Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners, LA
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- Contracts & procurement
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- Budget & taxes
- Planning & zoning
- Development projects
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
Board to adopt FY 2026-2027 Budget
The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the FY 2026-2027 budget and review June 2026 financial reports. The session includes reports from the Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard, as well as discussions on port infrastructure and dredging projects.
- Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget
- Audit engagement letters from Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick
- Attorney agreement for legal services
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Executive session regarding Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621
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AGENDA
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting of July 20, 2026– 12:00 p.m. – 7327 Highway 182
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026
4. Finance Report
A. Presentation and discussion of financial reports for June 2026
B. Invoices
C. Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget
5. Guest(s)/Public Comment
A. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
B. United States Coast Guard
6. Raymond “Mac” Wade - Executive Director’s Report
A. Consultant – Charles Brittingham, Cassidy & Associates
B. Michael Knobloch, Manager of Special Projects
C. Consultant – Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith
D. Consultant – Bill Blanchard, GIS
E. Cindy Cutrera, Manager of Economic Development
F. Simon Gottung, Deputy Director
7. Gerard Bourgeois - Legal Report
8. New Business
A. Audit Engagement Letters from Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick for annual audit
services and services due to Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures (SAUP)
B. Discussion and any action on attorney agreement for legal services
9. Old Business
A. Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs
to facility(ies), including warehouse infrastructure improvements, Meteorological Stations,
equipment purchases and Port Security Cameras
B. Discussion and any action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging/sediment
management, equipment purchases, reports, sur …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss crane and loader bids for US Marine Highway Program
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and discuss equipment bids. The board is considering actions on the FY2025 US Marine Highway Program and various port infrastructure projects. An executive session is scheduled regarding a lawsuit involving the Youngswood yard failure.
- Bid for 80 ton rough terrain crane and track skid steel loader
- Renew designation of the Morgan City Review as the Official Journal
- Discussion on warehouse infrastructure, Meteorological Stations, and Port Security Cameras
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and landowner agreements
- Lawsuit #136,621: Youngswood yard failure versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
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✓ Decided: Board designates Morgan City Review as official journal
The Board approved the May 2026 financial reports and designated the Morgan City Review as its official journal. Members also authorized the purchase of heavy equipment and the execution of a Marine Highways Program grant agreement.
- Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2026 receipts, disbursements, and invoices for payment (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to execute FY25 Marine Highways Program grant agreement pending MARAD approval (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for bid of 80-ton rough terrain crane and track skid steel loader (unanimous)
- Designated Morgan City Review as the official journal of the District (unanimous)
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AGENDA
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting of June 15, 2026– 12:00 p.m. – 7327 Highway 182
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026
4. Finance Report
A. Presentation and discussion of financial reports for May 2026
B. Invoices
5. Guest(s)/Public Comment
A. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
B. United States Coast Guard
6. Raymond “Mac” Wade - Executive Director’s Report
A. Consultant – Charles Brittingham, Cassidy & Associates
B. Michael Knobloch, Manager of Special Projects
C. Consultant – Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith
D. Consultant – Bill Blanchard, GIS
E. Cindy Cutrera, Manager of Economic Development
F. Simon Gottung, Deputy Director
7. Gerard Bourgeois - Legal Report
8. New Business
A. Renew designation of the Morgan City Review as the Official Journal for the District
B. Discussion and any action on the FY2025 US Marine Highway Program (Marad)
agreement(s) and related bid for 80 ton rough terrain crane and track skid steel loader
9. Old Business
A. Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs
to facility(ies), including warehouse infrastructure improvements, Meteorological Stations,
equipment purchases and Port Security Cameras
B. Discussion and any action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging/sediment
management, equipment purchases, reports, survey servi …
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PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
June 15, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
(“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City,
Louisiana on June 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President, convened the meeting with
Commissioners, Steven Cornes, Troy Lombardo, Matthew Tycer, and Michael Wise in attendance.
