CADDO-BOSSIER PARISHES PORT COMMISSION

Regular Board Meeting

Regional Commerce Center, 3rd Floor Board Room

6000 Doug Attaway Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71115

February 10, 2025, 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: Commission Vice President Stephen 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.), Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. Absent: William Bill R. Altimus, Erica R. Bryant, Roy Griggs, and Rick C. Prescott. A quorum was present.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Williams asked for any public comments on agenda items. Mr. England stated one comment card was received from Mr. David Hackney who had a comment on the December 2024 financials. Mr. Hackney stated his comments pertaining to the 2024 Capital Operations Budget. Hearing nothing further, Commissioner Williams moved on to the next agenda item.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

5. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 2025: Commissioner Hall presented the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 13, 2025. Motion by Commissioner Hall, seconded by Commissioner Callaway, to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 13, 2025, 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.), Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. NAYS: 0. ABSENT: William Bill R. Altimus, Erica R. Bryant, Roy Griggs, and Rick C. Prescott. ABSTENTIONS: 0. (Published in its entirety in The Times on February 13, 2025.)

6. DECEMBER 2024 FINANCIALS: Commissioner Hall presented the financial report for December 2024. Motion by Commissioner Hall, seconded by Commissioner Bigby to approve the December 2024 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.), Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. NAYS: 0. ABSENT: William Bill R. Altimus, Erica R. Bryant, Roy Griggs, and Rick C. Prescott. ABSTENTIONS: 0.

NEW BUSINESS:

7. RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2025: A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE COMPLETED SYSTEMS SURVEY AND COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRED BY THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. (Published in its entirety in The Times on February 13, 2025.)

Mr. England stated the annual audit process will be starting soon with Heard, McElroy, and Vestal. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor requires the approval of a resolution certifying the completion of the Systems Survey and Compliance Questionnaire. Port staff has completed the questionnaire in compliance with the Auditors requirements and the resolution is recommended for adoption. Motion by Commissioner Hall, seconded by Commissioner Callaway to approve Resolution No. 1 of 2025, as submitted. Hearing no questions, the motion was approved by the following votes: AYES: Commissioners: Joshua K. Williams, Judge Stephen V. Callaway (Ret.), Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. NAYS: 0. ABSENT: William Bill R. Altimus, Erica R. Bryant, Roy Griggs, and Rick C. Prescott. ABSTENTIONS: 0.

8. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORT: Commissioner Williams stated, In accordance with the Port Commission By-Laws, I am to appoint an Audit Committee and a Personnel Committee. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is Chaired by the Secretary-Treasurer, Commissioner Hall. I wish to appoint Commissioners Walt Bigby and Roy Griggs to this committee. As for the Personnel Committee, I wish to appoint Commissioner Erica Bryant as Chairwoman and name Commissioners Jimmy Hall and Rick Prescott to the committee. Unless there are any objections, President Williams asked for the Commissioners consideration by way of a motion and adoption. Hearing no objections, motion by Commissioner Callaway, seconded by Commissioner Gregorio to approve the committee assignments as stated. The motion was approved by the following votes: AYES: Commissioners: Joshua K. Williams, Judge Stephen V. Callaway (Ret.), Walter O. Bigby, Jr., Sam N. Gregorio, and James D. Hall. NAYS: 0. ABSENT: William Bill R. Altimus, Erica R. Bryant, Roy Griggs, and Rick C. Prescott. ABSTENTIONS: 0.

9. PORT DIRECTORS REPORT: Mr. England reported Commissioner Bill Altimus was stepping down as a Port Commissioner and in accordance with the Ports By-Laws has notified his appointing authority. The City of Bossier City already has a nominee on this weeks upcoming agenda for approval. There were no further updates.

10. ADJOURN: Hearing no other comments or questions to come from the Board, Commissioner Williams adjourned the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:39 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ James D. Hall

James D. Hall

Secretary-Treasurer

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