Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, finance reports, and operational updates. Key decisions include approving an insurance proposal for January 1, 2026 renewal and authorizing a project agreement with the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program for a Napoleonville Bayou access site.
- Review and approval of insurance proposal for January 1, 2026 renewal
- Resolution to authorize Executive Director to sign Project Agreement with Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program for Napoleonville Bayou Access and Emergency Boat Launch ($ amount not specified)
- Resolution to request Louisiana Attorney General opinion on Louisiana Public Bid Law
- Discussion on employee pay increases effective January 1, 2026
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) Pump Capacity Improvements Project
The Board approved Change Order #12 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and authorized a project agreement for the Napoleonville Bayou Access and Emergency Boat Launch. Additionally, the Board approved the 2026 insurance renewal and employee pay increases effective January 1, 2026.
- Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and finance reports (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 insurance renewal proposal (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to request Louisiana Attorney General opinion on Public Bid Law (unanimous)
- Authorized Project Agreement with Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program for Napoleonville Bayou Access and Emergency Boat Launch Project (unanimous)
- Moved January Board Meeting to January 12th (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #12 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved employee pay increases effective January 1, 2026 (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Project Committee will meet to discuss updates on several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes reviews of pump repairs, drainage, and the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche.
- Pump #2 Repair
- Melodia Boat Launch, Phase 2
- Phase 3 Dredging permit and land acquisition
- Donaldsonville Drainage and Sand Trap expansion
- Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche construction timeline and road closures
The Project Committee approved the minutes from October 24, 2025. The meeting consisted of progress reports on pump repairs, boat launch construction, and various drainage and GIS projects. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved Minutes of October 24th 2025
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District will hold a public hearing to review proposed 2026 budgets. The board will also discuss the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project and an amended 2025 operational budget.
- Public hearing for 2026 Proposed Operational Budget and 2026 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget
- Adoption of 2026 Proposed Operational Budget and 2026 Proposed Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget
- Review and adoption of the 2025 Amended Operational Budget
- Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) Pump Capacity Improvements Project Change Order #11
- Executive session regarding litigation on the Mississippi River Re-introduction into Bayou Lafourche Project (Docket C-141108)
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Proposed 2026 Operational Budget and the Proposed 2026 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget. The Board also approved the Amended 2025 versions of both budgets. Additionally, Change Order #11 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project was approved.
- Approved Proposed 2026 Operational Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Proposed 2026 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Amended 2025 Operational Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Amended 2025 Pump Capacity Improvements Project Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #11 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District's Project Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several infrastructure projects, including Pump #2 repair, Lockport Structure winch repair, Melodia Boat Launch Phase 2, Donaldsonville drainage and sand trap work, and Phase 3 dredging. They will also review the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, focusing on construction timeline, road closure, and a proposed water line delay. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Pump #2 Repair
- Lockport Structure Winch Repair
- Melodia Boat Launch, Phase 2
- Donaldsonville Sand Trap Generator Placement and Expansion
- Phase 3 Dredging – finalizing revised permit, land acquisition, E&D, Phase 3a/3b
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review proposed 2026 General Fund and Pump Capacity Improvements Project budgets. The meeting includes updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) and a discussion on a 7.75% group health premium increase for 2026.
- Motion and discussion on Change Order #10 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec / Delta Coast)
- Announcement of public hearing on November 17, 2025, to adopt 2026 budgets
- Discussion of 7.75% group health premium increase for 2026
- Proposed creation of a Standing Project Committee
- Phase 3 Permitting / Design for Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board approved Change Order #10 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (PCIP) and established a standing Project Committee to review district projects. The Board also approved several financial reports and minutes from previous meetings. A public hearing for the 2026 budgets is scheduled for November 17, 2025.
- Approved Change Order #10 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Approved creation of a standing Project Committee to review and recommend projects (unanimous)
- Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved current accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved current finance report (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report from the previous meeting (unanimous)
- Approved finance report from the previous meeting (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Project Committee will review updates on several infrastructure repairs and drainage projects. The meeting includes discussions on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) and various pump and gate maintenance schedules.
