Grand Isle Port Commission public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and discuss maintenance estimates for the commercial dock. The body will also determine the meeting schedule for 2026.
- Commercial Dock Maintenance Estimates
- 2026 GIPC Meeting Dates
- Approval of November 13, 2025 minutes
- Financial reports for Commercial Dock and Port Operating accounts
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved the substantial completion of the GIPC Shrimp Facility Project contracted with DHF Industrial, LLC. The board also authorized the advertisement for the Phase 2 Shrimp Facility Repair Project and approved various financial payments.
- Accepted GIPC Shrimp Facility Project as substantially completed (3-0)
- Authorized PEEC and Director Danos to advertise Phase 2 Shrimp Facility Repair Project (unanimous)
- Approved PEEC invoice for $6,775.00 (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of all operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve monthly financial reports, review commercial dock expenses, and discuss maintenance estimates. No ordinances or resolutions are eligible for adoption at this time.
- Approval of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of Commercial Dock Expenses MTD and FY25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
- Discussion of Commercial Dock Maintenance Estimates
- Consideration of 303-8 Property Lease
- Election of Officers
The Commission approved the financial report and authorized the advertisement of Phase 2 for the Oak Lane Dock Facility. The board also approved a specific lease for an oyster nursery and paid an engineering invoice.
- Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized PEEC to advertise Phase 2 for the Oak Lane Dock Facility (unanimous)
- Approved $5,750.00 payment to PEEC for Phase 2 engineering (unanimous)
- Approved lease of 303B to Nathan Herring for oyster nursery only, no storage (joint motion)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider adopting a No Wake Zone resolution for Bayou Rigaud and updating bank signature authorizations. They will also discuss water provision and usage at the Commercial Dock, along with routine financial reports and minutes approval.
- Resolution on No Wake Zone - Bayou Rigaud
- Bank Signatures – Check Signing resolution
- Water Provision - Commercial Dock discussion
- Commercial Dock Usage discussion
- Love The Waterways - Keep Louisiana Beautiful update
The Grand Isle Port Commission established a No Wake Zone in two areas of Bayou Rigaud. The board also approved a change order for shrimp facility repairs and authorized Capital Outlay requests for a pump station and dock improvements.
- Approved minutes from September 18, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance declaring a No Wake Zone in two areas of Bayou Rigaud (4-0-0)
- Adopted resolution changing signatures on checking accounts (4-0-0)
- Approved Change Order No 1 for shrimp facility repairs, increasing cost by $20,138.00 (Unanimous)
- Authorized PEEC to submit Capital Outlay Requests for a drainage pump station and Commercial Dock Improvements (Unanimous)
- Agreed to provide a payment plan for one outstanding Commercial Dock Slip Renewal Lease
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to discuss and potentially adopt resolutions on the FY24/25 audit compliance questionnaire, Act 46 CEA, and a no-wake zone on Bayou Rigaud. Commissioners will also review financial reports, including commercial dock and port operating expenses, and address old business items such as no-wake zone signs and an oyster farm RFP.
- Resolution on FY24/25 Audit Compliance Questionnaire
- Resolution on Act 46 CEA
- No Wake Zone – Bayou Rigaud resolution
- Financial reports: commercial dock expenses, port operating account, payroll costs
- Old business: No Wake Zone signs – Bayou Thunder and Oyster Farm 2 RFP
The Commission approved the FY 24/25 Annual Audit Compliance Questionnaire and a supplemental appropriation with the State of Louisiana. The board authorized several facility repairs and approved a contract for navigation aids and piping. An ordinance to declare a No Wake Zone in Bayou Rigaud was introduced for future adoption.
- Approved Annual Audit Compliance Questionnaire for FY 24/25 (5-0)
- Approved Act 461 CEA Supplemental Appropriation with the State of Louisiana (5-0)
- Approved $14,281.77 bid from Tidewater Dock Inc for Oyster Farm 2 Expansion (5-0)
- Approved $3,306.00 for ITS to repair cameras at Commercial Dock (5-0)
- Approved $325.00 Island Map invoice (5-0)
- Approved $700.00 charge for Plots A & B Oyster Farm 1 for this fiscal year (5-0)
- Approved travel and overnight stay for PAL BOD meetings in Lake Charles and Natchitoches (5-0)
- Approved payment of $51,315.74 to Sealevel for Pier and Bulkhead Project upon receipt of state funds (5-0)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Commission will review financial reports and approve invoices for port operations and commercial dock expenses. The body will also discuss the installation of No Wake Zone signs at Bayou Thunder.
- Discussion of No Wake Zone Signs – Bayou Thunder
- Approval of Commercial Dock and Port Operating Account expenses
- Review of FY 25/26 Budget MTD/YTD
- Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
The Commission approved a $24,014.27 payment for dock facility engineering and authorized the termination of unpaid commercial dock leases after September 2025. The board also agreed to implement late fees for oyster lease renewals and begin drafting a No Wake Zone ordinance. Jefferson Parish voted to provide $150,000 for the Oyster Processing Facility.
- Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved $24,014.27 payment to PEEC for west slip Dock Facility engineering (unanimous)
- Approved termination of unpaid Commercial Dock Leases if not paid by end of September 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $50.00 late fees for Oyster Renewals starting end of August 2025, with lease loss if unpaid by end of September 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved drafting an Ordinance for a No Wake Zone from Grand Isle Marina to A Port Dock (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider adopting a resolution on commissioner check signing authority and renewing flood and workers' compensation insurance policies. The board will also review financial reports for June 2025 and the current fiscal year, including commercial dock and port operating expenses.
- Resolution on check signing authority for port commissioners
- Wright Flood Insurance Policy Renewal for GIPC Office Building
- LWCC (workers' compensation) Policy Renewal
- Approval of minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting
- Financial reports: commercial dock expenses, port operating account, payroll costs, and Bank of America fee explanation
The Commission updated authorized signatures for its checking account and approved the financial report. Project bids were awarded for a shrimp facility and an Oak Lane dock facility. The board also approved travel for the Executive Director and two specific insurance and renewal invoices.
- Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution changing signatures on checking account (4-0)
- Awarded Shrimp Facility Project bid to DHF Industrial LLC for $59,995.69
- Awarded Oak Lane Dock Lane Facility bid to Tidewater Dock for $230,285.36
- Approved Director travel to Washington DC from Jan 26 to Feb 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved Wright National Flood Insurance Company invoice for $1,509.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved LWCC renewal for $1,072.00 (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to review financial reports and approve invoices. The body is eligible to adopt the FY24/25 amended budget and the FY25/26 budget. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
- Adoption of FY24/25 Amended Budget
- Adoption of FY25/26 Budget
- Review of Commercial Dock and Port Operating Account expenses
- Discussion of LA Citizens Property Insurance
- Discussion of State Farm Vehicle Insurance
The Commission approved the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and amended the current fiscal year budget. Two project contracts were awarded to the lowest bidders, while the Oyster Processing Facility project was tabled. The board also terminated the employment of Elgene Gary.
- Approved minutes from May 14, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Adopted budget amendment for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (3-0)
- Adopted budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (3-0)
- Awarded Shrimp Facility Project to lowest bidder DHF Industrial (Unanimous)
- Awarded Oak Lane Dock Lane Facility project to lowest bidder Tidewater Dock (Unanimous)
- Tabled awarding Oyster Processing Facility project due to bids exceeding budget (Unanimous)
- Approved insurance renewals for Louisiana Citizens Property ($2,910.00) and State Farm ($637.48 and $2,043.71) (Unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider adopting the amended FY24/25 budget, the FY25/26 budget, and new FY25 dock fees. Commissioners will also review financial reports, approve invoices and expenses, and receive reports from the engineer, board attorney, and executive director.
- FY24/25 Amended Budget
- FY25/26 Budget
- FY25 Dock Fees
- 2025 Commercial Dock Marine Liability Insurance (old business)
- Financial reports including commercial dock and port operating expenses
The Commission approved payments to Sealevel Contractor and amended a project agreement with PEEC. The board also voted to increase dock fees for a 12-month period. Budget proposals for 2025 and 2026 were introduced and will be voted on at the next meeting.
- Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (Unanimous)
- Approved completion of Sealevel Contractor punch list items (Unanimous)
- Approved $150,000.00 payment to Sealevel Contractor (Unanimous)
- Amended PEEC agreement to $110,000.00 for Drainage Pump Station (Unanimous)
- Approved Commercial Dock Marine Liability Insurance renewal for $5,250.00 (Unanimous)
- Increased dock fees to $1.50 per foot for 12 months (3-1)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will consider adopting a resolution for the 2025 adjusted tax rate. The board will also review financial reports, including commercial dock and port operating expenses, and discuss old business such as driving/piling installation. New business items include a visit from a Jefferson Parish Council candidate and work shirts.
