senator Vitter to make sure it gets done. General Sanders met with the principals of the Venice Port Complex, George Pivach, President Cormier, Council Members Rousselle and Williams, and Vincent Frelich to discuss the opportunities for the Port and Parish due to the upcoming eastern gulf drilling. Once again, General Sanders explained that the Port will be paying 25% of the total funds needed to be placed on the State Economic Development Site Certification list; the total amounts of funds for the project will be $40,000-$90,000. Also PABI will contribute $2,500 towards the Port s 25% share. There being no Bids and Advertisements, Council Member Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 5, Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions. Without objection, so ordered. 1. A Resolution authorizing Maynard Sandy Sanders, as Executive Director of the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Plaquemines Parish Government and the Louisiana Fruit Company d/b/a the Venice Port Complex to develop opportunities; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER ROUSSELLE Council Member Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 6, Ordinances and Resolutions on Second Reading and Final Passage. Without objection, so ordered. Council Member Lepine withdrew Agenda Items 6a, A Resolution appointing the members of the Port Committee of the Plaquemines Parish Council for 2015 pursuant to Ordinance No. 11-5; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto and 6b, A Resolution electing the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District Vice-Chairperson for 2015; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Without objection, so ordered. There being no New Business, Council Member Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 8, Approval of Minutes. Without objection, so ordered.

2 R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Lepine, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting AYes@, 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 February 12, 2015 meeting as recorded by the Secretary of this Council. There being no further business to come before this Council, on motion of Council Member Lepine, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, the meeting adjourned at 1:19 p.m. Chairman Secretary

3 Minutes of a meeting of the Plaquemines Parish Council held in the Plaquemines Parish Temporary Magnolia Center, Highway 15, Pointe-a-la-Hache, Louisiana, on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at 1:19 p.m., pursuant to notice to all members with a quorum present as follows: PRESENT: Council Member Benedict Rousselle-Chairman Council Member John L. Barthelemy, Jr. Council Member W. Beau Black Council Member Kirk M. Lepine Council Member Irvin Juneau Council Member Charlie Burt Council Member Audrey Trufant-Salvant Council Member Jeff Edgecombe Council Member Nicole Williams Kim M. Toups Secretary ABSENT: None The Parish President was present along with Mr. Edward P. Theriot, Director of Administration, Mr. Stanley Wallace, Director of Operations, and Rev. Michael Jiles, Director of Public Service. The Roll Call, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance was dispensed with. There being no Executive Session and no Proclamations, Council Member Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 1c, Status Report by the Parish President. Without objection, so ordered. President Cormier stated he and the administration has been working closely with Council Member Barthelemy regarding Mardi Gras Pass and the information has been sent to the State. Additionally he has been in contact with Council Member Trufant-Salvant regarding the Port Sulphur Library and with the Sheriff concerning the new prison. There being no Bids and Advertisements, Council Member Rousselle 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 Williams, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following applications for permit to engage in the sale of liquor and/or beer only in the Parish of Plaquemines for the year 2014 is hereby approved: Empire Eagle Seafood Group, LLC, Empire Eagle Seafood Group, LLC, Highway 23, Empire, LA 70050, Retail Package, Class B-Retail Package House. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 Rousselle asked for any items which would be deferred or withdrawn. The following Items have been deferred: 6a2, An Ordinance to amend the setback requirements in a settlement agreement between Plaquemines Parish Government and Woodlands Borrow Pits, LLC covering permitted operations of the Woodlands South borrow pit in exchange for value of property to be acquired for the NOV-06 A.2 Levee Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (DEFERRED AND CARRIED OVER FROM THE MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER TRUFANT-SALVANT 6a3, An Ordinance authorizing Amos J. Cormier, Jr., Parish President on behalf of the Buras Levee District, accept Acts of Donation from First Equity, Inc.; George Pivach, II as trustee of the Jacqueline Buras Gardner Grandchild's Trust; and Equiland, Inc. to obtain ownership of the properties identified as Tracts 23.01, 73.01, and 105 located between Fort Jackson and Venice for use by the Plaquemines Parish Government for the Reach B-2

