St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2022
12 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a contract for roof repairs at the Arabi Terminal Warehouse 5. The meeting also includes the approval of two new leases for storage and manufacturing space at the Chalmette Terminal.
- Bids for Arabi Terminal Warehouse 5 Roof Repairs ranging from $396,633.00 to $760,833.00
- New lease with Woodwork Warriors for 4,500 sq. ft. at 621 Bonita Drive, Bldg. 64
- New lease with Moran Plumbing and Heating LLC for 3,660 sq. ft. at 411 Bonita Drive, Bldg. 61-F
- Approval of Health Insurance Premiums (Office of Group Benefits)
The Board awarded a contract for roof repairs at the Arabi Terminal Warehouse 5. Two new leases for storage and manufacturing space at the Chalmette Terminal were approved. The Board also approved health insurance premiums.
- Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved new lease with Woodwork Warriors for 4,500 sq. ft. at 621 Bonita Drive, Bldg. 64 (Unanimous)
- Approved new lease with Moran Plumbing and Heating LLC for 3,660 sq. ft. at 411 Bonita Drive, Bldg. 61-F (Unanimous)
- Awarded Arabi Terminal Warehouse 5 Roof Repairs bid to Bellande & Sons Electric for $396,633.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Health Insurance Premiums for Office of Group Benefits (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit presentation and vote on its approval. The agenda also includes authorization for bidding on Smokestack Modifications and a resolution regarding land acquisition via an agreement with the Port of New Orleans.
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit
- Authorization to advertise bids for Smokestack Modifications project
- Resolution to exercise option to acquire 26 acres and additional lands
- Second Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of New Orleans
The Board approved the exercise of an option to acquire 26 acres of waterfront batture upriver of the Violet Canal for $669,700. Other actions included approving the FY 2021-2022 audit and authorizing bids for smokestack modifications.
- Approved resolution to acquire 26 acres of waterfront land for $669,700 (4-0)
- Approved authorization to advertise for bids for the Smokestack Modifications project (unanimous)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Audit (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on several financial and operational items at its regular meeting on October 11, 2022. Key actions include a $1,219,097.00 revenue abatement for Associated Terminals, a lease amendment for Mike's Auto Paint LLC, and a change order for the Chalmette Slip Wharves reconstruction project. The board will also hear reports and discuss future capital projects.
- Approval of $1,219,097.00 thru-put and gross-tariff revenue abatement to Associated Terminals’ main lease for 222,950 sq. ft. of superpave asphalt at Arabi Terminal.
- Approval of First Lease Amendment for Mike’s Auto Paint LLC increasing laydown area to 40,000 sq. ft. and adjusting rent accordingly.
- Approval of Change Order No. 3 for Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC for Reconstruction of the Chalmette Slip Wharves F&A project: $440,368.43 overrun and addition of two contract days.
- Approval of minutes from the September 13, 2022 regular meeting.
- Reports: Finance, Executive Director, and discussion of 5-Year Capital Project Outlay, CSRS North/South Intermodal Connector Road proposal, and land options with PD LLC.
The Board approved a lease amendment for Mike’s Auto Paint LLC and a revenue abatement for Associated Terminals. It also authorized a cost overrun and time extension for the Chalmette Slip Wharves F&A project.
- Approved First Lease Amendment for Mike’s Auto Paint LLC to increase laydown area to 40,000 sq. ft. (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,219,097.00 thru-put and gross-tariff revenue abatement for Associated Terminals (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC for $440,368.43 overrun and two additional contract days (Unanimous)
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a second lease amendment for the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation. The meeting also includes authorization for the Executive Director to advertise for bids regarding the Warehouse #5 Roof Replacement project at Arabi Terminal.
- Second Lease Amendment for St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation adding 1,120 sq. ft. and 192 sq. ft. of office space
- Authorization to advertise for bids for Warehouse #5 Roof Replacement at Arabi Terminal
- Executive Director's report on land options, security grants, and construction projects
The Board approved a lease amendment for the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation and authorized bids for a roof replacement project. The Board also accepted a delinquent lease payment from Marine Splicing, LLC, halting an eviction process.
- Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Second Lease Amendment for St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation for additional office space (unanimous)
- Accepted delinquent lease payment from Mr. Rareshide of Marine Splicing, LLC, stopping eviction process
- Approved authorization for Executive Director to advertise bids for Warehouse #5 Roof Replacement at Arabi Terminal (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board will vote on several lease and contract items, including a lease amendment for Chalmette Refining, a new lease for Mike's Auto Paint, and a $568,600 security system agreement. They will also consider a resolution to apply for state funds for the Arabi Terminal warehouse and roadway project. Routine items include approval of minutes and reports.
- Approval of first lease amendment for Chalmette Refining, LLC (5.6 acres, 10,000 sq ft warehouse space)
- Approval of new lease with Mike's Auto Paint, LLC (15,000 sq ft laydown space at 100 Pompano Drive)
- Approval of $568,600 service agreement with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC for security system
- Approval of $72,000 contract with Kyle Associates, LLC for warehouse schematic design
- Resolution to apply for Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program for Arabi Terminal project
The Board approved several lease agreements and professional service contracts, including a security system installation and engineering for a new warehouse. It also authorized an application for state funding for the Arabi Terminal General Storage Warehouse & Roadway Improvements project.
