Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review multiple infrastructure projects, including the AGMAC dredging and Port Millennium expansion. The meeting includes the election of 2022 officers and discussions on lease agreements and staff pay adjustments.

• Proposed salary adjustments for the Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Assistant, and Receptionist/Secretary
• Overhead Door Company invoice for $14,905.00
• Discussion of AGMAC Phase 1 Dredging Project and related pipeline relocations
• Review of lease agreement amendments for Aquadrill US Gulf, LLC and Ram Design, LLC
• Election of 2022 President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer

The Board elected its 2022 officers and approved several infrastructure repairs, including a new maintenance equipment storage building. The Commission also authorized salary adjustments for administrative staff and approved payments for dredging and pipeline relocation projects.

• Elected Roy A. Pontiff (President), Shane Walet (Vice-President), and Simieon d. Theodile (Secretary-Treasurer) for 2022
• Approved $255,000 budget for a new Maintenance Equipment Storage Building
• Approved salary adjustments for Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Assistant, and Receptionist-Secretary effective Jan 1, 2022
• Authorized negotiations with Cody Fortier for a Rigid Constructors, LLC lease amendment for Tract J
• Approved $47,300 payment to Louisiana Wetlands, LLC for wetland credits for AGMAC Phase I Dredging
• Approved $367,412.50 payment to Magnolia Dredge & Dock, LLC for Commercial Canal dredging
• Approved $65,792.61 payment to Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC for Building B steel repairs
• Approved $113,955 revised contract for Modular Construction Company, Inc. for HIS building renovations

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the AGMAC dredging project, various port facility repairs, and insurance claims related to Hurricane Laura. The meeting also includes the administration of an oath of office for new Commissioner Bilal Morton.

• Oath of office for newly appointed Commissioner Bilal Morton
• Review of Overhead Door Company Invoice No. 134778 for $14,905.00
• Discussion of hurricane Laura flood damage insurance claims and FEMA applications
• Approval of landlord waivers for Bayou Holdco tracts on Curtis Lane
• Updates on the Port Millennium Expansion Phase III dredging and site excavations

The Board approved a major dredging contract for the AGMAC Phase I Commercial Canal project and adopted a new 2021 employee pay table. Several infrastructure payments were authorized, and the Board approved the final acceptance of two Building B renovation projects. The Board also authorized negotiations to expand the Ram Design, LLC lease.

• Awarded AGMAC Phase I Commercial Canal dredging contract to Magnolia Dredge & Dock, LLC for $10,901,938.57
• Adopted new 2021 Pay Table and updated job descriptions for executive and administrative staff
• Approved $51,453.18 and $34,728.03 retainage payments to Acadiane’ Renovations, Ltd. (Building B)
• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate lease amendment for Ram Design, LLC to occupy former HIS Building
• Approved $5,043.00 for flag pole installation by Bulliard Construction
• Approved $3,825.00 for public dock signage from Sir Speedy
• Authorized $50,000 not-to-exceed task order for GIS Engineering for Freshwater Bayou project development
• Approved two landlord waivers regarding Bayou Holdco for properties on Curtis Lane

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Port of Iberia District Board will consider a resolution to award the AGMAC Phase I Dredging Project based on bids received and an engineering recommendation. The board will also discuss servitude agreements, ratification of a payment to Avery Island, Inc., and approval of two landlord waivers for properties on Curtis Lane. Additionally, an update on the Seadrill bankruptcy case includes a proposed lease amendment for a 57.4-acre yard and authorization to vote on the reorganization plan.

• Resolution to award AGMAC Phase I Dredging Project for LA DOTD
• Ratification of final payment to Avery Island, Inc. for legal services (Jacques Cousin)
• Landlord waivers for 24.2-acre tract at 4817 Curtis Lane and Lot 1B (3.956 acres) at 5201 Curtis Lane
• First Amendment of Lease Agreement for Seadrill Americas, Inc. (57.4 acres POI West Yard)
• Authorization for board president to execute ballot on Seadrill's Chapter 11 reorganization plan

The Board awarded the AGMAC Phase I Segment 1 dredging contract to Magnolia Dredge & Dock, LLC. The Board also authorized payments for project-related land use and legal fees and amended a lease agreement with Seadrill Americas, Inc.

