Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission adopted its 2023 budget and approved the purchase of over 437 acres of land for mitigation. The board also awarded several construction and design contracts for recreation areas and boat ramps.

• Approved 2023 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 434.847 acres from Hall-Williams, LLC for $2,826,505.50 and 2.725 acres from Harlan David Lawler for $45,000.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,347,793.00 bid for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station to Tudor, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded design contract for Fort Buhlow Recreation Area Additional Amenities to Pan American Engineers, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded design contract for Twelve Mile Bayou Boat Ramp and Access Road to Civil Design Group, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Red River Specialties, Inc. for aerial spraying (unanimous)
• Approved $600.00 compensation for a 3.955 acre Perpetual Servitude for Caddo-Bossier Port Commission (unanimous)
• Approved un-reserving $324,761.37 in remaining funds from three completed projects (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission issued a public notice certifying compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 for public participation in the budget process for Fiscal Year Ending 2023. The notice states that public inspection and public hearing requirements were met. No specific budget figures or other agenda items are detailed.

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold a public hearing on December 21, 2022, to receive comments on its proposed 2023 budget. The budget is available for public inspection at the District's headquarters in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The meeting agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comments on the budget, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on the Red River Waterway Commission 2023 Proposed Budget

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will meet to review committee reports and approve the 2023 budget. The agenda includes decisions on construction bids, design contracts, and the purchase of land for mitigation.

• Approval of 2023 Budget
• Purchase of 437.75 acres of land for mitigation
• Construction bids for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station (Project No. 21-11)
• Design contract award for Fort Buhlow Recreation Area Additional Amenities (Project No. 23-01)
• Design contract award for Twelve Mile Bayou Boat Ramp and Access Road (Project No. 23-02)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold committee meetings and a special commission meeting to review financial and land management items. The body is discussing the proposed 2023 budget and a request for temporary servitudes.

• Discussion of 2023 Proposed Budget
• Consideration of Request for Temporary Servitude for Dredge Line/Pool 5/Tracts 3, 4, 6, 7, 11 & 15

The commission met on December 5, 2022, but no substantive decisions were made. The board entered an executive session regarding a request for temporary servitude for a dredge line, but no action was taken.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• No action taken on temporary servitude for Dredge Line/Pool 5/Tracts 3, 4, 6, 7 11 & 15
• No action taken by Revenue, Banking & Budget committee

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will hold several committee meetings and a monthly meeting to review the 2023 proposed budget and personnel policy revisions. The agenda also includes considerations for office carpet replacement and various land and mineral lease items.

• Discussion of 2023 Proposed Budget
• Consideration of Office Carpet Replacement Options
• Award of Public Bid Land Lease/Lock & Dam 4/Tract 1 and Tract 4 Segment A (66 Acres)
• Request for Land Lease Extension/Pool 4/Tract 7/Segment A (1 Acre)
• Request to Advertise for Public Bid Mineral Lease/Pool 5/Multiple Tracts (526 Acres)

The Red River Waterway Commission approved a $31,158.06 contract for headquarters recarpeting and awarded two land leases. The board also rescinded a licensing agreement with Cooterville Sand and Gravel and updated its personnel discipline policy.

• Approved $31,158.06 bid to Floors Unlimited for headquarters recarpeting (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year land lease to William Walker for $8,349.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year land lease extension to Tracy Lucky, Ernie Florane, and Carey Conway for $6,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved rescinding licensing agreement to Cooterville Sand and Gravel for 925 acres (Unanimous)
• Approved revision to the Discipline Process portion of the Personnel Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved directing staff to seek Attorney General opinion on dredging inundated property (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 financial reports (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission and its committees are meeting to consider several land lease cancellations, a mineral lease bid, and host agreements for fishing events. The body will also review a 2023 contracts list and a port agreement for fertilizer storage.

• Change Order No. 2 for Teague Trails Extension (Project No. 20-07)
• Cancellation of land leases for Socot Capout (91 acres) and Hadden Ft. DeRussy (18.7 acres)
• Public bid for mineral lease of Pool 5 (526 acres)
• Host agreements for BassMaster College and High School-Junior Series events
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Avoyelles Parish Port for a liquid fertilizer storage tank

The Commission approved a cooperative endeavor agreement for a liquid fertilizer storage tank and authorized several land lease cancellations. It also approved host agreements for BassMaster fishing events at the Grand Ecore Recreation Area.

