Greater Ouachita Port Commission public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: meeting notice, location, and a Title VI non-discrimination statement. No substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission will hold a public meeting on November 6, 2024, at noon at Tower Place in Monroe. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a Title VI non-discrimination notice; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
The Commission approved a resolution authorizing Lazenby and Associates to act on the GOPC's behalf to purchase a container handler. The board also approved the financial report and a payment for bid preparation services.
- Approved October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved financial report as of November 6, 2024
- Approved resolution authorizing Lazenby and Associates to purchase container handler (unanimous)
- Approved $540 payment to Lazenby and Associates for bid packet and advertising
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Parish Port Commission will hold a public meeting at noon on October 9, 2024, at Tower Place in Monroe. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a Title VI notice; no specific business items are listed.
The Commission authorized the purchase of a $600,000 container handler and approved the related engagement with Johnston. The board also approved the financial report and a payment for professional services.
- Approved purchase of $600,000 container handler
- Authorized Chairman Guillot to execute container handler purchase
- Approved Docusign engagement with Johnston for container handler purchase
- Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved financial report as of October 9, 2024
- Approved $1,215 invoice from Lazenby & Associates
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from August 14, 2024, and the financial report as of September 4, 2024. Staff reported that a Request for Proposal for a container handler is pending approval from FP&C before bids are advertised.
- Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved September 4, 2024 financial report
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission will hold a public meeting on October 9, 2024, at Tower Place in Monroe. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and non-discrimination statements.
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission will hold a public meeting at 12:00 p.m. on August 14, 2024, at Tower Place in Monroe. The agenda text contains only a Title VI non-discrimination notice and no specific items for discussion or decision.
The Commission approved the July 10 meeting minutes and the August 14 financial report. A payment for the GOPC annual audit was approved. The Commission discussed ordering an equipment handler using a $600,000 appropriation and seeking $300,000 in additional funding.
- Approved July 10, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approved August 14, 2024, financial report
- Approved payment for GOPC Annual Audit
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission has issued a public notice for its upcoming meeting. The agenda contains only procedural meeting details and no specific items for decision or discussion.
The Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024, meeting and the financial report dated July 10, 2024. The body discussed using a $600,000 capital outlay appropriation to order an equipment handler while seeking additional funding for the $900,000 total cost.
- Approved June 12, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approved July 10, 2024, financial report
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission will hold a public meeting on June 12, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and non-discrimination statements.
The Commission approved the May 8th meeting minutes and the June 12th financial report. Chairman Guillot reported a $600,000 capital outlay appropriation for an equipment handler, noting the actual cost will be closer to $900,000.
- Approved May 8th, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved financial report as of June 12th, 2024
- Directed drafting of letter to Louisiana Boards and Commissions regarding vacancy following death of James Lee
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Parish Port Commission will hold a public meeting on May 8, 2024, at noon at Tower Place in Monroe. The notice includes only standard Title VI non-discrimination language and contact information; no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
- Meeting date: May 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Tower Place, 1500 North 19th, Monroe
- No agenda items provided beyond general meeting notice
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from April 10, 2024, and the financial report dated May 8, 2024. No construction or operations reports were provided during the meeting.
- Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved May 8, 2024 financial report
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission has issued a public notice for its upcoming meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting time, location, and standard non-discrimination notice.
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from March 7, 2024, and the financial report dated April 10, 2024. No construction reports were provided, and operations reported ongoing efforts to find port prospects.
- Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approved April 10, 2024 financial report
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission will hold a public meeting on March 6, 2024, at Tower Place in Monroe. The notice includes Title VI compliance information but does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.
- No specific agenda items are provided in the meeting notice.
The Commission approved the minutes from the February 7, 2024, meeting and the financial report as of March 7, 2024. Members discussed strategies to increase visibility with the Louisiana Economic Development and state officials. The Commission also addressed the renewal of board member terms.
- Approved February 7, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approved financial report as of March 7, 2024
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The Greater Ouachita Port Commission is holding a regular public meeting on February 7, 2024, at Tower Place in Monroe. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a Title VI non-discrimination notice, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.
The Commission approved the January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and the February 7, 2024, financial report. Two bills were approved for payment. The Commission noted that Ouachita Terminals ended a contract with a consultant due to a lack of new business leads.
- Approved January 10, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approved payment of $5,716 for Directors and Officers Insurance Policy
- Approved payment of $1,100 for PALS Membership
- Approved financial report as of February 7, 2024
Greater Ouachita Port Commission
The agenda contains only procedural items: a public meeting notice, Title VI compliance statement, and contact information. No specific business items, votes, or proposals are listed.
The Commission approved the meeting minutes from December 6, 2023, and the financial report as of January 10, 2024. No construction or operations reports were presented. The meeting was adjourned with no further business.
- Approved December 6, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved financial report as of January 10, 2024