Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to vote on minutes and bills from October 2022, authorize an engineering contract, and approve two campsite transfers. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters and receive updates on levee projects and financial statements.
- Authorize Engineering contract (no details provided)
- Transfer campsite WBS-7 from Charles Beaubouef to Kacy Ryan Anthony
- Transfer campsite WBS-8 from Logan H. Lofton to Steven Pittman
- Executive Session to discuss legal matters
- Review Financial Statements
The Board of Commissioners authorized the termination of operation agreements with the Town of Columbia and the Town of Jonesville. The District will resume operations and maintenance responsibilities for the Columbia and Jonesville Pump Stations per USACE manuals.
- Approved October 2022 bills approved by claims committee (unanimous)
- Authorized President Drew Keahey to sign engineering and inspections services contract with Volkert Inc. (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #WBS-7 from Charles Beaubouef to Kacy Ryan Anthony (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #WBS-8 from Logan H Lofton to Steven Pittman (unanimous)
- Authorized termination of operation agreement with Town of Columbia for Columbia Pump Station (unanimous)
- Authorized termination of operation agreement with Town of Jonesville for Jonesville Pump Station (unanimous)
- Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider ratifying a bid for the Lee Lane Levee Relocation project and discuss the Davis Lake Pump Station power source. They will also receive the 2021-2022 audit report, approve minutes and bills, and review financial statements. Updates on levee projects are scheduled for discussion.
- Ratify bid for Lee Lane Levee Relocation project
- Davis Lake Pump Station power source discussion
- Audit report for 2021-2022 by Mike Defalco
- Approve minutes of September 2022 meeting
- Approve bills for September 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved a construction contract for levee relocation in Caldwell Parish. They also authorized work on a power source for the Davis Lake Pump Station and approved September 2022 bills.
- Accepted Womack and Sons Construction Inc bid of $1,637,152.20 for Lee Lane Levee Relocation (Unanimous)
- Authorized proceeding with the power source to the Davis Lake Pump Station (Unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for September 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the September 13, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine administrative items including approval of minutes, bills, and an audit report. The board will also vote on advertising bids for the Lee Lane levee project and discuss a transfer of campsite permits.
- Audit report for 2021-2022 presented by Mike Defalco
- Approval of minutes from August 2022 meeting
- Approval of bills for August 2022
- Advertise bids for Lee Lane levee project
- Transfer of campsite BHB-1A and BHB-1B from Aaron Belgard to Mark Belgard and Bryan Belgard
The Board of Commissioners approved the August 2022 bills and authorized advertising for bids for the Lee Lane Levee Relocation. A campsite transfer was approved, while the 2021-2022 audit report was tabled.
- Approved August 2022 bills approved by claims committee (Unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for bids for Lee Lane Levee Relocation (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of campsite #BHB-1A & BHB-1B from Aaron Belgard to Mark and Bryan Belgard (Unanimous)
- Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Tabled 2021-2022 audit report to October meeting
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider approving July minutes and bills, open bids for Arkansas fuel, and hold an executive session to discuss personnel. They will also receive an update on levee projects and review financial statements.
- Open bids for Arkansas Fuel
- Executive Session to discuss personnel
- Update on Levee Projects
- Review Financial Statements
- Approval of July 2022 minutes and bills
The Board of Commissioners approved the July 2022 bills and accepted a bid for fuel services in Arkansas City, Arkansas. The board also approved the minutes from the July 12, 2022 meeting.
- Approved minutes of the July 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for July 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted bid from Scott Petroleum Inc for fuel at $.40 per gallon above OPIS Daily Index for Arkansas City, AR (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will open hunting lease bids for 31.66 in West Carroll Parish, ratify bids for Papermill Pump station repairs, and consider a petition to adjust pay grids for mobile operators. They will also adopt a Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and discuss levee projects.
- Open hunting lease bids for 31.66 in West Carroll Parish
- Ratify bids from Papermill Pump station repairs
- Petition Civil Service for minimum pay grid adjustment for Mobile Operator 1 and Mobile Operator 2-Heavy
- Adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Advertise for Arkansas Fuel
The Board of Commissioners approved a construction contract for levee repairs and a five-year hunting lease. They also authorized bids for fuel and petitioned for special pay rates for mobile operator positions.
- Approved $717,000 bid from Dixie Overland Construction LLC for Paper Mill Station repairs (Unanimous)
- Approved five-year hunting lease for Gary Townsend at $11.00 per acre per year in West Carroll Parish (Unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for fuel bids for Arkansas City, AR (Unanimous)
- Authorized petitioning Louisiana Civil Service for special entrance rates of $15.00/hr (Mobile Operator 2) and $19.00/hr (Mobile Operator 1-Heavy) (Unanimous)
- Approved all claims committee bills for June 2022 (Unanimous)
- Adopted the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from the June 14, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will consider adopting the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and amending the 2021-2022 budget. Other actions include opening bids for official journal and fuel, advertising a hunting lease in West Carroll Parish, and authorizing banking activities. The board will also transfer a campsite and receive updates on levee projects.
- Open bids for Official Journal
- Open bids for Fuel
- Advertise for Hunting Lease on 31.66 acres in West Carroll Parish
- Amend budget 2021-2022
- Adopt budget fiscal year 2022-2023
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2022-2023 budget and an amended final budget for 2021-2022. They also awarded a fuel contract for the Monroe and Jonesville areas and selected an official journal for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Approved 2022-2023 budget with estimated revenues of $7,240,000 and expenditures of $9,904,500
- Approved amended 2021-2022 final budget with total revenues of $9,335,000
- Accepted bid from The News Star for official journal at $3.36 per column inch
- Accepted McCartney Oil and Supply bid for fuel at $.11 per gallon above OPIS Daily Index (Monroe and Jonesville areas)
- Rejected all bids for fuel in Arkansas City, Arkansas due to no bids received
- Authorized advertising for a hunting lease of 31.66 acres in West Carroll Parish
- Authorized adding Administrative Director Matt Varnell as an online user for Caldwell Bank and Trust Company account
- Approved transfer of campsite #BHB-6 from Brandon Deville to Dalton James Belgard
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will vote on adopting the 2022 millage rate and authorizing the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoes for the police department. Other actions include opening bids for hunting leases, advertising for fuel and storm water pump replacement, and awarding a design contract for a new district facility. The board will also consider changes to internet banking and authorized signers at Caldwell Bank and Trust.
- Adopt millage rate for 2022 tax year
- Authorize purchase of 3 Chevrolet Tahoe for police department
- Award contract to David Lane Beaird & Associates for design of new Tensas Basin Levee District facility
- Open bids for hunting leases: 65.36 acres and 71 acres in LaSalle Parish
- Authorize removal of Cash Management and addition of Bill Pay for general fund account at Caldwell Bank and Trust
The Board of Commissioners approved a 4.71 mill tax levy for 2022 across eight parishes. They also awarded two hunting leases to Benny Hailey and authorized several procurement bids and banking changes.
- Levied 4.71 mills on the 2022 tax roll (9-0)
- Accepted hunting lease bid from Benny Hailey for LaSalle Parish Section 12 at $46.30/acre/year (unanimous)
- Accepted hunting lease bid from Benny Hailey for LaSalle Parish Section 1 at $42.50/acre/year (unanimous)
- Authorized bids for fuel and official journal services due June 14, 2022 (unanimous)
- Authorized bids for replacement of two storm water pumps at papermill pump station (unanimous)
- Approved April 2022 bills approved by claims committee (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of 3 Chevrolet Tahoes for District Police (unanimous)
- Authorized President to sign contract with David Lane Beaird & Associates Inc. for new facility design (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will consider approving minutes and bills, authorizing advertisement of hunting leases on two parcels (65.36 and 71 acres) in LaSalle Parish, and transferring a campsite. They will also discuss financial disclosures and receive updates on levee projects. An announcement was made about a future meeting to adopt the 2022 millage rate.
- Approve minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting
- Approve bills for March 2022
- Advertise hunting lease on 65.36 acres in LaSalle Parish
- Advertise hunting lease on 71 acres in LaSalle Parish
- Transfer campsite SB-8 from Corey James & Ashley Guedry to Matthew Wooten
The Board of Commissioners approved the March 2022 bills and authorized the advertisement of two hunting leases in LaSalle Parish. Additionally, the board approved the transfer of a specific campsite to a new individual.
- Approved March 2022 bills approved by claims committee (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement of hunting leases for 65.36 acres and 71 acres in LaSalle Parish (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #SB-8 from Corey James & Ashley Guedry to Matthew Wooten (unanimous)
- Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes as published (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Tensas Basin Levee District Board will vote on minutes, bills, and authorize Drew Keahey to sign documents to complete the Logtown School Road property purchase. An executive session for personnel discussion and an update on levee projects are also on the agenda.
- Authorize Drew Keahey to sign documents to finalize purchase of Logtown School Rd property
- Executive session to discuss personnel
- Update on levee projects
The Board of Commissioners appointed Brandon Waggoner as Executive Director following the retirement of John Stringer. The Board also authorized the purchase of property from the Ouachita Parish School Board.
- Approved February 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all bills approved by the claims committee for February 2022 (unanimous)
- Authorized President Drew Keahey to sign closing documents for Ouachita Parish School Board property at Logtown School Rd (unanimous)
- Appointed Brandon Waggoner as Executive Director (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review January bills and minutes. The meeting includes actions on hunting lease bids, wetland mitigation for the Lee Lane Levee Relocation project, and a campsite transfer.
- Open Bids: Hunting Lease for 161.16 acres in Richland Parish
- Ratification of Wetland Mitigation bid for Lee Lane Levee Relocation project
- Transfer of campsite JB-1 from Jimmy Belgard to David Rutherford
- Renewal of Attorney contract
The Board of Commissioners approved a five-year hunting lease for land in Richland Parish and selected a mitigation bank for the Lee Lane Levee Relocation Project. They also authorized a campsite transfer and renewed the contract for the district's attorney.
- Approved January 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all bills from the claims committee for January 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted Addison Thompson's bid of $30.00 per acre per year for a five-year hunting lease in Richland Parish (unanimous)
- Approved Black Bayou Mitigation Bank for the Lee Lane Levee Relocation Project (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of campsite #JB-1 from Jimmy Belgard to David Rutherford (unanimous)
- Authorized one-year contract renewal for Attorney W. Michael Street (unanimous)
Tensas Basin Levee District Board of Commissioners
The board will vote to ratify termination of a 161.16-acre hunting lease in Richland Parish and authorize advertising for a new lease on the same property. They will also consider approving Supplemental 8 to Denmon Engineering's contract. Other routine items include approval of November 2021 minutes and bills for November and December 2021.
- Ratify termination of 161.16-acre hunting lease in Richland Parish
- Advertise new 161.16-acre hunting lease in Richland Parish
- Approve Supplemental 8 to Denmon Engineering contract
- Approve minutes of November 2021 meeting
- Approve bills for November and December 2021
The Board of Commissioners approved bills for November and December 2021 and ratified the termination of a hunting lease for 161.16 acres in Richland Parish. The Board also authorized the advertisement of that lease and the signing of an engineering contract addendum.
- Approved November 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved all bills from claims committee for November and December 2021 (unanimous)
- Ratified termination of hunting lease with Frankie G Freeman for 161.16 acres in Richland Parish (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement of hunting lease for 161.16 acres in Richland Parish (unanimous)
- Authorized President Drew Keahey to sign addendum for Denmon Engineering contract Supplement #8 (unanimous)