Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission public meetings in 2021
3 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission
The Commission will review the proposed 2022 budget and elect officers for the upcoming year. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a capital outlay request for hull restoration and an update to the personnel manual.
- Proposed Budget for 2022
- Election of Officers for 2022
- Hull Restoration Capital Outlay request
- Personnel Manual update
The Commission approved the 2022 budget and a revised Personnel Manual. Members also voted to approve the slate of officers for the upcoming year. A $3.6 million Capital Outlay Request for the KIDD hull restoration was submitted.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Budget
- Approved slate of officers for the next year
- Approved revised Personnel Manual
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission
The Executive Committee will meet to conduct a review of the personnel manual and the 2022 budget. The agenda also includes items for old and new business.
- Personnel Manual Review
- 2022 Budget Review
The Executive Committee approved the 2022 budget, including a 3% pay raise for the Executive Director, and adopted an updated Personnel Manual. The Commission also authorized the purchase of publishing rights for books on DD661 and approved a $3.6 million state funding request for ship repairs.
- Approved 2022 budget and 3% pay raise for Executive Director
- Approved updated Personnel Manual
- Approved purchase of Robert Sumrall’s book publishing rights for $1,000
- Approved $3.6 million Capital Outlay Request to the State for KIDD repairs
- Declined contribution to 4th of July fireworks due to limited funds
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission
The commission will meet to receive reports on the USS Kidd Veterans Museum. The agenda consists of procedural items and status updates from the hull committee and staff.
- Secretary’s Report
- Treasurer’s Report
- Foundation Report
- Hull Committee Report
- Ship status report from Tim NesSmith
The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and the April treasurer's report. Members also passed a resolution honoring the memory of Commissioner Dr. Kyle Ronald Kennedy, who passed away in February 2021.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted April treasurer's report
- Approved resolution honoring late Commissioner Dr. Kyle Ronald Kennedy (unanimous)