Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the selection of Paul Sawyer as a Professional Service Contract Consultant to provide project oversight and Master Plan assistance. Legal counsel was authorized to negotiate the final contract terms. A proposal regarding the Water Institute Agreement was tabled.

• Approved selection of Paul Sawyer as Professional Service Contract Consultant at $250,000 annually (10-0-1)
• Approved direction to Legal Counsel Bankston to negotiate final contract terms (10-0-1)
• Tabled consideration for termination or modification of the Water Institute Agreement (10-0-1)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of the Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District will hold its first regular meeting of 2024 on January 9 at 10 a.m. at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The agenda includes setting the meeting schedule for the year, with some meetings relocated to Livingston and Ascension Parish Council Chambers. No specific action items or proposals are listed in this notice.

• Meeting date changed to February 20 (third Tuesday) due to Mardi Gras holiday
• Meetings in March, April, and May will be held at Livingston Parish Council Chambers
• Meetings in June and July will be held at Ascension Parish Council Chambers
• All other 2024 meetings remain at the State Capitol on the second Tuesday

The Board unanimously voted to withdraw the Upper Comite River Project after a feasibility study indicated snagging and clearing would be less than 0.3% effective. The Board also approved the November 2024 meeting minutes and October 2024 financial statements.

• Withdrew Upper Comite River Project (Unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
• Removed agenda item regarding ARBC Master Plan data use sharing agreement enforcement (Unanimous)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of the Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District will hold its first regular meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The agenda is posted on the ARBC website, and meeting notices are on the DOA website. Future meeting dates for 2024 are listed, with some locations changing to Livingston or Ascension Parish Council Chambers.

• Meeting on February 20 moved to 3rd Tuesday due to Mardi Gras holiday
• March, April, May meetings at Livingston Parish Council Chambers
• June and July meetings at Ascension Parish Council Chambers
• August through December meetings return to State Capitol

The Board approved Resolution 1183 for state operating funds and increased a professional services contract with The Water Institute. The Board also approved previous meeting minutes and September 2024 financial statements.

• Approved Resolution 1183 for $5M annual state appropriations over 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to The Water Institute contract to increase total cost to not exceed $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2024, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2024, special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a resolution requesting $65 million in Priority 5 funding from the 2025 Legislative Capital Outlay for the Upper Amite River Flood Risk Reduction and Restoration Project. The Board also approved a request for $25 million in operating expenses over five years.

• Approved Resolution 1182 requesting $65M for Upper Amite River Flood Risk Reduction and Restoration Project (Unanimous)
• Approved request to Legislature for $5M annual operating expenses over 5 years, totaling $25M (Unanimous)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The agenda provides the date and location for the October 8 meeting. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Board unanimously approved the 2023-2024 audit report, August 2024 financial statements, and a one-year office lease. Members also approved a rate clarification amendment for the Dewberry contract.

• Accepted 2023-2024 audit report (Unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to ARBC/Dewberry Contract for rate clarification (Unanimous)
• Approved 1-year office lease agreement (Unanimous)
• Agreed to request DEQ remove illegally dumped tires from McHugh Road area

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners of the Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District is holding its first regular meeting of 2024 on January 9 at 10 a.m. at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The agenda lists the dates and locations for all regular and special meetings through December 2024, with some meetings moved to the third Tuesday due to holidays and others held in Livingston Parish or Ascension Parish council chambers. No substantive business items, such as resolutions or public hearings, are included in this notice.

• First regular meeting of 2024 on January 9 at 10 a.m. at State Capitol, 900 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge
• February 20 meeting moved to third Tuesday due to Mardi Gras holiday
• March 12, April 9, and May 14 meetings to be held at Livingston Parish Council Chambers
• June 11 and July 9 meetings to be held at Ascension Parish Council Chambers
• Remaining 2024 meetings (Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10) at State Capitol

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 13. The provided text is a public notice of the 2024 meeting schedule and does not list specific agenda items for discussion or decision.

The Board approved a resolution to request that the OCD allocate $100 million across four specific projects in Ascension, EBR, Livingston, and St. James parishes. The Board also approved the July 2024 financial statements and an amendment to the 2024-2025 administrative budget.

• Approved July 9, 2024, regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1 to the 2024-2025 Administrative Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved motion for legal counsel to prepare a Resolution requesting $100M for projects in Ascension, EBR, Livingston, and St. James parishes (Unanimous)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The board's regular meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024, at the State Capitol. The provided notice only lists meeting dates and locations; no specific agenda items, resolutions, or public hearings are included.

• Meeting date: July 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
• Location: State Capitol, 900 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA
• Future meeting dates listed through December 2024
• No ordinances, contracts, or financial items mentioned

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The provided text is a public notice for the June 11, 2024, meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The document contains only procedural information regarding meeting locations and future scheduled dates.

The Board approved a professional services contract with the Louisiana Water Institute to serve as a short-term watershed coordinator. Other actions included approving the 2023-2024 administrative budget amendment and financial statements. The Board also approved an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the CPRA.

• Approved May 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2, Administrative Budget 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Hired Louisiana Water Institute as watershed coordinator (6-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Professional Services Contract for The Water Institute (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #1, IGA with CPRA (Unanimous)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The provided text is a public notice for the May 14, 2024, meeting of the Board of Commissioners. The document contains only scheduling information and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

The Board approved the 2024-2025 Administrative Budget and Resolution 1178 supporting a Livingston Parish maintenance project on the Lower Amite River. Members also authorized the search for an Executive Director and interim program management. Additionally, the Board approved a contract renewal for Bankston & Associates.

• Approved 2024-2025 Administrative Budget, including a 7% raise for Executive Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1178 supporting Livingston Parish's permit application for Lower Amite River silt removal (Unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of quotes for interim program management and readvertising for Executive Director (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract renewal for Bankston & Associates (Unanimous)
• Authorized ARBC President to form a committee to review and approve tasks for Dewberry (Unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2024, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March and April 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
• Decided to postpone plans to move the ARBC office

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners meets to approve March minutes and financial statements, and receive reports on projects including Bayou Manchac, LWI Region 9, and CRDC. Legal counsel will discuss Senate Bill 395 (boundary) and HB 2 (capital outlay). Old business includes updates on LWI-OCD Region 9 and Bayou Manchac by PLD.

• Bayou Manchac Project update and discussion
• Senate Bill 395 Boundary Bill report by legal counsel
• HB 2 Capital Outlay report by legal counsel
• LWI Region 9 Coordinator updates and LWI Round 1 updates
• CRDC Project update

The Board unanimously approved the March 12, 2024, meeting minutes. Members discussed jurisdictional authority between the ARBC and the Pontchartrain Levee District (PLD) regarding the Bayou Manchac Project and other flood risk reduction efforts.

• Approved March 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners provided a public notice regarding their regular and special meeting dates for 2024. The document outlines the locations and times for upcoming sessions across various parishes.

• March 12 meeting scheduled at Livingston Parish Council Chambers
• April 9 meeting scheduled at Ascension Parish Council Chambers
• May 14 meeting scheduled at Livingston Parish Council Chambers

The Board voted to become the lead agency for the Bayou Manchac Project and selected Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to produce the ARBC Master Plan. The Board also approved a move to a larger office space and a proclamation for Flood Awareness Month.

• Approved Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to produce the ARBC Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved ARBC to take the lead on the Bayou Manchac Project (Unanimous)
• Approved drafting a resolution to request existing Bayou Manchac studies and plans (Unanimous)
• Approved move to 2,700 square feet of office space at 4000 S. Sherwood Forest (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring March 2024 as Flood Awareness Month (Unanimous)
• Agreed to reduce Capital Outlay request for northern Amite River gravel pit restoration to $2.5 million
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved January and February 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The regular meeting scheduled for February 20, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2024.

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 a public hearing to inform the public of its Annual Plan. The board will make a brief presentation, answer questions, and receive comments. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on the Annual Plan for the Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District
• Meeting at EBR Main Goodwood Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• Board will present, answer questions, and receive comments

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the Annual Plan for the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District. The meeting includes a brief presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session and public comment period. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the purpose is to inform the public and receive input.

• Public hearing on the Annual Plan for the Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District
• Meeting location: Ascension Parish Government Complex, 615 E. Worthey St, Gonzales, LA
• Board will make a brief presentation, answer questions, and receive comments

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial statements and reports on the Master Plan and CRDC project status. The board will also consider authorizing legislation to formalize district boundaries and reviewing support letters for City of Central and Baton Rouge projects.

• Approval of Financial Statements ending 12/31/23
• Authorization of legislation to formalize District Boundaries
• Master Plan RFQ Committee action
• OCD CEA for $100M (Region 9) action
• Letters of Support for City of Central and Baton Rouge projects (BRIC & FMA)

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved letters of support for drainage and detention projects in the City of Central and City of Baton Rouge. Members also authorized the formalization of new district boundaries and ratified a $100M funding agreement for Region 9.

• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2023 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
• Authorized legal counsel to seek legislative author to formalize new district boundaries (unanimous)
• Ratified Executive Director's signature on $100M Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Region 9 (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for City of Central projects: Draughan Creek, Shoe Creek, and Beaver Bayou (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for City of Baton Rouge projects: HED-01 and JCK-02 (unanimous)
• Appointed O’Neal as chair and Cointment as vice chairman of Master Plan RFQ Committee

Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to inform the public about the District's Annual Plan. The Board will provide a brief presentation, answer questions, and receive comments from the public.

• Public Hearing on the Annual Plan for the Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District

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 first regular meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The agenda is posted on the ARBC website. The notice also lists future meeting dates for the rest of 2024, with some meetings at alternate parish council chambers.

• First regular meeting: January 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m. at State Capitol, 900 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge
• February meeting moved to 3rd Tuesday (Feb 20) due to Mardi Gras holiday
• March 12 and May 14 meetings at Livingston Parish Council Chambers
• April 9 meeting at Ascension Parish Council Chambers
• All other 2024 meetings on second Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (June–December)