Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2021 budget final report presented by Executive Director Jay Campbell. The meeting includes updates on Hurricane Laura impacts regarding the Intracoastal City boat launch and Freshwater Bayou by-pass.

• 2021 Budget Final Report
• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Intracoastal City Boat Launch updates
• Freshwater Bayou By-pass updates
• Port of Vermilion South Slip Dredging discussion

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Budget Final Report and authorized the advertisement for bids on two infrastructure projects. These include repairs to the Freshwater Bayou By-Pass and dredging for the Port of Vermilion South Slip.

• Accepted November 30, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Budget Final Report (Unanimous)
• Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to advertise for bids for Freshwater Bayou By-Pass repairs (Unanimous)
• Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to advertise for bids for Port of Vermilion South Slip Dredging project (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2021 projected year-end budget report and the proposed 2022 budget. The meeting also includes an update report on Hurricane Laura from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.

• 2021 projected year end budget report
• 2022 proposed budget
• Hurricane Laura update report
• Swearing in of Commissioner Wayne Touchet

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Projected Year End Budget Report and the 2022 Proposed Budget. The board also authorized the Executive Director to complete the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and approved a legal invoice.

• Approved 2021 Projected Year End Budget Report and 2022 Proposed Budget
• Authorized Director Jay Campbell to comply with Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
• Approved $500.00 payment for Attorney Roger E. Invoice 2021-8
• Accepted minutes of the October 26, 2021 meeting
• Moved December meeting date to December 14, 2021

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will consider authorizing an audit with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick, discuss Wet Tech Energy at Port of Vermilion, and review nominations to replace Commissioner Wayne LeBleu. They will also vote on submitting a capital outlay request for dredging needs 2022-2023 and receive an update on Hurricane Laura damage and emergency dredging at Port of Vermilion's South Slip entrance. Invoices from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates and the attorney will be approved.

• Authorization to engage audit with Darnall, Sikes, & Frederick
• Wet Tech Energy, Inc. - Port of Vermilion
• Nomination letters for Commissioner Wayne LeBleu replacement
• Authorization to submit capital outlay for dredging needs 2022-2023
• Hurricane Laura update and emergency dredging at Port of Vermilion South Slip entrance

The Board appointed Wayne Touchet to fill an unexpired term and authorized an audit for the fiscal period ending December 31, 2021. The Board also approved the termination of a lease for Wet Tech Energy, Inc. and authorized a Capital Outlay submission for dredging needs.

• Appointed Wayne Touchet as Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Wayne LeBleu (Unanimous)
• Authorized engagement with Darnall, Sikes & Gardes for the audit ended December 31, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved lease termination for Wet Tech Energy, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to submit Capital Outlay for 2022-2023 dredging needs
• Approved payment of two Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. invoices totaling $2,775.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Attorney Roger E. Boynton invoice for $200.00 (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the September 28, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an update regarding Hurricane Laura and discuss the Port of Vermilion South Slip entrance emergency dredging. The meeting also includes reviews of correspondence from the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance and approval of various invoices.

• Hurricane Laura update report
• Port of Vermilion South Slip entrance emergency dredging
• Correspondence from Vermilion Economic Development Alliance
• Approval of August 31, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of invoices from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. and Attorney Roger Boynton

The Board approved several payments for engineering and legal services. It also authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to conduct soundings at the Intracoastal City Boat Launch.

• Approved August 31, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $6,135.00 payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved $1,060.00, $1,000.00, and $700.00 payments to Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)
• Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to do soundings at the Intracoastal City Boat Launch (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss a Hurricane Laura update from Primeaux Touchet & Associates, a proposed fishing rodeo for next year, and a U.S.C.G. Homeport lease. They will also approve minutes from July, an attorney invoice, and handle old business including swearing in the president and a project list.

• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux Touchet & Associates
• U.S.C.G. Homeport lease discussion
• Fishing rodeo proposed for next year
• Approval of invoice from attorney Roger Boynton
• Swearing in of President Jimmie Steen and project list

The Board approved a contract for a fishing rodeo in July 2022 and authorized the extension of the USCG lease with a modified annual increase. The Board also approved a $700 payment for legal services.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with South Louisiana Mid-Winter Fair, LLC for fishing rodeo July 28-31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized extension of USCG lease and amendment of annual increase (unanimous)
• Approved $700.00 payment to Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will consider a request from Stallion for a contract amendment and receive a Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates. The board will also discuss nomination letters for Commissioner Jimmie Steen's term, approve minutes from the June 29 meeting, and handle other routine business.

• Stallion request for contract amendment
• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates
• Approval of invoices from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates
• Nomination letters from City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury for Commissioner Jimmie Steen's term
• Ethics training reminder and correspondence from Vermilion Economic Development Alliance

The Board re-elected Jimmie Steen to a six-year term and approved a lease amendment for Stallion. The Board voted to deny a contribution request from the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance. Additionally, the Board authorized the preparation of bid documents for Hurricane Laura repairs and an emergency plan for the Fresh Water Bayou Channel.

