Columbia Port Commission public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Columbia Port Commission
The Columbia Port Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including financial reports, old and new business, and specific port facilities such as the grain elevator, rock yard, cottonseed warehouse, and biofuels project. Rent matters for tenants Terral, McClenahan, David Guerrero, and LGF are also on the agenda. The meeting includes commissioner reports and announcements.
- Discussion of grain elevator operations
- Rock yard business
- Cottonseed warehouse updates
- Biofuels project
- Rent items for Terral, McClenahan, David Guerrero, and LGF
Columbia Port Commission
The commission met for its annual Christmas Party and discussed port activities, but no official actions were taken by the board. The meeting included discussions regarding a request to make the Port Director a full-time employee.
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several port-related projects. The agenda includes discussions on a grain elevator, rock yard, cottonseed warehouse, and biofuels project.
- Grain elevator project
- Rock yard project
- Cottonseed warehouse project
- Biofuels project
- Rent discussions regarding Terral, McClenahan, David Guerrero, and LGF
Columbia Port Commission
The provided document is an agenda rather than minutes. No decisions, votes, or outcomes were recorded.
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission authorized engineering work for Riverton Campground Road and the RailRoad Spur. It also approved using a rent payment to clear property debt and provided a commitment letter for a water tank grant. The Director reported on infrastructure grant applications to LADOTD.
- Accepted meeting minutes and bank statements
- Approved using initial LGF rent payment to retire port property debt
- Authorized Brian Hammitt and Associates for engineering design with $185,000 budget
- Approved commitment letter for $415,000 match for Columbia Eastside Water District elevated water tank grant
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission will review updates on the Grain Elevator, Rock Yard, and Cottonseed Warehouse. The meeting includes discussions regarding various grant statuses and bond counsel.
- Grain Elevator discussion
- Rock Yard discussion
- Cottonseed Warehouse discussion
- Biofuels Project discussion
- LaDOTD Port Priority Grant Application review
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission approved payment for legal, engineering, and consulting services related to a $15 million LADOTD Port Priority grant application. Director Greg Richardson reported that LGF agreed to pay the Commission $80,000 on October 1 and another $80,000 before the end of the year to fulfill lease obligations.
- Accepted reading of minutes and bank statements
- Approved payment of $22,640.50 for grant application invoices (Harper Wilkins, BHA, and Gary Lagrange and Associates)
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes updates on grant applications and the status of specific port facilities.
- LaDOTD Port Priority Grant Application
- DRA and EDA Grant Status
- Biofuels Project
- Grain Elevator, Rock Yard, and Cottonseed Warehouse updates
- Rent for Terral and McClenahan
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission approved a resolution allowing Director Greg Richardson to submit a LADOTD Port Priority infrastructure grant application. The board also approved payment of outstanding invoices for a consultant and attorney.
- Accepted previous minutes and bank statements
- Approved resolution for Greg Richardson to submit DOTD Infrastructure Grant Application
- Approved payment of outstanding bills for attorney and consultant
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission will conduct business regarding several ongoing projects and administrative changes. Discussions include updates on the Grain Elevator, Rock Yard, Cottonseed Warehouse, Biofuels Project, and rent matters.
- Interview of a consultant to assist Port Director
- Change of meeting location
- Appointment of a Parliamentarian
- Grain Elevator project discussion
- Rock Yard project discussion
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission approved the hiring of Gary Lagrange to provide consulting services for the Port. Members discussed a September 1 deadline for a LADOTD Port Priority grant application and a request from Terral Riverservices to expand its rock yard from 5 to 10 acres.
- Approved hiring Gary Lagrange for consulting services
Columbia Port Commission
The Columbia Port Commission will consider a lease revision for a biofuels project and authorize bidding for cleanup of the grain elevator area. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a financial report.
- Lease for Biofuels project (new business)
- Grain elevator: put out for bid cleanup of area (old business)
- Revise lease for Biofuels project (old business)
- Rent discussion for Terral and McClenahan (old business)
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission discussed a draft lease with Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) and rising infrastructure costs for rail and road construction. Members agreed to seek a consultant with experience in multimillion-dollar port development to manage these needs. A motion was passed to identify and interview a specific consultant at the July meeting.
- Approved motion to identify and interview a port development consultant for the July meeting
Columbia Port Commission
The commission is meeting to review financial reports and discuss several port projects. Key agenda items include a grant application plan for biofuels and bidding for cleanup at the grain elevator.
- Bidding for cleanup of the grain elevator area
- Biofuels project lease revision and grant application plan
- Capitol Outlay and Port Priority discussions
- Rent matters regarding Terral and McClenahan
- Updates on the rock yard and cottonseed warehouse
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and discuss several port projects. Discussions include a biofuels project involving lease revisions and grant application planning, as well as a bid for cleaning the grain elevator area.
- Grain Elevator: Cleanup of area to be put out for bid
- Biofuels Project: Lease revision and development of comprehensive grant application plan
- Port Priority: Capital Outlay discussion
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission approved the development of engineering plans for Riverton Road to support grant applications, using Capital Outlay funds. The board discussed infrastructure needs for a proposed biofuel facility and the role of local investors. Greg Richardson was directed to coordinate with the Caldwell Parish Police Jury and identify grant sources.
- Approved development of engineering plans for Riverton Road using Capital Outlay funds
- Directed Greg Richardson to discuss Riverton Campground road with Caldwell Parish Police Jury
- Directed Greg Richardson to identify grant sources for infrastructure
- Directed Greg Richardson to develop cost estimates for Riverton Campground Road and proposed railspur
- Directed Greg Richardson to follow up on well abandonment, powerlines, and existing gas pipeline
Columbia Port Commission
The commission will conduct a regular meeting to review minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes discussions regarding the grain elevator, rock yard, cottonseed warehouse, and biofuels project.
- Financial report review
- Grain elevator discussion
- Rock yard discussion
- Cottonseed warehouse discussion
- Biofuels project discussion
Columbia Port Commission
The commission will conduct a regular meeting to review financial reports and discuss several ongoing projects. Topics of discussion include the grain elevator, rock yard, cottonseed warehouse, and biofuels project.
- Financial report review
- Grain elevator discussion
- Rock yard discussion
- Cottonseed warehouse discussion
- Biofuels project discussion
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission adopted the 2021 budget after discussing a projected surplus. The board also received updates on a biofuel project and warehouse rental payments from Terral Riverservices.
- Adopted 2021 budget (Motion by Monty Adams, Jr., seconded by Charles Hearns; passed)
Columbia Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and several new business items. Discussion includes a resolution for a revenue bond and hiring an appraiser for adjacent property.
- Resolution for Revenue Bond
- Hiring Greg Wilbanks for appraisal of adjacent property
- Rock Yard – Terral new Lease
- Biofuels Project
- Port Director Contract