Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements from October and November 2022. The meeting includes reports from the Maintenance Superintendent, DOTD, and Administrator. New business includes a cleanout of Royal Street Ditch.
- Approval of October & November, 2022 Financial Statement Reports
- Cleanout of Royal Street Ditch
The Board approved the November 2022 minutes and the October 2022 financial statement. It accepted a bid from Johnny’s Welding Service for handrail repairs at the Hampton gates. The November financial statement was deferred to January.
- Approved November 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 2022 financial statement (unanimous)
- Accepted bid from Johnny’s Welding Service for Hampton gates handrail repair/replacement
- Deferred November financial statement to January meeting
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board will consider approving a payment to Randy LaCaze for preparing capital outlay applications and review quotes for replacing railing. They will also vote on minutes and financial report from October 2022, and hear reports from the maintenance superintendent, DOTD, and the administrator.
- Approval of payment to Randy LaCaze for preparation of capital outlay applications
- Quotes for replacing railing
- Approval of October 2022 minutes
- Approval of October 2022 financial statement report
- Reports from Maintenance Superintendent, DOTD, and Administrator
The Board rejected all bids for replacing railing at Hampton Lake due to insufficient sizing. They authorized payment for a Capital Outlay application and agreed to provide a letter regarding project change order responsibilities if required by the state.
- Approved October 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of $1,925.00 invoice to Randy LaCaze for Capital Outlay application (unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for replacing railing around gates at Hampton Lake (unanimous)
- Authorized attorney to send a letter to the Department of Administration regarding responsibility for project change orders exceeding $915,000.00
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 11, 2022. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes and financial reports, along with new business: a proposed change of the monthly meeting time to 6:00 p.m., a quote from Air Data Solutions for videoing culverts, spraying of a ditch in Natchez, and a public records request to the Red River Waterway Commission for Red River flow charts.
- Proposal to change monthly meeting time to 6:00 p.m.
- Quote from Air Data Solutions for videoing culverts
- Spraying of ditch in Natchez
- Public records request to Red River Waterway Commission for Red River flow charts
- ALBL 81st Annual Meeting November 29-December 1, 2022 (old business)
The Board approved a contract for four new levee gates and authorized a proposal for culvert videoing. It also adopted a resolution to combine two Capital Outlay projects into one and changed the monthly meeting time to 6:00 p.m.
- Approved $65,088 bid from KNH Trucking and Contracting, LLC for four new levee gates (unanimous)
- Approved $15,710 proposal from Air Data Solutions for culvert videoing (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 5 of 2022 to combine two Capital Outlay projects into one (unanimous)
- Changed monthly meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
- Approved September 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2022 financial statement (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and maintenance updates. The board is scheduled to discuss an audit and a payment to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc.
- Payment of invoice from Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc.
- Discussion of audit
- ALBL 81st Annual Meeting (November 29-December 1, 2022)
- Approval of July and August 2022 financial statement reports
The Board approved an amended contract with Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson that combines two Capital Outlay projects. Members also authorized a $9,800 payment to the same firm and decided to seek new bids for work on the lower Cane River floodgates.
- Approved August 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July and August 2022 financial statements (unanimous)
- Decided to request new bids for lower Cane River floodgates
- Approved amended contract with Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson (unanimous)
- Authorized $9,800 payment to Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson, Inc. (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will meet to review July 2022 financial reports and superintendent updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding a truck purchase, FEMA, and the Warren Massey property.
- Purchase of Truck
- FEMA discussion by Susan Douglas
- Discussion of Warren Massey property
- Review of July 2022 Financial Statement Reports
The Board approved the purchase of a truck via state contract and voted to combine two phases of the Ross Lake-Flat Bayou Project into a single bid. Additionally, the Board authorized a temporary low water crossing at Copy Cat Bayou and approved a spraying contract for L-2B1.
- Approved purchase of truck from Courtesy Automotive Group for $50,714.50 (Unanimous)
- Approved combining two phases of FP&C Project No. 36-L-26-20-01 (Ross Lake-Flat Bayou Project) into one bid (Unanimous)
- Approved temporary low water crossing at Copy Cat Bayou for Kathy Anderson (Unanimous)
- Approved proposal from Edko, LLC to spray L-2B1 for $1,928.69 (Unanimous)
- Authorized removal of tree limb on Warren Massia property if an insured quote is $1,000 or less (Unanimous)
- Approved July 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the budget and employee market adjustments. The board is considering a resolution to advertise for bids on a specific drainage project and the purchase of a new vehicle.
- Resolution No. 4 of 2022: authorizing advertisement for bids for Ross Lake & Flat Bayou project
- Discussion on installing gates on the south end of levee from Moreau Lane to Lock & Dam No. 3
- Purchase of new pick up truck
- Budget review
- Employee Market Adjustments
The Board adopted Resolution No. 4 and approved a Professional Services Agreement for Phase 2 of Project No. 36-L-26-20-01, which involves levee service restoration for 3.4 miles. The project has an estimated cost of $783,000.00, with $615,000.00 allocated by the Department of Administration.
