Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will hold a regular board meeting to consider approving bills, adopting the 2025 meeting schedule, amending a professional services contract with JBM Technologies L.L.C. by $20,000, and adopting revisions to five internal policies (outside employment, nepotism, property disposition, emergency fund, and cellular phone). The meeting is open to the public.

• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Motion to adopt the 2025 Board and Committee Meeting Schedules
• Motion to amend 2024-2026 contract with JBM Technologies L.L.C., increasing not-to-exceed value by $20,000 for 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Motion to adopt revisions to Policy #11-33 Outside Employment, effective December 17, 2024
• Motion to adopt revisions to Policy #11-34 Nepotism – Employment of Relatives, effective December 17, 2024

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a $20,000 increase to a professional services contract with JBM Technologies L.L.C. for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Commissioners also adopted revisions to five agency policies regarding employment, property, and funds. Additionally, the Board approved bills for payment and the 2025 meeting schedules.

• Approved $20,000 increase to JBM Technologies L.L.C. professional services contract (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-33 Outside Employment (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-34 Nepotism – Employment of Relatives (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-35 Disposition of Property (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-36 Emergency Fund (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-38 Cellular Phone (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Authorized adoption of 2025 Board and Committee Meeting Schedules (6-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee is meeting to review the check register, budget, and travel expenses. The body will also discuss the 2025 board schedule, staffing, and a public education campaign.

• Review of check register and budget update
• SLFPA-W Information Management System (SWIMS) amendment
• 2025 Board & Committee Schedules
• Public Education Campaign and Strategic Plan discussion
• Capital projects update

The Administration Committee approved expense reports and employee tuition reimbursements. The committee recommended that the full Board approve an amendment to the JBM Technologies contract and updates to five employee handbook policies.

• Approved agenda
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports
• Recommended Board approval of JBM Technologies contract amendment for SWIMS
• Recommended Board approval of employee handbook policies #11-33, #11-34, #11-35, #11-36, and #11-38
• Approved employee tuition reimbursement requests

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss several operational items, including an amendment to the SWIMS information management system, the 2025 board and committee schedules, employee policy review, a public education campaign, and a strategic plan. The committee will also receive a legal update and hear the Regional Director's report on capital projects.

• SLFPA-W Information Management System (SWIMS) amendment
• 2025 Board & Committee Schedules
• SLFPA-W Employee Policy Review
• Public Education Campaign
• Strategic Plan

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 12, 2024. Other items, including a contract amendment and handbook policies, were reviewed and referred to the Administration Committee for the December 17 meeting.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will consider adopting the millage rates for the 2025 tax roll on all taxable property in the Algiers Levee District. The board will also vote on several motions, including approving bills for payment, selecting Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company as fiscal agent, authorizing a $4,000 change order for the Peters Road Stairs contract, and adopting revisions to six internal policies. Public comments on the millage are limited to two minutes per person.

• Adopt a resolution to levy millage(s) on the 2025 tax roll for the Algiers Levee District
• Select Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company as fiscal agent and authorized depository bank
• Authorize a $4,000 change order for the Peters Road Stairs Contract with C&C Machine
• Adopt revisions to SLFPAW policies on Attendance & Leave, Grievance, Dress Code, Media Communications, Removal of Authority Records, and Internal Controls
• Approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District

The Board approved a millage levy for the 2025 tax roll for the Algiers Levee District. Other actions included selecting a new fiscal agent bank, approving a contract change order, and updating several personnel and administrative policies.

• Adopted resolution to levy millage on 2025 tax roll for Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Selected Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company as fiscal agent and authorized depository bank (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 change order for Peters Road Stairs Contract with C&C Machine (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-02 Attendance & Leave (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-27 Grievance (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-29 Dress Code (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policies #11-30, #11-31, and #11-37 regarding Media, Records, and Internal Controls (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet on November 12, 2024, to discuss financial matters including a check register, budget update, fiscal agent agreement, and the Algiers Levee District 2025 ad valorem tax. Other items include a policy review schedule, public education campaign, 2025 board schedules, staffing, records management, website status, a change order for Peters Road stairs, and a HSDRRS design agreement. No final action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Fiscal Agent agreement
• Algiers Levee District (ALD) 2025 Ad Valorem tax
• Peters Road stairs change order
• HSDRRS Design Agreement

The Administration Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and commissioners' expense reports. The committee recommended that the Board select Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company as the fiscal agent and approve updates to six employee handbook policies.

