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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend board to approve 2026 budget and levee manager

The Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners will meet on December 10, 2025, to review financial reports, levee maintenance updates, and approve the 2026 budget. The board will also vote on a 2026 attorney resolution and contract, and set meeting dates for next year.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025 budget revision and 2026 budget

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2025 budget revision and the 2026 budget. They also approved the 2026 meeting dates and the 2026 attorney resolution and contract. No action was taken regarding the 2026 levee manager.

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Public Notice posted December 9, 2025, 11:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2 nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the July 24, 2025, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Levee Manager for 2026 New Business: 1. 2025 Budget Revision 2. 2026 Budget – Presentation and Approval 3. 2026 Meeting Dates 4. Presentation and Vote on 2026 Attorney Resolution and Contract 5. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 6. Public Comment; 7. Adjourn. THOMAS A. PARKER, President BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT 318 Morgan St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 (318) 559-5800 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. December 10, 2025. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present: Steve Brown, David Oswalt, Tap Parker, and Gary Giddings. Absent: Jordan Yates and Teddy Schneider . Others present: Attorneys Andy Brister and Jacob Brister and April Knight 1. Steve Brown presented minutes from the August meeting. David Oswalt made the motion to accept the minutes as read; Gary Giddings seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Old Business: a. Financial Report – Steve Brown presented financial report. David Oswalt made a motion to accept; Gary Giddings seconded. Motion passed unanimously. b. Levee Maintenance – Discussion regarding ongoing work with Delta Mulching. Steve and April will obtain a contract regarding this work prior to next meeting. c. Levee Manager for 2026 – discussion about the responsibilities which include checking the pump twice daily; Steve Brown recommended Joe Ross; no official action taken at this time but will discuss at March meeting. 3. New Business: a. 2025 Budget Revision – Steve Brown made a motion to approve; David Oswalt seconded; the motion passed unanimously. b. 2026 Budget – Gary Giddings made a motion to approve; David Oswalt seconded; the motion passed unanimously. c. 2026 Meeting Dates – Gary Giddings made a motion to approve; Steve Brown seconded; the motion passed unanimously. d. 2026 Attorney Resolution & Contract – Steve Brown made a motion to approve; …
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Thu Jul 24, 2025

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on cooperative agreement with East Carroll Parish

The Bunches Bend Protection District will hold a public meeting on July 24, 2025, to vote on a Cooperative Endeavor agreement with the East Carroll Parish Jury and select a Levee Manager for 2026. The board will also hear a financial report and discuss levee maintenance.

✓ Decided: Board approves Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with East Carroll Parish Jury

The Board of Commissioners approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the East Carroll Parish Jury. The board also accepted the financial report and amended the May meeting minutes. No action was taken on the proposal to pay a levee manager.

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Public Notice posted July 23, 2025,9:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, July 24, 2025 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the May 22, 2025, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; New Business: 1. Presentation and vote of the Cooperative Endeavor agreement with the ECPJ 2. Levee Manager for 2026 3. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 4. Public Comment; 5. Adjourn. THOMAS A. PARKER, President BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT 318 Morgan St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 (318) 559-5800 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. July 24, 2025. 10 a.m. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present: Steve Brown, David Oswalt, Tap Parker, and Gary Giddings; Teddy Schneider arrived late. Absent: Jordan Yates. Others present: Jacob Brister, April Knight, Mark Brown, Paul Brown. 1. Steve Brown presented minutes from the May meeting. An amendment to the minutes to correct that the Parish Engineer had recommended two 50-ft pipes instead of 100-ft pipes as contained in the minutes was suggested. Motion to amend was made by Teddy Schneider; seconded by David Oswalt. Motion to amend passed unanimously. Steve Brown made the motion to accept the minutes as amended; David Oswalt seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Old Business: a. Financial Report – Steve Brown presented financial report. Discussion regarding Delta Mulching payments. Teddy Schneider made a motion to accept; David Oswalt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. b. Levee Maintenance – Discussion that the contract with Delta Mulching needs to be reviewed; discussion about slides that need to be repaired. Steve Brown plans to make some contacts. 3. New Business: a. Presentation of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the ECPJ. Tap Parker read through it but noted that it would be one pipe instead two. Teddy Schneider made a motion that the Agreement be approved; David Oswalt seconded. The motion passed unanimously. b. Steve Brown made a suggestion that the …
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Thu May 22, 2025

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District to vote on 2025 millage rates

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt 2025 millage rates and vote on related resolutions. The board will also discuss levee maintenance, the pumping station, and the bridge at Longwood.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $75,000 for Bunches Bend Road crossing rehabilitation

The Board approved a partnership with the East Carroll Parish Jury to rehabilitate the crossing on the south end of Bunches Bend Road. Commissioners authorized spending up to $75,000 on the project without further board approval. The Board also passed resolutions regarding the millage rate and acreage.

