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Thu Jul 16, 2026
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
St. Mary Levee District board meets July 16 to review finances and levee projects
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting to approve payables, review financial reports, and discuss ongoing levee projects including the Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project. The board will also hear a public comment on an audit report and consider new business such as construction awards and tax-exempt requests.
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Discussion on awarding Station 9 construction pending engineer and legal review
- Discussion on Preliminary Engineering Review for ARCH project
- Consideration of tax-exempt request from Port of South Louisiana
- Review of Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (Lakeside Project) phase 1 design and bidding
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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple infrastructure projects and 2025 audit
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the 2025 audit and awarded several engineering and construction contracts. The board also agreed to assume operation and maintenance responsibilities for specific floodgates from the parish government.
- Approved June 18 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Accepted 2025 audit (unanimous)
- Awarded Station 9 construction project for TE168 pending review (unanimous)
- Awarded preliminary engineering review for ARCH (unanimous)
- Denied tax-exempt LNO request from Port of South Louisiana (unanimous)
- Approved final design, bidding, and construction admin for Lakeside project phase 1 with T. Baker Smith (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment 3 of Task Order 12 with APTIM for Saronic project (unanimous)
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ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: July 16, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Port of West St. Mary Office , 301 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, La.
70538
AGENDA
1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 - ROLL CALL
4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from Jun 18
5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES –
A. Approval of Payables
B. Report on finances
6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Alyssa Cart – Audit Report
7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action
A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
B. USACE Charenton Floodgate
C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project
D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps)
E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting
F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee
H. 70/30 MRT Operations
8 - PERMITS ISSUED
A. City of Morgan City – To replace gas mains through excavations and directional
borings.
B. Cleco Power – To conduct maintenance dredging near the Cabot Facility.
9 - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10 - LEGAL REPORT
11 - NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action regarding the award of Station 9 construction pending
engineer and legal review
B. Discussion and any action regarding the award of the Preliminary Engineering Review
for ARCH
C. Discussion and any action regarding the tax-exempt request LNO from the Port of
South Louisiana …
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
July 16, 2026
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with William Hidalgo Sr. presiding and
the following board members present: Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, JP Hebert, Andrew Mancuso,
and with Carla Davis and Mike Ortiz absent.
Also present: Michael Brocato , Executive Director; Tucker Manuel , O&M Technician ; Bill
Bourgeois; Robert Karam, T Baker Smith; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers; Alyssa Cart, Darnell Sikes: and
members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the June 18 minutes. After a
second by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Thomason moved to approve. Following
Mr. Mancuso’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Ms. Alyssa Cart with Darnell Sikes & Frederick presented the audit report for the year 2025. Ms.
Cart stated an unmodified opinion was issued which is the best possible that can be given. Mr. Arceneaux
moved to accept the 2025 audit, which was seconded by Mr. Hebert and carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to award the Station 9 construction project for TE168 pending Engineering
and Legal review. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to award the preliminary engineering review for ARCH . After a second by
Mr. Arceneaux, the motion carried unanimously. …
Thu Jun 18, 2026
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
St. Mary Levee District board meets to approve payables and review projects
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting to approve financial payables and review ongoing levee projects. The board will also discuss potential bylaw updates and proposed rulemaking.
- Approval of payables
- Discussion on updating Bylaws
- Notice of Intent for proposed Rules and Regulations
- Review of levee projects including USACE Charenton Floodgate and Morgan City Levee Construction
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and levee contracts
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✓ Decided: Board appeals denial of Levees West of Charenton Marsh Creation Project
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners voted to appeal the denial of a marsh creation project for inclusion in the CPRA 2029 Master Plan. The board also approved legal changes to the district bylaws and the May 21 meeting minutes.
- Approved appeal of denial for Levees West of Charenton Marsh Creation Project for CPRA 2029 Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved legal changes to the Bylaws (unanimous)
- Approved May 21 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
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ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: June 18, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Port of West St. Mary Office, 301 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, La.
70538
AGENDA
1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 - ROLL CALL
4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from May 21
5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES –
A. Approval of Payables
B. Report on finances.
6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS
7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action
A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
B. USACE Charenton Floodgate
C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project
D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps)
E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting
F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee
H. 70/30 MRT Operations
8- PERMITS ISSUED
9- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10- LEGAL REPORT
11- NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on updating Bylaws.
12 - OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on Rules and Regulations -Notice of Intent of Proposed
Rulemaking.