4 Vegetative Ridge and Marsh Creation project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (OFFERED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS, 2ND BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE THEN DEFERRED AND CARREID OVER FROM THE MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS 6a4, An Ordinance authorizing Amos Cormier, Jr., Parish President on behalf of the Buras Levee District, accept an Act of Donation from Plains Marketing LP to obtain ownership of the property identified as Tract M1 located between Fort Jackson and Venice for use by the Plaquemines Parish Government for the Reach B-2 Vegetative Ridge and Marsh Creation project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (DEFERRED AND CARRIED OVER FROM THE MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS 6b, An Ordinance authorizing the Parish President to expend funds for the alternate projects associated with the Hurricane Isaac Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (DEFERRED AND CARRIED OVER FROM THE & MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER LEPINE 6g, A Resolution approving Plaquemines Parish Government s entering into an agreement with parties in lawsuit styled Vintage Petroleum Inc. vs. State of Louisiana and Plaquemines Parish Government, 25 th JDC, No Div. A, (hereinafter Vintage Lawsuit ), to settle and compromise claims; authorizing Parish President Amos Cormier, Jr. to execute settlement documents on behalf of Plaquemines Parish Government; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (DEFERRED AND CARRIED OVER FROM THE MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER ROUSSELLE 6l, A Resolution authorizing and directing the law firm of Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor, L.L.C., Carmouche and Associates, LLC, Connick and Connick, LLC, and Burglass & Tankersley, LLC, to temporarily cease and desist from preforming any work associated with the legal action currently pending under the Coastal Zone Management Act, pursuant to Ordinance No , and to provide to the Council a comprehensive update status update and full accounting of legal fees and costs incurred in this matter; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (OFFERED FOR DISCUSSION ONLY BY COUNCIL WILLIAMS AND THEN DEFERRED AND CARRIED OVER FROM THE MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS 6n, An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan for the Highway 15 Repairs Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 6q, A Resolution authorizing the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, to proceed with the issuance of not to exceed Twelve Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($12,750,000) of Revenue Refunding Bonds, of the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said bonds; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Bonds; appoint Bond Counsel, Financial Advisor and Underwriter; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. COUNCIL MEMBER LEPINE The following Items have been withdrawn: 6c, An Ordinance to amend the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan for the Data Assembly Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. (DEFERRED AND CARRIED OVER FROM THE & MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER LEPINE 6o, An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan by appropriating $100,000 to the Repairs-District 2 Kimble Street, Windsor Drive and Eve Street Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BLACK Council Member Black requested to advance to Agenda Item 7g, CPRA update and opportunities for Plaquemines Parishby State Representative Leopold. Without objection, so ordered. Representative Leopold stated he wanted to come to the meeting to let everyone know there are currently CPRA matching funds available to be used on Parish projects listed in the Coastal Master Plan. The representative from CPRA who informed us that 10% matching funds would come from the Restore Act. Rep. Leopold further stated that the Annual Restoration Plan has not yet been approved but would come before the State Legislature during the next session.

5 Mr. Burghart Turner asked if Plaquemines Parish had submitted any projects for the first round of available funds. The CPRA representative stated off hand he did not know but he would send the list to the Council Secretary s Office. President Cormier stated the administration was working hard on the Reach B2 Vegetative Ridge project and hopefully that would free up funds to be used on the East Bank Levee. Council Member Barthelemy requested to move to Agenda Item 7e, Discussion regarding Mardi Gras Pass. Without objection, so ordered. Mr. Ken Ragas stated that Haspel & Davis owns the property and structure at Mardi Gras Pass. He further stated that the owners are requesting that the Parish close the diversion project. Bernard Berconi, George Ricks, Neil Beshel, Byron Encalade, and George Barisich, and George Cavignac all spoke regarding the negative impact on oysters, commercial and recreational fishing, shrimping and the economy. These gentlemen also requested that the Parish support any efforts to close the project. President Cormier informed everyone that an effort has been made by the Administration to initiate a permit to block Mardi Gras Pass and a meeting on said permit will be held on March 3, Council Member Black asked if the project was closed, how much time would it take for the oyster beds to fully rehabilitate. Mr. Encalade stated he believed it would take 3-5 years. Warren Lawrence asked if the road to Mardi Gras Pass was public or private. Council Member Rousselle stated it was not a public road. Michael Rodriguez stated Bass Enterprises tried to upkeep the road. SUSPENSION OF RULES Council Member Barthelemy moved to suspend any and all rules necessary to add to the agenda, A Resolution expressing the sense of the Plaquemines Parish Council that it is in the best interest of the people of this Parish and State to close Mardi Gras Pass. There being no objection from any of the Council Members present; The Motion was passed on this the 26 th day of February, R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Barthelemy, unanimously seconded, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution expressing the sense of the Plaquemines Parish Council that it is in the best interest of the people of this Parish and State to close Mardi Gras Pass. WHEREAS, Mardi Gras Pass poses a danger to the residents of Plaquemines Parish should tropical systems push water into the Mississippi River; and WHEREAS, such a tidal surge would damage fresh water habitats and potentially over top existing levees and flood control devices along the Mississippi River; and WHEREAS, salt water intrusion poses a risk to regional drinking water supplies; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it is the will of the Plaquemines Parish Council that Mardi Gras Pass be closed. 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 officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council.

