September 11th, 2025

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF

CADDO LEVEE DISTRICT

AT REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11th, 2025

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At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Caddo Levee District held at 10:30 a.m., September 11th, 2025, at 1320 Grimmett Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, the following members were present: Kandi Moore, James T. Sims, Jackie Baker, and Willie Walker. Patrick W. Harrison and Carolyn C. Prator were unable to attend.

The following people were also present: Ronald F. Lattier, Law Offices of Ronald F. Lattier; Joshua Monroe, LA Department of Transportation; Mike DeFalco, Auditor, Broussard & Company CPAs, LLC; Hillary George, Romph Pou Agency, Mark Jusselin, Integrity Inc.; Patrick Furlong, P.E., Executive Director; Sam Brimer, Levee Maintenance Director; and Penny Adams, HR Analyst, and Jennifer Brummett, Accountant, were also present.

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

Vice President Moore asked for any comments from the public regarding agenda items or other issues. There were no public comments.

Vice President Moore stated that the minutes from the August14th, 2025, 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 of the August 14th, 2025, meeting. The motion unanimously passed.

Mr. Furlong discussed the monthly financial reports being standard and pointed out royalty income received in the past month was posted in June for accounting.

The Board reviewed payments and invoices for the month of August 2025 and subsequent bills for the month of July 2025. Mr. Sims made a motion, with a second from Mr. Walker, to ratify payment of the invoices for the month of August 2025 and subsequent bills for the month of July 2025. The motion unanimously passed.

Mr. DeFalco, Broussard & Company CPAs, LLC. presented the Board with copies of Caddo Levee Districts financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Mr. DeFalco reported the audit was conducted smoothly with correct materials, clean internal controls, and a strong financial position.

The Board discussed a proposed service agreement with the Romph Pou Agency. Ms. Hillary George introduced the agency and made herself available for any questions. Mr. Walker made a motion, with a second from Mr. Sims, to approve the Romph Pou Agency Service Agreement. The motion unanimously passed.

The Board unanimously approved the attendance of Caddo Levee District Representatives at the Association of Levee Board (ALBL) 84th Annual Meeting on December 2-3, 2025, in New Orleans, LA with a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mr. Baker.

The Board unanimously approved the Caddo Levee District to apply to the State of Louisiana Capital Outlay program for the repair of drainage channels with a motion by Mr. Walker and a second by Mr. Sims.

The Board discussed financial investments and reviewed rates obtained from all local banks. The Board unanimously approved a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mr. Walker to invest $3,000,000 in a 36-month term CD with a rate of 3.60% with First Horizon Bank.

The Board discussed the nominations for the Board of Coordinated Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority (CURRENT). The Board unanimously approved the nomination of Vice President Moore as the Districts representative for the CURRENT board with a motion by Mr. Sims and a second by Mr. Baker.

There was no Presidents Report.

Executive Director, Mr. Furlong, reported that evaluation of adopted drainage channels, records scanning, air mag survey, and pump station research has been productive. Mr. Furlong also informed the Board of an upcoming employee insurance renewal and renewals of Parish parks leases.

Maintenance Director, Mr. Brimer, reported that field crews continue to perform levee, channel, ditch inspections for coordinating access, scheduling maintenance, and planning repairs.

There was no Engineers Report.

There was no Legal Report.

There was no Oil & Gas Report.

There was no Legal Committee Report.

There was no Equipment Committee Report.

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. Walker. The motion unanimously passed, and the meeting was adjourned.

President

Executive Director

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