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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Tensas Parish Port Commission

Tensas Parish Port Commission to hold regular meeting

The Tensas Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District will hold a regular meeting on November 20, 2025. The provided document is a meeting notice; the specific agenda items were not included in the text.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the Tensas Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, November 20, 2025 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE OF MEETING: Police Jury Building; 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366 AGENDA: See attached agenda. ____________________________________ Paul Capdepon President In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Bryant Killen at (225) 315-4234, or Winn Nettles at (318) 437-6008 describing the assistance that is necessary.
Thu Sep 11, 2025

Tensas Parish Port Commission

Tensas Parish Port Commission to hold regular meeting September 11

The Tensas Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District will hold a regular meeting. The provided document is a meeting notice; the specific agenda items were not included in the text.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the Tensas Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 2025 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE OF MEETING: Police Jury Building; 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366 AGENDA: See attached agenda. ____________________________________ Paul Capdepon President In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Bryant Killen at (225) 315-4234, or Winn Nettles at (318) 437-6008 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, 11 September 2025 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Officers Paul Capdepon, President & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer were present. Vice President William McDonald was absent. Commissioners Thomas Crigler & Todd Merriett were present. Commissioners Elvadus Fields & James Frazier was absent. Bryant Killen, Executive Director, Winn Nettles, Deputy Director, Steve Weeks, and Ron Wilhite were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order at 9:48am. Minutes from the June 25th 2025 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Crigler and a second by Mr. Guthrie. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. A reevaluation letter was sent in to LADOTD in regards to the state’s share of the bulk loading facility, in which LADOTD adjusted the state share of the project from $7.8m to $9.1m. With regards to the high-speed bulk loading facility project-BH&A has completed the survey of the site, and has contracted a soils consultant. A permit application with the USACE was submitted in February in regards to soil borings at the port site. Mr. Killen explained the order in which the project will commence, starting with clearing/grubbing, which is under contract. We have applied …
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Wed Jun 25, 2025

Tensas Parish Port Commission

Tensas Parish Port Commission to meet June 25

The Tensas Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District will hold a regular meeting. The provided document does not list specific agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Tensas Port Commission approves project reports for bulk loading facility

The Commission approved project reports regarding the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility. The state's share for the project was adjusted from $7.8m to $9.1m. The board also approved other business concerning MARAD and CRISI grant requests.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 25, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the Tensas Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District will be held as follows: DATE: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE OF MEETING: Police Jury Building; 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366 AGENDA: See attached agenda. ____________________________________ Paul Capdepon President In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Bryant Killen at (225) 315-4234, or Winn Nettles at (318) 437-6008 describing the assistance that is necessary.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON JUNE 25, 2025 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Officers Paul Capdepon, President & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer were present. Vice President William McDonald was absent. Commissioners Thomas Crigler, James Frazier & Todd Merriett were present. Commissioner Elvadus Fields was absent. Bryant Killen, deputy port director, Winn Nettles (BH&A), & Steve Weeks were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Minutes from the March 27th 2025 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Merriett and a second by Mr. Frazier. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. A reevaluation letter was sent in to LADOTD in regards to the state’s share of the bulk loading facility, in which LADOTD adjusted the state share of the project from $7.8m to $9.1m. Mr. Killen gave an overview of Senate Bill 166, in which projects do not need matching funds for capital outlay if the jurisdiction lies in an area with a population under 7500. With regards to the high-speed bulk loading facility project-BH&A has completed the survey of the site, and has contracted a soils consultant. A permit application with the USACE was submitted in February in regards to soil borings at the port site. Mr. …
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Thu Mar 27, 2025

Tensas Parish Port Commission

Tensas Parish Police Jury regular meeting agenda posted

The Tensas Parish Police Jury will hold its regular meeting on March 27, 2025, at 9:30 AM at the Police Jury Building. The agenda is attached to the notice. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text.

✓ Decided: Port Commission approves bonding up to $15M for bulk loading facility

The Commission passed a resolution to bond up to $15M for the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility project. It also approved a compliance contract with Bishop, Paxton & Moberley. Project reports and February 13 minutes were approved.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING March 22, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the Tensas Parish Port, Harbor & Terminal District will be held as follows: DATE: Thursday, March 27, 2025 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE OF MEETING: Police Jury Building; 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366 AGENDA: See attached agenda. ____________________________________ Paul Capdepon President In accordance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Bryant Killen at (225) 315-4234, describing the assistance that is necessary.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON MARCH 27, 2025 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Thursday, 27 March 2025 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Officers Paul Capdepon, President & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer were present. Ive President William McDonald was absent. Commissioners Thomas Crigler, Elvadus Fields, & Todd Merriett were present. Commissioner James Frazier was absent. Bryant Killen, deputy port director, Winn Nettles (BH&A), & Steve Weeks were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Minutes from the February 13th 2025 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Fields and a second by Mr. Crigler. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. A reevaluation letter was sent in to LADOTD in regards to the state’s share of the bulk loading facility, in which LADOTD adjusted the state share of the project from $7.8m to $9.1m. Mr. Killen gave an overview of Senate Bill 166, in which projects do not need matching funds for capital outlay if the jurisdiction lies in an area with a population under 7500. With regards to the high-speed bulk loading facility project-BH&A has completed the survey of the site, and has contracted a soils consultant. A permit application with the USACE was submitted in February in regards to soil borings at the port site. Mr …
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Thu Feb 13, 2025

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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves MOU with Port of South Louisiana

The Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of South Louisiana and passed a resolution of appreciation for Wyly Gilfoil. Project reports regarding the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility were approved. The board also approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2025 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Thursday, 13 February 2025 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Officers Paul Capdepon, President, William McDonald, Vice President, & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer were present. Commissioners Thomas Crigler, Elvadus Fields, James Frazier, & Todd Merriett were present. Bryant Killen, deputy port director, Winn Nettles (BH&A), & Steve Weeks were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Minutes from the November 21th 2024 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. McDonald and a second by Mr. Crigler. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. A reevaluation letter was sent in to LADOTD in regards to the state’s share of the bulk loading facility, in which LADOTD adjusted the state share of the project from $7.8m to $9.1m. Mr. Killen gave an overview of Senate Bill 166, in which projects do not need matching funds for capital outlay if the jurisdiction lies in an area with a population under 7500. With regards to the high-speed bulk loading facility project-BH&A has completed the survey of the site, and has contracted a soils consultant. A permit application with the USACE was submitted in February in regards to soil borings at the port site. Mr. Killen explained the o …
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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Tensas Parish Port Commission

✓ Decided: Tensas Parish Port Commission approves revenue sharing and capital outlay requests

The Commission approved a revenue sharing agreement with the Northeast Louisiana Multimodal District, Lake Providence Port, and Vidalia Port. It also passed resolutions for a Louisiana Capital Outlay request and a reimbursement agreement with LADOTD. Project reports regarding the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility and donated grain tanks were approved.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, 17 September 2024 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Commissioners Paul Capdepon, President, William McDonald, Vice President, were present. Commissioner Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer was absent. Commissioners Thomas Crigler, Elvadus Fields, & Todd Merriett were present. Wyly Gilfoil, port director, Bryant Killen, deputy port director, & Steve Weeks were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Minutes from the April 30st 2024 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. McDonald and a second by Mr. Crigler. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. A reevaluation letter was sent in to LADOTD in regards to the state’s share of the bulk loading facility, in which LADOTD adjusted the state share of the project from $7.8m to $9.1m. Mr. Killen gave an overview of Senate Bill 166, in which projects do not need matching funds for capital outlay if the jurisdiction lies in an area with a population under 7500. A report was given with regards to the grain tanks in St. Joseph that have been fully donated to the port from The Andersons. Ms. Pauline Doyle, with TPPJ, stated that the grain tank facility would be covered under the jury’s liability policy. With regards …
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Tue Apr 30, 2024

Tensas Parish Port Commission

✓ Decided: Tensas Port Commission approves project reports for bulk loading facility

The Commission approved project reports regarding the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility and other business. Reports indicated that LADOTD adjusted the state share of the bulk loading facility project from $7.8m to $9.1m. The Commission also noted the donation of grain tanks in St. Joseph from The Andersons.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON APRIL 30, 2024 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Commissioners Paul Capdepon, President, William McDonald, Vice President, & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer were present. Commissioners James Frasier, Thomas Crigler, & Elvadus Fields, & Todd Merriett were present. Wyly Gilfoil, port director, Bryant Killen, deputy port director, & Steve Weeks were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Minutes from the January 31st 2024 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Merriett and a second by Mr. Crigler. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. A reevaluation letter was sent in to LADOTD in regards to the state’s share of the bulk loading facility, in which LADOTD adjusted the state share of the project from $7.8m to $9.1m. Mr. Killen gave an overview of Senate Bill 166, in which projects do not need matching funds for capital outlay if the jurisdiction lies in an area with a population under 7500. A report was given with regards to the grain tanks in St. Joseph that have been fully donated to the port from The Andersons. Ms. Pauline Doyle, with TPPJ, stated that the grain tank facility would be covered under the jury’s liability policy. With regards to the high- …
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Wed Jan 31, 2024

Tensas Parish Port Commission

✓ Decided: Port Commission approves lease for terminal operations and grain tank donation agreement

The Commission authorized President Capdepon to execute a lease contract with Terral River Service for terminal operations. The board also approved a resolution to execute a donation agreement with The Andersons for grain storage tanks. Project reports were approved following updates on bulk loading facility funding.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON JANURARY 31, 2024 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Commissioners Paul Capdepon, President, William McDonald, Vice President, & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer were present. Commissioners James Frasier, Thomas Crigler, & Elvadus Fields were present. Commissioner Todd Merriett was absent. Wyly Gilfoil, port director, Bryant Killen, deputy port director, & Steve Weeks were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Minutes from the July 20th 2023 meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. McDonald and a second by Mr. Crigler. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. A reevaluation letter was sent in to LADOTD in regards to the state’s share of the bulk loading facility. Mr. Killen gave an overview of Senate Bill 166, in which projects do not need matching funds for capital outlay if the jurisdiction lies in an area with a population under 7500. A report was given with regards to the grain tanks in St. Joseph that are owned by The Andersons. Mr. Killen started a dialogue in May requesting that the company donate the tanks to the port commission. Negotiations are ongoing. Project Reports were approved on a motion by Mr. Fields and a second by Mr. Crigler. In Ot …
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Thu Jul 20, 2023

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✓ Decided: Commission approves rail reconstruction application and LADOTD agreement

The Tensas Parish Port Commission approved an application for rail reconstruction from Newellton to Waterproof. The board also authorized the deputy director to execute an intergovernmental replacement agreement with LADOTD.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PARISH PORT, HARBOR & TERMINAL DISTRICT HELD ON JULY 20, 2023 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Commissioners Paul Capdepon, President, William McDonald, Vice President, & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer, were present. Commissioners Todd Merriett, Thomas Crigler, & Elvadus Fields were present. Commissioners Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer, & James Frasier were absent. Wyly Gilfoil, port director, Bryant Killen, deputy port director, were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status of the High-Speed Bulk Loading Facility as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. An update was given on applications to be submitted to RAISE (2/28) & MARAD (4/28). Mr. Killen gave an overview of Senate Bill 166, in which projects do not need matching funds for capital outlay if the jurisdiction lies in an area with a population under 7500. A report was given with regards to the grain tanks in St. Joseph that are owned by The Andersons. Mr. Killen started a dialogue in May requesting that the company donate the tanks to the port commission. Negotiations are ongoing. Project Reports were approved on a motion by Mr. McDonald and a second by Mr. Crigler. In Other Business, A resolution was passed by a motion from Mr. McDonald and a second from Mr. Merriett to approve an a …
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Wed Feb 8, 2023

Tensas Parish Port Commission

✓ Decided: Tensas Port Commission selects banks and approves LADOTD reimbursement agreement

The Commission elected its officers and approved project reports. It passed a resolution allowing Deputy Director Bryant Killen to execute a port priority reimbursement agreement with LADOTD. The Commission also designated specific banks for its revenue, maintenance, and construction accounts.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TENSAS PORT COMMISSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 2022 The Tensas Port Commission met in regular session on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 at 9:30 A.M. in the Port Commission office at 212 Hancock Street. Commissioners Paul Capdepon, President, William McDonald, Vice President, & Scott Guthrie, Secretary/Treasurer, were present. Commissioners Todd Merriett, Thomas Crigler, & James Frazier were present. Commissioner Elvadus Fields was absent. Wyly Gilfoil, port director, Bryant Killen, deputy port director, were also present. Mr. Capdepon called the meeting to order. Mr. Killen presented a report on Port Priority status as well as the Capital Outlay funds that are in priority 1. An election of officers as conducted, resulting in President-Paul Capdepon, Vice President-William McDonald, & Secretary/Treasurer-Scott Guthrie. An update was given on MARAD Grant Application for 2022 as well as upcoming applications to be submitted to RAISE (2/28) & MARAD (4/28). Project Reports were approved on a motion by Mr. McDonald and a second by Mr. Frazier. In Other Business, A resolution was passed by a motion from Mr. McDonald and a second from Mr. Crigler approving Bryant Killen, deputy director, to execute the port priority reimbursement agreement with LADOTD. Expanded discussion was made regarding submitting and application to Port Priority for the rail reconstruction. On a motion by Mr. McDonald and second by Mr. Capdepon, financial institutions were selected. The Reve …
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