Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board will review a surface usage agreement request from Boardwalk Pipeline, discuss purchasing a new excavator and trailer, and consider multiple right-of-entry requests from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for surveys and repairs. The board will also hear a financial audit presentation and discuss an employee award ceremony and a personnel detail/promotion.
- Review of Boardwalk Pipeline surface usage agreement
- Right-of-entry requests for surveys and soil borings in West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, and St. Martin Parishes
- Right-of-entry requests to repair levee slides on the West Atchafalaya River Levee and in Ramah
- Discussion of purchasing a new excavator and trailer
- Permission to advertise a grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish
The Board authorized the purchase of an excavator and four tractors via state contract and approved multiple Right of Entry requests for the Corps of Engineers. Other actions included renewing the General Liability policy and updating financial control policies.
- Approved renewal of General Liability policy including $250,000 Uninsured Motorist coverage
- Approved Right of Entry requests for Corps of Engineers surveys, soil borings, and levee slide repairs
- Authorized purchase of one excavator and four tractors on state contract
- Authorized advertising for bid on a trailer
- Approved promotion of Jacob Lemoine to Mobile Equipment Operator 1/heavy
- Approved updates to the Financial Controls and Operating Procedures Policy
- Authorized staff to advertise for a grazing lease in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Approved November 6, 2024 minutes
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve insurance policy renewals and review the annual audit. The board will also discuss dredging operations and the Lower Mississippi Comprehensive Management Study.
- Insurance policy renewals for LWCC, General Liability, Employee Supplemental, and Employee Health
- Annual audit presentation by Mike DeFalco
- Annual dredging for Old River Lock Forebay, Baton Rouge Harbor, and Port Allen Lock Forebay
- Right of Entry for parking along the Mississippi River in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge Parishes
- Contract updates for IT Services and Accountant
The Board of Commissioners approved several insurance policy renewals and updated the IT services contract. Members also authorized a Right of Entry request for parking on the Mississippi River and approved the 2025 board schedule.
- Approved October 2, 2024, minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved policy renewal for $58,739.00 (Unanimous)
- Tabled General Liability Insurance Policy renewal until December meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved employee supplemental insurance renewal (Vote carried; 1 abstention)
- Approved health insurance renewal with 6.65% increase (Unanimous)
- Approved Right of Entry for parking on the Mississippi River in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge (Unanimous)
- Approved IT Services contract update from hourly to monthly services (Unanimous)
- Approved pay increase for the accountant (Unanimous)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board will hear a presentation on the Atchafalaya Basin Trace Conceptual Project by the Acadiana Planning Commission. They will also consider several right-of-entry requests from the Corps of Engineers for dredging, revetment, and survey work. Additionally, the Board will review and approve professional service agreements for CPA, legal counsel, and other services.
- Presentation of Atchafalaya Basin Trace Conceptual Project by Acadiana Planning Commission
- Right of entry request for parking along levees for annual dredging and maintenance in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge
- Right of entry request for annual revetment work on Mississippi River and Atchafalaya River
- Right of entry request for surveys and soil borings near Bayou Larose and Alabama Bayou Levee
- Review and approve professional service agreements for CPA, Legal Counsel, Stenographer, Computer/I.T. Services, HVAC System Maintenance, and Copy Machine Maintenance
The Board of Commissioners approved several right of entry requests for levee maintenance and soil borings. They also approved professional service agreements for legal, IT, and maintenance services. A presentation was made regarding a proposed pedestrian and biking trail involving eight parishes.
- Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved right of entry request for parking to do maintenance on West Baton Rouge levee (Unanimous)
- Approved right of entry request for revetment work on Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers (Unanimous)
- Approved right of entry request for soil borings for Bayou Larose (Unanimous)
- Approved right of entry request for soil borings for Alabama Bayou Levee (Unanimous)
- Approved professional service agreements for CPA, Legal Counsel, Stenographer, Computer/I.T. Services, HVAC System Maintenance and Copy Machine Maintenance (Unanimous)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to set the 2024 millage rate. The board will also discuss levee infrastructure and equipment purchases.
