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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CADDO LEVEE DISTRICT AT REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2024
At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Caddo Levee District held at 10:00 a.m., December 12th, 2024, at 1320 Grimmett Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, the following members were present: Patrick Harrison, James T. Sims, Jackie Baker, Carolyn C. Prator, and Willie Walker. Kandi Moore was not able to attend.
Marshall Jones, J. Marshall Jones Jr., (APLC) a Professional Law Corporation; Joshua Monroe, E.I., LA Department of Transportation; Emily Mott, Executive Director (RRVA) Red River Valley Association; John Barr, Regional Director, Senator John Kennedy’s Office; Patrick Furlong, P.E., Executive Director; Sam Brimer, Operations Superintendent; Jennifer Brummett, Accountant; and Penny Adams, HR Analyst were also present.
The meeting was opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Harrison asked for any comments from the public regarding agenda items or other issues. Emily Mott commented and spoke before the Commissioners on her role as Executive Director of RRVA, funding, accomplishments, upcoming legislature, and ongoing projects for the association. Ms. Mott thanked Caddo Levee District for their continued support.
President Harrison stated that the minutes from the November 14th, 2024, meeting had been emailed for review and asked for a motion to approve. Mr. Sims made a motion, with a second by Mr. Walker, to approve the minutes from the November 14th, 2024 meeting. The motion unanimously passed.
Mr. Harrison reported the monthly financial reports with income from the financial portfolio, oil and gas royalties, and pointed out capital outlay expenses.
The Board reviewed payments and invoices for the month of November 2024 and subsequent bills for the month of October 2024. Mr. Sims made a motion, with a second by Mr. Walker, to ratify payment of the invoices for the month of November 2024 and subsequent bills for the month of October 2024. The motion unanimously passed.
The Board opened bids for a grazing permit advertised as Tract #1. The bids submitted were as follows: Mr. Randy Garsee $1,260/yr. ($12.60 per acre)
The Board unanimously passed a motion to award the highest and only bidder for $12.60 per acre of approximately 100 acres located in the NW/4 of Section 14, T21N, R16W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, for a grazing permit to Randy Garsee with a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mrs. Prator.
The Board opened bids for a grazing permit advertised as Tract #2. The bids submitted were as follows: Mr. Dwayne Melder $1,000/yr. ($12.50 per acre)
The Board unanimously passed a motion to award the highest and only bidder for $12.50 per acre of approximately 80 acres located in E/2 of the NE/4 of Section 1, T22N, R15W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, for a grazing permit to Dwayne Melder with a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mr. Walker.
The Board unanimously approved the renewal of the following campsite permits: Steven Cowan #31, Jason Jetton #32, Lawrence Hawks #75, Deanna Ghormley #88, Tony Hale #107, Gary Byargeon #156, Melinda Fenner #193, and Mary May #219, with a motion by Mrs. Prator and a second by Mr. Walker.
President Harrison reported on both the Association of Levee Board of Louisiana Annual Meeting and the Mississippi Flood Valley Control Association Annual Meetings. Mr. Harrison was pleased that both events were successful in making connections and learning of new and on-going programs.
Mr. Furlong gave a detailed Yearly Recap Report regarding finances, staffing, levee and channel maintenance, infrastructure, projects, and improvements. Accomplishments were highlighted and future goals were presented.
Mr. Brimer reported that Field Staff were in the process of clearing ditches, cutting trees and their limbs along levees, as well as cleaning vacant lots.
There was no Engineer Report.
There was no Legal Report.
Marshall Jones reported on predictions of an up cycle to the crude oil and the natural gas prices.
There was no Legal Committee Report.
There was no Equipment Committee Report, but Mr. Walker stated equipment was being evaluated for auction and future purchasing.
There was no Recreational Committee Report.
With no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Sims made a motion to adjourn, with a second by Mr. Baker. The motion unanimously passed, and the meeting was adjourned.
President Executive Director
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Minutes - December
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