Regular Board Meeting

May 12, 2008

Board President Anthony Alford called the Regular Meeting of the Terrebonne Levee & Conservation District to order at 6:00 o’clock P.M. at the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District Office located at 220 Clendenning Road, Houma, Louisiana.

Commissioner Luke led the opening prayer and Commissioner Leward Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

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 was recorded as absent.

Motion of Commissioner Daisy, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, motion carried, to accept and ratify the minutes of the Regular Committee Meeting dated April 14, 2008.

Motion of Commissioner Willis Henry, seconded by Commissioner Talbot, motion carried, to accept and ratify the minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting dated May 5, 2008.

Motion of Commissioner Leward Henry, seconded by Commissioner Moore, motion carried, to accept and ratify the minutes of the Planning & Projects Committee Meeting dated May 5, 2008.

Commissioner Luke requested the board enter into Executive Session for a strategy session to discuss Save Our Wetlands vs. TLCD, and the character and/or professional competence of Mr. Windell Curole, Mr. Greg Gautreaux, and Ms. Angela Rains. It was noted that each individual would be given the opportunity to be present in the Executive Session if they choose to.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Talbot, seconded by Commissioner Willis Henry, to return to the regular order of the agenda.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Willis Henry, seconded by Commissioner Talbot, to deviate to discuss the discussions of the board while in Executive Session.

Mr. Alford briefed the public about recent discussions with Windell Curole and South Lafourche Levee District, and the changes to be made with respect to his future with the TLCD, and his position as Interim Regional Director.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Willis Henry, seconded by Commissioner Talbot, motion carried, to hire Windell Curole as Regional Director to carry on the necessary duties on an interim basis with a salary to be negotiated with Mr. Curole by Anthony Alford, board President.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Talbot, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, to return to the regular order of the agenda.

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

Under Executive Director’s Report, Mr. Zeringue requested authorization of Resolution No. 08-441 to execute the DNR Intergovernmental Agreement for a time extension for the Lake Boudreaux Marsh Creation Project.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, motion carried, to authorize Resolution No. 08-441 executing the DNR Intergovernmental Agreement for a time extension for the Lake Boudreaux Marsh Creation Project.

For the Morganza to the Gulf update, Mr. Zeringue briefed the board regarding the latest trip to Washington, D.C. The Louisiana delegation urged the USACE to maintain the timeline for the HNC Lock Project. The TLCD is in the process of working with the delegation to insert language in the next federal bill to expedite this project.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Talbot, seconded by Commissioner Willis Henry, motion carried, to deviate from the regular order of the agenda to discuss the excavator bids.

Attorney James Dagate explained his recommendation to reject all three bids as not responsive for not complying with the stated recommendations.

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A motion was offered by Commissioner Talbot, seconded by Commissioner Willis Henry, motion carried, to reject all three bids as recommended by Board Attorney James Dagate and to go out for bids again, with that bid opening date to be set for June 9, 2008.

Motion of Commissioner Talbot, seconded by Commissioner Leward Henry, motion carried, to return to the regular order of the agenda.

There were no Engineering Updates.

Under President’s Report, Mr. Alford took the opportunity to present a plaque and Resolution to Jerome Zeringue.

There being no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Commissioner Talbot, seconded by Commissioner Luke, unanimously carried, to adjourn the May 12, 2008, Regular Meeting of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District at 7:30 o’clock P.M.

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Anthony Alford, President Jerome Zeringue, Secretary