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Wed Dec 3, 2025
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board to vote on pilot commission applications
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will meet to approve minutes from a prior special meeting and discuss pilot commission applications. No other substantive items are listed.
- Approval of February 27, 2025 special meeting minutes
- Discussion and action on pilot commission applications
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✓ Decided: Board approves application process for two apprentice pilots
The Board approved the application process for two apprentice pilots to receive their Pilot Commissions. The Board also approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 special meeting.
- Approved February 27, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved application process for Captains John Rodriguez and Anthony Chapman to receive Pilot Commissions (unanimous)
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Approval of the February 27, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval pilot application for Commissions.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 1:00 P.M., December 3 2025 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Chuck Gilchrist, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Absent:
Mr. Kevin Guidry, Secretary
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer
Captain Gilchrist called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
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1. Approval of the February 27, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the February 27, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes. Captain Gilchrist seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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2. Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval for two apprentice pilots to apply for a Commission.
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Captain Palmer stated Captains John Rodriguez and Anthony Chapman have completed their training. He asked the Board for approval to be able to have them apply for a Commission so they can become full pilots. …
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Thu Feb 27, 2025
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board approves new pilot apprentice and elects officers
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners met to conduct administrative business. The board voted to elect its officers and approve a new pilot apprentice.
- Election of Captain Charles Gilchrist as President, Dwayne Chatoney as Vice President, and Kevin Guidry as Secretary
- Approval of Captain Adam Hitt as a new pilot apprentice
- Approval of the September 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
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✓ Decided: Board approves Captain Adam Hitt as new pilot apprentice
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners approved the appointment of a new pilot apprentice. The Board also elected its officers and approved previous meeting minutes.
- Approved Captain Adam Hitt as a new pilot apprentice (unanimous)
- Elected Captain Charles Gilchrist as President, Dwayne Chatoney as Vice President, and Kevin Guidry as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved September 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 10:00 A.M., February 27, 2025 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Chuck Gilchrist, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. Kevin Guidry, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer
Captain Gilchrist called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
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1. Election of Officers.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the Board of Officers as below:
President Captain Charles Gilchrist
Vice President Dwayne Chatoney
Secretary Kevin Guidry
Mr. Guidry seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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2. Approval of the September 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.
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Captain Gilchrist offered a motion to approve the September 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes. Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 10:00 A.M., February 27, 2025 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Chuck Gilchrist, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. Kevin Guidry, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer
Captain Gilchrist called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
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1. Election of Officers.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the Board of Officers as below:
President Captain Charles Gilchrist
Vice President Dwayne Chatoney
Secretary Kevin Guidry
Mr. Guidry seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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2. Approval of the September 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.
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Captain Gilchrist offered a motion to approve the September 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes. Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Wed Sep 25, 2024
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board considers approval of two new pilot apprentices
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will meet to review administrative records and personnel decisions. The primary action item is the consideration of two new pilot apprentices.
- Approval of March 14, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
- Approval for two new pilot apprentices
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✓ Decided: Board meeting held to review minutes and pilot apprentices
The provided document is a public notice and agenda for the September 25, 2024 meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or decisions made during the session.
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Approval of the March 14, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.
Consideration and appropriate action regarding approval for two new pilot apprentices.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Approval of the March 14, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.
Consideration and appropriate action regarding approval for two new pilot apprentices.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
Thu Mar 14, 2024
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board to elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will hold a public meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from a previous special meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Election of officers
- Approval of December 13, 2023 special meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners maintains current officers
The Board voted to keep the existing officers in their current roles. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2023 Special Meeting.
- Maintained current officers: Captain Gilchrist (Chairman), Dwayne Chatoney (Vice Chairman), and Thomas Lorenzi (Secretary) (Unanimous)
- Approved December 13, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Election of Officers.
Approval of the December 13, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 2:00 P.M., March 14, 2024 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Chuck Gilchrist, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. Thomas Lorenzi, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
None
Captain Gilchrist called the meeting to order at 1:32 P.M.
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1. Election of Officers.
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Captain Gilchrist offered a motion to leave the Board as it is.
