OFFICIAL PROCEEDING OF SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE ...

OFFICIAL PROCEEDING
OF
SOUTH LAFOURCHE LEVEE DISTRICT
August 8, 2011
The Board of Commissioners of the South Lafourche Levee District met in a regular session at its
regular meeting place, 17904 Highway 3235, Galliano, Louisiana, on Monday, August 8, 2011, at three
(3:00) o’clock p.m., pursuant to the provisions of a notice of regular session duly promulgated and
posted in accordance with the law.
The regular meeting for the month of August was called to order by President Ronald Callais. He
directed the secretary to call roll.
Board members present: Ronald Callais
Lula Auenson
Roy Gisclair (left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.)
Mitch Danos
Robert “Bobby” Eymard, Sr.
Monty Vegas
Ernest “EJ” Gremillion
Clarence “CJ” Marts, Jr.
Board members absent: Bob Faulk
Also present were: Executive Secretary and General Manager Windell Curole; Administrative Assistant
5 Mary Punch; Clerical Assistant Amy Gisclair; Levee Board Operations Superintendent Jimmy Badeaux;
Attorney Bryce Autin; Engineering Personnel Joe Picciola, Brad Adams, John Plaisance and Neil
Angelette; OCPR Rick Dugas; All South Engineering Steve Smith; USACE Joey Wagner and Bill Foret;
Allain-Lebreton Roland Diaz; Office of Congressman Jeff Landry Gwen Theriot; Brown & Caldwell Leslie
Suazo; and news media.
READING OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the July 11, 2011 Regular Meeting were approved unanimously upon a motion of
Lula Auenson and seconded by Roy Gisclair.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Ronald Callais announced that the ALBL Conference would be held December 7-8, 2011 at
the Hilton in New Orleans. He informed the board that anyone wishing to attend should contact Mary
Punch as soon as possible so the appropriate reservations could be made.
President Callais informed the board that he and General Manager Windell Curole had attended the
2 nd Annual Regional Levee District meeting on August 4, 2011. He explained that area levee districts
come together once per year to discuss and share information about their projects. He stated that the
meeting was impressive.
CPRA PRESENTATION
General Manager Windell Curole explained that CPRA was in charge of flood protection and
restoration in south Louisiana. The State’s Master Plan, which affects our system, is in the process of
being updated.
Due to technical difficulties, the CPRA Presentation was delayed until later in the meeting.
President Callais offered the floor to the audience.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS

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Ms. Gwen Theriot introduced herself and said that she works for Congressman Jeff Landry. Ms.
Theriot explained that she was Community Liaison working in the eastern section of the district and
offered her assistance on behalf of the congressman.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
WETLAND DELINEATION FOR REACH K AND L PERMIT
Mr. Curole explained that Reach K and L was the area where Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, along
with Terrebonne Levee, North Lafourche Levee and South Lafourche Levee Districts, are working
together to get this part of the Morganza project moving forward. Mr. Curole presented a letter and
explained the cost of $8,000 to perform the wetland delineation.
Mr. Stevie Smith explained that part of the Reach K and L Permit included obtaining wetland
delineation which covers an 11 mile stretch from Cut Off to Point Aux Chene. He explained that the
$8,000 cost was well within the funds already agreed upon in the cost-share agreement. The report
will explain how much wetland is within the 11 miles. He explained that the report was needed to
move the permit along. Mr. Smith added that the other four agencies had already concurred with the
proposal. All five entities will share in the cost.
Moved by Roy Gisclair, seconded by Mitch Danos and unanimously accepted, the board approved
the proposed cost of $8,000 for wetland delineation.
In addition to the wetland delineation report, Mr. Smith stated that the permit for Reach K & L had
been submitted, but had come back with a request that a mitigation plan also be submitted. That plan
should be ready to submit within the next 30 to 45 days.
BID RESULTS: HUNTING LEASE
Mr. Curole announced that one bid was submitted for Hunting and Fishing lease in the Hackberry Bay
area by Hecton Lanasse, Jr. The bid amount was for $1.40 per acre with a total of 1080.76 acres
included in the bid. Mr. Curole stated that land man Lee Bloch had reviewed the bid and
recommended acceptance.
