Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission adopted a resolution prohibiting overnight camping within the preserve. It appointed Eugene Austin to a vacant commissioner seat and ratified several payments for services. The board also agreed to amend Revised Statute 56:648.1 to include the preserve as a protected area from harassment.
- Adopted Resolution No. 7 of 2023 banning overnight camping within the preserve
- Appointed Eugene Austin to a vacant Commissioner spot
- Agreed to amend Revised Statute 56:648.1 to include the preserve as an area protected from harassment
- Ratified payment to B.O. Jones Tree Service, LLC
- Ratified payment to LZ Trichel
- Approved payment to Connie Bedgood for ramp rental
- Approved payment to Thomas and Cunningham for the audit
- Authorized Eugene Austin to obtain signs for boat launches regarding the camping ban
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission is holding a regular meeting on December 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Jan's Lakewood Inn. The agenda contains only the meeting notice with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. on October 5, 2023, at Jan’s Lakewood Inn in Chestnut, Louisiana. The agenda contains only the notice of the meeting and no specific items for discussion or decision.
- Regular meeting scheduled for October 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Meeting location: Jan’s Lakewood Inn, 5675 Highway 9, Chestnut, Louisiana
The Commission officially named a new boat ramp and prohibited overnight camping at four specific ramp locations. They also established new rules for duck blind permits and authorized payments for boat ramp construction and maintenance.
- Adopted Resolution No. 4 of 2023 naming the new boat ramp 'Lonadier Landing'
- Decided new ramp will close when water level reaches 103 feet and rising
- Authorized payment to Premier Well Service, Inc. for new boat ramp construction contract
- Adopted Resolution No. 5 of 2023 to transfer remaining balance from City Bank account to the Commission and close the account
- Decided blinds without visible permits ready for November 2023 big duck season will be declared open
- Authorized payment for removal of dead tree and vines at the new boat ramp
- Adopted Resolution No. 6 of 2023 prohibiting overnight camping at Dickson, West Wind, CD Baker, and Lonadier Landing ramps
- Requested investigation into placing the Preserve within the harassment law (R.S. 56:648.2)
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 1, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 6:00 p.m. at Grayson’s in Clarence, Louisiana.
The Commission approved $1,500 for gravel and maintenance at boat ramps and fishing piers. It also voted to hire the Johnson/Cunningham CPA firm for year-end reporting. Discussions regarding meeting locations and a new boat ramp complex remained unresolved.
- Approved $1,500 for gravel and maintenance invoices
- Approved retention of Johnson/Cunningham CPA firm for end of year reporting
- Accepted June meeting minutes as written
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission has issued a legal notice for a regular meeting to be held at Jan’s Lakewood Inn in Chestnut, Louisiana. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting announcement and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.
The Commission approved a construction contract for a new boat ramp and passed a resolution to open a dedicated bank account for state funds. Other actions included approving maintenance payments and accepting the resignation of a commissioner.
- Approved contract with Premier Well Service, Inc. for new boat ramp not to exceed $150,000.00
- Passed Resolution No. 2 of 2023 to open City Bank account for $150,000.00 in Act 170 Funds
- Approved $495.00 invoice for boat ramp cleaning and upkeep
- Authorized Commissioner Bedgood to obtain rock for CD Baker boat ramp
- Passed Resolution No. 3 of 2023 thanking Durwood Wilson for his service following his resignation
- Agreed to change Tuesday night meeting location
- Agreed to have Attorney Chris Guillet prepare the boat ramp construction contract
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting at Jan’s Lakewood Inn in Chestnut, Louisiana. The agenda provided contains only the legal notice for the meeting time and location.
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission decided to close gates once water levels hit 100 feet and approved a payment for dam cleanup. The body also initiated a voting process to recommend Corey Cason for a commissioner vacancy.
- Approved closing gates when water level reaches 100 feet (Unanimous)
- Approved $110 payment to Kory Wilson for Allen Dam clean up
- Accepted previous meeting minutes as written
- Initiated voting process to recommend Corey Cason as new Commissioner
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission is providing notice of a regular meeting to be held at Jan’s Lakewood Inn in Chestnut, Louisiana. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting announcement and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.