Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the November 3, 2021, minutes and receive committee reports. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Corps of Engineers right of entry request for maintenance dredging and the sale of used equipment.

• Right of Entry request for annual maintenance dredging in Pointe Coupee Parish and West Baton Rouge Parish
• Discussion of Lake Moreau property
• Discussion of sale of used equipment

The Board approved several insurance policy renewals for 2022 and granted the Corps of Engineers a Right of Entry for dredging project parking. The board also accepted the retirement of Commissioner Moise LeBlanc.

• Approved November 3, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 LWCC workers’ compensation renewal at $79,496 (unanimous)
• Approved General Liability Insurance renewal with Brown & Brown for $178,518.07 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 employee health insurance renewal at $68,500.79 per month (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 employee supplemental insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Corps of Engineers Right of Entry for parking along Mississippi River (unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the October 6, 2021, minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes receiving bids for a grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish and discussing personnel detailing.

• Receive and open bids for grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish
• Discuss detailing Rod Touchet to a Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy
• Approve 2022 Board Meeting Schedule

The Board approved a grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish and detailed an employee to a Mobile Equipment Operator position. Additionally, the Board established its meeting dates for December 2021 and the full 2022 calendar.

• Approved grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish to Robert Allen for $5,800.60 ($27.05 per acre)
• Approved detailing Rod Touchet to Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy
• Approved December 1, 2021 as the December meeting date
• Approved 12 board meeting dates for the 2022 calendar year
• Approved October 6, 2021 meeting minutes

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting and discuss Corps of Engineers matters regarding a levee slide in St. Martin Parish. The agenda also includes reviewing various professional service agreements and discussing assistance to the Grand Isle Independent Levee District.

• Right of Entry for repairs to levee slide in St. Martin Parish
• Approval of organizational chart
• Review of professional service agreements for CPA, legal counsel, and IT services
• Permission to advertise for a Grazing Lease in Pointe Coupee Parish
• Update on assistance to Grand Isle Independent Levee District

The Board approved three right of entry requests from the Corps of Engineers for levee and river work. It also approved a revised organizational chart and several professional service agreements. Permission was granted to advertise for a grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish.

• Approved right of entry for levee slide repair in St. Martin Parish (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for revetment work on the Atchafalaya River (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for revetment work on the Mississippi River (unanimous)
• Approved revised Organizational Chart of the district (unanimous)
• Approved professional service agreements for CPA, Legal Counsel, Stenographer, Janitorial, I.T., HVAC, and Copy Machine Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved permission to advertise for a grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish (unanimous)
• Approved September 1, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

This notice serves as a certification that the upcoming meeting will be held via telephone conference due to the public health emergency. The document outlines procedures for public observation and submission of comments via email or fax.

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting via telephone. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, and discussion of Corps of Engineers matters including right-of-entry requests for levee slide repair and surveys. The board will also discuss the purchase of new equipment.

• Right of Entry request for levee slide repair on the West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee
• Right of Entry request for surveys, borings and cultural resources in Iberville Parish
• Discussion of the purchase of new equipment

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners issued a notice that its meeting will be conducted via telephone due to the public health emergency declared by Governor John Bel Edwards. The document provides instructions for public observation and comment via phone, email, or fax.

• Meeting held via telephone conference
• Public comments accepted via email or fax until 3:00 p.m. on September 1, 2021

The Board approved the purchase of five tractors, loaders, and grappels from a state contract. Two right-of-entry requests for the Corps of Engineers were approved for levee repair and surveys. The Board also authorized staff to investigate providing personnel and equipment to assist hurricane-devastated areas including Grand Isle.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for levee slide repair at I-10, St. Martin Parish (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for surveys and investigations at Claiborne Island Seepage, Iberville Parish (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five John Deere tractors, loaders, and four root grappels for $448,083.20 (unanimous)
• Approved request for staff to investigate using personnel and equipment to help Grand Isle and other hurricane-devastated areas (unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting an essential government meeting via telephone due to the public health emergency declared by Governor John Bel Edwards. The notice provides instructions for public observation and submission of comments.

• Meeting conducted via telephone conference per La. R.S. 42:17.1
• Public observation available by dialing 1-571-748-4021

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for employee uniforms and granted a right of entry request to the Corps of Engineers. The board also approved the minutes from the July 7, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry request for the Mississippi River Levee for the Corps of Engineers (unanimous)
• Approved lowest bid from Guidry’s Uniforms for $9,463.68 for 2021 employee uniforms (unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the minutes from July 7, 2021, and review a right of entry request for seepage repair in Ascension Parish. The meeting also includes a review of quotes for employee uniforms.

• Right of Entry request for seepage repair in Ascension Parish
• Review and approval of the lowest quote for Employee Uniforms

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The board meeting scheduled for August 4, 2021, was cancelled due to rising Covid-19 cases. The meeting was rescheduled for August 11, 2021, via telephone.

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and approve promotions for three employees and optional pay for two others, along with routine administrative items.

• Discuss and approve promotion for Dillion Stassi, Glenn Jarreau, and Joseph R. Jarreau
• Discuss and approve optional pay for James Scallan and Terry LeBlanc
• Presentation of Sympathy Resolution to the family of Mr. Daryl Sparks
• Corps of Engineers Matters
• Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana Annual meeting – December 8 – 9, 2021

The Board of Commissioners approved personnel promotions and special duty pay for several employees. The board also approved the June 2, 2021, meeting minutes and received updates on Corps of Engineers revetment work.

