Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District public meetings in 2021

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Committee as a Whole meeting. The agenda includes reports from the Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees. No specific votes or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be for receiving updates.

• Personnel Committee report
• Building Committee report
• Safety Committee report
• Equipment Committee report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committee reports

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports from various committees. No policy decisions, contracts, or budget items were voted upon during the meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The district will review the cash status report for the period ending November 30, 2021. The body will also review and approve bills for payment and discuss the draft copy of the December 1, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending November 30, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the December 1, 2021 Regular Board Meeting draft copy

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board will consider several agreements related to the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, including intergovernmental and right-of-way contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on permitting budgets and a parish bonfire program agreement.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA regarding Sunset Levee construction
• Temporary Construction Servitude Access Agreement with the Succession of Audrey Mae Matherne, et al
• Right of Way Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for Sunset Levee Project
• Budget approval for Greenup Industries permitting on UBRRP Segments 3 and 4
• St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Program Agreement

The Board approved several land rights and intergovernmental agreements related to the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction project. Additionally, the Board approved a budget for permitting on project segments 3 and 4 and set the January 2022 meeting schedule.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for Sunset Levee Upper Barataria Risk Reduction (11-0)
• Approved Temporary Construction Servitude agreement with Succession of Audrey Mae Matherne, et al (11-0)
• Approved Right of Way Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (11-0)
• Approved budget for Greenup Industries for UBRRP Segments 3 and 4 permitting (11-0)
• Approved St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Program Agreement (11-0)
• Approved January 2022 meeting dates for Regular, Finance, and Committee meetings (11-0)
• Accepted November 30, 2021 cash available for distribution report (11-0)
• Accepted minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on building contracts, safety, equipment, and dredging projects. No substantive votes were recorded other than the adoption of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to hear reports from various committees. The agenda includes reports from the Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees.

• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a finance meeting to review the cash status report for October 2021 and consider approval of bills for payment. The board will also adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and review draft minutes from the previous regular meeting. No major projects or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Cash status report for period ending October 31, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from November 3, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
• Public comments accepted on any agenda item

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will discuss maintenance for the West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee and a US Army Corps of Engineers proposal for Mississippi River repairs. The meeting also includes updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Maintenance of West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee – Magnolia Ridge Levee
• US Army Corps of Engineers proposal for annual maintenance surveys and repairs
• Approval of 2022 Per Diem Rates
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project engineering, study, and watershed

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved taking over the operations and maintenance of the Magnolia Ridge Levee in St. Charles Parish. The board also approved maintenance work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and set 2022 per diem rates.

• Approved operations and maintenance of West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee – Magnolia Ridge Levee (11-0)
• Approved US Army Corps of Engineers proposal for annual maintenance surveys and repairs along Mississippi River (11-0)
• Approved 2022 Per Diem Rates (11-0)
• Approved rescheduling December 2021 Finance and Committee Meetings to Dec 13 and 15 (11-0)
• Accepted October 31, 2021 cash distribution report totaling $8,842,250.75 (11-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (11-0)
• Approved October 6, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved August 16, 2021 special meeting minutes (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will meet to hear reports from several district committees. The agenda consists of committee reports regarding building, safety, equipment, and specific basin projects.

• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

The Board accepted a construction bid from BET Construction for a new building, contingent on a cost reduction of approximately $25,000. The board also adopted the meeting agenda. Committee reports were provided regarding safety training, equipment status, and dredging delays.

• Adopted the agenda (11-0)
• Accepted BET Construction bid of $1,198,087.00 for new building project with contingency of ~$25,000 cost reduction

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will review the cash status report for the period ending September 30, 2021. The meeting includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of the draft minutes from the October 6, 2021, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending September 30, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of October 6, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2021, via teleconference. The board will discuss and possibly approve a bid for a new building. They will also receive an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project from CPRA and the Corps of Engineers. Other items include approval of minutes and a cash status report.

