Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This is a regular board meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West. The board will hear a millage overview from the West Jefferson Levee District, vote on bills for payment, and consider contracts for levee lift projects. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person.

• West Jefferson Levee District millage overview – Mr. Noel
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Motion to adopt the 2022 Committee and Board Meeting Schedules
• Motion to approve purchase of replacement switch gear, uninterruptible power supplies, and Allen Bradley software not to exceed $210,000
• Motion to approve Task Order #1 for Bayou Segnette Levee Lift to Arcadis ($193,878.75) and Task Order #2 for Western Tie-In Levee Lift to Arcadis ($297,212.50)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board approved funding for electrical equipment and two levee lift task orders with Arcadis. Commissioners also adopted the 2022 meeting schedules and approved bills for payment.

• Approved purchase of switch gear, power supplies, and software not to exceed $210,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #1 for Bayou Segnette Levee Lift to Arcadis not to exceed $193,878.75 (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #2 for Western Tie-In Levee Lift to Arcadis not to exceed $297,212.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Committee and Board Meeting Schedules (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 16, 2021 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 meets to discuss routine financial matters including a check register, budget update, and commissioners' travel expenses. The committee will also consider an Arcadis task order, 2022 meeting schedules, equipment surplus, and trash pickup. No votes by the full commission are expected.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Review of commissioners' travel expense reports
• Arcadis task order discussion
• 2022 board and committee meeting schedules
• Equipment surplus and trash pickup items

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and commissioners' expense reports. The committee recommended the check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District for approval at the December 14, 2021 board meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting
• Recommended check register for approval at Dec 14 board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This is a Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee meeting of the SLFPA-W. No action of the Commission will be taken. The committee will discuss the West Closure Complex O&M status, an Arcadis task order, and other matters such as equipment surplus and 2022 meeting schedules.

• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2021 meeting
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance status, including WCC Server Project
• Arcadis task order
• 2022 Board and Committee meeting schedules
• Equipment surplus

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended that the Board approve several equipment purchases for the West Closure Complex and award task orders to Arcadis for levee lifts. The committee also approved the agenda and the November 9, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Recommended Board approve replacement switch gear purchase not to exceed $114,000.00
• Recommended Board approve uninterruptible power supplies purchase not to exceed $11,000.00
• Recommended Board approve Allen Bradley Proprietary Control software purchase not to exceed $75,000.00
• Recommended Board award task orders for WBV 16.2 and WVB 17b.2 levee lifts to Arcadis
• Approved agenda
• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss adopting millage rates for the 2022 tax roll on behalf of the Algiers Levee District. The agenda also includes a proposed intergovernmental agreement for interior drainage analysis.

• Adoption of millage rate(s) for the 2022 tax roll
• Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for interior drainage analysis not to exceed $41,237.00
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Presentation on the SLFPA-W Information Management System (SWIMS)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to levy millage on the 2022 tax roll for the Algiers Levee District. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement for drainage analysis and authorized bill payments.

• Adopted resolution to levy millage on the 2022 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 Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for interior drainage analysis not to exceed $41,237.00 and amended budget (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 26, 2021 regular board meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The committee will review financial matters including the check register, budget update, and commissioners' travel expense reports. The agenda also includes discussions on an Arcadis task order, millage overviews, and a recertification process.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Arcadis task order discussion
• WJLD millage overview discussion
• Adoption of the ALD millage

The Committee approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and Commissioners' expense reports. Members reviewed millage proposals for the West Jefferson and Algiers Levee Districts and received a recommendation for an intergovernmental agreement regarding drainage analysis. Several items, including the Arcadis task order and 2022 meeting schedules, were tabled or deferred to future meetings.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2021
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Tabled revised Arcadis task order proposal until December 7, 2021

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will discuss the status of the West Closure Complex Server Project. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an Arcadis task order and a WJLD millage overview.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project status
• Arcadis task order discussion
• WJLD millage overview discussion
• Adoption of the ALD millage
• CPRA & SLFPAW recertification for HSDRRS

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee recommended adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement for interior drainage analysis. The committee received updates on safety, West Closure Complex operations, and millage overviews.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recommended adopting IGA with CPRA for interior drainage analysis at a cost not to exceed $41,237.00

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West will hold a regular meeting to approve September 28, 2021, meeting minutes and bills for payment. The agenda includes a presentation from the United States Army Corps of Engineers and various committee reports.

