Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2025, at Cypress Bend Resort in Many, LA. The agenda lists no specific action items, only the general purpose of discussing matters enumerated on the enclosed agenda and other matters that may come before the meeting.
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners met on December 4, 2025, and unanimously approved moving forward with an appraisal of the ALH properties at Cypress Bend Golf Resort as part of the lease-purchase agreement process. The board also adopted the amended agenda, approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes, and approved the Cypress Bend Golf Resort committee minutes from November 12, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved moving forward with appraisal of ALH properties at Cypress Bend Golf Resort (unanimous)
- Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 13, 2025 board meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 12, 2025 Cypress Bend Golf Resort committee meeting (unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2025, at Cypress Bend Resort in Many, Louisiana. The agenda is limited to a meeting notice and list of commissioners; no specific discussion items are listed.
- Regular meeting scheduled for 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Meeting location: Cypress Bend Resort, 2000 Cypress Bend Parkway, Many, LA
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to withdraw funding for a proposed water sale study and to not renew or enter into a new Letter of Intent with Aqueduct Partners for an out-of-state water sale from Toledo Bend Reservoir. The board also approved a $100,000 increase to the Taylor, Porter, Brooks, and Phillips legal services contract, bringing the total to $150,000. Additionally, they approved a six-month lease-purchase agreement with ALH for Cypress Bend Golf Resort, with payments not to exceed $600,000, and waived entry fees for the Christmas light show to support a fundraising effort for Lydia Rachal.
- Withdrew funding for proposed Water Sale Study (unanimous)
- Agreed not to renew or enter new Letter of Intent with Aqueduct Partners (unanimous)
- Increased Taylor, Porter, Brooks, and Phillips legal contract by $100,000 to $150,000 (unanimous)
- Approved six-month lease-purchase agreement with ALH, payments up to $600,000 (unanimous)
- Authorized re-allocating funds from Acquisition for lease-purchase payments (unanimous)
- Waived Cypress Bend Park entry fees for Christmas light season for 'Save Lydia' fundraiser (unanimous)
- Approved staff reports as circulated (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board will consider closing two capital projects and two park improvement projects, accept the FY 2024-2025 annual audit report from Griffin & Furman, LLC, and discuss a boat storage agreement with the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office. The board will also enter executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits and potential litigation over a waterline right-of-way.
- Close capital projects: SCADA system and pump station #3 upgrade to 35,000 GPM
- Close park improvement projects: Cypress Bend culvert installation
- Accept annual audit report for FY 2024-2025 from Griffin & Furman, LLC
- Discuss agreement with Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office for boat storage at Cypress Bend Park
- Executive session to discuss three lawsuits and potential litigation over SRA waterline right-of-way
The Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners met on September 25, 2025, and approved several items, including a $20,000 sponsorship for the American Junior Golf Association Tournament, a lease agreement with the Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office for boat storage, and a water probability study not to exceed $50,000. The board also accepted the FY'24-'25 annual audit report and closed out multiple capital projects, moving remaining funds to other projects. Public comments opposed a possible out-of-state water sale, but no action was taken on that matter.
- Approved $20,000 sponsorship for AJGA Tournament at Cypress Bend Golf Resort (unanimous)
- Approved 15-year lease with Sabine Parish Sheriff's Office for boat storage at Cypress Bend Park (unanimous)
- Approved water probability study by third-party firm, not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
- Accepted FY'24-'25 Annual Audit Report by Griffin & Furman, LLC (unanimous)
- Closed out SRD Capital Project #7 at $290,219.66 and Project #13 at $1,202,839.12, moved $53,417.94 to Project #17 (unanimous)
- Closed out Project #11 at $11,061.93, moved $3,938.07 to Project #15 (unanimous)
- Approved per diem and expense reimbursement for Board members attending 'Good Government' training (unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board will consider a Pendleton Water Recall Petition and appoint a Water/Power Sales Committee. The board will also enter executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits and potential litigation over a waterline right-of-way. Staff reports include a Toledo Bend Project Joint Operations update, shoreline update, and financial report.
- Pendleton Water Recall Petition
- Appointment of Water/Power Sales Committee
- Executive session for Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs SRA (Case No. 0682511)
- Executive session for Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs SRA (Case No. 068266)
- Potential litigation relative to SRA Waterline Right-of-way
The Board established a special committee to oversee water and power sales and appointed chairpersons for several standing committees. The Board also approved staff reports and the minutes from the June 2025 meeting.
- Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved staff reports (unanimous)
- Appointed Gary Moore as Chairman of the Water/Power Sales Committee (unanimous)
- Elected Byron Gibbs as Chairman of the Diversion Canal Committee (acclamation)
- Elected Matthew Rains as Chairman of the Toledo Bend Division Committee (acclamation)
- Elected Sam Fulton as Chairman of the Parks Committee (acclamation)
- Appointed Michael Norton as Chairman of the Finance Committee (unanimous)
- Elected Jimmy Foret, Jr as Chairman of the Cypress Bend Golf Resort Committee (acclamation)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority Board will vote on final adoption of the FY 2025-2026 budget, discuss extending a letter of intent with Aqueduct Partners, and elect officers for the coming year. The board will also consider resolutions on delegation of purchasing authority, select the official journal, approve a legal contract, and go into executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Final Acceptance of Budget FY 2025-2026
- Discuss Extension of Letter of Intent with Aqueduct Partners
- Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
- Selection of Official Journal (The Sabine Index)
- Executive session on three pending lawsuits and potential waterline right-of-way litigation
The Board approved the final budget for FY 2025-26 and renewed several administrative resolutions and contracts. Discussions regarding water sale pricing for non-governmental entities were deferred to a future committee. A request to extend a Letter of Intent with Aqueduct Partners was tabled.
- Approved FY 2025-26 budget with $17,155,632.00 revenue and $20,858,132.00 expenses (Unanimous)
- Re-elected Ned Goodeaux (Chairman), Byron Gibbs (Vice-Chairman), and Shane Jeane (Secretary) (Unanimous)
- Approved The Sabine Index as the Official Journal (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for Delegation of Appointing Authority for the Executive Director (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for Purchasing Authority up to $25,000 for the Executive Director (Unanimous)
- Approved Legislative Compliance Questionnaire and Resolution (Unanimous)
- Adopted Banking Resolution for Hancock Whitney Bank (Unanimous)
- Renewed Taylor, Porter, Brooks, & Phillips, LLC contract for $50,000 (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive staff reports on finances, operations, and the shoreline. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss three legal matters. Committee reports will cover the Diversion Canal, Toledo Bend Division, Parks, Finance, and Cypress Bend Golf Resort.
- Executive session regarding Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No. 0682511)
- Executive session regarding Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No. 068266)
- Executive session regarding potential litigation for SRA Waterline Right-of-way
- Financial report by Ford
- Operational update by Remedies
The Board approved staff and financial reports and reviewed the status of a potential out-of-state water sale. Members will compile questions for Aqueduct Partners to determine if the agency will move forward with a water sale agreement.
- Approved minutes of the March 27, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)
- Approved staff reports as circulated and presented (Unanimous)
- Approved March 27, 2025 Parks Committee minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved March 27, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Director's Report (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Sabine River Authority board will consider adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, hear staff reports on operations and finances, and receive a special report from Sabine Medical Center. Old business includes discussion of SRD Capital Project #15 and proposed bylaw amendments. The board will also enter executive session to discuss three pending lawsuits and potential litigation regarding a waterline right-of-way.
- Executive session to discuss Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No. 0682511)
- Executive session to discuss Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No. 068266)
- Executive session to discuss potential litigation relative to SRA Waterline Right-of-way
- Discussion of proposed amendments to the bylaws
- Report from Cypress Bend Golf Resort
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the FY’25-’26 budget and authorized over $1.2 million for improvements across four parks. It also approved a $600,000 fund reallocation for meter and equipment upgrades and updated cabin rental rates and fees.
- Approved FY’25-’26 Budget totaling $11,086,011.63 (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,245,000 for improvements at Pleasure Point, Cypress Bend, San Miguel, and Pendleton parks (Unanimous)
- Approved moving $600,000 from Project #17 to Project #15 for meter/equipment upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved increased cabin rates at San Miguel and Cypress Bend and a $50 pet fee effective April 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved $50 cabin cleaning fee and reduced Senior/Disabled Veteran discount to 20% effective April 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Tabled proposed By-law changes until April 2025 meeting
- Approved staff, legal, and executive director reports (Unanimous)
Sabine River Authority Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to elect a Chairman and conduct an orientation for all board members. The agenda includes discussions on proposed by-law amendments and reports on the Diversion Canal and Cypress Bend Golf Resort. The board will also enter executive session to discuss three legal matters.
- Election of a Chairman
- Discussion of proposed By-law Amendments
- Executive session regarding Deloutre Property Rentals, LLC et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.0682511)
- Executive session regarding Marko & Erica Jill Baca, et al vs Sabine River Authority (Case No.068266)
- Executive session regarding potential litigation relative to SRA Waterline Right-of-way
The Board elected a new Chairman and approved the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. Staff provided updates on reservoir levels, permitting activity, and financial reports for the Diversion Canal and Toledo Bend divisions. Proposed by-law changes were tabled until March 2025.
- Elected Mr. Goodeaux as Chairman by acclamation
- Approved minutes of the December 5, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved staff reports as presented (unanimous)
- Tabled proposed by-law changes until March 2025