Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District public meetings in 2024

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole on December 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Vacherie, Louisiana. The board will discuss committee reports and consider authorizing annual employee physicals, safety shoe purchases, and staff attendance at a flood control conference in Washington, D.C. These items are to be formally approved at the January 8, 2025 regular board meeting.

• Authorization to have annual physicals for employees at St. Joseph Medical Clinic beginning in February
• Authorization to purchase safety shoes for employees per the Board’s Safety Plan
• Authorization for Board and/or staff to attend Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 8-12, 2025

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Finance meeting on December 16, 2024. The board will review the cash status report for November 2024 and consider approval of bills for payment. A draft of the December 11, 2024 Regular Board Meeting will also be reviewed.

• Cash Status Report for period ending November 30, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of December 11, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2024. The board will vote on authorizing the Executive Director and President to attend meetings with Louisiana and Congressional delegations in Washington, D.C., in January 2025 to discuss the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project. Commissioners will also consider changing January meeting dates due to the holiday office closure.

• Authorization for Executive Director and President to travel to Washington, D.C., Jan. 21-25, 2025, for the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project
• Possible change of January monthly meeting dates due to holiday office closure
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, including CSRS/Masterplan, Sunset Levee Lift, Greenup Industries permit, and BKI
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2024 regular meeting
• Cash status report

The Board approved travel for the Executive Director and President to meet with legislative and congressional delegations regarding the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project. The Board also accepted the November 2024 financial report and rescheduled January meeting dates. Project updates were provided for the Sunset Levee and floodgate segments.

• Approved travel to Washington D.C. (Jan 21-25, 2025) for Executive Director and President (8-0)
• Accepted November 30, 2024 cash and investment report of $6,776,810.90 (8-0)
• Rescheduled January meetings to Jan 8, 13, and 15, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a committee meeting as a whole on November 13, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, prayer, roll call, adoption of the agenda, public comments, and reports from the Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Safety Committee Report chaired by Arthur J. Bosworth, IV
• Equipment Committee Report chaired by Larry Sorupuru
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report chaired by Eric Matherne

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a finance meeting to review financial reports and approve payments. The body will also review the draft minutes from the November 6, 2024, regular board meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending October 31, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of the draft copy of the November 6, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will meet to approve maintenance work along the Mississippi River and project payments. The board will also vote on 2025 per diem rates and local event agreements.

• Reimbursement requests for Pay Application 8 and 9 (Change Order #2) for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch
• 2025 per diem rates of $133.50 effective October 2024
• US Army Corps of Engineers proposal for annual maintenance surveys, stone repairs, and concrete mattress repair along the Mississippi River
• 2024 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement
• Approval for Reindeer River Run in Luling, St. Charles Parish on December 7, 2024

The Board approved reimbursement requests for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch and authorized US Army Corps of Engineers maintenance work. The Board also set 2025 per diem rates and approved local event agreements. Financial reports showing total cash and investments of $8,308,085.09 as of October 31, 2024, were accepted.

• Approved Pay Application 8 and 9 reimbursements for Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch (9-0)
• Approved 2025 per diem rates of $133.50 effective October 2024 (9-0)
• Approved US Army Corps of Engineers proposal for annual maintenance surveys and repairs (9-0)
• Approved 2024 St. James Parish Christmas Bonfire Agreement (9-0)
• Approved Reinder River Run event in Luling for December 7, 2024 (9-0)
• Rescheduled November Finance and Committee meetings to Nov 12 and 13 (9-0)
• Rescheduled December Board, Finance, and Committee meetings (9-0)
• Accepted October 31, 2024 cash available for distribution report (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a Committee Meeting as a Whole on October 9, 2024. The board will receive reports from finance, safety, equipment, and the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. Items to be approved at the November 6 regular meeting include changing meeting dates in November due to Veteran's Day and in December due to conferences.

• Authorization to change November Finance and Committee meeting dates due to office closure for Veteran's Day
• Authorization to change December Board meeting dates due to AOLBOL & MVFCA Conferences
• Finance Committee Report (Chairman Jeffery Henry)
• Safety Committee Report (Chairman Arthur J. Bosworth, IV)
• Equipment Committee Report (Chairman Larry Sorapuru)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a finance meeting on October 7, 2024. The board will review the cash status report for September 2024, approve bills for payment, and discuss other financial matters. The public can attend via teleconference or at the district office.

• Cash status report for period ending September 30, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from September 4, 2024 regular board meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a public hearing on proposed increased millage rates after reassessment, then a regular meeting to adopt those rates and roll them forward. The board will also vote on a $298,325 change order for the Sunset Levee and Des Allemand Boat Launch Surcharge project, a $72,015 budget increase for construction administration, and a $34,640 amendment for a QA inspector. Additionally, they will consider authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana for Capital Outlay funding for the Westbank and Vicinity Western Tie-in project.

• Public hearing to consider levying increased millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward rates not to exceed maximum authorized by law
• Authorization to approve Change Order No. 2 to Onshore Materials contract for Sunset Levee and Des Allemand Boat Launch Surcharge project, adding $298,325 and 58 calendar days
• Authorization to approve Amendment No. 2 to GIS’ Task Order 6-B increasing budget for construction administration of Sunset Levee Lift Project by $72,015
• Authorization to approve Amendment No. 1 to Greenup Industries’ Task Order 6-F adding a Senior QA Inspector two days per week for Sunset Levee Lift Project oversight, increasing budget by $34,640
• Authorization to approve execution of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with State of Louisiana for Capital Outlay funding for Westbank and Vicinity Western Tie-in, Planning and Construction project (FP&C Project No. 36-L03-24-01)

The Board approved adjusted millage rates for 2024 and authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Westbank and Vicinity Western Tie-in project. The Board also approved several budget increases and a change order for the Sunset Levee and Des Allemand Boat Launch Surcharge project.

• Approved 2024 adjusted millage rate of 3.75 mills (8-0-1)
• Approved 2024 levy millage rate of 3.88 mills (8-0-1)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Westbank and Vicinity Western Tie-in project (8-0-1)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Sunset Levee and Des Allemand Boat Launch Surcharge adding $298,325 and 58 days (8-0-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to GIS Task Order 6-B increasing Sunset Levee Lift Project budget by $72,015 (8-0-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Greenup Industries Task Order 6-F increasing budget by $34,640 (8-0-1)
• Accepted September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
• Accepted cash available for distribution as of September 30, 2024 (8-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a Special Call Committee as a Whole meeting. The main action item is a proposed authorization for the 2025 per diem rate of $133.50, to be approved at the October 2 regular board meeting. Committee reports on finance, safety, equipment, personnel, and the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project will also be presented.

• Authorization to approve 2025 per diem rate of $133.50, starting October 2024
• Finance 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 the cash status report for August 2024, approve bills for payment, and discuss any other financial matters. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference.

• Cash Status Report for period ending August 31, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from September 4, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will consider approving two contracts: a $45,600 governmental relations contract with Claitor & Chabert, LLC and a $48,000 consulting agreement with Pat Magee Firm, LLC. The board will also vote on the 2025 annual budget, a $84,481 Bobcat skid steer purchase, and authorize the executive director to travel to Washington, D.C. for a meeting with OMB Director Shalanda Young.

• Authorization of $45,600 governmental relations contract with Claitor & Chabert, LLC
• Authorization of $48,000 consulting agreement with Pat Magee Firm, LLC
• Approval of 2025 Annual Budget
• Purchase of 2024 T770 Bobcat Track Loader Skid Steer for $84,481
• Executive Director authorized to attend meeting with OMB Director Shalanda Young in Washington, D.C.

The Board approved the 2025 annual budget and two governmental relations contracts. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of a Bobcat Track Loader and approved travel for the Executive Director and staff.