• Approval of September 28, 2021, Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Presentation by Ms. Dana Ray of the United States Army Corps of Engineers
• Motion to approve bills for payment and accept financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board unanimously approved bills for payment and accepted financial statements for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District. The meeting included a presentation on the Westwego pedestrian walkway and ferry service expansion and a briefing on USACE flood fight operations.

• Affirmed agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 regular board meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment and accepted financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 10, 2021. The committee also reviewed and approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment. Members received updates on the budget, financial statements, and post-Ida operations.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

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 to discuss financial matters including a check register, budget update, financial statements, and commissioners' travel expense reports. No action of the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Review of check register
• Budget update
• Financial statements review
• Commissioners' travel expense reports
• Arcadis task order discussion

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss the status of West Closure Complex (WCC) operations and maintenance. The agenda also includes a report on the WCC Server Project and an Arcadi task order.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• WCC Server Project
• Arcadi task order

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review motions for several service contracts and the 2020-2021 audit. The agenda also includes a report on the Ida afteraction findings.

• Contract with Hahn Roofing for administrative building roof replacement up to $85,000.00
• Contract with National Aqua Pressure for West Closure Complex fuel polishing up to $75,000.00
• Task order with HNTB Corporation for 1-SG paint analysis and testing not to exceed $38,600
• Review and approval of the 2020-2021 audit by the Finance Committee Chairman and President
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board authorized several maintenance contracts, including roof replacement for the administrative building and fuel polishing at the West Closure Complex. Commissioners also approved bills for payment and authorized the review of the 2020-2021 audit.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Authorized Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve 2020-2021 audit (Unanimous)
• Authorized task order with HNTB Corporation for 1-SG paint analysis and testing, not to exceed $38,600 (Unanimous, Mr. Julien recused)
• Authorized contract with Hahn Roofing for administrative building replacement roofing, not to exceed $85,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract with National Aqua Pressure for West Closure Complex fuel polishing, not to exceed $75,000 (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss flood protection operations and take action on several motions. Key items include approving routine bills for payment, authorizing the 2020-2021 audit, and considering a task order with HNTB Corporation for paint analysis and testing not to exceed $38,600. The meeting is open to the public with a 2-minute comment period.

• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Motion to authorize the Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve the 2020-2021 audit
• Motion to authorize a task order with HNTB Corporation for paint analysis and testing, not to exceed $38,600
• Presentation on SWIMS (SLFPA-W Information Management System)
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per person

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee approved the meeting agenda, the July 22, 2021 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. The committee received updates on the 2020-2021 audit, facility safety, and various infrastructure projects.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from July 22, 2021
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review committee reports, a presentation on the SWIMS information management system, and various financial motions. Proposed actions include approving bills for payment and authorizing a paint analysis task order.

• Task order with HNTB Corporation for paint analysis and testing, not to exceed $38,600
• Authorization to review and approve the 2020-2021 audit of the Authority
• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Presentation regarding the SLFPA-W Information Management System (SWIMS)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will discuss the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2021 Facility Safety Audit and the WCC Server Project.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project status
• 2021 Facility Safety Audit
• All-weather access road expansion
• HNTB Task Order 1 – SG Paint Analysis
• Avondale electrical relocation

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee met to receive updates on safety, audits, and infrastructure projects. No substantive policy or funding decisions were finalized during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2021 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review bills for payment and the 2020-2021 audit compliance questionnaire. The meeting includes motions to authorize several equipment replacements and a land surveying task order.

