Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss adopting millage rates for the 2021 tax roll on behalf of the Algiers Levee District. The agenda also includes a proposed decrease in a construction contract for the Algiers Mississippi River Levee All Weather Access Road.

• Adoption of millage rates for the 2021 tax roll
• Change Order No. 1 to Barriere Construction Co. LLC contract for a decrease of $60,866.35
• Approval of bills for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Adoption of the 2021 Committee and Board Meeting Schedules

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to levy millages on the 2021 tax roll for the Algiers Levee District. Other actions included approving bills for payment and adjusting a construction contract for a levee access road.

• Approved resolution to levy millages on the 2021 tax roll for Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Adopted 2021 Committee and Board Meeting Schedules (6-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 to Barriere Construction Co. LLC contract for Algiers Mississippi River Levee All Weather Access Road, decreasing contract amount by $60,866.35 (6-0)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2020 regular board meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee will meet to review financial statements, discuss the Algiers Levee District 2021 millage, and consider a change order for the All Weather Access Road. The meeting is held by teleconference due to the public health emergency. No action by the full Commission will be taken.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Algiers Levee District 2021 Millage discussion
• WCC Server Project update
• Algiers Levee District All Weather Access Road Change Order No. 1
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and Commissioners' expense reports. The committee recommended the check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District for Board approval.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020
• Recommended check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners' expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee is meeting to discuss the status of the West Closure Complex Server Project. The agenda also includes a review of the Algiers Levee District 2021 millage and a change order for the Algiers Levee District All Weather Access Road.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project status
• Algiers Levee District 2021 Millage
• Algiers Levee District All Weather Access Road Change Order No. 1

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The committee recommended that the Board approve Change Order no. 1 for the Barriere Co. contract regarding the Algiers All Weather Access Road.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020
• Recommended approval of Change Order no. 1 for the Barriere Co. contract for the Algiers All Weather Access Road

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt millage rates for the Algiers Levee District on the 2021 tax roll. The agenda also includes a decision on awarding a construction bid for an asphaltic access road on the Mississippi River Levee.

• Adoption of millage rates for the Algiers Levee District
• Awarding bid 294 to Barriere Construction Co., LLC for up to $756,777.00 to build an asphaltic all weather access road on the Mississippi River Levee in Algiers
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Approval of October 27, 2020, meeting minutes

The Board approved a construction contract for an all-weather access road on the Mississippi River Levee in Algiers. Commissioners also approved bills for payment and tabled a millage resolution for the Algiers Levee District due to missing tax assessor information.

• Awarded bid 294 to Barriere Construction Co., LLC for an amount not to exceed $756,777.00 for an asphaltic all weather access road on the Mississippi River Levee in Algiers (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Tabled Item 8a regarding the 2021 tax roll millage resolution for the Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 27, 2020 regular board meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to review financial items including a check register, budget update, financial statements, and commissioners' travel expense reports. They will also discuss the Algiers Levee District 2021 millage (non-roll forward), a WCC Server Project, and the 2021 board and committee schedules. No action by the full commission will be taken.

• Algiers Levee District 2021 millage, non-roll forward
• WCC Server Project
• 2021 Board & Committee Schedules
• Review of check register and financial statements
• Commissioners' travel expense reports

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to discuss the West Closure Complex server project, the Algiers Levee District 2021 millage (non-roll forward), and the 2021 board and committee schedules. The meeting is being held by teleconference due to public health emergency. No action by the full commission will be taken.

• West Closure Complex server project update
• Algiers Levee District 2021 millage, non-roll forward
• 2021 Board & Committee schedules
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2020 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The committee recommended the check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District for Board approval and approved Commissioners’ expense reports.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from October 13, 2020
• Recommended check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee met to approve the agenda and the October 13, 2020, meeting minutes. The session consisted primarily of updates regarding safety, the West Closure Complex, and the Algiers Levee District 2021 Millage.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from the October 13, 2020 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West is meeting to discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the CPRA for levee system evaluation. The board will also consider approving bills for payment and amending substance abuse and smoking/vaping policies.

• Intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between SLFPA-W and CPRA for Accelerated Levee System Evaluation
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Amendment to Substance Abuse Policy #11-24
• Amendment to Substance Smoking/Vaping Policy #11-28
• Authorization for staff attendance at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association

The Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for the Accelerated Levee System Evaluation. Other actions included approving bills for payment and updating personnel policies regarding substance abuse and smoking/vaping.

• Authorized intergovernmental agreement with Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for Accelerated Levee System Evaluation (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Authorized attendance at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association (5-0)
• Amended Substance Abuse Policy #11-24 (5-0)
• Amended Smoking/Vaping Policy #11-28 (5-0)
• Approved September 29, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee recommended two policy changes for full Board approval. The committee also approved expense reports and recommended the check register for Board approval.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2020
• Recommended check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended proposed changes to Substance Abuse Policy #11-28 for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended proposed changes to Smoking/Vaping Policy #11-24 for Board approval (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West will meet via teleconference and in person. The agenda includes financial updates, review of policies on substance abuse and smoking/vaping, a server project, and discussion of an intergovernmental agreement with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for the Accelerated Levee System Evaluation. The meeting is held under a certification of inability to operate due to lack of quorum during the public health emergency.

• Discussion of Intergovernmental Agreement between SLFPA-W and CPRA for Accelerated Levee System Evaluation
• Review of SLFPA-W Substance Abuse Policy #11-28 and Smoking/Vaping Policy #11-24
• WCC server project
• Financial matters: check register, budget update, financial statements, travel expense reports
• MVFCA December 3-5, 2020 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will meet via teleconference on October 13, 2020. The agenda includes updates on the West Closure Complex operations and maintenance, discussion of an intergovernmental agreement with CPRA for the Accelerated Levee System Evaluation, and review of substance abuse and smoking/vaping policies. No action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Discussion of intergovernmental agreement between SLFPA-W and CPRA for the Accelerated Levee System Evaluation
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Status update
• Review of SLFPA-W Substance Abuse Policy #11-28 and Smoking/Vaping Policy #11-24
• WCC server project update
• MVFCA December 3-5, 2020 meeting discussion

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee unanimously recommended an intergovernmental agreement with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for the Accelerated Levee System Evaluation. The recommendation includes proposed changes and will be sent to the Board for approval on October 27, 2020.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the September 8, 2020 meeting
• Unanimously approved recommendation of the IGA with CPRA for the Accelerated Levee System Evaluation (with proposed changes) for Board approval

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West is meeting to discuss equipment purchases, audit reviews, and policy amendments. The board will also review bills for payment and honor a retiring member.

• Purchase of three John Deere 5115M tractors not to exceed $62,613.82 each
• Purchase of three John Deere R15 cutting decks not to exceed $21,185.01 each
• Authorization for the Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve the 2019-2020 audit
• Amendment of the SLFPA-W Internal Controls Policy #11-37
• Resolution honoring Mr. John Monzon upon his retirement

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of three tractors and three cutting decks via state contract. Other actions included approving bills for payment and authorizing the review of the 2019-2020 audit.

• Approved purchase of three John Deere R15 cutting decks not to exceed $21,185.01 each (6-0)
• Approved purchase of three John Deere 5115M tractors not to exceed $62,613.82 each (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Authorized Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve 2019-2020 audit (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Internal Controls Policy #11-37 (6-0)
• Accepted resolution to honor Mr. John Monzon upon his retirement (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2020 and September 2, 2020 meetings (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee is meeting via teleconference to review financial matters and internal policies. The body will discuss the 2019-2020 audit and the procurement of equipment.

