Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District public meetings in 2023

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will meet to discuss the renewal or amendment of Executive Director Donald Henry's employment contract. The meeting also includes committee reports from Personnel, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Finance committees.

• Discussion regarding renewal and/or amendments to Donald Henry’s employment contract
• Review of the draft copy of the December 13, 2023 Special Call meeting minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will meet to review financial reports and approve bills for payment. The session includes a review of the cash status report for the period ending November 30, 2023.

• Cash Status Report for period ending November 30, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the draft copy of the December 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on awarding a construction contract for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project. The contract, contingent on Change Order No. 1, would go to Onshore Materials, LLC for an amended total of $8,181,172.50. The meeting also includes procedural items such as public comments and adoption of the agenda.

• Discussion and possible approval of construction contract for Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project to Onshore Materials, LLC, with Change Order No. 1, total $8,181,172.50

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will consider awarding an $8,181,172.50 construction contract to Onshore Materials, LLC for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project, contingent on a change order. The board will also vote on authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform annual maintenance surveys and repairs along the Mississippi River, and on approving an amendment to a temporary easement for a coastwide monitoring system. Other items include approving minutes, a cash status report, and scheduling January board meetings due to a holiday closure.

• Authorization to award construction contract for Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project to Onshore Materials, LLC for $8,181,172.50
• Authorization to approve U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposal for annual maintenance surveys, stone repairs, and articulated concrete mattress repair work along the Mississippi River
• Authorization to approve amendment to temporary easement, servitude, and right-of-way easement for coastwide reference monitoring system project
• Authorization for Executive Director and President to attend meetings with Louisiana Legislative Delegation and Congressional Delegation on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project in Washington, D.C., January 23-27, 2024
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

The Board approved a construction contract for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project and amended the 2024 budget to add $1 million for the Sunset Levee Project. The Board also approved maintenance work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a temporary easement for a monitoring system project.

• Awarded Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project contract to Onshore Materials, LLC for $8,181,172.50 (10-0-1)
• Approved adding $1,000,000 to the 2024 Annual Budget for the Sunset Levee Project (10-0-1)
• Approved US Army Corps of Engineers proposal for Mississippi River maintenance surveys and repairs (Passed)
• Approved amendment to temporary easement, servitude and right-of-way for coastwide reference monitoring system (10-0-1)
• Approved Executive Director and President travel to Washington, D.C. for delegation meetings Jan 23-27, 2024 (10-0-1)
• Approved rescheduled January 2024 board meeting dates (10-0-1)
• Accepted November 30, 2023 cash available report totaling $6,515,381.27 (Passed)
• Accepted minutes from November 1, 2023 and October 24, 2023 meetings (Passed)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board approved a resolution to place the awarding of a construction contract for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project on the December 13, 2023 Regular meeting agenda. The proposed contract with Onshore Materials, LLC is for an amended total of $8,181,172.50.

• Approved placing the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project contract award to Onshore Materials, LLC on the regular meeting agenda
• Approved agenda for the Special Call Meeting (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a Committee as a Whole meeting to discuss reports from personnel, safety, equipment, and finance committees, along with a discussion on the Sunset Levee Lift and an amendment to a temporary easement for a coastwide monitoring system. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Sunset Levee Lift discussion
• Review and discuss amendment to temporary easement, servitude and right-of-way easement for monitoring system project
• Finance Committee Report
• Review of draft October 24, 2023 Special Board Meeting minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review financial reports and approve payments. The body will also review the draft minutes from the November 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending October 31, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of November 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the cash status report for the period ending October 31, 2023. The Board approved the payment of bills. Executive Director Henry discussed a $100,000 state budget reimbursement and suggested using those funds to address drainage problems.

• Approved bills for payment (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will consider changing December meeting dates due to upcoming conferences. The agenda also includes an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project and a request to approve a fun run in Luling.

• Changing December Board Meeting dates due to AOLBOL & MVFCA Conferences
• Approval of Christmas in the Park 2k Fun Run in Luling, St. Charles Parish
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project engineering, study, and masterplan
• Review of unapproved minutes from the October 4, 2023 meeting
• Cash status report

The Board approved attendance and travel expenses for a Louisiana State Department of Justice annual workshop. Members also rescheduled three December meetings and approved a 2k Fun Run event in Luling. Financial reports for October 2023 were accepted and filed.

• Approved attendance and travel expenses for Louisiana State Department of Justice workshop (10-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (10-0)
• Accepted and filed October 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted October 31, 2023 cash available for distribution report
• Rescheduled December Regular Meeting to Dec 13, Finance Meeting to Dec 18, and Committee Meeting to Dec 21
• Approved A Christmas in the Park 2k Fun Run in Luling for December 2, 2023

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will meet to discuss an Intergovernmental Agreement with St. James Parish. The proposed agreement involves the district aiding in the removal of debris and vegetation for a FEMA project.

• Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between St. James Parish and Lafourche Basin Levee District for vegetation and debris removal in Crosscut Canal and Bayou Lassange

The Board of Commissioners approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with St. James Parish. The District will provide assistance in removing vegetation and debris in the Crosscut Canal and Bayou Lassange for a FEMA-funded project.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with St. James Parish for vegetation and debris removal (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners met in a committee session to receive reports on the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project and safety. A representative from the CPRA presented information regarding a project with a $2.5 million cost. No substantive policy or financial decisions were voted upon other than the adoption of the agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will meet to review financial reports and approve payments. The session includes a review of the cash status report for the period ending September 30, 2023.

• Cash Status Report for period ending September 30, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the draft copy of the October 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the cash status report for the period ending September 30, 2023, and approved bills for payment. The board also discussed bidding processes and the use of Visa points for hotel rooms.

• Approved bills for payment (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and project-related items. The board will vote on approving $124.50 per meeting per diem rates for 2024, a Christmas Bonfire Agreement for St. James Parish, and the Sunset Levee bid. They will also receive an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Authorization to approve 2024 per diem rates of $124.50 per meeting, starting October 2023
• Authorization to approve the 2023 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement
• Discussion and vote on the Sunset Levee Bid
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

The Board approved per diem rates for 2024 and a Christmas bonfire agreement for St. James Parish. A decision on the Sunset Levee bid was tabled until the October 11th Committee Meeting. The Board also reviewed financial reports and progress on the Upper Barataria Project and strategic master plan.

• Approved 2024 per diem rates of $124.50 per meeting (Passed)
• Approved 2023 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement (Passed)
• Tabled decision on Sunset Levee Bid until October 11th Committee Meeting (Passed)
• Accepted and filed September 6, 2023 meeting minutes (Passed)
• Accepted and filed cash available for distribution as of August 31, 2023 (Passed)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a committee meeting as a whole to receive reports from its Personnel, Security, Equipment, Finance, and Upper Barataria/Sunset committees. No specific action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Personnel Committee report
• Building Committee report
• Safety Committee report
• Equipment Committee report
• Finance Committee report

The Board of Commissioners met in a committee session to receive reports from personnel, building, safety, and equipment committees. The board voted to place the new 2024 per diem rates for commissioners on the October 4, 2023, regular meeting agenda. Discussions regarding GIS and engineering proposals were deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved placing 2024 commissioner per diem rates on the October 4, 2023 agenda (7-0)
• Deferred vote on Encos, GIS Engineering, and Greenup proposals to a regular or special meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for August 2023 and approve bills for payment. The board will also consider a draft of the September 6 regular board meeting and discuss other financial matters. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference.

• Cash status report for period ending August 31, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of September 6, 2023 regular board meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2024 Annual Budget and a proposed purchase of a new John Deere tractor. The meeting also includes updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Approval of the 2024 Annual Budget
• Purchase of a 2023 John Deere 5120m 4x4 tractor for $87,471.00
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project engineering, study, and masterplan
• Authorization of signing authority for James P. Jasmin, Arthur J. Bosworth, and Donald Ray Henry
• Approval of unapproved minutes from August 2 and August 7, 2023

The Board approved the Annual Operation Budget for 2024 and authorized the purchase of a new tractor. The Board also updated signing authorities and elected James P. Jasmin as President.

• Approved 2024 Annual Operation Budget (8-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 John Deere 5120m 4x4 tractor for $87,471.00 (8-0)
• Authorized James P. Jasmin to sign checks, vouchers, and money transfers effective Sept 1, 2023
• Accepted August 2, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes
• Accepted August 7, 2023 Special Call Meeting minutes
• Accepted cash available for distribution report as of August 31, 2023

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a committee meeting to receive reports from the Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. The board will also review the draft minutes of the August 7, 2023 special call meeting. No specific actions or financial items are listed on the agenda.

