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Wed Oct 8, 2025
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board meets October 8, 2025
The Board of Commissioners will review September financial statements and claims. The meeting includes the receipt of bids and potential lease awards for several land tracts across East Carroll, Madison, and Concordia parishes.
- Lease bids for 35 acre tract in East Carroll
- Lease bids for 12.584 acre tract in Madison
- Lease bids for 40 acre tract in Madison
- Lease bids for 400.00 acre tract in Concordia
- Lease bids for 141.49 acre tract in Concordia
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
October 8, 2025
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from September meeting.
3. Approve claims for September.
4. Review financial statements for September.
5. Receive bids/award leases for land advertised as follows:
35 acre tract, more or less, in Sections 6 and 34, T21N, R13E; East Carroll
12.584 acre tract in Sec. 33, T16N-R14E; Madison
40 acre tract situated in Section 34, T18N-R12E Madison
400.00 acre tract situated in Section 16, T5N-R7E Concordia
141.49 acre tract being situated in Sections 9 & 16, T7N-R7E, Concordia
Information:
A. Annual meeting of the Association of Levee Boards of LA will be December 2-4, 2025, at
the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans. Please advise office personnel if you
will attend and wish to have reservations made for you.
B. USACE, New Orleans will conduct 2025 Levee Inspection on November 14, 2025.
6. Public Comments
7. Other Business
8. Motion to Adjourn
Wed Sep 10, 2025
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee board to approve August claims and minutes
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and claims from August, and review financial statements. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve minutes from August meeting
- Approve claims for August
- Review financial statements for August
- Annual Association of Levee Boards meeting December 2-4, 2025 in New Orleans
- USACE levee inspection November 14, 2024
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✓ Decided: Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board approves August claims and minutes
The Board of Commissioners met to conduct regular business. They approved the minutes from the August meeting and authorized claims submitted for August.
- Approved August meeting minutes
- Approved August claims
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
September 10, 2025
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from August meeting. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for August. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for August. (Mailed)
Information:
A. Annual meeting of the Association of Levee Boards of LA will be December 2-4, 2025, at
the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans. Please advise office personnel if you
will attend and wish to have reservations made for you.
B. USACE, New Orleans will conduct 2024 Levee Inspection on November 14, 2024.
5. Public Comments
6. Other Business
7. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
September 10, 2025
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside
Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Taunton, Kennedy, Hill, Brown, Hardwick, and Hiner answered rollcall.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved minutes from the
August meeting on a motion by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner Hill.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for August on motion by
Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner Hiner, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same period.
There being no new business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner Hiner.
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Reynold Minsky, President Jason Trichell, Supt. of Oper.
Wed Jul 9, 2025
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to consider FY 24-25 budget amendments and levee project access
The Fifth Louisiana Levee Board will meet to discuss budget amendments and state compliance requirements. The board is also considering land access rights for the USACE in Concordia Parish for seepage remediation.
- Resolution adopting FY 24-25 Budget Amendments
- Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit engagements
- Advertising the mapping for Item 367-R in Concordia Parish
- Rights-of-entry for USACE Vicksburg District for Item 370-R seepage remediation in Concordia Parish
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✓ Decided: Board approves FY 2025-2026 budget amendments and USACE rights-of-entry
The Board of Commissioners adopted budget amendments for FY 2025-2026 and granted the USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for Item 370-R in Concordia Parishes. The Board also approved June claims and the state-required Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
- Approved June meeting minutes
- Approved claims submitted for June
- Approved resolution adopting FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for state audit engagements
- Approved advertising for mapping/surveying of Item 370-R
- Approved resolution granting USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for Item 370-R in Concordia Parishes for two years starting July 31, 2025
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from June meeting. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for June. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements June. (Mailed)
5. Consider resolution adopting FY 24-25 Budget Amendments.
6. Consider & approve Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire required by State in
conjunction with audit engagements. (Mailed)
7. Consider advertising the mapping for Item 367-R in Concordia Parish.
8. Consider resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights-of-entry, including ingress
and egress, in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning July 31, 2025, in
conjunction with Flood Control/Mississippi River and Tributaries, West Bank Mississippi
River Levee, Seepage Remediation, Item 370-R. (Map can be viewed in office.)
Information:
A. MRC Low- Water Inspection Trip is scheduled for August 20, 2025 . Public Meeting
will begin at 9:00 p.m. in Greenville, MS.
B. Please make sure to sign individual questionnaire.
9. Public Comments
10. Other Business
11. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
July 9, 2025
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Taunton, Hill, Arthur, and Hiner answered rollcall.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved minutes from the June
meeting on a motion by Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner Brannon.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for June on motion by
Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner Hiner, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same period.
On motion by Commissioner Hiner, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, Board approved
resolution adopting FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments. No public comments were
offered.
Hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Arthur, 2nd by
Commissioner Hill, Board approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire required by
State in conjunction with audit engagements.
After hearing no public comments, Board agreed to advertise for the
mapping/surveying of Item 370-R. Motion was made by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by
Commissioner Arthur.
After hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by
Commissioner Taunton, the Board approved resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg
District rights-of-entry, including ingress and egress, for a tw …
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Fri Jun 6, 2025
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee board to vote on 3.86-mill tax and acreage tax for four parishes
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board will meet June 11 to consider adopting the 2025 tax millage at the maximum 3.86 mills and a standard acreage tax for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia parishes. The board will also open bids for general insurance, review workers' compensation quotes, and consider a resolution to appropriate rights-of-way for a levee enlargement project in Tensas Parish. These items involve setting property taxes and advancing flood-control infrastructure.
- Adopt 2025 tax millage at max 3.86 mills for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Concordia parishes (roll-call vote)
- Adopt resolution for five-cent acreage tax in same four parishes (roll-call vote)
- Open/award bids for General Insurance 2025-2026
- Review quotes for Workers' Compensation Insurance (July 2025–July 2026)
- Consider resolution for rights-of-way for LA Levee Enlargement and Berms, MRL Item 393-R, Lake Bruin to St. Joseph
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✓ Decided: Board adopts 3.86 mill tax rate and approves insurance bids
The Board adopted the 2025 Tax Millage for four parishes and approved a standard five-cent acreage tax. It also awarded insurance contracts to A. Gallagher and LWCC. Additionally, the Board granted rights-of-way to USACE for levee enlargement in Tensas Parish.
- Adopted 2025 Tax Millage at 3.86 mills for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes (6-0)
- Approved standard five-cent acreage tax for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes (3-2)
- Approved low bid from A. Gallagher for 2025-2026 General Insurance
- Approved low bid from LWCC for Worker’s Compensation Insurance (July 15, 2025-July 14, 2026)
- Approved resolution granting USACE rights-of-way for Lake Bruin-St. Joseph levee enlargement in Tensas Parish
- Approved March minutes
- Approved claims for April and May
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE
BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice Posted: June 6, 2025, 9:00 A.M.