B. Discussion and any action on acquisitions of required property interests for material
storage, Morgan City Levee contracts and requested USACE projects.
13 - ADJOURNMENT
William H. “Bill” Hidalgo, President
St. Mary Levee District
7327 Hwy 182 E (70380)
P.O. Box 2079
Morgan City, LA 70381-2079
(985) 380-5500
In accordance wi …
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
June 18, 2026
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with William Hidalgo Sr. presiding and
the following board members present: Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, JP Hebert, Andrew Mancuso,
Carla Davis, Mike Ortiz, and with Will Terry absent.
Also present: Michael Brocato , Executive Director; Tucker Manuel , O&M Technician ; Bill
Bourgeois; Nicole Odell, APTIM; Robert Karam and Denton Graham, T Baker Smith; Reid Miller, Miller
Engineers; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the May 21 minutes. After a
second by Mr. Hebert, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Mancuso moved to approve. Following
Ms. Davis’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to appeal the denial of the Levees West of Charenton Marsh Creation Project
for inclusion in the CPRA 2029 Master Plan. After a second by Mr. Arceneaux the motion was carried
unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to approve the changes made by legal on the Bylaws. After a second by Mr.
Hebert, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any . Mr. Mancuso m oved for
adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Hebert was carried unanimously.
Attest:
_______________________________________
Kenneth Arceneaux Jr., Secretary/Treas …
Thu May 21, 2026
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
St. Mary Levee District to discuss 2026 millage rate and updated Master Plan
The Board of Commissioners will review project reports and consider actions on the 2026 millage rate and the updated St. Mary Levee District Master Plan. The meeting includes discussions on floodwall repairs and project change orders. The board will also review permit requests for fiber cable and drilling rig access.
- Adopting resolution on the updated St. Mary Levee District Master Plan
- Adopting the 2026 millage rate
- Permit for AT&T to place 2689 linear ft of fiber cable in Berwick
- Permit for Magna Operating to construct an access road and ring levee
- Action on floodwall pump repair in Berwick
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✓ Decided: St. Mary Levee District adopts 5-mill millage resolution
The Board unanimously adopted a 2026 millage resolution of 5 mills. Other actions included approving the updated Master Plan, employee policy updates, and several floodwall project amendments.
- Adopted 2026 millage resolution at 5 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting updated St. Mary Levee District Master Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved repair of drainage pump for Berwick floodwall (Unanimous)
- Approved balancing change order on Station 4 of TE168 project (Unanimous)
- Approved substantial completion on Station 4 of TE168 project (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment 2 for Task Order 12 on Saronic Floodwall (Unanimous)
- Approved updating employee policies and benefits (Unanimous)
- Approved JMB Partnership (Unanimous)
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ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 21, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Port of Morgan City, 7327 Hwy 182 E, Morgan City, LA 70380
AGENDA
1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 - ROLL CALL
4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from Apr 16
5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES –
A. Approval of Payables
B. Report on finances.
6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS
7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action
A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
B. USACE Charenton Floodgate
C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project
D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps)
E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting
F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee
H. 70/30 MRT Operations
8- PERMITS ISSUED
A. AT&T- To directionally drill and place 2689 linear ft of fiber cable – Berwick
B. Magna Operating – To construct an access road and ring levee to place a drilling rig to
perform directional borings
9- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10- LEGAL REPORT
11- NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on adopting resolution on the updated St. Mary Levee
District Master Plan
B. Discussion and any action to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for our
annual audit
C. Discussion and any action regarding adopting the 2026 millage …
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
May 21, 2026
Morgan City, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with William Hidalgo Sr. presiding and
the following board members present: Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, JP Hebert, Andrew Mancuso,
Carla Davis and with Will Terry and Mike Ortiz absent.
Also present: Michael Brocato , Executive Director; Tucker Manuel , O&M Technician ; Bill
Bourgeois; Gerard Bourgeois, Nicole Odell, APTIM; Robert Karam, T Baker Smith; and members of the
public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Apr 16 minutes. After a second
by Mr. Hebert, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Ms. Davis moved to approve. Following Mr.
Mancuso second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to approve the resolution in support of the updated St. Mary Levee District
Master Plan. After a second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hebert motioned to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the annual
audit, which was followed by Mr. Thomason second, it carried unanimously.
