Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct regular business. The board will consider approving bills for payment and adopting the 2023 meeting schedules.

• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Adoption of the 2023 Board and Committee Meeting Schedules

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 adopted the 2023 Board and Committee Meeting Schedules.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Board and Committee Meeting Schedules (unanimous)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 29, 2022 regular board meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West will hold a regular board meeting to approve the minutes from the October 25, 2022, meeting. The board will also consider a motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District.

• Approval of October 25, 2022, Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

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 October 25, 2022 meeting.

• Affirmed the agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022 regular board meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will discuss the current status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects and review the 2023 board and committee schedules.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) operations and maintenance status update
• Capital projects update
• Review of 2023 Board and Committee schedules

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on safety, West Closure Complex operations, and capital projects. Proposed 2023 schedules were reviewed and will be sent to the December 13, 2022 board meeting for approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to conduct routine financial reviews, including check registers and budget updates. The committee will also discuss staffing, capital projects, and upcoming board schedules.

• Review of check register
• Budget update
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Capital projects update
• Staffing discussion

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the October 11, 2022 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports for payment. Members received updates on the budget, capital projects, and staffing.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on a resolution to levy millage rates for the 2023 tax roll on behalf of the Algiers Levee District. It will also consider motions to authorize contracts for surveying services (up to $50,000) and abstractor services (up to $50,000), and to approve a task order for design and bidding support for the West Closure Complex Controls System Upgrade (up to $40,000). Additionally, the board will hear a presentation on surge dynamics and a request from Westwego's mayor regarding a pedestrian walkway.

• Resolution to levy 2023 millage rates for Algiers Levee District
• Motion to authorize surveying contract with Dufrene Surveying and Engineering, not to exceed $50,000
• Motion to approve task order for Digital Engineering for West Closure Complex Controls System Upgrade, not to exceed $40,000
• Motion to authorize abstractor services contract with EDG, Inc., not to exceed $50,000
• Presentation on surge dynamics by Dr. John Lopez

The Board approved a resolution to levy millages on the 2023 tax roll for the Algiers Levee District. Commissioners also authorized several service contracts and a task order for the West Closure Complex Controls System Upgrade Project.

• Approved 2023 tax roll millage levy for Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Authorized surveying services contract with Dufrene Surveying and Engineering not to exceed $50,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved $40,000.00 task order for Digital Engineering for West Closure Complex Controls System Upgrade Project (5-0)
• Authorized abstractor services contract with EDG, Inc. not to exceed $50,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will review the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects, surveying contracts, and Algiers Levee District millage.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) operations and maintenance status
• Algiers Levee District 2022-23 millage update
• Capital projects update
• Surveying contract discussion
• Abstractor contract discussion

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended Board approval for design and bidding support services for the West Closure Complex Controls System Upgrade Project. Other items, including a surveying contract renewal and millage renewal, were discussed for future board action.

• Recommended Board approval of task order for Digital Engineering for West Closure Complex Controls System Upgrade Project not to exceed $40,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review financial statements, budget updates, and travel expense reports. The agenda also includes discussions regarding staffing, surveying and abstractor contracts, and the Algiers Levee District 2022-23 millage.

• Algiers Levee District 2022-23 millage, non-roll forward
• Review of check register and financial statements
• Discussion of surveying contract
• Discussion of abstractor contract
• WCC Controls System Update

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the September 13, 2022 minutes, and Commissioners' expense reports. The committee received updates on budgets, capital projects, and staffing. Several items, including a millage renewal and a surveying contract, were deferred to the October 25, 2022 regular board meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West will meet to review organizational reports and approve various financial actions. Proposed motions include the purchase of a trailer and tractor warranties, as well as the approval of bills for payment.

