Minutes

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: A. J. BROUSSARD AND FELTON MOREAU

A RESOLUTION OF THE ACADIA PARISH POLICE JURY APPROVING THE CALL OF A SPECIAL ELECTION BY THE FOURTH WARD DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ACADIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (THE "DISTRICT"), FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAX MILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR ALL MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO OR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Fourth Ward Drainage District No. 1 desire to submit to the voters of the District a proposition to renew a six & thirty-two-one-hundredths (6.32) mill tax on all property situated in the District for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within the said District which expires on the 31^st day of December, 2010, and

WHEREAS, the concurrence and approval of this body is necessary to call for the said Election, and

WHEREAS, the ad valorem tax millage is assessed against all property situated within the District and is a source of funds to acquire, construct, maintain and operate gravity drainage works within the District which is necessary for public drainage within the District, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Fourth Ward Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, requests the concurrence and approval of the call of the Special Election be granted by the Acadia Parish Police Jury, and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened that they do hereby concur with and approve the call for the Special Election as requested by the Board of Commissioners of the Fourth Ward Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, for the renewal of a six & thirty-two-one-hundredths (6.32) mill tax on all property situated in the District for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within the said District.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:

YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John Quebodeaux,

Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton Moreau.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Felton Moreau and seconded by Mr.

Kermit Richard:

RESOLUTION

A resolution approving the holding of an election in Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 2, 2010, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on June 29, 2010, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, October 2, 2010, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; and

WHEREAS, the governing authority of the District has requested that this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the aforesaid election, and in the event that the election carries to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein; and

WHEREAS, as required by Article VI, Section 15 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to approve the holding of said election and in the event that the election carries, to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:

PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE RENEWAL)

Summary: 10 year, 1.03 mills tax renewal for constructing, maintaining and operating the Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District's fire protection facilities, including the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes.

Shall Acadia-Evangeline Fire Protection District of the Parishes of Acadia and Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to levy a one and three hundredths (1.03) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $34,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the 2012 and ending with the year 2021, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating the District's fire protection facilities, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes?

SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:

Alton Stevenson X

A.J. Broussard X

Kermit Richard X

John H. Quebodeaux X

Thomas J. Sonnier X

A.J. Credeur X

Thomas Benoit X

Felton Moreau X

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 14^th day of July, 2010.

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe		/s/ A.J. "Jay" Credeur
Secretary-Treasurer	President

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: A. J. BROUSSARD AND ALTON STEVENSON

A RESOLUTION OF THE ACADIA PARISH POLICE JURY APPROVING THE CALL OF A SPECIAL ELECTION BY THE EGAN DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ACADIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, (THE "DISTRICT"), FOR THE RENEWAL OF A TAX MILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR ALL MATTERS RELATIVE THERETO OR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Egan Drainage District No. 1 desire to submit to the voters of the District a proposition to renew a seven (7) mill tax on all property situated in the District for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within the said District which expires on the 31^st day of December, 2010, and

WHEREAS, the concurrence and approval of this body is necessary to call for the said Election, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Egan Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, requests the concurrence and approval of the call of the Special Election be granted by the Acadia Parish Police Jury, and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby concur with and approve the call for the Special Election as requested by the Board of Commissioners of the Egan Drainage District No. 1 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, for the renewal of a seven (7) mill tax on all property situated in the District for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating gravity drainage works within the said District.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:

YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John Quebodeaux,

Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton Moreau.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson and seconded by

Mr. Kermit Richard:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), adopted a resolution on June 21, 2010, calling a special election in the District on Saturday, October 2, 2010, to authorize the levy of a parcel fee therein; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of said Parish, that:

SECTION 1. In compliance with the provisions of Article VI, Section 15 of the constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and in accordance with the request of the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, this Police Jury hereby approves the holding of an election in the District, on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at which election there will be submitted the following proposition, to-wit:

PARCEL FEE PROPOSITION

Summary: 12 year, $50.00 parcel fee for acquiring facilities and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and all purposes incidental thereto, subject to funding into bonds.

