North Lafourche Levee District

The meeting included reports on various project areas such as Thibodaux, Lockport, Larose, Choupic, St. James, Lake Bouef Watershed, Gheens, and Valentine. The board authorized an expropriation action for the Industrial Park Road project, approved construction payments for the Morganza to the Gulf Eastern Tie-in, and approved a change order for Reach 3 interim improvements. Additionally, the board approved an intergovernmental agreement regarding the Bayou Chene flood protection structure, authorized the surplus of a truck, received updates on legal and committee activities, and accepted the payables report.

The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding the adoption of millage rates for the 2026 tax roll and the Director's report covering multiple project areas, including Thibodaux, Lockport, Larose, Choupic, St. James, Lake Bouef, and Gheens. Specific project actions involve authorizing pre-application resolutions to the DOTD for flood control, approval of pay requests and change orders for various infrastructure improvements such as pump stations, levees, and haul roads. Additionally, the board will consider a resolution supporting the fiscal year 2027 annual state integrated coastal protection plan and review committee reports regarding finance, priority, and legal matters, alongside accounts payable and general equipment surplus items.

The committee reviewed the accounts payable report, which included an overview of the organization's visa bill and current payables. Following the review, the committee moved to approve the payables report for payment.

The board discussed various project area updates, including drainage and levee improvements in Thibodaux, Lockport, Larose, Choupic, St. James, Lake Bouef, Gheens, and Valentine project areas. Key actions included authorizing the acquisition of rights of way for the Lockport to Larose Reach B3 project, awarding a construction contract for the Woodland Heights Levee, and approving pay requests for ongoing Morganza to the Gulf projects. The board also reviewed updates on equipment, board of ethics requirements, and legal actions. Furthermore, new policies regarding the acquisition of servitudes and rights of way, as well as project assessment for stakeholder development, were officially adopted.

The committee meeting agenda includes the review and potential approval of the Payables Report submitted by the Executive Director, followed by an opportunity for public comments.