Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a motion approving all expenses for the district. The engineer's report will cover the Cheniere-Caminada project, Cypress & Landry's pump stations, and permits. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda. The board will also approve minutes from the November 18, 2020 regular meeting.
- Motion to approve all expenses for the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's pump stations
- Engineer's report on permits
- Approval of minutes from November 18, 2020 regular meeting
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the November 18, 2020 meeting and authorized district operating expenses. The board received updates on levee construction between Cherry Lane and Orange Lane and the upcoming Sand Dune Nourishment Project.
- Approved minutes of the November 18, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a motion to approve all expenses for the district. The engineer will report on the Cheniere – Caminada and Cypress & Landry's pump stations, as well as permits. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada pump station
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's pump stations
- Engineer's report on permits
- Approval of minutes from October 6, 2020 regular meeting
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board approved the minutes from October 6, 2020, and the expenses for operating the district. The board also amended the agenda to include bids for the Emergency Back Alignment Levee and a pier construction request.
- Approved October 6, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda amendment to add Emergency Back Alignment Levee bids and a pier construction request (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports from the Engineer regarding Cheniere–Caminada, Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations, and permits. The board will also consider a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district.
- Engineer's Report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's Report on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
The Board accepted the lowest bid for the Emergency Back Alignment Levee and approved a pier construction request. The district also declared a State of Emergency and approved general operating expenses.
- Approved minutes from September 17, 2020 (unanimous)
- Accepted low bidder Onshore for Emergency Back Alignment Levee pending engineer review (joint motion)
- Approved letter of no objection for David Michel to build a pier in Bayou Rigaud (joint motion)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
- Declared a State of Emergency
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Levee Board will consider a resolution authorizing the levee district millage for the 2020 tax year and a motion to approve all district expenses. The agenda also includes reports on Chenier Caminada and pump stations.
- Resolution authorizing 2020 levee district millage
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
- Engineer's report on Chenier Caminada and Cypress & Landry's pump stations
The Board authorized the levee board millage for the 2020 tax year and approved additional funding for GIS Engineering. Commissioners also approved the district's operating expenses and the minutes from the August 18, 2020 meeting.
- Approved resolution authorizing levee board millage for 2020 tax year (1-0)
- Approved $50,000.00 addition to the GIS Engineering Contract
- Approved GIS Engineering to apply for Capital Outlay
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district
- Approved August 18, 2020 meeting minutes
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners met to review reports and approve district expenses. The agenda included updates from the Engineer regarding pump stations and permits.
- Engineer’s Report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer’s Report on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 31, 2020 meeting and authorized expenses for district operations. GIS Engineering provided status updates on pump station designs and the Bayou Thunder Project.
- Approved July 31, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a motion to approve all expenses. They will also hear the engineer's report on the Cheniere-Caminada project, Cypress and Landry's pump stations, and permits. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
- Engineer's report on Cheniere-Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's pump stations
- Engineer's report on permits
The Board approved a payment to the DNR for a back levee permit and authorized general operating expenses. Commissioners received updates on flood applications, breakwater projects, and coordination with state and federal representatives.
- Approved $1,285.00 payment to DNR for back levee After the Fact Permit mitigation (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 14, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions amending the current fiscal year budget and adopting the budget for the next fiscal year. The board will also hear reports on pump stations and permits, and vote on a motion to approve all levee district expenses.
- Resolution amending the budget ending June 30, 2021
- Resolution adopting the budget ending June 30, 2022
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations
The Board decided to pause the Cheniere Project due to permit-related testing requirements. The Commissioners also approved the June 18, 2020, meeting minutes, district operating expenses, and an audit questionnaire.
- Approved June 18, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Placed Cheniere Project on hold (unanimous)
- Approved district operating expenses (unanimous)
- Approved audit questionnaire for period ending June 30, 2020 (joint motion)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider three resolutions: applying for the Statewide Flood Control Program, amending the current budget ending June 30, 2020, and adopting the new budget ending June 30, 2021. The board will also vote on approving all expenses and a boat shed for Angel Moreaux in Cheniere in Caminada Pass. No bids are scheduled.
- Resolution to apply for Statewide Flood Control Program
- Resolution to amend budget ending June 30, 2020
- Resolution to adopt budget ending June 30, 2021
- Motion to approve a boat shed for Angel Moreaux in Cheniere in Caminada Pass
- Engineer's report includes updates on Bayside Breakwaters, Cheniere-Caminada, and Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations
The Board of Commissioners adopted the budget ending June 30, 2021, with projected revenues of $255,250.00. The Board also approved a resolution to apply for the Statewide Flood Control Program and placed the Cheniere Project on hold.
- Approved May 26, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Luhr Brothers Pay Application #7 for $322,248.05 pending Clear Lien Certificate
- Placed Cheniere Project on hold due to required testing
- Adopted resolution to apply for Statewide Flood Control Program (2-0)
- Adopted budget ending June 30, 2020 (2-0)
- Adopted budget ending June 30, 2021 (2-0)
- Approved district operating expenses (unanimous)
- Approved boat shed for Angel Moreaux in Caminada Pass (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive engineering reports on levee projects and approve district expenses. Discussions include updates on Bayside Breakwaters and pump stations at Cypress and Landry’s.
- Engineer's report on Bayside Breakwaters project update
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 5, 2020, meeting. The Board also unanimously approved expenses associated with operating the district.
- Approved May 5, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved district operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive reports on levee and pump station projects. The board is also expected to vote on approving all expenses associated with the district.
- Engineer's report on Bayside Breakwaters project update
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
The Board approved a payment to Luhr Bros., Inc. for the north Grand Isle Breakwater Project and issued a letter of no objection for a pier at 1057 Louisiana Highway 1. The meeting also included updates on the Bayou Thunder Project and district operating expenses.
- Approved April 14, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Luhr Bros., Inc. pay request #6 for $150,330.85 (joint motion)
- Issued letter of no objection to Larry Barnett for a pier at 1057 Louisiana Highway 1 (joint motion)
- Approved district operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding Bayside Breakwaters, including substantial completion and change orders. The meeting also includes a discussion on a $40,000 amendment for general engineering consulting.
- Bayside Breakwaters: Substantial Completion, Change Order #2, and Pay Application #5
- General Engineering Consulting: Amendment #2 to add $40,000.00
- Engineer's reports on Cheniere – Caminada and Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
The Board of Commissioners approved the substantial completion of fourteen breakwaters and authorized a $2,629,542.53 payment to Luhr Bros., Inc. Additionally, the Board approved an increase of $40,000 to the General Engineering Contract.
- Approved March 3, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved breakwaters as substantially complete
- Approved change order #2 to delete fabric and add more rocks
- Approved Luhr Bros., Inc. pay request #5 for $2,629,542.53
- Approved $40,000 increase to General Engineering Contract
- Approved district operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting with no major items on the agenda. The board will vote on a motion to approve all expenses and receive reports from the engineer and president. No bids or resolutions are scheduled.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report including permits
- President's report
The Board approved hiring Kristyn Childers of Millage Management LLC to assist with the annual millage process. The commissioners also approved a payment request for rock breakwater construction and authorized operating expenses.
- Approved February 11, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved hiring Kristyn Childers of Millage Management LLC for millage process assistance
- Approved Luhr Bros., Inc. payment request #4 for $923,032.35
- Authorized sending breakwater payment request to the state
- Approved district operating expenses
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The main action is a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district. The board will also hear an engineer's report on permits and a president's report.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Approval of minutes from January 30, 2020 regular meeting
- Engineer's report on permits
- President's report
- No bids received
The Board approved a payment request for breakwater construction and authorized general district operating expenses. Commissioners also received updates on drainage work with Cox Energy and the status of new pump stations.
- Approved payment for Luhr Bros., Inc Pay request #3 in the amount of $1,273,388.55 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the January 30, 2019 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 30, 2020. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 15 meeting, an engineer's report on permits, and a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district. No bids, resolutions, or new/old business are listed.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report including permits
- Approval of minutes from January 15, 2020 regular meeting
- No bids or public appearances scheduled
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Levee District Board will consider approving all expenses for the district and receive an engineer's report including a payment request from Luhr Bros, LLC. No bids or new business are on the agenda.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report including request for pay request #2 from Luhr Bros, LLC
- Approval of minutes from December 10, 2019 regular meeting
The Board approved a payment request for the Bayside Breakwater Protection Project and authorized general district operating expenses. Commissioners received updates on the Bayou Thunder Project and pump station designs. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 10, 2019 meeting.
- Approved Luhr Bros Pay Request #2 for $652,676.12 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 10, 2019 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)