• Approved $850,000 cooperative endeavor agreement for Avoyelles Parish Port liquid fertilizer storage tank
• Approved $34,704.66 cost increase for Teague Trails Extension (Contract No. RRW-792)
• Approved 2023 contracts list
• Approved land lease cancellation for Rodney Achord with $200 fee and re-advertisement at min $15/acre
• Approved land lease cancellation for Brady Gauthier with no fee and re-advertisement at min $40/acre
• Approved $23,000 host agreement for BassMaster College Event (May 4-5, 2023)
• Approved $10,000 host agreement for BassMaster High School-Junior Series (May 7, 2023)
• Approved exclusive use permit for BassMasters at Grand Ecore Recreation Area (May 4-7, 2023)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting on September 21, 2022, preceded by committee meetings. The board will consider bids and value engineering for the Grand Ecore Additional Amenities project, approve cooperative agreements and funding requests for regional ports, and act on several land lease renewals, cancellations, and surplus property requests. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential litigation settlement.

• Consideration of bids and value engineering options for RRWC Project No. 21-08 / Grand Ecore Additional Amenities
• Consideration of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Central Louisiana Regional Port high water hardstand and access road
• Consideration of funding request for Avoyelles Parish Port liquid fertilizer storage tank
• Renewal of leaseback agreements for Pool 3 Tracts 58 and 70, and award of leaseback for Pool 4 Tract 12
• Executive session to consider settlement of potential litigation

The Commission approved several land lease renewals, vehicle purchases, and funding for port projects. It also authorized a $30,000 agreement for the 2023 KingKat National Championship and a $37,500 release agreement with Eric Gilmore.

• Approved Grand Ecore Additional Amenities contract to Petron, LLC for $3,020,763.40 and budget amendment of $575,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of three vehicles at $35,500.00 each (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal for Pool 3 Tract 58 to RSL Properties of Bermuda, LLC for $720.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal for Pool 3 Tract 70 to Kenneth Wisenbaker for $2,460.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback for Pool 4 part of tract 12 to Glyn Davis for $450.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000.00 funding for 2023 KingKat National Championship (Unanimous)
• Approved $724,167.00 for Central Louisiana Regional Port High Water Hardstand and Access Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $850,000.00 for Avoyelles Parish Port liquid fertilizer storage tank (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold a special meeting on September 8, 2022, preceded by a Personnel Committee meeting. The committee will hear and consider a disciplinary appeal by Mr. E. Gilmore, and may enter executive session. The full commission will then consider the committee's recommendation.

• Personnel Committee to hear disciplinary appeal of Mr. E. Gilmore
• Motions to enter executive session under La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1), (2), (4), and (10)
• Full commission to consider committee recommendation on Gilmore's appeal

The Red River Waterway Commission met for a special meeting to review a disciplinary appeal. The Board voted to uphold the Executive Director's decision to terminate the employment of Eric Gilmore.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Confirmed Executive Director’s decision for termination of Eric Gilmore’s employment (approved with one abstention)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting on August 17, 2022, preceded by committee meetings. The board will consider awarding public bids for land leases at Grand Ecore Recreation Area and Pool 3, approving construction bids for additional amenities at Grand Ecore, and entering a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Caddo-Bossier Port Commission for a 40,000-square-foot heavy duty warehouse. Other items include change orders for comfort stations, an IT services contract, and funding requests for fishing tournaments and port infrastructure.

• Award of public bid land lease for Grand Ecore Recreation Area (211 acres)
• Award of public bid land lease for Pool 3 Tract 77 Segment A (61.1 acres)
• Consideration of construction bids for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities (Project 21-08)
• Approval of cooperative endeavor agreement with Caddo-Bossier Port Commission for 40,000 sq ft warehouse
• Approval of funding request for Central Louisiana Regional Port high water hardstand and access road

The Commission approved funding for a heavy-duty warehouse and a high-water hardstand project. It also awarded two land leases and a license for dredge fill material removal. Additionally, the board authorized funding for 2023 fishing tournaments.