• Approval of bills for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Purchase of one Interstate 40TDL Tilt Top Trailer not to exceed $40,000.00
• Purchase of six extended warranties for John Deere tractors not to exceed $30,000.00

The Board of Commissioners approved payments for the Authority and levee districts. They also authorized the purchase of a tilt top trailer and extended warranties for John Deere tractors.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (1) Interstate 40TDL Tilt Top Trailer not to exceed $40,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (6) extended warranties for John Deere tractors not to exceed $30,000.00 and budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 30, 2022 regular board meeting (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will review the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The meeting includes updates on the Lift Program and discussions regarding heavy trailer and John Deere extended warranty authorizations.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) operations and maintenance status
• Lift Program update
• AFE – heavy trailer
• AFE – John Deere extended warranties

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended the purchase of a heavy equipment trailer and extended warranties for six tractors. The committee also received updates on safety matters, West Closure Complex operations, and the levee lift program design.

• Recommended purchase of one heavy equipment trailer not to exceed $40,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of six John Deere tractor extended warranties not to exceed $30,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Administration Committee will meet to review financial reports and budget updates. The body will also discuss staffing and specific equipment authorizations.

• Budget update and check register review
• AFE for heavy trailer
• AFE for John Deere extended warranties
• WCC Controls System Update
• Staffing discussion

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the August 9, 2022 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Members received updates on the budget, staffing, and the West Closure Complex system.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West will meet to approve the minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting. The Board will also consider motions to pay outstanding bills and authorize the review of the 2021-2022 audit.

• Approval of bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Authorization to review and approve the 2021-2022 audit of the Authority

The Board of Commissioners approved bills for payment for the Authority and two levee districts. Commissioners also authorized the review and approval of the 2021-2022 audit.

• Affirmed the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)
• Authorized Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve the 2021-2022 audit (4-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss the status of the West Closure Complex. The body will also receive updates on the Lift Program and the 2021-2022 audit.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• Lift Program update
• 2021-2022 audit

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 19, 2022. Members received updates on safety, the West Closure Complex, the levee lift program, and a compliance audit. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to conduct routine financial reviews, including the check register and budget update. The committee will also discuss the 2021-2022 audit and staffing matters.

• Review of check register
• Budget update
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Discussion of 2021-2022 audit
• Staffing discussion

The Administration Committee met to review financial and operational updates. The committee approved the meeting agenda, the June 21, 2022 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports for payment.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will hold a regular board meeting to elect officers, approve bills for payment, authorize the purchase of a bush hog rotary cutter for up to $30,000, and vote on three resolutions to negotiate legal services contracts with Owen J. Bordelon, Connick and Connick, LLC, and Pickering and Cotogno, each at up to $65,000 per year for two fiscal years. The meeting also includes public comments, committee reports, and setting the next meeting date.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer
• Motion to approve purchase of one bush hog rotary cutter up to $30,000
• Resolution to authorize legal services contract with Owen J. Bordelon up to $65,000/year for two years
• Resolution to authorize legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC up to $65,000/year for two years
• Resolution to authorize legal services contract with Pickering and Cotogno up to $65,000/year for two years

The Board elected its officers for 2022–2024 and approved the purchase of a rotary cutter. Commissioners also authorized the President to negotiate two-year legal service contracts with three different firms.

• Re-elected Mr. Burke as President (Unanimous)
• Elected Ms. Foster as Vice-President (Unanimous)
• Re-elected Mr. Gauthé as Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one bush hog RMB1660-1 rotary cutter not to exceed $30,000 (5-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Owen J. Bordelon not to exceed $65,000 per year (6-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC not to exceed $65,000 per year (6-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Pickering and Cotogno not to exceed $65,000 per year (6-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will meet to discuss routine operations, including the status of the West Closure Complex and an authorization for expenditure (AFE) for a boom mower. The committee will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the Regional Director. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting
• West Closure Complex operations and maintenance status
• AFE for boom mower (authorization for expenditure)
• Regional Director's report
• Public comments (limited to 2 minutes per person)

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended the purchase of a rotary cutter for the West Closure Complex. The committee also received updates on safety matters, the sector gate dewatering project, and control system upgrades.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended purchase of one bush hog RMB1660-1 rear mounted boom series rotary cutter not to exceed $30,000.00

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will vote on multiple insurance renewals totaling over $535,000 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, approve budget amendments, and consider contract modifications. The board will also recognize a commissioner for his service and hear public comments.

