Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 with reports from the engineer and port commission, and consider a motion to approve all levee district expenses. The agenda is largely procedural, with no bids or resolutions listed.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada and Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations
- Engineer's report on permits and capital outlay
- Report from Weldon Danos – Grand Isle Port Commission
- Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022 regular meeting
The Board approved a pay request for stone work to be submitted to the DNR. Commissioners also approved general operating expenses and travel costs for the President's upcoming trip to Washington.
- Approved Pay Request #4 for $1,859,497.15 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
- Approved expenses for President to travel to Washington in January 2023 (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports from the Engineer regarding pump stations and permits, as well as a report from the Grand Isle Port Commission. 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 expenses associated with the levee district
- Report from Weldon Danos of the Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board approved the district's operating expenses and a payment request for Rigid Contractors to be submitted to the CPRA. Commissioners also changed the regular meeting schedule to the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved moving meeting date/time to 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 11:00 am
- Approved submitting payment request #3 from Rigid Contractors to the CPRA
- 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 and approve district expenses. The agenda includes updates on pump stations, permits, and capital outlay.
- 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 unanimously approved the minutes from October 12, 2022, and operating expenses. Commissioners also moved to submit a payment request for breakwater construction to the CPRA.
- Approved minutes of the October 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved submission of Rigid Construction Pay Request #2 for $1,438,644.14 to CPRA (joint motion)
- 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 regarding pump stations and permits, as well as a report from the President. The meeting also includes 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 expenses associated with the levee district
- Report from Weldon Danos of the Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting and approved expenses for operating the levee district. The meeting included updates on breakwater construction and FEMA-approved pier improvements.
- Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee 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 approving all expenses for the district. The agenda includes an engineer's report covering Cheniere – Caminada, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, permits, and capital outlay, as well as a report from the Grand Isle Port Commission. No bids are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from August 24, 2022 regular meeting
- Engineer's report: Cheniere – Caminada, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, permits, capital outlay
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Report from Weldon Danos on Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board approved a change order to add rocks to the Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters and authorized GIS Engineering to file a Capital Outlay Request for levee and breakwater projects. The Board also approved general operating expenses.
- Approved change order #1 to add $318,618.00 for more rocks for Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Authorized GIS Engineering to file the Capital Outlay Request for breakwaters and levee projects
- Approved minutes from August 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the Engineer’s Report covering pump stations and permits. The agenda also includes 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
- Report from Weldon Danos of the Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 10, 2022 meeting and approved expenses for operating the levee district. The meeting included reports on levee inspections, breakwater construction, and dredging progress.
- Approved August 10, 2022 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 district engineer and the Grand Isle Port Commission. The board is also scheduled 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
The Board of Commissioners approved the district's operating expenses and authorized attendance at the Annual Levee Board conference in December. The meeting included progress reports on levee inspections, breakwaters, and pump stations.
- Approved July 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved commissioners attending Annual Levee Board conference in New Orleans (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 resolutions to amend the budget ending June 30, 2022, and to adopt the 2022 adjusted millage rate.
- Resolution amending the budget ending June 30, 2022
- Resolution to adopt the 2022 adjusted millage rate
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer’s Report covering Cheniere – Caminada and pump stations
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the 2022 adjusted millage rate and a resolution amending the budget ending June 30, 2022. The board also approved general operating expenses and ordered replacement lights for the end of the island.
- Adopted 2022 adjusted millage rate (3-0)
- Approved resolution amending the budget ending June 30, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (3-0)
- Approved payment to Bip and Sons for navigation lights on breakwaters, contingent on engineer review
- Approved order of 10 replacement lights for the end of the island
- Approved June 22, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review bids for Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters and consider a resolution to adopt the budget ending June 30, 2023. The meeting includes reports on pump stations, permits, and capital outlay.
- Bids for Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Resolution adopting the budget ending June 30, 2023
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes from the June 22, 2022, meeting.
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports from the Engineer regarding pump stations, permits, and capital outlay. The meeting also includes 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 expenses associated with the levee district
The Board approved the design and advertisement for bids regarding the Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters. Commissioners also approved the meeting minutes from May 25, 2022, and general operating expenses for the district.
- Approved design and advertisement for bids for Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters (unanimous)
- Approved May 25, 2022 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 regarding pump stations and permits, as well as a report from the President. The meeting also includes 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 expenses associated with the levee district
The Board awarded a contract for Nav-Aid Pile installation to the lowest bidder. Commissioners also approved operating expenses and granted conditional permission for piling removal at Elmer’s Island.
- Awarded Bayside Segmented Breakwaters Nav-Aid Pile project to Bip and Son for $69,646.60 (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
- Granted George St. Pierre permission to remove pilings on property by Elmer’s Island, pending legal review (joint motion)
- Approved minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting (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 associated with the levee district. The board will also receive reports from the engineer (covering Cheniere-Caminada, pump stations, permits, and capital outlay), the president, and the Grand Isle Port Commission. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere-Caminada, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, permits, and capital outlay
- President's report
- Weldon Danos – Grand Isle Port Commission report
- Approval of minutes from April 28, 2022 Regular Meeting
The Board approved an amendment to the GIS Engineering contract to meet FEMA reimbursement requirements. Commissioners also approved the district's operating expenses and the minutes from the April 28, 2022 meeting.
