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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
Natchitoches Levee District board to review budget and maintenance reports
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve financial statements, receive maintenance and DOTD reports, and discuss budget and job applications. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of April and May 2026 financial statements
- Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
- DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
- Administrator’s Report by Karlton Methvin
- Applications for Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2026-2027 Operating Budget
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-2027 Operating Budget and the April 2026 financial statement. The Board decided to re-advertise for a vacant Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy position after reviewing three applications.
- Approved May 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 financial statement and May 2026 check register (unanimous)
- Decided to re-advertise for vacant Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy position
- Approved 2026-2027 Operating Budget (unanimous)
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NOTICE POSTED: June 5, 2026 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE SENT TO ASSESSOR: June 5, 2026
Board of Commissioners
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT616 FRONT STREET P. O. BOX 1036
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 71458-1036
TELEPHONE (318) 352-2302
FAX (318) 352-7548
KARLTON METHVIN, President MARK SWAFFORD, Member
#, Secretary/Treasurer RAYBURN SMITH, Member
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR., Attorney/Assistant Secretary TERRY SKLAR, Member
L. CASEY MESSENGER , Member
JOLLEY NASH, Member
NOLAN JONES, JR. Member
TRAVIS, TYLER, Member
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: June 9, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Valley Farmer’s Co-Op
250 Rapides Drive
Natchitoches, Louisiana
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests
Motions to Supplement Agenda
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, May, 2026 meeting
Approval of April and May, 2026 Financial Statement Reports
Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
Administrator’s Report by Karlton Methvin
Bills and Communications
New Business:
1. Applications for Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy;
2. Budget
Adjournment
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR.,
Attorney/Assistant Secretary
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District
616 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA
318/352-2302
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance, please contact Ronald E. Corkern, Jr., at
(318)352-2302, ext. 114 describing the assistance that is
necessary.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
June 9, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BE IT KNOWN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District was
called to order at Valley Farmer’s Co-Op, 250 Rapides Drive,
Natchitoches, Louisiana, on June 9, 2026, with a quorum being
present, and roll was called as follows, to-wit:
Board Members present were:
Karlton Methvin, President/Administrator
Rayburn Smith, Member
Mark Swafford, Member
Terry Sklar, Member
Casey Messenger Member
Nolan Jones, Jr. Member
Jolley Nash, Member
Travis Tyler, Member
Absent were:
None
Also present were:
Billy Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Jarmarquis Torrence, DOTD Engineer
Jordan Lemoine, Edko, LLC
Susan Douglas, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson
Luke Miller, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District was called to order at
6:00 p.m by the President, Karlton Methvin.
The May, 2026 minutes were read and discussed. Following
public comment, a Motion was made by Sklar and seconded by
Messenger to approve the May, 2026 minutes. The Motion passed
unanimously.
The April, 2026 financial statement was reviewed and
discussed. The May, 2026 financial statement was not ready at
the time of the Board meeting, but the Board did review and
discuss the May, 2026 check register. Following public comment, a
Motion was made by Swafford and se …
Tue May 12, 2026
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
Board to adopt 2026 millage rates, consider retaining wall proposal
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board will hold a public meeting to adopt the 2026 millage rates and consider approving a retaining wall proposed by Trinity Baptist Church. The board will also receive reports from the maintenance superintendent, DOTD, and the administrator, and approve minutes and financial statements from April 2026.
- Adopt the millage rate(s) for tax year 2026
- Approval of retaining wall proposed by Trinity Baptist Church
- Approval of April 2026 financial statement reports
- Maintenance Superintendent's report by Billy Dunn
- DOTD report by Jamarquis Torrence
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✓ Decided: Board adopts 4.22 mill tax rate for 2026
The Board of Commissioners approved the millage rate for the 2026 tax year and approved the April 2026 meeting minutes. The Board also approved a request from Trinity Baptist Church to build a retaining wall subject to DOTD specifications and maintenance obligations.