• Discuss and/or take action to approve the bid for the new building
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (CPRA and Corps)
• Approval of minutes from the September 15, 2021 regular meeting
• Cash status report
• Public comments

The Board approved a construction bid for a new building from B.E.T. Construction, Inc., contingent upon a budget amendment. The Board also accepted the September 2021 financial reports and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved B.E.T. Construction, Inc. bid for new building at $1,170,000 (8-3)
• Accepted September 15, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Accepted September 30, 2021 cash available for distribution report (11-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will meet to receive reports from various district committees. The agenda includes updates from the Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees.

• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

The Board met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on safety, equipment, and ongoing projects. The Building Committee presented a single bid of $1,198,087.00 for a project, with a recommendation to attempt negotiations to lower the cost.

• Adopted the meeting agenda

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will review the cash status report for the period ending August 31, 2021. The meeting includes reviews of bills for payment, draft minutes from previous meetings, and the 2022 annual draft budget.

• Cash Status Report for period ending August 31, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the 2022 Annual Draft Budget
• Review of the 2022 Per Diem Rates

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is meeting to approve the 2022 annual budget and a task order for the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project. The board will also consider a new generator purchase and attorney pay rates.

• Approval of the 2022 Annual Budget
• Task Order 7-B for Final Design of barge gate, flood walls, and levee tie-ins (Segment 3 of Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project) in Bayou Des Allemands south of Highway 90
• Payment of $175 per hour to attorney Larry Buquoi for work beyond 14 hours per month
• Purchase of a new generator
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project regarding CPRA engineering, CORPS study, and watershed

The Board approved the final design for Segment 3 of the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project and authorized the purchase of a diesel generator. Additionally, the Board set a pay rate for legal work exceeding monthly hours and tabled the 2022 Annual Budget.

• Approved Task Order 7-B for Final Design of barge gate, flood walls, and levee tie-ins for Segment 3 of the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (10-0-1)
• Approved purchase of an 80 kw diesel generator with transfer switches not to exceed $60,000 (11-0-0)
• Approved paying attorney Larry Buquoi $175 per hour for work beyond 14 scheduled hours per month (10-0-1)
• Tabled 2022 Annual Budget to the Finance Meeting and a subsequent Special Call Meeting (11-0-0)
• Accepted August 4, 2021 meeting minutes (10-0-1)
• Accepted cash available for distribution as of August 31, 2021, totaling $9,221,802.08 (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will meet to hear reports from various district committees. These reports include updates from the Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees.

• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

The Board met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on safety, equipment, and ongoing projects. Plans for a new office building in Vacherie were approved by the State Fire Marshal's Office and are now open for bids.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Opened bidding for new office building at Vacherie site (Bids due Sept 22, 2021)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will review the cash status report for the period ending July 31, 2021, and approve bills for payment. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the lawsuit St. Charles Parish versus Lafourche Basin Levee District.

• Cash Status Report for period ending July 31, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Discussion of lawsuit: St. Charles Parish versus Lafourche Basin Levee District, Suit #89,415

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will consider approving a $42,000 amendment to a professional services agreement with MB3 Inc. (Civix) for land rights acquisition for the Sunset Levee Lift Project. Other actions include authorizing check signatories, filling a vacant equipment operator position, approving a charity run event, and rescheduling a finance meeting. The board will also receive an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Amendment to agreement with MB3 Inc. dba Civix for $42,000 for land rights for Sunset Levee Lift Project
• Authorization for President, Vice-President, and Executive Director to sign checks and documents at First American Bank
• Approval to fill vacant Mobile Equipment Operator 2 position
• Approval of 4th Annual Run 4 the Paws on October 9, 2021 in Luling, St. Charles Parish
• Change of September Finance Meeting due to Labor Day holiday

The Board approved a $42,000 amendment to a professional services agreement with MB3 Inc. dba Civix for land rights acquisition. The meeting also included a change in Board leadership and the approval of several administrative items and event participations.

