Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve public meetings in 2023

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet to consider the proposed 2024 budget and a final draft update of a camp lease. Public input will be taken before business items. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Proposed Budget
• Camp Lease Final Draft Update

The Commission approved the proposed 2024 budget. Chairman Phillip Gouaux reported that the final draft of the camp lease has been submitted and is expected to be finalized by the next meeting.

• Approved 2024 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet to consider approval of August minutes, financial reports, and public input. Business items include allocation of alligator egg monies, an employee raise, and an update on a camp lease from attorney Eugene Gouaux. Other business includes a Facebook page.

• Alligator Egg Monies
• Employee Raise
• Atty Eugene Gouaux/Update on Camp Lease Update
• Facebook Page

The Commission approved the financial report and the minutes from September 11 and September 27. Members accepted revisions to the final draft of the camp lease. The Chairman agreed to order signage for no wake zones in the field.

• Approved September 11 minutes (all yes)
• Approved September 27 minutes (all yes)
• Approved financial report (all yes)
• Accepted revisions to camp lease final draft (all yes)
• Agreed to order no wake zone signage

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet on September 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Lockport Town Hall. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on alligator egg monies, a new lease contract, and bylaws.

• Alligator egg monies
• Approval/revisal of new lease contract
• Approval/revisal of bylaws

The Commission edited the final drafts of the lease agreement contract and the bylaws. Chairman Phillip Gouaux also confirmed that funds for alligator eggs have been received.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Revised lease agreement contract for submission to Attorney
• Revised and edited bylaws final draft
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet on September 11, 2023 at Lockport Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a financial report, and public input. Business items cover allocation of alligator egg monies, a proposed employee raise, and an update on the Camp Lease from Attorney Eugene Gouaux. Other business includes a discussion about a Facebook page.

• Alligator Egg Monies – discussion on allocation of funds from alligator egg harvests
• Employee Raise – proposed increase for commission staff
• Atty Eugene Gouaux/Update on Camp Lease Update – legal update on a camp lease
• Public Input – opportunity for residents to address the commission
• Facebook Page – discussion on commission's social media presence

The Commission approved a cost of living raise for an employee and authorized a letter to a harvester regarding late alligator egg payments. The board also approved the August minutes and the financial report.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send letter to harvester regarding late alligator egg payment (unanimous)
• Approved cost of living raise for employee (unanimous)
• Approved adding 'Chairman's comments' section to future agendas (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission will meet at Lockport Town Hall to review financial and secretary reports. The agenda includes updates on the camp lease, dumpsters, and wildlife and fisheries.

• Camp Lease Update from Atty Eugene Gouaux
• Dumpster Update
• Alligator Egg Bids
• Alligator Trapper Bids
• Wildlife and Fisheries Update

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission discussed a dilemma with the public alligator egg bid contract. The board plans to request a Request for Proposals (RFP) from area farms, following a recommendation from the District Attorney's office. Chairman Gouaux also spoke with Wildlife and Fisheries about an extension on the egg permit. No formal vote was taken.

• Alligator egg bid contract dilemma discussed
• Board to request RFP from area farms
• Chairman to draft RFP form
• Extension on egg permit discussed with Wildlife and Fisheries
• Next meeting scheduled for June 12th

The Commission discussed a recommendation from the District Attorney’s office regarding the public bid for alligator eggs. Chairman Phillip Gouaux will create a request for proposal (RFP) form for area farms. An extension on the egg permit is being coordinated with Wildlife and Fisheries.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss updates on a camp lease, storm debris removal, and a Bayou Folse clean up project. They will also hear from a Wildlife and Fisheries biologist. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and financial reports.

• Update on Camp Lease (Attorney Eugene Gouaux)
• Dumpster/Storm Debris Update
• North Lafourche Drainage/Bayou Folse Clean Up
• Discussion with Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist
• Approval of March 2023 Minutes

The Commission approved the March meeting minutes and the monthly financial report. No new ordinances or contracts were decided, though the board discussed lease transfer revisions, dumpster site issues, and fish fingerling survival.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission is holding a public meeting on March 13, 2023, at Lockport Town Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, secretary's and financial reports, and public input. Under business, the commission will receive updates on legal matters (Atty Eugene Gouaux), dumpster services, camp utilities, and lake projects. No votes or decisions are specified; the meeting appears procedural.

• Atty Eugene Gouaux Update
• Dumpster Update
• Camp Utilities Update
• Lake Projects Update

The Commission approved the February meeting minutes and the monthly financial report. Chairman Phillip Gouaux provided updates on a lease transfer contract, a delivered dumpster, camp utilities, and potential funding for lake projects.

• Approved February minutes (All-Yes)
• Approved agenda (All-Yes)
• Approved financial report (All-Yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet to discuss several operational items. They will consider a lease transfer revision with attorney Eugene Gouaux and the transfer or sale of leases. Also on the agenda are updates on dumpster and camp utilities, and an invoice balance for DU. Public input will be accepted.

• Lease Transfer Revision with Atty Eugene Gouaux
• Transfer/Sale of Leases
• Dumpster Update
• Camp Utilities Update
• DU Remaining Invoice Balance

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission approved hiring Attorney Eugene Gouaux to revise the lease transfer agreement. The board also established new requirements for lease transfer bills of sale and approved payment of a balance due to Ducks Unlimited.

• Approved hiring Attorney Eugene Gouaux to revise lease transfer agreement (unanimous)
• Approved requirement that all lease transfer bills of sale state property is sold 'as is' (unanimous)
• Approved payment of remaining balance to Ducks Unlimited for permits/proposal (unanimous)
• Approved January minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission will meet to review financial reports and various operational updates. Discussion topics include lease transfers, utility status, and cleanup efforts at Bayou Folse.

• Lease Transfer Requirements/Approval of Transfer
• Dumpster Update
• Camp Utilities Update
• Lease Agreement Update
• Bayou Folse Cleanup Update

The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and the monthly financial report. No new ordinances or contracts were decided; the meeting consisted primarily of status updates on utilities and lease agreements.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)