• Purchase of cutters and tractors
• Review of 2019-2020 Audit
• Internal Controls Policy discussion
• WCC server project
• Budget update and financial statements review

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee approved commissioners' expense reports and recommended a revised Internal Controls Policy and check register for Board approval. The committee also concurred with proposed equipment purchases for tractors and cutting decks.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 11, 2020 meeting minutes
• Recommended check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners' expense reports for payment
• Recommended amended Internal Controls Policy for approval at September 29, 2020 Board Meeting
• Concurred with purchase of three John Deere R15 cutting decks ($21,185.01 each) and three John Deere 5115M tractors ($62,613.82 each)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will meet via teleconference to review flood protection operations. The agenda includes discussions on the purchase of cutters and tractors, the 2019-2020 audit, and West Closure Complex maintenance.

• Purchase of cutters and tractors
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance status
• Review of 2019-2020 Audit
• Discussion of AFE Process
• Lifts and Armoring Status

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the August 11, 2020 minutes. The committee concurred with the purchase of three John Deere tractors and three cutting decks, which were referred to the FALPI Committee for final approval.

• Approved agenda
• Approved August 11, 2020 meeting minutes
• Concurred with purchase of three John Deere R15 cutting decks at $21,185.01 each
• Concurred with purchase of three John Deere 5115M tractors at $62,613.82 each
• Decided current Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) process will continue

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is holding a special meeting to consider hiring a new Regional Director and a Chief of Operations. The Board President is also authorized to negotiate salaries for both positions.

• Motion to hire a Regional Director and authorize salary negotiations
• Motion to hire a Chief of Operations and authorize salary negotiations

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the hiring of two key leadership positions. The Board President was authorized to negotiate salaries for both new hires.

• Hired Mr. Nicholas Calia as Regional Director (5-0)
• Authorized Board President to negotiate Regional Director salary (5-0)
• Hired Mr. Jesse Noel as Chief of Operations (5-0)
• Authorized Board President to negotiate Chief of Operations salary (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to review committee reports and approve several motions. Proposed actions include purchasing heavy machinery, a vehicle, and an agreement for land acquisition in Lafourche Parish.

• Approval of $8,900,000 land and easement acquisition for Highway 307 Mitigation
• Purchase of one track loader not to exceed $72,909.59
• Purchase of one track loader with forestry kit not to exceed $81,066.59
• Purchase of one Ford Expedition not to exceed $36,771.25
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board approved a land and easement agreement for approximately 524 acres on Highway 307 to be funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of two track loaders and one Ford Expedition. Bills for payment for SLFPA-W and two levee districts were also approved.

• Approved Sale Of Land and Easement/Servitude Agreement for ~524 acres in Lafourche Parish for $8,900,000 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of one track loader not to exceed $72,909.59 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of one track loader with forestry kit not to exceed $81,066.59 (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Ford Expedition not to exceed $36,771.25 (4-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss routine operations and maintenance items, including lift and armoring status, West Closure Complex operations, and several financial matters such as an audit, emergency fund restoration, and equipment purchases. No formal action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Lifts and Armoring Status
• West Closure Complex Operations and Maintenance Status
• Audit 2019-2020
• Restoration of emergency funds
• Equipment and vehicle purchases

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended the acquisition of two track loaders and one Ford Expedition for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. These recommendations were sent to the Board for approval at the August 25, 2020 meeting. The committee also reviewed safety reports and internal control policy updates.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2020
• Unanimously recommended purchase of one track loader for $72,909.59 (to Board)
• Unanimously recommended purchase of one track loader with forestry kit for $81,066.59 (to Board)
• Unanimously recommended purchase of one Ford Expedition for $36,771.25 (to Board)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss financial updates and administrative matters. The body will review the budget, financial statements, and various purchase requests.

• Review of 2019-2020 Audit
• Discussion of Internal Controls Policy
• Equipment and vehicle purchase requests
• Restoration of emergency funds
• Review of budget and financial statements

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee recommended the acquisition of two track loaders for board approval. The committee also approved commissioners' expense reports and concurred with a proposed unclassified WAE position.

