St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2023

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

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a Request for Proposals for a Fiscal Agent. The meeting also includes approval for health insurance premiums and a consulting contract with Adams and Reese, LLP.

• Review of Fiscal Agent proposals from Chase Bank, Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, First Horizon, and Whitney Bank
• Approval of professional services contract with Adams and Reese, LLP for Federal Governmental Relations consulting
• Approval of health insurance premiums via the Office of Group Benefits
• St. Bernard Middle School - Maritime Exposure Field Trip report

The Board of Commissioners awarded a Request for Proposals for a Fiscal Agent to Gulf Coast Bank. The Board also approved health insurance premiums and a professional services contract for federal governmental relations.

• Awarded Fiscal Agent RFP to Gulf Coast Bank (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 14, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Health Insurance Premiums via office of Group Benefits (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Adams and Reese, LLP for federal governmental relations consulting (unanimous)

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider approving a first lease amendment with Entergy Louisiana that updates rent and property descriptions, and will vote on the fiscal year 2022-2023 audit presented by Ericksen Krentel. The board will also review bids for a smokestack modification project and consider a contract with DAR Incorporated for legislative consulting.

• Approval of First Lease Amendment for Entergy Louisiana, LLC with new rent amount and property description
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Audit
• Bid award for Smokestack Modification project (low bid: Gerard Chimney $129,060.00)
• Approval of contract with DAR Incorporated for legislative, governmental consulting and public relations

The Board approved the 2022-2023 Fiscal Audit and awarded a construction contract to Gerard Chimney. Additionally, the Board approved a lease amendment for Entergy Louisiana, LLC and a consulting contract with DAR Incorporated.

• Approved minutes of October 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal year Audit 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved First Lease Amendment for Entergy Louisiana, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded Smokestack Modification project contract to Gerard Chimney for $866,460.00 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with DAR Incorporated for legislative, governmental consulting and public relations (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 regular meeting on October 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Port office in Chalmette. The board is scheduled to vote on a Fourth Amendment to the CSRS Inc. contract adding a third phase of the Port Security grant, not to exceed $236,250.00. Other agenda items include approval of a lease amendment for Gary Rushing (changing lessee to G&SS Express LLC), the finance report, and the executive director’s report covering bid extensions, a fiscal agent bid, and upcoming events.

• Approval of Fourth Amendment to CSRS Inc. contract for Port Security grant, not to exceed $236,250.00
• Approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Gary Rushing, changing lessee name to G&SS Express LLC
• Smokestack Repairs Project bid extended two weeks
• Executive Director’s report includes University of New Orleans graduate students port tour and River Works Discovery at Chalmette High School on 10/12/23
• C. Alvin Bertel Award Luncheon scheduled for 11/8/23

The Board approved a contract amendment for port security and a lease name change. Members also received reports on finances and construction projects, including a bid extension for smokestack repairs.

• Approved minutes of the September 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Lease Agreement for Gary Rushing to change lessee name to G&SS Express LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to CSRS Inc. contract for Third Phase of Port Security grant, not to exceed $236,250.00 (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 vote on several service contracts and lease agreements. The board will also hold an election for the position of Treasurer and enter an executive session regarding two litigation cases.

• Professional services contract with Volkert, Inc. for Arabi Terminal-Chalmette Slip Dock 2 warehouse floor rehabilitation, not to exceed $578,000.00
• Change Order No. 5 for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC for the Chalmette Terminal Transit Shed project involving a $48,659 overrun
• New hunting property lease with Brad Robin for portions of Section 4, 5, 6 of T14S-R15E and Sections 31 & 32 T13S-R15E
• Lease amendment for Moran Solutions to increase square footage from 2,000 to 2,650 sq. ft.
• Professional services agreement with Technology Edge for network maintenance services

The Board authorized a professional services contract for warehouse floor rehabilitation at the Arabi Terminal-Chalmette Slip Dock 2. Other actions included approving a hunting lease, a construction change order, and electing a Treasurer.

• Elected Mr. Ajubita as Treasurer (4-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved lease amendment for Moran Solutions to increase square footage to 2,650 sq. ft. (unanimous)
• Approved hunting property lease with Brad Robin (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC for $48,659 (unanimous)
• Approved Time and Material Service Agreement Extension with Intelligent Transportation Systems, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Volkert, Inc. not to exceed $578,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Technology Edge for network maintenance (unanimous)

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

The Board approved a professional services contract for engineering work on the Melvin Perez Parkway Transit Shed and Truck Staging Area. Additionally, the Board approved a new lease for New Orleans Iron Works, LLC and adopted a required state audit questionnaire.

