Caddo Levee District

The meeting opened with public comment regarding an ongoing Sentell Road USACE issue. Financial reports for November indicated no outliers, with healthy balances supported by income from the financial portfolio and good oil and gas royalties. The Board ratified invoice payments for November 2025 and subsequent bills for October 2025. Key actions included approving the first renewal option for the fuel contract with Lott Oil Company for 2026. The Board also approved the transfer of a campsite permit for Lot#51 and renewed permits for Lots#38, #100, #167, and #177. Bids were opened and awarded for two grazing permits: Tract #1 to Price Bundy and Tract #2 to Jeff Taylor. The Executive Director provided an update on field operations and projects, and legal counsel reported on predictions for crude oil and natural gas prices, alongside the continuation of a contractor settlement.

The agenda for the public meeting includes several key discussion items. Topics slated for discussion involve the December 2025 monthly financial reports and the ratification of payments for statements, invoices, and subsequent bills from November and December 2025. Financial matters also cover the maturity of outstanding Treasury and CD instruments. Further agenda items include an update from the Caddo Lake Institute, approval of 2026 dues for the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana, and the approval of a bid for the Bayou Pierre Spoil Removal project. Additionally, the Board will consider several requests for campsite permit transfers and the renewal of numerous existing campsite permits for 2026. Various reports will be presented, including reports from the President, Executive Director, Forester, Engineer, and the Board's Legal and Oil & Gas Counsels, along with reports from the Legal, Equipment, and Recreation Committees.

The meeting covered financial reports, payments, and investments, including reinvesting funds in term CDs with Home Federal Bank and First Horizon Bank. The board discussed and approved landscape maintenance with Hooglands, a contract with JB Field Services for area of work control, and an agreement with Argent Mineral Management, LLC for an audit of oil and gas payments. Approvals were also granted for attendance at the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association (MVFCA) 90th Annual Meeting, lease agreements with the Caddo Parish Commission for land use for Robert Nance Park and Noah Tyson Park, and transfers and renewals of campsite permits. Updates were provided by the Executive Director on various projects and issues, including the employee handbook, internet service transition, and discussions with business owners about a pump station. The Forester's field report and attorney reports were also presented.

The meeting included discussions on monthly financial reports, ratification of payments for February 2025 and January 2025, and a public hearing on the operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which was subsequently approved along with the designation of funds. The board also approved payment of dues for the National Waterways Conference and the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association, as well as attendance at the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana 38th Annual Workshop. Additionally, there was approval for a sign recognizing the Caddo Levee District at the Red River Waterway Commission's 1North Adventure Trails and consideration of a resolution regarding an oil and gas lease by Cypress Energy Partners, LLC. The Red River 1% Water Surface Elevation data was discussed, and reports were given by the President, Executive Director, Forester, Engineer, and legal counsel. There was also discussion of drainage channel maintenance and community outreach efforts.

The Board reviewed monthly financial reports, payments, and invoices. They received the Caddo Levee District's financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The Board approved a service agreement with the Romph Pou Agency, attendance at the Association of Levee Board (ALBL) 84th Annual Meeting, and applying to the State of Louisiana Capital Outlay program for drainage channel repairs. They also approved a financial investment and the nomination of Vice President Moore for the CURRENT board. The Executive Director reported on drainage channel evaluations, records scanning, air mag survey, and pump station research, as well as upcoming employee insurance and Parish parks lease renewals. The Maintenance Director reported on levee, channel, and ditch inspections.