Port of South Louisiana Commission public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Commission voted to cancel proposed changes to the tariff and security fees. It also adopted new procedures for conducting future public hearings and approved several professional service contracts for engineering and government relations.
- Cancelled proposed changes to the Tariff and associated security fee
- Adopted resolution establishing procedures for Public Hearings
- Named WSP USA, Inc. as Project/Construction Manager for all current and future construction projects
- Approved $66,000 contract with Pivotal GR Solutions, LLC for legislative and public relations services
- Approved engagement of Meyer Engineers for Guest House historic restoration
- Approved engagement of AIMS Engineering for River Road Entrance improvements
- Approved Linfield Hunter & Junius Task Order #19 for Security Guard Building and Entrance
- Approved Port Security Grant EMW-2024-PU-05225
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The Commission approved a $1,179,486 contract for road and drainage improvements and terminated several agreements with Greenfield Louisiana, LLC. Other actions included approving a lease extension for Pinnacle Polymers and funding for coastal erosion research with Nicholls State University.
- Awarded Globalplex road and drainage project to Kass Brothers, Inc. for $1,179,486.00
- Approved third lease extension for Pinnacle Polymers (Warehouse 20) through May 31, 2026
- Approved 7th Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Nicholls State University for up to $18,000
- Approved termination of Omnibus and Tri-Party Agreements with Greenfield Louisiana, LLC
- Approved substantial completion of Warehouse 20 roof repair and Globalplex parking area near Building 60
- Approved selection of professional engineer for Building 71 floor, conveyor, and rail projects
- Authorized application to Port Priority Program for ADM-Reserve Grain Elevator Phase 2 funding
- Approved WSP Task Order #24-13 for ADM Reserve Grain Facility construction observation ($76,407.20)
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The Commission adopted resolutions establishing WSP USA Inc. as the exclusive provider for specific task orders and the lead consultant for all grant applications. Additionally, the Commission mandated that all professional service solicitations and procurement procedures must now receive Commission approval prior to issuance.
- Approved resolution designating WSP USA Inc. as exclusive provider for PSA Task Orders and lead consultant for all grants (9-0)
- Approved resolution requiring Commission approval for all professional services RFPs and SOQs prior to issuance (9-0)
- Approved resolution requiring Commission approval for all Port documented procurement procedures (9-0)
- Approved resolution requiring Commission selection of professional service providers for contracts exceeding bylaw amounts or lasting over one year (9-0)
- Approved resolution tasking WSP USA Inc. and counsel to help draft RFP and SOQ generation and evaluation processes (9-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss three lawsuits involving The Descendants Project (9-0)
- Exited executive session with no action taken (9-0)
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The Commission approved several infrastructure projects, including a $3.06M warehouse project and airport improvements. The board also authorized an in-depth review of internal controls and updated its public comment policy.
- Approved $3,066,667 for Globalplex Warehouse and Conveyance System (7-0)
- Authorized Kushner LaGraize, LLC to review Port policies, procedures, and internal controls (7-0)
- Adopted new Public Comments Period Policy (7-0)
- Approved request for funds from LA DOTD for Executive Regional Airport improvements (7-0)
- Accepted substantial completion for Globalplex Roadway Improvements Project #2 and #4 (7-0)
- Approved Master Services Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with The Beta Group for material testing (7-0)
- Authorized Finance Committee members to have banking signature authority (7-0)
- Authorized request for Attorney General opinion on Public Bid Law for E-Methanol Hydrogen Fueling Barge Project (7-0)
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The Commission approved a $441,001 FAA grant and a $299,990 contract for a security wildlife fence at the Executive Regional Airport. It also authorized three state funding agreements for Globalplex projects totaling $820,000 and extended contracts for several engineering firms.