• Approved agenda
• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company as fiscal agent and authorized depository bank
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended approval of six Employee Handbook policy updates (#11-02, #11-27, #11-29, #11-30, #11-31, #11-37)

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 and recommend action on several items, including a fiscal agent agreement, the Algiers Levee District's 2025 ad valorem tax, a change order for the Peters Road stairs project, a design agreement for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System, a review of employee policies, a public education campaign, and 2025 board and committee schedules. The committee will also hear a legal update and a regional director's report on capital projects. No final action by the full commission will be taken at this meeting.

• Fiscal Agent agreement
• Algiers Levee District (ALD) 2025 Ad Valorem tax
• Peters Road stairs change order
• HSDRRS Design Agreement
• SLFPA-W Employee Policy Review

The Operations and Maintenance Committee unanimously recommended a $4,000 change order for the Peters Road Stairs contract with C&C Machine. The committee also reviewed fiscal agent agreement proposals and employee handbook policies for further review by the Administration Committee.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Board authorize $4,000 Change Order for Peters Road Stairs Contract with C&C Machine (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will consider ordering a special election for a 4.75-mill property tax renewal for the West Jefferson Levee District, estimated to raise $6.55 million annually for 10 years for levee and flood protection projects. The board will also vote on several contracts, including increasing a public information contract from $48,000 to $100,000, and adopting multiple policy revisions. Other actions include approving bid advertisements for the Jazz Walkway Lighting project and authorizing legal services contracts totaling up to $280,000.

• Motion to call a special election for renewal of a 4.75-mill ad valorem tax (est. $6,551,596/year) for 10 years (2028-2037) for levee and flood protection
• Motion to increase The Ehrhardt Group contract from $48,000 to $100,000 and the public information budget line item from $48,000 to $200,000 for FY 2024-2025
• Motion to authorize bid advertisements for Project #2024-310: Jazz Walkway Lighting project
• Resolutions to authorize legal services contracts: Owen J. Bordelon (up to $150,000/year), Connick and Connick, LLC (up to $65,000/year), Pickering and Cotogno (up to $65,000/year)
• Adoption of revisions to five policies (Ethics, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, ADA) and a new Public Meeting ADA Accessibility Policy

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a special election to renew a 4.75 mill tax for 10 years starting in 2028 to fund flood and hurricane protection projects. The Board also authorized several legal and professional service contracts and updated multiple personnel and accessibility policies.

• Approved special election to renew 4.75 mill tax for West Jefferson Levee District (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Mr. Jesse Noel for Regional Director services (4-0)
• Authorized bid advertisements for Project #2024-310: Jazz Walkway Lighting project (5-0)
• Increased The Ehrhardt Group contract to $100,000 and Public Information budget to $200,000 (4-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Owen J. Bordelon not to exceed $150,000 (4-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Connick and Connick, LLC not to exceed $65,000 (4-0)
• Authorized legal services contract with Pickering and Cotogno not to exceed $65,000 (4-0)
• Adopted revisions to policies regarding Ethics, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment, ADA, and Public Meeting Accessibility (4-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee will meet to review financial statements, budget updates, and the Algiers Levee District 2025 Ad Valorem. The body will also discuss staffing, the Regional Director contract, and capital projects updates.

• Algiers Levee District (ALD) 2025 Ad Valorem
• Regional Director contract
• Attorney contract resolutions
• Jazz Walkway Lighting
• Capital projects update

The Administration Committee recommended increasing the Ehrhardt Group contract and public information budget for the March 2025 millage renewal election. The committee also recommended approval of several employee handbook policy updates. These items are scheduled for a final vote at the November 19, 2024 regular board meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended approval of employee handbook policy updates (#11-16, #11-17, #11-18, #11-19, #11-20, #24-43)
• Recommended increasing Ehrhardt Group contract from $48,000.00 to $100,000.00
• Recommended increasing Public Information 2024-2025 budget from $48,000.00 to $200,000.00

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss several administrative and legal matters. The agenda includes reviews of employee policy and a public education campaign. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects.

• Regional Director contract
• Fiscal Agent agreement
• Algiers Levee District (ALD) 2025 Ad Valorem
• Attorney contract resolutions
• Jazz Walkway Lighting

The Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The committee recommended that the Board approve advertising for the Jazz Walkway lighting project bid. Other items including employee handbook policies and a public education campaign were presented for review.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Board approve advertising for bid project 2024-310, Jazz Walkway lighting project (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The board will consider calling a tax renewal election for March 29, 2025, and vote on several items including approval of bills, adoption of a new organizational chart, appointment of a Regional Director and Deputy Director, purchase of a Ford F-450 and service truck for up to $140,000, adoption of a permit program policy, a $25,000 contract for strategic planning, and a resolution supporting a constitutional amendment for coastal restoration funding.

• Consider call for tax renewal election on March 29, 2025
• Approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Adopt new organizational chart and appoint Jesse D. Noel as Regional Director
• Authorize purchase of Ford F-450 and service truck for up to $140,000
• Authorize $25,000 contract with Strategic Insights for strategic planning

The Board appointed Jesse D. Noel as Regional Director and Bradley Bosch as Deputy Director. It also approved a new organizational chart, a permit program policy, and several contracts and equipment purchases. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution supporting a constitutional amendment regarding federal energy revenue sharing for coastal restoration.

• Appointed Jesse D. Noel as Regional Director (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bradley Bosch as Deputy Director (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ford F-450 and service truck equipment not to exceed $140,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted SLFPAW Policy #24-44 Permit Program (Unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 contract with Strategic Insights for Strategic Planning and Support Services (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting HB 300 constitutional amendment for Coastal Trust Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved revised organizational chart (Unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee meets to discuss financial matters including a check register, budget update, and fiscal agent agreement, as well as staffing, vehicle purchases, and a permit policy. No official action by the full commission will be taken at this meeting.

• Review check register and budget update
• Fiscal agent agreement discussion
• Vehicle purchases
• Permit Policy
• Employee training and education requests

The Administration Committee approved commissioners' expense reports and employee training and education requests. Several items, including a vehicle purchase and a revised permit program policy, were recommended for board approval at the September 17 meeting.

• Approved agenda
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved employee training and education requests
• Recommended Strategic Instincts for Strategic Plan proposal
• Recommended revised SLFPAW Permit Program policy with business fee reinstatement

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will discuss staffing, vehicle purchases, a fiscal agent agreement, permit policy, strategic plan, employee policy review, and legal updates. No formal board action will be taken.

• Staffing discussion
• Vehicle purchases
• Fiscal agent agreement
• Permit Policy
• Capital projects update

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended a revised organizational chart and the purchase of a Ford F-450 service truck for Board approval. The committee also recommended a new Permit Program policy and the selection of Strategic Insights for strategic planning.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended revised organizational chart and Deputy Director position for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended purchase of Ford F-450 and equipment not to exceed $140,000 for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended proposed Permit Program policy to the Administration Committee
• Recommended moving forward with Strategic Insights for Strategic Plan proposals
• Stated support for the RISEE Act
• Stated support for the resolution in favor of the constitutional amendment proposed by HB 300

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will hold a regular board meeting to approve bills for payment for the Authority and its levee districts, and to authorize the Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve the 2023-2024 audit. The meeting is open to the public.