Chairman Captain Gilchrist
Vice Chairman Dwayne Chatoney
Secretary Thomas Lorenzi
Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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2. Approval of the December 13, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
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Mr. Lorenzi offered a motion to approve the December 13, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes. Captain Gilchrist seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Wed Dec 13, 2023
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board to consider pilot commission application
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and consider allowing the Lake Charles Pilots to submit an application for a Pilot Commission. No other substantive items are listed.
- Approval of the May 18, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
- Consideration and appropriate action regarding approval for the Lake Charles Pilots to submit an application for a Pilot Commission
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Approval of the May 18, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
Consideration and appropriate action regarding approval for the Lake Charles Pilots to submit an application for a Pilot Commission.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
Thu May 18, 2023
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board considers applications for two Pilot Commissions
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will meet to review minutes from a February special meeting. The board will also consider whether to allow Lake Charles Pilots to submit applications for two Pilot Commissions.
- Approval of February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
- Applications for two Pilot Commissions
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✓ Decided: Board approves Pilot Commission applications for two captains
The Board approved applications for Captains Michael Smith and Kirby Alford to receive Pilot Commissions. The decision follows the completion of one year of training and 339 transits on the Calcasieu River. The Board also received reports on two vessel incidents involving the MV Flex Aurora and MV Waalborg.
- Approved February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Pilot Commission applications for Captains Michael Smith and Kirby Alford (unanimous)
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Approval of the February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
Consideration and appropriate action regarding approval for the Lake Charles Pilots to submit applications for two Pilot Commissions.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 3:00 P.M., May 18, 2023 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 161 1 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were
Captain Chuck Gilchrist, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman Mr. Thomas Lorenzi, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Michael Smith, apprentice pilot
Captain Kirby Alford, apprentice pilot
Captain Gilchrist called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M
1. Approval of the February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes Mr. Lorenzi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
1 Consideration and appropriate action regarding approval for the Lake Charles Pilots to submit applications for two Pilot Commissions.
Captain Palmer stated that one year ago two pilots were approved to join the association in the training program. They have been here for one year and have their resumes and documentation to show they have completed all of their required and additionally required training.
Captain Palmer stated they both have 339 transits on the Calcasieu River. He is asking the Board to approve the Pilot Association to …
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Thu Feb 2, 2023
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners to elect officers and review incidents
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will meet to elect officers and approve minutes from a previous special meeting. The board will also review and discuss two specific incidents.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of October 27, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
- Review and discussion of two incidents
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Election of Officers.
Approval of the October 27, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes.
Review and discussion of two incidents.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
Sun Jan 1, 2023
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves Pilot Commission applications for two captains
The Board unanimously approved the Lake Charles Pilots to submit applications for Pilot Commissions for Captains Michael Smith and Kirby Alford. The Board also approved the minutes from the February 2, 2023 special meeting.
- Approved Pilot Commission applications for Captains Michael Smith and Kirby Alford (unanimous)
- Approved February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 3:00 P.M., May 18, 2023 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Chuck Gilchrist, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. Thomas Lorenzi, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Michael Smith, apprentice pilot
Captain Kirby Alford, apprentice pilot
Captain Gilchrist called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
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1. Approval of the February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the February 2, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes. Mr. Lorenzi seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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1. Consideration and appropriate action regarding approval for the Lake Charles Pilots to submit applications for two Pilot Commissions.
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Thu Feb 11, 2021
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves hiring of new pilot apprentice for Lake Charles
The Board approved the Lake Charles Pilot’s Association's request to hire a new pilot apprentice to replace a retiring pilot. The Board also elected its officers and approved previous meeting minutes.
- Appointed Captain Gilchrist as President, Dwayne Chatoney as Vice President, and Carl Krielow as Secretary (Unanimous)
- Approved July 21, 2020 and August 17, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring of pilot apprentice Robert Nicholas Pinch as an attrition replacement (Unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 10:00 A.M., February 11, 2021 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Chuck Gilchrist, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. Carl Krielow, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Gilchrist called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
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1. Election of Officers.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to appoint the following as officers:
President Captain Gilchrist
Vice President Dwayne Chatoney
Secretary Carl Krielow
Mr. Krielow seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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2. Approval of the July 21, 2020 and August 17, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the July 21, 2020 and August 17, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes. Mr. Krielow seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Fri Jan 1, 2021
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners meeting on February 11, 2021
The Board will hold a public meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from July and August 2020 special meetings. The Board will also consider a request from the Lake Charles Pilot’s Association to hire a new pilot apprentice.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of July 21, 2020 and August 17, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
- Approval for the Lake Charles Pilot’s Association to hire a new pilot apprentice
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Election of Officers.