6 Council Member Rousselle reverted back to Agenda Item 4, Building Permits. Without objection, so ordered. Council Member Edgecombe asked that the following items be deferred: 4a1, Swift Energy Operating, LLC, Application No , dated September 12, 2014, to install 6 inch pipelines, Lake Washington Field. COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE 4a3, Swift Energy Operating, LLC, Application No , dated October 29, 2014, to install pile clusters and shell pad, drill the CM YYY (Capella) Well, install keyway and well head protector, Lake Washington Field. COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE 4a5, Swift Energy Operating, LLC, Application No , dated October 29, 2014, to wheel wash, install pile clusters and shell pad, drill the #E Well, install keyway and well head protector, Lake Washington Field. COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMB 4a7, Exxon Mobil Pipeline Company, Application No , dated November 17, 2014, repairs at 4 locations on an existing 12 inch pipeline, Barataria Bay & Rattlesnake Bayou Area. COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE 4a8, Swift Energy Operating, LLC, Application No , dated December 11, 2014, to install 4 inch flowline, Lake Washington Field. COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE Council Member Barthelemy deferred the following items: 4a4, Century Exploration N.O., LLC, Application No , dated October 7, 2014, to plug and abandon S.L Well No. 001 and remove existing 4 inch pipeline, Breton Sound Area, Blocks 52 & 53. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 4a6, LLOG Exploration Company, LLC, Application No , dated November 6, 2014, to install 6 inch pipeline, Main Pass Area Revised Blocks 22, 23 & 25. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 4a9, Crimson Gulf, LLC, Application No , dated January 13, 2015, to lower exiting 6 inch pipeline, Emeline Pass Area. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 4a11, APS Design & Testing, Application No , dated February 3, 2015, to drill 1 soil boring, Davant Area. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 4a14, Gulf Coast Energy Resources, Application No , dated February 18, 2015, to install 6 inch flowlines, platform, walkway and temporary workspace, Garden Island Bay Field. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Rousselle, seconded by Council Member Burt, and on roll call all members present and voting AYes@, except Council Member Black, who Abstained, 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: LLOG Exploration Company, LLC, Application No , dated October 1, 2014, to install production platform and walkway, Main Pass Area Revised Block 25; Apache Corporation, Application No , dated February 3, 2015, to replace existing 4 inch flow line, South Pass 24 Field; Century Exploration N.O., LLC, Application No , dated February 4, 2015, to drill the Pegasus Prospect and install caisson sleeve structure, Breton Sound Area, Block 34; Plains All-American Pipeline, L.P., Application No , dated February 2, 2015, to conduct 8 anomaly repairs along an existing 18 inch BOA pipeline, 2 repairs area 7 & 8 are located in Plaquemines Parish, Alliance Refinery Area; Leaaf Environmental, LLC, Application No , dated February 9, 2015, to drill soil borings, 219 WPA Road, Belle Chasse, LA. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby authorizes the Parish President to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Plaquemines Parish Government and the Plaquemines Parish Tourism Commission, in the form attached hereto.

