I. CALL TO ORDER – Tim Larkin, President.
II. OPENING PRAYER – Bill Alley – Commissioner.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Tim Larkin, President.
IV. Swearing in of Commissioner Mr. Wade Rich (Oath of Office)
V. ROLL CALL – Deanna Rabb, Secretary.
VI. READING OF MINUTES – Deanna Rabb, Secretary.
VII. REQUESTS BY VISITORS
A. Ms. Emily Mott the Executive Director of the Red River Valley Association would like to introduce herself to the Board and discuss the importance that it brings to flood control, recreation, navigation, and the economic impact it continues to bring to Louisiana.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of any submitted plats received from the MPC or other entities for approval of Letters of No Objection.
B. Discussion to potentially increase the Bossier Levee District’s sponsorship for the RRVA (Red River Valley Association) from $1,200.00 to $2,000.00 annually due to rising business costs and initiatives for the future.
C. Discussion regarding the Bossier Levee District to potentially abandon its maintenance easement of the Merritt Ditch located in the Tiburon Subdivision submitted by Mr. Reggie D. Lewis, P.E. with Raley and Associates.
D. Discussion for approval of the removal of encroaching trees along the Red River Levee.
E. Approval for the purchase of equipment / SUV: (see breakdown attached for approximate costs)
3 EX MARK LAWNMOWERS: $23,279.99 each = TOTAL: $69,839.97
2 TRACTORS / 2 CUTTERS: 2 @ $143,486.48 = TOTAL: $286,972.96
2 @ $32,122.92 = TOTAL: $64,245.84 = $351,218.80
2 TRAILERS: 1 @ $8,183.23 and 1 @ $11,473.23 = TOTAL: $19,251.76
2 SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS: 1 @ $16,434.88 & 1 @ $2,816.88 = TOTAL: $19,251.76
HERBICIDE SPRAYER: $4,662.49
2024 FORD EXPEDITION 4WD: $52,891.00
F. Resolution authorizing the secretary to transfer $250,000.00 from Huddleston/Smith Investments to the BLD checking account for all upcoming monthly expenditures.
XI. LEVEE AND DRAINAGE REPORT
X. APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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