Atchafalaya Trace Commission public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
The commission will review ANHA staff project updates and discuss plans for Atchafalaya Month 2023. The meeting also includes an update on the Louisiana Music Trail and an introduction to St. Landry Parish.
- ANHA staff project updates
- Atchafalaya Month 2023 discussion
- Louisiana Music Trail update
- Introduction to St. Landry Parish
The Commission held a meeting to receive project updates from the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA) and share regional event announcements. No new policies or funding requests were voted on beyond the approval of the meeting's administrative items.
- Approved meeting agenda (10-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (10-0)
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission will meet to welcome a new commissioner and receive staff updates. The board is scheduled to approve the FY 24 ANHA grant review.
- Welcome of new Commissioner Fawn Hernandez of Lafayette Parish
- Approval of FY 24 ANHA Grant Review
The Commission unanimously approved the FY24 Legacy Grants, funding 11 of 17 applicants. Members also discussed a proposed boundary expansion to include Lafourche Parish, which would require an act of Congress.
- Approved FY24 Legacy Grants (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (10-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (10-0)
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
The commission is meeting to welcome three new commissioners and receive updates on grants and contracts. The board will also discuss technical support programs and staff updates regarding signage and travel.
- Welcome of new commissioners Don Haydel, Hilary Collis, and Paula Lambert
- Update on open Atchafalaya Grants
- Review of TAP Applications and Community Empowerment Program
- Staff update on signage
- Discussion of the September 2023 meeting date
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The board received updates on a proposed non-motorized trail feasibility study and various community grant programs. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on during the session.
- Approved agenda as written (9-0)
- Approved March meeting minutes as written (9-0)
- Adjourned meeting (9-0)
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
The Commission will welcome a new commissioner from St. Martin Parish and discuss upcoming 2023 meeting locations for May and September. The agenda also includes updates on grants, marketing materials, and staff travel.
- Welcome of new Commissioner Jennifer Stelly
- Update on grants opening in May
- Discussion of May meeting location in Terrebonne
- Presentation by Sam Bowler of Culturalyst
The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the January minutes. Members discussed updates on the Basin Trace recreation trail, grant cycles, and the introduction of new board representatives.
- Approved agenda with changes (9-0)
- Approved January meeting minutes (9-0)
Atchafalaya Trace Commission
The Commission will discuss the schedule for upcoming 2023 meetings in Terrebonne and a location to be determined. The agenda also includes updates on grants, contracts, and ANHA staff matters such as signage and marketing.
- Reauthorization update
- Grants and contracts update
- Discussion of May meeting in Terrebonne
- Staff updates regarding signage and pop up banners
- Pointe Coupee presentation
The Commission noted the reauthorization of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area through the National Heritage Areas Act. Members approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes from September and November. The board also discussed upcoming grant cycles and marketing initiatives.
- Approved meeting agenda (11-0)
- Approved September meeting minutes (11-0)
- Approved November meeting minutes with amendment to correct parish name (unanimous)