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S.D. UPDATE FROM DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, JOHN KING, <br />REGARDING THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL <br />Director of Emergency Services John King used a PowerPoint (on file) to update the <br />Board on Day 85 of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. He reported that British Petroleum (BP) <br />was installing a new containment cap, and continuing to establish relief wells. He stated that the <br />area most impacted by the spill has extended from Galveston, Texas to Pensacola, Florida. <br />Director King described pre-emptive actions taken by the State of Florida and by County staff, <br />and conveyed that the best website on which to obtain further information on the spill was <br />www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon. Concluding his presentation, Director King addressed a <br />question posed at the last meeting relative to how the spill is impacting the arsenic levels found <br />in the ocean and the marine wildlife. <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2010 <br />The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the <br />Regular Meeting of June 1, 2010. There were none. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by <br />Vice Chairman Solari, the Board unanimously approved <br />the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2010, as <br />written. <br />7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS <br />NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION <br />4 <br />July 13, 2010 <br />