Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
11 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously accepted the 2019-20 audit report, which found no violations of state rules. Members also approved the August/September 2020 financial statements and the August 2020 meeting minutes. Larry Thomas was appointed as the ARBC representative to the CRDC Task Force.
- Approved 2019-20 audit report (unanimous)
- Approved August 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August/September 2020 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Larry Thomas to the CRDC Task Force (unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The agenda contains only standard procedural items: a meeting location change to comply with social distancing, a mask requirement per executive order, and a public comment period with a 3-minute limit per speaker. No specific decisions or proposals are listed for this meeting.
- Meeting moved to Marriott, 5500 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge for social distancing
- Face coverings required per Executive Order No. SWB 2020-07-01
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, reduced if over 10 speakers
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The board will hear the annual audit report for fiscal year 2019-2020, approve minutes and financial statements, and receive updates on the CRDC project and watershed initiative. A representative to the CRDC Task Force will be appointed. Public comments are invited.
- ARBC Audit 2019-2020 Report by John McKowen
- Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of August 20
- Approval of Financial Statement of August
- Status of CRDC Project
- Appointment of ARBC representative to CRDC Task Force
The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda. It does not contain the minutes or records of decisions made during the meeting.
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting on August 18, 2020, at the Marriott in Baton Rouge. The agenda includes a public comment period with a 3-minute limit per speaker. Attendees must wear face coverings per Executive Order No. SWB 2020-07-01.
- Public comment period on agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Meeting location: Marriott, 5500 Hilton Ave., Baton Rouge
- Face covering requirement for attendees
The Board approved the 2020 millage rate via Resolution 1154. Members also approved the July 2020 meeting minutes and financial statements for the General Fund and CRDC Fund.
- Adopted millage rate of 2.220 for tax year 2020 via Resolution 1154 (9-0)
- Approved July 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July 2020 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The board of commissioners is meeting on July 21, 2020. The agenda contains no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics.
The Board approved the June 2020 financial statements and meeting minutes. Members authorized bank signature updates and extended a tractor services maintenance contract and three hunting leases for one year.
- Approved June 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 2020 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved Bank Resolution Forms to update President and Finance Chairman signatures (unanimous)
- Approved one-year extension of Tractor Services Maintenance Contract at existing cost-to-cut price (unanimous)
- Approved one-year extension of hunting leases for Hickory Landing, Mt. Pleasant, and Theophilus Oil, Gas and Land Services (unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The provided document contains only administrative contact information and meeting location details. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussion topics listed for this meeting.
The Board of Commissioners elected a new slate of officers by acclamation. The meeting also included the approval of February and May 2020 financial statements and an administrative budget amendment.
- Approved May 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 2020 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved May 2020 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Adopted Amendment #1 - Administrative Budget of 2019/2020 (unanimous)
- Elected Edwin R. Parker as President (unanimous)
- Elected David Hoover as Vice President (unanimous)
- Elected Lionel L. Bailey, Sr. as Finance Committee Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Toni B. Guitrau as Board Secretary (unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2020 proposed budget. The meeting also includes reviews of financial statements from March and April 2020.
- Public Hearing for 2020 Proposed Budget
- Approval of Auditor John McKowen Engagement Letter/Agreement
- Renewal of 3-year CPA contract with J. David Shoptaugh
- Appointment of Nominating Committee for election of ARBC Officers
- Approval of February 2020 meeting minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2020/2021 Administrative Budget following a public hearing with no comments. The Board also approved February 2020 minutes and March/April 2020 financial statements.
- Approved February 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March and April 2020 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Adopted the 2020/2021 Administrative Budget (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of 3-year contract with CPA David Shoptaugh (unanimous)
- Appointed Nominating Committee members: Jerry Thibeau, Jimmy Little, Larry Thomas, Willie George Lee, and Richard St. Pierre
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners will not hold a public meeting in April 2020 due to COVID-19.
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners has cancelled its public meeting scheduled for March 19, 2020, regarding the Comite River Diversion Canal Project. The meeting was to include presentations from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisiana DOTD, and the District, followed by a question-and-answer period. The cancellation notice provides no new information on the project's status.
- Meeting officially cancelled; no new date announced.
- Originally scheduled for March 19, 2020, at Galvez Public Library.
- Purpose: to inform the public on the status of the Comite River Diversion Canal Project.
- Would have featured presentations and panel discussion.
- Contact for more information: (225) 296-4900.
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The provided document is a general agenda template and contact list. It contains no specific action items, proposals, or decisions for the February 18, 2020, meeting.
The Board approved the January 2020 meeting minutes and financial statements. It also adopted a required Continuity of Operations Plan and designated March 2020 as Flood Awareness Month.
- Approved January 2020 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2020 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
- Approved Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy (Unanimous)
- Proclaimed March 2020 as Flood Awareness Month (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The agenda provided contains only procedural information and board member listings. No specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed for this meeting.
The Board approved the December 2019 meeting minutes and financial statements for November and December 2019. Executive Director Rietschier was authorized to discuss modifying hunting leases to exclude right-of-way areas rather than cancelling them. The Board also discussed a proposed USACE reservoir and a pre-application for a LA Watershed Initiative grant.
- Approved December 2019 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November and December 2019 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved motion for Executive Director to discuss hunting lease right-of-way exclusions with DOTD and the Corps (unanimous)