• Recommended purchase of one track loader for $72,909.59 and one track loader with forestry kit for $81,066.59 to the Board
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Concurred with proposed unclassified WAE position for Civil Service approval
• Recommended check register for SLFPA–W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District for Board approval
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2020 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting via teleconference to elect officers and adopt millage rates for the 2020 tax roll. The board will also consider a legal services contract and a right-of-way grant for a gas line.

• Adoption of millage rates for the 2020 tax roll for the West Jefferson Levee District
• Proposed legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC not to exceed $65,000.00 per year for two fiscal years
• Proposed permanent right of way for Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC to install a 12’’ hydrogen gas line at the Rathborne mitigation tract in St. Charles Parish
• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2020 millage levy for the West Jefferson Levee District. They also elected officers for 2020–2022 and authorized a legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC.

• Approved 2020 millage levy for West Jefferson Levee District (5-0)
• Re-elected Mr. Burke as President (Unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Julien as Vice-President (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Mr. Gauthé as Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements (4-0)
• Approved 2019-2020 audit Compliance Questionnaire (5-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC up to $65,000 per year (4-0-1)
• Granted Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC a permanent right of way for a hydrogen gas line in St. Charles Parish (4-0-1)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee met by teleconference due to COVID-19. They discussed a proposed rollback of the 2020 West Jefferson Parish millage rate, the upcoming 2019-2020 audit, and surplus equipment auction plans. No votes were taken; the millage item will go to the July 28 regular board meeting.

• Rollback of 2020 West Jefferson Parish millage rate to be on July 28 board agenda
• 2019-2020 SLFPA-W audit scheduled to begin July 15, 2020
• Surplus equipment auction planned for Fiscal Year 2020-2021; full inventory list requested
• New equipment acquisition for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 discussed
• Proposed Phillips 66 Pipeline Servitude update provided

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee held a teleconference meeting to review agency updates. The committee received reports on safety matters, equipment status, and the upcoming 2019-2020 audit.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the June 16, 2020 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The FALPI Committee met via teleconference to review financial statements and budget updates. The committee recommended negotiating a two-year legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC and discussed upcoming items for the July 28 board meeting.

• Recommended negotiating a legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC for up to $65,000.00 per year
• Recommended approval of the check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Recommended approval of financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Discussed proposed updates to the SLFPA-W Internal Controls Policy
• Provided update on the 2019-2020 SLFPA-W audit scheduled to begin July 15, 2020

The FALPI Committee recommended negotiating a two-year legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC. The committee also approved the previous meeting minutes and recommended the check register and financial statements for Board approval.

• Approved June 23, 2020 meeting minutes
• Recommended check register for Board approval
• Recommended financial statements for Board approval
• Recommended negotiating a legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC not to exceed $65,000 per year (to be decided at July 28 meeting)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West holds a regular board meeting by teleconference due to COVID-19. Commissioners will vote on a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and consider multiple insurance renewals, equipment rental contracts, and a $100,000 contract modification for embankment material. A resolution to recognize Commissioner Kendall A. Gaddy for his service is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to recognize Commissioner Kendall A. Gaddy for his service
• Award bid for official journal to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch
• Award equipment rental contracts to Beverly Construction LLC and United Rentals
• Modify Pontchartrain Partners LLC contract by $100,000 for additional embankment material
• Approve budget amendment adjusting revenues and expenses for FY 2019-2020

The Board of Commissioners approved several insurance coverage renewals for the upcoming fiscal year and awarded bids for equipment rentals. The Board also authorized a $100,000 contract modification for embankment material and updated the fiscal year 2020 budget.

• Approved agenda and May 19, 2020 meeting minutes
• Accepted resolution honoring Commissioner Kendall A. Gaddy
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements
• Awarded publishing bid to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per columnar inch (5-0)
• Awarded equipment rental bid to Beverly Construction LLC (5-0)
• Awarded heavy equipment rental bid to United Rentals (5-0)
• Increased Pontchartrain Partners LLC contract by $100,000 for embankment material (5-0)
• Approved general liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $115,072.88 (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss insurance renewals for 2020-2021, financial matters including check register and budget updates, and the 2020 millage. Other items include bids for equipment and official journal, budget amendments, contract close-out, and a post-storm report on Cristobal. No action by the full Commission will be taken.