- Resolution/Ordinance(s) Eligible for Adoption: 2025 Adjusted Tax Rate
- Financial Report/Approval of Invoices & Expenses (Commercial Dock, Port Operating, Payroll, Budget)
- Old Business: Driving / Piling Installation
- New Business: Jefferson Parish Council Candidate Visit
- Approval of Minutes from March 20, 2025
The Grand Isle Port Commission adopted a resolution for the 2025 adjusted tax rate and approved bidding for the Shrimp Facility, Oak Lane Dock Facility, and Oyster Processing Facility. The board also approved several payments for project plans and piling installation.
- Adopted resolution for 2025 adjusted tax rate (4-0)
- Approved repairs and advertising for Shrimp Facility and Oak Lane Dock Facility (unanimous)
- Approved bidding for Oyster Processing Facility and seeking additional funding from JEDCO and Jefferson Parish (unanimous)
- Approved $14,850 payment to PEEC for Shrimp Facility plans (unanimous)
- Approved $8,775 payment to PEEC for Oyster Facility (unanimous)
- Approved $7,500 for installation of 4 pilings at Site B, Terry Pizani, Jr. slip (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 5 work shirts for the Executive Director (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to review financial reports and discuss the LA Dried Shrimp Lease Agreement. The body will also consider the 2025 PAL Conference Agenda.
- Public comments from David & Kim Chauvin – DBS
- Review of Commercial Dock and Port Operating Account expenses
- Discussion of LA Dried Shrimp Lease Agreement
- Discussion of 2025 PAL Conference Agenda
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved the February 13, 2025, minutes and the monthly financial report. The board authorized PEEC to notify Sealevel Contractor to complete a punch list for the Pier and Bulkhead Project. The board also accepted FEMA funding for the Shrimp Facility and Oak Lane Dock Facility.
- Approved February 13, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized PEEC to write a letter to Sealevel Contractor to finish the Pier and Bulkhead Project punch list (unanimous)
- Accepted FEMA funding for the Shrimp Facility and Oak Lane Dock Facility
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission approved a payment to Sealevel Contractor for the Pier and Bulkhead Project and authorized PEEC to proceed with drainage pump station specifications. The board also accepted FEMA funding for the Shrimp and Oak Lane Dock facilities and approved flood insurance renewal.
- Approved payment of $37,617.65 to Sealevel Contractor (unanimous)
- Authorized PEEC to move forward on Drainage Pump Station plans and specifications (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of all port operating invoices (unanimous)
- Accepted FEMA funding for Shrimp Facility and Oak Lane Dock Facility
- Approved flood insurance renewal for $5,019.00 (unanimous)
- Approved GICDT use of port grounds for Memorial Day weekend garage sale (unanimous)
- Approved sending a lawyer's letter to Robert Collins regarding La Dried Shrimp Shed corrective actions
- Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission will meet to approve minutes from January 9, 2025, and review financial reports including commercial dock and port operating expenses. They will also discuss old business on the oyster processing facility and new business including flood insurance renewal and the 2024 State of Port report.
- Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting
- Financial report covering commercial dock expenses, port operating account, and payroll costs
- Old Business: Oyster Processing Facility discussion
- New Business: Flood Insurance Renewal
- New Business: 2024 State of Port report
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Grand Isle Port Commission is holding a regular meeting on January 9, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and professional reports. No resolutions, ordinances, or public comments are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024
- Financial reports: Commercial Dock, Port Operating Account, Non-Interest Checking, FY 24/25 Budget
- Old Business: FY 2024 Financial Audit
- New Business: 2024 Annual Sexual Harassment Report and 2025 PAL Conference
The Commission approved the financial report and authorized PEEC to proceed with repairs to the Shrimp Facility and Oak Lane Dock using approved FEMA funds. The board also approved the 2024 Annual Sexual Harassment Report and a travel request for the Director. A contract for a pump station was tabled for further review.
- Approved December 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and payment of operating invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized PEEC to proceed with Hurricane Ida repairs for Shrimp Facility and Oak Lane Dock (unanimous)
- Tabled PEEC Contract for the pump station
- Approved 2024 Annual Sexual Harassment Report (unanimous)
- Approved one night stay in Baton Rouge for Director for Pal Annual Conference on March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
Grand Isle Port Commission
The Greater Grand Isle Port Commission will hold its regular meeting to elect officers for the coming year and consider a resolution declaring substantial completion of the Oak Lane Dock West Slip Repair Project. Commissioners will also review financial reports, including commercial dock expenses, payroll costs, and the FY24/25 financial audit, as well as discuss 2026 PAL dues.
- Election of officers for the commission
- Resolution on Oak Lane Dock West Slip Repair Project substantial completion
- FY24/25 financial audit discussion
- 2026 PAL dues consideration
- Financial reports: commercial dock expenses, port operating account, payroll costs