Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District board will meet to discuss several maintenance projects, including the Loreauville Canal structure and pump station repairs. New business includes a compliance audit questionnaire and engagement letters for the 2024 audit and actuarial financial statement. The board will also consider the 2025 insurance renewal and approve payment of bills.

• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Update on Masonry Restoration, waterproofing and remedial work at the Pump Station
• 2025 Insurance Renewal
• Engagement letter from Broussard & Poche for 2024 Audit and monthly Financials
• Engagement letter from FBAC LLC for 2024 Actuarial Financial Statement

The Board approved a partial payment for the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project and authorized shoreline erosion protection. Several audit and actuarial engagement letters were approved, and insurance renewal was tabled.

• Approved Partial Payment No. 10 to Southern Constructors, LLC for $377,965.71 (Unanimous)
• Approved application of rock for shoreline erosion protection at Loreauville Canal bypass discharge (Unanimous)
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Audit (Unanimous)
• Approved Audit Engagement letter for Broussard Poche, LLP (Unanimous)
• Approved monthly Accounting Services Engagement letter for Broussard Poche, LLP (Unanimous)
• Approved Engagement letter from FBAC LLC for 2024 Actuarial (Unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for period ending November 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of all bills for December 2024 (Unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and meeting to consider and adopt the 2025 annual budget. The board will also receive updates on a lawsuit and the 2025 insurance renewal.

• Public hearing on 2025 Budget
• Adoption of 2025 Annual Budget
• Update on lawsuit
• 2025 Insurance Renewal

The Board adopted the 2025 Annual Budget following a public hearing. Three change orders for the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project were approved. The 2025 Insurance Renewal was tabled.

• Adopted 2025 Annual Budget
• Approved Change Order #5 for Loreauville Canal project to add 42 days to contract (Unanimously carried)
• Approved Change Order #6 Item 1 for Loreauville Canal project for $34,576.26 for gate seal for locks (Unanimously carried)
• Approved Change Order #7 for Loreauville Canal project for $26,536.41 for beams and timber column installation (Unanimously carried)
• Tabled 2025 Insurance Renewal until December 23, 2024

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District board will discuss and potentially act on the 2025 proposed budget and insurance renewal. Updates will be given on several maintenance projects, including the Loreauville Canal control structure, pump station masonry and electrical work, and the Ruth Canal structure. The board will also receive a legal report and a director's report.

• 2025 Proposed Budget - Draft
• 2025 Insurance Renewal
• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Update on Masonry Restoration, waterproofing and remedial work at the Pump Station
• Update on lawsuit (Call In)

The Board approved several payments for pump station masonry, painting, and maintenance projects. It also authorized a water quality study for Bayou Amy and renewed a contract with Sides and Associates. The 2025 Proposed Budget was presented for review and will be considered for adoption on December 10, 2024.

• Approved $51,650.91 payment to Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Canal project (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,855.10 payment to Professional Application Services, Inc. for pump station masonry (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,548.24 payment to The Seller’s Group for pump station architect observation (Unanimous)
• Accepted Certificate for Substantial Completion for pump station masonry restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved $95,268.00 payment to Professional Application Services, Inc. for pump station painting (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,201.33 payment to The Seller’s Group for pump station painting architect observation (Unanimous)
• Accepted Certificate for Substantial Completion for pump station cleaning and painting (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Freese and Nichols for Bayou Amy Water Quality Study (Unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive updates on the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project and the 2024 Reserve Study. The board will also review investments with Regions Bank and receive legal and directors reports.

• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Presentation of the 2024 Reserve Study
• Regions Bank investment review

The Board approved a change order for the Loreauville Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project and authorized the hiring of one additional pump station employee. The 2024 Reserve Fund Study was accepted, and a Cooperative Endeavor agreement with Iberia Parish Government was approved pending attorney review.

