Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine items including approval of previous meeting minutes, staff reports on operations and finances, and committee updates. The board will also enter executive session to discuss ongoing litigation and a power sales agreement.
- Executive session for litigation: Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
- Executive session for Power Sales Agreement
- Approval of minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting
- Staff reports on TBPJO, shoreline update, operations, and finances
The Board of Commissioners approved the staff and Executive Director's reports. Key updates included the completion of a power sales agreement with NextEra Energy Marketing and progress on the Cypress Bend Golf Course construction.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Staff Reports including Power House and Shoreline updates (unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director's report (unanimous)
- Tabled approval of Parks Committee minutes pending corrections
- Tabled approval of Cypress Bend Golf Resort Committee minutes pending corrections
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Parks Committee will review updates on several park improvement projects. The board will also consider increasing the rates for RV pads and pull-through sites at Park Sites 7A and 11.
- Closeout of Projects 11-6500 & 6600, 15-5000 & 3500, 02-9500 & 9600, and 204-6500
- Budget amendment for Project 7A-6500
- Proposed rate increase for RV Pads & Pull-through at Park Site 7A & 11
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss updates on the Cypress Bend golf course renovation project and ALH renovations, and to consider a change order for additional cart path and grassing work. The meeting includes public comments and adoption of the agenda.
- Update on golf course renovation project
- Update on ALH renovations
- Discussion of ALH No.5 Audit Contract
- Approve Change Order for additional quantities of Cart Path and Grassing
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss operational updates and project closeouts. The body is deciding on a resolution for the IP Pipeline Project and the purchase of turf covers for Cypress Bend Golf Resort.
- Resolution for IP Pipeline Project
- Purchase of turf covers for Cypress Bend Golf Resort
- Rate increases for RV Pads and Pull-through Rates for Park Site 7A & 11
- Acceptance of ALH, No.5 Bi-Annual Audit for 12/21 & 06/2021
- Executive session regarding Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a resolution to issue revenue bonds for the International Paper Company pipeline project. Other actions included funding a bridge crossing and approving purchases for the Cypress Bend Golf Resort.
- Adopted resolution to issue revenue bonds up to $100,000,000 for IP Pipeline Project
- Approved using $419,958.77 from CIP Project #6 for Ozane Bridge Crossing
- Approved using additional funds from CIP Project #18 for Ozane Bridge Crossing
- Approved $27,879.00 purchase of turf covers for Cypress Bend Golf Resort
- Approved RFP for yearly financial audit of Cypress Bend Golf Resort not to exceed $25,000
- Approved close-out of multiple projects and reallocation of $66,715.81 to Project 15-6500
- Approved suggested changes to park rules and rates
- Tabled ALH, No.5 Bi-Annual Audit until next month
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially approve a letter of intent to negotiate an out-of-state water sale. They will also accept two audits and hear staff reports on operations, finances, and shoreline updates. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and a power sales agreement.
- Approve Letter of Intent to Negotiate an Out-of-State Water Sale
- Accept ALH, No.5 Bi-Annual Audit
- Accept SRA Annual Audit
- Executive session for litigation (Capital Properties, LLC et al vs SRA; Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs SRA) and Power Sales Agreement
- Staff reports: TBPJO, Shoreline Update, Operational Update, Financial Report
The Board approved a Letter of Intent to negotiate an out-of-state water sale with Aqueduct Werks, LLC. Commissioners also authorized the Executive Director to negotiate a power generation sale contract. The Board accepted the SRA Annual Audit and elected chairs for five committees.
- Approved Letter of Intent to negotiate out-of-state water sale with Aqueduct Werks, LLC (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to negotiate power generation sale contract (Unanimous)
- Accepted SRA Annual Audit (Unanimous)
- Tabled ALH, No.5 Bi-Annual Audit until next month (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Gibbs as Diversion Canal Committee Chairman (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Evans as Toledo Bend Division Committee Chairman (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Jeane as Parks Committee Chairman (Unanimous)
- Elected Mr. Goodeaux as Finance Committee Chairman and Mr. Ebarb as Cypress Bend Golf Resort Committee Chairman (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss proposed changes to the agency's by-laws and review Co-operative Endeavor Agreements regarding boat launch areas. The meeting also includes staff reports on operations, finances, and shoreline updates.
- Adoption of proposed by-law changes
- Discussion of Co-operative Endeavor Agreements with Sabine & Desoto Parish Police Jury and Toledo Bend Lake Association
- Executive session regarding litigation: Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
- Executive session regarding litigation: Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority
- Executive session regarding Power Sales Agreement
The Board approved a change order for golf course cart path refurbishment and updated its by-laws to establish six standing committees. Additionally, the Executive Director was authorized to enter a cooperative agreement to improve the Garrett’s Park Boat Launch.
- Approved amending By-laws to establish six standing committees (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to enter cooperative agreement for Garrett’s Park Boat Launch improvements (unanimous)
- Approved $525,000 change order for Golf Course Project cart paths (unanimous)
- Approved adding $4,881.99 in surplus funds to next year's Cypress Bend budget (unanimous)
- Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Legal and Executive Director’s reports (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on Co-operative Endeavor Agreements for Blue Lake Launch
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The body is scheduled to review the FY’22-’23 budget and consider several contracts and equipment replacements. An executive session is planned to discuss litigation and a power sales agreement.
- Approval of FY’22-’23 Budget
- Approval of Broussard-Poche’, LLP Contract
- Approval of Trencher Replacement
- Selection of The Sabine Index as Official Journal
- Executive session regarding Capital Properties, LLC and Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC litigation
The Board approved the FY'22-23 budget and authorized the purchase of a replacement trencher. Members also re-elected current officers and increased the Executive Director's spending authority. A resolution was adopted to seek an Attorney General's opinion regarding power sales procurement.
