Morgan City 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.
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2024. The board will discuss and possibly act on an industry agreement to remove a sunken barge near Bayou Boeuf locks, an agreement with NOAA for port meteorological stations, and required Title VI documents for MARAD. Old business includes updates on facility leases, the Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, bulkheading and dock expansion projects, and the strategic action plan. The meeting also includes election of officers and an executive session regarding a lawsuit.
- Discussion and action on industry cooperation to remove a sunken/abandoned barge in slackwater area adjacent to Bayou Boeuf locks
- Discussion and action on entering into an agreement with NOAA for the port's meteorological stations
- Discussion and action on MARAD required Title VI documents
- Old business: Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, equipment purchases, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers right of entry
- Executive session to discuss Youngswood yard failure lawsuit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
The Board approved a contract for warehouse fire suppression and authorized a cooperative agreement to remove an abandoned barge. Additional engineering services were approved, and new board officer positions were filled.
- Approved $218,000 contract to Del-Con, LLC for warehouse fire suppression system (unanimous)
- Approved cooperative agreements with industry partners for $100,000 barge removal contract (unanimous)
- Approved $26,450 for Eustis Engineering geotechnical services and $26,650 for MCA electrical/engineering services (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising for a dredging project subject to Facility Planning and Control approval (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with NOAA for meteorological stations (unanimous)
- Approved November 2024 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (unanimous)
- Elected Ben Adams (President), Deborah Garber (Vice-President), Matthew Glover (Secretary), and Steven Cornes (Treasurer) (unanimous)
- Approved November 11, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review October 2024 financial reports and receive updates from the U.S. Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers. Members will discuss actions regarding the Atchafalaya River Channel and various dock expansion and dredging projects. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lawsuit involving the Youngswood yard failure.
- Maintenance and repairs to warehouse sprinkler systems, Meteorological Stations, and Port Security Cameras
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and landowner agreements
- Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging, and Dock Expansion projects
- Strategic Action Plan and Tariff discussion
- Lawsuit #136,621: Youngswood yard failure versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
The Board awarded a drydock project contract to US Coatings and approved a five-year lease renewal for InterMoor. Additionally, the Board authorized potential legal action to collect lease arrearages from Baker Hughes.
- Approved $5,288,937 bid from US Coatings for Mr. Brett Drydock project (Unanimous)
- Approved InterMoor lease renewal at $49,775 per month starting January 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Authorized suit to collect lease arrearages from Baker Hughes if not resolved shortly (Unanimous)
- Authorized President Pete Orlando to execute Right of Entry from the Corps for dredging around Crew Boat Cut (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 14 and October 28, 2024 meetings (Unanimous)
- Approved October 2024 receipts, 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 will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on two items. These include a lease of facilities and port security cameras.
- InterMoor lease of facilities
- Port Security Cameras
The Board authorized a contract for port security cameras and granted a lease option extension to InterMoor. Both items were approved unanimously.
- Authorized contract with American Integration Contractors, LLC (AIC) for Port Security Cameras in the amount of $380,429 (Unanimous)
- Granted InterMoor a 15-day extension to notify the District of lease options (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, port facility improvements, and the Atchafalaya River Channel dredging. They will also consider a legal suit regarding a yard failure and may set the next meeting date.
- Discussion and action on leasing, improvements, and repairs to facilities including warehouse sprinkler system, security cameras, and meteorological stations
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, equipment purchases, and landowner agreements
- Discussion and action on bulkheading, drydock, dredging, and dock expansion projects including engineering, construction, and payments
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
- Presentation and discussion of financial reports for September 2024
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the September 9, 2024 meeting and accepted the receipts and disbursements report for September 2024. The Board also decided to keep the November 11 meeting date despite it falling on Veterans Day.
- Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted September 2024 report of receipts and disbursements and approved payment of September invoices (unanimous)
- Decided to maintain the November 11 meeting date (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss facility improvements including warehouse sprinkler systems and port security cameras. Discussion includes Atchafalaya River Channel management and various dock expansion projects. The board will also hold an executive session regarding a lawsuit involving Youngswood yard failure.
- Warehouse sprinkler system, meteorological stations, and port security camera maintenance
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and equipment purchases
- Bulkheading, drydock, dredging, and dock expansion projects
- Strategic Action Plan and Tariff discussion
- Executive session regarding Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 vs. Providence Engineering & Environmental Group, LLC
The Board approved the advertisement of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement and installation of security cameras and special systems. The Board also approved the August 2024 financial reports and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved minutes of the August 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved August 2024 receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement of RFP for security cameras, special systems and equipment (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss financial reports for July 2024, hear from the Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard, and receive reports from the executive director and legal counsel. Old business includes discussion and possible action on facility leases, improvements, warehouse sprinkler system, meteorological stations, port security cameras, Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, bulkheading, drydock, dock expansion projects, and the strategic action plan and tariff. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lawsuit against Providence Engineering & Environmental Group regarding the Youngswood yard failure.
