Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District public meetings in 2025

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a committee meeting to discuss routine operational matters. The board will consider authorizing employee annual physicals, safety shoe purchases, and attendance at a flood-control conference. No major policy decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Authorization to approve annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic
• Authorization to purchase safety shoes for employees per the Safety Plan
• Authorization to attend the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 15-18, 2026

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold its regular meeting on December 8, 2025, at its office in Vacherie, Louisiana. The board will review routine items such as minutes, cash status, and public comments, and will vote on several authorizations including a budget amendment for coastal permit work and a resolution of condolence.

• Amendment No. 2 to Greenup Industries Task Order 10-C increases budget for Segment 3 and Segment 4 Coastal Use Permit and Scenic Rivers Permit by $195,952.00
• Authorization for Executive Director and President to attend Washington D.C. meetings January 27-31, 2026 regarding the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project
• Resolution of condolence for late Ricky Mahler

The Board approved a budget amendment for Greenup Industries to handle coastal and scenic river permits. Commissioners also authorized the Executive Director and President to travel to Washington, D.C. in January 2026 to discuss the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project. The Board accepted the October 2025 financial report showing total cash and investments of $6,202,691.27.

• Approved $195,952 budget increase for Greenup Industries Task Order 10-C (9-0-1)
• Approved travel for Executive Director and President to Washington, D.C. Jan 27-31, 2026
• Accepted October 31, 2025 cash available for distribution report (9-0-1)
• Accepted November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Passed resolution offering condolences to the family of late employee Ricky Mahler

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for October 2025 and approve bills for payment. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, public comments, and review of the draft November 5 regular board meeting. No major projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed.

• Cash Status Report for period ending October 31, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of November 5, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a Committee Meeting as a Whole. The body will discuss authorizing the Executive Director and President to meet with legislative and congressional delegations in Washington, D.C., in January 2026.

• Discussion of travel to Washington, D.C. (January 27-31, 2026) regarding the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold its regular meeting on November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Vacherie, LA. Commissioners will act on the 2026 annual budget, adopt December meeting dates, and vote on several intergovernmental agreements related to flood-risk projects.

• Approve 2026 Annual Budget
• Approve IGA with CPRA for Upper Barataria Hydrologic Restoration Study Project BA-0296
• Approve IGA for West Bank and Vicinity Mitigation Projects O&M
• Approve CEA for American Cruise Lines water line project
• Amend MB3 Inc. contract by $21,000 for Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate access road right-of-entry

The Board approved the 2026 Annual Budget and several intergovernmental agreements for levee and water line projects. The Board also authorized a contract increase for the Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate access road and rescheduled December meetings.

• Approved 2026 Annual Budget (10-0)
• Approved IGA with CPRA for Upper Barataria Hydrologic Restoration Study Project NO. BA-0296 (10-0)
• Approved IGA with CPRA, SLFPA-W, and Plaquemines Parish for West Bank and Vicinity Mitigation Projects (All in favor)
• Approved CEA with State of Louisiana for American Cruise Lines water line project (All in favor)
• Approved $21,000 contract increase for MB3 Inc. dba Civix for Bayou Des Allemands Flood Gate access road (10-0)
• Rescheduled December meetings to Dec 8 and Dec 10, 2025 (10-0)
• Accepted September 30, 2025 cash available for distribution report (10-0)
• Accepted October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a finance meeting on October 8, 2025. The board will review the cash status report for the period ending September 30, 2025, and consider approval of bills for payment. They will also review the draft minutes from the October 1, 2025 regular board meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or projects listed.

• Cash Status Report for period ending September 30, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of October 1, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Any other financial matters to discuss

The Board approved several contract renewals and new task orders for floodgate and levee work. They also authorized a water line extension for cruise ship operations and approved local community event agreements. Financial reports for August 2025 were accepted and filed.