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

The Board reviewed committee reports on personnel, building, safety, and equipment. A request to purchase a replacement John Deere tractor was deferred to the September 6 regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled vote for purchase of 2023 John Deere 5120m 4x4 tractor ($87,471.00) for September 6, 2023 meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report, approve bills, and discuss several items for recommendation at a subsequent special meeting. Key items include a $3,386,828 GIS services proposal for the Westbank Vicinity Western Tie-in project and a railroad right-of-way agreement with Cornerstone Chemical Company. The board will also receive a presentation on the 2024 draft budget.

• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Discussion of railroad right-of-way agreement between the district and Cornerstone Chemical Company
• GIS proposal for Westbank Vicinity Western Tie-in: engineering, surveying, permitting, and construction at $3,386,828
• Approval of final closing fees for new building from C.J. Consulting Engineers
• Presentation on 2024 draft budget by accountant

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board reviewed the 2024 draft budget and discussed a $3,386,828.00 professional services proposal from GIS for the Westbank Vicinity Western Tie-in levee lift. No formal votes were recorded for the budget, the GIS proposal, or the Railroad Right-of-Way agreement. The Board also discussed a $40,000 increase in final closing fees for a new building.

• Approved the meeting agenda (10-0-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District holds a special meeting to consider three authorizations. The board will vote on a $3,386,828 GIS proposal for engineering and construction tasks on the Westbank Vicinity Western Tie-in. Also on the agenda: a railroad right-of-way agreement with Cornerstone Chemical Company and final closing fees for a new building.

• Authorization to execute Railroad Right-of-Way agreement with Cornerstone Chemical Company
• Approval of GIS proposal for Westbank Vicinity Western Tie-in maintenance, total fees $3,386,828
• Approval of final closing fees for new building from C.J. Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners approved a professional services proposal for the Westbank Vicinity Western Tie-in and authorized a railroad right-of-way agreement. The Board also approved final closing fees for a new building.

• Authorized Executive Director Donald Henry to execute Railroad Right-of-Way agreement with Cornerstone Chemical Company (Unanimous)
• Approved GIS proposal for engineering, surveying, permitting, geotechnical, and construction tasks for Westbank Vicinity Western Tie-in for $3,386,828.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved final closing fees for the new building from Joseph Savoie of C.J. Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Unanimous)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board elected new leadership and authorized legal representation for a lawsuit. The Board also approved attendance at two annual meetings and accepted the July 2023 financial reports.

• Elected James P. Jasmin as Board President (6-2)
• Elected Arthur J. Bosworth, IV as Board Vice-President (7-1)
• Authorized contract with Attorney Larry Bankston for Ivy Chauvin lawsuit, estimated $5,000 to $10,000
• Approved Board and Staff attendance at ALBL Annual Meeting, Dec 5-7, 2023
• Approved Board and Staff attendance at MVFCA 88th Annual Meeting, Dec 7-9, 2023
• Accepted July 31, 2023 cash available for distribution report
• Accepted minutes from July 5, 2023 meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold an election for President and Vice-President. The Board will also discuss legal representation for a specific lawsuit and provide updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Contract with attorney Larry Bankston for Ivy Chauvin v. Board of Commissioners lawsuit, estimated $5,000 to $10,000
• Election of President (Nominees: Marlin Rogers, James P. Jasmin)
• Election of Vice-President (Nominee: Arthur J. Bosworth, IV)
• Authorization for Board/Staff to attend ALBL Annual Meeting (Dec 5-7, 2023)
• Authorization for Board/Staff to attend MVFCA 88th Annual Meeting (Dec 7-9, 2023)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a Committee as a Whole meeting to receive reports from its Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. The public may comment on any agenda item.

