Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider approving November minutes, receive financial reports, and hear from the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard. They will discuss and possibly act on selling surplus equipment, leasing and improvements including Coast Guard lease, a DHS grant program, and Atchafalaya River channel dredging and related agreements. The meeting also includes election of officers.

• Acceptance of 2019-2020 Audit by Darnell, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick, CPAs
• Discussion and action on sale of surplus equipment (computers, printers, monitors, etc.)
• Discussion and action on leasing, improvements, maintenance, and repairs to facilities including Coast Guard lease
• Discussion and action on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program
• Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging, sediment management, equipment purchases, surveys, consulting, economic studies, landowner agreements, right of entry request from USACE, and cooperative agreements

The Board authorized the sale of various surplus office equipment and approved a Right of Entry for disposal easements with the Corps of Engineers. The Board also accepted the annual audit report for the year ending June 30, 2020.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November 2020 receipts, disbursements, and invoices for payment (unanimous)
• Accepted annual audit report for year ending June 30, 2020 (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to sell surplus office equipment located at 7327 Highway 182 (unanimous)
• Authorized President to execute Right of Entry with Corps of Engineers for disposal easements (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and consultant updates. The board will discuss potential actions regarding harbor infrastructure, dredging, and federal grant programs.

• Sale of surplus equipment including computers, printers, and monitors
• Leasing and maintenance of facilities, including Coast Guard leases
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program bids and purchases
• Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
• Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project balancing change order

The Board approved the October 2020 financial reports and a balancing change order for the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project. Members received updates on dredging progress, vessel transits, and federal grant applications.

• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved October 2020 receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,110.84 underrun balancing change order for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure and maintenance items, including the Atchafalaya River Channel and the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project. The meeting also includes a presentation of October 2020 financial reports and discussions regarding Coast Guard leases.

• Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
• Action on Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project and retention billing application
• Discussion on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program and equipment maintenance
• Discussion regarding Coast Guard leases, improvements, and repairs
• Presentation of October 2020 financial reports

The Board approved a resolution to seek $3.75 million in state funding over three years for maintenance dredging of Atchafalaya River navigational channels. Additionally, the Board authorized payments for project rehabilitation and equipment requests.

• Approved $3.75M Capital Outlay request for Atchafalaya River maintenance dredging (Unanimous)
• Approved $3.84M capital outlay request for a booster pump on a spud barge and 26,000 linear feet of plastic pipe (Unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 bid from Berry Brothers for NOAA station rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved final retainage payment of $27,762.60 for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project (Unanimous)
• Approved September 2020 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of all September 2020 invoices (Unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners is meeting via telephone conference to review financial reports and consultant updates. The body will discuss actions regarding the Atchafalaya River Channel and the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project.

• Discussion and action on the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project
• Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
• Discussion and action on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program and NOAA ports systems
• Discussion and action on Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
• Discussion and action on Coast Guard leases and facility maintenance

The Board authorized a lease amendment for the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project, increasing monthly rent from InterMoor due to a project cost underrun. The Board also approved the August 2020 minutes and financial reports. Various reports were provided regarding dredging operations, hurricane recovery, and grant applications.

• Approved minutes of the August 10, 2020 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August 2020 receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (unanimous)
• Authorized the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment with InterMoor increasing monthly rental by $4,482.05 effective September 1, 2020 (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for July 2020 and discuss several infrastructure items. Topics include Coast Guard lease improvements, Atchafalaya River Channel management, and the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project.

• Review of Coast Guard lease improvements and door proposal awards
• Discussion of U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program implementation
• Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and equipment purchases
• Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project partial pay application #2
• Approval of July 13, 2020, meeting minutes

The Board approved the substantial completion of the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation project and authorized a payment of $378,443.53. Commissioners also approved a $6,100 contract for a security door and authorized an appraisal for property vacated by EcoServe.