• Motion to approve bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Motion to authorize Finance Committee Chairman and President to review and approve 2023-2024 audit
• Approval of minutes from July 30, 2024 regular board meeting
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per person
• Next regular board meeting set for September 17, 2024 at University of Holy Cross

The Board of Commissioners approved bills for payment for the Authority and two levee districts. They also authorized the Administration Committee Chairman and President to review and approve the 2023-2024 audit.

• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (Unanimous)
• Authorized Administration Committee Chairman and President to review and approve 2023-2024 audit (Unanimous)
• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Affirmed the agenda as presented (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to discuss financial matters including a check register, budget update, and compliance audit, as well as capital projects, vehicle purchases, and policy reviews. No action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Review of SLFPA-W 2023-2024 Compliance Audit
• Capital projects update with Major Maintenance Recap presentation
• Vehicle purchases discussion
• Permit Policy review
• Employee Policy Review schedule and procedures

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the July 23, 2024 minutes, and Commissioners' expense reports. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on budgets, audits, capital projects, and staffing.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2024
• Approved Commissioners' expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting on August 13, 2024, at 1:30 PM in Marrero. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and updates on capital projects, vehicle purchases, a permit policy, a strategic plan, a compliance audit, employee policy review, and legal matters. No action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• Capital projects update including major maintenance recap
• Vehicle purchases discussion
• Permit Policy review
• SLFPA-W 2023-2024 Compliance Audit
• SLFPA-W Employee Policy Review

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 9, 2024. Members received updates on capital projects, safety, and the 2023-2024 compliance audit. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will vote on a resolution to levy millage rates for the 2024 tax roll on behalf of the West Jefferson Levee District. The board will also elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, and consider several motions including a $45,000 motor purchase for the Harvey Canal Sector Gate and a $35,000 contract change order for the West Closure Complex PLC replacement.

• Adopt resolution to levy 2024 millage rates for West Jefferson Levee District
• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer
• Authorize purchase of Hagglund's drive motor for Harvey Canal Sector Gate up to $45,000
• Authorize change order for West Closure Complex PLC replacement up to $35,000
• Adopt revisions to policies on per diem, FMLA, violence-free workplace, and firearms

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2024 tax roll millage for the West Jefferson Levee District. Members also re-elected board officers and approved several equipment purchases and policy revisions.

• Adopted resolution to levy 2024 millage on all taxable property for West Jefferson Levee District (7-0)
• Re-elected Mr. Burke as President, Ms. Foster as Vice-President, and Mr. Gauthé as Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of Hagglund’s drive motor for Harvey Canal Sector Gate not to exceed $45,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved $35,000.00 change order for Prime Controls West Closure Complex PLC Replacement project (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-13 Per Diem (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-14 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (6-0)
• Adopted revisions to Policy #11-22 Violence Free Workplace and Policy #11-23 Firearms (6-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to discuss financial matters including a check register review, budget update, and the 2024 WJLD millage renewal. Other items include capital project updates, a motor repair/replacement at the Harvey Canal Complex, a change order for WCC Controls, and a permit policy update. No action by the full Commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• WJLD 2024 Millage Renewal
• Harvey Canal Complex – Hagglund’s motor repair/replacement
• WCC Controls change order
• Permit Policy update
• Budget Update

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and expense reports. The committee recommended updates to four employee handbook policies for Board approval. Several expenditure requests and a millage renewal were reviewed and will be presented to the Board on July 30, 2024.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved employee tuition reimbursement request
• Recommended updates to Employee Handbook policies #11-13, #11-14, #11-22, and #11-23 for Board approval

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 several operational matters, including a capital projects update, Harvey Canal Complex motor repair, a WCC Controls change order, and the WJLD 2024 millage renewal. Other items include employee handbook policies, permit policy, strategic plan, Algiers Canal, and legal updates. No formal action by the full commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• WJLD 2024 millage renewal discussion
• Harvey Canal Complex – Hagglund’s motor repair/replacement
• WCC Controls change order
• Permit policy discussion
• Strategic Plan update

The provided document is an agenda and meeting notice rather than minutes of action. No decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the text.

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several motions including emergency equipment replacement and updates to agency policies. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association and discussions regarding insurance coverage.

• Emergency replacement of West Closure Complex Pump 12 aftercooler up to $60,000.00
• Budget amendment to increase Ad Valorem Taxes from $14,250,000 to $15,029,810
• Revisions to SLFPAW Policies #11-08 (Optional Pay), #11-10 (Recoupments), and #11-11 (Special Entrance Rate)
• Authorization for general liability and excess liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London
• Approval of 2023-2024 audit Compliance Questionnaire

The Board approved general and excess liability insurance renewals with Lloyd’s of London and authorized funds for pump and stair repairs. Commissioners also adopted three policy revisions and amended the fiscal year 2024 budget.

• Approved general liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $132,301.83 (5-0)
• Approved excess liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London for $83,488.91 (5-0)
• Approved emergency replacement of West Closure Complex Pump 12 aftercooler up to $60,000 (5-0)
• Approved Peters Road Stairs Construction contract with C&C Machine up to $98,750 (5-0)
• Adopted revisions to SLFPAW Policies #11-08, #11-10, and #11-11 (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for FY ending June 30, 2024, including increasing Ad Valorem Taxes to $15,029,810 (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 audit Compliance Questionnaire (5-0)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee will review financial matters including budget amendments and the 2024 WJLD millage adoption. The committee will also receive updates on capital projects, including WCC repairs and Peters Road stair construction.

• 2024 WJLD Millage adoption
• WCC repair update
• Peters Road Stair Construction update
• Harvey Canal Complex update
• Algiers Canal update

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Members received updates on budget amendments, capital projects, and draft permit policies.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from the May 14, 2023 meeting
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet on June 11, 2024, to discuss several items including insurance renewals, capital projects, and the 2024 millage adoption. No final action by the full commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• 2024-2025 insurance renewals
• Capital projects update
• Peters Road Stair Construction
• 2024 WJLD Millage adoption
• Budget amendments

The Operations and Maintenance Committee approved emergency repairs for the West Closure Complex and awarded a construction contract for Peters Road Stairs. The committee also recommended updates to employee handbook policies regarding firearms and special entrance rates.

• Approved emergency replacement of West Closure Complex Pump 12 aftercooler for $60,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Awarded Peters Road Stairs Construction contract to C&C Machine for $73,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended policy #11-11 (Special Entrance Rate) remain as a placeholder
• Recommended policy #11-22 (Violence Free Workplace) prohibit firearms for employees and visitors on property per State Law
• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2024

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several proposals for professional services and vendor awards. Items include negotiating legal, engineering, and consulting contracts as well as approving various equipment acquisitions.

• Negotiate legal service contracts with Owen J. Bordelon (up to $150,000/year), Connick and Connick, LLC (up to $65,000/year), and Pickering and Cotogno (up to $65,000/year)
• Award Bid 308 for annual materials to Beverly Construction Co., LLC, Pontchartrain Materials Corp., and Otwell Services LLC
• Authorize purchase of John Deere tractors, an Alamo Flail Mower, Scag mowers, and Ford trucks up to $425,000 total
• Negotiate governmental consultant services with Mercury Public Affairs and Bold Strategies not to exceed $200,000
• Adopt revisions to SLFPAW policies regarding call-ins, tardiness, and unscheduled absenteeism

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to discuss financial matters including the 2024 WJLD millage adoption, review of check registers, and budget updates. Other items include hurricane season equipment bids, insurance renewals, and a presentation from Solar. No final action by the full commission will be taken at this committee meeting.

• 2024 WJLD Millage adoption
• Bids for Materials and Equipment for hurricane 2024 season
• 2024-2025 Insurance renewals
• Presentation – Spartan Solar
• Permit Policy update

The Administration Committee approved commissioners' expense reports and tuition reimbursements. It recommended several equipment purchases, contract awards, and employee handbook updates for final board approval on May 21, 2024. The committee also awarded the Official Journal publishing bid to The New Orleans Advocate.

• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Approved tuition reimbursement requests
• Awarded Official Journal publishing bid to The New Orleans Advocate ($4.62 per column inch)
• Recommended approval of employee handbook policies #11-04, #11-05, and #11-06
• Recommended purchase of two John Deere 5120M Tractors (not to exceed $185,000.00)
• Recommended purchase of one Alamo Interstater Flail Mower (not to exceed $90,000.00)
• Recommended purchase of two Scag Turf Tiger II mowers (not to exceed $30,000.00)
• Recommended purchase of one Ford F-450 and two Ford F250 trucks (not to exceed $220,000.00 total)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West is meeting to discuss several operational items. No action by the full commission will be taken. Items include insurance renewals, capital projects, and the 2024 millage adoption.

• 2024-2025 insurance renewals
• Capital projects update
• 2024 WJLD millage adoption
• 2024-2026 contract renewals
• Bids for materials and equipment for 2024 hurricane season

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended several equipment purchases and the hiring of legislative consultants for Board approval. The committee also awarded contracts for 2024 hurricane season materials and equipment, and a contract for the Official Journal.

• Recommended purchase of tractors, mower, and pickup trucks not to exceed $525,000 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 hurricane season materials and equipment contracts to Beverly Construction Co. LLC, Otwell Services LLC, Pontchartrain Materials Corp., and United Rentals (except 10,000 cubic yards embankment material for Otwell) (Unanimous)
• Awarded Official Journal publishing contract to The New Orleans Advocate at $4.62 per column inch
• Recommended authorizing the President to negotiate legislative consultant contracts with Mercury Public Affairs and Bold Strategies not to exceed $200,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on several motions including a $105,000 contract with Civix for a database update, approval of insurance renewals for the 2024-2025 year covering multiple policies, and contracts for generator repairs at the Harvey Canal Complex. Also up for vote are refunds of ad valorem overpayments totaling over $100,000 to PNC Equipment Finance LLC, and adoption of revisions to personnel policies.

• Motion to authorize contract with Civix for phase two database update not to exceed $105,000
• Motion to refund ad valorem overpayments of $51,168.34 (2021) and $49,304.08 (2022) to PNC Equipment Finance LLC
• Motion to authorize contracts for generator radiator removal/repair/reinstallation at Harvey Canal Complex: $73,755 (Marine Systems Inc.) and $66,000 (American Machinery Movers Inc.)
• Motion to purchase various insurance policies for 2024-2025: wind, fire, auto, workers comp, etc., with amounts ranging from $7,737 to $207,018
• Motion to adopt revisions to three personnel policies (probationary period, attendance & leave, overtime & compensatory time)

The Board unanimously approved several insurance renewals for the 2024-2025 period and authorized contracts for generator repairs at the Harvey Canal Complex. Additionally, the Board approved a database update contract and updated three personnel policies. General and excess liability insurance purchases were tabled until May 21, 2024.

• Approved $105,000 contract with Civix for phase two database update
• Approved $73,755 contract with Marine Systems Inc. and $66,000 with American Machinery Movers, Inc. for Harvey Canal Complex generator radiator work
• Approved $207,018 business auto insurance with Houston Specialty Insurance Co.
• Approved $51,057 worker’s compensation insurance with LUBA Casualty Insurance Company
• Approved $33,037 wind-only insurance with Citizens Insurance Company
• Approved $20,283.23 fire-only insurance with Gridiron Insurance Company
• Approved $19,555 professional liability insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Co. and $7,737 pollution liability insurance with Westchester Surplus Lines
• Tabled purchase of General Liability and Excess Liability insurance

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee is meeting to review financial matters and operational updates. The body will discuss tax millage, insurance renewals, and various canal projects.

• 2024 WJLD Millage adoption
• 2024-2025 Insurance renewals
• Civix Asset Tracker Development Proposal
• Bids for Materials and Equipment for hurricane 2024 season
• Updates on Algiers Canal and Harvey Canal Complex

The Committee approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and Commissioners' expense reports. Several items, including a property tax refund, a $105,000 Civix contract, and employee handbook updates, were recommended for approval at the April 23 regular board meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2023
• Approved Commissioners' expense reports for payment
• Recommended approval of Employee Handbook policies 11-01, 11-02, and 11-03 for April 23 board meeting

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will discuss a presentation from Spartan Solar, 2024-2025 insurance renewals, capital projects, Harvey Canal Complex, a Civix asset tracker proposal, engineering RFQ, bids for hurricane season materials, official journal bid, 2024 WJLD millage adoption, property tax refund, contract renewals, policy updates, and legal updates. No final action will be taken as this is a committee meeting.

• Presentation – Spartan Solar
• 2024 WJLD Millage adoption
• Bids for Materials and Equipment for hurricane 2024 season
• Property tax refund
• Civix – Asset Tracker Development Proposal

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended two key actions for Board approval: a database update contract and the resumption of Algiers Canal maintenance. The committee also reviewed insurance renewals, solar energy estimates, and employee handbook policies.

• Recommended Board approval of Civix phase two database update contract not to exceed $105,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board resume operations and maintenance of the Algiers Canal per CPRA letter (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will hold a public hearing and regular meeting. The board will consider adopting the proposed FY2024-2025 budget for the West Jefferson and Algiers Levee Districts. Other actions include approving a $150,000 contract for generator repair at the Harvey Canal Closure Complex and a $19,672 task order increase for the Bayou Segnette Levee Lift.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2024-2025 budget for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Motion to authorize contract with Marine Systems, Inc. for generator repair at Harvey Canal Closure Complex, not to exceed $150,000
• Motion to modify Task Order #1 for Bayou Segnette Levee Lift with Arcadis, increase of $19,672
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
• Public comment periods (limited to 2 minutes per person)

The Board adopted the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Commissioners also authorized a contract for generator repairs at the Harvey Canal Closure Complex and modified a task order for the Bayou Segnette Levee Lift.

• Adopted proposed budget for SLFPA-West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District for FY ending June 30, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-West, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Marine Systems, Inc. for generator equipment repair at Harvey Canal Closure Complex not to exceed $150,000.00 (5-0)
• Modified Task Order #1 for Bayou Segnette Levee Lift with Arcadis to increase value by $19,672.00 (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Affirmed meeting agenda (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to discuss several items including a capital projects update, a modification to the Arcadis Levee Lift Task Order, and the 2024-2025 budget. Other matters include insurance renewals, contract renewals, and employee handbook policies. No action by the full Commission will be taken at this meeting.

• Arcadis Levee Lift Task Order modification
• Harvey Canal Complex update
• Algiers Canal letter
• 2024-2025 Budget discussion
• 2024-2025 Insurance renewals

The Operations and Maintenance Committee recommended two contracts for Board approval: a task order modification for the Bayou Segnette Levee Lift and equipment repair services for the Harvey Canal Closure Complex. The Committee also recommended seeking written guidance from the CPRA regarding Algiers Canal operations.

• Recommended Board approval of Arcadis Task Order #1 modification for Bayou Segnette Levee Lift to increase 'not to exceed' value by $19,672.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended Board authorization of contract with Marine Systems, Inc. for generator repair at Harvey Canal Closure Complex not to exceed $150,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Recommended acquiring written guidance from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) on Algiers Canal operations and maintenance
• Approved agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee will review financial matters including the 2024-2025 budget and commissioner travel expenses. The meeting also includes updates on capital projects, insurance renewals, and contract renewals.

• 2024-2025 Budget review
• Arcadis Levee Lift Task Order modification
• Harvey Canal Complex update
• 2024-2025 Insurance renewals
• 2024-2026 Contract renewals

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda, the February 20, 2024 minutes, and Commissioners’ expense reports. Members received updates on the budget, capital projects, and staffing, while several items were deferred to other committees or future meetings.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West is meeting to review operational reports and approve payments. The board will consider purchasing new equipment and increasing a contract for legal services.

