Commission recognizes Saint Helena Parish resolution opposing Upper Amity retention project

The Amity River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District acknowledged a resolution passed by Saint Helena Parish opposing the Upper Amity retention project and voted Sept. 9 to recognize that local resolution as part of the commission’s master plan record. The item on the agenda described the Saint Helena Parish action as opposition to a retention project scoped for the Upper Amity area that, as presented, raised concerns about taking private land. The commission moved to recognize the parish resolution as part of the master plan record. Commissioner Byrd moved the item and Commissioner Harrell seconded; there was no recorded opposition and the motion passed. The meeting transcript records the board’s action to "recognize" the Saint Helena Parish resolution; no further board action or policy change was recorded in connection with the recognition vote at this meeting. Commissioners did not identify any additional formal direction to staff during the discussion recorded in the transcript.