Regular Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2015
President Anthony Alford called to order the Regular Meeting of the Terrebonne Levee and
Conservation District at the TLCD office located at 220 Clendenning Road, Houma, Louisiana,
6:00 o'clock P.M. on January 13, 2015.l
Angela Rains led the opening prayer, and Commissioner Henry led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
Upon roll call by Ms. Rains, Commissioners recorded as present were : Alford, Chauvin, Guidry,
Moore, Ledet, and Henry. Commissioners Daisy, Pinkston, and Shaffer are recorded as absent.
President Alford recognized the family of Jimmy Dagate as present in the meeting.
Under Public comments, Representative Gordon Dove, and CPRA Director Jerome Zeringue
addressed the board.
Under disposition of minutes, there was a motion by Commissioner Henry, seconded by
Commissioner Chauvin, to accept and ratify the minutes of the Regular Meeting dated December 9,
2014. The motion passed.
There was a motion by Commissioner Ledet, seconded by Commissioner Guidry, to accept and
ratify the minutes of the Special Meeting dated January 7, 2015. The motion passed.
There was a motion by Commissioner Henry, seconded by Commissioner Chauvin, to accept and
ratify the minutes of the Finance Meeting dated January 7, 2015. The motion passed.
There was a motion by Commissioner Guidry, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to accept and
ratify the minutes of the Planning & Projects Meeting held on January 7, 2015. The motion passed.
Under Management's Report, Ms. Rains asked the board for approval of the second warrant listing
for the month of January.
There was a motion by Commissioner Chauvin, seconded by Commissioner Henry, to approve the
second warrant listing for January 2015, as presented. The motion passed.
President Alford, Commissioners Guidry and Moore, all commented on Mr. Dagate's skills as
TLCD's Board Attorney through the past years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and
worked with him.
Under Executive Director's Report, Mr. Dupre spoke of the creation of the TLCD years ago and the
appointment of Mr. Dagate as Board Attorney at that time.
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Program Manager Mitch Marmande commented on how fundamental Mr. Dagate was to the legal
decisions affecting the District throughout the years. Mr. Dagate's steady demeaner and immense
knowledge will be missed by all.
Executive Director Reggie Dupre read the following Memorial Resolution for Board Attorney
James Dagate into the official records of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District:
"WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest, our dear
friend and colleague, Mr. James Dagate, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dagate practiced law for over 36 years, where he served as an Assistant District
Attorney for Terrebonne Parish since 1997, was a coordinator and teacher for District Attorney Joe
Waitz, Jr.'s Project LEAD school program, and served as general counsel for the Terrebonne
Economic Development Authority and the Houma Housing Authority, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dagate served as the chief legal counsel for the Terrebonne Levee &
Conservation District since its inception in 1997, and through his guidance and dedication, played
a critical role in allowing the District to move forward for flood protection efforts through
construction of Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dagate further served his profession as President of the Terrebonne Parish Bar
Association in 1994, the Louisiana State Bar Association Disciplinary Hearing Committee Member
(1993-2001), Chairman (1998-2001), Louisiana State Bar Association Disciplinary Board Member
(2004-2007), former Special Assistant Attorney General, Ad Hoc Judge of the City Court of Houma,
former Teacher of Criminal and Constitutional Law at Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish Sheriff's
Training Academy, and was a Certified Mediator of Legal Disputes, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dagate was an active civic and community leader, a member of the Board of
Directors of Terrebonne General Medical Center and the Terrebonne Council on Aging, as well as
a member of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce and the Houma-Terrebonne Rotary
Club (1990 President and Rotarian of the Year), and served as host of HTV's "Law and
Government", "The Truth", and "Bayou Time" television shows, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dagate was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be
missed by all who knew him.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District
Board of Commissioners, that the passing of James R. Dagate
has been duly noted in the records of the Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District, this 13th day
of January, 2015, and that all in attendance stand for a moment in observance of the passing of this
kind servant."
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There was a motion by Commissioner Moore, with a unanimous second, to pass the Memorial
Resolution in memory of Attorney James Dagate. The motion passed.
Under Management's Report, there was nothing more to report.
Under Executive Director's Report, Mr. Dupre asked the board to accept the recommendation by
District Attorney Joe Waitz to appoint Attorney Jacob Dagate as Legal Counsel for the Terrebonne
Levee and Conservation District.
There was a motion by Commissioner Moore, with a unanimous second, to approve the
recommendation by District Attorney Joe Waitz to appoint Attorney Jacob Dagate as Legal Counsel
for the TLCD. The motion passed.
Jacob Dagate voiced his thanks to District Attorney Joe Waitz, and the TLCD board for allowing
him to represent the District in this capacity.
Mr. Dupre asked the board for authorization to accept ownership of the 90 x 30 foot Parish spud
barge.
Operations Supervisor Greg Gautreaux told the board to what capacity the barge will be used. He
also said there will be modifications and improvements made to the barge.
There was a motion by Commissioner Chauvin, seconded by Commissioner Ledet, to authorize the
acceptance of the 90 x 30 foot Terrebonne Parish spud barge. The motion passed.
Mr. Dupre discussed the District's 2015 list of priorities.
Representative Gordon Dove spoke to the board regarding the timeline of the HNC Lock Complex
construction.
Under Engineering Reports, there was nothing to report.
Under President's Report, Mr. Alford told everyone to keep up the good work.
There being no further business to come before the board, it was moved by Commissioner Henry,
seconded by Commissioner Moore, to adjourn the January 13, 2015 Regular Meeting of the
Terrebonne Levee and Conservation District at 6:50 o'clock P.M. The motion passed.
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Anthony Alford, President
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Angela Rains, Secretary