St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board will hold a regular public meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss multiple levee projects. Key actions include adopting the 2022 budget, approving change orders for the Bayou Chene flood control project, and considering property acquisitions for several levee projects.

• Adoption of amended budget for 2021 and proposed budget for 2022
• Change order no. 9 for Bayou Chene Phase 2 (closure structures on area canals)
• Change order for Bayou Chene Phase 4A (balancing and placing as substantially complete)
• Contract amendment for APTIM administrative services
• Property acquisitions for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Teche projects

The Board approved the amended 2021 budget and the proposed 2022 budget. Several change orders and contract amendments for the Bayou Chene and Bayou Teche projects were authorized. The 2022 meeting schedule was also approved.

• Approved Nov 18 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Authorized balancing change order for Bayou Teche project (unanimous)
• Adopted amended FY 2021 budget and FY 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Authorized 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved balancing change order and marked Bayou Chene Phase 4A as substantially complete (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #9 Phase 2 of Bayou Chene and waived purchasing policy for closure structure quotes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #9 Phase 3 of Bayou Chene for walkway and JIB crane modifications (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and consider actions on the 2021 amended and 2022 proposed budgets. The meeting includes discussions on levee projects, contract amendments, and property acquisitions. The board will also review permits for pipeline repairs by Enterprise Products Operating and Columbia Gulf Transmission.

• Amended budget for 2021 and proposed budget for 2022
• Substantial Completion for Bayou Teche Phase 2
• Change Order 9 for Bayou Chene Phase 3 project
• Contract amendments for APTIM regarding project representation and administrative services
• Property acquisitions for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Charenton Flood Gate replacement

The Board approved an agreement with Gulf South Pipeline Company for the Yokely Levee Extension Project, pending legal approval. The Board also authorized substantial completion for Phase 2 of the Bayou Teche project. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and the payables report.

• Approved Oct 14 regular and Oct 27 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Authorized substantial completion for Phase 2 of the Bayou Teche project (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Gulf South Pipeline Company for Yokely Levee Extension Project, contingent on legal approval (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will discuss several updates to the Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project. Items include potential change orders for gates, stairs, and lighting, as well as adding electrical service to a barge.

• Change Order No. 3 on Bayou Chene Phase 4A regarding gate and access stairs
• Addition of electrical service to the Bayou Chene barge in Phase 5
• Addition of storage piles for the Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project
• Change Order for Bayou Chene Phase 3 regarding navigation lights, crane basket, and security gate
• Setting the November 2021 meeting date due to a conflict with Veterans Day

The St. Mary Levee District Board approved two authorizations related to the Bayou Chene project. The board also rescheduled the November meeting to avoid a conflict with Veterans Day.

• Authorized additional storage piles and installation for the Bayou Chene project (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #8 for navigation lights on Phase 3 of the Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
• Changed November meeting date to Nov 18 (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects, including updates to the Bayou Chene and Bayou Teche flood protection systems. The agenda includes potential actions on change orders, valve installations, and property acquisitions.

• Change Order No. 1 for Bayou Teche Phase 2 Flood Protection Project regarding levee raising
• Agreement with Boardwalk Pipeline for Yokely Levee Extension Project
• Change Order No. 3 on Bayou Chene Phase 4A involving gates and access stairs
• Purchase and spreading of limestone on Avoca Road
• Permit for a 6’ chain fence with privacy screen in Berwick

The St. Mary Levee District Board approved several project modifications and authorizations for the Bayou Teche, Bayou Chene, and Yokely Levee projects. The board also approved the payables report and the minutes from the September 9 meeting.

• Approved Sept 9 regular monthly meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #1 to raise the levee for Phase 2 of Bayou Teche (unanimous)
• Authorized valve installation for the winches at the Bayou Teche project (unanimous)
• Authorized purchasing the mitigation for Yokely Levee Extension Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #3 for weather-related time extension on Phase 4A of the Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order #7 for installation of valves for hydraulic winches on Phase 3 of the Bayou Chene project (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to consider several infrastructure items. The agenda includes potential contract awards for the Yokely Levee Extension and Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project.

• Contract award discussion for the Yokely Levee Extension Project
• Contract award discussion for Phase 5, Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project
• Authorization of Change Order no. 7 for Bayou Chene Phase 3 Flood Protection Project
• Authorization of Change Order for Bayou Chene Phase 2 Flood Protection Project
• Discussion on hiring a consultant for gas line protection at the Yokely Levee Extension Project

The Board awarded the Yokely Levee Extension Project contract to SeaLevel Construction and authorized the hiring of Intracoastal Consultants for gas line protection. Members approved the purchase of a mower and a replacement pickup truck. The Board also adopted a resolution of support for a State of Louisiana Capital Outlay request.

• Awarded Yokely Levee Extension Project contract to SeaLevel Construction (Unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of Intracoastal Consultants for gas line protection at Yokely Levee Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a mower for Bayou Teche project and a replacement pickup truck (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution of support for State of Louisiana Capital Outlay request (Unanimous)
• Approved Aug 12 regular and Aug 27 special meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved payables report (Unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a special teleconference meeting to discuss and possibly declare a state of emergency due to the approaching Hurricane Ida. The meeting is called because the board would otherwise be unable to operate due to quorum requirements. Public comment will be accepted.