Approval of the July 21, 2020 and August 17, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
Approval for the Lake Charles Pilot’s Association to hire a new pilot apprentice.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
Mon Aug 17, 2020
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves pilot commission application for Captain Jonathan Gagne
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners met to consider a commission application. The Board unanimously approved the Lake Charles Pilots to submit an application for a Pilot Commission for Captain Jonathan Gagne.
- Approved application for a Pilot Commission for Captain Jonathan Gagne (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 1:00 P.M., August 17, 2020 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. Carl Krielow, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
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1. Approval for the Lake Charles Pilots to submit an application for a Pilot Commission for Captain Jonathan Gagne.
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Captain Palmer introduced Captain Jonathan Gagne to the Board. He stated Captain Gagne has passed all of his requirements and they would like to have the Board’s approval to submit an application for a Pilot’s Commission for Captain Gagne.
Captain Lemon offered a motion to approve the Lake Charles Pilots to submit an application for a Pilot Commission for Captain Jonathan Gagne. Mr. Krielow seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Tue Jul 21, 2020
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves Pilot Commission application for Captain Scott Lantier
The Board approved the submission of a Pilot Commission application for Captain Scott Lantier. Members also accepted revisions and updates to the Lake Charles Pilots' Standards of Care. Meeting minutes from January 2020 were approved.
- Approved January 7, 2020 and January 29, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Lake Charles Pilots to submit Pilot Commission application for Captain Scott Lantier (unanimous)
- Approved adding Standards of Care update to the agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted revisions and updates to the Standards of Care (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 2:00 P.M., July 21, 2020 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. Carl Krielow, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
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1. Approval of the January 7, 2020 and January 29, 2020 meeting minutes.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the January 7, 2020 and January 29, 2020 meeting minutes. Mr. Krielow seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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2. Approval for the Lake Charles Pilots to submit an application for a Pilot Commission for Captain Scott Lantier.
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Captain Palmer welcomed Mr. Krielow to the Board. He also introduced Captain Scott Lantier to the Board.
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Wed Jan 29, 2020
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves two new pilot apprentices
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners approved the appointment of two new pilot apprentices to address natural attrition. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.
- Approved pilot apprentices Andrew Gossoo and Corey Taylor (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 1:00 P.M., January 29, 2020 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Absent:
Mr. David Darbone, Secretary
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.
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Captain Palmer stated these two new pilots will not add to the complement of the Pilots, but are only to take care of natural attrition.
Captain Lemon offered a motion to approve two new pilot apprentices, Andrew Gossoo and Corey Taylor. Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Tue Jan 7, 2020
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves pilot commission application for Colby Badeaux
The Board elected its officers and approved the application for pilot apprentice Colby Badeaux to receive a Pilot Commission. The Board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and reviewed two maritime incidents.
- Elected Captain Lemon (Chairman), Dwayne Chatoney (Vice Chairman), and David Darbone (Secretary) unanimously
- Approved May 2, 2019 meeting minutes unanimously
- Approved application for Colby Badeaux for Pilot Commission unanimously
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 10:00 A.M., January 7, 2020 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Mr. David Darbone, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion for officers to be as follows:
Chairman Captain Lemon
Vice Chairman Dwayne Chatoney
Secretary David Darbone
David Darbone seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the May 2, 2019 meeting minutes. Captain Lemon seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Captain Lemon stated he would like to recap a couple of incidents that happened si …
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Thu May 2, 2019
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves two new pilot apprentices for Commission
The Board approved the selection of two new pilot apprentices to begin training for Commission. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 4, 2019 meeting.
- Approved March 4, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Captain Michael Autuori, Jr. and Captain Andrew Ashworth as new pilots for Commission (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 2:00 P.M., May 2, 2018 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Michael Eason, Secretary
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots Association
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
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Mr. Chatoney offered a motion to approve the March 4, 2019 meeting minutes. Mr. Eason seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Captain Palmer introduced two new pilot apprentices to begin training for Commission – Captain Michael Autuori, Jr. and Captain Andrew Ashworth. He asked the Commission for approval.
Captain Lemon offered a motion to approve two pilots for Commission. Mr. Eason …
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Mon Mar 4, 2019
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board retains current officers and approves previous meeting minutes
The Board voted to keep the current officers in their existing positions. Meeting minutes from October 10, 2018, and November 2, 2018, were approved. The Board discussed three 2018 maritime incidents and an email regarding the approval of two new pilots.
- Retained current officers as President, Vice President, and Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved October 10, 2018 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 2, 2018 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 12:00 P.M., March 4, 2018 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Michael Eason, Secretary
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Absent:
None
Also present:
None
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 12:00 P.M.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion to keep the officers of the River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners in the same positions:
Captain Jack Lemon, President
Mr. Chatoney, Vice President
Mr. Eason, Secretary
Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Mr. Eason offered a motion to approve the October 10, 2018 and November 2, 2018 meeting minutes. Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Mon Jan 22, 2018
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board retains current officers and approves May 2017 meeting minutes
The Board voted unanimously to keep the existing officers in their current positions. The minutes from the May 5, 2017 special meeting were approved. Captain Brett Palmer provided a presentation on LNG carriers and dredging needs.
- Retained current officers as President, Vice President, and Secretary (Unanimous)
- Approved May 5, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 10:00 A.M., January 22, 2018 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Dwayne Chatoney, Vice Chairman
Absent:
Mr. Dudley Dixon, Secretary
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion to keep the officers of the River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners in the same positions:
Captain Jack Lemon, President
Mr. Chatoney, Vice President
Mr. Dixon, Secretary
Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion to approve the May 5, 2017 minutes. Mr. Chatoney seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Fri May 5, 2017
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board to consider pilot commission and standards of care
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss pilot standards. The board will also consider action regarding a pilot commission.
- Approval of February 7, 2017 Special Meeting minutes
- Action concerning approval of a pilot commission
- Discussion of Standards of Care for the Lake Charles Pilots
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✓ Decided: Board recommends Captain Jon Gagne for State Pilot Commission
The Board recommended Captain Jon Gagne for a State Pilot Commission following the completion of his apprentice training. The Board also accepted revisions to the Standards and Care document for Lake Charles Pilots, specifically regarding LNG carrier requirements and weather guidelines.
- Approved February 7, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Captain Jon Gagne for a State Pilot Commission (unanimous)
- Accepted revisions to the Standards and Care document (unanimous)
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on May 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
Approval of the February 7, 2017 Special Meeting minutes.
Consideration and appropriate action concerning approval of a pilot commission.
Discussion of Standards of Care for the Lake Charles Pilots.
Other matters that may properly come before the Board.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 9:00 A.M., May 5, 2017 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice Chairman
Absent:
Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, Secretary
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
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Approval of the February 7, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes.
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Mr. Drost offered a motion to approve the February 7, 2017 minutes. Captain Lemon seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Captain Brett Palmer stated Captain Jon Gagne has progressed well in his apprentice training completed his twelve months of required training
Captain Palmer requested the Board recommend Captain Jon Gagne for a State Pilot Commission.
Captain Lemon off …
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Tue Feb 7, 2017
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners meeting
The Board will hold a public meeting to elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes. No other specific business is listed on the agenda.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of April 19, 2016 Special Meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Board re-elects officers and reviews ship incidents in the channel
The Board unanimously re-elected its current officers and approved the minutes from April 19, 2016. Members discussed three ship incidents involving the Eagle Kinabalu and Atlas Voyager, and reviewed updates to pilot standards for larger LNG ships.
- Re-elected Captain Jack Lemon (President), Mr. Mitch Drost (Vice President), and Dr. Burckel (Secretary) unanimously
- Approved April 19, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes unanimously
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on
February 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor
and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake
Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
1. Election of Officers
2. Approval of the April 19, 2016 Special Meeting minutes.
3. Other matters which may properly come before the Board.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 2:00 P.M., February 7, 2017 in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 1611 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles, Louisiana.
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice Chairman
Dr. Daryl V. Burckel, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion to keep the officers of the River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners in the same positions:
Captain Jack Lemon, President
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice President
Dr. Burckel, Secretary
Mr. Drost seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Mr. Drost offered a motion to approve the April 19, 2016 minutes. Dr. Burckel seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Tue Apr 19, 2016
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board to select replacement pilot apprentice
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider selecting a replacement pilot apprentice. No other substantive items are listed.
- Consideration and action on selecting a replacement pilot apprentice
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✓ Decided: Board approves Johnathan Goniere for pilot apprentice program
The Board approved the appointment of Johnathan Goniere to the Lake Charles Pilot apprentice program starting May 4, 2016. This action replaces Jason Barnett, who resigned from the program.
- Approved January 26, 2016 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved apprenticeship of Johnathan Goniere beginning May 4, 2016 (unanimous)
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on April
19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor and
Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 751 Bayou Pines East, Suite A,
Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
1. Approval of the January 26, 2016 Meeting minutes.
2. Consideration and appropriate action concerning selection of a
replacement pilot apprentice.
3. Other matters which may properly come before the Board.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 9:00 A.M., April 19, 2016
in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 150 Marine Street,
Lake Charles, Louisiana
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice Chairman
Absent:
Ms. Barbara M. McManus, Secretary
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion to approve the January 26, 2016 minutes.
Mr. Drost seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Captain Palmer stated he wanted to give the Commissioners a resignation
letter from Jason Barnett. He has resigned from the program. They are
looking for a replacement. Captain Johnathan Goniere and Captain Scott
Lattiere were two candidates.
Captain P …
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Fri Jan 1, 2016
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners meeting
The Board will hold a public meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from the May 5, 2015, meeting. Other matters may be brought before the Board during this session.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes
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✓ Decided: Board retains current officers and approves May 2015 meeting minutes
The Board voted unanimously to keep the existing officers in their current positions. The board also approved the minutes from the May 5, 2015 meeting. Discussions were held regarding two vessel incidents and pilot apprenticeship needs.
- Retained current officers as President, Vice President, and Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Board Room of the Lake
Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 751 Bayou
Pines East, Suite A, Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
1. Election of Officers
2. Approval of May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes.
3. Other matters which may properly come before the Board.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 9:00 A.M., January 26, 2016
in the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 150 Marine Street,
Lake Charles, Louisiana
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice Chairman
Ms. Barbara M. McManus, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 9:24 A.M.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion to keep the officers of the River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners in the same positions being: Captain Jack
Lemon, President, Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice President, and Ms. Barbara M.
McManus, Secretary. Ms. McManus seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Drost offered a motion to approve the May 5, 2015 Meeting Minutes. Ms.
McManus seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Tue Feb 10, 2015
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board re-elects officers and reviews vessel engine failure incident
The Board re-elected its current officers and approved the minutes from the November 20, 2014 special meeting. Members discussed an incident involving the MV El Juniorpnt, which blocked the waterway for nearly eight hours due to engine issues potentially linked to new low-sulfur diesel fuel regulations.
- Re-elected Captain Lemon (Chairman), Mr. Drost (Vice Chairman), and Mr. Guillory (Secretary) unanimously
- Approved November 20, 2014 Special Meeting minutes unanimously
- Decided to take no further action regarding the MV El Juniorpnt incidental report unanimously
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Special Meeting - 214 - February 10, 2015
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and
Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 1:30 P.M., February 10, 2015 in the Board Room of the Port
of Lake Charles located at 150 Marine Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice Chairman
Mr. Elcie J. Guillory, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
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Captain Lemon asked for motions to elect officers of the Board of River Port Pilot Examiners
and Commissioners (Calcasieu):
Captain Lemon offered three motions to keep the officers in the same position with Captain
Lemon as Chairman, Mr. Drost as Vice Chairman and Mr. Guillory as Secretary.
