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ATCHAFALAYA BASIN LEVEE DISTRICT
P. O. Box 170
Port Allen, Louisiana 70767-0170
Phone (225) 387-2249
Fax (225) 387-4742
November 4, 2015
A Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District was held at the Office of the Board in Port Allen, Louisiana at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, November 4, 2015. President John Grezaffi called the meeting to order. Mrs. Janice Jarreau called the roll. The following members were present:
COMMISSIONER PARISH
Gerald Alexander Ascension
Glenn Angelle Iberia
Bill Flynn West Baton Rouge
John Grezaffi Pointe Coupee
Daniel Hebert Iberville
Karen Jewell Iberville
Moise LeBlanc St. Martin
Harry Marionneaux Iberville
Earl Matherne Assumption
Jody Meche St. Martin
Barry Soileau St. Landry
Absent:
Cory Chustz West Baton Rouge
Nickie Rockforte Pointe Coupee
Also Present:
INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTING
Tony German CPRA
John Caro Brown & Brown
Steve Marionneaux Levee Board Attorney
Cecil Tessier Assistant Executive Director
William Tyson Executive Director
Janice Jarreau Administrative Program Manager
Kristy Jewell Human Resource Analyst
Tiffany Weber Accounting Specialist
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President John Grezaffi asked for any public comments. Hearing none, he proceeded.
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NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin
Levee District up to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 for the leasing for grazing purposes only of the following described property, to-wit, bid related materials may be obtained and electronic bids may be submitted online at www.centralbidding.com:
A certain tract of land laying and being in the Parish of Pointe Coupee, Louisiana,
and in Section 33, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, and Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4,
Township 4 South, Range 7 East, being the right-of-way acquired for the Evans
Pont Levee and was quitclaimed to the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District by
quitclaim deed dated 17 September 1957, filed and recorded in COB 45, Entry 251
on 4 October 1957, records of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, containing 71.48
acres more or less.
Said bids will be publicly opened at the office of said Board in Port Allen, Louisiana on November 4, 2015 at 4:00 p.m..
The said property will be leased as one tract for cash, check, or money order, to be paid in full, submitted with bid, for a period of three (3) years for grazing purposes only.
Prospective bidders are to satisfy themselves as to the validity of the land title prior to submitting their bids, inasmuch as the land will be leased without warranty of title except as against the Board's own acts.
Proof of liability insurance of not less than $100,000 with Atchafalaya Basin Levee District designated as additionally insured.
The land will be leased subject to any oil, gas and mineral lease, that may exist now or be entered into in the future, the bonus, rentals and royalties from which shall be reserved to the Board. All mineral rights shall be reserved to the Board in perpetuity in accordance with the Constitution.
The Board will not consider any bids submitted for less than $10.00 per acre, per year.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
It is mandatory that all bids are submitted on forms provided by the Atchafalaya Basin
Levee District otherwise bid will be considered null and void, bid forms are available at the
Atchafalaya Basin Levee District Office, (525 Court Street) P.O. Box 170, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767, telephone number (225) 387-2249. All Bids should be marked in bold print “Grazing Lease Bid.”
John Grezaffi Janice G. Jarreau
President Secretary
The following bids were duly opened and read:
1) Dillon LaCour - $19.86 per acre for a total of $4,258.77
2) Allen Ranch - $25.65 per acre for a total of $5,500.39
Commissioner Karen Jewell moved, seconded by Commissioner Moise LeBlanc and unanimously carried to accept the higher bid from Allen Ranch, subject to review by the staff to make sure the bid meets the requirements.
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The Commissioners reviewed the minutes from the October 7, 2015 Board meeting. Commissioner Barry Soileau moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn Angelle and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2015 meeting as presented, and to publish the minutes in the official journal.
Mr. Tyson reported to the commissioners concerning the issue relating to travel expense reimbursements. He said he met with Senator Ward, and he is waiting on written confirmation from the Division of Administration.