• Approved professional services contract with Kyle Associates, LLC for engineering services not to exceed $2.2 million (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with New Orleans Iron Works, LLC for 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 130,000 sq. ft. laydown area at 600 Melvin Perez Parkway (unanimous)
• Adopted System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire for the Legislative Auditor (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting (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 authorize a professional services contract and a new warehouse lease. The board will also administer oaths of office for two commissioners.

• Professional services contract with Kyle Associates, LLC for Melvin Perez Parkway Transit Shed and Truck Staging Area project, not to exceed 2.2 million
• New lease with New Orleans Iron Works, LLC for 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 130,000 sq. ft. laydown area at 600 Melvin Perez Parkway
• Oaths of office for Thomas B. Ajubita and David L. Kenney, Jr.
• Resolution for the Legislative Auditor's System Survey and Compliance Questionnaire

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

The Board of Commissioners will hold an election for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The meeting also includes discussions regarding multiple lease agreements at the Chalmette Terminal and a railroad crossing project.

• Election of Board officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Lease with Tommy’s Seafood for 1,230 sq. ft. storage at 310 Bonita Drive, Building No. 175
• Lease with Tommy’s Seafood for 4,315 sq. ft. food processing space at Building 181
• Lease with Gary Rushing for 6,000 sq. ft. laydown area in Parking Area 1
• Lease with Steve Belk for 384 sq. ft. of building space

The Board elected its President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. It approved four new leases for storage, food processing, and laydown space at the Chalmette Terminal. The Board also authorized a railroad crossing agreement and a director appointment.

• Elected Walter J. Cure IV as President (2-0-1)
• Elected Larry M. Aisola, Jr. as Vice President (2-0-1)
• Elected Ronald J. Alonzo, Jr. as Secretary (2-0-1)
• Elected Rachel L. Nunez as Treasurer (2-0-1)
• Approved lease with Tommy’s Seafood for 1,230 sq. ft. storage and 4,315 sq. ft. food processing space (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with Gary Rushing for 6,000 sq. ft. laydown area (Unanimous)
• Approved lease with Steve Belk for 384 sq. ft. building space (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company to relocate and widen Weinberger Road crossing (Unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the FY 2023-2024 Budget and a new tourism promotion agreement. The agenda also includes decisions on lease approvals, debt write-offs, and contract amendments.

• Approval of FY 2023-2024 Budget
• Tourism agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900.00
• Write-off of $3,600 outstanding debt for RLT Logistics LLC lease
• New lease with Video Pipe Inspection, Inc. for two parking spots at Chalmette Terminal
• Third Amendment to the Executive Director’s contract

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2023-2024 Budget and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission. Other actions included approving a parking lease and writing off a specific debt. The Board also approved an amendment to the Executive Director's contract.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission not to exceed $8,900.00 for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Video Pipe Inspection, Inc. for two parking spots at Chalmette Terminal (unanimous)
• Approved write-off of $3,600 outstanding debt for RLT Logistics LLC lease (unanimous)
• Approved Third Amendment to the Executive Director’s contract (unanimous)
• Approved declaring items as Surplus for sale on GovDeals.com (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2023, and May 9, 2023, meetings (unanimous)

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

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the proposed 2023-2024 Budget. The body is also considering new lease agreements for warehouse and office spaces and two cooperative endeavor agreements for hurricane distribution points.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2023-2024 Budget
• Lease with Stalwart Productions, LLC for 52,360 sq. ft. of warehouse space at 561 Bonita Drive
• Lease with Shiffer Maritime Services LLC for 180 sq. ft. of office space at 100 Port Boulevard
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with St. Bernard Parish Government and Entergy for hurricane Points of Distribution
• Selection of the St. Bernard Voice as the Official journal

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

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 millage rate and a lease amendment for the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation. The board also reviewed finance and executive reports regarding budgets and construction projects.

• Approved 3.81 mills ad valorem tax rate for 2023 tax roll (4-0)
• Approved Third Lease Amendment with St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation to add 240 sq. ft. of office space
• Approved minutes of the March 14, 2023 meeting

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will consider a resolution to adopt the millage rate and vote on a third lease amendment for the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, adding 240 sq. ft. of office space with adjusted rent. The meeting also includes approval of March minutes, a finance report, and the executive director's report.