A public meeting will be held by: Board of Commissioners, Fifth La Levee District
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Place: 102 Burnside Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Agenda:
Old Business:
1. Roll Call 9 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah.
2. Approve minutes of March meeting. (mailed)
3. Review/approve claims for April and May. (mailed)
4. Review Financial Statements for April and May. (mailed)
New Business:
1. Adopt Levee District 2025 tax millage for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia parishes at
the maximum authorized rate of 3.86 mills. *ROLL CALL VOTE
2. Adopt resolution to levy standard five -cent acreage tax for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and
Concordia parishes. *ROLL CALL VOTE
3.
Open/award bids and award General Insurance for 2025-2026.
4. Review quotes submitted for Worker’s Compensation Insurance for July 15, 2025–July 1
4, 2026.
5. Consider/approve resolution to appropriate rights-of-way required for construction of LA
Levee Enlargement and Berms, MRL Item 393-R, Lake Bruin to St. Joseph, Flood
Control/Mississippi River & Tributaries, West Bank Mississippi River Levees, Tensas
Parish, Louisiana. (Map can be viewed in office.)
6. Public Comments
7. Other Business
8. Motion to Adjourn
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Jason Trichell,
Supt. of Operations …
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
June 11, 2025
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Kennedy, Hill, Brown, Arthur, and Hardwick answered roll call. Visitors
included representatives from USACE and DOTD.
OLD BUSINESS:
After no public comments were made, the Board approved March minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Hardwick.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for April and May on
motion by Commissioner Arthur, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time frame.
NEW BUSINESS:
Hearing no public comments, the Board adopted Levee District’s 2025 Tax
Millage for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes at millage rate of 3.86
mills. Approval was granted by roll-call vote with Commissioners Kennedy, Hill,
Minsky, Brown, Arthur, and Hardwick voting “yea”.
Commissioners considered a resolution to levy standard five-cent acreage tax for
East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes. Motion passed with
Commissioners Hill, Minsky, and Brown voting “yea” and Commissioners Kennedy and
Arthur voting “no”. No public comments were offered.
The Board received bids for General Insurance for 2025-2026. …
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Fifth Louisiana Levee Board to review proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review and potentially approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The body will also review financial statements and claims for February and March.
- Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget review and approval
- Approval of claims for February and March
- Review of financial statements for February and March
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✓ Decided: Fifth Louisiana Levee District adopts FY 2025-2026 budget amendments
The Board approved budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Commissioners also ratified actions from the February 12 meeting and approved claims for February and March.
- Ratified all Board actions from February 12, 2025 meeting
- Approved February meeting minutes
- Approved claims for February and March
- Approved resolution adopting FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Vote to ratify actions taken in meetings from February.
3. Approve minutes from February meeting. (Mailed)
4. Approve claims for February and March. (Mailed)
5. Review financial statements for February and March. (Mailed)
6. Review/approve proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget. (Mailed)
INFORMATION:
ALBL Workshop is scheduled for May 1-2, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.
((Each Board member must attend once every four years.))
If any Commissioner would like to attend an optional training program for state boards and
commissions in Baton Rouge to learn more about open meetings laws, public records, bid
processes, and Attorney General Opinions relating to Boards, please let the office know.
7. Public Comments
8. Other Business
9. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
April 9, 2025
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Kennedy, Hill, Brown, Hardwick, and Hiner answered rollcall.
On motion by Commissioner Brown, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, the Board voted
to ratify all Board actions taken in the February 12, 2025, meeting. No public comments
were offered.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved minutes from the
February meeting on a motion by Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner
Hardwick.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for February and March
on motion by Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner Hiner, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same period.
On motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Kennedy, Board
approved resolution adopting FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments. No public comments
were offered.
Board heard comments from landowner Samuel Hogue concerning a ditch dug
adjacent to a ring levee in Tensas Parish. Board advised that he should contact the Police
Jury. No action was taken.
There being no new business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner Hiner
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to consider USACE rights-of-entry and equipment purchases
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners will review bids for a flatbed truck and two cutters. The board is also considering rights-of-entry for the USACE Vicksburg District in Concordia Parish and a permit request for gates and fencing in Tensas Parish.
- Bid award for purchase of new flatbed truck
- Bid award for purchase of two cutters
- Permit request from Doug Hutchinson for gates and cross fence in Tensas Parish
- Rights-of-entry for USACE Vicksburg District (Item 367-R) in Concordia Parish
- Rights-of-entry for USACE Vicksburg District (Item 345-R) for seepage remediation in Concordia Parish
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✓ Decided: Board approves equipment purchases and USACE rights-of-entry
The Board reviewed agenda items without a quorum; all actions are subject to ratification or rescission at the next meeting. The Board approved bids for a new truck and cutters, as well as two resolutions for USACE rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish.
- Approved January meeting minutes
- Approved claims submitted for January
- Approved Lakeside Ford bid for F350 flatbed truck
- Approved John Deere bid for two Bushhogs
- Approved rights-of-entry for USACE Vicksburg District (Item 367-R) in Concordia Parish
- Approved rights-of-entry for USACE Vicksburg District (Item 345-R) in Concordia Parish
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
February 12, 2025
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from January meeting. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for January 2025. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for January. (Mailed)
5. Receive/award bid for purchase of new flatbed truck.
6. Receive/award bid for purchase of two cutters.
7. Consider permit request from Doug Hutchinson seeking permission to install gates and
cross fence in Tensas Parish.
8. Consider/approve resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights-of-entry,
including ingress and egress in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning March
1, 2025, in connection with Mississippi River and Tributaries, WBMRL, Item 367-R,
Upper Lake to Concordia-Vidalia, Concordia Parish Louisiana.
9. Consider/approve resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights-of-entry,
including ingress and egress in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning March
1, 2025, in connection with Mississippi River and Tributaries, WBMRL, Item 345-R,
Seepage Remediation.
INFORMATION:
High-water inspection trip is scheduled for April 2, 2025, in Lake Providence, LA.
ALBL Workshop is scheduled for May 1-2, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.
((Each Board member must attend once every four years.))
If any Commissioner would like to attend an optional training program for state boards and
commissions in Baton Rouge to learn more a …
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
February 12, 2025
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside
Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Brown, Arthur, and Hardwick answered rollcall.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
from February and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and ratified or
rescinded at the next scheduled Board meeting.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved minutes from the
January meeting on a motion by Commissioner Arthur, second by Commissioner
Hardwick.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for January on motion
by Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner Arthur, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same period.
Board opened bids for the purchase of a new flatbed truck. Bid from Lakeside
Ford for an F350 was approved on motion from Commissioner Brown, second by
Commissioner Hardwick. No public comments were offered.
Board opened bids for the purchase of two cutters. Bid from John Deere for two
Bushhogs was approved on motion made by Commissioner Arthur, second by
Commissioner Brown. No public comments were offered.
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Wed Jan 8, 2025
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to elect officers and consider F350 purchase for 2025
The Fifth Louisiana Levee Board will elect officers for 2025 and consider approving minutes and claims from late 2024. Members will also discuss advertising for mapping in Tensas Parish and replacing Unit 484 with a new F350. The board will review the 2023-2024 audit report and a USACE memo about a powerline on Item 368-R.
