Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss and possibly take action on several key items, including the Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program, and improvements to facilities such as the Coast Guard lease and Youngswood Yard. They will also receive financial reports, hear from the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard, and elect officers.
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Discussion and action on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program
- Discussion and action on Port Construction and Development Priority Program projects
- Discussion and action on Coast Guard lease(s) and facility improvements
- Election of officers and memorial resolution for Thomas 'Matt' Ackel
The Board approved rights of entry for dredged material disposal areas and authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State of Louisiana. The Board also re-elected its current officers and adopted a memorial resolution for Thomas "Matt" Ackel.
- Approved November 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved November 2021 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to enter Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with State of Louisiana (unanimous)
- Authorized President to execute rights of entry for disposal easements for Atchafalaya River and Bayous project (unanimous)
- Re-elected Joseph Cain (President), Peter Orlando (Vice President), Deborah Garber (Treasurer), and Steven Cornes (Secretary) (unanimous)
- Adopted memorial resolution in honor of Thomas "Matt" Ackel (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the purchase of land currently leased from LHE, Inc. The meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2021.
- Discussion and potential action on land purchase from LHE, Inc.
The Board of Commissioners met for a special session to discuss the purchase of an LHE parcel currently leased and subleased to Baker Hughes. The Board unanimously authorized the Executive Director to bid on the property.
- Authorized Executive Director Raymond Wade to bid up to $700,000 plus a 5% transaction fee for an LHE parcel (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on purchasing the LHE, Inc. property currently leased by the district. Other agenda items include financial reports, guest comments from the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard, and updates on leases, dredging, and grant programs.
- Discussion and possible action on purchase of LHE, Inc. property (now leased to District)
- Discussion and action on Coast Guard lease(s), Youngswood Yard rehabilitation, and warehouse sprinkler system
- Discussion and action on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program, including equipment and software purchases
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and related agreements
- Discussion and action on Port Construction and Development Priority Program project, including property purchase adjacent to District's Dock
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the October 11, 2021 meeting and accepted the receipts and disbursements report for October 2021. The board also authorized the payment of all invoices presented for October 2021.
- Approved minutes of the October 11, 2021 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted October 2021 report of receipts and disbursements (unanimous)
- Approved payment of all October 2021 invoices (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss and potentially take action on several items including a property purchase (LHE, Inc.), a facility security officer agreement, consultant contracts, vessel captain services, and multiple projects related to dredging, grants, and facility improvements.
- Discussion and action on purchase of LHE, Inc. property currently leased to the District
- Discussion and action on facility security officer agreement with Lazer Claims Investigation & Security Services
- Discussion and action on contract with Knobloch Professional Services, L.L.C.
- Discussion and action on agreement for vessel captain services of L.R. Services, LLC
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and related consulting and equipment purchases
The Board authorized several agreements with T. Baker Smith for dock and yard projects and renewed security and marine captain contracts. The Board also resolved to file a petition for damages against Providence Engineering and Patriot Construction.
- Approved T. Baker Smith agreement for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation ($92,500 + $60,000 estimate) (Unanimous)
- Approved T. Baker Smith agreement for East Dock Expansion supplemental design ($106,000) (Unanimous)
- Approved T. Baker Smith agreement for Western Dock Development services ($960,000) (Unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal with Lazer Claims Investigation and Security Services, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved $91,000 annual contract with Knobloch Professional Services, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal with L.R. Services, LLC for marine captain services (Unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for warehouse sprinkler system project (Unanimous)
- Authorized Bourgeois Law, LLC to file a petition for damages against Providence Engineering and Patriot Construction (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review August 2021 financial reports and hear updates from various consultants. The meeting includes discussions on declaring a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ida and managing the Atchafalaya River Channel.
- Declaration of a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ida
- Leasing, improvements, and repairs for facilities including Coast Guard leases
- Youngswood Yard rehabilitation project
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program administration
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
The Board declared a state of emergency effective August 26, 2021, to authorize expenditures related to Hurricane Ida. It also approved a reimbursement agreement for the Western Dock Expansion — Phase 3A and authorized the purchase of two adjacent properties.
