Port of South Louisiana Commission public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Commission approved several substantial completion certificates for airport projects and authorized a contract amendment for the Globalplex access road. The board also ratified vendor payments and approved the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Approved 2026 Regular Commission Meeting dates (9-0)
- Authorized payment of internal investigation invoice BSW 8282-56 (9-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 3 for NY Associates Globalplex Access Road to Building 71 (9-0)
- Executed substantial completion for Globalplex Second Dock Access Bridge (9-0)
- Approved Geotechnical Services contract with Terracon for Terminal Building Aircraft Tarmac (9-0)
- Executed substantial completion for Taxiway Signage Airport Project (9-0)
- Executed substantial completion for Airport Parking Lot Expansion (9-0)
- Executed substantial completion for Airport Drainage Project (APS Ditch) (9-0)
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The Commission extended a conditional offer of employment to Julia Fisher Cormier for the position of Executive Director. The offer is subject to background checks, reference checks, and the verification of her right to work in the United States.
- Approved conditional offer of employment to Julia Fisher Cormier as Executive Director (8-0)
- Authorized Chairman, Vice Chairman, Shey-Harding, and Legal Counsel to negotiate employment agreement terms (8-0)
- Entered Executive Session to discuss applicant competence (8-0)
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The Commission approved a tariff increase for self-trimming bulk carriers and authorized several project contracts and extensions. The board also approved a funding application for a Hyundai project and ratified September 2025 invoices.
- Increased dockage fees for Self Trimming Bulk Carriers from $3.80 to $3.95 (6-0)
- Approved $30,058.22 change order for Globalplex Intermodal Dock Second Access Bridge (6-0)
- Authorized Certificate of Substantial Completion for Reserve Grain Facility Under Dock Refurbishment Phase 1A (6-0)
- Approved WSP USA, Inc. Task Order #24-05H Amendment for on-call services not to exceed $100,000 (6-0)
- Extended Master Professional Services Agreement with Shread Kuyrkendall & Associates for two years (6-0)
- Authorized application to Louisiana Economic Development FastSites Program for Hyundai Project (6-0)
- Ratified payment of invoices from Vendor Check register Report 9/1/25 - 9/30/25 (6-0)
- Approved minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting (6-0)
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The Commission approved several resolutions for the Executive Regional Airport, including a 1,500-foot runway extension and the repurposing of $567,361 in capital outlay funds. The board also authorized a new change order policy for construction projects and approved multiple engineering and testing contracts.
- Approved 1,500-foot runway extension at Executive Regional Airport (8-0)
- Approved repurposing $567,361 in capital outlay funds for Airport Terminal Project (8-0)
- Authorized Construction Committee to approve change orders up to $50,000 (8-0)
- Approved membership in Corporate Aircraft Association for fuel sales (8-0)
- Approved $147,666 AECOM task order for Second Dock Access Bridge closeout (8-0)
- Approved amendment to Beta Group task order for bridge material testing (8-0)
- Authorized hiring of Shey-Harding Associates search firm for Executive Director (8-0)
- Ratified lease with DSC Dredge LLC for airport laydown yard (8-0)
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The Commission approved a series of resolutions to tighten administrative oversight, including new requirements for legal review of contracts and the submission of bid documents. The board also authorized several infrastructure projects and a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Steel.
- Approved MOU with Hyundai Steel Company and Hyundai Steel Louisiana, LLC (7-0)
- Authorized negotiation of employment agreement with Interim Executive Director (7-0)
- Approved engagement of Kushner Lagraize for operational and internal control analysis (7-0)
- Required all Port contracts to be reviewed by legal counsel (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment and critical repairs for Guesthouse Restoration Project (7-0)
- Authorized WSP task orders for Globalplex Finger Pier and Amrize Bulk Dock assessments (7-0)
- Approved application for Delta Regional Authority grant (7-0)
- Approved change order for Reserve Grain Elevator under dock refurbishment (7-0)
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The Commission accepted the resignation of Executive Director Paul Matthews and appointed Brian Cox as Interim Executive Director. The board also approved several agreements and preliminary bond issuances totaling up to $440 million.
- Accepted resignation of Paul Matthews as Executive Director (8-0, 1 abstention)
- Named Brian Cox as Interim Executive Director (9-0)
- Approved preliminary issuance of up to $400M revenue bonds and $40M bond anticipation notes (9-0)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of Greater Baton Rouge (9-0)
- Approved marketing agreement between deepwater ports (9-0)
- Approved employment of Foley & Judell, L.L.P. as special counsel (9-0)
- Tabled Master Services Agreement with Digital Engineering and Imaging for traffic study
- Approved agenda amendment for WSP update on Building 71 (9-0)
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The Commission approved a maintenance dredging contract, a right of way agreement with Air Products Blue Energy, and a lease amendment for Baumer. The board also authorized a termination notice for Pinnacle Polymers and a memorandum of understanding with Blackhawk Flight Foundation.
