Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission approved the 2024 budget and authorized the unreserving of $286,359.41 from completed or cancelled projects for future use. The board also approved several land lease extensions and a dredging agreement for fracking gas well use.

• Adopted the 2024 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved unreserving $286,359.41 from completed/non-constructed projects (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 cooperative endeavor agreement for Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission (unanimous)
• Approved dredging agreement for Chesapeake Energy to mine sand from Pool 4 (approved with one abstention)
• Awarded 108-acre land lease to Angler’s Paradise, LLC for $9,450.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease extension to Aubrey McNeal for $25,850.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease extension to Chris Turner for $7,162.38 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Audit and SAUP Engagement Letters with fee of $23,500 (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will hold several committee meetings and a monthly meeting to consider the 2024 budget, audit engagement letters, and various land lease requests. The agenda also includes reviewing change orders for dock and amenity projects and approving agreements with regional port and sports commissions.

• Approval of 2024 Budget
• Change Order No. 6 for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station
• Change Order No. 4 for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities
• Public Bid Land Lease award for St. Maurice Realignment-Hampton Island (108 Acres)
• Land lease extensions for Hadden Ft. DeRussy Realignment and Lock & Dam 4

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold a public hearing on December 20, 2023, at 8:30 AM to consider the proposed 2024 budget. The budget is available for public inspection at the District's headquarters in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024 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 2024.

• Certification of compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 regarding the FY2024 budget process

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Revenue, Banking & Budget Committee of the Red River Waterway Commission will meet to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2024 Proposed Budget

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold committee meetings and a monthly meeting to review the 2024 proposed budget. The agenda includes considerations for land sales, surface leases, and contract change orders.

• Discussion of 2024 Proposed Budget
• Change Order No. 5 for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station
• Offer to sell 437.57 acres of Fish Lake Mitigation Tract to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Approval of surface lease for 108.80 acres with Caddo Levee District
• 2024 funding request from Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission

The Commission approved the purchase of a 437.57-acre land tract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and funded two 2024 sporting events. Other actions included approving a project change order for the Poland Floating Dock and authorizing a public bid for a land lease.

• Approved purchase of 437.57 acre Fish Lake land tract for $2,845,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000.00 funding for 2024 Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission events (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station, increasing cost by $21,105.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved surface lease with Caddo Levee District for 108.80 acres
• Authorized public bid lease for Pool 3 Tract 76 and Lock & Dam 3 Phase II Tract 2 (59.5 acres) at minimum $15.00 per acre (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2023 financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will meet to consider several contract changes, including a change order for Grand Ecore amenities and a budget amendment for Lock 2 seawall repairs. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a public bid lease for Lock & Dam 3 and updates to recreation area plans.

• Change Order No. 3 for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities (Project No. 21-08)
• Budget Amendment for Lock 2 Recreation Site-Seawall Repair/Merrick Construction, LLC
• Approval of the 2024 Contracts List
• Award of Public Bid Lease and Sublease for Lock & Dam 3 (Tracts 1, 2 & 3)
• Revision of Grand Ecore RV Park Policy and Procedures

The Red River Waterway Commission approved a 5-year lease for 409 acres at Lock & Dam 3 and updated reservation deposit policies for the Grand Ecore RV Park. The board also authorized budget amendments for seawall repairs and approved the 2024 contracts list.

• Approved 5-year lease of Lock & Dam 3 Tracts 1, 2 & 3 (409 acres) to Stephen Van Sickle, Ken Hale, Keith Miller, and Tyler Murchison for $182,920.00
• Approved sublease of 269 acres of pastureland to Brandon Strother
• Approved Grand Ecore RV Park policy revisions for non-refundable deposits and an 11-month maximum booking window
• Approved $27,542.16 budget amendment for Lock 2 recreation site seawall repair (Merrick Construction, LLC)
• Approved $2,853.00 change order for three gates at Grand Ecore Additional Amenities
• Approved 2024 Contracts List in globo
• Approved September 2023 financial reports
• Approved September 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will meet to consider several committee reports, including a change order for the Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station. The meeting also includes discussions on leaseback renewals for 241 acres and the 2024 recreation projects list.