- Adopted 4.22 mills millage rate for calendar year 2026 (7-0)
- Approved April 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Trinity Baptist Church request to build retaining wall provided it meets DOTD specifications and church maintains the wall
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NOTICE POSTED: May 8, 2026 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE SENT TO ASSESSOR: May 8, 2026
Board of Commissioners
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT616 FRONT STREET P. O. BOX 1036
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 71458-1036
TELEPHONE (318) 352-2302
FAX (318) 352-7548
KARLTON METHVIN, President MARK SWAFFORD, Member
#, Secretary/Treasurer RAYBURN SMITH, Member
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR., Attorney/Assistant Secretary TERRY SKLAR, Member
L. CASEY MESSENGER , Member
JOLLEY NASH, Member
NOLAN JONES, JR. Member
TRAVIS, TYLER, Member
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 12, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Valley Farmer’s Co-Op
250 Rapides Drive
Natchitoches, Louisiana
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests
Motions to Supplement Agenda
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, April, 2026 meeting
Approval of April, 2026 Financial Statement Reports
Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
Administrator’s Report by Karlton Methvin
Bills and Communications
New Business:
1. Public Comments;
2. Adopt the millage rate(s) for the tax year 2026;
3. Approval of the retaining wall proposed by Trinity
Baptist Church;
Adjournment
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR.,
Attorney/Assistant Secretary
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District
616 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA
318/352-2302
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance, please contact Ronald E. Corkern, Jr., at
(318 …
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
May 12, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BE IT KNOWN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District was
called to order at Valley Farmer’s Co-Op, 250 Rapides Drive,
Natchitoches, Louisiana, on May 12, 2026, with a quorum being
present, and roll was called as follows, to-wit:
Board Members present were:
Karlton Methvin, President/Administrator
Mark Swafford, Member
Terry Sklar, Member
Casey Messenger Member
Nolan Jones, Jr. Member
Jolley Nash, Member
Travis Tyler, Member
Absent were:
Rayburn Smith, Member
Also present were:
Billy Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Jarmarquis Torrence, DOTD Engineer
Jordan Lemoine, Edko, LLC
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District was called to order at
6:00 p.m by the President, Karlton Methvin.
A public discussion was held regarding the milage rate for
the tax year 2026. A Motion was made by Sklar and seconded by
Swafford to adopt the attached Resolution rolling the milage of
4.22 mills forward for the calendar year 2026. The Resolution
was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof,
and the Resolution was adopted with all of the members present
voting in favor thereof, including Methvin, Sklar, Nash, Jones,
Swafford, Messenger, and Tyler.
The April, 2026 minutes were read and discussed. Following
public comment, a Motion was made …
Tue Apr 14, 2026
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on millage increase and review financial reports
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve financial statements, hear reports from maintenance and DOTD, and discuss administrative matters including millage passage, equipment purchases, and ethics training requirements.
- Vote on millage increase at next meeting (requires quorum)
- Discuss John Deere Tractors purchase
- Review February and March 2026 financial statements
- Renew insurance policies
- Complete Ethics Online Training (due May 15) and file financial disclosure
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✓ Decided: Board votes to keep current tractors and purchase extended warranties
The Board approved the February and March 2026 financial statements and the March 2026 meeting minutes. Members decided to retain two leased tractors and purchase three-year extended warranties for them. The Board also formally set the time for monthly meetings to 6:00 p.m.
