Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020
10 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners met to review storm damages and project lists. The board approved several invoices for engineering services and received an update on a dredging project agreement.
- Payment of $880.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (Invoice 20-125)
- Payment of $3,115.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (Invoice 20-126)
- Payment of $2,610.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (Invoice 20-131)
- Update on Hurricane Laura and Delta damages
- Status update on Capital Outlay dredging project landowner agreement
The Board of Commissioners approved three payments to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. and accepted the minutes from the November 24, 2020 meeting. Commissioners received updates on hurricane damages and the status of a dredging project agreement.
- Accepted November 24, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Invoice 20-125 for $880.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Invoice 20-126 for $3,115.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Invoice 20-131 for $2,610.00 (Unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the 2020 projected year-end budget report and the proposed 2021 budget. The meeting also includes discussions on authorizing an audit with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick and receiving hurricane update reports.
- Review of 2020 projected year end budget report
- Review of 2021 proposed budget
- Authorization to engage audit with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick
- Hurricane Laura and Delta update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
- Review of attorney invoices for Roger Boynton
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2020 year-end and 2021 proposed budgets. They authorized emergency repairs for storm damage at the Port of Vermilion and the Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch. The Board also approved an audit engagement and a legal invoice.
- Approved 2020 Proposed Year End Budget Report and 2021 Proposed Budget (Unanimous)
- Authorized engagement with Darnall, Sikes & Gardes for fiscal period ended Dec 31, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Director Jay Campbell to submit Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire to the Auditor (Unanimous)
- Approved emergency repairs for road drop off at Port of Vermilion and parking bumpers at Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch (Unanimous)
- Authorized Engineer to submit applications and plans for repairs at Freshwater By Pass Channel (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of $855.00 invoice to Roger E. Boynton (Unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of October 27, 2020 meeting (Unanimous)
- Set December meeting date for December 22, 2020
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive updates on Hurricane Delta and discuss facility needs. The agenda includes reports on a water softener system and electrical work for shorepower.
- Hurricane Delta update
- Water softener system
- Electric work for shorepower
- Approval of invoices from attorney Roger E. Boynton
The Board authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to begin the process for Public Assistance and obtain quotes for repairs following Hurricanes Laura and Delta. The Board also approved several administrative payments and maintenance repairs.
- Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to begin Public Assistance process and obtain repair quotes (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director Jay Campbell to repair U.S.C.G. water softener (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of Roger E. Boynton Invoice 2020-3 for $475.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of Roger E. Boynton Invoice 2020-4 for $190.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved displaying Coast Guard sign in the Board meeting room (Unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of the July 28, 2020 Regular Meeting (Unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will meet to consider reauthorizing a capital outlay application for emergency dredging at the Port of Vermilion South Slip and an agreement with a landowner. They will also discuss an X-Tanner lease, a post-Hurricane Laura report, and correspondence from the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance. The agenda includes approval of July 28, 2020 minutes, an ethics training reminder, and an invoice from attorney Roger E. Boynton.
- Reauthorize capital outlay application for Port of Vermilion South Slip emergency dredging
- Agreement with landowner
- X-Tanner lease discussion
- Post-Hurricane Laura report
- Approval of invoice from Roger E. Boynton, attorney
The Board reauthorized the Capital Outlay application for emergency dredging at the Port of Vermilion South Slip. Commissioners also authorized a post-Hurricane Laura inspection of the Freshwater Bayou By-Pass and approved a legal invoice.
- Approved reauthorization of Capital Outlay application for Port of Vermilion South Slip Emergency Dredging (unanimous)
- Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to inspect Freshwater Bayou By-Pass post-Hurricane Laura
- Approved payment of $1,330.00 invoice to Attorney Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of the July 28, 2020 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The board will hear an update on funding for maintenance dredging at Port of Vermilion. Other items include approval of minutes, a candidate introduction, and an ethics training reminder. The meeting also includes a project list under old business.
- Update on funding for maintenance dredging at Port of Vermilion
- Approval of minutes from June 30, 2020 regular meeting
- Introduction of candidate for 15th Judicial District Court
- Ethics training reminder
- Project list under old business
The Board of Commissioners accepted the minutes from the June 30, 2020 meeting. Members received updates on dredging funding and the status of archival records. No other substantive votes were recorded.
- Approved June 30, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2020 tax year millage rate. The agenda also includes reports from the treasurer and auditor, as well as various administrative introductions and correspondence.
- Review and adoption of millage rate for the 2020 tax year
- Auditor's report from Kevin Young with Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick
- Treasurer's report from Bud Zaunbrecher
- Correspondence from Vermilion Economic Development Alliance
- Water quality sampling request from LSU Ag Center — ULL
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2020 millage rate of 3.28 and re-elected Commissioner Carlton Campbell to a six-year term. The Board also adopted the 2019 Audit Report and authorized permit processes for dredging at the Port of Vermilion.
- Accepted May 26, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted 2019 Audit Report and authorized invoice payment (unanimous)
- Elected Carlton Campbell to a six-year term (unanimous)
- Authorized dredging permit process and spoil placement agreement (unanimous)
- Approved LSU Ag Center water quality sampling project (unanimous)
- Adopted 3.28 millage rate for tax year 2020 (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will consider ratifying a rate for Stallion Offshore, review the Freshwater Bayou Channel annual report, and approve an invoice. The board will also discuss a commissioner's term of office and receive an ethics training reminder.
- Ratify Stallion Offshore rate
- Freshwater Bayou Channel annual report and invoice approval
- Permission to send letter regarding Commissioner Carlton Campbell's term of office
- Annual report letter to City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury
- Project list under old business
The Board approved the February 24, 2020 meeting minutes and a lease rate adjustment. The meeting also included discussions regarding Vermilion River dredging and updates on archival records.
- Accepted February 24, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Ratified 10% reduction of the Stallion Offshore lease at Port of Vermilion
- Approved payment of $2,120.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial disclosures and ethics training reminders. The agenda includes discussions regarding Port of Vermilion soundings and the termination of commercial dumpster service.
- Port of Vermilion soundings discussion
- Termination of commercial dumpster service
- Approval of invoice for Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
- Review of 2019 financial disclosure reminders
The Board approved a supplement to the Capital Outlay request and the permit process for dredging at the Port of Vermilion. Commissioners also authorized finding a new commercial dumpster service provider following the termination of service by the Vermilion Parish Police Jury.
- Accepted January 28, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized supplemental Capital Outlay request and dredging permit process at Port of Vermilion (unanimous)
- Authorized finding a replacement for Vermilion Parish Police Jury commercial dumpster service
- Approved payment of $2,120.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (passed)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct an election of officers and receive updates from the Executive Director regarding channel inspections and soundings. The meeting also includes a review of financial disclosure and ethics training reminders.
- Election of officers
- Annual FWB by-pass channel inspection report
- Port of Vermilion soundings update
- Approval of December 17, 2019 meeting minutes
The Board elected Jimmie Steen as President, Patrick Duhon as Vice President, and Bud Zaunbrecher as Secretary-Treasurer. Commissioners authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to conduct the annual FWB By-Pass Channel inspection and soundings at the Port of Vermilion. The February meeting date was rescheduled to February 24, 2020.
- Elected Jimmie Steen as President (Unanimous)
- Elected Patrick Duhon as Vice President (Unanimous)
- Elected Bud Zaunbrecher as Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)
- Authorized annual FWB By-Pass Channel inspection (Unanimous)
- Authorized soundings at Port of Vermilion (Unanimous)
- Rescheduled February meeting to Monday, February 24, 2020 (Unanimous)
- Accepted December 17, 2019 meeting minutes (Unanimous)