Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed 2023 operating budget. The meeting includes updates and payment approvals regarding dredging at the Port of Vermilion South Slip entrance.

• Proposed 2023 operating budget
• Port of Vermilion South Slip dredging update
• Approval of Broussard Brothers estimate for partial payment 2 for dredging
• Mid Winter Fair Organization fishing rodeo date request

The Board of Commissioners accepted the Proposed 2023 Operating Budget and approved a partial payment for the Port of Vermilion South Slip Dredging Project. The board also authorized the use of the Intracoastal City Boat Launch for a fishing rodeo and paid several professional invoices.

• Accepted minutes of November 29, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Proposed 2023 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved use of Intracoastal City Boat Launch for Mid Winter Fair Fishing Rodeo July 13-16, 2023
• Approved $170,770.68 partial payment from Broussard Brothers to Division of Administration (unanimous)
• Approved payment of two Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. invoices totaling $3,130.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of two Roger E. Boynton invoices totaling $1,185.00 (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an update regarding the South Slip dredging at the Port of Vermilion. The meeting includes a request for a fishing rodeo date and consideration of a partial payment estimate from Broussard Brothers.

• Update on Port of Vermilion South Slip dredging
• Approval of Broussard Brothers estimate for partial payment 1 for South Slip entrance dredging
• Mid Winter Fair Organization fishing rodeo date request
• Approval of invoice

The Board approved a dredging estimate for the South Slip Entrance and authorized an inspection of Lots 20 and 21 at the Port of Vermilion. Commissioners also swore in two members and approved a payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.

• Approved Broussard Brothers Estimate 1 for $237,171.92 for Port of Vermilion Dredging South Slip Entrance (unanimous)
• Authorized inspection of Lots 20 and 21 at Port of Vermilion and review of Trelleborg leases (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $3,050.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (Invoice 20-037-05)
• Accepted minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Swore in Commissioners Wayne LeBleu and Tim Creswell
• Allowed Ken Vidrine to discontinue lease at the Port of Vermilion

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an update regarding the Port of Vermilion South Slip dredging. The meeting also includes a request to authorize an engagement letter with Darnall Sikes for the annual audit.

• Update on Port of Vermilion – South Slip dredging
• Authorization to sign engagement letter with Darnall Sikes for annual audit
• Nomination of Wayne Touchet for unexpired term of office

The Board elected Wayne LeBleu to fill the unfilled term of Commissioner Wayne Touchet. The Board also authorized the Executive Director to sign an engagement letter for the 2022 annual audit. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the September 27, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Elected Wayne LeBleu to the unfilled term of Commissioner Wayne Touchet (Unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director Jay Campbell to sign engagement with Darnall, Sikes & Gardes for the audit period ended December 31, 2022 (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The board will receive updates on Hurricane Laura recovery, Freshwater Bayou by-pass, and Port of Vermilion south slip dredging. They will also consider approval of invoices from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates and the attorney, and a nomination letter for Commissioner Tim Creswell.

• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates
• Freshwater Bayou by-pass update
• Port of Vermilion south slip dredging update
• Approval of invoices from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates and attorney Roger Boynton
• Nomination letter from City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury for Tim Creswell's term

The Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Tim Creswell to a new six-year term. The board also approved several payments to engineering and legal consultants.

• Approved minutes of August 30, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Tim Creswell to a six-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $4,884.00 payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved $240.00 payment to Attorney Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250.00 payment to Attorney Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)
• Approved $600.00 payment to Attorney Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct the opening of bids for proposed dredging at the Port of Vermilion. The meeting also includes updates on Hurricane Laura recovery and requests regarding a by-pass boat launch.

• Opening of bids for proposed dredging at Port of Vermilion
• Request from City of Abbeville regarding By-pass Boat Launch
• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Discussion on Freshwater Bayou By-pass projects

The Board opened and took under advisement bids for dredging at the Port of Vermilion, with the lowest bid at $694,852. Commissioners approved a budget increase for the Port of Vermilion South Slip Dredging project and authorized an investigation into restroom options. Several invoices for Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. were paid.

• Opened dredging bids for Port of Vermilion (unanimous)
• Took dredging bids under advisement to award to lowest responsible bidder (unanimous)
• Approved increase over budget for Port of Vermilion South Slip Dredging project (unanimous)
• Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to investigate cinder block or portable restroom options (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Inv. 20-010-03 for $300.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. Inv. 20-037-03 for $2,831.33 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss a request from the City of Abbeville regarding a bypass boat launch, consider sending a letter to the city and Vermilion Parish Police Jury, and review property and casualty insurance from Louisiana Citizens. The board will also receive updates on Hurricane Laura projects, including the Intracoastal City boat launch and Freshwater Bayou bypass, and review invoices from contractors.