- Approved acceptance of $441,001 FAA grant for Security Wildlife Fence (9-0)
- Awarded $299,990 contract to Rooted Land Management, LLC for Security Wildlife Fence (9-0)
- Approved $426,667 state funding for Globalplex Rail Connector (9-0)
- Approved $193,333 state funding for Globalplex New Guard Station (9-0)
- Approved $200,000 state funding for Globalplex Master Drainage Improvements (9-0)
- Approved revised Port of South Louisiana Bylaws (9-0)
- Approved contract extensions for 10 selected engineers and architects (9-0)
- Approved minutes from August 5-6 and August 14, 2024 (9-0)
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The Commission elected Joey Scontrino as Vice Chairman and approved several professional service agreements for legal and engineering work. The board also rejected all bids for a road and drainage project, opting to rebid the work.
- Elected Joey Scontrino as Vice Chairman (9-0)
- Approved July 8, 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
- Approved June 30, 2024 Financial Report and June invoice payments (9-0)
- Approved legal services agreement with Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP not to exceed $500,000 (9-0)
- Approved environmental legal services agreement with Timothy W. Hardy and Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP not to exceed $150,000 (9-0)
- Approved Master Services Agreement and Task Order No. 1 for resident inspector services with Infinity Engineers Consultants, LLC not to exceed $197,600 (9-0)
- Rejected all bids and authorized rebidding for Access Road to Building 71/Globalplex Road Improvements and Drainage project (9-0)
- Approved AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Task Order No. 100-A for $71,038.06 (9-0)
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The Commission held a special meeting and workshop to receive updates on operations, finance, and construction. No substantive actions were taken during the two executive sessions regarding litigation or economic development.
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation, labor matters, and cybersecurity (9-0)
- Exited executive session regarding litigation (9-0); no action taken
- Entered executive session to discuss port economic development negotiations (9-0)
- Exited executive session regarding economic development (9-0); no action taken
- Recessed meeting at 3:10 p.m. (9-0)
- Reconvened meeting at 9:00 a.m. on August 6, 2024 (9-0)
- Adjourned meeting (8-0)
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The Commission approved a contract for the Second Dock Access Bridge Project and authorized advertising for a hydrogen fueling barge. Two items regarding a right of way agreement and a lease amendment were tabled. The Commission also entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement for the Corn Belt Ports Initiative.
- Awarded Second Dock Access Bridge Project to RNGD Infrastructure, LLC for $15,769,191.00 and Alternate 1 for $180,000 (6-3)
- Approved May 31, 2024 Financial Report and payment of May invoices (9-0)
- Authorized advertising for the construction of a Hydrogen Fueling Barge (9-0)
- Approved entry into the Lower Mississippi River — Corn Belt Ports Initiative Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (9-0)
- Tabled Right of Way Agreement with Entergy — Westbank Property St. James Parish (8-0)
- Tabled Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease with Pinnacle Polymers, Inc. (9-0)
- Approved June 5, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0-1)
- Entered and exited Executive Session regarding an EEOC complaint; no action taken (9-0)
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The Commission approved a contract for grain facility refurbishment and authorized several infrastructure projects, including a second access bridge. The board also approved a lease amendment with Evonik and elected an Executive Vice-Chairman.
- Awarded $3,276,900 contract to Kostmayer Construction for Reserve Grain Facility Under Dock Refurbishment - Phase 1A (8-0)
- Certified compliance with public bid laws for Globalplex Intermodal Dock Second Access Bridge Project (8-0)
- Approved agreement with Entergy to relocate utilities for Globalplex Intermodal Dock Second Access Bridge Project (7-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for roof retrofit work at Building 20 (Baumer) (8-0)
- Approved Linfield, Hunter & Junius Task Order for design and engineering for Building 10 (Natco) roof repair/replacement (8-0)
- Approved second amendment to lease agreement with Evonik (8-0)
- Approved certificate of substantial completion for taxiway signage at Port of South Louisiana Executive Airport (8-0)
- Elected Chairman Murray as Executive Vice-Chairman (8-0)
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The Commission approved several construction contracts for roadway and parking improvements at Globalplex in St. John the Baptist Parish. It also authorized matching funds for a capital outlay grant and approved a program management contract with WSP, USA.