Shall Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy and collect annually for a period of twelve (12) years, beginning with the year 2010, a fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) on each lot, subdivided portion of ground or individual tract upon which is located, either in whole or in part, a residential or commercial structure, regardless of the structure's being occupied or unoccupied (an estimated $70,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the service charge for an entire year), for the purpose of acquiring facilities and equipment, including paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and all purposes incidental thereto, and shall the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds of said parcel fee into bonds to pay the costs of capital improvements, said bonds to be issued from time to time in the manner provided by law, including, but not limited to, Section 1505 of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, said fee to replace the District’s $25.00 parcel fee presently authorized to be levied through the year 2011 pursuant to an election held on July 15, 2000?

SECTION 2. In the event the election carries, this Police Jury does hereby further consent to and authorize the District to levy and collect the parcel fee provided for therein.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:

Alton Stevenson X

A.J. Broussard X

Kermit Richard X

John H. Quebodeaux X

Thomas J. Sonnier X

A.J. Credeur X

Thomas Benoit X

Felton Moreau X

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 14^th day of July, 2010.

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe		/s/ A.J. "Jay" Credeur
Secretary-Treasurer	President

The following resolution was offered by Mr. A. J. Broussard and seconded

by Mr. Thomas Sonnier:

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for the construction of street paving improvements along a certain street, or such parts thereof as may be determined upon, within the corporate limits of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, and outside of municipal corporations, in the manner provided by Sections 3689.1 to 3689.17, inclusive, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (R.S. 33:3689.1-33:3689.17), and other constitutional and statutory authority.

WHEREAS, the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), adopted a resolution on June 9, 2010, giving notice of their intention to construct street paving improvements along a certain street, or such parts thereof as may be determined upon, within the corporate limits of the Parish, and outside of municipal corporations (the "Project"), in compliance with the provisions of Sections 3689.1 through 3689.17 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (R.S. 33:3689.1 through R. S. 33:3689.17), as amended; and

WHEREAS, in strict compliance with the aforesaid statutory authority and the aforesaid resolution of June 9, 2010, there was a public hearing held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at six (6:00) o'clock p.m., after publication of the notice of intention as required by law, to hear and receive all objections to the proposed paving improvements, to the manner of payment therefor and to the manner in which such improvements will be made, and to consider the question of the benefit of each lot or parcel of real estate to be assessed as a result of the construction of said improvements; and

WHEREAS, the public hearing was held at the date, time and place set forth above, and neither objections nor petitions pertaining to the proposed paving program were presented; and

WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Police Jury has determined that each lot or parcel of real estate to be assessed along the street hereinafter described will be benefitted to an amount not less than the estimated assessment to be levied against each lot or parcel of real estate as a result of the construction of said improvements; and

WHEREAS, it is now the desire of this Police Jury to proceed with the construction of the street paving improvements on the designated street within the corporate limits of the Parish and outside of municipal corporations, or such parts thereof as may be determined upon;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Police Jury"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), that:

SECTION 1. This Police Jury, having determined that each lot or parcel of real estate to be assessed along the street hereinafter set out, as a result of the construction of the street paving improvements more fully described below, will be benefitted to an amount not less than the amount of the estimated assessment to be levied against each such lot or parcel of real estate, the construction of street paving improvements on the following designated street within the corporate limits of the Parish, and outside of municipal corporations (the "Project"), is hereby ordered and directed, in accordance with the resolution of intention adopted by this Police Jury, acting as the governing authority of the Parish, on June 9, 2010, viz:

SEVENTH DISTRICT PAVILION SUBDIVISION (SDP)

CONSTRUCTION AND HARDSURFACING OF ROADWAY

Construction and hardsurfacing of the entire length of the roadway within Seventh District Pavilion Subdivision commencing at the roadway’s intersection with U.S. Highway 90 and running northwesterly to the roadway’s termination in a cul de sac, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, consisting of eight and one-half inch (8 1/2") thick soil cement base course twenty-one feet (21') wide, surfaced with two inch (2") thick asphaltic concrete wearing course twenty feet (20') wide.

SECTION 2. The said improvements shall consist of the above-described street paving improvements on the street hereinabove set forth and, as shown by plans and specifications prepared by Aucoin & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers (the "Consulting Engineers") to the Parish in connection with the Project.

SECTION 3. The total cost of the project shall include the cost of street intersections, necessary ditching, curbing, guttering, aprons, drains and headers, and all other costs incidental thereto, including engineers' and attorneys' fees. The total cost of the Project shall be charged to each lot or parcel of real estate abutting the street improvements in proportion that the frontage each lot or parcel of real estate bears to the total frontage of all of the said lots or parcels of real estate to be improved by the construction of such improvements, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3689.1 to 3689.17, inclusive, of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (R. S. 33:3689.1-33:3689.17), and other constitutional and statutory authority.