- Approved February and March 2026 financial statements (unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved keeping current tractors and purchasing three-year extended warranties at $4,500 per tractor (unanimous)
- Set monthly meeting time to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
- Tabled decision on Trinity Baptist Church retaining wall until DOTD specifications are reviewed
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NOTICE POSTED: April 10, 2026 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE SENT TO ASSESSOR: April 10, 2026
Board of Commissioners
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT616 FRONT STREET P. O. BOX 1036
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 71458-1036
TELEPHONE (318) 352-2302
FAX (318) 352-7548
KARLTON METHVIN, President MARK SWAFFORD, Member
#, Secretary/Treasurer RAYBURN SMITH, Member
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR., Attorney/Assistant Secretary TERRY SKLAR, Member
L. CASEY MESSENGER , Member
JOLLEY NASH, Member
NOLAN JONES, JR. Member
TRAVIS, TYLER, Member
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: April 14, 2026
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Valley Farmer’s Co-Op
250 Rapides Drive
Natchitoches, Louisiana
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests
Motions to Supplement Agenda
Approval of Minutes from last meeting, March, 2026 meeting
Approval of February and March, 2026 Financial Statement Reports
Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
Administrator’s Report by Karlton Methvin
Bills and Communications
New Business:
1. Passage of millage at next month’s meeting and need a
quorum present;
2. John Deere Tractors;
3. Insurance Renewal;
4. Financial Disclosure Statement due May 15 (need Smith);
5. Need to complete Ethics Online Training - (Need Smith)
https://eap.ethics.la.gov/EthicsTraining/login.aspx
Adjournment
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR.,
Attorney/Assistant Secretary
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District
616 Front Street …
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
April 14, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BE IT KNOWN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District was
called to order at Valley Farmer’s Co-Op, 250 Rapides Drive,
Natchitoches, Louisiana, on April 14, 2026, with a quorum being
present, and roll was called as follows, to-wit:
Board Members present were:
Karlton Methvin, President/Administrator
Mark Swafford, Member
Terry Sklar, Member
Rayburn Smith, Member
Jolley Nash, Member
Travis Tyler, Member
Absent were:
Casey Messenger Member
Nolan Jones, Jr. Member
Also present were:
Billy Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Jarmarquis Torrence, DOTD Engineer
Luke Miller, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Jordan Lemoine, Edko, LLC
Trey Simon, Alera Group
Paul Geraci, Alera Group
Randy LaCaze
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District was called to order at
7:00 p.m by the President, Karlton Methvin.
A Motion was made by Sklar and seconded by Nash to amend the
agenda to rescind the Motion passed at the previous meeting
changing the time for future meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Henceforth all meetings of the Natchitoches Levee & Drainage
District will be at 6:00 p.m. Following public comment the
Motion to amend the agenda passed unanimously.
The March, 2026 minutes were read and discussed. Following
public comment, a Motion was made by …
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
Natchitoches Levee District board to discuss meeting time change and tractors
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to review financial statements, receive reports from maintenance and DOTD staff, and discuss operational items including a potential meeting time change, John Deere tractors, and insurance requirements.
- Proposal to change monthly meeting time to 7:00 p.m.
- Discussion of John Deere tractors acquisition
- Review of January and February 2026 financial statements
- Discussion of FP&C requirements and liability insurance
- Deadline for financial disclosure statements due May 15
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✓ Decided: Board changes monthly meeting time to 7:00 p.m.
The Board approved the February 2026 minutes and the January 2026 financial statement. Members decided to add $1,000,000 in excess liability insurance coverage to a pending policy quote. Decisions regarding tractor leases and the final liability insurance purchase were deferred to the April meeting.
- Approved February 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 financial statement and February 2026 check register (Unanimous)
- Decided to purchase $1,000,000 excess liability coverage for $5,546.00
- Tabled decision on tractor lease options until next month
- Tabled final decision on liability insurance purchase until April meeting
- Changed monthly meeting time to 7:00 p.m. (Unanimous)
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NOTICE POSTED: March 6, 2026 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE SENT TO ASSESSOR: March 6, 2026
Board of Commissioners
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT616 FRONT STREET P. O. BOX 1036
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 71458-1036
TELEPHONE (318) 352-2302
FAX (318) 352-7548
KARLTON METHVIN, President MARK SWAFFORD, Member
#, Secretary/Treasurer RAYBURN SMITH, Member
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR., Attorney/Assistant Secretary TERRY SKLAR, Member
L. CASEY MESSENGER , Member
JOLLEY NASH, Member
NOLAN JONES, JR. Member
TRAVIS, TYLER, Member
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: March 10, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Valley Farmer’s Co-Op
250 Rapides Drive
Natchitoches, Louisiana
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests
Motions to Supplement Agenda
Approval of Minutes from February, 2026