7 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 officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both 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 Williams, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution approving the issuance of a special permit to Bristow US, LLC for the placement of a third trailer residence on property located in an A-2 (Rural and Agricultural) Zoning District at 104 Dennis Lane, Boothville, Louisiana, all in accordance with Application No , dated February 3, WHEREAS, Bristow US, LLC applied to the Plaquemines Parish Department of Permits, Planning and Zoning (Application No , dated February 3, 2015) for a permit for the placement of a third trailer residence on property located at 104 Dennis Lane, Boothville, Louisiana; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it hereby approves the issuance of a special permit to Bristow US, LLC to place a third trailer residence on property located in an A-2 (Rural and Agricultural) Zoning District at 104 Dennis Lane, Boothville, Louisiana, all in accordance with Application No , dated February 3, 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 officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council. Council Member Rousselle moved to Agenda Item 5, Introduction of Ordinances and Resolutions. Without objection, so ordered. 1. An Ordinance authorizing Parish President to purchase a 1.69 acre tract of land and a 1.36 acre tract of land from Norfolk Southern Corporation located in Sections 4 & 5, Township 14 South, Range 13 East, in Plaquemines Parish; and, otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 2. An Ordinance to amend the 2015 Public Health Fund, Manpower Structure, Ambulance- General Department, and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 3. An Ordinance to amend the 2015 General Fund, Community Programs Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 4. An ordinance to amend the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan by transferring funds from the East Bank Library Project back to New Courthouse Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 5. An ordinance to amend, and as amended, re-adopt Section of the Code of Ordinances, entitled Fees For Use Of Parish Government Facilities ; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTHELEMY 6. An Ordinance appropriating funds for Plaquemines Parish Day at the Louisiana Legislature to be held on April 29, 2015; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER LEPINE 7. An Ordinance to amend the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan by appropriating $2,215,400 from the Corps of Engineers, for the acquisition of LERRDS (Lands, Easements, Rights-of-Way, Relocations and Disposal Sites) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers NOV storm protection levee projects from Oakville to Venice; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER LEPINE

8 8. A Resolution authorizing the Parish President to offer a 20% discount to all persons owing delinquent rental payments for boat slips in Plaquemines Parish Government s harbors and marinas if paid in full within 30 days of the announcement of this limited amnesty. COUNCIL MEMBER LEPINE 9. An Ordinance to amend the 2015 Manpower Structure; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER ROUSSELLE 10. An Ordinance to amend the 2015 Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER ROUSSELLE 11. An Ordinance to amend the 2015 Operating Budget, various funds, various departments, various line item; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER ROUSSELLE 12. A Resolution urging President Barack Obama to repeal the Executive Order Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a process for further soliciting and considering stakeholder Input and requesting Senators David Vitter and Bill Cassidy and Representative Steve Scalise and the entire Louisiana Federal Delegation to encourage the repeal of, and prohibit funding for, said Executive Order; and to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BURT 13. An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan for the Extension-Peters Road Bypass Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BURT 14. A Resolution requesting the Parish President to contact the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation for a current Structural Integrity/Safety Study of the Belle Chasse Tunnel and to advise this Government of its status within 30 days upon receipt of this Resolution; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BURT 15. An Ordinance amending and restating Section of Ordinance No , such Section currently, and to remain, entitled How penalties recoverable, remission or waiver of penalty, interest, and to further add language requiring the recommendation to, and approval by, the Plaquemines Parish Council for the remission and/or waiver of penalties and/or interest on delinquent taxes prior to the Collector, as defined therein, granting such remission and/or waiver; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER BURT 16. An Ordinance authorizing and directing Parish President to have the Administration take all the necessary steps to institute an across the board increase in the fees for Water, Sewerage and Solid Waste Collection; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE 17. An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan for the Coastal Bird Habitat Islands in the Barataria Basin (Cat Islands East and West) Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE 18. An Ordinance to amend the 2015 General Fund, Manpower Structure, Ferry Department; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS 19. An Ordinance approving a plan of re-subdivision of Lot B-1A, Buras, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, into Lots B-1C and B-1D, Buras, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as shown on the plans and plat of survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated February 17, 2004, the owner having fulfilled all the requirements of the Subdivision and Re-subdivision Ordinance of the Parish of Plaquemines, without cost to the Plaquemines Parish Government or the Parish of Plaquemines; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. COUNCIL MEMBER WILLIAMS Council Member Trufant-Salvant requested to revert back 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 Trufant-Salvant, seconded by Council Member Edgecombe, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, the following Resolution was adopted:

9 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT the following application for special permit to engage in the sale of liquor and/or beer only in the Parish of Plaquemines for the year 2015 is hereby approved: Port Sulphur Volunteer Fire Department, 3 day permit for a Fundraiser/Fair, to be held May 8, 2015, beginning at 5pm through May 10, 2015, ending at 9pm, at 2518 Diamond River Road, Port Sulphur, LA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED 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 Trufant-Salvant requested to move to Agenda Item 7d, Update by Administration on borrow pit collection fees. Without objection, so ordered. The floor was turned over to Mr. Barry Colligan who handed out a packet of information relative to the history of borrow pits. Mrs. Michelle Wilcox made a presentation on the financial impact of borrow pits in the Parish and the sales tax which could be collected. Mr. Blair Rittiner of the Parish Land Department pointed out, that when applying for a borrow pit permit, the owners apply for the entire blueprint of the pit not knowing if the entire supply of mud will be approved by the USACE; therefore, even though a permit states a certain size of a pit will be dug, it doesn t mean that much mud will be sold. Ms. Geesler Saul, supervisor of the Parish Sales Tax Office, stated that Mrs. Wilcox used the wrong percentage for sales tax in her presentation. Ms. Saul further stated that her office was currently in the process of having the borrow pit taxes audited and after due findings collection would begin. Mr. Rennie Buras, Asst. Parish Attorney, stated 2-3% of the borrow material from the Plaquemines Dirt & Clay pit is not used on the levee and it its sold to a third party. Council Members Rousselle and Burt made the point that if this is true and some material is being sold to a third party, then according the borrow pit ordinance, the borrow pit must be backfilled. A question was asked regarding which borrow pit companies were paying sales tax and Ms. Saul stated State Law prohibited her office from giving that information out, even to the Council. Mr. Patrick Johnston from Lambert & Co. is conducting the sales tax audit. He stated that the majority of the sales are being made to the USACE which are tax exempt and that sales are also being made to parties outside of the Parish; sales made to parties outside of the Parish are not taxable in Plaquemines. Council Member Rousselle asked the administration to look into finding out if Mr. Johnston could due the audit as opposed to an outside firm handling the matter. Mr. Burghart Turner questioned Mr. Mike Metcalf about the permitting of the Plaquemines Dirt & Clay pit. Mr. Mike Metcalf of the Plaquemines Parish Permits Department stated he only did what he was told to do by the prior administration. Council Member Juneau asked Mr. Metcalf if he was ordered to change the borrow pit permitting fee for this particular borrow pit and Mr. Metcalf responded that he was ordered to change the permit. Meyers Engineering representative, Mr. Randy Oustalet, informed the Council the contract for the borrow pit monitoring engineer had been issued; however, he was waiting on a notice to proceed and direction would then come from Mr. Ken Dugas, Chief Parish Engineer. Council Member Trufant-Salvant asked to move to Agenda Item 6v. Without objection, so ordered. ORDINANCE NO The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Trufant-Salvant who moved its adoption: An Ordinance to amend the 2015 Operating Revenue and Expenditure Budgets, General Fund, Permits General Department for the revenues and expenses related to administrative fees for borrow pits; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, as per the requirements of Ordinance number , the operator of a borrow pit or sand pit shall by such operation be deemed to agree to undertake to collect a road maintenance charge of three (3) cents per ton equivalent from any contractor purchasing soil or sand and shall pay the required administrative permitting fees and engineering fees; and

10 WHEREAS, said fees collected by borrow and sand pit operators are forwarded to the Department of Finance to be specifically used by the Parish to offset the cost of maintenance and repairs to the parish roads; and WHEREAS, due to fees collected, amendments are required of the 2015 budget for the Permits General Department; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The 2015 Operating Revenue and Expenditure Budgets are amended as follows: Fund: 001 General Fund Dept/Div: Permits General Object Description Inc/Dec Amendment Rev - Permits-Borrow Pits Inc 50, Rev - Borrow Pit-Engineering Fees Inc 12, Rev Borrow Pit Road Maint Charges Inc 50, Exp - Prof Svcs-Borrow Pits/Auditing Inc 33, Exp - Prof Svcs-Borrow Pits/Engineering Inc 78,400 SECTION 2 The Secretary of this Council is hereby authorized and directed to immediately certify and release this Ordinance and that Parish employees and official 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 Edgecombe 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, Kirk M. Lepine, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Charlie Burt, Audrey Trufant-Salvant, Jeff Edgecombe and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: None PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 26 th day of February, Council Member Rousselle reverted back to Agenda Item 6a1. Without objection, so ordered. ORDINANCE NO The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Edgecombe who moved its adoption: An Ordinance to amend and amended to readopt Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the Comprehensive Zoning District Map therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, with reference to Application No. ZMP , dated October 12, 2014.

