Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt a resolution supporting a Hazard Mitigation Plan, receive updates on debris cleanup, shoreline, operations, and finances, and discuss three pending lawsuits in executive session.

• Adopt Resolution Supporting Hazardous Mitigation Plan
• SRD Debris Cleanup Update
• Executive session on three lawsuits: Marko & Erica Jill Baca et al vs SRA, Capital Properties LLC et al vs SRA, Deloutre Property Rentals LLC et al vs SRA
• Shoreline Update and Operational Update
• Financial Report

The Board approved contracts for debris removal and monitoring at the Diversion Canal. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution supporting the five-year Hazardous Mitigation Plan for Toledo Bend Reservoir.

• Approved contract with CERES Environmental Service, Inc. for debris removal at the Diversion Canal (10-1)
• Approved contract with Thompson Consulting Services, LLC for debris removal monitoring at the Diversion Canal (11-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting the Hazardous Mitigation Plan for Toledo Bend Reservoir (11-0)
• Approved staff reports as circulated and presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 29th, 2020 meeting (Unanimous)

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially award a bid for debris cleanup and removal following Hurricane Laura. The board will also receive staff reports and hold an executive session regarding three legal cases.

• Discussion and possible award of bid for SRD Debris Cleanup and Removal from Hurricane Laura
• Executive session regarding Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority
• Executive session regarding Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
• Executive session regarding Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority

The Board approved staff reports and authorized negotiations for hurricane debris removal. The Board also approved the resolution of one specific litigation case following an executive session.

• Approved agenda and September 24, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Staff Reports as circulated and presented (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate a new price with CERES Environmental Services, Inc. for debris removal not to exceed $600,000.00 (12-1)
• Authorized Executive Director to move forward with resolution of litigation Case #656,098 (Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority) (Unanimous)

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY'19-'20 annual audit report and discuss the Hurricane Laura disaster recovery response. The body is also considering the purchase of a vehicle and a hydraulic mower. An executive session is scheduled to discuss three specific legal cases.

• Vehicle for IT Department from Acquisitions Budget: $46,000
• 15ft Hydraulic Mower from Acquisitions Budget: $35,000
• Annual Audit Report for FY’19-’20
• Hurricane Laura Disaster Recovery Response
• Executive session regarding litigation: Baca et al, Capital Properties LLC, and Deloutre Property Rentals LLC

The Board approved a contract with Meyer & Associates and G.E.C., Inc. for Hurricane Laura disaster recovery funding services. Members also authorized the purchase of a new SUV and a hydraulic mower. The FY '19-'20 annual audit was accepted with no deficiencies found.

• Approved annual audit for FY '19-'20 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe for $46,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 15ft Hydraulic Mower for approximately $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Meyer & Associates and G.E.C., Inc. for Hurricane Laura disaster recovery consulting (unanimous)
• Approved July 30, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ALH, No.5 Task Force meeting minutes from July 30, 2020 (carried)
• Approved Parks Committee minutes from July 30, 2020 (unanimous)

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review staff reports regarding shoreline, operations, and finances. The meeting includes decisions on maintenance building repairs and equipment acquisitions for the 2020-2021 period.

• Approve roof repairs for SRD Maintenance Bldg
• Approve 2020-2021 acquisition and major repairs for two trucks and pump and motor repair
• Review recommendation from ALH, No.5 Committee regarding MOU
• Executive session regarding three specific litigation matters

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners elected a new Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The Board also approved the agency's official journal, an appointing authority resolution, and an auditing contract.

• Elected Mr. Byles as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Foret as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Goodeaux as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 'The Sabine Index' as the official agency journal (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution appointing Executive Director Founds as Appointing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Legislative Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 Broussard-Poche’, LLP contract for bi-annual audits (unanimous)
• Approved May 25, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved using Major Repairs budget funds to repair Pump Station #4 following a lightning strike. They also voted to close out the SRD Dredging project while retaining $30,000. Additionally, the Board approved the FY'20-21 budget and several contract renewals.

• Approved February 27, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed out Project #6-SRD Dredging as complete with $30,000 retainage (unanimous)
• Approved Entergy agreement to move primary power at Pump Station #3 at no cost (unanimous)
• Approved using Major Repairs funds for lightning strike repairs at Pump Station #4 (unanimous)
• Accepted ALH, No.5 Audit as presented (unanimous)
• Extended Broussard Group legislative audit contract for three years at $15,000 per year (unanimous)
• Renewed legal services contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks and Phillips (unanimous)
• Approved FY'20-21 Budget (unanimous)

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will consider approving bi-annual audits, contract extensions, and the FY 2020-2021 budget.

• Approve ALH No.5 Bi-annual Audits for Jan-Jun 2019 and Jul-Dec 2019
• Approve contract extension to The Broussard Group
• Approve renewing the Taylor-Porter contract
• Approve the budget for fiscal year 2020-2021

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on the FY'20-'21 budget, a contract with The Broussard Group, and a power agreement for Pump Station #3. An executive session is scheduled to discuss three pending lawsuits. The meeting also includes staff reports on operations, finances, and shoreline updates.

• Approve contract with Entergy to move primary power at Pump Station #3
• Approve budget for fiscal year 2020-2021
• Approve extending contract with The Broussard Group
• Approve renewing contract with Taylor-Porter
• Executive session to discuss three lawsuits: Baca, Capital Properties, and Deloutre Property Rentals

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review staff reports on shoreline and operational updates. The body will consider the purchase of replacement mowers for the Toledo Bend Division and enter executive session to discuss three legal cases.

• Purchase of replacement mowers for Toledo Bend Division
• Litigation: Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority
• Litigation: Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
• Litigation: Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
• Update on SRD Capital Projects by Wayne Harris, Meyer & Associates

The Board approved the purchase of two X-Mark mowers to replace stolen equipment. Members also authorized the Executive Director to negotiate terms with a developer regarding the Bray/Gideon Trailer Park property.

• Approved agenda as circulated (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two X-Mark mowers not to exceed $17,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director executing correspondence with Bray/Gideon property developer regarding leaseback and permitting terms (unanimous)
• Approved committee reports as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's Report as presented (unanimous)

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board authorized a 25-year lease agreement with Cleco for an alternate power source at Cypress Bend Park. Members also approved the purchase of a new truck for the Diversion Canal Division and renewed the Executive Director's contract.

• Approved 25-year lease agreement with Cleco for alternate power source at Cypress Bend Park (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2020 Ford F150 XL 4WD for Diversion Canal Division at approx. $33,215.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Executive Director Warren Founds' contract (Unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2019 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Staff Reports as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director's Report as presented (Unanimous)

Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review staff reports regarding operations, finances, and the TPJO. New business includes discussing a lease agreement with Cleco and renewing the Executive Director's contract. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss specific litigation matters.

• Discussion of Lease Agreement with Cleco
• Renewal of Executive Director’s Contract
• Litigation regarding Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority
• Litigation regarding Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
• Litigation regarding Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority