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Assumption Parish Drainage Committee approves a slate of small excavations and culvert repairs totaling several thousand dollars
Summary
The Drainage Committee voted to approve multiple exploratory excavations, culvert replacements and small drainage repairs with motions carrying unanimously; individual projects were approved with stated amounts ranging from $215 to $3,700.
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Assumption Parish Drainage Committee approved a series of localized drainage repairs, exploratory excavations and culvert replacements across multiple wards.
Committee members moved and approved individual project payments or small procurement actions for specific locations, citing photos and on-site assessments. The approvals included exploratory excavation and evaluation at 2373 Highway 308 (Ward 2) to investigate an apparent separation beneath the highway; resealing an outfall culvert in the Keshe Basin at 4222 Highway 1; culvert replacement at 152 Peterbilt Lane (Ward 6); culvert replacement at 148 Highway 403 (Ward 6); exploratory excavation at 6018 Highway 1 related to a car-wash outfall; sweep/silt removal at the Highway 403 outfall along railroad tracks; and an excavation to expose and construct a catch basin at 717 Westall Road.
Motions and outcomes (as recorded in committee): all motions carried with affirmative votes. Examples from the transcript:
- Request approval to allocate remaining funds ($6,748.86) to project 93225 (COVID installation, 4910 Highway 308): motion by Mr. Matherne, second by Mr. Carter; all in favor.
- Exploratory excavation at 2373 Highway 308: motion by Mr. Carter, second by Mr. Blanchard; all in favor. The amount discussed during the item included contractor quotes and a requested exploratory budget; a specific exploratory allocation of $600 from drainage funds was recorded for one smaller item.
- Reseal outfall culvert inside Keshe Basin at (Bar) 222 Highway 1: motion by Mr. Carter, second by Mr. Burrell; amount $215; motion carries.
- Culvert replacement at 152 Peterbilt Lane (Ward 6): motion by Mr. Carter, second by Mr. Blanchard; amount $900; motion carries.
- Culvert work at 148 Highway 403 (Ward 6): motion by Mr. Carter, second by Mr. Blanchard; amount $3,700; motion carries.
- Exploratory excavation at 6018 Highway 1 (car-wash outfall): motion by Mr. Carter, second by Mr. Blanchard; amount $600; motion carries.
- Sweep/silt clearing at Highway 403 outfall (railroad tracks, Ward 6): motion by Mr. Carter, second by Mr. McLaren; amount $2,400; motion carries.
- Excavation and catch-basin work at 717 (Westall) Ward 7: motion by Mr. Langford, second by Mr. Lathan; amount $1,800; motion carries.
Committee discussion focused on site-specific constraints (access, right-of-way, proximity to high ground vs. wetlands) and coordination with surrounding landowners or other entities (farmers, federal water districts). Several items were tabled for additional field coordination (for example, the Libertyville Drainage Canal, item 2, was tabled so staff could meet with a farmer to confirm logistics and hauling needs).
