Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
11 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will consider approval of the accounts payable report, a presentation on the 2020 audit, and a review of the insurance proposal for January 1, 2022 renewal. New business includes discussion on employee pay raises effective January 1, 2022, and updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects, including pump capacity improvements and weir removal. An executive session may be held for employee evaluations and pay raises.
- Presentation by Pernell Pellegrin on the audit of 2020
- Discussion on Sexual Harassment Policy
- Review and approval of insurance proposal for January 1, 2022 renewal
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) – Pump Capacity Improvements and Weir Removal projects
- Discussion on pay increases for BLFWD employees effective January 1, 2022
The Board approved pay increases for employees and Executive Director Ben Malbrough effective January 1, 2022. Other actions included adopting a Sexual Harassment Policy and approving final payment for the Weir Removal Project. The Board also renewed insurance for 2022.
- Approved November 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved November finance report (unanimous)
- Approved adoption of Sexual Harassment Policy into Standard Operating Procedures
- Approved 2022 insurance renewal
- Approved Substantial Completion and final payment to Sealevel Construction for Weir Removal Project
- Approved pay increases for BLFWD employees effective January 1, 2022
- Approved pay increase for Executive Director Ben Malbrough
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting to review and adopt the 2022 Proposed Operational Budget and the 2022 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget. The board will also review the 2021 Amended Operational Budget and discuss updates regarding Hurricane Ida debris removal.
- Public hearing for 2022 Proposed Operational Budget and 2022 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget
- Review and adoption of the 2021 Amended Operational Budget
- Discussion on Weir Removal Project Change No. 4, Final Balancing Change Order
- Update on debris removal and program management contracts following Hurricane Ida
- Executive session regarding Parish Utilities of Ascensions’ potable water intake facility
The Board approved the 2022 Operational and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets, as well as amended 2021 budgets. It also ratified a debris monitoring contract for Mapco and approved a deduct for the Weir Removal Project.
- Approved 2022 Proposed Operational Budget and 2022 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved Amended 2021 Operational Budget and Amended 2021 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved Weir Removal Project final Change Order No. 4 for a deduct of $165,625.00 (Unanimous)
- Ratified Debris Monitoring Contract for Mapco (Unanimous)
- Approved Ben Malbrough and Barry Marionneaux to negotiate/execute the Program Management contract (Unanimous)
- Approved writing a certified letter to Ascension Parish Government regarding the relocation of the Parish Utilities of Ascensions’ potable water intake facility (Unanimous)
- Approved October accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved October finance report (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District will discuss recovery efforts from Hurricane Ida and updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche. The board will also review the proposed 2022 budget summary and appoint Budget Committee members.
- Discussion on contract with All South Consultants for FEMA compliance and debris removal monitoring
- Discussion on ratifying contract with DRC Emergency Services for debris removal from Bayou Lafourche
- Discussion on Wetlands Mitigation Agreement with Delta Land Services, LLC
- Discussion on TerraXplorations proposal for mitigation in Ascension Parish
- Announcement of November 15, 2021 public hearing for 2022 general fund and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets
The Board approved a Wetlands Mitigation Agreement for $166,950 and authorized bidding for a new pump station. Members also approved contracts for FEMA compliance and debris removal services following Hurricane Ida. The Board voted to continue paying active-employee group health premiums for 2022.
- Approved Wetlands Mitigation Agreement with Delta Land Services, LLC for $166,950.00 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Ben Malbrough to go out for bid on the new pump station (Unanimous)
- Approved proposal from TerraXplorations for archeological mitigation requirements (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with All South Consultants for FEMA Compliance and Debris Removal Monitoring (Unanimous)
- Approved ratifying contract with DRC Emergency Services for Debris Removal Services (Unanimous)
- Approved continuing to pay active-employee group health premium for 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2021 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and August-September 2021 finance reports (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hold a public hearing on levying additional or increased millage rates without voter approval, followed by a meeting to adopt adjusted millage rates for Lafourche, Assumption, and Ascension Parishes. The board will also discuss updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project, including pump capacity improvements and a weir removal change order, as well as a proposal for water elevation sensors and a resolution to appoint the Executive Director to the LCDA board.
- Public hearing to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval
- Adoption of adjusted millage rates for Lafourche, Assumption, and Ascension Parishes, rolling forward to not exceed maximum authorized rates
- Discussion on final MOA for USACE Section 106 related to Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec)
- Discussion on Change Order No. 4 for Weir Removal Project (DDG)
- Discussion on proposal by T. Baker Smith to install and maintain water elevation sensors in Bayou Lafourche
The Board adopted resolutions setting the adjusted and maximum millage rates for Lafourche, Assumption, and Ascension Parishes for 2021. It also approved a memorandum of agreement for pump capacity improvements and a change order for the Weir Removal Project.
- Approved July 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved July 2021 finance report (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-02 setting adjusted millage rate of 2.08 for 2021 (9-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-03 setting maximum millage rate of 2.11 for 2021 (9-0)
- Approved execution of Final MOA for USACE Section 106 Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 4 for Weir Removal Project floating boat docks not to exceed $75,000.00 (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution appointing Ben Malbrough to the Board of Directors of LCDA (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project, including pump capacity and weir removal. The meeting also includes discussions regarding professional services contracts and design service solicitations.
- Discussion on Change Order No. 3 for the Weir Removal Project
- Discussion on Professional Services Contract with Claitor & Chabert, LLC
- RFQ Solicitation for Design Services for the Melodia Boat Launch
- Format correction on Resolution No. 2021-01
- Approval of June 21, 2021 minutes and Accounts Payable Report
The Board approved a change order for ADA boardwalk upgrades and authorized contracts for government relations and boat launch design. The board also adopted a corrected resolution for the 2021 Terrebonne Parish millage rate.
- Approved June 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved June 2021 finance report (unanimous)
- Adopted corrected Resolution No. 2021-01 for Terrebonne Parish millage rate of 2.08 for tax year 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for Weir Removal Project ADA boardwalk upgrades not to exceed $60,080.00 (unanimous)
- Authorized Professional Services Contract with Claitor & Chabert, LLC for MRRBL Project at $1,500.00 per month (unanimous)
- Approved negotiation of Professional Design Services Agreement with HighTide, LLC for Melodia Boat Launch not to exceed $30,000.00 (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports, approve previous minutes, and discuss several infrastructure updates. Key discussions include the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project and potential dredging surveys.
- Resolution No. 2021-01: Adoption of the Terrebonne Parish millage rate for tax year 2021
- Discussion on Change Order No. 3 for the Weir Removal Project
- Discussion on T. Baker Smith survey proposal for Phase 3 Dredging
- Discussion on ratifying an agreement with FTN Associates for hydrodynamic modeling
- Discussion on a contract with Gavin Chauvin regarding sewer inspections
The Board adopted Resolution No. 2021-01 to set the 2021 Terrebonne Parish millage rate. Commissioners also approved three contracts for dredging surveys, hydrodynamic modeling, and sewer inspection services. A change order for the Weir Removal Project was tabled.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-01 to set Terrebonne Parish millage rate at 2.08 for tax year 2021 (9-0)
- Authorized contract with T. Baker Smith for channel cross section surveys not to exceed $22,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with FTN Associates to update Bayou Lafourche Hydrodynamic Model not to exceed $23,364.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Gavin Chauvin for sewer inspection services not to exceed $31,500.00 (Unanimous)
- Tabled Change Order No. 3 for the Weir Removal Project
- Approved May 2021 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved May 2021 finance report (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting. They will consider adopting revisions to BLFWD Ordinance No. 5, discuss millage rates for tax year 2021, and receive updates on capital projects including the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche. A permit application for floating docks in Thibodaux will also be discussed.
- Public hearing on proposed revisions to BLFWD Ordinance No. 5
- Adoption of revisions to BLFWD Ordinance No. 5
- Discussion on projected values and rates for tax year 2021 millage rates
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec) and North Water Control Structure Project (Delta Coast)
- Discussion on permit application by Michael Halbrook for floating docks and covering an existing deck in Thibodaux
The Board unanimously approved revisions to Ordinance No. 5 regarding permit approvals and pollution definitions. They also authorized a contract increase for the Weir Removal Project and approved final acceptance of the North Water Control Structure.
- Adopted revisions to Ordinance No. 5 (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 finance report (unanimous)
- Approved final acceptance and release of retainage for North Water Control Structure (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for $81,230.00 for Weir Removal Project pumps and ADA boardwalk (unanimous)
- Approved permit application for Michael Halbrook to install floating docks and cover a deck in Thibodaux (unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 minutes (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approval of minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports. They will discuss proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 5, with a public hearing scheduled for May. Updates will be provided on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects, including pump capacity improvements, north water control structure, and weir removal. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation on Phase 1 dredging.
- Discussion on proposed Ordinance No. 5 revisions (public hearing in May)
- Update on MRRBL Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec)
- Update on North Water Control Structure Project (Delta Coast)
- Update on Weir Removal Project (DDG)
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation on Phase 1 dredging
The Board approved financial reports and renewed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Friends of Bayou Lafourche for a 10-year term. Executive Director Ben Malbrough provided updates on pump station repairs and the Weir Removal Project.
- Approved March 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 finance report (unanimous)
- Renewed Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Friends of Bayou Lafourche for a 10-year term (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a potential lease agreement with Laurel Valley Plantation for a new public boat launch. The meeting also includes updates on Mississippi River reintroduction projects and various permit applications.
- Lease Agreement with Laurel Valley Plantation for a public boat launch near St. Charles By-Pass
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec
- Update on North Water Control Structure Project – Delta Coast
- Update on Weir Removal Project – DDG
- Permit application by Rodney Roddy for a bayouside walkway in Thibodaux
The Board executed a lease agreement with Laurel Valley Plantation to construct a public boat launch and storage facilities. They also authorized up to $30,000 for preliminary engineering designs for the site.
- Approved February 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2021 accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved March 2021 finance report (unanimous)
- Accepted and executed Lease Agreement with Laurel Valley Plantation (unanimous)
- Authorized professional services contract for Laurel Valley preliminary design not to exceed $30,000.00 (unanimous)
- Approved walkway construction permit for Rodney Roddy (unanimous)
- Approved deck construction permit for Kimberly Neil (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will discuss proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 5, with a public hearing scheduled for March 2021. They will also receive updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects, including a change order for the Weir Removal Project. Several permit applications for construction along Bayou Lafourche in Thibodaux and Napoleonville are up for discussion. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and accounts payable.
- Discussion on proposed Ordinance No. 5 revisions (public hearing in March 2021)
- Update on MRRBL Pump Capacity Improvements Project by Stantec
- Discussion on Change Order No.1 for Weir Removal Project by DDG
- Permit application by Gregg Crawford for steps to floating dock in Thibodaux
- Permit application by Bayou Rowing Association for bulkhead and access ramp in Thibodaux
The Board approved a $6,044 change order for the Weir Removal Project and granted six permits for shoreline construction in Thibodaux and Napoleonville. Financial reports and January minutes were also approved. The Executive Director provided updates on pump station operations and water control structures.
- Approved January 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved February 2021 accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved February 2021 finance report (unanimous)
- Approved Weir Removal Project Change Order No. 1 for $6,044.00 (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Gregg Crawford to construct permanent steps (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Charles Roe to replace bulkhead (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Bayou Rowing Association to construct bulkhead and anchor access ramp (unanimous)
- Approved permit for Blanca Muniz to construct bulkhead (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to review operations and finance reports. The board will discuss updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche and proposed revisions to Ordinance No. 5.
- Discussion on proposed Ordinance No. 5 revisions
- Update on Lockport Water Control Structure
- Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec
- North Water Control Structure Project – Delta Coast
- Weir Removal Project – DDG
The Board unanimously approved the 2021 slate of officers and the accounts payable and finance reports for January 2021. Members also adopted a resolution for the 2020 audit Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. Staff provided updates on pump station operations and several infrastructure projects.
- Approved nomination of current slate of officers for 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2020 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2021 accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2021 finance report (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2020 audit (Unanimous)