Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission adopted the 2022 budget and authorized $5 million for dredging the Red River. Other actions included awarding a design contract for the Poland Floating Dock and approving a land lease for Pool 4.

• Approved 2022 proposed budget and Resolution for Adoption (Unanimous)
• Approved reserving $5,000,000.00 for dredging of the Red River (Unanimous)
• Awarded design contract for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station to Meyer, Meyer, Lacroix and Hixson (Unanimous)
• Awarded Pool 4/Tract 2 land lease to C&J Livestock, LLC for $103,917.50 (Unanimous)
• Awarded sale of three greenhouses to Ed Sylvester Farms, LLC for $1,806.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Audit and Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures engagement letters with Payne, Moore & Herrington (Unanimous)
• Approved unreserving $213,076.25 in remaining funds from Coushatta Boat Dock Replacement project (Unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Surplus Equipment List and authorized disposal (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission is meeting to review the 2022 budget and 2021 audit engagement letters. The board will also consider awarding contracts for a floating dock and land leases.

• Approval of 2022 Budget
• Design Contract for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station (Project No. 21-11/Contract No. RRW-805)
• Public Bid Land Lease for Pool 4/Tract 2/394 Acres
• Public Bid for Sale of Greenhouses
• 2021 Surplus Equipment List and authority to dispose of items

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2022 budget. The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2021, at the District's headquarters in Natchitoches.

• Public hearing on the Red River Waterway Commission 2022 Proposed Budget

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission is certifying that it complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307. This relates to public inspection and public hearings for the budget process for the Fiscal Year Ending 2022.

• Certification of compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 regarding the Fiscal Year Ending 2022 budget process

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Revenue, Banking & Budget Committee of the Red River Waterway Commission will meet on November 29, 2021, to discuss the proposed 2022 budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2022 Proposed Budget

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission is meeting to discuss the proposed 2022 budget and review several contracts and land leases. The body will consider bids for recreation area comfort stations and janitorial services, as well as the award of public bid land leases.

• Discussion of 2022 Proposed Budget
• Bids for Project No. 21-01/Contract No. RRW-794 for comfort stations at Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches Recreation Areas
• Janitorial contract proposals for Colfax RV Park and Boyce Recreation Area
• Award of public bid land leases for Pool 3/Tract 85 (50 acres), Pool 3/Tract 77 (75 acres), and Hadden Ft. DeRussy (18.7 acres)
• Renewal of leaseback agreements for Lock & Dam 2/Tracts 4 & 9 (32.5 acres) and Pool 3/Tract 36 (9 acres)

The Red River Waterway Commission approved a contract for comfort stations at three recreation areas and awarded several land leases. The board also approved a janitorial contract and a vehicular right-of-way renewal.

• Approved $759,400 bid to Womack and Sons Construction Group, LLC for comfort stations at Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches
• Approved $1,444 monthly janitorial contract with G3 Ventures, LLC for Colfax RV Park and Boyce Recreation Areas
• Awarded 5-year lease of Pool 3/Tract 85 to Billy D. Gorham for $12,525
• Awarded 5-year lease of Hadden Ft, DeRussy to Brady Gauthier for $4,675
• Approved removing 13.9 acres from Pool 3/Tract 77 and re-advertising the remaining 61.1 acres for bid
• Approved 5-year leaseback to Barry Ryland for Lock & Dam 2/Tracts 4 & 9 for $3,412.50
• Approved 5-year leaseback to Dr. Randolph Williams for Pool 3/Tract 36 for $360
• Renewed 20-year vehicular right-of-way agreement with Rapides Regional Medical Center for $827 annually

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission and its committees will meet to discuss funding for a navigation extension feasibility study into Arkansas and the 2022 contracts list. The body will also consider agreements regarding the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

• Funding request for Arkansas Red River Commission feasibility study for navigation extension into Arkansas
• Approval of the 2022 Contracts List
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission for Hardstand Project
• Request to cancel Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for Aquatic Research Center
• Renewal of vehicular right-of-way for 0.19 acres at Alexandria Levee Park

The Commission approved several funding requests, including nearly $4M for port hardstands and equipment and $900,000 for a navigation feasibility study in Arkansas. It also authorized $37,500 for land acquisition at Ft. DeRussy and canceled a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

• Approved $3,963,650.00 for Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission Hardstand Project and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $900,000.00 for Arkansas Red River Commission navigation feasibility study (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,500.00 for 22 acres of land at Ft. DeRussy (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (Unanimous)
• Approved exclusive use permit for Caddo Lake Productions at Teague boat ramp for Nov 13-14, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 contracts list (Unanimous)
• Approved ratification of Change Order No. 1 for Teague Trails Extension, decreasing price by $299.76 (Unanimous)
• Deferred renewal of Vehicular Right-of-Way for Alexandria Levee Park to November 2021 meeting

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting on September 15, 2021, with committee meetings starting at 8:30 AM and the full commission at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held both in-person at Grand Ecore RV Park Activity Center and virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency. The commission will consider a funding request from Caddo-Bossier Port, changes in land leases, cooperative endeavor agreements with Grant Parish Sheriff's Office and City of Pineville, and approval of proposals for comfort station flooring rehabilitation. Also on the agenda are approval of expenditures and financial reports.

