St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the proposed 2023 budget and an amended 2022 budget. The meeting includes discussions on change orders for the Bayou Chene Phase 5 project and property acquisitions for several levee projects.
- Adoption of the proposed 2023 budget
- Approval of Change Order 6 for Bayou Chene Phase 5 project
- Approval of lease agreement with Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
- Acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and East West Tie In projects
- Legal services agreement with Bourgeois Law, LLC
The board unanimously adopted the amended budget for FY 2022 and the proposed budget for FY 2023. Several project authorizations were approved, including a change order for the Bayou Chene project and a storage lease with the Port of Morgan City.
- Approved Nov 17 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Adopted amended budget for FY 2022 (unanimous)
- Adopted budget for FY 2023 (unanimous)
- Authorized proposed 2023 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Authorized CO 6 for the Bayou Chene project (unanimous)
- Authorized annual rate increase from Bourgeois Law (unanimous)
- Authorized month to month lease with Port of Morgan City for boat storage (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and introduce the budget. The meeting includes discussions on project completions, change orders, and property acquisitions for various levee and drainage projects.
- Introduction of the budget
- Acceptance of Yokeley Levee Extension Project as complete
- Approval of change order no 5 for Bayou Chene Phase 5 project
- Acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene and Yokely projects
- Permit for Columbia Gulf to repair an anomaly on a 20” natural gas pipeline
The Board approved the completion and balancing change order for the Yokely Levee Extension Project. Additionally, the Board approved a change order for Phase 5 of the Bayou Chene Project. The meeting included progress reports on the Morgan City Pump Station and Lakeside Flood Protection projects.
- Approved Oct 20 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of Yokely Levee Extension project as complete and the balancing change order (unanimous)
- Approved CO 5 for Phase 5 of the Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review reports on several levee and flood control projects. Items for discussion or action include a change order for the Wax Lake East Levee and property acquisitions for Bayou Chene and Yokeley projects.
- Change Order 1 for the Wax Lake East Levee Project
- Section 408 permission for Waterline Crossing relocation near Charenton
- Final acceptance of Phase 4A & 4B of Bayou Chene Project
- Property acquisitions for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Yokely Bayou Canal projects
- Approval of Capital Outlay application for SMLD projects
The Board approved change orders for the Wax Lake East Levee and Bayou Chene projects. It also authorized permit letters for waterline and pipeline relocations and approved a Capital Outlay application for the Lakeside Protection and Charenton Canal projects.
- Approved CO 1 for Wax Lake East Levee Project (unanimous)
- Approved CO 4 for Phase 5 of Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
- Approved SMLD 408 permission letter for St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 4 waterline crossing (unanimous)
- Approved SMLD 408 permission letter for Crescent Midstream pipeline relocation (unanimous)
- Approved final acceptance of Phases 4A and 4B of Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
- Approved Capital Outlay application for Lakeside Protection Project and Levees West of Charenton Canal (unanimous)
- Approved August 11 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will discuss several levee construction and improvement projects. The agenda includes potential actions on electrical power for the Bayou Chene structure and hydrologic studies.
- Service agreement with CLECO for 13-2KV electrical power to Bayou Chene Flood Protection Structure
- Change Order 3 for Yokeley Levee Extension quantity balances
- Authorization of substantial completion for the Yokeley Levee Extension
- Agreement with T. Baker Smith for the West St. Mary Hydrologic Study
- Permit for Columbia Gulf Transmission to perform subsurface excavation and pipeline repair
The Board approved a boat purchase and a hydrologic study agreement with T. Baker Smith. It also authorized change orders and substantial completion for the Yokely Levee Project and a power agreement for the Bayou Chene Flood Structure.
- Approved Aug 11 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized service agreement with CLECO for power to Bayou Chene Flood Structure, subject to CPRA approval (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 3 for the Yokely Levee Project (unanimous)
- Approved substantial completion for the Yokely Levee Project (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 3 for Phase 5 on the Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with T. Baker Smith for the West St. Mary Hydrologic Study (unanimous)
- Authorized the purchase of a boat (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several levee construction and maintenance items. Discussions include change orders for Bayou Chene and the Yokely Levee Extension, as well as potential property acquisitions.
- Change Order 2 for Bayou Chene Phase 5
- Purchase authorization for a flood gate monitoring boat
- Maintenance contract for Yokely Levee Floodwall sections
- Property acquisitions for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Bayou Teche projects
- IGA with Iberia Parish regarding West St. Mary Hydrologic Study
The Board approved several change orders for the Bayou Chene and Yokely Levee projects. It also authorized a boat purchase for flood gate monitoring and an intergovernmental agreement with Iberia Parish for a hydrologic study.
