Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding pump stations and permits. The meeting includes a motion to approve all district per diem and associated expenses.
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Motion to approve all levee district per diem and expenses
- Report from Weldon Danos regarding Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board approved the minutes from November 8, 2023, and authorized the President to sign all necessary documents regarding grants for levee board projects. All operating expenses presented were approved. Reports were provided on levee inspections, FEMA projects, and pump station bidding.
- Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved President to sign all necessary documents concerning grants for levee board projects (joint motion)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review engineer reports and approve expenses. The agenda includes updates on pump stations, permits, and capital outlay.
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Motion to approve all per diem and levee district expenses
- Review of permits and capital outlay
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners approved the previous meeting's minutes and all presented operating expenses. The board also voted to cancel the meetings scheduled for November 22 and December 27, 2023.
- Approved October 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
- Cancelled levee board meetings on November 22, 2023 and December 27, 2023
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 25, 2023. They will consider a motion to allow the Town of Grand Isle to use the district's landfill for a transfer station. They will also vote on approving all per diem and expenses. Reports will be given on pump stations, permits, and capital outlay.
- Motion to approve all per diem and expenses
- Motion to allow Town of Grand Isle to use landfill for transfer station
- Engineer's report on pump stations (Orange, Cypress, Landry)
- Engineer's report on permits and capital outlay
- Report from Weldon Danos on Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board unanimously approved all presented operating expenses. Commissioners also issued a joint motion to allow the Town of Grand Isle to use landfill property for a transfer station, pending attorney approval.
- Approved minutes of October 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
- Approved use of landfill property for Town of Grand Isle transfer station pending attorney review
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review reports and approve expenses. The agenda includes updates on pump stations, permits, and capital outlay.
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Review of permits and capital outlay
- Motion to approve all per diem and district expenses
- Report from Weldon Danos of the Grand Isle Port Commission
The Board unanimously approved the September 26, 2023, meeting minutes and all presented operating expenses. Commissioners received reports on flood protection projects, FEMA repairs, and pump station funding.
- Approved September 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports regarding pump stations, permits, and capital outlay. The meeting also includes a motion to approve all district per diem and expenses.
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Motion to approve all levee district per diem and associated expenses
- Review of permits and capital outlay
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from September 13, 2023, and all presented operating expenses. Commissioners received reports on levee repairs, grant applications for Fifi Island and Cheniere Caminada Bayou, and pump station procurement.
- Approved minutes of the September 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board will meet to receive reports on the Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters, pump stations (Orange, Cypress, and Landry), permits, and capital outlay. The board will also consider motions to approve per diem and expenses, and to approve the state audit questionnaire. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Engineer's report on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Pump Stations – Orange, Cypress, and Landry
- Permits and Capital Outlay updates
- Motion to approve per diem and expenses
- Motion to approve state audit questionnaire
The Board approved the final payment for the Cheniere Caminada Breakwater Project and authorized the purchase of a 24-inch pump for the Orange Lane Pump Station. Commissioners also approved operating expenses and the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
- Approved final payment of $465,997.05 to Rigid Constructors for Cheniere Caminada Breakwater Project
- Approved purchase of 24-inch pump for Orange Lane Pump Station Project
- Approved August 23, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all presented levee board operating expenses (unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and authorized President and secretary to sign
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding breakwaters and pump stations. The meeting also includes a motion to approve district per diem and expenses.
- Engineer's report on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Motion to approve all per diem and expenses associated with the levee district
The Board recommended that Jefferson Parish order a 24-inch pump for the Orange Lane Pump Station to avoid installation delays. The Board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and all operating expenses.
- Approved minutes from August 9, 2023 (unanimous)
- Recommended Jefferson Parish order 24-inch pump for Orange Lane Pump Station (joint motion)
- Approved all operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding breakwaters and pump stations. The meeting also includes a motion to approve all district per diem and expenses.