- Approved First Lease Amendment for Chalmette Refining, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved new lease with Mike’s Auto Paint, LLC for 15,000 sq. ft. (unanimous)
- Approved security system agreement with Intelligent Transportation Systems LLC, not to exceed $568,600.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Third Amendment to Professional Services Contract with CSRS, Inc. for GIS project (unanimous)
- Approved Professional Services Contract with Kyle Associates, LLC for warehouse schematic design, not to exceed $72,000.00 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to apply for Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program funds for Arabi Terminal project (unanimous)
- Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing two new lease agreements with Chalmette Refining, LLC for terminal space. The meeting also includes a discussion on a construction change order for the Chalmette Slip Wharves project.
- New lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 156,600 sq. ft. at 200 Marlin Drive
- New lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 4.2 acres in Chalmette Terminal-North
- Change Order No. 2 for Boh Bros. Construction Company, LLC involving a $40,343.94 underrun
- Approval of changes to the Employee Policy Manual recommended by The Sloan Group
- Resolution for the Melvin Perez Parkway Transit Shed & Truck Staging Area project
The Board approved two new leases with Chalmette Refining, LLC and a resolution to enter a replacement agreement with the State of Louisiana for the Melvin Perez Parkway Transit Shed & Truck Staging Area project. Additionally, the Board approved updates to the Employee Policy Manual and a construction change order.
- Approved new lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 156,600 sq. ft. of laydown area at 200 Marlin Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved new lease with Chalmette Refining, LLC for 4.2 acres of fenced area in Chalmette Terminal-North (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 for Boh Bros. Construction Company, LLC for Chalmette Slip Wharves F & A project, including $40,343.94 underrun and 82 additional contract days (Unanimous)
- Approved changes and additions to the Employee Policy Manual recommended by The Sloan Group (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution for replacement agreement with State of Louisiana for Melvin Perez Parkway Transit Shed & Truck Staging Area project H.014183 (Unanimous)
- Approved Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The Sloan Group (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the June 14, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several new lease agreements at the Chalmette Terminal and the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. The agenda also includes reviewing changes to the Employee Policy Manual and authorizing a tourism promotion agreement.
- New lease with Reel Sets for 10,000 sq. ft. at 2010 River Road
- New lease with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office for 2,800 sq. ft. in Building 83
- New lease with Emile Pellittieri for storage and laydown area at 200 Tuna Drive
- Approval of FY 2022-2023 Budget
- Tourism agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900.00
The Board unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 budget and three new leases for space at the Chalmette Terminal. It also authorized two cooperative endeavor agreements and adopted a required compliance questionnaire for state auditors.
- Approved FY 2022-2023 Budget (unanimous)
- Approved lease with Reel Sets for 10,000 sq. ft. laydown area and Building 91 (unanimous)
- Approved lease with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office for 2,800 sq. ft. in Building 83 (unanimous)
- Approved lease with Emile Pellittieri for 2,440 sq. ft. storage and 2,000 sq. ft. laydown area (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association, Inc. for emergency building use (unanimous)
- Adopted System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for Legislative Auditors (3-0-1)
- Tabled changes and additions to the Employee Policy Manual (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 public hearing for the proposed 2022-2023 budget and vote on a millage rate. The board is also considering a new warehouse lease and several project contracts.
- Public hearing for proposed 2022-2023 Budget
- Resolution to adopt millage rate
- New lease with Stalwart Productions, LLC for 52,360 sq. ft. at 561 Bonita Drive
- Amendment to Eustis Engineering LLC contract for Chalmette Slip Wharves A and F not to exceed $25,160.00
- Change Order No. 1 for Industrial & Mechanical Contractors, Inc for Wastewater Treatment Plant underrun of $5,092.98
The Board authorized a loan agreement for revenue bonds issued by the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority to fund capital improvements. Other actions included adopting the 2022 millage rate and approving a warehouse lease.
- Adopted 2022 Ad Valorem millage rate of 3.81 mills (3-0-0-1)
- Approved revenue bonds loan agreement for capital improvements (4-0-0-0)
- Approved warehouse lease with Stalwart Productions, LLC for 52,360 sq. ft. at 561 Bonita Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved Eustis Engineering LLC contract amendment for Chalmette Slip Wharves A and F not to exceed $25,160.00 (Unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Industrial & Mechanical Contractors, Inc. with an underrun of $5,092.98 (Unanimous)
- Selected St. Bernard Voice as the Official Journal (Unanimous)
- Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing lease amendments and a $61,660.00 construction change order for the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed. The meeting also includes proposals for cooperative agreements with St. Bernard Parish Government and Entergy to establish hurricane distribution points.
