St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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 contracts and tariff changes. The meeting includes a review of construction project updates and a report on Hurricane Ida.
- Professional services contract with Southern Environmental Management & Specialties, Inc. for Demolition of Warehouse #172, not to exceed $134,000
- Change Order No. 3 for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC for Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed, Project H.013882, for $114,213.00 and 65 additional days
- Addendum No. 3 for Kyle Associates LLC for Chalmette Terminal Warehouse Building project, not to exceed $12,500
- Tariff changes for Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1, Violet Terminal Tariff No. 1, and Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1
- First Amendment to Chalmette Refining, LLC lease to correct the address of the leased area
The Board unanimously approved several contracts, including a $134,000 warehouse demolition project and a $114,213 construction overrun. The Board also approved tariff changes for the Arabi, Violet, and Vessel Mooring terminals.
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC for $114,213.00 and 65 additional days (Unanimous)
- Approved professional services contract with Southern Environmental Management & Specialties, Inc. for Demolition of Warehouse #172, not to exceed $134,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved Addendum No. 3 for Kyle Associates LLC for Chalmette Terminal Warehouse Building project, not to exceed $12,500 (Unanimous)
- Approved First Amendment to Chalmette Refining, LLC lease to correct address (Unanimous)
- Approved Tariff Changes to Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved Tariff Changes to Violet Terminal Tariff No. 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved Tariff Change to Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1 (Unanimous)
- Approved contract with DAR, Incorporated and Health Insurance Premiums (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit presentation and vote on its approval. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Hurricane Ida updates, capital outlay requests, and a temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Center.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit
- New month-to-month lease with Avenger Boats for 4,500 sq. ft. at 9020 River Road
- Agreement with FEMA for 8,500 sq. ft. of parking space for a temporary Disaster Recovery Center
- Approval of Substantial Completion for CSRS Geographic Information System (GIS) project
- Authorization to engage Gallagher Risk Management as Agent of Record
The Board approved a temporary Disaster Recovery Center for FEMA and a manufacturing space lease for Avenger Boats. The Board also approved the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit and the appointment of a new risk management agent.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit (unanimous)
- Approved month-to-month lease with Avenger Boats for 4,500 sq. ft. at 9020 River Road (unanimous)
- Approved absolving balance for Crescent City Electric in Audit Year 2020-2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Substantial Completion for CSRS regarding GIS Phase I project (unanimous)
- Approved Agreement with FEMA for 8,500 sq. ft. of parking for a temporary Disaster Recovery Center (unanimous)
- Approved authorization to engage Gallagher Risk Management as Agent of Record (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the October 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The St. Bernard Port Board will vote on a new lease with NOLA Electric, LLC for 6,000 square feet of laydown area in Parking Area 1 at the Chalmette Terminal. Other actions include lease renewals, approval of substantial completion for a wastewater treatment plant project, tariff changes, and updates to the Fiscal Policy Manual.
- New lease with NOLA Electric, LLC for 6,000 sq ft laydown area in Parking Area 1, Chalmette Terminal
- Lease renewal with Lewis Walker for 3,000 sq ft storage at 410 Bonita Drive, Building 176, Chalmette Terminal
- Lease renewal with Realures, LLC for 6,000 sq ft storage, Building 140, Chalmette Terminal
- Approval of substantial completion for Industrial and Mechanical Contractor, INC for Wastewater Treatment Plant, Chalmette Terminal
- Approval of tariff changes for Arabi Terminal (Item 415) and Vessel Mooring (Item 414)
The Board of Commissioners approved several new and renewed leases for storage and laydown areas at the Chalmette Terminal. They also approved changes to the Fiscal Policy Manual and updated tariffs for the Arabi Terminal and Vessel Mooring.
- Approved new lease with NOLA Electric, LLC for 6,000 sq. ft. laydown area (Unanimous)
- Approved lease renewal with Lewis Walker for 3,000 sq. ft. storage space (Unanimous)
- Approved lease renewal with Realures, LLC for 6,000 sq. ft. storage space (Unanimous)
- Approved lease amendment for Mark Shiffer Surveyors, Inc. to month-to-month option term (Unanimous)
- Approved Substantial Completion for Industrial and Mechanical Contractor, INC regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant project (Unanimous)
- Approved Tariff change for Arabi Terminal, Tariff No. 1, Item 415 (Unanimous)
- Approved Tariff change for Vessel Mooring, Tariff No. 1, Item 414 (Unanimous)
- Approved changes and additions to the Fiscal Policy Manual recommended by The Sloan Group (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The St. Bernard Port Board will consider several lease agreements, including a new lease with LA Express Roadside Services for 2,862 sq ft of storage and a lease with AJSK Services for 6,000 sq ft of laydown area. The board will also vote on a $210,000 contract amendment for a GIS system and a cooperative endeavor agreement with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office.
