Fifth Louisiana Levee District
August 14, 2013
The Board of Commissioners for the Fifth Louisiana Levee District met in regular session on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the Levee Board Office, 102 Burnside Drive, Tallulah, LA at 9:00 a.m. President Reynold Minsky called the meeting to order. Commissioners John David Frith, Sam Hill, James Kelly, Barry Maxwell, Jack Varner, and Pat Mabray answered roll call.
Visitors included Paul Colquette, LA DOTD and Yvonne Lewis, Madison Journal.
The Board reviewed bids for the recreational lease of approximately 116 acres in Madison Parish. On motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Mabray, the Board approved the high-bid submitted by Stephanie Edleston.
On motion by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Mabray, the Board approved minutes from the July meeting. Commissioners reviewed and approved claims submitted for July, on motion by Commissioner Hill, 2nd by Commissioner Frith. Commissioners reviewed financial statements for July.
On motion by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Frith, the Board approved the signing of Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire required by State in conjunction with audit engagements.
On motion by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, Board approved resolution appropriating the rights-of-way required for construction in conjunction with Flood Control/Mississippi River and Tributaries, West Bank Mississippi River Levees Item 501-R, Wilson Point, Seepage Control, East Carroll Parish, as shown on USACE Map File No. M-85-16973.
The Board considered a request from the Town of Vidalia seeking permission to re=surface and hard-surface the existing River Road leading to the RV Park in Vidalia. On motion by Commissioner Maxwell, 2nd by Commissioner Kelly, approval was granted Subject to USACE and DOTD approval.
On motion by Commissioner Kelly, 2nd by Commissioner Hill, Board approved permit request from Town of Vidalia to patch and overlay Concordia Avenue in Concordia Parish. Approval was granted subject to USACE and DOTD approval.
There being no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned on motion by Commissioner Varner, 2nd by Commissioner Frith.