Deborah Garber, Marc Felterman, Matthew Glover, and Adam Mayon were absent. Also present
in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Simon Gottung, Deputy Director; Tori
Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board
Attorney; Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering; LTJG Timothy Piquette, United States Coast Guard
(“USCG”); and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade
led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Tycer that the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 18, 2026 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of
May, 2026 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of
May, 2026 be paid. Mr. Lombardo seconded that motion, which carried unanimously.
LTJG Timothy P …
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Mon May 18, 2026
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss port infrastructure and Atchafalaya River Channel projects
The Board of Commissioners will review April 2026 financial reports and hear from the U.S. Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers. Members will discuss potential actions regarding port maintenance, dredging, and dock expansion. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lawsuit involving the Youngswood yard failure.
- Discussion on warehouse infrastructure, Meteorological Stations, and Port Security Cameras
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and landowner agreements
- Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging, and Dock Expansion Projects
- Review of Strategic Action Plan and Tariff
- Executive session regarding suit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
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✓ Decided: Board authorizes bids for West Dock and Bollinger access channel projects
The Board approved the April 2026 financial reports and meeting minutes. Members authorized the advertisement for bids on the West Dock project and quotes for the Bollinger access channel, pending agency approvals. A change order was also approved to extend the contract days for Bollinger slip dredging without penalties.
- Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2026 receipts, disbursements, and invoices for payment (unanimous)
- Approved moving $30,000 from construction/admin to bidding phase in Robert Karam engineering agreement (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for bid for West Dock project, contingent on DOTD and FP&C approvals (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for quote for Bollinger access channel, contingent on FP&C approval (unanimous)
- Approved change order to extend contract days for Bollinger slip dredging without penalties (unanimous)
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AGENDA
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting of May 18, 2026– 12:00 p.m. – 7327 Highway 182
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Regular Meeting of April 20, 2026
4. Finance Report
A. Presentation and discussion of financial reports for April 2026
B. Invoices
5. Guest(s)/Public Comment
A. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
B. United States Coast Guard
6. Raymond “Mac” Wade - Executive Director’s Report
A. Consultant – Charles Brittingham, Cassidy & Associates
B. Michael Knobloch, Manager of Special Projects
C. Consultant – Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith
D. Consultant – Bill Blanchard, GIS
E. Cindy Cutrera, Manager of Economic Development
F. Simon Gottung, Deputy Director
7. Gerard Bourgeois - Legal Report
8. New Business
9. Old Business
A. Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs
to facility(ies), including warehouse infrastructure improvements, Meteorological Stations,
equipment purchases and Port Security Cameras
B. Discussion and any action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging/sediment
management, equipment purchases, reports, survey services, consulting services, economic
study(ies), landowner agreements; and right of entry for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
C. Discussion and any action on Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging and Dock Expansion
Projects, including funding, agreements, engine …
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PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
May 18, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
(“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City,
Louisiana on May 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Deborah Garber, Vice-President convened the meeting
with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Marc Felterman, Troy Lombardo, Adam Mayon, and Michael
Wise in attendance. Ben Adams, Matthew Glover, and Matthew Tycer were absent. Also present
in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Simon Gottung, Deputy Director; Cindy
Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry , Office Manager ; Michael Knobloch,
Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith;
Kevan Keiser and Bill Blanchard , GIS Engineering; MST1 Alberto Perez , United States Coast
Guard (“USCG”); and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade
led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon and seconded by Mr. Lombardo that the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 20, 2026 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of
April, 2026 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented t …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
Morgan City Harbor board to discuss 2026 tax rate and port funding applications
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will review financial reports, hear guest presentations, and consider adopting the 2026 millage rate. They will also discuss applying for FY2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) funds and potential agreements for dredging and sediment management services.
- Discussion and possible adoption of 2026 millage rate(s)
- Potential application to FY2026 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)
- Possible agreement with Cassidy & Associates for dredging and sediment management assistance
- Review of March 2026 financial reports and invoices
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure lawsuit #136,621
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✓ Decided: Board adopts 4.45 millage rate for 2026 and rejects West Side Dock bids
The Board approved the 2026 tax millage and a consulting agreement with Cassidy & Associates. It rejected all bids for the West Side Dock Expansion because they exceeded engineer estimates. The Board also authorized a funding request for a new multimodal warehouse and hired a Deputy Director.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 64 levying a tax rate of 4.45 mills for 2026 (Unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for West Side Dock Expansion as they were over engineer's estimate (Unanimous)
- Approved insurance renewal proposal from Alliant Insurance Services with a $10 million loss limit (Unanimous)
- Authorized funding for warehouse roof improvements in excess of FP&C funds (Unanimous)
- Approved $7.2M funding request and $1.8M local match for 35,000 SF Multimodal Warehouse (Unanimous)
- Authorized consulting agreement with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. at $10,000 per month plus expenses (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Simon Gottung as Deputy Director (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2026 meeting minutes and payment of March 2026 invoices (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting of April 20, 2026– 12:00 p.m. – 7327 Highway 182
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Regular Meeting of March 16, 2026
4. Finance Report
A. Presentation and discussion of financial reports for March 2026
B. Invoices
C. Discussion and any action on Insurance Renewal Quotes
5. Guest(s)/Public Comment
A. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
B. United States Coast Guard
6. Raymond “Mac” Wade - Executive Director’s Report
A. Consultant – Charles Brittingham, Cassidy & Associates
B. Michael Knobloch, Manager of Special Projects
C. Consultant – Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith
D. Consultant – Bill Blanchard, GIS
E. Cindy Cutrera, Manager of Economic Development
7. Gerard Bourgeois - Legal Report
8. New Business
A. Discussion and any action on adoption of millage rate(s) for tax year 2026
B. Discussion and any action on project application to the FY2026 Port Infrastructure
Development Program (PIDP)
C. Discussion and any action on agreement for services of Cassidy & Associates, Inc,
principally through Charles Brittingham for assistance with dredging and sediment
management issues
9. Old Business
A. Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs
to facility(ies), including warehouse infrastructure improvements, Meteorological Stations,
equipment purchases and Port Secur …
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PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
April 20, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
(“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City,
Louisiana on March 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President convened the meeting with
Commissioners Steven Cornes, Matthew Glover, Marc Felterman, Deborah Garber, Troy
Lombardo, Adam Mayon, and Michael Wise in attendance. Matthew Tycer was absent. Also
present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic
Development Manager; Tori Henry , Office Manager ; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects
Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Kevan Keiser and Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering;
Councilman Les Rulf, St. Mary Parish Council; LTJG Timothy Piquette , United States Coast
Guard (“USCG”); Rob Cowan, Alliant Insurance Services; and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade
led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Mayon that the minutes of the regular
meeting of March 16, 2026 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of
March, 2026 be received and accepted and that all i …
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
Board to discuss Avoca Island marsh terracing and port infrastructure projects
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss financial reports for February 2026, hear from guests including the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard, and consider new business on Avoca Island Marsh Terracing. Old business includes leasing, repairs, security cameras, Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, bulkheading, drydock, dock expansion, and a strategic action plan. An executive session is scheduled for a lawsuit regarding Youngswood yard failure.
- Discussion and any action on Avoca Island Marsh Terracing
- Discussion and any action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging/sediment management, equipment purchases, and right of entry for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Discussion and any action on Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging and Dock Expansion Projects, including funding, agreements, and construction
- Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs to facilities, including warehouse infrastructure improvements and Port Security Cameras
- Executive Session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
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✓ Decided: Board approves support and $1,000 for Avoca Island Duck Club marsh project
The Board authorized a letter of support and a $1,000 contribution for a 950-acre marsh creation project proposed by the Avoca Island Duck Club. The Board also approved the February 2026 meeting minutes and February receipts and disbursements.