• Approved $42,000 amendment to MB3 Inc. dba Civix for Sunset Levee Lift Project land rights (11-0)
• Authorized President Eric Matherne to sign checks and vouchers effective August 1, 2021 (11-0)
• Approved filling vacant Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions (11-0)
• Approved 4th Annual Run 4 the Paws for October 9, 2021 (11-0)
• Rescheduled September Finance and Committee meetings due to Labor Day (11-0)
• Approved Board/Staff attendance at ALBL Annual Meeting, Dec 7-9, 2021 (11-0)
• Approved Board/Staff attendance at MVFCA 86th Annual Meeting, Dec 9-11, 2021 (11-0)
• Accepted July 31, 2021 cash available for distribution report (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will review reports from several committees including Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret. The committee will also consider items for the August 4, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.

• Authorization to approve the 4th Annual Run 4 the Paws event in Luling on October 9, 2021
• Proposed changes to the September Finance and Committee meeting schedule due to Labor Day

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports from the Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria Project, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees. The board adopted the meeting agenda. No substantive votes were taken on project authorizations or schedule changes during this session.

• Adopted the meeting agenda

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review financial reports and bills. The body will discuss the cash status for the period ending June 30, 2021, and review minutes from a previous board meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending June 30, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the draft copy of the July 7, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Commissioners met for a finance meeting and approved the bills following a review. The Board also adopted the meeting agenda. Executive Director Donald Henry provided an update regarding a legal suit brought by St. Charles Parish.

• Adopted the agenda (11-0)
• Approved the bills (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss adjusting millage rates. The board will also consider authorizing environmental and soil surveys for a levee enlargement project in St. Charles Parish.

• Public hearing on levying increased millage rates after reassessment
• Authorization for US Corps of Engineers surveys and soil borings for Ama #2 Levee Enlargement (Baseline Station 3110+00 to 3180+00) in St. Charles Parish
• Election of President and Vice-President
• Proposed cost of living or merit raises for Executive Director Donald Henry and Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

The Board approved adjusted millage rates for 2021 and authorized the US Corps of Engineers to conduct surveys in St. Charles Parish. The Board also elected a new President and Vice-President and approved raises for the Executive and Assistant Executive Directors.

• Approved 2021 ad valorem millage rate of 3.84 mills (11-0)
• Approved 2021 levy millage rate of 3.88 mills (11-0)
• Approved US Corps of Engineers request for surveys and investigations in St. Charles Parish (11-0)
• Appointed Eric Matherne as Board President (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffery Henry as Board Vice-President (unanimous)
• Approved 1% cost of living and 1% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry (9-2)
• Approved 1% cost of living and 1% merit raise for Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin (9-2)
• Approved board/staff attendance at Louisiana Emergency Management Conference (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The committee will review various reports and prepare items for the July 6, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. One item for future consideration is the approval or disapproval of millage rates.

• Consideration of millage rates for the July 6, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
• Review of draft minutes from the May 25, 2021 Special Call Board Meeting
• Reports from Personnel, Building, Safety, and Equipment Committees
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to review personnel and project updates. They voted to move proposals for cost-of-living and merit raises for the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director to the June 6, 2021 Regular Board meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda (11-0)
• Approved forwarding Executive Director Donald Henry's raise proposal to June 6 meeting (10-1)
• Approved forwarding Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin's raise proposal to June 6 meeting (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will review the cash status report for the period ending May 31, 2021. Members will also review and approve bills for payment and discuss other financial matters.

• Cash Status Report for period ending May 31, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the draft copy of the June 2, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

The Board unanimously approved the bills following a review of the cash status report for the period ending May 31, 2021. A special meeting was scheduled for June 16 to discuss a lawsuit and attorney mileage. A request to add $3.5 million to the budget for the Sunset Levee Lift was noted for the July 7 agenda.