- Approval of new lease with LA Express Roadside Services, LLC for 2,862 sq ft storage space in Chalmette Terminal
- Approval of new lease with AJSK Services LLC for 6,000 sq ft laydown area in Parking Area 1, Chalmette Terminal
- Approval of Tenth Lease Amendment to Associated Terminals of St. Bernard LLC adding ~261,360 sq ft of unimproved outdoor laydown area in Arabi Terminal
- Approval of Amendment No. 2 to CSRS, INC contract for GIS system, not to exceed $210,000
- Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office for public relations coordination
The Board approved three lease agreements for storage and laydown areas at the Chalmette and Arabi terminals. It also authorized a contract amendment for a GIS system and a cooperative agreement with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office.
- Approved lease with LA Express Roadside Services, LLC for 2,862 sq. ft. of storage (unanimous)
- Approved lease with AJSK Services LLC for 6,000 sq. ft. of laydown area (unanimous)
- Approved Tenth Lease Amendment for Associated Terminals of St. Bernard LLC for approx. 261,360 sq. ft. of outdoor laydown area (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to CSRS, INC contract for GIS system enhancements, not to exceed $210,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
- Tabled approval of changes to the Fiscal Policy Manual recommended by The Sloan Group (unanimous)
- Approved August 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several lease modifications and a $18,855.00 construction cost increase for the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding state transportation agreements and federal offshore leasing.
- Change Order No. 2 for Voelict McWilliams Construction, LLC involving an $18,855.00 overrun
- Lease amendment for Whistler Innovations, LLC to adjust storage space square footage
- Lease amendment for Coit of New Orleans to decrease parking spaces from four to two
- Resolution for agreement with Louisiana DOTD regarding Arabi Terminal Project No. H.014603
- Three-day lease approval for Associated Terminals at 100 Port Blvd.
The Board authorized an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the Arabi Terminal, Chalmette Slip Dock 2, Section D project. Other actions included approving lease amendments, a construction change order, and a resolution supporting federal offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Approved agreement with State of Louisiana for Arabi Terminal, Chalmette Slip Dock 2, Section D project (4-0)
- Approved $18,855.00 overrun for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC (Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project)
- Approved three-day lease with Associated Terminals for parking at 100 Port Blvd.
- Approved lease amendment for Whistler Innovations, LLC to adjust storage space and shed sizes
- Approved lease amendment for Coit of New Orleans to decrease parking spaces from four to two
- Adopted System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for Legislative Auditors (4-0)
- Approved two-year appointment of Drew M. Heaphy to the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (4-0)
- Approved resolution petitioning the U.S. President and Secretary of Interior to resume Gulf of Mexico offshore lease sales
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The St. Bernard Port Board will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2021. They will elect officers for Secretary and Treasurer, and vote on a new lease with Whistler Innovations LLC for storage space at Chalmette Terminal. Tariff changes for Arabi, Violet, and Vessel Mooring tariffs will also be considered. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Election of officers (Secretary and Treasurer)
- Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021
- New lease with Whistler Innovations LLC: 1,850 sq ft storage space and 435 sq ft storage shed at 305 Marlin Drive, Building 178, Chalmette Terminal
- Tariff changes to Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1 (multiple pages)
- Tariff changes to Violet Terminal Tariff No. 1 and Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1
The Board elected a new Secretary and Treasurer and approved a storage lease with Whistler Innovations LLC. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved tariff changes for the Arabi, Violet, and Vessel Mooring terminals, effective August 13, 2021.
- Elected Ms. Ferrer as Secretary (3-0, 1 abstaining)
- Elected Mr. Cure as Treasurer (3-0, 1 abstaining)
- Approved minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved lease with Whistler Innovations LLC for storage space and shed at 305 Marlin Drive (unanimous)
- Approved Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1 changes (unanimous)
- Approved Violet Terminal Tariff No. 1 changes (unanimous)
- Approved Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1 changes (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to adopt a new millage rate and approve the 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes several lease approvals for terminal laydown areas and professional service contracts.