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Discussion and action on bulkheading, drydock, dredging, and dock expansion projects
- Discussion and action on facility leases, warehouse sprinkler system, and port security cameras
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 vs Providence Engineering & Environmental Group
- Presentation of financial reports for July 2024
The Board authorized a contract with Encos for meteorological station operations and approved a general engineering agreement and consulting contract with T. Baker Smith, LLC. The Board also approved the July 2024 receipts and disbursements report.
- Approved $199,585 contract with Encos for Maintenance and Operations of Meteorological Stations (unanimous)
- Authorized execution of general engineering agreement for task orders (unanimous)
- Approved consulting agreement with T. Baker Smith, LLC regarding navigation and sedimentation management
- Approved July 2024 receipts and disbursements report and payment of invoices (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the July 8, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review May 2024 financial reports and vote on the adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Atchafalaya River Channel, dredging projects, and a potential Sister Port relationship with the Cuban Maritime Administration.
- Adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Project application to the FY2024 US Marine Highway Program
- Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and equipment purchases
- Bulkheading, Drydock, Dredging and Dock Expansion Projects
- Executive session regarding Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621
The Board adopted the 2024/2025 operating budget and approved a sister port agreement with the Cuban Marine Administration. Members also authorized a grant application for electric forklifts and axle scales and approved the expropriation of disposal sites for dredging projects.
- Adopted 2024/2025 operating budget (Unanimous)
- Approved sister port agreement with Cuban Marine Administration (Unanimous)
- Authorized $308,000 grant request from USDOT with $77,000 local match for electric forklifts and axle scales (Unanimous)
- Approved authorization to execute Right of Entry and expropriate disposal sites in Bayou Black, Bayou Chene, and Avoca areas (Unanimous)
- Approved advertising for Maintenance and Operations of Meteorological Stations project (Unanimous)
- Approved June 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of June 2024 invoices (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review April 2024 financial reports and audit engagement letters. Discussion items include Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, warehouse sprinkler systems, and dock expansion projects.
- Audit engagement letters from Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick
- Renewal of the Daily Review as the Official Journal for the District
- Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Discussion on bulkheading, drydock, and dock expansion projects
- Executive session regarding Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621
The Board approved the May 2024 minutes and financial reports. It authorized advertisements for a DOTD contract and a warehouse fire suppression system, and hired an auditing firm for statewide procedures.
- Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 2024 receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for DOTD contract, subject to FP&C approval (unanimous)
- Authorized advertisement for Warehouse Fire Suppression system, subject to FP&C approval (unanimous)
- Authorized Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick to perform SAUP services (unanimous)
- Designated Morgan City Review as the official journal (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Port Commission will discuss and potentially vote on setting the 2024 millage rates, approving a contract with Cassidy & Associates for dredging and sediment management, and a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana DOTD for port security improvements. Other items include insurance renewal quotes, reports from consultants, and a legal discussion on a lawsuit.
- Discussion and any action on adoption of millage rate(s) for tax year 2024
- Discussion and any action on agreement for services of Cassidy & Associates for dredging and sediment management
- Discussion and any action on cooperative endeavor agreement with State of Louisiana DOTD for port security improvements
- Discussion and any action on contract between the District and T. Baker Smith
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group
The Board approved the 2024 tax rate and authorized a consulting agreement with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. Additionally, the Board accepted a new insurance proposal and authorized a port security agreement with the State of Louisiana.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 62 setting 2024 millage rate at 4.45 mills (unanimous)
- Approved consulting agreement with Cassidy & Associates, Inc. at $10,000 per month plus expenses (unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for port security funds (unanimous)
- Accepted insurance proposal from Alliant Insurance Services
- Approved April 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved payment of April 2024 invoices (unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The board will discuss and possibly take action on project applications for several federal funding programs, including the FY2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program and FY2025 Community Project Funding and Congressional Direct Spending. They will also consider port security projects. Old business includes leasing, Atchafalaya River channel dredging, bulkheading, drydock, and dock expansion projects. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lawsuit.
- Discussion and action on FY2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program application
- Discussion and action on FY2025 Community Project Funding and Congressional Direct Spending applications
- Discussion and action on port security projects through Office of Multimodal Commerce for Louisiana Ports
- Old business: Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure lawsuit against Providence Engineering & Environmental Group
The Board approved resolutions to seek federal funding for a multi-modal warehouse and a cargo transloading area with rail extension. The Board also authorized a contract for a warehouse fire suppression system and approved a payment to Sealevel Construction.