- Adoption of the 2024 millage rate
- Discussion of Atchafalaya River Bank in Pointe Coupee Parish
- Right of entry request to repair levee slide in Iberville Parish
- Resolution for asphalt paving lower levee roads along East and West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levees
- Approval for the purchase of crew trucks
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 millage rate and expressed formal support for asphalt paving of lower levee roads. They also authorized a Right of Entry for levee slide repairs and the purchase of a crew truck.
- Approved 3.890 mills for the 2024 tax roll (11-0)
- Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Right of Entry for Corps of Engineers to repair levee slides in Iberville Parish (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting asphalt paving of East and West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee roads (11-0)
- Approved purchase of a second crew truck from state contract (unanimous)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and approve several personnel matters, including uniform quotes, an organizational chart update, promotions, reallocations, and truck orders. The meeting will also cover Corps of Engineer matters and CPRA updates.
- Discuss and approve uniform quotes for field employees
- Approval to update the organizational chart
- Approval to promote Terry LeBlanc from Mobile Equipment Operator 2 to Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy
- Approval to reallocate Hunter Cormier, Riley Kirkland, and Jarrett Jones from Mobile Equipment Operator 1 to Mobile Equipment Operator 2
- Approval to order trucks off of state contract
The Board of Commissioners approved several personnel changes, including promotions and organizational chart revisions. The board also authorized the purchase of three trucks and selected a vendor for uniforms.
- Approved July 10, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Don’s Sportsman as low bidder for uniforms (Unanimous)
- Approved revisions to organizational chart to add new employees (Unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Terry LeBlanc to Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy (Unanimous)
- Approved reallocation of Hunter Cormier, Riley Kirkland, and Jarrett Jones to Mobile Equipment Operator 2 (Unanimous)
- Authorized staff to purchase three trucks through state contract (Unanimous)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss Corps of Engineers matters and the Smithland Project update. The agenda also includes personnel decisions and a discussion regarding an office building cleaning contract.
- Update on Smithland Project
- Approval of permanent status for Mr. Alvin Woolfolk
- Discussion and approval of office building cleaning contract
- Disposition of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
The Board approved the purchase of a replacement crew truck and a right of entry request for soil borings south of Ramah. Members also approved a cleaning contract for the office and nominated representatives for the Atchafalaya Master Plan Committee.
- Approved right of entry request for soil borings South of Ramah (Unanimous)
- Nominated Commissioner Jody Meche and Mr. Will Tyson to the Atchafalaya Master Plan Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved permanent status for Mr. Alvin Woolfolk (Unanimous)
- Approved cleaning contract with Jani-Care (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of replacement crew truck costing between $68,000 - $73,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved June 5, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Agreed to request staff draft a resolution to asphalt East and West Guide Protection Levees
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to open bids for fuel, aggregates, and an official journal. The board will also discuss employee performance market adjustments and a request for uniform quotes.
- Opening of bids for fuel and aggregates
- Opening of bids for official journal
- Request for quotes for employee uniforms
- Discussion of performance market adjustments for classified and unclassified employees
- Update on Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024-2025 budget and an amended 2023-2024 budget. They awarded an official journal contract to the Pointe Coupee Banner and agreed to a partial settlement with the Gros Family. Bids for fuel and aggregates were opened and taken under advisement.
- Approved 2024-2025 Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved revised 2023-2024 Budget with line 5622 increased to $18,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Awarded official journal contract to Pointe Coupee Banner (Unanimous)
- Agreed to partial settlement between Gros Family and District (Unanimous)
- Approved market adjustment increase for unclassified employees (Unanimous)
- Authorized staff to obtain quotes for employee uniforms (Unanimous)
- Approved May 1, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Tabled fuel and aggregate bids under advisement (Unanimous)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting. They will discuss minimum bids for campsite leases and receive a dividend check from LWCC. Other items include updates on office reorganization and reports from the Corps of Engineers and CPRA.
