Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, 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 will receive the executive director’s financial report, hear updates on ongoing projects, and vote on a new line of credit for port priority projects. The board will also set its 2026 meeting calendar and address routine compliance and audit matters.
- Workmen’s Compensation Renewal – January
- Line of Credit for Port Priority Projects
- Port of Iberia Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
- Hwy 690/Schriefer Drive - Proposal Low Bid
- Carlton Campbell - Audit and SAUP Engagement letters
The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $158,242.45 intersection project and a $20,500 demolition contract. Members also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and approved the 2026-2027 Worker’s Compensation Insurance renewal.
- Awarded Hwy 690/Schriefer Drive intersection and drainage project to Glenn Lege Construction, LLC for $158,242.45 (Unanimous)
- Awarded interior demolition of Port Security Building at 121 Tivoli to Magnate Construction, LLC for $20,500.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2026-2027 Worker’s Compensation Insurance Policy renewal (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to submit letter of support to QUIPRA (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2026 meeting dates (Unanimous)
- Authorized engagement of Darnall, Sikes and Frederick for 2025 Audit and SAUP (Unanimous)
- Ratified Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of Iberia for Freshwater Bayou Bypass Channel (Approved)
- Adopted Bond Resolution with Amendment for pledging lawfully available funds (Unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will review the proposed 2026 budget and financial reports. The board will also consider a letter of intent to exercise a five-year option for GIS services.
- Proposed 2026 Budget
- GIS letter of intent to exercise next 5-year option
- Port of Iberia Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
- Roof Proposals
- Port Priority Project – Clean Gulf
The Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the proposed 2026 budget and awarded a roof maintenance contract to Hometown Roofing. They also approved previous meeting minutes and monthly financial reports.
- Approved minutes from October 28, 2025, Public Hearing on 2026 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 28, 2025, Regular Meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted monthly financial reports (unanimous)
- Accepted Proposed 2026 Budget (unanimous)
- Rescinded previous roof maintenance negotiation authority and awarded contract to Hometown Roofing for $24,900 with a 20-year warranty (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the 2026 proposed budget. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on 2026 proposed budget
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners met to present the Proposed 2026 Budget to the public. No public comments were made regarding the budget. The meeting was adjourned following a unanimous vote.
- Approved motion to adjourn the Public Hearing Meeting for the Proposed 2026 Budget (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board awarded a construction contract for the Clean Gulf project to Diversified Construction of Louisiana. Commissioners also authorized funds for office roof maintenance and security camera fiber. The 2026 budget was taken under advisement for a future vote.
- Awarded Clean Gulf project base bid and alternate one bid to Diversified Construction of Louisiana for $696,683.07 (Unanimous)
- Authorized roof maintenance and resealing not to exceed $20,000 (Unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of fiber for Port Security cameras not to exceed $5,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved September 30, 2025, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted monthly financial reports (Unanimous)
- Sworn in new Commissioner Michael Bertrand
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will review the proposed 2026 budget and financial reports. The board is also scheduled to discuss the awarding of a low bid for the Clean Gulf Project.
- Proposed 2026 Budget
- Clean Gulf Project awarding of low bid
- District Office roof maintenance
- Port security plans
- Port dredging and Hwy 690 updates
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District Board will consider nominations from the City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury to fill a vacant commissioner seat. Other business includes a financial report, capital resolution, bid openings, and updates on ongoing projects from the engineer.
- Election and nomination letters from City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury for new commissioner to replace Commissioner Tim Creswell
- Financial report including profit & loss, budget vs actual, accounts receivable/payable, and balance sheet
- Capital resolution and bid opening/approval
- Updates on Hwy 690/Schriefer and Boat Launch Road Parish projects
- DOTD signing agreement
The Board elected Michael Bertrand to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Directors. The Board also authorized applications for 2026-2027 Capital Outlay and the acquisition of a road near the Intracoastal City Boat Launch.