- Resolution to adopt Millage rate
- Approval of 2021-2022 Budget
- New lease with Apple Studios Louisiana, LLC for laydown area at 200 Marlin Drive and Lot #3
- New lease with Minim Productions, Inc. for laydown area at 200 Marlin Drive and Lot #3
- Audit services contract with Ericksen Krentel LLP not to exceed $14,770
The Board approved the 2021-2022 budget and set the ad valorem millage rate at 3.81 mills. Several short-term leases for laydown areas in the Chalmette Terminal were approved, along with a lease amendment for NOLA Electric LLC.
- Adopted 3.81 mills ad valorem millage rate for 2021 tax roll (3-0)
- Approved 2021-2022 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved lease amendment changing Smart Pixelz LLC to NOLA Electric LLC (unanimous)
- Approved lease with Apple Studios Louisiana, LLC for laydown area at 200 Marlin Drive and Lot #3 from 6/3/21–6/6/21 (unanimous)
- Approved lease with Minim Productions, Inc. for laydown area at 200 Marlin Drive and Lot #3 from 6/7/21–6/12/21 (unanimous)
- Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900 for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
- Approved auditing services contract with Ericksen Krentel LLP not to exceed $14,770 for FY 2020-2021 (unanimous)
- Approved May 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The St. Bernard Port Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 operating budget and consider approval of several new leases and professional services contracts. Key actions include new leases with Chalmette Refining LLC, The Ranch Studios LLC, and Apple Studios Louisiana LLC, as well as contracts for engineering and consulting services. The board will also select an official journal and receive reports on finances and projects.
- Public hearing on proposed 2021-2022 operating budget
- New lease with Chalmette Refining LLC for 10 acres laydown area and 25,000 sq ft warehouse at Chalmette Terminal
- New lease with The Ranch Studios LLC for 52,360 sq ft warehouse at 561 Bonita Drive, Chalmette Terminal
- New lease with Apple Studios Louisiana LLC for 133,500 sq ft laydown at 200 Marlin Drive and Lot #3, Chalmette Terminal
- Professional services contract with Eustis Engineering LLC for Chalmette Slip rehabilitation, not to exceed $248,916
The Board approved new leases for Chalmette Refining LLC, The Ranch Studios LLC, and Apple Studios Louisiana LLC. It also authorized professional services contracts for slip rehabilitation and organizational training. The St. Bernard Voice was selected as the district's official journal.
- Approved lease with Chalmette Refining LLC for 10 acres laydown and 25,000 sq. ft. warehouse (Unanimous)
- Approved lease with The Ranch Studios LLC for 52,360 sq. ft. warehouse at 561 Bonita Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved lease with Apple Studios Louisiana LLC for laydown areas at 200 Marlin Drive and Lot #3 (Unanimous)
- Approved professional services contract with Eustis Engineering LLC for Chalmette Slip Rehabilitation, not to exceed $248,916 (Unanimous)
- Approved professional services contract with The Slone Group for Organizational Development & Training, not to exceed $71,550 (Unanimous)
- Selected St. Bernard Voice as the Official Journal (Unanimous)
- Tabled lease amendment for Smart Pixelz LLC/NOLA Electric LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 21, 2021 meeting (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 professional services contracts for slip rehabilitation and organizational training. The board will also consider a request for pipeline modifications by Southern Natural Gas Company.
- Professional services contract with Eustis Engineering LLC for Rehabilitation of Chalmette Slip, Sections A and F, not to exceed $248,916
- Professional services contract with The Slone Group for Organizational Development & Training, not to exceed $71,550
- Consent Request for Southern Natural Gas Company for pipeline modifications and leak repair on the 24”/20” SNG Main Pass-Franklinton Loop Pipeline
- Discussion of Baumy Media Contract for Full Color LED Display
- Port Priority Amendment for Chalmette Slip, Sections A & F
The Board approved a consent request for Southern Natural Gas Company to perform pipeline modifications and leak repair. Two professional services contracts for engineering and organizational development were tabled. The Board also approved the March 9, 2021, meeting minutes.
- Approved minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Request for Southern Natural Gas Company pipeline modifications and leak repair (unanimous)
- Tabled professional services contract with Eustis Engineering LLC for Chalmette Slip Rehabilitation, not to exceed $248,916 (unanimous)
- Tabled professional services contract with The Slone Group for Organizational Development & Training, not to exceed $71,550 (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several contract awards, including bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project at Chalmette Terminal. The meeting also includes discussions on new storage leases and a significant cost increase for the Transit Shed project.
