Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review November 2023 financial reports and hear from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard. Discussions include Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, warehouse sprinkler systems, and dock expansion projects.
- Discussion on leasing, improvements, and repairs to facilities
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Bulkheading, drydock, and dock expansion projects
- Review of Strategic Action Plan and Tariff
- Executive session regarding Youngswood yard failure lawsuit
The Board approved a payment application for Sealevel Construction and authorized a Right of Entry for disposal easements. Additionally, the Board re-elected its current officers to their posts for another year.
- Approved minutes from November 13, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved November 2023 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
- Approved Sealevel Construction Payment Application No. 10 for $684,680.39 (unanimous)
- Authorized President Pete Orlando to execute Right of Entry and landowner agreements with the Corps of Engineers (unanimous)
- Re-elected Peter Orlando (President), Ben Adams (Vice President), Deborah Garber (Treasurer), and Steven Cornes (Secretary) (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review October 2023 financial reports and executive director updates. Discussion items include maintenance for warehouse sprinkler systems and Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and management.
- Discussion on leasing, improvements, and repairs to facilities
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and equipment purchases
- Bulkheading, drydock, dredging, and dock expansion projects
- Review of Strategic Action Plan and Tariff
- Executive session regarding Youngswood yard failure lawsuit
The Board of Commissioners approved a payment application for Sealevel Construction and accepted the October 2023 financial reports. The meeting included updates on vessel transit traffic and dredging operations in the district.
- Approved minutes of the October 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted October 2023 report of receipts and disbursements and approved payment of October invoices (unanimous)
- Approved Sealevel Construction Payment Application No. 9 for $292,952.69 (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 financial reports, consultant updates, and several infrastructure projects. Key items include leasing and repairs to facilities, Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, bulkheading and dock expansion, and a strategic action plan. An executive session is scheduled for a lawsuit regarding the Youngswood yard failure.
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Discussion and action on bulkheading, drydock, and dock expansion projects
- Discussion and action on leasing and repairs including warehouse sprinkler system
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621
- Presentation of financial reports for September 2023
The Board authorized the Executive Director to execute cooperative endeavor agreements for warehouse infrastructure and dock expansion projects. The Board also approved several payments for construction and authorized agreements with Bollinger Shipyards and GIS Engineering.
- Approved September 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2023 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
- Approved Sealevel Construction payments of $96,107.51 and $515,486.15 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for $221,997.00 (unanimous)
- Authorized Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement for Warehouse Infrastructure Improvements fire suppression system (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement for Dock Expansion bulkheading, drydock repair, and dredging (unanimous)
- Authorized agreements with Bollinger Shipyards and GIS Engineering (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and receive updates from consultants and federal agencies. Members will discuss potential actions regarding facility maintenance, dredging, and dock expansion projects.
- Discussion on warehouse sprinkler system improvements and repairs
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and equipment purchases
- Dock Expansion Projects engineering, construction, and payments
- Strategic Action Plan and Tariff review
- Executive session regarding Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the August 14, 2023 meeting and accepted the report of receipts and disbursements for August 2023. The meeting primarily consisted of progress reports regarding dredging operations, vessel transits, and federal funding status.
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved August 2023 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 of Commissioners is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects and grant applications. The board will review agreements for facility security and potential construction projects for dock expansion and fire suppression systems.
- FP&C Project No. 36-P15-23-01 for Dock Expansion - Bulkheading, State Drydock Repair, and Related Dredging
- FP&C Project No. 36-P15-23-02 for Warehouse Infrastructure Improvements (Fire Suppression System)
- Project application for the USDOT’s FY 2023 INFRA grant program
- Agreements for Facility Security Officer duties and compensation
- Lawsuit regarding Youngswood yard failure (#136,621) against Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC and Patriot Construction and Industrial, LLC
The Board approved a funding request for cargo transloading and rail projects and authorized a local match of $3,543,943. The Board also approved contract amendments for security services and authorized a payment for dock construction.
- Approved $3,543,943 local match for a $5,315,914 INFRA grant request (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of $914,968.75 to Sealevel Construction (Unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment for Knobloch Professional Services to serve as Facility Security Officer for $1,500 per month (Unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment for Lazer Claims Investigation and Security Services to serve as assistant Facility Security Officer for $500 per month through December 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved July 2023 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from July 12 and July 25, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a replacement agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Western Dock Expansion Phase 3A project (State Project Number H.014774). The meeting includes only this item plus procedural actions.
