Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
10 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review staff reports and committee updates, including the Cypress Bend Resort Golf Course. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss three specific lawsuits involving the Sabine River Authority.
- Cypress Bend Resort Golf Course update
- Executive session regarding Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.656,098)
- Executive session regarding Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.068266)
- Executive session regarding Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.0682511)
- Committee reports on Diversion Canal, Parks, Leaseback, Finance, Water Sales, and Fishery & Lake Management
The Board of Commissioners approved a master plan to renovate the Cypress Bend Golf Course and authorized the purchase of a new boat motor. Staff provided updates on reservoir levels, shoreline permitting, and financial reports for the Toledo Bend and Diversion Canal divisions.
- Approved Cypress Bend Golf Course Renovation Project at approximate cost of $3,494,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new Mercury boat motor for $20,229.08 (Unanimous)
- Approved November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved staff reports as presented (Unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director's report (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the approval of the FY’20-‘21 Annual Audit Report. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss three specific legal cases involving the Sabine River Authority. Members will also receive updates on shoreline and operational activities.
- Approval of Annual Audit Report FY’20-‘21
- Public comment on Cypress Bend Resort Hiking/Biking Trails
- Discussion of Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.656,098)
- Discussion of Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.068266)
- Discussion of Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.0682511)
The Board approved a contract for the Parks Overlay Project and a redesign contract for the Cypress Bend Golf Course. The Board also accepted the FY 20-21 annual audit and approved various staff reports.
- Approved $808,205.60 bid from Williams Equipment Services for Parks Overlay Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 contract with American Society of Golf Course Architects for Cypress Bend Golf Course redesign (Unanimous)
- Accepted Annual Audit for FY 20-21 (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved Staff Reports as presented (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director's Report (Unanimous)
- Approved Parks Committee minutes from September 23, 2021 (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the FY’20-‘21 Annual Audit Report and discuss golf course operations. The meeting includes the convening and election of chairpersons for six different committees. An executive session is scheduled to discuss three specific legal cases.
- Approval of Annual Audit Report FY’20-‘21
- Discussion and update on Golf Course Operations
- Convening of Diversion Canal, Parks, Leaseback, Finance, Water Sales, and Fishery & Lake Management committees
- Executive session regarding Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority
- Executive session regarding Capital Properties, LLC et al and Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
The Board of Commissioners approved approximately $1,568,020.56 for various park projects, including road overlays and electrical upgrades. The board also elected chairpersons for several committees and approved staff and executive reports.
- Approved $1,568,020.56 for park improvements at Oak Ridge, San Miguel, Cypress Bend Park, Pleasure Point, and Cypress Bend Resort (Unanimous)
- Approved July 22, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Staff Reports as presented (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director's Report as presented (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Gibbs as Chairman of Diversion Canal and Water Sales committees
- Elected Mr. Goodeaux as Chairman of Finance committee
- Elected Mr. Vidrine as Chairman of Leaseback committee
- Elected Mr. Cupit as Chairman of Fishery & Lake Management committee
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on the final budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, select the Sabine Index as the official journal, and approve a contract with Broussard-Poche'-LLP. The board will also discuss litigation in executive session. The meeting includes staff reports on operations, finances, and shoreline updates.
- Approve final budget FY 2021-2022
- Approve selection of The Sabine Index as official journal
- Approve Broussard-Poche'-LLP contract
- Executive session on three lawsuits: Marko & Erica Jill Baca et al, Capital Properties LLC, Deloutre Property Rentals LLC
- Approve delegation of appointing authority
The Board approved the final FY'21-22 budget with projected revenues of $15,497,200 and expenses of $19,407,200. Several equipment purchases and emergency repairs for the SRD were authorized. The Board also appointed the Sabine Index as the official journal.
- Approved FY'21-22 budget with $15,497,200 projected revenue (Unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 for new phone system (Unanimous)
- Approved $17,000 for two replacement mowers for recreation sites (Unanimous)
- Approved $60,000 for new mini excavator (Unanimous)
- Approved $132,000 for replacement tractor and slope mower for SRD (Unanimous)
- Approved $250,000 for emergency repairs to pump/motors at SRD (Unanimous)
- Approved Sabine Index as official journal (Unanimous)
- Approved Broussard-Poche’, LLP contract for bi-annual audit of ALH, No.5 (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a $2.7 million budget increase for the FEMA Debris Project and adopted a resolution to align herbicide regulations for Giant Salvinia with state standards. The Board also elected officers for the next fiscal year and approved several resort expenditures.
- Approved increasing FEMA Debris Project budget by $2.7 million to a total of $6.2 million (Unanimous)
- Elected Jimmy Foret as Chairman, Ned Goodeaux as Vice-Chairman, and Byron Gibbs as Secretary (Unanimous)
- Approved $198,000 for Resort Pool Pak and Heater replacement (Unanimous)
- Approved $469,000 for Cypress Bend Resort Support for one year (Unanimous)
- Approved proposed budget for FY’21-22 (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting LA Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries striking the Emergency Declaration regarding private herbicide use for Giant Salvinia (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the March 11, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved Staff Reports as presented (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Finance Committee will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The committee will also discuss replacement, reserve, and capital expenditures for Cypress Bend Resort.
- Approval of FY'21-'22 budget
- Review of Cypress Bend Resort support
- Approval of resort replacement, reserve, and capital expenditures
- Final closeout of FEMA debris project
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review staff reports and committee updates. The board is scheduled to vote on the upcoming fiscal year budget and several resort-related expenditures.
- Adoption of the Budget for FY’21 - ‘22
- Approval of Replacement/Reserve/Capital Expenditure-Resort
- Approval of Cypress Bend Resort Support
- Final closeout of FEMA Debris Project
- Executive session regarding litigation involving Marko & Erica Jill Baca, Capital Properties, LLC, and Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a budget increase for the Diversion Canal debris cleanup and renewed a legal services contract. Members also supported extending the Power Sales Agreement and approved emergency seawall repairs. A request to make temporary crossings permanent was tabled.
- Approved increasing SRD Debris cleanup budget to $3.5 million (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to support extending Power Sales Agreement for five years (9-0)
- Approved $75,000 contract renewal for Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
- Approved $19,757.92 for emergency seawall repairs at Cypress Bend Park (unanimous)
- Tabled approval of permanent crossings for Sasol until April meeting (unanimous)
- Approved short-term water contracts: 6-month term, $150 fee, and $1.80 per 1,000 gallons (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of EPA Administrative Order on Consent regarding Jack Singleton, et al. (unanimous)
- Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a resolution to extend a power sales agreement, approving a contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, removing a shelter at Pleasure Point, authorizing emergency seawall repair at Cypress Bend Park, and transferring temporary crossings to Sasol. The board will also enter executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits.
- Adopt resolution to extend power sales agreement
- Approve contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips
- Remove shelter at Pleasure Point
- Emergency seawall repair at Cypress Bend Park
- Transfer temporary crossings to Sasol
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Water Sales Committee will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the discussion of short term water contracts.
- Short Term Water Contracts