• Ratification of Change Order No. 4 for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station
• Authority to purchase a surface drive boat
• Leaseback renewal and revised acreage for Pool 3/Tracts 44, 45 & 46 (241 acres)
• Request for Access Servitude/Alexandria Front Revetment
• Discussion of the 2024 Recreation Projects List

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission approved a scope increase for the Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station and authorized the purchase of a surface drive boat. A 5-year leaseback agreement for 241 acres was also approved. No action was taken regarding a request for access servitude at the Alexandria Front Revetment.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Poland Floating Dock & Comfort Station for $43,477.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Pro Drive 18x48 boat and $35,000.00 budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback of 241 acres to AA Western Store, Inc. and J. Corwyn Aldredge Jr. etal for $7,230.00 (Unanimous)
• Tabled request for Access Servitude/Alexandria Front Revetment
• Approved August 2023 financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved August 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will conduct several committee meetings followed by a monthly meeting. Discussions include leaseback renewals, port facility expansion, and RV park policy revisions.

• Leaseback Renewal/Pool 4/Tract 15 and Nicholas Realignment Tract 4/50 Acres
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Central Louisiana Regional Port/Facilities Expansion
• Revision to Grand Ecore RV Park Policy and Procedures

The Commission approved a cooperative endeavor agreement for port facilities expansion and a 5-year leaseback renewal. It also updated reservation and cancellation policies for the Grand Ecore RV Park.

• Approved cooperative endeavor agreement with Central Louisiana Regional Port for $3,743,509.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal with Charles O. Webb, II and Hall Family Enterprises, LLC for $3,175.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Grand Ecore RV Park policy revisions regarding reservation windows and cancellation fees (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold committee meetings starting at 8:30 AM, followed by a monthly commission meeting at 10:00 AM on July 19, 2023. Committees will consider contract addenda, change orders, land lease extensions and renewals, a port funding request, and equipment purchases. The full commission will then vote on these items and receive reports from the treasurer, executive director, and committees.

• Consideration of Approval of Addendum No. 2/Contract No. RRW-418/Merrick Construction/General Services Contract
• Consideration of Approval of Change Order No. 3/RRWC Project No. 21-11/Contract No. RRW-806/Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station
• Consideration of Award of Land Lease Extension/Pool 3/Tract 78/79 Acres
• Consideration of Proposals for Sale and Removal of Building/Lock & Dam 3/Tract 1
• Consideration of Funding Request/Central Louisiana Regional Port

The Commission approved several land lease extensions and renewals, a building sale, and equipment purchases. A significant funding request for port projects was approved, and a contract limit for general services was increased. The board also appointed Commissioner Kenneth Richardson to all committees.

• Approved $3,743,509.00 for Central Louisiana Regional Port projects (unanimous)
• Approved increasing Merrick General Services contract limit to $250,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Poland Floating Dock adding 49 days and $5,046.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease extension with William M. Beauboeuf for $10,862.50 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewals for Charles Hampton, Jr. ($1,700.00), Richard Todd Hampton and Dianne Hampton Abraham ($937.50), and McQuillen Properties, LLC ($940.50) (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal with Dr. Robert Craig for $1,575.00 (approved with one abstention)
• Accepted $5.00 bid from Rachel Bradley for sale and removal of building at Lock & Dam 3 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,833.26 purchase of John Deere FC12E Flex Wing Rotary Cutter (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will meet to consider several project change orders, including amenities at Grand Ecore and a floating dock at Poland. The meeting also includes consideration of public bid land lease awards and a budget amendment for seawall rehabilitation.

• Change Order No. 2 for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities
• Change Orders for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station
• Master Plan Contract award for KSA Engineers at Fish Lake
• Land Lease and Right of Use Agreement for Hadden Ft. DeRussy Cut-Off (18.7 Acres)
• Budget Amendment for Lock & Dam No. 2 Seawall Rehabilitation

The Commission approved budget amendments and cost increases for the Lock & Dam No. 2 seawall and Poland Floating Dock projects. It also awarded a master plan contract for Fish Lake and approved two public bid land leases.