• Awarded AGMAC Phase I Segment 1 dredging contract to Magnolia Dredge & Dock, LLC for $10,901,938.57 (4-0)
• Certified bidding procedures for AGMAC Phase I Segment 1 comply with Louisiana Public Bid Laws (4-0)
• Authorized payment to James Stein not to exceed $200,000 for use of Stein Pond to deposit spoil (4-0)
• Ratified $9,486.87 payment to Avery Island, Inc. for legal services regarding Commercial Canal servitude (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment of Lease Agreement for Seadrill Americas, Inc. (57.4 acres POI West Yard) to set annual payment date to January 1st at a rate of $494,671.21 (5-0)
• Tabled approval of two Landlord Waivers regarding Bayou Holdco to the October 19 meeting
• Decided to take no action on the ballot for Seadrill Limited's Joint Plan of Reorganization

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a lease proposal for lots 23-26 for harbor dredging, updates on the AGMAC dredging project with a rescheduled bid opening, and multiple items related to the Louisiana Port Construction & Development Priority Program for East & West Yard expansion. The board will also consider approval of various invoices, landlord waivers, and a bankruptcy-related ballot for Seadrill Limited.

• Discuss leasing Lots 23-26 (0.827 acres) for harbor dredging with Mr. Roland Maturin
• Consider Change Order No. 4 and rescinding prior resolutions for Building B projects under SPN H.011928
• Rescheduled bid opening for AGMAC Phase I Dredging Project to September 29, 2021
• Discuss/approve Shell Pipeline Company invoice No. 90001369 for pipeline relocation
• Discuss/approve two landlord waivers regarding Bayou Holdco at 4817 Curtis Lane and 5201 Curtis Lane

The Board authorized a lease agreement for 0.827 acres to Harbor Dredging, Inc. and approved several payments for facility repairs and legal services. The Commission also adjusted the budget to accommodate temporary staffing costs from July 2021.

• Approved lease of Lots 23-26 (0.827 acres) to Harbor Dredging, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment of $4,680.00 for July temporary staffing (6-0)
• Approved $1,690.00 payment to Francis Fortier PLS for fencing survey (6-0)
• Approved $875.00 payment to Modular Construction Co., Inc. for rain gauge installation (6-0)
• Approved $240.00 payment to Sir Speedy for flood marker printing (6-0)
• Approved $4,902.50 payment to Gesser Group, APC for small repairs (6-0)
• Approved $3,792.50 payment to Gesser Group, APC for architectural services (6-0)
• Approved $415,547.76 payment to Shell Pipeline Company, LP for AGMAC project (6-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve several construction payments and contracts for the East & West Yard Expansion and the AGMAC Phase I Dredging Project. The board will also consider proposals for renovations from Hurricane Laura damages, updates on lease agreements, and approvals of various invoices and resolutions. The meeting includes reports from engineering firms and the port attorney on ongoing projects and legal matters.

• Discuss/consider approval of Acadiane' Renovations applications for payment (Nos. 7, 9, 10) for West Yard expansion phases
• Discuss/consider three proposals for renovations from Hurricane Laura damages to former HIS Building and Ram Building 5-A/6-B
• Discuss/consider approval of Shell Pipeline Company invoice and Kinder Morgan invoice for AGMAC Dredging Project pipeline relocation
• Discuss/consider approval of two landlord waivers regarding Bayou Holdco at 4817 Curtis Lane and 5201 Curtis Lane
• Discuss/approve resolution for Intergovernmental Replacement Agreement with LA DOTD for Millennium Expansion Phase III – Site Excavation & Dredging

The Board authorized $81,060 for hurricane damage renovations and $10,875 for fencing at the former HIS Yard. Several payments were approved for the AGMAC dredging project, including $530,085.67 to Shell Pipeline Company. The Board also adopted a resolution for a replacement agreement regarding Millennium Expansion Phase III.