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Public Notice posted May 20, 2025,2:00 P.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2025 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: Call to order; Roll call; Approval of the minutes of the March 12, 2025, meeting of the District; Old Business: Financial Report; Levee maintenance. New Business: Adopt 2025 millage rate(s) Vote on Milage Resolutions Pumping Station Bridge at Longwood Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; Public Comment; Adjourn. THOMAS A. PARKER, President BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT 318 Morgan St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 (318) 559-5800 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. May 22, 2025. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present: Steve Brown, David Oswalt, Tap Parker, Jordan Yates, and Gary Giddings; Absent: Teddy Schneider Others present: Attorney Andy Brister, Jacob Brister, April Knight 1. Steve Brown made a motion to approve March meeting minutes. Seconded by David Oswalt. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Old Business: a. Financial Report – Steve Brown presented �inancial report. Gary Giddings made a motion to accept; David Oswalt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. b. Levee Maintenance – Discussion that Steve would contact Moe Taylor to start mowing and slide at Blue Hole needs addressing. 3. New Business: a. Tap Parker read the resolution on setting the millage rate. The resolution passed unanimously with �ive present members voting yea and one absent. b. Tap Parker read the acreage resolution. The resolution passed unanimously with �ive present members voting yea and one absent. c. Pumping station was discussed. d. Bridge at Longwood – discussion regarding closure of bridge. Parish is now responsible for bridge but does not currently have funding to repair. Parish Engineer has recommended bridge be replaced with two 100-ft pipes. Juror Roger Clement has indicated the Parish would take responsibility for portions of the project if the District would provide the pipe. Approximate cost as estimated by Steve would be approximately $50,000. The …
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Wed Mar 12, 2025

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District to discuss emergency plans and 2024 audit

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a financial report and levee maintenance. The agenda includes discussions on updating the Emergency Response Plan and the 2024 audit.

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Public Notice posted March 10, 2025,11:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2 nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the September 30, 2024, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance. New Business: 1. Emergency Response Plan Update 2. 2024 Audit 3. Ethics Financial Disclosures 4. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 5. Public Comment; 6. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. March 12, 2025. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present: Steve Brown, David Oswalt, Tap Parker, and Teddy Schneider; Absent: Jordan Yates and Gary Giddings Others present: Attorney Andy Brister (by phone), Jacob Brister, April Knight, Mark Brown 1. David Oswalt made a motion to approve December meeting minutes. Seconded by Teddy Schneider. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Old Business: a. Financial Report – i. Discussion regarding cash balances and paying bond down. Motion to accept made by Teddy Schneider ; seconded by David Oswalt; passed unanimously. ii. Motion made by Steve Brown to move $200,000 from Ad Valorem account to Money Market account. Seconded by Teddy Schneider; motion passed unanimously. b. Levee Maintenance – Mark Brown reported an issue and discussion followed. 3. New Business: a. Emergency Response Plan discussed. b. 2024 Audit report presented by April Knight. Steve Brown made a motion to approve; seconded by Teddy Schneider; motion passed unanimously. c. Reminder to complete ethics financial disclosures. d. Public comment – none Meeting adjourned. Next meeting May 21, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Wed Dec 11, 2024

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on 2025 budget and attorney fee contract

The Board of Commissioners of Bunches Bend Protection District will hold a public meeting on December 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Lake Providence. They will vote on a 2024 budget revision, present and approve the 2025 budget, set 2025 meeting dates, and vote on an attorney fee resolution and contract.

✓ Decided: Board approves 2024 revised budget, 2025 budget, and attorney contract

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the revised 2024 budget and the 2025 budget. They also passed a resolution and contract for attorney fees. The board accepted the September meeting minutes and the financial report.

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Public Notice posted December 9, 2024,11:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the September 30, 2024, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; New Business: 1. 2024 Budget Revision 2. 2025 Budget - presentation and approval 3. 2025 meeting dates 4. Vote on attorney fee resolution and contract 5. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 6. Public Comment; 7. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. December 11, 2024. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present: Steve Brown, David Oswalt, Jordan Yates, Gary Giddings; Absent: Tap Parker and Teddy Schneider Others present: Attorney Andy Brister, Jacob Brister, April Knight, Mark Brown 1. David Oswalt made a motion to approve September meeting minutes. Seconded by Gary Giddings. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Old Business: a. Financial Report – Motion to accept made by David Oswalt; seconded by Gary Giddings. b. Levee Maintenance – nothing to report 3. New Business: a. 2024 Revised Budget - Steve Brown made a motion to accept. David Oswalt seconded. The motion passed unanimously. b. 2025 Budget - Steve Brown made a motion to accept. David Oswalt seconded. The motion passed unanimously. c. Tentative meeting dates were provided to Board. d. Attorney Fee Resolution and Contract – Steve Brown made a motion to accept. Gary Giddings seconded. The resolution passed unanimously with 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, and 2 Absent. e. Public comment – Mark Brown questioned options for what appears to be a surplus of funds, speci�ically whether additional payments could be made on the bond. April Knight will contact Whitney Bank to see if this is permissible and report back. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting March 12, 2025, at 11 a.m.
Mon Sep 30, 2024

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to consider millage rate adjustments and new audit contract

The Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adjusting millage rates. The board will also vote on 2023 audit reports and a new audit engagement.

