Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No new date is provided in the notice.

• Meeting of December 18, 2024 cancelled

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The board will hold its monthly meeting on November 20, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

The Board approved a land purchase for $17,500 and awarded a contract to Skyplex Trucking for military use infrastructure. Commissioners also certified the completion of State Project H.011394 and approved October 2024 financial statements.

• Approved October 2024 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 monthly meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-14 certifying completion of State Project H.011394 (7-0)
• Awarded $720,017 OLDCC project to add stone to hardstand area to Skyplex Trucking (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 1.158 acres north of Port Road for $17,500 (unanimous)
• Tabled motion to award erosion control project (unanimous)

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners is holding its monthly meeting on October 23, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

The Board approved a resolution to sign documents for a Department of Defense grant and authorized permitting services for two dock facilities. The commission also accepted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 audit report and approved September 2024 financial statements.

• Approved MMLH proposal for permitting services for two dock facilities and access roads
• Authorized Executive Director to execute Right of Entry Agreement with Red River Waterway Commission
• Approved RESOLUTION 2024-13 for Department of Defense Grant # CIP 2168-24-01 (7-0)
• Accepted Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit Report by Kolder, Slaven & Company LLC
• Approved September 2024 financial statements
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved September 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on September 25, 2024, at 8:00 am at 600 River Port Road, Alexandria, LA. The agenda consists solely of procedural items such as meeting notice and public access information, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting scheduled for September 25, 2024 at 8:00 am
• Location: 600 River Port Road, Alexandria, LA
• Agenda includes only standard procedural items

The Board authorized the Executive Director to pursue a land acquisition of 12.95 acres from the City of Alexandria. It also approved several actions related to a Department of Defense grant, including a contract for engineering services. Additionally, the Board authorized a memorandum of understanding with FEMA for technical assistance.

• Approved agreement with MMLH for engineering services (DoD Grant # CIP 2168-24-01) not to exceed $99,634.00
• Approved RESOLUTION 2024-12 authorizing the executive director to sign documents for DoD Grant # CIP 2168-24-01
• Authorized executive director to negotiate engineering and project management for DoD Grant # CIP 2168-24-01
• Authorized executive director to execute documents for possible acquisition of 12.95 acres from the City of Alexandria on Industrial Site Road
• Approved RESOLUTION 2024-11 authorizing MOU for FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) technical assistance
• Approved financial statements for July 2024 and August 2024
• Approved minutes from July 31, 2024 meeting

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners scheduled a meeting for August 28, 2024. This meeting has been cancelled.

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the Port's Central Office, 600 River Port Road, Alexandria, LA. The agenda is not provided; the notice only includes procedural details such as the meeting time, location, and ADA accommodation contact.

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the financial statements for June 2024. Executive Director Ben Russo provided updates on grant applications and upcoming military rotations.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved July 19, 2024 special meeting minutes
• Approved June 2024 financial statements

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board will hold a special meeting to consider changes to the Executive Director's job description and to enter executive session to discuss legal representation. The board will then vote on a recommendation regarding legal counsel.

• Motion to approve changes to Executive Director's job description as presented
• Motion to enter Executive Session to discuss legal representation for CLRP
• Motion to approve recommendation of the CLRP Board regarding legal representation

The Board approved updates to the Executive Director's job description. Commissioners also authorized the Executive Director to seek additional legal representation through the Legal Committee if necessary.

• Approved changes to Executive Director's job description
• Approved Executive Director to seek additional legal representation if needed via the Legal Committee
• Approved meeting agenda

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners. The monthly meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 8:00 am. No specific agenda items, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the notice.

The Board approved recommendations to hire bond lawyers and financial consultants regarding Port Priority's commitment to fund an Electrical Substation Facility. The Board also awarded contracts for security fencing and mooring barge construction. Emergency expenses for dock repairs were tabled.