• Adopted the agenda (11-0)
• Approved the bills (11-0)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for June 16 regarding a lawsuit and attorney mileage

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to review personnel and project updates. They voted to move discussions regarding cost-of-living and merit raises for the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director to the June 6, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (11-0)
• Forwarded cost-of-living/merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry to June 6 agenda (10-1)
• Forwarded cost-of-living/merit raise for Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin to June 6 agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will review unapproved minutes from May 2021 and a cash status report. The agenda includes requests to authorize a CEA Agreement for dredging Bayou Napoleon and Bayou St. James, as well as a tractor purchase.

• Re-authorization for Executive Director to sign CEA Agreement for dredging of Bayou Napoleon and Bayou St. James
• Purchase of a John Deere 5125R tractor with loader for $89,377.80
• Authorization for Board/staff to attend Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association meeting in Washington, DC
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project regarding engineering, study, and watershed

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a John Deere tractor and re-authorized an agreement for dredging Bayou Napoleon and Bayou St. James. They also approved the 30th annual Independence Day Celebration and travel to a legislative meeting in Washington, DC.

• Approved purchase of John Deere 5125R tractor with loader for $89,377.80 (11-0)
• Re-approved Executive Director Donald Henry to sign CEA Agreement for dredging Bayou Napoleon and Bayou St. James (11-0)
• Approved 30th annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2021 (11-0)
• Approved Board/staff attendance at Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association’s Annual Fall Legislative Meeting (11-0)
• Accepted and filed May 5, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Accepted and filed cash available for distribution as of May 31, 2021, totaling $10,177,745.92 (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a Committee Meeting as a Whole to review reports from building, safety, and equipment committees. The board is considering the purchase of a tractor and discussing a professional services agreement for land rights acquisition.

• Proposed purchase of a John Deere 5125R Tractor with loader for $89,377.80
• Proposed Professional Services Agreement with MB3, Inc. d/b/a Civix for land rights acquisition for the Sunset Levee Lift Project

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on building plans, safety, and equipment. No substantive votes were taken on project expenditures or contracts during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (11-0-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

This is a routine finance meeting of the Lafourche Basin Levee District. The board will review the cash status report for April 2021 and consider approval of bills for payment. No specific dollar amounts or major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cash status report for period ending April 30, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from May 5, 2021 regular board meeting

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial documents and approve payments. The board unanimously approved the bills following a review of the cash status report for the period ending April 30, 2021.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (11-0)
• Approved the bills (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will discuss hiring legal counsel for the 2021 legislative session and approving a professional services agreement for the Sunset Levee Lift Project. The agenda also includes requests to purchase three John Deere tractors and mowers.

• Professional Services Agreement with MB3, Inc. d/b/a Civix for Sunset Levee Lift Project land rights
• Purchase of a John Deere 5125R Tractor with loader for $89,377.80
• Purchase of a John Deere 5125R Tractor for $79,479.20
• Purchase of a R15 John Deere Mower for $23,041.98
• Hiring of Jerald P. Block, Attorney at Law, at a rate of $300.00 per hour

The Board approved hiring a lobbyist or attorney to represent the district during the 2021 Legislative Session. Other actions included renewing insurance and accounting contracts and approving the Executive Director's attendance at a workshop. Several equipment and land rights agreements were tabled for further review.

• Approved hiring a lobbyist or attorney at a rate not to exceed $300/hour (7-4)
• Approved renewal of insurance with Tommy Landry and Luke Landry with Arthur J. Gallagher (11-0)
• Approved renewal of External Accountant Wayne Theall's contract (11-0)
• Approved Executive Director's attendance at Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana Workshop (11-0)
• Accepted cash available for distribution as of April 30, 2021, totaling $10,551,418.66 (11-0)
• Tabled Professional Services Agreement with MB3, Inc. d/b/a Civix for Sunset Levee Lift Project (7-4)
• Tabled purchase of two John Deere tractors and one mower totaling $191,898.98 (11-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021, and February 10/March 31, 2021, meeting minutes (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District holds a committee meeting as a whole. The board will hear reports from building, safety, equipment, and project committees, and receive a presentation on insurance renewal from Tommy Landry with Arthur J. Gallagher. Public comments are invited via teleconference or in person with COVID-19 restrictions.