Captain Lemon Chairman
Mr. Drost Vice Chairman
Mr. Guillory Secretary
Mr. Drost seconded the motions and they carried unanimously.
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Thu Jan 1, 2015
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board to elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will hold a public meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from the November 20, 2014 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed beyond routine procedural items.
- Election of officers
- Approval of November 20, 2014 meeting minutes
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on
February 10, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake Charles Harbor
and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 751 Bayou Pines East, Suite
A, Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
1. Election of Officers
2. Approval of the November 20, 2014 Meeting minutes.
3. Other matters which may properly come before the Board.
Thu Jan 1, 2015
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
✓ Decided: Board approves Jason Barnett as new pilot apprentice
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners met to select a new pilot apprentice and approve previous meeting minutes. The board unanimously approved the appointment of Jason Barnett.
- Approved February 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved selection of Jason Barnett as new pilot apprentice (unanimous)
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 3:00 P.M., May 5, 2015 in
the Board Room of the Port of Lake Charles located at 150 Marine Street,
Lake Charles, Louisiana
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Jack Lemon, Chairman
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice Chairman
Mr. Elcie Guillory, Secretary
Absent:
None
Also present:
Captain Brett Palmer, Lake Charles Pilots
Captain George Mowbray, Lake Charles Pilots
Jason Barnett
Captain Lemon called the meeting to order at 3:06 P.M.
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1. Approval of February 10, 2015 Meeting Minutes.
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Mr. Guillory offered a motion to approve the February 10, 2015 Meeting
Minutes. Mr. Drost seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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2. Appropriate action concerning the selection of a new pilot
apprentice.
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Captain Lemon offered a motion to approve the selection of Mr. Jason
Barnett as a new pilot apprentice. Mr. Guillory seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
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Mon Feb 17, 2014
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners for the Port of Lake Charles
Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners to hold February 17 meeting
The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and Examiners will conduct an election of officers and review minutes from the November 12, 2013, meeting. The agenda also includes general discussions and other matters brought before the Board.
- Election of Officers
- Approval of November 12, 2013 Meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Board elects officers and approves previous meeting minutes
The Board elected its officers and approved the minutes from the November 12, 2013 special meeting. Members also discussed pilot training simulations for Magnolia LNG and the importance of channel dredging for regional infrastructure expansion.
- Elected Captain Palmer as Chairman, Mr. Drost as Vice Chairman, and Mr. LeBlanc as Secretary (Unanimous)
- Approved November 12, 2013 Special Meeting minutes as amended (Unanimous)
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Public Notice
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of River Port Pilot
Commissioners and Examiners (Calcasieu) will hold a public meeting on
Monday, February 17, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Board Room of the Lake
Charles Harbor and Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles), 751 Bayou
Pines East, Suite A, Lake Charles, LA.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
ITEMS:
1. Election of Officers.
2. Approval of the November 12, 2013 Meeting minutes.
3. General Discussions.
4. Other matters which may properly come before the Board.
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Special Meeting - 211 - February 17, 2014
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners and
Examiners (Calcasieu) held at 4:00 P.M., February 17, 2014 in the Board Room of the Port
of Lake Charles located at 150 Marine Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana
In attendance and constituting a quorum, were:
Captain Brett Palmer, Chairman
Mr. Mitch Drost, Vice Chairman
Absent:
Mr. John LeBlanc, Secretary
Also present:
Louis Colletta, Assistant General Counsel – Port of Lake Charles
Captain Palmer called the meeting to order at 4:10 P.M.
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1. Election of Officers.
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Captain Palmer asked for motions to elect officers of the Board of River Port Pilot
Examiners and Commissioners (Calcasieu):
Mr. Drost offered three motions to keep the officers in the same position with Mr. LeBlanc
now as Secretary, replacing Mr. Hank on the board as follows:
Captain Palmer Chairman
Mr. Drost Vice Chairman
Mr. LeBlanc Secretary
Captain Palmer seconded the motions and they carried unanimously.
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2. Approval of November 12, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes.
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