• Approved $180,000 budget amendment for Lock & Dam No. 2 seawall rehabilitation
• Approved $16,876.25 cost increase for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities (Project No. 21-08)
• Approved $45,804.00 cost increase for Poland Floating Dock and Comfort Station (Project No. 21-11)
• Approved Master Plan contract for Fish Lake to KSA Engineers (Time & Material not to exceed $10,000)
• Approved 5-year lease of 18.7 acres at Hadden Ft. DeRussy Cut-Off to Chadwick Dupuy for $2,500 plus $1.50 per cubic yard removed
• Approved 5-year lease of 6 acres at Pool 3/Tract 79 to Darla Dunn for $750
• Approved moving Notice to Proceed Date for Poland Floating Dock from Jan 30 to Jan 26, 2023
• Approved May 2023 financial statements and investment reports

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission Board will hold committee meetings and a monthly commission meeting on May 17, 2023. The board will consider several land lease extensions and renewals, a proposal to declare a building as surplus property, and a discussion of the Fish Lake Master Plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and committee reports.

• Consideration of land lease extension for Colfax Revetment/Tract 5/34.6 acres
• Consideration of land lease extension for Grand Bend Realignment/246 acres
• Consideration of leaseback renewals for multiple tracts in Pool 3 (Tracts 69-74)
• Consideration of authority to declare building as surplus property at Lock & Dam 3/Tract 1
• Discussion of Fish Lake Master Plan

The Commission unanimously approved several 5-year land lease extensions and leaseback renewals. It also authorized the development of a Fish Lake master plan and approved repairs to a building at Lock & Dam 3.

• Approved 5-year lease extension to Donald Brown for $6,051.54 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease extension to Kerry Luneau for $33,825.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal with Darla Dunn for $1,440.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal with Robert Charles Brossette, Jr. for $280.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal with Frank Beaudoin for $470.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year leaseback renewal with Derrit D. “Danny” Matt for $1,450.00 (unanimous)
• Approved declaring Lock & Dam 3 building as surplus property for removal (unanimous)
• Approved $16,300.00 repair proposal from East Gate Electric & A/C, LLC and $20,000.00 budget amendment (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold committee meetings and a monthly commission meeting on April 18-19, 2023. Key items include adopting the 2023 tax millage by resolution, considering proposals for dock removal at Alexandria Levee Park, and several land-use agreements. The commission will also receive a presentation on the Fish Lake Master Plan and consider a funding request from the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana.

• Adoption of 2023 Tax Millage by Resolution
• Consideration of Proposals for Dock Removal/Alexandria Levee Park
• Consideration of Request for Right of Use Dredging Agreement/Pool 5/Parts of Tracts 4,5,6 & 11
• Consideration of Request to Assign and Assume Land Lease/Powhatan Realignment/Tract 2/281 Acres
• Consideration of Funding Request/YMCA of Northwest Louisiana

The Commission set its 2023 tax millage rates and approved a contract for dock removal at Alexandria Levee Park. Several land use agreements, including a dredging request and a lease assignment, were approved. Staff were also authorized to develop a master plan for Fish Lake.

• Adopted 2023 Tax Millage Rates of 2.34 mills (10-0-0)
• Approved Merrick, LLC proposal for Alexandria Levee Park dock removal not to exceed $36,650.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Elm Grove Aggregates, LLC request for right-of-use dredging agreement (unanimous)
• Approved land lease assignment from Scottie Johnson to Billy Thompson for Tract 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for right-of-use agreement at Hadden Ft. DeRussy (unanimous)
• Approved Right-of-Entry permit for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Alexandria Front Revetment (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to prepare a scope of work for Fish Lake master plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for former Commissioner Randell Fletcher (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission Board will hold committee meetings on March 14-15, 2023, followed by a monthly commission meeting. Key items include consideration of a change order for Grand Ecore additional amenities, proposals for fence construction on mitigation property, a dredge line right-of-way request, and approval of a dredge fill material removal policy. The board will also discuss the Alexandria Levee Park dock removal and the Fish Lake Master Plan.

• Consideration of Change Order No. 1/RRWC Project No. 21-08/Contract No. RRW-799 for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities
• Consideration of Proposals for Fence Construction on Mitigation Property
• Consideration of Request for Dredge Line Right-of-Way/Pool 5/Parts of Tracts 4, 5, 6 and 11
• Consideration of Approval of Dredge Fill Material Removal Policy and Procedure
• Discussion of Alexandria Levee Park Dock Removal and Fish Lake Master Plan

The Commission approved several infrastructure and land management items, including a fencing contract for the Fish Lake Mitigation property and a right-of-way agreement for Elm Grove Aggregates, LLC. A permit for National Guard use of Ft. Buhlow was also granted.

