Grand Isle Port Commission public meetings in 2021
11 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from August 11, 2021, and review the financial report and invoices. The only new business is a discussion of GIPC office options. No resolutions, ordinances, or public comments are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from August 11, 2021
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Discussion of GIPC office options
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved the August 11, 2021 minutes and the current financial report. The board authorized the Director to seek the lowest bids for cleaning the office, kayak launch, and dock area. A request to lease area for a shrimp shed was deferred pending a formal presentation.
- Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Authorized Director to obtain and accept lowest bids for cleaning office, kayak launch, and dock area (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to approve the 2021 tax millage and review financial reports. The agenda also includes introducing a resolution regarding federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Adoption of the 2021 tax millage resolution
- Introduction of a resolution resuming Federal Offshore Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico
- Approval of invoices and financial reports
- Discussion regarding a pontoon boat
The Commission established a millage rate of 4.970 mills for the 2021 tax year. The board also approved a resolution supporting the resumption of federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico. Additional actions included approving port invoices and specific facility repairs.
- Approved 4.970 mills millage rate for 2021 tax roll (5-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting resuming federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico (5-0)
- Approved financial report and payment of port operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved bid from Mr. Ottoman for $1,790.00 to repair handicap fishing pier lights (unanimous)
- Approved request for Mr. Ottoman to have water installed at his boat slip (unanimous)
- Approved putting pontoon boat out for bid to sell as is (unanimous)
- Approved July 14, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider two resolutions: amending the current FY 2020-2021 budget and adopting a new budget for FY 2021-2022. They will also vote to hire a new accounting firm, discuss a no-wake zone at Dean Blanchard's Dock, and elect a Secretary/Treasurer. The meeting includes reports from the engineer, attorney, and executive director.
- Resolution amending budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
- Resolution adopting new budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022
- Vote to hire new accounting firm (auditor)
- Discussion of no-wake zone at Dean Blanchard's Dock
- Election of Secretary/Treasurer
The Commission elected its leadership and approved budgets for the previous and current fiscal years. Members also authorized new contracts for engineering services and a financial audit, and voted to re-advertise repairs for the Commercial Dock after a FEMA denial.
- Elected Bob Sevin (President), Ambrose Besson (Vice-President), and Perry Chighizola (Secretary/Treasurer) (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution amending budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 (4-0-1)
- Adopted new budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 (4-0-1)
- Approved re-advertising repairs to the Commercial Dock (Unanimous)
- Approved Port President to sign PEEC contract for Hurricane Zeta Engineering Services (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring Camnetar & Co., CPA for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 audit (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of NO WAKE ZONE signs for the Commercial Dock area (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission approved the installation of six pilings at the Commercial Dock and authorized the payment of operating invoices. Executive Director Weldon Danos reported that the handicapped fishing pier is now open to the public.
- Approved minutes from April 14, 2021
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices
- Approved hiring the lowest bidder to install six pilings at the Commercial Dock
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider two budget resolutions: one amending the current fiscal year's budget and another adopting the new budget for FY 2021-2022. The meeting also includes the swearing in of new commissioners.
- Resolution amending budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021
- Resolution adopting new budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
- Swearing in ceremony of new commissioners
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2021 meeting
- Financial report and approval of invoices
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is meeting to approve minutes from April 14, 2021, and review financial reports and invoices. No resolutions, ordinances, old business, or new business are listed for discussion or action.
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2021
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Professional reports from engineer, board attorney, executive director, and commercial dock report
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is meeting to discuss a proposed pontoon boat lease agreement and the Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion Project. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and professional reports from the engineer, board attorney, and executive director. No resolutions or ordinances are eligible for adoption.
- Proposed Pontoon Boat Lease Agreement
- Mid Barataria Sediment Diversion Project
- Approval of minutes from March 10, 2021
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Professional reports: Engineer, Board Attorney, Executive Director, Commercial Dock Report
The Commission voted to oppose the Barataria Sediment Project and approved several facility repairs and lease requests. Members also authorized the eviction process for a dock space tenant who is behind on payments.