• Presentation to the Board to renew insurance by Tommy Landry with Arthur J. Gallagher

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District's Finance Committee will review the cash status report for the period ending March 31, 2021. The meeting includes a review and approval of bills for payment and a review of draft minutes from the April 7, 2021, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending March 31, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of April 7, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners met via teleconference and in person to conduct a finance meeting. The board approved the meeting agenda and the payment of bills.

• Adopted the agenda (10-0)
• Approved the bills (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will consider authorizing a $127,000 professional services agreement with MB3 Inc. (Civix) for right-of-way acquisition for the Sunset Levee Lift project. The board will also vote on approving a 5K run/walk event at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling on May 15, 2021. Other items include approval of previous meeting minutes, a cash status report, and an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Authorization of $127,000 contract with MB3 Inc. d/b/a Civix for right-of-way acquisition for Sunset Levee Lift Land Rights Acquisitions
• Authorization for West Bank Bridge Park 5K Run/Walk on May 15, 2021 in Luling, St. Charles Parish
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (engineering and study)
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2021 regular meeting and February 10, 2021 special meeting
• Cash status report

The Board approved a professional services agreement for the Sunset Levee Lift project and authorized a 5K run/walk event. Financial reports for March 2021 were accepted, and the Board received updates on the Upper Barataria Project.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with MB3, Inc. (d/b/a Civix) not to exceed $25,000 for Sunset Levee Lift right-of-way agreements (11-0)
• Approved West Bank Bridge Park 5K Run/Walk for May 15, 2021 (11-0)
• Accepted March 31, 2021 cash available for distribution report totaling $10,951,383.77 (11-0)
• Approved minutes from March 3, 2021 meeting (11-0)
• Approved minutes from February 10, 2021 special meeting (11-0)
• Adopted adjusted agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The committee will hold a meeting to hear reports from several committees including Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret. The agenda also includes the Executive Director's report and a period for public comments.

• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole and unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Committee reports were provided regarding building plans, safety training, equipment status, and levee projects, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a finance meeting to review the cash status report for the period ending February 28, 2021. The agenda also includes the review and approval of bills for payment and the review of previous meeting minutes.

• Cash Status Report for period ending February 28, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of March 3, 2021 Regular Board Meeting draft minutes
• Review of February 10, 2021 Special Meeting draft minutes

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial documents and approve bills. The board also adopted the meeting agenda.

• Adopted the agenda (10-0-1)
• Approved bills (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will vote on authorizing the expropriation of a flowage easement for the Ellington Pump Station from St. Charles Parish. The board will also consider amending Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin's employment contract to extend its termination date. An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is scheduled. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a cash status report.

• Authorization to expropriate Ellington Pump Station Flowage Easement Parcel 1-2A from St. Charles Parish
• Authorization to amend Ivy Chauvin's employment contract to extend termination date through the current governor's term
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (CPRA and Corps studies)
• Approval of unapproved minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2020
• Cash status report

The Board of Commissioners approved the expropriation of a flowage easement for the Ellington Pump Station and extended the employment contract of Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin. The Board also accepted the cash available for distribution report for February 2021.

• Approved expropriation of Ellington Pump Station Flowage Easement Parcel 1-2A (11-0)
• Approved extension of Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin's employment contract to the end of the current Governor's term (6-5)
• Accepted February 28, 2021 cash available for distribution report totaling $11,092,539.70 (11-0)
• Approved adjusted agenda (11-0)
• Accepted minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 2021 (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a special meeting to consider amending its 2021 annual budget. The proposed change removes $1.2 million for Sunset Drainage Levee Lift construction and adds $1.4 million for engineering costs to design the Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate. The meeting will be held via teleconference with limited in-person attendance due to COVID-19.