• Approved $81,060 contract with Modular Construction Company for hurricane renovations (4-0)
• Approved $10,875 contract with Modular Construction Company for HIS Yard fencing (4-0)
• Approved $530,085.67 payment to Shell Pipeline Company for AGMAC project (4-0)
• Approved $2,808 budget amendment for Maintenance Outside Services (4-0)
• Adopted resolution for Millennium Expansion Phase III replacement agreement (4-0)
• Approved $6,360 payment to Royal Security Solutions, withholding $2,438 in labor (4-0)
• Approved $16,175 payment to Commercial Signs for Seadrill sign (4-0)
• Tabled approval of two Landlord Waivers regarding Bayou Holdco (4-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several high-value payments for the AGMAC Phase I Dredging Project, including over $1.8M to Shell Pipeline Company and $496K to Texas Gas Transmission. The Board also awarded a $58,224 crane control upgrade contract to Louisiana Crane Acquisition Corporation and authorized advertising for AGMAC dredging bids.

• Approved independent contract for Maintenance/Dock Supervisor Raymond Joseph Delahoussaye at $3,467/month (5-0)
• Approved Port Attorney contract for Donelson T. Caffery, III with $2,000/month retainer and $225/hour rate (5-0)
• Approved $1,812,666.90 payment to Shell Pipeline Company, LP for AGMAC Phase I pipeline relocation (5-0)
• Approved $496,560.50 payment to Texas Gas Transmission (Boardwalk) for AGMAC Phase I pipeline relocation (5-0)
• Awarded $58,224.00 contract to Louisiana Crane Acquisition Corporation for Building B crane controls safety upgrade (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to advertise for competitive bids for the AGMAC Dredging Phase I Project (5-0)
• Approved $20,200.00 change order for a ventilation system in Building B-2 (5-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to sign Emergency Permit for removal of abandoned Inlake Pipeline (5-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss an amendment to a reimbursement agreement with Texas Gas Transmission regarding dredging activities for the AGMAC Project. The meeting also includes consideration of a negotiated lease agreement with Aquadrill Offshore, LLC for facilities at the Port West Yard.

• Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement with Texas Gas Transmission (Boardwalk)
• Lease agreement with Aquadrill Offshore, LLC for 10.30 acres and Buildings C and D
• Update on resumes received for Port Attorney

The Board approved a lease for Aquadrill Offshore, LLC and an amended reimbursement agreement with Texas Gas Transmission. The Board also voted to engage Donelson T. Caffery, III as legal counsel.

• Approved $725,000 reimbursement amendment for Texas Gas Transmission (6-1)
• Approved lease for Aquadrill Offshore, LLC for 10.30 acres and Buildings C and D (7-0)
• Engaged Donelson T. Caffery, III as legal counsel (4-3)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the eleven-month budget summary, including potential budget amendments and employee salary adjustments. The meeting includes updates on various construction phases for the West Yard Expansion and repairs related to Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta.

• Approval of a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Discussion of hiring a District Maintenance Supervisor contract employee
• Review of hurricane damage repair proposals from Modular Construction
• Resolution to award Tracts 'O' and 'P' to Rigid Constructors, LLC
• Approval of various construction payment applications for West Yard Expansion

The Board awarded a contract for Tracts O and P site improvements to Rigid Constructors, LLC. Officials also approved several pipeline relocation payments and authorized the pursuit of servitudes for the AGMAC Channel Project. Additionally, the Board approved a budget amendment and personnel salary and title adjustments.

• Awarded $3,168,401.00 contract for Tracts O and P site improvements to Rigid Constructors, LLC
• Approved FY 2020-2021 Budget Amendment for various line-items
• Approved salary and title adjustments for Joanna Durke, Tracy Boudreaux, and Shari Landry
• Authorized objection letter to Texas Gas Transmission, LLC regarding cost increase from $4,987,265 to $5,797,758
• Approved $2,089,288.14 payment to Shell Pipeline Company, LP for AGMAC Phase I relocation
• Approved $345,380.64 payment to Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC contingent on verification
• Authorized obtaining servitudes and signing Right-of-Way Agreements for AGMAC Channel Project
• Approved $19,135.00 for Hurricane Laura repairs at Diamond Offshore 6-A Yard

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates regarding the Seadrill Limited Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, including lease payments and a proof of claim filing. The meeting also includes discussion on a reimbursement agreement with Trunkline Gas Company, LLC.

