Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on routine financial matters, approve November 2025 invoices, and consider renewing a fuel contract with Lott Oil Company. The board will also review permit transfers and renewals for campsites along Jeems Bayou and other locations in Caddo Parish.

• Renew fuel contract with Lott Oil Company for 2026 ($ undisclosed)
• Approve November 2025 invoices and October 2025 bills
• Transfer campsite permit (Lot#51, Jeems Bayou) from William Beckham to Joshua Beckham
• Renew 2026 permits for Lot#38 Sweet at Crouch Dam, Lot#100 Stevens at Trees City Camps, Lot#167 Halford at Black Bayou, and Lot#177 Goss at Black Bayou

The Board unanimously approved a fuel purchase contract renewal with Lott Oil Company for 2026. The Board also awarded grazing permits for two tracts and processed campsite permit renewals and transfers.

• Approved fuel contract renewal with Lott Oil Company for Jan 1, 2026, through Dec 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Awarded grazing permit for Tract #1 to Price Bundy at $13.12 per acre (Unanimous)
• Awarded grazing permit for Tract #2 to Jeff Taylor at $13.89 per acre (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Campsite Permit Lot#51 from William Beckham to Joshua Beckham (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of campsite permits for Lot#38, Lot#100, Lot#167, and Lot#177 (Unanimous)
• Ratified payment of November 2025 invoices and October 2025 bills (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 13, 2025, meeting (Unanimous)

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District Board will meet to ratify routine payments, approve contracts, and consider land-use leases for two parks. The board will also discuss financial reports and receive committee updates.

• Ratify $2,000,000 maturity with Home Federal Bank (10/17/25)
• Approve 3-year lease for Robert Nance Park in Hosston, LA
• Approve 3-year lease for Noah Tyson Park in Rodessa, LA
• Transfer campsite permits: Lot#145 (Black Bayou) and Lot#68 (Section 27)
• Renew 7 levee permits for 2026 (Webb #7, Johnson #34, Dykes #54, Hartline #161, Christianson #174, Baird #187, Thompson #195)

The Board approved three certificates of deposit totaling $8 million and ratified payments for August through October 2025. It also approved land use lease agreements with the Caddo Parish Commission for two parks and authorized several campsite permit transfers and renewals.

• Approved $2M 24-month CD at 3.60% with Home Federal Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved $3M 24-month CD at 3.60% with Home Federal Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved $3M 36-month CD at 3.60% with First Horizon Bank (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year lease with Caddo Parish Commission for Robert Nance Park (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year lease renewal with Caddo Parish Commission for Noah Tyson Park (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Argent Mineral Management, LLC for oil and gas payment audit (Unanimous)
• Approved landscape maintenance with Hooglands and work control contract with JB Field Services (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of two campsite permits and renewal of seven others (Unanimous)

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners - Meeting Cancellation Notice

The meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum could not be established. No substantive decisions were made.

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, has been cancelled because a quorum could not be established. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District Board will discuss monthly financial reports, ratify August 2025 invoices, and review the annual audit for FY 2024-2025. Key items include a $3,000,000 investment discussion, approval of a service agreement with Romph Pou Agency, and a vote to apply for state capital outlay funds for drainage channel repairs. The board will also consider attendance at the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana annual meeting and a nominee for the CURRENT board.

• Discussion of $3,000,000 investment
• Approval of Service Agreement with Romph Pou Agency
• Approval to apply to State of Louisiana Capital Outlay program for drainage channel repairs
• Review of Annual Audit and Financial Report for FY 2024-2025 by CPA Mike DeFalco
• Approval of attendance at 84th Annual Meeting of Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana

The Board approved a $3 million investment in a 36-month CD and authorized an application for state funds to repair drainage channels. Other actions included approving a service agreement with Romph Pou Agency and appointing Vice President Moore to the CURRENT board.