- Approved state of emergency resolution for Hurricane Ida (unanimous)
- Approved reimbursement agreement for Western Dock Expansion — Phase 3A (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of property from M.C. Property Holdings, LLC and H&B Young Foundation (unanimous)
- Approved August 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August 2021 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider approval of July minutes and financial reports. They will hear from the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard. New business includes a forklift purchase, a sublease with Baker Hughes, and a warehouse sprinkler system. Old business covers Coast Guard lease, Youngswood Yard, DHS grant program, Atchafalaya River dredging, and port construction projects.
- Discussion and action on sublease with Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, LLC. and landowner agreements
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel including dredging and sediment management
- Discussion and action on warehouse sprinkler system and agreement with Carl Blum architect
- Discussion and action on forklift purchase under state contract
- Discussion and action on Coast Guard lease(s) and Youngswood Yard rehabilitation project
The Board approved resolutions to advertise for competitive bids and enter a replacement agreement for the East Dock expansion project. The Board also unanimously adopted a resolution petitioning the federal government to resume offshore oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Approved resolution to advertise for competitive bids for East Dock expansion (unanimous)
- Approved replacement agreement with DOTD for East Dock expansion project (unanimous)
- Authorized 5-year extension of Baker Hughes sublease and lease (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Carl Blum for warehouse sprinkler system design at roughly 8% rate (unanimous)
- Approved $46,000 purchase of a new warehouse forklift via State contract (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting resumption of Federal Offshore Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico (unanimous)
- Approved July 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payment of July 2021 invoices (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review June 2021 financial reports and vote on the adoption of the FY 2021-2022 Budget. The meeting includes discussions regarding federal grant applications, dredging management for the Atchafalaya River Channel, and facility maintenance.
- Adoption of FY 2021-2022 Budget
- Project application to the 2021 Port Infrastructure Development Grants Program
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management discussion
- Renewal of Daily Review as the Official Journal for the District
- Discussion on Youngswood Yard rehabilitation project
The Board approved the 2021/2022 operating budget and authorized an $8 million grant application for the Western Dock Expansion. The Board also approved several service contracts and a reimbursement to InterMoor.
- Adopted 2021/2022 operating budget (unanimous)
- Approved $8M Port Infrastructure Development Grant application for Western Dock Expansion-Phase 3B (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with T. Baker Smith for east dock expansion construction administration and inspection services (unanimous)
- Approved $75,000 reimbursement to InterMoor for Youngswood Yard Rehabilitation project failure (unanimous)
- Authorized $80,796 contract with Encos, Inc. for meteorological station maintenance and $17,529 for equipment (unanimous)
- Designated the Daily Review as the official journal (unanimous)
- Approved June 2021 receipts and disbursements and payment of June invoices (unanimous)
- Swore in Matthew Tycer as a board member
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a project application for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program. The meeting includes reports from multiple consultants and discussions on port construction and dredging projects.
- Project application for the RAISE Grant Program
- Youngswood Yard rehabilitation project engineering review
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program and TAACS software
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Port Construction and Development Priority Program engineering agreements
The Board authorized a funding request for the Western Dock Expansion-Phase 3B and approved the hiring of engineering firms to review yard rehabilitation issues. The Board also approved the May 2021 meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Approved submission of $7.5M RAISE grant application for Western Dock Expansion-Phase 3B (unanimous)
- Approved proposal from T. Baker Smith and Eustis Engineering for InterMoor yard rehabilitation review (unanimous)
- Approved May 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2021 report of receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss financial reports, hear from the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard, and consider several actions including adopting 2021 millage rates, renewing insurance, and approving a consulting agreement for dredging. Old business includes port facility leases, dredging projects, and grant programs.