- Approved August 26, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted monthly and year-to-date financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved review of Clean Gulf building bids for accuracy and cost reduction (unanimous)
- Authorized Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet, and Associates to apply for 2026-2027 Capital Outlay (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director Gautreaux to meet with Police Jury to acquire road separating Intracoastal City Boat Launch (unanimous)
- Elected Michael Bertrand as Commissioner to the Board of Directors (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and project updates. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2026 budget preparation and a contract for an elevator.
- Elevator contract
- 2026 Budget Preparation
- Line of Credit Bond Commission Resolution
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Port Security
- Dove Environmental/Sewer Plan
The Board approved a preliminary resolution to issue up to $1.5 million in revenue bonds. They also authorized the acquisition of DOTD property near Hwy 690 and Schriefer Drive and signed a new elevator maintenance contract.
- Approved preliminary resolution to issue up to $1,500,000 in revenue bonds (5-0)
- Authorized acquisition of DOTD property near Hwy 690 and Schriefer Drive (5-0)
- Approved maintenance agreement with Standard Industrial Services for elevator service (5-0)
- Approved July 29, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted monthly financial reports (5-0)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review monthly financial reports and updates on ongoing engineering projects. The meeting includes discussions on port security and a bypass channel. The board will also address insurance renewal and a term of office letter for Commissioner Tim Creswell.
- Financial report including profit & loss and balance sheet
- Insurance renewal with Rob Cowan
- Updates on Port Security Property and Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
- Bypass channel discussion with Port of Iberia and GIS Engineering
- Commissioner Tim Creswell term of office letter to City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury
The Board authorized an appraisal for property near the Intracoastal City Boat Launch and approved the insurance renewal. Commissioners also moved to seek nominations to fill a vacant commissioner seat and authorized work on a cooperative endeavor agreement for bypass channel renovations.
- Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted monthly and year-to-date financial reports (unanimous)
- Authorized appraisal of the Intracoastal City Pierce property (unanimous)
- Authorized work on cooperative endeavor agreement for bypass channel renovations (unanimous)
- Approved insurance renewal and authorized Gautreaux to sign (unanimous)
- Authorized request for nominations to fill Commissioner Tim Creswell's term (unanimous)
- Approved Gautreaux's move into the corner office (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss nominations for a new commissioner from the City of Abbeville and Vermilion Police Jury, receive an update on the Clean Gulf project, and consider lawn service for Port of Vermilion and Intracoastal City Boat Launch. New business includes a life-vest proposal from Councilman Scott Trahan, Clean Gulf Building improvements, a credit card item, DEQ sewer plant testing, and a debris barrier system for the Vermilion River Bridge.
- Nomination letters for new commissioner from City of Abbeville and Vermilion Police Jury
- Lawn service for Port of Vermilion and Intracoastal City Boat Launch
- Councilman Scott Trahan: life vests at boat launch – Delta Fowl Project
- Clean Gulf Building Improvements Phase II
- Sellers & Associates/Vermilion Parish Police Jury – Vermilion River Bridge Debris Barrier Systems
The Board approved contracts for waste plant maintenance and lawn services at the Port of Vermilion and Intracoastal City Boat Launch. Commissioners also authorized the bidding process for the Highway 690 project and reappointed Patrick Duhon to a six-year term.
- Approved bidding process for Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates for Highway 690 project (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Hydro Serve Environmental LLC for waste plant monitoring, testing, and maintenance (Unanimous)
- Approved gathering information on liability and feasibility for Delta Waterfowl life jacket loaner program (Unanimous)
- Nominated Patrick Duhon for another six-year term as Commissioner (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with Broussard Lawn Service for lawn service at Intracoastal City Boat Launch and Port of Vermilion (Approved; Patrick Duhon abstained)
- Authorized search for a new credit card company (Unanimous)
- Adopted annual Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2014 Report from Foley, Judell (Unanimous)
- Approved May 27, 2025, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District board will consider approving a lease addendum with the U.S. Coast Guard. The board will also hear the annual audit report from Darnall, Sikes & Frederick and review the prior month's financial report. The meeting includes approval of April 2025 minutes and public comment on agenda items.
- U.S. Coast Guard lease addendum for board approval
- Auditor's report presented by Kevin Young of Darnall, Sikes & Frederick
- Financial report covering prior month profit/loss, budget vs. actual, AR/AP/balance sheet
The Board unanimously approved the December 31, 2024, audit report and monthly financial reports. Commissioners authorized the Executive Director to sign a lease addendum with the US Coast Guard and a permit application for the Freshwater Bypass.
- Approved April 29, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted December 31, 2024, Audit Report (unanimous)
- Accepted monthly financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved US Coast Guard lease addendum and authorized signature (unanimous)
- Approved Freshwater Bypass permit application and authorized signature (unanimous)
- Authorized drafting of a 5% preference agreement for Vermilion Parish businesses on maintenance bids (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District board will meet to adopt the 2025 millage rate and vote on an emergency contract with Primeaux, Touchet and Associates, as well as a separate engineering contract for intersection improvements at LA Highway 690 and Schriever Drive. The board will also receive financial and legal reports and may enter executive session on port security.
- Review and adopt millage rate for tax year 2025
- Adoption of emergency contract with Primeaux, Touchet and Associates, L.L.C.
- Adoption of engineering contract for LA Hwy. 690 & Schriever Drive intersection improvements
- Commissioner Patrick Duhon term of office letter to City of Abbeville and Vermilion Parish Police Jury
- Executive session on port security
The Board approved an adjusted millage rate of 3.28 for the 2025 tax roll. Commissioners authorized the purchase of the Port Security property and the Clean Gulf building. The Board also approved engineering contracts with Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet and Associates, L.L.C.
- Approved adjusted millage rate of 3.28 for 2025 tax roll (3-0)
- Approved March 25, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Authorized request for nominations to fill Commissioner Patrick Duhon's term (unanimous)
- Adopted emergency Recovery Events contract with Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates (unanimous)
- Adopted engineering services contract with Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates (unanimous)
- Authorized sale of Port Security property (unanimous)
- Approved lease and cash sale agreement to purchase Clean Gulf building on Lot 10 (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District will hold its regular March 2025 meeting, including approval of February minutes and financial reports. The board will discuss a letter from the Port Association regarding Chinese Section 301 tariff actions under new business.
- Approval of February 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Financial report: prior month profit/loss, budget vs actual, AR/AP/balance sheet
- Engineer report from Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates
- Legal report from Attorney Roger E. Boynton
- Discussion of Chinese Section 301 tariff actions Port Association letter
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025, meeting and the monthly financial reports. Staff provided updates on the Clean Gulf Building, the Highway 690 and Schriefer Drive intersection, and dredging plans for the Intracoastal City Boat Launch.
- Approved February 25, 2025, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved monthly financial reports (Unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor & Terminal District Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and engineer and legal updates. The board is scheduled to discuss financial funding, bonds, and Legislative Auditor policies regarding holidays and credit cards.
- Legislative Auditor AUP holiday/credit card policies
- Financial funding and bonds
- Executive session regarding port security
The Board approved the advertisement for bids for the Emergency North Slip dredging project. Commissioners also adopted a new credit card policy and holiday schedule, and authorized the pursuit of a local bank line of credit.
- Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Authorized Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet & Associates, L.L.C. to advertise bids for Port of Vermilion Emergency North Slip dredging (unanimous)
- Accepted Holiday Schedule policy (unanimous)
- Accepted Credit Card Policy (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director and Attorney to begin process for a local bank line of credit when necessary (unanimous)
- Approved entry into Executive Session for Port Security issues (unanimous)
Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Abbeville Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and project updates. The board is discussing infrastructure items including office insulation, parking lot contracts, and a state port improvement project.
- Resolution for Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Port Improvement Project
- Parking lot contract
- Park/Hub Just Park contract
- GCMF office insulation and roof
- Port Priority Wet Tech property lots 15 & 16
The Board authorized an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for port improvement project reimbursement. Commissioners also approved funding for facility refurbishments and accepted financial reports.
- Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved financial reports (unanimous)
- Approved up to $15,000 to refurbish Gulf Coast Marine Fabricators roof, interior Celotex, insulation, and painting (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to enter agreement with State of Louisiana DOTD for State Project No. H-016396 reimbursement (unanimous)