• Update on Seadrill Limited, et al., Debtors Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
• Review of Attorney General approval for Special Counsel H. Kent Aguillard
• Discussion of Seadrroll Americas, Inc. lease payment
• Authorization for Board President to execute Proof of Claim for bankruptcy court
• Approval and authorization for Trunkline Gas Company, LLC reimbursement agreement

The Board approved a modified payment schedule for Seadrill Limited and authorized a Proof of Claim in a bankruptcy case. Additionally, the Board authorized a reimbursement agreement with Trunkline Gas Company, LLC for pipeline work.

• Approved Seadrill monthly payments of $41,226.61 (June-Dec 2021) and a 2022 annual payment of $494,671.21 (5-0)
• Authorized Board President to execute 'Proof of Claim' for Seadrill Limited bankruptcy case (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Trunkline Gas Company, LLC (Energy Transfer) to lower the 20” Centerville 300-1 Pipeline (5-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the upcoming fiscal year budget and the 2020-2021 audit engagement. The meeting includes updates on several construction phases for the East & West Yard Expansion and the Port Millennium Expansion.

• Discussion of FY 2021–2022 Budget
• Approval of Coastal Construction Application for Payment No. 8
• Approval of Preferred Electric, Inc. Application for Payment No. 9
• Review of 2021 Annual Insurance Renewals and Request for Proposals
• Status reports on Hurricane Laura and Delta storm damages

The Board approved the FY 2021-2022 budget and retained H. Kent Aguillard as special counsel to represent the Port in the Seadrill Limited bankruptcy proceedings. The Commission also authorized several payments for port expansion and storm repair projects.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 Budget as recommended by Finance Committee (6-0)
• Retained H. Kent Aguillard as special counsel for Seadrill bankruptcy at $450/hr (6-0)
• Retained Broussard, Poche’, L.L.P. for FY 2020-2021 audit for max fee of $30,000 (6-0)
• Approved $1,627,997.17 payment to Texas Gas Transmission, LLC for pipeline relocation (6-0)
• Approved $83,815.11 payment to GIS Engineering, LLC for AGMAC Phase I Dredging (6-0)
• Approved $59,972.50 payment to GIS Engineering, LLC for Millennium Expansion (6-0)
• Approved $53,951.25 payment to GIS Engineering, LLC for West Yard Expansion (6-0)
• Approved $13,095.00 Change Order No. 6 for Building B steel repairs (6-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Port of Iberia District Board will meet to consider approving payment of Allain & Allain invoices, receive a report on the district's 2021 insurance renewal, and discuss the substantial completion and occupancy of Building B at the West Yard, including a report from GIS Engineering.

• Discuss/approve payment of Allain & Allain invoices.
• Report on 2021 insurance renewal for general liability, auto, umbrella, crime, boiler & machinery, inland marine, equipment floater, and building & contents.
• Update on agreement for substantial completion and occupancy of Building B multipurpose facilities and small warehouse, and Building B Bay 5 repairs and improvements.
• Update on ARL executing substantial completion certificate for Building B Bay 5 repairs.
• Discuss collection of local attorney resumes.

The Board authorized the Executive Director to finalize 2021 annual insurance renewals and approved four payments to Allain & Allain for legal services. A change order adding 30 days to the Building B Multipurpose Facilities contract was approved. Discussions regarding Seadrill's occupancy and rent payments were tabled.