- Approved minutes of February 13, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved payment of February 2026 invoices and accepted receipts and disbursements report (unanimous)
- Authorized execution of Letter of Support and $1,000 contribution for Avoca Island Duck Club marsh creation project (unanimous)
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AGENDA
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting of March 16, 2026– 12:00 p.m. – 7327 Highway 182:
Call to Order
Roll Call, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Regular Meeting of February 13, 2026
4. Finance Report
A. Presentation and discussion of financial reports for February 2026
B. Invoices
5. Guest(s)/Public Comment
A. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
B. United States Coast Guard
6. Raymond “Mac” Wade - Executive Director’s Report
A. Consultant – Charles Brittingham, Cassidy & Associates
B. Michael Knobloch, Manager of Special Projects
C. Consultant – Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith
D. Consultant – Bill Blanchard, GIS
E. Cindy Cutrera, Manager of Economic Development
7. Gerard Bourgeois - Legal Report
8. New Business
A. Discussion and any action on Avoca Island Marsh Terracing
9. Old Business
A. Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs to facility(ies), including warehouse infrastructure improvements, Meteorological Stations, equipment purchases and Port Security Cameras
B. Discussion and any action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging/sediment management, equipment purchases, reports, survey services, consulting services, economic study(ies), landowner agreements; and right of entry for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
C. Discussion and any action on Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging and Dock Expansion Projects, including funding, agreements, engineering, adv …
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PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
March 16, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District
(“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City,
Louisiana on March 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Ben Adams, President convened the meeting with
Commissioners Steven Cornes, Marc Felterman, Deborah Garber, Troy Lombardo, Adam Mayon,
Matthew Tycer and Michael Wise in attendance. Matthew Glover and Adam Mayon were absent.
Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic
Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects
Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Kevan Keiser, GIS Engineering; Robert Karam,
Philip Chauvin, and Gabe Huber, T. Baker Smith; Councilman Les Rulf, St. Mary Parish Council;
CPO Caitlin Barker, United States Coast Guard (“USCG”); and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade
led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Cornes that the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 13, 2026 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of
February, 2026 be received and accepted and that all invoices …
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Fri Feb 13, 2026
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
Morgan City Harbor board meets Friday to discuss BUILD grants and port projects
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review January 2026 financial reports, hear updates from executive staff and consultants, and discuss grant applications and infrastructure projects. The board may take action on leasing, dredging, bulkheading, and strategic planning items.
- Discussion and potential action on US DOT BUILD Grants Program application
- Review of warehouse infrastructure improvements, port security cameras, and meteorological stations
- Review of Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and US Army Corps of Engineers agreements
- Discussion of bulkheading, drydock, dredging, and dock expansion projects including funding and construction
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure lawsuit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
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✓ Decided: Board authorizes $9 million grant request for multimodal warehouse facility
The Board approved a resolution to seek $9 million from the FY 2026 BUILD Grant Program for a 35,000SF Multimodal Warehouse Facility. Additionally, the Board approved the advertisement for bid for the Bollinger Projects access channel pending FP&C approval.
- Approved funding request for 35,000 SF Multimodal Warehouse Facility via FY 2026 BUILD Grant ($9,000,000) (Unanimous)
- Approved advertisement for bid for Bollinger Projects access channel pending FP&C approval (Unanimous)
- Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of January 2026 invoices and acceptance of receipts and disbursements report (Unanimous)
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AGENDA
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Notice is given that a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Morgan City Harbor and
Terminal District (“District”) has been called by Ben A. Adams, President of the Board of Commissioners,
and will be held at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
for the following purposes and to take appropriate action thereon, to wit:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026
4. Finance Report
A. Presentation and discussion of financial reports for January 2026
B. Invoices
5. Guest(s)/Public Comment
A. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
B. United States Coast Guard
6. Raymond “Mac” Wade - Executive Director’s Report
A. Consultant – Charles Brittingham, Cassidy & Associates
B. Michael Knobloch, Manager of Special Projects
C. Consultant – Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith
D. Consultant – Bill Blanchard, GIS
E. Cindy Cutrera, Manager of Economic Development
7. Gerard Bourgeois - Legal Report
8. New Business
A. Discussion and any action on project application to the US Department of Transportation’s
Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants Program
9. Old Business
A. Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs
to facility(ies), including warehouse infrastructure improvements, Meteorological Stat …
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PROCEEDINGS OF A SPECIAL MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
February 13, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Termina l District
(“District”) met in special session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana
on February 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Deborah Garber , Vice-President, convened the meeting w ith
Commissioners Marc Felterman, Matthew Glover, Troy Lombardo, Adam Mayon, Matthew Tycer and
Michael Wise in attendance. Ben Adams and Steven Cornes were absent. Also present in the meeting
were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori
Henry, Office Manager ; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board
Attorney; Bill Blanchard , G IS Engineering; Philip Chauvin, T. Baker Smith and members of the
general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led
the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Mayon that the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 20, 2026 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Mayon that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of
January, 2026 be received and accepted and that all invoices presented to the Board for the month of
January, 2026 be paid. Mr. Wise seconded that motion, which …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
Board to review 2024-2025 audit and harbor infrastructure projects
The Board of Commissioners will discuss financial reports and the 2024-2025 audit. The meeting includes updates on the Atchafalaya River Channel and various dock expansion and dredging projects. An executive session is scheduled regarding a lawsuit involving the Youngswood yard failure.