• Consideration of funding request for Caddo-Bossier Port
• Consideration of change in use of land lease for Hadden-Ft. DeRussy/Area 5 (18.7 acres)
• Consideration of Addendum No. 2 to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Grant Parish Sheriff's Office for emergency equipment storage building
• Consideration of approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of Pineville for Ft. Buhlow Recreation Area equipment storage and training building
• Consideration of approval of proposals for Comfort Station Flooring Rehabilitation Project at Teague, Stoner, and Coushatta Recreation Areas (Project No. 21-09, Contract No. RRW-802)

The Red River Waterway Commission approved funding for emergency equipment storage in Grant Parish and a multi-purpose building in Pineville. The board also authorized a sand dredging license for Sunny Point Aggregates, LLC and approved infrastructure funding for the Caddo-Bossier Port.

• Approved $170,000 for Grant Parish Sheriff's Office emergency equipment storage building (Unanimous)
• Approved $269,000 for City of Pineville Police Department multi-purpose building at Ft. Buhlow Recreation Area (Unanimous)
• Awarded $14,885 bid to Stonhard, Inc. for comfort station flooring at Teague, Stoner, and Coushatta Recreation Areas (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 budget increase for comfort stations at Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches Recreation Areas (Unanimous)
• Approved change-of-use for 18.7 acres at Hadden-Ft. DeRussy from dirt removal pit to surface lease (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year sand dredging license to Sunny Point Aggregates, LLC for 29.5 acres at $250 per acre (Unanimous)
• Approved funding request for Caddo-Bossier Port infrastructure projects (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will meet on August 18, 2021, to consider several committee items including construction bids for comfort stations and land lease requests. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a pipeline survey request and the Grand Ecore RV Park operator agreement.

• Authority to advertise construction bids for Bishop Point, Red Oak, Natchitoches Recreation Areas comfort stations
• Consideration of funding request/grant for Parish Sheriff’s Office
• Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Alexandria Riverfront Development
• Request for leaseback of Pool 3/Tract 42 (12 acres)
• Cancellation of leaseback and authority to advertise for Pool 3/Tract 77 (80.9 acres)

The Commission approved funding for emergency equipment storage and authorized construction bids for comfort stations. It also approved a leaseback for Pool 3/Tract 42 and a right-of-entry request for pipeline surveys.

• Approved $170,000 for additional bays at Grant Parish Sheriff's Office storage building (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to advertise for construction bids for comfort stations at Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches Recreation Areas (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Alexandria Riverfront Development, allocating an additional $323,600 to Phase 1 bandshell (Unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year leaseback of Pool 3/Tract 42 to IKKR, LLC for $720.00 (Unanimous)
• Cancelled leaseback with Dr. Gregory Brian of Waltco, Inc. for Pool 3/Tract 77 and authorized public bid lease at minimum $25 per acre (Unanimous)
• Approved right of entry for DT Midstream to perform pipeline surveys at Lock & Dam 4 and Pool 4 (Approved, 1 abstention)
• Approved July 2021 financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission is meeting to review contracts, land leases, and budget proposals. The body will consider bids for the Teague Trails Extension and a request from the City of Alexandria regarding the Alexandria Levee Park Development.

• Bids for RRWC Project No. 20-07/Contract No. RRW-792/Teague Trails Extension
• Request from City of Alexandria to amend Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Alexandria Levee Park Development
• Land lease extension for 0.36 acres at Coushatta Recreation Area
• Audit engagement proposal
• BoardBook renewal discussion

The Commission approved a construction contract for the Teague Trails Extension and a 3-year audit engagement. It also authorized a lease extension for the Coushatta Recreation Area and amended a project agreement with the City of Alexandria.