- Approved amendment to agenda to add Resolution No. 4 (unanimous)
- Approved June 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 2022 financial statement (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 4 of 2022 regarding Phase 2 of Project No. 36-L-26-20-01 (unanimous)
- Approved Professional Services Agreement for Levee Service Restorations Project (unanimous)
- Changed August meeting date to August 2, 2022 (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board will consider approving Resolution No. 4 of 2022, which authorizes advertisement for bids for the Ross Lake & Flat Bayou project. The board will also review minutes from the April 2022 meeting, financial statements, and reports from the maintenance superintendent, DOTD, and the administrator.
- Resolution No. 4 of 2022 authorizing advertisement for bids for Ross Lake & Flat Bayou project
- Approval of minutes from April 2022 meeting
- Approval of April 2022 Financial Statement Reports
- Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
- DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
The Board approved the minutes and financial statements from May 2022. Members received updates on levee cleaning, equipment status, and a $795,000 funding allocation for repairs.
- Approved May 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2022 financial statement (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will meet on May 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Farmer's Co-Op. The board is set to adopt the millage rates for tax year 2022 and discuss the Marco Road project. They will also approve minutes and financial reports from April 2022, and hear reports from the maintenance superintendent, DOTD, and the administrator.
- Adopt the millage rate(s) for the tax year 2022
- Marco Road Project discussion
- Approval of April 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of April 2022 Financial Statement Reports
- Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
The Board adopted Resolution No. 1 of 2022 to roll the tax milage forward. It also approved funding for additional engineering work required by FEMA for the Marco Road project. April 2022 minutes and financial statements were approved.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1 of 2022 to roll tax milage forward (unanimous)
- Approved additional engineering fees not to exceed $9,800.00 for Marco Road project (unanimous)
- Approved April 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2022 financial statement (unanimous)
- Amended agenda to include Resolution No. 2 and No. 3 of 2022 (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Levee and Drainage District Board will hold a public meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, receive reports from the Maintenance Superintendent, DOTD, and Administrator, and discuss two new business items: passage of a millage at the next meeting (requiring a quorum) and rescheduling the May meeting to May 17, 2022.
- Approval of minutes from March 2022 meeting
- Approval of February and March 2022 financial statement reports
- Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
- DOTD Report by Brad Sticker
- New Business: Passage of millage at next meeting and move May meeting to May 17
The Board approved the March 2022 minutes and financial statements. A contract for building levee gates was awarded to the low bidder, Johnny’s Welding. The May meeting was rescheduled for May 17, 2022, at the Valley Farmer’s CO-Op offices.
- Approved March 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2022 financial statement (unanimous)
- Awarded levee gate contract to low bidder Johnny’s Welding (unanimous)
- Moved May meeting date to May 17, 2022, at Valley Farmer’s CO-Op (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will review reports from the Maintenance Superintendent, DOTD, and Administrator. The board will also consider applications for a Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator position.
- Proposal to change monthly meeting time to 7:00 p.m.
- Review of job applications for Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator
- Approval of January 2022 Financial Statement Report
- Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
The Board approved the February 2022 minutes and January 2022 financial statements. Members authorized a professional inspection of a ditch near St. Matthews School and changed the monthly meeting time to 7:00 p.m.
- Approved February 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 2022 financial statements (unanimous)
- Authorized Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix & Hixson to inspect ditch L20 and make recommendations (unanimous)
- Approved awarding liftgate repair contract to Carnahan if Kyle Hudson lacks license, insurance, or ability to work
- Appointed interview committee for Mobile Equipment Operator 1/Heavy position
- Changed monthly meeting time to 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board will hold a regular meeting on February 8, 2022. New business items include flood gate replacement, a bid from Edko for spraying, tractor leases, and the resignation of Travis Brossette. The board will also approve minutes and financial statements from January 2022.
- Flood gate replacement
- Edko bid for spraying
- Tractor leases
- Travis Brossette resignation effective 1/27/22
- Approval of January 2022 financial statements
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Board approved several maintenance contracts, including lift gate repairs and annual spraying. Members also voted to purchase two tractors and an extended warranty rather than leasing new equipment.
- Approved January 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved K&H Trucking and Contracting, LLC bid for lift gate repairs for $24,310.00 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two nuts from McMillan Mechanical for $2,370.00
- Approved Edko, LLC proposal for 2022 spraying (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two tractors and an extended warranty (unanimous)
Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners
The Natchitoches Levee and Drainage District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on January 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Natchitoches Municipal Building. The agenda includes approval of December 2021 meeting minutes and financial statement, reports from the Maintenance Superintendent and DOTD, and old business regarding the Red River Valley 2022 Annual Convention. New business includes approving travel for attorney Ronald Corkern, Jr.
- Approval of December 2021 Financial Statement
- Maintenance Superintendent's Report by Billy Dunn
- DOTD Report by Jamarquis Torrence
- Red River Valley 2022 Annual Convention (February 23-24) as old business
- Approve travel for Ronald Corkern, Jr.
The Board of Commissioners approved the December 2021 minutes and financial statements. They also approved travel reimbursement for Ronald Corkern for December. No action was taken on the lower Cane River flood gates bid due to a lack of competing bids.
- Approved December 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 2021 financial statement (unanimous)
- Approved payment of Ronald Corkern’s December travel (unanimous)
- Decided no members would attend the Red River Valley Annual Convention