- Approved $5.12M funding request for 'Multi-modal Warehouse Project' with $1.28M local match (unanimous)
- Approved $4.8M funding request for 'Concrete Cargo Transloading Area and Rail Spur Extension' with $3.2M local match (unanimous)
- Authorized contract between the District and Carl Blum for warehouse fire suppression system (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $260,022.08 to Sealevel Construction (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to lessors and charging Baker Hughes the amounts plus 15% overhead (approved, one abstention)
- Approved March 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2024 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 grant application for the FY 2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program and discuss multiple infrastructure projects, including dredging of the Atchafalaya River Channel, bulkheading, dock expansion, and warehouse sprinkler repairs. The board will also hold an executive session on a lawsuit regarding a yard failure. Routine items include approval of minutes, financial reports, and reports from consultants and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Discussion and action on FY 2024 Port Infrastructure Development Program application
- Discussion on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, and equipment purchases
- Discussion on bulkheading, drydock, dredging, and dock expansion projects including agreements and construction
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 versus Providence Engineering & Environmental Group
- Discussion on leasing, improvements, and warehouse sprinkler system repairs
The Board authorized a funding request for a concrete cargo transloading area and rail extension project. They also approved several servitude agreements with Bollinger Shipyards Lockport and a modified engineering agreement with GIS.
- Approved funding request for $6.4M from PIDP grant with $1.6M local match for Phase 4 Concrete Cargo Transloading Area and Rail Extension Project (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of $12,722.08 to Sealevel Construction (Unanimous)
- Approved balancing Change Order No. 2 underrun of ($5,508.34) (Unanimous)
- Authorized execution of modified engineering agreement with GIS (Unanimous)
- Authorized drydock assignments from Port of New Orleans to the District chartered to Bollinger (Unanimous)
- Approved servitude agreement with Bollinger Shipyards Lockport for dredging (Unanimous)
- Approved servitude agreement with Bollinger Shipyards Lockport for bulkhead system (Unanimous)
- Approved February 2024 receipts, disbursements, and invoices (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board will meet to discuss a RAISE grant application, financial reports, and several infrastructure projects including dredging, bulkheading, and dock expansion. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a lawsuit.
- Discussion and action on RAISE Grant Program application
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River dredging and sediment management
- Discussion and action on bulkheading, drydock, and dock expansion projects
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure lawsuit #136,621
The Board authorized a funding request for the Phase 4 Concrete Cargo Transloading Area and Rail Extension Project. The Board also approved a lease extension for Halliburton Energy Services and authorized January payments.
- Approved RAISE grant application for $6.4M with a $1.6M local match (Unanimous)
- Authorized lease extension for Halliburton Energy Services for 25,000 sq. feet at $5,231.38 per month (Unanimous)
- Approved January 2024 receipts and disbursements and payment of invoices (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of $13,376 to Sealevel Construction (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from special meetings on January 10 and January 29, 2024 (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve Change Order No. 2 and a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the East Side Dock Expansion (State Project No. H.013795). This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Discussion and action on Change Order No. 2 for State Project No. H.013795 East Side Dock Expansion
- Consideration of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the same project
The Board of Commissioners approved a change order for State Project No. H.013795 and authorized the execution of a Certificate of Substantial Completion. Both actions were passed unanimously.
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for State Project No. H.013795 with a not to exceed limit of $25,000 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director Raymond Wade to execute the Certificate of Substantial Completion for State Project No. H.013795 (Unanimous)
Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on several infrastructure and operational items. Key topics include the Atchafalaya River Channel dredging and sediment management, dock expansion and bulkheading projects, and warehouse sprinkler system repairs. The board will also consider the 2022-2023 audit and enter executive session to discuss a lawsuit.
- Discussion and action on Atchafalaya River Channel dredging, sediment management, equipment purchases, and consulting services
- Discussion and action on bulkheading, drydock, dredging, and dock expansion projects including agreements and construction
- Discussion and action on warehouse sprinkler system improvements and maintenance
- Acceptance of 2022-2023 Audit by Darnell, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick, CPAs
- Executive session on Youngswood yard failure suit #136,621 vs Providence Engineering & Environmental Group
The Board accepted the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2023, which received an unmodified opinion. The Board also approved a payment to Sealevel Construction and accepted December 2023 financial reports.
- Approved minutes of the December 11, 2023 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved December 2023 receipts, disbursements, and invoices for payment (unanimous)
- Accepted Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Fredericks’ Audit Report for year ending June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Sealevel Construction Payment Application No. 11 for $111,572.75 (unanimous)