• Purchase of Dell EMC AX-640 system, not to exceed $100,000
• Equipment purchases including tractors, trucks, and trailers up to $445,000 total
• Land surveying task order with Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, not to exceed $47,000
• Approval of bills for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board authorized several equipment replacements and a technology system purchase. It also approved a task order for land surveying services and the payment of bills for three districts.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 audit Compliance Questionnaire (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Dell EMC AX-640 system, not to exceed $100,000 (5-0)
• Authorized John Deere S11S Tractor and Alamo Interstater Flail Mower, not to exceed $135,000 (5-0)
• Authorized two John Deere 5115M Tractors with R15 FlexWing Rotary Cutters, not to exceed $180,000 (5-0)
• Authorized two Chevrolet Silverado SSV Pickup Trucks, not to exceed $70,000 (5-0)
• Authorized two Interstate 4OTDL Tilt Top Trailers, not to exceed $60,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Dufrene Surveying & Engineering task order for land surveying, not to exceed $47,000 (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

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 approval at the regular board meeting. Several items, including equipment and server purchases, were referred to the regular board meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2021
• Recommended check register for approval at the July 22, 2021 regular board meeting
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee will meet to review the check register, budget updates, and travel expense reports. The committee will also discuss various operational matters including server purchases and electrical relocation.

• Review of check register and budget update
• WCC Server purchase discussion
• Equipment replacement purchases
• Avondale electrical relocation
• 2020-2021 Audit Compliance Questionnaire

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. No action by the full Commission will be taken. Items include the West Closure Complex server project, equipment replacement purchases, and a real estate software presentation.

• West Closure Complex O&M status and server project
• Equipment replacement purchases
• System surveying quote
• Audit 2020-2021 compliance questionnaire
• Avondale electrical relocation

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 8, 2021 minutes. The committee received updates on safety, West Closure Complex operations, and various pending purchases and reports to be voted on at the July 22, 2021 regular board meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved June 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several insurance coverage purchases for the 2021-2022 period. The agenda also includes motions to amend the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, budget and update a special entrance rate policy.

• Purchase of general liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $133,683.75
• Purchase of business auto insurance with Houston Specialty Insurance Co. for $173,954.13
• Purchase of commercial property insurance with Amrisc LP for $24,231.88
• Budget amendment to increase Ad Valorem-Taxes from $13,111,219 to $13,814,165
• Awarding Bid Number 298 to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch

The Board unanimously approved several insurance renewals for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and amended the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Other actions included approving bills for payment and awarding a publishing bid for the Official Journal.

• Approved general liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $133,683.75 (5-0)
• Approved commercial property insurance with Amrisc LP for $24,231.88 (5-0)
• Approved business auto insurance with Houston Specialty Insurance Co. for $173,954.13 (5-0)
• Approved professional liability insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Co. for $21,291.89 (5-0)
• Approved umbrella liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $76,793.19 (5-0)
• Approved worker’s compensation insurance with LUBA Casualty Insurance Company for $45,844.00 (5-0)
• Approved contractors pollution liability coverage with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for $10,309.90 (5-0)
• Awarded Official Journal publishing bid to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This is a committee meeting (Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information) of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West. No final action by the full commission will be taken. The committee will discuss insurance renewals for 2021-2022, review financial matters including the check register and budget, and consider equipment purchases and a bid for the official journal.

• Insurance Renewals 2021-2022 presented by Ryan Daul
• Review of check register and budget update
• Commissioners' travel expense reports
• Equipment replacement purchases
• Bid 298 – Official Journal

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment. The committee recommended the check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District for approval at the June 29, 2021 board meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021 meeting
• Recommended check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District for approval at June 29, 2021 board meeting
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will review 2021-2022 insurance renewals and the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The committee will also address equipment replacement purchases and budget amendments.