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Mr. Tyson informed the board that the Corps of Engineers is requesting a Right of Entry
for contractor and government parking for dredging on the Mississippi River. Commissioner Earl Matherne moved, seconded by Commissioner Harry Marioneaux and unanimously carried to approve their request.
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Mr. Tony German had no report from CPRA.
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A meeting of the Insurance/Finance Committee of the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District was held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2015, at the Board Office in Port Allen, Louisiana. Chairman Daniel Hebert called the meeting to order.
The following members were present:
Daniel Hebert, Chairman
Earl Matherne, 1st Vice Chairman
Karen Jewell, Member
Bill Flynn, Ex-Officio Chairman
John Grezaffi, Ex-Officio Chairman
Absent:
Cory Chustz, 2nd Vice Chairman
Moise J. LeBlanc, Member
Also Present:
Commissioner Gerald Alexander
Commissioner Glenn Angelle
Commissioner Harry Marionneaux
Mark Romero of Brown & Brown Insurance
Don Savoie of Simmons & Savoie
John Caro of Brown & Brown Insurance
Elizabeth Minvielle, Brown & Brown Insurance
William Tyson, Executive Director
Richard Sparks, Levee Board Operations Superintendent
Kristy Jewell, Human Resource Analyst
Janice Jarreau, Administrative Program Manager
Tiffany Weber, Accounting Specialist
Crissi Canezaro, Accounting Technician
1. Discuss the renewal of Worker Compensation Policy for 2016
Mr. Don Savoie advised the committee that due to an increase in our experience modifier this year, we will pay approximately $5,000 more than last year. Commissioner Kay Jewell moved, seconded by Commissioner Earl Matherne and unanimously carried to renew the policy with Simmons & Savoie as presented.
2. Discuss the renewal of General Liability Policy for 2016
Mr. John Caro of Brown & Brown Insurance presented a proposal to renew the current policy for 2016 at a savings of $27,000 over last year’s premium. Commissioner Earl Matherne moved, seconded by Commissioner Kay Jewell and unanimously carried to accept the renewal proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance.
3. Discuss the renewal of Supplemental Insurance Policy for 2016
Ms. Elizabeth Minvielle of Brown & Brown Insurance advised the committee that the ABLD staff asked that this policy be written to renew on January 1st, instead of March 1st, to put it in line with our other insurance policies. She said the Guardian policy will increase by $2,000 next year, but the other four lines will retain their rates from this year. Ms. Minvielle said she has asked for quotes from some other companies with equivalent coverage, and if those quotes come in lower she will present that to the Director for consideration. Commissioner Earl Matherne moved, seconded by Commissioner Kay Jewell and unanimously carried to authorize the Director to accept the proposal from Brown & Brown Insurance for the Supplemental Insurance Policy not to exceed the quote presented to the board today.
There being no further business to come before the committee, upon motion by Commissioner Bill Flynn and unanimously carried the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Daniel Hebert, Chairman /s/Earl Matherne, 1st Vice Chairman
/s/Karen Jewell, Member /s/Bill Flynn, Ex-Officio Chairman
/s/John Grezaffi, Ex-Officio Chairman
After review, Commissioner Daniel Hebert moved, seconded by Commissioner Moise LeBlanc and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the Insurance/Finance Committee meeting of November 2, 2015 as presented. Commissioner Gerald Alexander thanked Mr. Tyson and our staff for the work they have done to allow us to maintain our low insurance rates.
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Mr. Tyson proposed the following meeting dates for the year 2016:
January 13, 2016
February 3, 2016
March 2, 2016
April 6, 2016
May 4, 2016
June 1, 2016
July 13, 2016
August 3, 2016
September 7, 2016
October 5, 2016
November 2, 2016
December 14, 2016
Commissioner Barry Soileau moved, seconded by Commissioner Harry Marionneaux and unanimously carried to approve the meeting dates as presented.
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There being no further business to come before the board, upon motion by Commissioner Earl Matherne and unanimously carried the meeting adjourned.
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Janice Jarreau, Secretary John Grezaffi, President
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Linda Alwood, Contract Stenographer
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