- Discussion and action on replacement agreement with Louisiana DOTD for Western Dock Expansion Phase 3A (State Project H.014774)
The Board of Commissioners authorized the Executive Director to execute a replacement agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This agreement is for State Project No. H.014774 Port Improvements, Western Dock Expansion — Phase 3A.
- Approved resolution to enter into replacement agreement for Western Dock Expansion - Phase 3A (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director Raymond Wade to execute the agreement and act as the Authorized Representative for the project
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The board will consider adopting the FY 2022-2023 budget and discuss financial reports. They will also hear updates from consultants and discuss port construction projects, dredging, and a lawsuit. Public comment is scheduled from the US Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard.
- Adoption of FY 2022-2023 budget
- Agreement for vessel captain services with L.R. Services, LLC
- Maintenance plan for video surveillance and access control with American Integration Contractors, LLC
- Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure lawsuit #136,621
The Board of Commissioners approved the operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The Board also authorized payments for dock construction and renewed a contract for marine captain services.
- Approved minutes of the June 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved June 2023 receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (unanimous)
- Adopted 2023/2024 operating budget and authorized expenditures (unanimous)
- Approved $964,398.20 payment to Sealevel Construction for East Dock project (unanimous)
- Authorized contract renewal with L.R. Services, LLC for marine captain services at $450 per day (unanimous)
- Authorized maintenance and support plan for video surveillance and access control with American Integration contractors, LLC (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss financial reports and audit engagement letters. The meeting includes potential action on a lawsuit seeking relief from the NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 and updates on dock expansion projects.
- Audit engagement letters from Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick
- Lawsuit support for Louisiana Attorney General regarding NFIP Risk Rating 2.0
- East and West Dock Expansion Projects construction and payments
- Warehouse sprinkler system maintenance and repairs
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
The Board approved a resolution supporting the Louisiana Attorney General's litigation against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0. They also authorized a cooperative agreement for the use of the Government Operations and Emergency Center by other public agencies.
- Approved May 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2023 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
- Approved $409,974.40 payment to Sealevel Construction for East Dock project (unanimous)
- Authorized President to execute engagement letters for audit services (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting lawsuit against FEMA regarding Risk Rating 2.0 (unanimous)
- Authorized President and Executive Director to enter cooperative endeavor agreements for GOEC facility use (unanimous)
- Designated Morgan City Review as the official journal (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The board will discuss and possibly take action on several operational items, including insurance renewal quotes, Atchafalaya River channel dredging and sediment management, and Port Construction and Development Priority Program projects for East and West Dock expansions. They will also enter executive session to discuss a lawsuit regarding a Youngswood yard failure.
- Discussion and action on Insurance Renewal Quotes from Paul’s Agency, LLC
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, equipment purchases, and consulting services
- Discussion and action on Port Construction and Development Priority Program project requests for East and West Dock Expansion Projects
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 against Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC and Patriot Construction and Industrial, LLC
The Board approved a payment to Sealevel Construction and authorized a contract modification for T. Baker Smith. The Board also accepted insurance renewals from Paul’s Agency and approved the April 2023 financial reports.
- Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 2023 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
- Accepted insurance renewal from Paul’s Agency (unanimous)
- Authorized T. Baker Smith contract modification for an additional $4,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Payment Application No. 3 to Sealevel Construction for $265,720.03 (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will discuss and possibly act on setting millage rates for tax year 2023, as well as applications for federal port and marine highway grants. Other business includes leasing, dredging, dock expansion, and a legal executive session regarding a lawsuit.