11 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 Subsection 2 of Section IV of Ordinance No. 142, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as amended, and the Comprehensive Zoning District Maps therein adopted by reference and which is paraphed thereto, are hereby amended and as amended readopted so that the following described property is hereby rezoned from C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District to MH (Mobile Home) Zoning District: Property located at Highway 11 Buras, Louisiana described legally as follows: A certain tract of land, together with all the buildings and improvements Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana about sixty (60) miles below New Orleans, located in Section 13 and 52, T20S R29E describe as follows: Measure 324 +/- from C/L of Highway 11 R/W X /- X 319 +/- X /- (from Highway to toe of levee). Former Buras Fil-A-Sac & Lucky Car Wash #2. 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 Williams 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, Kirk M. Lepine, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Charlie Burt, Audrey Trufant-Salvant, Jeff Edgecombe and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: None PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 26 th day of February, Council Member Edgecombe withdrew Agenda Item, 6e, A Resolution denying the requested Map Change filed by Ba V. Dang from C-2 (General Commercial) Zoning District to MH (Mobile Home) Zoning District for property located at Highway 11, Buras, Louisiana, all in accordance with Application No. ZMP , dated October 12, (DEFERRED AND CARRIED OVER FROM THE & MEETING) COUNCIL MEMBER EDGECOMBE Council Member Rousselle reverted back to Agenda Item 6a5. Without objection, so ordered. ORDINANCE NO The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Black who moved its adoption: An Ordinance approving a plan of re-subdivision of property, of Parcel 2, Parcel 3, Parcel 4, and Tract B, Hodge-Hunt Tract, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B and 3B1, Hodge-Hunt Tract, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as

12 shown on the plans and plat of survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated August 25, 2014, the owner having fulfilled all of the requirements of the Subdivision and Re-Subdivision Ordinance of the Parish of Plaquemines, without cost to Plaquemines Parish Government or the Parish of Plaquemines; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Kathy Abreo, is the owner of the property, situated in Parcel 2, Parcel 3, Parcel 4, and Tract B, Hodge-Hint Tract, the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, as more fully shown on the plan and plat of re-subdivision by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated August 25, 2014, a print whereof is annexed hereto and made part hereof; and WHEREAS, Kathy Abreo, as the owner of said property, has proposed the re-subdivision of property, of Parcel 2, Parcel 3, Parcel 4, and Tract B, Hodge-Hunt Tract, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B and B1, Hodge-Hunt Tract, Plaquemines Parish Louisiana, as more fully shown on said plan; and WHEREAS, all streets, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey are in place; and WHEREAS, the owner understands that he and subsequent owners of the property will be responsible for the maintenance of future and all existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of ways, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey are in place; and WHEREAS, The Plaquemines Parish Government accepts no responsibility or liability for the construction, maintenance or improvements of any future or now existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of ways, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements that may be shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey; and WHEREAS, the Owner and subsequent owners of the property shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of future and all existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of ways, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements that may be shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The aforesaid plan of re-subdivision of property, of Parcel 2, Parcel 3, Parcel 4, and Tract B, Hodge-Hunt Tract, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and B1, Hodge-Hunt Tract, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, as shown on the plat and plan of survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated August 25, 2014, a print whereof is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby approved, and that the approval of the Parish President, Directors and all Parish Department Heads of the aforesaid plan and plat of survey be ratified. SECTION 2 The Parish President be and is hereby authorized to appear before a Notary Public, and execute the approved aforesaid plan of re-subdivision of owner as depicted on plan and plat of survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., August 25, 2014, for the Parish of Plaquemines and the Plaquemines Parish Government, and to execute any and all acts and documents necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to the aforesaid Ordinance. SECTION 3 The Plaquemines Parish Government accepts no responsibility or liability for the construction, maintenance or improvements of any future or now existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of ways, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements that may be shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey.

