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Vinton, Louisiana
November 11, 2025
The President and Board of Commissioners of the Vinton Harbor and Terminal District met in regular session on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 1203 Horridge Street, Vinton, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. after full compliance with all requirements as to notice and otherwise in respect to convening of said meeting with the following members present:
Jerry Merchant, President
Haley Bellard, Commissioner
Charles Broussard, Commissioner
Alexis Morrow, Commissioner
ABSENT: Steven L. Jennings, Commissioner
ALSO PRESENT: David Bruchhaus, Attorney and Lee Lancon, Engineer
President Merchant called the meeting to order. Commissioner Morrow led in prayer and then followed the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was moved by Commissioner Morrow that minutes of prior meeting/s, copies of which were mailed to each commissioner be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried.
Bills for the month were approved upon a motion by Commissioner Bellard, seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Morrow and seconded by Commissioner Broussard that the financial statements for October 31, 2025, be approved as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL
STATEMENT FOR MONTH ENDING
October 31, 2025
BALANCE FORWARD
$302,408.63
RECIEPTS:
$5,560.35
DISBURSEMENTS: $12,508.81
BALANCE AS OF 10/31/2025
$295,460.17
President Merchant announced that the following names had been received from the Town of Vinton and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for the expiring term of Haley Bellard on the Board:
Town of Vinton Nominees: Haley Bellard and Nick Patin
CPPJ Nominees Haley Bellard and Brent Clement
It was moved by Commissioner Morrow that Haley Bellard be re-appointed to the Board of Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried.
President Merchant discussed fencing of Tracts 4, 5 & 6.
After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard to authorize the President to receive quotes on fencing of Tracts 4, 5 & 6. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried.
President Merchant discussed a new Loan Program (FastSites Loan Program) offered by LED that could help fund the Ports funding portion of the Barge Berth Project.
After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard that the President be authorized and empowered to apply with the FastSites Loan Program for additional funding on the Barge Berth Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried.
Lee Lancon, Engineer gave the monthly Engineers report. He discussed with the Governing Authority the Geotech services that would be needed for the Barge Berth Project.
After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard that the Geotech services for the Barge Berth Project in the amount of $57,500.00 be approved and that amount be added into the 2026 Budget. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and carried.
Attorney David Bruchhaus updated the governing authority on pending legal matters
There being no further business to come before the Governing Authority, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and carried.
Jerry Merchant,
President
Attest:
Mary O. Vice,
Clerk
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Notice Cost- $107.50