- Discussion and action on adoption of millage rate(s) for tax year 2023
- Discussion and action on project application to FY 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program
- Discussion and action on project application to FY2023 US Marine Highway Program
- Discussion and action on project application to FY2023 NOAA Grant Program
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure lawsuit against Providence Engineering & Environmental Group and Patriot Construction
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 61 to maintain the 2023 millage rate at 4.48 mills. Commissioners approved three federal funding requests for meteorological stations and transloading equipment totaling over $10 million. The Board also authorized a $39,000 contract amendment for NEPA compliance on the West Dock project.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 61 setting 2023 millage rate at 4.48 mills (Unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 NOAA funding request for Meteorological Stations’ Maintenance and Operations (Unanimous)
- Approved $6.4M USDOT funding request for Cargo Transloading Equipment and Rail Spur Extension with $1.6M local match (Unanimous)
- Approved $3.32M US Marine Highway Program request for Procuring Transloading Equipment with $830,000 local match (Unanimous)
- Authorized $39,000 contract amendment for West Dock NEPA compliance (Unanimous)
- Approved Payment Application No. 2 to Sealevel Construction for $168,071.73 (Unanimous)
- Approved March 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted March 2023 receipts and disbursements report and approved payment of invoices (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The board will hear financial reports for February 2023 and reports from consultants and legal counsel. They will discuss and possibly take action on project applications for FY 2024 Community Project Funding, as well as old business items including dock expansion, dredging, and a strategic plan. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lawsuit regarding the Youngswood yard failure.
- Presentation and discussion of financial reports for February 2023
- Discussion and action on project applications to FY 2024 Community Project Funding Program
- Discussion and action on East and West Dock Expansion Projects under Port Construction and Development Priority Program
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC and Patriot Construction and Industrial, LLC
The Board authorized funding requests for emergency operations center and electrical infrastructure improvements. It also adopted a new Marine Terminal Schedule and Rules, granting the Executive Director limited discretion to adjust tariff rates.
- Approved $3,042,810 EOC improvement project request with $760,703 in Port matching funds (Unanimous)
- Approved $200,000 Terminal Facility Electrical Infrastructure request with $50,000 in Port matching funds (Unanimous)
- Adopted the Marine Terminal Schedule (Tariff) and Supplemental Terminal Rules and Regulations (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to deviate from tariff rates by up to half after consulting a Board officer (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for East Dock excavation up to $334,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved Payment Application No. 1 to Sealevel Construction for $490,392.94 (Unanimous)
- Approved February 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved February 2023 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The board will hear financial reports, public comments from the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard, and reports from the executive director and legal counsel. New business includes discussion and possible action on a RAISE grant application. Old business covers leasing, warehouse sprinkler system, Atchafalaya River channel dredging, sediment management, and port construction projects including Youngswood Yard and East/West Dock expansions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lawsuit against Providence Engineering and Patriot Construction.
- Discussion and action on RAISE Grant Program application
- Atchafalaya River channel dredging and sediment management
- Youngswood Yard rehabilitation project
- East and West Dock Expansion Projects
- Executive session on lawsuit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Patriot Construction
The Board approved a funding request for aggregate loading, rail spur extension, and transloading equipment. They also authorized a change order for pile driving analysis and approved a construction payment. The Board briefly entered executive session regarding a lawsuit over the Youngswood yard failure.
- Approved $6,120,000 RAISE grant request for Phase 4 infrastructure with $1,530,000 local match (Unanimous)
- Approved $6,500 change order for Pile Driving Analysis (PDA) on East Dock (Unanimous)
- Approved Payment Application No. 6 to Patriot Construction for $52,664.73 (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2023 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 discuss and possibly act on several port projects, including the Youngswood Yard rehabilitation, East and West Dock expansions, and Atchafalaya River Channel dredging. They will also consider banking agreements, a strategic action plan, and enter executive session to discuss a lawsuit against Providence Engineering and Patriot Construction. Financial reports and the 2021-2022 audit will be presented.
- Discussion and action on Youngswood Yard rehabilitation project, East and West Dock Expansion Projects
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Executive session on lawsuit #136,621 vs Providence Engineering & Patriot Construction
- Resolution on execution of certain banking agreements
- Acceptance of 2021-2022 Audit by Darnell, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick, CPAs
The Board adopted resolutions authorizing specific officers to manage accounts at Patterson State Bank and Hancock Whitney Bank. It also approved a $10,000 amendment for the East Dock project to cover permit modifications. Additionally, the Board accepted the June 30, 2022, audit report.
- Approved minutes of the December 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved payment of December 2022 invoices (unanimous)
- Accepted June 30, 2022 Audit Report (unanimous)
- Authorized $10,000 amendment for East Dock project permit modification (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing Peter Orlando, Ben A. Adams, Deborah B. Garber, and Steven Cornes to sign on Patterson State Bank and Hancock Whitney Bank accounts (unanimous)