Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss engineer reports and approve district expenses. The meeting includes updates on pump stations and capital outlay.
- 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 additional funding for engineering services and authorized general operating expenses. The meeting included reports on levee inspections and debris removal following hurricane damage.
- Approved $75,000 additional funding for GIS Engineering contract
- Approved minutes from November 18, 2021 meeting
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 28, 2021, and consider a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district. The board will also receive reports from the engineer on projects including Cheniere-Caminada, Cypress & Landry's pump stations, permits, and capital outlay, as well as a report from the Grand Isle Port Commission.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada project
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's pump stations
- Engineer's report on permits
- Engineer's report on capital outlay
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2021, meeting and approved expenses for operating the levee district. The board received updates on pump station bidding and levee damages.
- Approved October 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports from the engineer and the president. The board is scheduled to vote on the approval of all expenses associated with the levee district.
- Engineer's reports on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's reports on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Discussion of permits and Capital Outlay
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
The board approved the hiring of GIS Engineering to submit a Capital Outlay request to the state. Commissioners also approved the district's operating expenses and the minutes from the August 25, 2021 meeting.
- Approved hiring GIS Engineering to submit Capital Outlay request
- Approved operating expenses for the levee district
- Approved August 25, 2021 meeting minutes
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review engineer reports and approve district expenses. The board is also considering the confirmation of a CPA for the audit ending June 30, 2021.
- Engineer's reports on Cheniere – Caminada and Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Motion to confirm services of Lenora Krelow, CPA for audit ending June 30, 2021
The Board of Commissioners approved the district's operating expenses and confirmed Lenora Krelow, CPA, to perform the audit for the period ending June 30, 2021. The board also approved the minutes from the August 11, 2021, meeting.
- Approved minutes of the August 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
- Confirmed services of Lenora Krelow, CPA for the audit ending June 30, 2021
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding Cheniere–Caminada and Cypress & Landry’s pump stations. The meeting includes a resolution to adopt the levee board millage for the 2021 tax year.
- Resolution adopting the levee board millage for the 2021 tax year
- 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 adopted a resolution for the 2021 tax year millage and approved several payments for levee and demolition work. Commissioners also authorized additional funding for the Bayou Thunder Project and the purchase of culverts and flood gates.
- Adopted resolution for 2021 tax year millage (3-0)
- Approved $6,300 payment to Outer Limits for Hebert Levee sludge gates
- Approved $5,360 payment to Picciola Construction for building demolition on Chighizola Lane
- Authorized $55,000 for Bayou Thunder Project to become shovel ready
- Authorized purchase of culverts and flood gates for installation by Cox
- Approved operating expenses for the levee district
- Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider resolutions to amend the current fiscal year budget and adopt the budget for the year ending June 30, 2022. They will also hear reports on pump stations and permits, and approve routine expenses. No bids or public appearances are scheduled.
- Resolution amending budget ending June 30, 2021
- Resolution adopting budget ending June 30, 2022
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
- Engineer's report on Cheniere-Caminada, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, and permits
- President's report and Grand Isle Port Commission report
The Board adopted the budget for the period ending June 30, 2022, and amended the budget ending June 30, 2021. Commissioners also approved a contract for the installation of sludge gates. Other discussions included levee inspections and navigational light installation.
- Adopted budget ending June 30, 2022: Revenues $2,252,200.00, Expenditures $2,212,700.00 (3-0)
- Amended budget ending June 30, 2021: Revenues $1,242,617.00, Expenditures $1,048,645.00 (3-0)
- Approved hiring Outer Limit Contractors to install two 24-inch sludge gates for $6,300.00
- Approved minutes of the June 23, 2021 meeting (3-0)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (3-0)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting to review reports and approve expenses. The agenda includes engineer updates on pump stations and permits.
- Engineer’s Report regarding Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer’s Report regarding Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract to demolish an old maintenance building and authorized the district's operating expenses. Discussions included updates on navigational lights, a new sludge gate on Hebert Levee, and funding for north side levees.
- Approved hiring Picciola Construction to tear down old maintenance building for $5,360.00
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district
- Approved minutes of the meeting held on June 23, 2021
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve district expenses. The board will also receive reports on permits and specific pump stations and levee areas.