• Amend 2021 budget: remove $1,200,000 for Sunset Drainage Levee Lift construction
• Remove $1,200,000 in CPRA GOMESA funding for the same levee lift
• Add $1,400,000 for engineering costs to design the Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate
• Public comments accepted on agenda items
• Meeting held via teleconference; face coverings required for in-person attendance

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board unanimously approved amendments to the 2021 Annual Budget to reallocate funds toward engineering for the Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate. The board noted that the Sunset Levee Lift project remains important and will return to the budget once CPRA funds are allocated.

• Approved removal of $1,200,000 for Sunset Drainage Levee Lift Construction Costs (11-0)
• Approved removal of $1,200,000 in CPRA GOMESA Funding for the Sunset Drainage Levee Lift (11-0)
• Approved addition of $1,400,000 for engineering costs to design the Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a Committee Meeting as a Whole. The board will consider amending the employment contract of Assistant Executive Director Ivy Chauvin and discuss hiring a Board Secretary.

• Proposed amendment to Ivy Chauvin's employment contract to extend the termination date to the end of the current Governor's term
• Discussion on adding the hire of Board Secretary Craig Carter to the March 3, 2021 agenda

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review the district's cash status and approve bills for payment. The body will also discuss the budget and costs associated with engineering for the Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate.

• Review of cash status report for period ending January 31, 2021
• Approval of bills for payment
• Budget and financing discussion for Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate engineering

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board will consider several administrative items including a retirement resolution for Myron Borne and employee safety expenses. The meeting also includes updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Purchase of an 80” Brushcat with motor cover and polycarbonate door kit from Clark Equipment for $7,879.20
• Authorization to purchase safety shoes for employees via a $140 voucher
• Authorization for annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic starting in March
• Approval of retirement resolution for Myron Borne
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project regarding CPRA, Corps, and Watershed

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a Brushcat and authorized safety shoe vouchers and annual physicals for employees. The Board also accepted the January 2021 financial report and approved a retirement resolution for Levee Foreman Myron Borne.

• Approved purchase of 80” Brushcat from Clark Equipment for $7,879.20 (11-0)
• Approved $140 safety shoe vouchers for employees (11-0)
• Approved annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic starting in March (11-0)
• Approved retirement resolution for Levee Foreman Myron Borne (11-0)
• Approved attendance at Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference (11-0)
• Accepted January 31, 2021 cash available report totaling $10,562,892.78 (11-0)
• Accepted January 6, 2020 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved adjusted agenda (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the bills following a review of the cash status report for the period ending January 31, 2021. The Executive Director provided updates on the budget and the Bayou Des Allemands flood gate.

• Adopted the agenda (11-0)
• Approved the bills (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee will discuss recommendations for the February 3, 2021, Regular Board Meeting. Items include authorization for employee safety shoes and annual physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic.

• Authorization to purchase safety shoes for employees per the Safety Plan
• Authorization for employee annual physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic
• Discussion of security plans for levee patrol
• Discussion regarding hiring a lobbyist and considering an RFP for the position

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District holds a finance meeting to review the cash status report for December 2020, approve bills for payment, and discuss other financial matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.

• Cash status report for period ending December 31, 2020
• Review and approval of bills for payment (no amounts specified)
• Review of draft minutes from January 6, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
• Public comments accepted on agenda items
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 emergency

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial documents and approve expenditures. The board unanimously approved the bills after reviewing the cash status report for the period ending December 31, 2020.

• Adopted the agenda (11-0)
• Approved the bills (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a regular public meeting on January 6, 2021, via teleconference and in-person with limited occupancy due to COVID-19. The board will consider adopting the agenda, approving minutes from December 2, 2020, and reviewing a cash status report. The main substantive item is an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, covering engineering (CPRA), study (CORPS), and watershed aspects.

• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (engineering, study, watershed)
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2020 regular meeting
• Cash status report review
• Public comments accepted on all agenda items

The Board unanimously approved the adjusted agenda and the minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting. The Board also accepted the cash available for distribution report for the month ending December 31, 2020. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved adjusted agenda (11-0)
• Approved December 2, 2020 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Accepted December 31, 2020 cash available for distribution report totaling $7,909,655.77 (11-0)