- Election of officers for 2025
- Consider advertising the mapping for Item 393-R in Tensas Parish
- Consider advertising purchase of F350 to replace Unit 484
- Review/discuss 2023-2024 Audit Report
- Review/discuss memo from USACE regarding the powerline on Item 368-R
✓ Decided: Board retains leadership and approves vehicle purchase advertisement
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District retained its President and Vice-President. The Board approved claims for November and December and authorized advertisements for mapping and a new vehicle. No action was taken on the 23-24 Audit Report.
- Retained Reynold Minsky as President and Clark Hill as Vice-President
- Approved November meeting and hearing minutes
- Approved claims submitted for November and December
- Agreed to advertise mapping for Item 393-R in Tensas Parish
- Agreed to advertise for the purchase of a new vehicle to replace Unit 484
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
January 8, 2025
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Election of officers for 2025.
3. Approve minutes from November 2024 meeting. (Mailed)
4. Approve claims for November 2024 and December 2024. (Mailed)
5. Review financial statements for November and December. (Mailed)
6. Consider advertising the mapping for Item 393-R in Tensas Parish.
7. Consider advertising purchase of F350 to replace Unit 484.
8. Review/discuss 2023-2024 Audit Report.
9. Review/discuss memo from USACE regarding the powerline on Item 368-R.
10. Public Comments
11. Other Business
12. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
January 8, 2025
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:05 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order. Commissioners
Rucker, Hill, Brown, Arthur, Hardwick and Hiner answered roll call.
On motion by Commissioner Brown, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, Board voted to retain the
Reynold Minsky serving as President, and Clark Hill as Vice-President. No public comments
were offered.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved minutes from the November
meeting and hearing on a motion by Commissioner Rucker, 2nd by Commissioner Arthur.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for November and December
on motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Arthur, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same period.
On motion by commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Hardwick, Board agreed to
advertise the mapping for Item 393-R in Tensas Parish. No public comments were offered.
On motion by Commissioner Arthur, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, Board agreed to
advertise fir the purchase of a new vehicle to replace Unit 484. No public comments were
offered.
Board reviewed the 23-24 Audit Report. No action taken.
Board reviewed letter concerning powerline on Item 368-R. No action needed.
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Wed Nov 13, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to elect new vice-president, consider USACE rights-of-entry resolution
The Fifth Louisiana Levee Board will elect a new vice-president to fill a vacancy and consider a resolution granting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish for seepage remediation work. The board will also approve October minutes, claims, and financial statements, and hear updates from the Corps and DOTD on levee design interpretations.
- Elect new vice-president due to vacancy
- Consider resolution for USACE rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish for two years starting Dec 1, 2024
- Hear DOTD on new interpretation of 'theoretical net design' of levee
- Approve October claims and financial statements
- Annual Levee Boards Association meeting Dec 4-5 in New Orleans
✓ Decided: Board grants USACE rights-of-entry for levee work in Concordia Parishes
The Board approved a resolution granting the USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for a two-year period starting December 1, 2024. The Board also elected a Vice-President and approved October claims and minutes.
- Elected Commissioner Hill as Vice-President
- Approved October meeting and hearing minutes
- Approved claims submitted for October
- Approved resolution granting USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for two years beginning December 1, 2024
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
November 13, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Due to new appointments, Vice-President Position is vacant. Elect new vice-president.
3. Approve minutes from October hearing and meeting. (Mailed)
4. Approve claims for October. (Mailed)
5. Review financial statements for October. (Mailed)
6. Hear comments from Daniel Sumrall, USACE.
7. Hear comments from DOTD concerning new interpretation of “theoretical net design” of
levee.
8. Consider/approve resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights-of-entry,
including ingress and egress in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning
December 1, 2024, in connection with Mississippi River and Tributaries, WBMRL,
Seepage Remediation, Items 326, 337, 341, and 351-R.
Information:
A. Annual meeting of the Association of Levee Boards of LA will be December 4th and 5th at
the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans. Please advise office personnel if you
will attend and wish to have reservations made for you.
9. Public Comments
10. Other Business
11. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
November 13, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:05 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order. Commissioners
Rucker, Hill, Brown, Arthur, Hardwick and Hiner answered roll call.
On motion by Commissioner Hiner, 2nd by Commissioner Arthur, Board elected
Commissioner Hill to serve as Vice-President to the Board.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved minutes from the October
meeting and hearing on a motion by Commissioner Arthur, 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for October on motion by
Commissioner Brown, 2nd by Commissioner Arthur, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for October.
Board heard comments from Daniel Sumerall, USACE.
After hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Brown, 2nd by
Commissioner Hill, the Board approved resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District
rights-of-entry, including ingress and egress, for a two-year period beginning December
1, 2024, in conjunction with Flood Control/Mississippi River Tributaries, West Bank
Mississippi River Levees, Items326, 337, 341, and 351-R in Concordia Parishes.
There being no new business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion by
Commissioner Arthur, 2nd by Com …
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Fri Oct 11, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee Board to vote on 2024 millage rates and acreage tax
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District will hold a public hearing and meeting to adopt tax rates for 2024. The board will consider an adjusted millage rate and a standard acreage tax affecting East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia parishes.
- Adoption of 2024 tax millage at an adjusted rate of 3.68 mills
- Setting an adjusted millage rate not to exceed the maximum authorized rate of 3.86 mills
- Resolution to levy a standard five-cent acreage tax
- Review of September claims and financial statements
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING/MEETING
October 16, 2024
Posted: October 1 1, 2024 at 8.15 a.m.
I. A public HEARING will be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: Fifth Louisiana Levee Board Office
102 Burnside Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
The agenda includes adoption and potential increase of millage rate and acreage levy for the tax year
2024.
Close public hearing: Adjourn
II. A public MEETING will be held as follows:
The agenda includes adoption and potential increase of millage rate and acreage levy for the tax
year 2024.
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 9:05 a.m.
Place: Fifth Louisiana Levee Board Office
102 Burnside Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
Old Business:
1. Roll Call 9:05 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah.
2. Approve minutes of September meeting. (mailed)
3. Review/approve claims for September. (mailed)
4. Review Financial Statements for September. (mailed)
New Business:
1. Adopt Levee District 2024 tax millage for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia parishes
at Adjusted Rate of 3.68 mills. *ROLL CALL VOTE
2. Set forth the adjusted millage rate and roll forward to the millage rate not exceeding the
maximum authorized rate of 3.86 mills. *ROLL CALL VOTE
3. Adopt resolution to levy standard five-cent acreage tax for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and
Concordia parishes. *ROLL CALL VOTE
Information:
A. …
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Wed Sep 11, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to approve August minutes, claims, and financial statements
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, claims, and financial statements from August. The board will also receive information about the upcoming Association of Levee Boards annual meeting and a USACE levee inspection, and will adjust the October meeting date for compliance with tax roll-forward laws.
- Approve minutes from August meeting
- Approve claims for August
- Review financial statements for August
- Annual meeting of Association of Levee Boards of LA on Dec 4-5 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside
- USACE 2024 Levee Inspection on November 14
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✓ Decided: Fifth Louisiana Levee District approves August claims and minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the August meeting and the claims submitted for August. The board discussed issues regarding hay baling on the levee, but no formal action was taken.