13 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. WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole. Council Member Lepine 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, Kirk M. Lepine, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Charlie Burt, Audrey Trufant-Salvant, Jeff Edgecombe and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: None PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 26 th day of February, ORDINANCE NO The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Williams who moved its adoption: An Ordinance approving a plan of re-subdivision of the property of Farrel L. Avist, Larry S. Avist, and Harold M. Avist, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana as shown on Map of Re-subdivision of Harold Avist Property into Tracts AV-1, AV-2, and AV- 3, Boothville, Louisiana by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated August 4, 2014, the owner having fulfilled all the Requirements of the Subdivision and Re-subdivision Ordinance of the Parish Of Plaquemines without cost to the Plaquemines Parish Government or the Parish of Plaquemines; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, Farrel L. Avist, Larry S. Avist, and Harold M. Avist, as owners of property situated in the Parish of Plaquemines, State of Louisiana, as shown on Map of Re-subdivision of Harold Avist Property into Tracts AV-1, AV-2 and AV-3, Boothville, Louisiana, by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated August 4, 2014, a copy whereof is annexed hereto and made part hereof; and WHEREAS, Farrel L. Avist, Larry S. Avist, and Harold M. Avist, as owners of said property have proposed the re-subdivision of said property into tracts AV-1, AV-2, and AV-3, as more fully shown on said map; and WHEREAS, all streets, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements shown on the aforementioned map of survey are in place; and WHEREAS, the owner/developer understands that he and subsequent owners of the property will be responsible for the maintenance of future and all existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of ways, utilities, drainage and structures and other improvements shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey are in place; and WHEREAS, the Plaquemines Parish Government accepts no responsibility or liability for the construction, maintenance or improvements of any future or now existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of ways, utilities, drainage structure and other improvements that may be shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey; and

14 WHEREAS, the owner/developer and subsequent owners of the property shall be responsible for the construction and maintenance of future and all existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of ways, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements that may be shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The aforesaid plan of re-subdivisiaon of Harold Avist Property into Tracts AV-1, AV-2 and AV- 3, Boothville Louisiana by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., P.L.S., dated August 4, 2014, a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, be approved, and that the approval of the Parish President, Directors and all appropriate Parish Department Heads of the aforesaid map of survey ratified. SECTION 2 The Parish President be and he is hereby authorized to appear before a Notary Public, and execute the approved aforesaid plan or re-subdivision of owner as depicted on plan and plat of survey by Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc. dated August 4, 2014, for the Parish of Plaquemines and the Plaquemines Parish Government, and to execute any and all acts and documents necessary and proper in the premises to give full force and effect to the aforesaid Ordinance. SECTION 3 The Plaquemines Parish Government accepts no responsibility or liability for construction, maintenance or improvements of any future or now existing non-dedicated streets, roads, right of way, utilities, drainage structures and other improvements that may or may not be shown on the aforementioned plan and plat of survey or later developed. 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 Edgecombe 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, Kirk M. Lepine, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Charlie Burt, Audrey Trufant-Salvant, Jeff Edgecombe and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: None PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 26 th day of February, ORDINANCE NO The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Lepine who moved its adoption:

15 An Ordinance to amend the 2015 Operating Budget and the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, a review of the 2015 budget was performed and amendments are necessary; and WHEREAS, the current 2015 operating budget for oil royalty revenue is based on the price of $96.69 per barrel; and WHEREAS, due to declining oil prices, it is recommended that the 2015 operating budget for oil royalty revenue be based on the price of $70.00 per barrel; and WHEREAS, the recommended reduction in projected oil prices will result in a $10,106,250 decrease in projected oil royalty revenue; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1 The General Fund 2015 Operating Revenue Budget is amended as follows: Parish Royalty State 10% Dec ($4,306,200) Oil Royalties Dec ($5,800,050) SECTION 2 The General Fund 2015 Operating Budget Fund Balances are amended as follows: Unreserved/Undesignated Dec ($3,928,538.44) Designated for Sewer Projects Dec ($1,156,572.17) SECTION 3 The Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan is amended as follows: Levee Improvements-West PALH ($97,925.00) Upgrade-Empire Inner Levee ($100,000.00) Water Intake Trailer ($9,500.00) East Bank Levee Multi-Purpose Path ($150,000.00) Repairs-Pump Station Parish Wide-Non Hurr ($54,000.00) Acquisition of Land-Belle Chasse Drainage ($7,590.30) Pump Station Repair-EPALH ($7,826.91) Belle Chasse Drainage District Servitude Acquisition ($27,760.00) Drainage Improvements-Melvyn Drive ($142.13) Ramp Repairs-Pointe a la Hache Ferry ($38,841.32) Repairs-Cement/Aprons-Civic Dr to PS Govt Bldg ($25,000.00) Upgrade-Railroad Crossing ($117,000.00) Street Lighting-Hwy 39 White Ditch/Phoenix ($190,000.00) Eastbank Library ($2,298,146.00) Improvements-Davant Park ($22,386.96) Field Lighting-Ironton ($15,000.00) Playground-Leroy Harvey ($59,745.06) Improvements-Ironton Park ($43,005.00) Park-Good News ($35,107.56) Fort Jackson-Archaeological Scan ($6,000.00) Lift Station-Martin Lane ($130,000.00) Water Line-Braithwaite/Phoenix ($185,000.00) Overlay-Empire Boat Harbor ($160,000.00) Dredging-Empire Boat Harbor ($750,000.00) Upgrade-Solid Waste Transfer Station ($101,591.15) Equipment-EOC Center ($16,150.00)