• 2021-2022 Insurance Renewals
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project
• Equipment replacement purchases
• Budget amendments
• Bid 298 – Official Journal

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 25, 2021. The meeting consisted primarily of updates on insurance rates, safety, and equipment; no substantive contracts or budget amendments were voted on.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May 25, 2021 meeting minutes

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved payments for several levee districts and awarded annual bids for construction materials and equipment rentals. Additionally, the Board selected three firms for engineering services contracts.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 295 for pump sand, clay, embankment material, and limestone to Beverly Construction Co., LLC (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 295 for rip rap and limestone to Pontchartrain Materials Corp. (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 296 for annual equipment rental (excluding specific heavy machinery) to Beverly Construction LLC (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 296 for annual equipment rental (loaders, backhoes, bobcats, boom lifts, and light towers) to United Rentals (Unanimous)
• Selected HNTB, Arcadis, and Digital Engineering & Imaging for Engineering Services Contracts per RFQ No. 1-2021 (5-0-1)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review insurance renewals for 2021-2022 and several contract awards. Proposed actions include selecting engineering services firms and awarding bids for annual materials and equipment rentals.

• Award Bid 295 (materials) to Beverly Construction Co., LLC and Pontchartrain Materials Corp.
• Award Bid 296 (equipment rental) to Beverly Construction LLC and United Rentals
• Selection of HNTB, Arcadis, and Digital Engineering & Imaging for engineering services contracts
• Approval of bills for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Presentation on 2021-2022 insurance renewals

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will review 2021-2022 insurance renewals and the status of the West Closure Complex Server Project. The meeting also includes reviews of bids for materials, equipment, and an official journal.

• 2021-2022 Insurance Renewals
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project status
• Bids 295 & 296: Materials and Equipment
• Bid 297: Official Journal
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Results

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee met to receive updates on insurance renewals, safety, and project bids. No substantive contracts or policy changes were decided during this session, as awards were deferred to the regular board meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the April 13, 2021 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee will review 2021-2022 insurance renewals and budget updates. The meeting also includes reviews of the check register, travel expense reports, and various bids.

• Ryan Daul – Insurance Renewals 2021-2022
• Bids 295 & 296: Materials and Equipment
• Bid 297: Official Journal
• WCC Server Project
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Results

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee selected HNTB, Arcadis, and Digital Engineering for engineering services. The committee reviewed insurance rates, budget updates, and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District.

• Approved April 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Selected HNTB, Arcadis, and Digital Engineering firms for Engineering Services RFQ
• Approved amended meeting agenda

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to levy millages on the 2021 tax roll for the West Jefferson Levee District. The board also approved bills for payment and accepted the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved resolution to levy millages on the 2021 tax roll for West Jefferson Levee District (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 30, 2021 regular board meeting (unanimous)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to discuss new business regarding millage rate adoption. The agenda also includes presentations on Mississippi River construction and flood updates.

• Adoption of resolution to levy millage(s) on the 2021 tax roll for the West Jefferson Levee District
• Presentation: Mississippi River Construction and Flood Fight Update by US Army Corps of Engineers
• Presentation: Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West is certifying its inability to obtain a quorum due to the ongoing public health emergency, but will hold an essential meeting to continue levee and flood protection operations. The meeting will be held in person and via teleconference to allow public participation.

• Certification of inability to operate due to lack of quorum under R.S. 42:17.1
• Meeting held in person and via teleconference due to COVID-19 emergency
• Public comments accepted via email and phone conference

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This is a committee meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West. The committee will discuss financial matters including the check register, budget, and expense reports. Also on the agenda are the 2021 millage, a server project, bids for materials and equipment, and an engineering RFQ. No formal action by the full commission is expected.

• Review of 2021 millage (tax rate)
• WCC Server Project discussion
• Bids 295 & 296: Materials and Equipment
• Bid 297: Official Journal
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West is conducting its meeting in person and via telephone because it cannot obtain a quorum. The authority states that essential operations must continue to protect the West Bank from hurricanes and riverine flooding.

• Essential government FALPI Committee meeting scheduled for 4-13-2021

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West is certifying its inability to operate under standard Open Meetings Law due to the public health emergency. The essential TOM Committee meeting on April 13, 2021, will be held both in person and via telephone conference to ensure operations continue.

