Councilman Luna delivered the invocation and Councilman Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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1 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 AT 3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT COMPLEX, LOCATED AT 8201 WEST JUDGE PEREZ DRIVE, CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA. The St. Bernard Parish Council, the Governing Authority, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at three o clock p.m. pursuant to notice given to each member and posted in the manner required by law. The meeting convened at 3:02 p.m. Members present: Councilmembers: Council Chair, Kerri Callais, Gillis McCloskey, Nathan Gorbaty, Howard Luna, Wanda Alcon and Richard Richie Lewis. Members absent: Manuel Monty Also present were Roxanne Adams, Clerk of Council, serving as official secretary of the Council and Parish President, Guy McInnis and CAO, Ronnie Alonzo was present representing Administration. Councilman Luna delivered the invocation and Councilman Lewis led the Pledge of Allegiance. #1 On motion of Mr. Gorbaty, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Regular Council Meeting as published in the official journal, the St. Bernard Voice on Friday, February 16, On motion of the Chair, without objection and by unanimous consent, it was moved to address item #26 at this time. #26 Coastal Zone Advisory Committee On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Gorbaty, it was moved to approve the following permit as recommended by the Coastal Zone Advisory: 1. Colonial Pipeline - P Proposal to replace approximately 8 miles (42,178 feet) of the 20 Line 7 Pipeline which has developed anomalies over time. The new line will be installed a minimum of 5 feet below the ground and 12 feet below bayou and canal

2 Minutes of the St. Be rnard Parish Council Meeting of February 20, 2018 Page -2- crossings. Approximately 1,400 feet of the replacement line will be Horizontally Directional Drilled (HDD) under LA Highways 300 (Bayou Road) and 46, and approximately 3,000 feet will be HDD under the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO). The remainder of the replacement line will be installed via open cut method. Approximately 167,320 cubic yards of material will be excavated, stockpiled and used as backfill upon successful installation of the pipeline. Approximately 1,900 cubic yards of rock will be removed and replaced from an existing rock weir in order to gain access to the work sites. Approximately 400 cubic yards of rock will be removed and replaced from an existing rock jetty at Lake Borgne. Approximately 2,500 cubic yards of bankline stabilization will be utilized at the water/land interfaces. Upon successful completion of the installation of the new pipeline, the abandoned line will be removed via excavation except for the sections under LA Highway 300 (Bayou Road) and Highway 46. This section of the line will be cut off a minimum of 3 below the ground, grouted, capped and abandoned in place. Approximately 83,660 cubic yards of material will be excavated, stockpiled and used as backfill upon successful removal of the abandoned pipeline. Approximately 488 cubic yards of limestone will be hauled in for construction of a valve site and driveway. McCloskey, Gorbaty, Alcon, Lewis ABSTAINED: Luna #2 On motion of the Chair, without objection and by unanimous consent, it was moved to recognize Andrew Jacques with the Economic Development Foundation for an update. A copy of this presentation is on file with the minutes of this meeting. #3 Councilmember s District Update A copy of this update is on file with the minutes of this meeting. #4 President s Report A copy of this report was entered into the official record and is on file with the minutes of this meeting. #5 Recognize the Public Pam McLellan Meraux, LA #6 Summary No Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on 1/23/18

3 Page -3- AN ORDINANCE TO ARRPOVE DOCKET Z , PETITION OF SPLASH LAND CORPORATION, INC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1, (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO C-2, (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 922 E. JUDGE PEREZ DR., CHALMETTE, LA NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE #7 Summary No AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE RETENTION OF ROBERT E. COUHIG, JR. AND THE LAWFIRM OF COUHIG PARTNERS, LLC TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT V. THE UNITED STATES, U.S. COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS NO NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE #8 Summary No AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN FORMER LOUISIANA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES TO BE HELD FOR PUBLIC USE AND DECLARING THE REMAINDER OF THE FORMER LOUISIANA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS. NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE #9 Summary No AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE SBPC # , AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2018 ST. BERNARD PARISH ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET. NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE #10 Summary No Introduced by: Councilman Lewis on 2/6/18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22; ZONING, SECTION 5-5; RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES. NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE #11 A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING ELECTIONS TO BE HELD WITHIN (I) THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, (II) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST.

4 Page -4- BERNARD AND (III) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL/CONTINUATION OF AD VALOREM TAXES. NO ONE APPEARED TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE #12 On motion of Mr. Gorbaty, seconded by Mr. Lewis, it was moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION SBPC # A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN (I) THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (II) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA AND (III) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. BERNARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. #13 On motion of Mrs. Alcon, seconded by Mr. Gorbaty, it was moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION SBPC # BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Bernard Parish Council, the Governing Authority, does hereby approve the following permits as recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Bingo Department: Beer and/or Liquor Permit(s) 1. MJROD, LLC dba Chalmette Rotolo s 8109 W. Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette, La Member: Melvin J. Rodrigue Jr. (Renewal) (Beer & Liquor) 2. Murphy Oil USA, Inc. dba Murphy USA # A. W. Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette, La Manager: Shariff Hassan (Renewal) (Beer & Liquor)