• Discussion and any action on declaring a state of emergency due to pending Hurricane Ida

The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners met via telephone and Zoom to address the pending Hurricane Ida. The board unanimously approved a resolution declaring a state of emergency.

• Approved resolution declaring a state of emergency due to pending Hurricane Ida (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The board will discuss and possibly approve several flood-protection project items, including contract amendments, change orders, and property acquisitions for the Bayou Chene, Yokeley Levee, and Bayou Teche projects. They will also consider a recreational trails agreement and surplus property disposal. The meeting is held by phone due to the public health emergency.

• Discussion and possible action on Amendment 1 to 2021 Admin Contract for APTIM
• Discussion and possible action on Change Order No. 6 for Bayou Chene Phase 3 Flood Protection Project
• Discussion and possible action on resolutions for Phase 2 Bayou Teche Flood Protection Project, including contract award to lowest bidder
• Discussion and possible action on awarding contract for Bayou Chene Phase 4B to lowest responsible bidder
• Discussion and possible action on acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokeley Levee Extension, and Bayou Teche projects

The Board approved several contracts and change orders for the Bayou Chene and Bayou Teche flood protection projects. Members also authorized an administrative contract amendment for APTIM and the signing of a Recreational Trails Program Agreement.

• Approved July 8 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to 2021 Admin Contract for APTIM (unanimous)
• Authorized Mr. Matte to sign Recreational Trails Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved CO#6 for Phase 3 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to lowest bidder for Phase 2 of Bayou Teche Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
• Declared hatch covers as surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to lowest responsible bidder for Phase 4B of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (carried, Mr. Terry abstained)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several levee and flood control projects, including updates on the Bayou Chene and Bayou Teche systems. The meeting includes discussions on contract awards, bidding for electrical services, and property acquisitions for drainage projects.

• Recommendation to award Bayou Teche Phase 2
• Approval to advertise bids for Bayou Chene Phase 5 electrical service
• Approval of change orders for Bayou Chene Phases 3 and 4A
• Authorization for camera system installation at Bayou Teche Flood Control Structure
• Acquisition of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Bayou Teche

The Board authorized awarding the bid for Phase 2 of Bayou Teche and approved advertising for Phase 5 of the Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project. Members also approved several change orders and the purchase of camera and gauge systems for flood control structures.

• Approved June 10 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 audit report (unanimous)
• Authorized awarding bid to low bidder for Phase 2 of Bayou Teche (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids for Phase 5 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of half the cost for a 30-day standby vessel for Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
• Approved CO#5 for Phase 3 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
• Approved CO#2 for Phase 4A of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and payables, receive reports on levee projects including the Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project and Bayou Chene Flood Control Project, and discuss several action items such as change orders for Bayou Chene phases 2 and 3, authorization for a cooperative endeavor agreement with SMP Drainage District 2A, and property acquisitions for multiple projects.

• Discussion and action on change orders for Bayou Chene Phase 2 (lighting) and Phase 3 (access, lighting, pumping)
• Authorization to enter into a CEA with SMP Drainage District 2A for levee construction between pump station and Hwy 70
• Discussion and action on Phase II of the Bayou Teche project and seeking quotes
• Discussion and action on acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, Bayou Teche, and Yokely Bayou Canal State Drainage projects
• Discussion and action on operating criteria for Yokely Levee Extension flood walls across Gulf Craft and Metal Shark

The Board approved several project authorizations, including a CEA for the Yokely Levee Extension and bidding for Phase 2 of the Bayou Teche Flood Control project. Members also authorized land expropriations for the Yokely Levee Extension and the City of Franklin's Yokely Bayou Canal State Drainage Project.

• Approved May 13 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Authorized CEA with SMPDD2A for Levee Reach construction between pump station and Hwy 70 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #5 on Phase 2 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 on Phase 3 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding for Phase 2 of Bayou Teche Flood Control project (unanimous)
• Authorized CEA with CPRA for Yokely Levee Extension project (unanimous)
• Authorized land expropriations for Yokely Levee Extension and City of Franklin Yokely Bayou Canal State Drainage Project (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2021. Key actions include adopting the 2021 tax millage, approving change orders for the Bayou Chene and Bayou Teche flood protection projects, and authorizing an agreement with CLECO for utility pole relocation. The board will also receive reports on various levee projects and consider property acquisitions for flood control.

• Discussion and action on adopting 2021 tax millage
• Amendment No. 8 on Task Order No. 6 for Bayou Teche Flood Protection Project
• Change Order No. 4 on Phase 2 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project
• Change Order No. 3 on Phase 3 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project
• Authorizing agreement with CLECO for utility pole relocation for Yokely Levee Extension

The board approved a 5-mill tax for construction, maintenance, and operation for the 2021 tax roll. The board also authorized several change orders and agreements for the Bayou Teche, Bayou Chene, and Yokely Levee projects.

