St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The St. Bernard Port Board will decide on a $3 million payment to settle the expropriation of Violet Dock Port, along with amendments to cooperative agreements and leases with the Port of New Orleans and Associated Terminals. The board will also consider contracts with DAR, Incorporated and Colex & Associates, and a resolution to reallocate bond funds.

• Approval of $3,000,000 funding for the Violet Dock Port expropriation judgment (Item 10)
• Second Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans resolving Violet Dock litigation (Item 6)
• Ninth Amendment to Lease with Associated Terminals (Item 7)
• Lease with Port of New Orleans for berths at Violet Dock Property (Item 8)
• Contracts with DAR, Incorporated and Colex & Associates (Items 11-14)

The Board approved a Second Amendment to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Port of New Orleans and a $3 million payment to resolve long-standing litigation regarding the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port. The Board also authorized the reallocation of bond proceeds to fund these judgments.

• Approved Second Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans (5-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 to fund down judgment for Violet Dock Port expropriation (Unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of Series 2020C Bond proceeds to pay Violet Dock Port judgments (5-0)
• Approved lease with Port of New Orleans for berths at Violet Dock Property (Unanimous)
• Approved Ninth Amendment to lease with Associated Terminals (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with DAR, Incorporated (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Colex & Associates, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the December 8, 2020 meeting (Unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners cancelled the scheduled in-person special meeting for December 15, 2020. The cancellation follows positive COVID-19 tests among essential personnel and potential exposure of other staff.

• Cancellation of the December 15, 2020, in-person special meeting

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will review construction bids and approve several contracts. The board will also address health insurance premiums and COVID-19 restrictions regarding the annual Christmas Open House.

• Bids for Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project ranging from $3,511,000.00 to $4,900,100.00
• Approval of contract with Colex & Associates, Inc.
• Approval of contract with DAR, Incorporated
• Approval of health insurance premiums (Office of Group Benefits)

The Board awarded the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project bid to Voelkel McWilliams Construction LLC. The Board also approved health insurance premiums and tabled two consultant contracts. These decisions affect port infrastructure and administrative operations.

• Awarded Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed bid to Voelkel McWilliams Construction LLC for $3,511,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 23, 2020 special meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved Health Insurance Premiums (Office of Group Benefits) (Unanimous)
• Tabled contract with Colex & Associates, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Tabled contract with DAR, Incorporated (Unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special session to conduct an executive session regarding legal matters. The discussion focuses on litigation related to the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port in both state and federal courts.

• Executive Session regarding 34th Judicial District Court Case #116-860
• Executive Session regarding United States District Court Case #2:19-cv-11586-ILRL-DMD
• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2020 meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the November 10, 2020, regular meeting. The Board then entered an executive session to discuss litigation regarding the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port.

• Approved November 10, 2020 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved entry into Executive Session to discuss Violet Dock Port litigation (Unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at the Port office. Key items include approving the FY 2019-2020 audit, a change order for a security fence at the Violet Terminal, and reappointing a board representative. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss ongoing litigation related to the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port.

• Executive session to discuss litigation: Violet Dock Port expropriation, 34th Judicial District Court Case #116-860 and U.S. District Court Case #2:19-cv-11586-ILRL-DMD
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Audit
• Approval of Change Order No. 1 for AMKO Fence: Installation of Security Fence, Violet Terminal project (addition of 94 contract days)
• Approval of Substantial Completion for AMKO Fence: Violet Terminal project
• Reappointment of Ross Gonzales as representative to St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation Board (term ending January 2024)

The Board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Audit and authorized a time extension and substantial completion for security fencing at the Violet Terminal. Additionally, the Board reappointed the Director of Administration to the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation Board.

• Approved minutes of the October 13, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Audit (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for AMKO Fence adding 94 contract days for Violet Terminal security fence (unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for AMKO Fence regarding Violet Terminal security fence (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Director of Administration Ross Gonzales to the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation Board through January 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved entering Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding expropriation of the Violet Dock Port (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review several construction and service contracts. Items include a new lease for warehouse and office space at the Chalmette Terminal and updates to existing projects.

