Planning & Projects Meeting

October 1, 2007

 

 

Chairman Buddy Daisy called to order the Planning & Projects Committee Meeting of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District on the 7th Floor Conference Room located in the Government Tower, 8026 Main Street, Houma, Louisiana, on October 1, 2007, at 6:03 o’clock.

 

Upon roll call by Angela Rains, Commissioners recorded present were Mr. Alford, Mr. Daisy, Ms. Dillard, Mr. Leward Henry, Mr. Willis Henry, Mr. Luke, Mr. Moore, and Mr. Talbot.  Ms. Teuton is recorded as absent.

 

Under Public, there was no one wishing to address the Board.

 

Under Executive Director’s Report, Mr. Zeringue asked the board to authorize the Reimbursement Agreement with Gulf South Pipeline for Reach H-3 of the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project.

 

A motion was offered by Commissioner Willis Henry, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, motion carried, to authorize the Reimbursement Agreement with Gulf South Pipeline for Reach H-3 of the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project.

 

Mr. Zeringue asked the board to authorize task order EUSTIS-07, Amendment No. 3, in the amount of $11,440.00 for work on the Reach H-3 of the Morganza Project.

 

A motion was offered by Commissioner Leward Henry, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to authorize task order EUSTIS-07, Amendment No. 3, in the amount of $11,440.00 for work on the Reach H-3 of the Morganza Project.

 

Mr. Zeringue asked the board to pass Resolution No. 07-433 authorizing the TLCD Board President to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for funding for a portion of the HNC Lock and Floodgate.

 

A motion was offered by Commissioner Willis Henry, seconded by Commissioner Luke, motion carried, to pass Resolution No. 07-433 which authorizes the TLCD Board President to Execute Memorandum of Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources for funding for a portion of the HNC Lock and Floodgate.

 

Mr. Zeringue presented the Board with an update on the Morganza to the Gulf Project.  He reported on his recent trip to Washington and the meetings he attended with Senators Landrieu and Reid.  He informed the board of the President’s anticipated veto of the WRDA bill and the confidence of our delegation that they can override the veto.  He also attended meetings regarding expediting the construction of the HNC Lock.  These meetings indicate the support of the importance of moving the bill forward.  He assured the Board that the delegation is working hard to pass the WRDA bill.

 

Under Field Superintendent’s Report, on behalf of Greg Gautreaux, Mr. Zeringue briefed the board regarding local Ward 7 Levee in-house construction and ongoing negotiations and cooperative efforts with TPCG for completion.

 

Mr. Keith Meyer with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. gave an updated on the Pointe-Aux-Chenes Floodgate First Lift Levee System and the status of the Joint Permit Application.

 

Mr. Phil Schexnayder with GSE Associates, Inc. provided an update on the Morganza Reach J-2 Project.  A revised contract was submitted to TLCD and needs to be reviewed by both DOTD and USACE.

 

Mr. Marc Acosta with Morris Hebert, Inc. reported on the Lower Petit Caillou TE-07b, Pointe-aux-Chenes Floodgate, as well as the status of the First Lift Levee System. 

 

Jeff Pena with Shaw Coastal, Inc. asked the Board the consider approving 51 additional calendar days for the Upper Ward 7 Levee Project with Civil Construction Contractors. 

 

After discussion, a motion was offered by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry to approve six (6) calendar days, which includes two days for Hurricane Dean preparation work, to the October 24, 2007 deadline and with no additional costs to the contract, as per the letter from the contractor dated September 25, 2007.

 

Mr. Pena presented the Board with a slide presentation and update on Reach H-3 First Lift Project and the Permitting for Reach H-3.

 

David Boudreaux with T. Baker Smith, Inc. reported on the 4-3C West Forced Drainage Project.  He also briefed the board for work on Reach J-1 Segment A and Program Manager Services provided to the District.

 

 

 

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Under President’s Report, Mr. Alford briefed the board about WRDA authorization.  He also expressed excitement for the new upcoming election.  He discussed a meeting that he had today with Bobby Jindal, candidate for governor of Louisiana. 

 

Commissioner Allan Luke also reiterated some of Mr. Alford’s sentiments regarding the positive future of Terrebonne Parish and the upcoming election.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, unanimously carried, to adjourn the October 1, 2007 Planning & Projects Committee Meeting of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District at 7:05 o’clock P.M.

 

 

 

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Walton Daisy, Chairman

 

 

 

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Jerome Zeringue, Secretary