Madison Parish Port Commission public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Madison Parish Port Commission approved the 2022 fiscal year budgets and gave 10% salary increases to the Executive Director and Secretary/Treasurer. The board also heard updates on a rail-vehicle service project approved by Minneapolis, an infrastructure grant now underway in Magee, Arkansas, and potential expansions by tenants Consolidated Grain & Barge (CGB) and Simplot.
- Approved 2022 fiscal year budgets for the port.
- Approved 10% salary increases for Director Patrick Terry Murphy and Secretary/Treasurer Kimmeka Epps.
- Discussed a Smart Port Funding program from Louisiana’s water institute for port improvements.
- Received update on InFra-Grant: project underway in Magee, AR; Madison Parish phase expected to start mid-2022.
- Tenant CGB considering multi-million-dollar expansion including additional conveyor and more employees; Simplot added a new tank-farm line.
The Commission approved the 2022 fiscal year budgets and the financial reports. The board also approved 10% salary increases for the Director and Secretary/Treasurer.
- Approved previous meeting minutes from November 16, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 fiscal year budgets (5-0)
- Approved 10% increment increases for the Director and Secretary/Treasurer (5-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Madison Parish Port Commission approved a request to allow the Bear Lake Fire District to house a station at the port. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the financial reports.
- Approved September 28, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved Bear Lake Fire District request to house a station at the Madison Parish Port (4-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission adopted proposed millage rates and approved rolling forward to the maximum authorized rate. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and financial reports.
- Approved August 24, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Adopted proposed millage rates (4-0)
- Approved rolling forward millage rates to the maximum authorized rate (4-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the July 27, 2021 meeting minutes and the current financial reports. Executive Director Patrick Terry Murphy provided updates on infrastructure grant applications and dual rail expansion plans.
- Approved July 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Exited executive session (unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the lease renewal option for The Anderson’s (formerly Lansing Grain), which included a rental increase and name changes. Financial reports and the June 22, 2021, meeting minutes were also approved. The board directed the Secretary and Director to address delinquent invoices.
- Approved June 22, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved lease renewal option and language for The Anderson’s (4-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Madison Parish Port Commission approved the financial reports and the renewal of insurance policies with a new carrier to achieve savings on the Marine policy. The board also approved the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting.
- Approved May 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved new insurance rates and companies for renewal policy (5-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission unanimously approved the April 27, 2021 meeting minutes and the financial reports. The board discussed a construction project at CHS, lease renewal disputes with Delta Southern Railroad, and an upcoming increase in Marine Liability insurance premiums.
- Approved April 27, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved an amended lease for CHS that includes additional acreage. Financial reports and the March 23, 2021, meeting minutes were also approved. The board received updates on the Lansing Grain Account and construction progress at Helena Chemical.
- Approved March 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved amended lease for CHS including additional acreage (5-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the financial reports and the minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting. Executive Director Patrick Terry Murphy provided updates on rail repairs, river dredging, and the Port Road Project. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved January 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Exited executive session (unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and the financial reports. The board authorized the Executive Director to follow up on port security for the upcoming fiscal year. No decision was reached regarding the installation of security cameras or the elimination of public fishing access.
- Approved December 15, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to follow up on Port Security for the upcoming fiscal year (Vining abstained)