Travis Colombel

The committee reviewed the accounts payable report, including the visa bill, and subsequently approved the payment of all bills as recommended by the Executive Director.

The meeting included a public hearing and a board meeting to consider and vote on millage rates for the upcoming year, specifically deciding whether to maintain existing rates or roll forward following reassessment. The agenda covered extensive project reports across various areas, including Thibodaux, Lockport-Larose, Choupic, St. James, Lake Bouef, and Gheens. Key actions involve approvals for expropriation, property purchases, construction change orders, pay requests for various contractors, and awarding a construction contract for an industrial park project. Additionally, the Board discussed a cooperative endeavor agreement with BP for project mitigation, regional maintenance projects, and financial reports.

The committee reviewed the accounts payable report, including a visa bill. The Executive Director provided a summary of these financial obligations and recommended their payment, which was subsequently approved by the committee.

The committee reviewed and approved the Accounts Payable Report as recommended by the Executive Director, following a presentation of the visa bill and general payables.

The board discussed the millage rates adoption process and authorized pre-applications for the Leighton Pump Station Improvements Project and the Rienzi Outfall Improvements Project. Payments were approved for the Zeller/Larousse Forced Drainage Area Systems Improvements and the Morganza to the Gulf Eastern Tie-in projects. Additionally, the board approved change orders for contract modifications, expressed support for the 2027 CPRA Annual Plan, and reviewed reports from the Finance and Priority Committee and the Legal and Development Committee regarding maintenance and construction projects.