Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on December 20, 2024. The provided agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions to be made.
The Board of Commissioners approved two separate stevedore licenses. Resolution 2024-059 for SSA Conventional, Inc. passed unanimously, and Resolution 2024-062 for OnSite Concrete Solutions, LLC passed with a 5-1 vote.
- Approved Resolution 2024-059 for SSA Conventional, Inc. stevedore license (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-062 for OnSite Concrete Solutions, LLC stevedore license (5-1)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet on December 16, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
The Board of Commissioners approved the District's 2025 Operating, Non-Operating and Capital Budget. They also authorized the transfer of $10 million from a restricted claim settlements fund to the unrestricted fund. Several service contracts and a DOTD agreement were approved.
- Approved 2025 Operating, Non-Operating and Capital Budget (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of $10 million from restricted claim settlements fund to unrestricted fund (unanimous)
- Approved DOTD agreement for the Industrial Canal (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of construction management and QA/QC services from River West Enterprises, Inc. for 2025 projects (unanimous)
- Authorized contract extension with Weiser Security Services for supplemental guard services (unanimous)
- Authorized amendment to the agreement with The Picard Group for Government Relations Services (unanimous)
- Approved revisions to Port of Lake Charles Tariff No. 013 (unanimous)
- Tabled stevedore license for SSA Conventional, Inc. and OnSite Solutions, LLC (unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 25, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
The Board of Commissioners approved a property lease for ReadyMat and an amendment to an option agreement with Lake Charles Methanol II. Additionally, a stevedore license was granted to South Louisiana Rail Facility and salary adjustments for executive leadership were recommended.
- Approved lease agreement with ReadyMat for property on Fournet St. (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Option Agreement with Lake Charles Methanol II (Unanimous)
- Approved stevedore license for South Louisiana Rail Facility (Unanimous)
- Recommended Resolution 2024-052 for Executive Director and Executive Counsel evaluation ratings and salary adjustments (Unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 25, 2024. The provided agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions to be made.
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the issuance and sale of Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2024A and 2024B. They also authorized several professional service agreements and equipment procurements for port operations. Lease agreements with ETE Services Company, LLC and PPG were also approved.
- Approved Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2024A and 2024B (Unanimous)
- Approved professional services agreement with Worley Group, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to professional services agreement with CSRS Disaster Recovery Management (Unanimous)
- Accepted lowest bid from Komatsu for 2024 Joy Stamler RF-5Q Reclaim Feeder and platforms (Unanimous)
- Approved increased engineering services fee for Shed 7 reconstruction with Meyer & Associates, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved Option to Lease agreement with ETE Services Company, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Lease Agreement with PPG (Unanimous)
- Approved September 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet on September 23, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
The Board approved several capital budget amendments, including a major purchase of harbor cranes and fender repairs. They also authorized the engagement of outside counsel for a legal matter and settled a suit regarding damage to Berth 15B.
- Approved amendment to 2024 Operating Budget (Unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with Oracle for NetSuite software and capital budget amendment (Unanimous)
- Authorized design services agreement with Meyer & Associates, Inc. for Industrial Canal Bulk Grain Facility (Unanimous)
- Authorized professional services agreement with Lanier & Associates Consulting Engineers for Berth 7 Fender Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
- Accepted $1,679,724 bid from Alfred Palma, LLC for Berth 15B Fender Repairs (Unanimous)
- Accepted $17,925,818.40 proposal from Liebherr, USA Co. for two mobile harbor cranes (Unanimous)
- Authorized engagement of outside counsel for IFG Port Holdings, LLC vs LCHTD (Unanimous)
- Authorized settlement of suit against Southern Ionics, Lake Charles Stevedores and J. J. Flanagan Stevedores for Berth 15B damage (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items and public comment submissions. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Public comments may be submitted via email to [email protected]
The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, including the reconstruction of Shed 7 and the purchase of a coal carry dozer. They also authorized an amendment to a disaster recovery agreement and updated revenue bond approvals.
- Approved $13,455,626 contract with Keiland Construction, LLC for Reconstruction of Shed 7 at City Docks (Unanimous)
- Approved procurement of remanufactured Wagner CD1000 coal carry dozer from Sun Machinery and amended 2024 capital budget (Unanimous)
- Authorized amendment to professional services agreement with CSRS Disaster Recovery Management (Unanimous)
- Amended prior approvals for issuance of up to $35,000,000 in revenue bonds (Unanimous)
- Approved July 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a lease amendment with CITGO, a property sale to the City of Lake Charles, and budget transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
- Consideration of a lease amendment with CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, L.P.
- Consideration of a property sale to the City of Lake Charles for the Lake Charles Regional Airport
- Approval of budget transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Discussion of a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
- Public comment period for questions and comments submitted to the Board
The Board adopted a 2.48 mill millage rate for the 2024 tax year. It also authorized a lease agreement with South Louisiana Rail Facility for loading rice and other products at the Turning Basin.
