MinutesJul

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF

CADDO LEVEE DISTRICT

AT REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 11, 2024

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At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Caddo Levee District held at 10:00 a.m., July 11, 2024, at 1320 Grimmett Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, the following members were present: Patrick Harrison, James T. Sims, Jackie Baker, Willie Walker, and Gary Procell. Kandi Moore and Carolyn C. Prator were unable to attend.

Ronald F. Lattier, Law Offices of Ronald F. Lattier; Marshall Jones, J. Marshall Jones Jr., (APLC) a Professional Law Corporation; Joshua Monroe, E.I., LA Department of Transportation; John Barr, Regional Director, Senator John Kennedy’s Office; Patrick Furlong, P.E., Executive Director; and Penny Adams, Assistant Executive Director; and Sam Brimer, Levee Board Operations Superintendent were also present.

The meeting was opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

President Harrison stated that the minutes from the June 13, 2024, meeting had been emailed for review and asked for a motion to approve. Mr. Sims made a motion, with a second by Mr. Baker, to approve the minutes from the June 13, 2024 meeting. The motion unanimously passed.

President Harrison discussed the monthly financial reports with healthy figures reported for the end of the fiscal year, despite expenses on capital projects.

The Board reviewed payments and invoices for the month of June 2024 and subsequent bills for the month of May 2024. Mr. Procell made a motion, with a second by Mr. Walker, to ratify payment of the invoices for the month of June 2024 and subsequent bills for the month of May 2024. The motion unanimously passed.

The Board discussed the insurance proposals submitted by Parnell-Robinson Insurance, Inc., McClure, Bomar & Harris, LLC, and Moreman, Moore, & Co., Inc., for the upcoming 2024 – 2025 fiscal year. Mr. Sims made a motion, with a second by Mr. Walker, to approve the insurance proposal recommendation for 2024 – 2025 with agent Stuart Harris. The motion unanimously passed.

The Board unanimously approved the transfer of Campsite Permit from George Moncrief to Steven Robbins for approximately one (1) acre known as Lot# 172 located on 172 Rock Road with 150 feet water frontage on Black Bayou in Section 8, T22N, R15W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, with a motion by Mr. Procell and a second by Mr. Sims.

The Board unanimously approved the attendance of the Executive Director and Commissioners at the National Waterways Annual Meeting on September 18-20, 2024, and Mississippi Flood Control Association Annual Meeting on December 5-7, 2024 in New Orleans, LA with a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mr. Walker.

The Board unanimously approved a professional engineering services contract with Civil Design Group, LLC. by a motion made by Mr. Sims and seconded by Mr. Walker.

The Board unanimously approved the Black Bayou Slide Repair contract with CW+W Contractors, INC. by a motion made by Mr. Procell and seconded by Mr. Sims.

The Board discussed and unanimously approved a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mr. Walker that Mr. Furlong be given the authority to renew the Certificate of Deposits that have matured at Red River Bank.

The Board tabled the resolution regarding interest in acquiring an oil and gas lease by Cypress Energy Partners, LLC in Section 22, T22N, R15W with a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mr. Procell.

The Board unanimously approved a motion by Mr. Sims and second by Mr. Walker the following resolution to approve the new policy for consent to assign existing leases:

WHEREAS, the Caddo Levee District is the owner and the steward of approximately 10,000 acres of public land.

WHEREAS, the Caddo Levee District strives to protect and manage the land under its ownership.

WHEREAS, the Caddo Levee District has engaged with energy companies in the past regarding the minerals and use of certain property for energy exploration and production.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Caddo Levee District, in legal session adopt the following policy regarding the request for consent of assignment of energy related leases: The Caddo Levee District will review all request for consent of assignment of leases. If the Caddo Levee District is favorable in granting consent to assign, all parties in the chain of title shall remain fully obligated to perform in accordance with the terms and provisions of the original State Agency Lease.

Mr. Sims made a motion, with a second by Mr. Procell, to amend the resolutions 5 of 2024 and 6 of 2024 to comply with the Attorney General’s office to have law clerk rates removed and a statement of total compensation to be paid added. The motion passed unanimously.

President Harrison reported his attention for building repairs, the landscaping for the office building, and appreciation for Caddo Levee District Staff of their ongoing working efforts.

Mr. Furlong reported the website would have personal information removed and be updated by Crawford Design Group. Mr. Furlong updated the Board on the Natural Resources Steering Commission meeting, possible impacts to the District, and plans to watch future meetings online. Mr. Furlong requested opinions regarding updating the seal and letterhead. The monthly permit report was included in Board packets for review.

There was no Legal Report.

Marshall Jones reported on oil and gas commodity pricing. Mr. Jones also expressed the need for the District to utilize the new consent to assign policy and GIS for mineral lease management.

Joshua Monroe, E.I., with DOTD, gave his Engineering Report, and stated that levee inspections will be scheduled, and all permits submitted have been issued letters of no objections.

Sam Brimer, Levee Board Operations Superintendent, reported on field staff performing storm cleanup, mowing, and spraying ditches.

Commissioner Sims also commended Caddo Levee District Staff for working well together.

There was no Legal Committee Report.

There was no Equipment Committee Report.

Patrick Furlong reported the Robert Nance Parking Project continues to be in preliminary discussions with issues to avoid encroachment on near campsites, but everyone is hopeful for more boat trailer parking.

Commissioner Procell gave his formal resignation with the Board’s acceptance and gratitude for his many years of service. Mr. Furlong would send in notice to the Governor’s Office.

With no further business to be brought before the Board, Mr. Sims made a motion to adjourn, with a second by Mr. Procell. The motion unanimously passed, and the meeting was adjourned.

President Executive Director

JULY 11, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

CADDO LEVEE DISTRICT

TENTATIVE AGENDA

MEETING ON JULY 11, 2024

10:00 A.M.

1320 GRIMMETT DRIVE

SHREVEPORT, LA 71107

Minutes - July 11, 2024

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1. Call Meeting to Order.

2. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Public comments.

4. Approval of minutes of regular meeting held on June 13, 2024.

5. Discussion of monthly financial reports.

6. Ratify payment of statements and invoices for the month of June 2024 and subsequent bills for the month of May 2024.

7. Review and approval of Insurance Proposals for 2024-2025.

8. Consideration of campsite permit transfer request from George Moncrief to Steven Robbins for approximately one (1) acre known as Lot# 172 located on 172 Rock Road with 150 feet water frontage on Black Bayou in Section 8, T22N, R15W, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

9. Discussion of upcoming conferences and sponsorships.

10. Approval of engineering contract with Civil Design Group.

11. Approval of contract with CW&W for the Black Bayou Slide Repair project.

12. Discussion of CD that recently matured.

13. Consideration of resolution regarding interest in acquiring an oil and gas lease by Cypress Energy Partners, LLC in Section 22, T22N, R15W containing 120 acres, more or less (see attached Resolution No. 7 of 2024).

14. Consideration of a resolution regarding a policy about the consent to assign existing leases.

15. Correction of Resolution 5 of 2024 and 6 of 2024 regarding Contracts for Professional Legal Services.