• Purchase of one John Deere 650 P Dozer not to exceed $235,000.00
• Increase of legal services contract with Owen J. Bordelon to $150,000.00
• Approval of bills for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Presentation by Colonel Cullen A. Jones of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Board authorized the purchase of a John Deere 650 P Dozer and increased the contract value for legal services with Owen J. Bordelon. Commissioners also approved bills for payment for the Authority and two levee districts.

• Approved purchase of one John Deere 650 P Dozer not to exceed $235,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved increasing legal services contract with Owen J. Bordelon to $150,000.00 (6-0)
• Approved bills for payment for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The SLFPA-W Administration Committee will meet to review financial matters, including the check register and budget updates. The agenda also includes discussions on capital projects, equipment procurement, and the 2024-2025 budget.

• Review of check register and budget update
• Harvey Sector Gate update
• 2024-2025 Budget discussion
• 2024-2025 Insurance renewals
• Legal update regarding State of Louisiana vs. Homeland Security

The Administration Committee approved commissioners' expense reports and recommended the purchase of a replacement dozer. Several items, including the dozer purchase and a legal services contract amendment, were referred to the February 27, 2024 regular board meeting.

• Approved agenda
• Approved January 29, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment
• Recommended purchase of one John Deere 650 P Dozer not to exceed $235,000.00

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Operations and Maintenance Committee will discuss several administrative and operational matters. Topics include the 2024-2025 budget, equipment procurement, and an update on the Harvey Sector Gate.

• 2024-2025 Budget discussion
• Harvey Sector Gate update
• Equipment procurement
• 2024-2025 Insurance renewals
• Legal update regarding State of Louisiana vs Department of Homeland Security

The Operations and Maintenance Committee approved the meeting agenda and the January 9, 2024 minutes. Members recommended that future engineering contracts be structured as three-year terms with two one-year renewal options. Other items, including a dozer purchase and legal service amendments, were referred to other committees or board meetings.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended three-year contracts with two one-year renewal options for future engineering contracts

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West will consider approving a $302,101.70 payment to the US Army Corps of Engineers for the West Jefferson Levee District's cost share under the 2002 Fisher Basin Flood Control Project agreement. The board will also vote on routine approval of minutes, bills, and financial statements for the authority and its levee districts. Reports from committees and the regional director are scheduled.

• Motion to authorize $302,101.70 payment to USACE for Fisher Basin Flood Control Project cost share
• Motion to approve bills and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District
• Public comments limited to 2 minutes per person
• Reports from Administration, Operations & Maintenance, and USACE meeting update

The Board authorized a cost share payment to the US Army Corps of Engineers for the 2002 Fisher Basin Flood Control Project. Commissioners also approved monthly bills and financial statements for the Authority and two levee districts.

• Authorized $302,101.70 payment to US Army Corps of Engineers for Fisher Basin Flood Control Project cost share (5-0)
• Approved bills for payment and financial statements for SLFPA-W, West Jefferson Levee District, and Algiers Levee District (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2023 regular board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Administration Committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West meets to discuss financial matters, capital projects, and legal issues. No formal action will be taken; the meeting is for discussion and updates only.

• Review of check register and budget update
• WJLD cost share of Fisher Basin project
• Harvey Sector Gate update
• Legal updates: State vs. Homeland Security and Algiers Canal matters
• Staffing discussion and education request

The Administration Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 5, 2023. The Committee also reviewed and approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment. Other items consisted of staff updates on budgets, capital projects, and the Harvey Canal Sector Gate.

• Approved agenda
• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Commissioners’ expense reports for payment

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Board of Commissioners

The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Operations and Maintenance Committee will meet to receive updates on capital projects and legal matters. The body will discuss specific infrastructure and legal issues affecting the region.

• WJLD cost share of Fisher Basin project
• Harvey Sector Gate update
• Legal Update: State of Louisiana vs Department of Homeland Security
• Algiers Canal Legal Matters
• Capital projects update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 5, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates on safety, capital projects, and levee districts.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)