• Ryan Daulton – Insurance Renewals 2020-2021
• Review of check register and budget update
• 2020 Millage discussion
• Bid 292 – Equipment and Bid 293 – Official Journal
• Cristobal – After Action Report

The FALPI Committee met via teleconference to review financial and administrative items. The committee voted unanimously to recommend several items, including insurance rate renewals and budget amendments, for final approval by the Board.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May 12, 2020 minutes
• Recommended 2020-2021 insurance renewal rates for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson, and Algiers Levee Districts for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson, and Algiers Levee Districts for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended equipment bid 292 for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended 2019-2020 budget amendments for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended $100,000 increase to Pontchartrain Partners contract for Board approval (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss operational updates and financial matters. The body will review insurance renewals for 2020-2021 and budget amendments for 2019-2020.

• Insurance Renewals 2020-2021
• Budget Amendments 2019-2020
• Bid 292 – Equipment
• Bid 293 – Official Journal
• Fiscal Close-out of Pontchartrain Partners Contract

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee held a teleconference meeting to provide various operational updates. No substantive new policy decisions were made, though several items were deferred to the June 30, 2020, Regular Board Meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the May 12, 2020, meeting
• Announced Dr. Valent's resignation effective July 1, 2020

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting via teleconference to review committee reports and approve various operational items. The agenda includes decisions on annual material purchases for levee maintenance and the negotiation of a legal services contract.

• Award Bid Number 291 for clay and embankment material to Beverly Construction Co., LLC
• Award Bid Number 291 for limestone materials to Pontchartrain Materials Corp.
• Award Bid Number 291 for pump sand and rip rap to Wood Materials
• Authorize negotiation of a legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC not to exceed $65,000.00 per year
• Approval of bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts for the annual purchase of construction and embankment materials. The meeting also included the approval of bills and financial statements for several levee districts.

• Approved bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)
• Awarded Bid Number 291 for clay and embankment materials to Beverly Construction Co., LLC (4-0)
• Awarded Bid Number 291 for limestone materials to Pontchartrain Materials Corp. (4-0)
• Awarded Bid Number 291 for pump sand and rip rap to Wood Materials (4-0)
• Approved April 28, 202 .0 meeting minutes
• Deferred agenda Item 12f for further discussion (5-0)
• Deferred agenda Item 12e until the June Regular Board Meeting (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee is meeting via teleconference to review operational status and insurance. The body will discuss maintenance of the West Closure Complex and several pending bids.

• 2020-2021 Insurance
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Status
• Bid 291 – Materials
• Bid 292 – Equipment
• Bid 293 – Official Journal

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee held a teleconference meeting to review administrative updates. The committee received briefings on insurance renewal rates, safety matters, and equipment bids.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the April 14, 2020 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The FALPI Committee will meet via teleconference to review legal services, 2020-2021 insurance, and various financial statements. The committee will also review the check register and commissioners' travel expense reports.

• Discussion of 2020-2021 Insurance with Ryan Daul
• Review of Bid 291 for materials
• Review of Bid 292 for equipment
• Review of Bid 293 for Official Journal
• Review of 2020 Millage

The FALPI Committee recommended a contract for legal services not to exceed $65,000 per year for two fiscal years. The committee also approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and the check register.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved April 14, 2020 meeting minutes
• Recommended legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC (2-0-1)
• Recommended check register for Board approval

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting via teleconference to approve bills and discuss several multi-year service contracts. The body is also considering a cooperative agreement with the City of New Orleans for a levee access road.