Approval of January and February, 2026 Financial Statements
Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
Administrator’s Report by Karlton Methvin
Bills and Communications
New Business:
1. ALBL Annual Meeting (couldn’t find date - usually in
May);
2. Change meeting time for monthly meetings to 7:00 p.m.;
3. John Deere Tractors;
4. Discussion regarding FP&C’s Requirements;
5. Discussion regarding liability insurance
6. Financial Disclosure Statement due May 15 (Need Smith);
7. Need to complete Ethics Online Training - (Need Smith)
Adjournment
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR.,
Attorney/Assistant Secretary
Natchitoches Levee …
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
March 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BE IT KNOWN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District was
called to order at Valley Farmer’s Co-Op, 250 Rapides Drive,
Natchitoches, Louisiana, on March 10, 2026, with a quorum being
present, and roll was called as follows, to-wit:
Board Members present were:
Karlton Methvin, President/Administrator
Mark Swafford, Member
Terry Sklar, Member
Nolan Jones, Jr. Member
Jolley Nash, Member
Travis Tyler, Member
Absent were:
Rayburn Smith, Member
Casey Messenger Member
Also present were:
Billy Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Jarmarquis Torrence, DOTD Engineer
Luke Miller, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Susan Douglas, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Jordan Lemoine, Edko, LLC
Trey Simon, Alera Group
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District was called to order at
6:00 p.m by the President, Karlton Methvin.
The February, 2026 minutes were read and discussed.
Following public comment, a Motion was made by Sklar and seconded
by Nash to approve the February, 2026 minutes. The Motion passed
unanimously.
The January, 2026 financial statement was reviewed and
discussed. The February, 2026 financial statement was not ready
at the time of the Board meeting, but the Board did review and
discuss the February, 2026 check register. Following public
co …
Tue Feb 10, 2026
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
Board to consider Edko Spraying contract for levee maintenance
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board will hold a public meeting to consider an Edko Spraying Contract as new business. The board will also approve minutes from January 2026, financial statements for December 2025 and January 2026, and hear reports from the maintenance superintendent, DOTD, and the administrator.
- Edko Spraying Contract (new business)
- Approval of January 2026 minutes
- Approval of December 2025 & January 2026 financial statements
- Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
- DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
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✓ Decided: Board approves $236,589.51 spraying contract with Edko, Inc.
The Board approved the 2026 spraying contract and the December 2025 financial statements. Members discussed tractor lease options and received updates on levee maintenance and the Powhatan project.
- Approved 2026 Edko spraying contract for $236,589.51 (unanimous)
- Approved December 2025 financial statement and January 2026 check register (unanimous)
- Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to change meeting time starting in March
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NOTICE POSTED: February 6, 2026 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE SENT TO ASSESSOR: February 6, 2026
Board of Commissioners
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT616 FRONT STREET P. O. BOX 1036
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 71458-1036
TELEPHONE (318) 352-2302
FAX (318) 352-7548
KARLTON METHVIN, President MARK SWAFFORD, Member
#, Secretary/Treasurer RAYBURN SMITH, Member
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR., Attorney/Assistant Secretary TERRY SKLAR, Member
L. CASEY MESSENGER , Member
JOLLEY NASH, Member
NOLAN JONES, JR. Member
TRAVIS, TYLER, Member
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 10, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Valley Farmer’s Co-Op
250 Rapides Drive
Natchitoches, Louisiana
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests
Motions to Supplement Agenda
Approval of Minutes from January, 2026
Approval of December 2025 & January, 2026 Financial Statements
Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
Administrator’s Report by Karlton Methvin
Bills and Communications
New Business:
1. Edko Spraying Contract
Adjournment
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR.,
Attorney/Assistant Secretary
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District
616 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA
318/352-2302
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance, please contact Ronald E. Corkern, Jr., at
(318)352-2302, ext. 114 describing the assistance that is
necessary.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
February 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BE IT KNOWN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District was
called to order at Valley Farmer’s Co-Op, 250 Rapides Drive,
Natchitoches, Louisiana, on February 10, 2026, with a quorum
being present, and roll was called as follows, to-wit:
Board Members present were:
Karlton Methvin, President/Administrator
Mark Swafford, Member
Terry Sklar, Member
Casey Messenger Member
Nolan Jones, Jr. Member
Jolley Nash, Member
Travis Tyler, Member
Absent were:
Rayburn Smith, Member
Also present were:
Billy Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Jarmarquis Torrence, DOTD Engineer
Luke Miller, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Susan Douglas, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Jordan Lemoine, Edko, LLC
Jay Wilson, Guest
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District was called to order at
6:00 p.m by the President, Karlton Methvin.