• Approved financial statements for March 2024, April 2024, and fiscal year 2023-2024
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for audit year ending April 2024
• Approved monthly increase in bookkeeping services
• Awarded LaDOTD Security Fencing project for Highwater Hardstand
• Awarded construction of deadman for mooring barges
• Tabled emergency expense for dock repairs
• Approved hiring bond lawyers Foley & Judell and funding commitment for Electrical Substation Facility
• Approved hiring governmental financial consultants for Electrical Substation Facility

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port is holding Legal and Finance Committee meetings. Both committees will discuss matters regarding Port Priority’s commitment to help fund the Electrical Substation Facility.

• Legal Committee discussion on Port Priority funding for Electrical Substation Facility
• Finance Committee discussion on Port Priority funding for Electrical Substation Facility

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The meeting notice announces that the monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled. The meeting is set to take place at 8:00 am at the Port’s Central Office.

The Board approved construction contracts totaling $705,000 for state and regional projects. It also authorized the Executive Director to apply for a federal grant requiring a local match of $895,886.46 and approved emergency repairs for rain damage.

• Awarded $168,000 bid to The Migues Deloach Company for State Project H.011394 (327)
• Awarded $537,000 bid to Tudor, Inc. for FTZ-Industry Activation project
• Approved $60,000 maximum for emergency hardstand and bank repairs
• Authorized $895,886.46 local match for US Marine Highway Program Grant application
• Approved Resolution 2024-04 for LaDOTD port security project agreement
• Approved MMLH as Engineer on Record for LaDOTD PPP security fencing project
• Authorized Executive Director to execute documents for PIDP 2024 Transloading and EDA 2024 grants
• Ratified engineering firm selection for Electrical Substation Manufacturing Facility

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners holds its rescheduled monthly meeting on April 10, 2024, at 8:00 am. The agenda contains only procedural items; no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024-2025 General Operating Budget and accepted recommendations from the Personnel Committee. Public comments were heard regarding requests to evaluate alternative sites for a port project between mile markers 83-84.

• Approved 2024-2025 General Operating Budget via Resolution 2024-03 (8-0)
• Approved Personnel Committee recommendations (carried without opposition)
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners is meeting for its regular monthly session. The agenda contains only procedural items; no specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

The Board approved the 2024-2025 General Operating budget and scheduled a public hearing for April 10, 2024. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded, including a dirt pad project and an access road and bridge project. The Board also approved insurance coverage and a reimbursement for warehouse modifications.

• Approved 2024-2025 General Operating budget
• Approved public hearing for General Operating Budget on April 10, 2024
• Awarded contract to Precision Land Leveling for Highwater Hardstand dirt pad project (not to exceed $149,000)
• Awarded contract for 45-acre access road and bridge project
• Approved $238,104.03 reimbursement to Distran Packaged Substations for 600 warehouse building modifications
• Approved insurance coverage from Travelers for property, marine, and auto policies
• Approved quote to Tandemloc, Inc for 20-foot container spreader beam
• Approved RESOLUTION 2024-02 to advertise for Avant DRA – FTZ Industry Activation Construction project

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural notice announcing the rescheduling of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Board's monthly meeting from February 28 to February 7, 2024. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting date changed to February 7, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
• Location: Port Central Office, 600 River Port Road, Alexandria, LA

The Board approved a $1,211,655 grant from the Delta Regional Authority and authorized advertising for biofuels facility infrastructure. Multiple task orders for port improvements, including a metal building and access bridge, were approved. The Board also engaged bookkeeping and audit services for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Approved Resolution 2024-1 to advertise for Biofuels Facility infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved $1,211,655 agreement with Delta Regional Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 2024-01 with MMLH for 2,400-sf metal building and drainage
• Approved Task Order 2024-02 with MMLH for 45-acre Access Drive and Bridge
• Approved Task Order 2024-03 with MMLH for DRA-FTZ Fencing and repairs up to $40,000
• Approved bookkeeping services with Payne, Moore & Harrington for FY 2024-2025
• Approved annual financial and SAUP audits with Kolder, Slaven and Company for FY 2024-2025
• Authorized grant application for MARAD Marine Highway material handling equipment

Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners

The Central Louisiana Regional Port Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for January 24, 2024, has been cancelled.