• Proposed contract for public information services with The Ehrhardt Group not to exceed $30,000 per year
• Proposed contract for accounting support with AIM Technologies not to exceed $20,000 per year
• Proposed legal service contracts with Connick and Connick, LLC and Pickering and Cotogno, each not to exceed $65,000 per year
• Proposed contract for Flood Control Information Management System maintenance with JBM Group not to exceed $50,000 per year
• Proposed cooperative agreement with City of New Orleans for an all-weather access road (Bike Path) in Algiers from Todd Shipyard to the Chalmette Ferry

The Board of Commissioners approved various authorizations for the President to negotiate contracts for legal, accounting, and surveying services. The board also approved a cooperative agreement with the City of New Orleans for an all-weather access road in Algiers.

• Authorized negotiation of public information services contract with The Ehrhardt Group (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of accounting support services contract with AIM Technologies (unimanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of appraisal services contract with Argote, Derbes, Graham, Shuffield and Tatje (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of surveying services contract with Dufrene Surveying and Engineering (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of legal services contract with Owen J. Bordelon (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of legal services contract with Pickering and Cotogno (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation of human resources support services contract with Wanda “Dee” Everett (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative endeavor agreement with City of New Orleans for Algiers levee access road (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet via teleconference to review the status of lifts, armoring, and West Closure Complex operations. The committee will also discuss expiring 2020 contracts, millage, and specific bids for materials and equipment.

• Review of Lifts and Armoring Status
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• Discussion of 2020 expiring contracts
• Bid 291 – Materials
• Bid 292 – Equipment

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee held a teleconference meeting to review operational updates. The committee approved the current agenda and the minutes from the March 16, 2020, meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the March 16, 2020, meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West meets via teleconference due to COVID-19. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comments, executive session, and discussion of financial matters and expiring contracts. No action by the full board will be taken.

• Review of check register and financial statements
• Discussion of 2020 millage (property tax rate)
• Review of expiring contracts and bids (Bid 291 – Materials, Bid 292 – Equipment, Bid 293 – Official Journal)
• Evans Graves Contract Amendment
• Commissioners' travel expense reports

The FALPI Committee met via teleconference to review financial updates and pending bids. The committee recommended the check register and 2020 contract renewals for final approval by the Board.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2020 meeting
• Recommended check register for Board approval
• Recommended 2020 contract renewals for Board approval at April 28, 2020 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West is meeting via teleconference due to COVID-19 public health emergency proclamations. The board will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

• Public hearing and proposed adoption of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget for SLFPA-West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Approval of bills for payment and financial statements

The Board of Commissioners adopted the proposed budget for the authority and its member levee districts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The board also approved various bills for payment related to SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted fiscal year 2021 budget for SLFPA-W and member levee districts (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West meets to discuss routine operations and maintenance items, including the West Closure Complex, lifts and armoring, and a server project. They will also review the upcoming fiscal year budget, expiring contracts, the 2020 millage for Jefferson Parish's reassessment year, and potential equipment purchases. No formal action by the full commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Budget – Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Expiring Contracts – 2020
• 2020 Millage – Jefferson Parish Reassessment Year
• Purchase of 2 scags in lieu of herbicide truck
• Auction of equipment

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee met to review operational updates and upcoming budget schedules. No substantive new policy decisions or contracts were approved during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the February 4, 2020, meeting minutes

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee will review financial statements, the check register, and travel expense reports. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the 2020-2021 budget and expiring 2020 contracts.

• Review of fiscal year 2020-2021 budget
• Discussion of expiring 2020 contracts
• Proposed purchase of 2 scags in lieu of herbicide truck
• Review of 2020 Millage regarding Jefferson Parish Reassessment Year
• Executive session regarding All State Financial Company vs WJLD, SLFPA-W et al.

The FALPI Committee approved the February 13, 2020 minutes and Commissioners' expense reports. The committee also recommended the check register and financial statements for the SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District to the Board.

• Approved February 13, 2020 meeting minutes
• Recommended check register for Board approval
• Recommended financial statements for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners' expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial statements and approve bills for payment. The meeting includes a request to authorize an overpayment from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

• Authorize $79,362.65 overpayment request from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Hurricane Katrina PW6869
• Modify construction contract No. SLFPAW-2018-283WBV 14b.2 with Pontchartrain Partners, LLC by $153,068.00 for the Levee Lift Prior to Armoring project
• Approval of bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board approved a contract modification for levee lift work and authorized an overpayment request from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Financial statements and bills for payment were also accepted. The meeting included reports from the President, Regional Director, and two committees.