• Approved June 2, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Detail to Special Duty with Pay and promotion for Dillion Stassi, Glenn Jarreau and Joseph R. Jarreau (unanimous)
• Approved optional pay for James Scallan and Terry LeBlanc

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including Right of Entry requests from the Corps of Engineers for erosion repair on the Morganza Guide Levee, sand boil repair at New Roads Ferry Landing, and Point Pleasant Phase II. They will also receive and open bids for fuel, aggregates, and the official journal, and discuss personnel matters such as employee uniforms and performance adjustments.

• Right of Entry requests for erosion repair on Morganza Upper Guide Levee, New Roads Ferry Landing sand boil repair, and Point Pleasant Phase II
• Receive and open bids for fuel and aggregates
• Receive and open bids for official journal
• Discuss performance market adjustments for classified employees
• Sympathy Resolution for Mr. Daryl Sparks

The Board approved four right of entry requests for the US Corps of Engineers to perform repairs and surveying. Additionally, the Board accepted the lowest bid for the official journal and approved a performance market adjustment for classified employees.

• Approved right of entry for erosion repair on Morganza Upper Guide Levee (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for New Roads Ferry Landing sand boil repair (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for Point Pleasant Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved right of entry from Smithland to Lacour for surveying and soil borings (6-1)
• Accepted lowest bid from Pointe Coupee Banner for official journal (unanimous)
• Approved performance market adjustment for classified employees (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to receive quotes for employee uniforms (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2021, and Finance/Insurance Committee meeting of May 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board will vote on the 2021 millage rate, discuss a cleaning service contract, and receive reports from the Corps of Engineers and CPRA. The meeting is open to the public with remote comment options.

• Adopt the 2021 millage rate
• Discuss and approve a cleaning service contract
• Gate Committee report from April 21 meeting
• Corps of Engineers matters
• CPRA matters

The Board approved a constitutional millage for the 2021 tax roll and authorized several gate permits on levee properties. Additionally, the Board approved a janitorial services contract for the district office.

• Levied Constitutional 4.01 mills on 2021 tax roll (9-0)
• Approved gate permit for Jordan Landry on Mississippi River Levee (Unanimous)
• Approved gate permit for Musson Land Trust on East Guide Levee (Unanimous)
• Tabled gate permit for Jason Newchurch (Absent)
• Tabled gate permit for Mark Allement due to property line dispute
• Approved Professional Services Contract with Olinde Services, LLC for janitorial services (Unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2021 Gate Subcommittee minutes (Unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2021 Millage and review a new Telecommunication Policy. The agenda also includes a Right of Entry request for survey work in Morganza, LA, and the introduction of the new District Attorney.

• Discussion of 2021 Millage
• Approval of Telecommunication Policy
• Right of Entry request for survey work in Morganza, LA
• Introduction of the new District Attorney
• Disposition of March 3, 2021, minutes

The Board adopted a new telecommuting policy for eligible employees and decided to maintain the current millage rate for 2021 rather than rolling it forward. Additionally, the Board approved a Right of Entry for Corps of Engineers survey work in Morganza.

• Declared April 8, 2021, as James Cecil Tessier Day (Unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry request for Corps of Engineers survey work in Morganza
• Approved proposed telecommuting policy (Unanimous)
• Decided to stand pat and not roll forward 2021 millage rate (Unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners is certifying its inability to operate under standard Open Meetings Law due to a lack of quorum caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The March 3, 2021, meeting will be held via telephone conference to allow for essential government business and public observation.

• Meeting on March 3, 2021, moved to telephone conference

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board will meet via telephone to handle routine business including a USACE right-of-entry request for slide repairs in Pointe Coupee Parish, approval of minutes, and authorization to advertise for fuel, aggregates, and official journal.

• Right of Entry request for slide repairs in Pointe Coupee Parish (USACE Matters)
• Request to advertise for fuel, aggregates and official journal
• Personnel Matters: Attendance/Call-in policy

The Board approved two Right of Entry requests for the Corps of Engineers to repair levee slides in Pointe Coupee and St. Martin Parishes. Additionally, the Board adopted a new Attendance/Call-In Policy and authorized staff to seek bids for fuel, aggregates, and the official journal.

• Approved Right of Entry for Corps of Engineers slide repair in Pointe Coupee Parish (Unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry for Corps of Engineers to repair two slides in St. Martin Parish (Unanimous)
• Approved Attendance/Call-In Policy (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to request bids for fuel, aggregates, and the official journal (Unanimous)
• Approved amended February 3, 2021 minutes (Unanimous)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting via telephone to conduct routine business. The agenda includes the disposition of previous minutes and discussions regarding Corps of Engineers, CPRA, personnel, and legal matters.

• Disposition of January 6, 2021, minutes
• Corps of Engineers matters
• CPRA matters
• Personnel matters
• Legal matters

The Board approved requests for the Corps of Engineers to enter and repair two levee slides at W-58 in St. Martin Parish. The Board also adopted a resolution expressing condolences for the death of former Commissioner Harry Marionneaux.

• Approved request for Corps of Engineers to perform construction on two levee slides in St. Martin Parish at W-58 (8-0)
• Approved two requests for right of entry by the Corps of Engineers to repair levee slides at W-58 in St. Martin Parish (unanimous)
• Approved January 6, 2021 minutes and their publication in the official journal (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution of condolences for the death of Commissioner Harry Marionneaux (8-0)

Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting by telephone on January 6, 2021. The agenda includes approval of December 9, 2020 minutes, and reports on Corps of Engineers and CPRA matters. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Call to order, roll call, and public comment period
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2020 meeting
• Reports on Corps of Engineers matters
• Reports on CPRA (Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority) matters

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting. The board also authorized President John Grezaffi to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Parish of Pointe Coupee.

• Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized President John Grezaffi to sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Pointe Coupee Parish (unanimous)