- 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
- Report from Weldon Danos of the Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes from May 26, 2021, and approved the expenses for operating the levee district. The meeting included reports on navigation lights, sludge gate installation, and coastal erosion efforts.
- Approved May 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports from the Engineer and President. The meeting includes a resolution regarding opposition to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project.
- Resolution opposing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Project
- Engineer’s Report covering Cheniere – Caminada, Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations, and permits
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
The Board adopted a resolution opposing the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Projects. Commissioners also approved additional funding for engineering services and a contract for breakwater lighting.
- Adopted resolution opposing Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Projects (3-0)
- Approved additional $50,000.00 for GIS Engineering General Services Contract
- Approved lowest bidder for installing lights on pilings for segmented rock breakwaters, pending attorney review
- Approved April 30, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 20, 2021, and consider a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district. Reports will be presented by the Engineer, President, and the Grand Isle Port Commission. No bids or resolutions are scheduled.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada, pump stations, and permits
- President's report
- Grand Isle Port Commission report by Weldon Danos
The Board unanimously approved the district's operating expenses and the minutes from April 20, 2021. Commissioners decided to obtain quotes to tear down a leased building on state property used for tractor storage. GIS Engineering provided updates on the Bayou Thunder rock design and Hebert Levee sludge gate.
- Approved minutes of the April 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
- Decided to obtain quotes to tear down the leased building on state property
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a resolution allowing the President to sign for the Capital Outlay "Grand Isle Back Levee Flood Protection Planning and Construction" project. Commissioners also approved the drainage ditch alignment from Cherry Lane to Orange Lane for bidding and authorized the purchase of piling signs.
- Approved resolution authorizing President to sign for Capital Outlay Back Levee project (3-0)
- Approved drainage ditch alignment from Cherry Lane to Orange Lane and authorized bidding
- Approved purchase of signs from ABC Signs for pilings (3-0)
- Approved March 23, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved expenses for operating the levee district
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss reports regarding levee infrastructure and the Grand Isle Port Commission. The board is also expected to vote on approving all expenses associated with the levee district.
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Report from Weldon Danos regarding Grand Isle Port Commission
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
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 approved payments for property research and general district operating expenses. Commissioners also agreed to pay half of a bill from Duhon Machinery, requesting the town pay the remaining balance.
- Approved March 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Punctual Abstract Inc invoices totaling $92,529.00 for finding property owners on the north side of Grand Isle (joint motion)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
- Approved payment of half of Duhon Machinery’s bill with the town to pay the remainder (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February 2020 and consider a motion to approve all levee district expenses. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda. The board will also receive reports from the engineer on Cheniere-Caminada, Cypress and Landry's pump stations, and permits, as well as the president's report.
- 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
- Engineer's report on permits
- Approval of minutes from February 23, 2020 Regular Meeting
The Board unanimously approved the February 23, 2021 meeting minutes and general operating expenses. Commissioners discussed a proposal for breakwater lighting and the potential replacement of a shed on Chighizola Lane.
- Approved February 23, 2021 meeting minutes (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 district 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 of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021, and the expenses for operating the district. The board discussed project updates for pump stations and levee alignments, as well as potential repairs for a shed on Chighizola Lane.
- Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding Cheniere–Caminada and Cypress & Landry’s pump stations. The meeting includes a resolution to change authorized signatures on the district checking account.
- Resolution changing authorized signatures on the levee board checking account
- 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 approved a resolution to change authorized signatures on the district checking account. Commissioners also approved the minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting and general operating expenses. No new construction contracts were awarded, though several project statuses were reported.
- Approved minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved resolution changing authorized signatures on checking account (3-0)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting with routine business, including approval of minutes and a motion to approve expenses. 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.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere-Caminada project
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations
- Engineer's report on permits
- No bids or resolutions scheduled
The Board approved a payment to Onshore Materials for levee work following Hurricane Delta. Commissioners also approved the meeting minutes from January 12, 2021, and general district operating expenses.
- Approved pay request #2 from Onshore Material for $144,676.69 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 12, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the district (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting and authorized the expenses associated with operating the district. The meeting included reports on levee dredging, pump station bidding, and property repairs.
- Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (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
- Review of permits