{
 "city": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
 "state": "LA",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2025-12-10",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on employee safety items and conference attendance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_Dec%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-12-08",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board approves $195,952 increase for coastal permit work",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_dec%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2012-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-11-12",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Finance meeting to review cash status and approve bills for payment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_November%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-11-10",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "District discusses travel to D.C. for Upper Barataria Risk Reduction Project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_Nov%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-11-05",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2026 budget and flood-control agreements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_nov%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2011-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-10-08",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Finance meeting to review cash status and approve bills for payment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_October%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2010-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-10-06",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Committee reports on personnel, finance, safety, equipment, and Upper Barataria/Sunset Project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_Oct%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-10-01",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $293,566 barge gate design contract and $27,500 survey for Bayou Des Allemands floodgate",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_oct%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-10",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Finance meeting to review cash status and approve bills for payment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_September%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-08",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District to hold committee meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_sept%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-03",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $23,764 budget increase for Sunset Levee Lift Project oversight and testing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_sept%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2009-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-13",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District to hold Finance Meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_August%2020251.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-12",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District to hold committee meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_August%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-08-06",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 3% raise for executive director, hire 3 operators",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_aug%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2008-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-09",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Finance meeting to review June 2025 cash status and approve bills",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_July%2020251.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-08",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to discuss cost-of-living or merit raise for executive director",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_July%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-02",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board considers pay raises and river maintenance approvals",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_julyreg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2007-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-11",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Finance meeting to discuss Executive Director pay raise",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_June%2020251.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-09",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Lafourche Basin Levee District holds committee meeting June 9",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_June%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-04",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board considers budget increases for levee and permit projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_june%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2006-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-21",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "District to review WBV Levee Lift program design agreement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_May%202025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-19",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Committee reports and July meeting date change",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_Committee%20Agenda%20may%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-14",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on millage rates and levee agreements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_may%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2005-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-09",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on insurance renewal and May meeting date change",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_apr%20spec%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-02",
   "body": "Lafourche Basin Conservation Levee and Drainage District",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $377K change order for Sunset Levee Lift project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingNotices/144_apr%20reg%2025.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/MeetingMinutes/144_REGULAR%20MEETING%20MINUTES%2004-25.pdf",
   "source": "https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/boardsandcommissions/viewBoard.cfm?board=144"
  }
 ]
}