Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
12 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects, including pump capacity improvements and river reintroduction updates. The meeting also includes reviews of insurance renewals and multiple permit applications for docks and ramps along Bayou Lafourche.
- Discussion on Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish Government
- Review and approval of insurance proposal for January 1, 2021 renewal
- Adoption of Debt Service Management Policy for pump station
- Permit application for removable access ramp and floating dock in Lockport, LA
- Permit application for 4 ft x 10 ft dock in Thibodaux, LA
The Board approved a $163,248.08 general insurance policy renewal and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish Government. Members also approved a new Debt Service Management Policy and several project change orders. Four individual permits for docks, decks, and bulkheads along Bayou Lafourche were granted.
- Approved 2021 General Insurance policy for $163,248.08 (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish Government (Unanimous)
- Adopted Debt Service Management Policy for Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for North Water Control Structure deduction of $22,728.43 (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Sediment Trap Dredging increase of $60,578.10 and Substantial Completion Certificate (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Center for Traditional LA Boat Building removable ramp and floating dock in Lockport (Unanimous)
- Approved permits for Dwight Foret (dock), Aimee Rousseau (deck), and Casey Domingue (bulkhead/pier) (Unanimous)
- Approved employee pay increases effective January 1, 2021 (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021 operating and pump capacity improvement budgets, then convene a regular meeting to consider adopting those budgets and the 2020 amended budget. Other business includes discussion of a cooperative agreement with Ascension Parish for pump and drainage improvements, a bid for a utility pontoon, and proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 5.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2021 Proposed Operational Budget and 2021 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget
- Discussion on Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Thibodaux regarding the Weir Removal Project
- Discussion on cooperative endeavor agreement with Ascension Parish Government for pump capacity and drainage improvements
- Discussion on bid from Advanced Forklift & Equipment LLC for fabrication and delivery of a self-propelled utility pontoon
- Discussion on proposed Ordinance No. 5 revisions to be presented at December 2020 public hearing
The Board approved the 2020 amended and 2021 proposed operational and project budgets. It awarded a contract for the Weir Removal Project and approved a purchase for a utility pontoon. An intergovernmental agreement with the City of Thibodaux was also approved.
- Awarded Weir Removal Project to Sea Level Construction for $750,995.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved bid from Advance Forklift & Equipment LLC for a self-propelled utility pontoon for $274,450.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Thibodaux for raw water intake facility modifications (Unanimous)
- Approved Amended 2020 Operational Budget and Amended 2020 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved Proposed 2021 Operational Budget and Proposed 2021 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved submittal of Letter of No Objection to Expert Risers (Unanimous)
- Approved October accounts payable and finance reports (Unanimous)
- Tabled Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Ascension Parish Government
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will meet to discuss the 2021 general fund and pump capacity project budgets, group health premiums for 2021, and three permit applications for construction along Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux. The board will also hear a report from Friends of Bayou Lafourche and consider an amendment to the City of Thibodaux water intake facility project.
- Discussion on Amendment No. 6 regarding modifications to City of Thibodaux Water Intake Facility
- Discuss group health premium for 2021
- Announce public hearing on November 16, 2020 to adopt proposed 2021 general fund and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets
- Review 2021 proposed budget summary and appoint Budget Committee members
- Discussion on permit applications by Jerry Badeaux, Howard Marcello, and Dwayne Rodrigue for construction along Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux
The Board approved an agreement with South Central Planning for sewer inspections of the Bayou Lafourche watershed. It also authorized a professional services amendment for the City of Thibodaux Water Intake Facility and approved three residential permits for work along the bayou.
- Approved agreement with South Central Planning for sewer inspections (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 6 for Duplantis Design Group regarding City of Thibodaux Water Intake Facility modifications, not to exceed $16,187.60 (Unanimous)
- Approved continuing to pay active-employee group health premiums for 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Jerry Badeaux to replace retaining wall and construct raised deck in Thibodaux (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Howard Marcello to construct bulkhead and backfill in Thibodaux (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Dwayne Rodrigue to construct two decks against bulkhead in Thibodaux (Unanimous)
- Approved September accounts payable and finance reports (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 24, 2020 (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche projects, including pump capacity and weir removal. The meeting also includes reviews of several permit applications for docks and bulkheads along Bayou Lafourche.
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec
- Discussion on North Water Control Structure Project regarding Change Order No. 2 and Substantial Completion
- Weir Removal Project – DDG
- Permit application by Royce Breaux to replace a bulkhead in Raceland, LA
- Permit applications for docks in Thibodaux and Raceland
The Board adopted Resolution No. 2020-03 to set the 2020 millage rate at 2.08 for Ascension, Assumption, and Lafourche Parishes. The Board also approved a design change and substantial completion for the North Water Control Structure project. Several bulkhead and dock permits were approved for residents in Raceland and Thibodaux.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2020-03 setting 2020 millage rate at 2.08 for Ascension, Assumption, and Lafourche Parishes (10-0-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for North Water Control Structure to modify design and add 49 construction days (Unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of Substantial Completion for North Water Control Structure project (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Royce Breaux to replace bulkhead in Raceland (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Rod Roddy to modify dock in Thibodaux (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Danny Ferreira, Sr. to construct dock in Raceland (Unanimous)
- Approved permit for Jake Giardina to install floating dock in Thibodaux (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
- Approved August 17, 2020 minutes, September accounts payable, and September finance report (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss upcoming millage rate adoption for several parishes and review permit applications for bulkhead and trailhead construction in Thibodaux. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2019 audit and updates on Mississippi River Reintroduction projects.
- Presentation by Pernell Pellegrin on the 2019 audit
- Discussion on millage rates for Lafourche, Assumption, and Ascension Parishes
- Permit application from Allison Fakier to construct a bulkhead in Thibodaux
- Permit application from Friends of Bayou Lafourche for Nicholls Bayou side Trailhead Phase 1
- Discussion on Amendment No. 5 to the DDG Professional Services Contract
The Board approved the 2019 financial audit and a professional services contract amendment for the Weir Removal Project. Two permits for construction along Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux were approved. A motion to rescind a Terrebonne Parish millage rate resolution was tabled pending a committee review.
- Approved July 20, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved August finance report (unanimous)
- Tabled motion to rescind Resolution No. 2020-2 regarding Terrebonne Parish millage rates (unanimous)
- Approved 2019 financial audit (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 5 to Duplantis Design Group contract, not to exceed $22,262.60 (unanimous)
- Approved Allison Fakier permit for bulkhead construction in Thibodaux (unanimous)
- Approved Friends of Bayou Lafourche permit for Nicholls Bayou Side Trailhead Phase 1 in Thibodaux (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hold a public hearing to consider additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval, followed by a meeting to adopt the adjusted rate for Terrebonne Parish. The board will also receive updates on Mississippi River reintroduction projects and discuss several permit applications for docks and a bulkhead along Bayou Lafourche.
- Public hearing to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval
- Adopt adjusted millage rate for Terrebonne Parish and roll forward to not exceed maximum authorized rates
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche: pump capacity improvements, north water control structure, weir removal
- Permit applications: Donald Rouse floating dock (Thibodaux), Entergy directional bore (Lockport), John Gravois after-the-fact dock (Thibodaux), Kurt Dempster bulkhead (Thibodaux)
- Approval of accounts payable and minutes from June 17, 2020
The Board of Commissioners adopted adjusted Terrebonne Parish millage rates and authorized a construction contract for the Sediment Trap Maintenance Dredging Project. Additionally, the Board approved several permit applications for docks and bulkheads along Bayou Lafourche.
- Adopted adjusted Terrebonne Parish millage rate of 2.08 (8-0)
- Adopted millage rate roll forward to maximum of 2.11 (8-0)
- Authorized tree removal following Tropical Storm Cristobal not to exceed $10,000.00 (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Donald Rouse to construct a floating dock in Thibodaux (unanim )
- Approved permit for Entergy to directional bore electrical conduit in Lockport (unanimous)
- Approved permit for John Gravois' dock in Thibodaux (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Kurt Dempster to construct a bulkhead in Thibodaux (unanimous)
- Authorized contract award for Sediment Trap Maintenance Dredging Project to Magnolia Dredge and Dock, LLC for $248,999.30 (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on several projects related to the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a Foreign Trade Zone application and sewer inspection services for the Bayou Folse Watershed Project.
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec
- Update on North Water Control Structure Project – Delta Coast
- Update on Weir Removal Project – DDG
- Discussion on Foreign Trade Zone application by Deepwater Riser Services
- Discussion on sewer inspection services contract for Bayou Folse Watershed Project
The Board approved the purchase of a new outboard motor for the shuttle boat not to exceed $20,000. Commissioners also authorized negotiating a contract for Bayou Folse Watershed sewer inspections up to $50,000. Additionally, the Board approved a Letter of No Objection and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement regarding Deepwater Riser Services.
- Approved May 26, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved May finance report (unanimous)
- Authorized shuttle boat outboard motor purchase not to exceed $20,000.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Letter of No Objection and CEA for Deepwater Riser Services (unanimous)
- Authorized sewer inspection contract negotiation not to exceed $50,000.00 (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on several projects related to the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche. The meeting also includes discussions regarding dredging, millage management, and several permit applications for structures along Bayou Lafourche.
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec
- Update on North Water Control Structure Project – Delta Coast
- Update on Weir Removal Project – DDG
- Discussion on Sediment Trap Maintenance Dredging Project
- Permit applications for wharfs and docks in Thibodaux, LA
The Board authorized bidding for the Sediment Trap Maintenance Dredging Project, estimated at $250,000. They also approved proposals from Millage Management, LLC and several permits for wharf and dock constructions in Thibodaux and conduit boring in Lockport.
- Approved April 29, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved April finance report (unanimous)
- Authorized bidding for Sediment Trap Maintenance Dredging Project (unanimous)
- Approved Millage Management, LLC proposals totaling $7,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Jonathan Thibodaux wharf permit (unanimous)
- Approved Everet Doucet wharf permit (unanimous)
- Approved Kathleen Liebert dock structure permit (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several projects related to the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche. This includes updates on pump capacity improvements, water control structures, and weir removal.
- Discussion on Change Order No. 1 submitted by Sea Level Construction for the North Water Control Structure Project
- Discussion on a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lafourche Parish Government regarding funding for the Weir Removal Project
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project involving Stantec
- Review of accounts payable
- Approval of March 16, 2020, meeting minutes
The Board approved a cost increase for the North Water Control Structure Project and authorized a cooperative agreement with Lafourche Parish Government to fund the Weir Removal Project. The Board also authorized bidding for the Weir Removal Project once the North Water Control Structure Project reaches substantial completion.
- Approved March 16, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved March finance report (unanimous)
- Approved $26,507.70 cost increase and 47-day extension for North Water Control Structure Project (unanimous; one abstention)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Lafourche Parish Government for Weir Removal funding (unanimous)
- Authorized bidding for Weir Removal Project upon substantial completion of North Water Control Structure Project (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District will review updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) and several infrastructure projects. The board will also consider bank permit applications for construction and maintenance along the bayou in multiple towns.
- Update on MRRBL projects including Pump Capacity Improvements (Stantec), North Water Control Structure (Delta Coast), and Weir Removal (DDG)
- Resolutions to authorize bank signers for Hancock Whitney Bank and Capital One Bank
- Approval of Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Policy for Louisiana Legislative Auditor annual audit
- Permit applications for walkway, rip rap, retaining wall, shed, and dock construction in Thibodaux, Raceland, Matthews, and Donaldsonville
- Executive session to discuss Pump Capacity Improvements bond documents and Derelict Vessel Removal Project
The Board approved a contract amendment for the Weir Removal Project not to exceed $47,910.85. Several permit applications for bankline maintenance, docks, and retaining walls were also approved.
- Approved February 17, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved February finance report (unanimous)
- Approved DDG amendment for Weir Removal Project up to $47,910.85 (unanimous)
- Approved Hancock Whitney Bank account signers (unanimous)
- Tabled Capital One Bank authorization resolution
- Adopted Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Policy (unanimous)
- Approved John Shaver walkway permit in Thibodaux (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will discuss updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects, including pump capacity improvements, a water control structure, and a weir removal amendment. They will also consider a proposal for sediment trap maintenance dredging and a permit application for a bulkhead along Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux. Standard items include approval of minutes and accounts payable.
- Update on MRRBL Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec
- Discussion on Amendment No. 1 for Geotechnical Investigation and Wetland Delineation for Weir Removal Project – DDG
- Proposal from Delta Coast Consultants for design services of the Sediment Trap Maintenance Dredging Project
- Modeling proposal from FTN Associates for additional hydraulic modeling related to MRRBL
- Permit application by Kenneth Myers Jr. to construct a bulkhead along Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux
The Board approved several project budgets, including design services for sediment trap dredging and geotechnical work for weir removal. A permit for a private bulkhead construction in Thibodaux was also granted. The Board discussed potential archaeological mitigation requirements for the Pump Capacity Improvement Project.
- Approved January accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved January finance report (unanimous)
- Approved $8,000 amendment for geotechnical investigation for Weir Removal Project (unanimous)
- Approved $61,649 design service budget from Delta Coast for Sediment Trap Maintenance Dredging Project (unanimous)
- Authorized modeling work by FTN Associates not to exceed $12,000 (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Kenneth Myers, Jr. to construct a bulkhead along Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux (unanimous)
- Approved January 21, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates regarding the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche, including contract amendments for pump station capacity improvements. The meeting also includes a vote to adopt a resolution for the 2019 audit compliance questionnaire.
- Discussion on Stantec contract amendment for Pump Capacity Improvements Project
- Discussion on Stantec contract amendment for archeological and historical viewshed analysis
- Update on North Water Control Structure Project with Delta Coast
- Update on Weir Removal Project with DDG
- Resolution for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2019 audit
The Board approved a contract amendment for construction administration and archeological tasks related to the Pump Capacity Improvements Project. Members also approved the 2020 officer slate and December financial reports. The Board adopted a resolution for the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
- Approved 2020 slate of officers (unanimous)
- Approved December 16, 2019 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved December finance report (unanimous)
- Approved $2,542,860.00 Stantec contract amendment for Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved $90,958.56 change order for archeological tasks and historical viewshed analysis (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)