• Approved $1,318,408.37 bid to Testament Construction Services, LLC for Teague Trails Extension (unanimous)
• Approved amending cooperative endeavor agreement with City of Alexandria for Levee Park bandshell/cover (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease extension to Johnny Rockingham for 0.36 acres at Coushatta Recreation Area for $1,250.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year audit engagement (2021-2023) with Payne, Moore & Herrington, LLP (unanimous)
• Approved June 2021 financial statements and reports (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda and June 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold committee and full board meetings on June 16, 2021, in a hybrid in-person/virtual format due to COVID-19. Key items include discussion of the Teague Trails Extension contract, consideration of a land lease assignment for 399 acres at Lock & Dam 3, renewal of a dirt removal agreement, and a request for an electric line right-of-way. The board will also receive the 2020 audit report and approve routine financial and administrative items.

• Discussion of Teague Trails Extension (RRWC Project No. 20-07, Contract No. RRW-792)
• Consideration of request to assign land lease for Lock & Dam 3, Tracts 1, 2, & 3 (399 acres)
• Consideration of renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for dirt removal with Red River, Atchafalya & Bayou Boeuf Levee District
• Consideration of request for electric line right-of-way at Ft. Buhlow Recreation Area
• Presentation of 2020 Audit Report

The Commission unanimously approved the assignment of a 399-acre land lease and renewed a 5-year agreement for dirt removal with the RRABB Levee District. It also granted a right-of-way for an electric line at the Ft. Buhlow Recreation area.

• Approved assignment of 399-acre land lease (Lock & Dam 3/Tracts 1, 2 & 3) to Ken Hale, et al (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year cooperative endeavor agreement renewal with RRABB Levee District for dirt removal (Unanimous)
• Approved electric line right-of-way request for RRABB Levee District at Ft. Buhlow Recreation area (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 Expenditures, Financial Statements, Investment Reports, & Fund Balance Report (Unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting on May 19, 2021, in hybrid format (in-person and virtual) under COVID-19 emergency provisions. The agenda includes committee reports and consideration of several contracts, leases, and land use requests, including a design contract for Grand Ecore additional amenities, advertising for construction bids for Teague Trails extension, electric service installation at recreation areas, a cooperative endeavor agreement for Red River Canoe, and a dock repair change order. Also up for discussion are a public bid lease for Lock & Dam 2, leaseback renewal, pipeline right-of-way, mineral lease, and a funding request from the City of Pineville for Ft. Buhlow Recreation Area.

• Consideration of Authority to Award Design Contract - Grand Ecore Additional Amenities (Project No. 21-08)
• Consideration of Authority to Advertise for Construction Bids - Teague Trails Extension (Project No. 20-07)
• Consideration of Proposals for Electric Service Installation at Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches Recreation Areas
• Consideration of Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement and Budget Amendment for Red River Canoe
• Consideration of Award of Public Bid Lease for Lock & Dam 2, Part of Tract 1 (132.6 acres)

The Commission awarded design and electrical contracts for recreation area improvements and approved several land leases and right-of-way requests. It also authorized a $50,000 agreement for the Red River Canoe project.

• Awarded Grand Ecore additional amenities design contract to Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to advertise construction bids for Teague Trails Extension (Unanimous)
• Awarded $9,780 electric service installation contract to Stuart’s Electrical Contracting (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Friends of the Red River National Wildlife Refuge, Inc. for Red River Canoe exhibits (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Grand Ecore and Colfax dock repair, increasing price by $6,315 and time by 21 days (Unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year lease for Lock & Dam 2 (132.6 acres) to Sanford Guillory and Charles Bob Stevens for $15,025 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year leaseback renewal for Saline Revetment (40 acres) to Dupuy Land Company for $400 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved pipeline right-of-way for Performance Proppants, LLC and Sunny Point Aggregates, LLC for $21,620 (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold committee meetings on April 20 and 21, followed by its monthly commission meeting on April 21. Key items include adoption of the 2021 tax millage, approval of proposals to remove the North Caddo boat dock structure, and a cooperative endeavor agreement for a specialty chemical facility at the Central Louisiana Regional Port. The meeting will be held in person with limited capacity and via Zoom, with public comments accepted.

• Adoption of 2021 tax millage by resolution
• Consideration of proposals to remove the North Caddo boat dock structure
• Change Order No. 1 for Colfax Recreation Area activity building porch addition (Project 20-05, Contract RRW-787)
• Renewal of leaseback agreement for Pool 4, part of Tract 1 (44 acres)
• Approval of cooperative endeavor agreement for Central Louisiana Regional Port specialty chemical facility

The Commission approved several high-value contracts for dredging and recreation development. It also adopted the 2021 tax millage rates and approved a cooperative agreement for a chemical facility. Various lease renewals and smaller infrastructure contracts were also finalized.