• TOM Committee meeting scheduled for 4-13-2021 at 1:30 P.M.
• Meeting to be held in person at 7001 River Road, Marrero, LA and via telephone conference

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss the West Closure Complex operations and maintenance status, including a server project. Other matters include the 2021 millage, bids for materials and equipment, and an engineering services RFQ. No action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance status, including WCC Server Project
• 2021 Millage discussion
• Bids 295 & 296: Materials and Equipment
• Bid 297: Official Journal
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 9, 2021. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates on safety, facility operations, and pending bids.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2021

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 board approval and recommended a non roll forward of the 2021 Jefferson Parish millage.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved March 23, 2021 minutes
• Recommended check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District and Algiers Levee District for Board approval
• Recommended non roll forward of the Jefferson Parish 2021 millage

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the proposed budget for the Authority and its member levee districts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Other actions included approving bills for payment and authorizing trash removal services for park locations.

• Approved proposed budget for the Authority and member levee districts for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Authorized Employment Development Services for park trash removal not to exceed $25,000 per fiscal year (6-0)
• Accepted Change Order Number 2 for the Algiers Mississippi River Levee All Weather Access Road (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 23, 2021 regular board meeting (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will hold a public hearing to adopt the proposed budget for FY2021-2022 for the Authority, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District. The board will also consider approving bills for payment, authorizing a trash removal services contract not to exceed $25,000 per fiscal year, and accepting Change Order Number 2 for the Algiers Mississippi River Levee All Weather Access Road. The meeting is held in person and by teleconference due to the public health emergency.

• Public hearing and proposed adoption of FY2021-2022 budget for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Motion to authorize Employment Development Services for trash removal at park locations, cost not to exceed $25,000 per fiscal year
• Motion to accept Change Order Number 2 for the Algiers Mississippi River Levee All Weather Access Road
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Presentation by Lauren Nash of the National Weather Service

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West certifies it cannot obtain a quorum for its March 30, 2021 meeting due to the public health emergency. The meeting will be held in person and via teleconference to continue essential flood protection operations. Public comments can be submitted by email or phone.

• Certification of inability to operate due to lack of quorum under R.S. 42:17.1
• Meeting held in person and via telephone conference due to COVID-19 emergency
• Public comments accepted via email or phone conference number 1-888-585-9008, room 959-966-430

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee will meet to review financial statements, the check register, and commissioner travel expenses. The committee will also discuss the 2021-2022 budget, the WCC Server Project, and a change order for the ALD All Weather Access Road.

• Review of 2021-2022 Budget
• Change Order #2 – ALD All Weather Access Road
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) selection committee
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Avondale Marine PILOT discussion

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee approved commissioners' expense reports and the meeting agenda. The committee recommended that the full Board approve the check register and a cost-decreasing change order for the Algiers Levee District All Weather Access Road.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved February 9, 2021 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 Change Order #2 for Algiers Levee District All Weather Access Road (reflecting $50,000 decrease) for Board approval

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West issued a certification that it cannot operate under standard Open Meetings Law due to the public health emergency. While a full board quorum cannot be met, the essential FALPI Committee meeting will proceed in person and via telephone.

• Certification of inability to operate due to lack of quorum
• FALPI Committee meeting scheduled for March 23, 2021

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West certifies it cannot operate normally under open meetings law due to the public health emergency. It will hold an essential TOM Committee meeting on March 9, 2021, in person and by phone, to continue levee and floodgate operations.

• Certification of inability to obtain a quorum under R.S. 42:17.1 and Governor's emergency declaration JBE 2020-25
• Meeting held at 7001 River Road, Marrero, LA, with teleconference access for public comment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will discuss the status of the West Closure Complex Server Project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2021-2022 budget and engineering services requests.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project status
• 2021-2022 Budget discussion
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications selection committee
• Bidding of equipment and materials

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee unanimously recommended the approval of Employment Development Services proposals. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 9, 2021.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2021
• Unanimously recommended Employment Development Services proposals for approval

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved bills for payment for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2021 regular board meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West is holding a regular board meeting to review organizational reports and approve payments. The body will consider a motion to pay bills for the SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District.

