Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on several infrastructure projects and maintenance efforts. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2022 insurance renewal and the 2021 inspection report.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on New Office Building at Pump Station
- Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
- Update on Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repairs
- 2022 Insurance Renewal
The Board approved several payments for a new office building and authorized the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to proceed with Phase II hydraulic simulations. The Board also accepted the 2022 insurance renewal and audit engagement documents.
- Approved $45,761.50 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (unanimous)
- Approved $180.00 and $1,072.99 payments to The Seller’s Group for New Office Building (unanimous)
- Approved University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulations (unanimous)
- Accepted 2022 Insurance Renewal proposal from Brown & Brown, excluding boat physical damage (unanimous)
- Approved Broussard, Poche, LLP engagement letter for upcoming audit (unanimous)
- Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for upcoming audit (unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statement for period ending November 30, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved updating the Reserve Fund Study (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider comments on the 2022 budget, then convene a meeting to adopt the budget and hear a director's report. No other business is listed.
- Public hearing on the 2022 Annual Budget
- Adoption of the 2022 Annual Budget
- Director's Report
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review and approve financial planning for the upcoming year. The board unanimously approved the Executive Director’s budget message and adopted the 2022 Annual Budget.
- Approved Executive Director’s Budget message (unanimous)
- Adopted 2022 Annual Budget (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will review the 2022 proposed budget draft and a financial statement. The meeting includes updates on several maintenance projects, including canal structures and pump station upgrades.
- Review of 2022 Proposed Budget Draft
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on New Office Building at Pump Station
- Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
- Update on Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repairs
The Board approved several payments and a time extension for the New Office Building project. It also authorized the purchase of a boat and pump repairs. The Board declined requests from Dredge the Vermilion regarding river clearing and water level studies.
- Approved 23-day no-cost time extension for New Office Building Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $104,119.87 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $180.00 and $2,441.34 payments to The Seller’s Group (Unanimous)
- Approved all Schneider update options for pump station electrical upgrade (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of used boat, motor, and trailer for $25,500.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved $32,820.00 for AGI to replace soleplate on Pump #5 (Unanimous)
- Approved participation in Louisiana State Deferred Compensation plan for employees (Unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statement for period ending October 31, 2021 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will meet to discuss old business including the Loreauville Canal control structure maintenance, new office building and electrical upgrades at the pump station, and conveyance channel gate repairs. New business includes a Regions Bank investment review, third-quarter budget comparisons, and the director's report. The meeting includes a public comment period via telephone.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
- Regions Bank — Investment Review
- Financial Statement and 3rd Quarter Budget Comparisons
- RM Strategies proposal package
The Board approved multiple payments for the new office building and a time extension for the contractor. It also authorized a proposal for hydraulic simulations from the ULL Louisiana Watershed Flood Center and hired a consultant. Financial statements for the period ending September 3, 2021, were accepted.
- Approved Payment No. 5 to M.D. Descant, LLC for $75,680.80 (unanimous)
- Approved 25-day no cost time extension for M.D. Descant, LLC (carried)
- Approved payments to The Seller’s Group for $180.00 and $1,774.51 (unanimous)
- Approved RM Strategics one-year outreach proposal (unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statement for period ending September 3, 2021 and 3rd Quarter Budget Comparisons (unanimous)
- Approved ULL Louisiana Watershed Flood Center’s proposal for Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulations (unanimous)
- Approved preparation of scope of work for transects for the ULL Study (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Dr. Whitney Broussard as a consultant (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will discuss old business including updates on the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure maintenance, new office building at the pump station, electrical upgrades, a presentation from RM Strategics, and conveyance channel gate repairs. New business includes a financial statement and director's report. Public comments will be accepted prior to the meeting.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on new office building at Pump Station
- Update on electrical upgrade at Pump Station
- RM Strategics Presentation
- Update on Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repairs
The Board approved several payments for the New Office Building project and accepted the financial statements for the period ending August 31, 2021. The Board also requested a proposal from RM Strategics for public outreach and government relations services.
- Approved minutes from August 10 and August 23, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Requested proposal from RM Strategics for public outreach, promotion, and government relation services (Unanimous)
- Approved Payment No. 4 to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building in the amount of $12,941.10 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Louisiana Testing and Inspection for New Office Building soil/cement testing in the amount of $510.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to The Seller’s Group for New Office Building reimbursable expenses in the amount of $138.61 (Unanimous)
- Approved interior samples for the New Office Building presented by The Seller’s Group (Unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statement for period ending August 31, 2021 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to receive updates on the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure maintenance, a new office building at the pump station, and an electrical upgrade at the pump station. The board will also consider a presentation from RM Strategies, review the financial statement, and hear the directors and legal reports. Public comments will be accepted by phone prior to the meeting.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on new office building at Pump Station
- Update on electrical upgrade at the Pump Station
- Presentation from RM Strategies
- Approval of previous minutes from July 23, 2021
The Board approved several payments for a new office building and an engineering agreement for the Loreauville Canal project. Members also authorized mediation with McInnis Brothers Construction and approved the hiring of an Assistant Operator on a 90-day trial.
- Approved Engineering Agreement with Sellers Associates for Loreauville Canal project (Unanimous)
- Approved $58,428.80 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,565.00 payment to Louisiana Testing and Inspection for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $225.00 payment to The Seller’s Group for New Office Building expenses (Unanimous)
- Approved Study Phase of Electrical Upgrade at Pump Station by Schneider Electric (Unanimous)
- Approved $5,500.00 for RM Strategies to perform Public Opinion Polling (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring of an Assistant Operator on a 90-day trial period (Unanimous)
- Authorized Alex Lopresto, III to proceed with mediation with McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will hold a special public meeting via telephone conference. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of the Legal Advisor Contract. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is limited to discussion and public comment.
- Discuss Legal Advisor Contract
The Board of Commissioners met via teleconference and voted to retain Alex A. Lopresto, III as its attorney and legal advisor. The attorney will be paid on an hourly rate for advice-when-needed services.
- Approved retention of Alex A. Lopresto, III as attorney and legal advisor (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The board will discuss updates on several infrastructure projects, including the Loreauville Canal control structure, a new office building, wiring upgrades, and a gauge project. New business includes reviewing investments, financial statements, and adopting the 2020 audit report and 2021 investment policy.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on new office building at pump station
- Update on wiring upgrade at pump station
- Update on Gauge Project
- Adopt 2020 Audit Report and 2021 Investment Policy
The Board adopted the 2021 Investment Policy and approved several payments and a change order for the New Office Building. The Board also accepted the 2020 Audit Report and second quarter budget comparisons.
- Approved updated 2021 Investment Policy (Unanimous)
- Approved $63,577.80 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $495.00 payment to The Seller’s Group for New Office Building expenses (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,675.00 payment to Louisiana Testing and Inspection for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved 4-day weather delay extension for New Office Building contract (Unanimous)
- Approved $961.00 change order for M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved 2020 Audit Report and Q2 Budget Comparisons (Unanimous)
- Approved $500.00 fee for Teche-Project’s Shake your Trail Feather event (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects and administrative reports. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project and updates on pump station upgrades.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on New Office Building at Pump Station
- Update on wiring upgrade at Pump Station
- Update on Gauge Project
- Review of Financial Statements and Legal Report
The Board approved an agreement with the Acadian Planning Commission for the sustainability of the watershed Gauge project and authorized the study and report phase for pump station wiring upgrades. A 17-day weather extension for M.D. Descent, LLC was granted. Financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2021, were accepted.
- Approved May 24, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved 17-day weather extension for M.D. Descent, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved $835.00 payment to Louisiana Testing and Inspection for Invoice 36-34707
- Approved study and report phase of pump station wiring upgrade (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Acadian Planning Commission for watershed Gauge project sustainability (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending May 31, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Rescheduled July Board Meeting to July 23, 2021 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on several infrastructure projects and conduct an investment review with Regions Bank. The meeting also includes a vote to adopt the 2021 millage rate.
- Adoption of 2021 Millage Rate
- Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel Project update
- New Office Building at Pump Station update
- Pump Station wiring upgrade update
- Regions Bank investment review
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 millage rate and accepted financial statements through April 30, 2021. The Board also authorized permit applications for canal maintenance and payments to dredging and construction contractors.
- Adopted 2021 Millage Rate of 1.41 mils (4-0)
- Approved application for Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project permit (Unanimous)
- Approved retainage payment to Magnolia Dredging and Dock, LLC pending Clear Lien Certificate (Unanimous)
- Approved retainage payment to McInnis Brothers pending clear lien certificate (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending April 30, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director and Chairman to work with Legislators on House Bill 682 wording (Unanimous)
- Approved request for Attorney General opinion on contractor bid price increases for Control Structure South Gate Rehabilitation project (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 26, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will discuss and possibly decide on levying the 2021 millage rate. They will also receive updates on the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel Project, new office building at the pump station, and Ruth Canal tree removal. New business includes a ULL research presentation and a proposal for a wiring upgrade at the pump station.
- Discussion of levying 2021 millage (tax rate)
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel Project
- Proposal for wiring upgrade at the pump station
- ULL presentation of the research project
- Update on Ruth Canal tree removal
The Board approved several payments for infrastructure projects, including a new office building and tree removal. Members also decided to maintain the 2021 millage rate at 1.41 Mills and formally opposed House Bill No. 682.
- Approved minutes of March 10 and March 22, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved $7,687.40 payment to M. D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building pending legal approval (unanimous)
- Approved $148,500.00 payment to Babin Construction for Ruth Canal tree removal (unanimous)
- Decided to keep 2021 millage at 1.41 Mills to be adopted in May
- Approved financial statements for period ending March 31, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Bilateral Letter of Clearance with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries pending insurance clarification
- Approved $29,500.00 to Merrick, LLC for Pump Station Bridge seal changes (unanimous)
- Opposed House Bill No. 682 (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will hold a public meeting via telephone conference. They will consider awarding a bid for a new office building at the pump station and receive updates on several canal and channel projects. Public comments will be accepted before the meeting.
- Consider awarding bid for new office building at pump station
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress on Inlet Channel Dredging
- Update on Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repairs
- Update on Ruth Canal Tree Removal Proposal
The Board awarded a contract for a new office building and approved payments and change orders for dredging and channel repair projects. Financial statements for the period ending February 28, 2021, were accepted. The Board also approved the purchase of an informational kiosk in Loreauville.
- Awarded New Office Building project to M. D. Descant, LLC for $796,100 (Unanimous)
- Approved Partial Payment #2 to Magnolia Dredge and Dock, LLC for $285,336.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Intake Channel Dredging quantities (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to sign Affidavit of Acceptance for Maintenance Dredging of the Intake Channel (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending February 28, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved informational Kiosk in Loreauville for $5,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #2 for Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repair contract (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will open bids for a new office building in Krotz Springs. They will also receive updates on conveyance channel south gate repairs and Ruth Canal tree removal. Public comments will be accepted via telephone prior to the meeting.
- Opening of bids for new office building in Krotz Springs
- Update on Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repairs
- Update on Ruth Canal Tree Removal
- Public comments accepted via telephone at (337) 233-6902
The Board approved a $148,500 contract for tree removal along the Ruth Canal and accepted a resolution for the Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate and Well Rehabilitation. Bids for a new office building at the pump station were opened and taken under advisement.
- Approved $148,500 proposal from Babin Construction Co. Inc. for tree removal at Ruth Canal (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution of Acceptance from McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. for Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate and Well Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
- Closed bid period for New Office Building at the Pump Station (Unanimous)
- Opened bids for New Office Building at the Pump Station to be awarded March 22, 2021 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will meet via telephone conference to open bids for a 2021 pickup truck and receive updates on several infrastructure projects, including the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel, new office building at the pump station, inlet channel dredging, and electrical upgrades. Public comments will be accepted prior to the meeting.
- Opening of bids for 2021 pickup truck
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of new office building at Pump Station
- Update on inlet channel dredging
- Update on Ruth Canal tree removal proposal
The Board of Commissioners approved several payments for infrastructure projects, including dredging and pump station upgrades. They also authorized the opening of bids for a new 2021 pick-up truck and approved the January 2021 financial statements.
- Approved $91,260.00 partial payment to Magnolia Dredge and Dock, LLC for Inlet Channel dredging (Unanimous)
- Approved $90,357.00 final payment to Schneider Electric for pump station electrical upgrade (Unanimous)
- Approved $34,029.00 partial payment to McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. for South Gate repairs (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to open and review bids for 2021 Pick-up Truck (Unanimous)
- Closed period for accepting bids on New 2021 Pick-up Truck (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ended January 31, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 25, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting via telephone conference. The agenda includes updates on the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel, new office building, inlet channel dredging, and electrical upgrades. New business covers a Regions Bank investment review and a fourth-quarter financial statement. Public comments will be taken before the meeting.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel
- Progress of new office building at pump station
- Update on inlet channel dredging
- Regions Bank investment review
- Financial statement and 4th quarter budget comparisons
The Board approved advertisements for a new office building and a 2021 pick-up truck. Members also approved a promotion and pay increase for James Lanclos and a $33,750 payment to McInnis Brothers.
- Approved advertisement for construction of New Office Building at the Pump Station (unanimous)
- Approved Partial Payment #2 to McInnis Brothers for $33,750.00 (unanimous)
- Approved promotion and $600 per month pay increase for James Lanclos as Personnel Supervisor (unanimous)
- Approved advertisement for a New 2021 Pick-up Truck (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for periods ending Nov 30 and Dec 31, 2020, and 4th Quarter Budget Comparisons (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the December 21, 2020 meeting (unanimous)