Mr. Bourgeois read aloud in full the millage resolution for 5 mills to be adopted. Mr. Hidalgo
requested comments from the general public in attendance. There were no comments; therefore Mr.
Mancuso moved to adopt the 202 6 millage resolution at 5 mills. Following a second by Mr. Arceneaux
and a …
Thu Apr 16, 2026
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss CPRA Annual Plan and TE-168 agreement
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will review project reports and financial payables. The board will consider actions regarding an updated IGA with CPRA for TE-168 and a resolution supporting the 2026 CPRA Annual Plan.
- Updated IGA with CPRA for TE-168
- 2026 CPRA Annual Plan resolution
- Property interest acquisitions for material storage and USACE projects
- Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) – Lakeside Project
- Proposed rulemaking for Rules and Regulations
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✓ Decided: Board approves resolution supporting 2026 CPRA Annual Plan
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the March 19 minutes and the payables report. The board also authorized the execution of an updated IGA for the TE-168 project and supported the 2026 CPRA Annual Plan.
- Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized execution of updated IGA with CPRA for TE-168 project pending legal approval (unanimous)
- Approved resolution in support of 2026 CPRA Annual Plan (unanimous)
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ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: April 16, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Government Operations and Emergency Center, 7327 Hwy 182 E,
Morgan City, LA
AGENDA
1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 - ROLL CALL
4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from Mar 19th
5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES –
A. Approval of Payables
B. Report on finances.
6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS
7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action
A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
B. USACE Charenton Floodgate
C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project
D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps)
E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting
F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee
8- PERMITS ISSUED
9- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10- LEGAL REPORT
11- NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on signing of the updated IGA with CPRA for TE-168.
B. Discussion and any action on resolution in support of the 2026 CPRA Annual Plan.
12 - OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on Rules and Regulations -Notice of Intent of Proposed
Rulemaking.
B. Discussion and any action on acquisitions of required property interests for material
storage, Morgan City Levee contracts and requested USACE projects.
13 - ADJOURNMENT
William H. “Bill” Hidalgo, President
St. Mary Levee District
7327 …
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
April 16, 2026
Morgan City, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with William Hidalgo Sr. presiding and
the following board members present: Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, Will Terry, Mike Ortiz, JP
Hebert., Andrew Mancuso and Carla Davis.
Also present: Michael Brocato , Executive Director; Tucker Manuel , O&M Technician ; Bill
Bourgeois; Gerard Bourgeois, Reid Miller; Miller Engineers; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Mar 19 minutes. After a
second by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Hebert moved to approve. Following Mr.
Mancuso second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to authorize Mr. Hidalgo to execute the update d IGA with CPRA for the
TE-168 project pending legal approval. After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to approve the resolution in support of the 2026 CPRA Annual Plan. After a
second by Mr. Hebert, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hidalgo asked for further comments and did not receive any . Mr. Hebert moved for
adjournment, which was seconded by Mr. Mancuso was carried unanimously.
Attest:
_______________________________________
Kenneth Arceneaux Jr., Secretary/Treasurer
St. Mary Levee District
Thu Mar 19, 2026
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
Levee board to consider $2.73M in refunding bonds and pump station changes
The St. Mary Levee District Board will discuss and possibly approve several project items, including change orders for pump station 4, a $2.73 million limited tax refunding bond issuance, and a pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program. The board will also review permits for AT&T fiber cable installations south of Berwick and hear reports on levee projects, finances, and legal matters.
- Discussion and action on $2,730,000 Limited Tax Refunding Bonds
- Change order #2 for phase 1 of pump station 4
- Change order #4 for phase 2 of pump station 4
- AT&T permits for 5,959 ft and 16,966 ft of fiber cable south of Berwick
- Pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program
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✓ Decided: St. Mary Levee District approves $2.73M in refunding bonds
The Board approved the issuance of limited tax refunding bonds and several change orders for the TE168 project. Members also approved a pre-application for the Statewide Flood Control Program and a task order amendment for the Yokely Levee floodwall.
- Approved issuance of $2,730,000 of limited tax refunding bonds (unanimous)
- Approved pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 2 for Phase 1 of pump station 4 for the TE168 project (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 4 for Phase 2 of pump station 4 for the TE168 project (unanimous)
- Approved partial substantial completion on equipment installation and building refurbishment for TE168 Station 4 project (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment 1 to Task Order 12 with APTIM for the Yokely Levee removable floodwall (unanimous)
- Approved Feb 19 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
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ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: March 19, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Port of West St. Mary Office, 301 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, La.