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✓ Decided: Board approves millage rates, acreage tax, and emergency plan

The Board of Commissioners unanimously passed resolutions regarding millage rates and an acreage tax. They also approved the current emergency plan and a new audit engagement with David Hartt CPA. Additionally, the board authorized adding April Knight as a second signer on Delta Bank accounts.

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*Notice Posted: Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING I. A public hearing will be held as follows: DATE: September 30, 2024 TIME: 2:00 P.M. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Annex Office 301 First Street Lake Providence, LA 71254 1. To consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rate(s) after reassessment and rolling forward to millage rate(s) not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. Close public hearing; ADJOURN. II. A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: September 30, 2024 TIME: 2:15 P.M. or immediately following hearing PLACE OF MEETING: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Annex Office 301 First Street Lake Providence LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from last meeting/hearing held on: May 22, 2024 Old Business: 1. Levee Maintenance New Business: 1. Financial Report - Review & Discussion 2. Provide Commissioners with 2023 audit reports and vote to accept. 3. Adopt the adjusted millage rate(s). (Resolution #1) 4. Set forth the adjusted millage rate(s) and roll forward to millage rate(s) not exceeding the maximum authorized rate(s). (Resolution #2) 5. Adopt 2024 acreage tax, or other authorized millage and taxes 6. Discuss Road Repair 7. Review Emergency Plan 8. Discuss termination of audit contract by auditor firm XC CPA; approve new audit engagement with David M. …
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. September 30, 2024. 2 p.m. East Carroll Parish Sheriffs Annex Conference Room. Commissioners present: Tap Parker, David Oswalt, Jordan Yates, Teddy Schneider. Absent: Steve Brown (who joined by phone call) and Gary Giddings Others present: Attorney Andy Brister, Jacob Brister, April Knight, Mark Brown, Jerry Wolf 1. Teddy Schneider made a motion to approve May meeting minutes. Seconded by David Oswalt. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Old Business: a. Discussed levee maintenance – i. Moe Taylor has mowed the protected side of the levee b. Andy gave update on Cassidy grant that he has not heard anything yet (later in meeting he received information that it would be the end of the year before approval or denial would be known) c. Discussed condition of roads. 3. Tap Parker presented financial report. David Oswalt made a motion to accept. Teddy Schneider seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Skipped over millage items on agenda while waiting for Gary to arrive. April Knight presented audit report with no findings. Teddy Schneider made a motion to accept the audit report. David Oswalt seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Board reviewed current emergency plan. It was discussed that some of the contacts listed in the plan should be reminded that they are on call and contact information should be updated if necessary. Teddy Schneider made a motion to approve the emergency plan. David Oswalt seconded. The mo …
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Wed Sep 4, 2024

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District meeting postponed to Sept 30

The September 4, 2024 public meeting of the Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners has been postponed. The rescheduled meeting will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the East Carroll Parish Sheriff Annex Building Meeting Room in Lake Providence, LA.

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THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT ' NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The public meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. on September 4, 2024 for Bunches Bend Protection District Has been POSTPONED The meeting will be held: , DATE: TIME: PLACE: Monday, September 30, 2024 2:00 p.m. East Carroll Parish Sheriff Annex Building Meeting Room 301 First Street Lake Providence, LA 71254
Wed May 22, 2024

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Board to discuss levee maintenance, pumping station, and tax vote

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss old business including levee maintenance, the pumping station, and a deficiency at the Katydid spur levee, as well as cleaning out Jack Falls ditch. New business includes rescheduling the August meeting for a mandatory tax vote. The meeting is open to the public.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes transfer of ad valorem funds to money market account

The Board approved moving funds from the ad valorem account into a Delta Bank money market account. Members also rescheduled the August meeting to ensure a mandatory tax vote. The Board authorized the attorney and CPA to complete the Louisiana compliance questionnaire.

