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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District board meets with no substantive decisions scheduled
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on July 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Thibodaux, LA. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, reports, and updates with no votes scheduled. Topics include approval of past minutes and financial reports, operational updates, and a discussion on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project.
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED: July 17th at 2:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, July 20th, 2026
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 937 5583 4782
Passcode: 357313
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Hugh Caffery _______ _______
Gene Harrell _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Francis Richard _______ _______
Dale Dennis _______ _______
Chris Domangue _______ _______
Barry Soudelier _______ _______
Ernie Blanchard _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
CHARLES RODRIGUE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Joe Boudreaux _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
Charles Rodrigue _______ _______
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken. …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss Mississippi River reintroduction project phase 3 dredging
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet to review and approve minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting and discuss new business regarding the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, specifically Phase 3 dredging. The meeting includes a public comment period but no other substantive items are listed.
- Approval of minutes from July 1, 2026
- Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) Phase 3 Dredging discussion
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED July 13th at 10 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 932 0327 1628
Passcode: 960718
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard- Committee Chair _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
CHARLES RODRIGUE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Approval of Minutes from July 1, 2026.
6. Old Business
a. None
7. New Business
a. Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL)
i. Phase 3 Dredging
8 …
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Wed Jul 1, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Project Committee to review Mississippi River Reintroduction and drainage projects
The Project Committee will discuss the construction timeline and plan changes for the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL). The board will also review dredging phases and a drainage project in Donaldsonville.
- Review and approval of Change Order #16 for the MRRBL project
- Review of Phase 3 Dredging timeline, permits, and 30% design
- Review and approval of amendment #2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Intracoastal Coastal Consultants for the Donaldsonville Drainage Project
- Discussion of MRRBL plan changes regarding steel beam pitting, generator layout, Entergy power, and park/recreation area
- Update on AG Opinion request 25-0159
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED June 30th at 9:30 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 541 983 6657
Passcode: @BLFWD
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard- Committee Chair _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
CHARLES RODRIGUE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Approval of Minutes from June 12, 2026.
6. Old Business
a. Update on AG Opinion request 25-0159
7. New Business
a. Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafour …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Board authorizes finalization of Phase 3 Dredging template
The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports. Commissioners authorized the Executive Director and GIS to finalize the dr edge template for Phase 3 Dredging within 30 days. Change Order #16 was tabled until the July meeting.
- Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director and GIS to finalize Phase 3 Dredging dr edge template within 30 days (unanimous)
- Tabled Change Order #16 until July Board Meeting
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June 15, 2026
A regular monthly meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at
5:00p.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA
Present were: Hugh Caffery, Chairman Greg Nolan, Secretary/Treasurer
Ernie Blanchard, Vice-Chairman Joe Boudreaux
Francis Richard Chris Domangue
Barry Soudelier Mark Cheramie
Dale Dennis Jan Rogers
Charles Rodrigue
Absent were: Gene Harrell
Also present were: Henry & Hattie Templet; Corey Simoneaux, Sealevel; Cole Simoneaux, Sealevel;
John Borne, Sealevel; Grace Foussell, GIS; Marlon Domangue, Delta Coast; Dan Grandle, Stantec ; Kevin
Beyer, Intracoastal; Robert Theriot; Josh Bordelon; Heather Armstrong; Amy Hebert; Dustin Rabalais
Chairman Hugh Caffery began the meeting at 5:00 pm
Judge Jennifer Richard swore in new Commissioner Charles Rodrigue.
All the Commissioners gave a brief introduction of themselves.
Mr. Caffery stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Moved by Commissioner Francis Richard, seconded by Commissioner Barry Soudelier to approve the minutes of
May 18, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Secretary/Treasurer Greg Nolan, seconded by Commissioner Mark Cheramie to approve the accounts
payable report. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Jan Rogers, seconded by Commissioner Francis Richard to approve the finance …
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Fri Jun 12, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Project Committee to review Mississippi River Reintroduction construction timeline
The Project Committee will discuss the construction timeline and plan changes for the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL). The meeting also includes reviews of Phase 3 Dredging, the Napoleonville Boat Launch, and the Donaldsonville Drainage Project.
- Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) construction timeline and plan set changes
- Phase 3 Dredging project timeline and H&H modeling results
- Marchand Bridge revised plan review
- Napoleonville Boat Launch
- Donaldsonville Drainage Project
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✓ Decided: Project Committee recommends Change Order 16 and dredge template decision
The Project Committee approved the May 20, 2026 minutes. The committee recommended that the full Board approve Change Order 16 and requested a final decision on the dredge template within 30 days.