• Approved $19,320 change order for Grand Ecore Additional Amenities temporary fencing (unanimous)
• Approved $34,371 proposal from Synergen Construction, LLC for fencing at Fish Lake Mitigation property (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year Dredge Line Right-of-Way agreement with Elm Grove Aggregates, LLC for $5,600 (unanimous)
• Approved Dredge Fill Material Removal Policy and Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved Exclusive Use permit for National Guard at Ft. Buhlow for April 01, 2023 (approved with one abstention)
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for Rich Brontoli (unanimous)
• Approved February 2023 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (unanimous)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Commission will hold committee meetings and a monthly meeting to consider several administrative and land management items. Discussions include office cleaning contracts, budget amendments for Teague Trails, and various dredge license requests.

• Approval of Office Cleaning Contract No. RRW-822
• Budget Amendment for Teague Trails Extension 2020 (Project No. 20-07)
• Dredge License requests for portions of Tracts 24, 25, 27 & 29 (29.5 acres) and other tracts totaling 238 acres
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission
• Approval of 2022 Surplus Inventory List

The Commission approved several service contracts, a budget amendment for the Teague Trails Extension, and funding for Red River events. It also authorized a change of control for a dredge license and approved the disposal of surplus inventory.

• Approved two-year office cleaning contract with Maids of Many, LLC at $1,300 per month (unanimous)
• Approved $8,794.81 budget amendment for Teague Trails Extension 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved change of control for Pool 5 dredge license from Sunny Point Aggregates, LLC to Profrac Holdings II, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $51,662.50 agreement with Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission for 2023 events (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship agreement for Mr. Crappie tournament (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 surplus inventory list for disposal (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 increase to 2022 Audit Engagement Letter for GASB 87 requirements (unanimous)
• Tabled two dredge license requests for Pool 5 (taken under advisement)

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The Red River Waterway Commission will hold its monthly meeting on January 18, 2023, preceded by committee meetings. The board will consider awarding public bid land leases for Bijou Realignment (366 acres) and Socot Capout Phase II (91 acres), a cooperative endeavor agreement and land sale with the Red River Parish Sheriff's Department, and cancellation of the office headquarters cleaning service contract. Other items include approval of cooperative agreements for a fishing tournament and bass stocking, and the 2022 audit compliance questionnaire.

• Award of public bid land lease for Bijou Realignment (366 acres)
• Award of public bid land lease for Socot Capout Phase II Tract 11 Segment B (91 acres)
• Cooperative endeavor agreement and land sale with Red River Parish Sheriff's Department
• Contract cancellation for office headquarters cleaning service (RRW-781)
• Approval of cooperative endeavor agreement for Mr. Crappie 2023 Qualifier with City of Natchitoches and CVB

The Red River Waterway Commission approved several land leases and a property sale to the Red River Parish Sheriff's Department. The board also authorized funding for bass stocking and the Mr. Crappie 2023 Qualifier event.

• Approved sale of 3.5 acres and buildings at Lock & Dam 4 to Red River Parish Sheriff's Department for $19,000.00
• Awarded 5-year lease of 366 acres (Bijou_Realignment) to William Walker for $57,645.00
• Awarded 5-year lease of 91 acres (Socot Capout) to Rodney Achord for $8,212.75
• Approved $100,000 annual 5-year commitment to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for bass fingerlings
• Approved $25,000 funding request for Mr. Crappie 2023 Qualifier event
• Approved mulching and clearing services at Fish Lake mitigation property up to $65,000.00
• Approved cancellation of headquarters cleaning contract and authorized contract with Maids of Many, LLC
• Authorized staff to re-advertise public bid land leases and re-appraise leasebacks expiring in 2023/2024

Red River Waterway Commission Board of Commissioners

The provided document is a meeting schedule for the Red River Waterway Commission for the year 2023. It lists the dates for monthly meetings and the names of the commissioners.

• Meeting schedule for January through December 2023