- Approved FY'22-23 Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of replacement trencher for $17,368.94 (Unanimous)
- Increased Executive Director spending authority to $25,000.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved $7,200 contract for Broussard-Poche’, LLP (Unanimous)
- Approved carrying forward $25,426.00 for Cypress Bend projects (Unanimous)
- Tabled $469,000.00 in third-year funds for Cypress Bend pending reports (Unanimous)
- Re-elected Foret (Chairman), Goodeaux (Vice-Chairman), and Gibbs (Secretary) (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to request Attorney General's Opinion on power sales bidding (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss operational and financial reports and consider approvals for equipment repairs and a bi-annual audit. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss two legal cases involving Capital Properties, LLC and Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC.
- Approval of vandalized equipment repair
- Acceptance of Bi-Annual Audit ALH, No.5
- Capital expenditures for Cypress Bend Resort
- Litigation: Capital Properties, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.068266)
- Litigation: Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.0682511)
The Board approved multiple capital expenditures for the Cypress Bend Resort, including pool and AC repairs. They also authorized payment for vandalized equipment repairs and accepted a bi-annual audit for ALH, No. 5.
- Approved $37,400 for three air conditioners at Cypress Bend Resort (Unanimous)
- Approved $45,000 for swimming pool return air at Cypress Bend Resort (Unanimous)
- Approved $30,750 for pool resurfacing at Cypress Bend Resort (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to spend remaining $65,200 for resort capital projects prior to June 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved $10,720 for repairs to vandalized excavator equipment at Pump Station #1 (Unanimous)
- Accepted bi-annual audit for ALH, No. 5 for July 1 to December 31, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Approved March 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved staff, legal, and executive director reports (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review staff reports and discuss the Golf Resort Project. The body is considering the approval of a contract with Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips. An executive session is scheduled to discuss three specific legal cases.
- Approval of Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips Contract
- 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)
- Golf Resort Project Committee reports on diversion canal, parks, leaseback, finance, water sales, and fishery management
The Board approved a contract for the Golf Course Project with Mid-America Golf & Landscaping, Inc. and renewed a legal services contract. Staff reports on power house operations, shoreline permitting, and financial deficits for the Toledo Bend Division were also approved.
- Approved Golf Course Project contract with Mid-America Golf & Landscaping, Inc. for $4,344,154.57 (9-2)
- Authorized $4.7 million total budget for Golf Course Project (9-2)
- Approved $50,000 annual renewal for Taylor, Porter, Brooks and Phillips legal services contract (Unanimous)
- Approved February 24, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Staff Reports as presented (Unanimous)
- Approved Parks Committee minutes from February 24, 2022 (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The board will consider approving minutes from the previous meeting, discuss legal matters in closed session (including three listed lawsuits), and vote on purchasing a slope mower and a John Deere Gator for the Sabine River District. Committee reports will cover the diversion canal, parks, leaseback, and water sales.
- Approve purchase of slope mower for SRD
- Approve purchase of John Deere Gator for SRD
- Executive session to discuss three lawsuits: Baca v. SRA, Capital Properties v. SRA, and Deloutre Property Rentals v. SRA
- Committee reports on diversion canal, parks, leaseback, finance, water sales, and fishery/lake management
The Board approved budget increases for a Diversion Canal slope mower and the purchase of a replacement John Deere Gator. New overnight RV rental rates for San Miguel Park were established to take effect after the overlay project. Staff reports on power house operations, shoreline permitting, and financial status were also approved.
- Approved increasing budget to $160,000 for a tractor and slope mower for the Diversion Canal (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2022 John Deere Gator at approximate cost of $20,639.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved increasing San Miguel Park overnight rental rates to $40/night (Fri-Sat) and $30/night (Sun-Thu) for June, July, and August (Unanimous)
- Approved allowing staff to move monthly pads to overnight pads as demand increases at San Miguel Park (Unanimous)
- Approved staff to work with Wildwood to obtain rack cards/advertisements for SRA facilities (Unanimous)
- Denied recommendation for advance purchase of adventure park tickets this year (Unanimous)
- Approved Staff Reports as circulated and presented (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the January 27, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the immediate implementation of Article 417 of the Shoreline Management Plan to facilitate encroachment clearances and new developments. The Board also accepted a bi-annual audit report and approved staff reports including financial updates for the Toledo Bend and Diversion Canal divisions.
- Approved immediate implementation of Article 417 of the Shoreline Management Plan
- Accepted ALH, No. 5 Bi-Annual Audit Report (January 2020 - June 2020)
- Approved staff reports and financial reports
- Approved minutes of the December 9, 2021 meeting
- Appointed special committee for Golf Course Project (Ebarb, McCormic, Jeane, and Evans)
- Accepted Legal Report and Executive Director’s Report
- Tabled request regarding RV rentals and rates at San Miguel
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Parks Committee will meet to conduct organizational business including the election of a Chairman. The agenda also includes discussion regarding Zwolle Adventure Park.
- Election of Chairman
- Zwolle Adventure Park
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to receive an update on the FERC boundary amendment application. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, prayer, pledge, roll call, adoption of the agenda, and public comments.
- Update on FERC boundary amendment application
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The board will consider the ALH, No.5 Bi-Annual Audit Report and discuss three pending lawsuits in executive session. Routine items include adoption of minutes, staff reports, and committee appointments.
- Accept ALH, No.5 Bi-Annual Audit Report
- Executive session to discuss three lawsuits: Marko & Erica Jill Baca et al vs SRA, Capital Properties LLC et al vs SRA, Deloutre Property Rentals LLC et al vs SRA
- Appointment of special committees: Diversion Canal, Parks, Leaseback, Finance, Water Sales, Fishery & Lake Management, TBPJO