Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District public meetings in 2022

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to hear reports from several committees. These include the Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees.

• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports from personnel, building, safety, and equipment committees. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made beyond the adoption of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for November 2022 and approve bills for payment. The meeting will also include public comments and a review of the draft minutes from the December 7 regular board meeting. No major policy decisions or project approvals are on the agenda.

• Cash Status Report for period ending November 30, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from December 7, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Commissioners met for a finance meeting to review financial reports and approve expenditures. The board adopted the agenda and approved the bills presented for the period ending November 30, 2022.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved the bills

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the future path for the Sunset Levee Project. The meeting also includes updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project regarding engineering, studies, and watershed components.

• Discussion on the path forward for the Sunset Levee Project
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project
• Request to change January Board Meeting dates due to holiday office closure
• Review of unapproved minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting
• Presentation of cash status report

The Board of Commissioners voted to reject the bid for the Sunset Levee Project and put the project out for rebid based on engineering recommendations. The Board also approved the November 2022 financial reports and updated the January 2023 meeting schedule.

• Rejected Sunset Levee Project bid and approved rebid (9-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted November 30, 2022 cash available for distribution report
• Approved January 18, 23, and 25, 2023 meeting dates (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

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

• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Finance Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on personnel, building, safety, and equipment. The board discussed the 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement, but no formal vote on the agreement was recorded. The agenda was unanimously adopted.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will review the cash status report for the period ending October 31, 2022. The meeting includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of draft minutes from the November 2, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending October 31, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of November 2, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial documents and approve expenditures. The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the bills presented for payment.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved the bills

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will consider several authorizations, including a $98,887.75 drain pipe installation under Highway 20, a $10,226.33 projector and screen purchase, and USACE annual maintenance work along the Mississippi River. The board will also vote on a Right of Entry for USACE investigations in St. Charles Parish and approve the 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement. An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is scheduled.

• Authorization for LADOTD to install a drain pipe under Highway 20 at a cost of $98,887.75
• Authorization to procure and install a high-definition projector and 165" recessed screen for $10,226.33
• Authorization for USACE annual maintenance surveys, stone repairs, and concrete mattress repair along the Mississippi River
• Authorization for USACE Right of Entry for surveys and investigations for 24 months in St. Charles Parish
• Approval of the 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement

The Board approved a contract for a Highway 20 drain pipe and authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform river maintenance and surveys. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of a projector and screen and the 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement.

• Approved LADOTD to install a drain pipe under Highway 20 for $98,887.75
• Approved procurement of a high-definition projector and 165” recessed screen for $10,226.33
• Approved USACE to perform annual maintenance surveys, stone repairs, and concrete mattress repair along the Mississippi River
• Approved USACE Right of Entry (ROE) for 24 months for surveys and investigations in St. Charles Parish
• Approved 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement
• Accepted and filed October 31, 2022 cash available report totaling $8,062,933.59
• Accepted and filed October 5, 2022 meeting minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will review reports from several committees including Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project. The board will also consider authorization for the 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement.

• Authorization of the 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement

The Board met as a Committee of the Whole to receive updates on building construction, safety, and equipment. The board discussed the 2022 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement, but no formal vote on the agreement or the proposed $98,887.75 drain pipe installation was recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will meet to review financial reports and approve payments. The body will also review the draft minutes from the October 5, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending September 30, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of October 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial reports and approve bills. President Eric Matherne provided updates regarding Capital Outlay funding and CPRA dirt pricing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved bills for the period ending September 30, 2022

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will vote on several authorizations, including a USACE right-of-entry for the Ama #2 Levee Enlargement in St. Charles Parish, approval of a professional services agreement with GIS Engineering for levee lift and armoring, and approval of 2023 per diem rates. The board will also consider authorizing the executive director to meet with OMB Director Shalanda Young in Washington, D.C., and approving employee prescription safety glasses up to $500. An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is also on the agenda.

• Authorization for USACE right-of-entry for Ama #2 Levee Enlargement, St. Charles Parish
• Approval of agreement with GIS Engineering for shared costs of WBV lift and armoring
• 2023 per diem rate set at $117.75 per meeting, starting October 2022
• Authorization for executive director to meet with OMB Director Shalanda Young in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 11-12
• Employee prescription safety glasses purchase not to exceed $500 from Williamson Eye Center

The Board approved a right of entry for USACE levee enlargement in St. Charles Parish and a professional services agreement with GIS Engineering, LLC. Other actions included setting 2023 per diem rates and authorizing travel for the Executive Director to request funding in Washington, D.C.

