BOARD MINUTES

THE HARBOR CENTER BOARD

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024, 9AM

100 HARBOR CENTER BLVD. SLIDELL, LA 70461

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 am by Board Vice-Chairman, Mr. Darrell Smith. Mr. Smith noted that a quorum had not been met.

Mr. Kurt Bozant gave the invocation and Mr. Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no public comment.

Due to the lack of quorum, the meeting was turned over to Ms. Kathy Lowrey for updates.

Ms. Lowrey reviewed the proposed budget amendments for FYE 2023.  The Board had a general discussion of insurance increases and decreases. Ms. Lowrey gave an update on the construction of the new meeting rooms, noting that the process was ahead of the projected finish date.

Ms. Lowrey also updated the Board on some new quotes for replacing the existing roof, recognizing that the previous quotes were for the incorrect type of roof. She informed the Board that there may be a possibility of calling a special meeting to approve the roofing quote when it is finalized.

Ms. Lowrey then gave the General Manager’s Report. She notified the Board that existing clients were being contacted regarding the construction and use of the new meeting rooms. She also informed the Board that Ms. Valerie Waeltz had joined the Louisiana Society of Associated Execs and Meeting Planners International and that she also planned on being more active in Partners for Stennis to market the new meeting rooms. Ms. Lowrey then provided a brief review of upcoming events. Lastly, Ms. Lowrey reminded the Board that she would be sending out links by email regarding the annual ethics training as well as the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

Ms. Waeltz then gave the Sales Report.

There were no Commissioner comments.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30am.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9 am.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kelly Baudoin