• Approved June 29, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied contribution to Vermilion Economic Development Alliance (2-2)
• Elected Jimmie Steen to a six-year term (Unanimous)
• Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to prepare bid documents for Hurricane Laura repairs
• Approved invoices for Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. for $1,440.00 and $1,920.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Stallion request to amend lease (Unanimous)
• Requested emergency plan from Engineer Richard Primeaux to close Fresh Water Bayou Channel if integrity is lost (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2021 tax year millage rate. The agenda also includes a nomination letter regarding Commissioner Jimmie Steen's term of office and correspondence from the Vermilion Economic Development Alliance.

• Review and adoption of millage rate for the 2021 tax year
• Nomination letter regarding Commissioner Jimmie Steen's term of office
• Approval of May 25, 2021, meeting minutes

The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2021 millage rate and approved the continuation of Jimmie Steen's service on the board. A request for a contract amendment from Stallion was deferred pending legal review.

• Adopted millage rate of 3.28 for tax year 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved for President Jimmie Steen to continue serving until a replacement is named (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Stallion contract amendment pending review by Attorney Roger Boynton (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and take action on several items. Key decisions include adopting a resolution for the Port of Vermilion port priority project and discussing a prospect for Lots 20 and 21 (Trelleborg). The board will also receive a Hurricane Laura update and consider sending a letter regarding Commissioner Jimmie Steen's term of office.

• Adopt resolution for Port of Vermilion port priority project
• Prospect for Lots 20 and 21 (Trelleborg) at Port of Vermilion
• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates
• Commissioner Jimmie Steen term of office – permission to send letter to City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury
• Treasurer's report and auditor's report from Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2020 Audit Report and adopted a resolution for the Port of Vermilion Port Priority Project. They also authorized a contract for Lots 20 and 21 with Top Shelf and an emergency recovery agreement with Engineer Richard Primeaux.

• Accepted minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2020 Audit Report and authorized invoice payment (Unanimous)
• Authorized request for nominations to fill Commissioner Jimmie Steen's term (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution for the Port of Vermilion Port Priority Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Top Shelf for Lots 20 and 21
• Authorized agreement with Richard Primeaux for 2021 Hurricane Season Emergency Recovery Events (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding Hurricane Laura and Delta. The meeting includes discussions on funding for Port of Vermilion South slip dredging and various administrative correspondence.

• Funding for Port of Vermilion South slip dredging
• Hurricane Laura and Delta update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Correspondence from City of Abbeville/Charlene Beckett
• Review of 2020 financial disclosure and ethics training reminders

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a grant application for dredging at the Port of Vermilion. The board also accepted the previous meeting's minutes and discussed hurricane-related naming and agreements.

• Accepted March 30, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized application to Port Priority for inner slip dredging grant at Port of Vermilion (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve meeting minutes and review invoices from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. The meeting includes reports on Hurricane Laura and Delta, as well as updates regarding economic development correspondence.

• Approval of February 23, 2021, meeting minutes
• Hurricane Laura and Delta update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Approval of invoices from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Review of correspondence from Trelleborg Marine Systems

The Board approved asphalt placement at the Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch and authorized a $300 donation to the i CREATE Community Garden. Three invoices for Priméaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. were approved for payment.

• Approved mitigation of asphalt placement from the Pavilion to the Road at the Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Priméaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Invoice 20-125-02 for $900.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Priméaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Invoice 20-126-02 for $1,830.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of Priméaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Invoice 20-131-02 for $3,030.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $300.00 donation to City of Abbeville, Keep Abbeville Beautiful/i CREATE Community Garden (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the March 30, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the final amended 2020 budget and receive updates regarding Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta. The meeting also includes financial disclosure reminders and a report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.

• Review of 2020 final amended budget
• Hurricane Laura and Delta update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Approval of attorney invoices
• Review of project list

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the Final Amended 2020 Budget and authorized the request for the Intracoastal City Boat Launch to be submitted as a small project. The board also approved payments for legal invoices and accepted the previous meeting's minutes.

• Accepted January 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Final Amended 2020 Budget (unanimous)
• Authorized request for Intracoastal City Boat Launch as a small project (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Roger E. Boynton for Invoice 2021-2 ($190.00)
• Approved payment to Roger E. Boynton for Invoice 2021-3 ($285.00)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct an election of officers and receive a report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. regarding Hurricane Laura and Delta. The meeting also includes updates on the Intracoastal City boat launch oil slick and USCG water softener completion.

• Election of officers
• Hurricane Laura and Delta update report
• Report on oil slick at Intracoastal City boat launch
• Approval of invoices for Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. and Attorney Roger Boynton

The Board of Commissioners approved payments for engineering and legal services. The board also voted to keep the current officers in their positions for the year. Other items discussed included an oil slick at the Intracoastal City Boat Launch and storm scoping updates.

• Approved minutes of the December 22, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $600.00 payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved $570.00 payment to Roger E. Boynton, Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved for present officers to remain for the year (unanimous)