Grand Isle Port Commission public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 19, 2020, and to review financial reports and invoices. No resolutions or ordinances are eligible for adoption. New business includes ethics training. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from November 19, 2020
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Professional reports from engineer, board attorney, and executive director (commercial dock report)
- New business: ethics training
The Commission approved the November 19, 2020 minutes and the financial report, including payment of operating invoices. Members discussed sending vacate notices to overdue leases and seeking a quote to move a sunken vessel.
- Approved November 19, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Agreed to obtain a quote to move a sunken vessel if the owner fails to do so
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is meeting in a rescheduled session to approve minutes from October 14, 2020, review financial reports and invoices, and receive professional reports from the engineer, attorney, and commercial dock. No resolutions, ordinances, old business, or new business are on the agenda. The commission will enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Approval of minutes from October 14, 2020
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Professional reports: engineer, board attorney, commercial dock
- Executive session for personnel matters
The Commission hired Weldon Danos as Executive Director with a starting salary of $60,000 during a 90-day probation period. The board also approved a lease for a lot on 149 Sunset Lane and authorized repairs to the wharf on Oak Lane.
- Hired Weldon Danos as Executive Director (Joint Motion)
- Approved $60,000 salary for 90-day probation, increasing to $65,000 after (Unanimous)
- Approved hospitalization insurance for Director after 90-day probation (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 annual cell phone allowance for new Director (Unanimous)
- Approved up to $300 annual life insurance for port employees (Unanimous)
- Approved port lawyer to draw up lease for lot at 149 Sunset Lane to John Gravois (Unanimous)
- Approved contacting companies to fix the wharf on Oak Lane and place pilings (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two laptops with docking stations for port office (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a meeting to approve minutes, receive financial and professional reports, and discuss new business including selecting an executive director and items related to Caminada Navigational Aids, Danny Ray (Service Buoys), a new oyster farm, and the Butterfly Dome. The meeting will also include an executive session for personnel matters.
- Selection of Executive Director
- Discussion of Caminada Navigational Aids
- Discussion of Danny Ray (Service Buoys)
- Discussion of new oyster farm
- Discussion of Butterfly Dome
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved paying employees their regular hourly pay during town-ordered mandatory evacuations. The board also approved the August 12, 2020 meeting minutes and the current financial report.
- Approved August 12, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Approved seeking two quotes to remove pilings in Caminada Pass
- Approved seeking quotes to tear down and dispose of the Butterfly Dome
- Approved paying port employees regular hourly pay during mandatory evacuations (Unanimous)
- Tabled hiring Mr. Danny Ray to service pilings and lights
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a rescheduled meeting on October 14, 2020, at the Multiplex Building. They will consider selecting an executive director, discuss Caminada navigational aids, Danny Ray service buoys, a new oyster farm, and the Butterfly Dome. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Select Executive Director
- Caminada Navigational Aids discussion
- Danny Ray (Service Buoys) item
- New Oyster Farm proposal
- Butterfly Dome discussion
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission adopted a tax millage of 4.970 for the 2020 tax year. The board also approved the financial report, authorized a pay increase for one employee, and voted to terminate another employee with one month of pay.
- Approved August 12, 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Adopted tax millage of 4.970 for 2020 tax year (3-0)
- Approved $1.00 per hour pay raise for Elgene Gary (Unanimous)
- Terminated Wayne Keller effective September 9, 2020 with one month's pay (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Port Commission will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to approve minutes, receive financial reports, and hear professional reports from the engineer and board attorney. Old business includes a review of Wayne Keller's performance. New business includes a discussion of water and electric lines to the dock from Harry Cheramie. The meeting will also include an executive session.
- Approval of minutes and financial report with invoice approvals
- Professional reports: engineer, board attorney, and Wayne Keller (commercial dock report)
- Old business: review of Wayne Keller's performance
- New business: Harry Cheramie discussing water and electric lines to dock
- Executive session scheduled
The Commission authorized an appeal to FEMA for additional funding to complete repair work at the Commercial Dock. The board also approved a lease amendment for water and electricity and a pay increase for one employee.
- Approved July 8, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized attorney to add water and electricity to Harry Cheramie's commercial dock lease
- Approved PEEC to send an appeal to FEMA for Commercial Dock repair funding (unanimous)
- Approved payment of PEEC invoice (unanimous)
- Approved pay increase for Elgene Gary to $12.00 per hour (Commissioner Cheramie abstained)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a rescheduled meeting on July 8, 2020. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a financial report, and professional reports. Old business covers discussion of Wayne Keller's performance and the Robert Collins lease. New business includes a port vehicle and a Wildlife & Fisheries bulkhead project. No resolutions or ordinances are scheduled for adoption.
- Discussion of Wayne Keller's performance
- Robert Collins lease
- Port vehicle acquisition
- Wildlife & Fisheries bulkhead project
- Financial report and invoice approval
The Commission approved the June 24, 2020 minutes and the financial report. Members voted to rescind a $750 monthly rent for the commercial dock building in favor of a $500 monthly rate effective June 1, 2020. The board also authorized the purchase of a Tahoe vehicle via state contract.
- Approved June 24, 2020 meeting minutes with insurance identification update (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of all port operating invoices (unanimous)
- Rescinded $750.00 monthly rent for commercial dock building; approved $500.00 monthly rate starting June 1, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of a Tahoe vehicle through state contract (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 1:07 p.m. (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission adopted resolutions for the 2020 budget amendment and the 2021 budget. They also authorized up to $35,000 for GIS Engineering to perform survey work and buoy installation in Bayou Rigaud and Caminada Pass.
- Approved May 20, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and port operating invoices (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution amending the budget ending June 20, 2020 (3-0)
- Adopted resolution for new budget ending June 20, 2021 (3-0)
- Approved amortization of Commercial Dock building expenses (unanimous)
- Authorized new lease for Commercial Dock building at $750.00 per month (unanimous)
- Approved GIS Engineering contract up to $35,000.00 for survey work and buoy installation (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
This rescheduled meeting of the Grand Isle Port Commission will consider adopting a new budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, and amending the current budget ending June 30, 2020. Commissioners will also discuss old business including Wayne Keller's performance and the Robert Collins lease, and introduce a 5-year plan as new business. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and public comments.
- Resolution amending the budget ending June 30, 2020
- Adopting the new budget ending June 30, 2021
- Wayne Keller's Performance (old business)
- Robert Collins Lease (old business)
- 5 Year Plan (new business)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and invoices. Discussion includes a commercial dock report from Wayne Keller and updates regarding the Dock Levee and Bayou Riquaud Channel Extension.
- Commercial Dock Report by Wayne Keller
- Dock Levee & Bayou Riquaud Channel Extension discussion involving David Camardelle & GIS
- Review of March 11, 2020 minutes
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission voted to pay $29,911 in mitigation fees to keep a new channel open. They also approved a letter of no objection for a levee system at the Port Commercial Dock. The board approved the financial report and port operating invoices.
- Approved March 11, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $29,911 mitigation fee payment to keep channel open (unanimous)
- Approved letter of no objection for levee system at Port Commercial Dock (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and port operating invoices (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a rescheduled meeting on March 11, 2020. They will consider approval of minutes from January 22, 2020, and a financial report. Old business includes discussion of the port levee project, a contract for a dried shrimp shed, and extra costs from a contractor. New business includes director qualifications, a presentation to the town, and a master business plan.
- Review of Wayne Keller's performance and contract for Dried Shrimp Shed
- Discussion of extra costs from Contractor Billy Ramagos
- Port Levee Project update from David Camardelle
- Director qualifications for Perry Chighizola
- Master Business Plan presentation by Bob Sevin
The Commission approved the January 22, 2020 meeting minutes and the current financial report. The board voted to hire Millage Management, LLC for the 2020 tax renewal process and set a monthly lease rate for the Robert Collins Dry Shrimp Shed.
- Approved January 22, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Hired Millage Management, LLC for 2020 millage process (unanimous)
- Set Robert Collins Dry Shrimp Shed lease at $500.00 per month (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is resuming a meeting to discuss old business including Wayne Keller's performance, a contract for the Dried Shrimp Shed, and extra costs from contractor Billy Ramagos. New business includes a presentation on director qualifications and a proposal for monthly town presentations. The meeting will also address the Port Levee Project and approval of minutes and invoices.
- Discussion of Wayne Keller's performance
- Contract for Dried Shrimp Shed
- Extra cost-material from contractor Billy Ramagos
- David Camardelle's Port Levee Project
- Presentation on director qualifications by Perry Chighizola
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and invoices. Discussion includes a commercial dock report, the dried shrimp shed contract, and contractor costs regarding Billy Ramagos.
- Commercial Dock Report by Wayne Keller
- Contract for Dried Shrimp Shed
- Contractor Billy Ramagos extra cost-material
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission holds a rescheduled meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a contract for the Dried Shrimp Shed, a clam project with LSU Sea Grant, and Entergy power lines at the dock. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from October 30, 2019, financial reports, and a performance review of Wayne Keller.
- Approval of minutes from October 30, 2019
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Contract for Dried Shrimp Shed
- Clam project with LSU Sea Grant (Rusty Gaudet)
- Entergy power lines at the dock
The Commission approved the October 2019 meeting minutes and the current financial report. They authorized a contract for roof repairs on a storage shed and requested pricing for piling installation and light maintenance. No decision was reached on the fee for a rented building at the Commercial Dock.
- Approved October 30, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized Billy Ramagas to replace storage shed roof for $4,500.00 (unanimous)
- Approved seeking prices for installing new pilings and maintaining piling lights
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission's January 15 meeting has been postponed to January 22. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and discussion of Wayne Keller's performance, a contract for the Dried Shrimp Shed, and a clam project with LSU Sea Grant.
- Wayne Keller's performance review
- Contract for Dried Shrimp Shed
- Rusty Gaudet – LSU Sea Grant clam project
- Entergy Power Lines dock discussion
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider approval of minutes and invoices, hear professional reports, and discuss old business including Wayne Keller's performance and a contract for a Dried Shrimp Shed. New business includes a clam project with LSU Sea Grant and Entergy power lines at the dock.
- Contract for Dried Shrimp Shed (old business)
- Rusty Gaudet-LSU Sea Grant clam project (new business)
- Entergy Power Lines at dock (new business)
- Wayne Keller's performance review (old business)
- Financial report and approval of invoices