Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review an insurance proposal for the January 1, 2024 renewal and receive updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Melodia Boat Launch and various consultant proposals.
- Review and approval of insurance proposal for January 1, 2024 renewal
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects
- Discussion of sediment trap maintenance proposal from Delta Coast Consultants
- Discussion regarding Melodia Boat Launch and High Tide Consultants
- Discussion of permit application from Assumption Parish Waterworks District No. 1
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 insurance renewal and employee pay increases effective January 1, 2024. The board also authorized professional service proposals for surveying and consulting, and approved a permit application from Assumption Parish Waterworks District No.1.
- Approved November 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Renewed insurance coverage for 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved Delta Coast Consultants proposal for sediment trap surveying (unanimous)
- Changed January meeting date to January 22, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved Intracoastal Consultants proposal for professional services (unanimous)
- Approved Assumption Parish Waterworks District No.1 permit application (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review the proposed 2024 operational and pump capacity improvement budgets. The meeting also includes a motion to ratify a $153,800.00 property purchase at 1006 St. Mary Street.
- Review and adoption of 2024 Proposed Operational Budget
- Review and adoption of 2024 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget
- Ratification of $153,800.00 property purchase at 1006 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux
- Discussion of Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project updates
- Review of 2023 Amended Operational Budget
The Board unanimously approved the 2024 Operational and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets, as well as amended budgets for 2023. The Board also ratified the purchase of property at 1006 St. Mary Street and authorized a contract change order for inspection services.
- Approved Proposed 2024 Operational Budget and Proposed 2024 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved Amended 2023 Operational Budget and Amended 2023 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (Unanimous)
- Ratified purchase of property at 1006 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA for $153,800.00 (Unanimous)
- Authorized execution of Change Order No. 1 with Stantec for additional inspecting (Unanimous)
- Approved October 16, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 proposed budget summary and discuss the 2024 group health premium. The meeting includes updates on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche and several motions to authorize contracts for professional services.
- Announcement of public hearing on November 20, 2023, for 2024 general fund and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets
- Motion regarding Disaster Recovery CDBG consulting services with La Terre Engineering, LLC not to exceed $50,000.00
- Motion to authorize property purchase at 1006 St. Mary St., Thibodaux
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects
- Motions to authorize contracts with Intracoastal Consultants, High Tide Consultants, CSRS, RPI Talent & Recruiting, and FTN Associates Ltd.
The Board authorized the purchase of property at 1006 St. Mary Street and approved several professional service contracts for engineering, consulting, and recruiting. Members also reviewed the proposed 2024 general fund and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets.
- Approved purchase of property at 1006 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux LA (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with La Terre Engineering, LLC for Disaster Recovery CDBG Administrative Consulting Services, not to exceed $50,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with High Tide Consultants for Melodia Boat Launch Project, not to exceed $25,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Intracoastal Consultants for project story boards and government solicitations, not to exceed $15,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Master Service Agreement with FTN Associates, not to exceed $15,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with RPI Talent & Recruiting for a new FOBL Director (Unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for Architecture and/or Engineering Services pool for disasters and federally funded projects (Unanimous)
- Approved utilizing current contract with CSRS for grant writing services (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will discuss and possibly award bids for the Melodia Boat Launch project, including a deductive change order. They will also consider a resolution for a CEA for Non-Federal Share Match Program and receive updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project. The meeting includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, and reports.
- Discussion and motion to award or reject bids for Melodia Boat Launch (bids received August 9, 2023)
- Discussion and motion to award or reject deductive change order #1 for Melodia Boat Launch
- Resolution for CEA for Non-Federal Share Match Program
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Stantec
- Update on Phase 3 Permitting – Providence
The Board authorized the award of the Melodia Boat Launch project to Byron E. Talbot Contractor Inc. and subsequently approved a deductive change order to reduce the contract price. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution for the Non-Federal Share Match Program regarding Hurricane Ida expenses.
- Approved August 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for CEA for Non-Federal Share Match Program for Hurricane Ida expenses (unanimous)
- Authorized award of Melodia Boat Launch project to Byron E. Talbot Contractor Inc. for base bid of $1,069,035.00 and Alternate No.1 of $12,000.00 (unanimous)
- Authorized deductive Change Order No. 1 for Melodia Boat Launch project, reducing price from $1,081,035.00 to $948,355.00 (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several operational and financial items. Key actions include a presentation by the Assessor, updates on the Melodia Boat Launch and Mississippi River Reintroduction project, and motions to authorize a property purchase agreement and professional appraisal services. The board will also consider a Master Services Agreement not to exceed $15,000 with FTN Associates and approve equipment purchases.
- Discussion and motion to award or reject bids for Melodia Boat Launch (August 9, 2023)
- Discussion and motion to authorize purchase agreement for property at 1006 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA, and hire Charles W. Butts Real Estate Appraisal Service for appraisal
- Discussion and motion to authorize Master Services Agreement not to exceed $15,000 with FTN Associates
- Discussion and motion to approve purchase of a high pressure vacuum pump
- Discussion and motion to approve purchase of a grabber for excavator at a cost of $7,500
The Board authorized the purchase agreement for property at 1006 St. Mary Street and approved several equipment purchases. A Master Services Agreement with FTN Associates was approved, while a decision on Melodia Boat Launch bids was tabled.
- Authorized purchase agreement for 1006 St. Mary Street and appraisal services (Unanimous)
- Approved Master Services Agreement with FTN Associates not to exceed $15,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of a high-pressure vacuum pump (Unanimous)
- Approved $7,500.00 purchase of a grabber for the bayou crew excavator (Unanimous)
- Tabled awarding or rejecting Melodia Boat Launch bids until next meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved July 17, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved August 8, 2023 emergency meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and finance reports (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hear the 2022 audit presentation and receive an update on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including pump capacity improvements and Phase 3 permitting. The board will also consider a resolution appointing Executive Director Dustin Rabalais to the LCDA Board of Directors and receive an update on the Melodia Boat Launch. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation.
- 2022 Audit Presentation
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) – Pump Capacity Improvements (Stantec) and Phase 3 Permitting (Providence/TBS)
- Melodia Boat Launch Update - High Tide Consultants
- Resolution appointing Dustin Rabalais to LCDA Board of Directors for 2-year term
- Executive session to discuss pending litigation (Moreau vs. BLFWD, Aucoin vs. State CPRA)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will review operations reports and project updates. The meeting includes discussions on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche and a proposal from Ohmer Welding Services, LLC.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) including Stantec pump capacity improvements and Phase 3 permitting
- Discussion and motion on proposal from Ohmer Welding Services, LLC
- Melodia Boat Launch update from High Tide Consultants
- Report from Friends of Bayou Lafourche
- Executive session to discuss litigation: Moreau vs. BLFWD and Aucoin vs. State of LA Coastal Protection Restoration Authority
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will consider adopting two resolutions setting millage rates for tax year 2023: one for Terrebonne Parish and one for multi-parish (Lafourche, Ascension, Assumption). The board will also receive updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project, including pump capacity improvements and Phase 3 permitting. Other business includes proposals for sewerage inspections, boat launch updates, and advertisements for debris monitoring, cleanup, and grant administration.
- Resolution No. 2023-01: Adopt millage rate in Terrebonne Parish for tax year 2023
- Resolution No. 2023-02: Adopt millage rate in multi-parish (Lafourche, Ascension, Assumption) for tax year 2023
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) – Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec) and Phase 3 Permitting (Providence/TBS)
- Discussion and motion on Proposal from Safeworx
- Discussion and motion to approve advertisement for Drainage Improvements project in Donaldsonville, LA
The Board adopted two resolutions setting the 2023 millage rate at 2.11 for Terrebonne Parish and for the multi-parish area of Lafourche, Ascension, and Assumption Parishes. The Board also approved safety training and sewerage inspection agreements and authorized bid advertisements for several infrastructure and maintenance projects.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-01 setting Terrebonne Parish millage rate at 2.11 (10-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2023-02 setting multi-parish millage rate at 2.11 (10-0)
- Approved Safeworx proposal for safety training (Unanimous)
- Accepted Professional Services Agreement with BTNEP for Sewerage Inspections in Bayou Folse Watershed (Unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for Melodia Boat Launch project construction (Unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for Debris Monitoring in Bayou Lafourche (Unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for Debris Clean Up in Bayou Lafourche (Unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for Grant Administration of Donaldsonville Drainage Improvements (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 project, including pump capacity improvements by Stantec and Phase 3 permitting. Other items include an update on the Melodia Boat Launch and a report from Friends of Bayou Lafourche. The board will also enter executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding an onsite accident.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) – Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec)
- Phase 3 Permitting update (Providence/TBS)
- Melodia Boat Launch update (High Tide Consultants)
- Friends of Bayou Lafourche report (Matt Rivere)
- Executive session to discuss potential litigation of an onsite accident
The Board of Commissioners approved the March 27, 2023 meeting minutes, the accounts payable report, and the finance report. Commissioners Joe Boudreaux and Ernie Blanchard were sworn into office. The board received operational updates on pump stations and several ongoing projects.
- Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Exited executive session (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a $1,000,000 agreement with Lafourche Parish Government for Hurricane Ida recovery funds, millage adoption and committee selection, a draft water supply contract, and authorization of a new signer for bank accounts. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and updates on the Mississippi River reintroduction project.
- Discussion on agreement with Lafourche Parish Government to receive $1,000,000 in Hurricane Ida recovery funds
- Discussion on millage adoption and selection of a Millage Committee
- Discussion on draft contract for water supply
- Discussion on authorization of Dustin Rabalais as signer for BLFWD bank accounts
- Discussion on resolution setting compensation package for Dustin Rabalais retroactive to March 9
The Board ratified an agreement with Lafourche Parish Government to receive $1,000,000 in Hurricane Ida Recovery Funds. Other actions included approving a water bottom lease for the Melodia Boat Launch Project and authorizing a standard water supply contract negotiation. The Board also approved the compensation package for new Executive Director Dustin Rabalais.
- Ratified agreement with Lafourche Parish Government for $1,000,000 in Hurricane Ida Recovery Funds (unanimous)
- Approved CEA with State of Louisiana for Melodia Boat Launch Project water bottom lease (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to LDEQ loan and pledge agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized Dustin Rabalais and Barry Marionneaux to negotiate standard water supply contracts (unanimous)
- Approved compensation package for Executive Director Dustin Rabalais retroactive to March 9, 2023 (unanimous)
- Authorized addition of Dustin Rabalais as signer on bank accounts at Hancock Whitney Bank and Capital One Bank (unanimous)
- Approved February 2023 finance report (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners called an emergency meeting to discuss and take action regarding the replacement of the Executive Director position. The agenda includes an executive session with the District Attorney to discuss personnel matters related to hiring a new director.
- Discussion and action on hiring of Executive Director
- Executive session regarding personnel matters for the Executive Director position
- Approval of January 23, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of Accounts Payable Report
The Board appointed a new Executive Director and approved a resolution to compensate the outgoing director for accrued leave beyond standard policy thresholds. The Board also approved the January 2023 finance report and accounts payable.
- Approved minutes of January 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2023 finance report (Unanimous)
- Hired Dustin Rabalais as Executive Director (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to compensate Ben Malbrough for up to 417.824 hours of annual leave above policy thresholds (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet to elect officers and review operational reports. The board will discuss several infrastructure projects and the search for a new Executive Director.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) including Pump Capacity Improvements Project and Phase 3 Permitting
- Discussion on Donaldsonville Drainage Project and subrecipient agreement with Ascension Parish Government
- Update on Melodia Boat Launch
- Discussion on repair and maintenance of Bayou Crew Storage Buildings
- Adoption of Resolution for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2022 audit
The Board authorized contracts for storage building maintenance and a drainage project subrecipient agreement with Ascension Parish Government. They also approved an agreement for BREC to use the district's harvester and adopted a compliance resolution for the 2022 audit.
- Approved 2023 slate of officers (unanimous)
- Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and December 2022 finance reports (unanimous)
- Authorized $17,925.00 contract with Site Construction, LLC for Bayou Crew Storage Buildings repairs (unanimous)
- Authorized subrecipient agreement with Ascension Parish Government for Donaldsonville Drainage Project (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with BREC for use of BLFWD harvester for vegetation abatement (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2022 audit (unanimous)