- Approved August meeting minutes
- Approved August claims
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
September 11, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from August meeting. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for August. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for August. (Mailed)
Information:
A. Annual meeting of the Association of Levee Boards of LA will be December 4th and 5th –at
the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans. Please advise office personnel if you
will attend and wish to have reservations made for you.
B. USACE, New Orleans will conduct 2024 Levee Inspection on November 14, 2024.
C. Regular meeting for October will be pushed back to October 16, 2024 , in order to be in
compliance with the Legislative Auditor’s Tax Roll -Forward laws.
5. Public Comments
6. Other Business
7. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
September 11, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside
Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky welcomed the new
commissioners and called the meeting to order. Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Todd
Kennedy, Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell, Mark Brown, and Vivian Hiner were in attendance.
On motion by Commissioner Hill, 2
nd by Commissioner Maxwell, the Board
approved minutes from the August meeting. No public comments were offered.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for August, on motion
by Commissioner Copeland, 2
nd by Commissioner Hiner, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time period.
Board discussed issues with people baling hay and leaving on the levee.
Commissioners will reach out to landowner and clarify rules. No formal action taken at
this time.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Hill, 2
nd by Commissioner Copeland.
_______________________ ________________________
Reynold Minsky, President Jason Trichell, Supt. of Oper.
Wed Aug 14, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on USACE rights-of-entry for seepage remediation in Concordia Parish
The board will vote to ratify actions from prior meetings, approve July minutes and claims, review July financials, and consider a resolution granting the USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for a two-year seepage remediation project in Concordia Parish. A low-water inspection trip is also scheduled.
- Vote to ratify actions from meetings in November, January, February, March, April, June, and July
- Approve minutes and claims for July
- Consider resolution granting USACE rights-of-entry for seepage remediation in Concordia Parish for two years starting August 30, 2024
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✓ Decided: Board grants USACE rights-of-entry for seepage remediation in Concordia Parish
The Board approved a resolution granting the USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for a two-year period starting August 30, 2024. The Board also ratified all actions taken since October 2023 that occurred without a quorum. Officers were elected and July claims were approved.
- Retained Reynold Minsky as President
- Elected Barry Maxwell as Vice-President
- Ratified all Board actions taken since October 2023 lacking a quorum
- Approved claims submitted for July
- Approved resolution granting USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish for two years starting August 30, 2024
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Due to lack of quorum, Board has still not elected officers for 2024.
3. Vote to ratify actions taken in meetings from November, January, February, March,
April, June, and July.
4. Approve minutes from July meeting. (Mailed)
5. Approve claims for July. (Mailed)
6. Review financial statements July. (Mailed)
7. Consider/approve resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights-of-entry,
including ingress and egress in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning August
30, 2024, in connection with Mississippi River and Tributaries, WBMRL, Item 340-R,
Seepage Remediation.
Information:
A. MRC Low-Water Inspection Trip is scheduled for August 21, 2024. Public Meeting
will begin at 9:00 p.m. in Lake Village, AR.
8. Public Comments
9. Other Business
10. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
August 14, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Barry Maxwell, Clark Hill, and Vivian Hiner were in
attendance.
On motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Hiner, Board voted
to retain the Reynold Minsky serving as President. On motion by Commissioner
Copeland, 2nd by Commissioner Hiner, Board voted to elect Barry Maxwell to serve as
Vice-President. No public comments were offered.
On motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Copeland, the Board
voted to ratify all Board actions taken since October 2023 in which all meetings since did
not have a quorum. No public comments were offered.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for July, on motion by
Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time period.
After hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by
Commissioner Hill, the Board approved resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District
rights-of-entry, including ingress and egress, in Concordia Parish for a two-year period
beginning August 30, 2024, in connection with Mississippi River and Tributaries, Fifth
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Wed Jul 10, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board discusses budget amendments and USACE rights-of-entry
The Board will consider a resolution to adopt FY 23-24 Budget Amendments and review June financial statements. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a DOTD bike trail near portions of the Levee.
- Ratification of actions from November, January, February, March, April, and June
- Resolution adopting FY 23-24 Budget Amendments
- Two-year rights-of-entry for USACE Vicksburg District in Concordia Parish for seepage remediation
- Discussion regarding DOTD Bike Trail on or near the Levee
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✓ Decided: Board adopts FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendments
The Board met without a quorum, meaning all actions taken must be ratified or rescinded at the next meeting. Members approved the June minutes, June claims, and budget amendments for FY 2023-2024.
- Postponed elections pending a quorum
- Approved June minutes
- Approved claims submitted for June
- Approved resolution adopting FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendments
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Due to lack of quorum, Board has still not elected officers for 2024.
3. Vote to ratify actions taken in meetings from November, January, February, March,
April, and June.
4. Approve minutes from June meeting. (Mailed)
5. Approve claims for June. (Mailed)
6. Review financial statements June. (Mailed)
7. Consider resolution adopting FY 23-24 Budget Amendments.
8. Consider/approve resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights-of-entry,
including ingress and egress in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning April
25, 2024, in connection with Mississippi River and Tributaries, WBMRL, Item 340-R,
Seepage Remediation.
9. Hear comments/consider resolution from DOTD Bike Trail on or near portions of the
Levee within the Fifth La Levees District.
10. Public Comments
11. Other Business
12. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
July 10, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Barry Maxwell, and Vivian Hiner were in attendance.
Visitors included Max Tullos, USACE.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum, binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
from July and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and ratified or rescinded
at the next scheduled Board meeting.
Board postponed elections once again pending a quorum. Motion was made by
Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Hiner.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved June minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Maxwell 2nd by Commissioner Hiner.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for June, on motion by
Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Copeland, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time period.
On motion by Commissioner Hiner, 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell, Board
approved resolution adopting FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendments. No public comments
were offered.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
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Wed Jun 12, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to review insurance bids and USACE rights-of-entry resolution
The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding general insurance for 2024-2025 and reviewing quotes for worker's compensation insurance. The meeting also includes a vote on a resolution regarding USACE rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish for seepage remediation.
- Award General Insurance for 2024-2025
- Review Worker’s Compensation Insurance quotes for July 15, 2024–July 14, 2025
- Resolution for USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish
- Ratification of actions from November, January, February, and March meetings
- Approval of April and May claims
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✓ Decided: Board approves Worker’s Compensation Insurance and delegates general insurance decision
The Board met without a quorum, meaning all actions taken must be ratified or rescinded at the next meeting. The Board approved the low bid from LWCC for Worker’s Compensation Insurance and authorized the Appointing Authority to decide on General Insurance. Board elections were postponed.
- Postponed elections pending a quorum
- Approved March minutes
- Approved claims for May and June
- Authorized Appointing Authority to review and decide on General Insurance for 2024-2025
- Approved low bid from LWCC for Worker’s Compensation Insurance (July 15, 2024-July 14, 2025)
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Due to lack of quorum, Board has still not elected officers for 2024.
3. Vote to ratify actions taken in meetings from November, January, February, and March.
4. Approve minutes from March meeting. (Mailed)
5. Approve claims for April and May. (Mailed)
6. Review financial statements April and May. (Mailed)
7. Accept/open bids and award General Insurance for 2024-2025.
8. Review quotes submitted for Worker’s Compensation Insurance for July 15, 2024–July 1
4, 2025.