70538
AGENDA
1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 - ROLL CALL
4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from Feb 19
5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES –
A. Approval of Payables
B. Report on finances.
6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS
7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action
A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
B. USACE Charenton Floodgate
C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project
D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps)
E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting
F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee
8- PERMITS ISSUED
A. AT&T- To directionally drill and place 5,959 linear ft of fiber cable – South of Berwick
B. AT&T- To place 16,966 feet of fiber cable – South of Berwick
9- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10- LEGAL REPORT
11- NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on approving the pre -application to the Statewide Flood
Control Program
B. Discussion and any action on change order #2 for phase 1 of pump station 4
C. Discussion and any action on change order #4 for phase 2 of pump station 4
D. Discussion and any action on partial substantial completion on equipment installation
and building refurbishment on pump …
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
March 19, 2026
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with JP Hebert presiding and the following
board members present: Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, Will Terry, Mike Ortiz, and with William
Hidalgo Sr., Andrew Mancuso and Carla Davis absent.
Also present: Michael Brocato , Executive Director; Tucker Manuel , O&M Technician ; Bill
Bourgeois; Denton Graham, T. Baker Smith; and members of the public.
Mr. Thomason moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Feb 19 minutes. After a
second by Mr. Arceneaux, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Ortiz moved to approve. Following Mr.
Thomason second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to approve the pre-application to the Statewide Flood Control Program .
After a second by Mr. Thomason the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Terry moved to approve Change Order 2 for Phase 1 of pump station 4 for the TE168 project.
After a second by Mr. Ortiz, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Terry moved to approve Change Order 4 for Phase 2 of pump station 4 for the TE168 project.
After a second by Mr. Arceneaux the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to approve the partial substantial completion on equipment installation and
building refurbishment for TE168 Station 4 project. After a second by Mr. Thomason, the mot …
Thu Feb 19, 2026
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
St. Mary Levee District board meets Feb 19 to review projects and finances
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss ongoing levee projects and permits. The board will also consider new business items including memberships, studies, and equipment purchases.
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Discussion on Change Order 4 for TE168 Pump Station 4 Pump 2 project
- Consideration of permit for engineering soil borings by Geo Engineers
- Possible acquisition of Petroleum Club membership for Executive Director
- Review of Rules and Regulations - Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
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✓ Decided: Board approves Bayou Teche study amendment and Avoca Tie-In project
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved several infrastructure projects, including the Avoca Tie-In and a Bayou Teche study amendment. The board also authorized a cooperative agreement with St. Mary Excel to seek an engineering firm for a grant report.
- Approved Jan 15 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payables report (Unanimous)
- Authorized Petroleum Club membership for Executive Director (Unanimous)
- Authorized amendment 2 with Olsson for Bayou Teche study (Unanimous)
- Authorized signing IGA with Bayou Chene partners (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 4 for TE168 Station 4 project (Unanimous)
- Approved moving forward on Avoca Tie-In project (Unanimous)
- Authorized CEA with St. Mary Excel for Preliminary Engineering Report advertisement (Unanimous)
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ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 19, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Government Operations and Emergency Center, 7327 Hwy 182 E,
Morgan City, LA
AGENDA
1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 - ROLL CALL
4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from Jan 15
5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES –
A. Approval of Payables
B. Report on finances.
6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS
7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action
A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
B. USACE Charenton Floodgate
C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project
D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps)
E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting
F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee
8- PERMITS ISSUED
A. Geo Engineers – To drill 4 soil borings
9- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10- LEGAL REPORT
11- NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on obtaining a membership at Petroleum Club for Executive
Director.
B. Discussion and any action on Olsson amendment for Bayou Teche study.
C. Discussion and any action on signing IGA with Bayou Chene partners.
D. Discussion and any action on Change Order 4 for TE168 Pump Station 4 Pump 2
project.
E. Discussion and any action on permit for engineering purposes on the Avoca Tie -In
project.
F. Discussion and any action on surplus office equipment.
G. Di …
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
February 19, 2026
Morgan City, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with, William Hidalgo Sr. presiding and
the following board members present: JP Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, Will Terry, Mike
Ortiz, Andrew Mancuso and Carla Davis.
