Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will meet on December 20, 2023, in Natchitoches, LA. The agenda includes approval of the November 29, 2023 minutes, public comments, and new business items such as statistical, appropriation, accounting, fire/accident, and compliance reports for November 2023. No citations or violations are listed for the next meeting. The commission will also discuss market development business, including a Chase bank reconciliation of $512,277.62.
- Approval of November 29, 2023 minutes
- Statistical report for November 2023
- Detailed appropriation report recap for November 2023
- Accounting total reports for November 2022 & November 2023
- Chase bank reconciliation as of December 6, 2023: $512,277.62
The Commission approved Class 6X permits for Davis Seafood and Meats and Jett Express. A series of marketing and sponsorship proposals totaling $420,700 recommended by the Advisory Board were postponed until the next meeting for further review.
- Approved Class 6X permits for Davis Seafood and Meats and Jett Express
- Approved November 29, 2023 minutes
- Postponed approval of $420,700 in Advisory Board recommendations
- Changed January meeting date from January 17th to January 24, 2024
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will consider approval of October 2023 minutes, review monthly statistical, appropriation, accounting, fire/accident, and compliance audit reports, and discuss possible citations, applications, and violations. The commission will also address market development business, including a Chase bank reconciliation of $509,928.43, and select tentative 2024 meeting dates. The next meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2023, in Natchitoches, LA.
- Chase bank reconciliation as of November 8, 2023: $509,928.43
- Statistical report for October 2023
- Detailed appropriation report recap for October 2023
- Fire and accident report(s) for October 2023
- Selection of tentative 2024 meeting dates
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission approved permit applications for DHT Logistics and Hop In #556. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting.
- Approved October 25, 2023 minutes
- Approved Class 7 permit for DHT Logistics (2695 W. Vassar Rd. Reese, MI 48757)
- Approved Class 6X permit for Hop In #556 (10221 Coursey Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70816)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Commission is meeting to review statistical, appropriation, and compliance reports for October 2023. The body will also discuss a Chase bank reconciliation for Market Development business.
- Chase bank reconciliation as of October 9, 2023: $503,186.75
- Statistical report for October 2023
- Detailed appropriation report recap for October 2023
- Fire and accident report(s) for October 2023
- Compliance audits for October 2023
The Commission approved several permit applications for Class 2, 6, and 6X categories. Two Class 6 applications were postponed, and three applications were withdrawn for failing to meet requirements. The Commission also reviewed September 2023 statistical and financial reports.
- Approved Class 2 permit for Rescom Electric LLC
- Approved Class 6 permits for RV Masters, Fontenot’s Hardware LLC, Sullivan’s, and Tractor Supply Co. #2688
- Postponed Class 6 permit applications for Murphy’s Feed & Hardware and The Ponderosa RV Park
- Approved 13 Class 6X permits including Hop In #571, Seven Mart, and Loves Travel Stop #875
- Withdrew applications for Swifty’s #39, On the Run #27 (Mandeville), and On the Run #27 (Lafayette)
- Approved minutes from September 20, 2023
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Commission will review August 2023 statistical, appropriation, and accounting reports. The meeting includes a review of fire and accident reports, compliance audits, and the Chase bank reconciliation.
- Review of August 2023 statistical and appropriation reports
- Review of August 2023 fire and accident reports
- Review of August 2023 compliance audits
- Chase bank reconciliation as of September 13, 2023: $431,839.41
The Commission recommended penalties for multiple businesses operating without active L.P. Gas permits or violating safety standards. Several new permit applications were granted, while others were postponed. The Commission also discussed issues regarding Class 6X permit holders and suppliers.
- Recommended $1,000 penalty ($500 suspended) for Tractor Supply #1473 for two safety violations
- Recommended $350 penalty for 167 Truck Stop for unpaid permit fee
- Granted permits to The Ponderosa RV Park, Singer Supply LLC, Landmark’d LLC, Super Save #1, Super S Crawdaddy’s, Hop In #554, Bentley’s, and B Powered Electric LLC
- Postponed permit applications for Martin Product Sales LLC, Murphy’s Feed and Hardware, and Fontenot’s Hardware LLC
- Imposed $350 fines on Ardoin’s Grocery, Bannister Energy Solutions, Bayou Quick Stop LLC, Bayouland RV LLC, Boutte Express, False River Quick Stop, First Stop #3, Fuel Trac Marina LLC, Lewisburg Grocery, Prytania Mart, Save & Go, and Sunshine Grocery #8
- Accepted $250 fee payments by waiver for 16 different businesses
- Accepted 'out of business' status for 9 different entities
- Scheduled December meeting for Natchitoches, LA
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Commission will review statistical, accounting, and fire/accident reports for June and July 2023. The meeting includes a public discussion regarding the Event Coordinator contract and payments. Members will also review Chase bank reconciliation figures as of July 12, 2023.
- Review of June/July 2023 statistical and fire/accident reports
- Discussion on Event Coordinator contract and services
- Review of approximately 20 permit renewals involving failure to pay
- Chase bank reconciliation of $143,178.01 as of July 12, 2023
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission approved several Class 2 and Class 6 permits and one corporate name change. The Commission postponed two permit applications and rescheduled its September meeting to September 20, 2023.
