St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting to approve financial payables, discuss ongoing levee projects, and take action on budget amendments for 2025 and adoption of the 2026 budget. The board will also consider new business items including property acquisitions, design proposals, and intergovernmental agreements.
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Adoption of amended 2025 budget and proposed 2026 budget
- Discussion on 20% design proposal for Reach 1 LWOC levee project
- Consideration of IGA with Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and levee contracts
The Board unanimously adopted the amended budget for fiscal year 2025 and the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The Board also approved a design proposal for the Levees West of Charenton Project and authorized several administrative and procurement agreements.
- Adopted amended FY 2025 budget (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
- Approved 20% design proposal for Reach 1 of Levees West of Charenton Project (unanimous)
- Authorized execution of IGA with Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District for two Connex boxes (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of engagement letter for audits with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick (unanimous)
- Authorized Admin Assistant online bank account viewing access (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved November 20 minutes and payables report (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
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 hear guest comments and receive reports from the executive director and legal counsel.
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Discussion on surplus of 2 storage containers
- Action on TE-168 station 4 Change Order #2
- Discussion on expanding Phase 2 of Levees West of Charenton Project
- Review of Rules and Regulations - Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the expansion of Phase 3 of the Levees West of Charenton Project. The board also authorized a change order for Pump Station 4 and an administrative services agreement amendment. Additionally, the board voted to partner with St. Mary Excel on the Atchafalaya River Coastal Hub.
- Approved Oct 16 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved surpusing two storage containers in inventory (unanimous)
- Approved expansion of Phase 3 of Levees West of Charenton Project (unanimous)
- Authorized Change Order 2 for Station 4 on the TE 168 project (unanimous)
- Authorized Amendment# 2 of the APTIM Administrative Services Agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized partnership with St. Mary Excel on Atchafalaya River Coastal Hub and resilient construction (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several projects and administrative items. Key items include an intergovernmental agreement with Morgan City for power supply, a bond refunding opportunity, and amendments for engineering contracts.
- Discussion and action on IGA with City of Morgan City to supply power for Station 4 and Station 9
- Discussion and action on Amendment #1 with GIS Engineering for TE 168 (pumps)
- Discussion and action on Amendment #1 for Phase II of Levees West of Charenton Project with T. Baker Smith
- Discussion and action on bond refunding opportunity
- Permit for Wax Lake East Drainage District to construct a pile-supported pumping station with 30-inch discharge pipes
The Board authorized an application to the State Bond Commission for the issuance and sale of bonds. It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Morgan City regarding power for pump stations. Several project amendments and financial reports were approved.
- Approved Sept 18 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved making online payments for monthly expenses (unanimous)
- Approved IGA with City of Morgan City for Station #9 power and Station #4 disconnect/reconnect subject to legal review (unanimous)
- Authorized Amendment #1 with GIS Engineering for TE168 (unanimous)
- Authorized application to State Bond Commission for bond issuance and sale and hiring of Bond Counsel (unanimous)
- Authorized Amendment #1 for Phase II of the Levees West of Charenton Project with T. Baker Smith (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District will hold an informal hearing to allow Sealevel Construction, Inc. to respond before a proposed disqualification for submitting a non-responsive bid on CPRA Project TE-168, which involves equipment installation and building refurbishment at Pump Station No. 4. The board will then meet in regular session at 6:00 PM.
- Informal hearing for Sealevel Construction, Inc. regarding proposed disqualification for non-responsive bid
- CPRA Project TE-168: Pump Station No. 4 Equipment Installation and Building Refurbishment
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will discuss project reports and financial payables. The board may take action on a construction contract for Pump Station #4 and the transition of the Executive Director position.
- Award of contract for construction on Pump Station #4 (TE168 project)
- Acceptance of Substantial Completion for the Veterans Blvd portion of the TE168 project
- Transition for the position of Executive Director and organizational changes
- Authorization to purchase a vehicle for the Operations Technician
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and USACE projects
The Board awarded a construction contract for Pump Station #4 to SeaLevel and accepted substantial completion for the Veterans Blvd portion of the TE 168 project. Members also authorized Louisiana Capital Outlay applications for three levee and bayou improvement projects. Additional actions included approving personnel policy amendments and a vehicle purchase for an Operations Technician.
- Approved Aug 14 and Sept 2 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payables report (Unanimous)
- Accepted Substantial Completion for Veterans Blvd portion of TE 168 project (Unanimous)
- Awarded Pump Station #4 construction contract to SeaLevel (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director position transition and organizational changes (Unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of a vehicle for Operations Technician (Unanimous)
- Adopted amendment to personnel policy (Unanimous)
- Authorized Louisiana Capital Outlay applications for Levees West of Charenton, Lakeside Project, and Bayou Teche improvements (Unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution declaring an emergency related to electrical power needs. This would authorize emergency procurement of 1,500 kW generators and associated equipment for Pump Station #9. The meeting also includes public comments and reports from the executive director and legal counsel.
- Resolution on Declaration of Emergency for electrical power needs
- Authorization for emergency procurement of 1,500 kW 277/480 VAC three phase generators
- Equipment for Pump Station #9
- Public comments and comments from other governmental agencies
- Executive Director and Legal reports
The St. Mary Levee District declared an emergency regarding electrical power needs. The board approved the procurement of generators and associated equipment for Pump Station #9 as part of the TE 168 project.
- Approved resolution on declaration of emergency for electrical power needs (Unanimous)
- Authorized emergency procurement of generators and equipment for Pump Station #9 for TE 168 project (Unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District will consider approving payables, minutes, and several project updates including the Charenton Floodgate and Morgan City levee work. New business includes hiring an operations technician, bidding TE 168 pump projects, and modeling rainfall in the Bayou Teche basin.
- Discussion and action on advertising and hiring an Operations and Maintenance Technician
- Discussion and action on advertising, bids, and contracts for TE 168 projects with CPRA and GIS approval
- Discussion and action on modeling of rainfall events in the Bayou Teche basin
- Discussion and action on electrical for Lakeside Flood Gate
- Discussion and action on declaring Veterans Blvd. Crossing Project substantially complete
The St. Mary Levee District approved the hiring of an operations technician and authorized electrical installation for the Lakeside Flood Gate project. The board also approved rainfall event modeling for the Bayou Teche basin and the bidding process for TE 168 pending CPRA and GIS approval.
- Approved July 17 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved advertising and hiring an Operations and Maintenance Technician (unanimous)
- Approved advertising, accepting bids, and awarding contracts for TE 168 pending CPRA and GIS approval (unanimous)
- Authorized Olsson to model rainfall events in the Bayou Teche basin (unanimous)
- Authorized electrical line installation for the Lakeside Flood Gate project (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District will consider approving minutes and payables, hear an audit report, and discuss several levee projects including the Lakeside Project and Charenton Floodgate. New business includes a proposed $10,000 amendment to the APTIM Administrative Services Agreement. Old business covers rulemaking and property acquisitions for levee contracts.
- Discussion and action on Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) – Lakeside Project
- Discussion and action on USACE Charenton Floodgate
- Discussion and action to authorize amendment No. 1 to APTIM Administrative Services Agreement by $10,000
- Discussion and action on acquisitions of required property interests for material storage and USACE projects
- Discussion and action on Rules and Regulations - Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
The Board unanimously approved the 2024 audit report and the substantial completion of the TE 168 weir project. Members also authorized an amendment to the APTIM Administrative Services Agreement and approved the payables report.
- Approved June 19 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Accepted 2024 audit report (unanimous)
- Approved substantial completion of TE 168 weir project (unanimous)
- Authorized amendment No 1 to the APTIM Administrative Services Agreement (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District will hold a regular public meeting on June 19, 2025. The board will discuss and possibly act on an inspection of Pump Station No. 1 and a report on the reverse head scenario for the Bayou Chene Flood Control Structure.
- Approval of payables and minutes from May 15 meeting
- Discussion and action on Pump Station No. 1 inspection
- Discussion and action on reverse head scenario for Bayou Chene Flood Control Structure
- Discussion and action on property acquisitions for Morgan City Levee projects
- Permits for Enlink, Enterprise Products, and Cabot Corp pipeline and dredging work
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the inspection of Pump Station #1 pipe penetrations and the May 15 meeting minutes. The board also approved the payables report. Staff provided updates on the West of Charenton drainage study and the Lakeside Flood Protection Project.
- Approved May 15 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved inspection of Pump Station #1 pipe penetrations (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of an adjusted 2025 millage rate. The meeting includes reports on various levee construction projects and the potential acquisition of property interests for material storage.
- Adoption of the adjusted 2025 millage rate
- Acquisitions of property interests for material storage and USACE projects
- Rules and Regulations Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
- Reports on Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (LCIP) Lakeside Project
- Reports on USACE Charenton Floodgate and Wax Lake East Levee
The board unanimously approved a millage resolution of 5 mills for the 2025 tax roll to fund construction, maintenance, and operation. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and the payables report.
- Adopted 2025 millage resolution at 5 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved April 10, April 17, and April 30 minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payables report (Unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting to approve minutes, payables, and a financial report. They will discuss and potentially take action on multiple levee and floodgate projects, including the Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project and the Charenton Floodgate, as well as new business items such as purchasing conference room chairs, issuing a support letter for a waterfront project, and authorizing a 408 permit application for Bayou Chene closure.
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Discussion and action on Morgan City Levee Construction and Improvement Project (Lakeside Project)
- Discussion and action on issuing a Letter of Support for a waterfront project along Wax Lake East Levee for a 408 permit
- Discussion and action on authorizing TB Smith to prepare a 408 permit application for Bayou Chene closure at Bayou Beouf Locks
The Board approved the engagement of T. Baker Smith for a Bayou Chene closure permit and issued a letter of support for a Wax Lake East Levee waterfront project. Other actions included approving the payables report and purchasing conference room chairs.
- Approved March 20 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of conference room chairs (unanimous)
- Approved Letter of Support for waterfront project along Wax Lake East Levee for 408 permit (unanimous)
- Approved engagement of T. Baker Smith for 408 permit application for Bayou Chene closure at Bayou Beouf Locks (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will discuss and possibly vote on engaging Olsson (formerly FTN) to model drainage in the Bayou Teche system north of the flood gate. The board will also consider rulemaking and property acquisitions for levee projects. Routine items include approval of minutes, payables, and project updates on levees, floodgates, and pumps.
- Discussion and action on engaging Olsson to model Bayou Teche drainage north of the flood gate
- Discussion and action on rules and regulations — Notice of Intent of Proposed Rulemaking
- Discussion and action on property acquisitions for material storage, Morgan City Levee contracts, and USACE projects
- Approval of payables and financial report
- Project updates: Levees West of Charenton Canal, USACE Charenton Floodgate, Morgan City Levee Lakeside Project, Back Lakeside pumps
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved the engagement of Olsson to model drainage in the Bayou Teche system north of the Bayou Teche Flood Gate. The board also approved the February 20 regular monthly minutes and the payables report.
- Approved February 20 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
- Approved engagement of Olsson to model drainage in the Bayou Teche drainage system north of the Bayou Teche Flood Gate (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District will consider authorizing T. Baker Smith to design the Lakeside Flood Protection Project and signing intergovernmental agreements with CPRA and St. Mary Parish for pump station and drainage improvements. The board will also discuss engaging GIS Engineering for design assistance and APTIM for NFIP map amendments near Franklin. Reports on levee projects, finances, and permits will be presented.
- Authorizing T. Baker Smith to proceed with design of Lakeside Flood Protection Project
- Authorizing Chairman to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA for Pump Station and Drainage Improvements for Drainage District No. 2A
- Authorizing Chairman to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Mary Parish Government for Pump Station and Drainage Improvements
- Engaging GIS Engineering for design and implementation of the Pump Station and Drainage Improvement Project
- Engaging APTIM for desktop review of options to amend NFIP maps near Franklin
The Board approved the design phase for the Lakeside Flood Protection Project and authorized agreements with CPRA and St. Mary Parish Government for pump station and drainage improvements in Drainage District No. 2A. The Board also engaged GIS Engineering for project implementation assistance.
- Approved design of Lakeside Flood Protection Project (unanimous)
- Authorized IGA with CPRA for Drainage District No. 2A pump station and drainage improvements (unanimous)
- Authorized IGA with St. Mary Parish Government for Drainage District No. 2A pump station and drainage improvements (unanimous)
- Engaged GIS Engineering for design and implementation of Pump Station and Drainage Improvement Project (unanimous)
- Approved Jan 16 regular monthly minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payables report (unanimous)
St. Mary Levee District Board of Commissioners
The St. Mary Levee District Board will meet on January 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Port of West St. Mary Office. They will discuss and possibly approve an intergovernmental agreement with CPRA and St. Mary Parish Government for pump system upgrades, as well as an audit engagement letter and a desktop study of flood maps in the Franklin area.
- Discussion and any action on signing the engagement letter for the audit with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick
- Discussion and any action to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the annual audit
- Discussion and any action to authorize APTIM to quote a desktop study of flood maps in the Franklin area
- Discussion and any action to authorize signing of Intergovernmental Agreement with CPRA and St. Mary Parish Government for Pump System upgrades
- Discussion and any action on acquisitions of property interests for material storage, Morgan City Levee contracts, and USACE projects
The St. Mary Levee District Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with CPRA and SMPG for pump system upgrades. The Board also authorized the engagement letter and compliance questionnaire for the upcoming annual audit. Other business included reports on levee alignment alternatives and flood protection projects.
- Approved Dec 19 regular monthly minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payables report (Unanimous)
- Authorized signing engagement letter and Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures with Darnall, Sikes & Frederick for audit (Unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for annual audit (Unanimous)
- Authorized signing IGA with CPRA and SMPG for pump system upgrades (Unanimous)