• Approved $3,000,000 investment in a 36-month term CD at 3.60% with First Horizon Bank (unanimous)
• Approved application to State of Louisiana Capital Outlay program for drainage channel repair (unanimous)
• Approved Romph Pou Agency Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Nominated Vice President Moore as District representative for the CURRENT board (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at the Association of Levee Board 84th Annual Meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of August 2025 invoices and July 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and ratify payments for July 2025 and June 2025. Members will discuss the maturity of several certificates of deposit and a nominee for the CURRENT board. The meeting also includes a review of a Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit engagements.

• Maturity of $1,000,000 CD with Home Federal Bank
• Maturity of $2,000,000 CD with Cross Keys Bank
• Maturity of $3,000,000 CD with Home Federal Bank
• Resolution 13 of 2025 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagements
• Nominee for the Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority (CURRENT) board

The Board adopted the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The Board also approved new 36-month term certificates of deposit with First Horizon Bank and Home Federal Bank.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of July 2025 invoices and June 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Adopted Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagements for 2024-2025 fiscal year (unanimous)
• Approved investment in 36-month term CDs with First Horizon Bank and Home Federal Bank (unanimous)
• Tabled nominations for the CURRENT board

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District Board will consider approving an oil and gas lease with Cypress Energy Partners for 38.70 acres, review insurance proposals for 2025-2026, and discuss a proposal for an Air Mag Survey by Fenstermaker & Associates near the Caddo Lake dam. The meeting also includes routine approval of June minutes, monthly bills, and reports from staff and counsel.

• Consideration of oil and gas lease by Cypress Energy Partners, LLC in Section 23, T22N, R15W (38.70 acres)
• Review and approval of Insurance Proposals for 2025-2026
• Review and approval of proposal for an Air Mag Survey by Fenstermaker & Associates to evaluate Section 21 near the Caddo Lake dam
• Discussion of Membership Dues, Conferences, and Sponsorships for 2025-2026
• Ratify payment of statements and invoices for June 2025 and subsequent bills for May 2025

The Board approved a request from Cypress Energy Partners, LLC to nominate a 38.70-acre tract in Section 23 for an oil and gas lease. The Board also approved an insurance renewal proposal and a survey of Section 21 near the Caddo Lake dam.

• Approved oil and gas lease nomination for 38.70 acres in Section 23 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025–2026 insurance proposal with agent Stuart Harris (Unanimous)
• Approved aerial magnetometer survey by Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC for Section 21 (Unanimous)
• Ratified payment of June 2025 invoices and May 2025 bills (Unanimous)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a year-end budget amendment and the maturity of two certificates of deposit. The body will also consider professional services contracts for three legal firms and three campsite permit transfers.

• Maturity of $7,600,000 C.D. with First Horizon Bank
• Maturity of $1,000,000 C.D. with First Horizon Bank
• Professional services contracts for Ronald F. Lattier, J. Marshall Jones, Jr., and Michael Lowe
• Campsite permit transfer for Lot# 133 from Amanda Davidson to Khristen King
• Campsite permit transfers for Lot# 170 and Lot# 175

The Board approved several professional service contracts for legal and oil and gas services for the 2025-2026 term. It also voted to diversify funds into three different certificates of deposit and approved three campsite permit transfers. The 2024-2025 budget was amended for year-end adjustments.

• Approved 2024-2025 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved diversifying funds into CDs with Home Federal Bank and Bonvenu Bank (unanimous)
• Approved legal services contract for Ronald F. Lattier, July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved oil and gas services contract for J. Marshall Jones Jr., APLC, July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved conference services contracts for Ronald F. Lattier and J. Marshall Jones Jr., APLC (unanimous)
• Approved legal services contract for Michael D. Lowe of Kean Miller LLP (unanimous)
• Approved campsite permit transfer of Lot# 133 from Amanda Davidson to Khristen King (unanimous)
• Approved campsite permit transfers of Lot# 170 and Lot# 175 (unanimous)

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review monthly financial reports and ratify April 2025 payments. The agenda also includes the adoption of a tax millage rate via Resolution 5 of 2025.

