Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will hold a public meeting to discuss updates on several maintenance and infrastructure projects, including the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure, a new office building at the pump station, and an electrical upgrade at the pump station. The board will also consider the 2023 insurance renewal, engagement letters for the 2022 audit and 2022-2023 actuarial services, and approve payment of bills.
- 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
- 2023 Insurance Renewal
- Engagement letter from Broussard & Poche for 2022 Audit
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 insurance renewal and the financial statements for the period ending November 30, 2022. Engagement letters for audit and actuarial services were also approved. The Board authorized payment of all December 2022 bills.
- Approved minutes of November 21, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
- Amended agenda to include 2023 Insurance Renewal presentation (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Insurance Renewal from Brown and Brown with $2,500.00 General Liability deductible option (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ended November 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved Audit Engagement letter for Broussard Poche, LLP (Unanimous)
- Approved Engagement letter from FBAC LLC for 2022 & 2023 Actuarial (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of all bills for December 2022 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023 budget, then convene a meeting to adopt the budget. Other items include an update on the new office building at the pump station and discussion of the 2023 insurance renewal.
- Public hearing on 2023 Annual Budget
- Adoption of 2023 Annual Budget
- Update on new office building at Pump Station
- 2023 Insurance Renewal
- Directors Report
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 Annual Budget following a public hearing. The board also contracted a firm for promotion and outreach and reviewed its investment portfolio. Insurance renewal was postponed to a later date.
- Approved 2023 Annual Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Sides and Associates for promotion and outreach (unanimous)
- Expanded agenda to include Regions Bank for Investment Review (unanimous)
- Tabled Insurance Renewal until December 20, 2022
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on canal maintenance, a new office building, and electrical upgrades. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 proposed budget draft and financial statements.
- 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
- Review of 2023 Proposed Budget - Draft
- Approval of bills and financial statements
The Board of Commissioners approved the financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2022, and authorized payment of all November 2022 bills. The Board also reviewed a draft of the 2023 Proposed Budget. Updates were provided regarding the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure and pump station electrical upgrades.
- Approved October 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending October 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of all November 2022 bills (unanimous)
- Approved motion to send condolences to Mr. Raymond Blanco’s family (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will discuss project updates regarding the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure and electrical upgrades at the pump station. The meeting also includes a review of third-quarter budget comparisons and financial statements.
- 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
- Review of Financial Statements & 3rd Quarter Budget Comparisons
- Approval of bill payments
The Board of Commissioners approved the financial statements and budget comparisons for the period ending September 30, 2022. All bills for October 2022 were approved for payment. The board also accepted the minutes from the September 30, 2022 meeting.
- Approved minutes of September 30, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statements and 3rd Quarter Budget Comparisons ending September 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of all bills for October 2022 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review updates on several infrastructure projects and financial matters. The agenda includes progress reports on canal maintenance, pump station upgrades, and hydraulic simulations.
- 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 Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulations (Bayou Teche)
- Regions Bank investment review and financial statements
The Board approved several payments for a new office building, including a $43,270.40 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC. Members also approved the cofferdam size for the Loreauville bypass structure and a no-cost extension for hydraulic simulations. The Board directed the Executive Director to request the removal of structures on leased land for the Loreauville Control Structure.
- Approved Payment No. 15 to M.D. Descant, LLC for $43,270.40 (unanimous)
- Approved payments to The Seller’s Group for $90.00 and $271.35 (unanimous)
- Approved engineer's recommendation for Loreauville bypass structure cofferdam size (unanimous)
- Approved 6-month no-cost extension for Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulations (unanimous)
- Approved September 2022 bills and financial statements ending August 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $4,635.00 security and fire alarm quote from Electric Protection Systems (unanimous)
- Approved travel expenses for Annual ALBL & MVFCA Meeting in New Orleans (unanimous)
- Directed Executive Director to request removal of structures on Loreauville Control Structure leased land
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will meet to receive updates on several infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes the adoption of the 2021 audit report and approval of bills.
- 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 Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulations (Bayou Teche)
- Adoption of 2021 Audit Report
The Board approved payments for August bills and a $14,663.00 payment to Schneider Electric. Commissioners authorized advertising for pump station electrical upgrades and directed the Executive Director to notify landowners to remove structures from a leased property within 120 days. The 2021 Audit Report and July 2022 financial statements were also approved.
- Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for Pump Station electrical upgrade bids (Unanimous)
- Approved $14,663.00 payment to Schneider Electric (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending July 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved adoption of 2021 Audit Report (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of all August 2022 bills (Unanimous)
- Directed Executive Director to notify landowners to remove structures on Iberia Parish lease within 120 days (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board will consider adopting the 2021 Audit Report and the 2022 Investment Policy. They will also receive updates on the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure maintenance, new office building at the pump station, electrical upgrade, Phase II hydraulic simulations, and the gauge project. Financial statements and bill payments are also on the agenda.
- Adopt 2021 Audit Report
- Adopt 2022 Investment Policy
- 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
The Board approved the 2022 Investment Policy and financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2022. A payment of $7,702.59 was authorized for the New Office Building, and the audit report was tabled.
- Approved June 27, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $7,702.59 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statements and 2nd Quarter Budget Comparisons ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved adoption of 2022 Investment Policy (unanimous)
- Tabled adoption of the Audit report
- Approved July 2022 bills, excluding RM Strategies (unanimous)
- Approved $500.00 fee for Teche-Project’s Shake your Trail Feather event (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will open bids for a new enclosed drive gearbox, review investment options with Regions Bank, and receive updates on several infrastructure projects including the Loreauville Canal control structure, new office building, electrical upgrade, hydraulic simulations, and gauge project. The board will also approve previous minutes, financial statements, and payment of bills. Public comments are allowed.
- Opening bids for new enclosed drive gearbox
- Regions Bank investment review
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on new office building at Pump Station
- Update on electrical upgrade at Pump Station
The Board awarded a contract to Philadelphia Gear for two new enclosed gear boxes. Several payments were approved for the new office building and pump station electrical upgrades. The Board also approved the use of a Department of Wildlife and Fisheries student worker to record water quality data.
- Awarded bid to Philadelphia Gear for two New Enclosed Gear boxes for $380,989.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved $18,388.34 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $225.00 and $431.16 payments to The Seller’s Group for New Office Building expenses (Unanimous)
- Approved $31,000.00 partial payment to Schneider Electric for Pump Station electrical upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved student worker from Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to record water quality data (Unanimous)
- Approved May and June 2022 bills (Unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending May 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 20, 2022 and May 23, 2022 (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2022 millage rate and consider an office lease renewal. They will also receive updates on several infrastructure projects, including the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure maintenance, conveyance channel gate repairs, and electrical upgrades at the pump station. Public comments will be allowed.
- Adopt 2022 millage rate
- Office lease agreement renewal
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure maintenance project
- Update on Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate repairs
- Update on electrical upgrade at the pump station
The Board approved the 2022 millage rate and authorized several payments for the new office building and control structure repairs. A three-year rental lease with Property One, Inc. was approved. The Board also accepted financial statements for the period ending April 30, 2022.
- Adopted 2022 Millage Rate of 1.41 mils (4-0)
- Approved three-year rental lease with Property One, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved substantial completion for the New Office Building in Krotz Springs (unanimous)
- Approved $108,196.60 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (unanimous)
- Approved 21-day time extension for M.D. Descant, LLC via Change Order No. 4 (unanimous)
- Approved $25,900.00 final payment to McInnis Brothers Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #2 for Conveyance Channel Control Structure South Gate Repairs, decreasing total by $25,000.00 (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending April 30, 2022 (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The board is holding a special meeting to discuss the extent of its legal advisor's role and cooperation with the insurance company regarding the lawsuit 'Michael Bihm v. Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District' pending in St. Landry Parish. This is the only substantive item on the agenda. Public comments will be allowed.
- Discussion of legal advisor's role in lawsuit Michael Bihm v. Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District
- Cooperation with insurance company on claim investigation and defense
- Pending litigation in St. Landry Parish
The Board of Commissioners authorized the District's Executive Director to serve as the point of contact for the Michael Bihm v. Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District class action suit. The Board or Executive Director will request any necessary information or legal services not available in the district office.
- Authorized Executive Director as point of contact for Michael Bihm v. Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District class action suit (5-0)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on May 11, 2022. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss legal matters.
- Executive Session: Discuss Legal Matters
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss legal matters regarding a class action suit. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded.
- Entered executive session to discuss class action suit (unanimous)
- Returned to regular session (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will discuss levying the 2022 millage rate and review first quarter budget comparisons. They will also receive updates on the Loreauville Canal navigable control structure maintenance, new office building and furniture at the pump station, electrical upgrades, and hydraulic simulations for Bayou Teche. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.
- Discussion of levying 2022 millage
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on new office building and furniture at pump station
- Update on electrical upgrade at pump station
- Update on Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulations (Bayou Teche)
The Board approved multiple payments for the new office building and accepted the first quarter budget comparisons. Members decided to maintain the previous year's millage rate of 1.41. The Board also authorized bids for a pump gear box and approved safety training and studies with Schneider Electric.