• Resolution to adopt millage rate
• Approval of Third Lease Amendment for St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation adding 240 sq. ft. of office space, rent adjusted accordingly
• Finance Report
• Executive Director’s Report
• Personal Disclosures due May 15, 2023

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

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple lease agreements for warehouse and storage space at the Chalmette Terminal. The agenda also includes a change order for the Reconstruction of the Chalmette Slip Wharves F & A project and reviewing bids for a roof replacement.

• Change Order No. 5 for Boh Bros. Construction Co. LLC involving a $2,510,357.00 overrun and 360 additional contract days
• New lease with Louisiana Container Sales, Inc. for 45,000 sq. ft. of laydown area and 3,600 sq. ft. of building space
• New lease with Lagniappe Rigging for 25,800 sq. ft. of warehouse space at 420 Bonita, Bldg. 62
• New lease with Pierre Fine Furniture LLC for storage space at 305 Marlin Drive, Building 178
• Bid review for Mechanic Shop Roof Replacement project including a low bid from Del Valles Services LLC for $150,463.23

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

The St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to select a nominee for vacant Position B on the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.

• Nomination for Position B of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans

The Board of Commissioners of the St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District met in a special session to fill a vacancy. The board selected Mr. Ray Lauga as the nominee for Position “B” on the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans.

• Selected Mr. Ray Lauga as the nominee for Position “B” Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans

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

The St. Bernard Port Board will vote on a new warehouse lease, a $911,544.21 change order for the Chalmette Slip Wharves F & A project, tariff changes for Arabi and Violet terminals and vessel mooring, a professional services contract with Adams and Reese for federal relations, and insurance renewal. An executive session will discuss litigation in Stop the Destruction of St. Bernard, Inc. v. Board of Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans and St. Bernard Port.

• Approval of new lease with Richard for 10,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space in the Emergency Operations Building, Chalmette Terminal
• Approval of Change Order No. 4 for Boh Bros. Construction Co. LLC for Chalmette Slip Wharves F & A project, an overrun of $911,544.21
• Approval of tariff changes to Arabi Terminal, Violet Terminal, and Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1
• Approval of professional services contract with Adams and Reese, LLP for federal governmental relations consulting
• Authorization for Executive Director to accept annual Insurance Renewal Package from Gallagher

The Board approved a significant change order for wharf reconstruction and a new warehouse lease. It also authorized a federal relations consulting contract and updated tariffs for the Arabi, Violet, and Vessel Mooring terminals.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Boh Bros. Construction Co. LLC for $911,544.21 (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Richard for 10,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space at Chalmette Terminal (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Adams and Reese, LLP for Federal governmental relations (unanimous)
• Approved Tariff change for Arabi Terminal, Tariff No. 1, Item 415 (unanimous)
• Approved Tariff change for Violet Terminal, Tariff No. 1, Item 415 (unanimous)
• Approved Tariff change for Vessel Mooring Tariff No. 1, Item 414 (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Director to accept annual Insurance Renewal Package from Gallagher (unanimous)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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

The Board will elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for the upcoming term. Commissioners will also vote on terminating a lease with Whistler Innovations and approving a new larger lease, as well as several tariff changes at the Arabi, Violet, and Vessel Morning terminals. Additionally, a professional services contract for generator installation at Arabi Office Building, not to exceed $121,000, is up for approval.

• Election of officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Termination of lease with Whistler Innovations for 1,850 sq. ft. at 305 Marlin Drive, Building 178, Chalmette Terminal
• New lease with Whistler Innovations for 5,500 sq. ft. at 610 Bonita Drive, Chalmette Terminal
• Tariff changes to Arabi Terminal Tariff No. 1 (Pages 25, 27, 28, 31), Violet Terminal Tariff No. 1 (Pages 27, 28), and Vessel Morning Tariff No. 1 (Pages 27, 28)
• Professional services contract with Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC for generator installation at Arabi Office Building, not to exceed $121,000

The Board elected new officers and approved several lease and tariff changes. It also authorized a professional services contract for a new generator installation. The December 14, 2022, meeting minutes were approved.

• Elected Ms. Ferrer as President (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Elected Mr. Cure as Vice President (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Elected Mr. Aisola as Secretary (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Elected Ms. Nunez as Treasurer (3-0, 1 abstaining)
• Approved termination of Whistler Innovations, LLC lease at 305 Marlin Drive (unanimous)
• Approved new lease with Whistler Innovations, LLC for 5,500 sq. ft. at 610 Bonita Drive (unanimous)
• Approved tariff changes for Arabi, Violet, and Vessel Morning Terminals (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC not to exceed $121,000 (unanimous)