• Renewed contracts with Claitor & Chabert, LLC and Pat Magee Firm, LLC (10-0)
• Approved In-Kind MOU with Department of the Army and CPRA for West Bank and Vicinity project (10-0)
• Approved $27,500 task order to GIS Engineering, LLC for Bayou Des Allemands Floodgate surveys (10-0)
• Approved $57,500 amendment to Greenup Industries for geotechnical services (10-0)
• Approved $293,566.38 task order to BKI for Barge Gate MEP plans (10-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Onshore Materials, LLC, deducting $147,693.73 and adding 90 days (10-0)
• Approved $79,900 CSRS proposal for water line extension across Mississippi River Levee (8-2)
• Approved $11,088 reimbursement to South Lafourche Levee District for mineral royalties (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole on October 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM at 21380 Highway 20, Vacherie, LA. The agenda includes committee reports on personnel, finance, safety, equipment, and the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, along with public comments and adoption of the agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be a procedural review of committee activities.

• Personnel Committee Report chaired by Robert Monti
• Finance Committee Report chaired by Ryan Larousse
• Safety Committee Report chaired by Gary Watson
• Equipment Committee Report chaired by Todd Crochet
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report chaired by Eric Matherne

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will consider multiple contract renewals, task orders, and change orders at its October 1 regular meeting. Key items include a $293,566 design contract for barge gate MEP plans, a $27,500 survey for the Bayou Des Allemands floodgate, and a $57,500 amendment for geotechnical services on the same project. The board will also vote on a $79,900 water line extension for American Cruise Line operations and a $147,693.73 deduction for the Sunset Levee Lift project.

• Authorization to issue Task Order to GIS Engineering, LLC for $27,500 for topographic and hydrographic surveys for Bayou Des Allemands Floodgate
• Authorization to approve amendment to Greenup Industries Task Order 5-C-5 for $57,500 for geotechnical services related to Bayou Des Allemands Floodgate
• Authorization to approve Task Order 8-A-1 for Barge Gate MEP plans and specs by BKI for $293,566.38
• Authorization to approve Change Order No. 5 for Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Projects with Onshore Materials, LLC, deducting $147,693.73 and adding 90 days (new total $8,724,117.77)
• Authorization to approve proposal from CSRS for engineering services for a 2-inch water line extension across Mississippi River Levee for American Cruise Line operations at estimated cost of $79,900

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for August 2025 and approve bills for payment. The board will also review the draft minutes from the September 3, 2025 regular board meeting and hear a presentation by Rene Chopin of BKI. No major policy decisions, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Cash status report for period ending August 31, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from September 3, 2025 regular board meeting
• Presentation by Rene Chopin, BKI

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to receive reports from various internal committees. The agenda consists of procedural items and committee updates.

• Personnel Committee Report
• 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 Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Key action items include approving a $23,764.20 budget increase for the Sunset Levee Lift Project and authorizing attendance at two upcoming industry conferences. The board will also hear updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project.

• Approve Amendment No. 4 to Greenup Industries Task Order, increasing budget by $23,764.20 for oversight and material testing on the Sunset Levee Lift Project
• Authorize board/staff attendance at the ALBL Annual Meeting, December 2-4, 2025, in New Orleans
• Authorize board/staff attendance at the MVFCA 89th Annual Meeting, December 4-6, 2025
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, including B.K.1., Greenup Industries/Permit, C.S.R.S./Masterplan, and Sunset Levee Lift/WBV

The Board approved a budget increase for material testing and oversight on the Sunset Levee Lift Project. Commissioners also approved attendance at two annual professional meetings in December 2025 and accepted the July 2025 financial reports.

• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Greenup Industries Task Order to increase Sunset Levee Lift Project budget by $23,764.20 (8-0)
• Approved Board and/or Executive Director attendance at ALBL Annual Meeting, Dec 2-4, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved Board and/or Executive Director attendance at MVFCA 89th Annual Meeting, Dec 4-6, 2025 (8-0)
• Accepted and filed July 31, 2025 cash available for distribution report (8-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (All in favor)
• Accepted and filed August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will meet to review financial reports and approve bills for payment. The session includes a review of the draft minutes from the August 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.