• Resolution to recognize Commissioner Kerwin E. Julien Sr. for his service
• Motion to modify contract with Owen Bordelon to $50,000 for 2021-2022
• Motion to modify contract with JBM Technologies to $60,000 for 2021-2022
• Motion to authorize contract with The Ehrhardt Group for public information services at up to $48,000 per year for two years
• Budget amendments including increases for fuel purchases ($125,000 to $195,000) and FEMA reimbursement ($0 to $78,143.37)

The Board approved several insurance policies for the 2022-2023 period and modified contracts for professional services. Additionally, the Board approved budget amendments for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, to adjust various operational and ad valorem funds.

• Approved general liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $146,790.00
• Approved business auto insurance with Houston Specialty Insurance Co. for $183,531.00
• Approved commercial property insurance with Amrisc LP for $37,851.00
• Approved professional liability insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Co. for $21,954.54
• Approved umbrella liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $84,368.00
• Approved worker’s compensation insurance with LUBA Casualty Insurance Company for $49,389.00
• Approved contractors pollution liability coverage with Westchester Surplus Lines Insurance Company for $10,549.00
• Increased contract limits for Owen Bordelon to $50,000 and JBM Technologies to $60,000

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee reviewed insurance renewal options and upcoming budget amendments. Several items, including contract modifications and the annual compliance audit questionnaire, were scheduled for the June 28, 2022 regular board meeting.

• Proposed 2022-2024 Ehrhardt contract renewal not to exceed $48,000.00
• Review of 2022-2023 SLFPA-W insurance renewals
• Presentation of the check register for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Discussion of 2021-2022 fiscal year budget amendments
• Approval of contract modifications for Mr. Owen Bordelon and JBM Technologies

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and Commissioners’ expense reports. Several items, including insurance renewals, contract modifications, and budget amendments, were referred to the June 28, 2022 regular board meeting for final motion.

• Approved agenda as amended to table MVFCA membership (Unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Moved 2022-2024 Ehrhardt contract renewal (not to exceed $48,000.00) to June 28 board agenda (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss insurance renewals and safety matters. The agenda includes a status update on the West Closure Complex and several contract and budget items.

• 2022-2023 Insurance Renewals
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance Status
• 2021-2022 contract modifications
• Ehrhardt contract
• Budget amendments

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 17, 2022. Other items, including contract modifications and budget amendments, were discussed and will be presented as motions at the June 28, 2022 regular board meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved May 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review insurance renewals and various contract negotiations for legal, accounting, and technical services. The meeting also includes a presentation by the National Weather Service.

• Awarding Bid 299 for annual purchase of materials including pump sand, rip rap, and limestone to Beverly Construction Co., LLC
• Awarding Bid 300 for annual equipment rental to Beverly Construction Co., LLC and United Rentals
• Negotiating legal service contracts with Owen J. Bordelon, Connick and Connick, LLC, and Pickering and Cotogno
• Contract negotiations for human resources support, public information services, and accounting support
• Awarding Bid 301 for Official Journal publishing to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch

The Board approved several annual bids for materials and equipment rentals and authorized the negotiation of multiple professional service contracts for legal, accounting, and HR support. It also approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreements to share personnel and equipment between the Authority and two levee districts.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreements between SLFPA-W, Algiers Levee District, and West Jefferson Levee District (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 299 for annual purchase of materials to Beverly Construction Co., LLC (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 300 for annual equipment rental (excluding loaders, backhoes, bobcats, boom lifts, and light towers) to Beverly Construction Co., LLC (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 300 for annual equipment rental (loaders, backhoes, bobcats, boom lifts, and light towers) to United Rentals (5-0)
• Awarded Bid 301 for Official Journal publishing to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch (5-0)
• Authorized legal service contracts: Owen J. Bordelon (max $40k/yr), Connick and Connick, LLC (max $65k/yr), and Pickering and Cotogno (max $65k/yr) (5-0)
• Authorized support contracts: Wanda “Dee” Everett for HR (max $10k/yr), AIM Technologies for accounting (max $20k/yr), and JBM Technologies LLC for system maintenance (max $50k/yr) (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to review 2022-2023 insurance renewals and the maintenance status of the West Closure Complex. The agenda also includes discussions on equipment bids and contract renewals.

