Grand Isle Port Commission, LA
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Grand Isle Port Commission
Grand Isle Port Commission meets July 9 with budget review and grant updates
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold its regular meeting to review financial reports, approve invoices, and discuss new business including HUD and GIPC grant awards, a shrimp facility lease proposal, and office flood insurance renewal. No ordinances or resolutions are eligible for adoption at this meeting.
- Review of Commercial Dock Expenses MTD/YTD and Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
- Discussion of HUD Grant Award and GIPC Grant Award Summary
- Consideration of Shrimp Facility Lease Proposal
- Review of Office Flood Insurance Renewal
- Update on Commercial Dock Leases and Oyster Farm 2 Incident
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Notice Posted: July 08, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING
A GIPC Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: July 09, 2026,
TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners
People Wishing to Speak/ Public Comments: David Chauvin
Approval of Minutes: a. June 11, 2026
Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses
Commercial Dock Expenses MTD
Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
Non-Interest Checking Account YTD
Commercial Dock Expenses Cumulative
FY 25/26 & FY 26/27 Budget MTD/YTD
Bank Of America Bill Explanation of Charges
GIPC Employee Payroll Costs MTD/YTD
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: NONE
Professional Reports:
Engineer / Consultant
Board Attorney
Commercial Dock / Executive Director …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Grand Isle Port Commission
Grand Isle Port Commission to approve FY 25/26 amended and FY 26/27 budgets
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to approve financial reports, including monthly and year-to-date expenses, and adopt resolutions for the amended FY 25/26 budget and the new FY 26/27 budget. Commissioners will also discuss updates on port funding and a dried shrimp lease, along with renewals for vehicle insurance, invoices, and workers' compensation.
- FY 25/26 Amended Budget adoption
- FY 26/27 New Budget adoption
- LA Dried Shrimp Lease update
- Vehicle Insurance Renewal
- Cannetar & Company Invoice review
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✓ Decided: Port Commission adopts 2027 budget and approves several project payments
The Commission adopted the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, excluding a pay raise request, and amended the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The board approved multiple invoices for port operations, insurance, and accounting services. A payment of $105,400.80 was approved for work on the Oyster Processing Facility.
- Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Adopted amended budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (4-0)
- Adopted budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, excluding pay raise request (4-0)
- Approved Pay App #1 for C & O Marine for Oyster Processing Facility: $105,400.80 (Unanimous)
- Approved $17,848.65 reimbursement to Robert Collins for shrimp shed expenses (Unanimous)
- Approved State Farm Insurance payment of $802.24 (Unanimous)
- Approved Camnetar & Co, CPA invoice of $6,986.59 (Unanimous)
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Notice Posted: June 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING
A GIPC Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: June 11, 2026,
TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners
People Wishing to Speak/ Public Comments: NONE
Approval of Minutes: a. May 14, 2026
Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses
Commercial Dock Expenses MTD
Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
Non-Interest Checking Account YTD
Commercial Dock Expenses Cumulative
FY 25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
Bank Of America Bill Explanation of Charges
GIPC Employee Payroll Costs MTD/YTD
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: a. FY 25/26 Amended Budget b. FY 26/27 New Budget
Professional Reports:
Engineer / Consultant
Board Attorney
Commercial Do …
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. with Director Danos leading the meeting at the Grand Isle Port Office Building located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners present were John Cheramie, Terrill Pizani, Ernie Ballard and Patrick Landry. Commissioner Kerry Besson was absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cheramie, seconded by Commissioner Landry, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 14, 2026, as read.
Director Danos discussed invoices and checks made for the prior month with the board. He went over checks that were written that were not normal everyday invoices. A motion was made by Commissioner Landry, seconded by Commissioner Pizani, and unanimously agreed to approve the financial report and pay all invoices associated with operating the port commission.
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Thu May 14, 2026
Grand Isle Port Commission
Grand Isle Port Commission to review FY27 dock and lease fees
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet on May 14, 2026, to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business including FY27 dock slip lease fees, oyster farm lease fees, and dried shrimp lease fees. The commission will also consider vehicle and marine commercial liability insurance renewals and a dock maintenance estimate.
- FY27 Dock Slip Lease Fees
- FY27 Oyster Farm Lease Fees
- FY27 LA Dried Shrimp Lease Fee
- Vehicle Insurance Policy Renewal
- Marine Commercial Liability Insurance Policy Renewal
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✓ Decided: Grand Isle Port Commission adopts 2026 adjusted tax rates
The Commission approved the 2026 adjusted tax rate resolution and maintained existing dock and oyster lease fees. The board also approved several insurance renewals and a contract extension for port repairs.
- Adopted resolution for adjusted tax rates for tax year 2026 (3-0)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (3-0)
- Approved Change Order No 1 adding 30 days to contract (3-0)
- Maintained dock fees at $1.50 per foot per boat (3-0)
- Maintained oyster lease 2 at $1,000 per acre and lease 1 at $700 for 2 acres (3-0)
- Approved $6,000 lease charge to La Dried Shrimp Company (3-0)
- Approved State Farm vehicle insurance renewal for $2,401.11 (3-0)
- Approved USI Insurance Marine Commercial Liability renewal for $5,250.00 (3-0)
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Notice Posted: May 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING
A GIPC Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: May 14, 2026,
TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners
People Wishing to Speak/ Public Comments: NONE
Approval of Minutes: a. April 16, 2026 b. April 30, 2026
Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses
Commercial Dock Expenses MTD
Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
Non-Interest Checking Account YTD
Commercial Dock Expenses Cumulative
FY 25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
Bank Of America Bill Explanation of Charges
GIPC Employee Payroll Costs MTD/YTD
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: a. 2026 Tax Resolution
Professional Reports:
Engineer / Consultant
Board Attorney
Commercial Dock / Exec …
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. with Director Danos leading the meeting at the Grand Isle Port Office Building located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners present were John Cheramie, Kerry Besson and Ernie Ballard. Commissioners Terrill Pizani and Patrick Landry were absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 2026, as read.
A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 30, 2026, as read.
Director Danos discussed invoices and checks made for the prior month with the board. He went over checks that were written that were not normal everyday invoices. A motion was made by Commi …
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
Grand Isle Port Commission
Port Commission to adopt completion resolutions for dock and shrimp facility repairs
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a special meeting to adopt two substantial completion resolutions for the Dock Facility Repair Project and the Shrimp Facility Repair Project. New business includes discussion of invoices from Dean Equipment and C&O Marine, as well as a sewer system design and change order for the shrimp facility. The agenda is focused on project closeout and operational items.
- Substantial Completion Resolution – Dock Facility Repair Project
- Substantial Completion Resolution – Shrimp Facility Repair Project
- Dean Equipment Invoice (new business)
- C&O Marine Invoice (new business)
- Shrimp Facility Sewer System Design and Change Order
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✓ Decided: Commission accepts two port facility projects as substantially completed
The Grand Isle Port Commission adopted two resolutions accepting the completion of specific infrastructure projects. Both the Oak Lane Dock Facility West Slip and the Shrimp Facility - Phase 2 were approved as substantially completed.
- Accepted Grand Isle Port Commission (GIPC) Oak Lane Dock Facility West Slip Project as substantially completed (4-0)
- Accepted Grand Isle Port Commission (GIPC) Shrimp Facility - Phase 2 Project as substantially completed (4-0)
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Commissioners: John Cheramie-President, Terrill Pizani- Vice President, Kerry Besson- Sec/Treasurer, Ernest Ballard Jr.-Commissioner, Patrick Landry- Commissioner
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Notice Posted: April 29, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
A GIPC Special Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: April 30, 2026,
TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: a. Substantial Completion Resolution – Dock Facility Repair Project b. Substantial Completion Resolution- Shrimp Facility Repair Project
New Business: a. Dean Equipment Invoice b. C&O Marine Invoice c. Shrimp Facility Sewer System Design d. Shrimp Facility Sewer System Change Order
Adjourn
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Weldon Danos at 985-787-2229, describing the assistance that is necessary.
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
A special meeting was opened at 5:00 p.m. with Director Danos leading the meeting at the Grand
Isle Port Office Building located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The
commissioners present were Territl Pizani, Kerry Besson, Emie Ballard and Patrick Landry.
Commissioner John Cheramie was absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ballard, seconded by Commissioner Besson, and
unanimously agreed to introduce the following resoiution:
RESOLUTION
A resolution accepting the projecl known as Grand Isle
Port Commission (GIPC) Oak Lane Dock Facility West Slip
Proiect contracted between the Grand Isle Port Commission and
Dean Equipment, Inc. on March 5, 2016, as substantially completed.
Roll call vote as follows:
YEAS: Terill Pizani, Kerry Besson, Emie Ballard, Patrick Landry
NAYS: O
ABSTAINED: O
ABSENT: John Cheramie
This resolution is considered adopted this 30t day ofApril. 2026.
A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Landry. and
unanimously agreed to introduce the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
A resolution accepting the project known as Grand Isle
Port Commission (GIPC) Shrimp Facility - Phase 2
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
Grand Isle Port Commission
Grand Isle Port Commission to discuss kayak rental lease and shrimp business
The Grand Isle Port Commission will review financial reports and payroll costs. The board will discuss the Bayou Adventure Kayak Rental Lease and LA Dried Shrimp under new business.
- Bayou Adventure Kayak Rental Lease
- LA Dried Shrimp
- Kayak Launch Maintenance Repair
- Commercial Dock Public Notice Signage
- Approval of March 12, 2026 minutes
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✓ Decided: Port Commission approves payments for dock repairs and kayak launch work
The Commission approved several payments for dock facility repairs and the installation of rock materials at the Kayak Launch. The board also approved a one-year lease for Bayou Adventure at a rate of $1,200.00.
- Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved $23,028.54 retainage payment to Tidewater Dock Inc (unanimous)
- Approved $71,703.00 payment to Dean Equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $3,863.60 for DHF Industrial to transport and spread rock at Kayak Launch (unanimous)
- Approved $1,915.00 for ABC Signs and DHF Industrial for sign purchase and installation (unanimous)
- Approved one-year lease for Bayou Adventure at $1,200.00 (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: April 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING
A GIPC Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: April 16, 2026,
TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners
People Wishing to Speak/ Public Comments: NONE
Approval of Minutes: a. March 12, 2026
Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses
Commercial Dock Expenses MTD
Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
Non-Interest Checking Account YTD
Commercial Dock Expenses Cumulative
FY 25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
Bank Of America Bill Explanation of Charges
GIPC Employee Payroll Costs MTD/YTD
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: NONE
Professional Reports:
Engineer / Consultant
Board Attorney
Commercial Dock / Executive Director Report
Old Busine …
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Thursday. April 16, 2026
The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. with Director Danos leading the meeting at the Grand Isle Port
Office Building located at2757 Louisia:ra Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners
present were John Cheramie, Terrill Pizani and Kerry Besson. Commissioners Ernie Ballard and
Patrick Landry were absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Pizani, and
unanimously agreed to approve the minutes ofthe meeting held on March 72,2026, as read.
Director Danos discussed invoices and checks made for the prior month with the board. He went
over checks that were written that were not normal everyday invoices. A motion was made by
Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Cheramie, amd unanimously agreed to
approve the financial report and pay all invoices associated with operating the port commission.
Mo Saleh from PEEC addressed the board and gave the following report: 1 . Repairs to Shrimp
Shed Phase 2 should be hnished by end of the month. 2 Damages to Oak Lane Dock Facility
Phase I is complete. A motion was made by Comrnissioner Pizani, seconded by Commissioner
Besson an unanimousiy agreed to pay Tidewater Dock Inc the l07o retainage which is
$23,028.54. Dean Equ …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026
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Port commission to review project funding, ADA pier, and dock signage
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss maintenance of the kayak launch, and take up new business including funding status for port projects, an ADA-compliant fishing pier, a promotional trifold pamphlet, and public notice signage for the commercial dock.
- Kayak launch maintenance (old business)
- GIPC project funding status (new business)
- ADA fishing pier (new business)
- GIPC trifold pamphlet (new business)
- Commercial dock public notice signage (new business)
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✓ Decided: Grand Isle Port Commission approves several facility repairs and maintenance projects
The Commission approved the February 2026 meeting minutes and the monthly financial report. Several maintenance contracts were authorized, including work on the Kayak Launch and ADA Fishing pier. The board also approved the purchase of promotional pamphlets.
- Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized DHF Industrial for Kayak Launch rock transport and leveling for $3,475.00 (unanimous)
- Authorized DHF Industrial to paint ADA Fishing pier stripes and bumpers for $900.00 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 1,000 GIPC Tri-fold pamphlets for $1,992.00 (unanimous)
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Notice Posted: March 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING
A GIPC Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: March 12, 2026,
TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Hwy 1
Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners
People Wishing to Speak/ Public Comments: NONE
Approval of Minutes: a. February 12, 2026
Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses
Commercial Dock Expenses MTD
Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
Non-Interest Checking Account YTD
Commercial Dock Expenses Cumulative
FY 25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
Bank Of America Bill Explanation of Charges
GIPC Employee Payroll Costs MTD/YTD
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: NONE
Professional Reports:
Engineer / Consultant
Board Attorney
Commercial Dock / Executive Director Report
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. with Director Danos leading the meeting at the Grand Isle Port Office Building located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners present were John Cheramie, Terrill Pizani, Ernie Ballard, Kerry Besson and Parrick Landry. No commissioners were absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on February 12, 2026, as read.
Director Danos discussed invoices and checks made for the prior month with the board. He went over checks that were written that were not normal everyday invoices. A motion was made by Commissioner Landry, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and unanimously agreed to approve the financial report and pay all invoices associated with operating the port com …
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
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Grand Isle Port Commission holds routine monthly meeting with no major decisions
The Grand Isle Port Commission will convene a regular monthly meeting with no ordinances or resolutions eligible for adoption. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and public comments, with no new business requiring a vote.
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✓ Decided: Port Commission awards Shrimp Shed and Oak Lane Phase 2 contracts
The Commission awarded two construction contracts for facility repairs and approved the monthly financial report. The board also authorized expenses for the Director to attend the Annual PAL conference.
- Approved January 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Awarded Shrimp Shed Phase 2 project to C & O Marine for $239,970.00 (unanimous)
- Awarded Oak Lane Phase 2 project to Dean Equipment for $247,123.64 (unanimous)
- Approved Director Danos' expenses for the 41st Annual PAL conference (unanimous)
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Commissioners: John Cheramie-President, Terrill Pizani- Vice President, Kerry Besson- Sec/Treasurer, Ernest Ballard Jr.-Commissioner, Patrick Landry- Commissioner
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Notice Posted: February 11, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING
A GIPC Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: February 12, 2026,
TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Louisiana Hwy 1 Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners
People Wishing to Speak/ Public Comments: NONE
Approval of Minutes: a. January 08, 2026
Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses
Commercial Dock Expenses MTD
Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
Non-Interest Checking Account YTD
Commercial Dock Expenses Cumulative
FY 25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
Bank Of America Bill Explanation of Charges
GIPC Employee Payroll Costs MTD/YTD
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: NONE
Professional Reports:
Engineer / Consultant
Board Attorney
Commercial Dock / Executive Director …
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📄 From the minutes
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Grand Isle Port Commission
Jeff Landry - Governor
Commissioners: John Cheramie- President, Terrill Pizani - Vice-President,
Ernest Ballard Jr.-Commissioner,
Kerry Besson-Secretary/Treasurer, Patrick Landry-Commissioner
Weldon Danos - Executive Director
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. with Director Danos leading the meeting at the Grand Isle Port
Office Building located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners
present were Ernie Ballard, Kerry Besson and Patrick Landry. Commissioners John Cheramie
and Terrill Pizani were absent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Ballard, and
unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the meeting held on January 8, 2026, as read.
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Director Danos discussed invoices and checks made for the prior month with the board. He went
over checks that were written that were not normal everyday invoices. A motion was made by
Commissioner Besson, seconded by Commissioner Landry, and unanimously agreed to approve
the financial report and pay all invoices associated with operating the port commission.
Mo Saleh from PEEC addressed the board and gave the following report: l .DHF lndustrial, LLC
has completed the Damages to the Shrimp Shed Phase 1. Phase 2 bid was opened on February 5,
2026 and the lowest bidder was C & 0 Marine in the amount of $239,970.00. A motion as made
by Commissioner Besson, Seconded by Commissioner Landry and unanimously agree …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Grand Isle Port Commission
Grand Isle Port Commission to review December minutes and approve monthly financial reports
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold its January 2026 meeting to approve the December 2025 minutes, review monthly financial reports including dock expenses and payroll costs, and discuss the Oak Lane Dock West Slip Repair Project. No public comments or executive session are scheduled.
- Approval of December 4, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of FY 25/26 budget-to-date and year-to-date expenses
- Oak Lane Dock West Slip Repair Project substantial completion resolution
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✓ Decided: Grand Isle Port Commission elects officers and accepts Oak Lane Dock project completion
The Commission elected its board leadership and approved the financial report and PAL annual dues. The board formally accepted the Oak Lane Dock Facility Project as substantially completed. Annual property leases for three locations were also approved.
- Elected John Cheramie as President (3-2)
- Elected Terrill Pizani as Vice-President
- Elected Kerry Besson as Secretary/Treasurer
- Approved minutes from December 4, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution accepting Oak Lane Dock Facility Project as substantially completed (5-0)
- Approved $1,500.00 PAL annual dues invoice (unanimous)
- Approved annual leases for 152 Pete’s Wharf Lane, 149 Sunset, and 303B Smith Lane
📄 From the agenda
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847810108294Grand Isle Port Commission
Jeff Landry - Governor
Commissioners: John Cheramie- Sec/Treasurer, Terrill Pizani Commissioner, Ernest Ballard Jr.-Commissioner,
Kerry Besson-Commissioner, Patrick Landry- Commissioner
Weldon Danos - Executive Director
Notice Posted: January 07, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM CST
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED MEETING
A GIPC Meeting will be held as follows:
DATE: January 08, 2026 TIME: 5:00 PM CST
PLACE OF MEETING: GIPC Office Building
2757 Louisiana Hwy 1 Grand Isle, LA 70358
AGENDA:
Digital Recorder
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Roll Call of Commissioners / Election of Officers
People Wishing to Speak/ Public Comments: NONE
Approval of Minutes: a. December 04, 2025
Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses
Commercial Dock Expenses MTD
Port Operating Account Expenses MTD
Non-Interest Checking Account YTD
Commercial Dock Expenses Cumulative
FY 25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
Bank Of America Bill Explanation of Charges
GIPC Employee Payroll Costs MTD/YTD
Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: a. Oak Lane Dock West Slip Repair Project Substantial Completion
Professional Reports:
Engineer / Consultant
Board Attorney
Commercial Dock / Executive Director Report
Old Business: NONE
New Business: a. 2026 PAL Dues b. GIPC FY24/25 Financial Audit
Public Questions / Port Commissioner Comments
Executive Session: NONE
Adjourn
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Weldon Danos at 985-78 …
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📄 From the minutes
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Kerry Besson-Secretary/Treasurer, Patrick Landry-Commissioner
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Thursday, January 8, 2026
The meeting opened at 5:00 p.m. with a motion by Commissioner Cheramie, seconded by Commissioner Landry and unanimously agreed to have Director Danos lead the meeting at the Grand Isle Port Office Building located at 2757 Louisiana Highway 1 until the end of 2026. The commissioners present were John Cheramie, Terrill Pizani, Ernie Ballard, Kerry Besson and Parrick Landry. No commissioners were absent.
Commissioner Besson to nominated John Cheramie as President. Commissioner Ballard nominated Terrill Pizani. Votes for Mr. Cheramie was three and votes for Mr. Pizani was two. Commissioner Cheramie was voted in as President.
Commissioner Besson nominated Terrill Pizani as Vice-President. No other nominations were announced. Commissioner Pizani was voted in as Vice-President.
Commissioner Ballard nominated John Cheramie as Secre …
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