• New lease with Kevin Gonzales for warehouse and office space at 420 Bonita Dr.
• Change Order No. 3 for DelValle Services, LLC regarding Warehouse 1 Re-sheeting project
• Approval of Substantial Completion for the Warehouse 1 Re-sheeting project
• Amendment No. 1 to CSRS, Inc. contract for GIS project implementation
• Contract award for Rehabilitation of Chalmette Slip Sections A and F project

The Board approved a construction contract for the Rehabilitation of Chalmette Slip Sections A and F. Other actions included approving a warehouse lease and a contract amendment for the Executive Director.

• Awarded contract to Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC for Chalmette Slip Sections A and F rehabilitation with a GMP less than $32,200,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Kevin Gonzales for warehouse and office space at Chalmette Terminal (Unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to the Executive Director’s contract (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to CSRS, Inc. contract for GIS project travel reimbursement (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for DelValle Services, LLC adding 65 contract days to Warehouse 1 Re-sheeting project (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for DelValle Services, LLC regarding Warehouse 1 Re-sheeting project (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 23, 2020 special meeting (Unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider a resolution to adopt the millage rate, which sets the property tax levy for the port district. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Resolution to adopt millage rate (tabled from September 8 meeting)
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2020

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to levy an ad valorem millage rate of 3.81 mills on the 2020 tax roll. This action followed a vote to take the item from the table from a previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of the September 8, 2020 regular meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved to take the Resolution to adopt Millage from the table (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to levy 3.81 mills ad valorem tax for 2020 (4-0-0-1)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on September 8, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at 100 Port Boulevard, Chalmette. The board is set to adopt the millage rate, approve a new lease with Manuel's Supply, LLC for 25,000 sq. ft. of storage space at 360 Cobia Drive, and approve a hunting lease with Brad Robin. They will also consider a resolution of substantial completion for Ray Bros., Inc. regarding the renovation of the Emergency Equipment and Operations Building.

• Resolution to adopt Millage Rate
• Approval of new lease with Manuel's Supply, LLC for 25,000 sq. ft. of storage space at 360 Cobia Drive, Building 81B, Chalmette Terminal
• Approval of new lease with Brad Robin for hunting lease property
• Approval of Substantial Completion for Ray Bros., Inc. relating to the Renovation of Emergency Equipment and Operations Building Phase 2 project

The Board approved two new leases for storage and hunting property. A resolution to adopt the millage rate was tabled due to a lack of a quorum. The Board also approved substantial completion for a building renovation project.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2020 meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled resolution to adopt millage rate (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Manuel’s Supply, LLC for 25,000 sq. ft. of storage space (Unanimous)
• Approved new hunting lease with Brad Robin (Unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for Ray Bros., Inc. regarding Renovation of Emergency Equipment and Operations Building Phase 2 (Unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual regular meeting on August 11, 2020, to conduct business including approval of minutes, new leases, a budget revision, and an appointment. The board will vote on a new lease with New Orleans Iron Works LLC for a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and 130,000 sq ft laydown area, and a separate lease with Emile Pellittieri for office space. They will also consider a budget revision for FY 2019-2020 and appoint Meghan McCormick to the St. Bernard Parish Redevelopment, LLC Board of Directors.

• Approval of new lease with New Orleans Iron Works, LLC for 10,000 sq ft Foothill Warehouse and 130,000 sq ft Laydown Area at Chalmette Terminal
• Approval of new lease with Emile Pellittieri for 1,400 sq ft Office Space at 305 Marlin Drive, Building 178, Chalmette Terminal
• Approval of Budget Revision for FY 2019 – 2020
• Appointment of Meghan McCormick to the St. Bernard Parish Redevelopment, LLC Board of Directors to replace Andrew Jacques
• Resolution for the System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire required by the Legislative Auditors

The Board of Commissioners approved two new leases for warehouse and office space at the Chalmette Terminal. They also approved a budget revision for FY 2019-2020 and appointed a new member to the St. Bernard Parish Redevelopment, LLC Board of Directors.