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

The Board adopted the agenda and nominated candidates for President and Vice President to be voted on at the August 2 meeting. Commissioners received reports on the completion of a new meeting room addition and two recent vehicle accidents. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved the meeting agenda (10-0)
• Nominated candidates for President and Vice President for vote on August 2, 2023
• Confirmed Commissioner Bosworth as the upcoming Vice President due to lack of other nominations

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Finance Committee will review the cash status report for the period ending June 30, 2023. The meeting includes a review of bills for payment and the draft minutes from the July 5, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending June 30, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of July 5, 2023, Regular Board Meeting draft minutes

The Board adopted the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded, as the board reviewed a cash status report and draft documents for future action.

• Approved adoption of the agenda (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will consider several action items including approval of minutes, a cash report, a 4% cost of living and merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry, and authorization to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Charles Parish for increasing the height of the Sunset Levee and constructing an access roadway. They will also vote on a Right of Entry for the U.S. Corps of Engineers for the Ama #2 Levee Enlargement project and an amendment to a professional services agreement with Civix for $24,000. An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is scheduled.

• 4% cost of living and 4% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Charles Parish for Sunset Levee height increase and access roadway
• Right of Entry for Corps of Engineers for Ama #2 Levee Enlargement (stations 3108+00 to 3139+00)
• Amendment of professional services agreement with Civix for $24,000 through June 30, 2024
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

The Board authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Charles Parish to increase the height of the Sunset Levee and construct an access road. Additionally, the Board approved salary increases for the Executive Director and extended a professional services agreement with Civix.

• Approved 4% cost of living and 4% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry (6-3)
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Charles Parish for Sunset Levee height increase and access road (9-0)
• Approved US Corps of Engineers Right of Entry for Ama #2 Levee Enlargement construction
• Extended Civix Professional Services Agreement through June 30, 2024, with an additional $24,000 budget
• Accepted June 30, 2023 cash available for distribution report showing total cash and investments of $9,390,213.49
• Accepted and filed minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will meet to review reports from several committees. These include reports from 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 voted to place a proposed cost-of-living and merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry on the July 5, 2023, regular meeting agenda. The Building Committee reported that the new meeting room addition is complete and accepted for occupancy, though some deficiencies remain. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (10-0)
• Approved placing Executive Director raise on July 5 regular meeting agenda (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for May 2023, approve bills for payment, and evaluate a recommendation for a cost of living and merit raise for the Executive Director. The public can attend via teleconference or in person at the Vacherie office.

• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Evaluate and discuss a recommendation for a cost of living and merit raise for the Executive Director
• Review of draft copy of June 7, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and reviewed bills for payment. The Board discussed a cost of living and merit raise for the Executive Director, with evaluation papers to be forwarded to Commissioner Rogers for a June 14, 2023, committee meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Reviewed and approved bills for payment

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will vote on rescinding a previously approved $1,347,960 contract for the Barataria Basin flood-risk reduction project and consider new proposals for a hydraulic study ($269,656) and an environmental study ($50,000). Other items include approval of minutes, cash report, personnel policy revision, and a July 4th fireworks event.

• Rescind $1,347,960 proposal from BKI, Gulf South and Greenup for 60% design plans of UBRRP Segment 4
• Approve $269,656 proposal from BKI for Segment 4 Alternatives Hydraulic Study
• Approve $50,000 proposal from Greenup for Segment 4 Alternatives Environmental Study
• Approve revision to Personnel Policy
• Discuss and approve July 4th celebration by St. Charles Parish at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling

The Board rescinded a previously approved $1,347,960 proposal for UBRRP Segment 4 plans. In its place, the Board approved two new studies for Segment 4 alternatives and a $25,000 levee design re-evaluation.

• Rescinded $1,347,960 proposal for UBRRP Segment 4 plans (9-0)
• Approved $269,656 BKI proposal for Segment 4 Alternatives Hydraulic Study (9-0)
• Approved $50,000 Greenup proposal for Segment 4 Alternatives Environmental Study (9-0)
• Approved $25,000 Gulf South proposal to re-evaluate levee design top increase (9-0)
• Approved revision to the Personnel Policy (9-0)
• Approved attendance at MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in Washington, D.C. (8-1)
• Approved St. Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2023 (9-0)
• Accepted May 31, 2023 cash available for distribution totaling $9,889,900.56 (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District holds a Committee as a Whole meeting to discuss advancing the UBRRP Segment 4 plans to 65% completion and obtaining permits, with a $1,347,960 proposal from BKI. The board will also consider authorizing staff to attend the MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in Washington, D.C., and approving a revision to the Personnel Policy.