- Approved minutes from March 17 and March 28, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved $123,504.56 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $270.00 and $2,895.86 payments to The Seller’s Group for New Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved Financial Statements and 1st Quarter Budget Comparisons ending March 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Decided to adopt the same millage rate as last year at 1.41 mills
- Approved travel expenses for GOMESA Revenue Sharing trip to Washington, D.C. (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to advertise for bids for Pump #5 Gear Box (Unanimous)
- Approved Arch Flash Study and Electrical Safety training with Schneider Electric (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will hold a public meeting to hear comments, approve minutes, and receive updates on several infrastructure projects. Old business includes the Loreauville Canal maintenance, new office building, electrical upgrades, hydraulic simulations, and pipe painting. New business covers an investment review with Regions Bank, an initial appraisal for Bayou Courtableau in St. Landry Parish, a financial statement, and a directors report.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on New Office Building and Furniture at Pump Station
- Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
- Regions Bank — Investment Review
- Initial Appraisal Report Bayou Courtableau St. Landry Parish
The Board approved several payments for the new office building and pump station upgrades. It also authorized the Executive Director to invest funds with Regions Bank and approved the design of the Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel using sluice gates.
- Approved February 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to invest funds with Regions Bank (Unanimous)
- Approved $50,686.77 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for new office building (Unanimous)
- Approved $180.00 and $1,188.47 payments to The Seller’s Group for new office building (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of office furniture from IDI (Unanimous)
- Approved design of Loreauville Canal Bypass Channel using Sluice Gates (Unanimous)
- Approved $90,720.00 payment to Southern Coatings, LLC for painting discharge pipes (Unanimous)
- Approved $68,494.50 payment to Schneider Electric for pump station electrical upgrade engineering (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider partner support for a request from the Acadiana Planning Commission. This request seeks technical assistance from the US Army Corps of Engineers to develop a regional Watershed Management Plan for Louisiana Watershed Initiative Region 5.
- Consideration of technical assistance request from Acadiana Planning Commission
The Board approved a resolution to continue its partnership with the Acadiana Planning Commission for watershed planning and surface water quality. Additionally, the Board authorized the receipt of bids for furniture for the new office building in Krotz Springs.
- Approved resolution to extend partnership with Acadiana Planning commission, LWI Region 5 for watershed planning (Unanimous)
- Approved support for USACE FY 23 Flood Plain Management Services proposal (Unanimous)
- Approved receiving bids for furniture at the New Office Building in Krotz Springs (Unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will meet to receive updates on several maintenance and infrastructure projects, including the Loreauville Canal navigable control structure, a new office building at the pump station, electrical upgrades, and replacement of Pump #5. The board will also review financial statements and reports from the director and legal counsel. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
- Update on new office building at pump station
- Update on electrical upgrades at the pump station
- Update on replacement of Pump #5
- Update on Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulations (Bayou Teche)
The Board approved multiple payments and a change order related to the new office building. Other actions included approving repairs at the Krotz Springs pump station and authorizing the painting of discharge pipes.
- Approved January 24, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $50,706.56 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for new office building (unanimous)
- Approved $180.00 and $1,188.94 payments to The Seller’s Group for new office building (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #3 for new office building (unanimous)
- Approved sealing of the brick at the Krotz Springs pump station (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements for period ending January 31, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director to use most favorable quote for painting discharge pipes (unanimous)
- Approved $875.00 for fence repair in Krotz Springs (unanimous)
Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners
The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will meet to receive public comments, approve previous minutes, and hear updates on several infrastructure projects. Old business includes the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure maintenance, new office building at the pump station, electrical upgrade, and replacement of Pump #5. New business covers an investment review with Regions Bank, financial statements, and a director's 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 replacement of Pump #5
- Regions Bank investment review
The Board approved several payments for the new office building and authorized the replacement of the electric motor on Pump #5. Members also approved obtaining surveyor proposals for the Phase II Expanded Model Hydraulic Simulation and accepted the 2021 financial statements.
- Approved December 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $17,348.91 payment to M.D. Descant, LLC for new office building (unanimous)
- Approved $180.00 for reimbursable expenses and $406.78 for base fees to The Seller’s Group (unanimous)
- Approved obtaining quotes for new office building phone and computer wiring and using the lowest bidder (unanimous)
- Approved $172,000.00 for replacement of electric motor on Pump #5 (unanimous)
- Approved moving forward with the most favorable surveyor proposal for Transects (unanimous)
- Approved financial statement for period ending December 31, 2021 and 4th Quarter Budget Comparisons (unanimous)