SECTION 4. The Consulting Engineers are hereby instructed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the above-described street paving improvements along the street hereinabove set out, and to file a copy thereof with the President of the Police Jury.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:

Alton Stevenson X

A.J. Broussard X

Kermit Richard X

John H. Quebodeaux X

Thomas J. Sonnier X

A.J. Credeur X

Thomas Benoit X

Felton Moreau X

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 14^th day of July, 2010.

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe		/s/ A.J. "Jay" Credeur
Secretary-Treasurer	President

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Alton Stevenson and seconded by Mr. John Quebodeaux:

RESOLUTION

A resolution giving preliminary authority for the issuance of not exceeding One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2010, of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, providing certain terms of said Certificates, making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to issue, sell and deliver said Certificates and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

WHEREAS, pursuant to elections held in the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana (the "Issuer"), on November 17, 2001 and April 4, 2009, the Issuer is authorized to levy a special tax of two and twelve hundredths (2.12) mills through the year 2021 for the purpose of improving and paying the maintenance and operating expenses of the public health units of the Issuer and other related public health activities (said rate being subject to adjustment from time due to reassessment) (the "Tax"); and

WHEREAS, Section 742.2 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (R.S. 39:742.2) (the "Act"), authorizes the Issuer to borrow money in anticipation of revenues to be realized from the Tax to be used only for the purpose the Tax was voted; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Act, this Police Jury now desires to incur debt and issue not exceeding One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000) of Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2010, of the Issuer (the "Certificates"), in the manner authorized and provided by the Act to provide funds for the purposes hereinafter set forth; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer presently has no outstanding indebtedness payable from a pledge of the revenues of the Tax; and

WHEREAS, the annual debt service on the amount proposed to be borrowed pursuant to this resolution will not in any year exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the estimated income to be realized from the levy of the Tax in the year 2010; and

WHEREAS, this Police Jury now wishes to fix the parameters for the Certificates and to provide for other matters in connection with the issuance of the Certificates;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Police Jury of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana

SECTION 1) Preliminary approval and authority is hereby given for the Parish of Acadia, State of Louisiana, to issue, sell and deliver not exceeding One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000) of its Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2010 (the "Certificates"), all in the manner provided by the Act, to pay costs of improving public health units of the Issuer and costs of issuance of the Certificates (the "Project"). The Certificates will mature no later than March 1, 2020, will bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding five percent (5%) per annum and will be dated the date of delivery thereof. The Certificates shall be secured by and payable from a pledge and dedication of the funds to be derived by the Issuer from the annual levy and collection of the Tax (the rate thereof being subject to adjustment from time to time due to reassessment) for the full period of its authorization. The rate or rates of interest to be borne by the Certificates, the maturities thereof, the redemption provisions and other terms and provisions pertaining thereto shall be set by subsequent resolution of this Police Jury.

SECTION 2) Application is hereby made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval of the issuance and sale of the Certificates as provided above, and Bond Counsel is directed to make application to the State Bond Commission on behalf of the Issuer.

SECTION 3) This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Certificates, and, accordingly, the law firm of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., Bond Counsel, is employed as Bond Counsel to the Issuer to handle all matters of a legal nature in connection with the sale, issuance and delivery of the Certificates. The fee of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., in connection with the program of finance is established and fixed at a sum not to exceed that permitted under the Attorney General's approved schedule for comprehensive bond counsel service for revenue bonds based upon the principal amount of Certificates actually issued, sold and delivered, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for approval of the employment herein provided.

SECTION 4. Prior to the issuance of the Bonds or any interim debt obligations, the Issuer intends to expend moneys from other available funds for the purpose for which the Certificates are being issued. Any such allocation of the proceeds of the Certificates or any interim debt obligations for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures [as defined in Treasury Regulation 1.150-1(b)] and will be made upon the delivery of the Certificates and not later than eighteen (18) months after the date of (i) the date such expenditure was made or (ii) the date the improvements were placed in service. This resolution is intended to be a declaration of intent to reimburse in accordance with the provisions of Treasury Regulation 1.150-2.