- Adoption of millage rates for tax year 2021
- Insurance renewal quotes from Paul's Agency, LLC
- Agreement for services of Cassidy & Associates for dredging and sediment management
- Discussion on Coast Guard lease(s) and Youngswood Yard rehabilitation
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 59 to set the 2021 millage rate at 4.48 mills. They also authorized agreements for lobbying services, software maintenance, and a property purchase contingent on state funding.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 59 setting 2021 millage rate at 4.48 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. for $10,000 per month plus expenses (Unanimous)
- Approved $29,024.85 for TACCS license renewals and software maintenance from American Integration Contractors (Unanimous)
- Approved $20,660 contract with American Integration Contractors for PMCRCN annual program support (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to apply to Louisiana DOTD Port Priority Program for west dock improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $61,000 purchase agreement with HB Young Foundation, contingent upon Port Priority Program approval (Unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 receipts, disbursements, and invoices for payment (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2021. They will discuss and possibly act on a resolution for banking agreements, Port Priority grant requests, and purchase of property adjacent to the District's Dock. Also on the agenda are updates on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, Coast Guard leases, and a DHS grant program. Financial reports and consultant reports will be presented.
- Resolution for execution of certain banking agreements
- Port Priority grant requests and agreement for services of T. Baker Smith
- Purchase of property adjacent to the District's Dock
- Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Discussion on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program
The Board authorized a property purchase from MC Property Holdings, LLC and approved a contract for dock expansion application assistance. Additionally, the Board updated banking resolutions for Patterson State Bank and Hancock Whitney Bank.
- Approved $400,000 purchase agreement with MC Property Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 agreement with T. Baker Smith for Port Priority dock expansion application (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing Joseph Cain, Peter Orlando, Steven Cornes, and Deborah Garber as signatories for Patterson State Bank and Hancock Whitney Bank (unanimous)
- Approved March 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2021 receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will consider a federal INFRA grant application, a resolution supporting the LaNEER estuarine zone, and mooring pile requests for Central Boat Rentals. They will also hear reports on finances, consultants, and legal matters, and discuss old business including Coast Guard leases and Atchafalaya River dredging. Additionally, the board will elect officers.
- Discussion and action on 'No Objection' letters for mooring piles on Bayou Schaffer from Central Boat Rentals
- Resolution of Support for Louisiana National Estuarine Research Reserve (LaNEER) Atchafalaya Estuarine Zone
- Application for 2021 Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant
- Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Election of officers
The Board approved a resolution supporting the designation of a National Estuarine Research Reserve for the Atchafalaya Estuarine zone in St. Mary Parish. The Board also authorized a permit letter for mooring piles and elected a new Secretary.
- Approved Resolution of Support for National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Designation (Opposed: Mr. Lombardo)
- Approved February 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved February 2021 receipts, disbursements, and invoices for payment (Unanimous)
- Authorized Letter of No Objection to Central Boat Rentals for mooring piles on Bayou Schaffer (Unanimous)
- Elected Steven Cornes as Secretary (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold a regular meeting by teleconference. They will discuss financial reports, leases and improvements to facilities including Coast Guard leases, the Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management, and a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program. Public comment will be accepted.
- Discussion and action on leasing, improvements, maintenance and repairs to facilities, including Coast Guard leases
- Discussion and action on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program, including requests for proposals, bids, and equipment purchases
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, equipment purchases, surveys, consulting services, and cooperative agreements
- Presentation and discussion of financial reports for January 2021
- Reports from consultants including Knobloch Professional Services, Cassidy & Associates, Providence Engineering, and GIS Engineering
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting. The Board also unanimously accepted the January 2021 report of receipts and disbursements and authorized payment of all January invoices.
- Approved January 11, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2021 report of receipts and disbursements (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of all January 2021 invoices (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program, and Coast Guard lease issues. They will also hear reports from consultants and staff, and elect officers for the coming year.
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, equipment purchases, and cooperative agreements
- Discussion and action on U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program including RFPs, bids, and equipment maintenance
- Discussion and action on Coast Guard lease(s) and facility improvements
- Election of officers for the board
- Approval of December 2020 financial reports and invoices
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the December 2020 meeting minutes and the report of receipts and disbursements. The Board also unanimously accepted nominations for its officer positions. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved minutes of the December 14, 2020 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted December 2020 report of receipts and disbursements and approved payment of December invoices (unanimous)
- Appointed Joseph Cain as President (unanimous)
- Appointed Pete Orlando as Vice-President (unanimous)
- Appointed Deborah Garber as Treasurer (unanimous)
- Appointed Timothy Matthews as Secretary (unanimous)