- Approved Minutes of May 20, 2026
- Recommended approval of Change Order 16 to the full Board
- Recommended final decision on dredge template be made within 30 days
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED June 11th at 9:30 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Friday, June 12, 2026
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 949 6442 8037
Passcode: 154158
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard- Committee Chair _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Approval of Minutes from May 20, 2026.
6. Old Business
a. Update on AG Opinion request 25-0159
7. New Business
a. Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL)
i. Review and discuss …
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June 12, 2026
A Project Committee meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:30
a.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA.
Present were: Ernie Blanchard, Committee Chairman; Greg Nolan; Mark Cheramie; Jan Rogers; Dustin Rabalais ;
Sealevel Representatives; Delta Coast Representatives; Grace Foussell, GIS; Stantec Representative; Josh Bordelon;
Heather Armstrong
Committee Chairman, Ernie Blanchard began the meeting at 9:35 am
Mr. Blanchard stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Moved by Mark Cheramie, seconded by Jan Rogers to approved the Minutes of May 20, 2026. Motion passed.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update on the AG Opinion Request.
Mr. Rabalais reported the updates to the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (PCIP).
Moved by Jan Rogers, seconded by Mark Cheramie to recommend approval of Change Order 16, to the full Board
at the monthly meeting. Motion passed.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update on the Sand Trap and remaining work at Marchand Bridge.
Mrs. Grace Foussell gave an update on the Phase 3 Dredging Project.
Moved by Ernie Blanchard, seconded by Greg Nolan to recommend that a final decision is made within 30 days on
the dredge templet. Motion passed.
Moved by Jan Rogers, seconded by Mark Cheramie to adjourn the meeting at 10:41 am.
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Wed May 20, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District reviews Mississippi River reintroduction project updates
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Project Committee meets to discuss progress on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including construction timelines, plan set changes, and Phase 3 dredging updates. The committee will also review an update on an AG Opinion request.
- Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) construction timeline review
- Plan set changes for steel beam pitting, generator layout, and Entergy power access
- Phase 3 dredging project status: permit submission, H&H modeling, and 30% design progress
- AG Opinion request 25-0159 update
- Top Deck Pour, bridge access, scaffolding, electrical duct bank, and pump completion confirmed
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✓ Decided: Project Committee approves April 17 meeting minutes
The Project Committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2026, meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates regarding pump capacity, dredging, and drainage.
- Approved Minutes of April 17, 2026
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED May 19th at 9:30 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 937 3854 0278
Passcode: 003256
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard- Committee Chair _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Approval of Minutes from April 17, 2026.
6. Old Business
a. Update on AG Opinion request 25-0159
7. New Business
a. Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL)
i. Review and disc …
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May 20, 2026
A Project Committee meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
at 9:30 a.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA.
Present were: Ernie Blanchard, Committee Chairman; Greg Nolan; Mark Cheramie; Jan Rogers; Dustin Rabalais ;
Sealevel Representatives; Delta Coast Representatives; Grace Foussell, GIS; Stantec Representative; Josh Bordelon;
Heather Armstrong
Committee Chairman, Ernie Blanchard began the meeting at 9:40 am
Mr. Blanchard stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Moved by Jan Rogers, seconded by Mark Cheramie to approved the Minutes of April 17, 2026. Motion passed.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update on the AG Opinion Request.
Mr. Rabalais reported the updates to the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (PCIP).
Mr. Kevin Rizzo gave an update on the Sand Trap and remaining work at Marchand Bridge.
Mrs. Grace Foussell gave an update on the Phase 3 Dredging Project.
Mr. Rabalais discussed the updates to the Donaldsonville Drainage Project.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update for the GIS Portal.
Moved by Mark Cheramie, seconded by Jan Rogers to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 am.
_______________________________________
Ernie Blanchard, Committee Chairman
Mon May 18, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Board considers $25,000 pump purchase and drainage project amendment
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will discuss updates to the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project. The board will also consider authorizing a pump purchase and an agreement amendment for a drainage project.
- Authorization to purchase a refurbished Pioneer 6” pump not to exceed $25,000.00
- Authorization to amend the CEA with Ascension Parish Government for the Donaldsonville Drainage Project
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec / Delta Coast
- Update on Phase 3 Permitting / Design for Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche
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✓ Decided: Board approves trash pump purchase and drainage project amendment
The Board authorized the purchase of a refurbished trash pump and approved an amendment to a cooperative endeavor agreement for a drainage project. Financial reports and previous meeting minutes were also approved.
- Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to amend CEA with Ascension Parish Government for Donaldsonville Drainage Project (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of refurbished Pioneer 6” Trash Pump not to exceed $25,000.00 (Unanimous)
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED: May 15th at 12:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, May 18th, 2026
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 993 5367 204 5
Passcode: 815122
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Hugh Caffery _______ _______
Gene Harrell _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Francis Richard _______ _______
Dale Dennis _______ _______
Chris Domangue _______ _______
Barry Soudelier _______ _______
Ernie Blanchard _______ _______
Joe Boudreaux _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Approval of Minutes of April 20, 2026
6. Approval of Account …
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May 18, 2026
A regular monthly meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Monday, May 18, 2026 at
5:00p.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA
Present were: Greg Nolan, Secretary/Treasurer Ernie Blanchard, Vice-Chairman
Joe Boudreaux Mark Cheramie
Francis Richard Chris Domangue
Barry Soudelier Gene Harrell
Dale Dennis Jan Rogers
Absent were: Hugh Caffery, Chairman
Also present were: Jake Stahl; Henry & Hattie Templet; Corey Simoneaux, Sealevel; Kevin Beyer, Intracoastal;
Grace Foussell, GIS; Marlon Domangue, Delta Coast; Dan Grandle, Stantec; Robert Theriot;
Josh Bordelon; Heather Armstrong; Amy Hebert; Dustin Rabalais
Vice-Chairman Ernie Blanchard began the meeting at 5:00 pm
Mr. Blanchard stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Moved by Commissioner Francis Richard, seconded by Commissioner Mark Cheramie to approve the minutes of
April 20, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Barry Soudelier, seconded by Commissioner Dale Dennis to approve the accounts payable
report. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Dale Dennis, seconded by Commissioner Francis Richard to approve the finance report.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dustin Rabalais reported that we are operating on all 4 pumps.
Mr. Rabalais reported that the Bayou operations are normal.
Mr. Rabalais …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
District to vote on 2026 millage rates and $584,748 project change order
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District will discuss adopting 2026 millage rates for Terrebonne and multi-parish areas. The board will also consider a budget increase for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and the creation of a pump technician position.
- Resolution No. 2026-01: Adopt 2026 millage rate in Terrebonne Parish
- Resolution No. 2026-02: Adopt 2026 millage rate in Lafourche, Ascension & Assumption Parishes
- Change Order No.15 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project: $584,748.00 increase
- Proposal to create and fill the position of pump technician
- Executive Session regarding litigation on the Mississippi River Re-introduction into Bayou Lafourche Project
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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2026 millage rates and approves $584,748 project increase
The Board adopted two resolutions setting the 2026 millage rate at 2.11 for Terrebonne Parish and for Lafourche, Ascension, and Assumption Parishes. It also approved a budget increase for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and created a new technician position.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-01 setting Terrebonne Parish millage rate at 2.11 (11-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-02 setting Lafourche, Ascension & Assumption Parishes millage rate at 2.11 (11-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 15 for $584,748.00 increase for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved creation and filling of pump station technician position (unanimous)
- Appointed Mark Cheramie and Jan Rogers to the Project Committee
- Approved March 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED: April 17th at 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, April 20th, 2026
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 943 7868 7449
Passcode: @BLFWD
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Hugh Caffery _______ _______
Gene Harrell _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Francis Richard _______ _______
Dale Dennis _______ _______
Chris Domangue _______ _______
Barry Soudelier _______ _______
Ernie Blanchard _______ _______
Joe Boudreaux _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Approval of Minutes of March 23rd, 2026
6. Approval of Acc …
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April 20, 2026
A regular monthly meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at
5:00p.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA
Present were: Hugh Caffery, Chairman Ernie Blanchard, Vice-Chairman
Greg Nolan, Secretary/Treasurer Joe Boudreaux
Francis Richard Chris Domangue
Barry Soudelier Gene Harrell
Dale Dennis Jan Rogers
Mark Cheramie
Also present were: Jake Stahl; Henry & Hattie Templet; Corey Simoneaux, Sealevel;
Kevin Beyer, Intracoastal; Kevan Keiser, GIS; Marlon Domangue, Delta Coast;
Josh Bordelon; Heather Armstrong; Amy Hebert; Dustin Rabalais
Chairman Hugh Caffery began the meeting at 5:05 pm
Mr. Caffery stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Moved by Commissioner Gene Harrell, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Greg Nolan to approve the minutes of
March 23, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Barry Soudelier , seconded by Commissioner Francis Richard to approve the accounts
payable report. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Secretary/Treasurer Greg Nolan, seconded by Commissioner Dale Dennis to approve the finance report.
Motion carried unanimously.
Vice-Chairman Ernie Blanchard gave his project committee report.
Mr. Blanchard asked that the Chairman appoint Mark Cheramie and Jan Rogers to the Project Committee.
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Fri Apr 17, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Project committee reviews Mississippi River reintroduction and construction updates
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Project Committee meets to review construction progress on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including timelines for key milestones like pump installation and discharge pipe work. Members will also discuss plan changes, value engineering items, and change orders, alongside updates on dredging, boat launch construction, and drainage projects.
- Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) construction timeline review
- Motion to recommend approval of Change Order #15
- Phase 3 Dredging status: permit submission, H&H modeling, and 30% design updates
- Napoleonville Boat Launch update from High Tide Construction
- Donaldsonville Drainage Project 60% design completion
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED April 16th at 9:30 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Friday, April 17, 2026
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
LIVE STREAM: Zoom
Meeting ID: 917 4379 0473
Passcode: @BLFWD
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard (Committee Chair) _______ _______
Gregory Nolan (Member) _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
JAN ROGERS, COMMISSIONER
MARK CHERAMIE, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5. Approval of Minutes from March 9, 2026.
6. Old Business
a. Update on AG Opinion request 25-0159
7. New Business
a. Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL)
i. Review and discussion on construction timeline
a. Top De …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss Mississippi River Reintroduction project contracts and agreements
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will consider several contract amendments and change orders related to pump capacity improvements. The board will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement for a dredging project and swear in two new commissioners.
- Swearing in of New Commissioners Jan Rogers and Mark Cherammie
- Motion and discussion on Change Order 13 and Change Order 14 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project
- Amendment No 2 to the Construction Administration Contract with Stantec Consulting
- Partial substantial completion of work on LA HWY 18 (Mississippi St.)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for Project No. BA-0304 (Lower Bayou Lafourche Dredging Project)
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✓ Decided: Board approves over $2M in project change orders and contract amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved several funding increases and contract amendments for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and waterline relocation. They also authorized an intergovernmental agreement for the Lower Bayou Lafourche Dredging Project.
- Approved PCIP Change Order No. 13 for $86,359.00 increase (Unanimous)
- Approved PCIP Change Order No. 14 for $1,174,025.00 increase (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to Stantec Consulting Construction Administration Contract for $814,764.22 (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No 1 to Delta Coast contract for Waterline Relocation Under Bayou Lafourche Sediment Basin Expansion for $40,200.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved partial substantial completion of work on LA Hwy 18/Mississippi St. (Unanimous)
- Authorized executive director to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with State of Louisiana/CPRA for Lower Bayou Lafourche Dredging Project No. BA-0304 (Unanimous)
- Approved February 9, 2026 and January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and finance reports for current and February meetings (Unanimous)
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED: March 20th at 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, March 23rd, 2026
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Hugh Caffery _______ _______
Gene Harrell _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Francis Richard _______ _______
Dale Dennis _______ _______
Chris Domangue _______ _______
Barry Soudelier _______ _______
Ernie Blanchard _______ _______
Joe Boudreaux _______ _______
Jan Rogers _______ _______
Mark Cheramie _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Swearing in of New Commissioners – Jan Rogers & Mark Cherammie
6. Approval of Minutes of February 9th, 2026
7. Approval of Accounts Payable Report
8. Approval of Finance R …
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March 23, 2026
A regular monthly meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Monday, March 23, 2026 at
5:00p.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA
Present were: Hugh Caffery, Chairman Ernie Blanchard, Vice-Chairman
Greg Nolan, Secretary/Treasurer Joe Boudreaux
Francis Richard Chris Domangue
Barry Soudelier Gene Harrell
Absent were: Dale Dennis
Also present were: Jan Rogers; Mark Cheramie; Jake Stahl; Todd Boudreaux; Keith Guidry;
Dan Grandal, Stantec; Sealevel Representatives; Grace Foussell, GIS;
Josh Bordelon; Heather Armstrong; Amy Hebert; Dustin Rabalais
Chairman Hugh Caffery began the meeting at 5:00 pm
Mr. Caffery stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Judge Jennifer Richard swore in new Commissioners, Jan Rogers and Mark Cheramie.
Moved by Commissioner Francis Richard , seconded by Commissioner Barry Soudelier to approve the minutes of
February 9, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Vice-Chairman Ernie Blanchard, seconded by Commissioner Chris Domangue to approve the accounts
payable report. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Joe Boudreaux, seconded by Commissioner Francis Richard to approve the finance report.
Motion carried unanimously.
Vice-Chairman Ernie Blanchard asked for a motion to move the report from the project committee Chairman to
coincide …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Board to review Mississippi River reintroduction and pump project updates
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Project Committee will discuss updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL), including construction timelines for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and plan set changes. The meeting will also cover other district projects such as the Sand Trap, Phase 3 Dredging, Melodia Phase 2 Pavilion, Napoleonville Boat Launch, Donaldsonville Drainage Project, and GIS Portal maintenance.
- Amendment to Construction Administration Contract with Stantec Consulting
- Change Order #14 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project
- Amendment to Waterline Relocation Contract with Delta Coast Consulting for Sand Trap project
- Status update on Phase 3 Dredging Project (30% design, permits, land rights)
- Review of Melodia Phase 2 Pavilion punch list and remaining administrative tasks
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✓ Decided: Project Committee recommends two contract amendments for approval
The Project Committee recommended approving contract amendments for Delta Coast Consulting regarding waterline relocation and Stantec Consulting for construction administration. The committee tabled a motion to approve Change Order #14 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project.
- Approved January 23, 2026 minutes
- Recommended approval of Delta Coast Consulting contract amendment for waterline relocation
- Recommended approval of Stantec Consulting contract amendment for Construction Administration
- Tabled motion to approve Change Order #14 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED March 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, March 9, 2026
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard (Committee Chair) _______ _______
Gregory Nolan (Member) _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5. Approval of Minutes from January 16, 2026.
6. Approval of Minutes from January 23, 2026
7. Old Business
a. Dustin Rabalais to present an update on AG Opinion request 25-0159
i. Dustin Rabalais to present a report of the items that will be impacted by this
opinion
8. New Business- Update and discussion on the following:
a. Update on Mississippi River …
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March 9, 2026
A Project Committee meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at
9:30 a.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA
Present were: Ernie Blanchard , Committee Chairman; Greg Nolan, Member; Dustin Rabalais, Stantec
Representatives; Sealevel Representatives; Kevin Rizzo, Delta Coast; Grace Foussell, GIS; Shane Guin, High Tide; Josh
Bordelon
Committee Chairman, Ernie Blanchard began the meeting at 9:30 am
Mr. Blanchard stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Mr. Blanchard approved the Minutes of January 23rd 2026.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update on the AG Opinion Request.
Mr. Rabalais discussed the Sand Trap maintenance/expansion.
Mr. Rabalais discussed an amendment to the Contract with Delta Coast Consulting for the waterline relocation.
Moved by Ernie Blanchard, seconded by Greg Nolan to recommend the approval of the amendment to the Contract
with Delta Coast Consulting for the waterline relocation.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update on the remaining work at Marchand Bridge.
Mrs. Grace Foussell discussed the Phase 3 Dredging Project.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update on the Pump Capacity Improvements Project.
Mr. Rabalais discussed an amendment to the Contract with Stantec Consulting for Construction Administration.
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss water plant hiring and Mississippi River Reintroduction project
The Board of Commissioners will consider advertising for a Water Plant Operator position. The meeting includes discussions on contract amendments and project completion for the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL).
- Motion to advertise for the position of Water Plant Operator
- Motion and discussion on Change Order 13 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project
- Motion to approve amendment #2 to the Construction Administration Contract with Stantec Consulting
- Motion to approve partial substantial completion of work on LA HWY 18 (Mississippi St.)
- Update on Phase 3 Permitting / Design for MRRBL
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✓ Decided: Board meeting held without a quorum; no official actions taken
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District held a regular meeting on February 9, 2026. Because there was no quorum present, no official votes or decisions were made. The session consisted of operational and project updates.
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED: February 6th at 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, February 9th, 2026
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Hugh Caffery _______ _______
Gene Harrell _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Francis Richard _______ _______
Dale Dennis _______ _______
Chris Domangue _______ _______
Barry Soudelier _______ _______
Ernie Blanchard _______ _______
Joe Boudreaux _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. Approval of Minutes of January 12, 2025
6. Approval of Accounts Payable Report
7. Approval of Finance Report
8. Reports of Chairman, Officers, and Committee
a. Report from the project committee Chairman
9. Operations Report …
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February 9, 2026
A regular monthly meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at
5:00p.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA
Present were: Ernie Blanchard, Vice-Chairman Joe Boudreaux
Francis Richard Chris Domangue
Greg Nolan, Secretary/Treasurer Barry Soudelier
Absent were: Hugh Caffery, Chairman; Gene Harrell; Dale Dennis
Also present were: Jan Rogers; Jake Stahl; Dan Grandal, Stantec; Shane Guin, High Tide;
Sealevel; Henry & Hattie Templet; Grace Foussell, GIS; Josh Bordelon;
Heather Armstrong; Amy Hebert; Dustin Rabalais
Vice-Chairman Ernie Blanchard began the meeting at 5:00 pm
Mr. Blanchard stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on any
agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Mr. Blanchard asked if there was a quorum and there was not.
Mr. Dustin Rabalais reported that we are operating on all 4 pumps.
Mr. Rabalais reported that the Bayou operations are normal.
Mr. Dan Grandal with Stantec, reported the updates to the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (PCIP).
Mrs. Grace Foussell with GIS, gave an update on the Phase 3 Dredging Permitting/Design.
Mrs. Amy Hebert gave an update on the Friends of Bayou Lafourche.
Mr. Rabalais gave his Executive Directors Report.
Mr. Rabalais gave an update on the Donaldsonville Drainage Improvements Project.
Mr. Blanchard asked for any public comments.
The meeting wa …
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Fri Jan 23, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Project Committee to discuss MRRBL pump upgrades and sand trap expansion
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Project Committee will meet to discuss and vote on several items related to the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including pump capacity improvements, a sand trap expansion, and Phase 3 dredging. They will also consider approval of a construction administration contract amendment with Stantec Consulting, Change Order #13, and partial substantial completion for work on LA Hwy 18. Other agenda items include updates on the Melodia Phase 2 Pavilion, Napoleonville Boat Launch, Donaldsonville Drainage project, and GIS Portal.
- Motion to recommend approval of amendment to Construction Administration Contract with Stantec Consulting
- Motion to recommend approval of Change Order #13
- Motion to approve Partial Substantial Completion for work on LA Hwy 18 (Mississippi St.)
- Discussion on expansion vs maintenance of Sand Trap and possible material removal by separate entity
- Update on AG Opinion request 25-0159 and its impact on district items
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED January 22nd, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Friday, January 23, 2026
TIME: 9:30 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard (Committee Chair) _______ _______
Gregory Nolan (Member) _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5. Approval of Minutes from January 16, 2026.
6. Old Business
a. Dustin Rabalais to present an update on AG Opinion request 25-0159
i. Dustin Rabalais to present a report of the items that will be impacted by this
opinion
7. New Business- Update and discussion on the following:
a. Motion and discussion to recommend approval for the advertisement …
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Fri Jan 16, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Project committee reviews Mississippi River reintroduction updates and construction plans
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Project Committee will meet to discuss progress on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including construction timelines, road closures, and contract amendments with Stantec Engineering. The committee will also review updates on remaining work at Marchand Bridge, Sand trap, and additional equipment, as well as plan set changes and a change order.
- Review and discussion on construction timeline for Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL)
- Update on road closure related to MRRBL project
- Review and discussion on amendment to professional services contract with Stantec Engineering
- Update and discussion on remaining work at Marchand Bridge, Sand trap, and additional Pumps, Motors, and Gear Drives
- Review and discussion of Change Order #13
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED January 15th at 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
“Project Committee”
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Friday, January 16, 2026
TIME: 10:30 A.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Ernie Blanchard (Committee Chair) _______ _______
Gregory Nolan (Member) _______ _______
Hugh Caffery (Ad-Hoc Non-Voting) _______ _______
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
5. Approval of Minutes from December 12th, 2025.
6. Old Business
a. None.
7. New Business- Update and discussion on the following:
a. Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL)
i. Pump Capacity Improvements Project –
1. Review and discussion on construction timeline
2. Update on road closure
3. Review and discussion on …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss Mississippi River Reintroduction and legal services for dredging
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet to elect officers and review financial reports. The board will discuss the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including pump capacity improvements and dredging permits.
- Motion and discussion on Change Order #13 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec / Delta Coast)
- Motion and discussion to authorize a contract with Calabro Law Firm, APLC for Phase 3 dredging project legal services
- Adoption of Resolution for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2025 audit
- Election of officers
- Update on Phase 3 Permitting / Design for MRRBL
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✓ Decided: Board approves legal contract for Phase 3 dredging and Melodia Pavilion completion
The Board appointed its 2026 officers and approved the 2025 audit compliance resolution. It authorized a legal contract for the Phase 3 dredging project and approved the substantial completion of the Melodia Pavilion pending power connection.
- Approved Hugh Caffery (Chairman), Ernie Blanchard (Vice-Chairman), and Greg Nolan (Secretary-Treasurer) as 2026 officers (unanimous)
- Approved December 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to execute contract with Calabro Law Firm, APLC for Phase 3 dredging project legal services (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2025 audit (unanimous)
- Approved substantial completion of Melodia Pavilion once Entergy connects power (unanimous)
- Tabled Change Order 13 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (PCIP)
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BAYOU LAFOURCHE FRESH WATER DISTRICT
1016 ST. MARY STREET
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
PHONE: (985) 447-7155
FAX: (985) 447-6307
NOTICE POSTED: January 9th at 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: Monday, January 12th, 2026
TIME: 5:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District
1016 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
AGENDA
CALLED TO ORDER
1. Pledge
2. Invocation
3. Roll Call: Present Absent
Hugh Caffery _______ _______
Gene Harrell _______ _______
Gregory Nolan _______ _______
Francis Richard _______ _______
Dale Dennis _______ _______
Chris Domangue _______ _______
Barry Soudelier _______ _______
Ernie Blanchard _______ _______
Joe Boudreaux _______ _______
HUGH CAFFERY, CHAIRMAN
ERNIE BLANCHARD, VICE-CHAIRMAN
GREGORY NOLAN, SR., SECRETARY-TREASURER
GENE HARRELL, COMMISSIONER
FRANCIS RICHARD, COMMISSIONER
CHRISTOPHER DOMANGUE, COMMISSIONER
BARRY SOUDELIER, COMMISSIONER
DALE DENNIS, COMMISSIONER
JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, COMMISSIONER
DUSTIN RABALAIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
4. A public comment period is allowed at any point in the meeting prior to action on any agenda
item upon which a vote is to be taken.
5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
6. Approval of Minutes of December 15, 2025
7. Approval of Accounts Payable Report
8. Approval of Finance Report
9. Reports of Chairman, Officers, and Committee
a. Report from the project committee Chai …
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January 12, 2026
A regular monthly meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at
5:00p.m. at the Water District office, 1016 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA
Present were: Hugh Caffery, Chairman Ernie Blanchard, Vice-Chairman
Francis Richard Gene Harrell
Greg Nolan, Secretary/Treasurer Barry Soudelier
Dale Dennis Chris Domangue
Absent were: Joe Boudreaux
Also present were: Jan Rogers; Jake Stahl; Robert Theriot; Eric Dalamore, Stantec; Shane Guin, High Tide;
Matthew LeBourgeois, Sealevel; Corey Simoneaux, Sealevel; John Borne, Sealevel;
Kevan Keiser, GIS; Josh Bordelon; Heather Armstrong; Amy Hebert; Dustin Rabalais
Chairman Hugh Caffery began the meeting at 5:00 pm
Chairman Caffery stated that public comments can be made at any time in the regular meeting prior to action on
any agenda item upon which a vote is to be taken.
Chairman Caffery opened the floor for nominations for the slate of officers for 2026.
Commissioner Barry Soudelier nominated the current officers: Chairman Hugh Caffery , Vice-Chairman Ernie
Blanchard and Secretary-Treasurer Greg Nolan for 2026. Chairman Hugh Caffery asked for any other nominations,
and there were none.
Moved by Commissioner Barry Soudelier, seconded by Commissioner Gene Harrell and unanimously approved to
close nominations and approve Chairman Hugh Caffery, Vice -Chairman Ernie Blanchard and Secretary -Treasurer
Greg Nolan as the officers for 2026.
Moved by C …
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