• Approved 2025 Annual Budget (7-0-2)
• Approved $45,600 yearly contract with Claitor & Chabert, LLC (7-0-2)
• Approved $48,000 yearly contract with Pat Magee Firm, LLC (7-0-2)
• Approved purchase of 2024 T770 Bobcat Track Loader Skid Steer for $84,481.00 (7-0-2)
• Approved Executive Director travel to Washington, D.C. Sept 10-13, 2024 (7-0-2)
• Approved Board/Staff attendance at ALBL Annual Meeting Dec 3-5, 2024 (7-0-2)
• Approved Board/Staff attendance at MVFCA 89th Annual Meeting Dec 5-7, 2024 (7-0-2)
• Accepted August 31, 2024 cash available for distribution report (7-0-2)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a committee meeting as a whole. The board will consider authorizing attendance at two conferences: the ALBL Annual Meeting in New Orleans and the MVFCA 89th Annual Meeting. Committee reports on finance, safety, equipment, personnel, and the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project will be presented. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Authorization to attend ALBL Annual Meeting, Dec 3-5, 2024, at Hilton New Orleans Riverside
• Authorization to attend MVFCA 89th Annual Meeting, Dec 5-7, 2024
• Finance 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 the cash status report for July 2024 and approve bills for payment. The meeting will also include a review of the draft minutes from the August 7, 2024 regular board meeting. Public comments are accepted on any agenda item.

• Cash Status Report for period ending July 31, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of August 7, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
• Any other financial matters to discuss

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will meet to discuss project updates and personnel changes. The board will vote on funding for legal services and the hiring of new equipment staff.

• Proposed $20,000 increase to be paid to the District Attorney’s office for services rendered
• Proposal to hire four Mobile Equipment 2 positions
• Updates on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction and Sunset Levee Lift projects
• Approval of the July 3, 2024, Independence Day Celebration at West Bank Bridge Park
• Authorization for staff to attend delegation visits in Washington, D.C.

The Board of Commissioners approved a payment increase for the District Attorney's office and accepted the retirement of a mobile equipment operator. The board also reviewed financial reports and received progress updates on the Upper Barataria Project and Sunset Levee.

• Approved $15,000 increase for District Attorney's office services (9-0)
• Accepted retirement resolution for Maurice Scioneaux, Jr. (9-0)
• Approved July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Accepted July 31, 2024 cash available for distribution report (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a committee meeting to discuss and possibly authorize a $20,000 increase in payments to the district attorney's office for services rendered. The meeting includes reports from finance, safety, equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset project, and personnel committees. Public comments will be accepted.

• Authorization to accept a $20,000 increase for district attorney services
• Finance Committee report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee report
• Public comments on agenda items

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board will conduct a finance meeting to review cash status and bills for payment. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a $20,000 increase requested by the District Attorney’s office for services rendered.

• Cash Status Report for period ending June 30, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Discussion of a $20,000 increase request from the District Attorney’s office

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will consider approving a 2% cost-of-living and 2% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry, hiring seven Mobile Equipment 2 positions, and authorizing staff travel to Washington, D.C. for advocacy visits. The board will also receive updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction, Sunset Levee Lift, and other projects, and discuss approving an Independence Day celebration in St. Charles Parish.

• Authorization to approve a 2% cost of living raise and a 2% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry
• Authorization to hire three Mobile Equipment 2 positions (item 9) and four more (item 15)
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction, Sunset Levee Lift, and other projects
• Discuss and approve or not approve the annual Independence Day Celebration in St. Charles Parish on July 3, 2024 at West Bank Bridge Park in Luling
• Authorization for board/staff to attend MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in Washington, D.C. (Sept 21-25, 2024)

The Board of Commissioners approved a cost of living and merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry. The Board also authorized the hiring of three Mobile Equipment 2 positions. Financial reports for June 30, 2024, were accepted and filed.