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*Notice Posted: Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the March 6, 2024, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station; 4. Katydid spur levee deficiency; 5. Cleaning out Jack Falls ditch; New Business: 1. Reschedule August meeting for mandatory tax vote; 2. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 3. Public Comment; 4. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection Meeting Minutes. May 22, 2024. 11 a.m. Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present Steve Brown, Tap Parker, David Oswalt, Gary Giddings, Jordan Yates. Andy Brister was present. Teddy Schneider was absent. March meeting minutes amended: Gary Giddings represents TC Energy and Jordan Yates represents Energy Transfer. Also amended Teddy Schneider was present not absent. The financials were presented. There was $446,000 in ad valorem account. Gary Giddings made a motion to authorize Tap Parker to open and transfer funds into a money market account at Delta Bank from BBPD ad valorem account with the same signatures required as checking account which includes Tap Parker, Steve Brown, and Daivd Oswalt. Seconded by David Oswalt. Steve Brown will contact Moe Taylor to see when levee mowing can begin. Will also contact David Lyons this summer for maintenance. Pumping station main breaker needs to be replaced. Breaker has been ordered. Andy Brister gave an update on the possibility of a rehab project at pumping station. Gary Giddings made a motion to reschedule the August meeting for August 7 which is mandatory to vote on taxes. Seconded by Steve Brown. Meeting adjourned. Meeting reconvened with purpose to accept the Louisiana compliance questionnaire. Gary Giddings made a motion for attorney and CPA to complete compliance questionnaire. Seconded by Steve Brown. Meeting adjourned.
Wed Mar 6, 2024

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District to discuss levee and pumping station maintenance

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and maintenance for the pumping station and levee systems. The board is also scheduled to approve a new Assistant Secretary.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints new assistant secretary and approves December minutes

The Board approved the December meeting minutes with amendments. They appointed April Knight as the new assistant secretary and discussed moving $439,000 from the ad valorem account to earn interest.

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Public Notice posted March 4, 2024, 2:00 p.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Annex Conference Room 301 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the December 11, 2023, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station; 4. Katydid spur levee deficiency; 5. Cleaning out Jack Falls ditch; New Business: 1. Approve new Assistant Secretary; 2. Auditors Questionnaire; 3. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 4. Public Comment; 5. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. March 6, 2024. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Sheriffs Annex Conference Room. Commissioners present: Steve Brown, Tap Parker, David Oswalt, Gary Giddings. Absent Teddy Schneider and Jordan Yates. Gary Giddings made motion to approve December meeting minutes. Had to amend Gary David to Gary Giddings and change TC Energy to Entergy Transfer. Seconded by David Oswalt. There is 439,000 in ad valorem account. Check on moving money to account to earn interest. Teddy Schneider made motion. Seconded by David Oswalt. Levee Maintenance: Moe Taylor to continue with program and David Lyons to maintain some areas. Jack Falls ditch and road repair discussed. April Knight new assistant secretary. Teddy Schneider made motion to approve April Knight as assistant secretary. Seconded by David Oswalt. No public comment. Next meeting May 22 at 11 a.m.
Mon Dec 11, 2023

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend board to amend 2023 budget, approve 2024 budget

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss and decide on several operational items, including levee maintenance, a pumping station, and a spur levee deficiency. Key actions include amending the 2023 budget and approving the 2024 budget, as well as appointing a new financial auditor and electing officers for the coming year.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Jordan Yates as TC Energy commissioner

The Board approved the August meeting minutes and the financial report. They appointed a new TC Energy commissioner and selected a financial auditor.

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Public Notice posted Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Monday, December 11, 2023 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2 nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the August 16, 2023, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station; 4. Katydid spur levee deficiency; New Business: 1. Cleaning out Jack Falls ditch; 2. Approve new Financial Auditor; 3. Jordan Yates - Shannon’s Replacement for Entergy Transfer; 4. Amend 2023 Budget and Approve 2024 Budget; 5. Nominate and Elect Officers; 6. Approve 2024 meeting dates; 7. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 8. Public Comment; 9. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. December 11, 2023. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Room. Commissioners present Tap Parker, Steve Brown, Gary Giddings, Teddy Schneider, Jordan Yates, David Oswalt, Andy Brister. Shannon Baker: absent. Teddy Schneider made amotion to approve August meeting minutes, seconded by Gary Davis. Teddy Schneider approved financial report, seconded by David Oswalt. Pumping station roof needs to be checked after repairs were complete. Teddy Schneider is to check with Reynold Minsky on the washing of the levee at Katydid. New business: Andy Brister is to find out if we have authority to finance cleaning of Jack Falls ditch. Steve Brown approved financial auditor XC CPA LLC. Seconded by Teddy Schneider. Jordan Yates replaces Shannon Baker as the TC Energy commissioner for BBPD. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting Wednesday March 6, 2024.
Wed Aug 16, 2023

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District Board meets August 16, 2023

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and discuss levee maintenance and pumping station matters. The meeting includes a proposal to approve a new Financial Auditor and a discussion regarding changing the November 8th meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Bunches Bend Protection District approves May minutes and financials

The Board approved the May meeting minutes and financial reports. Commissioners discussed levee grade levels and the need for pumping station roof repairs.

