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West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority, LA

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority public meetings in 2021

13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Authority accepts land donation and approves arena project payments

The Board approved several payments for arena acoustical improvements and roof replacement. The Authority also accepted a property donation from Sulphur Group, LLC valued at $400,570. Additionally, the 2021 Executive Committee was voted to remain in their seats for 2022.

Wed Nov 17, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Authority approves $885,897 purchase of property from Sulphur Group, LLC

The Board approved the purchase of immovable property from Sulphur Group, LLC and authorized several payments for roof and generator projects. The Board also ratified support for the renewal of the Burton Coliseum & Agricultural Services Tax.

Wed Oct 20, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Authority approves additional land purchase and arena project completions

The Board approved the purchase of an additional 25 feet of neighboring property to allow for west side parking. The Board also accepted the Arena Roof Replacement and Acoustical Improvements projects as substantially complete and approved several related invoices.

Wed Sep 15, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves over $82,000 in arena roof and acoustical project payments

The Board approved several invoices for roof replacement and acoustical improvements at the Arena Complex. Members also approved a list of surplus equipment for auction and authorized verifying the legal description of a neighboring property for potential expansion.

Thu Aug 26, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves $4.87M revenue refunding bonds

The Board of Directors approved a supplemental bond resolution to refinance Revenue Bonds from the 2016 series. The action authorizes the issuance of $4,870,000 in West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021.

Wed Aug 18, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves over $327,000 in arena renovation and acoustical project payments

The Board approved several invoices for roof replacement and acoustical improvements at the Arena Complex. Members also accepted an annual audit proposal and an Entergy Servitude Agreement for powerline access.

Wed Jul 21, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves over $600,000 in facility repairs and acoustical upgrades

The Board approved several payments for roof replacement, hurricane repairs, and acoustical improvements at the Arena and Events Center. Members also accepted the completion of hurricane repairs to the Events Center south wall and soffits and amended an agreement with Entergy Louisiana, LLC.

Wed Jun 16, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board awards $456,000 contract for arena acoustical improvements

The Board approved a contract for acoustical improvements to the Multi-Purpose Arena and adopted the FY 2021-2022 operating budget. Other actions included renewing the Executive Director's contract and updating pay structures for event staff. The Board also rescinded a COVID-era rental cancellation policy.

Wed May 19, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Authority approves over $246,000 in roofing and engineering payments

The Board approved several invoices for roof replacement projects at the Arena and Events Center and for generator system design. The Board also authorized the advertisement for acoustical treatment bids for the Arena.

Wed Apr 14, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves $409,887 contract for Events Center generator

The Board approved a bid from Sulphur Electric for a new generator system and authorized payments for arena roof replacement services. Additionally, the Board approved rental agreement revisions for Sasol Chemicals, LLC.

Wed Mar 17, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves 2020 audit and $11,070 architectural invoice

The Board accepted the FY 2019-2020 audit report and approved a payment for hurricane repair design services. Members also ratified a change in the official media journal and requested a property donation from the Police Jury.

Wed Feb 24, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Authority approves revenue bond refinancing and backup generator bid

The Board approved a proposal to refinance 2016 series revenue bonds with an estimated net savings of $110,000. Members also approved a bid packet for a backup generator at the Events Center and paid multiple invoices for roof replacement projects. The Board declined a property purchase offer of $8.00 per square foot.

Wed Jan 20, 2021

West Calcasieu Parish Community Center Authority

✓ Decided: Board approves arena roof project extension and land purchase offer

The Board approved a 150-day contract extension for the Arena roof replacement and authorized an offer to purchase land west of the Events Center. The Board also voted to continue its membership in the Louisiana Community Development Authority.