• Approved $2,152.50 payment to Allain & Allain for February 2021 services (4-0)
• Approved $593.75 payment to Allain & Allain for AGMAC legal services (4-0)
• Approved $1,787.50 payment to Allain & Allain for AGMAC utility relocation work (4-0)
• Approved $80.55 payment to Allain & Allain for Diversified Materials litigation (4-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to accept insurance proposals for a total premium of $298,923 or better rates from Lloyds of London (4-0)
• Approved Change Order Number 6 to add 30 contract days to Building B Multipurpose Facilities & Small Warehouse project (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on Seadrill occupancy and rental payments
• Tabled collection of local attorney resumes

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve several construction project payments, change orders, and substantial completions for the West Yard expansion. They will also hear presentations on wind energy, flood protection, and sewerage services, and consider insurance renewals and a certificate of deposit renewal.

• Discuss/approve multiple change orders and payments for the West Yard expansion project (SPN H.011928), including Building B phases.
• Consider a change of scope for the Port Millennium Expansion Phase II to add steel bulkhead and bankline stabilization at Tracts O and P.
• Receive a presentation from Mr. Harold Schoeffler on wind energy.
• Review 2021 annual insurance renewals and request for proposals from Norris Insurance Consultants.
• Discuss/approve invoices for GIS Engineering related to the West Yard expansion, Port Millennium Phase III, and AGMAC Phase I dredging.

The Board approved several payments for the East & West Yard Expansion and AGMAC dredging projects, including a $1.87M payment to Texas Gas Transmission, LLC. It also authorized a conditional occupancy agreement for Seadrill Americas, Inc. to use Building B facilities. Additionally, the Board approved the renewal of three flood insurance policies.

• Approved payment of $1,868,886.66 to Texas Gas Transmission, LLC for pipeline relocation (4-0)
• Approved payment of $167,540.04 to Shell Pipeline Company, LP for pipeline relocation (4-0)
• Approved conditional occupancy agreement for Seadrill Americas, Inc. to occupy Building B (4-0)
• Approved renewal of flood insurance premiums for Logan Industries, Ram Design, and Sheriff Office (6-0)
• Approved $86,469.50 payment to GIS Engineering, LLC for West Yard Expansion (4-0)
• Approved $42,839.93 payment to GIS Engineering, LLC for bankline stabilization (4-0)
• Approved $60,565.63 payment to GIS Engineering, LLC for AGMAC Phase I Dredging (4-0)
• Approved $4,450.00 payment to Appraiser Associates of Louisiana, LLC for Omega Property appraisal (4-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss and consider forming a specialized team for the Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC) project. The meeting also includes consideration of a resolution to request special counsel from the Attorney General for this project.

• Creation of AGMAC Right-of-Way Acquisition Team including GIS Engineering, LLC, Discovery Land Group, Francis Fortier, PLS, Laperouse Abstract Co., and Donelson Caffery, III
• Resolution to engage Special Counsel for the AGMAC Project via the Attorney General

The Board established a Right-of-Way Acquisition Team for the Acadiana Gulf of Mexico Access Channel (AGMAC) project. They also approved the engagement of special counsel to assist with legal work for the project, pending approval from the Attorney General.

• Approved creation of AGMAC Right-of-Way Acquisition Team (6-0)
• Authorized Board President to execute contract with Donelson T. Caffery, III (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to engage Donelson T. Caffery III as Special Counsel at $225 per hour, to be forwarded to the Attorney General (6-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the performance of the Port Attorney's professional services contract and a legal services contract with Allain & Allain Law Firm. The meeting also includes updates on the East & West Yard expansion project and a proposed amendment to a right-of-way agreement with Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC.

• Review of professional services contract performance for Port Attorney
• Discussion of legal services contract with Allain & Allain Law Firm
• Update on Building B Multipurpose Facilities & Small Warehouse project
• Consideration of Change Order No. 4 for the East & West Yard expansion
• Amendment of Right-of-Way Agreement with Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC

The Board authorized the President to execute a right-of-way agreement amendment with Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC. Commissioners also approved a budget increase and time extension for a multipurpose facility project. A discussion regarding the legal services contract was tabled.