- Pump #2 Repair target install date of 28OCT25
- Lockport Structure Winch Repair target date of 01OCT25
- Melodia Boat Launch Phase 2 NTP 06OCT25 with a 90 day contract
- Donaldsonville Drainage 30% Plans due 15NOV25
- Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche construction timeline and road closures
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will meet to approve minutes and accounts payable, receive reports, and discuss updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche project, including pump capacity improvements and Phase 3 permitting/design. A motion to create a standing Project Committee will also be considered.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) – Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec / Delta Coast)
- Update on MRRBL Phase 3 Permitting / Design
- Motion and discussion on creation of a standing Project Committee
- Approval of Accounts Payable Reports
- Friends of Bayou Lafourche Report
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The board met on September 15, 2025, but did not have a quorum present. Consequently, no official actions were taken, and a motion to create a standing Project Committee was tabled.
- Tabled creation of standing Project Committee due to lack of quorum
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will consider awarding a $174,900 contract for the St. Charles Community Bayou Park boat launch and pavilion to Foret Contracting Group, and approving a $25,200 deduct change order for the same project. They will also vote on a $129,000 amendment for a Tainter Gate Study with GIS Engineering, and discuss a right-of-way agreement with Donaldsonville for a generator. An audit presentation and an update on the Mississippi River Reintroduction project are also on the agenda.
- Award $174,900 contract to Foret Contracting Group for Melodia Boat Launch Pavillion and Sign Package
- Approve $25,200 deduct change order for Sign Package on St. Charles Community Bayou Park project
- Authorize $129,000 amendment #1 for Tainter Gate Study & Analysis Report with GIS Engineering
- Discuss right-of-way agreement with City of Donaldsonville for generator placement on district property
- Audit presentation by Pernell Pellegrin and update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche
The Board approved a construction contract for the St. Charles Community Bayou Park, Boat Launch, and Pavillion. Commissioners also authorized a $1.59M commitment of funds for the Bayou Lafourche Pump Project and accepted the annual audit.
- Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and finance reports (Unanimous)
- Accepted Annual Audit as presented (Unanimous)
- Approved revised Change Order No. 9 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Unanimous)
- Awarded St. Charles Community Bayou Park, Boat Launch, and Pavillion contract to Foret Contracting Group, LLC for $174,900.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #1 deduct of $25,200.00 for St. Charles Community Bayou Park sign package (Unanimous)
- Authorized Commitment of Funds Letter to Office of Community Development for Bayou Lafourche Pump Project for $1,594,028.00 (Unanimous)
- Tabled right-of-way agreement with City of Donaldsonville and Tainter Gate Study & Analysis Report amendment
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District board will consider approving Change Order #9 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project, authorize a right-of-way agreement with Donaldsonville for a generator, and approve engineering contracts for water control structure upgrades.
- Approve Change Order #9 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec/Delta Coast)
- Authorize right-of-way agreement with City of Donaldsonville for generator at sand trap
- Authorize engineering contract for replacement water control structure at Theriot Canal Boat Launch
- Authorize engineering contract for rehabilitation and electronics upgrade at Four-Point Water Control Structure
The Board approved the June 16 minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports. Change Order No. 9 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project was approved conditionally. A right-of-way agreement with the City of Donaldsonville was tabled.
- Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 9 conditionally upon written documentation (unanimous)
- Tabled right-of-way agreement with City of Donaldsonville for generator placement
- Requested revised options for Theriot Canal Boat Launch water control structure contract
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board will consider awarding a $57,436 GIS and data collection contract to Intracoastal Consulting and amending the prime agreement for the Donaldsonville Drainage Improvement Project by $85,000. They will also discuss updates on the Mississippi River reintroduction project, including pump capacity improvements and Phase 3 permitting.
- Motion to award Task Order #1 for Bayou Lafourche GIS and Data Collection to Intracoastal Consulting for $57,436.00
- Motion to amend the prime agreement with Intracoastal Consulting for the Donaldsonville Drainage Improvement Project by $85,000.00
- Motion to authorize the Executive Director to sign a commitment of funds letter to the Office of Community Development for Donaldsonville Drainage Improvements
- Discussion on the Theriot and Four-Point Canal Water Control Structures
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) including Pump Capacity Improvements and Phase 3 Permitting/Design
The Board approved a contract for GIS and data collection and amended an engineering agreement for the Donaldsonville Drainage Improvement Project. The Executive Director was also authorized to sign a Commitment of Funds Letter for the drainage project. Other actions included the approval of previous minutes and financial reports.
- Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Awarded Task Order #1 for Bayou Lafourche GIS and Data Collection to Intracoastal Consulting for $57,436.00 (unanimous)
- Approved $85,000.00 amendment to prime agreement with Intracoastal Consulting for Donaldsonville Drainage Improvement Project engineering and design (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign Commitment of Funds Letter to Office of Community Development for Donaldsonville Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The regular monthly meeting of the Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District was cancelled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of quorum.