9. Consider/approve resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights-of-entry,
including ingress and egress in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning April
25, 2024, in connection with Mississippi River and Tributaries, WBMRL, Item 340-R,
Seepage Remediation.
10. Public Comments
11. Other Business
12. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
June 12, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, and Barry Maxwell, were in attendance.
Visitors included Dylan McIntosh and Ash Islam, DOTD and Max Tullos,
USACE.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum, binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
from June and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and ratified or
rescinded at the next scheduled Board meeting.
Board postponed elections once again pending a quorum. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved March minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Hill 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for May and June, on
motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time period.
The Board received bids for the General Insurance for 2024-2025. No
bids were received. Board reviewed information from AGH concerning the pullout of
Louisiana by current provider. Because of the time constraints from the existing …
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Wed Mar 20, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board reviews 2024-2025 budget and tractor bids
The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget and consider bids for the purchase and lease/purchase of tractors. The meeting also includes a vote to ratify actions from previous meetings and address the election of 2024 officers.
- Review/approve proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Award purchase of tractor and lease/purchase of two tractors
- Vote to ratify actions from November, January, and February meetings
- Resolution regarding Honorary Commissioner Mr. Kelly
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✓ Decided: Board adopted FY 2024-2025 budget and approved tractor purchase
The Board met without a quorum, meaning all actions taken must be ratified or rescinded at the next meeting. Despite the lack of a quorum, the Board adopted the FY 2024-2025 budget and approved a bid for three tractors. Board elections were postponed.
- Postponed elections pending a quorum
- Approved February minutes
- Approved February claims
- Approved bid from John Deere Tractor for 3 tractors
- Adopted proposed FY 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Due to lack of quorum, Board has still not elected officers for 2024.
3. Vote to ratify actions taken in meetings from November, January, and February.
4. Approve minutes from February meeting. (Mailed)
5. Approve claims for February. (Mailed)
6. Review financial statements for February. (Mailed)
7. Accept/open bids and award purchase of tractor and lease/purchase of two tractors.
8. Review/approve proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget. (Mailed)
9. Consider resolution making Mr. Kelly an Honorary Commissioner.
INFORMATION:
High-water inspection trip is scheduled for April 10, 2024, in Greenville, MS.
ALBL Workshop is scheduled for May 2-3, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.
((Each Board member must attend once every four years.))
If any Commissioner would like to attend an optional training program for state boards and
commissions in Baton Rouge to learn more about open meetings laws, public records, bid
processes, and Attorney General Opinions relating to Boards, please let the office know.
10. Public Comments
11. Other Business
12. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
March 20, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, and Barry Maxwell, were in attendance.
Visitors included Dylan McIntosh and Ash Islam, DOTD and Max Tullos,
USACE.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum, binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
from March and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and ratified or
rescinded at the next scheduled Board meeting.
Board postponed elections once again pending a quorum. Motion was made by
Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved February minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Maxwell 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for February, on motion
by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time period.
After hearing no public comments, Board approved bid by John Deere Tractor for
the purchase of 3 tractors. Motion was made by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by
Commissioner Copeland.
Board members reviewed the proposed FY 2024-2025 Fi …
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Wed Feb 14, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee board to elect officers, consider water well and powerline permits
The board will elect officers for 2024, approve minutes and claims from January, and review financial statements. Two permit requests are on the agenda: a water well installation by Doug Hutchinson and a powerline relocation by Entergy, both subject to USACE and DOTD approval. Public comments will be heard before other business and adjournment.
- Election of officers for 2024
- Permit request from Doug Hutchinson for a 10-inch water well on the riverside of the mainline Mississippi River Levee in Tensas Parish
- Permit request from Entergy to relocate powerlines due to construction of Items 393, 409, and 411
- Approval of January 2024 claims and financial statements
✓ Decided: Board approves levee permits despite lack of quorum
The Board met without a quorum, meaning all actions taken must be ratified or rescinded at the next meeting. Despite this, the Board approved a water well permit and powerline relocation permits. Board elections were postponed.
- Postponed elections pending a quorum
- Approved January minutes
- Approved January claims
- Approved permit for Douglas Hutchinson to install a water well on the riverside of the Mainline Mississippi River Levee in Tensas Parish (subject to USACE and DOTD approval)
- Approved permits for Entergy to relocate powerlines for construction of Items 393, 409, and 411 (subject to USACE and DOTD approval)
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
February 14, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Election of officers for 2024.
3. Approve minutes from January meeting. (Mailed)
4. Approve claims for January 2024. (Mailed)
5. Review financial statements for January. (Mailed)
6. Consider permit request from Doug Hutchinson seeking permission to install a 10” water
well approximately 400 ft. on the river-side of the Mainline Mississippi River Levee in
Tensas Parish. (Subject to USACE and DOTD approval)
7. Approve permit request from Entergy to relocate powerlines as a result of construction of
Items 393, 409, and 411. (Subject to USACE and DOTD approval)
8. Public Comments
9. Other Business
10. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
February 14, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, and Barry Maxwell, were in attendance.
Visitors included Mark Brown.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum, binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
from January and February and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and
ratified or rescinded at the next scheduled Board meeting.
Board postponed elections once again pending a quorum. Motion was made by
Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved January minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Hill 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for January, on motion
by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time period.
Hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Copeland, 2nd by
Commissioner Hill, Board approved permit from Douglas Hutchinson seeking permission
to install a water well on the riverside of the Mainline Mississippi River Levee in Tensas
Parish. (Sub …
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Wed Jan 10, 2024
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee board to elect officers, consider truck purchase
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board will elect officers for 2024 and consider awarding a bid for a new truck to replace Unit 485. They will also discuss advertising the purchase of two tractors. Other business includes approving minutes and claims for November and December 2023, and reviewing financial statements.
- Election of 2024 officers
- Award bid for new truck to replace Unit 485
- Consider advertising purchase of two tractors
- Approve claims for November and December 2023
- Review financial statements for November and December
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✓ Decided: Fifth Louisiana Levee District board considers truck and tractor purchases
The Board met without a quorum, meaning no binding action could be taken. Members reviewed and approved several items that must be ratified or rescinded at the next meeting.
- Approved November minutes
- Approved claims for November and December
- Approved sole bid by Lakeside Ford for truck to replace unit 485
- Voted to advertise the purchase of two tractors
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
January 10, 2024
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Election of officers for 2024.
3. Approve minutes from November 2023 meeting. (Mailed)
4. Approve claims for November 2023 and December 2023. (Mailed)
5. Review financial statements for November and December. (Mailed)
6. Review/award bid for purchase of new truck to replace Unit 485.
7. Consider advertising purchase of two tractors.
8. Public Comments
9. Other Business
10
. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
January 10, 2024
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell, and Vivian Hiner were in attendance.
Visitors included Dylan McIntosh, La DOTD.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum, binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and ratified or rescinded at the
next scheduled Board meeting.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved November minutes on
a motion by Commissioner Hill 2
nd by Commissioner Varner.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for November and
December, on motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Hiner, after
hearing no public comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same
time period.