SECTION 5. By virtue of Issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval requested herein, this Governing Authority resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the "State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.", adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing and other matters subject to the approval, including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:

Alton Stevenson X

A.J. Broussard X

Kermit Richard X

John H. Quebodeaux X

Thomas J. Sonnier X

A.J. Credeur X

Thomas Benoit X

Felton Moreau X

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 14^th day of July, 2010.

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe		/s/ A.J. "Jay" Credeur
Secretary-Treasurer	President

A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, to accept the following recommendations of the Building and Grounds Committee:

1. To recommend to the Police Jury that the proposed health unit be constructed on property owned by the Police Jury on Capital Avenue adjacent to the Acadia Parish Correctional Facility.

2. To recommend to the Police Jury that Mr. Terrell Crochet of Architect’s Design Studio be hired as the architect on this project.

3. To recommend that the Police Jury authorize Mr. Lee Hebert to obtain proposals for placing metal detectors at the front door of the Acadia Parish Courthouse and for the installation of a key swipe system for the other entrances to the Acadia Parish Courthouse. It was also recommended to the Police Jury that the Parish Attorney issue a legal opinion to the Jury as to who is responsible for providing Courthouse Security.

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: JOHN QUEBODEAUX AND FELTON MOREAU

A resolution urging President Obama to reduce the six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling in the Gulf to no more than thirty (30) days, and during that time task Minerals Management Service (MMS) with conducting thorough inspections of all deep-water drilling facilities in the Gulf as well as implement strict safety measures and take enforcement actions to ensure compliance with safety mandates, thus greatly reducing the job loss and negative economic impact felt by our region while ensuring a safer industry.

WHEREAS, in the aftermath of the British Petroleum (BP) Oil Spill, on May 27, 2010, the Obama Administration ordered a six month moratorium on existing Gulf of Mexico deep-water drilling, which will result in the immediate suspension of operations at thirty-three (33) rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, and

WHEREAS, the moratorium on offshore deep-water drilling will cause significant harm to Louisiana’s energy service industry as well as to the many coastal communities already suffering tremendously from the environmental and economic impacts of the BP oil spill, and

WHEREAS, an estimated thirty-three per cent (33%) of the nation’s domestic oil comes from the Gulf of Mexico, and

WHEREAS, eighty per cent (80%) of the oil and forty-five per cent (45%) of the natural gas coming out of the Gulf of Mexico is from deep-water drilling operations in more than 1,000 feet of water, and

WHEREAS, suspension of deep-water drilling operations will result in at least 33 deep-water drilling rigs being idled for six months or longer, and

WHEREAS, Port Fourchon located in Lafourche Parish services ninety per cent (90%) of deep-water operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and

WHEREAS, an average if two (2) supply boats work each rig per day with rates of $15,000-$30,000/boat. Suspension of drilling activity will result in a nearly $1 million loss per day in just supply boat rental income, and

WHEREAS, each drilling rig averages 180-280 employees for each two week shift, and each job supports four other jobs in our local communities. Thus, the suspension of drilling activity will result in a loss of up to 6,000 jobs in two to three weeks, and more than 20,000 Louisiana jobs over the next 18 months, and

WHEREAS, Louisiana coastal communities such as Houma, Morgan City and Lafayette are home to businesses, from welders and divers to caterers and drivers, that support the offshore oil and gas industry, with 1 in 3 jobs being related to the industry, and

WHEREAS, it is estimated that each exploration and production job represents four supporting jobs in and around the region, thus a six-month moratorium will result in the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in wages, and

WHEREAS, Louisiana coastal communities will begin experiencing severe and irreversible economic impacts within thirty (30) days of the moratorium, and

WHEREAS, idle drilling rigs in the Gulf will likely be contracted overseas for work in other locations such as Africa and Brazil, and may not return to the Gulf of Mexico for several years greatly extending the BP Oil Spill induced economic crisis for our state, and

WHEREAS, it is unlikely that deep-water work in the Gulf would resume quickly even after the moratorium is lifted, given the time and expense involved in relocating rigs, and

WHEREAS, several of the safety recommendations set forth in the Department of Interior’s May 27, 2010 Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf can be implemented immediately within the next thirty (30) days including MMS verification of the safety of the (1) MMS certification of the safety of the BOP stacks, (2) MMS verification of BOP equipment compatibility, (3) development and implementation of new inspection procedures and reporting requirements, (4) establishment of new fluid displacement procedures, and (5) verification of compliance with existing regulations and National Safety Alert requirements, and