Moved by Monty Vegas, seconded by Clarence Marts and unanimously accepted, the board
accepted the low bid from Hecton Lanasse in the amount of $1.40 per acre for 1080.76 acres of
hunting and fishing lease.
FY 2011 AUDIT: AUGUST 9 & 10, 2011
LOUISIANA COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
Mr. Curole announced that the annual audit would be taking place later that week, and one
requirement was to review and accept the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. He explained that the
questionnaire states that the Levee District is in compliance with state laws, and recommended the
board authorize approval of the required signatures from President Callais, Commissioner Roy Gisclair
and himself.
Moved by Roy Gisclair, seconded by Lula Auenson and unanimously accepted, the board accepted
the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented and authorized signatures from President
Ronald Callais, Commissioner Roy Gisclair and General Manager Windell Curole.
AUGUST 2010 TO AUGUST 2011: FLOOD PROTECTION CHANGES
Mr. Curole presented a slide presentation which documented improvements throughout the levee
system that had been made over the past year.
FDIC INVESTMENTS COLLATERAL
Mr. Curole presented a letter from Capital One bank which stated they would no longer collateralize
non-interest bearing accounts. Mr. Curole stated that the levee district currently holds two accounts,
but since they are both interest-bearing, neither would be affected by this change.
LAROSE FLOODWALL
Mr. Curole explained that the Corps was supposed to obtain $5M in funding for improvements to the
Larose Floodwall. The Larose Floodwall project was on an amendment in Washington that failed to
pass by only one vote. Mr. Curole reported that he traveled to Washington DC to discuss, in addition
to FEMA’s “No Levees” policy, the necessity of the floodwall project in Larose. He informed the

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delegation that the I-Wall was probably the only 1965 authorized I-Wall that had not been addressed
since Hurricane Katrina. He added that it should be embarrassing to the Corp and Federal Government
if we had an incident as in New Orleans with the I-Walls there.
Mr. Curole stated he also met with Mary Jo Mullens who is the FEMA representative that is
investigating the engineering for the No Levees policy. Mr. Curole informed the board that FEMA
would have a procedure that would include the levees when determining the elevations for the flood
map.
COL. FLEMING’S RESPONSE TO LOOP RAMP ACCESS
Mr. Curole presented a letter from Col. Ed Fleming responding to Mr. Curole’s earlier letter that
documented his concerns over the gap that was left when the LOOP gate was removed for the
construction of a ramp.
STATE MASTER PLAN
Leslie Suazo, with Brown and Caldwell, presented a slide show on the State Master Plan.
NORTH AMERICAN WATERFOWL CONSERVATION ACT (NAWCA)
Mr. Curole presented a letter from CPRA as a commitment to support the Bayou L’ours Terracing
Project in partnership with Lafourche Parish Government. He explained that the Parish had submitted
an application for funds in the amount of $1M from North American Waterfowl Conservation Act
(NAWCA) to be combined with contributions from the Parish, South Lafourche Levee District and the
landowner, Conoco Phillips. The project will provide habitat for various wading birds, shore birds and
other water fowl.
POINTE AUX CHENE LEVEE PROJECT
Mr. Curole showed a slide of the Point Aux Chene area. He and Mr. Stevie Smith explained the work
that was taking place in that area. This is the first part of the Morganza project to be built in Lafourche
Parish.
CLOVELLY LEVEE PROJECT
Mr. Curole requested approval for President Callais to sign any and all agreements in connection with
the Clovelly Levee Project.
On a motion of Lula Auenson and seconded by EJ Gremillion, the board unanimously agreed to
authorize President Ronald Callais to sign any and all agreements associated with the Clovelly Levee
Project.
SAND FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES – 900 CUBIC YARDS
Mr. Curole stated that new Corps regulations required 900 cubic yards of sand to be available for
emergency purposes. Mr. Curole explained that it would be more cost effective for the Levee District
to purchase the sand instead of having the contractor provide it. Mr. Curole stated that he had
discussed the purchase of sand with President Callais and they both agreed the Levee District should
purchase and store the sand. There were no objections from the board.
ENGINEERING REPORT
OFFICE OF COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION
Mr. Rick Dugas announced that Steve Mathies had resigned as Executive Director of OCPR. He
explained that Jerome Zeringue had been named as his replacement. He added that OCPR will go
away soon and everything will fall under CPRA.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Corps of Engineers Joey Wagner reported on the following projects:
Golden Meadow Pump Station Floodwall – We are 70% complete on sheet pile. Bridge work
should start in two weeks and the H piles should be shipped in a few days.
LOOP Access Ramp – We are about 65% complete with elevations up to +3 ft. All material has
been stockpiled and fabric is on site. The fabric should go in Thursday or Friday of this week,
at which time we will be up to +4 ft. By the end of next week or the beginning of the following
we will be at a better protection level than we had previously.

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GIWW Larose Floodwall – Bids are in and we should have an opening in the next two days with
awarding taking place over the next two weeks. This project should be complete by next
hurricane season.
PROJECT ENGINEERS
PICCIOLA & ASSOCIATES
Engineering representative Brad Adams gave the following report:
“E”-South Levee Improvements
Construction on the crown and embankments is 100% complete. The Levee District is
currently working on smoothing out and sloping the berm. All of the field testing done for this
levee will be put together and submitted to the Corps. As-Built cross sections will be take n of
the new levee and the data will be sent to the Corps. We are assisting in the field as needed.
“A”-West/”B”-South: Phase 1-Clearing and Grubbing
Dredging: We are waiting to hear back from the office of the Louisiana Attorney General. The
contractors were asked to sign and extension of time for the holding of bids.
Elevation of South Floodgate Investigation – Phase 2
Calculations and plans are under final review. Minor details in the plans are being worked out.
A complete set of plans and calculations will be put together and sent to the Corps for review.
Pump Station No. 1
M & L Engine is the low bidder. The contract has been filled out and filed in the Clerk of Courts
Office. A Pre-Construction meeting will be held with the contractor and the Notice to Proceed
will be issued following the meeting.
J. WAYNE PLAISANCE, INC.
Program Manager John Plaisance reported the following:
East Golden Meadow Retention Project
We are still waiting on the permits from the Corps. EPA is holding up the process.
LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS – ANGELETTE-PICCIOLA, LLC
Engineer Neil Angelette reported the following:
Section C-North Pipeline Walls – Raising to 15’ (Present elevation is 8,8 & 9')
Construction on this project is complete and we are currently in the clear lien period.
Section E-North – Raising to +13’ (Present elevation is 10’)
Bids were received for this project on July 21, 2011 to exhaust all remaining borrow material in
the existing outside borrow canal. We are recommending awarding the project to the low
bidder, Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC for $2,766,500.00.
Moved by EJ Gremillion, seconded by Lula Auenson and unanimously accepted, the board
agreed to award Section E-North project to the low bidder, Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC for
$2,766.500.
C-South and B-North (and a portion of B-South) Levee Improvements
This project will provide stability berm improvements and additional material to raise these
levees up to +13’ for C-South and +14.5’ for B-North and B-South. The contractor, Terra
Logistics, LLC, is continuing with project construction. We are recommending approval of Pay
Request No. 5 for $486,569.16.
Moved by Clarence Marts, seconded by Mitch Danos and unanimously accepted, the board
approved Pay Request No. 5 in the amount of $486,569.16 to contractor Terra Logistics.
We are also recommending that the board give the President the authority to add
approximately 100,000 to 150,000 cubic yards to this project at the contract price of $4.75 per
cubic yard and the authority to contract out any trucking that may be necessary for a total
additional cost not to exceed $875,000.

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Moved by Lula Auenson, seconded by Mitch Danos and unanimously accepted, the board
agreed to give President Ronald Callais the authority to enter into agreement to add
approximately 100,000 to 150,000 cubic yards to this project at the contract price of $4.75
per cubic yard and to authorize to contract out any trucking that may be necessary for a total
additional cost not to exceed $875,000.
LEGAL, PERMITS, AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Mitch Danos announced that seven (7) permit requests were received for review and that
none interfered with the levees.
On a motion of Mitch Danos, seconded by Bobby Eymard and unanimously carried, the board
approved Letters of No Objection for the following:
1. CHEVRON USA
CUP NO: P20110743
LOCATION: Lafourche Parish, LA; Approximately 11.9 miles southwest of Leeville, in
the Bay Marchand Area at Lat 29° 04’ 40”N / Long -90° 10’ 21”W.