• Approved $3,582.25 Change Order No. 4 for Building B stairway platform repairs (7-0)
• Authorized Board President to execute Amendment of Right-of-Way Agreement with Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC, contingent upon legal review and addition of abandonment clause (7-0)
• Tabled discussion of Legal Services Contract with Allain & Allain Law Firm (7-0)
• Entered and exited executive session regarding Port Attorney professional services contract with no action taken (7-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss multiple construction phases for the East & West Yard Expansion, including various contractor payments and change orders. The meeting also includes updates on the Port Millennium Expansion Phase III and AGMAC Phase I Dredging projects.

• Authorization for lease agreement for Lots 7, 8, 15, and 16 with Ram Design, LLC (Joulon)
• Approval of security camera proposals from Royal Security Solutions, Inc.
• Review of contractor payments for Acadiane’ Renovations, Ltd., Preferred Electric, and Garden City Construction
• Discussion of hurricane damage reports and FEMA applications regarding Hurricanes Laura and Delta
• Update on pipeline relocation coordination involving Shell, Texas Gas, Tennessee Gas, and Energy Transfer

The Board authorized a listing agreement with Max J. Derbes, Inc. to market vacant properties and approved a lease for Ram Design, LLC. Several payments were approved for the East & West Yard Expansion projects and security camera installations. The Board also renewed workers compensation and flood insurance policies.

• Approved lease agreement with Ram Design, LLC for Lots 7, 8, 15, and 16 (6.43 acres)
• Approved listing agreement with Max J. Derbes, Inc. for marketing vacant properties
• Renewed Workers Compensation Insurance with LWCC for $3,614.00
• Renewed 2021 Flood Insurance premiums for $60,341.00
• Approved $17,105.00 partial payment to Royal Security Solutions, Inc. for cameras
• Approved $312,258.90 payment to Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC for steel repairs
• Approved $99,593.61 payment to Acadiane’ Renovations, Ltd. for multipurpose facilities
• Denied proposal from Laperouse Abstract Company regarding AGMAC Right-of-Ways (3-4)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a lease agreement with Turner Industries Group, LLC for 88.397 acres at Dynamic Industries East Yard. The meeting also includes an update on a legal request regarding lease assignment and a briefing from an attorney concerning a Chapter 11 bankruptcy notice.

• Lease Agreement between Port of Iberia District and Turner Industries Group, LLC for Tracts A, C, E, E-1, and G (88.397 total acres)
• Request for landlord's consent to assign East Yard Lease Agreement to Turner Industries Group, LLC
• Attorney address regarding a Notice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case received by the Port
• Discussion of a proposal relative to a fee agreement and authority to represent

The Board approved a lease agreement with Turner Industries Group, LLC for 88.397 acres known as the Dynamic Industries East Yard. The approval is contingent upon a clean environmental Phase I report and a lease termination document from Dynamic Industries effective April 30, 2021.

• Approved lease agreement with Turner Industries Group, LLC for Tracts A, C, E, E-1, and G (4-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Port of Iberia District Board will discuss and possibly authorize the executive director to negotiate a lease agreement with Turner Industries Group for 88.397 acres (Tracts A, C, E, E-1, G). The board will also consider amending the FY 2020-2021 budget to fund an announcement ceremony and receive a report on construction projects, including a change order and a scope change for site improvements.

• Discuss/approve lease negotiation with Turner Industries Group for 88.397 acres (Dynamic Industries East Yard)
• Consider budget amendment for 'Office Functions' to allocate funding for an announcement ceremony
• Review and consider Change Order No. 2 for Building B - POI West Yard concrete construction (Phase Vb)
• Discuss change of scope for SPN H.011756 Port Priority Improvements at Tracts K, L, and M
• Consider approval of GIS Engineering professional services letter for Tracts O and P site improvements

The Board authorized the Executive Director to negotiate a lease for 88.397 acres with Turner Industries Group, LLC and denied a request to assign an existing lease from Dynamic Industries, Inc. Other actions included approving a construction change order and a professional engineering services contract.

• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate lease with Turner Industries for Tracts A, C, E, E-1, and G (4-0)
• Authorized Port Attorney to deny Dynamic Industries' request to assign lease to Turner Industries (4-0)
• Moved $10,000 from Travel line-items to Office Functions for an announcement ceremony (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Building B Concrete Construction increasing cost by $18,903.60 (4-0)
• Authorized Time & Material contract with GIS Engineering, LLC for Tracts O and P not to exceed $452,200.00 (4-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to have Omega property appraised for a price not to exceed $4,450.00 (4-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Port of Iberia Board will discuss and consider approval of several payment applications and change orders for the ongoing West Yard expansion (SPN H.011928), including payments to Acadiane Renovations, Preferred Electric, Garden City Construction, and Frisco Industrial. They will also receive updates on the Millennium Expansion Phase III dredging, bank stabilization, and pipeline relocations for the AGMAC project. A resolution certifying the 2020 environmental audit is up for adoption.

• Discuss/approve payment applications for West Yard expansion phases: Acadiane Renovations (Payments No. 6, 7, 3), Preferred Electric (Payment No. 6), Garden City Construction (Payment No. 4), Frisco Industrial (Payment No. 5)
• Consider change orders for Preferred Electric (Change Order No. 6) and Acadiane Renovations (Change Order No. 3)
• Update on Excalibar lease request for Lots 11-A, 11-B, 14, and 12 at the Port
• Discuss/approve GIS Engineering invoices for West Yard, bank stabilization, AGMAC general engineering, and AGMAC Phase I dredging
• Adopt resolution certifying the 2020 Louisiana Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit

The Board approved a $265,000 estimate for 63 flood vents at the West Yard and authorized multiple payments for dredging, pipeline relocation, and building renovations. The Commission also amended the budget to reallocate $5,000 for signage and adopted a resolution certifying compliance with a water pollution environmental audit.

• Approved $265,000 estimate for 63 flood vents from Ruskin (5-0)
• Approved $940,129.14 payment to Texas Gas Transmission, LLC for pipeline relocation (5-0)
• Approved $396,808.85 and $131,451.14 payments to Shell Pipeline Company, LP (5-0)
• Approved $300,077.78 payment to Acadiane’ Renovations, Ltd. for Building B multipurpose facilities (5-0)
• Approved $94,736.75 payment to GIS Engineering, LLC for West Yard expansion (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment to move $5,000 from travel lines to Advertising and Promotions (5-0)
• Approved Public Dock Lease Agreement with Progressive Pipeline (5-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying review of 2020 Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit (5-0)

Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the East & West Yard expansion and Port Millennium Expansion. The meeting also covers lease requests from Excalibar and Hebert Shell & Limestone, as well as the 2019-2020 fiscal audit.

• Review of lease requests for Excalibar (Lots 11-A, 11-B, 14, and 12) and Hebert Shell & Limestone (Lot 25 and Lots 26-28, 56-58, 59B)
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Audit by Broussard, Poche’, L.L.P.
• Discussion of professional services contract for Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc.
• Payment approvals for Acadiane’ Renovations, Ltd., Preferred Electric, and Garden City Construction regarding West Yard expansion
• Consideration of a listing agreement with Max J. Derbes, Inc. to market vacant port properties

The Board approved several contractor payments for the East & West Yard Expansion and authorized a request for proposals (RFP) for liability and property insurance. It also granted lease payment deferrals to Excalibur and Crosby Construction Services and authorized a demand letter to Coastal Construction for bulkhead damages.

• Renewed Norris Insurance Consultants contract for 2 years at $9,000/year
• Authorized RFP process for Liability & Property Insurance
• Approved 6-month lease payment deferral for Excalibur (a Newpark Company)
• Granted Crosby Construction Services until March 31, 2021 to pay Invoice #4839 ($64,643.52)
• Approved $25,903.00 for Royal Security Solutions security cameras
• Approved $949,656.04 (or $894,760.41) payment to Boardwalk Pipeline Company
• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate 6-acre lease with Progressive Pipeline
• Authorized legal counsel to send demand letter to Coastal Construction for bulkhead damages