- Approved amendment to GIS Engineering contract for FEMA reimbursement language (Unanimous)
- Approved operating expenses for the levee district (Unanimous)
- Approved April 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district. They will also hear reports from the engineer on Cheniere-Caminada, pump stations, permits, and capital outlay, as well as a report from the Grand Isle Port Commission. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Approval of April 13, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Engineer's report on Cheniere-Caminada, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, permits, and capital outlay
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
- Report from Weldon Danos on Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 13, 2022, and approved expenses for operating the levee district. Joe Chauvin of GIS Engineering provided updates on permits for pumping stations and the Cheniere Bayou Thunder Project, as well as a $50,000 grant from Jefferson Parish.
- Approved April 13, 2022 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 agenda includes 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 the re-advertising of a contract for installing pilings, day boards, and lights on northside breakwaters. Commissioners also approved the district's operating expenses and the minutes from the March 23, 2022 meeting.
- Approved GIS Engineering to readvertise installation of treated pilings, day boards, and lights for northside breakwaters (unanimous)
- Approved operating expenses for the levee district (unanimous)
- Approved March 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a motion to approve all expenses for the levee district. They will also hear reports on pump stations, permits, and capital outlay, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's report on Cheniere-Caminada and Cypress & Landry's pump stations
- Report from Grand Isle Port Commission
- Approval of March 9, 2022 regular meeting minutes
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022, and the expenses for operating the levee district. The meeting included updates on the Emergency Rock Breakwater Project and Hurricane IDA repairs.
- Approved March 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners holds a regular meeting with routine procedural items. The board will consider a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district and receive reports including the engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, permits, and capital outlay.
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations
- Permits update
- Capital outlay report
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from February 25, 2022, and approved the expenses for operating the levee district. GIS Engineering provided updates on levee coordination, breakwater surveys, and debris removal. President Camardelle announced a trip to Washington to lobby for federal funding.
- Approved February 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee 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 February 25, 2022. The board will consider a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district. Reports will include an engineer's update on the Cheniere – Caminada project, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, permits, and capital outlay, as well as a report from the Grand Isle Port Commission. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from a February 11 emergency meeting.
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations
- Report on permits and capital outlay
- Approval of February 11 emergency meeting minutes
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from February 11, 2022, and approved the district's operating expenses. GIS Engineering provided updates on levee inspections, breakwater surveys, and hazard marker installations. President Camardelle announced upcoming meetings with Capital Outlay and a trip to Washington in March to lobby for projects.
- Approved February 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district. They will also hear reports from the engineer, the president, and a representative from the Grand Isle Port Commission. Minutes from the January 28 regular meeting and the February 2 emergency meeting are up for approval. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from January 28 regular meeting and February 2 emergency meeting
- Engineer's report: Cheniere – Caminada, Cypress & Landry's Pump Stations, permits, capital outlay
- President's report
- Weldon Danos – Grand Isle Port Commission
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the expenses associated with operating the levee district. They also approved the minutes from meetings held on January 28, 2021, and February 2, 2021.
- Approved minutes of January 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address flooding conditions from the Gulf to Cheniere Caminada. The meeting was called by President Camardelle due to these conditions. No other agenda items are listed.
- Discussion of flooding conditions from the Gulf to Cheniere Caminada
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved authorizing GIS Engineering to begin the design and permit process for a rocks and levee system on Central Avenue. This action aims to address flooding and ground swells in Cheniere Caminada.
- Authorized GIS Engineering to start design and permit for rocks and levee system on Central Avenue (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve expenses and receive reports on levee projects. The agenda includes updates on pump stations and capital outlay. No bids or resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.
- 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
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the expenses associated with operating the levee district. President Camardelle provided updates on the back levee system planning and recovery efforts following Hurricane IDA.
- Approved minutes from January 12, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee 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 associated with the levee district. They will also hear reports from the engineer (including updates on Cheniere – Caminada, Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations, permits, and capital outlay), the board president, and the Grand Isle Port Commission. The board will also consider approving minutes from the November 30, 2021 regular meeting. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from November 30, 2021 regular meeting
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
- Engineer's report on permits and capital outlay
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
The Board approved an additional $50,000 for the General Engineering Contract and authorized the hiring of Paul Rivera for FEMA claims and disaster loan assistance. Commissioners also approved the district's operating expenses and the minutes from the November 30, 2021 meeting.
- Approved minutes of November 30, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring Paul Rivera to assist with Hurricane IDA FEMA claims and Disaster Loan (Joint motion)
- Approved additional $50,000 to the General Engineering Contract (Unanimous)
- Approved payment for additional limestone for the north levee driveway (Unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (Unanimous)