• Cash Status Report for period ending July 31, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of August 6, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to receive reports from various administrative and project committees. The agenda consists of procedural items and committee updates.

• Personnel Committee Report
• 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 Conservation Levee and Drainage District board will vote on a 3% cost-of-living raise for Executive Director Donald Ray Henry, retroactive to July 1, 2025. The board will also consider purchasing a Scag Turf Tiger II mower for $14,624.22 and hiring three Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions. An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is scheduled.

• Authorization to approve a 3% cost of living raise for Executive Director Donald Ray Henry, retroactive to July 1, 2025
• Authorization to purchase a Scag Turf Tiger II under state contract for $14,624.22 with a 3-year warranty
• Authorization to hire 3 Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, including B.K.1, Greenup Industries permit, CSR Masterplan, and Sunset Levee Lift

The Board approved the purchase of a Scag Turf Tiger II mower and the hiring of three Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions. Additionally, a 3% cost of living raise for Executive Director Donald Ray Henry was approved. The Board also accepted the June 30, 2025, cash distribution report.

• Approved 3% cost of living raise for Executive Director Donald Ray Henry (10-0)
• Approved purchase of Scag Turf Tiger II for $14,624.22 (10-0)
• Approved hiring of 3 Mobile Equipment Operator 2 positions (10-0)
• Accepted June 30, 2025 cash available for distribution report (10-0)
• Approved moving Committee meeting from August 11 to August 12, 2025 (10-0)
• Accepted July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is holding a Finance meeting on July 9, 2025. The board will review the cash status report for June 2025, approve bills for payment, and discuss any other financial matters. The public can attend in person or by phone.

• Cash Status Report for period ending June 30, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from the July 2, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole on July 8, 2025. The board will discuss and take action on a cost-of-living raise and/or merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry. Reports from the Personnel, Finance, Safety, Equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees are also on the agenda.

• Discuss and take action on cost-of-living raise and/or merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry
• Personnel Committee Report
• Finance Committee Report
• Safety Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will meet to discuss personnel compensation and infrastructure maintenance. The board is deciding on a pay raise for the Executive Director and approvals for river repair work and professional service extensions.

• Proposed cost of living and/or merit raise for Executive Director Donald Ray Henry
• Proposal by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for annual maintenance surveys, stone repairs, and concrete mattress repair along the Mississippi River
• Amendment to extend Professional Services Agreement with Civix through June 30, 2026, for the Sunset Levee Lift and Upper Barataria projects
• Updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

The Board approved a proposal for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to perform annual maintenance and repairs along the Mississippi River. It also extended a professional services agreement with Civix through June 30, 2026. A proposed raise for the Executive Director was tabled until the July Committee Meeting.

• Approved USACE proposal for annual maintenance surveys and repairs along Mississippi River
• Approved extension of Civix Professional Services Agreement through June 30, 2026
• Tabled cost of living and merit raise for Executive Director Donald Ray Henry (9-0)
• Accepted May 31, 2025 cash available for distribution report showing total cash and investments of $9,229,041.16
• Accepted minutes from the June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a finance meeting to review bills and cash status. The body will discuss and take action on a cost-of-living or merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry to be forwarded to a July 2 meeting.

• Action on cost-of-living and/or merit raise for Executive Director Donald Henry
• Cash Status Report for period ending May 31, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM at its office in Vacherie, Louisiana. The agenda includes committee reports on finance, safety, equipment, the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project, and personnel. Public comments will be accepted on any agenda item.

• Finance Committee Report (Chairman: Ryan Larousse)
• Safety Committee Report (Chairman: Gary Watson)
• Equipment Committee Report (Chairman: Ivy Chauvin)
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report (Chairman: Eric Matherne)
• Personnel Committee Report (Chairman: Robert Monti)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Board of Commissioners will consider two budget amendments for Greenup Industries task orders. The meeting also includes updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project and changes to July meeting dates.

• Amendment No. 3 to Greenup Industries Task Order 6-F to increase Sunset Levee Lift Project budget by $140,000.00
• Amendment No. 1 to Greenup Industries Task Order 10-C to increase permit budget by $159,680.00
• Rescheduling of July Committee and Finance Board Meetings due to office closure
• Project updates regarding Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project

The Board approved two budget amendments for Greenup Industries to cover material testing and permitting costs. The Board also accepted the April 2025 financial report and rescheduled July meetings.

• Approved $140,000 budget increase for Sunset Levee Lift Project oversight and testing (9-2)
• Approved $159,680 budget increase for Segment 3 and 4 Coastal Use and Scenic Rivers Permits (11-0)
• Accepted April 30, 2025 cash available report showing total cash and investments of $9,635,948.50
• Rescheduled July Committee Meeting to July 8, 2025
• Rescheduled July Finance Board Meeting to July 9, 2025
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Accepted May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Finance meeting to review financial reports and bills. The board will also receive a presentation regarding a proposed design agreement for the WBV Levee Lift program.

• Presentation on proposed design agreement between USACE, CPRA, and local agencies for the WBV Levee Lift program
• Cash Status Report for period ending April 30, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Committee Meeting as a Whole to receive reports from the Finance, Safety, Equipment, Personnel, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committees, and to consider changing the July committee and finance meeting dates due to office closure.

• Finance Committee Report by Chairman Ryan Larousse
• Safety Committee Report by Chairman Gary Watson
• Equipment Committee Report by Chairman Ivy Chauvin
• Personnel Committee Report by Chairman Robert Monti
• Proposal to change July Committee and Finance Meeting dates due to office closure

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District will hold a public hearing on levying increased millage rates after reassessment, then a meeting to adopt adjusted rates. The board will also consider authorizing agreements with the Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority for the Sunset Levee System and advancing levee lift projects. Other items include pre-applications for flood control funding and approving invoices.

• Public hearing to consider levying increased millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward rates not to exceed the maximum authorized by law
• Authorization to approve extension and execution of Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for the Sunset Levee System
• Authorization to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with CPRA to advance levee lift projects prior to federal appropriations
• Pre-application resolutions for Statewide Flood Control Program funding: Baker Canal Dredging, Lillian Drive Channel Improvement, and Luling Estates Detention projects
• Renewal of External Accountant Wayne Theall's contract, terminating May 31, 2025

The Board approved a 2025 millage rate of 3.75 mills and voted against a proposed increase to 3.88 mills. Other actions included approving an agreement with the CPRA for the Sunset Levee System and authorizing pre-applications for two flood control projects.

• Approved 2025 millage rate of 3.75 mills (10-0)
• Denied proposal to increase millage rate to 3.88 mills (0-10)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for Sunset Levee System (10-0)
• Approved MOU with CPRA to advance levee lift projects (10-0)
• Approved pre-application for Baker Canal Dredging Project funding (10-0)
• Approved pre-application for Lillian Drive Channel Improvement Project funding (10-0)
• Denied pre-application for Luling Estates Detention Project funding (0-10)
• Approved renewal of External Accountant Wayne Theall's contract (10-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a special meeting on April 9, 2025, immediately following the committee meeting. The board will consider authorizing renewal of insurance with Tommy Landry through Arthur J. Gallagher, as discussed in the April finance meeting. They will also vote on moving the May regular meeting to May 14, 2025.

• Authorization to renew insurance with Tommy Landry of Arthur J. Gallagher
• Change of May Regular Meeting date to May 14, 2025
• Public comments accepted on all agenda items

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will consider several construction-related items, including a $377,000 change order for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project, which would bring the total contract to $8.87 million. Members will also vote on purchasing three new vehicles from Cazenave Motors and a John Deere tractor with mower for $182,157.26. Additionally, the board will authorize a right-of-way agreement with Entergy Louisiana for a new transmission line on district property in St. Charles Parish.