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Public Notice posted August 14, 2023, 2:00 p.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2 nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the May 22, 2023, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station; New Business: 1. Approve new Financial Auditor; 2. Discuss changing November 8th meeting date; 3. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 4. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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| | Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. August 16, 2023. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Courthouse Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present: Steve Brown, Teddy Schneider, Shannon Baker, Gary Giddings and Tap Parker. Absent: David Oswalt. | Teddy Schneider approved May meeting minutes. Seconded by Shannon Baker. i | Gary Giddings approved financials. Seconded by Teddy Schneider. Discussed David Bater raising the lower end of the levee to grade level. | Pumping station roof needs repairing. Tap will contact Dudley Keene to get an estimate for repairing. No financial auditor has been appointed for the district. Next meeting set for December 13 at 11 a.m. ; | | No further business. No public comment. | Meeting adjourned.
Mon May 22, 2023

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board discusses millage rates and levee maintenance

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and discuss levee and pumping station matters. The meeting includes actions to adopt 2023 millage rates, taxes, or fees.

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✓ Decided: Board sets 2023 tax roll and acreage rates

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2023 tax roll and acreage resolutions. The board also approved the amended March meeting minutes and the financials.

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Public Notice posted May 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m. BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT AGENDA FOR A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 10:00 A.M. EAST CARROLL PARISH COURTHOUSE POLICE JURY ROOM, 2ND FLOOR 400 FIRST STREET LAKE PROVIDENCE, LOUISIANA 71254 AGENDA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the March 8, 2023, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station; 4. Police Jury Agreement; New Business: 1. Adopt 2023 millage rate(s); 2. Adopt other authorized millage, taxes, or fees; 3. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 4. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. May 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. East Carroll Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present are Steve Brown, Tap Parker, David Oswalt, Teddy Schneider, Gary Giddings, Shannon Baker. Absent: Andy Brister. David Oswalt approved amended March meeting minutes. Seconded by Gary Giddings. Teddy Schneider made a motion to approve financials. Seconded by David Oswalt. 2023 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Bunches Bend Protection District of 311 mills, the resolution passes unanimously. The 2023 acreage resolution of $21 per acre on all cropland defined by FSA and $2 per acre on all other land within the boundaries of the BBPD, this resolution passes unanimously. Memo from Andy about possible financial help in updating and repairing the pumping station was given. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting August 16
Wed Mar 8, 2023

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District Board to discuss levee and pumping station updates

The Board of Commissioners will review the financial report and receive updates on levee maintenance and the pumping station. The meeting also includes discussion regarding a Police Jury Agreement.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023 levee maintenance contract with Delta Mulching

The Board approved the 2022 financial audit and appointed Mason Williams CPA as the accountant. A contract with Delta Mulching for the 2023 levee maintenance season was approved at the previous price. The board also approved the amended minutes from December 12, 2021.

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Public Notice posted March 6, 2023, 2:00 p.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2 nd Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the December 12, 2022, meeting of the District. Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station update; 4. Police Jury Agreement; New Business: 1. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 2. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting Minutes. March 8, 2023. 11 a.m. East Carro Courthouse Police Jury Room. Present: Steve Brown, Tap Parker, Shannon Baker, Gary Giddings, David Oswalt, Andy Absent was Teddy Schneider. David Oswalt made a motion to approve the minutes as amended for December 12, 21 meeting. Seconded by Steve Brown. David Oswalt made a motion to approve 2022 fin I Parish Brister. p22 ancial audit. Seconded by Shannon Baker. Steve Brown made a motion to approve Mason Williams CPA as our accountant. David Oswalt made a motion to approve Delta Mulching at the same price for the 2023 levee maintenance season. Seconded by Shannon Baker. ; Next meeting June 14, 2023 to vote on millage rates. Meeting adjourned.
Mon Dec 12, 2022

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Board to discuss 2023 budget and levee maintenance

The Board of Commissioners will review the financial report and consider amendments to the 2022 budget alongside approval of the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding levee maintenance and the pumping station.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2022 and 2023 budgets

The Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners approved the financial reports and budgets for 2022 and 2023. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes.

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Public Notice posted December 6, 2022, 2:00 p.m. | THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF { BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Monday, December 12, 2022 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2"! Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 | AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2022, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; | 2. Amend 2022 Budget and Approve 2023 Budget; 3. Levee maintenance; 4. Pumping Station; New Business: 1. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 2. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection Meeting Minutes. December 12, 2022. East Carroll Parish Courthouse. Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present: Tap Parker, Steve Brown, Shannon Baker, David Oswalt, Teddy Schneider, and Andy Brister. David Oswalt made a motion to approve minutes. Seconded by Steve Brown. David Oswalt amended date Monday December 12, 2022. Steve Brown made a motion to approve financials. Seconded by David Oswalt. Teddy Schneider Teddy made a motion to approve 2022 budget. Seconded by Teddy Schneider. Steve Brown made a motion to approve 2023 budget. Seconded by Shannon Baker.
Fri Nov 11, 2022

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss 2023 budget and levee maintenance

The Board of Commissioners will review the financial report and consider amendments to the 2022 budget alongside approval of the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding levee maintenance and the pumping station.

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Public Notice posted November 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Friday, November 11, 2022 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2" Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2022, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Amend 2022 Budget and Approve 2023 Budget; 3. Levee maintenance; 4. Pumping Station; New Business: 1. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 2. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Thu Aug 18, 2022

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District Board to discuss levee and pumping station

The Board of Commissioners will review a financial report and discuss matters regarding levee maintenance and the pumping station. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 9, 2022, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Bunches Bend Protection District approves June minutes and financial reports

The Board approved the minutes from the June meeting and accepted the current financial reports. The board also discussed upcoming levee maintenance and pump rebuilding schedules.

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Public Notice posted August 16, 2022, 2:00 p.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, August 18, 2022 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2" Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the June 9, 2022, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station; New Business: 1. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 2. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. August 18,2022. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Courthouse Police Jury Room. | Commissioners present are Steve Brown, Tap Parker, Shannon Baker, Gary Giddings, David Oswalt, and Teddy Schneider. Andy Brister also present. David Oswalt made a motion to approve the minutes from the June meeting. Seconded by Shannon Baker. Checking account balance is $246,587.79. Teddy Schneider made a motion to accept the financials as presented. Seconded by David Oswalt. Levee maintenance: David Lyons will be contacted to remove debris from the levee. Moe Taylor will begin second mowing in September. Pumping station: Chicot Irrigation is rebuilding the pump with installation this fall. Next meeting date is November 6, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Thu Jun 9, 2022

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to consider 2022 millage rates and Steve Cochran resignation

The Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss levee maintenance, financial reports, and the pumping station. The board also plans to adopt 2022 millage rates and other authorized taxes or fees.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2022 mileage rate of 311 mills

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 mileage rate and the acreage resolution. The board also approved the previous meeting minutes and the financial report.

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Notice Posted: June 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, June 9, 2022 TIME: 11:00 a.m, PLACE: East Carroll Parish Courthouse Police Jury Room, 2" Floor 400 First St., Lake Providence, LA AGENDA: 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the March 10, 2022, meeting of the District; Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Pumping Station; New Business: Adopt 2022 millage rate(s); Adopt other authorized millage, taxes, or fees; Steve Cochran resigning, replacement; Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; Adjourn. bavloesis (atom THOMAS A. PARKER, President BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT 318 Morgan St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 (318) 559-5800 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting at the East Carroll Parish Courthouse Police Jury Meeting Room. 11 a.m. Commissioners present are Steve Brown, Steve Cochran, Shannon Baker, and David Oswalt. Absent was Tap Parker, Teddy Schneider, and Andy Brister. Steve Cochran made a motion to approve meeting minutes from March and it was seconded by David Oswalt. Financial report was presented by Steve Brown. It was motioned to approve by David Oswalt. Seconded by Shannon Baker. Levee maintenance and pumping station: Half of the levee had been mowed by Delta Mulching. And the pump at the pumping station had been pulled and Chicot Irrigation was getting a quote for the expense. No public comment. Steve Cochran made a motion to adopt 2022 mileage rate of 311 mills. Seconded by David Oswalt. No public comment. Steve Cochran made a motion to approve the acreage resolution. Seconded by Shannon Baker. Other business was Gary Giddings is replacing Steve Cochran. Next meeting date August 18, 2022.
Thu Mar 10, 2022

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to review levee maintenance, pumping station, and emergency plan

The Bunches Bend Protection District Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss old business including levee maintenance, washing out the back side of the levee, a pumping station update, and the annual emergency plan review. No new business items are listed beyond general transaction of other business.

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✓ Decided: Board approved previous meeting minutes and financial report

The Board of Commissioners approved the previous meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed levee maintenance and the pumping station road.

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Public Notice posted March 9, 2022, 10:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, March 10, 2022 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2™ Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the December 15, 2021, meeting of the District. Old Business: Financial Report; Levee maintenance; Washing out back side of levee; Pumping Station update; Emergency Plan — annual review; S'S is New Business: 1. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 2. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection Meeting. March 10, 2022. East Carroll Parish Courthouse Police Jury Meeting Room. Commissioners present were Steve Brown, Tap Parker, Steve Cochran, Shannon Baker. Absent: David Oswalt, Teddy Schneider, and Andy Brister Steve Cochran made a motion to approve meeting minutes. Seconded by Shannon Baker. Financial report presented by Steve Brown. Steve Cochran made a motion to approve. Seconded by Shannon Baker. Levee maintenance: We will contact Moe Taylor and David Lyons to discuss bid and scope of work. Pumping station: Steve Brown gave update. All is good. Recommended to add gravel to road to pumping station. Next meeting: June 9, 2022
Thu Dec 16, 2021

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss budget amendments and pumping station expenses

The Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners will meet to address old business regarding the 2021 Budget amendment and pumping station expenses. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 14, 2021, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Bunches Bend Protection District Board approves October minutes and budget amendment

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the October meeting and voted to amend the 2021 budget. Steve Brown reported on discussions regarding pumping station expenses with East Carroll Parish Police Jury President Randy Walters.

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Public Notice posted December 14, 2020, 10:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, December 16, 2021 TIME: 8:00 a.m. PLACE: Tap Parker’s Office 689 Lensing Lane Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the October 14, 2021, meeting of the District. Old Business: 1. Amend 2021 Budget: 2. Pumping Station Expenses; New Business: 1. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 2. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. December 16, 2021. Tap Parker’s Office. Commissioners present were Tap Parker, Steve Brown, Teddy Schneider, David Oswalt, and Andy Brister. Absent were Shannon Baker and Steve Cochran. David Oswalt made a motion to approve the minutes of October meeting. Seconded by Teddy Schneider. David Oswalt made a motion to amend the 2021 budget. Seconded by Teddy Schneider. Steve Brown spoke with President of the East Carroll Parish Police Jury Randy Walters to discuss pumping station expenses. No other business. Meeting adjourned.
Thu Oct 14, 2021

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board considers issuing up to $3.5 million in revenue refunding bonds

The Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget approvals and levee maintenance. The board is considering a resolution to issue revenue refunding bonds not to exceed $3,500,000.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2021 amended and 2022 budgets

The Board of Commissioners approved the financial reports, the amended 2021 budget, and the 2022 budget. A resolution was passed to authorize a bond reissue. The board also noted that levee maintenance for the year was completed by Delta Mulching.

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Public Notice posted October 13, 2021, 10:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Thurday, October 14, 2021 TIME: 11;00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2"! Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the August 11, 2021, meeting of the District; Old Business: Financial Report; Amend 2021 Budget and Approve 2022 Budget; Levee maintenance; Pumping Station; Insurance non-renewal; Taking Litigation; Emergency Plan — annual review; Ethics — CLE hrs need to be done by 12-31-21; ISON EOFS New Business: 1. Pass the following Resolution for Bond reissue: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT (THE “DISTRICT’) TO PROCEED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF ITS NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE OR TAX-EXEMPT, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF THE BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE LOUISIANA STATE BOND COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR EMPLOYMENT OF BOND COUNSEL, SPECIAL COUNSEL AND INVESTMENT BANKER/PLACEMENT AGENT; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO. 2. 2021 Meeting Dates; 3. Transaction of such other business as …
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. October 14, 2021. East Carroll Police Jury Room. Commissioners present Tap Parker, Steve Brown, Teddy Schneider, David Oswalt, Andy Brister. Absent were Shannon Baker and Steve Cochran. Teddy Schneider made a motion to approve the August meeting minutes. Seconded by Steve Brown. Teddy Schneider made a motion to approve the financials. Seconded by David Oswalt. Levee maintenance was completed for the year by Delta Mulching. David Oswalt made a motion to approve amended 2021 budget. Seconded by Steve Brown. Teddy Schneider made a motion to approve the 2022 budget. Seconded by David Oswalt. Bunches Bend is to pay litigation fee for the river lawsuit which is $312. Ethics CLE hours need to be completed by 12/31/21. New business: Steve Brown made a motion to approve resolution authorizing BBPD on bond reissue. Seconded by David Oswalt. We will need another meeting for bond and possibly budget before year end. 2022 meeting dates will be sent via email. Meeting adjouned.
Sat Aug 21, 2021

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board adopts 2021 millage rate of 311 mils

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 millage rate and the 2020/2021 tax roll levies for crop and other lands. The board also approved the May meeting minutes and the financial report.

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Bunches Bend Protection Meeting. August 11, 2021. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Room. Commissioners present Tap Parker, Steve Brown, Steve Cochran, Shannon Baker, Teddy Schneider, David Oswalt, and Andy Brister. David Oswalt approved May meeting minutes. Seconded by Steve Cochran. Steve Brown presented financial report. There is $208,901 in ad valorem account. Teddy Schneider made a motion to approve. It was seconded by David Oswalt. Moe Taylor is to clip the levee by September 1. David Lyons is to fix any issues. Pumping station had to have the panel replaced which costed $20,000. Insurance did pay $15,000 with a $2500 deductible. Voted to adopt the 2021 millage rate of 311 mils. Passed unanimously on the resolution. There were no public comments. We voted unanimously yes to the millage levied on crop land for 2020/2021 tax roll at $21.00 per acre and $2.00 per acre on all other lands. No public comment. Next meeting October 14. Meeting adjourned.
Wed Aug 11, 2021

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Board to consider millage rates and insurance non-renewal

The Board of Commissioners will review previous meeting minutes and discuss levee maintenance and pumping station updates. New business includes the adoption of 2021 millage rates, taxes, or fees, as well as discussions on insurance non-renewal and capital outlay.

