MINUTES
POINTE COUPEE PARISH PORT COMMISSION
September 20, 2017
The Pointe Coupee Parish Port Commission met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Courthouse Annex Building in New Roads, Louisiana.
President Roger Richardcalled the meeting to order and Secretary Gerrie Martin to call the roll:
PRESENT:Ms. Addie Armato, Messrs. Marty Frey, John Goode, Cletus Langlois, Paul Meadows, and Roger Richard, President.
ABSENT:Mr. Jimmy Bello.
OTHERS
PRESENT:Messrs. Marvin Collins and Stephen Jewell.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADOPT MINUTES
Motion by Mr. Meadows and seconded by Mr.Frey:
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2017 be accepted.
Unanimously carried.
DISCUSSION & CONSIDERATION OF THE FREQUENCY OF PORT COMMISSION MEETINGS
The board discussed the frequency of havingthe Port Commission meetings. The board discussed having meetings quarterly, and if a meeting was needed before the scheduled meeting dates, a special meeting would be scheduled. Ms. Armato reported the bylaws require the commission to have three (3) meetings per year.
Motion by Mr. Goode and seconded by Mr. Meadows:
RESOLVED, That the meetings of the Pointe Coupee Parish Port Commission be held quarterly on the Third Wednesday in the months of March, June, September and December at 5:00 p.m.
Unanimously carried.
REPORT BY TERRAL RIVERSERVICE ON ACTIVITIES AT THE PORT
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Mr. Collins reported on activities at the port, and presented the unloading and loading reports for the port. He reported on Terral’s review of constructing a building to service their equipment at the port.
Mr. Langlois reported they would have to apply for a building permit if the building will have electricity.
President Richard announced Terral will be hosting their 13th Annual Golf Tournament on October 5, 2017 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and commissioners are invited to attend.
President Richard reported on his visit at the port and the Cotton Gin with Ms. Peggy Grezaffi, Messrs. Neil Martin and Paul Roy.
OPEN DISCUSSIONS
President Richard reported on his visit with the captain of the American Queen Riverboat that docks at the Port of PC New Roads Landing. He reported on people from the boat touring and visiting the parish.
President Richard inquired aboutthe availability of a video of the parish to present to the American Queen to promote the parish. He will research this matter further.
In response to Mr. Meadows, President Richard will obtain a status report from the US Army Corps of Engineers placing mats at the New Roads Landing.
Ms. Armato announced Project REED, offloading at the New Roads Landing, has been placed on hold, due to lack of incentives from the state and change in management.
Ms. Armato gave an update on the Atchafalaya National Heritage Association placing a kiosk at the New Roads Landing.
Motion by Mr. Meadows and seconded by Ms.Armato the meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
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ROGER RICHARD - PRESIDENT