Shreveport Times
October 16, 2026
CADDO-BOSSIER PARISHES PORT COMMISSION
Regular Board Meeting
Regional Commerce Center, 3rd Floor Board Room
6000 Doug Attaway Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71115
September 14, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER / OPENING REMARKS: Commission President Joshua K. Williams called the meeting to order at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Board Room of the Regional Commerce Center, 6000 Doug Attaway Blvd., Shreveport, Louisiana, and welcomed everyone.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Stephen V. Callaway led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL: The roll was called by Executive Port Director Eric England. Commissioners in attendance included: Joshua K. Williams, Judge Stephen V. Callaway (Ret.), Brian Crawford, Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Erica R. Bryant, Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. Absent: Roy Griggs and Rick Prescott. A quorum was present.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Willliams asked for any public comments on agenda items. Hearing none, Commissioner Williams moved on to the next agenda item.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2026: Secretary-Treasurer Brian Crawford presented the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 10, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Gregorio, to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 10, 2026, as presented. Hearing no questions or comments, the motion was approved by the following votes: AYES: Commissioners: Joshua K. Williams, Judge Stephen V. Callaway (Ret.), Brian Crawford, Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Erica R. Bryant, Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. NAYS: 0. ABSENT: Roy Griggs and Rick Prescott. ABSTENTIONS: 0. (Published in its entirety in The Times on September 17, 2026.)
6. JULY 2026 FINANCIALS: Commissioner Crawford presented the financial report for July 2026. Motion by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Callaway to approve the July 2026 Financial Report, as submitted. Hearing no questions, the motion was approved by the following votes: AYES: Commissioners: Joshua K. Williams, Judge Stephen V. Callaway (Ret.), Brian Crawford, Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Erica R. Bryant, Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. NAYS: 0. ABSENT: Roy Griggs and Rick Prescott. ABSTENTIONS: 0.
NEW BUSINESS:
7. RESOLUTION NO. 6 OF 2026: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE PORT DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN ACT OF CORRECTION WITH REPUBLIC EES, LLC AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. (Published in its entirety in The Times on September 17, 2026.)
Mr. England stated several years ago, the Port issued a conduit bond to Arkla Disposal. Since that time Arkla Disposal has been acquired by another company and then again by a different company. With each transaction, either the sale of the company or the retirement of the bonds, there are documents which need to be recorded. Part of the process of a conduit bond issue involves the land and/or improvements being titled to the Port and leased back to the company. The Port takes ownership of the property, but is never obligated to pay the debt. It was brought to the Ports attention by Republic EES, LLC, the successor to Arkla Disposal, that an exhibit was omitted from a recorded document. Republic has asked the Port to help correct it. This resolution authorizes the execution of the Act of Correction to satisfy the requirement of specific information as requested from the company. This is a simple house-keeping item and has been thoroughly vetted by the General Counsel, Dannye Malone. Mr. Malone noted the original Act of Sale completed in 2015 inadvertently omitted the property description. This Act of Correction includes the property description so the transaction can be completed. Resolution No. 6 is recommended for adoption. Motion by Commissioner Hall, seconded by Commissioner Callaway to approve Resolution No. 6 of 2026, as submitted. Hearing no questions, the motion was approved by the following votes: AYES: Commissioners: Joshua K. Williams, Judge Stephen V. Callaway (Ret.), Brian Crawford, Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Erica R. Bryant, Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. NAYS: 0. ABSENT: Roy Griggs and Rick Prescott. ABSTENTIONS: 0.
8. PORT DIRECTORS REPORT: Mr. England provided an update on various activities and projects, including the upcoming Economic Development Outlook presentation by Dr. Scott, the goal-setting year-to-date commodity operating revenue for 2026, an upcoming meeting for the I-69 Service Road Project, and finally Shreveport Fire Department Captain Chris Shamburger and firefighters from Fire Station 20 presented the Port Commission with a plaque expressing their gratitude for the recent Fire Station 20 renovations.
9. ADJOURN: Hearing no other comments or questions from the Board, Commissioner Williams adjourned the meeting at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Brian Crawford
Brian Crawford
Secretary-Treasurer
1270683210/16/26 ($132.53)
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