Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review progress on several infrastructure projects including dredging and electrical upgrades. The meeting also includes discussion regarding 2021 insurance renewal and the 2020 audit.
- Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel update
- New Office Building at Pump Station progress
- Inlet Channel Dredging progress
- Electrical Upgrade in Control Room update
- Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repairs update
The Board approved a contract for dredging the intake channel and authorized the 2021 insurance renewal. Members also approved financial statements and audit engagement documents. Updates were provided on the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel Project and control room electrical upgrades.
- Approved Magnolia Dredge and Dock LLC’s $449,000.00 bid for Dredging of the Intake Channel (Unanimous)
- Approved 2021 Insurance Renewal from Brown & Brown for 1/12/2021-01/12/2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending October 31, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Approved Audit Engagement letter for Broussard Poche, LLP (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign Broussard Poche, LLC Engagement Letter (Unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Audit (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 16, 2020 and December 7, 2020 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will hold a public hearing to consider comments on the 2021 budget, then a meeting to adopt that budget and open bids for Inlet Channel Dredging. The agenda also includes a Director's Report and public comment period.
- Public hearing on 2021 Budget
- Opening of bids for Inlet Channel Dredging
- Adoption of 2021 Annual Budget
- Director's Report
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Budget following a public hearing with no comments. The Board also closed the period for accepting bids and opened five submitted bids for further review by engineering and legal staff.
- Closed the period for accepting bids (Motion carried)
- Opened and read 5 submitted bids for review by engineering and legal (Motion carried)
- Approved the 2021 Budget (Motion carried)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will hold a public meeting by telephone to discuss old business including updates on the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel, new office building progress, inlet channel dredging, electrical upgrades, a research agreement with ULL, and south gate repairs. New business includes an investment review with Regions Bank and a draft 2021 proposed budget. Public comments will be accepted by phone before the meeting.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of New Office Building at Pump Station
- Progress on Inlet Channel Dredging
- Regions Bank — Investment Review
- 2021 Proposed Budget- Draft
The Board approved the Executive Director to execute and authorize payment for a research agreement with ULL. The Board also scheduled a special meeting for December 7 and a regular meeting for December 21, 2020. A draft of the 2021 Proposed Budget was presented.
- Approved minutes of October 26, 2020 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved Special Board Meeting for December 7, 2020 and Regular Board Meeting for December 21, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director to execute and authorize payment for Research Agreement with ULL (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting via telephone conference to review several ongoing infrastructure projects and financial reports. The agenda includes updates on canal bypasses, dredging progress, and electrical upgrades.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress report on New Office Building at Pump Station
- Progress report on Inlet Channel Dredging
- Update on Electrical Upgrade in Control Room
- Review of Financial Statements and 3 Quarter Budget Comparisons
The Board of Commissioners approved a research agreement with ULL and accepted the financial statements and budget comparisons for the period ending September 30, 2020. The board also approved the minutes from the September 28, 2020 meeting and set the next meeting date. Updates were provided on the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel Project, a new office building, and inlet channel dredging.
- Approved minutes of September 28, 2020 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved research agreement with ULL (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statement for period ending September 30, 2020 and 3rd Quarter Budget Comparisons (Unanimous)
- Approved November Board Meeting date for November 16, 2020 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet via telephone conference to discuss progress on several infrastructure projects and research agreements. The meeting includes a vote to adopt the 2019 Audit Report and a review of financial statements.
- Adoption of 2019 Audit Report
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress report on New Office Building at Pump Station
- Progress report on Inlet Channel Dredging
- Update on Research Agreement with ULL
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2019 Audit Report and the financial statement ending August 31, 2020. The Board also cancelled an agricultural lease for Scott Duplechain on a permanent right of way. The annual inspection meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19.
- Approved August 24, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved 2019 Audit Report (Unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statement for period ending August 31, 2020
- Scheduled October Board meeting for October 26
- Cancelled Annual Inspection Meeting due to COVID-19
- Approved cancellation of Scott Duplechain’s agricultural lease (Unanimous)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss ULL Research Agreement legal issues (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet via telephone conference to discuss infrastructure updates and financial reports. The board is scheduled to adopt the 2019 audit report and the 2020 millage rate. An executive session is planned to discuss Hartford litigation.
- Adoption of 2020 Millage Rate
- Adoption of 2019 Audit Report
- Review of bids for heavy duty forklift
- Updates on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel and inlet channel dredging
- Progress report on new office building at pump station
The Board settled the Hartford litigation by waiving $544,000 in liquidated damages and approving a $336,000 payment. Other actions included adopting the 2020 millage rate and approving a pump station electrical upgrade.
- Approved 2020 Millage Rate of 1.410 mills (4-0)
- Approved $544,000 payment to Hartford by waiving liquidated damages (Unanimous)
- Approved $336,000 payment to Hartford Casualty Insurance Company to settle litigation (Unanimous)
- Approved $90,357.00 electrical upgrade for Pump Station Control Room by Schneider Electric (Unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Lift and Equipment as bidder for Heavy-Duty Forklift (Unanimous)
- Withdrew M&L Industries bid for Heavy-Duty Forklift (Unanimous)
- Approved research agreement with ULL (Unanimous)
- Approved $500 registration fee for Annual BVPA River Symposium (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will meet via telephone conference. The board will review financial statements, adopt an investment policy, and open bids for a heavy duty forklift.
- Opening of bids for a Heavy Duty Forklift
- Review and adoption of Investment Policy
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of plans for new office building at Pump Station
- Executive session regarding Hartford litigation
The Board approved the 2020 Investment Policy and second-quarter budget comparisons. Members authorized advertising for a new office building and the purchase of a Delco flatbed trailer. The Board also agreed to support the Lower Vermilion River Watershed Project.
- Approved minutes from June 22 and June 29, 2020
- Approved taking bids for a Heavy-Duty Forklift under advisement
- Approved advertising for a new office building
- Approved adoption of the 2020 Investment Policy
- Approved Financial Statements and 2nd Quarter Budget Comparisons ending June 30, 2020
- Approved support for Vermilion Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ Lower Vermilion River Watershed Project
- Approved purchase of a Delco flatbed trailer
- Approved Dr. Habib’s proposal for modeling flows
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet via telephone conference. The board will review financial statements, a directors report, and a legal report regarding Hartford litigation.
- Executive session to discuss Hartford litigation
- Review of financial statements
- Directors report
The Board approved moving forward with a proposal from Sellers and Associates for the Inlet-Channel Dredging project. The Board also accepted financial statements for the period ending May 30, 2020.
- Amended agenda to allow discussion of engineering work estimates
- Approved Sellers and Associates proposal for Inlet-Channel Dredging
- Approved financial statements for period ending May 30, 2020
- Entered Executive Session to discuss Hartford litigation
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review progress on several infrastructure projects including the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel and inlet channel dredging. The meeting includes reviews of financial statements and a legal report regarding Hartford litigation.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of plans for new office building at pump station
- Progress on inlet channel dredging
- Ruth Canal structure repairs
- Update on Gauge Project
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 26, 2020, meeting. Members received progress reports on canal repairs, a gauge project, and a new office building.
- Approved May 26, 2020, meeting minutes
- Noted completion of Ruth Canal Structure repairs
- Noted McGinnis Fabricators will perform minor repairs at the Pump Station gate
- Finalized agreements to begin Gauge Project
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will meet via telephone conference to review financial statements and discuss levying the 2020 millage. The board will also hold an executive session regarding Hartford litigation.
- Discussion on levying 2020 millage
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of plans for new office building at Pump Station
- Progress on inlet channel dredging
- Ruth Canal structure repairs
The Board approved a construction quote for Ruth Canal Structure repairs and passed a motion to prohibit plowing or soil disturbance on the conveyance channel right-of-way. The Board also accepted the Sellers and Associates Engineering Agreement pending legal approval. A special meeting was scheduled for June 29, 2020, to discuss the Hartford lawsuit.
- Approved May 4, 2020 minutes
- Accepted Sellers and Associates Engineering Agreement pending legal approval
- Approved Bulliard Construction quote for Ruth Canal Structure repairs
- Approved April 30, 2020 Financial Statements and 1.84% yield
- Prohibited crop planting requiring plowing or soil disturbance on conveyance channel right-of-way
- Allowed hay baling on conveyance channel right-of-way with Executive Director permission
- Scheduled special meeting for June 29, 2020, regarding Hartford lawsuit
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet via telephone conference to review updates on canal and pump station projects. The board will also review financial statements and hold an executive session regarding Hartford litigation.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of plans for new office building at pump station
- Progress on inlet channel dredging
- Ruth Canal structure repairs
- Executive session to discuss Hartford litigation
The Board of Commissioners approved the February 17, 2020, meeting minutes and the first quarter budget comparisons ending March 31, 2020. Updates were provided regarding the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel, a new office building project, and dredging progress.
- Approved February 17, 2020, meeting minutes
- Amended agenda for Regions Bank Investment Review
- Approved Financial Statements and 1st Quarter Budget Comparisons ending March 31, 2020
- Entered Executive Session to discuss legal issues regarding the Hartford lawsuit
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will review progress on several infrastructure projects. The meeting includes updates on dredging, canal repairs, and the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of plans for new office building at Pump Station
- Progress on Inlet Channel Dredging
- Ruth Canal Structure Repairs
- Review of financial statements and Regions Bank report
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review progress on several water management projects. Discussion includes updates on the Siphon Project, South Gate control structure, and the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel.
- Update on Siphon Project
- Update on Control Structure South Gate
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of Plans for New Office Building at Pump Station
- Progress on Inlet Channel Survey and Ruth Canal Structure Repairs
The Board approved several payments for the Siphon Project and McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. It also authorized a permit application for Inlet Channel Dredging and repairs for the Ruth Canal Structure. A litigation committee was established to handle a lawsuit involving Hartford.
- Approved $386,405.65 Retainage Payment from Hartford Insurance Company for Siphon Project
- Approved $110,762.10 partial payment #1 to McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc.
- Approved underground electrical easement for Slemco pending engineering and legal approval
- Approved moving forward with Inlet Channel Dredging permit application
- Approved moving forward with Repairs for Ruth Canal Structure
- Approved Financial Statements for period ending January 31, 2020
- Approved participation with BVPA to plant vegetation at Palmetto Park
- Approved advertising for a heavy-duty fork life for the Pump Station
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss old business, including updates on the Siphon Project, Control Structure South Gate, Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel, plans for a new office building at the pump station, and progress on the Inlet Channel Survey. New business items include financial statements, a director's report, and a legal report. The meeting will also include public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Update on Siphon Project
- Update on Control Structure South Gate
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of Plans for New Office Building at Pump Station
- Progress on Inlet Channel Survey
The Board approved a no-cost one-year contract extension for McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. and authorized a bid packet for dredging the Inlet Channel. Repairs to the Ruth Canal Structure and the installation of two staff gauges were also approved. The Board accepted the 2019 financial statements and budget comparisons.
- Approved minutes of December 30, 2019 meeting
- Approved one-year no-cost contract extension for McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc.
- Approved preparation of Bid packet for dredging of the Inlet Channel
- Approved repairs to Ruth Canal Structure and installation of two staff gauges
- Approved Financial Statements and 4th Quarter Budget Comparisons ending December 31, 2019
- Approved Audit Engagement Letter for Broussard Poche, LLP for 2019 Audit