• Approved 2% cost of living raise and 2% merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry (9-0)
• Approved hiring of three Mobile Equipment 2 positions (9-0)
• Accepted and filed June 30, 2024 cash available for distribution report (9-0)
• Accepted and filed minutes of the June 5, 2024 Regular Meeting (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a committee meeting as a whole to discuss and possibly authorize a new checking account at First American Bank for the General Fund, and to evaluate a cost-of-living and merit raise for the Executive Director. The meeting is open to the public in person and by teleconference.

• Authorization to open a new checking account at First American Bank for the General Fund
• Evaluate and discuss a cost-of-living and merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry
• Reports from Finance, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Personnel committees

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for May 2024, approve bills for payment, and discuss a recommendation for a cost of living and merit raise for the Executive Director. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference.

• Cash status report for period ending May 31, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from June 5, 2024 regular board meeting
• Discussion of cost of living and merit raise for Executive Director

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will review project updates and financial reports. The Board is also considering hiring two mobile equipment positions and approving travel for staff to Washington, D.C.

• Proposal to add $55,186.00 to the fee for the Alternative Analysis of Segment 4 & 5 report
• Authorization to hire four Mobile Equipment 2 positions
• Approval of St. Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration at West Bank Bridge Park
• Authorization for staff to attend MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in Washington, D.C.
• Authorization for Executive Director to attend SHORES Coalition DC Fly-In

The Board approved additional funding for BKI to finalize the Alternative Analysis of Segment 4 & 5 report. Members also accepted the May 2024 meeting minutes and the May 31, 2024 cash distribution report.

• Approved BKI proposal for finalization of Alternative Analysis of Segment 4 & 5 report with an additional $55,186 (9-0-1)
• Accepted and filed May 15, 2024 regular meeting minutes (9-0-1)
• Accepted and filed May 31, 2024 cash available for distribution report (9-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to receive reports from various committees. These reports include updates from the Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Finance committees.

• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Finance Committee Report

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District's Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for the period ending April 30, 2024. The committee will also review and approve bills for payment.

• Cash Status Report for period ending April 30, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will discuss entering a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana. The board is also considering contract renewals for professional services and accounting, as well as hiring four new equipment positions.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with the State of Louisiana for Act 397 2023 Regular Legislative Session
• Amendment of Professional Services Agreement with Civix through June 30, 2025, for Sunset Levee Lift and Upper Barataria projects
• Contract renewal for external accountant Wayne Theall
• Hiring of four Mobile Equipment 2 positions
• Approval of St. Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2024, at West Bank Bridge Park

The Board approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to recoup $100,000 spent on a culvert. Other actions included extending a professional services agreement with Civix and renewing the external accountant's contract.

• Authorized Executive Director to enter CEA to recoup $100,000 for boardroom culvert (9-0)
• Extended Civix Professional Services Agreement through June 30, 2025 (10-0)
• Renewed external accountant Wayne Theall's contract (10-0)
• Approved hiring of four Mobile Equipment 2 positions (10-0)
• Approved attendance at MVFCA Annual Fall Delegation Visits in D.C. (10-0)
• Approved Executive Director's attendance at SHORES Coalition DC Fly-In (10-0)
• Approved St. Charles Parish Independence Day Celebration (10-0)
• Accepted April 30, 2024 cash available for distribution report (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a committee meeting as a whole to receive a presentation on insurance from Tommy Landry with Arthur Gallagher and hear reports from the Finance, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. The meeting is open to the public in person and by teleconference.

• Presentation on insurance by Tommy Landry with Arthur Gallagher
• Finance Committee Report (Chairman: Jeffery Henry)
• Safety Committee Report (Chairman: Arthur J. Bosworth, IV)
• Equipment Committee Report (Chairman: Larry Sorapuru)
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report (Chairman: Eric Matherne)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a special meeting to consider authorizing the renewal of insurance with Tommy Landry of Arthur J. Gallagher, as discussed in the April Finance meeting. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, prayer, roll call, adoption of the agenda, and public comments.

• Authorization for the Board to renew insurance with Tommy Landry with Arthur J. Gallagher

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners approved an insurance proposal from Arthur Gallagher. The agreement includes $1MM in Cyber coverage and the rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage from the umbrella policy.