• Adopted 2021 millage resolution of 5 mills (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #8 for Task Order #6 for Bayou Teche Flood Protection Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 on Phase 2 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 on Phase 3 of Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Cleco for utility pole relocation for Yokely Levee Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized operation criteria for Yokely Levee Extension flood walls across Gulf Craft and Metal Shark (Unanimous)
• Authorized payment to a landowner for ROW for Yokely Levee Extension Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized President Hidalgo to sign right of way acquisitions for Yokely Levee Extension and Yokely Bayou Canal State Drainage Project (Unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several levee and flood control projects, including the Yokeley Levee Extension and Bayou Teche Flood Protection. The meeting includes potential actions on equipment purchases, project advertisements, and property acquisitions for drainage projects.

• Authorization to advertise the Yokeley Levee Extension project
• Purchase of small equipment for the Bayou Teche Flood Protection project
• Acquisition of property interests for Bayou Chene and Yokely Levee projects
• Purchase of mitigation credits for the East West Tie In at the Gordy Levee
• Approval of March 11 meeting minutes

The Board authorized several project expenditures, including mitigation credits for the Gordy Levee and equipment for the Bayou Teche project. Members also approved the advertisement for the Yokely Levee Extension project and elected a new Secretary/Treasurer.

• Approved March 11 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Elected Kenneth Arceneaux as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of small equipment for Bayou Teche Flood Protection project (unanimous)
• Authorized William Hidalgo to sign 2020 audit Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of Yokely Levee Extension project (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of mitigation credits for East West Tie In at Gordy Levee (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to appropriate Riparian Land for Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review project reports for several levee and flood control initiatives. The meeting includes discussions on property acquisitions, rule changes, and potential naming of a completed project.

• Discussion of Change Order no. 6 for the Bayou Teche Flood Protection project
• Action on advertising for the Bayou Chene Phase 4B project portion
• Acquisition of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Bayou Teche projects
• Authorization of a statement of no objection for a natural gas line on the Hanson Canal Levee
• Permit reviews for electric pole installation, concrete foundation work, and an in-ground pool

The Board approved the advertising for the Bayou Chene Phase 4B project and Change Order 6 for the Bayou Teche project. Members also authorized a natural gas line installation and an intergovernmental agreement regarding the Yokely Bayou Canal State Drainage District.

• Approved Feb 11 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for Bayou Chene Phase 4B project subject to CPRA approval (unanimous)
• Authorized approval of Change Order 6 for the Bayou Teche project (unanimous)
• Authorized statement of no objection for natural gas line installation along Hanson Canal Levee for SMP Consolidated Drainage District No.1 (unanimous)
• Authorized President William Hidalgo, Sr. to sign Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Yokely Bayou Canal State Drainage District (unanimous)

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the engagement letter for an audit with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick and designated the Bayou Teche project as substantially complete, pending DOTD approval. The Board also approved the January 14 minutes and the payables report.

• Approved Jan 14 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables report (unanimous)
• Authorized Mr. Hidalgo to sign audit and single audit engagement letter with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick (unanimous)
• Authorized designating Bayou Teche project as substantially completed subject to DOTD approval (unanimous)
• Authorized approval of Change Order 3 for Bayou Chene project Phase 3 for automation of operating controls

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference to discuss several levee projects and financial matters. The agenda includes potential action on an audit engagement letter and designating the Bayou Teche project as substantially complete.

• Approval of audit and single audit engagement letter with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick
• Designation of Bayou Teche project as Substantially Complete
• Change Order for Bayou Chene Phase III project regarding automation controls
• Acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Bayou Teche projects
• Discussion of levee projects including Charenton Canal, Yokeley Levee, and Morgan City LCIP

St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners

The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will discuss various flood control and levee projects, including the Bayou Teche Flood Protection Project. The meeting includes potential action on land acquisitions for several drainage and levee projects.

• Discussion on change orders for the Bayou Teche Flood Protection Project
• Proposed intergovernmental agreement with St. Mary Parish, Drainage Dist. No. 1, and City of Franklin for Yokely Bayou Drainage Project land acquisitions
• Discussion on property interest acquisitions for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Teche projects
• Reports on levee projects including Charenton Canal, Yokeley Levee Extension, and Morgan City LCIP Lakeside Project
• Proposed rulemaking regarding Rules and Regulations

The Board approved participation in an intergovernmental agreement to acquire land for the Yokely Bayou Drainage Project. Other actions included approving the payables report and a change order for the Bayou Teche project. The Board also adopted a resolution of respect for Mr. Barry Broussard.

• Approved Dec 10 regular monthly minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved payables report (Unanimous)
• Authorized Change Order for Bayou Teche winches for flap gates and handrail (Passed; 1 nay)
• Authorized participation in IGA with St. Mary Parish, Drainage District #1, and City of Franklin for Yokely Bayou Drainage Project land acquisitions (Unanimous)
• Authorized resolution of respect for Mr. Barry Broussard (Unanimous)