• Request from City of Abbeville for bypass boat launch
• Commissioner Wayne Touchet seeks permission to send letter to City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury
• Property and casualty extended coverage from Louisiana Citizens Insurer of Last Resort
• Hurricane Laura update on Intracoastal City boat launch and Freshwater Bayou bypass
• Capital outlay for Intracoastal City public boat launch and Port of Vermilion dredging

The Board approved purchasing insurance coverage and amending the budget. Commissioners authorized applications for Capital Outlay for the Port of Vermilion and Intracoastal City Boat Launch. The Board also approved several vendor payments and requested a legal review of boat launch maintenance responsibilities.

• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Authorized request for nominations to fill Wayne Touchet's unexpired term (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of insurance coverage and budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Authorized Capital Outlay applications for Intracoastal City Boat Launch and Port of Vermilion
• Approved payments to Vermilion Shell & Limestone Co. Inc. for $1,850.00 and $4,937.24 (Unanimous)
• Approved retainage payment to L & R Construction Co. Inc. of Kaplan for $29,725.18 (Unanimous)
• Approved payments to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. for $1,200.00 and $330.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney Roger Boynton to research maintenance responsibility for By-Pass Boat Launch (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates regarding Hurricane Laura impacts and the Freshwater Bayou By-pass. The meeting includes discussions on commissioner term office correspondence and economic development reports.

• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Freshwater Bayou By-pass project updates
• Intracoastal City Boat Launch project status
• Port of Vermilion South Slip Dredging project status
• Approval of invoices for Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. and Attorney Roger Boynton

The Board approved a change order, substantial completion, and an inspection for the Hurricane Laura damage project at Freshwater Bayou By-Pass. Commissioners also authorized bidding for maintenance dredging of the Port of Vermilion South Slip and approved several vendor payments.

• Approved Change Order 1 for L & R Construction Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion and 45-day lien period for L & R Construction Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Engineer Richard Primeaux to inspect Freshwater Bayou By-Pass (unanimous)
• Authorized Engineer Richard Primeaux to advertise for bids for Port of Vermilion South Slip maintenance dredging (unanimous)
• Authorized letters to City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury for Commissioner nominations (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $58,982.13 to L & R Construction Co, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $3,370.00 to Vermilion Shell & Limestone Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $6,138.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will consider adopting the 2022 millage rate, which directly affects local property taxes. They will also hear updates on Hurricane Laura recovery projects, including the Intracoastal City Boat Launch and Freshwater Bayou By-pass, and discuss an emergency engineer contract with Primeaux, Touchet & Associates. Other items include a grain lease with X Doucet and a name change request from Top Shelf Fabricators to Expert Gulf Fabrication, LLC.

• Review and adopt millage rate for tax year 2022
• Emergency engineer contract with Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• X Doucet Grain Lease
• Top Shelf Fabricators request for name change to Expert Gulf Fabrication, LLC
• Hurricane Laura updates: Intracoastal City Boat Launch and Freshwater Bayou By-pass

The Board adopted the 2022 Ad Valorem Millage rate and approved the 2021 audit report. Other actions included approving a construction payment of $179,069.49 and modifying lease agreements for two tenants.

• Adopted Ad Valorem Millage of 3.28 mills for 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 audit report and approved invoice payment (unanimous)
• Approved releasing the family of Ken Desormeaux from lease
• Approved emergency contract with Primeaux, Touchet and Associates, L.L.C.
• Approved name change from Top Shelf Fabricators to Expert Gulf Fabrication, LLC
• Approved lease renewal for Ken Vidrine with reduced rent of $3,762.00 for six months
• Approved $179,069.49 partial payment to L&R Construction Co. Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved payments to attorney Roger E. Boynton for $250.00 and $900.00

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board is reviewing updates on Hurricane Laura recovery efforts, including the Freshwater Bayou By-pass and the Intracoastal City boat launch. The meeting also includes a motion to change the district's representative for the Vermilion Economic Development District.

• Hurricane Laura update report
• Freshwater Bayou By-pass project updates
• Contract Change Order #1 for Vermilion Shell & Limestone Co., Inc.
• Approval of invoices
• Motion to amend representative for the Vermilion Economic Development District

The Board approved a change order and a certificate of substantial completion for the Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch repairs. It also authorized payments to Vermilion Shell & Limestone Co., Inc. and Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. A motion was made to change the district's representative to the Vermilion Economic Development District.

• Accepted March 29, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Change Order 1 for Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch Hurricane Laura damage project (unanimous)
• Approved $16,087.41 payment to Vermilion Shell & Limestone Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Hurricane Laura Intracoastal City Boat Launch Site Repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $264.00 payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Proposed amending representative with Vermilion Economic Development District from Carlton Campbell to Patrick Duhon

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will discuss electrical upgrades at the boat launch pavilion and updates on Hurricane Laura recovery. The board will also review the Freshwater Bayou By-pass and South Slip dredging projects.

• Electrical system upgrade at Boat Launch Pavillion
• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Freshwater Bayou By-pass project
• Port of Vermilion South Slip dredging
• Approval of invoices for Vermilion Shell & Limestone Co. Inc.

The Board approved an electrical upgrade at the Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch for the Mid-Winter Fair Fishing rodeo. Commissioners also authorized several payments for engineering, legal, and shell and limestone services. The February 22, 2022, meeting minutes were accepted.

• Accepted February 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved electrical upgrade at Intracoastal City Public Boat Launch (unanimous)
• Approved $28,347.80 payment to Vermilion Shell and Limestone Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $1,386.00 payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,390.00 payment to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. (unanimous)
• Approved $300.00 payment to Attorney Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)
• Approved $700.00 payment to Attorney Roger E. Boynton (unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on Hurricane Laura recovery projects, including the Intracoastal City Boat Launch and Freshwater Bayou By-pass, as well as Port of Vermilion South Slip dredging. The board will also consider approval of invoices and receive reminders on financial disclosure and ethics training. Public comment will be taken on agenda items.

• Hurricane Laura update report from Primeaux, Touchet & Associates
• Freshwater Bayou By-pass project update
• Approval of invoices by Attorney Roger Boynton
• Old business: Hurricane Laura – Intracoastal City Boat Launch
• Port of Vermilion – South Slip dredging

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved L & R Construction to perform repairs at the Freshwater Bayou By-Pass Channel. Commissioners also authorized amendments to the Engineer Emergency Contract and approved several legal invoices.

• Approved L & R Construction to proceed with repairs at Freshwater Bayou By-Pass Channel (Unanimous)
• Approved Attorney Roger Boynton to amend Engineer Emergency Contract
• Approved payment of four invoices to Attorney Roger E. Boynton totaling $2,100 (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the January 25, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The board will discuss a request from the City of Abbeville regarding a by-pass boat launch, consider property and casualty extended coverage from Louisiana Citizens, and review updates on Hurricane Laura recovery projects including the Intracoastal City boat launch and Freshwater Bayou by-pass. Invoices and a retainage payment for capital projects are also on the agenda.

• Request from City of Abbeville – by-pass boat launch
• Property and casualty extended coverage – Louisiana Citizens insurer
• Hurricane Laura update – Intracoastal City boat launch
• Freshwater Bayou by-pass project update
• Vermilion Shell & Limestone invoices and L&R Construction retainage invoice

The Board approved the purchase of property and casualty insurance and authorized applications for Capital Outlay funding for the Intracoastal City Boat Launch and Port of Vermilion. Members also approved several invoices and requested a legal review of maintenance responsibilities for the By-Pass Boat Launch.

• Accepted June 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Authorized request for nominations to fill Wayne Touchet's unexpired term (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of insurance coverage and budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Authorized Capital Outlay applications for Intracoastal City Boat Launch and Port of Vermilion North Slip
• Approved payments to Vermilion Shell & Limestone Co. Inc. for $1,850.00 and $4,937.24 (Unanimous)
• Approved retainage payment to L & R Construction Co. Inc. of Kaplan for $29,725.18 (Unanimous)
• Approved payments to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. for $1,200.00 and $330.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney Roger Boynton to research maintenance responsibility for By-Pass Boat Launch (Unanimous)

Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District Board will open bids for the Freshwater Bayou By-Pass Channel Hurricane Laura repairs and consider proposals for the Intracoastal City Boat Launch repairs. The board will also receive an update on Hurricane Laura projects, discuss routine items including approval of December minutes, and hold an election of officers.

• Bid openings for Freshwater Bayou By-Pass Channel – Hurricane Laura repairs
• Proposals for Intracoastal City Boat Launch – Hurricane Laura repairs
• Election of officers
• Approval of December 14, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Financial disclosure and ethics training reminders for 2021

The Board awarded a contract to Vermilion Shell & Limestone for the Intracoastal City Boat Launch project. Commissioners elected Patrick Duhon as President, Jimmy Steen as Vice President, and Bud Zaunbrecher as Secretary-Treasurer. Bids for the Freshwater Bayou By-Pass Channel repairs were taken under advisement for a future award.

• Awarded Intracoastal City Boat Launch project to Vermilion Shell & Limestone for $43,960.40 (Unanimous)
• Took bids for Freshwater Bayou By-Pass Channel repairs under advisement (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,620.00 and $33,460.00 to Primeaux, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C.
• Elected Patrick Duhon as President (Unanimous)
• Elected Jimmy Steen as Vice President (Unanimous)
• Elected Bud Zaunbrecher as Secretary-Treasurer (Unanimous)