• Discussion on changes to board's approval of BKI proposal to advance UBRRP Segment 4 plans to 65% final plans and prepare permits for $1,347,960
• Authorization for board/staff to attend MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in Washington, D.C. (September 16-20, 2023) – to be placed on June 7 regular board meeting
• Authorization to approve revision to Personnel Policy – to be placed on June 7 regular board meeting
• Committee reports from Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees

The Board of Commissioners met in a committee session to receive reports on personnel, building, safety, and equipment. Two items were moved to the June 7 regular board meeting agenda: a proposal from BKI for UBRRP Segment 4 plans and revisions to the Personnel Policy.

• Approved adoption of the agenda
• Scheduled BKI proposal discussion for June 7 meeting
• Scheduled Personnel Policy revision authorization for June 7 meeting
• Scheduled Zoom update meeting for June 6

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a finance meeting to review the cash status report for April 2023, approve bills for payment, and discuss any other financial matters. The board will also review draft minutes from the May 3 regular meeting.

• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Cash status report for period ending April 30, 2023
• Review of draft minutes from May 3, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
• Any other financial matters to discuss

The Board of Commissioners met for a finance session to review the cash status report for the period ending April 30, 2023. The Board approved the payment of bills. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved bills for payment

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will consider several proposals for engineering services, equipment purchases, and contract renewals. The meeting also includes a discussion on adjusting millage rates and an update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Adoption of adjusted millage rate(s)
• $1,347,960 proposal from BKI for UBRRP Segment 4 plans and permits
• $93,995 authorization for GIS Engineering to re-bid the Sunset Levee lift
• $42,000 fee for Gulf South Engineering to perform slope stability analyses
• $13,883 purchase of a Scag Turf Tiger II zero turn mower

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District Committee as a Whole will meet to receive committee reports and a presentation. The main action item is a proposal from BKI to advance UBRRP Segment 4 plans to 65% and prepare permits for $1,347,960, to be approved at the May 3 regular board meeting. The board will also consider moving May meeting dates due to the LEPA Conference.

• Discussion of BKI proposal for UBRRP Segment 4 plans ($1,347,960)
• Presentation from Arthur J. Gallagher representative Tommy Landry
• Authorization to move May Finance and Committee meeting dates
• Committee reports: Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a finance meeting to review the cash status report for March 2023 and approve bills for payment. The board will also review the draft minutes from the April 12 regular meeting and discuss any other financial matters. Public participation is available via teleconference.

• Cash Status Report for period ending March 31, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from April 12, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will consider joining a suit against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0, approve a $28,000 canopy change order, and authorize a $442,800 amendment for levee design. Other items include a retirement resolution and refilling a vacant position.

• Authorization to join Attorney General's suit against FEMA over Risk Rating 2.0
• Change order to extend canopy from new to old building for $2,800 and switch to anodized bronze for $28,000
• Amendment to Task Order 7-B for final design of Segment 3 with an increase of $442,800
• Authorization for letter of no objection with Phillips 66 for Sunset Levee crossings through March 31, 2024
• Approval to refill position of retired employee Lazin Grow, Jr.

The Board approved a budget increase for levee design and authorized joining a lawsuit against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0. Members also approved facility canopy changes and a land access request for Phillips 66. Personnel actions included accepting a retirement and approving the refilling of that position.

• Approved $442,800 increase to GIS Task Order 7-B for Segment 3 final design
• Approved joining Attorney General's lawsuit against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0
• Approved $28,000 for anodized bronze canopy and $2,800 for canopy extension
• Approved access request for Phillips 66 regarding Sunset Levee crossings through March 31, 2024
• Approved retirement resolution for Lazin Grow, Jr.
• Approved refilling the position vacated by Lazin Grow, Jr.
• Approved Board/Staff attendance at LEMC in Lake Charles (May 7-11, 2023)
• Accepted March 31, 2023 cash distribution report totaling $11,156,771.78

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will review reports from several committees including Personnel, Building, Safety, and Equipment. The committee is also reviewing a request to amend Task Order 7-B for the final design of Segment 3 of the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project.