- Approved July 14 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 2 for Phase 5 of Bayou Chene (unanimous)
- Authorized IGA with Iberia Parish for West St. Mary Hydrologic Study subject to changes (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of a boat for flood gate monitoring (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 3 for Yokely Levee Project (unanimous)
- Authorized maintenance contract for Yokely Levee Floodwall installation and removal (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 3 and substantial completion on Phase 4B for Bayou Chene project (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on several flood control and levee projects. The board will consider change orders for the Yokely Levee Extension and Bayou Chene projects, as well as property acquisitions for drainage projects.
- Change Order 2 for Yokely Levee Extension
- Final and Balancing Change Order for Bayou Chene Phase 3
- Change Order for Bayou Chene Phase 4B
- Pipeline maintenance permits for Enlink Midstream and Harvest Midstream
- Authorization to purchase 2 satellite phones
The Board accepted the 2021 audit report and approved several change orders for the Yokely Levee Extension and Bayou Chene projects. Additionally, the Board authorized assistance for the Town of Berwick and the purchase of satellite phones.
- Approved June 9 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Accepted 2021 audit report (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 2 for Yokely Levee Extension Project (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 14 for Phase 3 of the Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of CEA to assist Town of Berwick with Pattie Drive ditch sheet piling (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 3 for Phase 4B of the Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of two satellite phones (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will discuss and take action on several flood control projects, including change orders for Bayou Chene Phases 2, 5, and 4B, and final acceptance of Phase 3. They will also consider engaging a professional for the West St. Mary Hydraulic Study and a land lease/purchase along Wax Lake Outlet. Financial reports, permits, and other routine business are on the agenda.
- Discussion and action on Change Order 11 for Bayou Chene Phase 2
- Discussion and action on Change Order 1 for Bayou Chene Phase 5
- Discussion and action on Final Acceptance of Bayou Chene Phase 3
- Discussion and action on engaging a professional for the West St. Mary Hydraulic Study
- Discussion and action on Guarisco Enterprises land lease and potential purchase along Wax Lake Outlet
The Board approved multiple change orders and final acceptance for phases of the Bayou Chene Project. It also authorized the expropriation of 25.4 acres for an electric distribution line and utilities. Additionally, the Board engaged T. Baker Smith for a hydraulic study.
- Approved Change Order 11 for Bayou Chene Project Phase 2 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 1 for Bayou Chene Project Phase 5 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 2 for Bayou Chene Project Phase 4B (unanimous)
- Approved final acceptance of Bayou Chene Project Phase 3 subject to legal review of punch list pricing (unanimous)
- Authorized engaging T. Baker Smith for the West St. Mary Hydraulic Study (unanimous)
- Authorized expropriation of 25.4 acres for electric distribution line and utilities for Bayou Chene Phase 5 (unanimous)
- Authorized Daily Review as the official journal for SMLD (unanimous)
- Approved May 12 regular monthly minutes and payables report (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will discuss and potentially adopt the 2022 tax millage, approve a change order for the Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project, and consider final acceptance of the Bayou Chene Phase 2 floodwall. Other business includes reports on levee projects, permits, and property acquisitions for ongoing flood control efforts.
- Discussion and action on adopting 2022 tax millage
- Approval of change order no. 2 for Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project Phase 4B (additional seeding, rip rap unit price adjustment)
- Final acceptance of Bayou Chene Phase 2 Floodwall and Receiving Structure
- Discussion on acquiring property for Bayou Chene, Yokeley Levee Extension, Bayou Teche, and Yokeley Bayou Canal projects
- Permits: St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer #3 (soil boring) and Harvest Midstream (pipeline maintenance)
The board approved a 5-mill tax for construction, maintenance, and operations for the 2022 tax roll. The board also approved a change order and final acceptance for phases of the Bayou Chene project.
- Adopted 2022 millage resolution of 5 mills (unanimous)
- Approved March 10 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 2 for Phase 4B of the Bayou Chene Project (unanimous)
- Approved final acceptance of Phase 2 of the Bayou Chene project (unanimous)
- Approved revising permit application to allow applicant signature with proof of authority (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review progress on several levee and flood control projects, including the Bayou Chene Phase 3, 4B, and 5 updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding property acquisitions for various levee extensions and potential rule changes.
- Review of Bayou Chene Phase 3 Substantial Completion
- Change orders for Bayou Chene Phase 4B and Phase 5
- Authorization for equipment and supplies for Bayou Chene floodgate project
- Acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Charenton Floodgate
- CPRA permit for 60 soil borings and 1 cone penetration test
The Board approved a change order for Phase 4B and the purchase of equipment and supplies for the Bayou Chene project. Members also authorized a substantial completion review and inspection for Phase 3 of the same project. The Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit purposes was approved.