• Approved $3,000,000 Memorandum of Agreement with Corps of Engineers for channel dredging
• Authorized $2,500,000 for Grand Ecore RV Park walking trail, patio, pool, and landscaping
• Approved $387,903 cooperative endeavor agreement with Central Louisiana Regional Port for chemical facility
• Adopted 2021 Tax Millage Rates of 1.52 mills for capital outlay and 0.82 mills for operations (Total 2.34 mills)
• Awarded $29,000 contract to Blount Brothers, LLC to remove North Caddo Boat Dock Structure
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for headquarters meeting room audio upgrades
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal with Ronald Wicker for $1,980.00
• Approved 20-year Vehicular Right-of-Way agreement with Richard Crain for $1,440.00

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting on March 17, 2021, preceded by committee meetings on March 16. The commission will consider multiple land lease extensions, contracts for mowing and street lighting, a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, and a funding request from the Central Louisiana Regional Port. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• Consideration of land lease extension for Powhatan Realignment Tract 2 (281 acres)
• Consideration of land lease extension for St. Maurice Realignment Tract 4 (151.5 acres)
• Consideration of cooperative endeavor agreement with Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission
• Consideration of funding request from Central Louisiana Regional Port
• Announcement of upcoming 2021 tax millage adoption on April 21

The Commission approved several land lease extensions, maintenance contracts, and funding requests for regional ports and sports commissions. It also authorized funding for wildlife management equipment and street lighting upgrades.

• Approved $387,903 match for Port Priority Program (unanimous)
• Approved $88,000 agreement for Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $22,000 for LDWF replacement UTV for Loggy Bayou WMA (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease extension to Scottie Johnson for $24,728 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease extension to Royce McManus for $13,332 (unanimous)
• Approved 4-year lease and cooperative agreement with Red River Parish Sheriff for $1,200 per year (unanimous)
• Approved $3,270 per cycle mowing contract to Parks Mowing Service (unanimous)
• Approved $5,760 contract to East Gate Electrical for lighting at Colfax and Montgomery areas (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting, preceded by committee meetings, to discuss and vote on several operational items. Key actions include approving mowing and street lighting proposals, a contract name change, and multiple land lease extensions, including a renewal with the Red River Parish Sheriff.

• Consideration of approval of mowing proposals
• Consideration of approval of Contract No. RRW-458/National Safety Council name change
• Consideration of approval of street lighting proposals for Colfax and Montgomery recreation areas
• Consideration of request for land lease extension for Powhatan Realignment Tract 2 (281 acres)
• Consideration of request for renewal of lease agreement with Red River Parish Sheriff for Lock & Dam 4

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The regular monthly meeting of the Red River Waterway Commission scheduled for February 17, 2021, has been cancelled because of winter storm weather advisories. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to winter storm weather advisories
• Next regular meeting scheduled for March 17, 2021

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting on January 20, 2021, preceded by committee meetings on January 19. The commission will consider several contracts and agreements, including a design contract for comfort stations at Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches recreation areas, and cooperative endeavor agreements for the Teague Trails Extension and Texas Street Bridge lighting. Also up for discussion are land lease renewals, re-appraisals, and approval of the 2020 audit compliance questionnaire and 2021 out-of-state travel calendar.

• Consideration of authority to award design contract for comfort stations at Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches recreation areas (RRWC Project No. 21-01/Contract No. RRW-793)
• Consideration of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Bossier Parish Police Jury for Teague Trails Extension (2020 Request)
• Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding and Special Use Permit with Department of Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service) for Teague Trails Extension (2020 Request)
• Consideration of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Shreveport and Bossier City for Texas Street Bridge Lighting
• Consideration of authority to re-advertise public bid land leases expiring in 2021 and January 2022

The Commission approved several infrastructure agreements, including a $1.8M project for the Teague Trails Extension. The board also authorized new land leases, lease extensions, and a $35,000 audio upgrade for the Grand Ecore RV Park Activity Center.

• Approved $1.8M Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Bossier Parish Police Jury for Teague Trails Extension
• Approved design contract for Bishop Point, Red Oak, and Natchitoches comfort stations to Cothren, Graff, Smoak Engineering, LLC
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Texas Street Bridge Lighting with Shreveport and Bossier City (funding up to $1M)
• Approved $35,000 contract to Claiborne Sharp Professional Audio, Inc. for Grand Ecore RV Park Activity Center upgrades
• Awarded 5-year lease of Lock & Dam 4 (30 acres) to Christopher Turner for $3,000
• Approved 2-year lease extension for Petred Hunt Club, LLC on Lock & Dam 3 (399 acres)
• Approved temporary waterline Right-of-Way for BPX Energy, Inc. at Lock & Dam 5 at $3.00 per linear foot
• Authorized re-advertising of public bid land leases and re-appraisal of leasebacks expiring in 2021