St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on the 2024 amended budget and the proposed 2025 budget. The agenda also includes reports on various levee projects and discussions regarding property acquisitions for material storage.
- Adoption of the amended 2024 budget
- Adoption of the proposed 2025 budget
- Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) – Lakeside Project updates
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and USACE projects
- Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Rules and Regulations
The board approved the amended budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The 2025 meeting schedule was also adopted. Other actions included the approval of the November 21 minutes and the payables report.
- Approved Nov 21 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Adopted amended budget for FY 2024 (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2025 budget (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will hold a regular public meeting to approve payables, discuss finances, and introduce the amended 2024 budget and proposed 2025 budget. The board will also receive reports and take possible action on several levee projects, including the Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project and the USACE Charenton Floodgate. Old business includes discussion on rules and regulations and property acquisitions for material storage and levee contracts.
- Introduction of amended 2024 budget and proposed 2025 budget
- Approval of payables and report on finances
- Reports and possible action on Levees West of the Charenton Canal south of Hwy 90
- Discussion and action on acquisitions of property interests for material storage and Morgan City Levee contracts
- Discussion and action on Rules and Regulations - Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
The board approved the October 17 meeting minutes and the payables report. Members received updates on drainage studies, flood protection projects, and levee repairs. The board was notified of a potential $363,000 annual loss in collections if a state tax reform proposal eliminates property tax on inventory.
- Approved Oct 17 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will review project reports and financial payables. The board is considering actions on several capital outlay requests and contract amendments for flood protection projects.
- Amendment #1 for the 2024 annual administrative contract with APTIM
- CO #2 and substantial completion for the TV55 Earthen Plug Project
- Capital Outlay requests for West of the Charenton Canal, Morgan City Lakeside, and Bayou Teche projects
- Authorization of Hurricane Francine response projects
- Purchase of a flow gauge for installation at Bayou Beouf
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved several infrastructure requests, including Capital Outlay for the Morgan City Lakeside Flood Protection project and Bayou Teche structure modifications. The board also authorized the purchase of weather and flow gauges and approved response projects for Hurricane Francine.
- Approved Sept 19 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of Amendment#1 for APTIM annual administrative contract (unanimous)
- Authorized CO#2 for TV55 Earthen Plug Project and accepted Substantial Completion (unanimous)
- Authorized Capital Outlay request for Morgan City Lakeside Flood Protection project (unanimous)
- Authorized Capital Outlay request for modification of Bayou Teche Flood protection structure
- Authorized purchase of flow gauge for Bayou Boeuf (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of two wind/rain gauges (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and project updates for various levee and floodgate systems. The board may take action on hiring tree removal services and declaring the substantial completion of the Morgan City Outfall Canal project.
- Discussion and action on hiring tree removal services for the Levees
- Declaration of Substantial completion for the Morgan City Outfall Canal project
- Reports on USACE Charenton Floodgate and Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) – Lakeside Project
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and USACE projects
- Review of Restore Act/GOMESA Funding/Watershed
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the hiring of a tree removal service for the levee system. The board also changed the location of west end meetings to the West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor office in Franklin.
- Approved Aug 15 regular and Sept 9 emergency meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payables report (Unanimous)
- Authorized hiring a tree removal service for the levee system (Unanimous)
- Authorized changing west end meeting location to West St. Mary Parish Port and Harbor office in Franklin (Unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously declared a State of Emergency to authorize necessary expenditures and contracts in response to Tropical Storm Francine. The Board also approved the closure of the Bayou Chene flood protection structure.
- Approved resolution declaring a State of Emergency and authorizing necessary expenditures/contracts (Unanimous)
- Approved closure of the Bayou Chene flood protection structure (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 finances and projects, and take public comments. New business includes discussion and possible action on Change Order #1 for the TV55 Levee Earthen Plug project, authorizing boat equipment purchase, and Phase II of the West of Charenton project.
- Discussion and action on Change Order #1 on the TV55 Levee Earthen Plug project
- Discussion and action on authorizing purchase of boat equipment
- Discussion and action on authorizing Phase II of the West of Charenton project development
- Discussion and action on alternatives for W-124 Levee Enlargement project by the USACE
- Discussion and action on acquisitions of property interests for material storage and Morgan City Levee contracts
The Board approved a $10 million transfer to a one-year CD at Patterson State Bank. The Board also authorized the development of Phase II for the West of Charenton project and a change order for the TV55 Levee Earthen Plug project.
- Approved transfer of $5M from money market and $5M from capital project account to a one-year CD at Patterson State Bank (Unanimous)
- Authorized Change Order#1 on the TV55 Levee Earthen Plug project (Unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of equipment for the boat (Unanimous)
- Authorized Phase II of the West of Charenton project development (Unanimous)
- Approved July 18 regular monthly minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payables report (Unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review project reports for levee construction and floodgates. Members will discuss potential investments with Patterson State Bank and LAMP, as well as the engagement of a modeler for Bayou Chene storm operations.
- Investment opportunities with Patterson State Bank and LAMP
- Engagement of a modeler for Bayou Chene storm operations
- Signing of the CEA with Morganza to the Gulf Action Coalition
- Permits for AT&T to place 6,190 linear ft of aerial and 240 linear ft of fiber optic cable
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and USACE projects
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the 2023 audit and authorized the transfer of $10 million into a certificate of deposit. The board also approved engaging a modeler for Bayou Chene storm operations and signing a CEA with the Morganza to Gulf Action Coalition.
- Approved June 20 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Accepted 2023 audit report (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $5,000,000 from money market and $5,000,000 from capital project account to a one-year CD at Patterson State Bank (unanimous)
- Approved engagement of a modeler for Bayou Chene structure storm operations recommendations (unanimous)
- Authorized President William Hidalgo, Sr. to sign the CEA with Morganza to Gulf Action Coalition (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will discuss various levee construction and improvement projects. The agenda includes potential actions regarding surveys for the West of Charenton Canal and the Franklin Canal Structure.
- Authorization of additional survey work for West of Charenton Canal Study
- Review of final report on Franklin Canal Structure survey
- Discussion of Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP)
- Potential action on property acquisitions for material storage and USACE projects
- Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Rules and Regulations
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved additional survey work for the West of Charenton Canal Study and additional supervision services for the Morgan City outfall canal closure project. The Board also accepted the final report on the Franklin Canal Structure survey.
- Approved May 16 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized additional survey work and coordination on West of Charenton Canal Study (unanimous)
- Authorized additional services for supervision of the Morgan City outfall canal closure project (unanimous)
- Accepted final report on the Franklin Canal Structure survey (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several levee projects and financial matters. The agenda includes potential action on an adjusted 2024 millage rate and a maintenance contract for the Avoca Island electrical system.
- Adopting the adjusted 2024 millage rate
- Maintenance contract for Avoca Island electrical system with EP Breaux
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and USACE projects
- Updates on Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) Lakeside Project
- Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Rules and Regulations
The board approved a millage resolution for construction, maintenance, and operations. Other actions included approving the payables report and authorizing electrical maintenance on Avoca Island.
- Adopted 2024 millage resolution at 5 mills (unanimous)
- Approved April 18 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized adding Andrew Mancuso as a signer on bank accounts (unanimous)
- Authorized engagement of Redstick Power for Avoca Island electrical maintenance (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and project updates regarding local levees and floodgates. The meeting includes discussions on authorizing bids for a canal closure and signing various right-of-way agreements.
- Authorization to bid Morgan City outfall canal closure
- Authorization of right of way agreements and IGAs for the Morgan City project
- Transfer of surplus sheet pile to Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District
- Discussion on property acquisitions for flood protection projects
- Public comments regarding the Morganza to the Gulf Project
The Board approved the bidding of the Morgan City closure on the outfall canal pending cost estimates and permits. It also authorized the signing of right of way agreements and the transfer of surplus sheet pile to TLCD.
- Approved March 21 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized bidding of Morgan City closure on the outfall canal pending cost estimate and permitting (unanimous)
- Authorized President Hidalgo to sign right of way agreements, IGA with City of Morgan City, and amendment of IGA with Drainage District No. 2A (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of surplus sheet pile to TLCD and signing of related IGA (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 projects including levees west of Charenton Canal and the Morgan City Levee Construction Improvement Project, and discuss several new business items. Key actions include potential approval of Task Order 10 and Amendment #3 for the Master Plan update with APTIM, participation in the Federal Rehab Program for non-federal levees, and a diver survey on Franklin Canal. The board will also consider a Section 408 permit for the Bayou Chene Avoca Levee tie-in and other project-related items.
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Discussion and action on Task Order 10 with APTIM for Master Plan update
- Discussion and action on Amendment #3 to APTIM contract
- Discussion and action on participation in Federal Rehab Program for non-federal levees
- Discussion and action on Section 408 permit for Bayou Chene Avoca Levee tie-in
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved a master plan update and contract amendment with APTIM. The board also authorized a USACE permit application for the Bayou Chene Avoca Levee and approved the closure of an outfall canal along Hwy LA 70.
- Approved Feb 15 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Authorized hiring a diver to survey Franklin Canal barge gate and structure (unanimous)
- Approved Task Order 10 with APTIM for SMLD Master Plan update (unanimous)
- Approved amendment #3 for APTIM contract update (unanimous)
- Authorized USACE section 408 permit application for Bayou Chene’s Avoca Levee tie-in to Bayou Beouf Locks (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of mitigation for Bayou Chene project (unanimous)
- Authorized participation in Federal Rehab Program for non-federal levees (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and payables, receive reports on finances and projects, and discuss several action items. Key discussions include updating the district's Master Plan (last updated Oct. 2016) and designating an ethics designee as required by state law. The board will also consider rulemaking, property acquisitions for USACE projects, and hear updates on levee projects and a pipeline permit.
- Discussion and action to update the SMLD Master Plan (last updated Oct. 2016)
- Discussion and action to designate an ethics designee per R.S. 42:1170
- Discussion and action on Rules and Regulations - Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
- Discussion and action on acquisitions of property interests for material storage and USACE projects
- Permit for Perennial Environmental Services to install pipeline sections
The Board unanimously voted to update the SMLD Master Plan and designated Bourgeois Law as the ethics designee. The board also approved the January 18 minutes and the payables report.
- Approved update to the SMLD Master Plan (unanimous)
- Authorized Bourgeois Law as the designated ethics designee (unanimous)
- Approved Jan 18 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will discuss and possibly take action on several levee projects, including the Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (Lakeside Project), the Charenton Floodgate, and levees west of the Charenton Canal. They will also consider signing an audit engagement letter with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick and amending the 2023 annual administrative contract with APTIM. Old business includes rulemaking and property acquisitions for USACE projects.
- Approval of payables and report on finances
- Discussion and action on Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) – Lakeside Project
- Discussion and action on signing audit engagement letter with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick
- Discussion and action on amending 2023 annual administrative contract with APTIM
- Discussion and action on Rules and Regulations – Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the payables report and authorized the signing of an engagement letter for audits with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick. The Board also voted to amend the 2023 annual administrative contract with APTIM.
- Approved Dec 21 regular monthly minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payables report (Unanimous)
- Authorized President Hidalgo to sign audit engagement letter with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to 2023 annual administrative contract with APTIM (Unanimous)