• Review of 2022-2023 insurance renewals
• West Closure Complex (WCC) operations and maintenance status update
• Bids for materials and equipment
• 2022-2023 contract renewals

The Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Several items, including hurricane preparedness bids, an official journal bid, and cooperative agreements, were reviewed and scheduled for approval at the May 24, 2022 board meeting.

• Approved agenda
• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Tabled insurance renewals
• Scheduled hurricane preparedness bids 299 and 300 for award on May 24, 2022
• Scheduled official journal bid 301 for award on May 24, 2022
• Scheduled Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Algiers and West Jefferson Levee Districts for approval on May 24, 2022
• Scheduled 2022-2024 contract renewals for approval on May 24, 2022

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review 2022-2023 insurance, budget updates, and financial statements. The committee will also review the check register and commissioners' travel expense reports.

• Review of 2022-2023 insurance with Ryan Daul
• Budget update and financial statement review
• Review of commissioners' travel expense reports
• Bids for materials, equipment, and official journal

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt millage rates for the 2022 tax roll. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and a cost-sharing agreement for a road project.

• Public hearing to adopt millage rates for the 2022 tax roll
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for Phase Two of the all-weather access road, with the District's contribution not to exceed $500,000
• Purchase of four John Deere 5115M Utility Tractors not to exceed $270,000
• Purchase of three Dell EMC AX-650 server systems and equipment not to exceed $300,000
• Adoption of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Bylaws revisions

The Board adopted a resolution to levy millages on the 2022 tax roll for the West Jefferson Levee District. Commissioners also approved a cost-sharing agreement with Jefferson Parish for a road project and authorized several equipment purchases.

• Adopted resolution to levy millages on the 2022 tax roll (6-0)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Parish for Phase Two all-weather access road, with District contribution not to exceed $500,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four John Deere 5115M Utility Tractors not to exceed $270,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three Dell EMC AX-650 server systems and equipment not to exceed $300,000 (5-0)
• Approved and adopted revisions to the SLFPA-W Bylaws (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Approved March 29, 2022 regular board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information (FALPI) Committee will meet to review the check register, budget updates, and financial statements. The committee is also scheduled to discuss equipment AFEs, Jefferson Parish CEA, and 2022-2023 contract renewals.

• Review of check register and financial statements
• Budget update
• Review of Commissioners’ travel expense reports
• Discussion of 2022-2023 contract renewals
• SLFPA-W Bylaws review

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee approved the February 8, 2022 minutes and Commissioners’ expense reports. Several items, including tractor and server purchases and a road expansion agreement, were reviewed for the April 26 board meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda
• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will meet to review the West Closure Complex status. The committee will also discuss equipment authorizations and contract renewals.

• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Status
• AFEs for equipment
• CEA for Jefferson Parish
• WJLD 2022 Millage
• 2022-2023 contract renewals

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2022-2023 budget for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District. Commissioners will also vote on approving bills for payment and task orders for rehabilitation design of sector gates at three flood protection complexes.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2022-2023 budget for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Approval of bills for payment for the three entities
• Approval of Task Orders 3, 4, and 5 with HNTB for rehabilitation design and permitting of sector gates at West Closure, Bayou Segnette, and Harvey Canal Complexes
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2022 regular board meeting
• Committee reports and Regional Director's report

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The Board also approved task orders for rehabilitation design and permitting of sector gates at three complexes. Bills for payment were approved unanimously.

• Approved proposed budget for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District for FY ending June 30, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Approved Task Orders 3, 4, and 5 with HNTB for West Closure Complex, Bayou Segnette Complex, and Harvey Canal Complex Sector Gates Rehabilitation Design and Permitting (5-0, 1 recused)
• Approved February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (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 to discuss financial matters including the upcoming budget, a sector gate maintenance proposal, and the 2022 millage rate. No final action will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Discussion of 2022-2023 budget
• Sector gate maintenance proposal (P&S)
• Materials and equipment bids
• WJLD 2022 millage (property tax rate)

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 2022-2023 budget, sector gate maintenance proposals, materials and equipment bids, and the 2022 millage for the West Jefferson Levee District. No formal action will be taken by the full commission at this committee meeting.

• Discussion of the 2022-2023 budget
• Sector gate maintenance proposal (P&S)
• Materials and equipment bids
• West Jefferson Levee District 2022 millage

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee reviewed updates on safety, the 2022-2023 budget, and hurricane season bids. The committee recommended a maintenance proposal for floodgates at the West Closure Complex, Harvey Canal, and Bayou Segnette for final board approval.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recommended sector gate maintenance P&S proposal for approval at March 29 board meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West holds a regular board meeting to discuss proposed bylaws changes, receive committee and director reports, and approve bills and financial statements for the West Jefferson and Algiers Levee Districts. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person. The next meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2022.

• Discussion of SLFPA-W Bylaws (item 9)
• Motion to approve bills and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (item 12)
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per person (item 7)
• Committee reports on finance, administration, legal, public information, and technical, operations, maintenance (item 10)
• Next meeting set for March 29, 2022 at University of Holy Cross (item 13)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved bills for payment and accepted financial statements for the SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 25, 2022 meeting.

• Affirmed the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2022 regular board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment and accepted financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information (FALPI) Committee will meet to review financial statements and the 2022-2023 budget. The body will also discuss maintenance proposals and a cooperative endeavors agreement with Jefferson Parish.

• 2022-2023 Budget review
• Sector Gate Maintenance P&S Proposal
• CEA with Jefferson Parish for all weather access road
• SLFPA-W Bylaws review
• Review of check register and Commissioners’ travel expense reports

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee approved the meeting agenda, the January 11, 2022 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. The committee received updates on budgets, FEMA reimbursements, and floodgate maintenance proposals.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss West Closure Complex operations and maintenance status. The agenda includes discussions regarding the 2022–2023 budget and a proposal for sector gate maintenance.

• 2022–2023 Budget discussion
• Sector Gate Maintenance P&S Proposal
• CEA with Jefferson Parish regarding all weather access road
• West Closure Complex (WCC) Operations and Maintenance status

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 18, 2022. Members received updates on safety, West Closure Complex operations, and budget meetings. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West will hold a regular board meeting to approve the December 14, 2021, meeting minutes. The agenda also includes reports from committee chairs and a motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District.

• Approval of December 14, 2021, Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board of Commissioners unanimously 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 December 14, 2021 meeting.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 14, 2021 regular board meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations, and Maintenance Committee will review the status of West Closure Complex operations and maintenance. The meeting includes discussions regarding a server project, gate paint assessments, and system surveys.

• WCC Server Project status update
• Review of HNTB Sector Gate Paint Assessment
• Discussion of System Centerline Survey
• Welding Machine Replacement

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee will meet to discuss financial matters including the budget update and travel expense reports. The committee will also review the HNTB Sector Gate Paint Assessment and the System Centerline Survey.

• Review of HNTB Sector Gate Paint Assessment
• Discussion of System Centerline Survey
• Welding machine replacement discussion
• SLFPA-W Bylaws review
• Budget update and check register review

The Finance, Administration, Legal, and Public Information Committee recommended the purchase of a replacement welding machine. The committee also approved commissioners' expense reports and the December 7, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Recommended purchase of welding machine replacement not to exceed $15,000.00
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2021 meeting
• Tabled SLFPA-W Bylaws review until February 8, 2022

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Technical, Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The committee concurred with a recommendation to purchase a replacement welding machine. Members received updates on West Closure Complex operations and levee centerline survey results.

• Approved agenda
• Approved December 7, 2021 minutes
• Concurred with FALPI Committee recommendation to purchase replacement welding machine