• Authorization for Executive Director to execute a Right-of-Way agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for a new transmission line on District property in St. Charles Parish
• Approval of Change Order No. 4 for Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project, adding $377,305 and 79 days (new total $8,871,811.50, new end date May 12, 2025)
• Approval of Amendment No. 3 to GIS Task Order 6-B, increasing construction administration budget for Sunset Levee Lift by $37,800
• Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Greenup Industries Task Order 6-F, increasing oversight budget for Sunset Levee Lift by $49,700
• Purchase of one new John Deere 6M125 cab tractor ($139,262.26) and one 72" side diamond mower system ($42,895.00) on state contract

The Board approved a change order adding $377,305 and 79 days to the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project. Other actions included approving the purchase of three Ford vehicles and a John Deere tractor with a mower system. The Board also authorized a right-of-way agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC.

• Approved Right-of-Way agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC for a transmission line in St. Charles Parish
• Approved purchase of one 2025 Ford F-350, one 2025 Ford F-250, and one 2025 Ford Expedition from Cazenave Motors (9-0-2)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project, adding $377,305.00 and 79 days (9-0-2)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to GIS Task Order 6-B to increase Sunset Levee Lift Project construction administration budget by $37,800 (9-0-2)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Greenup Industries Task Order 6-F to increase Sunset Levee Lift Project oversight budget by $49,700 (10-0-1)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 6M125 cab tractor ($139,262.26) and 72” side diamond mower system ($42,895.00) (10-0-1)
• Approved rescheduling May Board meetings to May 13, May 19, and May 21

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District is reviewing several budget increases and contract amendments for the Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project. These items are being considered for approval at the April 2, 2025 Regular Board meeting.

• Change Order No. 4 for Sunset Levee Lift and Des Allemands Boat Launch Surcharge Project with Onshore Materials, LLC adding $377,305.00 and 79 days
• Amendment No. 3 to GIS’ Task Order 6-B to increase Sunset Levee Lift construction administration budget by $37,800
• Amendment No. 2 to Greenup Industries’ Task Order 6-F to increase Sunset Levee Lift oversight budget by $49,700
• Proposed change to May Board Meeting dates due to the LA Emergency Management Conference

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a finance meeting to review the cash status report for February 2025 and approve bills for payment. The board will also adopt the agenda and consider any other financial matters. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and at the district office.

• Cash status report for period ending February 28, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft minutes from March 5, 2025 regular board meeting
• Public comments accepted on agenda items

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The board will hold elections for President and Vice-President and authorize signing authority for bank documents. Members will also discuss updates regarding the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project and authorize attendance at professional conferences.

• Election of Marlin Rogers for President
• Election of Jeffery Henry for Vice-President
• Authorization for Marlin Rogers, Jeffery Henry, and Donald Ray Henry to sign checks and vouchers at First American Bank
• Authorization to attend the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana Annual Workshop (April 30-May 2, 2025)
• Authorization to attend the Louisiana Emergency Management Conference (May 4-8, 2025)

The Board elected new leadership and authorized signing authority for financial documents. The Board also approved attendance at two professional conferences and rescheduled March committee meetings. Project updates were provided for the Upper Barataria and Sunset Levee projects.

• Elected Marlin Rogers as President (11-0-0)
• Elected Jeffery Henry as Vice-President (11-0-0)
• Authorized President Marlin Rogers, VP Jeffery Henry, and Executive Director Donald Ray Henry to sign checks and financial documents (11-0-0)
• Approved Board/staff attendance at AOLBOL Annual Workshop, April 30-May 2, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Board/staff attendance at Louisiana Emergency Management Conference, May 4-8, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled March Finance Meeting to March 17 and Committee Meeting to March 19, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Accepted February 28, 2025 cash available for distribution report (11-0-0)
• Accepted February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0-2)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a committee meeting as a whole to receive reports from the engineer, safety committee, equipment committee, and the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project committee. The meeting is open to the public, with a public comment period scheduled.

• Engineers' Presentation
• Safety Committee Report (Chairman: Arthur J. Bosworth, IV)
• Equipment Committee Report
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report (Chairman: Eric Matherne)
• Personnel Committee Report (Chairman: Gary Watson)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold a Finance meeting on February 10, 2025. The board will review the cash status report for January 2025 and consider approval of bills for payment. A presentation by the Executive Director is also scheduled.