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District board will consider two resolutions to adopt the 2025 millage rates for Terrebonne Parish and for Lafourche, Ascension, and Assumption Parishes. They will also discuss an update on the Mississippi River Reintroduction project, including a change order for pump capacity improvements, and vote on several purchases and agreements.
- Resolution No. 2025-01: Adopt the millage rate in Terrebonne Parish for tax year 2025
- Resolution No. 2025-02: Adopt the millage rate in Lafourche, Ascension & Assumption Parishes for tax year 2025
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche, including discussion and possible action on change order #9 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project
- Motion to approve purchase of Exmark Laser S Series Riding Lawn Mower for $11,319.20
- Motion to approve purchase of a trailer from Southern Trailer Works for $4,504.50
The Board adopted millage rates of 2.11 for Terrebonne Parish and for Lafourche, Ascension, and Assumption Parishes for tax year 2025. The Board also approved several equipment purchases and a project change order. A Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Deepwater Riser Services was approved.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-01 for Terrebonne Parish millage rate of 2.11 (8-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-02 for Lafourche, Ascension & Assumption Parishes millage rate of 2.11 (8-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 8 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (8-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved purchase of 2025 Exmark Laser S Series Riding Lawn Mower for $11,319.20 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of bush hog and trailer from Southern Trailer Works for $4,504.50 (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Deepwater Riser Services (unanimous)
- Approved reappointment of Dustin Rabalais to the Louisiana Community Development Authority for 2 years (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion for GIS services
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 and Phase 3 permitting. The board will also consider approval of the accounts payable report and the finance report. A new commissioner will be sworn in.
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) – Pump Capacity Improvements Project with Stantec/Delta Coast
- Update on Phase 3 Permitting/Design for MRRBL
- Proposal from Delta Coast for relocation of PUA waterline under Bayou Lafourche sediment basin
- Approval of Accounts Payable Report
- Swearing in of new commissioner
The Board approved Change Order No. 7 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project and a proposal from Delta Coast to relocate the PUA waterline. The board also swore in new Commissioner Jeray Jarreau and approved financial reports.
- Swore in new Commissioner Jeray Jarreau
- Approved February 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 7 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (7-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Delta Coast proposal for PUA waterline relocation under Bayou Lafourche sediment basin (unanimous)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District board will consider approving Change Order #6 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project with Stantec/Delta Coast and authorizing the executive director to negotiate a purchase agreement for Lots 1, 2, and 3 near the Napoleonville Water Control Structure, not to exceed $99,000.00. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, finance and operations reports, and updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche and Friends of Bayou Lafourche.
- Approval of Change Order #6 for Pump Capacity Improvements Project (Stantec / Delta Coast)
- Authorize Executive Director to sign and negotiate purchase agreement up to $99,000 for Lots 1, 2, 3 near Napoleonville Water Control Structure
- Update on Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) Phase 3 Permitting/Design
- Approval of Minutes of January 20, 2024
- Approval of Accounts Payable Report
The Board approved the purchase of three lots near the Napoleonville Water Control Structure for up to $99,000. Other actions included approving financial reports and a change order for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project.
- Approved January 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (unanimous)
- Approved finance report (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #6 for the Pump Capacity Improvements Project (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to negotiate purchase of Lots 1, 2, and 3 near Napoleonville Water Control Structure not to exceed $99,000 (7-0, 1 abstention)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the Mississippi River Reintroduction into Bayou Lafourche (MRRBL) project, including pump capacity and permitting. The meeting includes the election of officers and an executive session to discuss three specific litigation matters.
- Update on Pump Capacity Improvements Project involving Stantec and Delta Coast
- Phase 3 Permitting and Design for the MRRBL project
- Resolution for the 2024 audit Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Litigation update: Lynn Kiff vs. Site Construction (Docket C-149383)
- Litigation update: Dennis D. Moreau vs. Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District (Docket C-146235)
Bayou Lafourche Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved its slate of officers for 2025 and adopted the resolution for the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2024 audit. The board also approved the accounts payable and finance reports. Staff provided updates on pump repairs and the Pump Capacity Improvements Project.
- Approved Hugh Caffery (Chairman), Ernie Blanchard (Vice-Chairman), and Greg Nolan (Secretary-Treasurer) as 2025 officers (Unanimous)
- Approved December 16, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable report (Unanimous)
- Approved finance report (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2024 audit (Unanimous)