Madison Parish Port Commission, LA
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👤 Members & officials (9)
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Who’s on the Madison Parish Port Commission
- Donald Frazier
- Robert Charles Brown
- Latasha Griffin
- Isaiah Ross
- Charles Vining
- Jim Tucker
- David Williams
- Curt Collins
- Luther Love
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Madison Parish Port Commission
✓ Decided: Port Commission approves millage rates, CD transfer, insurance, bush hog
The Madison Parish Port Commission unanimously approved the financial report, authorized transferring general funds into a new certificate of deposit, adopted the millage rates, accepted an insurance quotation to add commissioners to the policy, and approved the purchase of a John Deere bush hog. The commission took no action on the Camo Construction contractor bid, placing the project on hold pending legal review due to funding concerns raised by the bonding company. The Section 404 permit application was submitted and is under review by USACE.
- Approved financial report from June 30, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of general funds into new certificate of deposit (6-0)
- Adopted millage rates (6-0)
- Accepted insurance quotation to add commissioners to policy (6-0)
- Approved purchase of John Deere 41J5RR bush hog (6-0)
- Placed Camo Construction contractor bid on hold pending legal review
📄 From the minutes
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The Madison Parish P01t C01mnission convened in regular session on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Madison Parish P011 Connnission Office. Chairperson Donald Frazier called the meeting to order, and Secretary/Treasurer Annette Evers conducted the roll call.
Commissioners present: Donald Frazier, David Williams, Curt Collins, Luther Love, Wade Hargrave, Joy Jackson
Commissioners absent: Isaiah Ross
Staff present: Kimmeka Sterling (Executive Director), Annette Evers (Secretary/Treasurer) Visitors: Tyler Webb (Tena] River Service), Timothy Holdiness (Madison Journal), Jeny Hicks (Madison Pmish Police Jmy), Kizzy Wilmore (Economic Development).
Chairperson Frazier moved to approve the minutes from the last board meeting June 30, 2026. No meeting was held on July 28, 2026, due to no quornm being present. Commissioner Collins motioned to approve the financial rep011 from the June 30, 2026, meeting, and Commissioner Hargrave seconded the motion. No c01i-ections were requested, and the motion can-ied unanimously.
Chairperson Frazier opened discussion of new business and approval of the financial reports. Commissioner Collins inquired about the timeframe for expending monies held in the general fund. Director Sterling explained that the Port has three projects-the dredging, sewer, and road projects-and that the funds had been retained in anticipation of those expenditures. Commissioner Collins also inquired about ce11ificate-of-deposit interest rates and requested that funds be tran …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
Madison Parish Port Commission
✓ Decided: Port Commission approves Delta Regional Authority grant contract for rail extension
The Madison Parish Port Commission approved a resolution authorizing Executive Director Sterling to enter into a grant contract with the Delta Regional Authority for the proposed rail extension on Talla Bena Road. The board also approved the financial report, insurance renewal information, and Helena Agri's request to install a gravel platform. No action was taken on Terral River Service's request to dismantle a building pending negotiations.
- Approved financial report as printed (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved insurance renewal information and requested policy details (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved resolution authorizing grant contract with Delta Regional Authority for rail extension (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized Director Sterling to approve Helena Agri's gravel platform installation (6-0, 1 abstention)
📄 From the minutes
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The Madison Parish Port Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Madison Parish Port Commission Office. Chairperson Donald Frazier called the meeting to order, and Secretary/Treasurer Annette Evers conducted roll call.
Commissioners present: Donald Frazier, David Williams, Curt Collins, Luther Love, Isaiah Ross, Wade Hargrave, Joy Jackson
Commissioners absent: None
Staff present: Kimmeka Sterling (Executive Director), Annette Evers (Secretary/Treasurer)
Visitors: Neil Martin (Terral River Service), Timothy Holdiness (Madison Journal)
Chairperson Frazier welcomed new board members Commissioner Joy Jackson and Commissioner Wade Hargrave. He also acknowledged the visitors in attendance, including Neil Martin of Terral River Service and Timothy Holdiness of the Madison Journal.
Commissioner Curt Collins asked questions regarding vendors listed in the business financial report. Director Sterling responded to Commissioner Collins’s questions and addressed the vendor-related items in the report.
Commissioner David Williams moved to approve the financial report as printed, with any necessary corrections from the previous board meeting. Commissioner Isaiah Ross seconded the motion. No corrections were requested. Secretary/Treasurer Evers conducted roll call, and the motion carried unanimously, with one abstention from Commissioner Joy Jackson.
Director Sterling clarified that Commissioner Jackson abstained because this was her first meeting and her informat …
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Tue May 26, 2026
Madison Parish Port Commission
✓ Decided: Port Commission approves safety measures, bank changes, and barrier purchase
The Madison Parish Port Commission unanimously approved the financial report, removed Director Sterling from bank accounts and added Secretary-Treasurer Evers, authorized a resolution for the Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program (deferred to September), approved security measures prohibiting fishing and hunting on Port property, and agreed to purchase 35 barricades for the Teddy Bear Festival. All votes were unanimous with 6 yeas and 0 nays.
- Approved financial report as presented (6-0)
- Removed Director Sterling from Delta Bank and Guaranty Bank & Trust accounts, added Secretary-Treasurer Evers (6-0)
- Authorized application to Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program, deferred to September (6-0)
- Approved security and safety measures prohibiting outdoor activities on Port property (6-0)
- Agreed to purchase 35 barricades for Teddy Bear Festival (6-0)
📄 From the minutes
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The Madison Parish Port Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Madison Parish Port Commission Office. Chairperson Donald Frazier called the meeting to order and conducted roll call.