• Cash Status Report for period ending January 31, 2025
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Review of draft copy of February 5, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
• Presentation by Executive Director Donald Henry
• Any other financial matters to discuss

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will vote on authorizing advertisements for bids on three 2025 Ford vehicles and purchasing a tractor, mower, and post driver for $128,147.88. The board will also consider accepting or rejecting a settlement offer in the Ivy Chauvin lawsuit, discussed in executive session on January 13, 2025. Additionally, the board will receive updates on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, including the Sunset Levee Lift and a permit update for Greenup Industries.

• Authorization to advertise for bids for a 2025 Ford F-350 cab chassis, F-250 crew cab, and Expedition XLT SUV
• Authorization to purchase a John Deere 5130M Utility Tractor for $99,518.80 and other equipment for $128,147.88 total on state contract
• Consideration of settlement offer in Ivy Chauvin v. Board of Commissioners of the Lafourche Basin Levee District
• Authorization for board/staff to attend the National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans, April 13-17, 2025
• Update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, including Sunset Levee Lift and Greenup Industries permit

The Board of Commissioners rejected a settlement offer in the case of Ivy Chauvin v. Board of Commissioners of the Lafourche Basin Levee District. The board also approved several equipment purchases and authorized attendance at professional conferences.

• Rejected settlement offer in Ivy Chauvin v. Board of Commissioners of the Lafourche Basin Levee District (8-0)
• Approved bids for three 2025 Ford vehicles: F-350 cab chassis, F-250 XL crew cab, and Expedition XLT SUV (8-0)
• Approved purchase of Bobcat attachment ($11,692.16), John Deere 5130M Utility Tractor ($99,518.80), and John Deere FC12E Flex Wing Mower ($16,936.92) (8-0)
• Approved attendance at National Hurricane Conference, April 13-17, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved attendance at Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana Annual Workshop, April 30-May 2, 2025 (8-0)
• Authorized President and Executive Director to sign Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (8-0)
• Accepted January 31, 2025 cash available for distribution report (8-0)
• Accepted January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Levee District is holding a committee meeting as a whole. The agenda includes committee reports on safety, equipment, and the Upper Barataria/Sunset Project. No specific votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed for discussion or decision.

• Safety Committee Report by Chairman Arthur J. Bosworth, IV
• Equipment Committee Report by Chairman Larry Sorapuru
• Upper Barataria/Sunset Project Committee Report by Chairman Eric Matherne
• Public comments will be accepted on any agenda items
• No rezonings, contracts with dollar amounts, or other concrete actions are listed

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The district will review the cash status report for the period ending December 31, 2024, and approve bills for payment. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss a settlement offer regarding Ivy Chauvin vs Board of Commissioners of the Lafourche Basin Levee District, et al.

• Cash Status Report for period ending December 31, 2024
• Review and approval of bills for payment
• Executive session regarding settlement offer for Ivy Chauvin vs Board of Commissioners of the Lafourche Basin Levee District, et al

Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District

The Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Vacherie. The board will vote on authorizing annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic, purchasing safety shoes per the Safety Plan, and allowing board/staff to attend a flood control conference in Washington, D.C. in March. An update on the Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project is also on the agenda.

• Authorization to have annual physicals for employees at St. Joseph Medical Clinic starting February
• Authorization to purchase safety shoes for employees per the Board’s Safety Plan
• Authorization for board/staff to attend Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference in Washington, D.C., March 8-12, 2025
• Update on Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project, including Sunset Levee Lift and Greenup Industries permit
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024, and cash status report

The Board of Commissioners approved annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic and a $180 purchase for safety shoes. The Board also authorized attendance at the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference in March. Project updates were provided for the Upper Barataria and Sunset Levee projects.

• Approved annual employee physicals at St. Joseph Medical Clinic (8-0)
• Approved $180 purchase for employee safety shoes (8-0)
• Approved Board and staff attendance at Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association Spring Conference (8-0)
• Accepted December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Accepted December 31, 2024 cash available for distribution report (8-0)