- Engineer's report on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Motion to approve all levee district per diem and associated expenses
- Approval of July 19, 2023, meeting minutes
The Board approved additional funding for engineering services and authorized expenses for a lobbying trip to Washington in September 2023. All operating expenses and the previous meeting's minutes were approved.
- Approved adding $50,000.00 to the General Engineering Contract for GIS Engineering
- Approved minutes from July 19, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved all operating expenses for the levee board (unanimous)
- Approved expenses for commissioners to lobby for MESA money in Washington in September 2023
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding breakwaters and pump stations. The meeting includes a motion to approve all district per diem and expenses.
- Engineer's report on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry Pump Stations
- Motion to approve all levee district per diem and associated expenses
- Approval of June 28, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the June 28, 2023 meeting and all presented operating expenses. The meeting included progress reports on levee construction, grant applications, and the status of the GI LNG permitting process.
- Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review engineer reports regarding breakwaters and pump stations. The meeting includes a resolution to declare a State of Emergency for hurricane season.
- Resolution declaring a State of Emergency due to Hurricane Season
- Engineer's report on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Motion to approve all per diem and district expenses
The Board adopted a resolution declaring a State of Emergency due to hurricane season and levee conditions. Commissioners also approved the minutes from June 14, 2023, and all operating expenses. Engineering reports indicated the Cheniere Caminada Breakwater Project is complete.
- Approved resolution declaring a State of Emergency (3-0)
- Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to adopt the budget ending June 30, 2024, and amend the budget ending June 30, 2023. The meeting also includes a vote on the 2023 adjusted millage rate for the levee district.
- Resolution amending the budget ending June 30, 2023
- Resolution adopting the budget ending June 30, 2024
- Resolution adopting the 2023 adjusted millage rate
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer’s Report covering Cheniere – Caminada and pump stations
The Board approved the budget for the period ending June 30, 2024, and amended the budget ending June 30, 2023. Commissioners also adopted the 2023 adjusted millage rate and approved several payments for the Cheniere Caminada Breakwater Project.
- Approved budget ending June 30, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved amended budget ending June 30, 2023 (3-0)
- Adopted 2023 adjusted millage rate (3-0)
- Approved substantial completion of Cheniere Caminada Breakwater Project
- Approved Pay App #9 for $532,213.50
- Approved Pay App #10 for $10,653.30
- Approved change order for $11,214.00
- Issued Letter of No Objection to Pirates Cove to dredge their development
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports on breakwaters, pump stations, and permits. The board will also consider a motion to approve per diem and expenses for the levee district.
- Engineering reports on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Engineering reports on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Review of permits and capital outlay
- Motion to approve all per diem and levee district expenses
The Board authorized GIS Engineering to design and survey Fifi Island using a $614,000.00 NFWF grant. The Board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and all operating expenses.
- Approved minutes of the May 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Authorized GIS Engineering to design and survey Fifi Island per NFWF grant (joint motion)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a resolution to join the Louisiana Attorney General in litigation against FEMA challenging the Risk Rating 2.0 flood insurance program. Other business includes an engineer's report on the Cheniere Caminada breakwaters, pump stations, and capital outlay, as well as a report from the Grand Isle Port Commission. The meeting will also cover approval of minutes from April 12, 2023, and per diem expenses.
- Resolution to join lawsuit against FEMA over Risk Rating 2.0
- Engineer's report on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Update on pump stations at Orange, Cypress, and Landry
- Permits and capital outlay discussion
- Grand Isle Port Commission report
The Board authorized joining the Louisiana Attorney General in litigation against FEMA to challenge Risk Rating 2.0. The Board also approved several payments for breakwater construction and an engineering contract increase.