16 Waterproofing-PS Govt Bldg ($148,797.00) Repairs-Empire Flood Gate ($60,822.32) Const-Empire BH ($163,802.68) 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. WHEREUPON, in open session the above Ordinance was read and considered section by section and as a whole. Council Member Edgecombe 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, Kirk M. Lepine, Irvin Juneau, Benedict Rousselle, Charlie Burt, Audrey Trufant-Salvant, Jeff Edgecombe and Nicole Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: None PRESENT BUT NOT VOTING: None And the Ordinance was adopted on this the 26 th day of February, Council Member Rousselle advanced to Agenda Item 6t. 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 Juneau, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution adopting a policy wherein the Parish Attorney and all Assistant Parish Attorneys shall be employed on a full time basis. WHEREAS, the Parish Council has determined that the Legal Department s workload requires dedicated full time attorneys; and WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Louisiana and Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct govern and regulate attorneys duties, relations, and conflicts; and WHEREAS the Parish President will ensure that all parish attorneys work on a full-time basis with no active outside practice save for personal family matters; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT it adopts a policy wherein the Parish Attorney and all Assistant Parish Attorneys shall be employed on a full time basis with no active outside practice save for personal family matters. 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 officials and employees are authorized to carry out the purposes of this Resolution, both without further reading and approval by the Plaquemines Parish Council Council Member Rousselle reverted back to Agenda Item 6d, An Ordinance to amend, and as amended readopt Chapter 1, Article III, Section 2-30 of the Code of Ordinances relative to creating

17 policy for employment for all Plaquemines Parish Government s Parish Attorneys; and otherwise to provide respect thereto and deferred the matter. R E S O L U T I O N NO On motion of Council Member Rousselle, seconded by Council Member Lepine, and on roll call all members present and voting Yes, the following Resolution was adopted: A Resolution to appoint the Parish President and resident members of the Regional Planning Commission from Plaquemines Parish; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, on July 11, 1996, the Plaquemines Parish Council adopted Ordinance No establishing the amendment, supplementation and re-establishment of a Regional Planning Commission jointly and between the Parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Plaquemines; and WHEREAS, said Ordinance defined the membership of such commission as being composed of a simple majority of appointed or elected public officials holding office in the following municipalities and/or Parishes, namely the Parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Plaquemines and set the terms for said members; BE IT RESOLVED by the Plaquemines Parish Council that it hereby appoints the following individuals to serve as members of the Regional Planning Commission to represent Plaquemines Parish: 1. Amos J. Cormier, Jr., President of the Plaquemines Parish Government, whose term shall be co-extensive with his term of public office, beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, Scott Morse, who shall serve for a term of three years, beginning upon the adoption of this resolution and ending December 31, Mandrel Pansy, who shall serve for a term of three years, beginning upon the adoption of this resolution and ending December 31, 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 Rousselle offered Agenda 6i with changes: ORDINANCE NO. 15- The following Ordinance was offered by Council Member Rousselle who moved its adoption: An Ordinance to amend the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan for the Gear Replacement-BC Pump Station #1 Project; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. WHEREAS, an additional $250,000 is needed for the Gear Replacement-BC Pump Station #1 Project; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PLAQUEMINES PARISH COUNCIL THAT: SECTION 1