- Opposed the Barataria Sediment Project
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices excluding dry shrimp shed insurance
- Approved water line and electrical power request for Terry Talamo
- Approved shoreline relocation for Harvey Cheramie
- Authorized eviction process for Albert Ballard due to non-payment
- Approved repairs to handicap fishing pier by Billy Ramagas (max $600.00)
- Approved new signage for Fishing Pier (max $580.00)
- Authorized Executive Director to spend up to $1,000.00 on dock repairs
Grand Isle Port Commission
The meeting agenda consists of routine procedural items and professional reports. The commission will review the March 10, 2021, minutes and approve invoices.
- Approval of March 10, 2021, minutes
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Engineer report
- Board Attorney report
- Executive Director report
Grand Isle Port Commission
The commission will consider approval of minutes from February 11, 2021, and review financial reports and invoices. Old business includes discussion on insurance. No new business or resolutions are scheduled. Public comments will be heard.
- Approval of minutes from February 11, 2021
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Discussion on insurance (old business)
- Reports from engineer, board attorney, executive director, and commercial dock
- Limited seating due to COVID-19
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved a $65,000 annual salary for the Executive Director and a $700 hospitalization insurance supplement for full-time employees. The board also authorized several maintenance projects and a grant application for recycling.
- Approved Executive Director salary of $65,000.00 per year (unanimous)
- Approved $700.00 pay raise for full-time employee hospitalization insurance (unanimous)
- Approved $1,833.84 quote from Straight Edge for hot water heater and ceiling painting (unanimous)
- Approved BTNEP Fish Energy Grant for recycling (unanimous)
- Authorized Mr. Billy Ramagos to spread dirt not to exceed $170.00 (unanimous)
- Authorized Mr. Barthelemy to install a water line (unanimous)
- Approved Mr. Chauvin to work with Director Danos on permits for aids to navigation (unanimous)
- Approved procurement of life insurance from the cheapest carrier for full-time employees (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a public meeting with limited seating due to COVID-19. They will consider approving minutes from January 27, 2021, and a financial report with invoices. Old business includes revising the office refurbishment, and new business includes amending the 2020-2021 budget. An executive session is scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from January 27, 2021
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Old business: Revise Office Refurbishment
- New business: Amend Budget for 2020-2021
- Executive session
The Commission approved a $65,000 annual salary for the Executive Director and monthly health insurance payments of $700 per employee. Several maintenance contracts for the Commercial Dock and office repairs were approved. The board also accepted budget changes and a survey contract for Caminada Pass.
- Approved $65,000 annual salary for Executive Director (unanimous)
- Approved $700 monthly health insurance payment per employee (unanimous)
- Approved GIS Engineering to survey and scan pilings in Caminada Pass, not to exceed $6,300.00 (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Straight Edge Contractors for repairs and hot water heater for $1,110.00 (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Mr. Ramagas for rotten boards and gutters, not to exceed $300.00 (unanimous)
- Approved 3 phase electricity for Mr. Pizani’s dock at Commercial Dock (unanimous)
- Approved spreading shells for Mr. Brunet’s slip at Commercial Dock (unanimous)
- Accepted presented budget changes (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 9, 2020, and to review the financial report and approve invoices. Professional reports from the engineer, board attorney, executive director, and commercial dock will be presented. No resolutions, ordinances, old business, or new business are on the agenda. Seating is limited due to COVID-19.
- Approval of minutes from December 9, 2020
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Professional reports: engineer, board attorney, executive director, commercial dock
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved payments for office maintenance and promotional materials. The board also granted permission for a 3-phase electrical installation at the Commercial Dock.
- Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved three-week lease payment extension for Mr. Readeanour (unanimous)
- Approved $653.00 for 3,000 trifolds showing port projects (unanimous)
- Approved $953.00 for Straight Edge Contractors to paint and install a hot water heater (unanimous)
- Approved permission for Brian Barthelemy to install 3 phase electrical at Commercial Dock (unanimous)