• Approved new lease with New Orleans Iron Works, LLC for 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 130,000 sq. ft. laydown area (Unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Emile Pellittieri for 1,400 sq. ft. of office space (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Revision for FY 2019-2020 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Meaghan McCormack to the St. Bernard Parish Redevelopment, LLC Board of Directors (Unanimous)
• Adopted System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for Legislative Auditors (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 14, 2020 regular meeting (Unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several lease agreements and construction updates. Items include a new warehouse lease for American Sugar Refinery, Inc. and an advertisement request for 934 acres of hunting property.

• New lease with American Sugar Refinery, Inc. for 80,000 square feet on Bonita Drive
• Eighth Amendment to Associated Terminals of St. Bernard LLC Master Lease for Berth 2
• Request to advertise 934 acres of hunting property along the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet for lease
• Change Order No. 2 for Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC regarding a $56,117.00 underrun
• Professional services contract with CSRS Inc. for GIS project not to exceed $250,000

The Board of Commissioners approved a request to advertise for the lease of 934 acres of hunting property along the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet. Other actions included approving warehouse leases, construction change orders, and a professional services contract for a new GIS project.

• Approved June 9, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with American Sugar Refinery, Inc. for 80,000 square feet of warehouse space (unanimous)
• Approved Eighth Amendment to Associated Terminals of St. Bernard LLC Master Lease (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for lease of 934 acres of hunting property (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC with a $56,117.00 underrun (unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC Probe Pile Program project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to advertise for bids for the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with CSRS Inc. for GIS project not to exceed $250,000 (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on the 2020-2021 budget and several lease agreements. The meeting includes discussions on rent deferrals for tenants due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an executive session regarding Violet Dock Port litigation.

• Approval of 2020-2021 Budget
• Rent deferrals for Boasso America Corporation and Gulf Coast Container
• New leases for 8617 West St. Bernard Highway and 9010 River Road
• Security Fence, Violet Terminal project proposals ranging from $26,000.00 to $41,245.10
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2020-2021 Budget and multiple lease agreements, including new leases for Bridges Management and Reel Sets. The Board also authorized rent deferrals for Boasso America Corporation and Gulf Coast Container due to COVID-19 impacts.

• Approved May 12, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to Boasso America Corporation lease for 50% rent deferral (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Gulf Coast Container lease for one-month rent deferral (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Bridges Management at 8617 West St. Bernard Highway (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Reel Sets for Building 91 and laydown area (unanimous)
• Approved MOEM Pipeline, LLC request to reroute 662 feet of pipeline (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Boh Bros Construction Co., LLC ($100 underrun) (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Del Valle Services, LLC (64-day addition) (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting to review the proposed 2020-2021 Operating Budget. The agenda includes several items related to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as suspending tenant late fees and amending existing leases.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2020-2021 Operating Budget
• Approval to suspend late fees and interest charges for tenants for April and May 2020
• First Amendment to St. Bernard Eco-Tourism, LLC lease extension
• First Amendment to Tommy’s Seafood, Inc. lease term changes
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with St. Bernard Parish Government and Entergy regarding hurricane Points of Distribution

The Board of Commissioners approved several lease amendments and agreements to establish hurricane distribution points with St. Bernard Parish and Entergy. The Board also voted to suspend tenant late fees and interest for April and May 2020. The 2020-2021 Operating Budget was presented for inspection but will be presented for adoption in June.

• Approved April 14, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved suspension of tenant late fees and interest for April and May 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to St. Bernard Eco-Tourism, LLC lease (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Tommy’s Seafood, Inc. lease (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Government for hurricane distribution points (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy for hurricane distribution points (unanimous)
• Selected St. Bernard Voice as the Official Journal (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting virtually to review project updates and contract awards. Items include a change order for asphalt repairs and the selection of a bid for emergency equipment building renovations.

• Change Order No. 1 for Boasso Construction regarding Boasso Asphalt Repairs 2019 ($28,517.00 overrun)
• Approval of bids for Renovation of Emergency Equipment and Operations Building Phase 2
• Authorization to advertise bids for a new Geographic Information System project
• Professional services contract with Meyer Engineers Ltd for LA 46 intersection project (not to exceed $84,440.00)

The Board approved several construction and engineering contracts and authorized a new GIS project bid. The contract for the Emergency Equipment and Operations Building Phase 2 was awarded to Ray Bros, INC after the lowest bidder was deemed unresponsive.