Commissioners present: Donald Frazier, David Williams, Curt Collins, Luther Love, Isaiah Ross, Wade Hargrave
Commissioners absent: 0; vacant seat
Staff present: Kimmeka Sterling (Executive Director), Annette Evers (Secretary/Treasurer)
Visitors: Marvin Collins (Terral River Service), Jerry Hicks (M.P. Police Jury), Joy Jackson (Local Attorney), and LaJuana Godwin (Teddy Bear Festival Foundation)
Commissioner Curt Collins discussed the upcoming renewal of one of the certificates of deposit due on August 3 and stated that the Board would like to renew it. Director Sterling said she would verify which certificate was due for renewal and confirmed that CD 1 is scheduled for renewal in August.
Commissioner David Williams moved to approve the financial report as presented, with any necessary corrections. Commissioner Isaiah Ross seconded the motion. No corrections were requested. Secretary-Treasurer Evers conducted a roll call, and the motion was carried unanimously.
Roll Call Vote
Yeas: 6 | Nays: 0 | Abstentions: 0 | Absent: 0
A resolution was presented to remove Director Sterling from the Delta Bank and Guaranty Bank & Trust accounts and add Secretary-Treasurer Evers to those accounts. Commissioner Collins asked how many check signers there were. Director Sterling stated t …
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
Madison Parish Port Commission
✓ Decided: Port Commission approves 404 permit proposal for USACE dredging
The Madison Parish Port Commission unanimously approved a proposal from Wetlands Unlimited to begin the 404 permit process required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the dredging project. The board also approved the financial reports, an amendment to the agenda, and a resolution to submit an IIJA funding application. No other substantive decisions were made; the vice-chair position was discussed but deferred to the next meeting.
- Approved agenda amendment to add 404 Permit discussion (unanimous)
- Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved Wetlands Unlimited proposal for 404 permit (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for IIJA application submission (4-0, 3 absent)
- Approved hiring of Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
📄 From the minutes
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The Madison Parish Port Commission met in a regular session on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the Madison Parish Port Commission Office. Chairperson Donald Frazier opened the meeting and proceeded with the roll call as listed below:
Commissioners present:
Donald Frazier, David Williams, Curt Collins and Luther Love
Commissioners absent: Isaiah Ross, Latasha Griffin and Vacant seat
Other members present: Kimmeka Sterling, Secretary/Treasurer & Exe. Director Visitors: Marvin Collins (Tena! RiverService), Timothy Holdiness (Madison
Journal), Tina Johnson, Director of the Madison Parish Tourism and Eddy Hayes, Tom Tisa, Leila D' Aquin(Patriot Rail)
Sterling requested an amendment to the agenda, to add discuss & approve the 404 Permit by Wetlands Unlimited for the USACE dredging process.
Commissioner Williams motioned to amend the agenda by adding item B. Discuss & approve the 404 Permit process for the dredge. Commissioner Love seconded, modifications made, and the motion passed unanimously.
Upon a motion presented by Commissioner Collins and Commissioners Williams, the minutes of Tuesday, February 10, 2026, meeting minutes were approved without any corrections required. Motion carried unanimously.
Sterling informed the board that several deposits were made after the mailing of the packets. Sterling also informed Commissioner Collins that with the completion of the information requested from LWCC, the company has requested an audit ofrecords relating to Workers' Compensation. She …
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
Madison Parish Port Commission
✓ Decided: Port Commission approves bid for new port truck
The Commission approved the FY 2025 financial reports and a bid for a new port truck with modified wheelbase specifications. Several items, including the removal of buildings on Terral leased property and employee policy changes, were tabled for future discussion.
- Approved December 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved December 23, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025 financial reports (Unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on removing storage buildings on Terral leased property (Unanimous)
- Tabled rescinding Executive Order BJ 08-64 as employee policy (Unanimous)
- Tabled adopting Police Jury employee handbook as employee policy (Unanimous)
- Approved future board meeting dates (Unanimous)
- Approved bid for new port truck with wheelbase modifications (Unanimous)
📄 From the minutes
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The Madison Parish Port Commission met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Madison Parish Port Commission Office. Chairperson Donald Frazier opened the meeting and proceeded with the roll call as listed below:
Commissioners present: Donald Frazier, David Williams, Curt Collins and Luther Love
Commissioners absent: Isaiah Ross and Latasha Griffin
Other members present: Kimmeka Sterling, Secretary/Treasurer & Exe. Director
Visitors: Neil Martin (Terral RiverService) &Timothy Holdiness ( Madison Journal)
Secretary Sterling requested an amendment to the agenda. To add items H. Bid for Port Truck and I Cherry Ridge Property. -to add the items as presented.
Commissioner Williams motioned to amend the agenda by adding items H&I Bid for Port Truck and Discussion of Cherry Ridge Property. Commissioner Love seconded, modifications made, and the motion passed unanimously.
Upon a motion presented by Commissioner Collins and Commissioners Williams, the minutes of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, meeting minutes were approved without any corrections required. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon a motion presented by Commissioner Williams and Commissioners Love, the minutes of Tuesday, December 23, 2025, meeting minutes were approved without any corrections required. Motion carried unanimously.
Sterling provided the board with the closing financial report for FY 2025. Sterling informed the board that the Bond Attorney is working on the millage request to increase for …
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