Madison Parish Port Commission public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the 2024 budgets and financial reports. It also authorized the Executive Director to manage paperwork for the DRA grant and modified the Secretary/Treasurer job title.
- Approved previous meeting minutes from October 24, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved and adopted fiscal year 2024 budgets (6-0)
- Approved Executive Director to act on behalf of the Port for DRA grant paperwork and discussions (6-0)
- Modified Secretary/Treasurer job title to Executive Secretary/Treasurer with Asst. Director responsibilities (6-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the financial reports and the previous meeting minutes. The board also voted to adopt changes to the Open Meetings Law per Act 393 to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Discussions were held regarding RailCar Co. grant monies and river dredging status.
- Approved September 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved Act 393 Open Meetings Law Changes (6-0)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Madison Parish Port Commission approved a bid from Gulf States Engineering to replace altitude valves. The board also updated its authorized check signers and approved the financial reports and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved bid from Gulf States Engineering to replace altitude valve (Unanimous)
- Removed Isaiah Ross as 3rd check signer and added David Williams (4-0)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
- Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved a 5% pay increase for employees for a one-year period ending September 1, 2024. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and financial reports. Discussions were held regarding a DRA grant and electrical needs at RailCar Co.
- Approved 5% employee pay increase through 9/01/24 (4-2)
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved agenda amendment to add employee increments (unanimous)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission adopted presented millage rates and accepted a bid proposal for property insurance renewal. The board also approved financial reports and a temporary 5% employee pay increase. Executive Director Murphy reported the Port Road Project should be complete within 10 days, weather permitting.
- Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted presented millage rates (5-0)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Accepted bid proposal for property insurance renewal (5-0)
- Approved 5% employee pay increase through 8/01/24 (3-2)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved bid proposals for rail repairs at Complex Chemical and a grant application for the RailCar Co. building. A proposal to increase employee pay by 5% for two years was denied.
- Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Accepted bid proposal from Prewett Enterprises, Inc. for rail rehab at Complex Chemical (5-0)
- Accepted bid proposal from Waxman, III, Planning and Management Consultants, Inc. for DRA Grant application for RailCar Co. building (unanimous)
- Denied 5% employee pay increase for two-year period expiring 4/25/25 (3-2)
Madison Parish Port Commission
The Commission approved the December 13, 2022 meeting minutes and the financial reports. A motion to increase salaries by 5% failed to pass with a 2-2 vote. The board also amended the agenda to change two items from approvals to discussions only due to insufficient documentation.
- Approved amendment to change agenda items B and C to discussions only (Unanimous)
- Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (Unanimous)
- Motion for 5% salary increase failed (2-2)