DESCRIPTION: Proposed installation of the BM3 II facility including a 4’ x 22’ walkway,
a 4’ x 22’ walkway, a 30’ x 30’ dock and a heliport. No excavation or fill will be
required.
2. CHEVRON USA INC.
CUP NO: P20110817
LOCATION: Lafourche Parish, LA; Approximately 1.52 miles Southeasterly from Pass
Fourchon, LA; Bay Marchand Area; Block 1; Pipeline POB: Lat 29° 06’ 14.32”N, Long 90°
09’ 36.36”W; POE: Lat 29° 06’ 11.63”N, Long 90° 40.45”W.
DESCRIPTION: Proposal installation of a 4” gas pipeline (497’) for BLK1 Well #23.
Approximately 208 cubic yads of material will be displaced by jetting for pipeline
installation and tie in activities. No additional dredge or fill are required for this
project.
3. SQUARE MILE ENERGY LLC
CUP NO: P20110837
LOCATION: Lafourche Parish, LA; Access channel POB in Lake Salvador at Lat 29° 41’
51.61”N / Long -90° 20’21.54”W. continues to the mouth of the Bayou Vacherie Cut
Off Canal at Lat 29° 40’ 59.78”N / Long -90° 21’ 17.29”W, and POE at Lat 29 41’
00.35”N / Long -90° 21’ 18.05”W. Proposed Devon-Marr Well No. 3 at Lat 29° 40’
59.78”N / Long -90° 21’ 17.29”W (NAD 83) / X=2,310,749’, Y=370,933’ (NAD 27).
DESCRIPTION: Proposed bucket dredging of a 70’ x 7,558’ access channel beginning in
Lake Salvador and ending in the Bayou Vacherie Cut Off Canal for the purpose of
placing a drill barge on location to drill the Devon-Marr Well No. 3. Native material will
be excavated and placed adjacent to the access channel on both sided of the entire
length of the channel. Also, a 90’ x 375’ slip will be excavated with a 90’ x 90’ wing, and
eight temporary 3 pile clusters will be driven. Upon successful completion of the well,
a 7’ x 16’ will head protection structure will be installed. Approximately 55,569 cubic
yards of native material will be excavated and filled; no other excavation or fill will be
required. The portion of this project located in Lake Salvador t the mouth of the Bayou
Vacherie Cut Off Canal is inside the Louisiana Coastal Zone, the remainder of this
project is outside the Louisiana Coastal Zone. *Approximately 46.6 acres of non
vegetated water bottoms and 7.96 acres of wetland habitat may be impacted as a
result of this proposed project.
4. DELTA LAND RESTORATION
CUP NO: P20110883
LOCATION: Lafourche Parish, LA; Raccoon Lake, LA. Sections 33 & 34; T20S R24E. Site
1: Lat 29° 17’ 56.22”N, Long 90° 04.06”W; Site 2: Lat 29° 18’ 5.90”W, Long 90° 01’
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DESCRIPTION: Proposed pilot study for sites 1 & 2 to access a novel technology for
protection and restoring endangered coastal marsh. This will be accomplished by
construction sea walls near the marsh banks using biodegradable non treated burlap
sacks filled with a porous lightweight manufactured aggregate. The lightweight
aggregate is produced by thermal fusion of silicate clay in a rotary kiln and is then
processed to precise gradations. Site 1 seawall sacks will layout in a single row format
and will be constructed at a length of (40 x 1.71 x 1.67) and positional 2 feet off the
marsh banks using 162 non-treated burlap sacks filled with lightweight aggregate. Site
2 seawall will layout in a pyramid row format and will have a length 0f (35 x 1.71 x
8.33) and positioned 2 feet off the marsh bank using 336 non-treated burlap sacks
filled with lightweight aggregate. After both sites are constructed, the sacks at the top
of both seawalls will be silted and planted with Spartina Alterniflora vegetation for
stability. Approximately 9.86 cubic yards of lightweight aggregate will be used to fill
the sacks. *Approximately 0.009 acres of habitat may be impacted as a result of this
project.
5. BADER ENRGY LLC
CUP NO: P20110876
LOCATION: Lafourche Parish, LA; Approximately 5 miles west-northwesterly from
Galliano , in the Pointe Au Chien Wildlife Management Area. The propwashing will
begin at Lat 29° 27’ 40”N, Long 90° 23’ 14”W (NAD83), and end at the well which is
located at Lat 29° 30’ 00”N, Long 90° 22’ 22”W (NAD 83); X=2,305,579’, Y=304,287’
(NAD27).
DESCRIPTION: Proposed propwashing of a total of ~23,408 linear feet of water bottom
(~52,482 cu. yds.) to install a drilling barge and structures for the Phoenix Prospect
well. Upon completion of the well a 10’ x 20’ well protection structure will be installed.
*Approximately 26.6 acres of unvegetated water bottom may be temporarily impacted
by this proposed project.
6. CHEVRON PIPELINE COMPANY
CUP NO: P20110059(Revised)
LOCATION: Lafourche Parish, LA; Approximately 5.2 miles northeasterly of Larose, off
of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterways; Section 30, T17S-R21E. The POB of excavation is at
Lat 29° 38’ 05.51”N,Long 90° 20’ 18.28”W, and the POE of excavation is at Lat 29° 38’
03.03”N , Long 90° 20’ 13.65”W.
DESCRIPTION: Proposed to raise and upgrade an existing 8-inch pipeline and existing
valves in otrder to prevent further floodwater damage. In order to access the site from
the GIWW, an existing 80-foot long timber bulkhead and three piling will be removed
and replaced upon completion of the project. A 476’ x 35’ area will be excavated
(approx. 4,079 cu yds) and the material will be stockpiled and used ad backfill upon
completion of the project. A 222’ x 6’ walkway will be removed and replaced with a
274’ x 6’ walkway. The dredge or fill is requires. *Approximately 2.56 acres of marsh
and 0.36 acres of unvegetated water bottom may be temporarily impacted by this
project.
7. TOWN OF GOLDEN MEADOW
SCPDC, INC
PO BOX 1870
GRAY, LA 70359
CUP NO: P20110414
LOCATION: Lafourche Parish, LA; Lat 29° 24’ 04.29”N, Long -90° 16’ 27.73”W, Golden
Meadow, LA
DESCRIPTION: Proposed expansion of Golden Meadow’s existing treatment plant and the
construction of approximately 4,100 linear feet of gravity sewer line, 500 linear feet of force
main, and two pump stations to serve a low to moderate income neighborhood within the
community. Approximately 4,815 cubic yards of native material will be excavated and
backfilled upon completion of the work. No other excavation or fill will be required.
BOARD ATTORNEY

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President Callais requested that the following two items be deferred until the end of the meeting.
There was no objection to his request.
I. Discuss suit entitled Murphy Broussard et al vs. South Lafourche Levee District et al: Docket
No. C118171, Division B, 17 th Judicial District Court (Possible Executive Session)
II. Discuss suit entitled South Lafourche Levee District vs. Chad M. Jarreau: Docket No. 117693,
Division B, 17 th Judicial District Court (Possible Executive Session)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
INVOICES
In the absence of Chairman Roy Gisclair, Vice President Lula Auenson announced that the Finance
Committee had reviewed the invoices, advised that the invoices were in order and recommended they
be paid.
On a motion of Lula Auenson, seconded by Bobby Eymard and unanimously carried, the board
approved the payment of the invoices as presented.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Commissioner Monty Vegas stated that employee Warren Danos had satisfied his six month probation
period and the Committee recommended his status be changed to permanent.
Moved by Mitch Danos, seconded by Lula Auenson and unanimously accepted, the board agreed to
move Mobile Equipment Operator 1 Warren Danos from Probational Status to Permanent Status.
There was no old business to discuss.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Curole announced that Col. Alvin Lee had been promoted to head business director of the
Mississippi Valley Corps Division. He informed the board that Col. Lee’s new position was a very
important one and that he was familiar with our area.
President Callais requested a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of litigation.
Moved by Monty Vegas, seconded by EJ Gremillion, and unanimously carried, the board agreed to
enter into Executive Session and the roll was called as follows:
YEAS: 7
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 0
ABSENT: 2
A motion was made by Monty Vegas, seconded by Lula Auenson and unanimously agreed upon by
the board to exit out of Executive Session and back into Regular Session.
With no further business to discuss, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting on a motion by
Bobby Eymard and seconded by Mitch Danos.
/s/Ronald Callais, President
/s/Windell A. Curole, Executive Secretary