- Approved resolution to join Louisiana Attorney General in litigation against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0 (3-0)
- Approved Pay App # 6 for $579,759.35 for breakwaters
- Approved Pay App # 7 for $1,122,507.15 for breakwaters
- Approved adding $25,000.00 to the GIS General Engineering Contract
- Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved all expenses associated with operating the levee board
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a motion to approve all per diem and expenses for the levee district. They will also receive reports on the Caminada Breakwaters, pump stations, permits, and capital outlay.
- Motion to approve all per diem and expenses
- Engineer's report on Caminada Breakwaters
- Engineer's report on pump stations (Orange, Cypress, Landry)
- Engineer's report on permits
- Engineer's report on capital outlay
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting and all presented operating expenses. The meeting included progress reports on levee inspections, breakwater construction, and FEMA-approved projects.
- Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all presented operating expenses (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports regarding Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters and several pump stations. The meeting includes motions to approve district expenses and authorize GIS to move cement to the levees.
- Engineer's report on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Report on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Motion to approve all per diem and levee district expenses
- Motion to approve GIS to move cement to the levees
The Board approved operating expenses and the hiring of GIS to move broken cement along Louisiana Highway 1. The Board also received reports on levee inspections, breakwater progress, and dredging of Bayou Rigaud.
- Approved minutes of the March 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all expenses associated with operating the levee board (unanimous)
- Approved hiring GIS for an excavator, operator, and 2 drivers to move broken cement along LA Highway 1, not to exceed $6,000.00
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review reports on breakwaters, pump stations, and permits. The board will also consider a motion to approve per diem and expenses for the levee district.
- Engineering reports on Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters
- Engineering reports on Orange, Cypress, and Landry pump stations
- Report from Weldon Danos regarding Grand Isle Port Commission
- Motion to approve all per diem and expenses associated with the levee district
The Board approved an increase to an engineering contract for the Caminada Breakwater Project and authorized all operating expenses. The board also received reports on levee repairs, breakwater progress, and pump station bids.
- Approved adding $45,000.00 to the engineering contract for the Caminada Breakwater Project (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the February 22, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all expenses associated with operating the levee board (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and a motion to approve per diem and expenses. Key reports include updates on the Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters project, pump stations at Orange, Cypress, and Landry, and capital outlay. No bids or resolutions are on the agenda.
- Cheniere Caminada Breakwaters update
- Pump stations (Orange, Cypress, Landry) status
- Permits and capital outlay report
- Grand Isle Port Commission report
- Motion to approve per diem and expenses
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting and all presented operating expenses. Commissioners received updates on breakwater projects, levee alignments, and pump station funding. No other substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of the February 6, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all presented expenses associated with operating the levee board (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports on pump stations and levee projects. The meeting includes a motion to approve a right of way for Entergy to install power poles following Hurricane IDA.
- Motion to approve a right of way to Entergy for power poles
- Motion to approve all levee district expenses
- Engineer's report on Cheniere – Caminada
- Engineer's report on Orange, Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
The Board approved a state pay request for levee projects and granted a right of way to Entergy for power poles installed after Hurricane Ida. Operating expenses and the January 11, 2023, meeting minutes were also approved.
- Approved Pay Request #6 for $579,759.35 to submit to the state (unanimous)
- Approved right of way for Entergy power poles planted on levee board land (joint motion)
- Approved all presented operating expenses for the levee board (unanimous)
- Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Grand Isle Independent Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to review engineer reports and approve expenses. The board will also consider a motion regarding a building or addition to a pier for a specific property owner.
- Motion to approve building/addition to a pier for Steven Werner at 1763 Louisiana Highway 1
- Motion to approve all expenses associated with the levee district
- Engineer's reports on Cheniere – Caminada and Cypress & Landry’s Pump Stations
The Board unanimously approved operational expenses and a pier addition for a resident. Commissioners also authorized the purchase of tires and rims for the levee board trailer.
- Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved expenses associated with operating the levee district (unanimous)
- Approved building/addition to a pier for Steven Warner at 1763 Louisiana Highway 1 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of tires and rims for the levee board trailer (unanimous)