- Approved maintenance dredging contract (7-0)
- Approved right of way and servitude agreement with Air Products Blue Energy (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Baumer lease (7-0)
- Approved termination notice to Pinnacle Polymers (7-0)
- Approved MOU with Blackhawk Flight Foundation regarding the airport (7-0)
- Approved subzone application for E-Crane (7-0)
- Approved payment of internal investigation invoices (7-0)
- Approved amendments to bylaws (7-0)
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The Commission entered and exited an executive session to receive attorney-client privileged communications. Chairman Murray stated that no action was taken during the executive session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (8-0)
- Approved motion to exit executive session (8-0)
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The Commission approved a change order for the Reserve Grain Elevator Facility Under Dock Refurbishment project. The proposal includes high river mitigation efforts and a contingency fund, and it has been forwarded to Attorney Roussell for review.
- Approved $300,000 change order for Reserve Grain Elevator Facility Under Dock Refurbishment (6-0)
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The Commission approved the 2025-2026 budget and authorized the withdrawal of a $217 million capital outlay request. The board also voted to repurpose $26.685 million in funding toward a steel production project and updated budget presentation procedures.
- Adopted 2025-2026 Budget (7-0)
- Approved withdrawal of $217 million capital outlay request for westbank St. John the Baptist Parish development (7-0)
- Approved repurposing $26.685 million capital outlay request from Globalplex warehouse/conveyor to Project Henry steel production (7-0)
- Approved resolution requiring the CAO and auditor to be available for budget presentations to Commissioners (7-0)
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The Commission approved insurance coverages for 2025-2026 and extended its agreement with Alliant Insurance Services. Several airport and roadway projects were awarded or accepted as complete, while the 2025-2026 budget was tabled.
- Approved 2025-2026 insurance renewals not to exceed $2,159,268.68 (6-0)
- Extended Insurance Broker Services Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services (6-0)
- Tabled 2025-2026 budget pending a revenue positive or neutral proposal (6-0)
- Awarded Airport parking lot expansion to Barriere Construction Co. LLC for $183,308.00 (6-0)
- Awarded Airport APS Ditch Enclosure project to Barriere Construction Co. LLC for $250,217.00 base bid (6-0)
- Approved Master Services Agreement with Riverlands Surveying Company (6-0)
- Approved resolution to sponsor Foreign Trade Zone expansion for LOOP, LLC (6-0)
- Approved acquisition of electronic devices for Commissioners (6-0)
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The Commission authorized a resolution to apply for State Capital Outlay funding to design and construct a deepwater dock for a $5.8 billion Hyundai steel facility in Ascension Parish. The Board also approved a task order for WSP to provide project support services.
- Approved resolution to negotiate a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of Greater Baton Rouge and apply for State Capital Outlay funding for a Hyundai Steel deepwater dock (6-0)
- Approved amendment to the agenda to add a task order from WSP (6-0)
- Approved task order for WSP for project coordination, planning, permitting, and design services not to exceed $11,280,000, contingent upon appropriation of funds (6-0)
- Dispensed with the scheduled Executive Session regarding Descendants Project v. Port of South Louisiana
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The Commission approved several professional service agreements for building upgrades, environmental sampling, and site assessments. It also authorized the acceptance of FEMA grant recommendations and the hiring of a grant management firm.
- Approved amendment to Commission Bylaws regarding regular meeting scheduling (8-0)
- Tabled first amended and restated grant agreement for FY 2019 PIDP (8-0)
- Approved AECOM Task Order No. 2 for geotechnical services totaling $126,274 (8-0)
- Approved WSP USA, Inc. Task Order #24-20 for Building 71 design oversight (8-0)
- Approved Right of Way and Servitude Agreement with Entergy, Louisiana, LLC (7-0)
- Approved Master Services Agreement with Curtis Environmental Services, Inc. (8-0)
- Approved WSP USA, Inc. Task Order #24-07 for Holcim site assessment (8-0)
- Approved FEMA grant Investment Justifications 1-4 and contract with OD Grant Solutions (9-0)
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The Commission accepted several completed roadway, dock, and roof projects and authorized new engineering agreements for airport and building upgrades. The board also approved a $4.4M budget amendment to advertise for bids to reroof Building 10.
- Approved completion of Globalplex roadway improvements near Building 2 (9-0-0)
- Approved completion of Globalplex roadway improvements near MSOC (9-0-0)
- Approved completion of Globalplex barge dock replacement (9-0-0)
- Approved completion of Building 20 (Baumer) roof replacement (9-0-0)
- Authorized cooperative agreement with DOT for perimeter fence SPN-H.016084 (9-0-0)
- Approved substantial completion for security wildlife fence SPN-H.016084 (9-0-0)
- Approved WSP USA Inc. Task Order 24-18 for airport terminal design oversight for $70,373 (9-0-0)
- Approved $4.4M budget amendment to advertise bids for Building 10 (NATCO) reroofing (9-0-0)