• Approved minutes of July 13, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved July 2020 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
• Approved substantial completion of Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation project (unanimous)
• Authorized $378,443.53 payment for Youngswood Yard project (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,100 contract to DelCon for VTS security door (unanimous)
• Authorized approximately $2,200 appraisal for property vacated by EcoServe (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will meet by teleconference to approve the June minutes, discuss financial reports, and adopt the FY 2020-2021 budget. They will also consider setting the 2020 millage rate, renew the official journal designation, and take action on several leases and projects including the Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project.

• Adoption of FY 2020-2021 budget
• Discussion and action on adoption of millage rate(s) for tax year 2020
• Action on leases including Coast Guard lease, Baker Hughes lease termination, and InterMoor lease amendment
• Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
• Action on Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project, Partial Pay App #1

The Board of Commissioners adopted the operating budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and approved a 4.48 millage rate. Additionally, the Board declared the Barge John Wayne surplus property and authorized its sale for a minimum of $1,600,000.

• Approved June 8, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June 2020 receipts and disbursements report (unanimous)
• Adopted 2020/2021 operating budget (unanimous)
• Authorized $143,585.85 payment for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Authorized consulting agreement with GIS Engineering, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 58 to levy a 4.48 mill tax rate (unanimous)
• Designated Daily Review as the official journal (unanimous)
• Authorized updated Baker Hughes lease termination (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review May 2020 financial reports and discuss several infrastructure projects. Items for discussion include the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project and dredging management for the Atchafalaya River Channel.

• Discussion on Coast Guard and Baker Hughes leases
• Discussion on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program and equipment purchases
• Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
• Discussion on Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the early termination of the Baker Hughes lease at Youngs Road following a $100,000 payment. The Board also authorized an engineering agreement amendment for Youngswood Yard and approved public bidding for NOAA Met Station equipment.

• Approved May 11, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May 2020 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
• Authorized lease amendment for early termination of Baker Hughes lease effective July 31, 2020 (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Agreement for Youngswood Yard Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved authority to publicly bid approximately $60,000 in equipment for NOAA Met Station (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on service agreements for dredging and sediment management. The meeting includes reviews of insurance renewal quotes and applications for two U.S. Department of Transportation grant programs.

• Agreement for services of Cassidy & Associates, Inc. for dredging and sediment management
• Insurance renewal quotes from Paul’s Agency, LLC
• Project application for U.S. DOT Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)
• Project application for U.S. DOT Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants
• Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project award, notice to proceed, and change order no. 1

The Board authorized two major federal grant applications for cargo and surface transportation improvements. Additionally, the Board awarded a contract for the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation project and approved several professional service agreements.

• Approved PIDP Grant application for $3,751,185.60 (unanimous)
• Approved BUILD Grant application for $1,371,600.60 (unanimous)
• Awarded Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation contract to Patriot Construction for $554,902.82 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April 2020 receipts and disbursements report (unanimous)
• Authorized Extension Letter Agreement with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized insurance renewal with Paul’s Agency (unanimous)
• Approved American Integration Contractors software and support contracts (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The April 13, 2020, meeting will be held by telephone conference due to COVID-19 public health emergency measures. The agenda includes the approval of March minutes and a presentation of March 2020 financial reports and invoices.

• Approval of March 9, 2020, meeting minutes
• Presentation of March 2020 financial reports and invoices

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the March 9, 2020 meeting. The Board also accepted the March 2020 receipts and disbursements report and authorized the payment of all presented invoices.

• Approved March 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March 2020 receipts and disbursements report (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all March 2020 invoices (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss financial reports for February 2020, consider a request for letters of 'No Objection' for maintenance dredging of three boat launches, and take action on several items including Coast Guard leases, the Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, and a lawsuit against Crosby Marine Transportation for damage to a NOAA station.