- Change Order No. 4 for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC involving a $61,660.00 overrun
- Resolution to accept Substantial Completion for Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed Project H.013882
- Lease amendment for American Sugar Refining, Inc. adding a four-month move-in period
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Government for hurricane distribution
- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Entergy for hurricane distribution
The Board accepted the substantial completion of the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project and approved a $61,660 cost overrun. It also established cooperative agreements with Entergy and St. Bernard Parish Government for hurricane points of distribution.
- Approved lease amendment changing lessee name to Pierre Fine Furniture LLC (unanimous)
- Approved lease amendment for American Sugar Refining, Inc. adding a four-month move-in period (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 4 for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC for $61,660.00 (unanimous)
- Accepted Substantial Completion for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC on Project H.013882 (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to advertise for bids for surplus items (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 March 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several leases, tariff changes, and a $7,000,000 revenue bond resolution for capital improvements. The meeting also includes a discussion on a construction cost overrun for the Chalmette Slip Wharves project.
- Resolution to proceed with up to $7,000,000 in revenue bonds for capital improvements
- Change Order No. 1 for Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC involving a $702,323.46 overrun
- New lease with Airboat Productions LLC for 133,500 sq. ft. at 200 Marlin Drive
- Professional services contract with Adams & Reese L.L.P. not to exceed $180,000.00
- Three proposed tariff changes for Arabi, Violet, and Vessel Mooring terminals
The Board approved a resolution to pursue financing for capital improvements through revenue bonds not to exceed $7 million. Other actions included approving several new and amended leases, tariff changes, and a construction change order.
- Approved resolution to seek up to $7M in revenue bonds for capital improvements (4-0)
- Approved $180,000 professional services contract with Adams & Reese L.L.P. for federal consulting
- Approved $702,323.46 overrun and 65 additional contract days for Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC
- Approved new lease with Airboat Productions LLC for 133,500 sq. ft. at 200 Marlin Drive
- Approved month-to-month lease with RLT Logistics for a fenced area in Chalmette Terminal – North
- Approved rent abatement to $1,000/month for Eco-Tourism from March 1 to December 31, 2022
- Approved tariff changes for Arabi Terminal, Violet Terminal, and Vessel Mooring
- Authorized Executive Director to accept annual Insurance Renewal Package
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The St. Bernard Port Board will meet to consider several actions including approving a professional services agreement with Infinity Engineering Consultants for smokestack modifications not to exceed $73,310, and discussing litigation in a lawsuit. The board will also consider approving substantial completion of a demolition project and authorizing bids for surplus items.
- Authorization for professional services agreement with Infinity Engineering Consultants for smokestack modifications, not to exceed $73,310
- Approval of substantial completion for SEMS, Inc. demolition of Warehouse 172
- Authorization to advertise for bids for surplus items
- Executive session to discuss litigation: Stop the Destruction of St. Bernard, Inc., et al. v. Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans and St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District, Case #21-1612
- Introduction of statements of qualifications for federal consultants
The Board authorized a professional services agreement for engineering work and approved the substantial completion of a warehouse demolition. The Executive Director was also authorized to advertise for bids on surplus items.
- Approved Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC for Smokestack Modifications Project, not to exceed $73,310 (unanimous)
- Approved Substantial Completion for SEMS, Inc. regarding Demolition of Warehouse 172 (unanimous)
- Approved authorization for Executive Director to Advertise for Bids for Surplus Items (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the January 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Changed March meeting date to Friday, March 11, 2022
St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for the upcoming term. They will also vote on several lease actions, including a new 40,000 sq ft lease with Tommy's Seafood, an amendment adding 7 acres for Chalmette Refining, and a fiber easement for Verizon Wireless. Additionally, the board will consider waiving $7,155.85 in past penalties and interest for Marine Splicing, LLC.
- Election of officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
- Approval of new lease with Tommy's Seafood for 40,000 sq ft laydown area in Parking Area 1, Chalmette Terminal
- Approval of Second Amendment to Lease for Chalmette Refining adding 7 acres at 400 Melvin Perez Pkwy, Chalmette Terminal
- Approval of Fourth Amendment to Lease for Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for non-exclusive fiber and utility easement
- Approval to waive past penalties and interest of $7,155.85 for Marine Splicing, LLC
The Board elected new officers for the 2022 term and approved multiple lease agreements and amendments for the Chalmette Terminal. The Board also waived penalties for one vendor and approved the December 2021 meeting minutes.
- Elected Ms. Nunez as President (2-0-1)
- Elected Ms. Ferrer as Vice President (2-0-1)
- Elected Mr. Cure as Secretary (2-0-1)
- Elected Mr. Aisola as Treasurer (2-0-1)
- Approved new lease with Tommy’s Seafood for 40,000 sq. ft. in Parking Area 1, Chalmette Terminal (Unanimous)
- Approved Second Amendment to Lease for Chalmette Refining, L.L.C. adding 7 acres at 400 Melvin Perez Pkwy (Unanimous)
- Approved Fourth Amendment to Lease for Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for fiber and utility easement (Unanimous)
- Approved waiver of $7,155.85 in past penalties and interest for Marine Splicing, LLC (Unanimous)