Grand Isle Port Commission public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM CST at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building. The agenda includes approval of November minutes, a financial report, and several new business items: bids for a 2014 Dodge Ram truck and new truck options, a work shirt request quote, a property lease request near the Handicap Fishing Pier, and an Oyster Task Force letter with a response letter, plus Oyster Farm #2 expansion. No resolutions or ordinances are eligible for adoption.
- 2014 Dodge Ram Truck Bids & New Truck Options
- Work Shirt Request Quote – Maintenance/Security Supervisor
- Property Lease Request (Next to Handicap Fishing Pier)
- Oyster Task Force Letter / GIPC Response Letter
- Oyster Farm #2 Expansion
The Commission awarded the sale of a 2014 Dodge Ram to the highest bidder and approved a land lease for La. Oyster. Members also authorized the readvertisement of port office repairs and the purchase of work shirts.
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved readvertisement of port office repairs (unanimous)
- Awarded 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck to James Durham for $8,777.77 (unanimous)
- Authorized Director Danos to seek cooperative agreement with Jefferson Parish for a used truck
- Approved purchase of four long sleeve work shirts for Elgene Gary from Quality Printing (unanimous)
- Approved La. Oyster lease for land next to Dry Shrimp Shed at $500.00 per year
- Agreed to pursue expansion of the oyster farm (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to approve minutes and invoices, receive professional reports, and discuss new business items including an oyster farmer request, a map/brochure advertisement, a new truck purchase, and a land lease request. No ordinances or resolutions are up for adoption.
- Oyster farmer request
- Grand Isle map/brochure business advertisement
- New truck purchase
- GIPC land lease request
The Commission decided to readvertise the Commercial Dock Port Improvement Project after receiving no initial bids. They also approved a property lease for utility storage and authorized payment of operating invoices.
- Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Approved readvertising Commercial Dock Port Improvement Project for Dec 15, 2022 bids (Unanimous)
- Approved two-week extension for Albert Ballard to move boat (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of an ad in the Grand Isle Map (Unanimous)
- Approved $200 per year property lease to Devin Cheramie for utility storage (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold a meeting to approve September 16, 2022, minutes and review financial reports. The agenda includes professional reports from the engineer, board attorney, executive director, and a commercial dock report.
- Approval of September 16, 2022, minutes
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Professional reports from Engineer, Board Attorney, and Executive Director
- Commercial Dock Report
- Discussion regarding future GIPC meeting schedule
The Commission voted to advertise for bids on four FEMA-approved projects related to Hurricane Ida. The board also approved a lot lease at Pete’s Wharf and authorized utility installation for specific dock slips. Financial reports and previous meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved moving forward and advertising bids for four FEMA projects: drainage pipe replacement, Kayak Launch Project, Oak Lane ADA fishing repair, and Grand Isle Office Building (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of port commission operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Approved sending legal letters to two outstanding dock lease invoices to pay or vacate (Unanimous)
- Authorized Nathan Herring to install electricity and water at slips 25-27 (Unanimous)
- Approved Director Danos to attend PAL Washington trip January 23–29, 2023, with expenses paid (Unanimous)
- Approved leasing port lot on Pete’s Wharf to Mr. Smith for $200.00 per year (Unanimous)
- Approved holding monthly meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at noon (Unanimous)
- Approved September 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and approve invoices. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 2022 Compliance Audit Questionnaire and the 2023 Ports Association of Louisiana Annual Conference.
- Approval of August 12, 2022 minutes
- Review of financial report and invoices
- Discussion of 2022 Compliance Audit Questionnaire
- Discussion of 2023 Ports Association of Louisiana Annual Conference
The Commission authorized bidding for Commercial Dock repairs following FEMA approval. It also approved contracts for road pothole repairs and electrical work at the dock. The 2022 Compliance Audit Questionnaire was approved.
- Approved bidding out repairs to the Commercial Dock (unanimous)
- Approved $9,996.00 contract with DHF to fill potholes in the main road (unanimous)
- Approved $3,690.00 contract with AAA Electric for two services at the Commercial Dock (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Compliance Audit Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Approved August 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Tabled request to sponsor the Pal Conference
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission will review the 2021 Financial Audit Report and receive updates on the status and cost of repairing a 2014 Dodge Truck. The meeting also includes approval of July 15, 2022, minutes and financial reports.
- Review of 2021 Financial Audit Report
- Status and cost update for 2014 Dodge Truck repair
- Approval of July 15, 2022, meeting minutes
- Financial report and invoice approval
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved the July 15 meeting minutes and the current financial report. The board authorized additional funds for truck repairs and granted water access to a leased dock. A refund request from Robert Neely was denied.
- Approved July 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Denied refund request from Robert Neely
- Approved water access for Harry Cheramie at his leased dock (unanimous)
- Approved $1,423.92 for port truck repairs
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, and consider several resolutions including amending the current budget, adopting the budget for the next fiscal year, and setting the 2022 tax millage. Old business includes reviewing quotes for commercial dock surveillance cameras. No new business is listed.
- Resolution amending Budget ending June 30, 2022
- Resolution adopting Budget ending June 30, 2023
- Resolution adopting 2022 Tax Millage for Grand Isle Port Commission
- Commercial Dock Surveillance Camera Quotes (old business)
- Approval of minutes from June 15, 2022 and financial report
The Commission approved budget amendments for the periods ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It also adopted the 2022 tax millage and approved funding for security and insurance. Engineering reports were provided regarding FEMA claims and dock repairs.
- Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Amended budget ending June 30, 2022: Revenues and Expenditures at $239,870.17 (4-0)
- Amended budget ending June 30, 2023: Revenues and Expenditures at $2,443,725.00 (4-0)
- Adopted 2022 tax millage at 4.970 mills (4-0)
- Approved Wright National flood insurance renewal for $1,131.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved camera security surveillance system for Commercial Dock at $14,951.87 (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports, invoices, and the May 26, 2022, meeting minutes. The agenda includes a resolution regarding New Fortress Energy and a revision to a commercial dock slip lease agreement.
- Resolution/Ordinance for New Fortress Energy
- Commercial Dock Slip Lease Agreement Revision
- Executive Session regarding Administrative Assistant selection, pay, and benefits
The Commission adopted a resolution supporting the permitting, construction, and operation of the New Fortress Energy Louisiana FLNG offshore LNG port. The board also approved engineering services, insurance renewals, and lease updates.
- Approved resolution supporting New Fortress Energy Louisiana FLNG Offshore LNG Port (3-0)
- Approved hiring PEEC Engineering for 2 years (3-0)
- Approved renewing wind insurance with Louisiana Citizens (3-0)
- Approved adding new language to Commercial Dock leases (3-0)
- Approved May 26, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (3-0)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider bids and options for the GIPC Office Building Repair Project and set rental fees for commercial dock slips for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board will also approve the annual financial audit extension, review the ethics training compliance, and discuss the compliance audit questionnaire.
- GIPC Office Building Repair Project Bids / Options
- 2022-2023 FY Commercial Dock Slip Lease Rental Fees
- Annual Financial Audit Extension
- Annual Ethics Training / Tier 1 Personal Financial Disclosure
- Compliance Audit Questionnaire
The Commission approved a grant for the Alternative Oyster Culture Park and authorized action to remove a sinking boat. They also approved financial reports and a request for electrical power at a boat slip. Repairs to the port office were tabled.
- Approved April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices
- Approved notice and demand letter to Mr. Cunningham regarding sinking vessel
- Approved USI invoice for general liability insurance
- Approved 110 voltage installation and new lease for Mr. Trent Lasseigne
- Approved Executive Director to sign Alternative Oyster Culture Park grant
- Tabled port office repairs
- Maintained Commercial Dock boat lease at $1.00 x foot x 12 months
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, receive professional reports, and discuss old business on the GIPC Office Building Repair Project bids and options. New business includes the administrative assistant job status and insurance for the Dry Shrimp Warehouse. An executive session is scheduled to discuss administrative assistant salary and benefits.
- Approval of minutes from March 17, 2022
- Financial report and approval of invoices, including annual financial audit extension
- GIPC Office Building Repair Project Bids / Options
- Administrative Assistant Job Status
- Insurance - Dry Shrimp Warehouse
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved the financial report and authorized payment of operating invoices. The board decided to waive the current year's lease for Dean Blanchard until his space is repaired. Additionally, the commission agreed to seek insurance coverage for additional port truck repairs.
- Approved March 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Decided not to charge Dean Blanchard's lease for the year until space is repaired (unanimous)
- Approved sending a letter to the insurance company for additional port truck repairs (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider a request for a shellevator and discuss repairs to the GIPC office building. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes, financial reports, and an executive session regarding an employee matter.
- Shellevator Request (new business)
- GIPC Office Building Repairs (old business)
- Executive session on employee matter
- Approval of minutes from February 10, 2022
- Financial report and approval of invoices
The Commission approved the February 10, 2022 minutes and the financial report for port operations. Members voted to deny a proposed location for the shellevator and approved the donation of eight buoys for the Caminada Pass.
- Approved February 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Denied shellevator location as not feasible (unanimous)
- Approved donation of eight buoys for Caminada Pass (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet on February 10, 2022, at the Grand Isle Multiplex Building. The agenda includes a flood insurance settlement for LA Dried Shrimp Company and a request for a long-term lease on GIPC property near LDWF on LSU Drive for an internet tower. Routine items include approval of minutes, financial report, and professional reports. No resolutions or ordinances are up for adoption.
- Flood Insurance Settlement – LA Dried Shrimp Company
- Request for long term lease on GIPC property near LDWF on LSU Drive for an internet tower
- Approval of minutes from January 12, 2022
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- Executive Director performance review (old business)
The Commission approved the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes and the current financial report. Members agreed to reimburse Mr. Collins for a building used by the Dried Shrimp Business once insurance funds are received.
- Approved January 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of port operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved reimbursement to Mr. Collins for the Dried Shrimp Business building upon receipt of insurance funds (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is meeting to approve minutes from November 2021, review the financial report and invoices, and discuss new business including an engineering plan for the GIPC office and vehicle insurance renewal. No resolutions, ordinances, or public comments are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from November 17, 2021
- Financial report and approval of invoices
- GIPC Office Engineering Plan / Specifications – PEEC
- Vehicle Insurance Renewal
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved building renovations for the office and authorized repairs to potholes at the Commercial Dock. The board also approved the financial report and the selection of State Farm for vehicle insurance.
- Approved November 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved vehicle insurance from State Farm (unanimous)
- Approved building renovations to the office (unanimous)
- Authorized Director to proceed with a CDL Loan application (unanimous)
- Authorized pothole repairs at the Commercial Dock for under $5,000.00