- Approved name change for Family Dollar Stores of Louisiana, Inc. to Family Dollar Stores of Louisiana, LLC
- Granted Class 2 permit to Cenla RV
- Granted Class 6 permit to Cenla RV
- Granted Class 2 permit to Jake’s Plumbing & Septic Systems LLC
- Postponed Class 6 permit for Murphy’s Feed & Hardware
- Granted Class 6 permits for Range Avenue Inspection (Walker and Denham Springs locations)
- Postponed Class 6 permit for Landmark’d LLC
- Granted permit to B & D Propane
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Louisiana Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will meet on June 21, 2023, to discuss and vote on the Event Coordinator contract and the Executive Director position. The commission will also review monthly reports, including a bank reconciliation of $184,399.76, and consider any violations or applications.
- Vote on Event Coordinator contract and payments/services
- Discussion and vote on Executive Director, including a resolution
- Chase bank reconciliation as of June 14, 2023: $184,399.76
- Monthly statistical, accounting, fire/accident, and compliance audit reports
- Possible commission legislation and/or rule changes
The Commission appointed a new Executive Director and approved a $49,000 Event Coordinator contract. Several propane permits were granted or postponed, and the board reviewed monthly statistical and accounting reports.
- Hired Don Robin as Executive Director at $100,000 annually
- Approved $49,000 Event Coordinator contract
- Granted permits to Ready Power LLC, Peter Stewart (Love’s Travel Stop #858), and Taylor Feed LLC
- Granted Class 6X permits to Love’s Travel Stop 858, Live Oak & Fuel, and The River Store
- Postponed permits for Cenla RV, Ponderosa RV Park, and Landmark’d LLC
- Approved minutes from May 24, 2023
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Commission will review April 2023 statistical, accounting, fire, accident, and compliance audit reports. The meeting includes the introduction of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Advisory Board and discussion regarding protocols for proposals submitted by the board.
- Review of April 2023 statistical, accounting, and compliance audit reports
- Introduction of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Advisory Board and officers
- Consideration of protocols for advisory board proposals
- Market development bank reconciliation as of May 8, 2023: $190,631.83
The Commission appointed Don Robin as Executive Director effective June 5, pending a background check and Senate confirmation. The board also processed several permit applications and dismissed a charge against Herring Gas Co. of La. with a public reprimand.
- Hired Don Robin as Executive Director (5-0)
- Granted class 2 permit to Cenla Generators LLC
- Approved class 6 permit for Sullivan’s Hardware
- Granted Class 6X permits to 3 Piers Seafood Market, Tidbits & Tackle, Oak Grove Market, Frank’s Supermarket, and Odell’s Grocery
- Dismissed charge against Herring Gas Co. of La. with a public reprimand
- Postponed class 2 and class 6 permits for Cenla RV
- Postponed class 6 permit for Love’s Travel Stop #858
- Withdrew Class 6X application for Love’s Travel Stop #858
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Commission will review March 2023 statistical, accounting, and compliance reports. Members will also consider proposals for marketing contracts and discuss vacancies on the LPG Commission Advisory Board.
- Review of March 2023 fire and accident reports
- Review of March 2023 compliance audits
- Vote on marketing proposals or contract resubmissions
- Discussion of advisory board vacancies
- Market development bank reconciliation of $189,800.90 as of April 10, 2023
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Commission is reviewing several monthly reports including appropriations, statistics, fires, accidents, and compliance audits. The agenda also includes discussion on the Market Development Fund balance and potential legislation or rule changes.
- Review of Detailed Appropriation Report for February 2023
- Review of Statistical Report for February 2022/2023
- Review of Report of Fires and Accidents for February 2023
- Review of Compliance Audits for February 2023
- Discussion regarding Market Development Fund Balance
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Commission will review several monthly reports including appropriation, statistical, and compliance audit data. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Market Development Fund balance and potential rule changes.
- Review of January 2023 Detailed Appropriation Report
- Review of January 2022/2023 Statistical Report
- Review of January 2023 Report of Fires and Accidents
- Review of January 2023 Compliance Audits
- Discussion of Market Development Fund Balance
The Commission appointed a new Acting Executive Director and ratified several permit applications for various businesses. Members also reviewed January 2023 statistical and accounting reports.
- Named ArieSha J. Dents as Acting Executive Director with a salary of $110,000
- Approved Class 2 Permit for EZ Mobile RV Repair
- Approved Class 6 Permits for Beyonder Resort Cajun Moon LLC, Tractor Supply Company #2012, Tylo Hardware LLC, SP 165 Service Center, South Beau Hardware and Supply, and Chadeaux’s #3
- Approved Class 7 Permit for Farmers Oil Company, Inc.
- Approved Class 6X Permits for Queb’s Country Store and The Daily Stop
- Approved meeting minutes
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission will review the December 2022 detailed appropriation report, statistical report, report of fires and accidents, and compliance audits. They will also discuss the Market Development Fund balance, commission legislation or rule changes, and set dates for the next meeting.
- Review Detailed Appropriation Report, December 2022
- Review Statistical Report, December 2021/2022
- Review Report of Fires and Accidents for December 2022
- Review Compliance Audits for December 2022
- Discussion of Market Development Fund Balance and Commission Legislation/Rule Changes
The Commission approved several marketing contracts and sponsorships for industry promotion. Members also reviewed December 2022 statistical, accounting, fire, and compliance reports.
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting
- Approved marketing advertisement contracts including Northshore Media ($10,000), Southland Conference ($25,000), and Don Dubac/Bayou Wild ($10,000)
- Approved Clean Fuel Sponsorships ($3,500) and Louisiana School Board Convention sponsorship ($3,500)