- Presentation of dividend check from LWCC
- Discussion of minimum bids for campsite leases
- Update on office reorganization
- Corps of Engineers matters
- CPRA matters
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the April 3, 2024 meeting. The District received a dividend check for $62,086.83 from Louisiana Worker’s Compensation. A proposal to set minimum bids for campsite leases was tabled.
- Approved April 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled minimum bid for campsite leases
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review construction bid results and a gate permit request from Ethan Allen. The agenda also includes updates on USACE matters, such as the Mississippi River Levee Enlargement Project, and office personnel reorganization.
- Review of construction bid results by Mougeot Architecture LLC
- Review of gate permit request from Ethan Allen of Batchelor
- Update on Mississippi River Levee Enlargement Project
- Update on office personnel re-organization
- Presentation of Sympathy Resolution to LeBlanc family
The Board awarded a renovation contract to JW Grand and approved three Right of Entry requests for the Corps of Engineers in Iberville Parish. The Board also approved a gate permit for Ethan Allen and adopted a resolution of condolence for former commissioner Moise “Hobo” J. LeBlanc.
- Awarded board room renovation bid to JW Grand for $2.27 million (Unanimous)
- Approved three Right of Entry requests for the Corps of Engineers in Iberville Parish (Unanimous)
- Approved gate permit for Ethan Allen (Unanimous)
- Adopted sympathy resolution for former commissioner Moise “Hobo” J. LeBlanc (Unanimous)
- Approved March 6, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review minutes from the February 7, 2024, meeting and receive bids for a campsite lease in St. Martin Parish. The agenda also includes updates on office personnel reorganization and board room construction.
- Receive and open bids for a campsite lease in St. Martin Parish
- Update on office personnel re-organization
- Reallocation for Mobile Equipment Operator 1 to a Mobile Equipment Operator 2 for Roderick Montgomery
- Request to advertise for fuel, aggregates and official journal
- Board room construction update
The Board approved a three-year campsite lease for a property in St. Martin Parish and authorized the reallocation of a staff member's position. The Board also voted to advertise for fuel, aggregates, and the official journal.
- Approved $2,000 per year campsite lease for David Adair (unanimous)
- Approved reallocation of Roderick Montgomery from Mobile Equipment Operator 1 to 2 (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for fuel, aggregates, and the official journal (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 7, 2024 (unanimous)
- Adopted sympathy resolution for former member Moise “Hobo” J. LeBlanc (10-0)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on a millage roll forward for 2024, along with personnel matters including an employee cell phone policy and office reorganization. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of previous minutes, and updates from the Corps of Engineers and CPRA.
- Discuss millage roll forward for 2024
- Approve employee cell phone policy
- Discuss and approve re-organizing office personnel pending Civil Service approval
- Approve modifications to organizational chart
- Corps of Engineers Matters and CPRA updates
The Board of Commissioners voted to maintain the current millage rate rather than rolling it forward. Other actions included approving a new cell phone policy and a personnel reorganization pending Civil Service approval.
- Approved minutes of January 10, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved new cell phone policy (Unanimous)
- Approved proposed office personnel reorganization pending Civil Service approval (Unanimous)
- Decided not to roll forward the 2024 millage (10-2)
- Approved gate permit for Christopher Adams (Unanimous)
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting. They will discuss the district's annual audit and personnel matters, including a detail and promotion for Jacob White from Mechanic Supervisor A to Mechanic Supervisor B or Optional Pay. Other items include approval of minutes, public comments, and updates from the Corps of Engineers and CPRA.
- Discuss detail and promotion for Jacob White (Mechanic Supervisor A to B or Optional Pay)
- Discuss district annual audit
- Disposition of minutes from December 13, 2023
- Corps of Engineers matters
- CPRA matters
The Board of Commissioners approved the promotion of Jacob White to Mechanic Supervisor B, pending Civil Service approval. The board also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2023 meeting.
- Approved minutes of December 13, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Jacob White to Mechanic Supervisor B or Optional Pay pending Civil Service ruling (Unanimous)