• Approved $275,000 budget amendment for Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port warehouse project
• Approved $724,167 funding request for Central Louisiana Regional Port high water hardstand
• Awarded 5-year lease of 211 acres at Grand Ecore Recreation Area to James Philen, Sr. for $64,882.50
• Awarded 5-year lease of 61.1 acres at Pool 3 Tract 77 Segment A to Brandon Strother for $12,500.00
• Approved 5-year license for dredge fill material removal at Pool 5/Tracts 1-5
• Approved $88,000 in 2023 budget funding for KingKat, Mr. Crappie, and BassMaster events
• Approved $4,568.38 change order for comfort stations at Red Oak, Bishop Point, and Natchitoches
• Approved IT services contract with Basic Matrix, LLC at $150.00 per hour

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission Board will meet on July 20, 2022, to consider several funding and contract items. Key decisions include a funding request for a 40,000-square-foot heavy duty warehouse at the Caddo-Bossier Port, authority to advertise for construction bids for the Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station, and an operator agreement for Grand Ecore RV Park. The board will also review right-of-way agreements, sand sampling requests, and mitigation land acquisition options.

• Consideration of Approval of Funding Request/Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission/40,000 square foot Heavy Duty Warehouse
• Consideration of Authority to Advertise for Construction Bids/Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station/Project No. 21-11/Contract No. RRW-805
• Consideration of Approval of Amendment No. 2/City of Alexandria/Alexandria Levee Park Riverfront Improvement Project
• Consideration of Renewal of Powerline Right-of-Way Agreement/Pointfield Realignment
• Consideration of Approval of Operator Agreement/Grand Ecore RV Park

The Commission approved several funding requests for infrastructure and port development, including a warehouse and riverfront improvements. It also authorized the acquisition of over 437 acres of mitigation land and renewed a powerline right-of-way agreement.

• Approved $1,913,929.00 for Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port 40,000 sq ft warehouse
• Approved $703,348.00 funding increase for Alexandria Levee Park Riverfront Improvement Project
• Approved acquisition of ~435 acres from Hall-Williams, LLC at $6,500 per acre
• Approved acquisition of 2.5 acres from Harlan David Lawler for $45,000
• Approved 5-year Grand Ecore RV Park Operator contract at $237,600 annual fee
• Approved 20-year Powerline Right-of-Way renewal with CLECO for $3,500
• Authorized construction bids for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station
• Approved $9,000 boundary survey and $5,500 appraisal for mitigation land

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission Board will hold its monthly meeting on June 15, 2022, preceded by committee meetings on June 14 and 15. The board will consider several contracts, land leases, and a funding request from the City of Alexandria for a riverfront improvement project. The agenda includes committee reports, a treasurer's report, and public comment periods.

• Consideration of funding request from City of Alexandria for Alexandria Levee Park Riverfront Improvement Project
• Consideration of proposals for Ft. Buhlow Comfort Station and Pavilion roof rehabilitation and painting
• Consideration of award of public bid land lease for Pool 3 Tract 24 (82 acres)
• Consideration of renewal of leaseback agreement for Lock & Dam 1 Tract 1 (640 acres)
• Consideration of approval of exclusive use agreement for Teague Parkway Recreation Area South Parking

The Commission approved several facility contracts, land leases, and a funding increase for the City of Alexandria's riverfront project. It also rejected a $2.43M mitigation land agreement in favor of a counteroffer based on surveyed acreage.

• Approved $3,952,468.00 total funding for Alexandria Levee Park Riverfront Improvement Project Phase II
• Approved $33,898.00 contract to Martin Metal Construction for Fort Buhlow roofs
• Approved $25,620.00 contract to Professional Coating & Inspection Services for Fort Buhlow painting
• Approved price increase to $137.25/acre for Terminator Pest and Pond Management, LLC contract
• Approved 5-year lease of Pool 3/Tract 24 to S & J Dubois Rental, LLC for $6,560.00
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal to Delta Ridge Ranch, LLC for $86,400.00
• Approved lease cancellation for Doug Heimer at Grand Ecore Recreation Area with $200 fee
• Rejected $2.43M Buy-Sell Agreement for mitigation land and authorized $45,000 purchase of 2.5 acres from Harlan David Lawler

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission holds its monthly meeting, preceded by committee meetings on May 17 and 18. The commission will consider authorizing construction bids for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities, renewing a leaseback agreement for Carroll Realignment Tract 4, and approving cooperative agreements with the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office and Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. Other items include a budget amendment for Ft. Buhlow disc golf and comfort station rehabilitation, headquarters security proposals, and the 2021 audit report presentation.