- Awarded Globalplex parking area near Building 60 to Kass Bros. Construction (7-0)
- Awarded Globalplex parking area near Building 2 to Kass Bros. Construction (7-0)
- Approved $108,667 in matching funds for Globalplex parking near Marine Security Operation Center (7-0)
- Awarded Globalplex parking near Marine Security Operation Center to Brown Industrial Construction pending approval (7-0)
- Authorized advertising for bids for Globalplex roadway and drainage improvements between Buildings 71 and 76 (7-0)
- Approved reimbursement to Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Hurricane Gustav overpayment (7-0)
- Approved program management contract with WSP, USA (7-0)
- Authorized CEA with LA DOTD-Aviation Dept. for Drainage Improvements Phase I Design (7-0)
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The Commission approved the 2024-2025 budget and authorized insurance coverage up to $2,375,396.52. The board also authorized a ground lease for a renewable fuel project with Woodland Biofuels, Inc. and approved several infrastructure and analysis contracts.
- Officers remained in current positions (9-0)
- Approved February 29, 2024 Financial Report and January 2024 invoices (9-0)
- Authorized 2024-2025 insurance coverage not to exceed $2,375,396.52 (9-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Budget (9-0)
- Authorized Letter of Intent and ground lease for Woodland Biofuels, Inc. renewable fuel project (9-0)
- Approved $82,511.00 contract with Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering for airport security/wildlife fence (9-0)
- Authorized agreement with World Trade Center New Orleans for Lower Mississippi River commodity analysis (9-0)
- Accepted Building 19 Roof Annex Repair Project as complete (9-0)
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The Commission awarded several construction contracts for roadway and parking improvements at Globalplex in St. John the Baptist Parish. The board also authorized matching funds for a capital outlay grant and approved a program management contract with WSP, USA.
- Awarded Globalplex Project #3 parking area near Building 60 to Kass Bros. Construction (7-0)
- Awarded Globalplex Project #2 parking area near Building 2 to Kass Bros. Construction (7-0)
- Approved $108,667 in matching funds for Globalplex parking near Marine Security Operation Center (7-0)
- Awarded Globalplex Project #4 parking near Marine Security Operation Center to Brown Industrial Construction, pending capital outlay approval (7-0)
- Authorized advertising for bids for Globalplex roadway and drainage improvements between Buildings 71 and 76 (7-0)
- Approved reimbursement to Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness for Hurricane Gustav overpayment (7-0)
- Approved program management contract with WSP, USA (7-0)
- Authorized CEA with LA DOTD-Aviation Dept. for Drainage Improvements Phase I Design (7-0)
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The Commission authorized a Memorandum of Agreement for the St. James Property site certification and approved multiple security and infrastructure contracts. Other actions included the engagement of auditors and legal services, and the final acceptance of the Administration Building.
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement for St. James Property site certification (7-0)
- Authorized contract with LA DOTD-Aviation Division for taxiway guidance signs (7-0)
- Approved final acceptance resolution for Administration Building (7-0)
- Approved engagement of auditors Kushner Lagraize, LLC (7-0)
- Authorized legal services agreement with Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, LLP (7-0)
- Awarded three port security projects to Evalv, IQ and Environmental Science Services, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved Environmental Science Services, Inc. Task Order 2 for GIS platform deployment (7-0)
- Authorized advertising for Reserve Grain Elevator Dock Refurbishment (7-0)
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The Commission authorized agreements for a North T-Hangar project and an easement with Air Liquide. It also approved advertising for the Globalplex Second Dock Access Bridge construction and awarded a security system contract to ES2.
- Approved November 30, 2023 Financial Report and payment of invoices
- Authorized agreement with DOTD-Aviation for North T-Hangar Phase I (Environmental and Design)
- Authorized administration to advertise for Globalplex Second Dock Access Bridge construction
- Awarded maritime operations security system contract to ES2
- Tabled memorandum of agreement with Regional Economic Development Organization of Greater New Orleans, Inc. (5-4)
- Authorized easement with Air Liquide at POSL St. James Site