Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on November 29, 2023. The agenda provided contains only the meeting notice and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

The Board approved two resolutions to apply for state funds for green methanol infrastructure and an electrical substation facility. Additionally, the Board authorized a land purchase offer from the City of Alexandria and the purchase of a mobile loading dock.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-10 to apply for funds for green methanol docks, access road, pipelines, and environmental controls (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-11 to apply for funds for an electrical substation factory and warehouse facility (8-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to make an unsolicited purchase offer for a 14-acre tract from the City of Alexandria
• Authorized Executive Director to engage RRWC regarding unspent funds from August 2023 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for hardstand areas, roadwork, and overburden relocation
• Approved purchase of a Mobile Loading Dock for $48,483.68
• Approved October 2023 financial statements
• Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The board will hold its monthly meeting on October 25, 2023. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

The Board adopted Resolution 2023-9 to allow the Executive Director to sign closing documents for a 45-acre purchase from Northport Investments. The Board also appointed an engineer for a disaster grant and updated its credit card policy.

• Adopted RESOLUTION 2023-9 authorizing Executive Director to sign closing documents for 45-acre purchase from Northport Investments (Unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to appoint Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix and Hixson as engineer on record for EDA 2023 Disaster Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved change in Accounting Policy 3.14, Credit Card/Purchasing Card Policy & Charges
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Audit Report
• Approved financial statements for August 2023 and September 2023
• Approved 2024 meeting dates
• Approved August 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings listed.

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only standard administrative items such as meeting time, location, and public notice. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

The Board approved the purchase of a 45-acre property and awarded two hardstand construction projects. Additionally, a new employee vacation policy was approved to take effect in 2024.

• Authorized Executive Director to execute documents for 45-acre property purchase from Northport Investment
• Awarded 2023 Hardstand Additions project as recommended by Engineer on record
• Awarded High-Water Hardstand and Access Road Clear and Grub project as recommended by Engineer on record
• Approved new vacation policy effective January 1, 2024
• Approved July 2023 financial statements
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners holds its monthly meeting. The agenda is limited to procedural items such as approval of minutes and routine administrative matters.

The Board approved several operational authorizations, including the procurement of a 19,200 square foot fabric warehouse and the advertising of 132 acres for lease. It also authorized a reimbursement agreement with LaDOTD for a petroleum offloading facility.

• Approved Resolution 2023-8 for LaDOTD reimbursement regarding petroleum offloading facility
• Approved change in Accounting Policy 3.6 to allow electronic invoice payments
• Authorized Executive Director to advertise lease availability for 132 acres
• Authorized agreement for clearing and grubbing for High-Water Hardstand project under $40,000
• Authorized agreement for a 19,200 square foot fabric warehouse (8-0)
• Approved June 2023 financial statements
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit year ending April 2023

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

The Board authorized the Executive Director to enter into Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with the Red River Waterway Commission for land acquisition and infrastructure. The Board also approved the selection of engineers and the solicitation of public bids for a warehouse and hardstand project.

• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to purchase 45 Acre tract from Northport Investments LLC (carried without opposition)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to build a bridge for access to the 45 Acre tract (carried without opposition)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to build a 19,200 SF fabric warehouse and additional hardstand (carried without opposition)
• Approved Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson as engineers on record for hardstand and fabric warehouse project (carried without opposition)
• Approved solicitation of public bids for additional hardstand (carried without opposition)
• Approved solicitation of public bids for fabric warehouse project (carried without opposition)
• Approved May 2023 financial statements (carried without opposition)
• Approved financial statements for fiscal year 2022-2023 (carried without opposition)

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains only procedural notices and no specific items for decision or discussion. The meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2023, at the Port Central Office.

• No specific agenda items provided

The Board approved a contract for IAMPE to develop a strategic master plan for the port. Other actions included approving the April 2023 financial statements and the President's committee assignments for the next two years.

• Approved IAMPE to develop a strategic master plan not to exceed $40,000 (carried without opposition)
• Approved financial statements for April 2023 (carried without opposition)
• Accepted President’s committee assignments for the next two years (carried without opposition)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried without opposition)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2023 meeting (carried without opposition)

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on April 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. at the Port Central Office. The agenda posted on the website contains only procedural information and no specific items for discussion or decision. The notice was posted on April 3, 2023.

• Agenda contains only meeting logistics and ADA notice.

The Board unanimously approved the 2023-2024 General Operating Budget and elected new leadership for the May 2023 – April 2025 term. Members also approved a lease contract with Avant Organics, LLC and accepted the completion of two petroleum offload facility projects.

• Adopted 2023-2024 General Operating Budget (Unanimous)
• Elected Daniel Lonsberry (President), Terry Spruill (Vice-President), and John Scott (Secretary/Treasurer) for 2023-2025
• Approved salary adjustments and 4% contribution to employee 457(B) retirement plans
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2023-4 accepting project completion for Petroleum Offload Facility crane purchase with EBI Cranes, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2023-5 accepting project completion for Petroleum Offload Facility demolition and crane installation with Standard Crane & Hoist, LLC (Unanimous)
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2023-6 approving Contract of Lease with Avant Organics, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved changes to CLRP Policy Manual
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2023-7 approving changes of bank signatories (Unanimous)

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting at the Port Central Office. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice information and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023-2024 General Operating Budget and scheduled a public hearing for the budget on April 26, 2023. Other actions included approving insurance coverage and an indemnification agreement for the lower dock.

• Approved 2023-2024 General Operating Budget (carried without opposition)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2023-2024 General Operating Budget for April 26, 2023 (carried without opposition)
• Approved insurance coverage from Traveler’s Insurance via McGriff Insurance Company (carried without opposition)
• Approved indemnification agreement for non-exclusive use of the lower dock (carried without opposition)
• Approved Town Talk as the port’s official journal (carried without opposition)
• Accepted Letter of Engagement with Kolder, Slavin & Company, LLC for fiscal year ending April 30, 2023 (carried without opposition)
• Approved notice of intent to amend lease with Avant Organics (carried without opposition)
• Approved February 2023 financial statements (carried without opposition)

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners has announced its monthly meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

The Board approved several resolutions to seek funding for a new building and port improvements. It also authorized the Executive Director to negotiate the acquisition of over 52 acres of land from North Port Investments LLC.

• Approved Resolution 2023-2 to apply for Louisiana Port Construction and Development Port Priority Program funding for a new building
• Authorized Executive Director to request funding from RRWC for a port improvement project
• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate acquisition of 52+ acres from North Port Investments LLC
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for SPN H.011394 (326) Repurposing 620 Building
• Approved Resolution 2023-1 certifying project acceptance for SPN H.011394 (326) with Tudor, Inc
• Approved notice of intent to amend lease with Avant Organics
• Approved CLRP indemnification agreement for non-exclusive use of the lower dock
• Accepted nomination committee consisting of Mike Grant (Chair), Paul Coreil, and Terry Spruill

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for January 25, 2023, has been cancelled. No other business was listed for this date.