Hearing no public comments, Board approved sole bid by Lakeside Ford for the
purchase of truck to replace unit 485. Motion was made by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by
Commissioner Hiner.
Hearing no public comments, Board voted to advertise the purchase two tractors.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell.
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Wed Nov 8, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to review corrective action plan for legislative auditor
The board will approve minutes and claims for October, review financial statements, and discuss a corrective action plan submitted to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. Commissioners will also hear comments from a landowner affected by a previous board action (Item 368-R).
- Approve minutes from October meetings
- Approve claims for October
- Review financial statements for October
- Review/discuss Corrective Action Plan sent to Louisiana Legislative Auditor
- Hear comments from Brandon Bakies, landowner impacted by Item 368-R
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✓ Decided: Board approved October minutes and claims without a quorum
The Board met without a quorum, meaning no binding action could be taken on agenda matters. Members present approved the October minutes and October claims, with the understanding that these actions must be ratified or rescinded at the next meeting.
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Approved October claims
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
November 8, 2023
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from both October meetings. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for October. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for October. (Mailed)
5. Review/discuss Corrective Action Plan sent to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
6. Hear comments from Brandon Bakies, landowner impacted by Item 368-R.
Information:
Annual meeting of the Association of Levee Boards of LA will be December 6th and 7th –at
the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans. Please advise office personnel if you will
attend and wish to have reservations made for you.
7. Public Comments
8. Other Business
9. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
November 8, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside
Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Barry Maxwell, and Vivian Hiner answered roll call.
Visitors included Kristen Camp, Madison Sharp, and Mirelle Tchuisseu, USACE
and Brandon Bakies, landowner in Concordia Parish.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum, binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and ratified or rescinded at the
next scheduled Board meeting.
On motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2
nd by Commissioner Hiner, the Board
voted to approve the minutes from October meeting. No public comments were offered.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for October, on motion
by Commissioner Maxwell 2nd by Commissioner Copeland, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for October.
Board discussed Corrective Action Plan being sent to the Louisiana Legislative
Auditor. No action taken.
Board heard comments from landowner, Brandon Bakies. No action taken.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner …
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Wed Oct 11, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to consider resolution for Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement rights-of-way
The board will consider a resolution to appropriate rights-of-way for the Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement, a flood control project in Concordia Parish. They will also approve minutes, claims, and financial statements for September. The meeting includes public comments and other business.
- Approve minutes from both September meetings
- Approve claims for September
- Review financial statements for September
- Consider resolution for Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement rights-of-way (Flood Control/Mississippi River & Tributaries, West Bank Mississippi River Levees, Concordia Parish)
- Annual meeting of Association of Levee Boards of LA announced for Dec 6-7 in New Orleans
✓ Decided: Board approves rights-of-way for Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement
The Board approved a resolution to appropriate rights-of-way for the Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement project in Concordia Parish. The Board also approved the September meeting minutes and September claims.
- Approved minutes from both September meetings
- Approved claims submitted for September
- Approved resolution to appropriate rights-of-way for Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
October 11, 2023
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from both September meetings. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for September. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for September. (Mailed)
5. Consider/approve resolution to appropriate rights-of-way required for construction of
Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement, Flood Control/Mississippi River & Tributaries,
West Bank Mississippi River Levees, Concordia Parish, Louisiana. (Map can be viewed
in office.)
Information:
Annual meeting of the Association of Levee Boards of LA will be December 6th and 7th –at
the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans. Please advise office personnel if you will
attend and wish to have reservations made for you.
6. Public Comments
7. Other Business
8. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
October 11, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside
Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, Jack Varner, and Vivian Hiner answered
roll call.
Visitors included Susan Douglas, DOTD.
On motion by Commissioner Hill, 2
nd by Commissioner Varner, the Board voted
to approve the minutes from both September meetings. No public comments were
offered.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for September, on
motion by Commissioner Varner 2nd by Commissioner Hill, after hearing no public
comments. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for September.
Hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Varner, 2
nd by
Commissioner Hiner, Board approved resolution to appropriate rights-of-way required
for construction of Smithland to Lacour Levee Enlargement, Flood Control/Mississippi
River Tributaries, West Bank, Mississippi River Levees, Concordia Parish, LA.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
_______________________ ________________________
Reynold Minsky, President Jason Trichell, Supt. of Oper.
Wed Sep 27, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to consider timber removal bid for Swan Lake
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to open and award a bid regarding timber removal at Swan Lake in East Carroll Parish. The meeting also includes a standard roll call and adjournment.
- Open/award bid for timber removal of Swan Lake in East Carroll Parish
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FIFTH LOUISIANA
LEVEE BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Open/award bid for the timber removal of Swan Lake in East Carroll Parish.
3. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
September 27, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside
Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell and Jack Varner answered
roll call.
Visitors included Tom Middleton, FLLD Forester; Chip Sullivan, BLC Trucking;
Ernest Moore, Good Hope; and Gene Holland, Clearview Forestry.
Board opened bids for the timber removal of Swan Lake in East Carroll Parish.
After discussing the submitted bids, with the approval of Mr. Middleton, a motion was
made by Commissioner Maxwell, 2
nd by Commissioner Copeland to approve the high bid
submitted by Jones Lumber. No public comments were offered.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
_______________________ ________________________
Reynold Minsky, President Jason Trichell, Supt. of Oper.
Wed Sep 13, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to open bids for levee mapping projects and consider permits
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board will open or award bids for mapping projects in Tensas Parish, Upper Lake Concordia, Blackhawk Seepage Remediation, and New Orleans–Smithland to Lacour. The board will also consider permit requests from Entergy for a power pole near the Mainline Mississippi River Levee in Tensas Parish and from James Burford for a concrete slab near the Red River Backwater Levee in Concordia Parish. Additionally, they will discuss a lease letter from Angelina Plantation and hear from the Tensas/Concordia Soil and Water Conservation District about potential drainage projects. Several routine items such as minutes, claims, and financial statements are also on the agenda.
- Open/award bids for mapping projects: Item 393-R (Tensas Parish), Item 366-R (Upper Lake Concordia), Item 340-R (Blackhawk Seepage Remediation), and New Orleans–Smithland to Lacour
- Consider permit request from Entergy for a power pole 40 ft from Mainline Mississippi River Levee in Tensas Parish
- Consider permit request from James Burford for a 100'x40' concrete slab 20 ft from Red River Backwater Levee in Concordia Parish
- Discuss letter from Angelina Plantation regarding lease of Levee District Property in Concordia Parish
- Special board meeting on September 27, 2023, to award bids for timber sale of Swan Lake Tract in East Carroll Parish
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✓ Decided: Board approves mapping bid and levee construction permits
The Board approved a bid from Volkert for mapping and surveying projects. Two permit requests for construction near levees in Tensas and Concordia Parishes were approved subject to USACE and DOTD approval. August claims and minutes were also ratified.