• Adoption of tax millage rate (Resolution 5 of 2025)
• Ratification of April 2025 statements and invoices
• Discussion of Meridian (General Shale) Brick Right of Passage Agreement
• Review of monthly financial reports

The Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to set the 2025 millage rate at 0.00 mills. The Board also approved a right of passage agreement amendment and ratified monthly invoices.

• Set 2025 millage rate at 0.00 mills (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to the Right of Passage Agreement with Meridian Brick LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified payment of April 2025 invoices and subsequent March 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025, meeting (unanimous)

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District board will consider approving $3,000 in annual dues for the Red River Valley Association and a multi-year renewal of a spray herbicide contract with Red River Specialties. Members will also open bids for a 48-acre grazing permit and discuss two campsite permit requests. Routine items include financial reports, approval of March 2025 minutes, and committee updates.

• Approval of $3,000 dues for Red River Valley Association
• Yearly renewal of spray herbicide contract with Red River Specialties through Dec 31, 2026
• Opening bids for grazing permit on 48.19 acres in Section 8, T21N-R16W
• Campsite permit request from Amber Patterson for Lot 61 in Section 27
• Campsite permit request from Kenneth Caldwell for Lot 94 in Section 14

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District will hold a public hearing and vote on its operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The board will also ratify monthly financial reports and payments, and consider an oil and gas lease on district land. Other items include approving dues for two flood-control organizations and attendance at a state workshop.

• Public hearing and approval of operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Ratification of payments for February 2025 and subsequent January 2025 bills
• Approval of $1,525 in dues for National Waterways Conference and $1,135 for Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association
• Consideration of resolution on oil and gas lease by Cypress Energy Partners, LLC on 1.50 acres in Sections 29/37, T17N, R13W
• Approval of sign recognizing the district at Red River Waterway Commission's 1North Adventure Trails

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District Board will meet to discuss financial reports, approve January 2025 invoices, and consider a resolution for an oil and gas lease with Cypress Energy Partners. They will also vote on renewing several 2025 permits and a $10,000 engineering contract with Civil Design Group.

• Resolution to acquire oil and gas lease by Cypress Energy Partners on 120 acres in Section 22, T22N, R15W
• Maturity of $3,000,000 certificate of deposit with Home Federal Bank
• Approval of $10,000 contract with Civil Design Group for engineering services
• Renewal of 2025 permits for six individuals
• Ratification of monthly invoices for December 2024 and January 2025

Caddo Levee District Board of Commissioners

The Caddo Levee District Board will discuss monthly financial reports, ratify December 2024 invoices, and note the maturity of a $2,500,000 Treasury Note with Hancock Whitney Bank and a $3,000,000 CD with Home Federal Bank. The board will consider renewing 38 permits for 2025 and approving a fuel contract first renewal option with Lott Oil Company for 2025. Attendance at the Red River Valley Association 100th Annual Convention is also up for approval.

• Maturity of $2,500,000 Treasury Note with Hancock Whitney Bank on 12-31-24
• Maturity of $3,000,000 CD with Home Federal Bank on 1-17-25
• Renewal of 38 permits for 2025 (individuals listed)
• Fuel contract first renewal option with Lott Oil Company for Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025
• Approval of attendance at Red River Valley Association 100th Annual Convention

The Board approved a fuel purchase contract with Lott Oil Company and a 48-month Treasury Note with Hancock Whitney Bank. The Board also renewed 36 campsite permits for 2025 and approved a $2,000 sponsorship for the Red River Valley Association convention.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)
• Ratified payment of December 2024 and November 2024 invoices (Unanimous)
• Approved 48-month Treasury Note with Hancock Whitney Bank at 4.35% (Unanimous)
• Tabled maturity of Certificate of Deposit (CD) with Home Federal Bank
• Approved renewal of 36 campsite permits for 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved fuel contract renewal with Lott Oil Company for Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 sponsorship for Red River Valley Association 100th Annual Convention (Unanimous)