Louisiana Watershed Initiative Extends Round 2 Deadline — May 31

LWI Extends Round 2 Deadline to May 31, offers Technical Assistance Sessions

The Louisiana Watershed Initiative is extending the deadline to submit pre-applications for Round 2 project funding to May 31. The extended deadline will allow more time to help applicants submit their project pre-applications.

LWI is hosting technical assistance sessions for eligible applicants in each region as listed below. To sign up for an in-person, one-on-one session, click here or email watershed@la.gov. There are virtual sessions available as well, with times and dates listed below.

Region 1

May 1: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Coordinating & Development Corporation

4000 Viking Drive, Suite A-1

Bossier City, La. 71111

May 2: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Natchitoches City Hall

700 2nd St.

Natchitoches, La. 71457

Region 2

May 3: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Jackson Parish Courthouse

500 E. Court St., Room 301

Jonesboro, La. 71251

May 4: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Kisatchie-Delta Regional Planning & Development District

1239 Jackson St., Suite 101

Alexandria, La. 71301

Region 3

May 9: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ouachita Parish Police Jury

100 Bry St.

Monroe, La. 71201

Region 4

May 8: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

SEED Center

4310 Ryan St.

Conference Room B/C

Lake Charles, La. 70605

Region 5

May 10: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Acadiana Planning Commission

101 Jefferson St.

First Floor Conference Room

Lafayette, La. 70501

May 11: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Same address as above

Regions 6 & 8

May 18: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Assumption Parish Police Jury

4813 Highway 1

Napoleonville, La. 70390

Region 7

May 15: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Capital Region Planning Commission

14734 S. Harrells Ferry Road

Suite B

Baton Rouge, La. 70816

May 16: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Same address as above

Region 9

May 17: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Amite River Basin Commission

3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.

Suite 135

Baton Rouge, La. 70816

Virtual appointments via Teams or Zoom

May 5: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

May 12: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

May 18: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

May 19: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

May 22-26: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Round 2 is part of LWI’s Local and Regional Projects grant program, which distributes project funding in three rounds. For more information and the pre-application survey, click here. For questions, contact watershed@la.gov or the watershed coordinator for your region.

About the Louisiana Watershed Initiative

Gov. John Bel Edwards established the Council on Watershed Management in 2018, which serves as the coordinated, interagency organization at the state level for watershed-based flood risk reduction. The Louisiana Watershed Initiative serves as the Council’s programmatic arm under which all related efforts operate.

Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Planner/Grant Writer

Planner/Grant Writer

South Central Planning & Development Commission is seeking a Planner with knowledge/experience in planning and its principals, grant writing, GIS, and technical reporting. Responsibilities include writing and management of Federal, State, and Local Grants. Other responsibilities may include management of special projects on behalf of the Commission and its member jurisdictions. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, have the ability to work effectively with local, state, and federal officials, interest groups, and the general public. This position may require public speaking, attendance of night meetings and travel. Minimum qualifications should include a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Business, or a related field. Prior parish, municipal or regional experience a plus. Salary range: $40,000 – $79,800 to be commensurate with experience and education. SCPDC is an EOE/AAE.

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Planner PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org

Public Notice: SCPDC Revolving Loan Board Meeting – April 18 at 8:30 AM

The Revolving Loan Board for South Central Planning & Development Commission, Inc.,
will meet on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Please note that the location for this
meeting has been changed and will now be held at the Terrebonne Parish North
Branch Library, 4130 W Park Ave, Gray, LA 70359. Anyone requiring reasonable
accommodation is requested to contact South Central Planning & Development
Commission, Inc. three days in advance of the meeting at (985) 851-2900 to discuss the
accommodations needed.

AGENDA
I. Call meeting to order
II. Roll call
III. Acceptance of Agenda
IV. Public comments
V. Minutes from Loan Board meeting of March 21, 2023
VI. New loan requests (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
A. Bayou Business Investments, LLC
B. Tiger Roux Cajun Kitchen, LLC
C. Triple J’s Seafood Mart
D. Southdown Express of Houma LLC
E. LAP Services, LLC
VII. Existing loans (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
A. Attorney’s report – available for online viewing, see forthcoming email for details
B. Aging report – available for online viewing, see forthcoming email for details
C. Collections – Work Group recommendations for discussion and action
D. Others
VIII. Other business
A. Announcements
IX. Next meeting date: May 16, 2023
X. Adjourn

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Public Notice: SCPDC Board Meeting – April 20th at 10:30am

MEETING NOTICE
for South Central Planning and Development Commission

DATE: Thursday, April 20th, 2023
TIME: 10:30am
LOCATION: Ellendale Country Club
3319 LA 311
Houma, LA 70360

A G E N D A

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Introduction of Guests
Moment of Silence in Remembrance of Dr. H. Hardy
1. RESOLUTION of Remembrance & Service in Honor of Dr. Henry Hardy
2. Acceptance of Minutes of January 19th, 2023 Regular Meeting
3. Acceptance of Management Committee Meeting of April 14th, 2023
4. Review & Approval of Financial Statement ending March 31st, 2023
5 Presentation by DRA State Representative, Mr. Roderick Scott
6. Louisiana Watershed Initiative Round II Application and Funding Presentation – LAOCD
7. Personnel Policy Amendments:
• Reinstatement of Employee Sick Leave
8. RESOLUTION: Proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month
9. RESOLUTION: Authorizing the CEO to enter into a contract for Metropolitan Planning for FY24
between SCPDC & the LADOTD for the Houma-Thibodaux MPO, Transit Funds
10. RESOLUTION: Authorizing the CEO to enter into a contract for Metropolitan Planning for FY24
between SCPDC & the LADOTD for the Houma-Thibodaux MPO, Continuing Planning Phase
11. RESOLUTION: Declaring various equipment as surplus property & authorizing the
CEO to appropriately dispose of said equipment and setting the minimum acceptable bid for the sale
of equipment declared as surplus
12. Other Business:

· Hurricane’s Laura/Delta/Ida Recovery Funds · SCRACH Update
· Gloria Switch Building Update · North/South Corridor Update
· Rural Grant Writing Program · LA Creed Update
· Ethics Tier 2.1 Forms due May 15th, 2023
13. SCPDC Newsletter
14. Next meeting date, Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 – Assumption Parish – Adjournment

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation is requested to contact South Central Planning and Development Commission three days in advance of the meeting at (985) 851-2900 to discuss the particular accommodations needed.

(04) April 20th, 2023 SCPDC Board Meeting Agenda

Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Assistant Field Manager

Job opening: Assistant Field Manager

South Central Planning & Development Commission is seeking an Assistant Field Manager for its state wide Small Business Recovery loan programs.  The main responsibility of the Assistant Field Manager is to provide direct oversight of designated outreach centers throughout the state.  This includes overseeing staff productivity & loan application intake workflow, as well as staff schedules at those locations.  These assistant managers are responsible for understanding and implementing state & federal programmatic guidelines. Responsibilities also include assisting the managers with promoting the small business recovery loan programs to local businesses and overseeing lease requirements for those specified outreach centers. This position may be called upon to attend and assist in making presentations at public meetings.  Minimum qualifications should include a High School Diploma with at least 5 years’ experience with similar governmental programs. Prior parish, municipal or regional experience a plus. Knowledge of business lending is also a plus. These positions are full- time temporary, salaried position with fringe benefits. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Starting Pay will be approximately $67,600 – $85,000 annually depending on qualification level and experience.

SCPDC is an EOE/AAE.

Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Ass’t Field Manager, PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org