5 Page Tam Hoang, Inc. dba Saints Food Store 8953 W. Judge Perez Dr. Chalmette, La Owners: Minh Van Nguyen & Tam Thi Vu (New) (Beer & Liquor) Special Event 1. Name of Organization: Our Lady of Lourdes Knights of Columbus 8442 Address: 7533 Wilson St. Violet, La Event: Our Lady of Lourdes Crawfish Cook-off Location: 2621 Colonial Blvd. Violet, La Date: April 21, 2018 Time: 8AM-5PM McCloskey, Gorbaty, Luna, Alcon ABSTAINED: Lewis The Council Chair, Ms. Callais, cast her vote as ABSTAIN. #14 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mrs. Alcon, it was moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION SBPC # A RESOLUTION REQUIRING THAT ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR EXPENDITURES MADE BY A ST. BERNARD PARISH COUNCILMEMBER BE APPROVED BY THE CLERK OF COUNCIL AND THE COUNCIL CHAIR. Discussion ensued;

6 Page -6- #15 On motion of Mr. Luna, seconded by Mr. Gorbaty, it was moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION SBPC # A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PARISH PRESIDENT TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ASSESSURE SYSTEMS, LLC TO IMPLEMENT AND EXECUTE A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION MAPPING SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY PROPERTIES ERRONEOUSLY DESIGNATED AS EXEMPT OR SUBJECT TO SENIOR, DISABLED AND VETERANS FREEZE ASSESSMENTS AND TO FACILITATE THE COLLECTION OF APPROPRIATE PROPERTY TAXES. #16 On motion of Mr. Gorbaty, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION SBPC # A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE THE ST. BERNARD PARISH COUNCIL WITH A REPORT DISCLOSING THE AMOUNT OF SALES TAX COLLECTED FROM FIREWORKS SALES AND EARMARKED FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. #17 On motion of Mr. Gorbaty, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance:

7 Page -7- ORDINANCE SBPC # Summary No Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL on 1/23/18 AN ORDINANCE TO ARRPOVE DOCKET Z , PETITION OF SPLASH LAND CORPORATION, INC. FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1, (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO C-2, (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 922 E. JUDGE PEREZ DR., CHALMETTE, LA #18 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Luna, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance: Summary No AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE RETENTION OF ROBERT E. COUHIG, JR.AND THE LAWFIRM OF COUHIG PARTNERS, LLC TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT V. THE UNITED STATES, U.S. COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS NO Discussion ensued; On motion of Mr. Luna, seconded by Mr. Lewis, it was moved to amend this item to change $ per hour to $ per hour.

8 Page -8- On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Luna, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance, as amended: Summary No ORDINANCE SBPC # AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE RETENTION OF ROBERT E. COUHIG, JR.AND THE LAWFIRM OF COUHIG PARTNERS, LLC TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN ST. BERNARD PARISH GOVERNMENT V. THE UNITED STATES, U.S. COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS NO #19 On motion of Mr. Alcon, seconded by Mr. Lewis, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance: Summary No AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN FORMER LOUISIANA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES TO BE HELD FOR PUBLIC USE AND DECLARING THE REMAINDER OF THE FORMER LOUISIANA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS. On motion of Mr. Luna, seconded by Mrs. Alcon, it was moved to add 1201 Missouri to this list.

9 Page -9- On motion of Mr. Alcon, seconded by Mr. Lewis, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance, as amended: Summary No ORDINANCE SBPC # AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN FORMER LOUISIANA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES TO BE HELD FOR PUBLIC USE AND DECLARING THE REMAINDER OF THE FORMER LOUISIANA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS. #20 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to adopt the following ordinance: Summary No ORDINANCE SBPC # AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE SBPC # , AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2018 ST. BERNARD PARISH ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET.

10 Page -10- #21 On motion of the Chair, without objection and by unanimous consent, it was moved to table the following ordinance until the March 6, 2018 meeting: Summary No Introduced by: Councilman Lewis on 2/6/18 Tabled on 2/20/18 until 3/6/18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 22; ZONING, SECTION 5-5; RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES. #22 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mrs. Alcon, it was moved to introduce the following ordinance: Summary No Introduced by: Councilman Luna on 2/20/18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND C H A P T E R 2 2 ; Z O N I N G, S E C T I O N 6 ; C O M M E R C I A L A N D I N D U S T R I A L Z O N I N G D I S T R I C T S, S U B S E C T I O N 4 ; P E R M I T T E D U S E S I N B U S I N E S S A N D I N D U S T R I A L D I S T R I C T S I N T H E S T. B E R A N R D P A R I S H C O D E O F O R D I N A N C E S.

11 Page -11- #23 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Luna, it was moved to introduce the following ordinance: Summary No Introduced by: Administration on 2/20/18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOL BEVERAGES; SECTION 3.9 PERMIT FEES OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES. #24 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to introduce the following ordinance: Summary No Introduced by: Administration on 2/20/18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 10; FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION, ARTICLE II; FIRE PREVENTION CODE, SECTION 10-23; PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES. #25 On motion of Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mrs. Alcon, it was moved to introduce the following ordinance: Summary No. 3563

12 Page -12- Introduced by: Administration on 2/20/18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION; ARTICLE I IN GENERAL; SECTION 10-2 FIREWORKS; SUBSECTION (C) OF THE ST. BERNARD PARISH CODE OF ORDINANCES. On motion of Mr. Luna, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to amend the agenda to include a new resolution. #27 On motion of Mr. Luna, seconded by Mr. McCloskey, it was moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION SBPC # A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPROVAL OF PROJECTS PRESENTED BY THE PARKS AND PARKWAYS COMMISSION.

13 Page -13- There being no further business for discussion, the Council Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. on the 20th day of February, Next Regular scheduled Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. COPIES OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN THEIR ENTIRETY ARE ON FILE AT THE CLERK OF COUNCIL S OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. Roxanne Adams Kerri Callais ROXANNE ADAMS KERRI CALLAIS CLERK OF COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAIR