Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 approving the minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports. New business includes reviewing an insurance proposal for January 1, 2025 renewal, updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) pump capacity and Phase 3 projects, discussion on changing the January meeting date, and employee pay increases. An executive session is planned for further discussion on pay increases and litigation updates.
- Review of insurance proposal for January 1, 2025 renewal and approval
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) Pump Capacity Improvements Project and Phase 3 Permitting/Design
- Discussion on change of January meeting date from 20th to 27th
- Discussion on employee pay increases effective January 1, 2025
- Executive session to discuss litigation updates and employee pay increases
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board approved the 2025 insurance renewal proposal and employee pay increases. The board also approved the November 2024 minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports.
- Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
- Approved 2025 insurance renewal proposal and authorization for non-presented policies (Unanimous)
- Approved employee pay increases (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District will hold a public hearing to review the 2025 Proposed Operational Budget and 2025 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board is expected to vote on adopting both 2025 budgets, the 2024 Amended Operational Budget, and a revised district logo. They will also discuss and possibly approve an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement for pumping capacity improvements and receive updates on the Mississippi River reintroduction project and pending litigation.
- Public hearing on 2025 Proposed Operational Budget and 2025 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget
- Adoption of the 2025 Proposed Operational Budget and 2025 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget
- Review and adoption of the 2024 Amended Operational Budget
- Motion to approve Executive Director to sign Amendment #2 to the CPRA intergovernmental agreement for Pumping Capacity Improvements Phase 1 (BA-0221)
- Executive session to discuss anticipated litigation and updates on three legal cases
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will review the 2023 audit and proposed 2025 budgets. The board is also discussing infrastructure improvements for the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche and pending litigation in executive session.
- Agreement with Barataria National Estuary Program for Home Sewer Treatment FY 2025 program not to exceed $30,960.00
- Discussion on Change Order #4 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project
- Review of 2025 proposed budget summary and 6.65% group health premium increase
- Consideration of a variance and permit for the City of Thibodaux Canal St. Bridge replacement
- Announcement of November 18, 2024 public hearing to adopt 2025 general fund and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets
The Board approved Change Order #4 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and a permit variance for the City of Thibodaux Canal Street Bridge Replacement. Additionally, the Board renewed the 2025 BTNEP Home Sewer Treatment program. A public hearing for the 2025 budgets is scheduled for November 18, 2024.
- Approved September 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #4 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved permit variance for City of Thibodaux Canal Street Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
- Renewed 2025 BTNEP Home Sewer Treatment program, not to exceed $30,960.00 (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hold a public hearing to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval, then a meeting to adopt adjusted millage rates and roll them forward. The board will also receive updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project and the Melodia Boat Launch.
- Public hearing on levying additional or increased millage rates without voter approval
- Adoption of adjusted millage rates and rolling forward to not exceed prior year's maximum
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) Pump Capacity Improvements Project by Stantec
- Update on Phase 3 Permitting/Design for MRRBL
- Melodia Boat Launch update
The Board adopted three resolutions setting adjusted millage rates for 2024 across multiple parishes. It also approved a sponsorship for the Bayou County Children’s Museum and a change order for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01: Multi-Parish adjusted millage rate of 2.110 for tax year 2024 (8-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02: Terrebonne Parish adjusted millage rate of 2.040 for tax year 2024 (8-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-03: Terrebonne Parish adjusted millage rate not exceeding 2.110 for tax year 2024 (8-0)
- Approved Change Order #5 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (PCIP) (unanimous)
- Approved sponsorship up to $50,000.00 for Bayou County Children’s Museum Bayou Lafourche exhibit (unanimous)
- Approved August 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and finance reports (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District will discuss updates to the Mississippi River Reintroduction project and the Melodia Boat Launch. The board will consider awarding engineering and design contracts for projects in Donaldsonville and Raceland.
- Proposed contract to Intracoastal Consultants for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative Bayou Lafourche Pump Project in Donaldsonville
- Proposed contract to GIS Engineering LLC for alternative analysis of 2 water control structures north of Raceland
- Discussion on accepting 'Substantial Completion' of the PUA Fresh Water Intake
- Discussion on Phase 2 conceptual design for Melodia Boat Launch
- Executive session to discuss litigation including Lynn Kiff vs. Site Construction and Dennis D. Moreau vs. BLFWD
The Board approved contracts for engineering and design services for a pump project in Donaldsonville and an alternative analysis for water control structures near Raceland. The Board also accepted the substantial completion of the PUA Fresh Water Intake.
- Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of Substantial Completion of the PUA Fresh Water Intake (Unanimous)
- Awarded contract to Intracoastal Consultants for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative Bayou Lafourche Pump Project in Donaldsonville (Unanimous)
- Awarded contract to GIS Engineering LLC for alternative analysis for replacement of 2 water control structures north of Raceland, pending legal review (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will vote on several operational items, including a change order for the Mississippi River Reintroduction Pump Capacity Improvements Project, acceptance of final pay application for the Melodia Boat Launch, and awarding an engineering contract for its Phase 2. The board will also discuss donating a van to Fletcher Community College and selecting a consultant for a pump project in Donaldsonville.
- Motion and discussion on approval of change order #4 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec/Delta Coast)
- Motion to accept final pay application #6 and release retainage for Melodia Boat Launch
- Motion to award Engineering and Design contract for Melodia Boat Launch Phase 2 to High Tide Consultants pending legal review
- Motion to donate 2005 Chevrolet Passenger Van to Fletcher Community College pending legal review
- Motion to select Intracoastal Consultants for engineering/design of Louisiana Watershed Initiative Bayou Lafourche Pump Project in Donaldsonville
The Board approved several project contracts, including the Engineering and Design contract for Melodia Phase 2 and the selection of Intracoastal Consultants for a pump project in Donaldsonville. Other actions included approving a project change order and the donation of a vehicle.
- Approved May 20, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and finance reports (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 4 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Unanimous)
- Approved final pay application #6 for Melodia Boat Launch (Unanimous)
- Accepted clear lien certificate and released retainage funds (Unanimous)
- Awarded Melodia Phase 2 Engineering and Design contract to High Tide Consultants, pending legal review (Unanimous)
- Entered into IGA with FOBL for Melodia Phase 2 engineering and design fee reimbursement (Unanimous)
- Approved donation of 2005 Chevrolet Passenger Van to Fletcher Community College, pending legal review (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) project, including pump capacity improvements and Phase 3 permitting/design. They will also consider awarding an engineering contract for the Melodia Boat Launch Phase 2 project, selecting a consultant for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative pump project, and donating a 2005 Chevrolet van to Fletcher Community College. Additionally, the board will go into executive session to discuss anticipated litigation related to the MRRBL project and other pending lawsuits.
- Update on MRRBL Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec/Delta Coast) and Phase 3 permitting/design
- Discussion on awarding Engineering and Design contract for Melodia Boat Launch Phase 2 to High Tide Consultants pending legal review
- Discussion to donate 2005 Chevrolet Passenger Van to Fletcher Community College pending legal review
- Discussion and motion to select Intracoastal Consultants for engineering/design of Louisiana Watershed Initiative Bayou Lafourche Pump Project in Donaldsonville, LA
- Executive session to discuss anticipated litigation on MRRBL project and updates on two lawsuits (Lynn Kiff vs. Site Construction, Dennis D. Moreau vs. BLFWD)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will consider several actions related to the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including Change Order No. 3, partial substantial completion of the PUA intake facility in Donaldsonville, and a design contract for Phase 3 dredging. Other business includes donating a harvester to Wax Lake East Drainage District, awarding a one-year legal services contract to Attorney Barry Marionneaux, and authorizing an electric service agreement with Entergy Louisiana. The board will also enter executive session to discuss anticipated litigation and two specific lawsuits.
- Approve Change Order No. 3 for MRRBL Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec/Delta Coast)
- Approve partial substantial completion of the PUA intake facility in Donaldsonville, LA
- Award GIS Engineering a design contract for MRRBL Phase 3 Dredge Project (30% design, time and materials)
- Donate harvester to Wax Lake East Drainage District
- Award one-year legal services contract to Attorney Barry Marionneaux on a time and materials basis
The Board approved a design contract for Phase 3 and Change Order No. 3 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project. Other actions included approving the partial substantial completion of the PUA intake facility and donating a harvester to the Wax Lake East Drainage District.
- Approved minutes of April 15, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Unanimous)
- Approved partial substantial completion of the PUA intake facility in Donaldsonville, LA (Unanimous)
- Awarded Phase 3 - 30% design contract to GIS Engineering pending legal review (Unanimous)
- Approved donation of harvester to Wax Lake East Drainage District (Unanimous)
- Awarded Atty. Barry Marionneaux a one-year contract for legal services (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will hear updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project, including pump capacity improvements and Phase 3 permitting. They will also consider ratifying the hiring of Amy Hebert as Public Outreach Coordinator and discuss the Melodia Boat Launch project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss anticipated litigation related to the pump capacity improvements project.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) – Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec / Delta Coast) and Phase 3 Permitting (Providence)
- Melodia Boat Launch – High Tide Consultants
- Ratification of hiring Amy Hebert as BLFWD Public Outreach Coordinator effective April 9, 2024
- Executive session to discuss anticipated litigation on MRRBL Pumping Capacity Improvements Project and Lynn Kiff vs. Site Construction (Docket C-149383)
- Approval of Accounts Payable Report and Finance Report
The Board approved the accounts payable and finance reports. It ratified the authority for Barry Marionneaux to sign a JDA with Stantec and the hiring of Amy Hebert as Public Outreach Coordinator. The meeting included updates on pump capacity and the Melodia Boat Launch.
- Approved March 18, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
- Ratified authority for Barry Marionneaux to sign JDA with Stantec (Unanimous)
- Ratified hiring of Amy Hebert as Public Outreach Coordinator effective April 9, 2024 (Unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will consider change orders for the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) pump capacity improvements project and the Melodia Boat Launch. They will also discuss donating a chipper to Nicholls State University, amending a CSRS contract, and ratifying agreements with Stantec and Dunlap Fiore. An executive session is scheduled for litigation updates, including anticipated prospective litigation related to the MRRBL project.
- MRRBL Pump Capacity Improvements Project – Change Order #2 with Stantec/Delta Coast
- Melodia Boat Launch – Change Order #2 and discussion on substantial completion by Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc.
- Discussion on agreement to donate chipper to Nicholls State University
- Motion to ratify authority for Barry Marionneaux to sign agreements with Stantec and Dunlap Fiore
- Discussion on RFQ solicitation for design services for Donaldsonville Drainage Improvements Project
The Board approved change orders for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and the Melodia Boat Launch. Members also authorized several legal agreements, including a disaster recovery contract amendment and a servitude for Ascension Parish.
- Approved Change Order #2 for the PCIP Project (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #2 for the Melodia Boat Launch Project (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of Substantial Completion for the Melodia Boat Launch Project (unanimous)
- Approved agreement to donate chipper to NSU (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to CSRS contract for disaster recovery (unanimous)
- Ratified authority for Barry Marionneaux to sign JDA with Stantec (unanimous)
- Ratified authority for Barry Marionneaux to sign agreement with Dunlap Fiore (unanimous)
- Approved servitude for Ascension Parish (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 improvements and permitting. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the pumping capacity improvements project.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects
- Melodia Boat Launch discussion involving High Tide Consultants
- Discussion of IGA with BREC
- Executive session regarding litigation related to the Pumping Capacity Improvements Project
- Review of Change Order No. 1 for the Donaldsonville Drainage Project
The Board approved the donation of a harvester to BREC and executed Change Order No. 1 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project with Sealevel Construction. The Board also ratified authority for Barry Marionneaux to sign a Joint Defense Agreement following an executive session regarding prospective litigation.
- Approved minutes of January 22, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Approved authorization to donate Harvester to BREC (unanimous)
- Approved ratification of authority for Barry Marionneaux to sign Joint Defense Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved execution of Change Order No. 1 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project with Sealevel Construction (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project, including pump capacity and permitting. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a professional services agreement for drainage improvements in Donaldsonville.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) projects
- Discussion of Professional Services Agreement with La Terre Engineering, LLC for Donaldsonville Drainage Improvements Project
- Melodia Boat Launch discussion regarding High Tide Consultants
- Resolution for 2023 audit Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Executive session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding the MRRBL Pumping Capacity Improvements Project
The Board approved a contract with Tri-Parish Testing and authorized additional monitors for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project. Other actions included approving the 2024 officer slate and a contract amendment for a drainage project in Donaldsonville.
- Approved current slate of officers for 2024 (Unanimous)
- Approved December 18, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 10 percent markup on direct expenses for La Terre Engineering, LLC contract (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2023 audit (Unanimous)
- Approved addition of up to 3 monitors around the project site (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Tri-Parish Testing for vibratory testing not to exceed $50,000.00 (Unanimous)