• Consideration of authority to advertise for construction bids and increase funds for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities (Project 21-08, Contract RRW-799)
• Consideration of renewal of leaseback agreement for Carroll Realignment Tract 4, Segments B & C, 336 acres
• Consideration of approval of cooperative endeavor agreement with Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office
• Consideration of budget amendment for Ft. Buhlow Disc Golf and Comfort Station Rehabilitation
• Presentation of 2021 audit reports

The Red River Waterway Commission approved budget increases for the Grand Ecore RV Park and Ft. Buhlow rehabilitation. The board also authorized a land buy-sell agreement for mitigation and approved several cooperative agreements for safety and marketing.

• Approved $300,000 budget increase and bid advertisement for Grand Ecore RV Park Additional Amenities
• Approved $43,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal to Elmwood Land Company, LLC for $16,800
• Authorized Buy-Sell Agreement for mitigation land at $5,000 per acre
• Approved $145,000 budget amendment for Ft. Buhlow Disc Golf and Comfort Station rehabilitation
• Approved $10,280 security system proposal from Simpson Security Systems
• Approved $43,500 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission
• Approved exclusive use agreement for Red River Balloon Rally at Teague Parkway South Parking

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold committee and monthly meetings to discuss land leases, funding requests, and budget matters. The body is deciding on the adoption of the 2022 tax millage by resolution.

• Adoption of 2022 Tax Millage by Resolution
• Award of Public Bid Lease for Wilson Point Realignment (69.7 Acres)
• Renewal of Leaseback Agreement for Pool 3, Tracts 80 & 81 (14 Acres)
• Request for Temporary Use License from the Department of Army
• Funding request from the Bossier Parish Sheriff

The Commission established its 2022 tax millage rates for capital outlay and operations. It also approved two land leases, a temporary use license for the Army, and safety funding for the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office.

• Adopted 2022 Tax Millage Rates of 1.52 mills for capital outlay and 0.82 mills for operations (Total 2.34 mills)
• Approved 5-year lease to Bobby Hemphill for Wilson Point Realignment (69.7 Acres) for $16,000.00
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal to Darla Dunn for Pool 3/Tracts 80 & 81 (14 Acres) for $1,260.00
• Approved Temporary Use License for the Department of the Army from May 1, 2022 thru December 31, 2022
• Approved $43,000.00 in funding to the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office for marine unit safety and security
• Approved March 2022 Expenditures, Financial Statements, Investment Reports, & Fund Balance Report
• Approved March 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will consider several contract and land management items, including an extension of the Grand Ecore RV Park operator contract and a Memorandum of Agreement for a Southwest Arkansas Navigation Feasibility Study. Also up for discussion are a public bid for land lease at Lock & Dam 1, cancellation of a leaseback in Pool 4, and a purchase of a replacement breaker for the RV park. The board will also hear reports on finances, recreation, ports, and an upcoming tax millage adoption.

• Consideration of approval of Grand Ecore RV Park Operator Contract Extension
• Consideration of approval of Memorandum of Agreement/Southwest Arkansas Navigation Feasibility Study
• Consideration of award of public bid land lease at Lock & Dam 1, Tracts 7-9, 6 acres
• Consideration of cancellation of leaseback in Pool 4, parts of Tract 12A & 13, 27 acres
• Announcement of upcoming 2022 tax millage adoption on April 20, 2022

The Commission approved a budget amendment to fund the full $900,000 for the Southwest Arkansas Navigation Feasibility Study in 2022. Other actions included extending the Grand Ecore RV Park operator contract and approving a land lease. The board also authorized $15,000 for replacement breakers at the RV park.