Also present: Michael Brocato, Executive Director; Tucker Manuel, O&M Technician; Gerard
Bourgeois, Bill Bourgeois ; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers, Robert Karam and Denton Graham , T. Baker
Smith; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Jan 15 minutes. After a second
by Ms. Davis, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Ms. Davis moved to approve. Following Mr.
Hebert second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to authorize a membership at the Petroleum Club for the Executive Director.
After a second by Mr. Mancuso the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hebert moved to authorize amendment 2 with Olsson for the Bayou Teche study . After a
second by Mr. Thomason, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to authorize signing the IGA with Bayou Chene partners. After a second by
Mr. Terry the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux moved to approve Change Order 4 for TE168 Station 4 project. After a second by
Mr. Mancuso, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Mancuso moved to app …
Thu Jan 15, 2026
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
St. Mary Levee District board meets Jan 15 to review finances and levee projects
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and receive reports on levee projects including the Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project. The board will also discuss new business such as creating a Bayou Chene Operations fund and potential procurement contracts.
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) – Lakeside Project report
- Discussion on creating a Bayou Chene Operations fund account
- Discussion on awarding procurement contract for station 9
- Discussion on change order 3 for TE168 Station 4 project
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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple levee and drainage projects and funding accounts
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the Bayou Teche East drainage project and the installation of the Bayou Boeuf gauge site. The Board also authorized a new operations fund account and approved a change order for the TE168 Station 4 project.
- Approved Dec 18 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved opening Bayou Chene Operations fund account with Patterson State Bank (unanimous)
- Approved moving forward on Bayou Teche East drainage project (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of contract for Station 9 Equipment bids subject to lowest bidder (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of Task Order 12 with APTIM for Yokely Levee Removable Floodwall for Saronic (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 3 for TE168 Station 4 project (unanimous)
- Authorized installation of Bayou Boeuf gauge site (unanimous)
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: January 15, 2026
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
PLACE OF MEETING: Port of West St. Mary Office, 301 Northwest Blvd., Franklin, La.
70538
AGENDA
1 - MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2 - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3 - ROLL CALL
4 - MINUTES: Approval of minutes from Dec 18
5 - FINANCES/PAYABLES –
A. Approval of Payables
B. Report on finances.
6 - GUEST/PUBLIC COMMENTS
7 - PROJECTS – reports, discussion, and any action
A. Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
B. USACE Charenton Floodgate
C. Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) –Lakeside Project
D. Morgan City Back Lakeside TE 168 (pumps)
E. Operations Report on Projects and Grass Cutting
F. Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
G. LSER – Wax Lake East Levee
8- PERMITS ISSUED
9- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10- LEGAL REPORT
11- NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on creating a Bayou Chene Operations fund account with
PSB.
B. Discussion and any action on Bayou Teche drainage project.
C. Discussion and any action on awarding procurement contract for station 9.
D. Discussion and any action on Saronic floodwall.
E. Discussion and any action on Change order 3 for TE168 Station 4 project.
F. Discussion and any action on installation of Bayou Boeuf gauge site.
12 - OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and any action on Rules and Regulations -Notice of Intent of Proposed
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📄 From the minutes
Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
January 15, 2026
Franklin, LA
The St. Mary Levee District (“SMLD”) met on this date with, William Hidalgo Sr. presiding and
the following board members present: JP Hebert, Kenny Arceneaux, Mike Thomason, Will Terry, Mike
Ortiz, Andrew Mancuso and Carla Davis.
Also present: Michael Brocato, Executive Director; Tucker Manuel, O&M Technician; Gerard
Bourgeois, Bill Bourgeois ; Reid Miller, Miller Engineers, Nicole Buranzon, APTIM, Robert Karam, T.
Baker Smith; and members of the public.
Mr. Mancuso moved to dispense with the reading and to approve the Dec 18 minutes. After a
second by Mr. Hebert, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Arceneaux presented the payables report, which Mr. Terry moved to approve. Following Ms.
Davis’s second, the motion was carried unanimously.
Mr. Brocato also presented the Statement of Revenues by Sources and Summary of Expenditures
with comparison to budget of the St. Mary Levee District.
Mr. Robert Karam with T Baker Smith reported that his office has held an official kickoff meeting
this week to discuss both the survey scope with Miller Engineers and the continued modeling scope with
Olsson for Reach 2 and 3 of the West of Charenton Drainage Area Study . Mr. Karam also reported his
office held an official kickoff meeting this week with the entire project team and Miller Engineers will
begin surveying for the Reach 1 portion of Levees West …
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