• Approved $153,068.00 modification to contract No. SLFPAW-2018-283 WBV 14b.2 with Pontchartrain Partners, LLC for additional embankment material (Unanimous)
• Authorized $79,362.65 overpayment request from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Hurricane Katrina PW 6869 (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 28, 2020 regular board meeting (Unanimous)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance and Administration Committee will review financial statements, a check register, and travel expense reports, and discuss the FY 2020-2021 budget, expiring contracts, a cybersecurity evaluation, and Hurricane Katrina PW reimbursement. No votes by the full board are scheduled.

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee recommended the Board approve a GOHSEP/FEMA overpayment for Hurricane Katrina. The Committee also recommended the Board approve the check register and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from January 16, 2020
• Recommended Board approval of check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District
• Recommended Board approval of financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended Board pay $79,362.65 for Hurricane Katrina PW overpayment request

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This is a committee meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West. Members will discuss the FY2020-2021 budget, expiring contracts in 2020, and updates on the West Closure Complex and lifts/armoring. No formal action by the full board will be taken.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget
• Review of expiring contracts in 2020
• Update on West Closure Complex operations and maintenance
• Status of lifts and armoring
• Hurricane Katrina PW reimbursement update

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee met to receive updates on safety, infrastructure, and budgeting. No substantive policy or spending decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the December 10, 2019 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills for payment across three districts. The agenda also includes a proposed $40,000 increase to the fiscal year 2019-2020 equipment rental budget.

• Approval of bills for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• $40,000 increase to the fiscal year 2019-2020 Equipment Rental budget
• Approval of December 17, 2019, meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners approved an increase to the fiscal year 2019-2020 Equipment Rental budget. The board also approved bills for payment for the Authority and two levee districts.

• Approved $40,000 increase to fiscal year 2019-2020 Equipment Rental budget (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 17, 2019 regular board meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee will discuss budget updates, financial statements, and cybersecurity evaluations. The committee is also scheduled to enter an executive session regarding two specific legal cases.

• Executive session regarding All State Financial Company, Advance Mortgage Company LLC vs WJLD, SLFPA-W
• Executive session regarding Terry Bordlee vs. SLFPA-W et al
• Review of check register and financial statements
• Discussion of budget amendments
• Cybersecurity evaluation

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee recommended a budget amendment to increase equipment rentals by $40,000 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The committee also approved commissioners' expense reports and recommended the check register for Board approval.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2019
• Recommended check register for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended Board approval to increase Equipment Rental budget by $40,000 for fiscal year 2019-2020

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee will review the status of lifts, armoring, and West Closure Complex operations. The committee is also scheduled to discuss budget amendments.

• Lifts and Armoring Status update
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• Budget Amendments

The provided document is a meeting agenda and notice, not minutes. It does not record any decisions, votes, or actions taken by the Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee.

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The document provides the annual meeting notice for the Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee. It lists 12 scheduled meeting dates for 2020, all set for 1:30 PM in Jefferson Parish.

• Meetings scheduled monthly from January 14, 2020, to December 8, 2020
• Meetings held at 7001 River Road, Marrero, Louisiana

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners has issued a notice of intention to meet throughout 2020. The document lists specific dates, times, and locations for meetings in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes.

• Monthly meetings scheduled for January through December 2020
• Jefferson Parish meetings held at 7001 River Road, Marrero
• Orleans Parish meetings held at University of Holy Cross, Algiers

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The committee has issued a notice of its intention to meet monthly throughout 2020. All listed Jefferson Parish meetings are scheduled to take place at 7001 River Road in Marrero.

• Monthly meeting schedule for January through December 2020
• Meetings held at 3:30 PM in Jefferson Parish