WHEREAS, other measures set forth in the Department of Interior’s May 27, 2010 Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf such as those requiring emergency rule making along with the National Commission on the BP Deep-Water Horizon Spill and Offshore Drilling investigation can be conducted simultaneously with the continued operations of offshore deep-water drilling, and

WHEREAS, MMS could, and should, maintain a full-time presence on all ongoing deep-water drilling locations, with a 7-10 day rotation schedule and enforce that strict compliance with API standards be maintained on all equipment used in well construction, and

WHEREAS, any failure in compliance should mandate immediate closure of the offending rig, rather a complete shut down of all deep-water drilling operations which would unjustly punish those companies that have provided this country’s energy needs while operating safely and in compliance with all regulations, as well as those coastal communities already facing an economic crisis as a result of this being the most challenging economic periods in decades coupled with the devastating economic impacts of the BP Oil Spill on the fishing, tourism, and ancillary industries, and

WHEREAS, the last thing the Gulf Coast area needs is a public policy that will certainly destroy thousands of existing jobs while preventing the creation of thousands more.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 14^th day of July, 2010:

SECTION 1. A resolution urging President Obama to lift the six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling, and instead conduct a thorough review of all deep-water drilling facilities, implement and enforce strict safety measures to ensure compliance with safety mandates.

SECTION 2. Further, let it be resoled that, while we support efforts to make the offshore deep-water drilling industry safer, we urge President Obama to reduce the six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling in the Gulf to no more than thirty (30) days, and during that time task Minerals Management Service (MMS) with conducting thorough inspections of all deep-water drilling facilities in the Gulf as well as implement strict safety measures and take enforcement actions to ensure compliance with safety mandates, thus greatly reducing the job loss ad negative economic impact felt by our region while ensuring a safer industry.

SECTION 3. That the Acadia Parish Police Jury President, A. J. Credeur forward a copy of said resolution to President Barack Obama, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Congressional Delegation, The Police Jury Association, and NACO.

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote therein was as follows:

YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John Quebodeaux,

Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton Moreau.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND A. J. BROUSSARD

WHEREAS, numerous accidents have occurred at the intersection of LA 365 and LA 367 west of the Branch Community, and

WHEREAS, several of the accidents have resulted in fatalities, and

WHEREAS, it would be in the best interest of the public for a safety caution light and/or four way stop signs to be placed at the intersection.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby request that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development conduct a study of the intersection of LA 365 and LA 367 west of the Branch Community to determine the feasibility of placing caution lights and/or four way stop signs at said intersection.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to the Louisiana Legislative Delegation.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: THOMAS SONNIER AND JOHN QUEBODEAUX

BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. SANDERS SENEGAL to the First Ward Drainage District effective July, 2010.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: JOHN QUEBODEAUX AND THOMAS SONNIER

BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby appoint MR. GREGORY P. DORE to the First Ward Drainage District effective July, 2010.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND KERMIT RICHARD

BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby re-appoint MR. CONRAD MEYERS and DARRYL ZAUNBRECHER to the Second Ward Drainage District #2 effective July, 2010.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND CADE BENOIT

BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened this 14^th day of July, does hereby re-appoint MR. JAMES PHILLIP LACASSE to the Iota Fire Protection District effective July, 2010.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: CADE BENOIT AND KERMIT RICHARD

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the possible abandonment of St. Albans Loop, and

WHEREAS, there were no objections to the abandonment of St. Albans Loop.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby abandon St. Albans Loop.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said abandonment be recorded with the Acadia Parish Clerk of Court.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

ORDINANCE # 996

AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON PIC DRIVE IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF TWENTY MILES PER HOUR, AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.

SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of Acadia Parish, Louisiana, that it shall be unlawful fo any person to operate or drive a motor vehicle in excess of twenty miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:

Pic Drive

SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of twenty miles per hour on the Parish road described above, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefore, shall be fined not more than Fifty Dollars ($50) or be imprisoned not more than ten (10) days or both.

SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any laws or parts of laws in conflict are hereby repealed.

The Ordinance was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, and seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard, after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:

YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John Quebodeaux,

Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton Moreau.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

ORDINANCE # 997

AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON MICHAEL DRIVE IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF TWENTY MILES PER HOUR, AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.

Michael Drive

SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any laws or parts of laws in conflict are hereby repealed.

The Ordinance was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, and seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard, after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:

YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John Quebodeaux,

Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton Moreau.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

ORDINANCE # 998

AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO OPERATE OR DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON PLUMMAGE ROAD IN ACADIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, AT A SPEED IN EXCESS OF THIRTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR, AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.

SECTION 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Police Jury of Acadia Parish, Louisiana, that it shall be unlawful fo any person to operate or drive a motor vehicle in excess of thirty-five miles per hour on the following described Parish Road:

Plummage Road

SECTION 2. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any person found guilty of operating or driving a motor vehicle in excess of thirty-five miles per hour on the Parish road described above, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefore, shall be fined not more than Fifty Dollars ($50) or be imprisoned not more than ten (10) days or both.

SECTION 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any laws or parts of laws in conflict are hereby repealed.

The Ordinance was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, and seconded by Mr. Cade Benoit, after being read and considered section by section, was adopted as a whole by the following vote:

YEAS: Alton Stevenson, A. J. Broussard, Kermit Richard, John Quebodeaux,

Thomas Sonnier, Cade Benoit, and Felton Moreau.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. John Quebodeaux and carried, to authorize Aucoin & Associates to approve Permit #573 submitted by Mr. Ted Moreau allowing Robe Road to be cut for the installation for an irrigation water line.

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: THOMAS SONNIER AND KERMIT RICHARD

WHEREAS, Ronald Lynn Canino has resigned from the board of the Region IV Human Service District effective immediately, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Canino has recommend Mr. Charles Labbe be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Canino on the board.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby recommend that Mr. Charles Labbe be appointed to the board of the Region IV Human Service District subject to the approval of the Governor.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

A motion was offered by Mr. Kermit Richard, seconded by Mr. A. J. Broussard and carried, to accept the following recommendations of the Solid Waste Committee:

1. To recommend to the Police Jury that Mader Engineering prepare and submit a permit modification to Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality allowing the use of tire chips as part of the landfill liner project for the next cell to be constructed at the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill.

2. To recommend that the Police Jury authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to receive proposals for the purchase of vegetative matter and equipment to be used for cover material at the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill.

A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried unanimously, to amend the agenda and add an item regarding the removal of dirt from the new cell at the Acadia Parish Landfill.

RESOLUTION

BY MESSRS: FELTON MOREAU AND THOMAS SONNIER

WHEREAS, the Police Jury received proposals for Excavation of Phase III at the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill, and

WHEREAS, the following proposals were received:

BIDDER BID

Patriot Construction and Equipment LLC $ 684,800.00

Cecil Perry Improvements LLC $ 699,176.00

Craig Neal and Sons LLC $ 743,020.00

Elliot Construction LLC $ 807,514.00

H & S Construction CO. $ 919,820.00

E. B. Feucht and Sons, INC. $1,054,300.00

Young’s General Contracting $1,533,712.00

Hill Bros. Construction CO., INC $1,886,040.00

WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Engineer recommended accepting the low bid of Patriot Construction and Equipment LLC.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Acadia Parish Police Jury in regular session duly convened on this the 14^th day of July, 2010, does hereby accept the proposal submitted by Patriot Construction and Equipment, LLC, in the amount of Six Hundred Eighty Four Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($684,000.00) for Excavation of Phase III at the Acadia Parish Sanitary Landfill and further authorizes the President to sign any and all documents in conjunction with this project.

ADOPTED: JULY 14, 2010

ATTEST:

/s/ Terry L. Lacombe /s/ A. J. Credeur

TERRY L. LACOMBE A. J. CREDEUR

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT

A motion was offered by Mr. Cade Benoit, seconded by Mr. Thomas Sonnier and carried, to accept the following recommendations of the Finance Committee:

1. To recommend that the Police Jury accept the low bids for chip seal material as recommended by the Administration.

2. To recommend that the Police Jury award the contract to Associated Design Group, Inc., for Courthouse chiller replacement.

A motion was offered by Mr. John Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Kermit Richard and carried, that the Police Jury accept the monthly financial reports submitted by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Ms. Laurita Pete, Crowley City Council Member, addressed the Police Jury requesting that the Police Jury consider donating the old health unit building to the City of Crowley to use as a Boys and Girls Club.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING, THE MOTION WAS OFFERED DULY SECONDED, THAT THE MEETING ADJOURN UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 2010, AT THE HOUR OF 6:30 P.M.

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT