Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet on November 17 at the Livingston Parish Council Chambers. The provided agenda contains only the meeting notice and the 2025 meeting schedule; no specific action items or discussion topics are listed.
The Board unanimously approved the October 14, 2025, meeting minutes and the General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements for September and October 2025. The meeting included reports on the Bayou Manchac Project, the Upper Amite Restoration Project, and the Comite River Diversion Canal Project.
- Approved October 14, 2025, regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved September and October 2025 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
This is the first regular meeting of 2025 for the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: notice of the meeting date, time, and location, along with a schedule of future meetings. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
- Meeting location: Livingston Parish Council Chambers, 20355 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA
- Future meeting dates and locations listed for 2025
The Board unanimously approved contract renewals for the Executive Director, office lease, and auditor. It also passed resolutions to support the Bayou Manchac Intergovernmental Agreement including the City of St. George and to update signature authority for RCBG.
- Approved 3-year contract renewal for Executive Director Paul Sawyer (Amite River Solutions, LLC) (unanimous)
- Approved 1-year office lease renewal with Hebert Interests, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved 3-year audit contract with Diez, Dupuy, Ruiz for years ending 2026, 2027, and 2028 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1194 supporting Bayou Manchac IGA to include City of St. George (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1195 delegating signature authority for RCBG (unanimous)
- Approved September 9, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 2025 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
This is the first regular meeting of 2025 for the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners. The agenda is procedural, listing only the meeting schedule and location. No specific decisions or discussion items are provided.
- Meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Livingston Parish Council Chambers
- Future 2025 meeting dates and locations listed, including Livingston, Ascension, and State Capitol
The Board unanimously approved the 2024-2025 audit report, which found no violations of state rules. Members also voted to include a St. Helena Parish Police Jury resolution opposing upper Amite reservoirs in the ARBC Master Plan. The Board discussed a draft RFQ for engineering and acquisition services, which will be revised for the October meeting.
- Accepted 2024-2025 audit report (Unanimous)
- Approved August 12, 2025, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved inclusion of July 22, 2025, St. Helena Parish Police Jury resolution in ARBC Master Plan (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
This is a procedural notice announcing the 2025 regular meeting dates and locations for the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners. The first meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025, at the Livingston Parish Council Chambers. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.
- First regular meeting: January 14, 2025, at Livingston Parish Council Chambers
- Meetings held second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
- Locations vary: Livingston, Ascension, and State Capitol
- November meeting date to be determined
The Board approved several resolutions to advance the Upper Amite Flood Reduction and Restoration Project, including engaging an environmental firm and authorizing representatives for state disbursements. The Board also voted to include an East Feliciana Police Jury resolution opposing upper Amite reservoirs in the ARBC Master Plan.
- Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved July 2025 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
- Approved corrected June 30, 2025 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1190-Amendment #1 to change name from GCR, Inc to MB3 Inc. dba Civix (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1192 engaging E LOS Environmental, LLC for Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Services (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1193 authorizing President John Clark or Executive Director Paul Sawyer to act on Capital Outlay Project matters (Unanimous)
- Approved including East Feliciana Police Jury resolution opposing upper Amite reservoirs in the ARBC Master Plan (9-0)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation Commission (ARBC) will hold its first regular meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 14, at the Livingston Parish Council Chambers. The agenda is posted on the ARBC website. The meeting is open to the public.
- Meeting location: Livingston Parish Council Chambers, 10055 Government Blvd, Livingston, LA
- Meeting time: 10:00 a.m.
- Agenda available on ARBC website
The Board unanimously approved the June 10, 2025, meeting minutes and the June 30, 2025, General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements. The meeting included updates on the Comite River Diversion Canal Project and the Upper Amite Flood Reduction and Restoration Project.
- Approved June 10, 2025, regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved June 30, 2025, General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2025. The provided agenda contains only the meeting schedule and location information.
The Board re-elected its current officers and approved Resolution 1191 to authorize the execution of a property purchase agreement. Members also approved the 2024-2025 administrative budget amendment and the 2024-2025 audit engagement letter.
- Approved May 13 and May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved May 31, 2025 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
- Approved Administrative Budget 2024-2025, Amendment #3 (Unanimous)
- Elected John Clark as President (11-0)
- Elected Jack Harris as Vice President (11-0)
- Elected Lionel Bailey as Financial Chairman (11-0)
- Elected Toni Guitrau as Board Secretary (11-0)
- Approved Resolution 1191 authorizing property purchase agreement execution (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a resolution to execute a Letter of Intent for the purchase of approximately 145 acres on Highway 488. Additionally, the Board approved a professional service contract for property acquisition and inspection services.
- Approved Resolution 1189 to execute Letter of Intent for 145 acres on Highway 488 for $700,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1190 to contract Government Contracting Resources, Inc. for acquisition and environmental services (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 2025 on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m. at the Livingston Parish Council Chambers. The agenda is posted on the ARBC website, and meeting notices are on the DOA website. Future meeting dates and locations for 2025 are listed, with some dates and locations to be determined.
- Meeting location: Livingston Parish Council Chambers, 20355 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA
- Future meetings scheduled through December 2025, with July and November locations TBD
- Agenda available on ARBC website; meeting notices on DOA website
The Board unanimously approved a Master Plan designed to reduce average annual direct flood losses by 52% by 2050. The board also renewed legal counsel's contract and established a nominating committee for officers.
- Approved the flood risk Master Plan (7-0)
- Approved April 8, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 31 and April 30, 2025, General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal for Bankston & Associates through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Nominating Committee for ARBC Officers (unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District (ARBC) will hold its first regular meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m. at the Livingston Parish Council Chambers. The agenda is posted on the ARBC website. Future meeting dates and locations for 2025 are listed, with some dates and locations to be determined.
The Board approved the 2024-2025 Administrative Budget Amendment #2 and financial statements. It passed three resolutions supporting legislative changes to the Scenic Rivers Act and commission deadlines, and authorized the execution of land agreements for the Comite River Diversion Project.
- Approved March 11, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 28, 2025, General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved Administrative Budget 2024-2025, Amendment #2 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1185 supporting H.B. 172 to extend Scenic Rivers Act exemptions for Comite River and Bayou Manchac (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1186 supporting H.B. 165 to remove the deadline for promulgating watershed management regulations (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1187 authorizing the execution of subordination, right-of-entry, right-of-way, and servitude agreements for the Comite River Diversion Project (unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 11, 2025, at the Louisiana State Capitol. The provided document is a public notice of the meeting schedule and does not list specific agenda items for discussion or decision.
The Board approved the 2025-2026 administrative budget and the proposed Master Plan recommendations. A motion to reconsider the Master Plan to include project sequencing failed due to a tie vote. The Board also approved the February 2025 meeting minutes and January 2025 financial statements.
- Approved 2025-2026 Administrative Budget with $572,000 income and $567,700 expenses (Unanimous)
- Approved Master Plan recommendations, including the St. James West Shore Connector Levee Project (Unanimous)
- Denied motion to reconsider Master Plan to include project sequencing (Tie vote: 5-5)
- Approved February 11, 2025, regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved January 31, 2025, General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The provided document is a public notice listing the meeting schedule for 2025. It does not contain specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for the February 11 meeting.
The Board approved the January 2025 meeting minutes and the year-end 2024 financial statements. Members discussed the progress of the ARBC Master Plan and the reallocation of approximately $27M in funds from East Feliciana Parish toward lower Amite River dredging.
- Approved January 14, 2025, regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved December 31, 2024, General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements (Unanimous)
- Proclaimed March 2025 as Flood Awareness Month (Unanimous)
Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners
The Amite River Basin Drainage & Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners will hold its first regular meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m. at the Livingston Parish Council Chambers. The agenda is posted on the ARBC website, and meeting notices are posted on the DOA website. Future meeting dates and locations for the year are listed, with some locations still to be determined.
- Meeting location: Livingston Parish Council Chambers, 20355 Government Blvd., Livingston, LA
- Meeting date and time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
- Agenda available on ARBC website; meeting notices on DOA website
- Future 2025 meetings scheduled for second Tuesdays, with locations TBD for several months
- Meeting dates/locations may change due to holidays or conflicts; changes posted on ARBC and DOA websites
The Board approved Resolution 1184 to move Louisiana Watershed Initiative funds from the Upper Comite Clearing and Snagging Project to the Lower Amite River Sediment Removal and Channel Restoration Project. The Board also extended a deadline for an agreement with the CPRA and authorized a new account signer.
- Approved Resolution 1184 to reallocate LWI funds to the Lower Amite River Sediment Removal and Channel Restoration Project
- Approved amendment to IGA 2000758493 with CPRA to extend deadline to June 30, 2025
- Authorized Paul Sawyer as a signer for ARBC accounts with Hancock Whitney
- Approved December 10 and December 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved November 30, 2024 General Fund and CRDC Fund financial statements
- Tabled the Upper Comite River Clearing and Snagging Project