• Proposed $442,800 increase to GIS Task Order 7-B for Segment 3 final design
• Personnel Committee Report
• Building Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a finance meeting to review its cash status report for the period ending February 28, 2023. The board will also review and approve bills for payment and examine draft copies of recent meeting minutes.

• Cash Status Report for period ending February 28, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of March 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting draft minutes
• Review of February 13, 2023 Special Call Board Meeting draft minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to receive reports from personnel, building, safety, and equipment committees. The body will discuss a request to amend a task order for the final design of Segment 3 of the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project.

• Proposed $442,800 increase to GIS Task Order 7-B for Segment 3 final design

The Board approved travel for the Executive Director to attend a DC Fly-In and for Board/staff to attend the AOLBOL Annual Workshop. A proposal for attendance at the National Hurricane Conference was also presented. The Board updated the April meeting schedule and reviewed a rebid process for the Upper Barataria Project.

• Approved Executive Director attendance at SHORES Coalition DC Fly-In (unanimous)
• Approved Board and/or Staff attendance at AOLBOL Annual Workshop (unanimous)
• Approved moving April meetings to April 12, 17, and 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2023 regular meeting minutes
• Approved December 22, 2022 special call meeting minutes
• Accepted February 28, 2023 cash available for distribution report
• Proposed attendance at National Hurricane Conference (voted nay by Kevin Hebert and Marlin Rogers)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will meet to discuss and consider approving additional budget items for conference room renovations and an existing warehouse. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding prospective litigation involving Ivy Chauvin.

• Budget approval for conference room renovations
• Budget approval for existing warehouse
• Executive session regarding prospective litigation: Ivy Chauvin

The Board of Commissioners approved a change order for additional budget items related to conference room and warehouse renovations. The board also entered an executive session to discuss prospective litigation involving Ivy Chauvin.

• Approved change order for additional budget items for conference room renovations and existing warehouse
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss prospective litigation: Ivy Chauvin

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will receive reports from the Personnel, Building, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. The body will also discuss changing the dates of the March Finance and Committee Board Meetings due to a conference in Washington, DC.

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

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 also review the draft copy of the February 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending January 31, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the draft copy of the February 1, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board will review unapproved minutes from January 18 and a cash status report. Items for authorization include employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic and a $180 voucher for safety shoes.

• Authorization for annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic
• $180 voucher for employee safety shoes
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project regarding CPRA engineering, USACE study, and watershed

The Board of Commissioners approved resolutions for employee health and safety benefits. The meeting also included updates on the Upper Barataria Project and Segment 3, including discussions on rebidding strategies and funding requests to the OMB.

• Approved annual physicals for employees at St. Joseph Medical Clinic starting in March (Unanimous)
• Approved $180 vouchers for employee safety shoes (Unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Accepted and filed minutes from the January 18, 2023 meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The district is holding a committee meeting to receive reports from various internal committees. No specific votes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

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

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a finance meeting on January 23, 2023. The board will review the cash status report for December 2022, consider approval of bills for payment, and review draft minutes from the January 18 regular board meeting. Public comments will be accepted.

• Cash status report for period ending December 31, 2022
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from January 18, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
• Any other financial matters to discuss

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a retirement resolution for Ivy Chauvin, Jr. and updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding budget increases for site access agreements and engineering design work.

• $219,285.57 contract award to BKI for Segment 3 MEP design
• $11,000 additional budget for Civix to renew Chevron-Canal 14 access agreement
• Approval of retirement resolution for Ivy Chauvin, Jr.
• Authorization for leadership to meet with Louisiana and Congressional delegations in D.C.
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project engineering and watershed studies

The Board approved a lump sum contract for Segment 3 MEP design and additional funding for site access agreements. The Board also accepted the retirement of Ivy Chauvin, Jr. and approved travel for leadership and staff to Washington, D.C.

• Approved $219,285.57 lump sum contract to BKI for 65% design (Segment 3) MEP (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 additional budget for Civix to renew Chevron-Canal 14 access and pipeline letters of no objection (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement resolution for Ivy Chauvin, Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director and President to attend meetings in Washington, D.C. Jan 24-29, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference March 4-8, 2023 (10-1)
• Accepted and filed December 31, 2022 cash available for distribution report
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted December 7, 2022 meeting minutes