• Accepted 2024 Reserve Fund Study
• Approved $50,437.50 Change Order No. 4 from Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor agreement with Iberia Parish Government pending attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one additional employee at the Pump Station (unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting to discuss updates on several maintenance projects, including the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure and pump station repairs. The board will also review Regions Bank investments, third-quarter financial statements, and approve payment of bills.

• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Update on Masonry Restoration, waterproofing and remedial work at the Pump Station
• Update on Cleaning and Painting of site elements at the Pump Station
• Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
• Regions Bank Investment Review and Financial Statements with 3rd Quarter Budget Comparisons

The Board approved several partial payments for masonry restoration, painting, and maintenance at the pump station and Loreauville Canal. Financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024, and October bills were also accepted. Two items regarding electrical upgrades and investment reviews were tabled.

• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes with one omission (unanimous)
• Approved $233,746.50 partial payment to Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Canal project (unanimous)
• Approved $114,715.80 partial payment to Professional Application Services, Inc. for pump station masonry and waterproofing (unanimous)
• Approved $3,787.68 payment to The Seller’s Group for pump station masonry professional fees (unanimous)
• Approved $35,886.60 partial payment to Professional Application Services, Inc. for pump station cleaning and painting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,274.73 payment to The Seller’s Group for pump station painting professional fees (unanimous)
• Tabled Partial Payment #6 for Electrical Upgrades at the Pump Station
• Tabled Regions Bank Investment Review until October 22, 2024

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board will receive updates on several maintenance projects, including the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure, pump station masonry restoration, cleaning and painting, and electrical upgrades. The board will also review financial statements and approve payment of September bills.

• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Update on Masonry Restoration, waterproofing and remedial work at the Pump Station
• Update on Cleaning and Painting of site elements at the Pump Station
• Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
• Approve payment of September Bills

The Board approved multiple payments and change orders for masonry, painting, and electrical work at the pump station. Commissioners also adopted an operational plan for tropical weather systems and approved the district's specific preparation plan for Hurricane Francine.

• Approved $48,504.84 payment to Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Canal project (unanimous)
• Approved $33,625.00 for tree removal along Loreauville Canal (unanimous)
• Approved $167,323.00 change order for pump station masonry and waterproofing (unanimous)
• Approved $122,220.00 change order for pump station cleaning and painting (unanimous)
• Approved $10,444.99 for E.P Breaux to separate power and control wiring (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000.00 for E.P. Breaux to replace trash rake starter and modify controls (unanimous)
• Approved moving C.D. from Raymond James Financial to Ameriprise Financial (unanimous)
• Adopted Operational Plan for predicted tropical weather systems (unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2024 millage rate and review financial statements. The board will also receive updates on several infrastructure projects including the Loreauville Canal and the Pump Station.

• Adoption of 2024 Millage Rate
• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Updates on Pump Station masonry restoration, waterproofing, cleaning, painting, and electrical upgrades
• Update on Gage Project
• Update on Ruth Canal Structure

The Board adopted a 2024 millage rate of 1.42 mills and approved several payments for pump station electrical, masonry, and painting work. The Board also authorized tree removal in the Ruth Canal and a water quality study on Bayou Amy.

• Adopted 2024 millage rate of 1.42 mills (4-0)
• Approved $153,599.52 payment to Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Canal project
• Approved $117,969.23 quote from Schneider Electric for Pump #5 electrical repairs
• Approved $40,415.00 emergency invoice from Schneider Electric for pump station outage
• Approved $119,000.00 quote from Acadiana Land Services for Ruth Canal tree removal
• Approved $21,003.65 and $30,344.40 payments to Professional Application Services, Inc. for pump station work
• Approved water quality study on Bayou Amy by Dr. Broussard
• Approved adoption of District Storm Preparation Policy pending legal review

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners is holding a special public meeting to consider adopting the 2024 millage rate. The agenda also includes a director's report and time for public comments.

• Consider adopting 2024 millage rate
• Directors report

The meeting was unable to be held as a quorum was not present. All action items were tabled until the next Board Meeting. The District reported pumping 7,761,300,000 gallons over 26 days in June 2023.

• Tabled all action items due to lack of quorum

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will hold a public meeting to adopt the 2024 millage rate, approve the 2024 investment policy, and accept the 2023 audit report. Directors will also receive updates on the ongoing Loreauville maintenance project and pump station repairs.

• Adopt 2024 millage rate
• Adopt 2024 investment policy
• Adopt 2023 audit report
• Update on Loreauville maintenance project
• Update on pump station masonry and waterproofing work

The Board approved several payments and change orders for the Loreauville Canal and pump station maintenance. It also approved the 2023 Audit Report, the 2024 Investment Policy, and a water quality study for Bayou Amy. The adoption of the 2024 Millage Rate was tabled.

• Approved $418,593.75 payment and Change Order #3 for Loreauville Canal project (unanimous)
• Approved $18,611.75 Change Order #1 for pump station electrical upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $56,871.90 and $18,358.20 payments to Professional Application Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved payments to The Seller’s Group for pump station observation fees (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Audit Report and 2024 Investment Policy (unanimous)
• Tabled adoption of 2024 Millage Rate pending state reassessment results
• Approved water quality study of Bayou Amy by Dr. Whitney Broussard (unanimous)
• Approved $500 fee for Shake Your Trail Feather event promotion (unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will consider adopting the 2024 millage rate, review financial statements, and approve payment of bills. They will also receive updates on several infrastructure projects, including the Loreauville maintenance project, pump station repairs, and canal structure inspections.

• Adopting 2024 Millage Rate
• Update on Loreauville Maintenance Project
• Update on Masonry Restoration, waterproofing and remedial work at the Pump Station
• Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
• Update on Ruth Canal Structure Inspection

The Board approved several partial payments for the Loreauville Canal and Pump Station projects. It also authorized a contribution for a Corps of Engineer study regarding flow in the West Atchafalaya Protection Levee. The 2024 millage rate was tabled pending state reassessment results.

• Approved $680,078.16 payment to Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Canal project (Unanimous)
• Approved $66,452.40 payment to Professional Application Services, Inc. for Pump Station masonry and waterproofing (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,550.00 payment to Professional Application Services, Inc. for Pump Station cleaning and painting (Unanimous)
• Approved $73,452.10 and $160,142.25 payments to E.P. Breaux for Pump Station electrical upgrades, pending correction plan (Unanimous)
• Approved CPRA to prepare RFQs for the Ruth Canal Structure study (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $120,000 contribution for Corps of Engineer Study on West Atchafalaya Protection Levee and Bayou Amy (Unanimous)
• Tabled adopting the 2024 Millage Rate
• Approved financial statements for period ending May 31, 2024, and all June 2024 bills (Unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will consider adopting the 2024 millage rate, which sets the property tax for the district. They will also receive updates on the Loreauville maintenance project, masonry restoration and electrical upgrades at the pump station, and the Ruth Canal structure inspection. Approval of previous minutes and payment of bills are also on the agenda.

• Adopting 2024 Millage Rate
• Update on Loreauville Maintenance Project
• Update on Masonry Restoration, waterproofing, and remedial work at Pump Station
• Update on Electrical Upgrade at Pump Station
• Update on Ruth Canal Structure Inspection and Canal Navigable Control Structure

The Board approved several payments for infrastructure maintenance and electrical upgrades. It also authorized a request for a study on additional fresh water sources and tabled the 2024 millage rate.

• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Jewitt Hulin’s family (unanimous)
• Approved $329,882.87 payment to Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Canal project (unanimous)
• Approved $118,663.25 payment to E.P. Breaux for Pump Station electrical upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved CPRA to prepare RFPs for Ruth Canal Structure dewatering study (unanimous)
• Tabled adopting the 2024 Millage Rate
• Approved financial statements for period ending April 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all May 2024 bills (unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure projects and financial matters. The agenda includes considering bids for masonry and painting work at the Pump Station, as well as reviewing the 2024 millage adoption.

• Consider bids for Masonry Restoration, waterproofing and remedial work at the Pump Station
• Consider bids for Cleaning and Painting of site elements at the Pump Station
• Consider Adopting 2024 Millage
• Review Bayou Courtableau Borrow Pit Structure Modification Study
• Update on Loreauville Maintenance Project

The Board approved two contracts with Professional Application Services, Inc. for masonry restoration and painting at the Pump Station. Additionally, the Board authorized a $1 million investment with Paul Arura Investments and approved various payments for electrical upgrades and monthly bills.

• Approved $213,500.00 bid from Professional Application Services, Inc. for Pump Station masonry restoration and waterproofing (Unanimous)
• Approved $188,627.00 bid from Professional Application Services, Inc. for Pump Station cleaning and painting (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,500.00 partial payment No. 2 to E.P. Breaux for Pump Station electrical upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000.00 investment with Paul Arura Investments (Unanimous)
• Approved adoption of New Open Meeting Requirements for Disable participants (Unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for period ending March 31, 2024 and 1st Quarter Budget Comparisons (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of all bills for April 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2024 and April 9, 2024 meetings (Unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The agreement would authorize repair, restoration, replacement, and maintenance of a water resources project in Bayou Teche. The meeting also includes public comment and routine procedural items.

• Consider a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development for a water resources project in Bayou Teche

The Board unanimously adopted a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The District will contribute $65,000 toward a $1.6 million project to repair, restore, replace, and maintain a water resources project in the Bayou Teche.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana DOTD (Unanimous)

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board will vote on adopting new open meeting requirements and an IT policy, plus hear updates on canal, pump station, and gauge projects. The meeting includes public comments, approval of minutes, and financial reports.

• Consider adopting new Open Meeting Requirements
• Consider adopting IT Policy and Procedures
• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Update on Painting and Maintenance at the Pump Station
• Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station

The Board approved a $1,000,000 investment in CDs with Gulf Coast Bank and authorized several payments for pump station and canal projects. A resolution was passed to submit a statement to the Corp of Engineers for the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Study. The adoption of new open meeting requirements was tabled for legal review.

• Approved $1,000,000 investment in C.D.’s with Gulf Coast Bank
• Approved $599,112.94 partial payment to Southern Constructors, LLC for Loreauville Canal project
• Approved $18,081.00 payment to The Sellers Group for Pump Station masonry and waterproofing services
• Approved $16,993.20 payment to The Sellers Group for Pump Station cleaning and painting services
• Approved $13,062.50 partial payment to E.P. Breaux for Pump Station electrical upgrade
• Approved resolution to submit written statement to Corp of Engineers for Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Study
• Approved promotion of Carl Richard to Personnel Supervisor
• Tabled adopting new open meeting requirements for legal review

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board will meet to hear updates on the Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project, pump station sealing and electrical upgrades, and the gauge project. New business includes financial statements, investment consideration, and approval of bills. The board will also approve minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting.

• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Update on Sealing Bricks at the Pump Station
• Update on Electrical Upgrade at the Pump Station
• Update on Gauge Project
• Financial Statements and Investment consideration

Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District Board of Commissioners

The Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on several pump station and canal maintenance projects. The board is also scheduled to review financial statements, budget comparisons, and an investment with Regions Bank.

• Update on Loreauville Canal Navigable Control Structure Maintenance Project
• Updates on pump station sealing bricks and electrical upgrades
• Regions Bank investment
• 4 Quarter Budget Comparisons
• Approval of bills

The Board of Commissioners approved the financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2023, and authorized payment of all bills for January 2024. The board also accepted the minutes from the December 26, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of December 26, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved financial statements for period ended December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of all bills for January 2024 (Unanimous)
• Amended agenda to allow Sides and Associates to address the Board (Unanimous)
• Amended agenda for Regions Bank Investment Review (Unanimous)