The January, 2026 minutes were read and discussed.
Following public comment, a Motion was made by Sklar and seconded
by Tyler to approve the January, 2026 minutes. The Motion passed
unanimously.
The December, 2025 financial statement was not available at
the last meeting and thus was reviewed and discussed. The
January, 2026 financial statement was not ready at the time of
the Board meeting, but the Board did review and discuss the
Janu …
Tue Jan 13, 2026
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
Natchitoches Levee District board meets Jan 13 with routine financial and maintenance reports
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to approve prior minutes, review November–December 2025 financial statements, and receive reports from maintenance, DOTD, and the district administrator. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
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✓ Decided: Board approves December 2025 minutes and November 2025 financial statement
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from December 2025 and the financial statement from November 2025. Members received updates on winter equipment maintenance, drainage ditch pipe sizing, and revised design drawings for repairs to Powhatan.
- Approved December 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 2025 financial statement (unanimous)
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NOTICE POSTED: January 9, 2026 10:00 a.m.
NOTICE SENT TO ASSESSOR: January 9, 2026
Board of Commissioners
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT616 FRONT STREET P. O. BOX 1036
NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 71458-1036
TELEPHONE (318) 352-2302
FAX (318) 352-7548
KARLTON METHVIN, President MARK SWAFFORD, Member
#, Secretary/Treasurer RAYBURN SMITH, Member
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR., Attorney/Assistant Secretary TERRY SKLAR, Member
L. CASEY MESSENGER , Member
JOLLEY NASH, Member
NOLAN JONES, JR. Member
TRAVIS, TYLER, Member
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: January 13, 2026
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Valley Farmer’s Co-Op
250 Rapides Drive
Natchitoches, Louisiana
AGENDA:
Call to Order
Roll Call
Recognition of Guests
Motions to Supplement Agenda
Approval of Minutes from December, 2025
Approval of November and December, 2025 Financial Statements
Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
Administrator’s Report by Karlton Methvin
Bills and Communications
New Business:
1.
Adjournment
RONALD E. CORKERN, JR.,
Attorney/Assistant Secretary
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District
616 Front Street, Natchitoches, LA
318/352-2302
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need
special assistance, please contact Ronald E. Corkern, Jr., at
(318)352-2302, ext. 114 describing the assistance that is
necessary.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
NATCHITOCHES LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT
January 13, 2026
6:00 p.m.
BE IT KNOWN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District was
called to order at Valley Farmer’s Co-Op, 250 Rapides Drive,
Natchitoches, Louisiana, on January 13, 2026, with a quorum being
present, and roll was called as follows, to-wit:
Board Members present were:
Karlton Methvin, President/Administrator
Mark Swafford, Member
Terry Sklar, Member
Casey Messenger Member
Nolan Jones, Jr. Member
Travis Tyler, Member
Absent were:
Rayburn Smith, Member
Jolley Nash, Member
Also present were:
Billy Dunn, Maintenance Superintendent
Jarmarquis Torrence, DOTD Engineer
Jonathan Lachney, DOTD Engineer
Luke Miller, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Dylan Lashley, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Susan Douglas, Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson
Jordan Lemoine, Edko, LLC
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Natchitoches Levee & Drainage District was called to order at
6:00 p.m by the President, Karlton Methvin.
The December, 2025 minutes were read and discussed.
Following public comment, a Motion was made by Sklar and seconded
by Swafford to approve the December, 2025 minutes. Following
public comment, the Motion passed unanimously.
The November, 2025 financial statement was not available at
the last meeting and thus was reviewed and discussed. Following
public comment, a Motion was ma …
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