• Discussion and action on request for Letters of 'No Objection' for maintenance dredging of Russo, Michel and Fontentot Boat Launches
• Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
• Discussion and action on declaring the barge John Wayne surplus and for sale
• Discussion and action on Crosby Marine Transportation, LLC damage suit
• Executive session regarding suit against Crosby Marine Transportation for damage to NOAA Meteorological Station #2

The Board approved a resolution to advertise for competitive bids for the Phase III Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, the Board voted to delay the sale of the barge John Wayne in favor of advertising it for lease.

• Approved February 10, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2020 receipts and disbursements report (unanimous)
• Authorized $15,732.00 payment for Phase II Aggregate loading/unloading (unanimous)
• Authorized Letters of No Objection for maintenance dredging at Russo, Michel, and Fontenot Boat Launches (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to advertise bids for Phase III Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Fourth Amendment to Lease with InterMoor (unanimous)
• Delayed sale of barge John Wayne; instead authorized advertising for lease at $600 per day until July 1, 2020 (carried; one opposition)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation against Crosby Marine, LLC (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on agreements for the Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation Project. The meeting includes reports from the Executive Director and legal counsel, as well as discussions on equipment purchases and surplus sales.

• Agreement with State of Louisiana DOTD for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation
• Engineering agreements for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation
• Purchase of two 2020 Suzuki outboard motors
• Sale of surplus barge John Wayne and two 2014 Yamaha outboard motors
• State Project No. H.013795(322) Port Improvements, Morgan City Rail and Dock Rehabilitation

The Board approved a resolution to enter an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for port improvements. They also authorized payments for dock expansion and the purchase of new vessel engines.

• Approved minutes from January 7 and January 13, 2020 (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2020 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (Unanimous)
• Authorized $171,984.79 payment for Phase II Aggregate loading/unloading areas (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to enter agreement with State of Louisiana for Youngswood Yard Improvements (Unanimous)
• Authorized engineering agreement with Providence Engineering and Design, LLC for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $52,000 for two new Suzuki engines (Unanimous)
• Declared two 2014 Yamaha 350 outboard motors surplus with a minimum bid of $13,000 (Unanimous)
• Passed resolution recognizing the distinguished service of Representative Sam Jones (Unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will hear financial reports for December 2019 and presentations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard. They will discuss and possibly take action on Coast Guard leases, a Department of Homeland Security grant program, and Atchafalaya River channel dredging and sediment management. Also on the agenda is State Project No. H.013795(322) for port improvements and rail rehabilitation. The board will enter executive session to discuss a lawsuit against Crosby Marine Transportation for damage to the district's NOAA Meteorological Station #2.

• Financial reports for December 2019
• Discussion and action on Coast Guard lease(s)
• Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
• State Project No. H.013795(322) Port Improvements, Morgan City Rail and Dock Rehabilitation
• Executive session: lawsuit against Crosby Marine Transportation for damage to NOAA Meteorological Station #2

The Board approved the December 2019 financial reports and a partial payment for Phase II aggregate loading/unloading areas. Members received updates on dredging progress and federal funding status. The Board held an executive session regarding a lawsuit against Crosby Marine, LLC.

• Approved minutes of the December 9, 2019 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December 2019 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
• Authorized Partial Payment Application No. 2 for $322,420.66 (unanimous)

Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss and possibly approve Change Orders No. 3 and 4 and a Certificate of Substantial Completion for State Project No. H.013795(322), covering port improvements, rail and dock rehabilitation, and an aggregate loading/unloading area.

• State Project No. H.013795(322) – Port Improvements, Morgan City Rail and Dock Rehabilitation, Aggregate Loading/Unloading Area
• Approval of Change Orders No. 3 & 4
• Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion

The Board authorized two change orders and a resolution of substantial completion for State Project No. H.013795(322). This project involved port improvements for the Morgan City Rail and Dock Rehabilitation Aggregate Loading/Unloading Area.

• Approved Change Order No. 3 for $14,985 to install additional driveway culvert and aggregate (Unanimous)
• Approved balancing Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $-49,461.88 (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion resolution for the contract with Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. (Unanimous)