- Approved March 10 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit purposes (unanimous)
- Authorized substantial completion review and inspection for Bayou Chene project Phase 3 (unanimous)
- Authorized change order for Bayou Chene project Phase 4B for work on the Avoca (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of equipment and supplies for the Bayou Chene project (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a special public meeting to discuss and possibly approve two change orders for the Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project: one for phase 3 (relocation of pins and sockets) and one for phase 4B (ditch modifications). The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Change order on Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project phase 3 for relocation of pins and sockets
- Change order on Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project phase 4B for ditch modifications
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners met for a special meeting to address a specific project modification. The board unanimously approved a change order regarding the relocation of pins and sockets for Bayou Chene Phase 3.
- Approved change order for Bayou Chene Phase 3 relocation of pins and sockets (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several flood protection and levee projects. Key items include declaring Bayou Chene Phase 2 substantially complete, approving change orders for Phase 3 and the Yokeley Levee Extension, awarding a contract for Wax Lake East Levee rehabilitation, and authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for a hydrologic study. The board will also consider property acquisitions for Bayou Chene, Yokeley, and Charenton projects.
- Discussion and action to declare Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project Phase 2 substantially complete
- Change Order No. 11 on Bayou Chene Phase 3 for addition of draft sensors, internet connections, and computer
- Award of contract for levee rehab along Wax Lake East Levee near newly installed scour protection
- Change Order No. 1 on the Yokeley Levee Extension Project for access modifications
- Authorization to sign Intergovernmental Agreement for West St. Mary Hydrologic Study Project
The Board authorized several project awards, including a contract for levee rehab along Wax Lake East Levee and electrical services for Bayou Chene Phase 5. Members also approved a change order for the Yokely Levee Project and the appropriation of land near the Charenton Floodgate Project.
- Approved Feb 10 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Designated Bayou Chene Flood Protection Project Phase 2 as substantially complete (unanimous)
- Awarded levee rehab contract to Southern Constructors for Wax Lake East Levee and approved $20k payment to the Parish for bridge repair (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order 1 on the Yokely Levee Project (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign IGA for West St. Mary Hydrologic Study Project (unanimous)
- Awarded Bayou Chene Phase 5 electrical service contract to the lowest responsible bidder (unanimous)
- Authorized appropriation of land near the Charenton Floodgate Project (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several levee projects and potential authorizations for repairs to the Wax Lake East Levee Toe. The meeting also includes discussion regarding change orders for the Bayou Chene project and property acquisitions for various flood control projects.
- Authorization for Wax Lake East Levee Toe repairs and related procurement
- Change Order No. 11 for Bayou Chene Phase 3 storage pile installation
- Change Order for Bayou Chene Phase 4A to address drainage issues
- Acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokely Levee Extension, and Charenton Floodgate projects
- Discussion on Rules and Regulations - Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
The Board approved the January 13 minutes and the payables report. Members authorized the advertisement for repairs to the Wax Lake East Levee Toe and approved two change orders for the Bayou Chene project.
- Approved Jan 13 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for repairs to the Wax Lake East Levee Toe (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #11 Phase 3 of Bayou Chene project for storage pile installation days (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order Phase 4B of Bayou Chene project for restoration of drainage ditch on Avoca, subject to landowner approval (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will meet via teleconference on January 13, 2022, to discuss and take action on several levee and flood control projects. New business includes authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for the West St. Mary Hydrologic Study, engaging APTIM for the Yokeley Levee Extension, awarding the Bayou Chene Phase 5 electrical contract, and approving a change order for Phase 3 valve replacement. Old business covers proposed rulemaking and property acquisitions for multiple projects.
- Discussion and action on authorizing IGA with State for West St. Mary Hydrologic Study
- Discussion and action on engaging APTIM for Yokeley Levee Extension wage documentation
- Discussion and action on awarding Bayou Chene Phase 5 (Electrical) to lowest responsible bidder
- Discussion and action on Change Order No. 10 for Bayou Chene Phase 3 valve replacement
- Discussion and action on acquisitions of property interests for Bayou Chene, Yokeley, and Teche projects
The Board approved the engagement of APTIM for the Yokely Levee Extension project and authorized a hydrologic study for West St. Mary. Members also approved Change Order #10 for Phase 3 of the Bayou Chene project.
- Approved agenda and Zoom meeting format (unanimous)
- Approved Dec 9 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign IGA with State of Louisiana for West St. Mary Hydrologic Study, Planning and Construction (unanimous)
- Authorized engagement of APTIM for wage documentation and project administrative services for Yokely Levee Extension project (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #10 Phase 3 of Bayou Chene project (unanimous)