- Approved June 24, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-026 levying a 2.48 mill ad valorem millage rate for tax year 2024 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-027 authorizing a lease agreement with South Louisiana Rail Facility at the Turning Basin (unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural notice for the upcoming session.
The Board approved a contract for security upgrades at the Industrial Canal and elected new officers. The Board also received and accepted the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
- Approved May 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
- Elected Officers: Kevin Guidry (President), Mary Jo Bayles (Vice President), John Cradure (Secretary/Treasurer), Jonathan Johnson (Asst. Secretary/Treasurer) (Unanimous)
- Approved $395,566 contract with Keiland Construction, LLC for Industrial Canal Turning Basin Gate 1 Improvements (Unanimous)
- Received and accepted audited financial statements for year ended December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural notice for the upcoming session.
The Board approved a resolution to apply for state funding for the Industrial Canal Redevelopment project. A request for a new stevedore license was tabled, and the Board received reports on federal funding increases for the Calcasieu Ship Channel.
- Approved Resolution 2024-021 to apply for Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program funding (Unanimous)
- Tabled stevedore license application for CGS Industrial Group, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved April 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2024. The provided agenda contains only procedural information and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.
The Board approved a contract for dust collector and electrical feeder rehabilitation and authorized several professional service fee increases. It also amended a lease agreement for Magnolia LNG to allow monthly rent payments and authorized litigation for damages to Berth 15.
- Approved $6,175,220.44 contract with Alfred Palma, LLC for Calcine Dust Collectors & Electrical Feeders Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
- Approved $459,000 fee increase and construction support for Lanier & Associates (Unanimous)
- Approved $398,000 increase in construction support fees for Moffatt & Nichol (Unanimous)
- Approved lease amendment for Magnolia LNG to allow monthly rent payments (Unanimous)
- Authorized litigation against Southern Ionics Inc. and/or Lake Charles Stevedores for damage to Berth 15 (Unanimous)
- Approved March 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular session. The provided agenda contains no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics.
The Board approved two contracts with Alfred Palma, LLC for conveyor refurbishment and dock modifications at BT-1. Commissioners also extended a funding agreement for the Calcasieu Ship Channel and authorized a cost-share agreement for aerial photography.
- Approved $1,324,060.00 contract to Alfred Palma, LLC for Pet Coke Terminal Conveyor 5B Refurbishing (Unanimous)
- Approved $910,787.11 contract to Alfred Palma, LLC for BT-1 Dock Modifications for Equipment Securing (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-012 to amend the CEA with the State of Louisiana and LMOGA to fund the Calcasieu Ship Channel (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2014-014 to enter into a CEA with Calcasieu Parish Communications District for aerial photography, not to exceed $45,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved February 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting. The provided agenda contains no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics.
The Board approved the issuance of up to $40 million in revenue bonds to manage cash flow for hurricane repairs and other capital projects. Other actions included awarding a fuel supply contract and extending an insurance brokerage agreement.
- Approved issuance of up to $40,000,000 in revenue bonds (unanimous)
- Accepted lowest responsive bid from Lard Oil Company for motor fuel (unanimous)
- Extended Gallagher Insurance brokerage agreement for one year at $265,000 (unanimous)
- Approved staff responses to the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to the 2024 Operating Budget (unanimous)
- Approved January 29, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a three-year insurance agreement extension and a professional service agreement for paving rehabilitation. Additionally, the Board authorized a collection action against DSV for past-due amounts.
- Approved December 16 and December 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-001 to extend Gallagher Insurance agreement for three years (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-002 for T. Baker Smith design services for City Docks Paving Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-003 to file a collection action against DSV for past-due amounts (Unanimous)
Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular board meeting at the Port of Lake Charles office building. The agenda provided contains only notice of the meeting time, location, and attendance procedures.
The Board authorized a mutual agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation regarding the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project. Other actions included approving a pipeline servitude for Venture Global and amending leases and service contracts for BT-1 operations.
- Approved revisions to Port of Lake Charles Tariff No. 013 (unanimous)
- Authorized lease amendment with Phillips 66 for BT-1 facility silos and coke pad (unanimous)
- Approved pipeline servitude agreement and 6-acre lay down site rental with Venture Global CP Express, LLC for ~$251,000 (unanimous)
- Approved $300,000 design fee increase for Boos Navarre, LLC regarding BT-1 bulk material loaders (unanimous)
- Authorized mutual agreement letter to Louisiana DOT for I-10 bridge project (5-1)
- Approved $247,423.80 purchase of a Caterpillar D3 track dozer for BT-1 operations (unanimous)
- Approved December 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)