• Approved USACE Right of Entry for Ama #2 Levee Enlargement in St. Charles Parish (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with GIS Engineering, LLC for WBV lift and armoring shared costs (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 per diem rates of $117.75 per meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director travel to Washington, D.C. to request Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project funds (Unanimous)
• Authorized employee prescription safety glasses from Williamson Eye Center up to $500.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Board/staff attendance at 2023 Louisiana Emergency Management Conference (10-1)
• Approved scheduling a Special Meeting for October 12, 2022 (11-0)
• Accepted September 30, 2022 cash available for distribution totaling $8,744,740.14 (Unanimous)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a Committee as a Whole meeting to receive reports from its Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset committees. The board will also consider authorizing the 2023 per diem rate of $117.75 per meeting, effective October 2022.

• Authorization from the Board to approve the 2023 per diem rates, $117.75 per meeting, starting in October 2022
• Personnel Committee Report (Chairman: Marlin Rogers)
• Building Committee Report (Chairman: Larry Sorapuru)
• Safety Committee Report (Chairman: Arthur J. Bosworth, IV)
• Equipment Committee Report (Chairman: Michael McKinney, Sr.)

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on building progress, safety, and levee projects. The board approved a per diem rate for 2023 to be placed on the October agenda. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved 2023 per diem rate of $117.75 per meeting (unanimous)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a finance meeting to review the cash status report for August 31, 2022, and approve bills for payment. The meeting also includes public comments and discussion of any other financial matters.

• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Cash status report for period ending August 31, 2022
• Review of draft minutes from September 7, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review unapproved minutes from August 2022 and the current cash status report. The board will also consider approving the 2023 Annual Budget and an addendum for design and construction administration related to warehouse and office improvements.

• Approval of 2023 Annual Budget
• Addendum for design, specifications, and construction administration for warehouse/office metal roof replacement, concrete paving, and fence replacement
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project regarding CPRA engineering, USACE study, and watershed

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board approved the annual operating budget for the 2023 calendar year and an addendum for warehouse and office facility improvements. The Board also accepted the August 2022 cash distribution report and the minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved 2023 Annual Operation Budget (10-0)
• Approved July 8, 2022 addendum for warehouse/office roof replacement, employee parking paving, and fence replacement (10-0)
• Accepted August 31, 2022 cash available for distribution report (10-0)
• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial reports and approve bills. A draft of the 2023 annual budget was presented for review, and the Board was notified of a bid for the Sunset Levee Project.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved bills

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District holds a committee-as-a-whole meeting to hear reports from its Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees. No specific decisions or action items are listed; the agenda is procedural.

• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report

The Board met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on personnel training, equipment, and safety. The board discussed a proposed change order for building construction and received the budget for the upcoming year.

• Adopted the meeting agenda

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District's Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for the period ending July 31, 2022. The meeting includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of the draft minutes from the August 3, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending July 31, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of August 3, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial documents and approve expenditures. The board adopted the agenda and approved the bills presented during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the bills

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a regular meeting to consider routine items including approval of minutes, a cash status report, and authorizations for staff to attend two industry conferences. The board will also vote on authorizing Greenup Industries to update the geotechnical report for the Bayou des Allemands flood gate based on revised design criteria. An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is scheduled.

• Authorization for Greenup Industries to engage Gulf South Engineering and Testing for geotechnical report update on Bayou des Allemands flood gate
• Authorization for board/staff to attend ALBL Annual Meeting (Nov 30–Dec 1, 2022, New Orleans)
• Authorization for board/staff to attend MVFCA 87th Annual Meeting (Dec 1–3, 2022)
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (CPRA engineering, Corps study, watershed)
• Cash status report and approval of July 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board approved funding for a geotechnical report update and authorized attendance at two annual professional meetings. The Board also accepted the July 2022 financial reports and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved $54,000 for Greenup Industries to engage Gulf South Engineering and Testing for Bayou des Allemands flood gate geotechnical report (10-0-1)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at ALBL Annual Meeting, Nov 29-Dec 1, 2022 (10-0-1)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at MVFCA 87th Annual Meeting, Dec 1-3, 2022 (10-0-1)
• Accepted July 31, 2022 cash available for distribution report (10-0-1)
• Accepted July 6, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0-1)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will meet to hear reports from various committees including Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret. The agenda consists of committee reports and does not list specific items for decision or vote.

• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

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

• Approved adoption of the agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for June 2022, approve bills for payment, and discuss any other financial matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or major decisions listed.

• Cash Status Report for period ending June 30, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from July 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial records and approve expenditures. The board approved the bills following a review of the cash status report for the period ending June 30, 2022.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (11-0)
• Approved the bills (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will meet to elect officers and fill a Mobile Equipment Operator 2 position. The board will also consider an extended request from the US Corps of Engineers for environmental and soil investigations in St. Charles Parish.

• Authorization for US Corps of Engineers surveys and soil borings for Mississippi River and Tributaries, Ama #2 Levee Enlargement (Baseline Station 3110+00 to 3180+00)
• Election of President and Vice-President
• Authorization to fill vacant Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project regarding CPRA engineering, CORPS study, and watershed

The Board approved an extended request for the US Corps of Engineers to conduct environmental and soil investigations in St. Charles Parish. The Board also voted to fill vacant Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions and re-elected its President and Vice-President. Financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2022, were accepted.

• Approved extended US Corps of Engineers request for surveys and investigations in St. Charles Parish (10-0)
• Approved filling vacant Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions (10-0)
• Re-elected Eric Matherne as President (8-2)
• Re-elected Jeffery Henry as Vice-President (10-0)
• Accepted June 1, 2022 meeting minutes (9-1)
• Accepted cash available for distribution report as of June 30, 2022 (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to hear reports from various committees. These reports cover personnel, building, safety, equipment, and specific bayou projects.

• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

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

• Approved the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for May 2022, approve bills for payment, and discuss other financial matters. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or projects listed.

• Cash status report for period ending May 31, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from June 1, 2022 Regular Board Meeting
• Public comments accepted

The Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and approved the bills after a brief pause for review. The Board also reviewed the cash status report for the period ending May 31, 2022.

• Adopted the agenda (10-0-1)
• Approved the bills (11-0-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will vote on authorizing the purchase of a Volvo EC220EL excavator for $181,411 plus a bucket and warranty, and a Kubota mower for $16,740. The board will also consider a 3% cost-of-living raise and a 3% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry, as well as other routine items.

• Authorization to purchase Volvo EC220EL excavator for $181,411.05 plus $6,450 cleanout bucket and $4,735 warranty
• Authorization to purchase Kubota ZD1211-3-60 mower for $16,740.18 on state contract
• 3% cost-of-living raise and 3% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry
• Authorization for board/staff to attend MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in Washington, D.C. (Sept 17-21, 2022)
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (engineering and study)

The Board approved the purchase of a Kubota mower and a Volvo excavator with accessories. It also approved a 3% cost of living raise and a 3% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry. Additionally, the Board authorized safety shoe vouchers for employees.

• Approved purchase of Kubota ZD1211-3-60 for $16,740.18 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of Volvo EC220EL for $181,411.05, clean out bucket for $6,450.00, and warranty for $4,735.00 (9-0)
• Approved 3% cost of living raise and 3% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry (6-3)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in Washington, D.C. (8-1)
• Approved $180 safety shoe vouchers for employees (9-0)
• Accepted May 31, 2022 cash available for distribution report (9-0)
• Accepted May 2, 2022 meeting minutes (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The district is holding a committee meeting to receive reports from various internal committees. The agenda consists of procedural items and committee 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 and unanimously adopted the agenda. The meeting consisted of reports regarding personnel, building construction, safety, equipment, and ongoing drainage projects.

• Approved the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will review the cash status report for the period ending April 30, 2022. The meeting includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of the draft minutes from the May 2, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending April 30, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of May 2, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the bills following a review of the cash status report for the period ending April 30, 2022. The Board also discussed the potential hiring of two administrative assistant positions for office training.

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

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is meeting to decide on adjusted millage rates and several service contracts. The board will also review requests for land surveys by the US Corps of Engineers and an emergency refuge agreement with a local academy.

• Adoption of adjusted millage rate(s)
• Increase of CSRS, LLC contract fees by $500,000 to a new total of $750,000
• Increase of $35,000 per year to District Attorney Ricky L. Babin for a total of $60,000 per year
• Approval for US Corps of Engineers to conduct surveys and borings between levee B/L Sta. 2270+43.75 to B/L Sta. 2311+08.68
• Purchase of 3 John Deere FC15R Flex Wing mowers on state contract

The Board approved a 3.88 mill tax for 2022 operation and maintenance. Other key actions included increasing a contract for the District Attorney and expanding a contract with CSRS, LLC. The Board also authorized the purchase of three mowers and the hiring of an Administrative Assistant 2.

• Levied 3.88 mills for Operation and Maintenance on 2022 tax roll (10-0-1)
• Approved $50,000 annual payment to District Attorney Ricky L. Babin (9-2-0)
• Increased CSRS, LLC contract fee by $500,000 to a total of $750,000 (10-1-0)
• Approved agreement with Bright Minds Learning Academy to use building as emergency refuge (10-0-1)
• Approved US Corps of Engineers request for surveys and investigations (10-0-1)
• Authorized execution of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for State funds per Act 119 of 2021 (10-0-1)
• Approved purchase of 3 John Deere FC15R Flex Wing mowers (11-0-0)
• Approved hiring of an Administrative Assistant 2 (11-0-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a committee meeting to receive reports from various operational groups. The session includes a presentation from Arthur J. Gallagher representative Tommy Landry.

• 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 on personnel, building construction, safety, and drainage projects. No substantive votes were taken other than the adoption of the agenda.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District Board will hold a finance meeting to review the cash status report for the period ending March 31, 2022. The agenda also includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of the draft minutes from the April 6, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending March 31, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of April 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners met for a finance meeting and unanimously approved the bills. No other substantive actions were taken, as the hiring of two firms was deferred to next month's agenda.

• 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 meeting on April 6, 2022, via teleconference. The board will vote on authorizing the purchase of two 2022 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab trucks for $90,000 from Cazenave Motor Company. Other items include authorizations for board and staff travel to conferences and an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Authorization to approve bid from Cazenave Motor Company for two 2022 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab or equivalent for $90,000
• Authorization to move Finance and Committee meetings due to board/staff attending National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL (April 10-14, 2022)
• Authorization for board/staff to attend 35th Annual AOLBOL Workshop in Baton Rouge, LA (May 4-6, 2022)
• Authorization for board/staff to attend 2022 LEMC (LEPA) Annual Conference in Lake Charles, LA (May 15-19, 2022)
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

The Board of Commissioners approved a vehicle purchase from Cazenave Motor Company and accepted the March 2022 financial reports. Members also approved attendance at several professional workshops and conferences, necessitating the rescheduling of May meetings.

• Approved $90,000 bid from Cazenave Motor Company for two 2022 Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cabs (10-0)
• Accepted March 31, 2022 cash available for distribution report showing total cash and investments of $11,095,616.45 (10-0)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at 35th Annual AOLBOL Workshop in Baton Rouge, May 4-6, 2022 (10-0)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at 2022 LEMC (LEPA) Annual Conference in Lake Charles, May 15-19, 2022 (10-0)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL, April 10-14, 2022 (10-0)
• Rescheduled Finance meeting to April 18, 2022 and Committee meeting to April 20, 2022 (10-0)
• Rescheduled May Regular meeting to May 2, 2022 (10-0)
• Accepted and filed March 2, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The meeting consists of reports from various district committees including Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret. No specific legislative actions or project details are listed in this agenda.

• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret Committee Report

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on personnel, building, safety, equipment, and project progress. The only formal action taken was the unanimous adoption of the meeting agenda.

• Adopted the agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for the period ending February 28, 2021. The meeting includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of the draft minutes from the March 2, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending February 28, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of March 2, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the bills following a review of the cash status report. Commissioners also decided to add contracts for Stantek and FPN to the April regular meeting agenda for further consideration regarding a hydraulic study.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (11-0)
• Approved the bills (11-0)
• Approved placing Stantek and FPN contracts on the April regular meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board will consider revisions to the Personnel Policy and review the cash status report. The meeting also includes an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Revision to the Personnel Policy
• Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project update (Engineering, Study, and Watershed)
• Authorization for Board or Staff to attend National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL
• Review of unapproved minutes from February 2, 2022 meeting
• Cash status report

The Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the Personnel Policy and authorized staff and board attendance at the National Hurricane Conference. The board also accepted the February 2022 financial reports and meeting minutes.

