Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
10 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will vote on minutes and bills from October 2020, and consider a request to transfer campsite BHB-28 from Robert Jones to Kevin Woodson. The board will also discuss updates on levee projects and financial statements. All items are subject to public comment.
- Transfer of campsite BHB-28 from Robert Jones to Kevin Woodson
- Approval of minutes from October 13, 2020 meeting
- Approval of bills for October 2020
- Discussion of levee project updates
- Discussion of financial statements
The Board of Commissioners approved the transfer of a specific campsite and all claims committee bills for October 2020. The board also approved the minutes from the October 13, 2020 meeting. Staff provided updates on levee projects and Bayou Bartholomew projects.
- Approved minutes of the October 13, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for October 2020 (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #BHB-28 from Robert Jones to Kevin Woodson (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2019-2020 audit report presented by Mike DeFalco. The meeting includes the election of new officers, appointment of committees, and a request to transfer campsite BHB-14A.
- Presentation of 2019-2020 audit report by Broussard & Company
- Election of officers and appointment of secretary
- Transfer of campsite BHB-14A from Justin LaPrairie to Jason A Paul
- Removal of Flir Camera (Asset#P045) from fixed assets
- Update on levee projects
The Board of Commissioners elected its officers and appointed members to the Insurance, Equipment, and Finance committees. The board also approved September 2020 bills and authorized a campsite transfer and the removal of a fixed asset.
- Approved September 2020 bills (unanimous)
- Elected Drew Keahey as President and Rodney Hutchins as Vice President (unanimous)
- Appointed Naomi Eppinette as secretary (unanimous)
- Appointed Insurance, Equipment, and Finance committees (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #BHB-14A from Justin LaPrairie to Jason A Paul (unanimous)
- Authorized removal of Flir Camera Asset # P045 from Fixed Assets (unanimous)
- Approved September 8, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will vote on adopting the millage rate for tax year 2020, approve minutes and bills from August, and discuss levee projects and financial statements. All action and discussion items are preceded by public comments.
- Adopt millage rate for tax year 2020
- Approve bills for August 2020
- Approve minutes of August 11, 2020 meeting
- Discuss levee projects
- Discuss financial statements
The Board of Commissioners approved a 4.71 millage levy for the 2020 tax roll across eight parishes. The board also approved August 2020 bills and the minutes from the August 11, 2020 meeting.
- Levied 4.71 millage on the 2020 tax roll (unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for August 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the August 11, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will open bids for a hunting lease in Franklin and consider requests to transfer two campsites. The meeting also includes reviews of July bills, minutes, and updates on levee projects.
- Opening of bids for 44.7 acres hunting lease in Franklin
- Transfer of campsite SB-8 from Robert Rayburn to Corey James and Ashley Linzay Guedry
- Transfer of campsite SB-18A from Jarrette and Tina Trammell to Stanley Tabor
- Discussion of Town of Jonesville culvert project
- Update on levee projects
The Board of Commissioners approved a five-year hunting lease in Franklin Parish and authorized two campsite transfers. Additionally, the Board rescinded a 2015 agreement regarding the operation and maintenance of a culvert in the Jonesville Ring Levee.
- Accepted five-year hunting lease bid from Jimmy Aymond for 44.7 acres in Franklin Parish at $111.86 per acre per year (Unanimous)
- Rescinded July 14, 2015 resolution to assume responsibility for 60” diameter culvert in Jonesville Ring Levee (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of campsite #SB-8 from Robert Rayburn to Corey James and Ashley Linzay Guedry (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of campsite #SB-18A from Jarrette and Tina Trammell to Stanley Tabor (Unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for July 2020 (Unanimous)
- Approved July 14, 2020 meeting minutes as published (Unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review bids for a 2008 John Deere lawn mower and a 43-acre farm lease in Franklin. The meeting also includes discussions on levee project updates, financial statements, and the adoption of a Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
- Bid opening: 2008 John Deere 48” Lawn Mower X320 Hours
- Bid opening: 43-acre farm lease in Franklin
- Adoption of Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Advertisement for 44.7-acre hunting lease in Franklin
- Review of June 2020 bills
The Board of Commissioners approved the sale of a John Deere lawn mower and a five-year farming lease for 43 acres in Franklin Parish. The Board also authorized advertising for a new hunting lease and accepted the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
- Approved $700.00 bid from Nathan Roark for 200 and 8 John Deere lawn mower (unanimous)
- Approved James Moore for five-year farming lease at $10.00 per acre per year (unanimous)
- Approved June 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all June 2020 bills from the claims committee (unanimous)
- Accepted Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for a hunting lease on 44.7 acres in Franklin Parish (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will consider adopting the fiscal year 2020-21 budget and amending the 2019-20 budget. They will also discuss a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of West Monroe and receive updates on levee projects. Additionally, the board will open bids for fuel and official journal, and authorize advertising to sell surplus equipment and lease farmland.
- Adopt budget for fiscal year 2020-21
- Amend budget for 2019-20
- Discuss Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of West Monroe
- Advertise sale of 2008 John Deere 48" lawn mower (293.5 hours)
- Advertise lease of 43 acres in Franklin
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2020-2021 budget with estimated revenues of $4,870,200. The Board also accepted bids for fuel and newspaper services and authorized advertisements for equipment sales and farm leases.
- Accepted McCartney Oil Co. bid for fuel in Monroe and Jonesville areas (unanimous)
- Accepted Delta Fuel Co. bid for fuel in Arkansas City area (unlamous)
- Accepted Richland Beacon News as official journal at $4.80 per column inch (unanimous)
- Approved May 2020 bills submitted by the claims committee (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for sale of surplus 2008 John Deere lawn mower (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for bids on a 43-acre farm lease in Franklin Parish (unanimous)
- Approved 2019-20 amended final budget (unanimous)
- Approved 2020-2021 budget with $4,738,500 in capital outlay (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review bills from March and April 2020 and receive an update on levee projects. The meeting also includes items for advertising fuel and official journal services.
- Review of March and April 2020 bills
- Update on levee projects
- Advertisement for fuel
- Advertisement for Official Journal
The Board of Commissioners approved resolutions to advertise for bids regarding the Official Journal and fuel. The Board also approved March 2020 bills and dispensed with the reading of the March 10, 2020, meeting minutes.
- Authorized advertising for Official Journal bids (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for fuel bids (unanimous)
- Approved March 10, 2020, meeting minutes without reading (unanimous)
- Approved all March 2020 bills approved by the claims committee (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will open bids for two tractors and a trailer, approve February minutes and bills, and consider a request to transfer a campsite. They will also discuss renewal of CRP contracts, maintenance on the Diversion Canal, and an update on levee projects. A request for a $5,000 contribution to the Louisiana Flood Insurance Reform Coalition is on the agenda.
- Open bids for 2008 John Deere 7330 Tractor (6,283 hours), 2006 John Deere 7420 Tractor (5,691 hours), and 1986 Phelen Triple Axle 44ft Low Boy Trailer
- Request to transfer campsite WBS-9 from Kayla Youngblood and Bryan Middleton to Larry and Anna Lofton
- Request for $5,000 contribution to Louisiana Flood Insurance Reform Coalition
- Discussion of renewal of CRP contracts in Catahoula, Richland, and Franklin Parishes
- Discussion of maintenance program on the Diversion Canal
The Board of Commissioners accepted three bids for the sale of surplus tractors and a trailer. Additionally, the board approved February 2020 bills, a campsite transfer, and continued payments to the Louisiana Flood Insurance Reform Coalition.
- Accepted $25,000.00 bid from Wayne Caldwell for 2008 John Deere 7330 Tractor (unanimous)
- Accepted $20,000.00 bid from Wayne Caldwell for 2006 John Deere 7420 Tractor (unanimous)
- Accepted $7,100.00 bid from Marcus Evans for 1986 Phelen Triple Axle 44ft Low Boy Trailer (unanimous)
- Approved February 11, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all February 2020 bills approved by the claims committee (unanimous)
- Authorized campsite #WBS-9 transfer from Kayla Youngblood and Bryan Middleton to Larry and Anna Lofton (unanimous)
- Approved continued $5,000.00 payments to Louisiana Flood Insurance Reform Coalition (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will take action on opening bids for three vehicles (two Chevrolet Tahoes and a Ford F-250), approving January minutes and bills, and authorizing the sale of surplus equipment (two tractors and a trailer). They will also consider transferring a campsite, leasing another, and renewing the attorney contract. Discussion items include updates on levee projects and financial statements.
- Open bids for 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN 7508, 90,567 miles), 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN 8187, 5,691 miles), and 2011 Ford F-250 (VIN 2415, 118,077 miles)
- Advertise sale of surplus equipment: 2008 John Deere 7330 tractor (6,283 hours), 2006 John Deere 7420 tractor (5,691 hours), and 1986 Phelen triple-axle 44ft low-boy trailer
- Transfer campsite WBS-8 from Annie Gates to Gerald A Mayo
- Lease campsite LL-28 to Johnny Gemar
- Renew attorney contract
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of three surplus vehicles and authorized bids for three additional pieces of equipment. The Board also renewed the contract for Attorney W. Michael Street with an increased hourly rate. Additional actions included approving January 2020 bills and authorizing campsite transfers and leases.
- Approved sale of 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe to Caldwell Parish Sheriff Department for $13,501.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe to Caldwell Parish Sheriff Department for $15,599.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved sale of 2011 Ford F-250 4WD to Richland Parish Sheriff Department for $11,500.00 (Unanimous)
- Authorized bids for sale of two John Deere tractors and one Phelen Low Boy Trailer (Unanimous)
- Renewed contract with Attorney W. Michael Street for one year at $150.00 per hour (Unanimous)
- Approved all claims committee bills for January 2020 (Unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #WBS-8 from Annie Gates to Gerald A Mayo (Unanimous)
- Authorized lease of campsite #LL-28 to Johnny Gemar (Unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will consider approving minutes and bills from November and December 2019, then vote on requests to advertise the sale of three surplus vehicles and transfer five M16A1 rifles to the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office. The board will also discuss updates on levee projects and financial statements. All action and discussion items are scheduled after public comments.
- Advertise sale of 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LL (VIN 7508, 90,567 miles)
- Advertise sale of 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe LL (VIN 8187, 116,018 miles)
- Advertise sale of 2011 Ford F-250 4WD (VIN 2415, 118,077 miles)
- Transfer five M16A1 rifles to Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office
- Discuss update on levee projects
The Board of Commissioners approved the sale of three surplus vehicles via sealed bids. They also authorized the transfer of five rifles to the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s office and approved bills for November and December 2019.
- Approved bills for November and December 2019 (Unanimous)
- Authorized bids for sale of 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2011 Ford F-250 (Unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of five M16A1 Rifles to Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s office (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the November 12, 2019 meeting (Unanimous)