• Motion to approve bills for payment for Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West issued a certification of inability to operate under standard Open Meetings Law due to the public health emergency. The February 23, 2021, meeting will be held both in person and via telephone conference to ensure essential operations continue.

• Meeting format changed to in-person and telephone conference
• Public comment available via email or telephone

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee will meet to review financial statements, the check register, and travel expense reports. They will also discuss the 2021-2022 budget, a server project, and an engineering services request for qualifications. No formal action by the full board is expected.

• Review of check register and financial statements
• Discussion of 2021-2022 budget
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
• WCC Server Project

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee approved the January 12, 2021 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 agenda as presented
• Approved January 12, 2021 minutes
• 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 Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West issued a certification that it cannot meet in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to the public health emergency. The board will instead hold its February 9, 2021, meeting via in-person and telephone conference to allow for essential operations.

• Certification of inability to operate due to lack of quorum
• Meeting held via in-person and telephone conference

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West is holding an essential government TOM Committee meeting on February 9, 2021. The body certified it cannot operate in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law due to a public health emergency and lack of quorum.

• Essential government TOM Committee meeting on 2-9-2021

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will discuss the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2021-2022 budget and engineering services requests.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project status
• 2021-2022 Budget discussion
• Engineering Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee met to receive updates on safety, West Closure Complex operations, and the 2021-2022 budget process. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the January 14, 2021 meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West holds a regular board meeting via teleconference. The board will consider approving bills for payment, a fiscal agent contract with Hancock Whitney Bank for 2021, and creating an Information Technology Office Specialist 3 position. Public comments are accepted by email.

The Board of Commissioners approved bills for payment and the creation of an Information Technology Office Specialist 3 position. They also accepted a 2021 fiscal agent contract with Hancock Whitney Bank.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Approved Information Technology Office Specialist 3 position (6-0)
• Approved Fiscal Agent Contract with Hancock Whitney Bank for Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 15, 2020 regular board meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee is meeting to review the status of the West Closure Complex. The body will discuss IT staffing and financial matters including budget meetings and fund transfers.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Server Project
• Transfers from general fund to capital fund
• Banking fees
• IT staffing organizational chart discussion

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 to discuss financial matters including a check register, budget update, financial statements, and commissioner travel expenses. Other items include budget meetings, fund transfers, banking fees, a server project, and IT staffing. No votes by the full commission are expected.

• Review of check register and financial statements
• Discussion of transfers from general fund to capital fund
• Discussion of banking fees
• WCC Server Project update
• Org Chart Discussion regarding IT staffing

The Finance, Administration, Legal and Public Information Committee recommended the addition of an Information Technology Office Specialist 3 position for Board approval. The committee also recommended the approval of the check register and approved Commissioners' expense reports.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved December 8, 2020 minutes
• Recommended check register for Board approval
• Approved Commissioners' expense reports for payment
• Recommended addition of Information Technology Office Specialist 3 position for Board approval

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 8, 2020. The committee received updates on safety, West Closure Complex operations, and budget planning. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2020

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This agenda is a procedural notice listing the board's 12 regular meetings for 2021, with locations alternating between Jefferson and Orleans parishes. No substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are included.

• 12 meetings scheduled for 2021, all at 4:00 PM
• Meetings held at 7001 River Road, Marrero, LA (Jefferson Parish) or Orleans Parish (location TBD)
• Meeting times and locations subject to change

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural notice listing the 2021 regular meeting dates for the Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled; the agenda contains only boilerplate scheduling information.

• 12 monthly meetings scheduled from January to December 2021
• All meetings at 7001 River Road, Marrero, Louisiana
• Meetings held at 1:30 PM on the second Tuesday or second Thursday of each month

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The committee has issued a notice of its intention to meet on twelve scheduled dates throughout 2021. All listed Jefferson Parish meetings are scheduled to take place at 3:30 PM.

• Notice of monthly meeting dates for the 2021 calendar year