• Approved revision to the Personnel Policy (10-0)
• Approved Board and/or Staff attendance at National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL (10-0)
• Accepted and filed February 2, 2022 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Accepted February 28, 2022 cash available for distribution report (10-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District holds a Committee as a Whole meeting to receive reports from its Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, public comments, and adjournment. No specific action items, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports from personnel, building, safety, equipment, and project committees. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than the adoption of the agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for the period ending January 31, 2021. The meeting includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of draft minutes from the February 2, 2022, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending January 31, 2021
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of February 2, 2022 Regular Board Meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners met for a finance meeting to review financial reports and expenditures. The board unanimously approved the bills presented during the meeting.

• 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 meeting to discuss and potentially approve several authorizations. Key items include granting a right-of-entry to St. Charles Parish for construction on the West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee, approving a $10,200 contract amendment for the Sunset Levee Lift project, and purchasing tractors and trucks. The board will also receive an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Authorization to grant right-of-entry to St. Charles Parish for West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee – Kellogg Pump Station T-Wall construction
• Second amendment to Civix contract adding $10,200 for Sunset Levee Lift project
• Purchase of 3 John Deere 5125r utility tractors and 3 John Deere 6120m cab tractors on state contract
• Authorization to place for bid two 2022 Ford F150 4x4 crew cab trucks
• Purchase of safety shoes for employees with $140 voucher

The Board of Commissioners approved Right of Entry to the Ellington levee for St. Charles Parish construction. The board also authorized the purchase of three John Deere tractors and the bidding of two Ford F150 trucks. Additional approvals included a contract amendment for the Sunset Levee Lift project.

• Approved Right of Entry to Ellington levee for West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee construction (11-0)
• Approved $10,200 contract amendment for Civix for Sunset Levee Lift project (11-0)
• Approved purchase of one John Deere 5125r and two John Deere 6120m tractors (11-0)
• Approved placing for bid two 2022 Ford F150 4x4 crew cab trucks or equivalent (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 Board/Staff attendance at Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference (11-0)
• Accepted and filed cash available for distribution as of Jan. 31, 2021, totaling $9,140,787.10 (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will discuss and potentially take action on a proposal to designate the Personnel Committee as the 'Committee of the Whole.' This change would involve all Commissioners functioning together in that capacity.

• Proposal to approve the Personnel Committee as the 'Committee of the Whole'
• Reports from Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Bayou Napoleon/Bayou Verret committees

The Board of Commissioners met as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports on building progress, safety, and equipment. No formal votes were recorded for equipment purchases or committee restructuring.

• Approved the meeting agenda (11-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for December 2021, approve bills for payment, and discuss a packet of information from Ivy Chauvin, Jr. in executive session. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Cash status report for period ending December 31, 2021
• Executive session to discuss a packet from Ivy Chauvin, Jr. including letters and emails about payroll and sick leave

The Board of Commissioners met for a finance meeting to review financial records and approve expenditures. The board unanimously approved the bills presented during the meeting.

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

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will consider approving a right-of-way agreement with Chevron for the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Segment 2 – Sunset Levee Project (Canal No. 14 Access). They will also discuss authorizing attendance at meetings with the Louisiana and Congressional delegations in Washington, D.C., and consider making the Personnel Committee the 'Committee of the Whole.' An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is also on the agenda.

• Right-of-Way Agreement between LBLD and Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Segment 2 – Sunset Levee Project (Canal No. 14 Access)
• Authorization for Executive Director/President to attend meetings with Louisiana Legislative Delegation and Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C. (Jan 26-30, 2022)
• Authorization for board/staff to attend 2022 Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Congressional Meetings (March 12-16, 2022, Washington, D.C.)
• Authorization to approve Personnel Committee as 'Committee of the Whole' (all commissioners)
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (Engineering, Study, Watershed)

The Board approved a Right of Way Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Segment 2 – Sunset Levee Project. Commissioners also authorized board and staff attendance at the 2022 Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Congressional Meetings.

• Approved Right of Way Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Segment 2 – Sunset Levee Project (11-0)
• Approved board/staff attendance at 2022 Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Congressional Meetings (11-0)
• Accepted and filed December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Accepted and filed cash available for distribution as of December 31, 2021, totaling $8,165,410.13 (11-0)
• Adopted agenda excluding items #9 and #11 (11-0)