• Approved $900,000 funding for Southwest Arkansas Navigation Feasibility Study (1 abstention)
• Extended Grand Ecore RV Park operator agreement to December 31, 2022 (1 abstention)
• Approved 5-year lease to Amanda Smith for 6 acres at Lock & Dam 1 for $600.00
• Approved cancellation of leaseback with Lysander Webb for 27 acres at Pool 4
• Approved $15,000 budget amendment for replacement breakers at Grand Ecore RV Park (1 abstention)
• Approved February 2022 financial reports
• Approved February 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will meet to consider several committee reports, including mowing proposals for various locations and the Grand Ecore RV Park operator agreement. The agenda also includes requests for subsurface servitude and special use permits for feral hog hunting.

• Mowing proposals for Colfax RV Park, Ft. Buhlow, Lock & Dam 2, Poland, Ben Routh, and Brouillette
• Approval of Grand Ecore RV Park Operator Agreement
• Request for subsurface servitude at Lock & Dam 5/Tract 6 and Pool 5/Tract 64
• Special use permit to hunt feral hogs at Lock & Dam 5/Portions of Tracts 2, 3 & 6
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Central Louisiana Regional Port/Marine Crane

The Red River Waterway Commission approved a cooperative agreement for a marine crane project and awarded a mowing contract. The board also authorized a subsurface servitude for well bores and a special use permit for feral hog hunting. Additionally, the Commission increased the Commissioner per diem to $150.00.

• Approved $217,819.36 upfront funding for Central Louisiana Regional Port marine crane (unanimous)
• Approved $6,292.00 per cycle mowing contract for six parks to Jeff's Lawn & Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved subsurface servitude for Chesapeake Operating, LLC at $24,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000.00 funding and budget amendment for Mr. Crappie Invitational Qualifier (unanimous)
• Approved $10,400.00 tree removal proposal from Bynog’s Tree Service and $15,000.00 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved increase of Commissioner per diem to $150.00 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary reservation of 930.75 acres in Caddo Parish and $35,000.00 maintenance budget amendment
• Approved special use permit for Clark Chandler and Joseph Teal Carpenter to hunt feral hogs at Lock & Dam 5 (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission and its committees are meeting to decide on land lease renewals, public bid land awards, and funding for a marine crane. The body will also discuss revisions to commission by-laws and per diem rates.

• Funding request for Central Louisiana Regional Port marine crane
• Award of Public Bid Land Lease for Pool 3/Tracts 68 & 88 (168 acres)
• Request to advertise land for Public Bid Lease for Pool 3/Tract 24 (82 acres)
• Revision of Red River Waterway Commission By-Laws/Per Diem
• Renewal of Waterline Right-of-Way at Lock & Dam 1/Tract 1 (0.70 acres)

The Commission approved funding for a marine crane and authorized several land lease actions, including new bids and appraisals. Members also voted to increase the commissioner per diem and renewed a waterline right-of-way. The board approved the 2022 out-of-state travel calendar and the 2021 audit compliance questionnaire.

• Approved funding of $217,819.36 for Central Louisiana Regional Port marine crane (unanimous)
• Approved increasing per diem from $75.00 to $300.00 (7-2)
• Authorized re-advertising public bid leases for Lock & Dam 1 (Tracts 7-9), Wilson Point, and Bijou Realignment (unanimous)
• Authorized re-appraisal of leasebacks for Pool 3 (Tracts 80, 81, 58, 70), Carroll Realignment, and Lock & Dam 1 (Tract 1) (unanimous)
• Approved 20-year waterline right-of-way renewal with Delta Ridge Ranch, LLC for $1,800.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year land lease for Pool 3 (Tracts 68 & 88) to Heath Hayden for $22,260.00 (approved)
• Approved Letter of No Objection for DTM Louisiana Gathering, LLC to cross four servitudes (approved)
• Approved cancellation of land lease and $4,488.00 refund to DCP Black Lake Holdings, LP (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The document provides the scheduled dates for all Red River Waterway Commission board meetings throughout 2022. No specific legislative or administrative actions are listed for discussion in this document.

• 2022 meeting schedule announcement