- Approved mapping/surveying bid submitted by Volkert
- Approved Entergy permit to install power pole near Mainline Mississippi River Levee in Tensas Parish (subject to USACE and DOTD approval)
- Approved James Burford permit to construct 100X400 concrete slab near Red River Back Water Levee in Concordia Parish (subject to USACE and DOTD approval)
- Approved August claims
- Ratified all Board actions and approved August 2023 meeting minutes
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
September 13, 2023
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from August meeting and vote to ratify actions taken. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for August. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for August. (Mailed)
5. Open/award bids for the mapping of the following projects:
Item 393-R Tensas Parish
Item 366-R Upper Lake Concordia
Item 340-R Blackhawk, Seepage Remediation
New Orleans – Smithland to Lacour
6. Hear comments from Andy Anders and Bill Beasley, Tensas/Concordia Soil and Water
Conservation District, concerning potential drainage projects in Concordia Parish.
(Information enclosed.)
7. Consider permit request from Entergy seeking permission to install a power pole
approximately 40’ from the toe of the Mainline Mississippi River Levee in Tensas Parish.
(Subject to USACE and DOTD approval.)
8. Consider permit request from James Burford seeking permission to construct a 100’X40’
concrete slab approximately 20 ft. from the toe of the Red River Backwater Levee in
Concordia Parish. (Subject to USACE and DOTD approval.)
9. Discuss letter from Angelina Plantation regarding lease of Levee District Property in
Concordia Parish. (Email enclosed.)
Information:
A. Annual meeting of the Association of Levee Boards of LA will be December 6th and 7th –at
the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, New Orleans. Please advise office personnel if you
will attend and wis …
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
September 13, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside
Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell and Jack Varner answered
roll call.
Visitors included Dylan McIntosh, DOTD; Andy Anders, Soil & Water; Bill
Beasley, Concordia Parish Drainage District; and Billy Rucker.
On motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2
nd by Commissioner Varner, the Board
voted to ratify all Board actions taken and to approve the minutes from August 2023
meeting when a quorum was not present. No public comments were offered.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for August on motion by
Commissioner Maxwell 2nd by Commissioner Hill, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for August.
Board opened bids for the mapping/surveying of Items 393-R, 366-R, 340-R, and
N.O. Smithland Project. Motion was made by Commissioner Hill, 2
nd by Commissioner
Copeland to approve the bid submitted by Volkert. No public comments were offered.
Board was presented information from Tensas/Concordia Soil and Water Conservation
District to be made aware of potential drainage projects within Concordia Parish. No action
taken.
Hearing no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Hill …
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Wed Aug 9, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board considers levee mapping advertisements and construction rights-of-way
The Board of Commissioners will review July minutes, claims, and financial statements. The meeting includes discussions on advertising for several mapping projects and ratifying rights-of-way for levee enlargement in Tensas Parish.
- Advertising for mapping projects: Item 393-R Tensas Parish, Item 366-R Upper Lake Concordia, Item 340-R Blackhawk Seepage Remediation, and New Orleans – Smithland to Lacour
- Ratification of USACE rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish for two years regarding Red River Backwater Levee Caving
- Appropriation of rights-of-way for Point Pleasant-Yucatan, LA Levee Enlargement and Berms
- Permit request from City of Vidalia Port to construct a slackwater slip and turning basin
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✓ Decided: Board ratifies USACE rights-of-entry and rights-of-way for levee projects
The Board met without a quorum, meaning all actions taken must be ratified or rescinded at the next meeting. Members approved July minutes and claims, agreed to advertise for specific mapping and surveying projects, and granted a conditional permit to the City of Vidalia Port.
- Approved July minutes
- Approved July claims
- Agreed to advertise for mapping/surveying of Items 393-R, 366-R, 340-R, and N.O. Smithland Project
- Ratified resolution giving USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry in Concordia Parish for two years
- Ratified resolution giving USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-way for Point Pleasant-Yucatan Levee Enlargement and Berms in Tensas Parish
- Approved City of Vidalia Port permit for slackwater slip and turning basin subject to USACE and DOTD approval
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
August 9, 2023
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from July meeting. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for July. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for July. (Mailed)
5. Consider advertising for the mapping of the following projects:
Item 393-R Tensas Parish
Item 366-R Upper Lake Concordia
Item 340-R Blackhawk, Seepage Remediation
New Orleans – Smithland to Lacour
6. Consider/ratify resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg, rights-of-entry, including ingress
and egress, in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning August 9, 2023, in
connection with Red River Backwater Levee Caving, Station Number 1430+00,
Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
7. Consider/ratify resolution to appropriate rights-of-way required for construction of Point
Pleasant-Yucatan, LA Levee Enlargement and Berms, MRL Item 411/409, Flood
Control/Mississippi River & Tributaries, West Bank Mississippi River Levees, Tensas
Parish, Louisiana. (Map can be viewed in office.)
8. Consider permit request from City of Vidalia Port seeking permission to construct a
slackwater slip and turning basin at the Vidalia Port Facility in Concordia Parish.
(Subject to USACE and DOTD approval.)
Information:
A. MRC Low- Water I nspection Trip is scheduled for August 2 3, 20 23. Public Meeting
will begin at 9:00 p.m. in Vicksburg, MS.
9. Public Comments
10. Other Business
11. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
August 9, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, and Vivian Hiner answered roll call.
Visitors included Dylan McIntosh, DOTD.
Mr. Minsky advised that without a Board quorum, binding action could not be
taken on agenda matters, but Board members present would consider items on the agenda
and all actions by those present would be reconsidered and ratified or rescinded at the
next scheduled Board meeting.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved July minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Copeland.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for July on motion by
Commissioner Copeland 2nd by Commissioner Hill, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for July.
After hearing no public comments, Board agreed to advertise for the
mapping/surveying of Items 393-R, 366-R, 340-R, and N.O. Smithland Project. Motion
was made by Commissioner Hill, 2
nd by Commissioner Copeland.
After hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Copeland, 2nd by
Commissioner Hill, the Board ratified resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District rights-of-
entry, including ingress and egress, in Concor …
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Wed Jul 12, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee board to consider budget amendments for FY 22-23
The Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board will meet to consider adopting amendments to the FY 22-23 budget. Other routine items include approving June meeting minutes, claims, and financial statements.
- Consider resolution adopting FY 22-23 Budget Amendments
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✓ Decided: Board adopts FY 2022-2023 budget amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes and claims for June. They also passed a resolution to adopt budget amendments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Approved June minutes
- Approved June claims
- Approved resolution adopting FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendments
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
July 12, 2023
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from June meeting. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for June. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for June. (Mailed)
5. Consider resolution adopting FY 22-23 Budget Amendments.
6. Public Comments
7. Other Business
8. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
July 12, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell, Jack Varner, and Vivian
Hiner answered roll call.
Visitors included Dylan McIntosh, DOTD.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved June minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Copeland, 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for June on motion by
Commissioner Varner 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for June.
On motion by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, Board approved
resolution adopting FY 2022-2023 Budget Amendments. No public comments were
offered.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Hiner.
_______________________ ________________________
Reynold Minsky, President Jason Trichell, Supt. of Oper.
Wed Jun 14, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee board to vote on USACE rights-of-entry for seepage remediation in Concordia Parish
The board will consider a resolution granting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Vicksburg District) rights-of-entry for flood control work on the West Bank Mississippi River Levee in Concordia Parish. They will also review and approve May meeting minutes, claims, and financial statements, and accept bids for general insurance and workers' compensation insurance.