- Acceptance of 2024-2025 Audit by Darnell, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick, CPAs
- Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Review of Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging and Dock Expansion Projects
- Discussion on warehouse infrastructure, Meteorological Stations, and Port Security Cameras
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 vs Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025 audit report and authorizes warehouse contract amendment
The Board accepted the FY2025 audit report and approved the payment of December 2025 invoices. Members authorized a contract amendment for additional architecture services for warehouse roof and insulation work. The Board also authorized an agreement with Continental Land and Fur regarding Disposal Area 3.
- Approved minutes of December 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved payment of December 2025 invoices (unanimous)
- Accepted FY2025 Audit Report with unmodified opinion (unanimous)
- Authorized contract amendment for Carl Blum for additional architecture services (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with Continental Land and Fur and related Corps Right of Entry (unanimous)
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AGENDA
MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) – 12:00 p.m. – 7327 Highway 182
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Regular Meeting of December 15, 2025
4. Finance Report
A. Presentation and discussion of financial reports for December 2025
B. Invoices
C. Acceptance of 2024-2025 Audit by Darnell, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick, CPAs
5. Guest(s)/Public Comment
A. Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District
B. United States Coast Guard
6. Raymond “Mac” Wade - Executive Director’s Report
A. Consultant – Charles Brittingham, Cassidy & Associates
B. Michael Knobloch, Manager of Special Projects
C. Consultant – Robert Karam, T. Baker Smith
D. Consultant – Bill Blanchard, GIS
E. Cindy Cutrera, Manager of Economic Development
7. Gerard Bourgeois - Legal Report
8. New Business
9. Old Business
A. Discussion and any action on leasing, improvements, contracts, maintenance and repairs
to facility(ies), including warehouse infrastructure improvements, Meteorological Stations,
equipment purchases and Port Security Cameras
B. Discussion and any action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging/sediment
management, equipment purchases, reports, survey services, consulting services, economic
study(ies), landowner agreements; and right of entry for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
C. Discussion and any action on Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging and …
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📄 From the minutes
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PROCEEDINGS OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE MORGAN CITY HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT
January 20, 2026
The Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (“District”) met in regular session at the District’s office at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, Louisiana on January 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Deborah Garber, Vice-President, convened the meeting with Commissioners Steven Cornes, Marc Felterman, Troy Lombardo, Adam Mayon, Matthew Tycer and Michael Wise in attendance. Ben Adams and Matthew Glover were absent. Also present in the meeting were Raymond Wade, Executive Director; Cindy Cutrera, Economic Development Manager; Tori Henry, Office Manager; Michael Knobloch, Special Projects Manager; Gerard Bourgeois, Board Attorney; Tim Connell and Sean Burnet, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers; Bill Blanchard, GIS Engineering; Jeremy Meaux, Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick; St. Mary Parish Councilman, Patrick Hebert; Chuck Floyd-Jones, Saronic Technologies; Merlin Price, Jr. and members of the general public.
The meeting was called to order, and the presence of a quorum was noted. Raymond Wade led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
It was moved by Mr. Lombardo and seconded by Mr. Tycer that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 2025 be approved and adopted, with said motion carrying unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Tycer that the report of receipts and disbursements for the month of Decemb …
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