• Approved $381,802.05 insurance proposal with $1MM Cyber from Arthur Gallagher (9-0)
• Authorized rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage from the umbrella policy (9-0)

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 2024, approve bills for payment, and discuss other financial matters. Commissioners will also hear a presentation from an Arthur J. Gallagher representative. The meeting includes public comment and adoption of the agenda.

• Cash Status Report for period ending March 31, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Presentation from Arthur J. Gallagher representative Tommy Landry
• Review of draft minutes of the April 3, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
• Any other financial matters to discuss

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will consider authorizing a $587,727 task order for floodgate design modeling, approving an agreement with Entergy for power line route studies on the levee south of Boutte, and purchasing two John Deere tractors for a total of $112,536.48. The board will also vote on changing May meeting dates due to conferences and receive updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction and Sunset Levee Lift projects.

• Authorization to approve FTN's task order for Upper Barataria Basin Risk Reduction H&H Modeling for $587,727
• Authorization to approve landowner agreement with Entergy Louisiana for power line route studies and surveys on the levee south of Boutte
• Authorization to purchase one John Deere 5120M tractor for $82,884.00 and one FC15R flex wing rotary cutter for $29,652.48 on state contract
• Authorization to change May board meeting dates due to Association of Levee Boards of LA and LA Emergency Management Conferences
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction, Sunset Levee Lift, and other projects

The Board approved a task order for floodgate design modeling and the purchase of a tractor and rotary cutter. They also authorized a landowner agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for surveys and studies south of Boutte.

• Approved FTN Task Order for Upper Barataria Basin Risk Reduction H&H Modeling for $587,727 (10-0-1)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 5120M tractor for $82,884.00 (10-0-1)
• Approved purchase of John Deere tractor FC15R flex wing rotary cutter for $29,652.48 (10-0-1)
• Approved landowner authorization agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for studies and surveys (10-0-1)
• Approved March 31, 2024 cash available for distribution report (10-0-1)
• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (10-0-1)
• Rescheduled May board meetings to May 15, 20, and 22, 2024 (10-0-1)
• Approved Special Call meeting for April 10, 2024 (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee Meeting as a Whole will review reports from the Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. The committee is also reviewing a proposal for FTN’s task order regarding Upper Barataria Basin Risk Reduction H&H Modeling for future Board approval.

• FTN Task Order proposal for Upper Barataria Basin Risk Reduction H&H Modeling for $587,727
• Safety Committee Report
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District's Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for the period ending February 29, 2024. The meeting includes the review and approval of bills for payment and a review of the draft minutes from the March 6, 2024, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending February 29, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of March 6, 2024 Regular Board Meeting minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board will review a settlement offer in the Ivy Chauvin lawsuit and consider changing the district's official name. Additionally, officials will discuss contract amendments and new service appropriations related to the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Budget increase of $500,000 for CSRS, LLC owner’s representative services
• Appropriation of $150,000 for CSRS Master Plan/Agency Engagement Services
• Decision on settlement offer in Ivy Chauvin v. Board of Commissioners
• Proposed name change to Lafourche Basin Conservation, Levee and Drainage District
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project engineering, study, and masterplan

The Board officially changed the district's name to the Lafourche Basin Conservation, Levee and Drainage District. It approved two funding increases for CSRS, LLC and authorized attendance at an annual workshop in Baton Rouge. The Board also rejected a settlement offer in the Ivy Chauvin lawsuit.

• Approved name change to Lafourche Basin Conservation, Levee and Drainage District (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 budget increase for CSRS, LLC owner's representative services (9-0)
• Approved $150,000 for CSRS Agency Engagement Services (9-0)
• Rejected settlement offer in Ivy Chauvin v. Board of Commissioners (9-0)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at AOLBOL Annual Workshop (8-1)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at AOLBOL Annual Workshop (7-2)
• Approved rescheduling March Finance and Committee meetings (9-0)
• Accepted January 9 and February 7 meeting minutes (9-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will receive reports from the safety, equipment, finance, personnel, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a settlement offer regarding Ivy Chauvin vs Board of Commissioners, et al.

• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report
• Executive session regarding settlement offer for Ivy Chauvin vs Board of Commissioners, et al.

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District's Finance Committee will meet to review the cash status report for the period ending January 31, 2024. The meeting also includes the review and approval of bills for payment.

• Cash Status Report for period ending January 31, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from February 7, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold its regular meeting on February 7, 2024. Key actions include voting on a $43,432 increase to a task order for levee work, ratifying a commissioner substitution for a DC trip, and authorizing employee health and safety expenses. The board will also receive updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project and other levee projects.

• Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 10-B increasing not-to-exceed value by $43,432 to $84,864
• Ratification of board vote to substitute Commissioner Jeffery Henry for President James Jasmin to attend meetings with Louisiana and Congressional delegations in Washington, D.C. (Jan 23-27, 2024)
• Authorization for annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic beginning March
• Authorization to purchase safety shoes for employees with voucher amount of $180
• Authorization for board/staff to attend National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL (March 24-28, 2024)

The Board approved a $43,432 increase for a Task Order with Greenup Industries for environmental analysis on Segment 4. Other actions included approving employee safety shoe vouchers and annual physicals. The Board also ratified a representative change for delegation meetings in Washington, D.C.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 10-B, increasing value by $43,432 to a total of $84,864 (10-0-1)
• Approved $180 vouchers for employee safety shoes (10-0-1)
• Approved annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic (10-0-1)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, FL (8-2-1)
• Ratified substitution of Commissioner Jeffery Henry for President James Jasmin for Washington, D.C. delegation meetings (10-0-1)
• Approved rescheduling of February Finance and Committee meetings due to Mardi Gras (10-0-1)
• Accepted January 31, 2024 cash available report showing total cash and investments of $10,950,688.47 (10-0-1)
• Accepted minutes from January 9 and January 10, 2024 meetings (10-0-1)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners met to review financial reports and bills. The board approved the bills and adopted the meeting agenda.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved the bills

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Committee as a Whole will meet to hear reports from several committees including Personnel, Safety, Equipment, Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and Finance. The meeting also includes a review of the draft minutes from the January 9, 2024, Special Board Meeting.

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

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 January 10, 2024, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending December 31, 2023
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of January 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items related to the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project. Key actions include authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a right-of-way agreement with Chevron for the Sunset Levee Project, and approving two task orders with BKI totaling $109,966. The board will also consider attending a flood control conference in Washington D.C. and review routine financial reports and minutes.

• Authorization for Amendment No. 1 to Right-of-Way Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for Sunset Levee Project
• Approval of UBRRP Agency Coordination Task between BKI and LBLD for $49,500
• Approval of UBRRP Segments 4 & 5 Alternatives Hydraulic Study Extra Work Request Task for $60,466
• Authorization to attend Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference in Washington D.C. (March 9-13, 2024)
• Review of cash status report and minutes from December 13, 2023 meetings

The Board approved an amendment to a Right-of-Way Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. for the Sunset Levee Project. Two work tasks for the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project (UBRRP) were approved totaling $110,000. The Board also accepted the December 2023 financial report showing total cash and investments of $6,463,557.91.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Right-of-Way Agreement with Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (10-0)
• Approved UBRRP Agency Coordination Task with BKI for $49,500 (10-0)
• Approved UBRRP Segments 4 & 5 Alternatives Hydraulic Study Extra Work Request Task with BKI for $60,466 (10-0)
• Approved attendance at Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference (9-1)
• Accepted December 13, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (10-0)
• Accepted December 13, 2023 Special Call Meeting minutes (10-0)
• Accepted December 31, 2023 cash available for distribution report (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a special meeting to consider the renewal of Donald Henry's employment contract as Executive Director. The board will review two versions of the contract amendment.

• Discussion regarding renewal of Executive Director Donald Henry’s employment contract
• Review of Amendment – Version 1
• Review of Amendment – Version 2