- Resolution granting USACE rights-of-entry for seepage remediation (Item 370-R) in Concordia Parish for two years starting July 1, 2023
- Accept/open bids and award General Insurance for 2023-2024
- Review quotes for Workers Compensation Insurance for July 15, 2023–July 14, 2024
- DOTD levee inspection scheduled June 19-21, 2023 on Mainline Mississippi River Levee
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✓ Decided: Board approves insurance bids and USACE rights-of-entry
The Board approved general and worker's compensation insurance bids. It also granted the USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for levee work in Concordia Parishes. May minutes and claims were approved.
- Approved May minutes
- Approved claims submitted for May
- Approved low bid from A. Gallagher for 2023-2024 General Insurance
- Approved low bid from LWCC for Worker’s Compensation Insurance (July 15, 2023-July 14, 2024)
- Approved resolution granting USACE Vicksburg District rights-of-entry for two years beginning July 1, 2023
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE
BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
1. Roll Call 9 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah.
2. Approve minutes of May meeting. (mailed)
3. Review/approve claims for May. (mailed)
4. Review Financial Statements for May. (mailed)
5. Accept/open bids and award General Insurance for 202 3-2024.
6. Review quotes submitted for Worker’s Compens ation Insurance for July 15, 2023–July 14, 2024.
7. Consider resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District, rights -of-entry, including ingress and
egress, in Concordia Parish for a two-year period beginning July 1, 2023, in conjunction with
Flood Control/Mississippi River and Tributaries, West Bank Mississippi River Levee, Seepage
Remediation, Item 370-R. (Map can be viewed in office.)
Information:
DOTD will conduct Levee Inspection on June 19 -21, 2023, on the Mainl ine Mississippi
River Levee.
8. Public Comments
9. Other Business
10. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
June 14, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, John David Frith, Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell, and Jack
Varner answered roll call.
Visitors included Dylan McIntosh, DOTD; and Max Tullos, USACE.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved May minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Varner.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for May on motion by
Commissioner Copeland 2nd by Commissioner Hill, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for May.
The Board received bids for the General Insurance for 2023-2024. On motion by
Commissioner Varner, 2
nd by Commissioner Hill, Board approved the low bid from A.
Gallagher. No public comments were offered.
After hearing no public comments, Board received quotes submitted for Worker’s
Compensation Insurance for July 15, 2023-July 14, 2024. On motion by Commissioner
Varner 2nd by Commissioner Maxwell, Board approved low bid from LWCC.
After hearing no public comments, on motion by Commissioner Varner, 2
nd by
Commissioner Hill, the Board approved resolution giving USACE, Vicksburg District
rights-of-entry, including ingress and egress, for a two-year per …
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Wed May 10, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to consider 2023 tax millage and acreage tax adoption
The Board of Commissioners will review April minutes, claims, and financial statements. The meeting includes votes on adopting a 3.86 mills tax rate and a five-cent acreage tax for four parishes.
- Adopt 2023 tax millage of 3.86 mills for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia parishes
- Adopt resolution for standard five-cent acreage tax in East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia parishes
- Consider resolution supporting the Louisiana Attorney General's litigation against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0
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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2023 tax millage and five-cent acreage tax
The Board adopted the 2023 Tax Millage for four parishes and approved a standard five-cent acreage tax. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution supporting the Louisiana Attorney General's litigation against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0.
- Adopted 2023 Tax Millage for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes at 3.86 mills (6-0)
- Approved standard five-cent acreage tax for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes (6-0)
- Approved resolution supporting Louisiana Attorney General's litigation against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0
- Approved April minutes
- Approved April claims
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE
BOARD AGENDA
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice Posted: May 8, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
A public meeting will be held by: Board of Commissioners, Fifth La Levee District
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Place: 102 Burnside Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Agenda:
Old Business:
1. Roll Call 9 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah.
2. Approve minutes of April meeting. (mailed)
3. Review/approve claims for April. (mailed)
4. Review Financial Statements for April. (mailed)
New Business:
1. Adopt Levee District 2023 tax millage for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia parishes at
the maximum authorized rate of 3.86 mills. *ROLL CALL VOTE
2. Adopt resolution to levy standard five -cent acreage tax for East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and
Concordia parishes. *ROLL CALL VOTE
3. Consider/approve resolution suppor ting the Attorney General of Louisiana ’s litigation
against FEMA to challenge the Risk Rating 2.0
4. Public Comments
5. Other Business
6. Motion to Adjourn
___________________
Jason Trichell,
Supt. of Operations
Taxing Authority:
Fifth Louisiana Levee District
102 Burnside Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance,
please contact Levee District personnel at (318) 574-2206 describing the assistance that is
necessary.
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
May 10, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah,
LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order. Commissioners Hyram
Copeland, Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell, Jack Varner, and Vivian Hiner answered roll call. No
visitors were present.
OLD BUSINESS:
After no public comments were made, the Board approved April minutes on a motion by
Commissioner Copeland, 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for April on motion by
Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Hiner, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for April.
NEW BUSINESS:
Hearing no public comments, the Board adopted Levee District’s 2023 Tax Millage for
East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes at an adjusted rate of 3.86 mills.
Approval was granted by roll-call vote with Commissioners Copeland, Hill, Minsky, Maxwell,
Varner, and Hiner voting “yea”.
Commissioners considered a resolution to levy standard five-cent acreage tax for East
Carroll, Madison, Tensas, and Concordia Parishes. Motion passed with Commissioners
Copeland, Hill, Minsky, Maxwell, Varner, and Hiner voting “yea”. No public comments were
offered.
Hearing no public comments, a motion was made by Commissioner Varner 2
nd by
Commissioner Hill to approve re …
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Wed Apr 12, 2023
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners
Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board reviews March financials and claims
The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and approve claims from March. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approval of March meeting minutes
- Approval of March claims
- Review of March financial statements
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✓ Decided: Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board approves March minutes and claims
The Board of Commissioners met to conduct routine business. They approved the minutes from the March meeting and authorized claims submitted for March.
- Approved March minutes
- Approved claims submitted for March
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FIFTH LOUISIANA LEVEE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 13, 2023
1. Roll Call 9:00 a.m., 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA.
2. Approve minutes from March meeting. (Mailed)
3. Approve claims for March. (Mailed)
4. Review financial statements for March. (Mailed)
INFORMATION:
ALBL Workshop is scheduled for April 27-28, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.
((Each Board member must attend once every four years.))
5. Public Comments
6. Other Business
7. Motion to Adjourn
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Fifth Louisiana Levee District
April 12, 2023
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular
session on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive,
Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order.
Commissioners Hyram Copeland, Clark Hill, Barry Maxwell, Jack Varner, and Vivian
Hiner were in attendance.
After no public comments were made, the Board approved March minutes on a
motion by Commissioner Copeland 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for March, on motion by
Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Hiner, after hearing no public comments.
Commissioners reviewed financial statements for the same time period.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion
by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Hill.
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Reynold Minsky, President Jason Trichell, Supt. of Oper.