- Bids received for Wastewater Treatment Plant project ranging from $356,343.00 to $776,106.98
- Change Order No. 1 for Voelkel, McWilliams Construction, LLC involving a $395,271.00 overrun
- New lease with Moran Solutions for 2,000 sq. ft. at 305 Marlin Drive
- New lease with Matthew Blache and Simon Blache for 650 sq. ft. at 305 Marlin Drive
- Quotes received for scrapping two Teller Stackers ranging from $10,800.00 to $12,240.00
The Board approved several new leases and awarded contracts for a wastewater treatment plant and the scrapping of equipment. It also authorized a cost overrun for the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project and an easement for a vegetative planting project.
- Approved $356,343 bid to Industrial & Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant, Chalmette Terminal (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Voelkel, McWilliams Construction, LLC for $395,271.00 and 10 additional days for Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project (Unanimous)
- Awarded $12,240.00 quote to Gulf Coast Service Group for scrapping two Teller Stackers (Unanimous)
- Approved new lease with Moran Solutions for 2,000 sq. ft. at 305 Marlin Drive, Building 178 (Unanimous)
- Approved new lease with Matthew Blache and Simon Blache for 650 sq. ft. at 305 Marlin Drive, Building 178 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to accept MPortsPlus Insurance Package (Unanimous)
- Approved Temporary Easement, Servitude and Right-Of-Way Agreement with Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority for Coastwide Vegetative Planting Project LA-0039 (Unanimous)
- Approved February 9, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The St. Bernard Port Board will consider approving a new lease with Smart Pixel, LLC for 4,800 sq ft of storage space at 410 Bonita Drive, Building 176, Chalmette Terminal, and a month-to-month lease for 192 sq ft of office space. The board will also vote on an insurance renewal package, surplus of two non-functional teller stackers, and cooperative endeavor agreements with St. Bernard Parish and Entergy for hurricane points of distribution. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.
- Approval of new lease with Smart Pixel, LLC for 4,800 sq ft storage at 410 Bonita Drive, Building 176, Chalmette Terminal
- Approval of month-to-month lease with Smart Pixel, LLC for 192 sq ft office space, Suite #10C, Administration & Security Complex, Chalmette Terminal
- Authorization to accept annual insurance renewal package ending Feb 28, 2021, upon recommendation of McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc
- Approval to surplus two non-functional teller stackers (approx 87 ft long, 7.5 ft wide)
- Approval of cooperative endeavor agreements with St. Bernard Parish Government and Entergy for hurricane points of distribution
The Board approved two leases for storage and office space with Smart Pixel, LLC. It also authorized agreements with St. Bernard Parish Government and Entergy to provide points of distribution during hurricanes. Most insurance renewals were approved, though the MPortsPlus Package was sent back for additional pricing.
- Approved lease with Smart Pixel, LLC for 4,800 sq. ft. of storage at 410 Bonita Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved month-to-month lease with Smart Pixel, LLC for 192 sq. ft. of office space (Unanimous)
- Approved insurance renewal policies except for the MPortsPlus Package (Unanimous)
- Approved surpusing two non-functional teller stackers (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Government for hurricane point of distribution (Unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy for hurricane point of distribution (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual meeting to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The board is also considering lease approvals and a bid law compliance resolution for a terminal project.
- Election of Board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer)
- Month-to-month lease with Coit of New Orleans for four parking spots at Chalmette Terminal
- Lease amendment for St. Bernard Eco-Tourism to reduce monthly rent to $1,000.00 for January, February, and March 2021
- Resolution certifying public bid law compliance for State Project Number H.013882, Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed
The Board elected new officers for the 2021 term and approved a parking lease for Coit of New Orleans. The Board also certified bid law compliance for the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project and approved a rent abatement for St. Bernard Eco-Tourism.
- Elected Larry M. Aisola, Jr. as President (3-1 abstaining)
- Elected Rachel L. Nunez as Vice President (3-1 abstaining)
- Elected Harold J. Anderson as Secretary (3-1 abstaining)
- Elected Rev. Henry Ballard, Jr. as Treasurer (3-1 abstaining)
- Approved minutes of the December 16, 2020 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved month-to-month lease with Coit of New Orleans for 4 parking spots (unanimous)
- Denied motion to abate St. Bernard Eco-Tourism lease payments from January to December 2021 (2-2)
- Approved lease amendment to abate St. Bernard Eco-Tourism rent for six months with an option to extend for six more (unanimous)