• Approved March 10, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Boasso Asphalt Repairs ($28,517.00 overrun; 16 additional days) (unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for Boasso Asphalt Repairs 2019 project (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement for bids for New Geographic Information System project (unanimous)
• Awarded building renovation bid to Ray Bros, INC for $508,727.00 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Meyer Engineers Ltd for LA 46 project not to exceed $84,440.00 (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will meet to review construction requests and project completions. The board will also receive reports on the Chalmette Vista property and discussions with the Port of New Orleans.

• Consent request for DTR Investments, LLC to build ten covered boat sheds at 7125 Hopedale Hwy.
• Consent request for MOEM Pipeline, LLC to repair a 14-inch crude oil pipeline at Repair Site 4 Black Bay.
• Approval of substantial completion for SEMS INC. regarding the Emergency Operations Building Phase I Hazardous Material Mitigation project.
• Discussion of Environmental Assessment Wharves A & F change request.

The Board of Commissioners approved two consent requests for development and maintenance in St. Bernard Parish. The Board also approved the February 11, 2020, meeting minutes and project completion for a hazardous material mitigation project.

• Approved February 11, 2020, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved DTR Investments, LLC consent request for ten boat sheds at 7125 Hopedale Hwy. (unanimous)
• Approved MOEM Pipeline, LLC consent request for 14-inch pipeline repairs at Black Bay (unanimous)
• Approved Substantial Completion for SEMS INC. Emergency Operations Building Phase I project (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will vote on several new and amended leases and tariff changes for the Arabi and Violet terminals. The board will also discuss litigation regarding the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port in an executive session.

• Change Order No. 1 for Del Valle Services, LLC for the Warehouse 1 Re-sheeting project involving a $253,271.38 overrun
• New lease with Marine Splicing, LLC for approx. 25,800 sq. ft. at 420 Bonita Drive
• New lease with State Senator Joseph J. Bouie, Jr. for approx. 630 sq. ft. at 100 Port Boulevard
• Write-off of $5,044.55 in outstanding debt from an Advance Technologies lease
• Tariff changes for Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1 and Violet Terminal Tariff No. 1 effective March 13, 2020

The Board approved several new and amended leases, updated tariffs for the Arabi and Violet Terminals, and authorized a budget overrun for a warehouse re-sheeting project. They also approved a debt write-off and authorized bidding for an emergency equipment building renovation.

• Approved new lease with Marine Splicing, LLC for ~25,800 sq. ft. (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with State Senator Joseph J. Bouie, Jr. for ~630 sq. ft. (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation lease (unanimous)
• Approved Third Amendment to Boasso America Corporation lease extending term to Nov 30, 2038 (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $5,044.55 debt from Advance Technologies lease (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Del Valle Services, LLC adding $253,271.38 and 10 days (unanimous)
• Approved tariff changes for Arabi and Violet Terminals effective March 13, 2020 (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding for Renovation of Emergency Equipment and Operations Building Phase 2 (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting and executive session regarding ongoing litigation. The discussion focuses on legal cases related to the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port.

• Executive Session regarding 34th Judicial District Court Case #116-860
• Discussion of United States District Court Case #2:19-cv-11586-ILRL-DMD

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session to discuss litigation regarding the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port. The Board unanimously voted to enter an executive session to discuss the matter. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved entering executive session to discuss Violet Dock Port litigation (unanimous)

St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners

The provided document is a general information sheet and meeting schedule. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or decisions for the January 14, 2020, meeting.

The Board elected new officers for the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions. The Board also approved three new leases for office and manufacturing space and authorized a project change order. An executive session was held to discuss the expropriation of the Violet Dock Port.

• Elected Mr. Bergeron as President (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Elected Mr. Aisola as Vice President (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Elected Ms. Nunez as Secretary (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Elected Mr. Anderson as Treasurer (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved lease with Ray Garofalo for ~630 sq. ft. office space (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Sharon Hewitt for ~630 sq. ft. office space (unanimous)
• Approved lease with All Service Machine Shop for ~12,684 sq. ft. manufacturing space and 76,000 sq. ft. laydown area (unanimous)
• Approved SEMS INC Change Order No. 1 for $12,385.50 overrun (unanimous)