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Notice Posted: August 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 TIME: 11:00 a.m, PLACE: East Carroll Parish Courthouse Police Jury Room, 2™ Floor 400 First St., Lake Providence, LA AGENDA: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Approval of the minutes of the May 12, 2021, meeting of the District Old Business: 1, Financial Report 2. Levee maintenance 3. Pumping Station New Business: Adopt 2021 millage rate(s) Adopt other authorized millage, taxes, or fees Insurance Non-renewal Capital Outlay Civil Law Training Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board Adjourn. Ste Se = THOMAS A. PARKER, President BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT 318 Morgan St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 (318) 559-5800 Yn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Wed May 12, 2021

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District Board meets May 12

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review old business. Discussion items include a financial report and levee maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Bunches Bend Protection District Board approves financial and auditor reports

The Board approved the February 2021 meeting minutes, the financial report, and the legislator auditors report. Levee maintenance was assigned to David Lyons and Moe Taylor.

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Public Notice posted May 11, 2021, 10:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 TIME: 11:00 a.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2™ Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the February 10, 2021, meeting of the District. Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Financial Disclosures Due May 15"; New Business: 1. Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 3. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection Meeting. May 12, 2021. 11 a.m. East Carroll Police Jury Room. Present at meeting Tap Parker, Steve Brown, Shannon Baker, Steve Cochran, David Oswalt, Absent Teddy Schneider, Andy Brister. David Oswalt made a motion to approve February 2021 meeting minutes. Seconded by Shannon Baker. Steve Cochran made a motion to accept financial report presented by Steve Brown. Seconded by David Oswalt. David Oswalt made a motion to approve legislator auditors report. Seconded by Steve Cochran. Levee maintenance is to be done by David Lyons and Moe Taylor. Moe to start as soon as possible. Financial disclosure due May 15, 2021. Next meeting August 11 at 11 a.m. We will vote on tax millage. Meeting adjourned.
Wed Feb 10, 2021

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

Bunches Bend Protection District to discuss levee maintenance and pump installation

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a financial report and discuss levee maintenance. The agenda includes discussions on washing out the back side of the levee and the installation of an electric pump.

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✓ Decided: Bunches Bend Protection District approves December minutes and financial report

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the December 8 meeting and the financial report presented by Nan Hopkins. The board discussed 2021 levee maintenance and noted the installation of an electric pump.

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Public Notice posted February 9, 2021, 10:00 a.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BUNCHES BEND PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 TIME: 12:00 p.m. PLACE: East Carroll Parish Court House Police Jury Room, 2" Floor 400 First St. Lake Providence, LA 71254 AGENDA 1. Call to order; 2. Roll call; 3. Approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2020, meeting of the District. Old Business: 1. Financial Report; 2. Levee maintenance; 3. Washing out back side of levee; 4. Installation of Electric Pump: New Business: 1, Transaction of such other business as may properly come before the Board; 3. Adjourn. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Andy Brister at 318-559-5800 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. February 10, 2021. 11 a.m. East Carroll Parish Police Jury Room. Present at meeting: Tap Parker, Steve Brown, Shannon Baker, Steve Cochran. Absent David Oswald and Teddy Schneider. Steve Cochran made a motion to approve minutes of December 8 meeting. Shannon Baker seconded. Nan Hopkins presented the financial report. Steve Cochran made a motion to approve financials, Seconded by Shannon Baker. Levee maintenance for 2021 season was discussed. Moe Taylor with Delta Mulching and David Lyons will be contacted to discuss the maintenance. The electric pump was installed on February 8 by Chico Irrigation. There was no other business. Next meeting Wednesday May 12.
Tue Dec 8, 2020

Bunches Bend Protection District Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Bunches Bend Protection District Board amends 2020 budget

The Board of Commissioners approved the October meeting minutes and moved to amend the 2020 budget. Steve Brown provided an update regarding maintenance work performed by David Lyons.

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Bunches Bend Protection District Meeting. December 8, 2020. 11 a.m. Tap Parker’s office. Present at meeting: Tap Parker, David Oswalt, Steve Brown, and Teddy Schneider. Teddy Schneider approved October meeting minutes. Seconded by David Oswalt. David Oswalt moved to amend the 2020 budget. Seconded by Teddy Schneider. Update on David Lyons given by Steve Brown. David did a great job and a pleasure to work with had the knowledge and equipment to do any maintenance that is required in the future Meeting adjourned.

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