ATCHAFALAYA BASIN LEVEE DISTRICT
P. O. Box 170
Port Allen, Louisiana 70767-0170
Phone (225) 387-2249
Fax (225) 387-4742
Port Allen, Louisiana
March 2, 2011
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 p.m., Wednesday, March, 2, 2011. President John Grezaffi called the meeting to order. Mrs. Janice Jarreau called the roll. The following members were present:
COMMISSIONER PARISH
Glenn Angelle Iberia
Gerald Alexander Ascension
Cory Chustz West Baton Rouge
Bill Flynn West Baton Rouge
John Grezaffi Pointe Coupee
Daniel Hebert Iberville
Karen Jewell Iberville
Stephen Juge Pointe Coupee
Moise LeBlanc St. Martin
Harry Marionneaux Iberville
Earl Matherne Assumption
Absent:
Gerald LeGrand St. Martin
Barry Soileau St. Landry
Also Present:
INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTING
Rick Dugas OCPR
Mitch Verma Verma Systems
Bruce Guidry Levee Board Police Captain
Cecil Tessier Assistant Executive Director
Ernie LeBlanc Levee Board Maintenance Superintendent
Kristy Marcantel Human Resources Analyst
Peggy McCutcheon Accounting Technician
Crissi Canezaro Administrative Coordinator
Tiffany Weber Administrative Coordinator
Janice Jarreau Administrative Program Manager
Will Tyson Executive Director
Steve Marionneaux Levee Board Attorney
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Commissioner Earl Matherne moved, seconded by Commissioner Glenn Angelle and unanimously carried that the minutes of the February 2, 2011 board meeting be adopted, and that they be published in the Official Journal of this Board. President John Grezaffi asked Mr. Tyson if we could purchase our new trucks from a dealer within our district and still get the state contract price. Mr. Tyson said we could go out for bid, but we could not specify that we wanted to purchase a Chevrolet truck, and we may not have a dealer in our district that could bid on our request.
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Mr. Tyson advised the Commissioners that we will have a 22 foot rise coming on the Mississippi River by March 17th, and that is just a fraction under flood stage. The Commissioners asked that he keep them apprised of any change.
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A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District was held on Wednesday February 9, 2011, at the Board Office in Port Allen, Louisiana. Chairman Steve Juge called the meeting to order. The following members were present:
Steve Juge, Chairman
Daniel Hebert, 1st Vice Chairman
Moise LeBlanc, Member
Barry Soileau, Member
Bill Flynn, Ex-Officio Chair
Absent:
Harry Marionneaux, 2nd Vice Chairman
John Grezaffi, Ex-Officio Chair
Also Present:
Commissioner Glenn Angelle
Commissioner Karen Jewell
Commissioner Gerald LeGrand
Commissioner Earl Matherne
Steve Marionneaux, Levee Board Attorney
Richard Sparks, Levee Board Operations Manager
Bruce Guidry, Levee Board Police Captain
Janice Jarreau, Administrative Program Manager
Peggy McCutcheon, Accounting Technician
Kristy Marcantel, Human Resource Analyst
Tiffany Weber, Administrative Coordinator
Crissi Canezaro, Administrative Coordinator
William Tyson, Executive Director, Levee Board
1. Review and discuss resolution declaring used equipment as surplus: Commissioner Barry Soileau moved, seconded by Commissioner Moise LeBlanc and unanimously carried to approve a resolution declaring used equipment as surplus, and authorize the staff to proceed with the sale of said surplus equipment by sealed bid process.
2. Discuss uniform quotes: Mr. Tyson advised the committee that only one quote has been received to date. He stated he felt we failed to get more quotes because of the recent inclimate weather. This matter will be tabled until the next meeting.
3. Request permission to advertise for 2011 Millage Rates: Commissioner Daniel Hebert moved, seconded by Commissioner Moise LeBlanc and unanimously carried to advertise for 2011 millage rates.
4. Any personnel matters: There were no personnel matters to be brought before the committee.
Commissioner Bill Flynn asked for an update on the sale of land in Pointe Coupee Parish. Attorney Steve Marionneaux stated that the land would have to be sold in quarter sections, which would cause us to split the land three ways in order to sell it. The sale would need to be conducted by the Sheriff=s office.
Mr. Tyson advised the committee that anyone who would like to attend the Washington, D.C. trip next month should contact the office staff as soon as possible so that reservations can be made.
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There being no further business to come before the committee, upon motion by Commissioner Barry Soileau, seconded by Commissioner Moise LeBlanc and unanimously carried, the meeting
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Steve Juge, Chairman /s/Daniel Hebert, 1st Vice Chairman
/s/Moise LeBlanc, Member /s/Barry Soileau, Member
/s/Bill Flynn, Ex-Officio Chairman
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
sets forth a procedure for the sale of used equipment found to be surplus; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
desires to sell the equipment described in Exhibit AA@ attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference, has been submitted; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District
will offer to sell the equipment to government bodies within the parishes of this
district before proceeding with the sale of equipment by sealed bid;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District is
authorized to proceed with the sale of said surplus equipment by sealed bid process.
I, Janice G. Jarreau, Secretary for the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin
Levee District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
of excerpts of the Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for the Atchafalaya Basin
Levee District, a Regular Meeting held in Port Allen, Louisiana, on Wednesday,
March 2, 2011.
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Janice G. Jarreau, Secretary
Commissioner Steve Juge reviewed the highlights of the minutes from the Executive Committee meeting held February 9, 2011. Upon motion by Commissioner Steve Juge, seconded by Commissioner Harry Marionneaux and unanimously carried the board approved the minutes of the meeting as presented.
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The board commended the Building Committee for their work on the new building.
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Mr. Steve Marionneaux reported on legal matters. He said he asked the State Treasurer about the disposition of sales proceeds of state land. He said he gave them our position, and asked that they either concur, or state otherwise. We are waiting for the answer.
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Mrs. Janice Jarreau advised the board that the Civil Service Commission has voted to suspend merit increases until June 30, 2012, for all state employees.
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Mr. Tyson reported that the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana will hold their Annual Workshop Conference on May 5-6, 2011 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He asked the commissioners who wish to attend to notify our staff as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made. He said that law requires all levee board commissioners to attend the workshops at least once every four years while they are a commissioner. President John Grezaffi said that the Association is working to get sponsors for these functions, and to expand the number of sponsors.
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Rick Dugas of OCPR reported that Billy Wall is being moved out of the permit section. They are currently interviewing for a replacement.
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Mr. Tyson advised the board that he would like to purchase new office equipment and upgrade the computers when we move to the new office space. He explained that the server on the computer system is seven years old, and upgrades need to be made. He distributed a list of the proposed purchases totaling $61,300.00. Mr. Mitch Verma from Verma Systems was present at the meeting to answer any questions on the proposal. Commissioner Harry Marionneaux moved, seconded by Commissioner Steve Juge and unanimously carried to approve the purchases as proposed.
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Commissioner Gerald Alexander reported that he and Commissioners LeBlanc and Matherne attended the recent Corps of Engineers meeting. He said they had excellent speakers that pointed out the importance of our partnership to protect the levees. He said the meeting was well organized and very beneficial.
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There being no further business to appear before the board, upon motion by Commissioner Gerald Alexander and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned.
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Janice Jarreau, Secretary John Grezaffi, President
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Linda E. Alwood, Contract Stenographer
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