Madison Parish Port Commission public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the 2023 fiscal year budgets and financial reports. The board also accepted a proposal for land clearing services and authorized a bank rate increase resolution.
- Adopted 2023 Fiscal year budgets (4-0)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved previous meeting minutes from October 25, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted proposal from McHann Railroad Services to clear Port area (unanimous)
- Approved Secretary-Treasurer to provide resolution for rate increase at Guaranty Bank (4-0)
- Tabled employee increments until next meeting
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission adopted a millage rate of 2.81 mills and approved the roll forward of adjusted millage rates. The board also approved the financial reports and authorized a food truck vendor to operate at the Port pending insurance verification.
- Adopted millage rate at 2.81 mills (6-0-1)
- Approved adjusted millage rates to roll forward (unanimous)
- Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved food truck vendor operation pending insurance requirements (unanimous)
- Tabled employee increments until next meeting (unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the August 23, 2022, meeting minutes and current financial reports. A public hearing for millage discussions was cancelled and rescheduled for October 25, 2022, due to a lack of quorum.
- Approved amendment to agenda to table millage items until October 25, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved August 23, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and current financial reports. Members voted to move the dominant account to secure more interest on Certificates of Deposits. Executive Director Murphy provided updates on the RailCar Co. project and upcoming congressional visits.
- Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved moving the dominate account for more interest on Certificates of Deposits (4-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the transfer of Certificate of Deposit #2 to Guaranty Bank and authorized the Executive Director to consult with Commissioner Allen regarding water tower inspection requirements. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and financial reports.
- Approved moving CD #2 to Guaranty Bank (5-0)
- Approved Director to consult with Commissioner Allen on water tower inspection requirements (5-0)
- Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved financial reports (5-0)
- Approved amending agenda to remove and table item G (5-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission authorized a resolution for the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to complete a grant process. The board also approved the 2022 insurance renewals for the Port Office and Lansing Property fencing.
- Approved amendment to the agenda to add a DOTD Resolution (Unanimous)
- Approved May 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Insurance Renewal for Port Office and Lansing Property fencing (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 'authorized only' signs for the Port (Unanimous)
- Authorized Secretary to proceed with resolution between DOTD and Madison Parish Port (6-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the financial reports and a monthly salary increase for Whitaker Water Consult Services. The board discussed the Rail Project's funding and the Port's $100,000 responsibility for cost overages.
- Approved April 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (6-0)
- Approved $150.00 monthly increase for Whitaker Water Consult Services and addition of lawn care around water tower (unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current financial reports. The Executive Director was authorized to negotiate lease terms with a tenant to provide high-speed internet via the water tower. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved March 22, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director to negotiate lease terms for water tower internet location (Unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session (Unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the hiring of CSRS Consultants as a grant writer, pending a completed contract. The board also approved the February 25, 2022, meeting minutes and current financial reports.
- Approved amendment to agenda to add Grant Writer approval (4-0)
- Approved February 25, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved financial reports (4-0)
- Approved CSRS Consultants as Grant Writer pending contract completion (4-0)
- Approved motion to enter executive session (4-0)
- Approved motion to return to regular session (4-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved a Cooperative Endeavor agreement with the Bear Lake Fire District to place a fire station at the Port. It also authorized an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for SEADD project fund matching and approved a water tower inspection proposal.
- Approved previous meeting minutes from January 25, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor agreement with Bear Lake Fire District (4-0-1)
- Approved Preferred Tank & Tower proposal for water tower inspection (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to enter agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (5-0-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the installation of a culvert or rock placement at the wye to ensure adequate rail usage. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and year-end financial reports. A cooperative endeavor with the Bear Lake Fire district was tabled pending required documentation.
- Approved December 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved year-end financial reports (unanimous)
- Tabled Cooperative Endeavor with Bear Lake Fire district until next meeting (5-0)
- Approved culvert installation or rock placement at the wye (unanimous)
- Declined to assist Consolidated Grain & Barge with dredging costs